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Supremacist Manifesto at Syracuse University?

Rachel SpinellaStaff Writer On Nov. 21 of 2019, according to CBS News, reports were made that a white supremacist manifesto was sent to students of Syracuse University through AirDrop. However, two days ago, the chancellor stated that it was likely a hoax while also pointing out that the school hadn’t responded to other racist incidents.  On Monday, authorities said they had received reports in which … Continue reading Supremacist Manifesto at Syracuse University?

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Stop Calling People Snowflakes

Bruce CaseStaff Writer The term “snowflake,” originating from the 1999 film “Fight Club,” has become a popular insult for sensitive people. In the movie, Tyler Durden says, “You are not special. You’re not a beautiful and unique snowflake. You’re the same decaying organic matter as everything else.” Why are people called snowflakes? It can refer to a person that believes they are special and unique … Continue reading Stop Calling People Snowflakes

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arts and entertainment

RACE: The Story of Jesse Owens

William MyrlStaff Writer This inspirational biopic covers the period in the life of Jesse Owens from when he enrolls in Ohio State University to his four gold medals in the 1936 German Olympics. He is discovered by a has-been Coach played by Jason Sudeikis, whose unique training methods help to develop Jesse’s incredible natural talents. Much of the film revolves around race relations at the … Continue reading RACE: The Story of Jesse Owens

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News

Greensboro Police Officers Accused of Being Control Agents for KKK wizard

Peyton Upchurch Staff Writer On Oct. 2, a city council meeting brought into question the integrity of the Greensboro Police Department (GPD) Greensboro police officers identified as control agents for KKK wizard and its role in policing civil animosity. Several attendees at the meeting raised concerns over how the department’s civil emergency unit managed recent tensions. At the UNC Chapel Hill protests in August, officers … Continue reading Greensboro Police Officers Accused of Being Control Agents for KKK wizard

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The -ism That Goes Unnoticed

Lauren Summers Staff Writer What is colorism? According to the Oxford dictionary, it is “Prejudice or discrimination against individuals with a dark skin tone, typically among people of the same ethnic or racial group.” Colorism in particular, favors lighter skin due to its proximity to whiteness. Like racism, colorism involves prejudice and discrimination, but because it can occur within the same racial group, it often … Continue reading The -ism That Goes Unnoticed

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