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Setting up a new dynasty: Men’s volleyball comes to campus
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


Cara Currier to retire after over two decades of service
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


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
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