Campuses

Title Abbey Morelli, Contributor On Thursday, September 7th, Betsy DeVos announced her intention to make changes to Obama-era legislation regarding sexual assault on college campuses. DeVos, The Education Secretary, has released her opinions on Title IX in regards to the accused and their right to due process, otherwise known as fair treatment within the judicial system. “The truth is that the system established by the prior administration has failed too many students. Survivors, victims of…

Historic Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) has played an essential role in America. Being one of the only institutions of higher learning where African Americans could receive a quality education free from discrimination as well as space for community organization, HBCUs has been an important cultural resource in the African American community. To add, HBCUs have produce many prominent African Americans who have made great contributions to American society. Historic figures such Dr. Martin…

Underage college drinking is harmful and is a significant public health problem, and it takes an enormous toll on the intellectual and social lives of students on campuses across the United States.1,2 Here at UC Merced a plan is being devised to tackle this issue by setting a goal included in the Healthy Campus 2020 objectives. The goal is reducing the proportion of students who report engaging in high-risk drinking of alcoholic beverages within the last week, from 32% to 31.6%.4 Although any…

The first amendment, freedom of speech, is a contested idea based on its interpretation. There are two interpretations of the first amendment. The first of the two interpretations is that all speech is free to be said, without penalty or law impeding on a person’s beliefs (United States Constitution). The conservative movement pertains to those that mostly identify as current day Republicans. Generally Republicans support the first of the two interpretations of free speech. Republicans take a…

Many students and faculty make up these campuses. Somewhere along the line you will find people who disagree or try to change someone else’s believes to match theirs. This could lead to major arguments on campus. Many people believe they know what is best for the whole world. However, university campuses are filled with so many different people. As David Foster Wallace put it during his commencement speech, “This is Water”…

reason people choose community college over a four year university. Not only is cost a huge factor but also the environment. Community colleges have smaller campuses and class sizes. These two characteristics may also determine whether a student may choose a two or four year college. Four year universities come with larger classes, bigger campuses, and many more clubs and organizations. “People and resources of the campus can affect the college experience.’’ (Fonte) Both community college…

to carry a handgun on campus this next August. For many this is a scary thought because of the numerous school shootings at campuses across the country. In fact I know that whenever there is a threat to campus, it usually results in classes only half-full. It is a scary thought; why would we allow people to have guns on campus, when there already so many shootings on campuses? The answer is simple, those who have a concealed carry permit are not the ones committing these atrocious crimes. In…

assault that took place; keeping the sexual assaults quiet. For the most part colleges try to take action into their own hands and doing a petty job at doing so, especially because they are not qualified in handling these situations. So if college campuses do not tend to take action right away or in any effective way, why not just go to the police? One of the main reasons why sexual assault victims typically do not go to the authorities is because they do not want anyone to know. Depending on…

mainstream American culture, particularly in its emphasis on free will and choice, the constraints of their parents’ and community’s expectations of them impede them from doing so. Sabana Mir discusses the alienation of Muslim Americans on college campuses, specifically Muslim women, as a result of the prevailing cultures embedded in American university life existing in opposition to Muslim values. Mir discusses the notion of pluralism as universities’ attempts to foster an atmosphere of…

Technical Specialist courses are becoming more and more popular amongst college students at various colleges around the United States. These courses have more benefits than what meets the eye. According to the Chattahoochee Technical College website, they help the students with verbal and written communication, logical reasoning, and their computer skills (Programs and Courses, Technical Specialist). There are many reasons as to why these courses are becoming the major of choice for many…