Journalism
Samples of reporting I have done for The Summit, Stonehill College's student-run newspaper. I covered national stories, campus news, and Student Government Association events.
University status, dining hall upgrades presented at State of the Hill
By Caleb Tobin Stonehill College will soon begin the process of being reclassified as a regional university, according to a presentation at the State of the Hill event. "Stonehill will become a regional university, and in many ways we already are," said Peter Ubertaccio, vice president for academic affairs.“After you graduate 50 graduate students, there is an official process that the Carnegie Foundation uses to reclassify institutions as a college or university, and we will hit 50 graduate stustonehillsummit.wixsite.com/summit/post/university-status-dining-hall-upgrades-presented-at-state-of-the-hill-event
World-renowned photographer visits Stonehill
By Caleb TobinA world-renowned photojournalist visited Stonehill to share stories of sorrow, hope, and how journalists can impact the world. Peter Pereira, an award-winning photojournalist from New Bedford, Massachusetts, presented a variety of photos during his presentation at the Martin Institute on Nov. 12. Pereira is currently a staff photographer at The Standard-Times in New Bedford. He showed photos from his visits to India, Haiti, Guatemala, and from around Massachusetts. “The world isstonehillsummit.wixsite.com/summit/post/world-renowned-photographer-visits-stonehill
Guest speaker talks voter frustration, Jan. 6 at Martin Institute
Voters across the country are feeling frustrated about the current political landscape, with many feeling that Washington is disconnected from the people it serves. “People talk about politics, but there is a bitter tone to the whole ordeal,” said Scott Ferson, who has been traveling the country listening to voters. The feeling of bitterness about politics was just one topic brought up during his presentation at the Martin Institute on Oct. 29. Ferson has spent the past seven years traveling to stonehillsummit.wixsite.com/summit/post/guest-speaker-talks-voter-frustration-jan-6-at-martin-institute
Students voice dining concerns at forum with College leadership
Stonehill and Bon Appétit leaders heard dining complaints from students ranging from insufficient labeling of ingredients to dining hall workers making comments on students’ portion sizes. The near-capacity crowd in Meehan 103 was full of Student Government Association members, class representatives, and students eager to ask questions and have their concerns addressed. One student at the forum said a worker at The Commons, the main dining hall on campus, made inappropriate comments about her stonehillsummit.wixsite.com/summit/post/students-voice-dining-concerns-at-forum-with-college-leadership
Hurricane Helene claims life of Stonehill alum
The life of a Stonehill alum was taken by floods from Hurricane Helene. Jim Sieminski ‘74, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, passed away on Oct. 3 in the floods. Sieminski was a wine consultant at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville. Classmates say they have fond memories of Sieminski, who went by the nickname “Flash” on campus. “Always nice, always kind. Always one who'd say hi when we crossed paths in class or on campus,” said Susan Pawlak-Seaman, a classmate who knew Sieminski. She said he wastonehillsummit.wixsite.com/summit/post/hurricane-helene-claims-life-of-stonehill-alum
With Election Day approaching, polls show race is close
A new NYT/Siena College national poll shows that the race for the White House remains virtually tied. The poll, conducted by The New York Times and Siena College, shows Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump tied, with both candidates polling at 48%. The last NYT/Siena poll, conducted in early October, had Harris at 49% and Trump at 46%. Other polls have found similar results, with polls from the Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, and others showing Harris and Trump astonehillsummit.wixsite.com/summit/post/with-election-day-approaching-polls-show-the-race-is-close
Annual safety report shows high level of liquor law referrals
A new security and fire safety report from Campus Police shows that referrals for discipline were the highest crime-related incidents during 2023.There were 243 liquor law referrals, one drug law referral, and eight weapons law referrals. All of these referrals took place on campus property.Weapons law referrals have increased since 2021. In 2021 there was one referral, and in 2022 there were three referrals.The report also shows reports of other crimes, including rape, fondling, manslaughter, dstonehillsummit.wixsite.com/summit/post/annual-safety-report-shows-high-levels-of-liquor-law-referrals
Streaming fee needed to save cable access channels - Commonwealth Beacon opinion piece
Harris, Trump clash over immigration and abortion at debate
Letter from the Editor: New year, new look