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Schools push back against federal efforts to limit DEI curriculum. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Malate269, January 29, 2011)

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Some schools across the US continue to implement DEI curriculum despite Trump Administration letter

By Briana Keenan | 5:50pm

A letter from the United States Department of Education sent on Feb. 27 stated that it could cut federal funding from schools that continue to teach diversity, equity and inclusion in its curriculum, according to AP News. However, curriculum with DEI continues to be taught in many schools, despite these executive orders.

Currently, many students in the CCS program live in one of eight houses located on Pennington Road and Carlton Avenue (Photo by Elizabeth Gladstone / Multimedia Coordinator).

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Career and Community Studies students to live on campus next year

By Briana Keenan | Dec. 4

Students in the College’s Career and Community Studies program will have the option to live in residential dorms starting in the 2025-26 academic year, according to Student Life Coordinator Victoria Swift.

There was a lot of tension following the election results (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Steve Rainwater, February 24, 2018).

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OPINION: My experience voting in my first presidential election and the days following

By Briana Keenan | Nov. 18

I immediately felt an “off” vibe around campus, with a more tense air than typical slow mornings at 9 a.m. When I went to the student center later, the usual lunch rush crowd was there, but the mood was different. You could feel the range of emotions being processed, from upset to anxious to content, and many others.

Memorial for Liam Payne held outside of the hotel where he passed away (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Roberto Fiadone October 17, 2024).

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OPINION: Recent allegations and childhood admiration make Liam Payne’s death complicated to process

By Briana Keenan | Oct. 28

I received the news in the College’s student center while with my friend after one of our Circle K meetings. Liam Payne, 31, found dead in Buenos Aires after falling out of his 3rd floor hotel window.

The College’s dining hall served pancakes for National Pancake Day on Sept. 26 (Photo by Andre Paras / Staff Photographer).

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OPINION: Eickhoff Hall should serve pancakes every day for breakfast

By Briana Keenan | Oct. 16

The Wok station is only open during lunch and dinner time, so my question is, why don’t they offer pancakes there every morning for breakfast? Even though the two waffle makers are there every day instead of only on the weekends, I think that the mini pancakes would make a great addition. The waffle makers are often dirty, either crusted in batter or leftover grease, or there is no batter left at all.

French is a powerful language to learn (Photo by Sinead Malone / Staff Photographer).

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OPINION: A love letter to French

By Briana Keenan | Oct. 3

Without a doubt, I would not be the French speaker that I am today without the passion, guidance and motivation that my French teachers bestowed me.

The College’s School of Education building. (Photo by Briana Keenan / Correspondent).

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OPINION: Changing your major isn't always intimidating

By Briana Keenan | Sep. 5

For any students at the College that are considering changing their major but are unsure or intimidated like I was, I advise you to take the chance and reach out to each department’s respective advisor.

Leaking water in the towers results in an uncleanly, uncomfortable living environment. (Photo by Briana Keenan / Correspondent)

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OPINION: The leaking water issue in the towers needs to be fixed

By Briana Keenan | Apr. 9

It was pouring rain on campus that day, with winds so strong that my umbrella turned inside out multiple times as I was walking from building to building. A small amount of water had dripped into my room once before when it had rained, but I was not prepared for what I was about to find.

The College's Tap Ensemble, performing for Homecoming, 2023. (Photo by Briana Keenan / Correspondent)

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OPINION: Passions often shift at the college level

By Briana Keenan | Mar. 23

Transitioning into and out of different phases of my life, I have realized that the pastimes I once saw as my main passions have shifted. Although the future is uncertain, I am excited to embark on a new journey and continue learning; and at the end of the day, I know that I will end up where I am meant to be in my career.

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OPINION: Men should not clean the women’s bathrooms, especially if people are inside

By Briana Keenan | Feb. 9, 2024

I get ready to shower before my 11 a.m. class, and hear some other girls come in and out of the bathroom. While I’m still in the shower, I hear the cleaning cart come in. When I finished getting dressed and stepped out to go to my room, I noticed that a man was cleaning the toilets. Whoever this cleaning staff member was did not knock, announce himself or make any effort to check if anyone was inside the bathroom before entering. I was shocked.

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Some schools across the US continue to implement DEI curriculum despite Trump Administration letter

Career and Community Studies students to live on campus next year

OPINION: My experience voting in my first presidential election and the days following

OPINION: Recent allegations and childhood admiration make Liam Payne’s death complicated to process

OPINION: Eickhoff Hall should serve pancakes every day for breakfast

OPINION: A love letter to French

OPINION: Changing your major isn't always intimidating

OPINION: The leaking water issue in the towers needs to be fixed

OPINION: Passions often shift at the college level

OPINION: Men should not clean the women’s bathrooms, especially if people are inside

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