University president speaks on new Title IX regulations
By Mia Brounstein Editor-in-Chief In an email sent to the Franciscan University community on April 25, Franciscan’s president reaffirmed the university’s loyalty to Catholic Church teaching in response to the U.S. Department of Education’s new Title IX regulations. In the email, the Rev. Dave Pivonka, TOR, stated, “as a passionately Catholic institution, we believe in and […]
Franciscan Square expands dining options
By Mia Brounstein Editor-in-Chief According to a news brief from Franciscan University, a Jimmy John’s opened in Franciscan Square in the beginning of April, serving as the latest addition to the growing pool of restaurants at the bottom of the hill. This particular Jimmy John’s is owned by a company run by Dan VanSteenburg, who graduated […]
Film commentary: Feminism and “Little Women”
By Mia Brounstein Editor-in-Chief “Feminism” is a word that has many different definitions and connotations. For some, the term suggests justice and progress, while for others, it rings of a kind of cultural destruction. Even as it has become a hotter and hotter topic, feminism has enjoyed greater recognition in the arts, with filmmakers, artists […]
Letter from the Editor: Sense of place
By Mia Brounstein Editor-in-Chief Where am I going? I don’t mean in a metaphysical or theological sense; I’m talking literally. The number of days between myself and graduation are growing slimmer and slimmer, and I don’t yet know what the days after May hold for me. I’ve been applying for jobs, of course, and I […]
Austria experience unites generations
By Mia Brounstein Editor-in-Chief When Becky Brounstein woke up on a chilly, overcast morning in October of 2022, she opened her hotel room window and her senses were met with a scene that she had held in fond memory for over two decades. The air smelled like pine trees, rain and the hot breakfast being cooked […]
Opinion: Underclassmen should not be allowed to live off – campus
By Mia Brounstein Editor-in-Chief From August until May of my freshman year, I was a proud (if sweaty) resident of Marian Hall. I experienced all the ups and downs of living in a dorm, from sharing a bathroom with over 50 women to lying on the ground at midnight, doubled over with laughter as I […]
Local music venue to host Franny talent
By Mia Brounstein Editor-in-Chief Three current Franciscan University students and two alumni will be showcasing their musical talent at a gala for charity at a new community creative arts facility on March 2. According to a press release, students Tim Scott, Olivia Poirier and Nathan Lai as well as alumni Chris Dacanay (class of 2023) and Jacob […]
Franny filmmakers claim national award
By Mia Brounstein Editor-in-Chief Students from Franciscan University of Steubenville’s filmmaking club, G-6 Productions, received an Award of Excellence from The Broadcast Education Association in December for “Split Pearls,” their entry in the association’s 2023 48-hour film contest. Maria Resuta and Daniel Musacchio, both senior communication arts majors, spearheaded the team of 10 students that […]
Letter from the Editor: You are not your stuff
By Mia Brounstein Editor-in-Chief If you are anywhere on social media, you are probably at least distantly aware of the craze currently surrounding Stanley cups. Special editions of these colorful water bottles (or blunt force weapons, depending on who you ask) have caused people across the country to line up outside of department stores overnight […]
Households aim for glory, steak in annual tournament
By Mia Brounstein Editor-in-Chief Finnegan Fieldhouse shook with cheers, music and pelting rubber balls as hundreds of students participated in Franciscan’s annual household dodgeball tournament on Jan. 28. Twenty-two men’s household teams and 26 women’s household teams were signed up to compete in the bracket-style tournament, with teams varying in size and competitiveness. After some […]