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Construction updates around Franciscan’s campus for Fall 2023 and onward
By Peter Lim Staff Writer Joe McGurn, executive director of Physical Plant, discussed the plans for construction at Franciscan University of Steubenville. “One of the major areas everyone will see as they come onto campus is the construction of Christ the Teacher Academic and Event Center,” said McGurn. “The building is being built by RyCon […]
New outdoor athletic sports courts to open this semester
Teresa Dulac Sports Editor Many new things have come out of the COVID-19 pandemic, as Franciscan University of Steubenville and its administration have come up with ideas to keep the school year running well. There is a new card scanner in Antonian hall, to-go food at the pub, and much more outdoor seating. But one […]
Signage project seeks to replace and add many signs around campus
BRADEN FELLINGER LIBERAL COLUMNIST If students and faculty have been observant, they may have noticed some changes to campus that happened over Christmas break. Physical Plant has been busy renovating and replacing signage around campus throughout this winter. Joseph McGurn, director of Physical Plant who is involved in all of the projects on campus, explained […]
First phase of Franciscan Square construction meets schedule deadline for 2016 opening
LAUREN RAMSEYER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The construction of the first phase of Franciscan Square, which is to include the new Best Western Plus University Inn and the two restaurant spaces, is on schedule with a September 2016 completion date. Joe McGurn, director of Physical Plant Services at Franciscan University, said that the plan for Franciscan Square, which […]
Finnegan Fieldhouse renovations nearly complete
BY SARAH ALLISON STAFF WRITER With the opening of the second floor of Franciscan University’s Finnegan Fieldhouse, the campus gym’s renovations, with the exception of the Baron Lounge, are nearly finished. Students have flooded in to take advantage of the new spaces and services offered in the renovated Fieldhouse. The fitness center focuses on mind, […]
Student injured in car accident near Starvaggi
BY LAUREN RAMSEYER Assistant Editor Update (September 26): Steubenville Police Department was not available for comment and Michael Conn was not able to confirm further details. A young woman was taken to the hospital in an ambulance this morning after being hit by a car as she was crossing the street near Starvaggi Hall at […]