2021-2022 Student Recap

4 May 202214 Sep 2022

Nathan Rillo Student Writer This past school year, things started to go back to normal since the COVID-19 pandemic, and students are excited about what’s in store at Benedictine. Students…

Ramadan Begins

6 Apr 202214 Sep 2022

Emma Nesbitt Staff Writer April 1st started the celebration of Ramadan for the Muslim community, honoring the Holy Prophet Muhammed and development of self-control.  During the month of Ramadan, Muslims…

Black Student Union 2020 Demand Letter

23 Feb 202223 Feb 2022

Editor's Note: The following post is the complete demand letter presented by Black Student Union in 2020.   Benedictine University has had a long and complicated history with race and…

Open Letter From Dr. Fannie Rushing

23 Feb 202223 Feb 2022

Editor's Note: The following post is a complete statement from Dr. Fannie Rushing. Since this letter was written, Provost Newbold has secured the go-ahead for the new hire in African…

Open Letter From Jennifer Brown Griffin

23 Feb 20222 Mar 2022

Editor's Note: The following post is a complete statement from a senior student, Jennifer Brown Griffin. This post contains difficult language including racial slurs. The Candor understands the severity of…

Benedictine Students Respond to Return to In-Person Classes

8 Feb 20228 Feb 2022

Students returned to campus on a snowy morning. (Photo credit: Jesus Cortez)  Jesus Cortez News Editor Benedictine University has returned to in-person classes after announcing that it would postpone the…

Things to do for the Holiday

8 Dec 20218 Dec 2021

With the colder weather coming outside, it’s time to get in the holiday spirit! (Photo Credit: Indyschild.com)   Emma Nesbitt   News Writer  Winter Break is right around the corner…

History of Thanksgiving

22 Nov 2021

Thanksgiving has evolved from its beginning in 1610. (Photo Credit: History.com) George Omondi Perspectives Writer In most homes in the U.S.A the Thanksgiving holiday is celebrated as a day of…