Nursing ceremony lights chapel with candles and students’ radiant response to vocation
SARAH KADERBEK STAFF WRITER On March 29, the Nursing Class of 2020 was celebrated for the students’ achievements and dedication to the vocation of nursing through the Nursing Candlelight Ceremony in Christ the King Chapel at 7 p.m. The ceremony opened with a candlelit procession: each student, dressed in his or her crisp white uniform, […]
Professor lives and teaches history, looks to his students’ futures
SARAH KADERBEK STAFF WRITER Prisoners-of-war historical specialist, Vietnam War veteran and self-described “homesick angel,” history professor Robert C. Doyle, who holds a doctorate in American culture studies, is himself history-worthy, and to his students, he’s nothing short of legendary. Though Doyle is often found chatting and smoking on the bench behind Egan, his formal office […]
Theology on Tap speaker inspires students to sleep
SARAH KADERBEK STAFF WRITER On March 21, one of Franciscan University of Steubenville’s philosophy professors gave an inspiring lecture on “The Sleep of the Virtuous” at Theology on Tap, drawing unexpected crowds and encouraging students to develop virtuous sleep habits. Over 40 students and local alumni listened as Brandon Dahm, who holds a doctorate in […]
Irish Fest brings Celtic flair to midterms-heavy campus
SARAH KADERBEK STAFF WRITER On the evening of Thursday, March 7, Celtic spirit took over the J.C. Williams Center as Franciscan University of Steubenville students emerged from their midterms-induced hiding for the music, food and fun of Irish Fest. As students entered the J.C., they were greeted by truly festive sights and sounds: tables decorated […]
‘The Scarlet and the Black’ informs and inspires students
SARAH KADERBEK STAFF WRITER On Feb. 28, the Explorers of the Past hosted a movie showing of “The Scarlet and the Black” in Trinity Hall, fostering both community and awareness of an often disregarded aspect of history. While the club had originally intended to avoid screening yet another World War II film in favor of […]
Explorers of the Past club members travel internationally within Pittsburgh
SARAH KADERBEK STAFF WRITER On Feb. 16, members of the Explorers of the Past: History and Anthropology Club came together for a Pittsburgh adventure at the Soldiers and Sailors museum and Nationality Rooms in the Cathedral of Learning. Despite initial transportation woes, the club’s first trip of the semester is sure to remain one of […]
Explorers of the Past club ministers to history enthusiasts and meme lovers
SARAH KADERBEK STAFF WRITER “History club is meme club,” reiterated the emperor of the Explorers of the Past club, junior Bryan Calligan, and the oft-repeated remark garnered thunderous applause and roaring laughter from his underlings, a.k.a. the other club members. If you don’t see the connection between history and memes, the “Explorers of the Past: […]
Choral groups prepare for Advent with “Lessons and Carols”
SARAH KADERBEK STAFF WRITER On the evening of Dec. 4, the Schola Cantorum Franciscana and Franciscan University Chorale performed their program “Advent Lessons and Carols” in Christ the King Chapel. The evening was structured around nine “lessons” or readings from Scripture drawing from the Old Testament promises and prophecies of the coming Savior and the […]
Student concert gives voice to the wintry theme of ‘memento mori’
SARAH KADERBEK STAFF WRITER On the evening of Nov. 27, Franciscan University of Steubenville’s sacred music program students gathered in the Gentile Gallery to perform their concert program of “Requiem Selections.” Though the small audience was disproportionate to the talent displayed, the performance was breathtaking and well worth the listeners’ foray into the cold night […]
“The Darkest Hour” inspires political thought and discussion
SARAH KADERBEK STAFF WRITER On the chilly evening of Nov. 10, students trekked up to the Pugliese Auditorium to watch the Political Science Association’s movie screening of “The Darkest Hour” and to discuss its relevance to the modern-day political scene. “The Darkest Hour” recounts the political battle waging behind the scenes in England during World […]