Makeover of JFK to begin soon

Makeover of JFK to begin soon

Marina Misitano, Staff Writer January 30, 2019

Frankies will have a “new look” by the start of the 2019 fall semester, as the University plans to add several different dining options to the lower level of JFK. “Renovations are to begin in...

Full slate of activities for SGA in spring semester

Full slate of activities for SGA in spring semester

Evan Feltz, Staff Writer January 30, 2019

The Student Government Association is anticipating a busy spring semester and encourages all students to mark April 9 on their calendars. This is the date of SGA’s next Town Hall Meeting. It will...

Debate Team competes at Ethics Bowl

Debate Team competes at Ethics Bowl

Anna Baughman, Editor December 7, 2018

The Saint Francis Debate Team traveled to Poughkeepsie, New York, on Dec. 1 and competed in the Northeast Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl. The team was competing to advance to the national competition. Students...

Amplify Church to Visit Campus, Dec. 3

Amplify Church to Visit Campus, Dec. 3

Olivia Ford, Staff Writer December 3, 2018

A group from Amplify Church in Indiana (Pennsylvania) will visit SFU on Dec. 3. The “RIOT” event will be held in JFK Auditorium, with the doors opening at 8:30 p.m. and the show starting at 9 p.m. The...

SFU students share their Christmas favorites

SFU students share their Christmas favorites

Anna Baughman, Editor November 28, 2018

With the holidays around the corner, Saint Francis students have Christmas on the brain. How, in the midst of projects and finals, can students keep the Christmas spirit alive? Over the next few weeks,...

Update from Ambialet

Update from Ambialet

Olivia Ford, Staff Writer November 7, 2018

Students, faculty and staff are busy here in Loretto as we head into the home stretch of the semester. Things are also busy at the University’s Ambialet campus in France, where SFU students are making...

Students, faculty, staff participate in Movember

Students, faculty, staff participate in Movember

Damian Runk, Staff Writer November 7, 2018

Saint Francis students, faculty and staff members are participating in Movember, a month-long event that raises awareness and money for men’s physical and mental health. Movemeber, or “No Shave...

Class of 2020 hosts Halloween Trivia Night

Class of 2020 hosts Halloween Trivia Night

Payton Huber, Staff Writer November 2, 2018

Halloween Trivia Night began with a bang at JFK on Oct. 25. Topics of ghoulish proportions were featured alongside some equally interesting philanthropy questions. The event was sponsored by the Student...

Students sharpen dining skills at Etiquette Dinner

Students sharpen dining skills at Etiquette Dinner

Anna Baughman, Editor October 31, 2018

Career Services provided SFU students with the opportunity to brush up on their dining skills on Tuesday, Oct. 23, sponsoring the annual Etiquette Dinner. Pat Cataldo, etiquette expert and presenter, taught...

Third annual FAST FEST raises money, awareness

Third annual FAST FEST raises money, awareness

Katie Augustine, Staff Writer October 31, 2018

FAST FEST will return to campus for a third consecutive year on Friday. At the event, people fast to raise money and awareness for the nonprofit organization Engineers in Action. Half of the money raised...

Boy Scouts to visit for Merit Badge Day, Oct. 6

Boy Scouts to visit for Merit Badge Day, Oct. 6

Derrick Wiley, Staff Writer October 3, 2018

Saint Francis will host its annual Merit Badge Day for the Boy Scouts of America on Oct. 6. Over 100 scouts are expected to attend the event. Parents and families are invited to afternoon activities. This...

Alzheimer’s walk scheduled for Oct. 6

Alzheimer’s walk scheduled for Oct. 6

Haley Thomas, Staff Writer October 3, 2018

Citizens of Altoona and surrounding areas can participate in a walk at People’s Natural Gas Field on Oct. 6 to memorialize their loved ones afflicted by Alzheimer’s and to raise money to find a cure. Olivia...

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