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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...

Students Learn About Important Role of First Responders

Students Learn About Important Role of First Responders

Madison Perry, Editor November 8, 2024

SFU hosted its third annual First Responders Day on Oct. 25. This year’s event was the largest to date and included individuals from more than 20 organizations across the region involved in fire rescue,...

Artificial Intelligence Chosen as Theme for 2024-25 Academic Year

Artificial Intelligence Chosen as Theme for 2024-25 Academic Year

Ava Dzurenda, Features Editor November 8, 2024

Vice President for Academic Affairs Michael McGinnis announced last month that artificial intelligence is the theme for the 2024-25 academic year at the University. In conjunction with this theme, an...

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...

SFU Hosts Poverty Simulation Event

SFU Hosts Poverty Simulation Event

Goki Abe, Staff Writer November 8, 2024

Students from the Nursing, Physical Therapy, Social Work and Public Health Programs gathered in the JFK Lobby on Oct. 18 to participate in a Poverty Simulation Event. The simulation provided participants...

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...

Psychology Club Introduces “Library Cats Program”

Psychology Club Introduces “Library Cats Program”

Ava Dzurenda, Features Editor October 24, 2024

Cats may not be your typical library residents, but SFU is changing that perspective. On Oct. 9, two shelter cats - Bones and Booth – took up residence in the lower level of the library. Led by...

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 Enjoying Experiences in Fine Arts Center

Students Enjoying Experiences in Fine Arts Center

Colette Costlow, Fine Arts Editor October 24, 2024

Fine Arts students and faculty are settling nicely into their new home, the Connors Family Fine Arts Center and Resinski Blackbox Theatre. The 15,000-square-foot building - one that includes an art...

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...

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