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-25 posts tagged "activism"
Letter to the Editor | Wednesday, August 12, 2020
The late Rep. John Lewis began his lifelong vocation as a civil rights activist when he was a student at American Baptist College. He was one of the original Freedom Riders and desegregated his first bus in Nashville at age 20. He risked his life again and again nonviolently protesting. Today, youth have carried on Lewis’ legacy as key leaders in the
Mariah Rush and Serena Zacharias | Friday, June 19, 2020
Young people around the world have taken this moment to use their voices and speak out against racial injustice. The Observer spoke to students from across the nation to see how some of the tri-campus is using this moment to advocate for the Black community. While some are protesting, others have found different forms of
Alexandra Muck | Wednesday, October 2, 2019
I walked into senior year thinking it would be significantly calmer than years before. I imagined myself using the time management skills I have honed over my college years to complete my work efficiently and ahead of schedule, making stellar grades and having plenty of time to hang out with friends without a nagging voice
Observer Editorial Board | Wednesday, April 17, 2019
The last few weeks have highlighted the spirit of college-aged activism at Notre Dame, with students across campus actively engaging with issues that matter to them. This became no less true last week after the University detailed changes to Residential Life policies in an email to the student body Thursday morning. In response, at 2:30
Kathleen Meyer | Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Saint Mary’s invited Dalila Huerta, Lety Stanton-Verduzco and Ameenah Starks to speak at its final woman, activist, mother panel Tuesday night. Each woman plays a vital role in activism within the South Bend community. Huerta currently works at La Casa de Amistad as the education and community programs coordinator and said her work is dedicated to
Observer Editorial Board | Friday, March 29, 2019
This week, The Observer has heard from mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, alumni, and, of course, many legging-wearing women. Having received over 35 letters to The Observer, in addition to the countless verbal comments, tweets, memes and class discussions about Monday’s letter, we have been astonished by the conversations the leggings piece has sparked. As the
Jin Kim | Monday, February 18, 2019
This past Thursday, we celebrated Valentine’s Day — the annual outlandish celebration of love and everything possibly pink and romantic. But, while many Americans spent the day drowning in chocolates, cards and carnations, there are those of us who spent the day overwhelmed in grief, anguish and regret. Lest we forget, one year ago this
Colleen Fischer | Friday, February 8, 2019
Saint Mary’s prides itself on providing a well-rounded liberal education. For many, this does not merely mean acquiring knowledge in a variety of subject matter, but also in providing the skills to succeed in any pursuit they may have in life. For many young women, this means motherhood. Saint Mary’s is hosting a three-part event
Letter to the Editor | Monday, April 9, 2018
Lately, in the age of “Trumpian” rhetoric and an increasingly divided political sphere, my Twitter feed has been filled with calls for bipartisanship, compromise and ending the political divide. Many of these politically aligned “centrists” calling for compromise and bipartisanship oppose political extremism regardless of its leftist or rightist agenda. Ideologically, this “centrist’ message has
Ciara Hopkinson | Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Fossil Free ND hosted a panel Tuesday in Geddes Hall titled “The State of Advocacy and Activism at Notre Dame” about challenges and resources for activism on Notre Dame’s campus. The panel, which aimed to encourage advocacy and open dialogue across campus, included members of Student Coalition for Immigrant Activism (SCIA), Irish 4 Reproductive Health (I4RH),