Tag Archives: Racism
At the intersection of privilege and college admissions: An apology of a former Abigail Fisher
TweetIn retrospect, it would seem obvious that I, as the daughter of two upper middle-class liberals, growing up in an isolated suburban liberal hamlet, would become a racist. I was not the White Supremacist flavor of racist, but I was a more subtle (and thus more dangerous) varietal of racist. I did not understand my [...]
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Kids are Eating Fewer Calories — and developing eating disorders?
TweetOn February 21, 2013 the New York Times published an article about how American children are eating fewer calories than a decade ago. America has an obesity epidemic, so this is a good thing, right? Sure, maybe. First, though, before we get into any discussion, I’d like to point out that the New York Times [...]
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Racism brought to you by Chi Omega Nu Gamma at Penn State
TweetI want to address a photo that has surfaced in the Penn State community recently. The photo features sisters of the Chi Omega Nu Gamma chapter. These Penn State students are wearing sombreros and fake black moustaches, donning multi-colored serapes, and holding maracas. Additionally, the students are seen holding two signs: one reads “Will mow lawn for weed [...]
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The least respected president in U.S. history?
TweetDuring the second presidential debate, I found myself, on more than one occasion on my feet, yelling at the TV. I have seen quite a few political debates become heated, but the blatant impudence Mitt Romney showcased was incredible. The GOP thinks that the President was the one that was out of line, but if [...]
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We All Come Up Together: “Towards Collective Liberation” by Chris Crass