Sam Przybys, Sports Editor
November 9, 2025 • No Comments
The football team suffered another heartbreaking loss at DeGol Field on Nov. 8, falling to Mercyhurst, 16-15, after the Lakers scored the go-ahead touchdown with 20 seconds left. SFU kicker Mac Plummer connected on five field goals in the game. He tied the school record for field goals in a single...
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November 8, 2025
After a season-opening loss at Oklahoma on Nov. 3, the men’s basketball team traveled to Fort Worth,...
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The Red Flash men’s basketball team opened the 2025-26 season at Oklahoma on Nov. 3, dropping a 102-66...
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The football team suffered a 23-20 loss to Wagner in the second of a four-game homestand on Nov. 1. Wagner’s...
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The football team came up short against Robert Morris, 24-14, on Homecoming Weekend. The stands were...
Lindsay Nyanko, Staff Writer
October 22, 2025 • No Comments
A Turning Point USA chapter has officially launched at the University. Turning Point USA is a national student organization promoting freedom, free markets and limited government. The SFU chapter will hold meetings twice a month. Debate frequency and speaker nights will be determined as the chapter...
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Talis Marshall, Staff Writer
October 31, 2025 • No Comments
In an increasingly polarized America, relativist rhetoric - a phenomenon where facts are ignored to fit one’s political tendencies - has exploded. Not only does relativist rhetoric cause a breakdown of basic fact and reality, but the practice is also becoming a huge stressor on American civic life. Some...
Pat Farabaugh, Troubadour Faculty Advisor
October 2, 2025 • No Comments
Saint Francis University lost a beloved member of its family earlier this week when Print Shop Supervisor Beth Bellock died unexpectedly. Beth assisted in the production of this publication for many years. God blesses us by placing special people in our lives and Beth was a blessing to anyone who...
Madison Perry, Editor
April 11, 2025 • No Comments
After the most exciting (and busiest) year of journalism in my four years at Saint Francis University, it is time to say goodbye. At only seven months old, in 2003, my college plans were essentially laid out for me. I would be attending SFU. That may seem far-fetched, but I promise that it is true. For...
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Madison Perry, Editor
April 11, 2025 • No Comments
Greek Week activities ended on April 4 with Greek Sing, the most anticipated event. The winner of the fraternity bracket was Alpha Phi Delta and the winner of the sorority...
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Sam Przybys, Sports Editor
November 9, 2025 • No Comments
The football team suffered another heartbreaking loss at DeGol Field on Nov. 8, falling to Mercyhurst, 16-15, after the Lakers scored the go-ahead touchdown with 20 seconds left. SFU kicker Mac Plummer connected on five field goals in the game. He tied the school record for field goals in a single...
Sam Przybys, Sports Editor
November 8, 2025 • No Comments
After a season-opening loss at Oklahoma on Nov. 3, the men’s basketball team traveled to Fort Worth, Texas, to face TCU on Nov. 6 and dropped a 104-63 decision. The Horned Frogs came out hot from the field and closed the first half on a 42-18 run to lead, 53-29, at halftime. Head coach Jamie Dixon’s...
Sam Przybys, Sports Editor
November 5, 2025 • No Comments
The Red Flash men’s basketball team opened the 2025-26 season at Oklahoma on Nov. 3, dropping a 102-66 decision to the Sooners. SFU made the game interesting for 20 minutes. The Red Flash trailed OU by just one (45-44) at halftime. The Sooners dominated inside against the smaller Red Flash, outscoring...
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