What it is to be Asian American
As a child, I didn’t know I was different from the other kids in my predominantly white school. My friends and I played tag during recess,...
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Debunking Your Love for Justin Trudeau
How the prime minister of Canada broke our hearts.
Real Talk About Racism
Racism has plagued the world for hundreds of years. It’s nothing new, quite frankly. For those of you who don’t quite understand how racism...
What I’m Hoping For in 2020: A Reflection on the Election
Here's why I think it's important to get out and vote in the upcoming elections.
Remembering Fred Hampton
Hands down, the historical figure I find most inspiring is Fred Hampton. As a black rights activist and chairman of the Chicago Black...
For Black Girls Only—An Open Letter By A Black Woman, For Black Women
There's a severe underrepresentation of black women in the media, but, look no further. This one's for you.
I Just Watched The Live Action Trailer For Lady and the Tramp, and I Have Several Pressing Questions
I lived a more peaceful life before Disney decided 59.43 billion USD wasn’t quite enough revenue for them (hint: it’s certainly enough to...
The Prejudice and Politics of Stickers
When stickers spreading the beliefs of a white nationalist group called Patriotfront appeared at CofC, waves of shock and disappointment spread throughout campus. Here is a look at the goals of Patriotfront, and what we can learn from incidents like this - both at CofC, and campuses across the nation.
The Feeling of 'Otherness'
"It is exhausting going through your day, and feeling that you don't belong in your environment. It is exhausting to constantly feel different."
A True Statement Piece: A serious take on your favorite choker
Anytime you are browsing through a department store’s jewelry section you will see that the necklaces are clearly labeled based on their...
Let’s Talk About Marginalization & Being Culturally Sensitive
Disclaimer: this article does not represent any opinions and is based on scientific research that is done in peer-reviewed journals. We all...
Two-Faced: Trudeau’s Scandal Illuminates the Wrongdoing of Him and Others
Last week, I learned about Trudeau's troubleing blackface photos. Here's why I'm no longer one of his supporters.
It's 2019. Leave These Costumes Behind!
Location:Coastal Carolina UniversityUnited StatesSee map: Google MapsUSEvery year we all try and think of what to be for Halloween and scramble for costumes. There are a few costumes that get worn every year...
Supporting each other so we can all do our bit for the world
It is easy to be overwhelmed by the number of issues our world currently faces: climate change; gender inequality; race inequality;...
Realizing the Importance of the News Today
Yes, another article about the news. I know it’s yucky and gross 80% of the time, but just like vegetables, you need it to survive.
Opening Up and Breaking Down the Barriers with Karamo Brown
Last night, IUP’s Student Acitivity Committee hosted “An Evening with Karamo Brown” at Fisher Auditorium. Brown is known as one of the Fab...
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Pay Disparity drives ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Screenwriter to Exit the Project
Writer exits ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ production.
Anger
"It burns and boils inside of you. Over time you can suppress it, but it gets harder to hold back each time. You remember all those times...
Why You Should Read Bryan Stevenson’s “Just Mercy”
Do you have an empty area on your bookshelf just begging to be filled by a brilliant and captivating book that exposes one of the greatest...
In Wake of Silent Sam Scandal, UNC Remains Silent About Racist Symbols on Campus
In 1898, Charles Aycock worked with other Democratic officials to focus the party's agenda on a white supremacist philosophy. Aycock was also a UNC alumnus and influential politician who improved the education system in North Carolina. In 1924, UNC-Chapel Hill named a residential building Aycock Hall to celebrate his legacy.
