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Islamophobia is a form of racism that needs to be stopped
Thousands of people gather during a demonstration march in Marseille, France, on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, in support of the victims of this week’s twin attacks in Paris. Hundreds of extra troops are...
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Our lives matter: Iranian admission policy shows UMass isn’t working in good...
(Collegian file photo) On Oct. 16, 2014, the University of Massachusetts community united in the Student Union Ballroom for the first Diversity Strategic Planning Steering Committee Town Hall Meeting....
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Ahmed Mohamed, a 14-year-old Muslim student, was arrested at school on Sept. 14 for building a clock which was mistaken for a bomb by his English teacher. A son of Sudanese immigrants, Mohamed brought...
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The problem with criticizing “call-out culture”
(Toban B./Flickr) When I arrived at the University of Massachusetts from Los Angeles, I wasn’t prepared to be one of the only students of color in the classroom. I wasn’t prepared for the anxiety that...
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The role of masculinity in school shootings
(courtesy of four12/Flickr) On Oct. 12, Umpqua Community College reopened after nine people were killed there on Oct. 1. Christopher Harper-Mercer, 26, opened fire in his English class, killing eight...
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My reservations about Bernie
(Jessica Picard/Daily Collegian) Around 300 people rallied at the Student Union on Tuesday to show their support for Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. University of Massachusetts...
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Dealing with loss
(Courtesy of Alisina Saee-Nazari) On Nov. 9, 2011 my mother died. Last Monday marked the four-year anniversary and a day in which my pain, anger and reflection are magnified. A day that I get to...
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More men need to talk about consent
(Judith Gibson-Okunieff/Daily Collegian) Editor’s Note: This article discusses the topic of sexual assault. The author received permission from “Debra” to share their experience. It was like any other...
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