Kyle Bock Sports Editor With the potential transition of Benedictine University athletics from Division III to Division II, one of the issues that arose was if the school would be eligible for conference championships and/or postseason play. With the 2018-2019 season being a transitional period, Benedictine, the NACC and the GLVC have tried to understand …
Zaakirah Mujid Investigation editor The Ben Talk, “Trump’s America: What does it mean to you?”, marked the conclusion of the social dialog series for the school year. The first in the series of Ben Talks was launched in September 2017. Once a month, faculty and/or staff would lead a discussion on an issue they find …
Omair Ali Perspectives Editor This year, the University had more dialogues on contentious topics that intersected religion, politics, race, and sexuality, and other subjects than ever before. And the frequency and attendance of these dialogues were, indeed, signs that point to a more hopeful future in the University’s commitment to inclusiveness and contemplation. Dialogue must …
Jennifer Flores News Editor Today the Last Bash of the semester will be held. This will include a petting Zoo as well as inflatables for students to relax and have fun to during the final weeks before summer vacation. Now that there are only two weeks before finals and summer vacation commences students will be … Continue reading
Samara Wiley Staff Writer If you are considering seeing “Truth or Dare” ask yourself are you ready to fall into the cliché of suspense, bad decisions, the supernatural and not to mention untimely death! This film highlights every teenage horror film that has left a bad taste in your mouth or unless you get dared … Continue reading
Jennifer Flores News Editor The Komechak Art Gallery,Kindlon Hall – Fifth Floor, is hosting the popular BenU Student Art Exhibition. This year, however, there was a twist, with more entrees than before and even a guest Judge. The exhibition will run from April 16 – April 30, 2018. This year the student art show was … Continue reading
Zaakirah Mujid Investigative Editor Water damage occurred to the third floor of Birck Hall and the Jurica- Suchy Nature Museum located below on the second floor, after a small fire started in Birck Hall Lab 346. The fire started late Saturday, April 14 inside the lab’s chemical hood, according to an email from Marlene Levine … Continue reading
Jennifer Flores News Editor April Ryan, a White House analyst since the Clinton era, visited Benedictine University as a speaker for the Center for Civic Leadership (CCL). She appeared as the Spring Speaker on April 17, 2018 in Benedictine’s Goodwin Hall Auditorium. Ryan was introduced by the CCL fellow Kellen McCullum. She presented herself as … Continue reading
Samara Wiley Staff Writer Film overview: Global powerhouse Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson once again leads in the new action-adventure film, Rampage. Rampage also stars actors Breanne Hill (Amy), Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Harvey Russell), Naomie Harris (Dr. Kate Caldwell) and Malin Akerman (Claire Wyden). This film is definitely one to watch if you enjoy sci-fi thrillers … Continue reading
Kyle Bock Sports Editor The Benedictine baseball team has gotten off to an extremely hot start to open the season and have positioned themselves to potentially make a run at the NACC Title. The team currently holds a 12-5 record and is undefeated in conference play with a record of 4-0. After a series of … Continue reading
