On Not Being the Hero of the Story
Tyler Hobbs (’12) reflects on experiences at an LA High School and lessons for others entering social justice volunteer service after graduation.
Battling the Border: A lesson in immigration justice
Although there are many complexities as to why migration has become criminalized at the U.S.-Mexico border, a short week there reaffirmed my belief that – regardless of where you stand on the issue – people who are migrating are just that, people.
A Heavenly Place to Live
The Francis Youth Institute for Theology and Leadership inspires high school youth to consider vocations in theology and ministry in service to the church, the human community, and our common home. The first-ever institute took place on the Gonzaga campus this summer. Here, Megan O’Malley (’17) reflects on the experience of serving with these youth.
“Don’t ask for knowledge, ask for the fire”
Through sharing her own mother’s story and hearing others taught junior Venezia Hyland the importance of crucial conversations for any movement toward justice.