Writers Wanted for Next Fall

Photo Credit: audiosy.net Kaitlyn Estopare – Staff Writer The Candor is looking for dedicated and talented writers for the upcoming 2021-2022 academic year. We are looking for writers for all sections: news, perspective, scene, sports, and life. Join our fun crew to gain more knowledge and experience about writing. All majors and all years are …

Reasons to Join Pep Band

Photo Credit: Brittany Chally Anna Fisher – News Editor This fall, the BenU Athletic Band will become both a class (MUSI 1127) and part of the Club Sports Program. Here are five reasons student musicians should join. 1: You Can Receive Course Credit and a Scholarship Those who receive a C or better in the …

Tips for Finals

Finals will start May 10th. Photo credit: Pixabay Sara Molina - News Writer Most finals will be online and students should prepare ahead of time.  Although this marks the third round of finals taken at home, there are still tips every student should know. “Everyone knows that studying a little bit over a long period …

Keep or Kick Daylight Saving Time?

Photo Credit: Fox 8 Jesus Cortez - Staff Writer Daylight saving time made its yearly return in Illinois this past Sunday at 2 a.m. While we have lost an hour of sleep, in return, we will now receive longer sunny afternoons. Many people enjoy having an earlier sunrise and a later sunset. However, many also …

Coronavirus Vaccine: Is It Safe?

Sowghandhi Umashankar - Guest Writer Many students are probably concerned about the safety of the COVID vaccine. This vaccine works differently than other vaccines such as the influenza vaccine. Should students get the COVID vaccine or not? The answer depends on how safe the vaccine is. Currently, the coronavirus vaccine is being given to healthcare …

Student Loan Forgiveness: How will it Impact us?

Photo Credit: AP Evan Vucci Jesus Cortez - Staff Writer President Joe Biden signed an executive order pushing back student loan payments to Sept.30, according to Nerdwallet. Biden has also proposed loan relief that would cancel $10,000 of student loan debt for all federal borrowers. “A $10,000 loan forgiveness would be beneficial to many students,” …

Fun Things to do this Winter Break

Photo Credit: themarylhurstschoo.org Sanampreet Kaur Bhullar - Staff Writer With the Fall semester nearing the end, and finals coming up soon, many of us have already started planning out our Winter breaks. Whether your break is filled with studying, working, or simply relaxing, there’s always a need to take time off school and to focus …

Residents and Reservations: The Semester in Review

Photo Credit: ben.edu Anna Fisher – Staff Writer The second-floor library is a quiet study space now. The practice rooms in Scholl play John Cage’s 4’ 33’ on repeat. The change to virtual space has meant changes in experience, and some students have concerns about what this semester has brought.  “I get very upset about …