Caucasian students may not be predominant race on campus

19 Apr 202319 Apr 2023

Jonathan Shields News Editor Racial diversity and inclusion has always been a big part of Benedictine but many people might be surprised to learn that people who identify as Caucasian…

Swastika Drawn In Campus Building

4 May 202214 Sep 2022

Kaitlyn Estopare Editor-In-Chief A swastika was drawn in an unknown location on Friday evening in Birck Hall.  The incident was considered a hate crime by the University, which lead the…

BenU’s Problem With Racial Incidents Has Deep Roots

20 Apr 202214 Sep 2022

The Candor Staff Benedictine basketball coach Keith Bunkenburg allegedly used a racial slur during an unofficial basketball practice Tuesday. This is not the first-time racial insensitivity has occurred at BenU,…

Basketball Coach Uses N-Word During Practice

20 Apr 202214 Sep 2022

Editor's Note: The Candor has left part of the slur intact, to differentiate it from other forms of the word. Kaitlyn Estopare Editor-In-Chief Keith Bunkenburg, Benedictine’s Head Men’s Basketball coach,…

Mandatory Anti-Racism Course Is Being Discussed

9 Mar 20228 Mar 2022

A mandatory anti-racism course is being discussed and other plans on addressing racism on campus Jesus Cortez News Editor A mandatory anti-racism course at Benedictine was one of the ideas…

Racial Discussions Across US Universities

2 Mar 2022

The use of racial slurs is occurring not only at Benedictine University but also at Universities across America. Dominic Fucile Staff Writer The question of racism is one that Benedictine…

BenU Professor Uses Racial Slurs In Class

23 Feb 202223 Feb 2022

Benedictine University, Biology Professor, Dr. Allison Wilson, uses two racial slurs in class. Kaitlyn Estopare: Editor-In-Chief Jesus Cortez: News Editor Dominic Fucile: Staff Writer   A Benedictine Professor used two…

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…