Barons compete at Amy Adams Memorial Invitational
By Grace Ostuni Staff Writer The Franciscan University track and field team competed in the Amy Adams Memorial Invitational on March 22 and 23 in New Concord, OH. Only one Baron competed on Friday. Freshman Raphael Blose placed 10th in javelin with a personal best throw of 39.74m. On Saturday, the Barons fought hard, with […]
Franciscan University introduces new PhD program
By Grace Ostuni Staff Writer Franciscan University announced the launch of a PhD program for Sacred Theology that will begin in fall 2024, making it the first doctoral program offered at the university. “This is something we’ve been wanting to do for a number of years, about a decade in the making, and we were […]
Philosophy professor shares his conversion from Islam
By Grace Ostuni Staff Writer Students and professors filled the International Lounge to hear about a Franciscan University professor’s conversion from Islam to Catholicism on March 20 at 5 p.m. Rashad Rehman, who holds a doctorate in philosophy and serves as an assistant professor of philosophy at Franciscan, opened with the following remark: “This story […]
Barons end indoor track and field season at championships
By Grace Ostuni Staff Writer The Franciscan University track and field team competed at the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) Indoor Track and Field Championships and placed sixth overall on Thursday, Feb. 22. Junior Alexander Blose set a personal and school record in the 60-meter hurdles, qualifying for the finals Blose improved further with a time […]
Barons prepare for conference meet at Muskingum
By Grace Ostuni Staff Writer On Feb. 16, the Barons’ track and field teams competed at Muskingum ahead of their PAC Championship meet. Sophomore Clara Symington competed in the first running event of the day, the 60-meter hurdles. She broke her own record, both qualifying for the finals with a time of 9.60 seconds, and […]
Barons place fourth at Swim PAC Championships
By Grace Ostuni Staff Writer The Franciscan University Women’s swim team placed fourth in the annual PAC Championship, competing from Feb. 14-17 and making its best finish in program history. The Barons swam in two relay events on the first day. Two teams of Barons participated in the 200-yard medley relay. The A Team that […]
Barons compete at Spire Collegiate Indoor Games
By Grace Ostuni Staff Writer The Franciscan University track and field team competed in the Spire Collegiate Indoor Games on Feb. 9. Freshman Rebecca Bolster competed in the 60m dash, finishing with a time of 8.79 seconds. Freshman Luke Tran ran the men’s 60m with a time of 7.81 seconds. Freshman Lauren Dosch broke her […]
Students learn to discern their state in life
By Grace Ostuni Staff Writer Franciscan University hosted a talk about discerning their state in life and listening to the Lord’s call in a talk from several speakers to promote vocations during the month of personal vocations on Feb. 8 at 9 p.m. The panel included Brian and Courtney Kissinger, Sr. Elizabeth Beussink, TOR, Rev. […]
Barons continue record breaking season
By Grace Ostuni Staff Writer The Franciscan University track and field team competed at Youngstown State University’s Mid Major Invitational on Feb. 1-2. The Lady Barons fought hard, with many athletes achieving personal best times. Junior Rebecca Bolster ran the 200m and got a personal best of 27.96 seconds. Her time is the fourth fastest […]
Students learn how to achieve financial peace
By Grace Ostuni Staff Writer Chris and Emma Savageau, the Trinity Residential Director and his wife, spoke to students on Tuesday evening about the importance of good financial habits. The talk was an introduction to Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University, a nine-week online course. Chris Savageau began by explaining how his childhood affected his views […]