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Saint Francis Student-Athletes React to News that School Will Transition from Division I to Division III Athletics

Saint Francis Student-Athletes React to News that School Will Transition from Division I to Division III Athletics

Madison Perry, Editor March 26, 2025

At 11:19 a.m. on March 25, all current Saint Francis University student-athletes received an email from Father Malachi Van Tassell – president of the University - that triggered shockwaves across the...

From the “Big Dance” to a Different Kind of March Madness

From the “Big Dance” to a Different Kind of March Madness

Ava Dzurenda, Features Editor March 26, 2025

Like many others, one thing that was not on my “bingo card” for this semester was Saint Francis University announcing a transition from Division I to Division III athletics. Father Malachi Van Tassell...

Students Learn, Explore on Annual Spring Break Trip to London

Students Learn, Explore on Annual Spring Break Trip to London

Madison Perry, Editor March 21, 2025

Seventeen students participated in the Shields School of Business’ 16th annual London trip over Spring Break. The trip was chaperoned by SSOB Dean Randy Frye, Accounting Professor of Emeritus Jim Logue...

Psychology Club’s “Library Cats Program” Helps Shelter Animals and SFU Community

Psychology Club’s “Library Cats Program” Helps Shelter Animals and SFU Community

Ava Dzurenda, Features Editor March 21, 2025

Five cats from the Huntingdon County Humane Society - D’Artagnan, Gallagher, Tilly, Napa and Knox - have called the SFU Library’s “Cat Room” home this semester. “The purpose of this program...

Health Science Groups Return from Spring Break Mission Trips

Health Science Groups Return from Spring Break Mission Trips

Ava Dzurenda, Features Editor March 21, 2025

SFU students, faculty, staff and alumni traveled to the Bahamas and Guatemala from March 1-9 and provided medical services during the University’s weeklong Spring Break. Nineteen Physician Assistant...

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...

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...

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