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Susan Traffas’ last lecture

April 21, 2023

Susan Traffas, professor, co-chair for the honors program at Benedictine College, and director of the Great Books program, gave a final lecture to celebrate her retirement at the McCallister Boardroom...

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The convergence of faith and journalism in the modern age and how Benedictine College media organization is bringing it to the forefront

Quinn McCullough March 23, 2023

In the time of Christ and still today, the Catholic faith and the written word have been converging together. From the Bible to the Catechism and even Catholic news sites like EWTN and now Benedictine...

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The legacy of future NASCAR hall of famer Kevin Harvick since his retirement this year

Quinn McCullough March 23, 2023

This year, future NASCAR hall of famer Kevin Harvick decided to retire from NASCAR racing after the 2023 Cup Series Season at the age of 47. Most consider Harvick to be an all time great in motorsports...

Fr. Heppler and the man who gave him the walking stick. -Photo provided by Fr. Heppler

The generosity behind a walking stick along the Camino de Santiago

March 21, 2023

Fr. Jeremy Heppler, O.S.B., presented his journey along the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage at the St. Benedict’s Catholic School for the parishioners of St. Benedict’s Church. It was along this pilgrimage...

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Ora et Labora

Sophie Kolars March 1, 2023

The Benedictine Abbey, located in Atchison, KS., was founded in 1857 by Father Henry Lemke, St. Benedict’s Abbey is a huge part of the spiritual and faith life around the Benedictine college campus....

Tartuffe coming to Mabee Theatre

Tartuffe coming to Mabee Theatre

Sara Gushue March 1, 2023

The next production coming to the stage of the Mabee Theatre will be Tartuffe, the last mainstage production of the 2022-23 Season for the Department of Theatre and Dance. Tartuffe is a satirical comedy...

How Sister Peter Marie incorporates Christ into her life as a student

How Sister Peter Marie incorporates Christ into her life as a student

Maria Merck March 1, 2023

The Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George on campus are also fellow Benedictine College students. The Sisters set a wonderful example of how to attend school and juggle all the battles school...

Novenas of February and March

Novenas of February and March

Isabella Gearinger March 1, 2023

Novenas are a profound form of prayer that Catholics can benefit from in many different ways. The purpose of novenas is to offer up our hearts and intentions to God, to grow stronger in faith and prayer...

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Lax and the Lord

Liam Waldron February 28, 2023

Members of the Benedictine Men's Lacrosse team are currently undertaking the Exodus 90 challenge, a 90-day faith-based journey of self-discipline. The challenge, which is rooted in Catholic tradition,...

Matthew Gephardt and his confirmation sponsor, Isaac ‘Rudi’ Rudolph.

Ravens join the church’s flock

Nicole Weiss February 23, 2023

Some students, who may never have experienced the Church’s love before, are unable to resist Christ’s call during their time at Benedictine. Through Benedictine’s community, teachers, sacraments,...

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Tips for safe travels this winter

December 7, 2022

As everyone travels away from the campus for the winter holidays, whether it be by car, plane, or the few who still travel by train, it is important to stay safe.   For those driving home through the...

Architecture major difficulties deter students within the program

and Ian Milton September 23, 2022

Maximus Fletcher, senior, faced the issue that many architecture majors at Benedictine College face: stay in the program or drop it. He ultimately decided to drop it.    Benedictine College has many...

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