A sweet success: UD’s 2021 Candyland-themed Charity Week
As one of the most beloved University of Dallas traditions, Charity Week is hosted by the junior class every year in the fall semester. Juniors gather funds for non-profit organizations…
Powder Puff: a battle for the ages
This past Saturday featured the annual flag football matchup between the female upperclassmen and the lowerclassmen. The lowerclassmen booted their offense from the field with a quick three-and-out. Taking possession,…
The Incarceration of Father Maguire
My first impression of Father Maguire was decidedly monochromatic. He had silver hair brushed back from a pronounced widow’s peak and a tall, spare figure made to look taller and…
“Candy Land” Charity Week set up for success
The tradition of Charity Week at the University of Dallas began in 1961 as a way for the students to help the community. This year, UD celebrates its 62nd Charity…
Student films filled with Dr. Seuss, COVID and Jest: What I saw at Film Fest
On Friday, Oct. 23, University of Dallas students enjoyed one of the most beloved Charity Week traditions: Tower Film Fest. All attendees were required to wear masks in adherence to…
Charity Week traditions: the jail
You are walking down the mall late in the morning of a clear autumnal Friday. The leaves are beginning to turn colors while the tower bells announce the change of…
Changes to expect this Charity Week in light of safety procedures and other concerns
Preparations for Charity Week are once again underway at the University of Dallas. A familiar list of charitable events are scheduled to commence Monday, Oct. 19, and last all week…
“Booty” shorts for charity?
Now that October, with Charity week and midterms, has come to a close, we have the opportunity to reflect upon what has happened during this past month. This year, Charity…
A look back at Charity Week
Charity Week began as Charity Weekend in the school year of 1961-62 and remains one of the most beloved traditions of the University of Dallas. Started by Professor of Philosophy…
Core Decorum: charity
At the University of Dallas, we are taught to always strive for what is good– in our private lives as well as our public. However, it seems that many of…
Excitement grows for Charity Week’s Male Auction
Though the United States seems to be gradually — but with increasing velocity — doing away with icons and conventions of sexism, the University of Dallas is, per usual, not…
Charity Week plunders support three Texas charities
Charity Week 2017 gave the University of Dallas community another chance to come together in support of others. Junior Maria Labus, co-chair of this year’s “Pirates of the Caribbean”-themed Charity…
Charity Week: a tradition continued
One weekend in 1962, a makeshift structure loomed on the mall, topped with what looked like barbed wire and draped with a banner that read “Welcome to Alcatraz.” The first…
Core Decorum: A woman’s dignity
During Friday’s Male Auction, a particular skit featured two friends jamming in their “apartment” onstage. One said to the other something to the effect of this: “Just imagine that instead…
Balancing new challenges with old traditions
Freshman Gretel Lim enjoyed her first Charity Week. “It felt like a much-needed break, and I felt like it brought a lot of people together,” Lim said. “The addition of…