A Call for Student Support
Tower Editorial
December 5, 2011
Once again we find ourselves at the end of another term of The Tower. Next year we will have a new editor, news will continue as always, and The Tower will steadily appear every Friday morning as it has since 1922. Your words will continue to be quoted in our articles, your school’s athletes’ accomplishments... Read more »
New Roman Missal Translation: Making All Things New
Kevin Kambo, MA Candidate, School of Philosophy
December 5, 2011
This first week with the new English translation of the Ordinary Form of the Mass has been enjoyable and instructive. On the one hand, the changes confirmed empirically what I already knew: that the tendency towards routine cannot be taken lightly; it is all too easy to attend Mass absentmindedly. Metaphors... Read more »
New Roman Missal Translation: Creatures of Wonder
Joseph Jablonski, Class of 2015
December 5, 2011
I celebrated “Spirit Day” this past Sunday. It wasn’t any official celebration, but my own little holiday I had created for the Sunday when all Catholics in the English-Speaking world began using the response “And with your Spirit” for the New Missal Translation. My mom didn’t... Read more »
What’s in a Name? Unanue House
Victor David, Class of 2014
December 5, 2011
We all know Centennial Village was constructed for the 100th anniversary of the University to add more housing on campus. And we all know that some of the names of the CV houses are a bit strange (Camalier, Engelhard, etc.). However, there’s one house name that always gets a few strange looks: Unanue... Read more »
A Tradition of Excellence: Tower Senior Welcomes New Editor In Chief
Katrina Avila, Class of 2012
December 5, 2011
The Tower, in existence since 1922, is an organization that has bred visionaries, hard-working and determined professionals. Being part of such a legacy of a thriving publication that is recognized as an important resource for the university community is a responsibility I do not take lightly. As the... Read more »
Pellegrino Elected 117th Tower Editor-in-Chief
Chelsey Sterling, Tower Staff
December 2, 2011
Amanda Pellegrino was elected the 117th Editor-in-Chief of The Tower on November 19, 2011, replacing Regina Conley in this position. Pellegrino, a sophomore English major from Douglaston, New York, is the former Assistant News Editor, and working in her second year on Tower staff. “I think Amanda is... Read more »
Congressman Holt Offers Thoughts on Science and Politics
Reagan Mills, Tower Staff
December 2, 2011
Congressman Rush Holt spoke on campus this week, highlighting issues involving science, politics and an environmentally friendly future. “What was so great about this event was hearing from not only an incredible public servant, but an accomplished physicist, rocket scientist, and member of Congress,”... Read more »
University to Host Posada Party
Lily Alvarez, Tower Staff
December 2, 2011
Posadas have been a long and significant tradition as part of the preparations for Christmas for most Mexicans. The first Posadas were celebrated in Mexico during the Spanish conquests. By the end of the sixteenth century, Spanish missionaries had arrived in Mexico. In an effort to establish Catholicism... Read more »
Opus Hall to be Split by Gender
Regina Conley, Tower Staff
December 2, 2011
Opus Hall may be divided into two separate sections for men and women in order to accommodate the single-sex dorm policy for the rising sophomore class, according to statement from Susan Pervi, Vice President of Student Life. The north and south sections would start in fall 2012, although the decision... Read more »
Campus Prepares for Christmas Season
Sam O'Mahony, Tower Staff
December 2, 2011
Catholic University is prepared for this Christmas season, a fact that is apparent around campus, especially in the Edward J. Pryzbyla Center. Students and members of the university community may expect not only a merry atmosphere throughout campus, but also a host of yuletide festivities. A garland... Read more »
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