I have one of my roommates to thank for this topic as she pointed out that holiday shopping will begin soon and, invariably, some naive parents will think that a tiny puppy in a box is the perfect family movie moment. You come down and there is a big box with holes in it that…
Socially Conscious Comedy
Why are jokes funny in the first place? What functions can comedy serve in society? Why do we get away with problematic humor and what stops us from understanding ethical boundaries surrounding humor? These are the questions that plague my mind as I watch American culture flirt with problematic humor, as it lacks any real…
The History of American Political Liberalism and Social Activism
Social activism is a proactive attempt to right the societal wrongs of society through the centralization of marginalized voices through various liberation movements. Social justice work mirrors the myriad of political, economic, social and spiritual ideologies coalescing in various manifestations without one central school of thought dominating discourse. However, political liberalism has melted into social…
White Feminism: A Feminism Not for You or Me
Feminism is one of the most revolutionary and successful movements in centuries. It has been the hallmark of progress and equity in each wave that hit us around the world. But, a remnant of the past called white feminism threatens the very essence of gender equality and equity no matter how well intentioned. At the…
A Callout on Allyship, A Long Time Coming
Allyship is the continuous commitment to social justice work on the premise that we restore the lost privileges and denied rights of the marginalized: it is the living and breathing verb of action, not the stagnant noun of self-adulation and immediate gratification. This is a call to action because your continued apathy is a metastasis…
Lawrence holds Community Initiatives in Sustainable Agriculture conference
This Friday and Saturday, April 11th and 12th, Lawrence University hosted the Community Initiatives in Sustainable Agriculture (CISA) conference. The program aims to educate the community about sustainable agriculture in the context of career and lifestyle choices. About 170 people attended the CISA conference, 40 from the Lawrence campus. Visiting students from schools, like University…