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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...

Warnick Returns to University to Lead DPS

Warnick Returns to University to Lead DPS

Madison Perry, Editor September 12, 2024

Julie Warnick has returned to Saint Francis to serve as Dean of the Division of Professional Studies. Warnick most recently served as the Director of Graduate and Online Studies at Seton Hill University...

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...

Television Studio Moves to Schwab Hall

Television Studio Moves to Schwab Hall

Eric Solnosky, Staff Writer September 12, 2024

The Communications Program relocated its television/broadcasting studio from Scotus Hall to the lower level of Schwab Hall over the summer. The Communications Program now has both its TV studio and...

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...

Football Team Drops Season-Opener at Dayton

Football Team Drops Season-Opener at Dayton

Alex Crocco, Sports Editor September 5, 2024

The opening game of Saint Francis’ 2024 football season was a defensive slugfest that ultimately saw Dayton prevail, 18-10. The game started off rocky for the Red Flash, with starting quarterback...

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...

Students, Faculty Participate in Final NASA Project Balloon Launch

Students, Faculty Participate in Final NASA Project Balloon Launch

Madison Perry, Editor April 25, 2024

Twelve students and three faculty members traveled to Indiana for the eclipse on April 8 and participated in the team’s final balloon launch. The launch was part of NASA’s Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning...

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...

Artificial Intelligence Conversations Continue on Campus

Artificial Intelligence Conversations Continue on Campus

Ava Dzurenda, Features Editor April 25, 2024

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in educational settings has been increasing over the last two years. According to an ACT Survey in 2023, 46% of surveyed students reported using...

Nesbitt Represents SFU at NCAA Leadership Forum

Nesbitt Represents SFU at NCAA Leadership Forum

Cinsere Calrk, Staff Writer April 25, 2024

Redshirt junior football player Giambi Nesbitt represented Saint Francis at the NCAA Student-Athlete Leadership Forum, April 11-14, in Bethesda, Maryland. The forum was created in 1997. Its purpose...

DOC Secretary Visits University, Shares Advice and Insights with Students

DOC Secretary Visits University, Shares Advice and Insights with Students

Lindsey Slebodnik, Associate Editor April 12, 2024

The Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC), Dr. Laurel Harry, visited campus on March 22. Harry presented on the topic of women in leadership during a two-hour lunch-and-learn...

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