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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...

Students Engage with Alumni During Mentorship Week

Students Engage with Alumni During Mentorship Week

Madison Perry, Editor November 8, 2024

The University hosted Mentorship Week last week. The annual event connects SFU’s current students with alumni and provides an opportunity for networking and professional development. The Office of...

Game Changers: Esports Competitors Find Success

Game Changers: Esports Competitors Find Success

Veronica Crumm, Social Media Editor November 8, 2024

Since the University launched its Esports Program in 2019, it has steadily evolved. Over the last five years, multiple Red Flash players have made a name for themselves in the gaming world. Jacob Garrity...

Scholarship Opportunities, Leadership Training Available Through ROTC Program

Scholarship Opportunities, Leadership Training Available Through ROTC Program

Elijah Villarrial October 24, 2024

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Program at SFU has provided students with valuable leadership and training experiences for more than a decade. The program offers academic coursework and provides...

2024 Homecoming Offers Something for Everyone

2024 Homecoming Offers Something for Everyone

Elijah Villarrial, Staff Writer October 24, 2024

The University will celebrate its 2024 Homecoming festivities next week and there are plenty of events on the calendar. A “Duck Hunt” is scheduled for Monday-Friday of next week, during which students...

Campus Buildings Now Offer Extended Hours of Availability

Campus Buildings Now Offer Extended Hours of Availability

Madison Perry, Editor October 24, 2024

The Student Government Organization (SGA) and the University’s administration recently collaborated on an initiative to provide students with 24-hour access to eight different buildings on campus. The...

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