Students At Leisure

Katie Stanton is a Dancing Queen

While surfing Instagram looking for a new and unique hobby, Katie Stanton ’24OD, discovered something called “leviwanding.” A “leviwand” is an object manipulation discipline where the practitioner controls a seemingly floating stick. It has its origins in the magic world dating back to the mid-1800s and is known as the “Dancing Cane” trick. Not only did the leviwand satisfy Stanton’s appetite for a new and unique hobby, but it also provided her a coping mechanism for stress.

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Angelo Delfino Flies High… on a Trapeze!

When Angela Delfino ’23OT looks to get away from her studies at Salus University and find physical exercise and mental stimulation, she goes all out. Whether it’s rock-climbing, yarn crafting or aerial circus, Delfino is all in.

Aerial circus? Yes, from a flying trapeze, to a lyra (a round hoop that hangs from the ceiling) to aerial straps, the activity includes performances where the artist is suspended above the stage or an audience and Delfino has become an expert in her own right.

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Umar Mahmood is Kickin’ It with his High-End Sneakers

You might recognize him as the optometrist with the nice kicks. But for Umar Mahmood ’22OD, high-end sneakers have become more than just a fashion statement. They have become a pretty lucrative side business too. And, now the fourth-year PCO/Salus student is working on a way to incorporate his love of optometry and sneakers together.

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Even though the rigors of graduate school have slowed down his high-end sneakers business, Umar Mahmood ’22OD makes sure to stay up-to-date with his connections and often helps friends get shoes for reasonable prices.