Ohio
Ohio Secretary of State visits Franciscan, urges students to vote
Photo by Mary-Grace Byers Edyta Wolk Editor-in-Chief Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose came to Franciscan University of Steubenville the morning of Thursday, Oct. 1, to speak to students about voting in the upcoming election. About a dozen students filled the Fireside Lounge for the event, and LaRose asked all of the students to introduce […]
Voter’s registration table opens students’ eyes to urgency of absentee ballot
Photo by Mary-Grace Byers Jen Hantz Staff Writer All 50 states were represented at a table under a tent outside the Finnegan Fieldhouse from to Friday, between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students stopped by to register to vote and apply for their absentee ballots to prepare for the upcoming election. Senior Mary Ann […]
Mass at Steel Cross celebrates Feast of Exaltation of Cross
Veronica Novotny Assistant Editor Monday, the 4:45 p.m. daily Mass was held outdoors under the Steel Cross on campus to celebrate the Catholic feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Mass was celebrated by the Rev. Jonathan St. Andre, TOR, and concelebrated by the Revs. Shawn Roberson, TOR; Dennis Gang, TOR; Jonathan McElhone, TOR; […]
Students protest peacefully at Clinton rally
HANNAH CRITES EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Less than a mile from Franciscan University of Steubenville’s campus, a group of students gathered at Harding Middle School in Steubenville to peacefully and silently protest Hillary Clinton’s campaign’s abortion on-demand policy. Former President Bill Clinton was scheduled to speak in the gym of the middle school on Tuesday in support of […]
A look into the life, ministry of Bishop Jeffrey Monforton
HANNAH CRITES ASSISTANT EDITOR As the shepherd of the Diocese of Steubenville, Bishop Jeffrey Monforton leads a busy life embracing the missionary call of Jesus to minister to both Catholics and non-Catholics with a contagious joy. Part of his mission includes teaching Christian moral principles every Tuesday night during the fall semester at Franciscan University. […]