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Editorial: This summer’s ‘hawkward’ moments for the College, explained

September 18, 2018
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St. A’s is included in top 100 national liberal arts colleges

Emily Craig, Editor-in-Chief

September 18, 2018 • No Comments

The College received the news this past week that it is now included in the top 100 best national liberal arts colleges. In an email sent school-wide, the President of the College stated, “As we begin this academic year, I am very pleased to share with you some exciting and unprecedented news regarding the college’s 2019 U.S. News and World Report’s Best Colleges...

Staff layoffs leave college stunned, angry

Abby Arsenault, News Layout Editor

September 18, 2018 • No Comments

As with the start of every new school year, students and staff have returned to reconnect with friends and enjoy another fall on the Hilltop. Some staff, however, will not be returning to campus. On May 24, just four days after the Class of 2018 received their diplomas, 13 staff members were let go in a mass layoff that has shocked and angered many. The layoffs were...

Bigger classes mean bigger problems for students

Samantha Jette, Copy Editor

September 18, 2018 • No Comments

The recent rise in the Saint Anselm College student population has left many wondering about accommodations on campus. Many seasoned students of the Hilltop are aware of the regular crowds at the school, such as the lines in Davison Hall during the 12:30 lunch rush. However, the new semester brings about 600 new faces as the Class of 2022 joins the college community. This...

Layoffs lead to a firestorm of online backlash from angered alumni

Abby Arsenault, News Layout Editor

September 18, 2018 • No Comments

Back in late May the school’s administration made the decision to lay off 13 staffers to prevent an economic shortfall. While Saint Anselm President Steven DiSalvo maintains that this was a necessary course of action, it has resulted in a firestorm of anger and negative comments from those who felt the loss of these faculty members represents a loss of Benedictine values...

Furlong serves as interim CFO amid search

Emily Craig, Editor-in-Chief

September 18, 2018 • No Comments

The last the student body had heard with regard to the layoffs announced towards the beginning of the summer, there has been a “firestorm of alumni reaction” and a petition made by students—with nearly 1,200 signatures—asking for financial transparency from the college. Needless to say, the Saint Anselm community has been mourning the loss of more than a dozen...

Title IX experiences changes, Litz serves as coordinator

Alexa Carpenter, Crier staff

September 18, 2018 • No Comments

Following drastic budget cuts made last May, Saint Anselm College let go 13 staff members. Among the individuals laid off was former Title IX coordinator Patricia Schuster, vice president for human resources. The position of Title IX coordinator regulates affairs concerning gender-based discrimination and sexual misconduct within the college. Most of the positions...

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Opinion

Claim against Argento puts female abusers in spotlight

Kati Gardella, Crier staff

September 18, 2018 • No Comments

News of celebrity sexual offenses are rampant in the media, especially in the era of Harvey Weinstein and the Me Too movement. It is extremely rare however, that the alleged offender is a female. In August, the headlines broke that the Italian actress Asia Argento was accused of sexually assaulting a child actor, and her former costar, Jimmy Bennet. On May 9, 2013,...

Combating climate change should be a major goal for conservatives

Jacob Halterman, Crier staff

September 18, 2018 • No Comments

While I have major issues with both major parties, one topic in particular has always baffled me: why do Republicans reject climate changes and efforts, like green energy...

Cutting counseling is unfair to students

Kati Gardella, Crier staff

September 18, 2018 • No Comments

Recently circulating around Facebook is a link to sign a Change.org petition to protest Saint Anselm’s decision to reduce counseling sessions (offered weekly or more often depending on the student) to only be biweekly sessions. A petition called “Fight for Counseling Services” was created on Change.org with the motto of “#stopthestigma.” It has encouraged...

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Culture

Student Spotlight: Rebekah Larson ’22, 1 out of 623

Janelle Fassi, Crier staff

September 19, 2018 • No Comments

The first day of school means first day jitters, especially for the new freshmen, but not for Communication major Rebekah Larson. She is giddy with joy, beaming ear to ear...

Opening Humanities Institute program cuts to soul … of dogs

September 19, 2018

Friday, Sept. 7 marked the first formal philosophical discussion of the year, between students and faculty...

Alpha: Film explores man and dog bond forged thousands of years ago

September 19, 2018

There have been many movies made about the relationships people share with their dogs, spanning diverse...

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Sports

Alumni game finds Hawks face-to-face with loss in triple-overtime

Devin Bergeron, Sports Editor

September 18, 2018 • No Comments

In what was surely an instant classic, Saint Anselm suffered a heartbreaking defeat to Stonehill in a 57-54 triple-overtime thriller. With both teams ready to kick their seasons...

Men’s soccer plays season opener against Saint Mike’s, loses 16-14

September 18, 2018

Saint A’s opened up their season on the wrong foot Wednesday, falling to Saint Michael’s 3-1. The...

Women’s soccer has first win, Hawks at 1-0-0 in the NE10

September 18, 2018

Saint A’s picked up their first win of the season Saturday, downing the visiting Pace University in...

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Editorial: This summer’s ‘hawkward’ moments for the College, explained

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