Staff Profile
Matt Hurd –– Opinion Editor
Matt Hurd is a senior theology major and English minor. Matt has a deep interest in writing, and has had several pieces published while in college. In addition to his role as opinion editor, Matt also served as the public relations coordinator for the Abbey Players, the campus drama group. This year, Matt directed one of the fall shows for the group. After graduation, Matt hopes to pursue a career in writing.
Saint Anselm senior reflects on his last four years
Matt Hurd, Crier Staff
May 2, 2013
Filed under Opinion
Saint Anselm College is not a perfect place. The thing is, perfection isn’t the point. Pretending we’ve reached perfection would run counter to the mission of the college as a liberal arts institution, and on an individual level, we would just be fooling ourselves. None of us are perfect, but we... Read more »
Curriculum reform battle enters new phase as Faculty Senate passes new measures- Reducing core course load beneficial for students and faculty alike
Matt Hurd, Opinions Editor
February 14, 2013
Filed under Opinion, Top Stories
When you hear the phrase "liberal arts education", what do you think of first? It is probably fair to say that concepts like "well-rounded", "varied", and "important" come to mind. I ask this question because, with the passage of two new curriculum motions by the Faculty Senate this past week, now... Read more »
Resignation of Benedict XVI presents unique, crucial opportunity for Catholic Church in Rome
Matt Hurd, Opinion Editor
February 14, 2013
Filed under Opinion, Top Stories
With the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI on Monday, Feb. 11, the Vatican has been presented with a unique and crucial opportunity to alter the worldwide perception of the Roman Catholic Church. For decades now, the Church has borne the brunt of scandals, betrayals, and mistakes with little of a positive... Read more »
In Newtown’s wake, scapegoating of creative works gets us nowhere
Matt Hurd, Opinion Editor
February 5, 2013
Filed under Opinion
In the wake of the tragic shooting in Newtown, Connecticut just over a month ago, debate raged across the United States on two major fronts. First, who, or what, is to blame for the increasingly horrific violence in our nation? And second, how do we keep it from continuing? Everyone seems to have a different... Read more »
Time for a change in thinking about responses to violence in our communities
Matt Hurd, Crier Staff
November 13, 2012
Filed under Opinion
In conjunction with the three performances of The Laramie Project by the Abbey Players this past weekend, the Enough Is Enough Campaign launched its yearly slate of events to draw attention to the dangers of abusive relationships and sexual assault. I am a supporter of the Enough Is Enough Campaign,... Read more »
