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How is St. Patrick’s Day Celebrated in Ireland?

Alex James March 14, 2024

Many may be tempted to believe that the Irish celebrate St. Patrick’s Day more than the United States, but that would be false. Sophomore Hannah Graham is a student at Assumption who has Irish Citizenship....

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February Fever

Sabrina Paul, Staff Writer February 15, 2024

1.North by Clairo. This song is off Clairo’s 2019 album Immunity. To me, this song captures that February feeling that comes with Valentine’s Day.   2. Nancy From Now On by Father John Misty....

Rocket Rambles Episode 2

Stelle Bensenhaver, Rocket Rambles Reporter February 5, 2024

Rocket Rambles Episode 1

Stelle Bensenhaver, Rocket Rambles Reporter January 29, 2024

A Year of Memories: Staff Members Favorite 2023 Moments

A Year of Memories: Staff Members Favorite 2023 Moments

Erin Hynes January 11, 2024
2023 was a year filled with lots of beautiful moments and taking chances. Our Advanced Digital Journalism staff shared some of their favorite moments of 2023.
Songs to Help you Adjust to the Cold Air

Songs to Help you Adjust to the Cold Air

Sabrina Paul December 1, 2023

With winter on its way, we are now anxious for the Christmas season, but we are not quite there yet. Here are some songs to help with the uncertainty and anticipation that comes with this time of winter. 1.Right...

Top Ten Thanksgiving Foods

Top Ten Thanksgiving Foods

Alex James, Staff Writer November 23, 2023

Thanksgiving is a time for family and friendship, but who can forget about the food?  Students and staff members in the Assumption community shared their favorite Thanksgiving foods in an interview, here...

The Meaning Behind the Mannequin: Fleurs De Villes Voyage

The Meaning Behind the Mannequin: Fleurs De Villes Voyage

Erin Hynes, Online Media Editor November 3, 2023
Fleurs de Villes VOYAGE showcases 16 unique floral mannequins inspired by the unique cultures of these locations. Popular travel spots including Italy, China, Ireland, Argentina and Portugal were inspirational muses for the floral mannequins.
Thrift Wars: Autumn Edition

Thrift Wars: Autumn Edition

Alex James October 31, 2023

Reporters Abigail Wissing and Alex James recently competed in a friendly competition of thrift wars.  Each competitor was given five minutes to put together a thrifted outfit from the store Nearly New...

Ways to Take Chances This School Year

Ways to Take Chances This School Year

Lilly Ford, Staff Writer October 4, 2023

This year the Assumption community is taking chances by stepping out of their comfort zone and trying new things. Many students have said they were going to take chances by joining new clubs and going...

How to Not Forget Your Friends Over the Summer

Stelle Bensenhaver, Satire Columnist May 22, 2023

With 3 months of summer ahead of us, this extraneous amount of time may be daunting for you and your acquaintances. However, we here at the Rocket Launch have science-backed data to help prevent this.   ...

20 Movies that Pass the Bechdel Test

20 Movies that Pass the Bechdel Test

Erin Hynes March 27, 2023

Women in film have progressed in the past 135 years of film making. Going from nameless side roles to becoming empowering protagonists, women have taken on leading roles in the big screen. The Bechdel...

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