False Gunman Causes Campus Scare
Regina Conley, Tower Staff
September 30, 2011
A gunman, who turned out to be a harmless policeman, was spotted last night around 1:30 a.m. with a gun in a holster. Students raised the alarm that there might be a gunman on campus and the Department of Public Safety took action by placing all of the campus buildings in a shelter-in-place alert status. Campus... Read more »
Students Organize Vigil for Davis on Death Row
Bridget Geiran, Tower Staff
September 30, 2011
Catholic University students gathered on the Pryzbyla Center lawn last week for a prayerful vigil for Troy Davis. Davis was executed later that night by lethal injection in Georgia, after being convicted of the murder of police officer, Mark MacPhail in August 1991. Davis was sentenced to the death penalty... Read more »
German Club Lands Large Grant, Plans Events
Sam O'Mahony, Tower Staff
September 30, 2011
A generous grant was given by the German Embassy to the University’s German Club. The band of Bavarians are now preparing a veritable schmorgasboard of all things German throughout this academic year, including an excursion to the Kennedy Center, a lecture at the Austrian Embassy, soccer games and... Read more »
Tower Editorial: Every Name Has a Story
Tower Staff
September 30, 2011
Every day we all walk by buildings all over campus with strange names that we have never heard of. We never think twice about who McMahon or Shahan or McGivney might have been even though we use their names in frequent conversation throughout our day. How many times have we said, “Ugh, I hate the walk... Read more »
It’s Time to Think About Marist Hall
John Kenneth White, Ordinary Professor Politics
September 30, 2011
As readers of The Tower are aware, Marist Hall is closed for several months due to the damage inflicted on the 111 year-old building by the August 23rd earthquake. Marist Hall has had several incarnations during its century-plus existence, now home to the Politics, English, Media Studies, and Anthropology... Read more »
A Representation of a Silent Majority
Dominick Healey, Tower Staff
September 30, 2011
A lawsuit should not be the necessary catalyst for the University to finally respond to dissent that exists among the student population concerning the conversion of dorms to a single-sex system. Prof. Banzhaf’s case against the University on the ground of illegal gender discrimination under... Read more »
Prof. Convey Wins National Catholic Education Award
Amanda Matyas, Tower Staff
September 30, 2011
John J. Convey, a professor in the Education Department at the University, will receive the President’s Award from the National Catholic Educational Association on October 3 in honor of his dedication to serving Catholic schools. Convey has the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Professor of Education which is... Read more »
New Roman Missal Will Take Effect in November
Amanda Matyas, Tower Staff
September 30, 2011
A new Roman Missal will be implemented in Roman Catholic liturgy around the world on November 27, the first day of advent. This Missal contains a new and more accurate English translation of particular parts of the Mass that will also include additional prefaces to the Eucharistic prayers and prayers... Read more »
District Debuts New Metro Map
Reagan Mills, Tower Staff
September 30, 2011
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), in partnership with map designer Lance Wyman, are redrawing the iconic map in order to incorporate additional trains that will begin running in June 2012. The WMATA is planning on adding three trains to both the Yellow and Orange line to help... Read more »
Wall Street Panel Inspires Students to Succeed
Amanda Pellegrino, Tower Staff
September 30, 2011
CUA on Wall Street held a panel discussion of alumni last night in order to provide advice and guidance to students interested in pursuing a career in the financial industry. “It deepens the relationship between alumni and the university as well as opens doors for students hoping to work in the financial... Read more »
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