New 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· Clubs on the Rise for Spring Semester
Student organizations and clubs at 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· have always created a robust campus life. Over the last couple of semesters, 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· students have continued this tradition by generating ideas for new clubs that will help students connect through shared and common interests.
91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· Feminist Alliance
The 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· Feminist Alliance (FFA) is a campus organization dedicated to women and women-identifying individuals to raise awareness, educate, and create positive change at 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· and in the local community. Run by President Madison Weber and Vice President Hannah Beamish, the 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· Feminist Alliance focuses on political action, fundraising, female sexuality, and much more.
“The club is literally the physical embodiment of local political activism on campus,” said Weber.
The organization is open to all ages, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, and ethnicities and hopes to be a voice for underserved communities on campus. In the coming semester, 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· students can look out for the organization hosting events including a sex education night, a trip to the Lucky Flea in Rochester in support of women owned businesses, and local volunteer opportunities.
The FFA meets every Monday from 6 to 7 p.m. in Basil 210 and can be found on Instagram @sjf_feminists or on 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ·’s Cardinal Hub.
91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· Ski and Snowboard Club
91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· Ski and Snowboard Club provides a chance for students to engage in exciting outdoor activities over the winter months. Led by President Kate Buckley and Vice President Joseph Crocker, the club welcomes skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels.
Thanks to funding provided by 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ·, a select number of students will be given a lift pass to Bristol Mountain Ski Resort every Sunday starting after winter break. The pass includes rentals for equipment, lessons, and transportation. 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· Ski and Snowboard Club is perfect for students who want to try the sports for the first time without the expense. One thing 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· skiers and snowboarders can look out for in the coming months … trees!
Find 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· Ski and Snowboard on 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ·’s Cardinal Hub.
Billiards Club
91Âé¶¹¾«Æ·’s Billiards Club is led by President Bogdan Rozvora and Vice President Brandon Nicosia. In hopes to return Billiards to its former glory as a staple organization on campus, the club is replacing broken equipment and fostering the next generation of pool club members.
Billiard’s Club has set out to engage and be inclusive to the 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· community to provide a place for students to feel safe and socialize with peers. Students can look out for a singles tournament in spring 2023. There will be prizes that include a pool cue for the winner and consolation prizes for second and third place winners.
Billiards Club will meet every Thursday at 7 p.m. at Sono Grill. Find the club on Instagram @sjfubilliards or on 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ·’s Cardinal Hub.
Athlete to Athlete
Athlete to Athlete is a campus organization dedicated to raising awareness for student-athlete mental health. Run by President Claire Kruszka and Vice President Lauren Nawojski, this club addresses the stigma of mental health issues within the world of sports and supports student-athletes through the pressures to perform in games and practices while balancing academics, work schedules, and other commitments.
In the spring, students can look out for Athlete to Athlete’s sporting events dedicated to mental health. Several 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· teams including basketball and track and field will host games, matches, and meets dedicated to this cause. This club is also open to more than just athletes. “Our meetings touch upon a lot of topics regarding mental health that can be useful to everyone,” said Kruszka.
Find Athlete to Athlete on Instagram @a2asjf or on 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ·’s Cardinal Hub.
91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· Swifties
Led by President Jessica D’Amico and Vice President Domenique D’Amico, 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· Swifites is dedicated to music fans of Taylor Swift. Students can meet others in the 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· community who feel the same passion for Swift’s lyrics and sound.
Through 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· Swifites, fans can connect with Swift’s music but also with others through fun conversations and music-filled experiences.
Find 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· Swifties on Instagram @fisherswifties or on 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ·’s Cardinal Hub.
This article was written by Grace Valenti ’24, an English major at St. John 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· University. Completing a Certificate in Public and Professional Writing, Valenti also serves as the PR Writing intern in the Office of Marketing and Communications.