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Communications Program Hosts Journalism Conference

Communications Program Hosts Journalism Conference

Erin Golding, Staff Writer November 25, 2025

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...

SFU Community Reacts to President Trump’s Comments on International Students

SFU Community Reacts to President Trump’s Comments on International Students

Austin Wagner, Staff Writer November 20, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump told a reporter from the India Today newspaper last week that “you don’t want to cut half of the people, half of the students from all over the world that are coming into...

E-sports Program Expanding, Enjoying Success

E-sports Program Expanding, Enjoying Success

Noah Snyder, Staff Writer November 20, 2025

The Saint Francis E-sports team expanded its offerings this semester, adding Marvel Rivals to its list of competitive games. Marvel Rivals is a team-based, hero-shooter game similar to Overwatch. “We...

Transition to Division III, Parking Concerns Among Topics Discussed at Town Hall

Transition to Division III, Parking Concerns Among Topics Discussed at Town Hall

Talis Marshall, Staff Writer November 20, 2025

The Student Government Association hosted its bi-annual Town Hall on Nov. 8 in JFK Lounge. University administrators who participated in the event included President Malachi Van Tassell; Vice President...

Brother Shamus Rides On: Charity Bike Ride Celebrates 15th Year

Brother Shamus Rides On: Charity Bike Ride Celebrates 15th Year

Parker Farabaugh, Staff Writer November 20, 2025

For the last 15 years, Brother Shamus McGrenra - a prominent figure on campus and a 78-year-old cancer survivor - has helped lead one of the University’s most recognizable traditions: a charity bike...

Culture Shift: Rise in Christian Identity on Campus

Culture Shift: Rise in Christian Identity on Campus

Seth Cunningham, Staff Writer November 20, 2025

Campus Ministry has seen some remarkable changes this academic year. In the past, Campus Ministry has been primarily associated with community service events. This year, however, perceptions and reality...

Students, Faculty Gain Perspective on Medical Mission Trip in Pittsburgh

Students, Faculty Gain Perspective on Medical Mission Trip in Pittsburgh

Jelana Boldizar, Staff Writer November 20, 2025

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...

“The Odd Couple (Female Version)” Running at Black Box Theatre

“The Odd Couple (Female Version)” Running at Black Box Theatre

Madyn Allison, Staff Writer November 20, 2025

The Fine Arts Program is hosting a production of “The Odd Couple (Female Version)” in the Resinski Black Box Theatre. Performances are scheduled for Nov. 20, 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m. and on Nov. 23...

SFU Students Weigh in on Best, Worst Thanksgiving Foods

SFU Students Weigh in on Best, Worst Thanksgiving Foods

Lindsay Nyanko, Staff Writer November 18, 2025

Thanksgiving break is just around the corner for Red Flash students. The five-day break begins on Wednesday, Nov. 26. Classes resume on Monday, Dec. 1. Since Thanksgiving is only a week away, we wanted...

Students, Faculty Member Clean Up Grotto Trail

Students, Faculty Member Clean Up Grotto Trail

Alexis Stoppe, Staff Writer October 22, 2025

The Grotto Trail on campus received a long-awaited restoration on Oct. 9, thanks to a cleanup effort organized by Chemistry Professor Ed Zovinka. Zovinka and his Inorganic Chemistry Lab students cleared...

Students Launch Turning Point USA Chapter at SFU

Students Launch Turning Point USA Chapter at SFU

Lindsay Nyanko, Staff Writer October 22, 2025

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...

First Responders Day Planned for Next Week

First Responders Day Planned for Next Week

Malikai Nichols, Staff Writer October 22, 2025

The University will celebrate – and learn from - local heroes during its annual First Responders Day next Friday, Oct. 31. During that morning, firefighters, police officers and emergency medical...

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