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New Student-Athlete Cookout

Carly Danner New athletes at the Mount participated in a cookout at Echo Field on Sept. 4. The goal was to help students who had just joined a sports team at the Mount connect with the chaplains and each other. Burgers and hot dogs were served, while activities of the evening included spikeball and cornhole. With many members of the Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in attendance along with Floyd, Fr. Justin Gogh's Corgi, the cookout was enjoyable for all. Seminarians welcomed the

Men's Soccer Triumphant

Jamaal Lewis The Mount’s Men’s Soccer Team came together and stormed a 2-0 comeback to avoid their first loss. On the Aug. 21 our Mountaineers went to Glenn Warner stadium to face the Navy team and hopefully start their season on the right foot. Last season our Mount men had a record of 3-11-4. So, this year with new talent, experienced seniors and with a sophomore coach who has a prolific history of winning and changing programs, they aim to tackle this year correctly and r

Remnants of Typhoon Halong Sweep Through Alaska

Nicole Campos Villaran A typhoon usually begins as a tropical depression that turns into a tropical storm when winds reach 39 miles per hour, then becomes a hurricane (typhoon) when winds reach 74 mph. The devastating storm happened on Sunday, Oct. 12, tearing through Alaska’s southwest coast. Many people believe that the storm was unusual because Merbok happened in 2022, but it’s similar to Halong. A week earlier, there had been a typhoon east of Japan, and the stream picked

A Deadly Kiss! The Bug Behind a Growing Threat

Nicole Campos Villaran The kissing bug is native to the Americas, but its origin is in Central and South America. Due to its rapid population growth, its presence is considered endemic and is found in more states than many have thought. Many pet owners are alarmed for their pets’ health because these insects attach themselves and feed on blood; however, they do not cling to the skin like ticks. This can happen to humans too, not just pets. A bite from this insect can transmit

Rebecca Valentine Goal Breaking Records

Anna Hsia Rebecca (Becca) Valentine (C’24) is an outstanding student-athlete on the Mount St. Mary’s University's women’s Water Polo...

Lent for Students

by Nicole Campos Villaran Ash Wednesday is the start of Lent. Lent is a 40-day period of reflection, repentance, and spiritual...

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