• Academic coach sitting at desk and smiling at camera
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    - by Megan Morrissey, Assistant Director of Student Success

    It’s August of 2006, I’m sitting in my common room in Sakac Hall, staring at my US History textbook. It’s the first week of school and my professor Dr. Reilly has a weekly five question quiz on the reading we were assigned for that week. I’m sifting through…

  • Published:
    - by Belle Frank

    The best coffee shops near MSMC

  • Mount Olympics 2019 winners group shot
    Published:
    - by Liz David

    Another Fall semester has to come to an end. For the seniors, this means that our last Fall semester is over…and before we know it our time here at the Mount and in college will be ending too. For the past three years we have been living our best college…

  • View of campus from the Dominican Center
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    - by Mack the Knight

    Thou shall not go more than one day without seeing someone from Long or Staten Island. Thou shall own at least 10 Mount shirts prior to graduation (at least 7 of which thou received for free at an event). Thou shall not step on the seal in Aquinas…

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    - by Pascal Kadamani

    It’s the year we have all been waiting for since we were old enough to count that high… the big 21! Now that you’re here, I bet it’s not as exciting as you thought it was going to be. Although, that is definitely not taking away from the joy of the nice…

  • Volleyball team huddles before game
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    - by Daley O'Keefe

    Being a student athlete seems like such a big commitment, and everyone always hears the athletes complaining about their tough practices. So why do people end up staying on the team all four years? Well, coming from someone who’s been a student athlete…

  • Service dogs with students during finals
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    - by Belle Frank

    I know in everyone’s mind when we think of “self-care” as facemasks, bubble baths, a cup of tea, and a movie night. Sure, these things can be a great way to relax, but it doesn’t fix the anxiety that comes along with college life. Helping to get rid of…

  • Tour guide leading campus tour
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    - by Sierra Caban

    Choosing where you want to go to college can be a pretty daunting situation. There are so many factors to consider and things to keep in mind during the college decision process. To help you to remember all the things you need to consider when faced with…

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    - by Jennarose Colucci

    Studying is something that every college student has to do but never ever wants to. It is usually extremely stressful and can make you feel like it will never end. A great way to help you survive the endless and torturous hours of studying is with music…

  • Published:
    - by Belle Frank

    Fall is a great time to go exploring outdoors, especially in the Hudson Valley region. I recently took a trip to the Constitution State Marsh in Garrison for a fall outing. The marsh is 270 acres with 80 acres of surrounding forest.  There is a slight…