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Section: Opinion
Faculty & Staff
The Philippinesâ Super Typhoon and Americansâ Super Ignorance: Is Higher Ed to Blame?
Most people just didnât know much at all about the Philippines and its historical connection to the U.S.
November 18, 2013
LGBTQ+
Showing Intolerance Can Only Lead to More Intolerance
A more radical, less inspirational, semi-Orwellian, hostile, dismissive movement has continued to plague our society.
November 14, 2013
Leadership & Policy
Parent Plus Loan Tightening Yields Negative Consequences
Paying for college has always been a struggle for Christian Fair, a first-generation computer engineering student at Johnson C. Smith University.
November 12, 2013
Students
Fisher Case Isnât Over: Asian Americans Continue Fight for Affirmative Action at University of Texas
The fight isnât over yet. And those in favor of affirmative action are ready to defend it. Asian American affirmative action advocates have already filed their amicus brief in support of UTâs âTop Tenâ policy as the legal battle continues this week in a Texas appeals court. On behalf of the student association Asian Desi [âŚ]
November 10, 2013
LGBTQ+
Black People Are Not Immune From Mental Illness
Recent and tragic national headlines like the Navy Yard shooting has started a dialogue about mental illness, which has been ignored for too long in the Black community.
November 6, 2013
Opinion
The New Whites? Asian Americans Sure Arenât Earning Like Whites
New survey shows that income gap is the cost of racism.
November 4, 2013
Sports
What About HBCUs? Lessons From Ohio State
HBCUs can learn from the viral video explosion of The Ohio State University marching band, and it has nothing to do with halftime performances.
November 3, 2013
African-American
Where Is the Village When We Need It?
The kids in my neighborhood were a part of the village. We had elders there who provided us with guidance, instruction and discipline.
October 31, 2013
Sports
A Solemn Plea to the HBCU Family: Give Back!
Give back to your alma mater (or to any historically Black college), and give to Grambling State.
October 31, 2013
African-American
What Not to Wear on Halloween â Blackface
Julianne Houghâs star burns less brightly after ill-advised get-up.
October 28, 2013
Students
Time For Higher Ed to Rethink the Questions
If quality characterizes the history of American higher education, then the most critical intersection in the future will be the point at which people, programs and facilities come together.
October 28, 2013
Leadership & Policy
From Health Care to College Apps, Computer Glitches Shouldnât Distract From Bigger Goal
I am no Luddite, but I know the wholesale embrace of technology can come back and bite us in the you-know-where.
October 21, 2013
MSIs
The Value of TRIO to the Community
The clash between liberal and conservative values in the U.S. has never been more prevalent than it is when manifested in policies to promote higher education.
October 17, 2013
Opinion
Affirmative Action and the Supreme Court Blues
The Court could finally rule in favor of what anti-racist scholars of race have been saying for agesâif a law or policy breeds racial inequality, then it is racist and should be outlawed.
October 15, 2013
Latinx
âProdigal Sonâ from SFâs Lowell High? Communication gaffes and forgiveness in a diverse world
They say you shouldnât talk about religion, politics, and race. At a high school reunion, that may not be such a bad idea.
October 14, 2013
Latinx
Operation Streamline: Expedited Indian Removal
This kangaroo court called Operation Streamline is Americaâs modern version of Expedited Indian Removal; chase, capture, pseudo-judicial proceeding, incarceration and deport.
October 10, 2013
Students
Should College Student Athletes Be Paid in Excess of a Scholarship?
Though the debate persists over whether college football players should receive some sort of compensation package, it is still a privilege to be able to have an athletic scholarship to attend college.
October 9, 2013
Asian American Pacific Islander
Obama, Asian Americans Bring Controversy over Washington Football Team to its Peak
President Obamaâs recent statement and an impending decision from the U.S. Trademark Appeals Court may force Redskins owner Daniel Snyder to dump the team name.
October 8, 2013
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