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Survey says mass incarceration and prisoners are scarcely discussed on campus

Prisoner advocate Linda Barkman urges students to integrate their theology with how they think about prisons.

Nicole Hodiny and Ben Tatum • December 6, 2018

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Resistance against racism begins with education

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.

Prison abolitionists and activists stand against mass incarceration

Prison abolitionists and activists stand against mass incarceration.

Justin Yun, Writer • September 13, 2016

Prison abolitionists and activists stand against mass incarceration.

New $20 bill cheapens an American heroine

Harriet Tubman deserves more honor than simply putting her face on a piece of currency.

Justin Yun, Writer • May 3, 2016

Harriet Tubman deserves more honor than simply putting her face on a piece of currency.

Marijuana indicative of the War on Drugs

Although important to discuss marijuana’s effect on health, we must also notice the damage done by the war on drugs.

Justin Yun, Writer • December 8, 2015

Although important to discuss marijuana’s effect on health, we must also notice the damage done by the war on drugs.

Prison labor mirrors Jim Crows

Cheap work from inmates creates a new type of slavery.

Justin Yun, Writer • November 10, 2015

Cheap work from inmates creates a new type of slavery.