FUSG funds Thanksgiving community outreach projects
Edyta Wolk Editor-in-Chief Franciscan University Student Government was allocated $300 for the purchase of supplies for various Thanksgiving projects at its meeting Wednesday, Nov. 11. Fall Bill 40 broke down the $300 budget as follows: $150 for the purchase of gifts for different groups within the Franciscan community, including the TOR friars, the chapel office, […]
Pope Francis names two new cardinals with ties to Franciscan University
Edyta Wolk Editor-in-Chief Following his recitation of the Angelus on Sunday, Oct. 25, Pope Francis announced the addition of 13 new cardinals, two of whom are associated with the Franciscan University of Steubenville. Bishop Cornelius Sim and the Rev. Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM Cap., were among the thirteen named, Sim having earned a master’s degree in […]
FUSG meets with university chaplain to discuss possibility of using patens
Edyta Wolk Editor-in-Chief After tabling a proposed advisory resolution concerning patens the week before, Franciscan University Student Government met with the Rev. Shawn Roberson, TOR, university chaplain, during its informal meeting Monday, Oct. 5, to further discuss the issue. Multiple senators thanked Roberson for the respect that he and the other friars already show to […]
Letter from the Editor: Prudent consumption of the media
Edyta Wolk Editor-in-Chief “Prudence is the knowledge of what to seek and what to avoid.” – St. Augustine. As someone who works in media, I am constantly discerning the best way to engage in this field while remaining uncompromising in my pursuit of virtue. Many recent events have brought this challenge to the forefront of […]
Ohio Secretary of State visits Franciscan, urges students to vote
Photo by Mary-Grace Byers Edyta Wolk Editor-in-Chief Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose came to Franciscan University of Steubenville the morning of Thursday, Oct. 1, to speak to students about voting in the upcoming election. About a dozen students filled the Fireside Lounge for the event, and LaRose asked all of the students to introduce […]
FUSG debates advisory resolution advocating for use of patens at campus masses
Edyta Wolk Editor-in-Chief At its meeting Wednesday, Sept. 30, Franciscan University Student Government voted to table a resolution concerning the use of patens after it was debated on the senate floor. Fall Bill 20, sponsored by Sen. Bridget Whoriskey, submitted to the senate an advisory resolution asking for the use of patens at all […]
FUSG approves purchase of new purified water fountains for Marian, Trinity halls
Edyta Wolk Editor-in-Chief At its meeting Sept. 16, Franciscan University Student Government unanimously approved Fall Bill 15, which allocated $901.66 to FUSG for the purchase of two new purified water fountains. The fountains will be placed in Marian and Trinity residence halls, explained Jacob Schmiesing, head of the finance committee. The plans were made with […]
St. Paul Center launches Lenten Bible study based in writings of Church Fathers
EDYTA WOLK COPY EDITOR A Wednesday evening launch party kicked off this year’s St. Paul Center Bible study, “The Bible and the Church Fathers,” at 7 p.m. in the Gentile Gallery. The Bible study, a six-session video series, will be played for participants weekly throughout Lent, and three of the program’s major contributors — Scott Hahn, John […]
Austria Column: An ode to America
EDYTA WOLK AUSTRIA COLUMNIST Well, here I am, writing my last Austria column. This semester has gone by in the blink of an eye, and I feel like it was just yesterday that I was sharing with you all both my excitements and apprehensions for the semester, both my joys and my fears. Pushing through […]
Austria Column: A new perspective
EDYTA WOLK AUSTRIA COLUMNIST Here in Gaming, everywhere we look is absolute craziness. 5 a.m. starts and 1 a.m. nights, missing trains and running to catch one-minute connections, waking up 10 minutes before class on Monday and realizing that you forgot to do your homework during your weekend in Paris… Honestly, it can get pretty […]