Coronavirus inspired racism has to stop
Darrian Breedlove, Opinion Editor
February 4, 2020
An outbreak of coronavirus is no excuse to take part in ridiculous and ignorant acts of racism. It’s understandable to be worried and cautious with the recent outbreak of coronavirus. It’d be surprising if people didn’t learn to be aware of their sanitation and health after living through the Eb...
Letter to the Editor: It’s time to respond
Anna Ardelean
November 19, 2019
There are many things that you can be apathetic about, but white supremacists vandalizing cars with their hateful flyers is not one of them. Tuesday marked the fourth time on our campus that our students have been invited to join a white supremacist organization. And what has been the response?...
We’re all human, what’s so hard to understand?
Will Phillips, Staff Writer
November 19, 2019
Stunned USI students walked to their cars on a slow, snowy Tuesday, bundled up in all the coats they had in their closets, prepared to go home. Instead of an uneventful stroll as per usual, they discovered white supremacy fliers on the windshields of their cars. The fliers, made by uneducated bigots, urged...
Inaction in the face of racism
Bowman Clark, Staff Writer
December 4, 2018
The racist fliers found on USI’s campus have caused outrage, disgust and sadness. In response, the student body has remained largely apathetic, despite the university’s attempts to discuss and address the situation. The meeting was held at 5 p.m. Nov. 21 in Forum 1, a time when many do not have cl...
Speaker addresses racism in America
Andrea Dale, Staff Writer
September 28, 2017
Jamelle Bouie, a political analyst for CBS News and chief political correspondent for Slate Magazine, spoke to students, faculty, and staff about the current state of race relations in the United States and how this state came to be Wednesday night. In his presentation, titled “America, Red...
‘Responsibitlity to respond’
Sarah Rogers, Staff Writer
October 19, 2016
Last Wednesday, Cornel West spoke in Carter Hall about identifiable issues of our generation. West spoke against racial inequality, xenophobia, prejudice and homophobia.
‘The whitest black guy’
Osman Bien Aime, Staff Writer
September 14, 2016
Imagine a black kid, putting books into his locker, minding his own business when suddenly, another kid shouts, “Act your color.” This was nothing new to “the whitest black guy.”
Humanity trumps cruelty
Gabi Wy, Staff writer
April 29, 2016
I don't talk politics, but I do talk decency and respect. I, an 18-year-old student journalist, was spat on yesterday at a Donald Trump rally in my hometown. What happened didn't register immediately. The republican frontrunner had drawn out an overwhelming crowd, and I was interviewing as many...
Rally to promote diversity, equality
Abigail Suddarth, Staff writer
April 20, 2016
Danesha Shelton will ask the question: “Why is it hard to talk about race?” for her capstone project. The Center for Social Justice Education intern will ask this question to Stand Against Racism Rally attendees and include their responses in her project. The CSJE, the YWCA and the Multicultural C...
Mandela speaker talks racism
Abigail Suddarth, Staff Writer
February 12, 2016
Tim Wise’s five-year-old daughter asked if Morgan Freeman was really God after seeing a trailer for “Evan Almighty.” He replied that he was just an actor who plays God often. Her sister replied, “That can’t be God.”
Tough to give thanks
Morgan Falconer
November 11, 2015
“Oh, your friend’s pretty okay, for a black feller.” “You can have your husband do that for you when you’re older.” “People are gay because they have shoulder demons.” Yes, these are things people said, and not just any people—my own family members. Thanksgiving is coming up, and...