by Cynthia Cruz, Illinois Wesleyan University, '14
As a senior Sociology student here at Illinois Wesleyan, we’re tasked with completing a senior project of our choice and I’ve chosen to explore the awareness of white privilege among the white students at my institution. White privilege is “is a term for societal...
by Dallas Simms, The University of Virginia , '17
I open my eyes and cringe as I try to adjust to the light. Another one’s been murdered… As I gaze around at the circle of players, I search for that guilty murderous look. Someone’s been murdered and someone did it. But who? Accusations begin filling...
by Xavier Husser, Boston College, '18
As the snow of winter begins to fade, millions of high school seniors across the country are expressing joy and sorrow about college decisions. March Madness of college acceptance and rejection letters cause more jubilation and depression for an entire family than the...
by Brenda Angulo, Trinity Washington University , '17
Hi guys! I am writing this blog to share with you some of the things that I did over my spring break. As a college student, leader at church, and member of the labor force, my time is usually busy. Therefore, having completed most of the work that I was supposed to...
by Tyneisha Richardson, Meredith College, '18
On the second round of midterms it went better than the last time. It was totally different because at first I was scared and didn’t know what to expected, but now I do and all my nerves calmed down. I had to tell myself that it’s just another test and do...
by Carlton Hassell, George Mason University , '16
Hello Fellow Bloggers, First Gen Students, and First Gen Allies, This is the first in a very long time that I have decided to post a written blog as opposed to a video blog. I really enjoy posting videos but I believe it is time to start diversifying my blogging...