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Students Make Plans for Spring Break

Students Make Plans for Spring Break

Samantha Przybys, Staff Writer February 20, 2025

The University’s spring break is on the horizon (March 3-7) and students are making plans for their week away from Loretto. “I’m looking forward to visiting my sister in San Diego,” said junior...

Finalists to Compete on Friday Night in “SFU’s Got Talent” Competition

Finalists to Compete on Friday Night in “SFU’s Got Talent” Competition

Madison Perry, Editor February 20, 2025

The Student Activities Organization (SAO) hosts a talent show every spring semester, one that showcases the skills and abilities of the University’s students. The first two rounds were conducted each...

SFU Groups to Travel to Bahamas, Guatemala, London Over Spring Break

SFU Groups to Travel to Bahamas, Guatemala, London Over Spring Break

Ava Dzurenda, Features Editor February 20, 2025

SFU students, faculty, staff and alumni will travel to the Bahamas, Guatemala and London from March 1-9. The groups will provide medical care, explore global business, and experience new cultures. Douglas...

Students, Faculty to Share Experiences at “Compassion Storytelling” Event

Students, Faculty to Share Experiences at “Compassion Storytelling” Event

Veronica Crum, Social Media Editor February 20, 2025

An open-mic event intended to provide a space for students and faculty to share stories of how compassion has had an impact on them or someone they know in the medical field will take place next week. The...

Change of Leadership in SGA

Change of Leadership in SGA

Madison Perry, Editor January 29, 2025

Sophomore Cole Weiland assumed the role of the Student Government Association’s (SGA) president last semester, succeeding senior Paige Debias. Weiland has been involved in SGA since his first year...

Son of Pro Basketball Trailblazer Delivers MLK Day Address

Son of Pro Basketball Trailblazer Delivers MLK Day Address

Madison Perry, Editor January 29, 2025

The University’s celebration of “Martin Luther King and Maurice Stokes Legacy Week” kicked off on Jan. 20 with the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Convocation. Chuck Cooper III delivered the...

University Celebrates Black History Month

University Celebrates Black History Month

Riley Parker, Staff Writer January 29, 2025

Black History Month, celebrated annually each February across the country, provides an opportunity to pay tribute to the resilience and contributions of African Americans throughout history. Saint Francis...

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Students Discuss Favorite Books During Library Lover’s Month

Oksana Horova, Staff Writer January 29, 2025

The Saint Francis Library is more than just a study space - it’s a sanctuary for book lovers. To celebrate National Library Lover’s Month (February), we asked four students about their favorite...

King-Stokes Legacy Week Roundtable Highlights Friendship, Advocacy and Inspiration

King-Stokes Legacy Week Roundtable Highlights Friendship, Advocacy and Inspiration

Ava Dzurenda, Features Editor January 29, 2025

“Maurice Stokes approached every day as a challenge and never gave up,” Jay Twyman told an audience of more than 100 at JFK Auditorium on Jan. 22. Jay Twyman, son of Stokes’ close friend and teammate...

Mixed Reviews on Snow Removal Efforts, Treatment of Roads, Sidewalks

Mixed Reviews on Snow Removal Efforts, Treatment of Roads, Sidewalks

Ava Dzurenda, Features Editor January 29, 2025

Winter storms and frigid temperatures have put SFU’s snow removal efforts in the spotlight. While some students applauded the Physical Plant for their hard work under difficult circumstances, others...

Brother Shamus’ Photography on Display at Fine Arts Center

Brother Shamus’ Photography on Display at Fine Arts Center

Colette Costlow January 29, 2025

Photos taken by Brother Shamus McGrenra across many years and many continents is currently on display at the Fine Arts Center. The exhibit opened on Jan. 23 and will run through March 7. In the exhibit,...

Fine Arts Students to Perform “Anything Goes” in April

Fine Arts Students to Perform “Anything Goes” in April

Colette Costlow, Fine Arts Editor January 29, 2025

Students in SFU’s Fine Arts Program will perform the musical comedy “Anything Goes” in JFK Auditorium in April. The run will include five shows from April 10-13. Anything Goes follows a comical...

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