![The men’s lacrosse team gathered together on the field](/sites/default/files/styles/responsive_7_6_300w/public/2024-07/Por24SS_SOC_Lacrosse.jpg?itok=_gmIYrjT)
The sixth-ranked men’s lacrosse team had its record-breaking season come to an end on May 19, as they fell to fourth-ranked and top-seeded Adelphi University 12-9 in the NCAA Division II semifinals. It was the first time in program history the Hawks advanced to the NCAA championship semifinals.
As part of their Bookmark Author Series, the NHIOP hosted New Hampshire author and journalist Joe McQuaid to discuss his latest book War Fronts, Home Fires: A WWII Correspondent’s Remarkable Coverage, His Wife’s Indomitable Spirit (Ingramspark, 2023), which tells the true story of his parents during WWII.
![Joe McQuaid speaking about his new book at the NHIOP](/sites/default/files/styles/responsive_7_6_300w/public/2024-07/Por24SS_SOC_McQuaid.jpg?itok=i50Fc_Vt)
![California rolls made in Davison Hall](/sites/default/files/styles/responsive_7_6_300w/public/2024-07/Por24SS_SOC_Sushi.jpg?itok=xW_2BgNr)
Edible art is another way to describe the delicious sushi, like these California rolls, that are made fresh daily at Davison.
Bright buttons were just a taste of the birthday fun offered in honor of Shakespeare’s 460th birthday, and the 36th Sonnet Reading Marathon—a beloved Saint Anselm tradition.
![Commemorative Shakespeare's Birthday buttons](/sites/default/files/styles/responsive_7_6_300w/public/2024-07/Por24SS_SOC_Shakespeare.jpg?itok=0QMZVbGm)
![A scene from the Abbey Player's performance of "Little Shop of Horrors"](/sites/default/files/styles/responsive_7_6_300w/public/2024-07/Por24SS_SOC_AbbeyPlayers.jpg?itok=LbfKWBGh)
The Anselmian Abbey Players, who celebrate their 75th anniversary this year, delighted theatergoers with their spring musical “Little Shop of Horrors.”
The 31st Annual Paul S. Coleman Volunteer Service and Leadership Recognition Awards Ceremony recognized 17 students for their commitment to leadership and service.
![Recipients recognized at the 31st Annual Paul S. Coleman Volunteer Service and Leadership Recognition Awards Ceremony](/sites/default/files/styles/responsive_7_6_300w/public/2024-07/Por24SS_SOC_ColemanAwards.jpg?itok=Pr2dziJ8)
![Professor Josh Tepley teaching his philosophy class on Alumni Quad](/sites/default/files/styles/responsive_7_6_300w/public/2024-07/Por24SS_SOC_Tepley.jpg?itok=C6Y3di5f)
Philosophy professor Joshua Tepley took advantage of a beautiful spring day to hold the college’s new Women in Philosophy class outdoors. In celebration of the college’s 50th anniversary of co-education, the course discusses the contributions of women in the history of philosophy.
This year’s Benedictine Heritage Week offered many entertaining events and activities, including this fun game night of Uno with Fr. Aloysius Sarasin, O.S.B. ’17.
![Students playing UNO with Fr. Aloysius Sarasin, O.S.B. ’17 during Benedictine Heritage Week](/sites/default/files/styles/responsive_7_6_300w/public/2024-07/Por24SS_SOC_MonkGames.jpg?itok=f8K8Qtmi)
![A picture from the fashion show run by the Men of Color Club](/sites/default/files/styles/responsive_7_6_300w/public/2024-07/Por24SS_SOC_FashionShow.jpg?itok=y6OvoUkl)
The Men of Color Club’s Laissez Faire Fashion Experience filled Sullivan Arena with impressive fashion and runway magic.
Vibrant displays of color around campus are a sure sign of spring.
![A budding tree behind Alumni Hall](/sites/default/files/styles/responsive_7_6_300w/public/2024-07/Por24SS_SOC_SpringBuds.jpg?itok=AdEC9Wgx)
![Else Voelker speaks about her exhibit in the Chapel Art Center](/sites/default/files/styles/responsive_7_6_300w/public/2024-07/Por24SS_SOC_ChapelArts.jpg?itok=PYCDnamK)
Students enjoy a talk by Professor Elsa Voelcker, who has taught photography at the college for more than 30 years. The recent exhibition at the Chapel Art Center, The Intimacy of Seeing: Elsa Voelcker ~ A Retrospective, highlighted Voelker’s work, with a variety of subjects, ranging from traditional black-and-white gelatin silver prints to colorful digital abstractions.