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Ye, Kyrie and the rise of antisemitism

Ye faces backlash after posting antisemitic content on Instagram.
Rapper and Brooklyn Nets star both promote dangerously false beliefs.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief November 5, 2022

The evil of antisemitism was on full display in recent weeks after rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye, and Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving each posted false and offensive remarks about Jewish people. In an Instagram post, which has since been deleted, Ye insinuated that Jewish people control the...

Bomb threats target HBCUs

Bomb threats target HBCUs
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief February 3, 2022

A series of bomb threats shut down at least 17 historically Black colleges and universities on Feb. 1, the start of Black History Month, forcing them to pause or cancel classes. Howard University, among other targeted HBCUs, ordered students and faculty to shelter in place.  The lockdown at Howard...

Antisemitism threatens Jewish and non-Jewish individuals alike

Antisemitism threatens Jewish and non-Jewish individuals alike
Hatred toward Jews and their culture should concern people outside of the ethno-religious group.
Caleb Britt, Staff Writer December 3, 2021

With the celebration of Hanukkah beginning last Sunday on the night of Nov. 28, a resurgence of antisemitic behavior surfaced yet again. Though antisemitic incidents occur year round, the holidays become a time when antisemitic behavior tends to escalate, CBS reports. The International Holocaust Remembrance...

“Stop Asian Hate” is not getting pushback—is that a problem?

“Stop Asian Hate" is not getting pushback—is that a problem?
There are underlying implications surrounding the absence of a reactionary movement.
Thecla Li, Managing Editor April 16, 2021

Multiple innocent Black people were killed during the summer of 2020, igniting not only the Black Lives Matter movement but also a rebuttal-turned-rival campaign: "All Lives Matter." Fast forward to March 2021, and a new racial fight has gained traction—this time fighting the myriad of violent hate...

‘Are we Asian Americans your neighbors?’

‘Are we Asian Americans your neighbors?’
The overall hate crime rate in major cities has decreased, but Anti-Asian crime has risen by nearly 150%.
Maria Weyne, Bethsabe Camacho, and Natalie Willis March 26, 2021

“It's a whole nother thing when it's your race going through it,” said senior business major Sena Lee. “Because our culture is to suppress emotions to not speak up, to put your head down, and don't make a ruckus, it's really hard for us to deal with the pain right now. Because we can't justify...

Resistance against racism begins with education

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The hateful rhetoric fostered by the presidential election is rooted in our nation’s past sins.
Justin Yun, Writer November 17, 2016
The hateful rhetoric fostered by the presidential election is rooted in our nation’s past sins.