Moral theologian unpacks pope’s new encyclical, says to ‘live in love’
Jen Hantz Staff Writer Pope Francis’ new encyclical “Fratelli Tutti” came hot off the papal presses on Saturday, Oct. 3, and has led to world-wide discussion about its interpretation of brotherly love, especially on Franciscan University of Steubenville’s campus. From friendship and solidarity to politics and markets, this new encyclical covers various avenues of issues. […]
Music ministry revamped with two new coordinators
Jen Hantz Staff Writer Music ministry has grown two new heads this year. What was originally one position has now split into two to create a deeper experience of the Mass, praise and worship and Festivals of Praise, or FOPs. After many years of service to Franciscan University of Steubenville, Theresa Jurasko retired at the […]
First ever campus-wide Clue game gets students running out of the dorms
Jen Hantz Staff Writer The moon glowed high above Franciscan University of Steubenville as students raced from place to place to find out “whodunit?” The first ever campus-wide Clue game was played from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30. Students clad in costumes clustered with their teams outside of the Finnegan Fieldhouse awaiting their instructions […]
Students awaken to reality of racism, theory of race
Jen Hantz Staff Writer Students rolled into the atrium of the JC Williams Center at 9 p.m.Tuesday for the “When Grace Meets Race” talk, the first of Franciscan University of Steubenville’s six-day “Racism and the Role of the Church” series. “Racism existed before race. Race was the structure — the apologetic — to try to […]
Married couple presents new dimensions of emotional chastity
Photo by Andrea Beganskas Jen Hantz Staff Writer Students filed into the Gentile Gallery on Tuesday Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. for a talk by a married couple on how to live out authentic relationships in the midst of a culture obsessed with romance. Randall Tan, a Culture Project missionary, said it is not enough […]
Women’s panel answers questions about vocational calling
Photo by Elena Mirus Jen Hantz Staff Writer A panel of ladies lined the front of the Gentile Gallery while young female students filled the tables at “Beauty and the present moment: Your future vocation and singlehood” event Thursday at 9 p.m., intended to teach students how to live out their singlehood while awaiting their […]
Students taken to Austria in cuisine experience
Jen Hantz Staff Writer Warm food, live music and Austrian raffles filled campus from 4:30-7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4. Festivities were held outside of the upper J.C. Williams Center and Austrian food was served in the cafeteria. Folk music and classic hits blared from the local band outside of the J.C. “They were playing Glen […]
First Friday on Fourth returns with Oktoberfest theme
Photo by Elena Mirus Jen Hantz Staff Writer Students flocked to Fourth Street in downtown Steubenville to enjoy some Oktoberfest community and comradery on Friday Oct. 2, 6-11 p.m. Freshman Sean Winkler said, “I really enjoy the atmosphere. I like the energy … It’s something new.” Due to the Oktoberfest theme, warm lights were strung […]
Voter’s registration table opens students’ eyes to urgency of absentee ballot
Photo by Mary-Grace Byers Jen Hantz Staff Writer All 50 states were represented at a table under a tent outside the Finnegan Fieldhouse from to Friday, between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students stopped by to register to vote and apply for their absentee ballots to prepare for the upcoming election. Senior Mary Ann […]
Going with the flow of the Spirit: Easing into Born of the Spirit retreat
Photo by Elena Mirus Jen Hantz Staff Writer “For spiritual growth, we have to get out of our comfort zones. The Crucifixion wasn’t exactly a cake walk,” said junior Blaise Smith, a previous Born of the Spirit retreatant. BOS is a semesterly retreat that allows students to learn more about the Holy Spirit and grow […]