Jennifer Flores Staff Writer The Fempower Club found a way to bring attention to Domestic Violence Awareness Month when they held their clothesline project this Tuesday in the BenUnion Underground. The project consisted of participants decorating T-shirts with empowering messages relating to domestic violence and assault . This is the second year that the project …
Zaakirah Mujid Staff Writer This month’s Black Student Union hot topic discussion: kneeling during the national anthem was discussed by students in the Krasa presentation room. The discussion was prompted when San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Colin Kaepernick kneeled during the national anthem during the last NFL season. Kaepernick did this in protest of police brutality …
Omair Ali Perspectives Editor Viewing social media and entertainment are common pastimes among millennials. However, these activities often contribute to unhealthy lifestyles. Per a 2017 American Psychological Association publication titled Stress in America: Coping with Change, 63% of millennials “feel like [they] are attached to [their] phone or tablet,” compared to 47% of gen Xers …
Emily Nitti Staff Writer The Elle Women in Hollywood event became a platform for actresses across Hollywood to speak about the sexual harassment in Hollywood. “This has been a really hard week for women in Hollywood, for women all over the world, and a lot of situations and a lot of industries are forced to … Continue reading
Claudia Rojas Staff Writer Ed Sheeran was on a break earlier this week from his Divide tour that’s supporting his third popular album, Divide. Sheeran posted a picture on his Instagram page stating that he was in a bicycle accident on Monday. “I’ve had a bit of a bicycle accident and I’m currently waiting on … Continue reading
Kyle Bock Sports Editor The Benedictine Women’s Volleyball team captured its 4th win of the season this past Saturday after defeating Rockford University in three sets (25-19. 25-11, 25-17). The win moved the Eagles to 4-17 on the season and also moved them within one win of the .500 mark in the NACC with a … Continue reading
Kyle Bock Sports Editor The Cubs pulled off the incredibly tough task of defeating the Washington Nationals on the Nationals home turf in game five of the National League Division Series last Thursday. After trailing early, the Cubs fought back and found a way to come out on top on their way to a 9-8 … Continue reading
Jennifer Flores Staff Writer Benedictine University President Michael S. Brophy has been reappointed as President through 2022. The board of trustees recently approved the reappointment of President Brophy because of his major impact to the University’s campus. “It’s been my honor to serve Benedictine during this formative time in the University’s history. We are truly … Continue reading
Zaakirah Mujid News Writer October 1st marked the first day of Breast Cancer awareness month and the Black Student Union is showing their support by bringing Benedictine students, staff, and families together. BSU is partnering with Love Your Melon, Polish Club, and Res Life this weekend for their Breast Cancer Awareness Walk. The walk will … Continue reading
Emily Nitti Staff Writer On Saturday, the popular beauty brand Dove posted a new body-wash advertisement to their Facebook page. This ad was a sequence showing two women, one white and one African-American. The sequence showed an African-American woman taking off her brown shirt to reveal a white woman in a white shirt underneath. Dove had … Continue reading
