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The cast rehearses a scene in the musical comedy "Godspell."
(LtR) Sam Bezdek, Emily Zoque, Mary Noonan, Cecilia Hickey, Braden Magistro, Noah Steenbergen, Rachel Schmidt, Hannah Nelson, Hannah Morais, Roy Linsky

Producing ‘Godspell’ at Benedictine

Mary Therese Nuñez, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

The Benedictine Theater Department has been hard at work on their production of "Godspell," a musical comedy starring Noah Steenbergen and Braden Magistro. The show will open Thursday, March 27 in the...

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Kansas Catholics to take a prayerful stand against satanic ‘black mass’

Catherine Halbmaier, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

Editor’s note: This is a developing story. For updates, see the Archdiocesan news page. Archbishop Joesph F. Naumann of Kansas City, Kansas, has issued a call to prayer in response to the upcoming...

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Is AI coming for your job?

Catherine Halbmaier, Staff Writer March 21, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded rapidly into everyday usage. Though there are helpful applications, the drawbacks of AI become more numerous by the day.   It goes beyond the common concern...

Visio divina in Lent

Visio divina in Lent

Mary Therese Nuñez, Staff Writer March 20, 2025

“Visio divina”, or the practice of praying with sacred art, is a beautiful and often forgotten form of meditation that can be particularly impactful during Lent.   Directly translated from the...

Making the most of your cup of Joe

Making the most of your cup of Joe

Mary Therese Nuñez, Staff Writer March 2, 2025

College students are notoriously caffeinated individuals. It becomes a necessary part of life: a cold brew for a late night study session, a latte for an early morning class.   The stimulant is a...

The beauty of a snow-covered campus

The beauty of a snow-covered campus

Catherine Halbmaier, Staff Writer March 2, 2025

It’s not every year that Benedictine College sees over 10 inches of snow. The record-breaking winter weather has its drawbacks, but snow gives students an opportunity to see their surroundings in a new...

Teresa Braun in the ministry office planning music for Mass.

The Liturgy of Music

Alexandria Armstrong, Staff Writer March 2, 2025

Music as a part of the liturgy and a means toward encountering Christ gives the Benedictine College Music Team their mission.   The music team is run by campus ministry student workers. Their role...

The Blessed Sacrament in St. Benedict's parish church

The Benedictine student’s gift of adoration

Alexandria Armstrong, Staff Writer February 19, 2025

Partnered with Saint Benedict’s Parish, Benedictine College offers students the opportunity of attending perpetual adoration. Above is Jesus in the most Holy Sacrament of the altar. At St. Benedict’s...

Nicolaas tenBroek, Grace Carr, Eli Myzer, Henry Burns and Tim Kasprzak pose after the combo performance at Campus Activity Board’s Casino Night in Fall 2024.

BC’s Jazzy New Beat

Mary Therese Nuñez, Staff Writer February 19, 2025

A new rhythm has emerged on campus with the success of BC’s Jazz Combo. The ensemble, which was started in the spring of 2024, is slowly building an impressive resume of performances, from Campus Activities...

Man Sitting on a Window in an Airport Waiting Room

Aviation pros predicted recent crashes — Benedictine students weigh in.

Catherine Halbmaier, Staff Writer February 17, 2025

Benedictine College boasts students from 48 . For much of the student body, home is more than a road trip away— it’s a plane ride away, or several. For students that rely on air travel, the recent...

Left to right: Allie Matthews, Maddie Cassidy and Camille Carrillo Salado admire a painted altarpiece created by Alondra Gomez, a highlighted work of her exhibition.

Behind A Senior Art Exhibition

Mary Therese Nuñez, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

Candlesticks. A painted altarpiece. Charcoal sketches. These are the pieces a viewer was met with upon entering Alondra Gomez’s senior art exhibition “The Art of Living.” Each of these was handcrafted,...

Alicia Alvarez is excited for the upcoming retreat.

Theology of the Body retreat: ‘Love and fulfillment’

Alexandria Armstrong, Staff Writer February 11, 2025

The Benedictine College Center for Family Life presents their upcoming annual Theology of the Body retreat.   The retreat will take place Feb. 15th in the McAllister Board Room and will feature this...

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