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Austria experience unites generations
By Mia Brounstein Editor-in-Chief When Becky Brounstein woke up on a chilly, overcast morning in October of 2022, she opened her hotel room window and her senses were met with a scene that she had held in fond memory for over two decades. The air smelled like pine trees, rain and the hot breakfast being cooked […]
Local music venue to host Franny talent
By Mia Brounstein Editor-in-Chief Three current Franciscan University students and two alumni will be showcasing their musical talent at a gala for charity at a new community creative arts facility on March 2. According to a press release, students Tim Scott, Olivia Poirier and Nathan Lai as well as alumni Chris Dacanay (class of 2023) and Jacob […]
Alumni, student – run band works on its debut album
By Estelle Mandeville Staff Writer Characterized by rich vocals, guitar-riffs and violin chords, Franciscan-based band Acaciawood is aimed for greater heights as its members, senior Aislin Hilgeman and alumni Brigid Ambuul and Luna Oppus, work on the band’s first album. It has been a long jouney to get to this point, however. “I met Luna […]
Olivia (Sielaff) Bardella
Years attended Franciscan: 2011-2015 Major: Philosophy Minor: Communication Arts Positions with the Troubadour: Editor-in-Chief Fall 2014 – Spring 2015, Assistant Editor Spring 2014, Copy Editor Fall 2013 Franciscan graduate Olivia Bardella looks back fondly at her time at Franciscan. She happily recalls her time as a sister in Fiat Sancte Familiae household, her semester abroad […]
Elizabeth (Wong) Barnstead
Years attended Franciscan: 2009-2013 Major: Communication Arts with a journalism concentration Minor: Philosophy Positions with the Troubadour: Editor-in-Chief 2012-2013, Assistant Editor 2011-2012, Staff Writer 2009-2011 Elizabeth attributes her success in the field of journalism to taking risks. “A lot of my journey has been doing things that intimidate me,” she said. As a freshman at […]
Franciscan homecoming 2015 unites students, alumni and family in faith and fun
BY RACHAEL WHITMAN AND MARGARET BOYLAN STAFF WRITERS Despite the rainy weather, students, alumni and their families came together to celebrate in the spirit of St. Francis for the 2015 homecoming weekend at Franciscan University. The festivities started Friday, Oct. 2 and ended Sunday, Oct. 4, the feast day of St. Francis. As is the […]
A Simple House volunteers live evangelical counsels, minister to needy adults
BY KAREN BISGES STAFF WRITER A rewarding and life-changing experience is how most people would describe caring for the poor. To touch the “untouchable” and foster relationships with people is the calling for those who live at A Simple House. A Simple House was started in 2003 by Clark Massey in the project neighborhoods of […]
Franciscan alumnus speaks on poverty, charity and justice guided by prudence
BY SARAH ALLISON STAFF WRITER A Franciscan University alumnus challenged a typical viewpoint on foreign aid and discussed the flaws in the system which prevents people from working out of poverty in a talk on poverty, charity and justice April 9 at Franciscan University. “We are called to have a heart for the poor … […]
Franciscan alumnus addresses ‘tyranny of relativism’
BY PABLO BOTEYO STAFF WRITER The Anscombe Society hosted alumnus and former professor from Franciscan University to speak on “The Relation between the Tyranny of Relativism and Contemporary Sexual Libertinism” on April 9. Peter J. Colosi began his talk by describing how the world is different now than it was four or five years ago, […]
Franciscan alumnus shares story, God’s plan in music
BY ALLISON BARRICK STAFF WRITER Franciscan University alumnus John Trabbic performed at the university Feb. 27 while on his debut tour, “The Journey—My Inspirations.” The concert featured praise and worship songs as well as some of Trabbic’s own musical pieces. However, the Christian genre is not where his musical journey began. Trabbic first fell in […]