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…

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

9 Nov 202214 Dec 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…