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University Unveils New Athletics Logo, Nickname as It Enters Division III Era
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University officially introduced the Red Wolves as the school’s new mascot and athletics nickname during a press conference at the Stokes Center on June 3. Saint Francis will begin competing at the Division III level during the 2026-27 academic year. The 2025-26 academic year was the school’s final year of competition in Division I. SFU...
Reflections on a Semester of Studying Abroad
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The late chef and author Anthony Bourdain once said, “If I’m an advocate for anything, it’s to move. As far as you can, as much as you can. Across the ocean, or simply across the river. The extent to which you can walk in someone else’s shoes or at least eat their food, it’s a...
Softball Team Honors Senior Class
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It was more than just a doubleheader on Sunday for the Red Flash softball team. It was Senior Day — a moment filled with pride, reflection and emotion — even as the team dropped both games to LIU, 11-8 and 12-2. Before the first pitch, the focus wasn’t on the scoreboard. It was on the...
The City of Pittsburgh Delivers on Draft Day
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For three days from April 23-25, Pittsburgh didn’t just show up for the NFL Draft, they owned it. They redefined the event with a crowd that set records and brought energy that was unmatched. The league showcase turned into a full-fledged celebration of the sport and the city. More than 800,000 fans showed up and...
Veterans Storytelling Event to be Held on Campus in June
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SFU will host its second annual “Why I Served” storytelling event on Sunday, June 7, at 2 p.m. in the Connors Family Fine Arts Center. The event brings area veterans together to reflect on the moments that led them to military service. This year’s event will feature 10 veterans who will each share 5-to-10 minute...
Spirit Teams Compete at National Championships in Florida
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The SFU spirit programs concluded their 2026 season on the national stage from April 8-12. The cheer squad competed at the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) Collegiate Championship in Daytona Beach, while the Dance Team represented the University at the Dance Team Union (DTU) College Classic in Orlando. Head coach John Anderson said reaching nationals
SSOB Hosts Poster Session
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The Shield School of Business (SSOB) hosted its Academic Research Poster Session on April 23. Assistant Professor of Marketing Kim Flanders led the efforts to organize the event. Flanders works with and encourages students across the SSOB to participate in this event every year. “No matter what class you’ve done, as long as you have...
University Celebrates National Library Week
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SFU celebrated National Library Week last week (April 19-25). The theme of the weeklong celebration was “Find Your Joy” and people were encouraged to discover what sparks joy for them in a library setting. National Library Week coincided with National Poetry Month and the SFU Library hosted a poetry walk for students, during which students...
Budget Cuts and More Discussed at Last SGA Meeting of Semester
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SGA budget cuts are causing hits to be taken across all SFU clubs and Greek organizations. “With budget cuts, we had to cut a fair amount of what was approved for the 2026-27 budget,” said Sen. Breanna Kern. “Around 30 percent.” The extent of the budget cuts varies by organization based on how active they...
An Ode to Poetry
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Poetry is a lost art. It has a reputation problem. And it is dying—or at least, it feels like it. In today’s modern world, it’s hard to take our eyes off the handheld computers in front of us. What is so addictive about these TikToks? Maybe it’s about that search for a video that makes...
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