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Awa SallahMacklemore opened for Ed Sheeran during his tour at MetLife Stadium in September 2026. During his performance, he openly expressed his support for Palestine by shouting, “Free Palestine,” which came as no surprise because he has been very vocal about Palestine. He is also known for using his platform to speak about important social causes throughou
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Nicholas RaffertyGloria Steinem, an American journalist and one of the leading figures of the second-wave feminist movement, died on Sept. 2, at her home in New York City. She was 92. While writing as a columnist for “New York Magazine,” she wrote an article titled After Black Power, Women's Liberation, which focused on the similarities between racial and ge
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Ari GrahamProfessor Nick Hutchings, Chair of the Visual and Performing Arts Department, kicked off the showcase of his latest work,“Known, Unknown” on Sept. 17, in the Delaplaine Fine Art Center. The exhibition was open to students and faculty, offering an inside look into Hutchings’ artistic process. His work explored themes of human brokenness and the infi
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Ari GrahamInside the walls of Makers House, academic pressure pauses and creativity flows. The space is open to all student bodyevery day, serving as a safe place for students looking to slow down, take a break, and exercise their creative abilities. Crafts that allow students to work with their hands and create something tangible outside of memorizing new c
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Giselle WycheOn Sept. 2, Mount St. Mary’s University held the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Rooney Athletic Performance Center. The community came together outside of the PNC Knott Arena (the ARCC), just across the academic side of campus. Hundreds of student athletes, faculty, coaches and supporters gathered to join the generous family of the late Joh
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Stacey May The Mount offered four different trips students could apply to go on during spring break. The Center for Service offered three RISE trips (Rother Immersion Student Experience), and Dr. Timothy Fritz, Associate Professor in the Department of History, led a trip to Charleston, S.C. The RISE trips went to St. Labre Indian School in Ashland, Mont., Na
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Hanna Aggen & Lily Goedeke Senior Tristin Koerner has been at the Mount for three years of her NCAA career. Koerner plays catcher and has a batting average of .238. Early in the 2026 season, Koerner was named MAAC Player of the Week. The senior was given this honor as she played a vital role in a doubleheader sweep early in the season. The senior went 3-for-
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Audrey Owens After four years at Mount St. Mary’s University, Xavier Lipscomb finishes out his career satisfied after a total of six years of collegiate basketball. From his role in the team winning their first ever conference championship in 2025 to his All-MAAC awards during preseason polls, Lipscomb’s contribution to the team has not gone unrecognized by
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