Franciscan professor finds joy in teaching Spanish language
BRADEN FELLINGER LIBERAL COLUMNIST Aside from being a wife and mother, Kathleen Spinnenweber, professor of Spanish at Franciscan University, has been teaching many students throughout the years not only the Spanish language, but also Spanish literature. Born in Brooklyn, New York and growing up on Long Island, Spinnenweber spent the majority of her youth as […]
Franciscan chamber orchestra engages audience with spring concert
BRADEN FELLINGER LIBERAL COLUMNIST On April 17, the Franciscan Chamber Orchestra performed its spring concert in Franciscan University’s Gentile Gallery. The concert was directed by Nicholas Will, assistant professor of music, and included works by Johann Christian Bach, George Frederick Handel, Antonio Vivaldi and more. The orchestra consisted of 15 members, most of whom were […]
Liberal Column: Trump is acting like his supporters are fools
BRADEN FELLINGER LIBERAL COLUMNIST The most troubling political problem for Trump or the Republican Party is not Mueller, Putin, Stormy Daniels or the crowd-gathering marches that happen in Washington, D.C. It is that the people who are his die-hard supporters and people who voted for him last term are starting to wake up and see […]
Christ the King Chapel receives new artwork
BRADEN FELLINGER LIBERAL COLUMNIST Christ the King Chapel has undergone some small renovations in the narthex recently. When entering the chapel, new paintings can be seen, including icons of St. Francis, St. Claire and Christ the Pantocrator and a portrait of Our Lady Mother of Life. The Rev. Shawn Roberson, TOR, the university chaplain, led […]
Liberal Column: Stop ignoring the truth because it goes against your political agenda
BRANDEN FELLINGER LIBERAL COLUMNIST In the age of an ever-expanding Internet, much of the information we could ever desire lies at our fingertips. This includes published research from the scientific community, peer reviewed articles on just about any broad topic you could desire to learn about and even what is happening on the other side […]
Psychology professor teachings healing through faith
BRANDEN FELLINGER LIBERAL COLUMNIST If you have seen one of his talks on campus about the theology of healing or been present for one of his dynamic lectures, then you probably know Matthew Breuninger. A husband, father of four, and a critically acclaimed professor of psychology at Franciscan University, Breuninger’s life has included studying many […]
Franciscan University paves the way to successful youth ministry
BRANDEN FELLINGER LIBERAL COLUMNIST Franciscan University of Steubenville has had an extraordinary impact on the Catholic community and Catholic youth ministry in the United States. In order to appeal to a wider range of students, Franciscan University has recently created a minor in youth ministry that is available to students. Rather than only having the […]
Franciscan University Online: Offering an FUS education outside of Steubenville
BRADEN FELLINGER LIBERAL COLUMNIST For many years Franciscan University has offered online programs and classes where both local and distant students can enroll and receive Franciscan University class credit. More than 1,000 students, both undergraduate and graduate, are taking advantage of this opportunity this spring semester. Cory Maloney, director of online programming who holds a […]
Franciscan University moves to Office365 for a messaging platform
BRANDEN FELLINGER STAFF WRITER For many years, Franciscan University utilized GroupWise as a messaging and collaboration platform. However, on Jan. 3, 2018 students and faculty alike were greeted with a new messaging and collaboration platform: Office365. The Information Technology Services Department (IT) has been working diligently over the past months, switching every user over to […]
Liberal Column: The other, more forgotten part of being pro-life
BRADEN FELLINGER LIBERAL COLUMNIST The March for Life occurred recently and many people all over the country gathered in metro areas to protest abortion. It is likely that most people at this university alone know at least one person who attended the march in Washington, D.C. However, through all the yelling crowds, energetic speakers and […]