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University Celebrates “Month of Miracles”

University Celebrates “Month of Miracles”

Elijah Villarrial, Staff Writer September 12, 2024

The spirit of St. Francis of Assisi is coming alive on campus this month. Throughout the month – which has been named “the Month of Miracles” - the University is hosting a series of events to help...

Full Slate of Events Scheduled for Family Weekend

Full Slate of Events Scheduled for Family Weekend

Samantha Przybys, Staff Writer September 12, 2024

The University will host its annual Family Weekend events today through Sunday (Sept. 13-15). The weekend’s activities include a Mass, a tour of the Assisi Gardens, a carnival on the campus mall and...

Torvian Reintroduces Green-To-Go Initiative

Torvian Reintroduces Green-To-Go Initiative

Madison Perry, Editor September 12, 2024

Torvian is replacing disposable to-go containers with reusable plastic green ones. The initiative is called “Green-To-Go.” It has received mixed feedback from the student body. The idea was introduced...

Happy National Video Game Day!

Happy National Video Game Day!

Jalen Harriet, Staff Writer September 12, 2024

Sept. 12 is National Video Game. Feel free to spend a little quality time with your controller while reclining in your favorite gaming chair this week. The popularity of video games continues to grow...

Volunteers Needed for Mission-of-Mercy Clinic

Volunteers Needed for Mission-of-Mercy Clinic

Goki Abe, Staff Writer September 12, 2024

SFU faculty members and students plan to volunteer at the Mission-of-Mercy Health Clinic again this fall. The clinic is scheduled for Nov. 1-2 in Pittsburgh at the David Lawrence Convention Center. An...

Class of 2028 Brings Diversity, Talent to Loretto

Class of 2028 Brings Diversity, Talent to Loretto

Ava Dzurenda, Features Editor September 12, 2024

“You are surrounded by wonderful folks with incredible, God-given talents,” said Steve Soba, Vice President for Enrollment Management, as he addressed a crowd of freshmen students at DeGol Field on...

Literary Club Members Excited to Turn Pages Together

Literary Club Members Excited to Turn Pages Together

Veronica Crumm, Staff Writer September 12, 2024

SFU’s Literary Club held a “book picnic” on Sept. 4 at its first event of the academic year. Members talked about their favorite books at the event and voted on the club’s first read of the...

Mock Convention Tradition Continues at Saint Francis

Mock Convention Tradition Continues at Saint Francis

Josh Wos, Staff Writer April 25, 2024

The University hosted its 17th mock political convention on April 20. Following University tradition, the presidential candidates up for consideration were the two who were on the ballot for “Super...

Commencement Speakers Announced

Commencement Speakers Announced

Madison Perry, Editor April 25, 2024

Fr. Malachi Van Tassell, T.O.R., president of the University, has announced the speakers for next month’s commencement exercises. Cynthia Zane, president emerita from Hilbert College, and Fr. Dennis...

SSOB Hosts High School Students for Business Day

SSOB Hosts High School Students for Business Day

Lindsey Slebodnik, Associate Editor April 12, 2024

The Shields School of Business hosted its annual Business Day on April 5. More than 150 students from 11 area high schools participated in the day-long event. The event began with a panel discussion...

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Sorority Raises Money for Charitable Organization

Madison Perry, Editor April 12, 2024

Phi Lambda Psi Sorority hosted a spaghetti dinner benefiting “Dreams Go On” and autism awareness on April 3. Dreams Go On provides therapeutic horseback riding sessions to adults and children from...

University to Host Solidarity Festival on Friday

University to Host Solidarity Festival on Friday

Ava Dzurenda, Features Editor April 12, 2024

SFU will host its 11th annual Solidarity Festival in JFK Lounge on Friday, April 12, from noon to 2 p.m. The goal for this year’s festival is to raise awareness of poverty and food insecurity around...

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