It's been a few months since the announcement of the University of St. Francis (USF) deficit. The news was a shock to many, but it's well known that universities across the nation are facing a decrease in enrollment; combined with the debt accumulated under past administrations, the situation has gotten dire. Many lost their jobs, and students are getting increasingly worried, especially after March 17, 2026, when the suspension of numerous programs was announced as part of an academic...

For many, our mornings start with the sharp, blaring noise of an alarm, forcing us to wake up. Some of us are ready to tackle the day, while others may groan in an attempt to silence the echo in our minds of a new monotonous day; a list plays through: class, brush your teeth, draft paper, get dressed, reply to peers’ discussion posts, and so on. As a student, you’ve probably shared this sentiment numerous times. The absolute dread of an early morning or the hallucinogens of constant late...

Despite it all, the University of St. Francis (USF) keeps on digging, gaining a new ace up its sleeve! We have all witnessed the women’s volleyball team break records year after year, and now, USF has proudly announced its 21st intercollegiate athletic program: a men's volleyball team. This new addition to our athletic program will compete at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) level and in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC). With men’s volleyball...