Speculations of a Split Arise Between Benedictine and St. Procopius Abbey

Zaakirah Mujid (Video editor) Syeda Saberi (News Editor) Rumors of a split between St. Procopius Abbey and Benedictine University have been circulating for months, with neither side making a public announcement about what the future might be if, or when, such a split would occur. "At this time, I am not able to announce anything …

What’s the Difference Between a Service Dog vs. Therapy Dog vs. Emotional Support Animal?

Dielle Ochotorena Perspectives Editor If you’re like me you’ve probably used the terms service dog, therapy dog, and emotional support dog interchangeably and without much thought to it. But in reality, there are major differences that separate these types of dogs and their functions to their owners also vary too. Service Dogs are trained to …

Rome Flynn an Actor, Model, and Musician from Benedictine University

Amber Syed Scene Editor Rome Flynn was born on November 25, 1991 in Springfield Illinois. He went to Benedictine University on a basketball scholarship until a talent scout found him. Flynn was then working as a high fashion and runway model. At the same time, he sang, and played the guitar during his time at …

Bears Win on Thanksgiving With Late Touchdown

Tim Folliard Sports Writer DETROIT, MI - The Bears defeated the Lions 24-20 on Thanksgiving to improve to 6-6 on the year. The Bears overcame a slow start to end the game with a 17-3 run. Mitchell Trubisky led the way with 338 passing yards and 3 touchdowns. Cordarrelle Patterson opened the feast with a …

World AIDS Day: A Look Back into the History of the AIDS Crisis

Dielle Ochotorena Perspectives Editor On World AIDS Day this past Sunday, Dec. 1st, communities and countries all over the world gathered to remember the many lives lost to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. We mourned for the great lives lost over the decades since the HIV/AIDS crisis was finally made public, and we stand in solidarity with …

Olivia Jade is Back on YouTube After 9 Months

Amber Syed Scene Editor Olivia Jade, 20 year-old, came back to YouTube after 9 months and told her subscribers on the video that she’s “been gone for a really long time”. Olivia Jade left YouTube in May of 2019 when her parents, Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli, were in a college admissions scandal. According to …

BU Coach Allegedly Has Relationship with Athlete; Raises Questions on Boundary Clarity

Joey Spahn Sports Editor A male Benedictine coach and female student athlete are allegedly involved in a romantic relationship. This raises questions about the ethical implications of the relationship and what the policies are against it. Multiple sources have confirmed this relationship to The Candor and have supplied information that supports their allegations. However, the …

3 Days to Shop Till You Drop

Amber Syed Scene Editor Thanksgiving is right around the corner which means Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. These three days are after Thanksgiving and before Christmas to get all your holiday shopping done. The day right after Thanksgiving, also known as Black Friday, marks the start of all the holiday shopping people …