Francis Fest
Parents, students and alumni gather for homecoming weekend
By Grace Ostuni Staff Writer Franciscan University of Steubenville welcomed its alumni back to campus for homecoming weekend for festivities including sports games, Francis Fest and the talent show on Oct. 6-8. The colder weather did not deter anyone’s enthusiasm. Both adults and children appeared to enjoy the many festivities and events. Saturday was the […]
University celebrates patron saint, new president
RACHEL MILLER AND JENCY CLEMENT EDITOR-IN-CHIEF AND STAFF WRITER St. Francis’ spirit of peace and joy permeated Franciscan University of Steubenville’s homecoming weekend, which began Thursday evening. Alumni returned to their home away from home to mingle with families and friends, and the weekend was alive with joyful activities. Transitus The Transitus — which marked the beginning of homecoming […]
Homecoming festivities flood Franciscan with spirit of St. Francis
SARAH KADERBEK AND JEN HANTZ STAFF WRITERS Despite Saturday’s fickle weather, students and their guests and families enjoyed the festivities of Franciscan University of Steubenville’s 2018 homecoming weekend. On Friday, Oct. 5, homecoming weekend opened with the Exc!te Talent Show as the student performers filled Finnegan Fieldhouse with song, dance and laughter. Hosted by Masters […]
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 […]