The Perception of Something More Than Ordinary
By Joseph Zuniga During winter break, Ordinary Perceptions, a band that started first at Dominican University, performed on December 14th at Max McCook Athletic Expo during the Windy City Rollers’…
Q and A with Dominican Leaders
By Betsy Carreño and Angel Dominguez The Dominican Star met with President Glena Temple and Chief Financial Officer, Mark Titzer, to discuss pressing questions that students and faculty have had…
New Dean of Students Committed to Listening and Inclusivity
By Jocelyn Ramirez Cason Brunt wants to meet and talk to as many of Dominican’s 4000 students as he can and hear their perspectives. Brunt came on board as Dominican’s…
International Students and Staff are Left Uncertain and Worried
Maria Iman Trump’s second-term will have a significant impact on higher education, particularly for international students. Many international students and staff members at Dominican are left feeling uncertain and worried.…
Seniors Work Hard to Apply to Grad Programs
By Ennya Chavez With many under stress due to the end of the semester, some seniors are facing additional work of applying to graduate school, which includes writing personal…
‘Win or Go Home’
By Michael Del Genio Troy Tonsil was a standout guard for the men’s basketball team at Dominican. Now, 17 years later, Tonsil is the head coach and is looking to…
Reproductive Healthcare Sparks Debate Among Dominican Community Post-Election
Sierra Rioux Dominican students, faculty, and recent alumni have shared a variety of perspectives about reproductive healthcare in the wake of Donald Trump’s election win. Xiomara Guerrero, a junior majoring…
Singing in the Dark Times: Art as Advocacy at Dominican’s First Lit Fest
By Callah Barnes “In the dark times / Will there also be singing? / Yes, there will also be singing. / About the dark times.” With this quote from German…
Dining Staff Member Gives Students The Support They Need
By Betsy Carreno and Angel Dominguez While students are aware that the Cyber Cafe is a place to find a variety of delicious food and drinks, students can also count…
A Very Thankful Dinner to Remember
By Ralph Parcon “A Night of Thanks and Gratitude”, a communal thanksgiving dinner, celebrated the holiday together as a campus before students, faculty, and staff leave for break. The dinner, which…