Art by Jessica RagsdaleCollege students are constantly receiving information about what is happening in the world; whether from speaking to a friend, scrolling through social media networks, participating in class discussions or seeing public service announcements. But instead of only looking at the information that comes our way, students must be more proactive in checking the … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Become Conscious News Consumers
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Congress, It’s On You
Graphic by Nate BartonElection night was shocking. As the media, political analysts and half of the American public waited expectantly for Democratic presidential nominee Clinton’s victory and, maybe if they were lucky, a Democratic Senate, the other half of the American public had a very different plan. By the end of the night, the GOP maintained its majority in both … [Read more...] about Congress, It’s On You
The ‘Bu Yorker
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African-American Ingenuity Created Soul Food
Image Courtesy of BSAThere are three main reasons that students look forward to Thanksgiving break: no school, time with people we love and food. But the greatest of these is food. Students often complain about meal points and the lack thereof, so a free home-cooked meal is no opportunity to shy away from. Food is important for various reasons, including comfort, celebration … [Read more...] about African-American Ingenuity Created Soul Food
Election Causes Fear for Minorities
Art by Peau PorotesanoOne of the best words to categorize this election for many minorities was fear—fear of President-elect Trump's policies and fear of his openly xenophobic, racist and homophobic supporters.It's difficult to blame them. Just look at the rhetoric Trump pushed forth during this campaign. During the first Presidential Debate, Trump spoke out in favor of … [Read more...] about Election Causes Fear for Minorities