Benedictine College This Week

Lindsey Deiter examines the annual Amelia Earhart Festival and BC president Steve Minnis discusses Pope Benedict's visit to America.

A look at Atchison's bowling alley, West Lanes. JD Benning talks to fellow seniors about the next step in their lives - graduation and beyond. A look at the "Big Idea", an interesting initiative sponsored by the Cray Center. Also, part two of our look at the Gordon Parks photographs on display in the Benedictine Abbey.

Dr. Frank Kessler discusses his Social Justice Week presentation on abortion rights, famed photographer Gordon Park's photos of the BC Abbey are on display, Fr. Brendan Rolling discusses Lent, and BC seniors are counting down to graduation.

President Steve Minnis provides an update on the 2008 Scholarship Ball. BC students reflect on the annual March for Life event in Washington D.C. An interview with comedian Tom Wilson, best known for his role as Biff in the Back to the Future movie series. And more...

BC students attend the FOCUS conference in Grapevine, Texas. A new dorm planning to be built on the campus is causing controversy. BC This Week examines the issue. Man on the street interviews: Who is your choice for the next President of the United States? An interview with Fr. Bruce Swift.

An interview with guitarist, Justin Manion, and vocalist, Stephonne Singleton of Glory Blue. Manion and Singleton are BC students and rising musicians. Casino Night is a popular event at Family Weekend. SGA President Trevor Wild discusses the history of the event. A review of upcoming homecoming events. An interview with Circuit editor Vince Brennan and eCircuit editor Rachel Sawin about upcoming stories.

Dr. Sandra Keating, a member of the Vatican’s Commission for Religious Relations with the Muslim, spoke at Benedictine College on on Catholic-Muslim relations in her address, Dialog of Hope: The Future of Catholic Relations with Muslims. Trevor Wild, president of BC's Student Government Association speaks about the controversy over the H.E.R. auction. An interview with Charlie Gartenmayer, BC's assistant athletic director. A profile of Glory Blue, a musical duo with BC roots.

Scholastica Monastery. Benedictine College received honors with a solid ranking in this year's U.S. News and World Report ranking of colleges.

BC President Stephen D. Minnis provides an update on Benedictine College including record enrollments, new academic facilities and fundraising highlights. Legendary college football coach Lou Holtz spoke at BC's graduation in May 2007. This interview features Holtz's common sense insights. Also information on BC food service and the new smoking policy.