BY JORDAN OTERO The Baronettes dance team received an opportunity to fulfill their desire to serve others through their unique ministry at their second annual showcase on April 12. The event, held in Finnegan Fieldhouse, funded the Ecuador summer mission…
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Franciscan celebrates the Resurrection with food, music and dancing
BY MARY THEW It was like Black Friday, Franciscan University style, as the great mob of people coming from the Easter Vigil packed into the J.C. Williams Center for the Resurrection Party at midnight on Easter Sunday. Hundreds of people…
Tenebrae leads University into the Triduum
BY A.J. MILLER The Schola Cantorum Franciscana celebrated the service of Tenebrae on Wednesday night before the Triduum. The service – the name of which means “shadows” or “darkness” in Latin – is a liturgy which dates to the Middle…
Battle of the Chefs Comes to Steubenville
BY ROSE MCEACHERN On Tuesday, April 3, students were treated to a culinary competition in Franciscan University’s Antonian Hall. Sodexo staff from two surrounding schools came to Franciscan for the movie-themed contest. West Liberty University, Alderson-Broaddus College and Franciscan competed.…
Living Stations remind us of Jesus’ Passion
BY CATHERINE DURAND As we go through Holy Week, one of the best ways to remember Jesus’ Passion is to watch it acted out by Franciscan University students. The Living Stations, hosted by Christ the King Chapel, are traditionally presented…
Marian renovations update
BY: A.J. MILLER According to the project manager on Friday, construction of the addition to Marian Hall is going well. The project is “on–or a little bit ahead—of schedule,” said Vince Oliver. “But that could change at any minute.” Over…