Professor pontificates about faith in careers over pints
Ben Miller Layout Editor The J.C. Williams Center rang with laughter as a professor shared stories of his life and offered advice about faith and careers to students while they partook of free food and beer Wednesday night. John Walker, who holds a master’s of fine arts in acting, spoke at the first Pints with […]
Karaoke night competition awards big bucks to winner
Ben Miller Layout Editor Music blared from the J.C. Williams Center Thursday night as students joined in a karaoke competition being held in the atrium. The Franciscan Voice karaoke competition, hosted by Exc!te, offered a night of free singing and snacking with the addition of free beer provided for those over 21. Senior Mike Hardy […]
Students check out chess tournament
Ben Miller Layout Editor Large cutout chess pieces and tables filled with chess mats greeted students as they walked into the J.C. William’s Center atrium Sunday night for a chess tournament. The tournament, hosted by Chess Club, began at 6:30 and featured over a dozen initial participants who paired up to compete for a handcrafted […]
Basketball event gets students excited for upcoming season
Ben Miller Layout Editor Music blared from speakers as hundreds of students packed Finnegan Fieldhouse for Midnight Madness, a night of basketball competitions and prize money Saturday. The event, intended to build excitement for the upcoming basketball season, provided students with free pizza and popcorn and a chance to enter their names to win prizes. […]
Talent show draws homecoming crowd with variety of acts
Photo by Rachael Patin Ben Miller Layout Editor The annual Franciscan University of Steubenville Talent Show drew hundreds of students and parents to Finnegan Fieldhouse Friday at 7:30 for a night filled with music, dance and laughter. Juniors Craig Shepardson and Nick Dalessandro emceed, opening the night with jokes about Dalessandro’s announcer voice. The duo […]
Movie series kicks off with ‘great show’
Ben Miller Layout Editor Franciscan University of Steubenville students experienced a night at the movies on the Finnegan Fieldhouse lawn Thursday as they watched “The Greatest Showman.” Moviegoers were greeted outside the fieldhouse with the sight of a new inflatable screen, purchased by Exc!te. On a picnic table, snacks and bottled waters were provided by […]
Students create art at chalk festival
Photo by Luna Oppus Ben Miller Layout Editor Student-created chalk art lined the sidewalks outside the J.C. April 28 as music filled the air for Exc!te’s chalk festival. The event, hosted from noon to 4 p.m., treated people to food and drinks, free of charge. Walking tacos were provided by Kat’s Kitchen Table and drinks […]
Campus fixes to serve catering, dancing at country night
Photo by Elena Mirus Ben Miller Layout Editor The courtyard outside of Finnegan Fieldhouse was packed with students April 23 at 7 p.m. for a night of country-based fun hosted by Exc!te. Students entering the courtyard were greeted by lights hanging from trees, scattered fire pits and country music blaring from speakers, as well as […]
Men’s Ministry competition constructs toolboxes
Ben Miller Layout Editor The Gentile Gallery was filled with students and professors Feb. 22 at 9 p.m. for a competitive event hosted by Men’s Ministry, where teams of students, each led by a member of faculty or staff, assembled wooden toolboxes. Daniel Cordes, who works with Men’s Ministry, opened the event with a prayer […]