Sam Przybys, Sports Editor

December 5, 2025 • No Comments

The men’s basketball team (2-7) recorded its second victory of the season against Penn State-Shenango on Dec. 3, pounding the Lions, 100-41. Freshman Paris Papadatos, junior Trey Weiand and sophomore Ralph Martino Jr. all had career nights in the runaway victory. Papadatos led the team with 19...

Erin Golding, Staff Writer

November 25, 2025 • No Comments

The Communications Program hosted approximately 70 students from four area high schools for the Pennsylvania School Press Association’s regional competition on Nov. 18. SFU is one of eight regional sites that hosted competitions this fall. Winners from the eight regions advance to the PSPA state...

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...

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...

Sam Przybys, Sports Editor

December 5, 2025 • No Comments

The men’s basketball team (2-7) recorded its second victory of the season against Penn State-Shenango on Dec. 3, pounding the Lions, 100-41. Freshman Paris Papadatos, junior Trey Weiand and sophomore Ralph Martino Jr. all had career nights in the runaway victory. Papadatos led the team with 19...

Sam Przybys, Sports Editor

December 2, 2025 • No Comments

The men’s basketball team lost, 96-74, at Xavier on Dec. 1. Skylar Wicks continued to stuff the stat sheet for SFU, recording 19 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. The six assists were a season-high and tied for his career best. Wicks returned to action at Xavier after missing his team’s...

Sam Przybys, Sports Editor

November 30, 2025 • No Comments

The men’s basketball team defeated Franciscan, 85-60, on Nov. 29 to pick up its first win of the season. SFU’s victory over the Barons also marked the first head coaching win for SFU’s Luke McConnell. "I'm happy with the win, and it is something that we can build upon,” said McConnell,...