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Daniel di Martino’s Venezuelan Socialism
On Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. in the Gentile Gallery, the Young Americans for Freedom organization on campus hosted Daniel Di Martino to give a talk on his experience with socialism in Venezuela. Di Martino began with family stories, speaking about his time hiking the Camino pilgrimage with his mom. He gave background of his […]
Discerning God’s Will
On Tuesday night, Nov. 11, in the Household Commons, Cindy Costello was invited by Sister Anna Rose Ciarrone, TOR, and Mary Spouse of the Spirit Household to speak on discernment. When freshman Calissa Ybarra was asked what she liked about the talk, she remarked, “I really enjoyed it because … I was struggling with something, […]
Catholic Halloween: Is it possible, and what does it look like?
Every year, when Halloween comes around, debates abound surrounding the meanings of the holiday. Imagery and stories of paganism surround it in the culture, to the point where questions may arise: What are its origins? How does one celebrate it faithfully? Should it be celebrated at all? Halloween, or All Hallows’ Eve, is the evening before All Saints […]
A Catholic Response to the Conservative Split over Judaism
The Sept. 10 assassination of Charlie Kirk has triggered a dispute within the conservative movement. Following his death, conspiracy theories emerged linking his assassination to Israel. Those theories have widened into a full-blown conflict over conservatism’s relationship with Israel and Judaism itself. The lightning rod of this tension is Nick Fuentes. Known for his controversial […]
The Dearest Freshness Deep Down Things
St. John of the Cross distills the foundation and entire dynamism of the spiritual life into one cry of the heart: “Where have you hidden?” We recall that first precious encounter in John’s Gospel, pregnant with meaning and mystery: “What do you seek?” “Rabbi, where do you dwell?” For the heart that is […]
Fall All-Majors Career Fair
“Fall All-Majors Career Fair!” banners have been seen all over campus this week. They directed students to the Saint Paul VI Conference Center, which hosted an all-majors career fair on Wednesday, Nov. 5. That afternoon, the conference center was filled with tables advertising various organizations. Professionals from diverse occupations, both Catholic and not, gathered to […]
Rev. Patrick Whittle Begins Series of Talks on Liturgy
Rev. Patrick Whittle, TOR, gave the first of a series of talks on the liturgy to a filled Gentile Gallery on Oct. 27, 2025. “The liturgy,” Whittle said, “is something that everybody speaks about and writes about. It has been commented on, it has been praised, it has been criticized, but who really knows the […]
Rosary Procession Witnesses to the Power of Prayer
Seven Franciscan University clubs and households joined forces at 1 p.m. on Oct. 25 for a campus rosary procession. About 100 students gathered for the procession at Rosary Circle, where they received free roses and lined up behind a statue of Mary. As the procession got underway, the Militia Immaculata Club led the opening prayers […]
Baron Madness Kicks off Basketball Season
Students packed Finnegan Fieldhouse on Oct. 24 for a basketball pep rally, Baron Madness—and a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship. Before the doors opened for the event, students gathered in a long line outside the fieldhouse, which was illuminated with a green spotlight. At 9:15 p.m., the doors opened, and students flooded inside to […]
Freedom Fall Bash
On Oct. 10 at 4 p.m., Turning Point USA (TPUSA) hosted a fall-themed festival in the Finnigan Fieldhouse Courtyard. TPUSA collaborated with Young Americans for Freedom (YAF), Guardians of the Divine Will household and St. Vitas Social Dance Club for the event. Additionally, there was a bake sale to support AIM Women’s Center. They sold […]
