Lady Barons soccer slips to Behrend at home
SARAH WANDOR STAFF WRITER After an aggressive first half, the Lady Barons soccer team fell to Penn State Behrend in an unfortunate 2-1 loss Saturday, Oct. 5. The Lady Barons came out ready to play from the first blow of the whistle with energy and drive to win. They were aggressive and moved the ball […]
Visiting priest unfolds Marian consecration through life of saint
SARAH WANDOR STAFF WRITER A guest speaker educated students, alumni and parents about the strength of Marian consecration as exemplified by St. Maximilian Kolbe, in a talk in the Gentile Gallery Oct. 3. The Rev. Michael Gaitley began the presentation by talking about how Kolbe was a great apostle of Marian consecration. Kolbe had a […]
Panel discusses effects of genetic enhancement on the human person
SARAH WANDOR STAFF WRITER A panel discussion on transhumanism brought together scientific, philosophical and theological perspectives on the human person at the first presentation of the 2019 Academic Lecture series Friday, Sept. 27 in the Gentile Gallery. Students filled the Gallery to listen to three professors explain their fields’ approaches to transhumanism, the use of technology to overcome human limitations. Daniel Kuebler, the […]
Barons soccer team defeats Student Princes in heated home game
SARAH WANDOR STAFF WRITER The Franciscan University of Steubenville men’s soccer team prevailed 2-1 over Heidelberg University in a high-tension game Wednesday, Sept. 25. The Barons, though calm at the beginning, picked up speed as the game progressed, and they began to control the field. Junior midfielder JP Bobak made a centering attempt early, but unfortunately, the opposing keeper […]
Barons impeach Presidents in successful soccer campaign
SARAH WANDOR STAFF WRITER Wednesday afternoon on its home turf, the Barons men’s soccer team defeated Washington & Jefferson College, bringing its winning streak to three games. The Barons came out on fire and hungry for a win, playing aggressively and quickly. In the fifth minute, junior midfielder Joe Muldoon made a perfect shot off an assist […]
Lady Barons soccer team nets second victory of the season
SARAH WANDOR STAFF WRITER After a well–fought match, the Lady Barons soccer team triumphed over Chatham University in a 3-2 home win Saturday Sept. 14. The first half started out slow, but the Lady Barons picked up the intensity level and fought hard for possession of the ball. Promptly following more aggressive play from the home team, freshman forward […]
Speaker shares testimony, tips for Christian charity toward friends with same-sex attraction
SARAH WANDOR STAFF WRITER The Gift of Human Sexuality Symposium began its second week on Sept. 8 with a presentation in the Gentile Gallery focusing on how to love and help people experiencing same–sex attraction (SSA). David Prosen, Catholic author, speaker and newly-hired counselor at the Wellness Center, shared the testimony of his experience with SSA […]
Crazy Dance draws kooky crowd
SARAH WANDOR STAFF WRITER People packed the J.C. Williams Center Friday, Sept. 6, for an energetic night of wild costumes and silly students at the Disciples Crazy Dance. Friday night’s energy level was through the roof as students showed their crazy sides by dressing up in anything and everything. Some sported wild pigtails, and others went full-fledged crazy with Christmas tree or […]