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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...

The Joshua Academy choir sings “Heal the World” by Michael Jackson last April at the Take a Stand Against Racism rally. This year’s ralley will take place April 28, at the USI Amphitheater.

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...

Students gather around Tim Wise, a nationally renowned anti-racist writer and educator, during a private coffee hour that gave students a safe place to ask questions on the topics of racism and discrimination in Tradition’s Lounge on Thursday. Wise served as the keynote speaker for a series of events commemorating Nelson Mandela.

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...

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