Current events 4.21.23
2023-04-26
By Grace Ostuni Staff Writer National On the afternoon of April 11, a fire began at a recycling plant in Richmond, Indiana. Because plastics were burned, the smoke from theContinue Reading
Morality of marijuana use debated by students, professors
2023-04-23
By Grace Ostuni Staff Writer Franciscan University’s graduate students and faculty held a panel on April 19 discussing the morality of marijuana from a variety of scientific, theological and philosophicalContinue Reading
Festival offers taste of Indian culture
2023-04-13
By Grace Ostuni Staff Writer Two Franciscan University professors hosted Indian Fest with food, décor and information on study abroad opportunities in the J.C. Williams Center on April 4. JosephContinue Reading
Students visit local Catholic businessman
2023-03-27
By Grace Ostuni Staff Writer Six students met with a Catholic entrepreneur in his showroom in Steubenville for a humanities and Catholic culture event on Feb. 17. Mark Nelson, ownerContinue Reading
Steubenville fire destroys building, spreads to surrounding structures
2023-03-26
By Grace Ostuni Staff Writer A multi-home fire which broke out just after 7 p.m. on March 21 on Maryland Avenue in Steubenville resulted in no injuries or fatalities, officialsContinue Reading
University hosts panel on supporting those with eating disorders
2023-03-05
By Grace Ostuni Staff Writer University faculty and interns said there are spiritual, psychological, nutritional and neurobiological aspects to eating disorders during a panel discussion in the Gentile Gallery onContinue Reading
Current Events
2023-02-24
By Grace Ostuni Staff Writer National News On Feb. 3, a freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio because of an overheated wheel bearing. Eleven train carsContinue Reading
Lady Barons swim team competes in PAC Championship
2023-02-21
By Grace Ostuni Staff Writer The Franciscan University women’s swim team travelled to Grove City College to compete in the 2023 PAC Championship from Feb. 15 to Feb.18. The LadyContinue Reading
Barons vs. Waynesburg – Franciscan takes victory in their last home game
2023-02-20
By Grace Ostuni Staff Writer In their last home game, the Franciscan University women’s basketball team beat the Waynesburg Yellow Jackets by a score of 64-52. Waynesburg took the earlyContinue Reading
Women’s Basketball Team fights hard against Westminster in their senior game
2023-02-20
By Grace Ostuni Staff Writer The Franciscan University women’s basketball lost to the Westminster Titans 58-41 at a home game Saturday Feb. 11 at 4:00 p.m. This was the Barons’Continue Reading