SFU student posts from Republican Convention
Amanda Schiavo
July 21, 2016
Note: SFU senior Amanda Schiavo is working as a Fox News intern at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. She will blog about her activities. Blog Post #4, July 20 I was given the opportunity to radio report for FOX News on Wednesday. Handed a beat-up recorder and four questio...
Blog posts from Knights of Columbus World Youth Day
Matt Fraley
July 11, 2016
Student Matthew Fraley blogged about his experiences from Poland during his pilgrimage with the Knights of Columbus from July 19 - August 1. Scroll down to reach each day's post. Blog 8 – Final Day and Reflecting, Aug. 7 The last day in Krakow was the big tourist day. We had the...
Where does SFU stand in the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese Sex Abuse Scandal?
Matt Fraley, Contributing writer
April 24, 2016
Three Franciscan friars have been charged in connection to the child abuse case in the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese. On March 15, three Third Order Regular (TOR) friars from the Immaculate Conception Province based in Hollidaysburg were charged with criminal conspiracy and endangering the welfare of...
Robinson Fruchtl Named Saint Francis Director of Athletics
Angel Creek, Contributing writer
April 21, 2016
Former Red Flash women’s basketball coach Susan Robinson Fruchtl has been named the new Director of Athletics at Saint Francis. She will begin her duties on Aug. 1. Robinson Fruchtl replaces Bob Krimmel, who will retire this summer after guiding the athletics department for 11 years. Robinson...
Reaching Out to Improve Community Health
Matt Conrad, Contributing writer
April 20, 2016
Filed under Academics, Showcase
An upcoming conference will welcome health care professionals in surrounding communities to the University. The sixth annual DiSepio Symposium Series, scheduled for May 13-14, is an opportunity for area medical practitioners to meet continuing education requirements that are necessary for them to...
Fraternities, Sororities showcase talents
April 13, 2016
Filed under Greek Life, Showcase
In the Wednesday, April 13, Greek Sing competition, Gamma's production was judged best of sororities, with Lammies taking second. Theta outscored Psi U on the fraternity side. ...
Former Pennsylvania Governor, U.S. Representative to speak at Mock Republican Convention
Amanda Schiavo, Editor
April 8, 2016
Filed under Campus Life, Showcase
The tradition of holding a Mock National Convention every four years at Saint Francis originated in 1960. Keeping with this tradition, the 2016 Mock Republican Convention will welcome elected officials to deliver addresses to rally attendees and raise awareness during this political season. The...
Forthcoming website redesign intended to attract students
Christi Villareale, Contributing writer
April 8, 2016
Filed under Campus Life, Showcase
The Saint Francis marketing department has been hard at work redesigning the University’s website, which is set to launch in early May. The last redesign was about four years ago, according to Marie Young, SFU’s Director of Marketing and Communications. “Technology just changes so quickly,”...
Phi Lambda Psi spaghetti dinner raises more than $1,600 for charity
Rebecca Larkins, Contributing writer
April 8, 2016
Filed under Campus Life, Showcase
The Phi Lambda Psi sorority hosted its annual Spaghetti Dinner on March 30 and the annual event was a success. Torvian Dining Hall catered food from DelGrosso Foods and other donors, which members of the sorority served. They prepared approximately 100 pounds of spaghetti to feed dinner guests. The...
Saturday’s Mock Convention: a preview of “raucous” GOP event to come?
Matt Conrad, Contributing writer
April 8, 2016
Filed under Campus Life, Showcase
A Saint Francis tradition looks to demystify the world of presidential politics and make the election year a little more interesting for the University community. The 2016 Mock Republican Convention will be held in the JFK Student Center on Saturday, April 9. Since its first iteration in 1960, the...
