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Question-and-Answer with New Athletics Director Jim Brazill

Question-and-Answer with New Athletics Director Jim Brazill

Alex Crocco, Sports Editor March 21, 2025

On Feb. 27, the University’s Marketing Office emailed the campus community with the information that James Downer was departing from his role as Director of Athletics to “pursue other opportunities.”...

Career of Former CEO of Girl Scouts Celebrated During Women’s History Month Event

Career of Former CEO of Girl Scouts Celebrated During Women’s History Month Event

Colette Costlow, Fire Arts Editor March 21, 2025

The many achievements of Frances Hesselbein were celebrated and discussed in a Women’s History Month panel discussion on March 13 in JFK Auditorium. Born in Johnstown, Hesselbein was an American businesswoman...

Historic Men’s Basketball Season Ends in Heartbreaking Fashion at NCAA “First Four”

Historic Men’s Basketball Season Ends in Heartbreaking Fashion at NCAA “First Four”

Alex Crocco, Sports Editor March 21, 2025

The men’s basketball team’s incredible 2024-25 season ended with a heartbreaking 70-68 loss to Alabama State in the “First Four” of the NCAA Tournament in Dayton, Ohio, on March 18. The team...

Men's Basketball to Face Alabama State in "First Four" NCAA Tournament Game

Men’s Basketball to Face Alabama State in “First Four” NCAA Tournament Game

March 17, 2025

Courtesy of University's Office of Athletic Communications The Saint Francis men's basketball team will face Alabama State in its first NCAA Tournament game since 1991 in the "First Four" on Tuesday...

Men’s Basketball Captures Northeast Conference Crown

Men’s Basketball Captures Northeast Conference Crown

Alex Crocco, Sports Editor March 12, 2025

After 34 years, the Saint Francis men’s basketball team will return to March Madness after defeating top-seed Central Connecticut State, 46-43, in the Northeast Conference championship game on Tuesday...

SSOB Announces Winner of Dare-to-Dream Award

SSOB Announces Winner of Dare-to-Dream Award

Madison Perry, Editor February 20, 2025

Each year, the Shields School of Business presents the Dare-to-Dream Award to a deserving African American student working toward his or her undergraduate degree within a program offered by the School. The...

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...

Nationally Syndicated Cartoonist Visits SFU

Nationally Syndicated Cartoonist Visits SFU

Colette Costlow, Fine Arts Editor February 20, 2025

Nationally syndicated comic strip artist Deon Parson, AKA “$upr Dee,” visited the University on Feb. 10. Parson, 29, is the creator of multiple comic strips, including “Life With Kurami” (debuted...

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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