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Students Engage with Alumni During Mentorship Week

Students Engage with Alumni During Mentorship Week

Madison Perry, Editor November 8, 2024

The University hosted Mentorship Week last week. The annual event connects SFU’s current students with alumni and provides an opportunity for networking and professional development. The Office of...

Game Changers: Esports Competitors Find Success

Game Changers: Esports Competitors Find Success

Veronica Crumm, Social Media Editor November 8, 2024

Since the University launched its Esports Program in 2019, it has steadily evolved. Over the last five years, multiple Red Flash players have made a name for themselves in the gaming world. Jacob Garrity...

Scholarship Opportunities, Leadership Training Available Through ROTC Program

Scholarship Opportunities, Leadership Training Available Through ROTC Program

Elijah Villarrial October 24, 2024

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Program at SFU has provided students with valuable leadership and training experiences for more than a decade. The program offers academic coursework and provides...

2024 Homecoming Offers Something for Everyone

2024 Homecoming Offers Something for Everyone

Elijah Villarrial, Staff Writer October 24, 2024

The University will celebrate its 2024 Homecoming festivities next week and there are plenty of events on the calendar. A “Duck Hunt” is scheduled for Monday-Friday of next week, during which students...

Campus Buildings Now Offer Extended Hours of Availability

Campus Buildings Now Offer Extended Hours of Availability

Madison Perry, Editor October 24, 2024

The Student Government Organization (SGA) and the University’s administration recently collaborated on an initiative to provide students with 24-hour access to eight different buildings on campus. The...

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...

Respect Life Club Members March in Harrisburg

Respect Life Club Members March in Harrisburg

Toby Webb, Staff Writer October 3, 2024

Five members of SFU’s Respect Life Club attended a March for Life in Harrisburg on Sept. 23. The event was hosted by the National March for Life and the Pennsylvania Family Institute. It included...

New Members Welcomed to Greek Community

New Members Welcomed to Greek Community

Eric Solnosky, Staff Writer October 3, 2024

SFU’s Greek community welcomed 22 new members during its “Bid Day” celebration on Sept. 26. Bid Day marks the start of the new member education process. Each semester, Greek members gather in...

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...

New Space Opens in Library for Students to Relax, Receive Help

New Space Opens in Library for Students to Relax, Receive Help

Veronica Crum, Staff Writer October 3, 2024

Last month, the library announced a new area for students to take a break from study sessions and meet with librarians to receive help with research. “The vision of Cupertino Corner is for students...

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