By Madeline Alvarez, Sports Editor Although it was expected that Merlini Hall would reopen this fall as the university’s first pet-friendly living option, the residence hall remains closed for the 2019-2020 academic year. Director of Residence Life Scott Mudloff said that Merlini closed this year because of the low

By Emily Larkin, Staff Writer The Sloppy Joe’s Improv team is serving up two new recruits. Sophomores Daniel Knolla and Marie Moore will join eight veterans to round out the 2019-2020 team of improv actors, who regularly put on shows on campus and elsewhere. Auditions were held at 6

By Katherine Sullivan, Staff Writer For many, change can be difficult, and the athletics department has seen a lot of change, from welcoming a new athletic director to joining a new conference. Some of the Newman baseball and softball athletes said they hope changes in the coaching staff will mark

By Leanne Vastbinder, Opinions and Online Editor When students and faculty started the semester, they were greeted with a new online platform to learn. After deliberations, the university decided to stop using Blackboard, and switch to Canvas. “Last year we looked at a variety of systems and narrowed it down