If I had a dollar for every time I was asked the question, “You’re a senior? How come I’ve never seen you before?” maybe I could afford to buy myself some friends or pay for the housing that I was compelled to purchase as a junior. But I don’t burden my classmates with those woes, I just casually respond, “Hah, yeah, I’m a … [Read more...] about Transfers face daily struggles unseen
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Black history is American history
Another year, another February. For many, this is the month of love because of Valentine’s Day. But for many others, this month is about highlighting aspects of history not taught in most regular school curricula:Black History Month. For the sake of clarification, there is no “white history month” because there is no need to have one. Every history class is about white … [Read more...] about Black history is American history
The ‘bu Yorker
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Now I know what freedom feels like
Art by Sacha Irick After two days of violent demonstrations in Venezuela, I am proud to say I have lived in freedom. The night was colder than usual. Groups of people rushed into the parking lot as the time approached for the election results to be announced. Some college students walked around wearing red shirts printed with the image of a yellow hammer and sickle. I … [Read more...] about Now I know what freedom feels like
Staff Editorial: College is an investment that pays off (eventually)
Art by Brooke Muschott While sitting in your umpteenth GE lecture, wondering what in the world the geography of ancient Egypt has to do with your life or the real world, you might find yourself asking if paying thousands of dollars every year for a university education is actually worth it. After all, we are the Internet generation; all of the information accumulated by … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: College is an investment that pays off (eventually)