Lavender Graduation: The History and What it Means to Daemen

By Cameron Enders, out and about section editor Lavender’s roots in the history of queer struggles for equality and acceptance can be traced back to the 7th-century BCE Greek poet Sappho, who wrote of women adorning themselves with crowns of purple flowers. While some contention remains over the sexuality of the poet, her legacy remains an important part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Her own name … Continue reading Lavender Graduation: The History and What it Means to Daemen

Daemen’s Class of 2024 Discuss their Experiences, Graduation Plans, and Graduation Cap Decorations

By Calvin Dimmig, news editor In my beginning is my end. These six words characterize not only T.S. Eliot’s confrontation with his origins, but the beginning of something new in the end of something old. Graduating college is a spiritual and cultural step into a new lifestyle in the setting of the old.  What does it feel like to have changed inside, yet the whole … Continue reading Daemen’s Class of 2024 Discuss their Experiences, Graduation Plans, and Graduation Cap Decorations

Life After Graduation With Alumnae Valerie D’agostino

By Halex Lux, Editor-in-Chief Adjusting to life after attending college is something that every graduate student faces at one point or another once they receive their degree, and it can be challenging.  There might be a ton of initial questions such as where to work, what specific field to go into, or if the degree earned is actually the right fit after all. What do … Continue reading Life After Graduation With Alumnae Valerie D’agostino