Opinion Pieces

Chloe Cabrales Staff Writer Mark my words, Chicago will become the new fashion capital of the Midwest! Powered by the Fashion Bar, a fashion business consulting firm, Chicago is in its 8th season of holding […]

By Matthew Desmond  As college students of Generation Z, amidst homework, jobs, friends, family, and many other commitments, the environment seems to be just one more thing on our minds, and Dominican students are no […]

Matthew Desmond Staff Writer  Count to eight. That is the average human attention span. Now, think of all the things you have to prioritize throughout the day: homework, jobs, family. While your professor is telling […]

By: Matthew Desmond  Staff Writer Happy New Year! At the start of every year, many people decide to make resolutions. They may be personal, academic, or relational changes; even so, there are a lot of opportunities to make a difference in […]

By Contributing Writer Matthew Desmond  Congratulations, Freshmen, on finishing your first semester at Dominican University!   We are aware the past year has been hard for you with the transition from high school to college, but you’ve done […]

By Chloe Cabrales   Contributing Writer   As summer comes to an end, fall is waltzing on over. The days have become chillier as the leaves ride on the autumn breeze. This sudden change in atmosphere has […]

By Lauryn Bergert Our entire nation is mourning the loss of many black lives at the hands of police officers, those who vow to protect and serve all Americans. Is it fair that from a […]

By Cinthya Ramirez I will be going through an array of trends that are going to dominate spring 2020 this upcoming season. 1. Reinvented White T-shirt The white T-shirt is a classic staple to have […]

By: Kanoa Ikeda-Flynn Joaquin Phoenix’s adaptation on one of comic book’s most notorious villains introduced an origin story as bold and intense as the clown himself. Following Jack Nicholson’s “Batman” (1989) and Heath Ledger’s “The Dark Knight” (2008), the […]

By: Samuel Maverick Cole My shoes squeak as I run towards a wide-eyed custodian folding up chairs. He looks frightened (understandably) as I’m charging full speed, sweat dripping from my brow because of the humidity […]

By: Kate Brein Opinion Piece How did Earth Day get its start? On April 22, 1970, Earth Day became an established holiday through the organizing and education efforts of Sen. Gaylord Nelson and Harvard student […]

Thomas Gibbons Staff Writer Opinion Piece Jan. 20, 2017 is a historic day as Donald J. Trump became the 45th President of the United States of America. For many Americans, it is a total shock […]

Khyle Hayes Contributing Writer Opinion Piece As children, we’re all told by someone that we matter. Whether it’s a parent, a teacher, an older sibling, or even your favorite rapper, someone has told you at […]