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Congratulatory remarks for Fr. Jonathan

February 22, 2019

Comments from Abbot Mark: “I join with every Benedictine monk of Saint Anselm Abbey in congratulating Fr. Jonathan on this prestigious award,” said Abbot Mark A. Cooper, abbot of Saint Anselm Abbey and chancellor of Saint A...

ACCU 2019 – Hesburgh Award Remarks by Father Jonathan DeFelice, O.S.B.

February 22, 2019

Thank you all so very much. Thank you. It was about a year and a half ago at least that Michael Galligan-Stierle called me to tell me that Board had selected me for this great honor. It was the first time in many, many,...

Saint Anselm launches the public phase of its largest philanthropic effort

Juliann Guerra, News Editor

February 22, 2019

In June 2018, Saint Anselm launched the public phase of a $70 million capital campaign, the largest philanthropic effort in the institution’s 129-year history. ‘Faith in the Future: The Campaign for Saint Anselm College’ has...

Marijuana remains illegal in New Hampshire amid wave of nationwide changes

Samantha Jette, Copy Eidtor

February 22, 2019

While neighboring New England states have legalized marijuana in recent years, it has remained illegal in New Hampshire. Massachusetts, Vermont, Maine, and Canada have all legalized recreational marijuana for people over 21 ye...

Professor Masur revisits Tiannamen Square massacre 30 years later

David Micali, Crier Staff

February 22, 2019

Students and faculty gathered at the Jean Student Center during Common Hour to hear Professor Matthew Masur of the History Department talk about the Tiananmen Square Massacre. On Feb. 11, Professor Masur began the talk by asking students wh...

Halfway there: a look back at the Trump presidency

Amadou Bah, Crier Staff

February 22, 2019

Donald J. Trump is the 45th President of the United States. As such, he is subject to the same scrutiny that his other 44 predecessors were during their terms. There are empirical methods to gauge a president’s performance. Th...

2019 Class Gift Committee reaches proposed goal

Sarah Hummel, Crier Staff

February 22, 2019

With fewer than 100 days left on the Hilltop, some members of the senior class have decided to pay it forward. The Crier met with Erin Lally, chair of the Senior Class Gift Committee, to learn more about the anticipated gift: a sch...

Fr. Jonathan DeFelice receives 2019 Hesburgh Award

Juliann Guerra, News Editor

February 22, 2019

Every year since 1982, except in 2005, the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU) has awarded the Reverend Theodore M. Hesburgh, CSC, Award at its annual meeting. The award is given to someone who has made o...

Challenging the narrative: race, women’s suffrage, and Mary Church Terrell

Sarah Hummel, Crier Staff

February 8, 2019

On Thursday, Jan. 31, community members gathered in the Dana Center to hear a panel discussion on race, suffrage, and civil and women’s rights activist Mary Church Terrell. The discussion was an installment in the Intercult...

A new generation of LGBTQ politicians visit Hilltop’s NHIOP

David Micali, Crier Staff

February 8, 2019

Students, faculty, and New Hampshire residents braved 7℉ temperatures to hear five local politicians talk about their experiences running for office as a member of the LGBTQ community. The event, “A New Generation of New Hampsh...