AMDG Poker Tournament
At 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27th, AMDG hosted a Poker Tournament, complete with black card tables, music and AMDG card dealers stationed at the numerous tables. AMDG members welcomed students into the Atrium of the J.C. Williams Center for their event, which is aimed at saving for their spring retreat. “We’re raising money to […]
Transfer Students Adjust and Take On FUS
At Franciscan University, transfer students are often confused with international students. However, there is a whole community of transfer students at this university, each with unique and inspirational experiences. Josie Russo, a sophomore, is a transfer student from Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania. Josie wanted a “Catholic environment,” and since coming to Franciscan, has […]
Being a Pro-Life Leader
Every Saturday, the Abortion Outreach Ministry sends out three shifts of student teams to pray and advocate in front of Allegheny Reproductive Health Center in Pittsburgh. Each team is led by two leads who organize their respective shifts and guide everyone throughout the ministry. These leads work behind the scenes throughout the week to keep […]
Pros and Cons of Franny Dating
As I walked to my classes, another Franny couple walked by, hand in hand, whispering to each other. I had already seen half a dozen this morning. “How are there so many Franny couples? Why do so many date?”I asked myself as I hiked up the hill to Egan. I began to grow curious as […]
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. […]