Newspaper Article

Author: The Crusader Staff Writer Jackeline Silva

Belmont Abbey College, nestled in the heart of Belmont, North Carolina, stands as a testament to faith, and academic excellence. Belmont Abbey College, founded in 1876 by Benedictine monks, who began their journey with the idea of providing quality education with the integration of Catholic values. The college was originally established as St. Mary’s College, with a primary focus to prepare young men for a life of service and leadership.

During the 20th century, Belmont Abbey College went through significant expansion and growth. The college expanded its facilities and programs which influenced an increase in enrollment.

In the 21st century, Belmont Abbey College continued to evolve, welcoming technological advancements and educational practices while staying true to its core, catholic values.

To this day, the presence of Benedictine monks continues to be integral regarding the identity of Belmont Abbey College. One of the most profound impacts of the monks is their role as spiritual guides and mentors. Through daily prayer services, retreats, and pastoral care, they provide students with opportunities for reflection, growth, and moral development.

At Belmont Abbey College, the influence of the monks resonates deeply within the campus community, as affirmed by Olivia Brandt, a dedicated student. Brandt says “The monks play a big role in this college and have provided helpful guidance when needed”.

As Belmont Abbey College looks to the future, the influence of the Benedictine monks remains as strong as ever. Their timeless values and commitment to excellence continue to shape the college’s mission and vision.

This article was originally posted in the Spring 2024, Issue 2 of The Crusader Newspaper. Download the full issue here.

Author: The Crusader Newspaper advisor Erin Jensen

Congrats to the 37 students that participated in the 3rd Annual Undergraduate Research Conference last Friday! As you can tell from the titles, students from almost all majors presented on their topics. From English to Political Philosophy to Biology to Sports Management to Economics to Computer Science to Education to Business and most of the other majors as well. Student demographics included freshman, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. This event is scheduled to be held every year and we encourage everyone to participate next April.

Mary Burke: The rise of classical education and the retention of the Socratic Method.

Max Bournos: Documentation of Patient Fluid Intake and Output

Journey Bowie: Nursing Interventions and Education to Increase Exclusive Breastfeeding Rates in the
Hospital

Kenneth Bowles: Impact of Life Satisfaction and Perceptions of Corruption on Political System Satisfaction

Sekyah Chestnut: The Social Side of Sports

Layne Diffley: Association Between Views on Oppression and Political Party and Gender

Michelle Dinh: Importance of Bedside Report to Improve Patient Care and Satisfaction

Xavier Dunham: Does communication between nurses and pharmacists impact patient medication
adherence in the inpatient hospital setting?

Tamiya Ellis: The challenges of poverty and first-generation college students.

Haleigh Evans: Case Analysis of The University of Missouri NCAA Infraction Case

Hannah Farmer: Crucial Need to Implement a Protocol for When to Wean Neonates Off of Bubble Cpap

Morgan Farrar: The Use of the Safeward’s Model to Promote Nurses’ Self-Perception of Confidence and
Interactions with Patients

Katie Flynn: The Person of Faith in an Increasingly Secular World

Izzy Gagliardi: Impact of Gender and Attending College on Political Ideology

Kiley Gallagher: Resilience Training Program for ICU Nurses

Korynn Green: Alarm Fatigue in the Critical Care Setting

Olivia Ivey: Long-Term Effects of a Concussion

Jessica Janson: The Effects of Prenatal Maternal Stress on the Development of Child Emotional Regulation

Jennifer Johansen: How the Prince of Egypt Teaches Us That True Greatness Comes from Compassion

Hannah Keller: Nursing Unit Design

Hannah Kurtz: Importance of Increased Hand Hygiene Compliance amongst Healthcare Workers

Madeleine McCauley: The Fall TIPS tool kit for preventing falls

Kirstin Naegele: How do mental health and self care interventions given from the workplace impact alarm
fatigue of bedside nurses caring for medical surgical patients?

Emily Nagel: Anxiety in the Attic: The Treatment of Women in the Nineteenth-Century Through the
Lenses of Gilbert, Gubar, and Gerwig

Ryan Nagel: What are the effects of religiosity and frequency of religious service attendance on an
individual’s views of the death penalty and its justification?

Connor Nanney: The Warm Hot Method

Lauren Reiland: Airway Clearance Guidelines for Full-Term Newborns Born Through Clear Amniotic Fluid

Andrew Singleton: P vs NP: One of The Most Important Unsolved Problems in Computer Science

Thomas Thierfelder: What is the impact of a belief in life after death and frequency of church attendance on
acceptance of Euthanasia?

Sophia Velasco: What is the impact of income and education levels on political satisfaction among
Americans?

Evelyn Vesely: Preventing Surgical Site Infections with Pre-, Intra-, and Post-Operative Interventions

Nikolas von Spakovsky: How Biological Sex and Political Affiliation Affect Views on the Justifiability of the Death
Penalty

Anna Williams: Russell vs. King: A Look at Sterne’s Interpretators

Sabrina Whitehouse: The effects of being a student athlete on mental health

Elizabeth Woodruff: Reading aloud impacts physical, cognitive and social-emotional development

Adison Yoder: Magic Squares

Clayton Zimmerman: Incarcerated Medical Ethics

This article was originally posted in the Spring 2024, Issue 2 of The Crusader Newspaper. Download the full issue here.

Author: The Crusader Staff Writer Sabrina Whitehouse

At Belmont Abbey, springtime is a colorful and fascinating time of year when the campus comes alive with the splendor of blossoming flowers, an abundance of greenery, and the delightful sounds of singing birds. It’s the ideal time to explore the ancient grounds and take in Belmont Abbey’s rich history and tranquil ambiance as the sun shines brilliantly overhead, greeting students and visitors with a sense of regeneration and refreshment. The spring season at Belmont Abbey offers an experience that embodies the spirit of academic brilliance and the essence of nature’s waking, whether spent meandering around the lovely grounds or attending outdoor events.

Whether strolling around campus or attending sporting events, being at the Abbey is always a great day. Upcoming sporting events for April and May will conclude our athletics for this school year. They can be found on the Abbey Athletics website or the Belmont Abbey Athletics Instagram.

As they say, April showers bring May flowers; although the weather may be a bit chilly and rainy, there are still many other activities to get involved in around campus. This can include attending the Abbey playmaker’s production of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, daily mass at 11 am in the basilica, the music club on Tuesdays at 7pm in Holy Grounds, and so many more activities that can be found on the weekly Abbey News page.

Unfortunately, the school year is coming to a close, but luckily, many things are still happening around campus. Take advantage of these and so many other activities before it is too late! You wouldn’t want to miss out on these experiences.

This article was originally posted in the Spring 2024, Issue 2 of The Crusader Newspaper. Download the full issue here.

Author: The Crusader Staff Writer Jackeline Silva

Belmont Abbey College, nestled in the heart of Belmont, North Carolina, stands as a testament to faith, and academic excellence. Belmont Abbey College, founded in 1876 by Benedictine monks, who began their journey with the idea of providing quality education with the integration of Catholic values. The college was originally established as St. Mary’s College, with a primary focus to prepare young men for a life of service and leadership.
During the 20th century, Belmont Abbey College went through significant expansion and growth. The college expanded its facilities and programs which influenced an increase in enrollment.

In the 21st century, Belmont Abbey College continued to evolve, welcoming technological advancements and educational practices while staying true to its core, catholic values.

To this day, the presence of Benedictine monks continues to be integral regarding the identity of Belmont Abbey College. One of the most profound impacts of the monks is their role as spiritual guides and mentors. Through daily prayer services, retreats, and pastoral care, they provide students with opportunities for reflection, growth, and moral development.

At Belmont Abbey College, the influence of the monks resonates deeply within the campus community, as affirmed by Olivia Brandt, a dedicated student. Brandt says “The monks play a big role in this college and have provided helpful guidance when needed”.

As Belmont Abbey College looks to the future, the influence of the Benedictine monks remains as strong as ever. Their timeless values and commitment to excellence continue to shape the college’s mission and vision.

This article was originally posted in the Spring 2024, Issue 2 of The Crusader Newspaper. Download the full issue here.

Author: The Crusader Newspaper Advisor Erin Jensen

We hope you have enjoyed reading the school newspaper over the last several years. I have been the faculty advisor since 2019 and we have published at least one edition every semester since then. 

I usually spend a lot of time each semester encouraging articles to be written, editing the articles, formatting the articles, and then creating the layout of the newspaper. I have appreciated the various student editors that have helped with this process every semester. Thanks for all the help this semester from Regina Vehige and last semester from Jose Hernandez. 

The newspaper is going to be changing its format starting Fall 2023. Instead of the articles being compiled into a pdf (like this one), articles will now be individually published on the newspaper website https://belmontabbeycollege.edu/campus-life/clubs-organizations/crusader/

Students interested in writing for the school newspaper can still register for EN 199 (Newspaper Production) and have the opportunity to be a staff writer. The class is offered every semester as an online asynchronous class and counts for the Writing minor. 

We hope you continue to read and support Abbey students as they write news and feature articles.

This article was originally posted in the Spring 2023, Issue 3 of The Crusader Newspaper. Download the full issue here.