Have we changed since 2020?
Police brutality is a controversial topic for Americans in this country. According to Amnesty.org, by its very definition police brutality is “used to refer to…
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Why Is Police Brutality Still Going Unchecked?
On Nov. 19 in Sunrise, Fla., police sergeant Christopher Pullease grabbed a junior officer by the throat as she attempted to deescalate a situation. His…
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Inside the Kyle Rittenhouse Trial
On Friday, Nov. 19, 18-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted of all charges in his trial over the shootings of three men during a protest against…
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Justice or Just the Beginning?
On May 25, 2020, Derek Chauvin knelled on the neck of George Floyd for 9 minutes and 29 seconds. Under the knee of Officer Chauvin,…
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The Killing of Daunte Wright
Daunte Wright, a twenty-year-old man, died after being shot by police in a metropolitan area in a Minneapolis suburb during a traffic stop and crashing…
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Update: Justice for Breonna Taylor
“She was a beautiful young woman. She had as her life goal to become a nurse, and she wanted to become an EMT to first…
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Documentaries To Keep You “Woke”
You’ve probably found yourself watching a little more TV than usual in 2020. While rewatching your go-to show or binging the newest drama series is…
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Instagram Accounts Your Everyday Feed Needs: How and Why You Should Stay Informed
The glam, glitz and fashion that the realm of social media provides users, cause us to become very consumed in the idealistic lives of large…
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A History of the Confederate Flag: Why Many Consider it Offensive
Although the Confederate flag has been considered controversial for a long time, current events and social movements have Americans rejecting the symbol more and more….
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The Issue of Performative Activism
After the horrific death of George Floyd on May 25, worldwide protests have called for justice when it comes to the countless of Black lives…
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State College Stands Up
Ever since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25, people across the country and the world have been speaking out, protesting, signing…
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The Media’s Power in Affecting the BLM Narrative
Time and time again the public relies on media outlets and press coverage to inform us about the daily events of our nation and around…
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The Problem with “All Lives Matter”
All lives matter, that is indisputable. As a matter of fact, it is an agreement among Americans that is built into our constitution under the…
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A Guide To White Privilege
In order to fully understand white privilege and how to “unpack the invisible knapsack,” the first step is to clarify the basics. What is white…
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Responses to Blatant Racism at Penn State
“It is deeply troubling that as a society, we today are still facing racism,” Penn State tweeted as a response to some extremely ignorant actions…
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How to Actively Be Part of the Change
When it comes to fighting for justice for George Floyd, and each and every person who has lost their innocent and valuable life due to…
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Pepsi Commercial Receives Major Backlash
Both Kendall Jenner and Pepsi have received heavy criticism after the brand’s “Live For Now Moments Anthem” commercial was released this past Tuesday.
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