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“An informed community is a strong community.” The Candor is the award-winning student news publication of Benedictine University in Lisle, IL. Since its creation in 1982, The Candor has continued to grow each year to serve the needs of the Benedictine community. The Candor is published every Wednesday, with social…Continue reading “The Candor – About Us”

April 29, 2026April 30, 2026

What the Class of 2026 Learned Along the Way

Photo Credit – Adobe Stock Marielle Vestuto-Langford | Editor-in-Chief As the spring semester draws to a close, the Class of…

April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

Why Have We Normalized the Casual Use of Slurs?

Photo Credit – Adobe Stock Vee Kubiak | Perspectives writer Within recent years, there has been an influx in hate…

April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

What’s Next? Students Share Their Plans for Summer Break

Photo Credit – Benedictine University website Victoria Duszynski | News Writer Summer break is quickly approaching for students at Benedictine…

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What the Class of 2026 Learned Along the Way

29 Apr 2026April 30, 2026

Photo Credit - Adobe Stock Marielle Vestuto-Langford | Editor-in-Chief As the spring semester draws to a close, the Class of 2026 prepares to leave behind a lifestyle they have grown…

Why Have We Normalized the Casual Use of Slurs?

29 Apr 2026April 29, 2026

Photo Credit – Adobe Stock Vee Kubiak | Perspectives writer Within recent years, there has been an influx in hate speech across many social media platforms. News stories since 2022…

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What’s Next? Students Share Their Plans for Summer Break

29 Apr 2026April 29, 2026

Photo Credit – Benedictine University website Victoria Duszynski | News Writer Summer break is quickly approaching for students at Benedictine University, with just over a week left in the semester.…

How Do Students Deal with Finals Stress?

29 Apr 2026April 29, 2026

Photo Credit – Adobe Stock Milo Caravello | Perspectives Editor Every student has preferences when it comes to destressing tactics, and practicing this form of self-care is crucial when finals…

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Sports Weekly: An Update on the Latest

29 Apr 2026April 29, 2026

Photo Credit – Kayleb Wallace Jelani Jones | Sportswriter Men’s Baseball Last week, the Benedictine Eagles baseball team played four games across back-to-back doubleheaders. The first doubleheader came against Illinois…

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Softball Continues a Strong Season

29 Apr 2026April 29, 2026

Photo Credit – Kayleb Wallace Ryan Tucker | Sportswriter The Benedictine Eagles softball team went 4-0 this week, earning wins against Marian and Rockford. On Saturday, the Eagles celebrated Senior…

Hope and Healing: Realistic Paths Toward Mental Wellness

29 Apr 2026April 29, 2026

Photo Credit – Adobe Stock Vennela Vakati | Benedictine Counseling Center Student Writer Note: Our latest podcast, Grounding Techniques, can be found here or in the menu. What does it…

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Earth Day Is Every Day- Or It Should Be

22 Apr 2026April 23, 2026

Photo Credit - Adobe Stock Marielle Vestuto-Langford | Editor-in-Chief Today, April 22, marks this year’s Earth Day. It is a day to remember the planet we live on and its…

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Benedictine Brings Back Chess Club

22 Apr 2026April 22, 2026

Photo Credit – Benedictine Chess Club Ethan Tucker | News Editor Students at Benedictine have no shortage of clubs and opportunities to explore on campus. However, junior student Abrar Mohiuddin…

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Talk Better Together: Friendship and Community Interfaith Event This Thursday

22 Apr 2026April 22, 2026

Photo Credit - Julia Alch Mahnoor Fatani | News Writer Junior student Julia Alch is collaborating with Benedictine’s Campus Ministry to host this Thursday’s “Talk Better Together” event. The event…

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Baseball Continues Its Season

22 Apr 2026April 22, 2026

Photo Credit - Kayleb Wallace Ryan Tucker | Sportswriter The Benedictine Baseball team went 0-4 this week, with losses to Illinois Wesleyan (22-18), North Central (10-2), and Milwaukee School of…

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Sports Weekly: The Latest

22 Apr 2026April 24, 2026

Photo Credit – Stock Jelani Jones | Sportswriter Men’s Baseball Last week, the Benedictine Baseball team played 4 games. In those games, the Eagles suffered a 22-18 loss vs Illinois…

Academic and Work Pressure: The Toll on Mental Well-Being

22 Apr 2026April 22, 2026

Photo Credit – Adobe Stock Chris Reynoso | Clinical Graduate Intern College can be one of the most exciting times in a person’s life, filled with opportunities for the future,…

Why Do So Many Students Skip Breakfast?

22 Apr 2026April 22, 2026

Photo Credit – Adobe Stock Milo Caravello | Perspectives Editor It seems that these days, a large number of college students skip breakfast on an almost daily basis. Whether it…

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Sports RoundUp: The Recap This Week

15 Apr 2026April 15, 2026

Photo Credit – Kayleb Wallace Jelani Jones | Sportswriter Men’s Baseball Last week, the Benedictine Eagles Baseball team played six games. Over the course of their games, the Eagles won…

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Woman’s Flag Football Makes History with First Program Win

15 Apr 2026April 15, 2026

Photo Credit – BenU Eagles website Ryan Tucker | Sportswriter History was made as the Benedictine Eagles Flag Football team recorded their first win in program history when they beat…

Reckless Drivers Concern Students and Staff

15 Apr 2026April 15, 2026

Photo Credit – Adobe Stock Milo Caravello | Perspectives Editor Benedictine’s students and staff are noticing reckless drivers in campus parking lots and the parking garage, with some feeling anxious…

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Student Senate Committee to Host President Talk with Dr. Foy

15 Apr 2026April 15, 2026

Photo Credit - Arthy Yuvaraj Mahnoor Fatani | News Writer The Student Senate Goodwin College of Business and Liberal Arts Committee is set to host President Dr. Joseph Foy at…

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What We’ll Miss: The Class of 2026 Reflects on Their Ending Time at BenU

15 Apr 2026April 15, 2026

Photo Credit – Benedictine University website Victoria Duszynski | News Writer As the middle of April approaches, students are nearing the final weeks of the semester. For seniors, these familiar routines…

When to Seek Professional Help: Therapy, Counseling, and Other Support

15 Apr 2026April 15, 2026

Photo Credit – Adobe Stock Vennela Vakati | Benedictine Counseling Center Student Writer What does it mean to seek help? No, it doesn’t mean to give up or fail, but…

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Student Retention is Increasing: How the University Plans to Improve

8 Apr 2026April 8, 2026

Photo Credit - Dreamstime website Marielle Vestuto-Langford | Editor-in-Chief Multiple members of the Benedictine faculty and staff have stated that student retention rates are on the rise, with the Fall…

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From Scholar to Strategist: How Benedictine’s Provost Dr. Lang Found Her Way Home

8 Apr 2026April 8, 2026

Photo Credit - Benedictine University website Mahnoor Fatani | News Writer For many students, the title “provost” can feel distant or unclear - a high-level administrative role with a formal…

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Programs at Benedictine: A Look at Arthur J. Schmitt Future Leaders Scholarship Program

8 Apr 2026April 8, 2026

Photo Credit - Marium Hussain - students at Lake St. Benedict cleanup Ethan Tucker | News Editor Each year at Benedictine University, students are offered a range of opportunities to…

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Peace Vigil This Thursday Aims to Unite BenU Community in Reflection

8 Apr 2026April 8, 2026

Photo Credit – Benedictine Global Justice Club and Campus Ministry MaKenzie Carroll | News Writer Benedictine’s Global Justice Club and Campus Ministry are collaborating to host a Peace Vigil on…

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Sports Weekly: A Look at the Latest

8 Apr 2026April 8, 2026

Photo Credit – BenU Eagles website Jelani Jones | Sportswriter Men’s Baseball The Benedictine Eagles baseball team played three games last week, losing the first 8-7 to Concordia University Chicago…

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Women’s Softball Reaches 14-4

8 Apr 2026April 8, 2026

Photo Credit – BenU Eagles website Ryan Tucker | Sportswriter The Benedictine Eagles softball team swept Kalamazoo College on Wednesday, April 1, which ended up being their only game of…

Does Spring Break Belong During Easter?

8 Apr 2026April 8, 2026

Photo Credit – Adobe Stock Milo Caravello | Perspectives Editor Benedictine University’s spring break was about three weeks ago, with “Easter break” taking place this past weekend, giving students Friday…

Helping a Friend Who Is Struggling: What to Say- and What Not to Say

8 Apr 2026April 8, 2026

Photo Credit - Adobe Stock Vennela Vakati | Benedictine Counseling Center Student Writer Editor's Note: The Mental Health Matters podcast launches today. It seems pretty straightforward; if a friend is…

How the Wuthering Heights Movie Failed

Photo Credit – The Wessex Wire website Zoha Quadri | Perspectives Writer Wuthering Heights is a divisive novel. It is, at times, called the “greatest love story of all time,”…

Recognizing Signs of Trauma

Photo Credit – Adobe Stock Chris Reynoso | Clinical Graduate Intern College can often be viewed as a time of independence, growth, and new opportunities. For many students, however, this…

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Behind the Scenes: Club event creation

Photo Credit – Benedictine University website Ethan Tucker | News Editor Throughout the school year, students have a variety of events that they can attend. While some of the events…

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Sports Roundup: A Peek at Sports This Week

1 Apr 2026April 1, 2026

Photo Credit – BenU Eagles website Will Richards | Sports Editor Men’s Baseball Men’s baseball went 2-2 on the week, losing 18-8 and 5-3 to Aurora University and sweeping Wisconsin…

Student Debate: Night Owl vs. Early Bird

1 Apr 2026April 1, 2026

Photo Credit – Adobe Stock Milo Caravello | Perspectives Editor Sleep is one of the most important ways for not only students, but humans in general to recharge. We repair…

What It Means to Be First

1 Apr 2026April 1, 2026

Image Creation: Mahnoor Fatani Mahnoor Fatani | Staff Writer For first-generation students, college is not only a pursuit of opportunity, but a journey through uncertainty, pressure, and the search for…

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Students Showcase Creativity at BenU Open Mic and Poetry Slam

1 Apr 2026April 6, 2026

Photo Credit – Mahnoor Fatani Gabriel Concepcion | News Writer The 23rd Open Mic and Poetry Slam was held at Coal Ben at Benedictine University this Thursday, March 26. The…

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Benedictine Volleyball Scores Two Wins

Photo Credit - BenU Eagles website Ryan Tucker | Sportswriter The Benedictine Men’s Volleyball team went 2-0 this week, defeating University of California Santa Cruz 3-1 and Lakeland 3-0. “It…

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Benedictine Mesa Men’s Basketball Makes Final Four in NAIA Tournament

25 Mar 2026March 25, 2026

Photo Credit – Benedictine University Will Richards | Sports Editor Benedictine University's Lisle campus hosted a livestream watch party on Monday for the Mesa campus men's basketball team. The Redhawks…

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Benedictine Hosts Job-A-Palooza

25 Mar 2026March 25, 2026

Photo Credit - Benedictine University Instagram Ethan Tucker | News Editor Students and members of the Benedictine community were given the opportunity to explore career and commencement preparation at a…

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BenU Clubs Host All Around the World Gala This Friday

25 Mar 2026March 25, 2026

Photo Credit – Benedictine University MaKenzie Carroll | News Writer Students at Benedictine University will soon be able to take a journey around the world- all in one night and…

Benedictine’s Favorite: Dogs vs. Cats

25 Mar 2026March 25, 2026

Photo Credit – Adobe Stock Milo Caravello | Perspectives Writer What are Benedictine students’ favorite furry friend? To find out, The Candor polled 50 students to ask whether they prefer…

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Weekly Sports: This Week’s Recap

25 Mar 2026March 25, 2026

Photo Credit – Kayleb Wallace Ryan Tucker | Sportswriter Men’s Baseball The Benedictine baseball team only had one game this week, splitting the double-header with St. Norbert. The Eagles took…

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Women’s Flag Football Opens Second-Ever Varsity Season

25 Mar 2026March 25, 2026

Photo Credit – BenU Eagles website Jelani Jones | Sportswriter The Benedictine Eagles flag football team started their season at Halas Hall on March 8th with versus Illinois College. They…

Men’s Mental Health During College Years

25 Mar 2026March 25, 2026

Photo Credit - Adobe Stock Elizabeth Osorio | Clinical Graduate Intern Men’s mental health is an issue that often goes unnoticed, under-discussed, and undertreated, especially in college environments where pressure,…

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Sports Weekly: The Latest

18 Mar 2026March 18, 2026

Photo Credit – BenU Eagles website Ryan Tucker | Sportswriter Men’s Baseball The Benedictine Baseball team returned from their Florida trip with a record of 5-3, and an overall record…

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Benedictine Lowers Registration Balance Threshold for Fall 2026

18 Mar 2026March 18, 2026

Photo Credit – Adobe Stock Ethan Tucker | News Writer Benedictine staff announced on February 25 that the account balance threshold for students will be lowered. Under the new policy,…

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Benedictine Hosts Juried Student Art Competition

18 Mar 2026March 18, 2026

Photo Credit – Benedictine University website Victoria Duszynski | News Writer Benedictine University will host “Spectrum: Annual Juried Student Art & Design Exhibition” from April 9–24 in the Fr. Michael…

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BenU Poetry Slam Returns to Campus

18 Mar 2026March 18, 2026

Photo Credit - Marielle Vestuto-Langford Marielle Vestuto-Langford | Editor-in-Chief Benedictine’s annual poetry slam is set to return next Thursday, March 26. As in previous years, the event takes place in…

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Campus Safety Introduces Parking Registration

18 Mar 2026March 18, 2026

Photo Credit – Benedictine University Ethan Tucker | News Editor Students will now be able to register their vehicles with Campus Safety through a newly launched online parking registration portal,…

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Accounting Club to Host Illinois CPA Society Speaker

18 Mar 2026March 18, 2026

Photo Credit - Benedictine University Accounting Club Marielle Vestuto-Langford | Editor-in-Chief The Benedictine Accounting Club is hosting a guest speaker Manal Amed from the Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) this Thursday…

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The Name I Use

18 Mar 2026March 18, 2026

Photo Credit - DC Shop Mahnoor Fatani | Scene Writer There is a smaller version of my name that fits inside a cup, that answers when called without delay or…