Psychology Students Present Relevant Research on Memory, Emotions and More!

By Macee Buckley: On April 30, Psychology students from Professor Gordon's Research Seminar class gathered in Kennedy 105 to present their semester-long research projects. Aptly named the Semi-Annual Research Seminar Poster Session, five groups of students displayed their research to classmates, professors, students and other members of the Assumption community. https://twitter.com/MBuckleyAC301/status/1123255116071620609 Professor Gordon spoke with …

Siblings Weekend Carnival Takes Over Assumption

By Macee Buckley: This weekend, Assumption's Campus Activities Board hosted their annual Siblings Weekend. The weekend-long event kicked off on Friday night with bingo, but the highlight of the weekend was the carnival on Saturday afternoon. The executives for the Siblings Weekend wanted it to have a space theme. Thus, resulting in the carnival to …

Racism and Sports: When the Game Becomes More than a Game

By Macee Buckley: A Connecticut high school basketball game has sparked controversy over the tolerance of racist remarks within the athletic community, from professional to high school. A theme that is all too familiar as athletic spectators are allegedly using racist remarks as a way to jeer and ridicule opposing teams. The most recent incident …

Underage Drinking in Our Communities: Worcester Edition

By Macee Buckley: This month, Worcester Police's Alcohol Enforcement Unit conducted an underage drinking stings at various restaurants and businesses. They used underage college students as part of their operation The students went to local establishments to try to purchase alcohol. Of the 30 places visited, two provided alcohol to the underage students. Compared to past …