Student head of music ministry excels, led by the Spirit
AMELIA ARTH CONTRIBUTOR Asked to play a song on the spot, senior Elizabeth “Liz” Tkacik does not hesitate but immediately starts to move her fingers over the familiar keys of the piano, rain jacket still on over her casual-but-still-very-put-together outfit. Her voice melds with the notes, neither one overpowering or overshadowing the other, voice and […]
Student-led musical revue a big hit
AMELIA ARTH STAFF WRITER The joys of musical theatre were brought to Franciscan University Sunday afternoon in a student-led musical revue which showcased students of all years performing songs from various musicals. Sophomores Elizabeth Tkacik and Rachel Hamilton came together with senior Suzannah Evans, resident assistant of St. Thomas More Hall, to direct the revue. […]
Alumna: virtue is a necessity in cultivating healthy relationships
AMELIA ARTH STAFF WRITER Franciscan University alumna and Culture Project representative Marriana Leach spoke Monday evening on the challenges of love and relationships in modern times, offering heroic virtue as the solution. Leach acknowledged the different fears men and women have that hold them back from healthy relationships, man’s being the fear of failure and […]
New director of household life encourages joy in households
AMELIA ARTH STAFF WRITER Nachos served at Household Fair and a bearded man seen frequently in the J.C. Williams Center warrant the attention of students. There is a new name on the street and it is Bob Lesnefsky. Alumnus of Franciscan, husband to one, father to seven and lover of sausage, Lesnefsky has courageously taken […]
Reaching out through prayers at the clinic
AMELIA ARTH STAFF WRITER Striking a unique balance between personal interaction and intercessory prayer, Abortion Clinic Outreach, headed by Students for Life, is in full swing for the new semester. Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Franciscan students can be found as peaceful witnesses to life outside the Allegheny Reproductive Health Center in […]
Lady Barons lose a tough battle with Westminster
AMELIA ARTH STAFF WRITER Franciscan University women’s soccer lost 2-0 in their home game against Westminster College Thursday evening, their second loss out of five games played this season. Although the Lady Barons had lost games in previous years against the Westminster Titans, they entered the field with hope. The weather of the clear day […]
Restored event brings healing and hope to women of campus
AMELIA ARTH STAFF WRITER Women of the Franciscan University community filled the pews of Christ the King Chapel the evening of Sept. 5 for a night of “Healing and Hope.” The night was hosted by graduate student Courtney Desmond and sponsored by the Counseling Center and Residence Life. It began at 9:00 p.m. with witness […]