Franciscan’s Student Households Face Off in Annual Lip Sync Battle
Students crowded outside the doors to Finnegan Fieldhouse on Feb. 28 at 8 pm in buzzing anticipation while waiting for the doors to open at 8 pm for the annual “Lip Sync Battle,” hosted by Franciscan University household, Guardians of the Divine Will. It is one of campus’s most beloved annual events. Setting the energized […]
Cure Your Doomscrolling-Induced Writers Block
For writers there is nothing more infuriatingly useful than having all of the information in the world at your fingertips. Appreciation towards the simplicity of learning “how a spy would dress in the 1700s” or “how to best kill the fan-favorite comic relief character” may start you out feeling good, but that feeling quickly dissipates. […]
More Than Medals: the Spirit of an Olympic Athlete
Every four years, the Winter Olympics is held to showcase the best athletes from around the world. The competitors have trained their whole lives for this moment, with only the most driven and passionate athletes earning a spot in the games. In the opening ceremony, the IOC’s President said to the athletes: “for the next […]
Students Prove Government Careers are Within Reach
Do you want to make a difference in the United States Government? During a Political Science and Internship Panel, six experienced Franciscan University students shared insightful information on doing just that. All six students were previously involved in different branches of the U.S. Government through internships, and all worked for the greater good of the […]
From Matchmaker to Martyr: The Catholic Origins of Valentines Day
Upon hearing that Valentine’s Day has Catholic origins, you might assume that society has twisted it to seem like a strictly romantic holiday. However, its origins were in fact romantic from the start. It all began with a holy priest named Valentine sometime in the 3rd century AD. Known as the patron saint of lovers, […]
From Chaos to Community: How to Change Technology for the Better
As technology advances by the minute, it has become increasingly vital to facilitate awareness on social media of what is being integrated into cultures worldwide. Doctor Walter Scheirer, co-author of the book “Where is the Human in AI?” led a deep dive conversation into whether or not technology could ever truly be good. He explored […]
Is AI Stealing Our Voices?
From helping you generate a caption for an Instagram post to guessing what your next word will be before you type it, artificial intelligence (AI) creates unoriginality under the guise of helpfulness. It is undeniable that AI has helped society advance in many ways. However, there are many drawbacks that must be considered before we […]
Opera, Hula and Irish Dancing Dinosaurs
Crowds congregated outside the doors of Finnigan Fieldhouse at 7:59 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, clamoring in excitement for the doors to open into Franciscan University’s Student Homecoming Talent Show. After everyone found their seats and a spotlight on center stage replaced the overhead lights, the hosts Ian and Jacob set the mood for the night […]
Invited to Surrender
Students filled the room on Sept. 8 at 7:30 p.m. as Rev. Darren Dentino recalled the emotional and spiritual impact of being near Mother Teresa. He began by posing the question: what made her the inspirational woman that she was? Rev. Dentino stated that when she walked into the room people felt God was present […]