Dr. Hildebrand assumes vice president for academic affairs position
By Peter Baugher Distribution Manager In April of 2023, Franciscan University announced the selection of theology professor Dr. Stephen Hildebrand to assume the position of vice president of academic affairs. According to the university website, Hildebrand “was selected from 31 applicants following a nationwide search that began last summer.” When asked about his motive to […]
Updates to the university capital campaign, senators sponsor Tolkien event
By Peter Baugher Distribution Manager Franciscan University is expanding its $75 million capital campaign goal to a $100 million goal after far exceeding the former target, according to Franciscan University Student Government (FUSG) President Gabriel Denley. FUSG convened officially for the first time of the fall semester on Sept. 20 at 11:00 a.m. During the […]
Married couple speaks on dating, marriage
By Peter Baugher Staff Writer Brian and Courtney Kissinger kicked off the second Gift of Human Sexuality Symposium on marriage and family life Sept. 3 in the Gentile Gallery at 9 p.m. Courtney, a self-described “lawyer-turned-teacher-turned-mom”, and Brian, director of presidential relations at Franciscan, were married in 2012 and have five children. Brian spoke on […]
Barons Show Out at Tomcat Invitational
By Peter Baugher Staff Writer The Franciscan University Barons competed in a large invitational against Division I and II schools in Lewisburg, PA over the weekend, breaking several records. For the women, junior Claire Walters broke the university record in the 1500 meter, running a time of 4:41.96 to place third in her heat and […]
Baron place fifth and sixth, individuals win gold
By Peter Baugher Staff Writer The Franciscan University men’s track and field team placed sixth at the President’s Athletic Conference (PAC) Championship at Mylan Park in Morgantown, WV, winning a gold medal at the end of the day. Sophomore Alexander Blose placed 4th in the pole vault with a final vault of 3.71 meters. Freshman […]
Deacon speaks on discernment of spirits, deliverance prayer
By Peter Baugher Staff Writer Tom Biegle, a permanent deacon in the Archdiocese of Chicago and Coordinator of the Archdiocesan Office of Spiritual Healing Ministry, spoke on discernment of spirits to Franciscan students and faculty on April 17. The night began with the singing of “Rest on Us” by Upperroom and Maverick City Music. Biegle […]
FUSG modifies bylaws, provides election updates
By Peter Baugher Staff Writer Franciscan University Student Government approved an amendment to student government by-laws at its meeting on April 26. Fall Bill 33, titled “By-Law Amendments,” was passed unanimously at the meeting. Most changes or additions to bylaws related to the rules for order, the responsibility of the Supreme Court in terms of […]
University bookstore faces changes
By Peter Baugher Staff Writer Franciscan University is in the process of transforming the campus bookstore, a process which includes changes to the textbook purchasing process and the physical store. According to Dreama Thompson, the University Bookstore manager, Franciscan has developed a task force to evaluate the “store’s operational model.” This evaluation later resulted in […]
Presidential election ends in tie, senate breaks tie by one vote
By Peter Baugher Staff Writer Franciscan University Student Government (FUSG) resolved a tie in the 2023 presidential election during its April 19 meeting. On April 18, Franciscan students voted for class senators, student body president and vice president for the 2023-2024 academic year. The vote for presidency ended in a tie between Stefan Fianderio and […]
Track and field continue record breaking season at Grove City
By Peter Baugher Staff Writer The Franciscan track and field teams continued to break university records in a mini meet on Wednesday, April 5, at Grove City College. For the men, Senior Ryan Ozymy placed second in the 400 meters, only one of two athletes that ran a sub-50 second time. Ozymy also broke the […]