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Seoul Travelogue: Beyond the City

Evan Wini, Staff Writer April 29, 2026

This is the second part in a three-part travelogue by Evan Wini about his spring 2025 semester studying abroad. The first, “Seoul Travelogue: Dorming 7,000 Miles Away in a City That’s More Than...

Beginnings of a stream that run from a large vernal pool throughout the rest of the forest.

The Wonders of Worcester’s Wintry Woods

Alyssa Spencer, Staff Writer April 1, 2026

Bare trees. Wet socks. Runny nose. These are the things winter has to offer amature and experienced hikers alike. Combine that with your sore ankle that you rolled on a slippery rock twelve minutes into...

Worcester State University’s Thea’s Pantry, located on the first floor of the Student Center.

“Everyone Deserves to Eat”

Jenna Foley and Maroua Rahaoui December 8, 2025

The amount of college students needing and applying for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits has increased with rising food insecurity. College students experience food insecurity...

Worcester emergency: SNAP, heating aid at risk

Worcester emergency: SNAP, heating aid at risk

Jenna Foley, Associate Editor October 31, 2025

WORCESTER—Worcester officials held an emergency briefing Thursday to warn that continued federal funding disruptions could interrupt food and heating aid for thousands of residents. City leaders said...

WSU’s new MAVs lounge is part of an ongoing initiative to increase visibility and resources for Worcester State’s military-affiliated community.

Worcester State Opens New Veterans Lounge

Jose Siraque, Staff Writer October 22, 2025

The Office of Military Affairs and Veterans Services (MAVs) at Worcester State University has opened a new lounge dedicated to student veterans. The MAVs lounge is a space designed to foster community,...

A photograph of a man sitting on a bench featured in Cristo's exhibit.

Courtney Cristo Invites You to be Vulnerable

Jose Siraque, Staff Writer May 10, 2025

With vulnerability comes power, and from that power, something meaningful can emerge. On May 10, Worcester State University student and artist Courtney Cristo will debut an exhibition at Worcester Center...

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