On April 7, 2022, the U.S. Senate confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, making her the first Black female to serve as justice. The 53-47 vote for Jackson highlighted the bipartisan support she received in the Senate. After two grueling days of intensive questioning regarding her judicial record and thoughts on controversial topics such as Critical Race Theory and abortion, Jackson’s appointment to the Supreme Court was celebrated by supporters as a groundbreaking win for Black women across the country.
“Virtually homeless” in a globally conservative world
BY SIDDHI SHAH '19
I am a French and an English double major, but I read more pieces about international relations and politics than literature. Why? Because I’m an international student of color and for me, it’s not only an interest in current events but a fear of survival that compels me to stay educated.
Standard etiquette is acknowledging white privilege
BY TAYLOR LONGMIRE '20
Standard etiquette when entering a room is to acknowledge the presence of all those with whom you interact. Making eye contact and giving a simple smile indicates recognition that you and another person are both human and both deserve the respect to know that. Likewise, if someone were to verbally interact with you, the proper response is to say something back.