By Cat Kowalski Edited by Aishah Bashir Growing up first in Pittsburgh and later in New England, hockey has always been a big part of the culture around me. It has also always been the one sport that's really captured my attention. The fast-paced skating, intense gameplay, and frequent fighting add to the excitement of... Continue Reading →

by Aishah Bashir What is Ramadan?  Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and the holiest month within the Islamic Faith. For 30 days, Muslims around the world observe Ramadan by fasting from sunrise to sunset, increasing focus on prayer, and deep reflection. It is also the month when the Quran, the holy... Continue Reading →

by Aishah Bashir Photos by Conor Glesner What’s Carnevale? Carnevale has deep historical roots as a grand celebration in Catholic communities. A final blowout party before the restrictions of Lent kick in. Take Mardi Gras in New Orleans, for example, which literally means "Fat Tuesday." The name "Carnival" comes from Latin: carne (meat) and vale... Continue Reading →

by Aishah Bashir Mark your calendars: This Friday, 1:30 PM at the Marist Office For the sixth semester running, the Marist Italy Club Fair is making its grand return. Often referred to as “One of the Biggest Student Life Events” that kicks off the semester with buzzing energy. Think social mixer with speed-dating flair to... Continue Reading →

by Aishah Bashir The summer before my first year of college, I went for a final haircut at my curly-hair salon in New York City before moving to Florence for nine months. I asked my stylist if she knew of any curly-friendly salons in Italy. She told me that one of her clients visiting from... Continue Reading →