University vice president discusses Ukraine: motives, responses
Ben Miller Layout Editor Every seat was filled, and students lined the walls in the International Lounge Monday at 3 p.m. for a talk by a Franciscan University of Steubenville vice president on the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the American response. Daniel Kempton, vice president of academic affairs and a political science professor, said […]
Panel discusses current conflict, history of Ukraine
Ben Miller Layout Editor Vladimir Putin is unhinged, and all countries need to be careful, said a Franciscan University of Steubenville student who recently returned from Ukraine. Junior Sophia Charron moderated a panel discussion Thursday at 5:30 p.m. that discussed the history of Russia and Ukraine and the misinformation the Russian president is spreading about […]
Irish fest draws students with paint, performances, potatoes
Ben Miller Layout Editor Multiple student groups performed with music and dancing in celebration of Irish culture from 8-11 p.m. Thursday in a packed J.C. Williams Center. Students lined up throughout the evening for the free Tater Tot bar and airbrush tattoos while listening to live music and watching Irish dancing. Music was provided by […]
Professor tells odd story of finding way to theology field
Ben Miller Layout Editor A professor of theology spoke at Pint with Professors Thursday, March 3, in the J.C. Williams Center about how God changed his life through the television series MotorWeek. Stephen Hildebrand, who holds a doctorate in historical theology and is the chair of the department of theology, took the stage at 8:15 […]
Karaoke competition returns to campus for round two
Photo by Linsey Flinn Ben Miller Layout Editor Students competed in two rounds of karaoke to be named Franciscan Voice Thursday at 8 p.m. in the J.C. Williams Center Atrium. The Franciscan Voice II event consisted of a competition round where the first 20 sign ups could compete for prizes of up to $100. Each […]
People party in pajamas for return of annual event
Photo by Elizabeth Alva Ben Miller Layout Editor Campus saw the return of Pajama Rama this semester as students flocked to the J.C. Williams Center Friday dressed in pajamas for a night of free food and games. Pajama Rama, hosted by Exc!te, returned this year with more activities than previously. In addition to inflatable jousting, […]
Fierce dodgeball competition results in contentious win
Photo by Elizabeth Alva Ben Miller Layout Editor Screams filled Finnegan Fieldhouse as students cheered for their favorite households in a dodgeball bracket that lasted well into the night Sunday starting at 9 p.m. The fieldhouse court was divided down the center with men playing on the left side and the women on the right. […]
Talk focuses on securing elections, future
Ben Miller Layout Editor Two representatives from the Ohio Republican Party visited Franciscan University of Steubenville Jan. 25 to speak about election integrity and student involvement in elections. Fiona Ruminski, regional director, and Brooke Bihlman, director of election integrity, said they encourage students to get involved in preserving the integrity of local and national elections. […]
Panel discussion reviews first year of Biden’s presidency
Ben Miller Layout Editor Three Franciscan University of Steubenville faculty members held a panel discussion about the first year of Joe Biden’s presidency for students in the Gentile Gallery Monday. The panel featured Daniel Kempton, who holds a doctorate in political science; Stephen Krason, who holds a doctorate of jurisprudence; and Charles Nemeth, who holds […]
Francis Hall opens semester with club event
Photo by Andrew Nichols Ben Miller Layout Editor St. Francis Hall was packed with residents and visitors Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. for an opening of semester event called “Club Francis.” The event was hosted in the ground floor lobby of Francis Hall. Around 50 students danced and socialized in the lobby. Students were only […]