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On the Chicago Statement: Recognizing nuance and encouraging collaborative conversations around expression
In recent weeks, a faculty petition has circulated, recommending that the College adopt the Chicago Statement, a series of policies regarding disinvitation of speakers penned by the University of Chicago. The petition has produced ardent responses from students and faculty, including a student petition vehemently opposing the adoption of the Chicago Statement.
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We belong where we are: A love letter to Rice House
On November 11, 2018, the Black Student Union (BSU) hosted a town hall in Griffin 3. What we originally intended to be a discussion on housing and the upcoming Davis Center renovations turned into the most radically political space I have ever seen at the College.
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On artistic process and accountability: Reflections on the cancellation of Beast Thing
Pieces of this appeared quoted in last week’s news article (“Theatre department cancels ‘Beast Thing,’” Nov. 7), but here are my fuller explanations.
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A case for affinity housing: Why the College should reconsider the housing system
In 1969, members of the Williams Afro-American Society occupied Hopkins Hall, refusing to leave until College president John Edward Sawyer agreed to address their 15 demands. These demands included the creation of a Black studies program, hiring additional Black faculty, recruiting more Black students and creating a Black cultural center in which Black students could live.
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Reconsidering heavy reading loads: The potential benefits of assigning less reading
In hindsight, I probably shouldn’t have taken three seminars in my first semester at the College. I got a bit overzealous in planning my classes, and might have taken on more reading than a person would reasonably want to do in a single semester.
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On political participation: Making civic engagement a priority at the College
The midterm elections were some of the most highly anticipated races in recent history. Voters turned out on Nov.
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Word On the Quad: What’s the craziest snack bar order you’ve heard of/can think of?
“You should balance sweet and salty with hummus and ice cream!” Hailey Han ’22
“I heard that someone ordered PLAIN pasta at ’82 grill once.”
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What I wish I had known: Reflections and advice on settling in at the College
There’s a lot I wish I knew before it happened. This thought seems to reappear in my life over and over again.