By: Jack Breakey, BuzzStaff Writer
Across the St. Ambrose campus, there are nearly a hundred clubs, from service-related to a support group, like the Sisterhood of Bees.
Co-President, sophomore human performance and fitness major, Zamantha Torres says, “Our mission is just to empower and support women anywhere we can.”
However, there’s a member of the club who stands out, a gentleman: junior transfer from Scott Community College and digital media production major, Camden Conner, of Davenport, Iowa.
“I met them at their tent at club fest last month,” says Camden, “And decided to sign up after surprisingly learning that they accepted guys.”
Zamantha says it was surprising to have a male counterpart for an organization that focuses on helping women on campus since “this is the first year we have ever had a male member.”
Camden adds “I’m going to be honest. I was like, ‘They let guys in?’ And surprisingly, they do!”
This year alone, the Sisterhood of Bees has been an active group on campus. Members of the club make posters to support the SAU Women’s Volleyball team and hosted a flower pot painting night.
“It’s a lot of chill recreational activities,” Camden describes.
And so far, Camden has already impacted the Sisterhood. “He’s been to every single meeting,” says Zamantha, “He has been contributing to everything we have done.”
It’s a busy semester for Camden, but he hopes to further his impact on the club.
“Camden’s membership is something new, because last year it was just girls,” adds Zamantha. “Many have accepted him as a member. He is one of us.”
“The fact is there’s something special about putting yourself out there into environments that you wouldn’t necessarily think would even let you in in the first place,” says Camden.
He has found the Sisterhood of Bees to be a unique place to grow during his first semester.
