Tagged - equity

Equity now: putting an end to gatekeeping feminine hygiene

Sophomore Olivia Hallowitz found herself in an unusual spot one morning in Hillside Market. The health aisle, where hygiene products are found, had items that were grossly outnumbered with a plethora of several protective gear brands — or for transparency, condoms.  It is no secret that college negates access to feminine health products. Throughout the […]

UR to observe Juneteenth as an official University holiday

Beginning in 2022, the University will officially observe Juneteenth as a University holiday. Read More

Students talk racism in STEM

“This is exactly why we’re here,” Colberg said, later adding, “Hajim definitely could have had a spot in the Scholar Strike [...] It’s kind of disappointing that not one professor took the time to center [a] lecture around that."  Read More

URMC presentation talks racism in the medical world

Though “white people can suffer from racial prejudice,” Cullen said, “white people cannot suffer from racism or be subjected to racism.”  Read More

Employee furloughs and pay cuts spur calls for equity

Several groups have been calling for administration to take a second look at these decisions. Read More