Morehouse College is considered a beacon of pride in the African-American community, a distinguished institution of higher education with a long history of black male success and achievement. The school has not, however, been viewed as the most progressive or forward-thinking in terms of embracing the LGBT community. Recently, Morehouse made the news for a…
The Supreme Court will revisit the use of affirmative action next week. They are looking to determine whether race still needs to be factored into the college admission process and if race-neutral admissions are actually effective. It’s hard to predict what their ruling will be as there is evidence to support both sides of the…
It’s that blessed time of year when fresh-faced, dewy-eyed, sweet-voiced little munchkins head off to college for the very first time. Shower shoes and plastic caddies in tow, they lug big suitcases full of clothes and high school memorabilia (Yearbooks! Championship ribbons! Teddy bears from hometown boyfriends!) up into poorly ventilated dorm rooms, meeting roommates…
Ahh, the “Freshman 15!” We’re all aware of the term. It’s the infamous amount of weight a new college student is supposedly destined to gain. Goodbye to nightly home cooked meals and reasonable bedtime hours, and hello to endless food choices, alcohol, and late-late nights. But, while the newfound independence is exciting to most college…
Summer may be drawing to a close, but August’s end is a time of rejoicing for June’s high school graduates and colleges’ returning students nationwide. Whether the institution is small or sprawling, whether it’s the first time a student’s moving in or her first time moving off campus, the start of a new college year…
