Discerning God’s Will
On Tuesday night, Nov. 11, in the Household Commons, Cindy Costello was invited by Sister Anna Rose Ciarrone, TOR, and Mary Spouse of the Spirit Household to speak on discernment. When freshman Calissa Ybarra was asked what she liked about the talk, she remarked, “I really enjoyed it because … I was struggling with something, […]
Fall All-Majors Career Fair
“Fall All-Majors Career Fair!” banners have been seen all over campus this week. They directed students to the Saint Paul VI Conference Center, which hosted an all-majors career fair on Wednesday, Nov. 5. That afternoon, the conference center was filled with tables advertising various organizations. Professionals from diverse occupations, both Catholic and not, gathered to […]
Pros and Cons: Beards or No Beards?
To beard or not to beard? That is the question. I have always disliked beards, though I don’t have a strong reason for doing so. I simply believe that men look better without them, and not having a beard is probably more convenient. However, since arriving at Franciscan University, I realized that many men here […]
Life of St. Francis play inspires students to follow in his footsteps
“It’s a very powerful play … by the end of it I almost wanted to cry,” a Franciscan student remarked after watching the Life of Saint Francis play put on for Homecoming Weekend. On the afternoon of Sep. 27, a group of students put on a production called, “The Celebration of the Life of Saint […]
Professionals in uniform encounter students at Criminal Justice Fair
Police cars lined the road in front of Christ the Teacher, Friday, Sept. 19. Inside the Saint Paul VI Conference Center, men and women in various uniforms stood by booths decorated with the names of different organization. The Criminal Justice Fair was in full swing. Professionals from many criminal justice fields discussed their jobs and […]
Back To School Study Habits
As the rhythm of school picks up, studying and time management become increasingly important. All across campus, Franciscan students find places to study, whether it’s a corner in the J.C., a quiet desk in the library, or even pulling out their books at the Dining Hall. Some students work in pairs; others prefer studying alone. […]