University president’s “Metanoia” series calls students to deeper conversion
JENCY CLEMENT STAFF WRITER “If we’re going to make disciples, we need to be better disciples,” said the Rev. David Pivonka, TOR. “I found myself praying about what that would look like and then looking at the very beginning of Mark’s gospel when Jesus is calling the disciples, and the first thing he says to them is ‘metanoia,’ the word ‘repent.’” […]
Sister Philomena Clare DeHitta: A sister’s journey from Maryland to Ohio
JENCY CLEMENT STAFF WRITER “I actually am one of those reckless followers for Jesus. I’m a dropout for Jesus,” Sister Philomena Clare DeHitta, TOR, said. “I took the spring semester of my freshman year to discern, so I ended up visiting with the TOR sisters here and I found myself applying.” Before becoming a “dropout for Jesus,” DeHitta grew […]
Byzantine club promotes Eastern lung of Catholic Church
JENCY CLEMENT STAFF WRITER “Pope John Paul II talks about how there are two lungs of the church: the East and the West,” Byzantine club president Nicholas Resuta said. “They each have their own traditions, liturgies and devotions, but both are crucial to the life of the church.” The Byzantine club focuses on promoting the Eastern lung of the Church through […]
Students enjoy Mexican culture at Encuentros game night
JENCY CLEMENT STAFF WRITER “Lotería!” came the enthusiastic yells from the International Lounge, which mixed with laughter and music as students came to Encuentros Tuesday, Oct. 8. Lotería resembles a Mexican version of Bingo, and at Tuesday night’s Encuentros — which translates to “get together” — a group of students gathered to play the game. Lotería is played with beans as markers and a 4-by-4 […]
New campus resource benefits students in all situations
JENCY CLEMENT STAFF WRITER “Are you struggling in any area of your life? If yes, then great! You just convinced yourself to see Student Success,” said Maggie Free, Student Success counselor. Instead of having one specialized focus, the Office of Student Success sets itself apart from other offices by its unique focus on the whole person. It supports spiritual, social […]