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 …
Ryden Scarnato Staff Writer On Sunday, the latest episode of The Simpsons addressed the criticism regarding long time character Apu, the Indian Kwik-E-Mart owner. The show has faced judgement, especially from last year’s documentary The Problem With Apu, questioning the representation of Indian characters like Apu. Hank Azaria, who voices Apu, spoke on the issue … Continue reading
David Carey Staff Writer The Chicago Cubs officially had their home opener yesterday, however they will be without their star first baseman Anthony Rizzo for the first homestand. Rizzo has been dealing with lower back tightness and will be placed on the Ten Day Disabled List retroactive to Friday, April 6. On the move, Rizzo … Continue reading
Investigative Editor Zaakirah Mujid Editor-in-Chief Logan Hanson The First in an Occasional Series on the University’s Struggles and Successes with Finances Benedictine University’s enrollment has dropped nearly 20% from Fall 2014 to Fall 2017 for traditional undergrads at the Lisle campus, according to a study by the Candor. There were also 276 fewer traditional undergrads … Continue reading
Jennifer Flores News Editor After coming back from spring break and finals right around the corner, the Spring Ball will be one of the final major events one can relax in before the end of the school year. The Spring Ball is an evening of excitement for students to have fun and enjoy some of … Continue reading
Kyle Bock Sports Editor Benedictine University has applied for an opening in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, as the conference is looking to replace the recently closed St. Joseph’s University in Rensselaer, Indiana according to a memo from President Michael Brophy. As reported by The Candor a few months back, Benedictine University has applied to … Continue reading
Emily Nitti Scene Editor It’s T-Shirt Time! The MTV reality show Jersey Shore is making it’s come back debut this Thursday, April 5 with Jersey Shore: Family Vacation. MTV surprised fans back in November announcing the show’s return. However, it doesn’t look like the whole cast will be returning. Benedictine student Gianna Toniolo is more … Continue reading
Omair Ali Perspectives Editor Inherent in our society is the right to the freedom of choice, through which decisions can often be made independently. But through this independence in decision-making raises an important question about an important democratic: Is there a fundamental flaw in our idea of the freedom of choice that is bringing destruction … Continue reading
