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Why Generative AI Should be Allowed in Higher Education

Alison Simpson, Staff Writer November 26, 2024

Over the summer, I worked as a remote marketing intern at G&A Partners in Houston, Texas. I was often asked to use ChatGPT as a tool to guide me through quick research and summarization. It served...

Video Game Overuse and Mental Health

Video Game Overuse and Mental Health

Danielle Hehmann, Staff Writer November 25, 2024

There has been an awareness of poor mental health through the Gen Z generation. Doctors, specialists, experts, and researchers, have done research to try to determine why this is worse with the Gen Z generation....

Should You Have Gone to Trade School?

Should You Have Gone to Trade School?

Catherine Halbmaier, Staff Writer November 25, 2024

Gen Z is returning to the idea that not everyone needs a four-year degree. This departure from the ways of the previous generations may shock parents, but keeping options open may benefit young people...

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Benedictine College Pro-Life Club Branches Out

Claire Nasche, Staff Writer November 23, 2024

Benedictine College Pro-Life Club Branches Out From Typical Prayer Trips Ravens Respect Life, the Pro-Life Club at Benedictine College, concluded Respect Life Week with a trip to St. Mary’s Home for...

Tradition says if you throw a coin into the Trevi fountain, you will return to Italy.

Florence Study Abroad Program

Ashley Brockman, Staff Writer November 21, 2024

There are many opportunities for students to study abroad at Benedictine College such as the Florence program –– offered during the fall and spring semester each year in Italy. While abroad, students...

Where Do Students Get Their News?

Katherine Cullen, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

Circuit Writer Katherine Cullen asked students where they receive their news.

How Caffeine Affects Benedictine College Students

Paola Fierro, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

Coffee drinks are growing in popularity as creativity and trends shape the coffee culture in young adults. This culture flows and thrives throughout Benedictine College campus, as the estimated number...

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Fall Budget Friendly Meal Prep Ideas

Grace Griffin, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

As college students, it can be difficult to find time to eat, let alone prepare food. It has been found that 40% of college students regularly eat fast food, with costs of eating out being about 6-8...

Can you listen to Christmas music before Thanksgiving?

November 11, 2024

Some will argue playing Christmas music before Thanksgiving is a matter of personal preference, while others say it's just wrong.

Coping with Stress

Grace Griffin, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

We asked BC students how they coped with stress during midterm season.

Early voting has begun and out-of-state students have to request absentee ballots.

Casting Absentee Ballots

Arielle Armbruster, Featured Writer October 29, 2024

On November 5, 2024, Americans will cast their votes in the general election. Voters can choose to vote in person on election day, on early voting days or through absentee ballots if they are received...

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Every Vote Counts

Katherine Cullen, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

As the 2024 presidential election nears, college students must prioritize participation in the election through voting. Our Duty to Vote Dr. Nathan Orlando, assistant professor...

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