Catholicism and Contraception Can Coexist
Karalen L. Morthole, Class of 2012
February 19, 2012
I have been a Catholic my whole life. Baptized as a baby and confirmed in the seventh grade, I attended weekly catechism classes and received a Jesuit education. Never once did the opinion of the church on a person’s use of contraceptives surface. In high school, I was prescribed birth control to balance... Read more »
Letter to the Editor: Students at pro-mandate conference want university to compromise conscience
Michael Polito, Class of 2012
February 19, 2012
Dear Editor, Last week, The Tower ran an article describing a press conference at the National Press Club by ‘Catholics for Choice’ and other related groups defending the HHS mandate requiring Catholic institutions to willfully violate the tenets of our faith. In fact, they made the incredible claim... Read more »
Lent With a Twist
Tower Editorial
February 19, 2012
With the Lenten season beginning on Wednesday of this upcoming week, we at the Tower are reflecting on the opportunity to develop through the tradition of fasting. In the spirit of Lent, we, as University students who are privileged in so many ways, can give up small comforts in order to realize what... Read more »
Seniors, Make a Difference: Honor a Mentor, Ensure a Future
Katrina Avila, Class of 2012
February 19, 2012
Giving back to others is one of the easiest ways we can contribute to society. For some, the idea of giving away hard-earned money is preposterous. For others, there are just not enough hours in the day to give back. As a second semester senior, instead of letting go, I find myself wanting to give back... Read more »
Be Aware of HHS: As students at Catholic University the mandate concerns us all
Tower Editorial
February 10, 2012
Every student who attends our university made a conscious choice when they said yes to CUA. Many factors weighed into that choice: location, finances, degree program. Somewhere along the decision-making process, every student here decided that there was something about Catholic he or she would be willing... Read more »
HSS Mandate Violates First Ammendment Rights: Student Comments Misrepresent CUA
Helena Lado, Class of 2013
February 10, 2012
In the days and weeks following the Health and Human Services mandate that requires all Catholic organizations to include contraceptives in their employees’ health care plans, a firestorm has erupted across the nation. Most of the debate about the mandate has revolved around whether or not contraception... Read more »
What’s in a Name? Walton House
Victor David, Class of 2014
February 10, 2012
Walton House, just another CV residence hall, right? Well, many are surprised to know that it is one of only three buildings on campus that are named after previous Presidents of CUA (the other two are McDonald House and O’Connell Hall, Conaty having been demolished last year). When looking at the... Read more »
Valentine’s a Day to Express All Forms of Love
Sharon Zwach, Class of 2014
February 10, 2012
I can’t help but wonder why some people feel depressed on Valentine’s Day. Some feel that it is a cruel reminder of the fact that they are not in a relationship. Yet, people are only alone if they close their door to others. Valentine’s Day and many other holidays were not created to separate people... Read more »
Students Respond to HHS: When Both Sides are “Right”
Dominick Healey, Class of 2013
February 6, 2012
The Health and Human Services policy recently enacted in our great nation essentially forces all Catholic institutions that provide healthcare to any person who isn’t Catholic to make available: condoms, birth control, and sterilization services to all who choose to use them. As any reasonable person... Read more »
Students Respond to HHS: A Sign of the Times
Robert McGill, Class of 2013
February 6, 2012
The HHS mandate handed down a few weeks ago is a concern for everyone, especially Catholics, liberal and conservative alike. The existence of so-called ‘conscience clauses’ that allowed for the exemption of religious principle is one of the most sacred traditions in our country, safeguarded by the... Read more »
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