Exc!te
Bob Ross – inspired painting night attracts “ happy little students ”
By Mia Brounstein Editor-in-Chief Dozens of students snacked on crackers and cheese, sipped drinks and let their creativity flow at a painting night in the Gentile Gallery on Nov. 8. The event, entitled, “The Joy of Painting with Bob,” was hosted by Bob Lesnefsky, Franciscan University’s director of evangelization. Bob delivered the evening’s opening remarks […]
Students enjoy catering & culture at Italian Fest
By Peyton Voorheis Staff Writer Exc!te hosted an Italian-themed celebration with the help of Guardians of the Divine Will, featuring catered dinner, gelato, music and posters of various Italian saints on Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. Although it began at 7 p.m., the line was growing long far before then. “I’ve never seen anyone at […]
Student Government and Exc!te join forces, celebrate Mardi Gras
By Peyton Voorheis Staff Writer Franciscan students enjoyed food and festivities in celebration of Fat Tuesday on Feb. 21 from 6 to 10 p.m. in the J.C. Williams Center. The atrium and Gentile Gallery were filled with purple, green and gold decorations, including tinsel and centerpieces and jazz music was played as an homage to […]
Talk of trains and new FUSG justice
By Leo Schafer Business Manager At Franciscan University Student Government’s meeting on Feb. 15, two pieces of legislation were passed, a new justice was sworn in and several comments were made regarding the ongoing East Palestine train derailment situation. President Jared Johnson took time to update the senate about the ongoing situation concerning the East […]
Exc!te hosts Super Bowl LVII party
By Lauren Hunter Staff Writer Franciscan University’s Exc!te hosted a viewing party for Super Bowl LVII in the J.C. Williams Center on Feb. 12 beginning at 6 p.m. A projector and screen were set up in the atrium, as well as chairs for people to sit in and watch the game. Students also filled the […]
Talent show showcases musical skill, sparks laughter
Photo by Andrea Beganskas Veronica Novotny Assistant Editor Students performed 13 acts involving musical performance, dancing and martial arts for a crowded and energetic Finnegan Fieldhouse at the annual Franciscan University of Steubenville Talent Show, Saturday 8 p.m. Junior Margaret McKee and junior Jack Briggs emceed the night, telling jokes and introducing each act. One […]
Students dance in Irish celebration
SOPHIA CHAMBLEE STAFF WRITER The air was alive with festive music as people celebrated their Irish heritage Thursday night in the J.C. Williams Center. Black and gold tables covered in chocolate gold coins were placed throughout the atrium and gallery. The stair rails had green and white streamers wrapped around them. Tater tots with shredded beef, cheesecake and cookies were served in the Gentile Gallery. There was also a bar that […]
Student band provides thrilling night of rock and roll, classic jams
CHRISTOPHER DACANAY STAFF WRITER Rock and roll was alive in the band Dynasty Xero during its performance in the J.C. Williams Center atrium the night of Nov. 23. Following the sound of tuning instruments, a sizeable number of students trickled into the first floor of the J.C. starting at 9 p.m. The crowd, at its maximum, filled most of the atrium, with […]
Irish Fest brings Celtic flair to midterms-heavy campus
SARAH KADERBEK STAFF WRITER On the evening of Thursday, March 7, Celtic spirit took over the J.C. Williams Center as Franciscan University of Steubenville students emerged from their midterms-induced hiding for the music, food and fun of Irish Fest. As students entered the J.C., they were greeted by truly festive sights and sounds: tables decorated […]
Students in sleepwear participate in plethora of energizing activities at Pajama Rama
RACHEL MILLER ASSISTANT EDITOR Students dressed in pajamas, onesies, sweat pants and the occasional cow suit meandered around the J.C. Williams Center on the evening of Friday, Feb. 15, to enjoy the food and fun of Pajama Rama from 8-11 p.m. Steamers hung across the atrium and the scent of popcorn wafted through the air […]