Photo provided courtesy of Hannah Bailey By: BrentLee Threlkeld College friendships can look different by the time students reach the end of their college careers. For some students, friendships begin with the people they meet in their residence halls, classes or extracurricular activities. For others, friendships develop gradually as they become more comfortable meeting new people and deciding which relationships they want to maintain. Hannah Bailey, a senior chemistry major

On the corner of Speed Avenue and Norris Place sits Sunergos Coffee. This coffee shop was established in 2003 and is a local favorite with a few different locations. The one specifically located on this corner in Deer Park is special due to its proximity to Bellarmine's campus. Sunergos is approximately an eight-minute walk from Bellarmine’s campus, making it a perfect coffee shop for students and faculty to go to during busy and long days. Students are able to easily access

By: Mason Sedelmeier The importance of mental health in young adults cannot be overstated. A 2026 survey conducted by YouGov found that nearly 70% of college students reported experiencing a mental health concern within the past year, with anxiety, stress, depression and ADD/ADHD ranking among the most common issues. Mental health issues are prevalent in college students, and many struggle to recognize it. Bellarmine students will have the opportunity to learn more about men

By Rèmani Fogle Oct. 1st, 2026 With applications due October 15th, students can experience the music and culture of Poland and the Czech Republic. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — For Bellarmine students who are looking for upcoming spring break plans, the music department has them covered. For one week students, whether they are majoring in music or not, can experience both Poland and the Czech Republic with the Bellarmine Oratorios Society chorus. Every other year during spring break, the

By: Avery Kleier (Photo taken by Avery Kleier) For senior Brooke Meyer, college isn’t just a matter of attending class. “As a full-time student working on my undergrad of my masters, I’m also working a full-time job, so it is very challenging to have a balance of my personal life, work life, and student life. Therefore, it is very easy for me to experience burnout, especially when it comes to deadlines hitting, and other personal events happening in my life,” Meyer said.