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…

Multiple college student killings across the country cause concern and caution at BenU

16 Nov 202216 Nov 2022

Michael Horton Staff Writer At least seven college students have been killed across the country in the last few days, prompting many institutions, including Benedictine, to examine safety on campus.…

Preview for Great Lakes Invitational for Men’s Basketball

16 Nov 202216 Nov 2022

(Photo Credit: Steve Woltmann) James Keck Sports Editor After coming off two losses to start the season, the Eagles will travel to Crawfordville, Indiana for the 2022 Great Lakes Invitational…

Dear Ernie: Dealing with Burnout

16 Nov 202216 Nov 2022

* Questions for Dear Ernie can be sent to: thecandor@yahoo.com Dear Ernie, I have been feeling very overwhelmed and not like myself lately, and my mental health is really taking a…

Balanced Meals and Snacks

16 Nov 202216 Nov 2022

Emily Rudolph Wellness Writer Eating healthy can be tough when in college, especially living on campus, rushing from class to class, and not wanting to spend a lot of money.…

BenU Podcast: The Boys Sit Down and Chat Sports

9 Nov 20229 Nov 2022

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3HZVurfeno5DdKQkSSkJfy No guest this week on the podcast, but the boys sit down and chat it up regarding the NFL and college basketball!

Scholarship applications and class registrations are open

9 Nov 20229 Nov 2022

Photo Credit: (Best Colleges, The Student’s Guide to College Scholarships and Grant) Madeline Saunders Staff Writer It is a busy week for Benedictine students as the opening of scholarship applications…

Dear Ernie: Advice on Crushes

9 Nov 20229 Nov 2022

* Questions for Dear Ernie can be sent to: thecandor@yahoo.com Dear Ernie, At the beginning of this semester, I was really nervous to begin classes, but those nerves turned into butterflies…

Basketball seasons begins with new coach for the first time in 27 years, following last semester’s racial incident

9 Nov 20229 Nov 2022

(Photo Credit: Benedictine Athletics) Jonathan Shields Staff Writer Benedictine basketball starts the season tonight for the first time without Keith Bunkenburg as head coach since 1995. Bunkenburg, the most successful…

BenU Podcast: The Boys Sit Down with Cullen Cosme

2 Nov 2022

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5yMmSFuybIFhnSjjfLu5uF The Boys sit down and talk with Cullen Cosme before the first week of college basketball starts and get his predictions on some mid-major basketball.

Some questions arise about the consistency of BenU’s hate and bias training

2 Nov 20222 Nov 2022

Jesus Cortez Editor-in-Chief Benedictine students are required to take hate and bias training this year, following last spring's two racial incidents on campus. Some students are unsure, or do not…

Dear Ernie: Long Distance Relationship

2 Nov 20222 Nov 2022

* Questions for Dear Ernie can be sent to: thecandor@yahoo.com Dear Ernie, I am a junior here at Benedictine and started dating my now girlfriend over the Summer. The relationship seemed…

Evan Wydajewski and the Eagles soar past Rockford

26 Oct 202226 Oct 2022

James Keck Sports Editor The Eagles traveled to Rockford University for a conference matchup against the Regents on Saturday. With Tyler Jarnigan remaining out for the Eagles, Evan Wydajewski would…

The BenU Podcast: The Boys Sit Down with Michael Wagner and Gannon Grider to Talk about Aurora Week

26 Oct 2022

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7B4TYqvjpH0UPwJ8rUhyNn The boys sit down with Grider and Wagner and talk about Aurora Week and the NFL.

Federal student loan relief applications now open

26 Oct 202226 Oct 2022

(Photo Credit: USA Today) Jonathan Shields Staff Writer Applications for student debt relief are now open on the Federal Student Aid website. However, debt discharge is currently on hold as…

PEACE Team holds Purple Thursday event

26 Oct 202226 Oct 2022

(Photo Credit: Theta Phi Alpha) Fariha Ahsan Staff Writer Benedictine University was swimming in shades of purple to show support for domestic violence victims and survivors in lieu of Domestic…

“After” Movie Review

26 Oct 202226 Oct 2022

Leyla Sapic Staff Writer In 2019, the first movie of the “After” series was published. This romantic and melodramatic movie is based on the best-selling novel written by Anna Todd…

Women’s Volleyball Celebrates the Seniors and Wins Huge Conference Game

26 Oct 202226 Oct 2022

(Photo Credit: Benedictine Athletics) James Keck Sports Editor Benedictine Women's Volleyball hosted Marian University for senior night and for a big conference matchup on Saturday afternoon. After losing to St.…

The Effect of Anti-Nutrients

26 Oct 202226 Oct 2022

(Photo Credit: EdibleIQ.com) Gabrielle Bernardini Wellness Writer We’ve likely all heard of the terms nutrients, anti-oxidants, or superfoods, but a term many people may not be familiar with is anti-nutrients.…

Dear Ernie: Falling Behind and Bouncing Back

25 Oct 202226 Oct 2022

* Questions for Dear Ernie can be sent to: thecandor@yahoo.com Dear Ernie, With my season starting and all of the homework that I have received in my classes lately, it has…

Dr. Lloyd holds lecture: “Responding to Abuse: Lessons from the Enslaved”

19 Oct 202219 Oct 2022

Jesus Cortez Editor-in-Chief Benedictine held a lecture event featuring Dr. Vincent Lloyd who gave a presentation called "Responding to Abuse: Lessons from the Enslaved". His lecture focused on philosophical, theological…

BenU Podcast: The Boys Sit Down With Nick Kosich

19 Oct 2022

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3zFPrylj9iMQXus4Zcy1wk The boys sit down and talk with Nick Kosich and get his thoughts on the first week of practice. The candy draft gets a little intense as well

NBA YoungBoy: Controversial but Brilliant

19 Oct 202219 Oct 2022

Darries Rainey Staff Writer The rapper known as “NBA YoungBoy” has become a favorite across the world. Even at a young age, he attracts different ages and cultures from all…

Dear Ernie: Taking a 5th Year

19 Oct 202219 Oct 2022

* Questions for Dear Ernie can be sent to: thecandor@yahoo.com Dear Ernie, I just talked to my counselor last week and found out that I will not be able to graduate…

The Importance of Antioxidants

19 Oct 202219 Oct 2022

Gabrielle Bernardini Wellness Writer As we familiarize ourselves with vitamins and minerals, we can recognize and identify a very important type of subset within micronutrients; antioxidants. You’ve likely heard this…

Halloween Ends Film Review: A Missed Attempt (Spoiler Free)

19 Oct 202219 Oct 2022

Jesus Cortez Editor-in-Chief (Editor’s note: Even though this is a spoiler-free review, I may mention small spoilers so avoid entirely if you plan on viewing with a fresh mind.) The…

BenU Podcast: The Boys Talk About Recent Sports News

12 Oct 2022

https://open.spotify.com/episode/01TYRaj8mmoDQPDzsiI4XJ The boys sit down and talk about all the crazy new things going on in sports.

The Importance of Minerals

12 Oct 202212 Oct 2022

Gabrielle Bernardini Wellness Writer Last week, we touched on types of vitamins. Now, we can take a closer look at minerals. Minerals are a type of inorganic element found in…

Queers & Allies host open mic event for National Coming Out Day

12 Oct 202212 Oct 2022

Jesus Cortez Editor-in-Chief An open mic event was held to discuss LGBTQ+ issues at Coal Ben for National Coming Out Day yesterday afternoon. The event was hosted by Queers &…

Benedictine Football Defeats Lakeland University

12 Oct 202212 Oct 2022

(Photo Credit: Benedictine Athletics) James Keck Sports Editor The Benedictine Football team traveled north to Lakeland University for a big conference game last Saturday. After losing the week prior to…

Dear Ernie: Living with your Best Friends

12 Oct 202212 Oct 2022

* Questions for Dear Ernie can be sent to: thecandor@yahoo.com Dear Ernie, I am a junior this year at Benedictine and all my roommates this year are graduating in May.…

The BenU Podcast: The Boys Sit Down and Recap the Week of Sports

5 Oct 20225 Oct 2022

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1a0Z8OhIcHfR9dvOZNJ251 Johnny, James, and Tanner talk about BenU sports, NCAA, NFL, and the MLB.

BenU’s Food Pantry On-The-Go Event

5 Oct 20225 Oct 2022

Michael Horton Staff Writer Benedictine University held the Food Pantry On-The-Go event for students and faculty in Goodwin Hall early Tuesday afternoon. The occasion gathered students and staff from all…

Benedictine women’s soccer takes home first conference win against Lakeland

5 Oct 20225 Oct 2022

(Photo Credit: Benedictine Athletics) Tanner Sterrett Sports Writer The Benedictine Women’s soccer team traveled to Lakeland on Saturday afternoon for a conference match against Lakeland University. The Eagles started out…

The Importance of vitamins

5 Oct 2022

Gabrielle Bernardini Wellness Writer When it comes to the content of food, it’s likely that most of us have at least heard of the terms macronutrients and micronutrients. Macronutrients or…

Dear Ernie: Too Late to Change Majors?

5 Oct 2022

* Question for Dear Ernie can be sent to: thecandor@yahoo.com Dear Ernie, I am a sophomore here at Benedictine and I am starting to second guess the major that I chose.…

Want to have your opinion heard – write for The Candor

5 Oct 20226 Oct 2022

Do you want to write for The Candor? The Candor is looking for writers interested in writing news, perspective pieces or other ideas. We are especially looking for individuals or…

BenU Conversations: Professor Huff Part II

5 Oct 20225 Oct 2022

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vIAVzHw7GuK848eLHxNxV Professor Huff and I speak about his religious journey, my religious journey, and respect for religion. We also speak about Professor Huff’s position as Director of the Center for…

Swastika Drawn In Campus Building

4 May 202214 Sep 2022

Kaitlyn Estopare Editor-In-Chief A swastika was drawn in an unknown location on Friday evening in Birck Hall.  The incident was considered a hate crime by the University, which lead the…

Roe V. Wade May Be Overturned

4 May 202214 Sep 2022

Emma Nesbitt Staff Writer On May 2nd, a document from Supreme Court was leaked about a possible overturning of Roe V. Wade, resultingin a change to abortion rights. The story…

2021-2022 Student Recap

4 May 202214 Sep 2022

Nathan Rillo Student Writer This past school year, things started to go back to normal since the COVID-19 pandemic, and students are excited about what’s in store at Benedictine. Students…

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…

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…

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…

Lincoln Laureate winner honored

30 Nov 202230 Nov 2022

Darries Rainey Staff Writer The University presented Monday one of the most prestigious award to one of our own. Hiba Durrani was named the 2022 Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement award…

Why there are two days of classes during Thanksgiving break

30 Nov 2022

Michael Horton Staff Writer During the Thanksgiving break, students at Benedictine want to be around friends, family and loved ones, but that does not happen for all students. For many,…