Marissa Perez Editor in Chief Hello everyone. I would like to thank you all for such a great last year here at Benedictine University. I have been here for the past four years, and it is with mixed emotions to announce that this will be my last contribution to our university’s newspaper. I would like … Continue reading
Author Archives: The Candor
BSU 2017 “I AM ART” Fashion Show
Lina Zhu Staff Writer Benedictine Back student Union (BSU) kicked off their 2017 “I AM ART” fashion show on April 30 on Goodwin Hall’s first floor complete with a live runway stage, two spotlights, and a 34×24 foot video wall. The fashion this year basically showed the timeline of clothing, from the 17th century to … Continue reading
Former CIA Agent, Robert Baer Gives Insight on Issue of Syrian Conflict and Global Terrorism
Nabiha Asim Staff Writer When Robert Baer, former CIA agent and current CNN terrorism analyst, arrived in Beirut for the first time, he said he immediately became fascinated with a country you wouldn’t even have the slightest idea that there was a civil war going on. Baer addressed the Benedictine community about national security and … Continue reading
Bears Trade Up For Mitchell Trubisky
Daniel Dalenberg Staff Writer On Thursday night in the first round of the NFL Draft, Chicago Bears General Manager Ryan Pace did everything he could to land former North Carolina Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky. After the Cleveland Browns selected Defensive End Myles Garret first overall, the Bears made a big splash when they traded from the … Continue reading
The Benny Awards
Logan Hanson Sports Editor The Benedictine Athletic Department is hosting their annual Benny Award ceremony this Sunday in the Goodwin Hall Auditorium. The ceremony celebrates the Benedictine athletic year and awards top members of the school’s athletic community. “I feel honored getting nominated,” said Junior Fan of the Year Nominee Donnie Rollins, “It shows that … Continue reading
Fyre Festival in Flames
Claudia Rojas Staff Writer Would you like to party on an Exclusive island once owned by Pablo Escobar? Party with famous models on a huge yacht? Or maybe see Blink-182 live in concert? If this sounds like a good time to you, don’t go to Fyre Festival because you won’t get any of those things. … Continue reading
Kelly Ripa Debuts Ryan Seacrest as Her Co-Host After Yearlong Search
Emily Nitti Staff Writer After Months of speculations, the Live with Kelly host announced on Monday that Seacrest will be taking up the seat next to her on the popular morning program. “Today, the next chapter of the Live story is about to be written,” she told the audience at the top of the show. … Continue reading
