Philosophy professor gives perspective on parenting
Grace Murphy Social Media Manager A philosophy professor led a lecture and Q&A session on parenting in the Gentile Gallery Thursday at 7 p.m. Robert McNamara, who holds a doctorate in philosophy, spoke about his perspective on parenting. His wife, Caroline McNamara, who was originally supposed to speak as well, skipped due to a stomach […]
Debate decides agrarian lifestyle does not best support Catholic culture
Grace Murphy Social Media Manager Students voted that the agrarian lifestyle does not best support Catholic culture at the last Dumb Ox debate of the semester Sunday, April 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the Gentile Gallery. This debate addressed the motion “This house believes that an agrarian lifestyle best supports Catholic culture.” Senior Luke Pipa […]
Speaker explores John Paul II’s discussion of unity in faith, science
Grace Murphy Social Media Manager A lecturer spoke on St. John Paul II’s vision of relational unity between faith and science and how this can be applied at a 3 p.m. academic lecture Friday, April 23, in the Gentile Gallery. Jordan Haddad, who holds a doctorate in systematic theology, is a professor of dogmatic theology […]
Lady Barons fall in first game, win second in softball doubleheader
Grace Murphy Social Media Manager The Franciscan University softball team fell to the Grove City College Wolverines 8-2 in the first game of its home doubleheader at 2 p.m. Thursday. The Lady Barons started off the game slowly, failing to score in the first four innings. By the end of the fourth inning, they were […]
Party resurrects after 3 years in grave
Grace Murphy Social Media Manager After the Easter Vigil Mass Saturday, people poured into the J.C. Williams Center to celebrate at the Franciscan University of Steubenville annual Resurrection Party until 3 a.m. This was the first year the Res Party happened since 2019 due to COVID-19 restrictions the past two years. Upon walking into the […]
Lady Barons lacrosse falls 10-8 among inclement weather
Grace Murphy Social Media Manager The Franciscan University of Steubenville women’s lacrosse team lost to the Thiel College Tomcats 10-8 at its 1 p.m. home game Saturday amid rain, hail and high winds. The Lady Barons started the game off strong. Senior attacker Grace Deegan scored the first goal of the game with about 10 […]
Barons lacrosse falls 15-4 on Baron Bash Day
Grace Murphy Social Media Manager The Franciscan University men’s lacrosse team was defeated 15-4 by the Washington and Jefferson College Presidents at a 4 p.m. home game Saturday. Washington and Jefferson grabbed a strong start early in the game, making it difficult for the Barons to catch up. With about seven minutes left in the […]
Indie-pop artist performs personable concert on April Fools
Grace Murphy Social Media Manager On Friday, an indie-pop artist performed for students in Finnegan Fieldhouse at 9 p.m. Jordy Searcy is a singer and songwriter best known for his hit song “Love and War in Your Twenties.” Doors opened at 8 p.m., and a variety of hit songs, such as Taylor Swift’s “Love Story,” […]
Student Government explores its mission during constitutional convention
Grace Murphy Social Media Manager Franciscan University Student Government (FUSG) discussed its mission during the second session of its constitutional convention Saturday, March 26, at 9 a.m. in Egan 219. Senior President Alex McKenna opened the session with a prayer. After the prayer, he read out loud the mission statement for FUSG. “Basically, this session […]
Cozy coffeehouse takes place despite gloomy weather
Grace Murphy Social Media Manager A Student Government campaign coffeehouse occurred Friday in the tent outside the J.C. Williams Center from 7-10 p.m. despite the cold, wet weather. The coffeehouse was called the “Annunciation Celebration” in honor of the feast day and was sponsored by the Brennan-Van Horn campaign. The coffeehouse featured different music performances […]