Giselle Wyche The men’s and women’s golf programs are charging into the 2026-2027 NCAA Division I athletic season with revamped rosters and an ambitious tournament schedule across the Mid-Atlantic region. Both programs compete out of the Metro Conference, with a mix of veteran senior leadership and a fresh group of young talent. Head Coach Kevin Farrell and Assistant Coach Brent Will continue to guide both squads, anchoring a golf tradition that hosts regional competition a

Giselle Wyche Sophomore Stefanos Pournaropoulos won the men's singles title at the 2026 Metro Tennis Masters Tournament on Oct. 5, solidifying his status as one of th region's elite players at the collegiate level. The No. 4 seeded native of Thessaloniki, Greece raced past Quinnipiac's No. 3 seed Vishal Prakash on his home courts to earn a historic victory for the Mounts Men's Tennis program. With the championship win, Pournaropoulos officially earned the Metro Conference's a

Giselle Wyche President Donald Trump has created a huge wave of political backlash after publicly sharing the personal cellphone number of Sen. Tom Cotton on Truth Social, escalating tensions over a stalled bill that would make daylight saving time permanent. According to Fox News, Trump posted the number, urging Arkansas voters to pressure Cotton into supporting the Sunshine Protection Act, which he claims should have already passed with bipartisan support. Trump criticized

Awa Sallah When a student at Cornell University accuses seven men, Jonathan Newell, Matthew Ingalls, Winston Lee, Gillio Lopes, Diego Sarabia, Scott Norris and Scott Kretzschmar, of sexually assaulting her in a single night, you would expect the university to respond with the seriousness, compassion and accountability the allegations should demand. But unfortunately, the actions reportedly taken were to expel two of the men, suspend another two, ban one who had already gradua

Ari Graham This year, Mount St. Mary’s University is taking a different approach to its career fairs. In previous years, the fairs were typically large events featuring around 40 employers across several industries. Following the September accounting and finance fair, the Mount held its annual STEM Career Fair on Oct. 8, in the Delaplaine Commons. Employers attended to speak with students about career paths, internships and job opportunities.  Career fairs give students oppor

Awa Sallah In September, the Mount hosted a Leadership Summit for student leaders. Over 50 student leaders attended the summit. The current Student Government Executive Board members and club presidents attended this event. The leadership summit is held to lead and inspire students and teach them what it means to be a leader and how to use the skills in their personal and professional life. The theme this year originated from the scripture Ephesians 2:10 “or we are His workm

Milani Lockhart The Blessed Stanley Rother documentary, released earlier this summer, has sparked renewed reflection across Mount St. Mary’s University, where the first U.S.-born martyr once studied, prayed and found purpose. For many on campus, this film, "American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story” is a reminder that Rother’s legacy continues to shape the Mount’s mission today. Father Justin Gough shared how Rother’s life still resonates with seminarians and undergraduates.

Ari Graham This is the second year the Mount has held Founders Week as a campus tradition. The purpose of adopting this tradition is to give students and staff a moment to reflect on the conception of this university and the people who laid the foundation of this institution.  Three figures are mentioned significantly during Founder’s Week--Father John Dubois, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton and Father Simon Bruté.  Dubois fled the French Revolution and was assigned to Maryland by

Kelby Chichester Mount St. Mary’s opened conference play with a thrilling 43-37 comeback victory over Southern Virginia. Southern Virginia struck first, but the Mount responded 15 minutes into the match with a try. Junior fullback Benjamin Quiroga converted the ensuing kick to give the Mountaineers a 7-5 lead. Southern Virginia regained the advantage with a try just three minutes later and added another before the Mount began chipping away at the deficit. Quiroga connected on

Giselle Wyche On Sept. 14, the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards took place. This year, the show was broadcast live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The night was filled with major wins, surprise cameos and viral moments as Mariska Hargitay, of the acclaimed “My Mom Jayne” documentary, hosted the ceremony. “Widow’s Bay” took home multiple awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series Lead Actor for Matthew Rhys, Supporting Actor for Stephen Root and Supporting Actress f

Kelby Chichester After three months away from the U.S. Capitol, Sen. Mitch McConnell is back at work. His return, however, has renewed a larger question about an aging Congress: What should Americans expect from elected officials when serious health problems interfere with their ability to serve? McConnell, 84, returned to the Senate on Sept. 14 after a 92-day absence following a fall at his Washington home and a hospitalization that included treatment for pneumonia. The Kent

Awa Sallah The fall semester is in full swing, and the Class of 2030 is here. College is a huge transition. For most people, it is their first taste of independence and can bring a sense of uncertainty and excitement. Students are away from home, meeting and living with new people while trying to balance academics and a social life. The Mountain Echo spoke with a few first-year students to ask them how their experience at the Mount has been so far. Kaitlyn Winch, who is from

Milani Lockhart The Mount’s 2026 captains for the men’s and women’s soccer teams were recently announced. Lillian Young (C 27’), Peyton Meara (C 27’) and Erin Antone (C 27’) represent the women, while Abou Cherif (C’28) was named the sole captain of the men with others to be determined. All together, these leaders set the tone for the programs, striving for higher standards, stronger team culture and a deeper connection with one another as the fall season unfolds. Young, M

Sadaf Sharifi Mount St. Mary’s University administrators decided to reduce the fall break from a full week to three days. This decision has left many students and faculty concerned whether they will have enough time to rest, recharge, travel and manage their academic workload. “The Mountain Echo” spoke with the students, faculty and Student Government Association about this decision. According to the Mount’s official website, under the new academic year calendar, fall break

Sadaf Sharifi Mount St. Mary’s University’s Student Government Association nominated two news students to serve in the SGA executive board in leadership positions for 2026 to 2027 school year.   Mathew Jule (C’29) was nominated to serve as the vice president of finance. He is studying Criminal Justice and considers adding Theology as a second major. He works as a Mount guide and recently became a Japanese language tutor.   Jule said that he hopes to use this role to gain expe