BenU Podcast: The Boys Sit Down with Andrew Tenison and Talk About the Upcoming Baseball Season

22 Mar 2023

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0YP7EjwVU4I9NBjfKkhKIv The boys are able to sit down with Andrew Tenison after a road trip to Florida and talk about this upcoming season including the MLB.

BenU Podcast: The Boys Sit Down Before Spring Break

8 Mar 2023

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4KgeeunwN4El5mA8FGzNhg It is an exciting time for basketball fans and so the boys sit down and talk about the upcoming conference tournaments.

Men’s Lacrosse Suffer in Season Openers

8 Mar 20238 Mar 2023

Abigail June Sports Writer (Photo Credit: Benedictine Athletics) The 2022 NACC Champions were defeated by the North Central College Cardinals on Feb. 24. The final score was 3-14 in favor…

Teach-In afternoon keynote on genetic testing and adoption

8 Mar 20238 Mar 2023

Kristen Cerney News Writer Dr. Kim Park Nelson, a professor, author and researcher spoke at this year’s annual Teach-In at Benedictine. Dr. Park Nelson’s presentation was on “Resolving Adoptee Multiversity:…

Increasing Protein Intake

8 Mar 20238 Mar 2023

Kara Kayzar Wellness Writer (Photo Credit: Adobe Stock) As a busy college student, it is normal to have gaps in your nutrition. Access to healthy foods and nutritious foods that…

Grunge Music and the Importance of Going Outside of your Comfort Zone

8 Mar 20238 Mar 2023

Ben Coleman Perspectives Editor (Photo Credit: Ultimate Classic Rock) Music in my life has been a tremendous help on both the good and the bad days. Frequently, I love to…

BenU Podcast: The Boys Sit Down and Recap the Week at BenU

1 Mar 20231 Mar 2023

https://open.spotify.com/episode/103vJiAozEouDPmAiRPaGc Johnny and James sit down and talk about BenU sports and March Madness.

Track and Field NACC Championships Recap

1 Mar 20231 Mar 2023

James Keck Sports Editor The men's and women's track and field teams competed at the NACC Championships at Ripon College this past weekend for the indoor season. The men’s team…

End of the Season for Women’s Basketball

1 Mar 20231 Mar 2023

James Keck Sports Editor The Women’s team season ended after a loss to Aurora University on Senior Day, and they would not compete in the conference tournament. The team finished…

End of the Season for Men’s Basketball

1 Mar 20231 Mar 2023

James Keck Sports Editor The men’s basketball season ended last Friday after a 98-73 loss to the number 1 seed Wisconsin Lutheran. The men’s team was full of talent but…

Benedictine Job-A-Palooza coming soon

1 Mar 20231 Mar 2023

Madeline Saunders Staff Writer Job-A-Palooza, hosted by The Office of Career and Personal Development at Benedictine University, will take place on March 7 from 9:30 A.M.-5 P.M. in Goodwin Lobby.…

Benedictine will host National Student Leadership Diversity Convention

1 Mar 20231 Mar 2023

Jonathan Shields News Editor Benedictine will host The National Student Leadership Diversity Convention (NSLDC) on March 10 and 11. The NSLDC is a conference that helps students at colleges and…

Benedictine’s 7th annual Teach-In event

1 Mar 20231 Mar 2023

(Photo Credit: Benedictine University) Kristen Cerney News Writer Benedictine is holding its 7th Annual on-campus Teach-In event on Social Justice next Monday. Registration is required to attend any of the…

Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe

1 Mar 20231 Mar 2023

(Photo Credit: Brown Eyed Baker) Ben Coleman Perspectives Editor This week’s fun ideas consist of an easy confectionery idea. This ice cream sandwich recipe can be done from your dorm,…

Dear Ernie: Spring Break Ideas

1 Mar 20231 Mar 2023

* Questions for Dear Ernie can be sent to: thecandor@yahoo.com Dear Ernie,  With Spring Break only a few weeks away, my friends and I have been talking about getting together during…

The Candor Wins Four Awards during College Press Contest

22 Feb 202322 Feb 2023

The Candor The Candor, the student media of Benedictine University, was recently recognized by the Illinois College Press Association contest for 2022. The Candor was awarded 1st place in Sports…

BenU Podcast: The Boys Sit Down with Trevor Montiel

22 Feb 2023

https://open.spotify.com/episode/63SDNAYC88inRmLjQ2wYFD The Boys sit down with Trevor to talk about basketball and wait for the draft!!

WhirlyBall: What is it? Why You Should Play It

22 Feb 202322 Feb 2023

Ben Coleman Perspective Editor Welcome back to this week’s Perspective article for the Candor! In this week’s article, we talk about a fun activity to do with friends in your…

Women’s Basketball Recap

22 Feb 202322 Feb 2023

(Photo Credit: Benedictine Athletics) James Keck Sports Editor Benedictine women’s basketball hosted Edgewood College on Wednesday, February 15th. Benedictine would hold a very strong team offensively to only 42 points…

Men’s Basketball Recap

22 Feb 202322 Feb 2023

(Photo Credit: Benedictine Athletics) James Keck Sports Editor With playoff spots up for grabs, the Eagles remained in the chase for a home game during the final week of the…

Dear Ernie: Netflix Recommendations

21 Feb 202322 Feb 2023

* Questions for Dear Ernie can be sent to: thecandor@yahoo.com Dear Ernie,  I have been wanting to spend more time watching more tv and movies, but I never know what to…

Club Opportunities at BenU

8 Feb 202313 Feb 2023

Jonathan Shields News Editor   Benedictine offers a number of clubs and leadership opportunities. Benedictine has 22 clubs that include: Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy Club (OT/PT), Criminal justice club, computer science…

Mindful Food Choices Pay Off

8 Feb 20238 Feb 2023

Wafaa Jumaa Zabadneh Wellness Writer The foods that we consume on a daily basis are a part of our identity and explicate our preferences when it comes to food. There…

Dear Ernie: Self Valentine’s Day

2 Feb 20238 Feb 2023

* Questions for Dear Ernie can be sent to: thecandor@yahoo.com Dear Ernie,   With Valentine’s Day coming up, a lot of people take their significant other out for dinner and share a…

Groundhog Day Explained

1 Feb 20231 Feb 2023

(Photo Credit: Farmers Almanac) Jesus Cortez Editor-In-Chief Tomorrow is the day when we find out what the weather will be like for the next six weeks thanks to our rodent…

Kashara Allen Breaks School Track Record

1 Feb 20231 Feb 2023

(Photo Credit: Benedictine Athletics, Kashara is the first one (left to right)) James Keck Sports Editor This past weekend, Benedictine Track and Field traveled to Olivet Nazarene University. Sophomore thrower…

Take a Breath: Meditation Throughout the Semester

1 Feb 20231 Feb 2023

Ben Coleman Perspective Editor Since starting your Spring semester, we are sure that you have had some time to settle into your new classes and personal schedules. At the beginning…

American Heart Month and Tips for a Healthy Heart

1 Feb 20231 Feb 2023

Wafaa Jumaa Zabadneh Wellness Writer February is American Heart Month. Taking care of your health is the best way to ensure a healthy lifestyle. One of the main organs in…

Dear Ernie: Social Media and Mental Health

1 Feb 20231 Feb 2023

* Questions for Dear Ernie can be sent to: thecandor@yahoo.com Dear Ernie,  Lately, I have been spending a lot of time scrolling through all of my social media sites, and have…

BenU Podcast: The Boys Sit Down and Recap Winter Break

25 Jan 2023

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7gKQcqpC9Csz29VG4KBkZf The boys sit down for the first podcast of the new semester and year with a lot to talk about in the sports world.

Men’s Basketball Game Canceled After Concordia Coach Controversy

25 Jan 202325 Jan 2023

Sports Editor James Keck The Benedictine Men's Basketball Team was scheduled to play against Concordia University Chicago on Tuesday night but the game was canceled due to circumstances relating to…

Preview: Rev. Dr. William Joseph Barber II speaker event

25 Jan 202325 Jan 2023

Jonathan Shields News Editor Rev. Dr. William Joseph Barber II is coming to speak at Benedictine about social injustices on Feb. 10 at 2 P.M. in Goodwin 411. The event…

Dear Ernie: Being True to Yourself

25 Jan 202325 Jan 2023

* Questions for Dear Ernie can be sent to: thecandor@yahoo.com Dear Ernie, I am a freshman here at Benedictine University and have just come to the realization that I am trying…

Benedictine Men’s and Women’s Basketball Recap

17 Jan 202317 Jan 2023

James Keck Sports Editor Winter break for the Eagles is one of the busiest and craziest times of the season. With nothing to do but play basketball on campus, it…

Dear Ernie: First Semester at Benedictine

17 Jan 202317 Jan 2023

* Questions for Dear Ernie can be sent to: thecandor@yahoo.com Dear Ernie, This is my second year of college, but my first semester at Benedictine. The only person that I know…

The History of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

17 Jan 202317 Jan 2023

(Photo Credit: UNCSA.edu) Jonathan Shields News Editor Yesterday, many school institutions had the day off for the federal holiday of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. During that day off, it…

Dealing with Stress at the Start of a New Semester

17 Jan 202317 Jan 2023

Ben Coleman Perspective Editor Welcome back to school, Eagles! The winter break at college is a great time to complete some of the hobbies that you missed out on over…

Benedictine Honors the 4×100 National Champions

7 Dec 20227 Dec 2022

James Keck Sports Editor The men's 4x100 relay team made it to the National Championships in Geneva, Ohio as one of the best in the country last May. With two…

The US men’s national team run ends at the World Cup

7 Dec 20227 Dec 2022

(Photo Credit: NBC News) James Keck Sports Editor The US team's run in the World Cup would end on Saturday, December 3rd, after their 3-1 loss to the talented Netherland…

Career Connect at Benedictine University

7 Dec 20227 Dec 2022

(Photo Credit: Forbes) Madeline Saunders Staff Writer Students at Benedictine University are able to explore jobs and internships with Career Connect, a job portal that gives students access to internships…

Morocco defeats Spain to advance to the quarter finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup

7 Dec 20227 Dec 2022

(Photo Credit: AS USA) Fariha Ahsan Staff Writer A huge win for the Muslim world as Morocco advances to the quarter-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup by defeating Spain.…

Benedictine professor appointed by the EPA to the Children’s Health Protection Advisory Committee

7 Dec 20227 Dec 2022

(Photo Credit: Benedictine Website) Jonathan Shields Staff Writer Benedictine professor Jean-Marie Kauth was elected to the Children's Health Protection Advisory Committee (CHPAC) by the U.S Environmental Protection Committee (EPA) on…

Dear Ernie: Ways To Unwind at the End of the Semester

7 Dec 20227 Dec 2022

* Questions for Dear Ernie can be sent to: thecandor@yahoo.com Dear Ernie, I tend to get very overwhelmed at the end of the semester and find myself constantly stressing about every…

Men’s Basketball Starts the Conference Schedule Strong

30 Nov 202230 Nov 2022

(Photo Credit: Benedictine Athletics) James Keck Sports Editor After beating a very talented North Central College team the previous week, the Eagles traveled to Dominican University for the first conference…

Campus Ministry hosts fair trade holiday shop with Ten Thousand Villages

30 Nov 202230 Nov 2022

(Photo Credit: Megan Bristow) Michael Horton Staff Writer Campus Ministry hosted the Ten Thousand Villages Fair Trade Market in Goodwin Hall yesterday afternoon. Ten Thousand Villages is a Global “maker-to-market…

Dear Ernie: Final Exam Prep

30 Nov 202230 Nov 2022

* Questions for Dear Ernie can be sent to: thecandor@yahoo.com Dear Ernie, With finals coming up in the next couple of weeks, I was wondering what you would recommend doing in…

BenU Podcast: The Boys Talk Football and Thanksgiving

21 Nov 2022

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4mVuXjwFMJuiB33VdE54Ze The boys sit down and talk about college football and the NFL as we get ready for Thanksgiving.

The development of “Poets in Person” at Benedictine

21 Nov 202221 Nov 2022

Madeline Saunders Staff Writer A vintage approach to literature in the modern world, “Poets in Person” developed from an inspirational idea of a twist on traditional poetry. The group at…

Coach Townsend gets first basketball win

21 Nov 202221 Nov 2022

James Keck Sports Editor After Jordan Townsend was named the head coach of the men's basketball team at Benedictine, he would face one of the toughest non-conference schedules the school…

Dear Ernie: Thanksgiving

21 Nov 202221 Nov 2022

Dear Ernie, With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I was wondering, what are you thankful for? Sincerely, The Thankful Student Dear Thankful Student, First off, I am thankful that nobody…

Student arrested for child pornography, BenU reacts

22 Mar 2023

Jesus Cortez Editor-In-Chief Benedictine University students and employees reacted strongly to last week’s arrest of a BenU student on child pornography charges. "I was surprised that someone at this university…

Information about Grad Fair 2023

22 Mar 2023

Kristen Cerney News Writer Benedictine will be hosting its Grad Fair for upcoming graduates tomorrow from 10 A.M. to 7 P.M. in the Goodwin lobby. The Grad Fair is where…

Benedictine Baseball Spring Break Results

22 Mar 2023

(Photo Credit: Benedictine Athletics) James Keck Sports Editor The Benedictine baseball team traveled down to Florida for their spring break trip near Orlando, where they played 8 games in 9…

Dear Ernie: Easter Basket Gift Ideas

22 Mar 2023

* Questions for Dear Ernie can be sent to: thecandor@yahoo.com Dear Ernie,  I've had a tough year, and I want to thank my friends and significant other for being there for…