Students, alumni voice frustration over college layoffs

Aidan Denehy, Editor-In-Chief Emeritus

June 6, 2018 • No Comments

In the wake of administration and staff layoffs announced May 25 by Saint Anselm College, a firestorm of alumni reaction has erupted, including an online petition demanding clarity and transparency from Saint Anselm. Ironically, this Thursday, the college will announce the public phase of its “Faith in the Future” campaign, while the next day, Friday, college trustees...

Video games are not works of art, and they should never become art

Craig Watkins, Opinion Editor

May 4, 2018 • 1 Comment

Something that never comes up in conversation is how much I like kaleidoscopes. In particular, I like those $100 kaleidoscopes they sell in art galleries which seem to be set on a secret switch that immediately sends an employee your way to tell you everything there is to say about kaleidoscopes, prompting you to casually replace the object before they get the crazy...

Prison budget cuts can lead to danger for correctional officers

Kati Gardella, Crier Staff

May 4, 2018 • No Comments

Prison is inherently a stressful environment. Individuals who have committed crimes are all in one centralized setting. By no means are prisoners evil people, especially those who are being detained for non-violent offenses. There is a portion of the prison population, however, who have a lengthy history of violent behavior. Prisons can easily disintegrate into dangerous...