Baron ruggers crush Geneva College in overwhelming win
TERESA DULAC STAFF WRITER The Baron rugby team played a home game against Geneva College Saturday, Sept. 21st, overwhelmingly defeating Geneva 44-5. It was a hot day, but students and families flocked to the Memorial Field to cheer on the Franciscan University of Steubenville rugby team. The game consisted of good ball movement, and the Barons took advantage of every […]
Director of missionary outreach advises students on fundraising with passion
TERESA DULAC STAFF WRITER Wednesday, Sept. 14, students working with the Missions of Peace attended “The Art of the Ask” and received tips and advice for fundraising. Rhett Young, director of Missionary Outreach, spoke at the event and shared advice and encouragement with students who will need to fundraise for mission trips. He started off by saying that the students needed […]
Lady Barons volley for a cause in Dig Pink rally
TERESA DULAC STAFF WRITER Saturday, Sept. 14, the Lady Barons hosted four local high school volleyball teams and the La Roche University volleyball team, the Red Hawks, for their annual Dig Pink Volleyball Rally, a fundraising tournament which raises money for cancer treatment and research. The proceeds from the event went to the Side-Out Foundation and the Tony Teramana Cancer Center’s TEAR Fund. The TEAR […]
FATAL wins first Ultimate game of the year
TERESA DULAC STAFF WRITER The Franciscan University of Steubenville FATAL ultimate flying disc team started off the semester with a 20-13 win against Carnegie Mellon at its Saturday Night Lights event at 9 p.m., Aug. 31. Before the game began, supportive fans enjoyed a social which featured walking tacos, root beer and a DJ. Fans of all ages received “Baron Rally Towels” which were […]
Franciscan senior puts the fire in ‘Fire Me Up Barons’
TERESA DULAC STAFF WRITER As the spring 2018 semester wrapped up in Steubenville, Ohio, most Franciscan University of Steubenville students headed home for the summer, returning to their seasonal jobs or perhaps to an internship. For John-Francis Ellis, a senior communication arts major at Franciscan, his summer began in front of a camera in Connecticut. […]
Speaker calls for students to be passionate in business
TERESA DULAC STAFF WRITER In the Gentile Gallery on the evening of Thursday, Nov. 26, a businessman spoke to students about the reality of the world of business. Michael Hagg, assistant coach for Franciscan University of Steubenville’s women’s basketball team, has a business background from which he drew to give real-life advice to the students […]
Patron’s Fest Coffeehouse honors saint with diverse performances
TERESA DULAC STAFF WRITER Starting at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19, the J.C. Williams Center was filled with music during the Residence Life Patron’s Fest Coffeehouse held in honor of St. Elizabeth of Hungary. The coffeehouse, hosted by James Roman, Resident Director of Sts. Louis and Elizabeth Halls, featured eight performers in total, ranging […]
Servant-hearted sister joins university family, embraces community with joy
TERESA DULAC STAFF WRITER Sister Teresa Reyes, a soft-spoken and strong TOR sister, arrived at Franciscan University of Steubenville’s main campus this semester ready to take on the unknown. With heart ready to love and serve all those around her, she embraced her new life in the little town of Steubenville. Reyes is new to […]
Brotherhood of St. Francis hosts cozy coffeehouse
TERESA DULAC STAFF WRITER The Brotherhood of St. Francis men’s household put on their yearly coffeehouse this Friday, drawing many students to come and enjoy the music, food and fellowship. The coffeehouse took place in Sts. Kolbe and Clare Hall’s first floor lobby, with couches and chairs set out for visitors. The Brotherhood’s coffeehouse is […]
Expert shares angelology insight with eager crowd
TERESA DULAC STAFF WRITER On Thursday, Oct. 25, a theology professor shared his expertise with students through a talk about angels. Mark Miravalle, who holds a doctorate in theology, sparked the interest of many students with his talk title “Do you know your guardian angel?” The talk was held in the Pugliese auditorium, which filled […]