Breaking Barriers club
Students give talks, share testimonies on joy amidst their crosses
By Peyton Voorheis Staff Writer The student organization Breaking Barriers hosted its first talk of the semester on Sept. 22 at 7:30 p.m., where three members of the club shared their own personal testimonies on how to experience joy with and through a cross. Breaking Barriers is an organization for students with physical disabilities that […]
Friar speaks on the Catholic view of individuals with disabilities
By Grace Ostuni Staff Writer On Feb. 13, the Rev. Johnathan St. Andre, TOR, vice president of Franciscan Life, spoke on the Church’s view of individuals with disabilities. St. Andre began by stating that humanity has begun to separate those who look or act differently from what most people see every day. He added that […]
FUSG approves ‘Breaking Barriers’ club for students with disabilities
ELISHA VALLADARES-CORMIER CATHOLIC VALUES COLUMNIST A club seeking to build awareness for interacting with people with disabilities received recognition by Franciscan University Student Government Wednesday, allowing the club to receive Student Government funding. “Breaking Barriers is devoted to breaking the stigma around people with disabilities,” said the club’s president, Morgan LaVea. “We want to make sure everyone has a […]