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HC Accounting Department Confirmed Fake
WORCESTER, MA— Confirming a suspicion already held by a majority of students, President Vincent Rougeau announced on Friday that the entire accounting department at College of the Holy Cross is indeed fake. “It’s true–the major exists entirely to drive students towards programs like English and Political Science, disciplines that actually have professors and courses here,” said Rougeau, adding that he was impressed the college administration had managed to keep up the ruse for several decades since the major’s “introduction” in 1987. “We’ve been extremely successful in this endeavor,” reported Rougeau, “96.4% of students who initially declare an accounting major switch to something in the humanities within six months. We’re still working hard to get that figure up to 100%.” Rougeau then went on to explain how if students attempt to enroll in upper-level accounting courses like ACCT 275 – Corporate Finance or ACCT 382 – Auditing, they will simply receive an error notice of Iggy the Crusader wearing a construction hat saying “Whoops! The course you are trying to take is completely fictional!” on STAR. “These courses only exist in the digital realm to give the impression of a department,” continued Rougeau. “Of course, we do have to offer intro-level courses for those naive freshmen set on being accountants, but we try our best to make those classes as mundane and mind-numbing as humanly possible so that any reasonable person would switch into something more interesting like psychology or philosophy, lest they go insane.” At the end of the press conference, Rougeau assured the audience that the College was doing everything in its power to track down and detain Bill McKay ’98, the only student to ever successfully graduate with an accounting degree.
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Guest column: How libraries meet the needs of residents in Gateway Cities
The Fitchburg Public Library (FPL) renovation and expansion will create a state-of-the-art library equipped to meet expanding community-centered educational, cultural, and economic empowerment needs. The new library on Main Street slated to open next summer will look beyond traditional library services to create a new kind of civic hub providing...
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North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation approves milestone financing for LaunchSpace in Athol
FITCHBURG, Mass.—Oct. 23, 2026—The North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC), the economic development arm of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, approved financing of $195,313 for LaunchSpace, Inc., to support renovations for the construction of a new, shared-used commercial kitchen at the decommissioned Pleasant Street School, located at 1060 Pleasant Street in Athol.
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TikTok pianist's story brings music and memory to Gardner
A Gardner library program Nov. 10 will tell the story of a 92-year-old pianist who became a TikTok star while living in a memory care unit. The Levi Heywood Memorial Library and Gardner Museum will host Randi Lebar for "Music and Memory: The Accidental Creation of a 92-Year-Old TikTok Star" at 10 a.m., according to a community announcement. Lebar will share the story of her mother, Elaine Lebar, a concert pianist and music educator whose piano performances went viral on TikTok in 2020 while she was living in a memory care unit. The presentation will use videos of Elaine Lebar playing piano to explore music, love and connection. Randi Lebar also will discuss lessons from finding joy and meaning in their relationship despite her mother's dementia. "We are so pleased to partner again with the Gardner Museum on this important program during National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month," said Gina Verrelli, assistant director of the Levi Heywood Memorial Library. "Dr. Randi Lebar’s story of her mother, Elaine, shows how music can bring joy, connection, and meaning to people living with dementia, and we’re grateful to share it with our community." According to the announcement, the talk is intended for a wide
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Select Board to interview police chief finalists Tuesday
Three candidates for the role of Hopkinton police chief will be interviewed by the Select Board at its meeting Tuesday. Two of the candidates come from the Westborough Police Department. The third is Hopkinton’s interim chief, Scott van Raalten. All have more than 20 years of experience in policing.