Campbell Melzer, Staff Writer

February 21, 2026 • No Comments

Senior outside hitter Brady Stump from York, Pennsylvania, has been an opponent’s nightmare through the first nine matches of this season. Stump has recorded a team-high 110 kills this season, with a hitting percentage of .300. He had a season-high 23 kills against Roberts Wesleyan on Jan. 30. “It...

Veronica Crum, Social Media Editor

February 19, 2026 • No Comments

The 2026 Writer’s Conference of Northern Appalachia (WCONA) will be held at Saint Francis on March 6-7. “We want people to leave with more tools for evoking in their writing what this part of America is all about,” said the president and founder of the event, PJ Piccirillo. Attendees will...

Austin Wagner, Guest Editorial

December 15, 2025 • No Comments

In the aftermath of the tragedy that occurred on Brown University’s campus on Dec. 13, and on Bondi Beach in Australia, it is important that Saint Francis responds in a way that is level-headed, but also in a way that is practical. We like to say that we are different here, but in terms of firearms...

Jelana Boldizar, Staff Writer

November 20, 2025 • No Comments

Several SFU students and faculty members volunteered at Mission of Mercy, an annual, two-day medical charity event at the David Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh on Oct. 24-25. Mission of Mercy provides free dental, vision and hearing services to thousands of people in need. Patients do not...

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...

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...

Campbell Melzer, Staff Writer

February 21, 2026 • No Comments

Senior outside hitter Brady Stump from York, Pennsylvania, has been an opponent’s nightmare through the first nine matches of this season. Stump has recorded a team-high 110 kills this season, with a hitting percentage of .300. He had a season-high 23 kills against Roberts Wesleyan on Jan. 30. “It...

Sam Pryzbys, Sports Editor

February 20, 2026 • No Comments

The women’s basketball team lost at Mercyhurst, 85-61, on Feb. 14. Graduate student Aleah James (pictured left) led SFU with 13 points and four assists. Cassandra Hawthrone added 10 points and four rebounds. Shelby Ricks chipped in nine points, five rebounds and three assists. Lena Walz led the...

Sam Pryzbys, Sports Editor

February 20, 2026 • No Comments

The men’s and women’s track and field teams competed in the NEC Indoor Championships on Feb 15-16. The Red Flash women’s team finished fourth in a 10-team field with 71.5 points. The SFU men placed eighth in a 10-team field with 32 points. Between both teams, SFU had 24 finishes in the top...