Basketball Teams to Open Season in November

Basketball Teams to Open Season in November

A.J. Burch, Staff Writer September 24, 2020

The NCAA has announced that there will be a basketball season, starting on Nov. 25, after members of the NCAA Division I Council approved the start date during a meeting in mid-September. The men’s...

A Conversation with the President

A Conversation with the President

Marina Misitano, Editor September 24, 2020

Troubadour Editor Marina Misitano recently sat down for an in-depth interview with University President the Very Rev. Malachi Van Tassell:   Marina: What did the decision-making process look...

Many Recall Memories and Those Lost on 9/11

Many Recall Memories and Those Lost on 9/11

Kelly Marchi, Staff Writer September 10, 2020

On the clear Tuesday morning of September 11, 2001, an American Airlines flight crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. This was the first of four attacks on the United...

Mens Volleyball Team to Work with EIVAs Racial Equity Council

Men’s Volleyball Team to Work with EIVA’s Racial Equity Council

Josh Blair, Staff Writer September 10, 2020

The men’s volleyball team is participating in the Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association’s Racial Equity Council, beginning this fall.  Black volleyball players in the EIVA are leading...

Blackmon Signs Pro Deal in Turkey

Blackmon Signs Pro Deal in Turkey

A.J. Burch, Staff Writer September 10, 2020

Former SFU basketball standout and 2020 NEC Player-of-the-Year Isaiah Blackmon has signed a professional contract with Besiktas Sompo Japan Istanbul of the Turkish Basketball Super League. He enters...

Open for Business in Loretto

Open for Business in Loretto

Marina Misitano, Editor September 10, 2020

Saint Francis opened its fall semester on Aug. 17 with large-scale face-to-face class meetings. This University-wide reopening followed careful consideration by school officials of the ongoing conditions...

Graduation Ceremony for Class of 2020 Still on Hold

Graduation Ceremony for Class of 2020 Still on Hold

Emese Szucs, Staff Writer September 10, 2020

The administration is still working on the organization of a Class of 2020 graduation ceremony, which will likely be held in 2021. Last semester, after students left campus in the middle of March because...

Narduzzi, Nguyen Named 2020 Mr. and Ms. Frankie Award Winners

Narduzzi, Nguyen Named 2020 Mr. and Ms. Frankie Award Winners

Marina Misitano, Editor May 18, 2020

Nursing major Tommy Nguyen and Communications major Teresa Narduzzi were recently named the Mr. and Ms. Frankie award winners for the 2019-20 academic year. The Mr. and Ms. Frankie candidates are voted...

Challenges of Completing Coursework From Home

Challenges of Completing Coursework From Home

Marina Misitano, Editor April 23, 2020

Over the last month, students have transitioned from in-person classes on campus to virtual classes in their homes. This transition has affected the lives of many students, families and faculty members. Some...

Administration Makes Right Call on Graduation Ceremony

Administration Makes Right Call on Graduation Ceremony

Katie Augustine, Staff Writer April 13, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Saint Francis is one of many schools that had to change its graduation ceremony plans. A virtual graduation for seniors on Mother’s Day was initially discussed by administrators....

The Importance of Social Distancing

The Importance of Social Distancing

Dasha Kirby, Staff Writer April 12, 2020

By now, we have all heard a lot about the severity of COVID-19. Whether you take that with a grain of salt or are very anxious about the virus, research shows that it is not going anywhere any time soon. With...

Coronavirus Disrupting Lives Everywhere: Courses Moved Online Through Remainder of Semester

Coronavirus Disrupting Lives Everywhere: Courses Moved Online Through Remainder of Semester

Raegan Woolwine, Staff Writer March 21, 2020

Coming back from Spring Break, many Saint Francis students were ready to finish the spring semester strong. Talk of the Coronavirus, or COVID-19, was scattered across campus, but no one took it too...

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