State College Stands Up
Ever since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25, people across the country and the world have been speaking out, protesting, signing…
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The Media’s Power in Affecting the BLM Narrative
Time and time again the public relies on media outlets and press coverage to inform us about the daily events of our nation and around…
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The Problem with “All Lives Matter”
All lives matter, that is indisputable. As a matter of fact, it is an agreement among Americans that is built into our constitution under the…
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A Guide To White Privilege
In order to fully understand white privilege and how to “unpack the invisible knapsack,” the first step is to clarify the basics. What is white…
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Responses to Blatant Racism at Penn State
“It is deeply troubling that as a society, we today are still facing racism,” Penn State tweeted as a response to some extremely ignorant actions…
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“The Hate U Give”
“The Hate U Give” does not only show a hesitant girl become a woman, but it shows how even in a society seemingly so full of despair, we can have hope.
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Spring 2018 Cover Story: Like a Flower, Poised & Powerful
Sitting around a table at John’s Shanghai Chinese restaurant in late January 2017, Fanta Condé and a group of her closest friends enjoyed authentic Chinese…
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Enough is Enough: Marching for Our Lives on Washington
I have a confession to make: Before March 24, 2018, I had never been to a march or a protest. I was never lucky enough…
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Do it for the DREAMers
At Penn State, it’s not uncommon to meet people from all corners of the world, including from countries in Latin America, the Middle East, Eastern…
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#WCW: Marching In Unity For Equality
This #WCW goes out to all the women who are brave enough to take a stand for what they believe in. The fight for equality…
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Millennial Activism and Social Justice in the Trump Era
On Feb.21, students filed into Heritage Hall to hear five activists come together and deliberate about several issues made even more relevant in the past month.
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Feelings from Friday: A Changing America
This past weekend was not a quiet one in the lives of many Americans. From our now-president Donald Trump’s inauguration on Friday, to the women’s…
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Flashback to Ferguson: Have We Really Changed?
A lot can change in a year. We change drastically not only as individuals but a society as a whole. Change is good, necessary even, but it’s certainly not easy.
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Take a SlutWalk: A Protest Against the Slut-Shaming of Rape Culture
The SlutWalk is a national event to be held on campuses nationwide as a protest against rape culture and the ideas that blame victims of rape and sexual assault for the crimes committed against them.
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