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Joy in the House of the Lord: Students End Tuesdays with Praise and Worship
Every Tuesday night, students pour into Christ the King Chapel for Tuesday Praise and Worship, hosted by the Office of Student Evangelization. The worship nights, which consist of a brief opening reflection, followed by praise songs provided by Music Ministry, have proven to be a popular way for students to end their Tuesdays. “I just […]
Chemist for Christ: Interview with Nathan Malavolti
If you’ve been around the Franciscan community, you’ve no doubt seen Rev. Nathan Malavolti, TOR, with a smile on his face. This joyful priest wears many hats at Franciscan, serving as not only a friar but also as a professor of chemistry, ministering to students both in and out of the classroom. But while I […]
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Prayer: Finding Yourself in God
Whether performed privately or communally, in silence or aloud, prayer serves as a grounding force that nurtures inner peace, strengthens resilience, and deepens one’s sense of purpose and connection. In a world of noise, social media, judgement, and even chaos, prayer is an essential way to find the true, good, and beautiful both in yourself […]
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Can Nationalism and Catholicism coexist? Veritas Society Hosts Student Debate
On Oct. 12, the Veritas Society engaged in a lively debate considering whether nationalism and Catholicism are compatible. The Veritas society posited that “this house believes that they are not compatible.” Each side of the debate had two presenters. The affirmative side included Ian Hoover and John Schwieger. Opposing the motion were Taylor Lange and […]
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Food and Fun at Oktoberfest
Finnegan Fieldhouse was buzzing with excitement on Oct. 11 as students gathered for Oktoberfest: an evening of German food, live music and fellowship organized by Student Engagement. The event began at 5 p.m. and lasted until 9 p.m. Hundreds crowded the celebration, with a huge line of students waiting to use their meal swipes for […]
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The Role of Supportive Parents to College Students
When we think of college, we often focus on new experiences, difficult choices and the journey toward independence. But behind many students’ steps into adulthood through higher education, there is a quiet force walking alongside them: supportive parents. For many students, college is a time when faith is tested. In those moments of uncertainty or […]
Inside Franciscan’s War on Spotted Lanternflies
“Kill every one of those bugs that dare to tarnish God’s green earth. Drive over them, salt their fields, hear the lamentations of their bug women.” It’s not hard to guess what creature is the target of Patrick McCrady’s battle cry. Spotted lanternflies, insect invaders from China, have kindled students’ rage as they flood across […]
Pros and Cons: Beards or No Beards?
To beard or not to beard? That is the question. I have always disliked beards, though I don’t have a strong reason for doing so. I simply believe that men look better without them, and not having a beard is probably more convenient. However, since arriving at Franciscan University, I realized that many men here […]
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Household Spotlight: Apostles of Mary
At the most recent Household Life Mass, Franciscan University saw a new men’s household get inducted: the Apostles of Mary (AOM). With seven founding members and a clear vision, they sought to create not just a club, but a community of brotherhood rooted in spirituality. Members Caleb Jellum, Stephen Durkee and Timothy Dupill were interviewed […]
Grandfather Aristotle on Being a Dramatic Christian
You tell me you are weary with life. I will tell you … We are all made for the stage. All grow up wanting to be a star – and rightly so! We grow envious of the actors, not because they are actors – nothing so vain – but precisely because they are not. To […]