Professor offers lecture on the Psalms as a postmodern poetry
By Emma Davis Staff Writer Lyola Thomas, an English professor from Kristu Jayanti College in Bangalore, India, spoke to students and faculty members on the Book of Psalms and how this poetry can be used in the advancement of literature and biblical studies on Nov. 7 in the International Lounge. Thomas first spoke about the […]
Opinion: Horror films shouldn’t be off-limits for Catholics
By Emma Davis Staff Writer During the fall season, many people choose to watch horror movies to get into the Halloween spirit. However, should we, as Catholics, watch them? Many would argue that Catholics should not watch movies that contain subject matter involving ghosts, violence, gore or demonic possession. Nevertheless, horror films shouldn’t be off-limits […]
Franciscan University hosts Catholic-Jewish relations conference
By Emma Davis Staff Writer Dozens of Christian and Jewish thinkers gathered at Franciscan University from Oct. 24 to Oct. 26 to discuss the Catholic declaration “Nostra Aetate” and Catholic-Jewish relations amid a time of antisemitism. Stephen Hildebrand, vice president for academic affairs at Franciscan University, and the Rev. Malachi Van Tassell began the conference […]
Lady Barons volleyball falls to Bethany College
By Emma Davis Staff Writer The lady Barons volleyball team lost with a final score of 3-0 against the Bethany College Bison Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Finnegan Fieldhouse. During the first set, senior setter Grace Wallace became the third Baron in Franciscan history to eclipse 1000 set assists. The Lady Barons’ fans showed […]
Community joins for praise and fellowship
By Emma Davis Staff Writer Maria Salamida, coordinator of liturgical music at Franciscan University, along with sisters Anna and Mary Brewer, hosted a praise and fellowship for faculty, staff, students and local residents and their families on Sept. 24. In the Glory Tent at the J.C. Williams Center, community members gathered to pray, sing and […]
Students Vote that Catholic Teaching Allows for Belief in Aliens
By Emma Davis Staff Writer The proposition of “Catholic Teaching Allows for Belief in Aliens” was passed in a vote of 32 to 21 at the first Dumb Ox Debate of the semester, arranged by the Veritas Society. Members of the Veritas Society and individuals in attendance gathered to voice their opinions on this motion […]
Alumni discuss holy and healthy boundaries
By Emma Davis Staff Writer David Prosen, Franciscan University alumni and counselor at the Baron Counseling Center on campus, talked with students on Sept. 12 about how to maintain holy and healthy boundaries throughout their lives. Prosen began by defining boundaries as rules that we set for ourselves within relationships that can also be based […]