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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...

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...

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Second-Floor Window Shattered in Giles Hall Following Collision

Ava Dzurenda, Features Editor September 27, 2024

A second-floor window was shattered in Giles Hall on Sept. 23. Three female students and two male students were allegedly racing down the hall when one of them ran into the window, shattering the glass. The...

Torvian Reintroduces Green-To-Go Initiative

Torvian Reintroduces Green-To-Go Initiative

Madison Perry, Editor September 12, 2024

Torvian is replacing disposable to-go containers with reusable plastic green ones. The initiative is called “Green-To-Go.” It has received mixed feedback from the student body. The idea was introduced...

Warnick Returns to University to Lead DPS

Warnick Returns to University to Lead DPS

Madison Perry, Editor September 12, 2024

Julie Warnick has returned to Saint Francis to serve as Dean of the Division of Professional Studies. Warnick most recently served as the Director of Graduate and Online Studies at Seton Hill University...

Volunteers Needed for Mission-of-Mercy Clinic

Volunteers Needed for Mission-of-Mercy Clinic

Goki Abe, Staff Writer September 12, 2024

SFU faculty members and students plan to volunteer at the Mission-of-Mercy Health Clinic again this fall. The clinic is scheduled for Nov. 1-2 in Pittsburgh at the David Lawrence Convention Center. An...

Television Studio Moves to Schwab Hall

Television Studio Moves to Schwab Hall

Eric Solnosky, Staff Writer September 12, 2024

The Communications Program relocated its television/broadcasting studio from Scotus Hall to the lower level of Schwab Hall over the summer. The Communications Program now has both its TV studio and...

Class of 2028 Brings Diversity, Talent to Loretto

Class of 2028 Brings Diversity, Talent to Loretto

Ava Dzurenda, Features Editor September 12, 2024

“You are surrounded by wonderful folks with incredible, God-given talents,” said Steve Soba, Vice President for Enrollment Management, as he addressed a crowd of freshmen students at DeGol Field on...

Football Team Drops Season-Opener at Dayton

Football Team Drops Season-Opener at Dayton

Alex Crocco, Sports Editor September 5, 2024

The opening game of Saint Francis’ 2024 football season was a defensive slugfest that ultimately saw Dayton prevail, 18-10. The game started off rocky for the Red Flash, with starting quarterback...

Mock Convention Tradition Continues at Saint Francis

Mock Convention Tradition Continues at Saint Francis

Josh Wos, Staff Writer April 25, 2024

The University hosted its 17th mock political convention on April 20. Following University tradition, the presidential candidates up for consideration were the two who were on the ballot for “Super...

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