Running Barons see night of success at Bethany
SYDNEY LORENTZ STAFF WRITER The Franciscan University of Steubenville track and field team returned to the track after seeing improvement and success all-around following the All-Ohio Division III Championships on Saturday, April 13. With a quick turn-around and a few days of recovery, the Barons hit the ground running on April 17 at the John […]
Track and field sees great success at All-Ohio Championships
SYDNEY LORENTZ STAFF WRITER The Franciscan University of Steubenville track and field team saw its success hit an all-time high at the All-Ohio Division III Championships held at Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio. On the women’s side, freshman Ashlin LaFond placed 14th in the women’s 400-meter dash, with a personal record of 1:03.92. LaFond […]
Sherri Kurz: living out a successful career with a family is possible
SYDNEY LORENTZ STAFF WRITER “I wanted to have a career, not just a job,” reflected Sherri Kurz, a Spanish professor at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Kurz, who is also an alumna of the university, recently earned her doctorate in instructional management and leadership from Robert Morris University. She shared her experiences moving forward in the […]
Athletic director leaves behind legacy of growth and development
SYDNEY LORENTZ STAFF WRITER “Wherever I’ve been, there’s been tremendous kids,” reflected Franciscan University of Steubenville’s athletic director Mike Holmes. “Where you normally get a pocket of great kids at other schools, here it’s the majority of kids.” Holmes, the university’s athletic director since 2017, has witnessed and spear-headed much growth for Baron athletics. Considering […]
Running Barons make great strides at Mount Union
SYDNEY LORENTZ STAFF WRITER The Franciscan University of Steubenville men’s and women’s track and field teams hit the ground running at the Homon Invitational on April 6 at the University of Mount Union in Alliance, Ohio. Both teams are anxious to see their success propel them into the last half of their season, especially looking […]
Baron Athletics celebrates National Division III Week
SYDNEY LORENTZ STAFF WRITER This week, Franciscan University of Steubenville’s athletic department and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee celebrated the university’s athletes through the NCAA Division III Week. The purpose of this week is to celebrate all that Division III athletics represents and promotes. In particular, this week of events allows all student-athletes to be reminded […]
Baron tennis clinch first conference victory against Mount Aloysius
SYDNEY LORENTZ STAFF WRITER The Franciscan University of Steubenville’s men’s tennis team dominated in its first Alleghany Mountain Collegiate Conference match of the season on March 29 held in Wheeling, West Virginia. The Barons took the lead early on after the doubles play, leading 2-1 against Mount Aloysius. Sophomore Aidan Howard and junior Walter Matt […]
Running Barons see continued success at Bethany
SYDNEY LORENTZ STAFF WRITER The Franciscan University of Steubenville men’s and women’s track and field teams saw yet another day filled with victories and personal improvement. Although a few members have been plagued by injuries this season, the team is anxious to see what already looks to be another great year for Barons’ track. On […]
Barons open outdoor season at Carnegie Mellon
SYDNEY LORENTZ STAFF WRITER Franciscan University of Steubenville’s men’s and women’s track and field teams kicked off their outdoor season at the Carnegie Mellon Invitational on Saturday, March 23. On the women’s side, the team saw continued improvement across the board. Freshman Brigid Kelly started the day off strong in the women’s discus, placing eighth […]
Women’s Ministry promotes virtuous life
SYDNEY LORENTZ STAFF WRITER “The ash means I’m a sinner. The cross means I have a Savior,” said Franciscan University of Steubenville alumnus Marriana Leach as she reflected on Ash Wednesday to Women’s Ministry in the Gentile Gallery. Leach, co-founder of the Culture Project International, who holds a bachelor’s degree in theology and catechetics from […]