Popcorn company assists in revitalization of Steubenville
RACHAEL WHITMAN WEB EDITOR In Franciscan University’s small bookstore, there is a new addition—a shelf, lined with bags of brightly colored popcorn, that sits near the cash register. The popcorn is made and sold by a small business hoping to make a big impact: the Steubenville Popcorn Company. The company, which falls under the umbrella […]
Gonzales strengthens defense in softball’s doubleheader loss to Pitt.-Greensburg
RACHAEL WHITMAN STAFF WRITER Franciscan University’s women’s softball team fell to the University of Pitt.- Greensburg in a doubleheader April 19, coming in with scores of 15-1 and 12-0, respectively. Neither team scored any runs until the second inning of the first game when the Pitt.- Greensburg Bobcats scored four runs. The Lady Barons were […]
Madonna of the Streets household hosts magic show fundraiser
RACHAEL WHITMAN STAFF WRITER Fundraisers are common for Franciscan University households, but the Madonna of the Streets household fundraiser in the Gentile Gallery on April 2 took an unusual twist, featuring a magic show and starring a student magician. Jacob McCormick, junior communication arts: radio/TV major, presented an array of magic tricks to his student […]
President of national pro-life group offers students tips for activism
RACHAEL WHITMAN STAFF WRITER The president of Students for Life of America encouraged Franciscan University to take action and to be active for the pro-life cause during a talk Wednesday, March 16 in the Gentile Gallery. Kristan Hawkins gave the talked titled, “Pro-life Activism: What you can do as a college student RIGHT NOW.” Hawkins […]
Corpus Christi household, Exc!te host Love Games
RACHAEL WHITMAN STAFF WRITER Franciscan University couples competed in a series of events for the Love Games, sponsored by Corpus Christi household and Exc!te on Saturday, March 19 in the Gentile Gallery. The games consisted of four sections. The first game was called Serenade Yo’woman during which the men recited a poem to the women. […]
Senior Baron leads basketball team on Senior Day, falls to D’Youville
RACHAEL WHITMAN STAFF WRITER Franciscan University men’s basketball team fought hard to gain and keep control during its last home game of the season against D’Youville College but lost, 84-70, on Feb. 20 at 1 p.m. Baron senior guard Christian Duke led the game, which had scores of 37-36 in the first half and 47-34 […]
Lady Barons basketball achieves victory over Medaille College
RACHAEL WHITMAN STAFF WRITER Franciscan University women’s basketball dominated during its home game against Medaille College’s Lady Mavericks, coming away with a 78-62 victory Saturday at 4 p.m. Following the men’s basketball team’s loss to Medaille earlier that afternoon, the Lady Barons picked up the school’s spirits as they dominated three of the four quarters […]
Baron basketball falls to Medaille despite strong second half
RACHAEL WHITMAN STAFF WRITER Franciscan University men’s basketball team played strong in the second half of its home game Saturday at 2 p.m. against Medaille College but, despite the effort, lost, 91-75. The Barons started on the defensive side but made the first shot of the game with a layup by sophomore forward Daniel McElroy. […]
Lady Barons basketball plays competitive game, loses to Penn St.-Behrend
RACHAEL WHITMAN STAFF WRITER Franciscan University’s women’s basketball team played a competitive home conference game against Penn St.-Behrend but ultimately fell to the Lions, 71-59, on Feb. 6 at 4 p.m. The Penn St.-Behrend Lions began on the offensive side and made the first shot, which started a competitive quarter with the ball rapidly passing […]