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Bailey Roby, fine arts graduate, stands in front of her art piece, “America: Land of the…,” April 27 in the Arts Center.

Student removes protest artwork amid controversy and backlash

Cade Smithson, Staff Writer May 24, 2025

USI’s Arts Center has recently been the center of political backlash, as alumna Bailey Roby’s latest art piece has been deemed controversial and offensive. The art piece, “America: Land of the…,”...

Controversial speaker talks racial inequality, homophobia

Controversial speaker talks racial inequality, homophobia

Sarah Rogers, Staff Writer October 13, 2016
Cornel West admitted he says controversial things. During his speech Wednesday evening in Carter Hall, West spoke on subjects such as racial inequality, xenophobia, homophobia and prejudice.

New trend: #shamershaming

Bobby Shipman September 8, 2015

Using comedy to poke fun at someone is all fun and games until said person dies as a result of suicide. Last week the so-called YouTube comedy sensation Nicole Arbour posted a video that was met with...

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