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The Candor – About Us

The Candor is the award-winning student news publication of Benedictine University in Lisle, IL. Since its creation in 1982, The Candor has continued to grow each year to serve the needs of the Benedictine community and is a member of the Illinois College Press Association. All decisions/content on The Candor’s…Continue reading “The Candor – About Us”

4May 20224 May 2022
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Swastika Drawn In Campus Building

Kaitlyn Estopare Editor-In-Chief A swastika was drawn in an unknown location on Friday evening in Birck Hall.  The incident was…

4May 20224 May 2022

Roe V. Wade May Be Overturned

Emma Nesbitt Staff Writer On May 2nd, a document from Supreme Court was leaked about a possible overturning of Roe…

4May 2022

2021-2022 Student Recap

Nathan Rillo Student Writer This past school year, things started to go back to normal since the COVID-19 pandemic, and…

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Baseball Splits Series With Concordia Wisconsin

4 May 2022
The Benedictine Baseball team split the doubleheader series against Concordia Wisconsin at home on Sunday and secured a much-needed win. (Photo Credit: Benedictine Athletics) Arturo S Mazari Sports Editor The…
Wellness

The Impact Of Nutrition on Injury Prevention For Athletics

4 May 20223 May 2022
Raquel Robinson Wellness Writer Keeping our whole body moving regularly is good for overall health. According to the National Library of Medicine, playing sports or doing some form of exercise…
Sports

Men’s Lacrosse Season Recap

4 May 20223 May 2022
Gregory Hoard Student Writer Benedictine 2022 Men's Lacrosse is currently 10-6 overall, 5-2 in the conference, 7-2 in home games, and 3-4 in away games. Their longest win streak is…
Sports

Softball Reaches 20 Wins In A Dominant Fashion

27 Apr 202227 Apr 2022
Benedictines’ Softball team reached 20 wins with a dominant performance on Monday as part of a doubleheader sweep. (Photo Credit: Benedictine Athletics)  Arturo S Mazari  Sports Editor  Benedictine Women’s Softball…
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Denim Day

27 Apr 202227 Apr 2022
Dominic Fucile Staff Writer Today is Denim Day, part of the ongoing Sexual Assault awareness month. Denim Day started in LA in April of 1999, is meant to highlight and…
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The Weekend ’22

27 Apr 202227 Apr 2022
Jesus Cortez News Editor Benedictine will host a three-day event known as The Weekend ‘22 starting this Thursday. The event begins tomorrow with a field day event sponsored by SASA…
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Benedictine “Paints The Town Teal”

27 Apr 202226 Apr 2022
Brennen Hudson Student Writer Members of the Violence against Women hosted Paint, the town teal on Tuesday, April 26. It took place in the Krasa Student Center, where they peacefully…
Wellness

Diet Impacts ON Academic Performance and Heart Health

27 Apr 202226 Apr 2022
Raquel Robertson Wellness Writer According to The International Journal of Health Planning and Management, many college students are moving away from dietary habits and replace with unhealthy eating patterns, this…
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Basketball Coach Uses N-Word During Practice

20 Apr 202220 Apr 2022
Editor's Note: The Candor has left part of the slur intact, to differentiate it from other forms of the word. Kaitlyn Estopare Editor-In-Chief Keith Bunkenburg, Benedictine’s Head Men’s Basketball coach,…
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LGBTQ Day Of Silence

20 Apr 202219 Apr 2022
Emma Nesbitt Staff Writer Join Queers & Allies in Day of Silence on April 22nd, where students take a vow of silence to protest the harmful effects of harassment and…
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New Associate Provost For Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

20 Apr 202220 Apr 2022
Dominic Fucile Staff Writer April first was also the first day on the job for Dr. Julie Dockery, Benedictine’s new Associate Provost for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).  Part of…
Sports

NBA Playoff’s

20 Apr 202220 Apr 2022
Brennen Hudson Student Writer With the regular NBA season ending on April 10, the playoffs began with the play-in. The NBA Play in the tournament includes teams with the 7th…
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Benedictine Hosts Unity Walk Featuring US Congress Candidate

20 Apr 202219 Apr 2022
Jesus Cortez News Editor Benedictine hosted the Asian American healing and belonging Unity Walk last Thursday. The event featured Democratic US Congress candidate Junaid Ahmed as a keynote speaker. “We…
Sports

Baseball Dominates In Double Header Sweep

20 Apr 202220 Apr 2022
Arturo S Mazari Sports Editor The Benedictine University Baseball team dominated Wisconsin Lutheran on Saturday as part of a doubleheader. The Eagles scored an impressive 35 runs between both games…
Wellness

Time Management For Successful College Students

20 Apr 202220 Apr 2022
Raquel Robertson Wellness Writer Time management for college students can be challenging. Schoolwork, jobs, social activities, family, and many more can be difficult for college students to cope with. According…
Wellness

Energy Drinks

13 Apr 202213 Apr 2022
Malak Shouman Wellness Writer According to the CDC, The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that adolescents do not consume energy drinks, yet between 30-50% reported consuming energy drinks. Caffeinated beverages are usually…
Sports

2022 Men’s Volleyball Season Recap

13 Apr 2022
Benedictine Men’s volleyball season came to an end on Saturday as part of the NACC tournament but hope is still there for a chance to qualify for the national tournament.…
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“B Kind” Campaign Continues

13 Apr 202213 Apr 2022
Emma Nesbitt Staff Writer Student Senate presented their annual “B Kind” Campaign Monday, April 11th at 10:30am, with paying it forward at Starbucks in Goodwin Hall. “A student-led initiative to…
Wellness

Vitamin D And Health

13 Apr 202212 Apr 2022
Raquel Robertson Wellness Writer What is Vitamin D? According to the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps the body to absorb…
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Benedictine Hosts Take Back The Night Event

13 Apr 202212 Apr 2022
Dominic Fucile Staff Writer Wednesday, April 6, members of the Benedictine community participated in Take Back the Night, an annual event aimed at spreading awareness of sexual, relationship, and domestic…
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Human Feces Found in sink at Residence Hall

13 Apr 202213 Apr 2022
Robert Schroeder Student Writer Human feces was discovered in a sink located on the second floor of Ondrak Residence Hall on February 17, 2022. The single length of fecal matter…
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President Charles Gregory To Retire In 2023

13 Apr 202213 Apr 2022
Kaitlyn Estopare Editor-In-Chief President Charles Gregory is set to retire in August 2023. President Gregory is the 12th president of Benedictine University.  With a 51-year long career in education, he…
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BenU Hosts An Asian American Panel On Healing And Belonging

13 Apr 202213 Apr 2022
Jesus Cortez News Editor Benedictine hosted an Asian American healing and discussion panel featuring four panelists on Monday via Zoom. They discussed Asian American topics like representation, challenges, faith, leadership,…
Podcast

The Eagle Talk: Episode 15

6 Apr 2022
Mason Sobiesk Podcast Editor https://open.spotify.com/episode/14XupLlXdVjIrJ2pZWwBOB?si=a7292b797aa04e95
Wellness

College Students And Fast Food

6 Apr 2022
Malak Shouman Wellness Writer Often college students have plenty of busy work on their plates, it can be challenging to manage classes, work, family time, and social life. Prioritizing eating…
Wellness

Sleep And Nutrition

6 Apr 2022
Malak Shouman Wellness Writer It might be difficult to balance all the tasks on your time, such as a full school load, extracurricular activities, and socializing with friends. When you're…
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Volunteer Opportunities Hosted By Association of Latino American Students

6 Apr 20226 Apr 2022
Jesus Cortez News Writer A volunteer opportunity will be offered by CREO DuPage this Thursday at 12:30 p.m. at Kindlon 162. An executive director of CREO DuPage will be talking…
Sports

Baseball Continues Hot Streak After Doubleheader Wins

6 Apr 20225 Apr 2022
The Benedictine University Baseball team is cruising along after their Florida trip picking up four victories in a row. (Photo Credit: Benedictine Athletics) Arturo S Mazari Sports Editor The Benedictine…
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March Madness Championships

6 Apr 20225 Apr 2022
Denzel Simmon Staff Writer Over the past two nights, the college basketball season has come to a climactic finish for the men and women. Kansas won the men’s title and…
Perspectives

Ramadan Begins

6 Apr 20225 Apr 2022
Emma Nesbitt Staff Writer April 1st started the celebration of Ramadan for the Muslim community, honoring the Holy Prophet Muhammed and development of self-control.  During the month of Ramadan, Muslims…
Podcast

The Eagle Talk: Episode 14

31 Mar 2022
Men's Baseball Florida Trip Recap. Mason Sobiesk Podcast Editor https://open.spotify.com/episode/0NYPNBKtHZjkVBPVUP6g1S?si=9bbe9d0f4e894635
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Benedictine Nutrition Class Spends a Week Abroad In Italy

30 Mar 2022
Dominic Fucile Staff writer Over the course of spring break, the NUTR 2220 class, The Mediterranean Diet, took a weeklong excursion to Italy, to learn more about the unique aspects…
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The Candor Wins 6 Awards at ICPA Conference

30 Mar 202230 Mar 2022
Jesus Cortez News Editor The Candor won six awards at the Illinois College Press Association conference last weekend.  Benedictine took home one first-place award, three second-place awards, one third-place award,…
Wellness

College Students and Eating Disorders

30 Mar 202229 Mar 2022
Malak Shouman Wellness Writer According to the Child Mind Institute, eating disorders usually emerge between the ages of 18 and 21. An eating disorder affects between 10 and 20% of…
Sports

Baseball and Softball Florida Trip Recap

30 Mar 202230 Mar 2022
Benedictines’ Baseball and Softball teams played a huge slate of games over the spring break traveling to Florida and improving both of their records. (Photo Credit: Benedictine Athletics)  Arturo S…
Sports

Men’s Lacrosse Earns A Win Over The Weekend

16 Mar 202216 Mar 2022
Men’s Lacrosse picks up back-to-back wins over the weekend, traveling to Iowa on Saturday and closing it out at home on Sunday. (Photo Credit: Benedictine Athletics) Arturo S Mazari Sports…
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St. Patrick’s Day Event At Club Ben Was Successful

16 Mar 202216 Mar 2022
Denzel Simmon Staff Writer This past weekend the Benedictine Student Life Department and a small group of ambitious students came together to put on another Club Ben, in CoalBen, to…
Wellness

Breakfast Dates

16 Mar 202216 Mar 2022
Malak Shouman Wellness Writer As college students, it can be difficult sometimes to find time to eat breakfast specifically if we have early morning classes. A breakfast meal is one…
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New Club Sports Programs Coming To BenU

16 Mar 202216 Mar 2022
Emma Nesbitt Staff Writer Benedictine announced the addition of four new club sport options for the 2022-2023 Academic year, including Men and Women’s Rugby and Bowling teams. Beginning Fall 2022,…
Podcast

The Eagle Talk: Episode 13

16 Mar 202216 Mar 2022
Mason Sobiesk Podcast Editor https://open.spotify.com/episode/2mUDirsfv67tR55YAyzcqi?si=lc1Xjfi6SWGZbJff7eJZAA
Podcast

Eagle Talk Episode 12: Frank janczak

9 Mar 2022
Mason Sobiesk Podcast Editor https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gkmVFsjojNzWgvcLmBqYG?si=fUkXAfHHTdCM41Rtg2l1yQ
News

Benedictine Insights on Events In Ukraine

9 Mar 20229 Mar 2022
Editors Note: “The Ukraine situation is presently evolving. All information presented was accurate at the time of reporting. All subjective opinions presented are those of the people interviewed and do…
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Mandatory Anti-Racism Course Is Being Discussed

9 Mar 20228 Mar 2022
A mandatory anti-racism course is being discussed and other plans on addressing racism on campus Jesus Cortez News Editor A mandatory anti-racism course at Benedictine was one of the ideas…
Wellness

Hydration For Adults

9 Mar 20229 Mar 2022
Malak Shouman Wellness Writer Water is required for practically all biological activities, including lubrication of joints and blood circulation to the heart. Maintaining good health requires staying hydrated. Dehydration is…
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Racial Discussions Across US Universities

2 Mar 2022
The use of racial slurs is occurring not only at Benedictine University but also at Universities across America. Dominic Fucile Staff Writer The question of racism is one that Benedictine…
Sports

March Madness 2022 Preview

2 Mar 20222 Mar 2022
The 2022 NCAA tournament is set to start soon and as March begins, teams are looking to clinch a spot in the coveted competition. (Photo Credit: NCAA.com)  Arturo S Mazari …

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