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

Brady Jones is a faculty member, honors program director, and mom. She primarily loves to teach Developmental Psychology, which is the study of how people grow and learn throughout their lives. Jones appreciates how students bring new and interesting ideas to the class every year.   “Spending my working days thinking about how to live a good life and help others live good lives is a dream,” Jones said.  This sentiment is reflected in her work directing the Duns Scotus Honors

This past month, the University of St. Francis (USF) announced the termination of 18 staff positions as part of a broader academic reorganization. This move followed the installation of Ryan C. Hendrickson as the university’s 10th president. According to a statement quoted in the Joliet Patch, Hendrickson said the restructuring was “designed to strengthen the institution for the future” and emphasized the university’s “impressive legacy”.  The layoffs have raised concerns amo

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

Arguably one of the most memorable parts of Thanksgiving Day for the last 99 years has been the amazing balloons that parade through the streets of New York City during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. This parade started in 1924, but the iconic giant balloons were not introduced until three years later in 1927. The original balloon, Felix the Cat, was added in order to create a more whimsical aspect to the event.  This year, people can either watch along the two and a hal

If you walk past the University of St. Francis’ (USF) radio station, WCSF, you will most likely find Program Director Victoria Adams hard at work in the production studio. The station is not just a workspace for Adams, it is her life. “I kind of live here. There is always something that I can think of doing (at the station),” Adams said. However, the road to this position has been nothing short of a wild ride. When the previous program director of WCSF decided to transfer fro

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

As many students have become aware that The University of St. Francis (USF) has made a series of budget cuts including faculty positions as well as undergraduate programs and departments. While this process has been deemed an academic reorganization, according to the Saints United section on the University’s website, it raises serious questions as to how this process will affect students and their career choices, current and future. During the Student Government Association (

Halloween has ended and the seasons are starting to change once again. Along with the change in season is a change in playlists. It’s time for some Christmas music to hit your playlists. Some people think it's too early for Christmas music since it is right after Halloween, but I disagree.  Thanksgiving is a holiday without music. The music that fits perfect for around this time of year is Christmas music. It fits perfectly while the weather gets colder and kids eagerly await