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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...

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...

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