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Many of us are prone to skimming the masses of emails that flood our inbox everyday. Sometimes, hidden gems stay hidden because more often it is easier to delete the spam and move on with our day. An email that we see hit our inbox annually this time of year is the opening of the application to become a Schmitt Scholar.  Schmitt Scholars are supported by a grant gifted by the Arthur J. Schmitt Foundation. This foundation supports leadership development programs intended to pr

The University of St. Francis (USF) has numerous places across campus where students can go to dine, including the Cafe and Bernie’s Pub. One of these places, the Bistro, is located on the first floor of Motherhouse. Found at the Bistro is one of the local USF celebrities of campus, Lisa Walters, known as Ms. Lisa to the students and staff.  An employee of the university since 2010, Ms. Lisa got her start through her friend and former cafeteria worker Ms. Diane. Since then, s

When you think of the Athletic Department here at the University of St. Francis (USF) you think of Dave Laketa and Cara Currier. At the end of this semester however, that will change. Assistant Director and women’s volleyball coach Cara Currier will be retiring at the conclusion of the spring term.  Currier has spent 24 years as the head coach of the women’s volleyball team. Prior to that she experienced coaching at various high schools, youth teams and junior colleges. Curri

Cancer is the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for an estimated two million lives lost in 2025. With these daunting statistics, finding the cure for cancer has remained an important healthcare issue for decades. While this has not been achieved yet there, is an effective treatment for it that students can major in here at the University of St. Francis (USF): Radiation Therapy.  According to the Cleveland Clinic, radiation therapy is a common cancer trea