Washington, D.C., director Brian Swarts, his wife Izumi and their sons Shosuke and Hiroki smile for a family Christmas photo this past winter. The Swarts family faced several challenges due to COVID-19, including homeschooling and being unable to travel. Photos courtesy of Brian SwartsWashington, D.C., International Program Director Brian Swarts is passionate about travel, … [Read more...] about IP Director Update: Brian Swarts Looks To the Future in Washington, D.C.
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Ooreoluwa Okediji’s Passion for Social Justice and Fashion
Photo courtesy of Ooreoluwa Okediji Senior Ooreoluwa Okediji and her family moved to the United States from Nigeria when she was just 15 years old, and her love for her home country remains at the core of her passions. As a political science major, Okediji said she wishes to one day bring political reformation and social justice to Nigeria after building a political … [Read more...] about Ooreoluwa Okediji’s Passion for Social Justice and Fashion
Opinion: Don’t Cancel ‘Cancel Culture’
Art by Madeline DuvallIn 2020, it is common to see calls to cancel ideas, companies or even people. Its frequency prompted the term “cancel culture.” The latest phenomenon people want to cancel is cancel culture itself.What is Cancel Culture?Cancel culture is defined as “the popular practice of withdrawing support for (canceling) public figures and companies … [Read more...] about Opinion: Don’t Cancel ‘Cancel Culture’
SportsWaves Ep 1: Jayda Ruffus-Milner
Via Apple Podcasts | Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify Hosts Paxton Ritchey and Karl Winter talk about the uniquely packed sports calendar after a lengthy pandemic delay. Pepperdine Women's Basketball player Jayda Ruffus-Milner joins the show to talk about how racial and social justice have intersected with sports, as well as some of the measures she has been working on to spread … [Read more...] about SportsWaves Ep 1: Jayda Ruffus-Milner
Pushing Forward Racial and Social Justice in Professional Sports
Racial and social justice movements are prevalent in sports, especially throughout the summer. Professional leagues and athletes have been advocates for pushing forward different initiatives against racial injustice and for diversity and inclusion. Graphic by Ali Levens The history of sports has many components that transcend any game or athlete. Jackie Robinson, Muhammed … [Read more...] about Pushing Forward Racial and Social Justice in Professional Sports