Charles Gregory becomes BenU’s Interim President

Zaakirah Mujid News Editor Charles Gregory, a retired former Benedictine University employee, is now the University’s 2018-2019 interim president. The former Benedictine University President, Dr. Michael Brophy, advised the Board of trustees about his step down from his position over the summer. The former president’s last day was August 10, 2018, according to a news …

Welcome Back!

Welcome back students/ staff to the 2018-2019 school year! There have been a few changes over the summer and some that will take place in the next few weeks. Food on campus The new catering company, A’viands, transitioned into Krasa dining hall this summer, after the previous company Sodexo left Benedictine. A’viands has different choices of …

2018 Summer Blockbuster hits

Sophia Mattimiro Scene Editor Summertime is about meeting up with your friends and going to the movies. This summer there were numerous blockbuster movies released to do just that. From heartwarming Eighth Grade to action-packed Mission: Impossible- Fallout, there was something for everybody. The long-awaited Incredibles 2 hit theaters on June 15 and people were not disappointed. …

What Division II will mean for Benedictine

David Carey Sports Editor On July 13th, 2018 Benedictine University formally announced its transition to Division II. In a process that has taken several years, Benedictine was accepted into the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC).   "This move is going to give our athletics program the opportunity to advance and grow as never before,”  former …

2018 Football Season Preview

David Carey Sports Editor As the fall semester nears, it signals the start of a new football 2018 season. This is Brad McCaslin’s first season as new head coach at Benedictine. The Eagles open the season against Franklin College on September 1st and then come home for three straight games; playing Loras College, Olivet College, and Concordia University …