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Oscars’ new standards: the social role of cinema

Shruti Gautam • September 30, 2020

The Academy released new standards for movies to meet in order to be eligible for a Best Picture nomination, citing both representation and inclusion on Sept. 8.

Lack of diversity in medicine lowers quality of care

Multiple Authors • February 29, 2020

As America becomes more and more diverse, the field of medicine struggles to keep up. In medicine, underrepresented minorities include African Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans. Currently, only 6% of practicing doctors are underrepresented people of color. Comparatively, this group makes up 31.5% of the U.S. population, according to ABC News.

Affirmative action proves vital for diversity

The Rock and Bearing News Staff • November 4, 2019

While opponents of affirmative action say it decreases equity because of higher standards put on some racial groups, it is imperative that colleges consider race in their admissions to ensure diversity. Race should, however, play a reduced role in acceptance, and instead be a way to understand an applicant in a holistic context.

Harvard lawsuit may change the future of affirmative action

Amanda Kurukulasuriya • October 19, 2018

Oct. 15, a trial based on a 2014 lawsuit filed by the private organization Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) against Harvard took place at the United States District Court in Boston, overseen by Judge...

Global Village fashion show brings diversity and smiles to the main commons

Siena Juhlin • February 22, 2017

Freshman Bailey Stover struts her stuff on the catwalk wearing a yellow and white traditional Mexican dress complete with a flower in her hair Sophomore Cameron Thompson holds a traditional Chinese umbrella...

Unique cultures mold expectations

Ji-Ho Lee • January 6, 2017

Culture helps teenagers navigate their lives, and sometimes the twists and turns it takes can go straight into responsibility.

IQ tests disregard diversity

Rochita Ghosh • April 14, 2016

Intelligent Quotient (IQ) tests concentrate on only one manner of thinking, leaving those who think in a differing pattern behind.

B is for Blindfolded, C is for Culture

Humera Lodhi • May 7, 2015

Students explore racial microaggressions in and out of school After meeting in their mosque’s youth group years ago, Japanese-Palestinian junior Hanna Abdulkhaleq and African-American senior Maha Hamed...

The Blue Note hosts Fitz and the Tantrums for a stellar performance

Blake Becker • April 25, 2013

This generation’s era of music encompasses many varieties of genres and styles, but among the multitude of bands

MAC scholars wrap up Black History Month

Afsah Khan • February 27, 2013

As students settled down to eat lunch Feb. 8, the Minority Achievement Committee (MAC) Scholars gathered in the main commons to hold the Arts and Music festival. In celebration of Black History Month,...

Diversity provides intrigue in society

Afsah Khan • November 29, 2012

For those of you who don't know me, I have an incredibly short attention span. It's almost impossible for me to complete a task without getting distracted multiple times in the process. So naturally,...

Race dictates nothing; socioeconomic status matters more

Daphne Yu • March 22, 2012

Colleges use affirmative action to diversify campuses. The Supreme Court decided to uphold affirmative action in 2003 because colleges favor "underrepresented minority groups" in admissions. However,...

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