As our medication of ADHD and Anxiety have changed, so has our culture. The long-term social effects are immense.
Tag: College Campuses
Save Student Newsrooms campaign draws attention to campus journalism
Changes in journalism have hit independent newspapers-harder than those which are financially dependent on the colleges and universities that house them. The Student Press Law Center reports that only 30 such independent papers exist in the country.
The Opioid Crisis Hits College Campuses
Without support from the government, many universities are taking initiative as thousands of students suffer silently with addiction.
Student Activism in Small-Town America
These schools, often private liberal arts institutions that value engagement and diversity, stand in stark contrast to the surrounding communities, where people value tradition and keep to themselves. With this division being used to explain nearly all facets of American politics, it is worth looking at the political realities in the towns where those two cultures are forced to interact.
How Legacy and Early Decision Benefits the White and Wealthy
As a leading institution of higher education with a particularly shameful history, it is imperative that Davidson works to make the admissions process as fair as possible. Current policies give advantages to wealthy applicants and to a group that is disproportionately white. This breaches Davidson’s professed commitments to integrity, inclusivity and diversity.
The Case for Affirmative Action in Fisher v. UT Austin
Given the virulent discourse concerning minority and ethnic groups this year, disagreements over the role that affirmative action plays in the U.S. will persist.
Talking to People you Hate: Responsibly Managing our Political Divide
Next time you meet someone who isn’t voting the way you are, don’t argue at them. Don’t try to convince them of anything. Listen, ask genuine questions, and try to get them to convince you.