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I Am Me, Vanessa C. Martinez
I Am Me, Vanessa C. Martinez
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You say my accent is interesting It shows I’m not you I don’t understand your words even though I grew up knowing I am me and you are you I guess what I’m saying is well, what do you mean? When you say that my accent is interesting Are you trying to get to know me or assign me an identity? Is the nopal que tengo en la frente a symbol too ambiguous to fully convince you? When you’re unsure, do my words comfort you? Because they are connected to the deserts and the cacti that are linked to the …
Fearless Friday: Tiarra Riggins, Christina L. Bassler
Fearless Friday: Tiarra Riggins, Christina L. Bassler
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As we conclude Yik Yak Awareness Week, we’d like to recognize Tiarra Riggins ’17, the fearless organizer behind this week’s events. ”People don’t realize how words can damage a soul,” says Tiarra. Her efforts this week have been aimed at stopping cyberbullying and changing the culture of Yik Yak to a more positive and uplifting space. The events during this past week ranged from a discussion on the effects of cyberbullying to daily CUB tables, encouraging students to sign a banner against cyberbullying and the negative aspects of Yik Yak. [excerpt]
Fearless: Mollie Sherman, Christina L. Bassler
Fearless: Mollie Sherman, Christina L. Bassler
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As the 14 days to End Sexual Assault ends, Surge highlights the fearless actions of Mollie Sherman, for her courage to speak up against sexual assault. [excerpt]
Fearless: Anastasia Maisel, Anastasia M. Maisel
Fearless: Anastasia Maisel, Anastasia M. Maisel
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Working to create a meaningful, respectful, and community-minded Day of Service in honor of Gettysburg College student Emily Silverstein ’11, and continually involved in different farming and food initiatives in the Gettysburg area to promote food justice and environmentally friendly farming practices, Anastasia Maisel ’14 fearlessly gives her time, energy, and passion to promoting social justice on and off campus. [excerpt]
Fearless: Maurice Phiri, Maurice W. Phiri
Fearless: Maurice Phiri, Maurice W. Phiri
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As the class of 2017 joins Gettysburg College, we recognize first-year student, Maurice Wezi Phiri, who already has already showed his fearless commitment to social justice. [excerpt]
Fearless: Allan Kawala, Allan I. Kawala
Fearless: Allan Kawala, Allan I. Kawala
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Allan Kawala ‘13 does not stand on the sidelines. He is an agent of change and is a leader at Gettysburg College and in his home country of Malawi. He has dedicated his life to making social change a reality. [excerpt]