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Alpha Phi Delta Celebrates 75 Years of Brotherhood

Alpha Phi Delta Celebrates 75 Years of Brotherhood

Eric Solnosky, Staff Writer November 22, 2024

November marks the 75th anniversary for the Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity at Saint Francis. In celebration of this anniversary, the fraternity conducted a homemade cannoli sale and basket raffle on Nov. 8,...

SSOB Students Visit the Big Apple

SSOB Students Visit the Big Apple

Madison Perry, Editor November 22, 2024

Shields School of Business students visited New York City, Nov. 7-9, for an educational excursion. The trip included a stop at the New York Stock Exchange, a meal in Little Italy at Da Nico Ristorante,...

Students Place Runner-Up at International Business Competition

Students Place Runner-Up at International Business Competition

Madison Perry, Editor November 22, 2024

Last March, three Physician Assistant students placed first in SFU’s annual Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO) Pitch Fest. On Nov. 2, the SFU trio finished runner-up at the CEO Global Conference...

ROCK Program Celebrates 30 Years of Inspiring Young Chemists

ROCK Program Celebrates 30 Years of Inspiring Young Chemists

Ava Dzurenda, Features Editor November 22, 2024

Since 1995, SFU’s Rural Outreach Chemistry for Kids (ROCK) Program has been sparking interest in science among K-12 students in the Altoona-Johnstown region and surrounding communities. The program...

Poppy Project Showcases Area Students’ Artwork

Poppy Project Showcases Area Students’ Artwork

Colette Costlow, Fine Arts Editor November 22, 2024

The third annual William N. Campbell Poppy Project was held on Nov. 16 at the Connors Family Fine Arts Center. The red poppy is a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice. It is often worn by Americans...

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...

Students Learn About Important Role of First Responders

Students Learn About Important Role of First Responders

Madison Perry, Editor November 8, 2024

SFU hosted its third annual First Responders Day on Oct. 25. This year’s event was the largest to date and included individuals from more than 20 organizations across the region involved in fire rescue,...

Artificial Intelligence Chosen as Theme for 2024-25 Academic Year

Artificial Intelligence Chosen as Theme for 2024-25 Academic Year

Ava Dzurenda, Features Editor November 8, 2024

Vice President for Academic Affairs Michael McGinnis announced last month that artificial intelligence is the theme for the 2024-25 academic year at the University. In conjunction with this theme, an...

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...

SFU Hosts Poverty Simulation Event

SFU Hosts Poverty Simulation Event

Goki Abe, Staff Writer November 8, 2024

Students from the Nursing, Physical Therapy, Social Work and Public Health Programs gathered in the JFK Lobby on Oct. 18 to participate in a Poverty Simulation Event. The simulation provided participants...

SFU Students Consider Candidates as Election Day Approaches

SFU Students Consider Candidates as Election Day Approaches

Madison Perry, Editor October 24, 2024

With 10 days to go until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have ratcheted up their campaign rhetoric. Both candidates have spent...

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...

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