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The importance of athletic training in sports

Joseph Calabria, Staff Writer March 7, 2025

College sports push athletes to their physical limits, with intense training schedules, high-stakes competition, and the risk of injury. Behind the scenes, athletic trainers serve as the backbone of collegiate...

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...

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The United States vs. Canada: A legendary hockey rivalry

Joseph Calabria, Staff Writer February 27, 2025

The rivalry between the United States and Canada in hockey is nothing short of legendary. With both countries boasting rich histories in the sport, their matchups have become some of the most anticipated...

Benedictine College's women's lacrosse team won the NAIA championship in 2022.

Benedictine women’s lacrosse team begins work on documentary

Joseph Calabria, Staff Writer February 24, 2025

The Benedictine women's lacrosse team is doing a documentary on the season this year in an attempt to cover memorable moments throughout the season. The women's team has been very successful in these...

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...

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,...

The sign at the entrance to Benedictine College

How Benedictine College feels about the possibility of a third Chiefs Super Bowl win

Joseph Calabria, Staff Writer February 11, 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs are playing a historic game Feb. 9, trying to be the first team to win three Super Bowls in a row. The Chiefs have done a lot more than just win a lot of games these last couple...

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...

Left to Right: Alexis Lange, Jessica Mannella, Maureen Duffy, Patti Duffy and Julia Donovan pose before a training session early Friday morning.

Half Marathon for Holiness: A race to sanctity?

Juliana Bednarick, Staff Writer February 10, 2025

Benedictine students are committing to a goal larger than themselves in a Half Marathon for Holiness, taking place April 23.   Each year, Benedictine students participate in a challenge of endurance...

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