BY JORDAN OTERO Editor-in-Chief For years, Franciscan University of Steubenville’s students have heard time and time again that Steubenville’s drinking water supply harbors various chemicals, hormones and contaminants. However, according to both campus and city officials, Steubenville’s drinking water supply…
Author: Jordan Otero
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Challenging the status quo on gossip
BY JORDAN OTERO Editor-in-Chief At the beginning of the new year, a news site compiled Pope Francis’ top 10 most memorable quotes into a list of “New Year’s resolutions.” The first was to act against gossip, which Pope Francis said…
The Harmonium Project continues to grow around the community
BY JORDAN OTERO Editor-in-Chief Fluffy white flakes drift slowly from the gray sky, settling peacefully on the slushy, cracked sidewalks and pothole-riddled streets. The serene blanket bundles the city, a temporary balm on the blemishes that often seem glaringly obvious…
Sodexo strengthens cleaning efforts after poor sanitation rating
BY JORDAN OTEROEDITOR-IN-CHIEF Franciscan University of Steubenville’s food-service provider is strengthening efforts to maintain a sanitary environment after passing a monthly audit “by the skin of their teeth,” according to the general manager of the branch. Doug Orr, general…
Letter from the editor: ‘Rate My Franny’ fiasco
BY JORDAN OTEROEDITOR-IN-CHIEF Respect for the human person and his dignity is a central part of Catholic life and, therefore, a central part of life at Franciscan University of Steubenville. It is this focal point that colors Franciscan University…
‘Ever loyal, everlasting’: Remembering Amanda Kristine Looman
BY JORDAN OTEROEDITOR-IN-CHIEF Inducted sisters in the Theta Phi Alpha sorority choose to live their lives by the maxim, “ever loyal, everlasting.” Through these words, the women of Theta Phi Alpha promise to remain loyal and true in the bonds…
DEVELOPING STORY: Franciscan senior in critical condition following crash
BY JORDAN OTEROEDITOR-IN-CHIEF A Franciscan University of Steubenville senior remains in critical condition following a car accident in Dayton on Oct. 13. Amanda Looman was involved in a head-on collision that left her with a broken ankle, forearm, wrist and…
Letter from the editor: Overheard in the world
BY JORDAN OTERO EDITOR-IN-CHIEF “Oh my gosh, this is so going on ‘Overheard’ later.” Such is a phrase that has become common at Franciscan University of Steubenville, in reference to the Facebook group designed to chronicle typical “Franny-isms.” Popular posts…
Sheridan inaugurated, will ‘remain committed’ to University mission
BY JORDAN OTEROEDITOR-IN-CHIEF Franciscan University of Steubenville’s “obligation to engage in a dialogue between the culture of our society and our Church” will serve as the crux of the Rev. Sean O. Sheridan’s, TOR, vision for his tenure as the…
University Boulevard construction to impact homecoming weekend
BY JORDAN OTEROEDITOR-IN-CHIEF Homecoming weekend traffic may be disrupted this weekend as construction to resurface University Boulevard begins Thursday. The Herald-Star reported Wednesday that the $869,450 project will start near the Sesame Grill restaurant and is expected to be finished…