BandBlast on Horizon
Angel Creek, Contributing Writer
November 17, 2015
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SFU’s annual BandBlast will be held on Sunday, Nov. 22, at 2:30 pm in JFK Auditorium. The concert is free to attend, but donations will be accepted. All proceeds from the concert go to helping purchase musical instruments for inner-city children wanting to join their school band programs. "I...
Father Malachi Delivers State-of-the-University Address
Christi Villareale, Contributing Writer
November 13, 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYmQe6oMJVw Father Malachi delivered this semester’s “State-of-the-University” address Nov. 12 at JFK Auditorium. The purpose of the event is to keep faculty, staff and students updated on various SFU projects and initiatives. Father Malachi told those in attendance...
Awareness Key in Beating Breast Cancer
Emma Catalano, Contributing Writer
November 4, 2015
October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month and what better way to show support than tie-dying shirts? Sophomore marketing major Syd Petro organized a CES event Oct. 29 that helped to raise awareness. Petro lost an aunt to Stage 4 breast cancer and has another aunt that survived – she has been...
Center for Service and Learning Created as Part of ‘Francis 2020’
Alexis Barrau, Contributing Writer
November 4, 2015
An ophthalmologist’s goal is to help his or her patient achieve 20/20 vision. The concept of 20/20 vision calls to mind the words “clear” and sharp.” SFU’s current strategic plan to meet the University’s mission is called Francis 2020: A Clear Vision for Saint Francis University. This...
Counseling Center Hosts Suicide Prevention Session
Isaiah Holbrook, Contributing Writer
November 2, 2015
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Students were given tips on how to spot the warning signs of a person who is suicidal at a ”QPR” Gatekeeper Training session on Oct. 26 The event was sponsored by SFU’s Counseling Center. “We know that, from statistics and research, that suicide is the second leading cause of deaths for...
Invest-In-Success Competition on Horizon
Angel Creek, Contributing Writer
November 2, 2015
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Invest in Success, an entrepreneurial competition for students, will he held Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. in DiSepio 213. Based on the popular TV show Shark Tank, SFU students will have the opportunity to pitch business ideas to a panel of judges, who may then award up to $2,000 to help them launch their en...
Psychology Club Hosts Film Viewing, Discusses Mental Health Issues
Matt Conrad, Contributing Writer
November 2, 2015
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The Silver Linings Playbook, an Academy Award-winning film starring Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence, portrays a man’s struggles to adjust to life after a stay in a mental institution. The film was screened and then discussed by a group of students and faculty at an event hosted by SFU’s ...
Papal Message Discussed in Community Forum
Matt Conrad, Contributing Writer
October 15, 2015
Students, faculty and community members gathered Wednesday evening to dissect and discuss Pope Francis’ commentary on humanity’s impact on the environment. The forum, held in JFK Lounge, was a response to the pope’s most recent encyclical, titled “Laudato Si: On Care for Our Common Home.” Three...
Fermentation Major Brewing in Loretto
Emma Catalano, Contributing Writer
October 14, 2015
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Something new is brewing at Saint Francis and it’s not a winter snowstorm. At least not yet. The University has introduced a fermentation arts program this semester. A joint venture between the School of Arts and Letters and the School of Science, the program’s curriculum includes the study...
Community Health Fair Conducted on Campus
Shelby Bowen, Contributing Writer
October 13, 2015
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A Community Health Fair was held in JFK Lounge on Oct. 10. The event’s purpose was to educate the campus community on the importance of a healthy lifestyle and to offer tips toward living a healthier life. SFU’s Public Health, Physician Assistant, Exercise Physiology, Nursing and Occupational...
SFU Again Lands Liquor Control Board Grant
Annamarie Green, Contributing Writer
October 9, 2015
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This past June, Saint Francis was awarded a $38,338 grant from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. Saint Francis was one of 65 schools in Pennsylvania selected out of a pool of over 100 applicants to receive this grant. The PLCB grant is intended to help schools maximize their resources and prevent...
Magazine Editor Keynote Speaker at Zanzuccki Lecture
Emma Catalano, Contributing Writer
October 1, 2015
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Amy Cosper was the keynote speaker at the Dr. Albert Zanzuccki Distinguished Lecture Series at JFK Auditorium Sept. 23. Cosper is vice president and editor in chief at Entrepreneur Magazine. Cosper emphasized social media advertising for start-up businesses at her evening lecture. “It’s...
