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With an increasing emphasis on STEM and the role technology plays in our lives, you may be wondering: Is english a good major? Maybe you love literature or writing comes naturally, but we hear from many students—and their parents—who worry about job prospects with an English degree. Ready for the great news?

Team Siena changed its colors from green and gold to pink for one afternoon, all for a good cause: the annual Pink Bus Pull to raise awareness and funds to fight breast cancer.

Klaudia Poplawski '23 knew exactly how she wanted to spend her European semester, but when best laid plans were interrupted by global warming, she learned the real adventure lies in the unpredictability of travel.

Don’t touch the candy and soda! It’s not for you.

If Haley Giuliano '21, G'23 had to choose a favorite, which is not easy to do, she'd go with the dark chocolate sea salt caramels. Of course, she never tires of sampling. Haley is in charge of social media for Sayville Chocolatier, not product quality, but it nevers hurts to be well-rounded in your internship experience!

The ribbon was ceremoniously cut for the recently renovated Patricia Gioia Hall on the day of Siena's 85th birthday celebration. The final piece, though, was added on October 28, when St. Francis of Assisi was installed in front of the Welcome Center, leading all visitors in the Franciscan tradition.

"Suzie Bingham" took a rare break from saving the world from Russians and monsters to visit with Siena students.

Active Minds is a national organization focused on action and student advocacy in mental health on college campuses. Liz Byrnes '24 brought the movement to Siena.

Election Day is coming up on Tuesday, and Saints are already active getting out the vote. Carly Fanning ’23 and members of Siena’s Voter Friendly Campus chapter have been active since the start of the semester to get the Siena community – especially first-time voters – registered and knowledgeable about who and what are on their ballots.

Siena’s Student Senate and Franciscan Center for Service and Advocacy are joining forces to help feed the hungry. They are running a food drive November 6-28, with all funds and non-perishable goods collected to be donated to Schenectady Community Ministries. Their goal is to collect more than 4,000 pounds of food.