clubs
Students captivated by art, repelled by agenda at Pittsburgh production
RACHEL MILLER ASSISTANT EDITOR On Saturday, Feb. 23, about two dozen students from Franciscan University of Steubenville joined Pittsburgh theater-goers in the O’Reilly Theater to watch a production of William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” with some modern twists that left the students discussing long afterward. Students arrived at the Pittsburgh theater by 2 p.m. to experience […]
Explorers of the Past club ministers to history enthusiasts and meme lovers
SARAH KADERBEK STAFF WRITER “History club is meme club,” reiterated the emperor of the Explorers of the Past club, junior Bryan Calligan, and the oft-repeated remark garnered thunderous applause and roaring laughter from his underlings, a.k.a. the other club members. If you don’t see the connection between history and memes, the “Explorers of the Past: […]
Rock Climbing Club takes fellowship to new heights
TERESA DULAC STAFF WRITER Rock climbing isn’t too common at Franciscan University of Steubenville, even though the campus is set on the top of a hill; that’s why sophomore Ross Ayer founded the Rock Climbing Club. The Rock Climbing Club is designed to promote rock climbing as a form of fitness, enjoyment and personal growth. […]
Students discover unique variety of clubs at Franciscan’s club fair
JEN HANTZ STAFF WRITER The J.C. Williams Center was vibrant with activity as it held its annual club fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 14. Students stopped by to check out the many clubs and to explore their interests. With over 20 clubs present, students had many options from which to choose. […]
Turning Point club seeks to promote free market
ELISHA VALLADARES-CORMIER SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER A new club has its sights set on promoting free market economics, among other issues, across the campus of Franciscan University. Turning Point USA was founded in 2012 by an 18-year-old college student and is an activist organization that seeks to educate students on the principles of limited government and […]
Club Fair displays diversity united in Christ
RACHEL MILLER CATHOLIC VALUES COLUMNIST The Student Club Fair, which was held Friday, Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the atrium of the J.C. Williams Center, gave students an opportunity to explore their passions. The Club Fair is an event held at the beginning of every semester to stir up students’ interest […]
Student Government officially recognizes student organization, passes six bills
BY DANIEL KIM AND ELIJAH SIMON STAFF WRITERS Student Government was busy during the formal meeting Wednesday as it officially recognized a student organization and passed six bills allocating funds. Senate Spring 2015 Bill 19, which recognizes Franciscan University of Steubenville Intercollegiate Defense of Equality and Solidarity (IDEAS) as an official Student Life club, was […]