Metanoia et Missa Hosts an Evening of Embroidery and Shared Company
Metanoia et Missa, a household known for its focus on authentic friendship and giving of self, hosted an embroidery night where men and women came together to craft, eat snacks and chat. Metanoia et Missa’s household was founded because these women saw a need for a women’s missionary household. “The pillars are authentic witness, counter-cultural […]
To Exist or Not to Exist: Veritas Society Hosts Student Debate on AI Chatbots
On March 2, students filled the Gentile Gallery in the JC Williams center for the Veritas Society’s debate titled, “AI chatbots should not exist.” This debate included professors, with Dr. Marc Barnes and Dr. Alex Plato on the affirmative side, and Dr. Fernanda Psihas and student Paul Bremberg on the opposing side. In their opening […]
On Love: An Interview with Dave Fatula
Love at first sight: an experience often imagined but rarely expected. For Dave and Faustyna Fatula, however, this was reality. I had the opportunity to interview Dave, the current director of Franciscan Events, about how he came to Franciscan University and his relationship with Faustyna. Dave Fatula came to play basketball at the College of […]
What Saint Should be your Intercessor?
1. What is your favorite type of movie? 2. How do you spend a Saturday afternoon? 3. What is your music style? 4. What role do you take in a group project? 5. How would your friends describe you? 6. How would you respond if a friend is struggling in class? Results Mostly a’s: Saint Camillus […]
Relationship with God is the Key to Identity
Students gathered in the Gentile Gallery Thursday, Jan. 29 for prayer and the second installment in Jake Khym’s series on Identity. Khym began his talk by explaining that people are “allowed to be unfinished and unperfect, and you do not have to have it all figured out.” He called this the “process of identity.” Khym […]
Can Nationalism and Catholicism coexist? Veritas Society Hosts Student Debate
On Oct. 12, the Veritas Society engaged in a lively debate considering whether nationalism and Catholicism are compatible. The Veritas society posited that “this house believes that they are not compatible.” Each side of the debate had two presenters. The affirmative side included Ian Hoover and John Schwieger. Opposing the motion were Taylor Lange and […]
Help! What coffee should I get?
For most college students, caffeine is a necessity. At Franciscan University, that means frequenting Clear Creek Coffee, the little coffee shop in heart of campus. Students come to hang out, do homework and, of course, try new coffees. Every student has a unique coffee preference. Clear Creek offers so many different flavors, all made in-house, […]
St Francis’ Path of Patience and Growth for the Lord
Rev. Gregory Plow, T.O.R, gave an inspiring talk about the life and conversion of Saint Francis, Tuesday Sept. 30. The talk, hosted by the Mary, Spouse of the Spirit household, was the first in a series centered around the theme “Thirst for Holiness,” which will present saints as examples of longing for the Lord. Rev. […]
Finding a home through Franciscan’s performing arts
On Sept. 23, Franciscan University’s own Theater Troupe held rehearsals in preparation for their production of “Fiddler on the Roof.” Cast members started off by doing a variety of vocal exercises, including singing while practicing diaphragmatic breathing. Ensemble member Marianna Treis expressed that whenever you play a character or participate in a musical, you must […]
The Theological Richness of the New Christ the King Chapel
Where do theology and art meet? How deeply are they intertwined? In restoring a chapel, how important is it to preserve tradition? Brother Simon Mary addressed these questions in an interview about the recent renovation of the Christ the King Chapel at Franciscan University. He explained that the renovation took just over a year and […]