Tagged - activism
activism
What do celebrities owe to the public sphere?
Part of what makes us believe that celebrities should be using their voices, especially regarding humanitarian issues, is the seemingly disproportional power that they wield on the political stage. Read More
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Petition to Protect Student Activism gains traction on campus
“There can be no affirmation of students’ right to free expression without the removal of excessive surveillance and policing, whether that surveillance and policing comes from administration or external enforcement agencies,” Perez told the Campus Times. Read More
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‘Everyone’s A Murderer’: To The Grave’s activism in deathcore
Starting with the cover art, the overwhelming artistic rendition of children brutally consuming dead animals represents the realistic horrors and atrocities that humans have done to animals. Read More
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In advocacy for student activism
There is always something worth speaking about, whether it pertains to issues within our own nation or those across the globe. Read More
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Rochester community honors Tyre Nichols with vigil
The horrific footage of the killing of Tyre Nichols invoked a national response upon its release, with protests and vigils being held in major cities. Read More
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Panel celebrates 50 years of LGBTQ+ activism, Todd Union’s history
The University held a Meliora Weekend panel celebrating Todd Union's history as the home of UR's Gay Liberation Front. Read More
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New Technology Revolutionizes Student-Campaigning
With fresh eyes and even fresher 12-packs of multicolored chalk, candidates have taken to the sidewalks to quite literally get their name out there. Read More
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Wilson Day panelists give advice on getting engaged in the community
First-years packed Strong Auditorium Friday for a panel discussion about university resources that can help them engage with the Rochester community. The Center for Community Engagement organized the event as part of the Wilson Day of Engagement, which features programming and activities that push students beyond campus to get involved in the city. First held […]
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Call to action against crisis pregnancy centers caps off summer of abortion-rights protests
The public announcement of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade in early May kicked off a summer of abortion-rights protests in Rochester that was capped off Saturday by a rally against crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs). According to Planned Parenthood's website, CPCs are mobile or stationary centers that pose as fully-fledged health clinics despite pressuring […]
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This is what cancel culture taken too far actually looks like
The right absolutely loves it when the left eats their own. Because it makes us weaker. Read More
