Student Life
“For I ne’er saw true beauty till this night”: Romeo and Juliet at the Sycamore Center
By Magdalene Krzeczkowski General Editor Over the weekend of March 27-29, Franciscan students and local families crowded into the Sycamore Center to behold the exciting tale of “a pair of star-cross’d lovers” — Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. The play was directed by Naedia McCann, a sophomore at West Virginia Northern University. McCann studies software engineering and […]
Students experience moments of darkness during eclipse
By Jacqueline Griswold Staff Writer Hundreds of students gathered around Franciscan University’s main courtyard to view the solar eclipse on April 8 at 1 p.m. Many students were able to attend the event because of cancelled classes, and even families made an appearance for the eclipse, during which they experienced 97% coverage of the sun. […]
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 […]
Opinion: Not all students should participate in household life
By Thomas Schmiesing Staff Writer Household life is a prominent part of the culture here at Franciscan University. Many students choose to participate in household life, as it enriches their spiritual lives through a combination of fraternity and spirituality. However, not every Franciscan student is nor should be involved in household life. First off is […]
Opinion: All Students should participate in household activities
By Nathanael Check Columnist Households are the student trademark of Franciscan University, and while they might not be for everyone, an argument can be made that more students ought to give them a try. Roughly half of the Franciscan University student body is in a household. One out of every two people you know is […]
Students express themselves through stickers
By Peyton Voorheis Staff Writer Walking around campus, a person is bound to see students hard at work – and expressing themselves. A popular trend across generations is to decorate belongings with stickers. From suitcases to water bottles, it is becoming an ever-growing trend. Franciscan University students are no exception, personalizing their technology with all […]
Students Gather for Annual Gaming Fest
By Peter Lim Staff Writer The Gaming Fest was hosted in Finnegan Fieldhouse with music and community engagement on Sept. 28, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Timothy McNamara, founder of the Gaming Fest, launched the event with Brother Kolbe Spencer, TOR, and Ann Marie Lata in 2016 to bring together students, faculty, and staff […]
Against housing students in the Franciscan Inn
By Eleanor O’Hagan Staff Writer Franciscan University is growing! Each freshman class is bigger than the last and new academic programs and buildings are going up. This is amazing to see, especially since many of the students who are coming to Franciscan are doing so because of the Catholic Faith and community on campus. But […]
Graduate student reveals the pluses and minuses of living off – campus
By Grace Murphy Web Editor Spring is nearly upon us. Along with the new season comes yearly conversations amongst freshmen, sophomores and juniors about which dorm or height they want to live in and who they plan to live with. A smaller population of students who have reached the age of 21, have senior credit […]
Chastity speaker gives hope of renewal for women
VERONICA NOVOTNY STAFF WRITER “You have no idea the treasures he wants to give you, the treasures of heaven he wants to give you,” said well-known chastity speaker Crystalina Evert in a talk entitled “Women Made New.” Evert, founder of Women Made New, co-founder of the Chastity Project and mother of 10, spoke on April […]