Bon Voyage: The Spring Break French Exchange through a Student’s Eye
By Katie R. Walks along the Seine, the glistening Eiffel Tower, and perfectly flaky, golden croissants are just a few of the things that come to mind when thinking about France. Of course, I got my fair share of all of the above during my 10 day trip over spring break. However, I think that…
A Garden in the Courtyard
By Grace D. SEM’s courtyard is one of the most iconic and loved places on campus. The courtyard itself is a great place to hang out, eat lunch, or work during the warmer months. The Urban Gardening club has taken the initiative to beautify the space with something we all can enjoy —- a garden. …
SEM Goes to Cuba
By Mary G. Over spring break, the SEM girls in the Spanish program traveled to Havana, Cuba for 10 days. With Ms. Coffey and Señora Rivera, the group of 10 students, and Sra. Rivera’s son spent their days walking the city and taking in the sites. Olivia Smith ‘24 said she went on the trip…
SEM Students’ Australian Exchange
By Sasha W. This year, five SEM sophomores were given the opportunity to travel on a six-week exchange to Melbourne, Australia. Jo, Anna, Myleigh, Nadia, and Aubrey participated in this experience this past spring with St. Catharine’s School, a day and boarding school for girls. Students from Australia came to SEM in the fall and…
Raising Awareness: Palestinian-Israeli Conflict
By Yusra A. In the last 74 years, the U.S. has developed so much; industries, cities, and even societally. But for the people of Palestine, it’s been the same since 1948. There have been many wars in the Middle East and one of them, still happening to this day, is the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Palestinians have…
Science Behind: Sunsets
By Faith W. You see it. Whether you’re out for an evening stroll or just arriving home after a long day, you see it. The sun that provided light and warmth all day finally rests. As it sets, you may begin to wonder what causes the radiant colors before your eyes. Time to unlock the…
Stuck in the Snow: The Residential Student Experience Over Winter Break
By Katie R. This year, Buffalo Seminary’s boarding program has housed students from countries all over the world including Taiwan, Spain, Afghanistan, Chile, and Kenya among others. However due to the weather over winter break, only nine residential students were able to return to their homes. The cost of flights and total travel time proved…
SEM and Nardin Join Forces for Indoor Track
By Fiona M. Indoor Track this year was anything but conventional; from the practices on a soccer field to the hours spent at meets, the SEM team had a season that was different from every other. We ran not in our usual bright red singlets, but in dark green, as Nardin Gators. The combined team…
SEM’s Coach of All Trades: Jimmy Dref
By Mary G. As the bowling season comes to a close, we can reflect on Jimmy Dref, our coach of all trades. Born in Buffalo, NY, Jimmy has played nearly every well-known sport in the books. From football to diving, Jimmy has hit baseballs, shot basketballs, golfed, swam and skied all through highschool. “I’m a…
Science Behind: Snow
By Faith W. Snow. A bittersweet part of our lives in Buffalo. Whether you love it, hate it, or you land somewhere in between, as I do, you have possibly wondered about the science behind snow. What conditions are needed for it to form? How are snowflakes unique? Why does it hang over my roof…
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