The digital pulpit transforms free speech in America 

CeciUrbanski After expanding to an impressive 2.2 million subscribers and 1.5 billion views on his channel Next News Network during the course of the 2016 election season, Gary Franchi quickly became one of the most influential political figures on YouTube. Franchi is the official face of Next News Network, a conservative YouTube channel established in… Read More The digital pulpit transforms free speech in America 

Restoring basic humanity to immigrants   

Opinion by NoraCorrigan According to the Pew Research Center, more than 40 million Americans are immigrants. As the country with the most immigrants in the world, why are we so hostile towards those seeking refuge from political turmoil and humanitarian crises?  In recent years, immigration has become less of a humanitarian concern and more of… Read More Restoring basic humanity to immigrants   

The work of art In the age of Artificial Intelligence

CeciUrbanski In the early 20th century, advancements in audio-visual recording technology gave the world the ability to mass-produce art. This mechanical production and reproduction not only changed how art was developed, but it challenged the very definition of what art was. In 1936, Walter Benjamin, a Marxist Jewish philosopher living in the age of mechanical… Read More The work of art In the age of Artificial Intelligence

Marian community celebrates Chinese culture for Lunar New Year

By CeciUrbanski The celebration of new beginnings is a nearly universal characteristic in various global traditions. In China, most citizens celebrate ،春节 (chūnjie), the Spring Festival or the Lunar New Year. Although the festivities take place over the course of several days, this year, the actual new year began on Jan. 22. Unlike the traditional… Read More Marian community celebrates Chinese culture for Lunar New Year