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This Week in Saint's News

Another week down, another one to go here at the University of Saint Francis. 
 Firstly, the football team was proud to boast a score of 19-14 against Siena Heights University, this past saturday at the homecoming game. 
With the weather getting colder out, the campus is gearing up for fall with some festive events starting this Tuesday 9/27. Taking place in the Fireside lounge located in motherhouse, Saints in Action will be hosting Pumpkins and Treats For Foster Kids. The event takes place between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. with participants creating fall themed gift bags.
After a brief hiatus, the Walmart shuttle returns this Wednesday 9/28. The shuttle will be departing at 7 p.m. in front of the Pat Sullivan Center so any saint in need of some groceries without a car, be sure to be there.
In some more competitive news, the Justice League will be hosting an anime game night this Thursday 9/29 in San Damiano located in Donovan Hall. So if you're ready to show off you anime knowledge, the trivia night will take place between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Finally on Friday 9/30, the Gender and Sexuality Alliance will be hosting a craft night in mother house (C305 A) at 4 p.m. until 5 p.m..

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