MOOV-ing Up in the World
Two Mount students, Joseph Valle (C’22) and Tyler Powell (C’22), created a new app to be used by students. MOOV, Valle and Powell’s app,...
Est. 1879|The Official Student Newspaper of Mount St. Mary's University
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Gabrielle Hendricks
- Apr 20
- 3 min
Remembering Cherished Professor Dr. John Francis Donovan
On March 26, treasured former philosophy professor at Mount St. Mary’s University, Dr. John Francis Donovan, passed away. He left a great...
Jade' Curtis
- Apr 20
- 2 min
Confirmation of Judge Jackson as SCOTUS
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Joe Biden’s Supreme Court Nominee took quite a while to be confirmed as a Supreme Court Justice....
Gabrielle Hendricks
- Apr 20
- 3 min
Hard Water and Health
At a recent Student Government Association meeting on campus, a student brought up the problems of the hard, calcium-filled shower water...
Therese Boegel
- Apr 20
- 3 min
Moving Day for Professors
At the end of this semester, there will be a moving day on campus--not the usual move-out day for students, but professors will move out...
Ashley Torkornoo & Joanna Kreke
- Apr 7
- 4 min
LGBTQ Speaker's Talk Canceled
On April 6, Dr. Simone Kolysh, an assistant professor of sociology at Hood College, was scheduled to deliver a talk “Everyday Violence:...
Abby Finafrock
- Mar 30
- 3 min
Fr. Jim Named Commencement Speaker for Class of 2022
As the sounds of Pomp and Circumstance are heard faintly in the air and seniors are beginning the final stretch to commencement, Rev....
Katherine Stair
- Mar 30
- 2 min
Hidden Star who Measured the Universe
At Horning Theatre in the Delaplaine building, from March 21 to 26, Mount St. Mary’s University theatre put on a production of “Silent...
Jade' Curtis
- Feb 23
- 2 min
Philips Library Receives Grant
The Mount's Phillips Library was awarded a $1000 stipend from the American Library Association and selected to participate in “Let’s Talk...
Gabrielle Hendricks
- Feb 23
- 2 min
Social Justice and Diversity Go Hand in Hand
On Feb. 22 and 23, the 2022 Social Justice Teach-In addressed the theme of dealing with difference, regarding the Disability Rights...
Katherine Stair
- Feb 8
- 3 min
Comedy Night Wows Mount Students
On Jan. 21, Activities Management Program hosted a comedy show featuring comedian Aaron Weber. The event was held in Knott Auditorium and...
Angelica Tyler
- Feb 8
- 2 min
From Moving Mountains to Moving to Harvard
Former Vice President for Student Life and Affairs, Dr. Bernard Franklin, departed from his role at Mount St. Mary's University in the...
Jade' Curtis
- Dec 9, 2021
- 2 min
First Generation Advisory Board
The population of first-generation students has increased at the Mount with each passing year. Now there is a First-Generation Advisory...
Angelica Tyler
- Dec 9, 2021
- 2 min
The Career Center Transitions to a New Career Management System: Handshake
The Career Center has transitioned over to using a new career management system called Handshake. It is an online recruiting network for...
Hannah Perry
- Dec 9, 2021
- 2 min
Recapping the Alumni English Panel
On Oct. 20, the Career Center and the Department of English hosted an English Alumni Panel via Zoom with Mount alumni Andrew Calis (C’09)...
McKenna Pomory
- Dec 9, 2021
- 2 min
Night Against Procrastination – Preparation for Finals Week
With final exams right around the corner, many students are feeling overwhelmed by last minute work from their fall semester classes and...
Hannah Perry
- Nov 18, 2021
- 3 min
Nathaniel Bald (C’21) Wins Fulbright English Teacher Award
Nathaniel Bald graduated magna cum laude in 2021 and was awarded the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant award to Madagascar. Bald...
Hannah Perry
- Nov 18, 2021
- 2 min
Faculty Publishing
Dr. Jack Trammell, Associate Professor of Sociology, Criminal Justice and Human Services and Guy Terrell together published a book in...
Gabrielle Hendricks
- Nov 18, 2021
- 3 min
Mount Going Green with Laudato Si’
Mount St. Mary’s has officially adopted Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’ Action Plan. The university incorporated this plan into the campus...
McKenna Pomory
- Nov 18, 2021
- 2 min
Longtime Educator and Member of the Mount Community Passes Away
Dr. John “Jack” Campbell passed away in the presence of his family on Sunday, Oct. 24. after a lengthy illness. He worked for the Mount...
Angelica Tyler
- Nov 3, 2021
- 2 min
New Frederick Health Facility on Mount Property
Mount St. Mary’s University and Frederick Health will be partnering to create a new health center on Old Emmitsburg Road. The facility...
Emily Cowan
- Nov 3, 2021
- 2 min
Strauss Becomes Lilly Fellowship Mentor
Dr. Charles Strauss, Associate Professor of History at the Mount, was named as a Mentor to Lilly Graduate Fellows. The Lilly Graduate...
Hannah Perry
- Nov 3, 2021
- 2 min
Rooney Family’s Gift to the Mount
On Oct. 1, the Mount dedicated the six newly-built tennis courts to four generations of the Rooney family. The courts represent the first...
McKenna Pomory
- Nov 3, 2021
- 2 min
Peer Tutoring Program Receives Advanced Certification
The Learning Services Peer Tutoring Program recently received a Level 2 certification in addition to the Level 1 certification it already...
Ashley Torkornoo
- Oct 19, 2021
- 2 min
Mount Graduate Makes the Big Leagues
Some people dream of becoming professional athletes or sports commentators. When people have dreams that big, they can seem out of reach....
McKenna Pomory
- Oct 19, 2021
- 2 min
Career Fair is Back on Campus
On Sept. 29, Mount St. Mary’s University, along with nine other colleges and universities from around the region, hosted a virtual career...
Hannah Perry
- Oct 19, 2021
- 3 min
Emmit’s Street Eats is Back with Treats
Mount’s very own food truck is back. The Emmit’s Street Eats food trailer is parked at its temporary home on Founders Plaza and began...
Staff Contributor
- Oct 1, 2021
- 3 min
Science Professor Publishes Book Amid Pandemic
On May 9, the eBook “Engaging Students in Organic Chemistry” was published. Edited by Director of Health Professions Advising and Organic...
Hannah Perry
- Oct 1, 2021
- 2 min
Refurbishments for the Mother of Our Mountain
The Blessed Virgin Mary’s tall statue overlooking Mount St. Mary’s University has been removed for refurbishment. The Blessed Mother has...
Kayleen Dominguez
- Oct 1, 2021
- 2 min
Three Seniors Selected for CatholicU’s Röpke-Wojtyła Fellowship
Three seniors from Mount St. Mary University were selected for the Röpke-Wojtyła fellowship hosted by the Catholic University of America....
Hannah Perry
- Oct 1, 2021
- 2 min
McCauslin Appointed as Dean
Mount St. Mary’s University recently appointed Dr. Christine McCauslin as the new dean for the School of Natural Science and Mathematics....
McKenna Pomory
- Oct 1, 2021
- 2 min
Ducharme Lecture Urges Students to Think About World Through Video Games
For the Fall Ducharme Lecture, Mount St. Mary’s University invited Dr. Eric Hayot to speak to Mount students and staff about “How to...
Kayleen Dominguez
- Oct 1, 2021
- 2 min
Studying Irish History and Evangelism Abroad
Over the course of three weeks, Mary Lawler (C’23) spent time in Ireland learning more about Evangelism and Irish history. Lawler is a...
Ashley Torkornoo
- Oct 1, 2021
- 3 min
Hope and Humility Helping the Houseless
Houselessness is a growing issue in America that is not getting the attention it deserves. One Mount student has decided to take the...
Gabrielle Hendricks
- Oct 1, 2021
- 3 min
Podcasts Promote the Mount Way
The Mount is home to many student interests ranging from academics, athletics, leadership and religion. The Mount records podcasts on a...
McKenna Pomory
- Oct 1, 2021
- 2 min
Fit Mount is Happy Mount
For the fall semester, the Mount’s Athletic Recreation Convocation opened up with excellent new facilities available to all students,...
Staff Contributor
- Oct 1, 2021
- 3 min
Science Professor Publishes Book Amid Pandemic
On May 9, the eBook “Engaging Students in Organic Chemistry” was published. Edited by Director of Health Professions Advising and Organic...
Hannah Perry
- Sep 30, 2021
- 2 min
Mount Ranks Highly in State and Regional Rankings
The Mount kicked off the fall semester ranking high among Maryland and regional university rankings. According to U.S. News & World...
McKenna Pomory
- Sep 30, 2021
- 2 min
Mount Commemorates 9/11, 20 Years Later
On Sept. 11, 2001, four-passenger planes were hijacked and used as weapons to carry out the deadliest terrorist attack to ever occur on...
Hannah Perry
- Sep 30, 2021
- 2 min
Mount Ranks Highly in State and Regional Rankings
The Mount kicked off the fall semester ranking high among Maryland and regional university rankings. According to U.S. News & World...
McKenna Pomory
- Sep 30, 2021
- 2 min
Mount Commemorates 9/11, 20 Years Later
On Sept. 11, 2001, four-passenger planes were hijacked and used as weapons to carry out the deadliest terrorist attack to ever occur on...
Hannah Perry
- Sep 30, 2021
- 2 min
Refurbishments for the Mother of Our Mountain
The Blessed Virgin Mary’s tall statue overlooking Mount St. Mary’s University has been removed for refurbishment. The Blessed Mother has...
McKenna Pomory
- Sep 30, 2021
- 2 min
Ducharme Lecture Urges Students to Think About World Through Video Games
For the Fall Ducharme Lecture, Mount St. Mary’s University invited Dr. Eric Hayot to speak to Mount students and staff about “How to...
Kayleen Dominguez
- Sep 30, 2021
- 2 min
Three Seniors Selected for CatholicU’s Röpke-Wojtyła Fellowship
Three seniors from Mount St. Mary University were selected for the Röpke-Wojtyła fellowship hosted by the Catholic University of America....
Hannah Perry
- Sep 30, 2021
- 2 min
McCauslin Appointed as Dean
Mount St. Mary’s University recently appointed Dr. Christine McCauslin as the new dean for the School of Natural Science and Mathematics....
Angelica Tyler
- Sep 30, 2021
- 2 min
Heading in the Right Direction with the Career Center
The Mount’s Career Center is an on-campus resource that allows students and alumni to develop their future careers. It provides students...
Laura Ndour
- Sep 17, 2021
- 2 min
President Trainor is an Influential Marylander
In Aug. 2021, President Timothy Trainor was named as one of the most influential Marylanders by The Daily Record. Trainor, along with 50...
Angelica Tyler
- Sep 17, 2021
- 2 min
Meet the Class of 2025
The Mount welcomed the class of 2025, the Fourth-largest class in its history, with the total number of students at 1,418 and the...
Hannah Perry
- Sep 17, 2021
- 2 min
Academic Center Construction will Benefit Students
The Knott Academic Center is adding six new classrooms and offices. Anyone in the AC can hear the loud noise of construction when in the...
McKenna Pomory
- Sep 17, 2021
- 2 min
COVID-19 Protocols for Fall Semester
As the Mount kicks off the fall semester amid the pandemic, students and staff must follow several COVID-19 protocols to ensure a healthy...