CECILIA ENGBERT STAFF WRITER With the reopening of Bonaventure Hall on lower campus this fall semester, graduate and non-traditional (GNT) students at Franciscan University of Steubenville now have a place to call home and a community of their own. Internal damage to…
ELISHA VALLADARES-CORMIER CATHOLIC VALUES COLUMNIST One spring day in 2011, Tom Costello drove in the winning run during the final game played by a Franciscan University of Steubenville baseball team. The Barons’ win against the Bethany College Bison and Bethany…
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…
OLIVIA RAO WEB EDITOR A few weeks ago, a Franciscan University of Steubenville student was arrested for the alleged possession of over 40 strips of LSD. According to the police reports, the student was found unresponsive in his room and…
THERESA BALICK STAFF WRITER “I always admire when professors take that extra interest,” the Rev. Nathan Malavolti, TOR, remarked, a thoughtful look in his eye as he fondly recalled his days at university studying chemistry. “You’re not just a number on a roster.” …
MYA RILEY STAFF WRITER As part of its latest initiative to ensure a safe campus, Franciscan University of Steubenville has expanded its office of Campus Safety and Compliance to include two confidential advocates, located in 1410 Assisi Heights, who are able to assist not only…
JENCY CLEMENT STAFF WRITER “Are you struggling in any area of your life? If yes, then great! You just convinced yourself to see Student Success,” said Maggie Free, Student Success counselor. Instead of having one specialized focus, the Office of Student Success…
NICK MERSCH SPORTS EDITOR “This is the proving ground for us as athletes to prepare ourselves for what God has in store for us. He may use championships, he may use wins, and he will definitely use losses in order…
MAGGIE PAWSEY ASSISTANT EDITOR Hardly anyone can escape from the epidemic of pornography in today’s culture, and students at Franciscan University of Steubenville are not exempt. That’s why support groups have formed on campus to help students heal from and conquer their struggles. Mary and Joe,…
ELISHA VALLADARES-CORMIER CATHOLIC VALUES COLUMNIST Senior Derek Markle considered running for president of Franciscan University Student Government before he was even elected a senator in fall 2018. The summer leading up to that fall semester, he reached out to junior Alex McKenna, then…