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Students Learn, Explore on Annual Spring Break Trip to London

Students Learn, Explore on Annual Spring Break Trip to London

Madison Perry, Editor March 21, 2025

Seventeen students participated in the Shields School of Business’ 16th annual London trip over Spring Break. The trip was chaperoned by SSOB Dean Randy Frye, Accounting Professor of Emeritus Jim Logue...

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Severe Storm, Fallen Tree Knocks Out Electricity to Campus

Ava Dzurenda, Features Editor March 21, 2025

A thunderstorm with high winds caused a large maple tree to fall onto five power poles at the entrance of campus near Manor Drive and College Avenue on March 16. The damage resulted in a 21-hour power...

Health Science Groups Return from Spring Break Mission Trips

Health Science Groups Return from Spring Break Mission Trips

Ava Dzurenda, Features Editor March 21, 2025

SFU students, faculty, staff and alumni traveled to the Bahamas and Guatemala from March 1-9 and provided medical services during the University’s weeklong Spring Break. Nineteen Physician Assistant...

Question-and-Answer with New Athletics Director Jim Brazill

Question-and-Answer with New Athletics Director Jim Brazill

Alex Crocco, Sports Editor March 21, 2025

On Feb. 27, the University’s Marketing Office emailed the campus community with the information that James Downer was departing from his role as Director of Athletics to “pursue other opportunities.”...

Career of Former CEO of Girl Scouts Celebrated During Women’s History Month Event

Career of Former CEO of Girl Scouts Celebrated During Women’s History Month Event

Colette Costlow, Fire Arts Editor March 21, 2025

The many achievements of Frances Hesselbein were celebrated and discussed in a Women’s History Month panel discussion on March 13 in JFK Auditorium. Born in Johnstown, Hesselbein was an American businesswoman...

Historic Men’s Basketball Season Ends in Heartbreaking Fashion at NCAA “First Four”

Historic Men’s Basketball Season Ends in Heartbreaking Fashion at NCAA “First Four”

Alex Crocco, Sports Editor March 21, 2025

The men’s basketball team’s incredible 2024-25 season ended with a heartbreaking 70-68 loss to Alabama State in the “First Four” of the NCAA Tournament in Dayton, Ohio, on March 18. The team...

Men's Basketball to Face Alabama State in "First Four" NCAA Tournament Game

Men’s Basketball to Face Alabama State in “First Four” NCAA Tournament Game

March 17, 2025

Courtesy of University's Office of Athletic Communications The Saint Francis men's basketball team will face Alabama State in its first NCAA Tournament game since 1991 in the "First Four" on Tuesday...

Men’s Basketball Captures Northeast Conference Crown

Men’s Basketball Captures Northeast Conference Crown

Alex Crocco, Sports Editor March 12, 2025

After 34 years, the Saint Francis men’s basketball team will return to March Madness after defeating top-seed Central Connecticut State, 46-43, in the Northeast Conference championship game on Tuesday...

SSOB Announces Winner of Dare-to-Dream Award

SSOB Announces Winner of Dare-to-Dream Award

Madison Perry, Editor February 20, 2025

Each year, the Shields School of Business presents the Dare-to-Dream Award to a deserving African American student working toward his or her undergraduate degree within a program offered by the School. The...

SFU Groups to Travel to Bahamas, Guatemala, London Over Spring Break

SFU Groups to Travel to Bahamas, Guatemala, London Over Spring Break

Ava Dzurenda, Features Editor February 20, 2025

SFU students, faculty, staff and alumni will travel to the Bahamas, Guatemala and London from March 1-9. The groups will provide medical care, explore global business, and experience new cultures. Douglas...

Students, Faculty to Share Experiences at “Compassion Storytelling” Event

Students, Faculty to Share Experiences at “Compassion Storytelling” Event

Veronica Crum, Social Media Editor February 20, 2025

An open-mic event intended to provide a space for students and faculty to share stories of how compassion has had an impact on them or someone they know in the medical field will take place next week. The...

Nationally Syndicated Cartoonist Visits SFU

Nationally Syndicated Cartoonist Visits SFU

Colette Costlow, Fine Arts Editor February 20, 2025

Nationally syndicated comic strip artist Deon Parson, AKA “$upr Dee,” visited the University on Feb. 10. Parson, 29, is the creator of multiple comic strips, including “Life With Kurami” (debuted...

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