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For all the people

Stuart Lombard March 31, 2021

The Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965 made it illegal to deny the right to vote based on race. It was passed by President Lyndon B. Johnson, a Democrat. The VRA was then expanded in 1983 by conservative...

In support of student-led demonstrations

September 26, 2019

For far too long, students our age have let the inconveniences of busy schedules, cynicism and lies that we are “not old enough to understand” get in the way of enacting real change. But in this age...

Forum over discrimination creates call to action

May 1, 2014

In Centennial Hall, Academic Dean Pareena Lawrence used the words of Martin Luther King Jr. to reiterate the college's mission due to recent concerning events over racial and political discrimination. "Education...

Open forum brings to light concerns over recent discrimination incidents

April 24, 2014

Students, faculty and staff met in Centennial Hall this morning to discuss recent events concerning discrimination against select students and student groups on campus. The incidents include a derogatory...

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