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USF Esports goes from unknown to underdog
The University of St. Francis’ (USF) Esports team has been an ever growing part of the university. The esports team started three years ago with only 12 students. It has since grown over the years to now 36 students. This year the Esports team has eight total teams playing across five different games. These games include “Fortnite”, “Super Smash Bros”, “Marvel Rivals” and “Rocket League”. “We also support other games in the lab. In the past I have had teams in ‘Valorant’, ‘Ov

Braeden Smith
Nov 24


Building chemistry, building wins: USF women’s volleyball makes a return to the top
The USF women’s volleyball team has been making noise in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC). The team has not finished as a top four team since 2016, the year of their last conference title. This year however, coach Cara Currier has flipped the script, leading the team to the most conference wins since that first place finish. One thing that coach Currier mentioned about the team’s success this year has been their improved level of chemistry. “I do think

Rodolfo Flores
Nov 24


The Bernies hit the dance floor
The University of St. Francis’ (USF) dance team, led by coach Ally Whittenhall, is getting ready for another fun and competitive season full of competition and pride. They are just starting their offseason, but they have been busy meeting over summer for practices and have been performing at school events like the football and basketball games. The two team captains, Stefanie Schellhorn and Aleksandria Potoczny, talked about how the team is this year and what they aim to acco

Mike Carver
Nov 24


USF Women's Basketball looks to keep dancing in the 2025-26 season
After one of their most successful seasons in program history, the University of St. Francis (USF) women’s basketball team looks to continue its dominance on the court. Last season, the team shocked the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) by finishing third in the regular season and reaching the conference championship game. This all culminated in reaching the NAIA national tournament with an at-large bid, where they won a game against Rocky Mountain College.

Rodolfo Flores
Oct 24


Fall means football
Photo credit: USF Flickr With the school year beginning once again, students have many things to look forward to. Whether it is seeing...

Rodolfo Flores
Sep 22


USF women’s basketball exceeds expectations with a historic season
“We have the toughest CCAC schedule of any of the teams in our league, so understanding that it won't be an easy road, but if we can be...

Rodolfo Flores
May 7


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


Fighting Saints suffer second consecutive Homecoming loss
For the second consecutive year, the Fighting Saints football program suffered a heartbreaking homecoming loss on Saturday.

Braden Kidd
Sep 29, 2024


Trinity of Excellence
Sippel is a member of the basketball, volleyball and softball teams here at USF, and she is a remarkable student as well.

Braden Kidd
Mar 28, 2024


Saints reload with eyes on another national tournament appearance
There are plenty of familiar faces returning to the Saints’ dugout this season, among them graduate student Brittany Osborne.

Alex Mielcarz
Feb 12, 2024


Saints hungry to repeat in 2024
The Fighting Saints have a lot of great players coming back and some newcomers to put on the field.
Mars Angulo
Feb 12, 2024


The Joachim journey
These two brothers may love each other to death, but their rivalry as siblings is about as fierce as it gets.

Braden Kidd
Feb 12, 2024


Saints Finish Strong After Slow Start
The end to the quarterfinal match-up ended the Fighting Saints’ season in thrilling fashion.

Mathias Woerner
Nov 30, 2023


Mr. USF
When asked what encouraged Johnson to stay at USF for five years, he said it was because of the relationships he has built.
Jorja Bolton
Nov 30, 2023


Back on the Hardwood
The Fighting Saints will strive to deliver their fourth consecutive season of being at or above .500.

Mathias Woerner
Oct 26, 2023


Young Guns Ready to Blaze
The Fighting Saints have been a staple at the top end of the CCAC for almost a decade.

Mathias Woerner
Oct 26, 2023


Wonder Woman: Anna Bintarovskaya
To top it all off, she achieved this at the age of 16, making her the youngest athlete in the competition.
Jorja Bolton
Oct 26, 2023


The coach of destiny
Martinez’s résumé prior to his arrival at the University of St. Francis is almost endless.

Braden Kidd
Sep 21, 2023


Tony Delgado: The ultimate competitor
There was no competitor more fierce than Tony Delgado.

Alex Mielcarz
Sep 21, 2023


VIDEO: Desiree Anderson, Sept. Athlete Spotlight
Here's Staff Writer Trinity Newell's full interview with Desiree Anderson, courtesy of Video Producer Rose Mwaro.
Rose Mwaro
Sep 21, 2023

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