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Patron Saints of Communication: St. Maximilian Kolbe
Many parts of St. Maximilian Kolbe’s life, such as his martyrdom in Auschwitz, are widely known. While these events are important to his story, other sides of Kolbe are often glossed over. One example is Kolbe’s mission of journalism. After becoming a priest, Kolbe founded newspapers to spread Marian devotion. Kolbe founded and edited […]
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A Day in the Life of a Franny Guardian Angel
Jezreel, a guardian angel with zero regard for minding his own business, flew across the caf to the front of the lunch line. There, he spotted a fellow angel. “Kemuel, what are you doing?” Jezreel gasped. Kemuel, who was sitting on the counter with his arms folded, snapped, “I’m watching my human, Jezreel.” “No, […]
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Dostoyevsky in the Newest ‘Spider-Man’ Movie
Have you read “The Brothers Karamazov” by Fyodor Dostoyevsky or watched the newest Spider-Man movie, “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”? Somehow, over the span of 146 years, these two stories connect in a marvelous way. Forewarning: this article contains spoilers for both the book and the movie! “The Brothers Karamazov,” a deeply philosophical work about brothers […]
What are Your Top 3 Back-to-School Must Haves?
Elsa Kulakowski (freshman, criminal justice) Peter Mausolf (junior, humanities and Catholic culture) Glenda Calderon (freshman, clinical psychology) Trevor Ballard (junior, communication arts in digital broadcasting) Photo credit: Marianna Herrera
Haun’s Mill
Gently grayed fields of grass stand stiff As if, in defiance of the cold, Holding to a remnant of spring in their roots. Men come to work this land day in and day out The labor of their hands embodied in soil And perseverance against a hand given wrongly. They continue their labor into the […]
How Homies Can Help You Find Wifey
One snowy night last January, I trudged to Egan for a debate on the heresy of sedevacantism. I had spotted posters advertising the debate, and as an optimistic freshman, I assumed that anybody was welcome at the debate. Not so. The moment I sat down in the classroom, the man next to me squawked, “Um, […]
What to Expect from the John Paul II Library Renovations
Just before the fall semester, Student Life announced the renovation of the second floor of St. John Paul II Library. Questions about the project have emerged from students who primarily study in the library. When will the renovations be completed? And what can students expect from the results? I sat down with library director Amy […]