CHRISTOPHER DACANAY STAFF WRITER Participants donned their Halloween outfits for a two-mile costume run hosted by the Franciscan University ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) program at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30. About 30 runners converged on Finnegan Fieldhouse early in the morning…
Author: Christopher Dacanay
Brand new pews, outlets in Egan Hall delight students
CHRISTOPHER DACANAY STAFF WRITER “(The pews) feel like home. … They’re really nice and a good place to sit on besides the floor,” said junior Jaymee Libetti regarding Egan Hall’s recently-installed pews. Egan’s church-themed seating arrangements, and their power outlet counterparts, have…
Lady Barons volleyball beats D’Youville, celebrates beloved senior
CHRISTOPHER DACANAY STAFF WRITER The Franciscan University of Steubenville volleyball team secured a 3-1 victory over the D’Youville College Spartans on Senior Day, Saturday, Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. in Finnegan Fieldhouse. Throughout the fierce match, the suspense kept spectators…
Traditional schooling versus homeschooling divides Dumb Ox Debate
CHRISTOPHER DACANAY STAFF WRITER Students clashed over what style of schooling is superior as the Gentile Gallery became a house divided against itself Sunday night, Oct. 20 during the 13th Dumb Ox Debate. The event treated students to a lively…
Speaker enlightens students on virtues of leadership
CHRISTOPHER DACANAY STAFF WRITER “Leadership comes down to a choice. … Anyone can be a leader,” said Lt. Cmdr. Samuel H. Blair, the speaker at the Master of Catholic Leadership talk Sept. 15 in the Gentile Gallery. A Navy SEAL officer, leadership instructor…
Students dance ‘til they drop at swing dancing competition
CHRISTOPHER DACANAY STAFF WRITER The sound of music and tapping feet filled the J.C. Williams Center Sunday, Oct. 13 during the St. Vitus Social Dance Club’s swing dance competition. The lively night of dancing started at 6 p.m. and lasted…
Iconic after-party wows watchers with over-the-top acts
CHRISTOPHER DACANAY STAFF WRITER The J.C. Williams Center was brimming with music and excitement at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12 during the Guardians After Party. Organized by the Guardians of the Divine Will household, the event lasted until midnight. The night began with multiple…
Catholic author teaches approaches to meditation as prayer
CHRISTOPHER DACANAY STAFF WRITER “You are like clay (to God). … He molds you and fills you with His love,” said Catholic author Jeanette Flood in a talk on meditation Oct. 2 in the Gentile Gallery. During her three-part talk entitled…
Lady Barons golf team grows in skill, sportsmanship
CHRISTOPHER DACANAY STAFF WRITER After a 3-1 win over Geneva College last Thursday, the Lady Barons golf team returned to its normal practice routine in preparation for its next match. Mitchell Morelli, who became head coach of the four-member team in October 2018, said…
Lady Barons volleyball team triumphs over Waynesburg in four close sets
CHRISTOPHER DACANAY STAFF WRITER The Lady Barons volleyball team emerged victorious on Sept. 5 after an intense 3-1 match against Waynesburg University on the Barons’ home court. The teams fought neck and neck for the first three sets until the Franciscan University of Steubenville team secured its victory…