RACHAEL WHITMAN WEB EDITOR In Franciscan University’s small bookstore, there is a new addition—a shelf, lined with bags of brightly colored popcorn, that sits near the cash register. The popcorn is made and sold by a small business hoping to…
JOHN GALLAGHER SPORTS EDITOR The life of a Franciscan University student come finals week just became less stressful: the Office of Academic Affairs is instituting cutting edge, online teacher evaluation forms for faster instructor access and improved student completion rates.…
MARGARET BOYLAN ASSISTANT EDITOR A television showed geared towards theological conversations, Franciscan University Presents is aired 12 times throughout the year on EWTN and features some of the greatest minds in the modern-day realm of theology. Franciscan University Presents, a…
RACHEL MILLER CATHOLIC VALUES COLUMNIST Students filed into Anathan Theatre last weekend for the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday performances of the senior-directed one-acts, “The Insanity of Mary Girard” and “Salome.” “The Insanity of Mary Girard” was directed by senior theatre…
MOLLY TRAINOR STAFF WRITER Say the name Mary Ann Sunyoger and any English major will perk up. Her challenging and rewarding classes are one of the hallmarks of an English education at Franciscan University. But English majors are not the…
EMILY CATTAPAN STAFF WRITER The Easter Triduum at Franciscan University was one of joyful hope for all on campus. Reflecting on the great love of Christ’s sacrifice, preparations for Easter were both fruitful and memorable. Holy Thursday: Students, families and…
ALLEGRA THATCHER CRITIC’S CORNER COLUMNIST Some Franciscan University students aren’t just in training to save souls during their time at Franciscan. They are also participating in a local volunteer opportunity. The Pottery Addition Fire Department in Steubenville, a completely volunteer…
ALLEGRA THATCHER CRITIC’S CORNER COLUMNIST To most Christians, the term “pregnancy center” is coming to be met with skepticism, especially concerning the abortion issue, but AIM Pregnancy Center is more about giving women facts about all of their options. AIM’s…
TERESA GUTIERREZ STAFF WRITER “We’re more than just a club, we’re a family,” said Jaqueline Gonzalez, president of Franciscan University’s Latinos for Christ club. According to the club’s mission statement, Latinos for Christ was created to “promote a unique blend…
ELISHA VALLADARES-CORMIER SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER Ron McNamara doesn’t miss living in Washington, D.C. at all. During his 32 years working in Washington, D.C., McNamara, now coordinator of Student Leadership Development, had the opportunity to meet two saints and a Cuban…