By Ashwathi Menon, Bioinformatics & Public Health Major, Student Staff Member The first thing that comes into play is performance. The jewelry. The eyeliner so sharp that it...
By Claudia Gerry Social Work & Gender, Women’s and Sexuality Studies Major, Student Staff Member Forward This literature review was my final paper for Dr. Maria Celleri’s...
By: Bekkah West, Social Work Major & WGEC Intern, Psychology Minor Growing up, I did not understand the gravity of how symbols of hate could tangibly impact a person; how they justify...
-By Amy Taylor, Social Work/Music Major Humans are wired for belonging. We crave connection, shared purpose, and safety within groups. But not every group that promises community delivers it....
By: Ashwathi Menon, Bioinformatics & Public Health Major When I first entered the world of neuroscience lab work, science seemed to be all about being objective: clean lines, sharp...
by Katlynn Seghetti! Or, a gentle recap of an endlessly busy semester, and a philosophy of activism One of the main struggles people have getting involved with activism is getting...
“We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.” – T.S. Eliot It’s 2021, senior year of high...
What comes to mind when I think of an activist are images of figures like MLK Jr., Gandhi, Rosa Parks, and others who became symbols of resistance, fighting for civil rights, freedom, equality, or...
Positionality Statement: This blog post expresses my perception of activism as a queer woman of color. I implore readers to keep a sense of humanity and activity with them throughout daily...
Why is it that women are expected to take up as little space as possible? In elevators, we’re always in the corners making room for others. On crowded sidewalks, we’re the first to let others pass...