Curriculums and guidelines at K-12 schools throughout the US are changing as districts are censoring history by eliminating conversations of systemic racism and discrimination. States such as Idaho, Florida, Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama have banned discussions of racism, critical race theory, and race-based privilege within their classrooms. All of these actions will impact students for …
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The Crisis in Curriculums
Curriculums and guidelines at K-12 schools throughout the US are changing as districts are censoring history by eliminating conversations of systemic racism and discrimination. States such as Idaho, Florida, Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama have banned discussions of racism, critical race theory, and race-based privilege within their classrooms. All of these actions will impact students for …
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Finding Refuge
By : Amaris Gilbert, Arlene Gonzalez, Zulema Villanueva, Sofia Pena, Pedro Madrigal In the United States, perhaps one the most heavily debated topics year-round is immigration. Such debates are usually gatekept or restricted to politicians, academics, or white-collar professionals. However, Amaris Gilbert, Sofia Peña, Arlene Gonzalez, Zulema Villanueva, and Pedro Madrigal break down those …
Lizzo: Black and Heavy but Most of All, Powerful
American rapper, singer, songwriter, flutist, and actress Lizzo has broke the internet through her creativity and confidence. She not only displays herself so confidently, but she lets her fans know that they too are Special. Lizzo continuously explains how she has faced hate from being plus sized, black, and female since she was young. But …
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Stereotyping?!?!?
Throughout my Journey with USC AYA, I have been dreading the last week. As week 3 comes to an end I realize how close our final day is. I know I’ll be leaving this program with so much knowledge thanks to my peers and Professors Lopez and Turner. In these three weeks I have spent …
Women’s Sports: empowerment or sexualization?
By Jayla Walker Katrin Davidsdottir in “The Body Issue”, published annually by ESPN. Photo by Benedict Evans. Female athletes are always engaged in battle, both on and off the court. It’s always been their femininity against their athleticism. Part of the ongoing conflict is how far women are willing to go to get an endorsement …
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Censored: Book B**s
An Analysis by Evelyn Tsoi Martha Hickson loved her job. Now, she’s counting the days until she leaves. “If I had the freedom to walk [out], I would.” As a librarian of 18 years at North Hunterdon Regional High School, Hickson reminisces a life long gone. The smiles of her students no longer bring her …
Communicating Change 