Women
Film commentary: Feminism and “Little Women”
By Mia Brounstein Editor-in-Chief “Feminism” is a word that has many different definitions and connotations. For some, the term suggests justice and progress, while for others, it rings of a kind of cultural destruction. Even as it has become a hotter and hotter topic, feminism has enjoyed greater recognition in the arts, with filmmakers, artists […]
Professor speaks on the missions of man and woman
By Estelle Mandeville A theology professor spoke about both the feminine and the masculine genius as the second talk on the Gift of Human Sexuality Symposium in the Gentile Gallery at 9 pm on August 30. Deborah Savage, who holds a doctorate in theology and philosophy and teaches at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, spoke […]
Diocese of Steubenville Respect Life Conference features two bishops
Estelle Mandeville Staff Writer The 2020 Respect Life Conference, which was put together by the Diocese of Steubenville, featured a keynote address by Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City, a panel discussion including Bishop Jeffery M. Montforton of Steubenville and a Mass at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Naumann, who is also the chair of […]
Women’s panel answers questions about vocational calling
Photo by Elena Mirus Jen Hantz Staff Writer A panel of ladies lined the front of the Gentile Gallery while young female students filled the tables at “Beauty and the present moment: Your future vocation and singlehood” event Thursday at 9 p.m., intended to teach students how to live out their singlehood while awaiting their […]
New year, new name for Women’s Ministry
Jen Hantz Staff Writer Franciscan University of Steubenville’s Women’s Ministry emitted a new energy in the Piazza de Sancti before revealing their new name — The Well — as well as their core team for the semester, Thursday, Sept. 3 at 8 p.m. Under the string lights circling the Piazza, the young ladies of campus […]
Speaker shares tools for habitual purity
Bethany Doudna Staff Writer A FOCUS missionary and renowned speaker gave a talk to Franciscan University women on how to live sexual purity Monday in the Gentile Gallery. Kelsey Skoch, guest speaker for the Gift of Human Sexuality Symposium, addressed how women can face the issues surrounding purity in a talk entitled “Uncompromising Purity.” “There […]
Friar talks on saints, suffering, spiritual warfare at women’s holy hour
ELOISA GUTIERREZ STAFF WRITER Several dozen female students gathered in Christ the King Chapel for an hour of Eucharistic adoration and a talk by Brother Daniel Klimek, TOR, at 7 p.m. on Feb. 8. Sister Teresa Reyes, TOR, opened the event, titled “Consoling the Heart of Christ,” with prayer and introductions before praise and worship began. Following […]
Political Papist Column: Feminism, hypocrisy and the draft
A. MONTES POLITICAL PAPIST COLUMNIST TikTok, that ever-popular video platform and source of the world’s stupidest dances, is currently awash with memes about World War III. Some of them are funny, most are stupid, but a rare few offer an ironic twist of politics. I’m thinking of one in particular, in which a young woman references gender equality […]
Women’s Ministry encourages ladies in loneliness
VERONICA NOVOTNY STAFF WRITER Several dozen young ladies gathered to hear about the importance of prayer in being a good friend in an evening entitled “Fighting Loneliness: Comfort vs. Courage” at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 27 in the Gentile Gallery. Franciscan University of Steubenville’s Women’s Ministry welcomed Sarah Harmon, assistant director of student success and […]
Authentic femininity discussion touches on empowerment and maternal strength
JEN HANTZ STAFF WRITER A cozy group of half a dozen women congregated in the common area of Sts. Kolbe and Clare Halls on Monday, Nov. 5, at 8 p.m. to dive deeper into what it means to be a woman. Sophomore Resident Assistant Holly Radke started the night off by introducing the topic with […]