political science
Society of Catholic Social Scientists holds national conference at university
Photo by Mary-Grace Bryers Edyta Wolk Editor-in-Chief The weekend of Oct. 23-24, the Society of Catholic Social Scientists held its 28th anniversary national conference sessions in the St. Joseph’s Center at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Numerous scholars from different universities presented in multiple talks and panels throughout the two-day event, which also included a dinner […]
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 […]
A capital dilemma
CINDY WOLFE STAFF WRITER On Friday, Oct. 12, the political science department hosted a lecture by professor Stephen Mikochik of Ave Maria School of Law entitled “A Capital Dilemma: Can a Catholic Supreme Court Justice Uphold the Death Penalty?” Mikochik, who holds a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree, spoke to a full classroom of students and […]
Speaker addresses conservatism and liberalism in light of Catholic teaching
VERONICA ECKART STAFF WRITER On Wednesday, Oct. 10, the Political Science Association hosted a lecture by department head Stephen Krason, who holds a doctorate in political science, evaluating liberalism and conservatism of the past and present according to Catholic social teaching. Krason spoke to a full classroom of students and faculty on the topic of […]