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Art Show At Umaine To Benefit The Homeless, Maine Campus

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

A student art show to benefit the homeless.

Concentration Camp Survivor Says: 'Forgive, Don't Forget', Bridget Soper

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Few people today can imagine trading a whole day's food for the use of a sewing needle. Judith Isaacson can imagine trading everything she had to eat for a needle, because as a holocaust survivor in a concentration camps, she did just that.

Students Avoided Jeans Monday, S. Alex Bradstreet

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

I would like to take the time to say a few words about Monday's "wear jeans to support gay/lesbian/bisexual awareness week." Sadly, my next statement will cause most readers of this letter to turn the page in disgust. I support the rights and feelings of all homosexuals. There, I've done it now. Shoot me. Beat me and throw me off a bridge. I've committed the ultimate sin.

Gays Not Unlike 'Straights', Matthew Begin

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

What does it feel like to live on campus as an openly gay man? I wouldn't know.

Courage In The Face Of Homophobia, John Begin

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Article discussing the challenges faces by members of the gay community living and studying on the University of Maine campus while facing discrimination and hostility from the campus community.

The Grizzly, April 2, 1991, Krishni Patrick

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

This is an April Fool's parody edition of the Grizzly newspaper, entitled "The Goofley."

School Desegregation And Urban Renewal In Norfolk, 1950-1959, Forrest R. (Hap) White

Theses and Dissertations in Urban Services - Urban Education

Although a number of scholars have examined the impact that the U.S. Supreme Court's Brown v. Board of Education decision had upon local school policies, there is a paucity of research on what repercussions that decision may have had upon a broad range of other related municipal issues. This historical case study explores the effect that opposition to court ordered school integration had upon the placement of school buildings and urban renewal projects in one Southern city, Norfolk, Virginia, where there was strong reason to believe that the municipal powers of school plant planning, redevelopment, and city planning were deliberately …

Tom Chappell To Highlight Career Awareness Week, Maine Perspective

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Social responsibility and ethics in the workplace, careers in social change and service, the benefits of volunteerism, the balancing act between work and family, and relationships between majors and careers will be among the topics explored by the University of Maine Career Center in Career Awareness Week on campus April 1-4.

More Education, Awareness Needed About Lesbian/Bisexual/Gay Concerns, Maine Perspective

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Graffiti is scrawled on a sidewalk. A door of a student's dorm room is splattered in red with a defamatory message. Publicity flyers are ripped from walls. There are derogatory jokes and name-calling. Threats and realities of physical violence. Harassment. All are prejudicial actions against a minority of the population. At issue is not race, color, religion, gender, age or nationality. At issue is sexual orientation. And because college campuses are microcosms of society, the actions occur at the University of Maine and at universities throughout the country that, by their very nature, are supposedly bastions of free expression and …

Women's Resource Center Transition Team Presents: A Spring Series Of Programs Honoring Women's Lives, Maine Perspective

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

To continue the momentum and support for the Women's History Month celebration, the Women's Resource Center Transition Team invites the campus community to take part in a spring series of workshops devoted to women's development programs.

The Grizzly, March 26, 1991, Krishni Patrick, Megan Mendte, Eleanore Hajian, Chris Heinzinger, Cassandra Yutzy, Erika Compton, Coleen Casciano, Eric Foellmer, Jennifer Blay, Terri Johnson, Neil Schafer, Tonya Ugoretz, Judd Woytek, Kathleen Walton, Lori Gosnear, Dennis Moir, Harley David Rubin, Pete Smith, Sheri Mccloskey, Richard P. Richter, Judy Evans

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

First Dance Marathon for Leukemia a Success • U.S.G.A. Proposes S.A.C. Reorganization • Student Debate on Use of Force Held • College Fax for Official College Use • Residential Village Centralized • New Materials to Recycle • Financial Aid Update • The Soviets: An Inside Portrait • Communication Arts Career Night • Lange Promoted to Assistant Dean of Continuing Education • 1990 Fall Dean's List • Symposium at Berman • Men's Track Runs Well Despite Conditions • Women's Track Makes a "Splash" at Greyhound Invitational • Women Win ECAC Title • Men's Lacrosse Upsets Penn State Del. Co. • Women's …

The Grizzly, March 19, 1991, Krishni Patrick, Bob Gonnella, Becky Carreon, Todd Koser, Judd Woytek, Jennifer Rausin, Richard P. Richter, Harley David Rubin, Neil Schafer, Erika Compton, Kathleen Walton, Michele Mccabe, Mary Frances Messina, Ellen Shatz, Matt Becker, Chris Major, Eric Bleickardt, Adria Harris, Donna Cuddeback, Terri Johnson, Antoni Castells-Talens, Gina Solensky

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

New U.S.G.A Officers Appointed • Pennsylvania Pro-Life Convention Held • Rare Israeli Exhibition Arrives Safely • Village Idiots Compete at Pitt • Tenure Candidates Approved for Next Year • Alcohol Recovery Group to Start • Seniors Prepare for Graduation • "Just Do It"-- The Nautilus Connection • Flags: The Collegeville Connection • U.S.G.A Minutes • The Knack is Bnack! • Ursinus Students in Indonesia for a Day • Julian's House • Meistersingers • Talking With Betty Boop • Bowie: Something Old and Something New • City of David at Berman • Men's Lacrosse Club Wins Season Opener • Tennis Teams …

Lick Addresses Race Problems, Offers Programs, Michelle Hikel

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Article from the University of Maine student newspaper The Maine Campus regarding a press conference University of Maine President Dale W. Lick gave regarding racism, in response to a racist attack on two Black students.

Senate Discusses Committee On Racial Understanding, Damon Kiesow

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

After more than an hour's debate Tuesday night the General Student Senate voted to allow the committee on Racial Understanding to pick its own co-chairs and student members. The committee was formed last week in response to what is being called a racial attack on two University of Maine students, Feb. 17. It will study, and attempt to find answers to race relation problems at the university.

Being Drunk Does Not Excuse Slur Use, Sarah Mccall, Debbie Ferullo

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

This letter is for Quester Hannah and Aaron Phillips. We want you to know that we are sorry for what happened to you both last weekend.

Maine Campus Hasn't Reported Fight Properly, Beth Romano, Andy Brown

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

In response to the article pertaining to the attack of two "black students" (Feb. 18, 1991), we feel your paper is actually the one appearing racially motivated. If it is true that the attack that was reported on was not racially motivated, why did your paper feel it necessary to identify the students involves as being "black?"

The Grizzly, February 26, 1991, Krishni Patrick, Sara Jacobson, Dawn Deraney, Erika Compton, Terri Johnson, Chris Major, Jennifer Strawbridge, Danielle Owens, Tonya Ugoretz, Laura Zobel, Judd Woytek, Christin Outwin, Eleanore Hajian, Gina Solensky, Richard P. Richter, Antoni Castells-Talens, Neil Schafer

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

The Gulf War: How Will It Affect the Economy? • Airband Competition Enters Its Eighth Year • Sears-Roebuck Award, A Boon for Faculty • How Will the War End? • My First College Field Trip • McCabe Wins Contest • John Lionarons Performs • Dan Pasquale • Steel Magnolias • L.A Story • Peter Benchley's Rummies • Flatliners • Former Monsters of Rock • City Art: Pop Art Prints • Angelos Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Ursinus • Swimmers Place High at MAC Championships • Lady Bears Look to ECAC Play-off • Track Women Improve at Invitational • Wrestlers …

Four Men Charged In Crosby Str. Assault, Michael Regan

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The District Attorney's office has charged four men with assault and criminal mischief because of their alleged involvement in a fight last weekend which left two black men injured.

Hollins Columns (1991 Feb 21), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Brown Sisters Speak on Landmark Integration Suit
• Novelist Denise Giardina Begins Her Stay as Writer-in-Residence
• Everyday Apathy
• Exploitation: Whose Double Standard?
• Purpose in Life and Death
• While We’re Speaking of Consistency…
• And About Those Announcements…
• Hollins Columns Staff
• Reflections Upon the war in the Gulf: Its Causes and Effects
• Letters to the Editor
• Sindhu: Purpose in Life
• Baroque Quartet to Perform
• Second Semester Events
• Troop Support Rally at W&L
• SGA News: Auction for Library
• 2^nd Semester Update from Robin
• Scheduling for Student Elections
• Senior Class Marks 100^th Night
• The Senior Events Quiz: So Trivial Even …

Students Say Racism A Problem At Umaine, Doug Vanderweide

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Article from the University of Maine student newspaper The Maine Campus regarding racism experienced by Black students at the University of Maine.

Responses To Racist Attack, Harold Kamanyi, Dale W. Lick, Gretchen Lahey, Jamal Williamson

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Letters to the editor in the University of Maine student newspaper The Maine Campus regarding a racist attack on two Black University of Maine students.

Racial Or Not, The Damage Is Done, Erica C. Hurtubise

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The attack on two black students by several white men on Crosby Street early Sunday morning has left a scar on the University of Maine. The damage has been done and it is irreversible.

Let The Truth Be Told, Doug H. Vanderweide

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Lost so far in the discussion surrounding Sunday morning's assault on two black students at the University of Maine is the facts. Orono Police Chief Daniel Lowe asserts that the incident was not begun as a racial incident. He refuses to speculate if, after the incident began, it then became racially-motivated.

Students Say Racism Is A Problem At Umaine, Doug Vanderweide

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

When the African-American Student Association met in the Bangor Lounge of the Memorial Union Monday night to discuss racism, "it was very painful," University of Maine President Dale Lick said. "It was painful for the students and for the administrators that were present," Lick said. "We thought we had been making good progress in creating a learning environment free of racism and harassment. We found out we still have a long way to go."

Gss Votes Race Was Motive In Orono Attack, Damon Kiesow, Kim Dineen

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The assault on two black University of Maine students Sunday morning was racially motivated, the Student Senate voted at their meeting Tuesday night. About thirty African-American students attended the meeting to express their concerns about racism on campus.

Editorials Regarding Racist Attack, Maine Campus Staff

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Editorials from the University of Maine student newspaper The Maine Campus regarding a racist attack on two Black University of Maine students.

The Grizzly, February 19, 1991, Krishni Patrick, Judd Woytek, Bob Gonnella, Gina Solensky, Erika Compton, Ellen Sylvester, Mary Frances Messina, Chris Major, Terri Johnson, Dennis Moir, Marjorie Trentacosti, Trey Gelston, Lisa Tremper Barnes, Matt Becker, Jennifer Strawbridge, Sara Jacobson, Harley David Rubin, Neil Schafer, Tonya Ugoretz, Richard P. Richter, Kenn Bradley, Todd Koser, Reed Coats, Joe Mulholland, Mark Hallinger

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Wismer Renovations • Movies Moved • Clark Wins NEH Grant: Travels to China • Teaching Catalan, An Alternative Language • Book Fair Comes to Ursinus • Italian Market: A Way of Life • Unchangeable South Street • Screaming Trees • Death of a Salesperson • Murder at Toranno's • Swimmers Prepare for MAC Championship • Men's Basketball Finishes Season with 11-14 Record • Black History Month • He's Back! David Lee Roth, Stud or Stroker? • Modern Shakespeare • Wrestlers Romp • Schafer Tells of Track Troubles • Women Race at MAC Championships • Gymnasts Having Fun • Letter: Olin, …

Two Black Students Accosted On Crosby St., Doug Vanderweide

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

An early morning fight Sunday in Orono between two black men and nine white men resulted in multiple summonses and the hospitalization of both black men. Orono Police Chief Daniel Loew said the incident was not racially motivated, but was alcohol-related. Quester Hannah, 21, of Old Town, and Aaron Phillips, 21, of York Village, both of whom are University of Maine students, were treated for injuries received during the fracas and released from Eastern Maine Medical Center on Sunday.

Umaine Complying With Sexual Harassment Laws, Michal Reagan

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

While cases of sexual harassment may be getting more subtle or cannot be prosecuted under state law, the University of Maine conduct system is trying to keep up with the changes.

Race-Related Fight Points To Problem Of Alcohol And Violence, Doug H. Vanderweide

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Sunday morning, two black UMaine students were attacked by [nine] white men. Orono Police Chief Dan Lowe said the incident wasn't racially-motivated. The two black men aren't talking, and Lowe refuses to identify the nine white men because he fear racial overtones to the crime will present the administration of justice.