Dear Ernie: Advice for Exam Week

3 May 20233 May 2023

* Questions for Dear Ernie can be sent to: thecandor@yahoo.com Dear Ernie,  I am getting ready to start studying for finals which are coming up in less than 2 weeks, and…

Take Back the Night Event

3 May 20233 May 2023

Kristen Cerney News Writer Benedictine hosted ‘Take Back The Night’, an event where sexual assault survivors shared their stories and marched to end gender-based violence. The event took place last…

Fun Things to Do This Summer

3 May 20233 May 2023

Ben Coleman Perspectives Editor Summer is a time to be outside with your loved ones. I have found that as Chicagoans, we cherish the season of Summer so much more…

Healthy and Helpful Foods for Finals Week

3 May 20233 May 2023

(Photo Credit: Homeworkhelpglobal.com) Eman Naffa Wellness Writer Finals week is approaching and it’s important to make sure that focus is a priority. Research indicates that specific foods may be especially…

BenU Podcast: The Boys Sit Down and Recap the Draft

3 May 2023

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6gYCI974f599kuY9GvhDam The Boys sit down and recap the draft and the NBA playoffs thus far.

Men’s Lacrosse Secures Spot in Conference Play

3 May 20233 May 2023

(Photo Credit: Benedictine Athletics) Abigail June Sports Writer Benedictine Men’s Lacrosse was defeated 7-14 on the road by the Illinois Institute of Technology Hawks on April 25th. The Eagles fell…

Baseball Weekly Recap

3 May 20233 May 2023

(Photo Credit: Benedictine Athletics) Tanner Sterrett Sports Writer The Benedictine Baseball team played three games this past week going 2-1. The Eagles played their last non-conference game of the season…

Softball Weekly Recap

3 May 20233 May 2023

(Photo Credit: Benedictine Athletics) Tanner Sterrett Sports Writer The Benedictine softball team had 5 games this past week all in NACC play. The Eagles came up empty in a doubleheader…

BenU Podcast: The Boys Sit Down and Talk About the Draft

26 Apr 2023

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0NUlpfbMEOkfJvpbpaBHsD The boys sit down and talk about the draft as well as the start of the NBA playoffs and the MLB.

Beauty-Enhancing Foods

26 Apr 202326 Apr 2023

(Photo Credit: Baltimore Magazine) Eman Naffa Wellness Writer Looking your best starts with what you eat. A healthy and balanced diet filled with vitamins and nutrient-dense foods is important to…

Benedictine Softball Recap

26 Apr 202326 Apr 2023

(Photo Credit: Benedictine Athletics) Tanner Sterrett Sports Writer The Benedictine softball team was busy this week playing six games, with four of them being in NACC play. On Friday the…

Benedictine Baseball Keeps Things Rolling

26 Apr 202326 Apr 2023

(Photo Credit: Benedictine Athletics) James Keck Sports Editor Benedictine Baseball had 2 scheduled double-headers for this past weekend, but the weather had a different plan for one of those double-headers.…

Men’s Lacrosse Step Towards Conference Tournament

26 Apr 202326 Apr 2023

(Photo Credit: Benedictine Athletics) Abigail June Sports Writer Benedictine Men’s Lacrosse fell 6-21 to the Aurora University Spartans on April 19th. The Eagles never led during this matchup. The Spartans…

Nate Kirberg Finishes All-Conference in Golf

26 Apr 202326 Apr 2023

James Keck Sports Editor After Nate Kirberg decided to come back for his graduate school at Benedictine, finishing his college golf career strong remained one of the goals going into…

Dear Ernie: Learning About a New Roommate

26 Apr 202326 Apr 2023

* Questions for Dear Ernie can be sent to: thecandor@yahoo.com Dear Ernie, With the school year coming to a close, I have already started thinking about next year and moving in…

Job Searching Advice

26 Apr 202326 Apr 2023

(Photo Credit: Business News Daily) Ben Coleman Perspectives Editor As the semester comes closer to an end, many may be looking for internships or new job opportunities. When it comes…

BenU Podcast: The Boys Sit Down and Talk Playoffs

19 Apr 2023

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5TTFuEoHnG03k9I0rYgwKv The boys sit down and talk about the NHL and NBA playoffs starting as well as the MLB.

BenU Softball Week Recap

19 Apr 202319 Apr 2023

(Photo Credit: Benedictine Athletics) Tanner Sterrett Sports Writer The Benedictine Women’s Softball team had two NACC doubleheaders this past week. On Saturday, the Eagles traveled to Wisconsin Lutheran and swept…

Men’s Lacrosse 3-1 in Conference Play

19 Apr 202319 Apr 2023

(Photo Credit: Benedictine Athletics) Abigail June Sports Writer Men’s Lacrosse was defeated in a thrilling 10-11 contest in triple overtime against the Concordia Wisconsin Falcons on April 8.m The Eagles…

AI’s Benefits in the Healthcare System

19 Apr 202319 Apr 2023

(Photo Credit: plainenglish.io) Ben Coleman Perspectives Editor Most newfound technology will have plenty of people puzzled. Sometimes that puzzlement is good, and sometimes it is bad. This confusion comes from…

Dear Ernie: Overstayed Welcome

19 Apr 202319 Apr 2023

* Questions for Dear Ernie can be sent to: thecandor@yahoo.com Dear Ernie, I have been enjoying college life and spending so much time with my friends, but lately, I have been…

BenU Podcast: The Boys Sit Down and Recap The Masters and the First Part of the MLB Season

12 Apr 2023

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2bDRm8Zfs9JdDggdK3tP3z The boys recap The Masters and the hot start for the Tampa Bay Rays.

The Wheel of Wellness

12 Apr 202312 Apr 2023

Ben Coleman Perspectives Editor The Wellness Wheel is something that has been used for self-care for quite a while. Typically, this wheel consists of five to eight areas that should…

Dear Ernie: Second Thoughts

12 Apr 202312 Apr 2023

* Questions for Dear Ernie can be sent to: thecandor@yahoo.com Dear Ernie,  I have this great group of friends and I love how close we are, but I am worried that…

Stress Awareness Month and Ways to Reduce Excess Stress

12 Apr 202312 Apr 2023

Catherine Cowlin Wellness Writer April is Stress Awareness Month and with finals and graduation coming up, stress is one emotion that we can all relate to. It is important to…

Men’s Baseball Easter Weekend Recap

12 Apr 202312 Apr 2023

(Photo Credit: Benedictine Athletics) James Keck Sports Editor After a strong start of 3-1 to open conference play for the Eagles, they would face Illinois Tech and MSOE for the…

Earth Month: Gardens and Markets

5 Apr 20235 Apr 2023

(Photo Credit: Goodgoodgood.co) Catherine Cowlin Wellness Writer Looking for a healthy way to honor Earth Month? There are plenty of options as the weather warms up. Attending a local farmers…

Dear Ernie: Internship Advice

5 Apr 20235 Apr 2023

* Questions for Dear Ernie can be sent to: thecandor@yahoo.com Dear Ernie, Over the Summer I want to start my internship search, but I don’t even know where to begin and…

Tyler Talk shows importance of athlete mental health

5 Apr 20235 Apr 2023

(Photo Credit: The Guardian) Kristen Cerney News Writer “You don’t need a tragedy to ask for help,” said Mark Hilinski. Mark and Kym Hilinski were at Benedictine to talk about…

Life After BenU Series Events

5 Apr 20235 Apr 2023

(Photo Credit: Benedictine University) Madeline Saunders Staff Writer Students at Benedictine are invited to the “Life After BenU Series” hosted by The Office of Career and Personal Development. Three weeks…

BenU Podcast: The Boys Sit Down After the National Championship

5 Apr 2023

https://open.spotify.com/episode/59bbuMqT1Vp5ICw6GgQD3r After the National Championship, the boys sit down and talk about the game and the beginning of the baseball season.

Kevin Bushnell Breaks School Record

5 Apr 20235 Apr 2023

James Keck Sports Editor Since Kevin Bushnell transferred to Benedictine, he has been helpful to the Eagles. Bushnell decided to come back for his 5th season this past year and…

Taylor Skraba Breaks Home run Record

5 Apr 20235 Apr 2023

James Keck Sports Editor On Monday, Taylor Skraba was one home run shy of the record as they traveled to Lakeland University. Skraba would set the new record in game…

Men’s Lacrosse Gets First Win of the Season

5 Apr 20235 Apr 2023

(Photo Credit: Benedictine Athletics) Abigail June Sports Writer The Men’s Lacrosse team won their first game of the season, making them 1-0 in the NACC Conference. The team defeated Edgewood…

Why You Should Watch Waco: A Netflix Documentary

29 Mar 202329 Mar 2023

Ben Coleman Perspectives Editor Waco, Texas, is a small town that is located about 90 miles south of Dallas. In 1993, the town became very famous due to an extremist…

BenU Podcast: The Boys Sit Down Before Opening Day

29 Mar 2023

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5z9qr0bQmRuePuvw1gaVw0 The boys sit down before the Final 4 and Opening Day coming up

Men’s Lacrosse Lose Seven Straight Games

29 Mar 202329 Mar 2023

(Photo Credit: Benedictine Athletics) Abigail June Sports Writer Men’s Lacrosse had a season-high of 14 goals against the Carthage Firebirds on Wednesday but suffered a 14-21 defeat in the non-conference…

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…

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…