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Dean of STEAM's New Book Examine Faith, Athletics

Dean of STEAM’s New Book Examine Faith, Athletics

Ava Dzurenda, Features Editor April 11, 2025

Dean of the School of STEAM Art Remillard’s new book, Bodies in Motion: A Religious History of American Sport, will be released May 10 by Oxford University Press. It is currently available for pre-order...

Football Coach Chris Villarrial Signs Contract Extension

Football Coach Chris Villarrial Signs Contract Extension

Buju Tuisavura, Staff Writer April 11, 2025

Saint Francis Head Football Coach Chris Villarrial — the winningest coach in program history — signed a contract extension on April 1. His signing of an extension came several days after the University...

Luke McConnell Promoted to Men's Basketball Head Coach

Luke McConnell Promoted to Men’s Basketball Head Coach

Saint Francis University Director of Athletics Jim Brazill has announced the elevation of Luke McConnell as the men's basketball head coach. McConnell is coming off his first season as the associate...

Men's Basketball Head Coach Rob Krimmel Announces Retirement

Men’s Basketball Head Coach Rob Krimmel Announces Retirement

Madison Perry, Editor March 27, 2025

Men’s basketball head coach Rob Krimmel announced his retirement from the University on March 27. Krimmel has devoted 29 years of his life to SFU, beginning as a student-athlete in 1996. He has served...

The End of an Era: Red Flash Athletics Programs to Transition From Division I to Division III

The End of an Era: Red Flash Athletics Programs to Transition From Division I to Division III

Alex Crocco, Sports Editor March 27, 2025

It was a normal Tuesday morning on the campus of Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania on March 25. Students were in class, the sun was out, birds were chirping. Then the school was hit...

Saint Francis Student-Athletes React to News that School Will Transition from Division I to Division III Athletics

Saint Francis Student-Athletes React to News that School Will Transition from Division I to Division III Athletics

Madison Perry, Editor March 26, 2025

At 11:19 a.m. on March 25, all current Saint Francis University student-athletes received an email from Father Malachi Van Tassell – president of the University - that triggered shockwaves across the...

From the “Big Dance” to a Different Kind of March Madness

From the “Big Dance” to a Different Kind of March Madness

Ava Dzurenda, Features Editor March 26, 2025

Like many others, one thing that was not on my “bingo card” for this semester was Saint Francis University announcing a transition from Division I to Division III athletics. Father Malachi Van Tassell...

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...

Psychology Club’s “Library Cats Program” Helps Shelter Animals and SFU Community

Psychology Club’s “Library Cats Program” Helps Shelter Animals and SFU Community

Ava Dzurenda, Features Editor March 21, 2025

Five cats from the Huntingdon County Humane Society - D’Artagnan, Gallagher, Tilly, Napa and Knox - have called the SFU Library’s “Cat Room” home this semester. “The purpose of this program...

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...

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...

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