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Clubs adjust to cuts
Per the most recent Student Government Association (SGA) meeting, club budgets have officially been cut by 25%. This was not unexpected as reductions have been implemented all across campus. As a result, all clubs must learn to adapt with all of the changes. For Cameron Sicinski, president of Criminal and Social Justice (CSJU) Charter Club, the cuts did not come as a surprise. “When SGA gave us those two options, we weren’t necessarily blindsided but it still kind of stuck u

Juliana Zuniga
Nov 24, 2025


The people make the place: Finding positivity at USF
It is no secret that there is currently a lot of negativity going around the University of St. Francis (USF) campus. The Student Government Association clubs’ budgets have been cut by 25%. Staff are being terminated without notice to students. Certain programs are at risk of being shut down, and USF is in millions of dollars of debt. Despite this, students are still able to find positivity within all the negativity; something that keeps them at USF during hard times like the

Kathleen Norton
Nov 24, 2025


Cut, cut, cut: Was it management or malfeasance bringing down USF?
During the Student Government Association (SGA) meeting on Oct. 22, students became aware of the university’s six million dollar deficit. During a time full of confusion and a fair amount of misinformation being circulated, it is vital for students, faculty and staff alike to ask questions and be as involved as they can. In doing so, we can maintain the thin thread of communication, which will help everyone best understand our university’s circumstances. The University of St
Mars Angulo
Nov 24, 2025


HSI Grant Discontinued: what now?
The University of St. Francis (USF) has been a recognized Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) since 2023. Along with this, they have also received grant money for being an HSI. However, that has changed as the Department of Education is discontinuing the university’s Title V grant. This decision leaves a big question, what the university is going to do with the loss of the grant funding? I ask this question as the university has staff positions, student worker jobs and some re

Braeden Smith
Oct 24, 2025


Au Revoir to the Digital Audio Recording Arts
Photo credit: Mars Angulo Envision getting the chance to pursue an artistic passion– perhaps you love to dance and feel movement through...
Mars Angulo
Sep 22, 2025


Counterpoint: Your economic Messiah has ruined everything he's touched
I, to this day, still cannot seem to grasp why the American electorate decided to give this man another chance.

Alex Mielcarz
Dec 3, 2024


Point: Trump's economic plan will make America great again
Trump’s second term could bring in a new era of opportunity for many people in the United States.
Joe Madeja
Dec 3, 2024


Trinity Talks: Standing on Business
In this edition of Trinity Talks, we’re going to get a little uncomfortable, up close and personal.

Trinity Newell
Dec 3, 2024


Trinity's Talks: What's in your student athlete handbook?
In the NAIA, there are rules and regulations when it comes to scholarship money and college athletics. While these rules vary from sport...

Trinity Newell
Sep 30, 2024


President Arvid Johnson's plans for his final year
In preparation for his departure, President Johnson has accepted the role to be available as a resource
Joe Madeja
Sep 30, 2024


USF’s Financial Problem is not just a local problem
The financial problem that USF has been encountering is something many other universities are facing.
Mars Angulo
Mar 27, 2024


Clare’s Garden closure leaves students hungry for answers
Hungry minds can't learn on empty stomachs, and hungry students won't settle for empty promises.

Harlie Mast
Mar 27, 2024


Ceasefire. Stop Genocide.
The claims of exceptional complexity are often employed to confuse reality and limit discussion.
Mars Angulo
Nov 30, 2023
Being Latinx at USF
What does it mean to be Latinx?

Lissette Perez
Oct 26, 2023


Does the University Do Enough for the Fine Arts?
Unfortunately, as you can expect, moral support can only take a program so far.

Braden Kidd
Oct 26, 2023


Generational Financial Disparities
By: Lucy Erika Ann Magat Staff Writer Photo Courtesy of millennials-vs-boomers-home Millennials or Generation Y are adults born from 1981...

usfencounter
Oct 5, 2021


Exotic Pets: They Deserve Kindness Too
By: Colin Gilmer Staff Writer Photo Courtesy of www.bpsanctuary.org Exotic pets have been kept by people for centuries, so much that it...

usfencounter
Mar 14, 2021

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