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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...

Dig In: Students Share Fave Thanksgiving Foods

Dig In: Students Share Fave Thanksgiving Foods

Samantha Przybys, Staff Writer November 22, 2024

Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Students are excited to go home for break, spend time with family, and eat their favorite Thanksgiving foods. “My favorite Thanksgiving food is pumpkin...

SSOB Students Visit the Big Apple

SSOB Students Visit the Big Apple

Madison Perry, Editor November 22, 2024

Shields School of Business students visited New York City, Nov. 7-9, for an educational excursion. The trip included a stop at the New York Stock Exchange, a meal in Little Italy at Da Nico Ristorante,...

SFU Community Gathers for Vigil in Honor of Kevon Walker

SFU Community Gathers for Vigil in Honor of Kevon Walker

Campbell Melzer, Staff Writer November 22, 2024

SFU students, faculty and staff gathered near DeGol Field for a candlelight service to honor the memory of Kevon Walker on the evening of Nov. 18. Walker died on campus on Nov. 4. He was a freshman...

Invasion of the Flies: Schwab Hall Battles Seasonal Insect Problem

Invasion of the Flies: Schwab Hall Battles Seasonal Insect Problem

Ava Dzurenda, Features Editor November 22, 2024

With dropping temperatures, Schwab Hall has become a refuge for flies and bees seeking warmth. While the seasonal invasion is not uncommon, many faculty and students feel this year’s outbreak is worse...

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