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Tutoring & Learning Center rebuilds community after a year of changes

The Wheel

By Katie Frost In the past year, the Tutoring & Learning Center at St. Kate's has experienced some major changes, and as the new school year begins, they’re super excited to lead with a new focus. With shifts in staffing, the tutoring center is getting back on its feet with new opportunities for students to find engagement and community. Nellie Larson ‘28 (M

Letter from the Editor

The Wheel

By Alexandriana Davis Welcome, readers, one and all, to a new year of student journalism! Whether you have been reading The Wheel’s digital editions for years or this is your first time hearing about us, we are thrilled to have you. Our campus newspaper is intended to be a space for you; a space to build community, to have your voices heard and to feel repre

Catherine G. Murphy Gallery welcomes new director and exhibition

The Wheel

By Bronwyn Kmiecik St. Catherine University welcomed a new gallery director to campus over the summer, Dr. Kara Carmack. Dr. Carmack has her doctorate in art history and has curated exhibitions by Chuck Bowdish, Lisa Corinne Davis, Pat de Groot, Shirley Kaneda, Lucy Liu and Ruth Miller, among other artists. According to Carmack, her job is “wearing many hats

Student perspectives on the change to City Sister’s Coffee

The Wheel

By Mollie Allen Along with this year's change in dining hall services, St. Catherine University has experienced a change in its cafe. Located on the second floor of the Coeur de Catherine is City Sisters Coffee. City Sisters Coffee offers a wide variety of drink options, from boba and refreshers to mochas and lattes. This cafe is a women-owned business, repr

When I’m dying: A critique of phone addiction

The Wheel

By Lillian Huber Lying in bed, my eyes are in pain the time’s flown by, and nothing’s changed in my brain countless minutes, spent on my phone nothing new I’ve gained to know years passed; it feels like death, but something much worse has come to rest I no longer am moving, mainly mindless scrolling. I hate myself for each and every moment, the weight of dyi

Special Release: Visual Arts Building slated for demolition within 5 years

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By Ella Tracy and Sinead Quinn When only a few weeks remained in the school year, students and staff in the Art and Art History Department were told that the University is planning to demolish the Visual Arts Building (VAB) within the next 5 years. The decision to remove the VAB is based on the University’s Facilities Master Plan. Michael Hara, Senior Direct

RRR with Rayan: How do I navigate politics and school?

The Wheel

Q: How do I navigate politics and school? I have been seeing so many stories about ICE in our city. I feel like every time I turn my phone on, there's something new and scary going on. I feel like I can’t manage it all; I feel so afraid. Dear Reader, Thank you for your question. I feel like there are many of us experiencing the same fears, especially as each

RRR with Rayan: I feel like time is flying by

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Q: The school year is ending, I feel like time is flying by. I'm getting nervous. I feel like the future is so close. What do I do? Dear reader, Thank you for your question. I think how you're feeling is more common than you may think. College seems to be fueled by a series of existential crises, and if you want me to be honest, I freak out about this very t

Neighbors express concern regarding proposal for new St. Kate’s entrance to Dew Drop Lot

The Wheel

By Sinead Quinn Earlier this spring, St. Kate’s approached the Highland District Council with a proposal for a new entrance to the campus at the intersection of Cleveland and Watson Avenues. Neighbors on Watson and surrounding blocks were notified of the application in late March via a flier distributed directly to residences by the HDC, inviting community m

“Students deserve to be heard”: Inside the Student Senate meeting on campus spaces

The Wheel

By Amirah Idris A recent Student Senate meeting brought together students, leadership and President Marcheta Evans in response to growing concerns about student spaces on campus. What started as frustration turned into a moment of collective voice, as students showed up to speak on changes that directly impacted their sense of belonging. The energy in the ro

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