“Looking back and thinking about the shy freshman I once was, I’m in awe of how far I’ve come. I’ve changed for the better in so many ways. I’ve gained confidence as a writer, artist, and person. I pierced my nose, came out as gay, and have never been happier.”
“Returning [to Canisius] made me grateful for the smallest people and places that I never would have noticed or appreciated previously. There were bumps in the road on my journey back to school, but every lesson was truly a gift.”
“I have emotionally matured and learned so much about myself since my mom took my freshman first day photo in front of the Peter Canisius statue. I even changed my future profession!”
“Although this playlist is pretty eclectic, it is a mix of music that both reminds me of good times in the past and helps me remain hopeful that those days will return again.”
“From the very beginning of the new year, things have been, well, odd. It hasn’t necessarily been “a bad year” or “a good year”, but an odd year. If you feel like you’ve been stuck in the Twilight Zone, you’re certainly not alone.”
“…being Irish isn’t just a property of your being or your ancestry—it’s a huge chunk of your personality! I see it all the time now that I live here: The Irish restaurants, neighborhoods, and flags are hard to miss.”
By: Megan Miller and Sana Gadley Picture it: any obscure corner of the library basement,…
“While I’m not one to shy away from the seedier parts of reality, I feel like overwhelming the populace with constant negativity has greatly contributed to a rise in disaster fatigue.”
“What I have come to know is that the pursuit of achievement holds no meaning within itself without a clear purpose that you embody to the core.”
“When we make the decision to follow whole-heartedly after the righteousness of God and His kingdom, we will find our purpose. In doing so, God will provide us everything else even if what He provides is not what we expected. He always provides something better.”
