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The silent troublemaker during COVID-19: mental health

The silent troublemaker during COVID-19: mental health

April 28, 2020

Mental health in the United States has often been a topic of discussion in society. But since the stay-at-home orders across the country has been put in place, the topic has seemingly become even more...

He is Risen: A Catholic starter guide to Easter and celebrating Jesus

April 20, 2020

Egg Hunts, bunnies, and coloring eggs come to mind when celebrating Easter. In Christianity, particularly Catholicism, the resurrection of Jesus Christ is celebrated on Easter Sunday, with the option of...

Hankammer and Raven baseball adapt to their new normal

Hankammer and Raven baseball adapt to their new normal

April 10, 2020

This is part of our ongoing series where we are highlighting senior athletes whose season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic.   The Raven’s Baseball team played their last season of the year...

New Prayer Garden plans look forward

April 9, 2020

Behind the Abbey at Benedictine College lies the lookout, a popular place to sit and watch the Missouri river or attend morning prayer, but it is more commonly referred to as the hotspot for proposals....

Staley Thrives on Defensive Charges

Staley Thrives on Defensive Charges

April 5, 2020

A player who has made an impact on the women’s basketball team at Benedictine College is Senior Kayla Staley. She has become known to be a big-time defender, keeping the Lady Ravens opponents from...

Students and guests attend Spiritual Gifts Conference on Feb.  21-23

Holy Spirit Thrived in Spiritual Gifts Conference

March 27, 2020

Over 200 students and guests attended the Spiritual Gift Conference on Feb. 21-23 at Benedictine College. Before leaving the attendees were challenged to actively use what they learned to apply to their...

Stained glass windows in the Abbey Crypt, where part of the conference will be held. Photo by Brendan Gainer

Spiritual Gifts Conference Preview

February 20, 2020

This weekend, the Evangelization Team within Benedictine College Ministry is hosting its first ever Spiritual Gifts Conference. The conference will begin Friday at 7pm at the Abbey and conclude Sunday...

Father Harkins giving his homily during mass

Fr. Harkins left his mark on Ravens

February 5, 2020

On January 25, Father Evan Harkins, a priest at Saint James Catholic Church in St. Joseph, MO, committed suicide by way of gun shot. He was 34 years old. Father Harkins did not show up to mass that morning...

March for Life: Recap

March for Life: Recap

January 27, 2020

The 47th annual March for Life took place in downtown Washington D.C. on Friday, Jan. 24. Thousands marched for the lives of the unborn, and this year marks Benedictine's 34 year going to the event. Writer...

The Amazonian Synod

The Amazonian Synod

December 13, 2019

The Amazonian Synod discussed topics of ecological sin and environment, ending on Oct. 27. Many meetings included meetings with Pope Francis, church leaders from the Amazon region, certain lay members,...

December 6, 2019

In New York City on Dec. 14, at the New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square, the winner of the 2019 Heisman Award will be announced. Leading up to the Heisman Award night, there is a lot of media and...

Photo by Nicholas

Homecoming court: trends in voting

November 27, 2019

Every year the attendants of Benedictine College chooses who will be titled homecoming king and queen, usually announced at halftime during the football game on Saturday. When it comes to the voting...

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