The student newspaper of Clark University

The Scarlet
The student newspaper of Clark University

The Scarlet
The student newspaper of Clark University

The Scarlet

Leo Kerz, Managing Editor

All content by Leo Kerz
Dean Lou Leonard, Zach Rutherford, and President David Fithian at the tree-planting ceremony.

[Photo] New Climate School Takes Root

Morgan Parisse, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2025
Window in front of Jonas Clark hall

[Photo] Undergraduate Workers Union Says Clark Aligning With Trump Administration

Marcus Palumbo, Scarlet Staff
March 1, 2025
Atwood Hall

[Photo] Celebrating Variant Dance Troupe’s First-time Choreographer Frankie Roberts

Grace Hurdle, Scarlet Staff
February 7, 2025
The Jefferson Academic Center at Clark University

[Photo] Federal Grants Freeze Rattles Clark

Gabe Schmick, Opinions Editor
February 7, 2025
The Cathy and Marc Lasry Center for Bioscience

[Photo] Clark University Biology Department Celebrates New “EPIC” Greenhouse Opening

Ava Orofino, Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 2025
The announcement came just weeks after students returned from winter break.

[Photo] Clark Undergraduate Workers Call To Unionize

Sophia Lindstrom, News Editor
January 24, 2025
Dana Commons at Clark University.

[Photo] FIRM’s Club Space Cleared Out Without Warning

Adrien Larochelle and Ava Orofino
November 27, 2024
Dana Commons, which is meant to house FIRM's space and materials.

[Photo] The FIRM Raid; Clark’s War on Mutual Aid

Rowan Compton, Opinions Editor
November 26, 2024
Emily Newman and Winifred Gakidis high-fiving after a point against Babson.

[Photo] Cougars Eliminated From NEWMAC Volleyball Tournament in Quarterfinal Game

Morgan Martin, Sports Editor
November 22, 2024
Emma Drefs.

[Photo] Clark Women’s Basketball Routs Fitchburg State in 65-Point Blowout Win

Casey Campellone, Contributing Writer
November 22, 2024
Signs on the ground during the Strike for Palestine on October 10.

[Photo] Student Council Releases Updates on Post-Referendum Work

Sophia Lindstrom and Morgan Parisse
November 22, 2024
Carlson Hall, home to the Clark University School of Business.

[Photo] Student-Run E&I Program Cuts Hours for Workers

Kennedy Griffin, Scarlet Staff
November 22, 2024
Volleyball playing a home game against Emerson College on October 17, 2024.

[Photo] Clark Fall Sports Fall Short

Morgan Martin, Sports Editor
November 8, 2024
A Massachusetts voting information booklet for this upcoming election.

[Photo] What’s On the Ballot in Worcester?

Sophia Lindstrom, News Editor
October 25, 2024
Students protesting on Oct. 7, 2024, at Clark University's Red Square, Worcester, MA.

Protesters ‘Die-in’ at Mournful Hillel Event

Leo Kerz and Morgan Parisse
October 12, 2024
The John and Kay Bassett Admissions Center at Clark University, Worcester, MA, September 28, 2024.

[Photo] Undergraduate Admissions Strategy Passes Post-Affirmative Action Test

Sophia Lindstrom, News Editor
September 27, 2024
The group of auditors circled Jeff Speck as he spoke on the corner of Park Avenue and Chandler Street on September 12.

Worcester Public Joins Vision Zero Planning Team for “Walk Audit” on Park Avenue

Leo Kerz, Scarlet Staff
September 27, 2024
Kneller Athletic Center at Clark University, Worcester, MA.

[Photo] The Future of Clark Athletics is Expanding

Morgan Martin, Sports Editor
August 30, 2024
The sign for Lenihan Square at the corner of Madison Street, outside of Polar Park in the Canal District, Worcester, MA, Jul. 30, 2024.

[Photo] Worcester Summer Politics Recap

Rowan Compton, Opinions Editor
August 30, 2024
A sign pointing to the Clark University Police Department's location in the basement of Bullock Hall at night time at Clark University, Worcester, MA, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024.

[Photo] What’s Up With UP?

Sophia Lindstrom, News Editor
August 30, 2024

Photo-essay: Clarkies watch the solar eclipse

Leo Kerz, Web Editor
May 9, 2024
The John and Kay Bassett Admissions Center at Clark University.

[Photo] New Expenses Will Push Clark’s Cost Over $70,000 Next Year

Ava Orofino, Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2024
The Office of the President at Assumption University.

[Photo] Strassler Center Executive Director Leaves Clark For Assumption

Everett Beals and Sophia Lindstrom
April 25, 2024
The faded lettering "LEEP" on the entrance of Clark's Dana Commons. Clark's Liberal Education and Effective Practice (LEEP) is an academic framework launched in 2012.

[Photo] Navigating Navigator: Clark’s First-Year Experience

Kennedy Griffin, Contributing Writer
April 18, 2024
Student Council raising their placards to approve the first referendum question.

Student Council to Hold Referendum on Divestment

Leo Kerz, Scarlet Staff
April 11, 2024
Looking north on Worcester's Park Ave, a road marked as dangerous in several areas by Vision Zero Survey participants.

[Photo] Worcester Introduces Vision Zero Survey

Noah Severance, Scarlet Staff
March 30, 2024
A view of Clark's campus on the corner of Maywood St. and Main from the lot at 971 Main St.

[Photo] Federal Funding Not Enough to Finance Community Empowerment Center

Everett Beals, Scarlet Staff
March 30, 2024
CUSC representatives unanimously approve a measure to join the SJP's divestment campaign on Instagram.

Student Council Will Join Divestment Campaign

Everett Beals and Leo Kerz
March 22, 2024
Sanford Hall, one of Clark's residential halls featuring single dorms.

[Photo] Why is Student Accessibility Services so Inaccessible?

Nic Smith, Living Arts Editor
March 21, 2024
Students on Clark's main quad on Thursday, March 14.

The See You Collective Faces “significant pause” After Closing of Fiscal Sponsor

Leo Kerz, Scarlet Staff
March 15, 2024
A view of the Center for Media Arts, Computing, and Design from Woodland Street.

[Photo] Accused of “Writing on Whiteboard,” Student Faces Disciplinary Action

Sophia Lindstrom, News Editor
February 23, 2024
Clark's main green viewed from Main Street in August 2023.

[Photo] New Undergrad Honors Program Takes Shape for Launch in Fall 2024

Weslee Tyler, Scarlet Staff
February 23, 2024
Clark's Geography Building, home to the Office of the President.

Clark Students Take Stances on Institutional Neutrality

Leo Kerz, Scarlet Staff
February 19, 2024
A creative interpretation of journalist Sophia Lindstrom watching her first football game.

[Photo] Breaking: American Twentysomething Watches First Football Game

Sophia Lindstrom, News Editor
January 27, 2024
Crystal Pond at Worcester's University Park. All photos by Leo Kerz.

Editorial: Worcester and Clark are Uncommitted to University Park

Leo Kerz, Scarlet Staff
December 4, 2023
Clark University's red square, Worcester, MA.

[Photo] Student, Community Leaders Offer Perspectives on Activism in Worcester

Cyd Abnet, Scarlet Staff
December 2, 2023
The apartments and businesses at 934 Main St. Worcester, MA.

[Photo] Mr. Fithian, Tear Down this Wall!

Ryan McDowell, Scarlet Staff
December 1, 2023
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[Photo] Journaling Wonderment: An Ode to Clark’s Campus

Rachel Smith, Contributing Writer
November 4, 2023
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[Photo] Wednesday Walkout: Clarkies Show Support for Ongoing Crisis in Palestine

Cyd Abnet, Scarlet Staff
November 3, 2023
Slauson Malone 1 performing at The Bowery Ballroom in Manhattan, NY on 10/22/23.

[Photo] “EXCELSIOR” by Slauson Malone 1 REVIEW

Nic Smith, Living Arts Editor
October 27, 2023
The Center for Media Arts, Computing, and Design.

CMACD: A Quick Erection and a “Soft Opening”

Leo Kerz, Scarlet Staff
October 3, 2023
The Kneller Athletic Center

[Photo] Transphobia in Clark University Athletics: A Follow-Up

Thatcher Fox Richard, Opinions Editor
August 24, 2023
Purgatory Chasm, Sutton, MA

[Photo] Worcester Parks for Enterprising Clarkies

Everett Beals, Editor-in-Chief
August 22, 2023
"Elon Musk Anti-Art" - By Leo Kerz (Made using Stable Diffusion Demo ver. 2.1)

A Case for Artificial Intelligence Image Generators

Leo Kerz, Web Editor
March 20, 2023

From the Editors: Standing In Solidarity with Brandeis Students

Mia Levine, Matt Rushford, Thatcher Fox Richard, Ava Orofino, Everett Beals, Leo Kerz, William Schechter, and Reem Abouchleih
November 21, 2022

Grampy’s Bolognese Sauce Recipe

Leo Kerz, Scarlet Staff
November 7, 2022