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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...

SFU Students Consider Candidates as Election Day Approaches

SFU Students Consider Candidates as Election Day Approaches

Madison Perry, Editor October 24, 2024

With 10 days to go until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have ratcheted up their campaign rhetoric. Both candidates have spent...

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...

Marching Band Engages with High Schools Across Region

Marching Band Engages with High Schools Across Region

Veronica Crum, Social Media Editor October 24, 2024

On Oct. 12, the Red Flash Marching Band welcomed more than 70 high school students from 17 different area school districts to play alongside its members during SFU’s football game against Duquesne. This...

Students Lend Helping Hand to Community on RED Day

Students Lend Helping Hand to Community on RED Day

Madison Perry, Editor October 3, 2024

SFU celebrated its Reaching Every Door (RED) Day on Oct. 1. Various University clubs, sports teams and campus organizations participated in the annual day of service across Cambria and Blair counties. More...

Brother Shamus Rides On

Brother Shamus Rides On

Madison Perry, Editor October 3, 2024

Franciscan Brother Shamus McGrenra, 77, wrapped up his 14th annual charity bike ride on Sept. 22 in Freehold, New Jersey. His yearly bike ride raises money for the Dorothy Day Outreach Center on campus. This...

Show Dates, Cast Announced for “The Merchant of Venice”

Show Dates, Cast Announced for “The Merchant of Venice”

Colette Costlow, Fine Arts Editor October 3, 2024

Students and faculty in SFU’s Fine Arts Program are collaborating with members of the Community Arts Center of Cambria County for a performance of “The Merchant of Venice” this fall. Written by...

A Conversation with the President

A Conversation with the President

Ava Dzurenda, Features Editor October 3, 2024

Oct. 4, 2024, marks the 10th anniversary of the Very Rev. Malachi Van Tassell's inauguration as the 32nd president of Saint Francis University. Troubadour Features Editor Ava Dzurenda recently sat down...

New Book Shares Maurice Stokes’ Story with Young Readers

New Book Shares Maurice Stokes’ Story with Young Readers

Ava Dzurenda, Features Editor September 30, 2024

During their long walks around Minneapolis, discussing “everything basketball” — from trades to championship predictions —basketball fanatics Ty Chapman and John Coy never realized they were missing...

Grading the NFL’s Rookie QBs

Grading the NFL’s Rookie QBs

Alex Crocco, Sports Editor September 26, 2024

This season, we have already seen three NFL teams start rookie quarterbacks and it’s not yet the end of September. How have these first-round picks performed? Last April, a lot of teams needed...

University Celebrates “Month of Miracles”

University Celebrates “Month of Miracles”

Elijah Villarrial, Staff Writer September 12, 2024

The spirit of St. Francis of Assisi is coming alive on campus this month. Throughout the month – which has been named “the Month of Miracles” - the University is hosting a series of events to help...

Full Slate of Events Scheduled for Family Weekend

Full Slate of Events Scheduled for Family Weekend

Samantha Przybys, Staff Writer September 12, 2024

The University will host its annual Family Weekend events today through Sunday (Sept. 13-15). The weekend’s activities include a Mass, a tour of the Assisi Gardens, a carnival on the campus mall and...

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