Global Friend of the Month: Diana Zamora

Andrea B. '13
March 7, 2013
Filed under Student Perspectives

Imagine being able to go to the beach whenever you wanted.  Imagine living in a place with a perfect climate that never gets too cold or too warm. Imagine living in an exotic country in Central America.  Diana Zamora does not have to imagine these things because she lives in San Salvador, El Salvador. Diana,... Read more »

Student Perspective: pro-life rally & march

Andrea B. '13
February 21, 2013
Filed under Student Perspectives

On January 19, 2013, thousands upon thousands marched through the streets of downtown Dallas with the mindset of ending in Dallas what began in Dallas: the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe vs. Wade decision.   This controversial decision, as we all know, legalized abortion in America and, as some do not... Read more »

Kaylene Overall versus an age old question

Kaylene Overall, Guest writer
February 19, 2013
Filed under Student Perspectives

Chivalry. Romance. The 21st century, and the lessons provided by centuries of over-exposed literature. What have we learnt, if we’ve learnt anything at all? They say there is nothing greater than the written word, and by written word I’m referring entirely to the array of literary works before... Read more »

Guest writer Kaylene Overall discusses the aftershock of criticism

Kaylene Overall
February 19, 2013
Filed under Student Perspectives

The moment I received the email with the subject header “DO NOT RESPOND”, I froze. It took mere seconds for me to break out into a cold sweat. My heart began to pound. Biting my lip to the point of pain, I scrolled down. “Go read the comments from your latest review. Do not respond. I repeat,... Read more »

How to stay motivated through the end of the school year

Lauren H. '13
February 11, 2013
Filed under Student Perspectives

It’s a new year, the holidays are over, and I think it’s fair to say that we’re all feeling the second semester blues. It’s a bit past the middle of the school year, and it can be difficult to stay focused and motivated throughout the end of the year. This is especially the case when things are... Read more »

BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Ursuline writer remembers poets of the past

Elisa B. '15
January 29, 2013
Filed under Student Perspectives

A Black Man Talks of Reaping by Arna Bontemps I have sown beside all waters in my day. I planted deep, within my heart the fear that wind or fowl would take the grain away. I planted safe against this stark, lean year. I scattered seed enough to plant the land in rows from Canada to Mexico but... Read more »

In appreciation for upcoming Black History Month

Staff
January 29, 2013
Filed under Student Perspectives

Black History Month is a time set aside every year in February  to honor and celebrate the accomplishments of Black Americans and their role in American History. Originally “Negro History Week” founded by historian Carter G. Woodson in 1976, Black History Month has grown to be a nationally recognized... Read more »

Ursuline student writes about volunteering for presidential campaign

Ana P. '14
January 9, 2013
Filed under Student Perspectives

   The 2012 election has been a roller coaster ride filled with many twists and turns. With accusations coming from both sides; the race was blood battle. Each contender wanted the prized vote of the undecided voter.    I arrived at the airport for my flight departing at eight in the morning to... Read more »

Guest writer Kaylene Overall introduces new perspective

Kaylene Overall , Guest writer
December 20, 2012
Filed under Student Perspectives, Top Stories

Hi. My name is Kaylene Overall and no, it isn’t a pseudonym, I really am named after a piece of clothing. I’m 19 years old, live in South Africa and attend the University of Cape Town. I’ve just completed the first year out of my three year Film & Media degree. I also write (often scathing)... Read more »

Journey with the Presidential campaign

Ana P. '14
December 20, 2012
Filed under Student Perspectives

The 2012 election has been a roller coaster ride filled with many twists and turns.  With accusations coming from both sides; the race was blood battle. Each contender wanted the prized vote of the undecided voter. I arrived at the airport for my flight departing at eight in the morning to Miami.... Read more »