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It's Book Day!

Check out our newest edition of the USF Encounter distributed all throughout campus! Throughout the day, we'll be posting some of our favorites to the website and here on X!

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Kevin "Duffy" Blackburn won his fifth election as Will County Auditor in November, but his roots in this community run much deeper.

"I was actually baptized in the chapel on the third floor here [in Motherhouse]."

Alex Mielcarz has the story:
https://t.co/Grxao7ZM3Z

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OPINION: Alex Mielcarz sees the election as a dark turn in our nation's history.

"I, to this day, still cannot seem to grasp why the American electorate decided to give [President-Elect Trump] another chance."

More here:
https://t.co/dNl6q4QdfY

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OPINION: Joe Madeja sees the election of Donald Trump as a great opportunity for America.

"Trump’s second term could bring in a new era of opportunity for many people in the United States."

More here:
https://t.co/3Oz6c1TN55

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OPINION: Joe Madeja sees the election of Donald Trump as a great opportunity for America.

"Trump’s second term could bring in a new era of opportunity for many people in the United States."

More here:
https://t.co/3Oz6c1TN55

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In this month's edition of Trinity Talks, Commentary Editor Trinity Newell looks at the USF Business Office's refund policy.

"We need to start standing on business. Not only as a university, but as a society as a whole."

More here:
https://t.co/Fa7Sv7NpF5

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St. Francis struggled to find its footing in Saturday's homecoming matchup against #6 Indiana Wesleyan, falling 38-3.

Sports Editor Braden Kidd's story:

https://t.co/jtxBtynWrW

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New Beginnings is out NOW! Check it out around campus and online at https://t.co/DALrfuYspk

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BREAKING: President Arvid Johnson to step down at the conclusion of next school year.

Read more here:
https://t.co/m4KrnfGVg1

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Get to know the new manager of Quest Food Management Services at USF Claressa Padilla in this feature from staff writer Joe Madeja.

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https://t.co/DRXGLgiGYE

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Staff Writer Mars Angulo explains how USF's financial problem is not exclusive to its halls. It's a crisis facing many small universities across the state and country.

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https://t.co/vuRiDZAa8b

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Nursing students have been left to fend for themselves after Clare's Garden's closure. Frustrated students not only lost a source of food, but a source of community.

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https://t.co/JHhZpXFiej

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USF departmental spending was briefly halted earlier this month, leading clubs to become concerned if their spending budgets were to follow.

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https://t.co/oV4wNmWktb

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St. Clare's Garden closed suddenly in February. Quest Food Management has been quiet about its future, but did announce new initiatives to look forward to for the end of the year at a recent SGA meeting.

Read more: https://t.co/9ZVqczIeKC

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Correction: A previous version of this story insinuated that the Joachim brothers attended the University of Arkansas. They previously attended Lyon College which is in Arkansas.
https://t.co/lTmheafAxH

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💛🤎 Will you be Bernie's Valentine? 🤎💛

To our USF community, family, friends, alumni, and donors... WE HEART YOU! Happy Valentine's Day!

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Brittany Osborne struck out just twice all last season. She returns for her sixth season with the USF Softball program with her eyes on another trip to the NAIA National Tournament.

More from Alex Mielcarz here:
https://t.co/memHl26osO

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"We've struggled in [the CCAC tournament] since I've been here, and that's what I want next." - 6th year pitcher Mack Malczewski

Mars Angulo gets you ready for another season of Fighting Saints baseball:
https://t.co/mzKpjeNFky

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USF residents have begun use of new laundry machines after the goal of having new machines in use at the start of the semester was not met by residence education. Josh Golden has the story:
https://t.co/Gm7rLMU5mx

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“His weaknesses are my strengths and my strengths are his weaknesses." - Don Joachim

Braden Kidd has the story on a pair of brothers who have found a home on the hardwood at St. Francis:
https://t.co/lTmheafAxH

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"I’m obviously not putting my life savings on the line, but even 50 cents to win like five bucks gives me a rush.”

Alex Mielcarz has the story on the uptick in gambling and gambling addiction among college aged individuals:
https://t.co/VCGnGhLDzA