Abortion
The six non-negotiables of Catholic voting
Leo Brian Schafer Catholic Values Columnist After a long, grueling year-and-a-half, the current election season is finally drawing to a close. Soon it will be time, if you have not done so already, to cast your votes for the candidates you believe to be the best for the positions that are being contested. In some […]
Catholic Vote panel discusses political issues
Photo by Mary-Grace Bryers Bethany Doudna Staff Writer At the Catholic Vote panel discussion Wednesday, Oct. 7, 6 panelists from among Franciscan University of Steubenville’s faculty discussed how a Catholic point of view should influence one’s choices in the upcoming presidential election. Regis Martin, who holds a doctorate in sacred theology, Patrick Lee, who holds […]
Biology professor speaks on ethics behind abortion
Photo by Elena Mirus Alexander Spieldenner Staff Writer Franciscan embryology professor Derek Doroski, who holds a doctorate in biomedical engineering, gave a talk about the fundamental science and ethics of abortion in the Gentile Gallery Thursday at 7 pm. Doroski spoke for about an hour, detailing the realities of abortion in today’s culture and the […]
Sidewalk counseling brings new depth to established abortion ministry
LEO BRIAN SCHAFER STAFF WRITER If you show up to 6:30 a.m. Mass on any given Saturday, you will see a group of about 15 to 20 young people enthusiastic to be there so early in the morning. These are the dedicated individuals of the Students for Life club, and recently they debuted a new ministry to […]
It’s never too early to think about voting
A. MONTES POLITICAL PAPIST COLUUMNIST In November, I will be able to vote for the first time in my life. It’s never too early in the year to start thinking about the next major event in American history and how we can contribute. (I started thinking about voting way back in 2018, when I was legally old enough!) Maybe now […]
Why I don’t drink Pepsi
RACHEL MILLER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF As many of you probably know by now, I am from the great state of Georgia, the heart of Coca-Cola country. If you go into certain restaurants near me and order a soda, your receipt will simply say “Coke.” Imagine, then, my difficulty upon coming to Steubenville, Ohio, and being surrounded by Pepsi. Needless to say, it was not an easy transition. Over […]
Lila Rose: A modern example of holy action
A. MONTES POLITICAL PAPIST COLUMNIST The semester is almost at an end. Students’ assignments are wrapping up, and finals are closing in. The season of Advent has begun, with Christmas music abounding and a beautiful candle wreath in Christ the King Chapel. For the most part, the mood is an odd mix of excitement for the […]
News briefs
ELISHA VALLADARES-CORMIER CATHOLIC VALUES COLUMNIST National Police officers killed in Texas, New York Two police officers were killed in the line of duty last week, one in Harris County of Texas and the other in New York City. Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal, a 10-year veteran, was shot in the head Sept. 28 after […]
News Briefs
ELISHA VALLADARES-CORMIER CATHOLIC VALUES COLUMNIST National Diocese of Rochester files for bankruptcy amid sex abuse claims The Diocese of Rochester announced last week its plan to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The leader of the upstate New York diocese, Bishop Salvatore Matano, said at a press conference that the cost of litigation and settlements or […]
Project Rachel dries tears of men and women post-abortion, offers hope and healing
JEN HANTZ STAFF WRITER “We shouldn’t speak about the sin of abortion without talking about the mercy of God,” said Gina Dombrowski, a member of Project Rachel, summarizing the focus of the ministry. Founded in 1984 in the archdiocese of Milwaukee, Project Rachel is a ministry that has provided women with mental, emotional and spiritual […]