Lights On, Peoria Discusses Community Activism by Alexander Martin Click HERE for the full interview video. Students participating in Peoria Public Schools’ “Lights On, Peoria” interviewed Alexander Martin. Martin is a member of the newly formed Peoria Guild of Black Artists, an arts activist, and has an MFA in printmaking from Bradley University.How does an artist …
How Diversity Empowers Us All by Anjali Yedavalli The crowd gradually grows silent and the lights fade out. Then, the music swells again, and we run onstage dancing to A.R. Rahmen’s “Jai Ho,” and grip each other’s hands as we take a prideful bow. Another performance draws to a close. I have been trained in …
The Lack of Uniformity Unites by Adeline Ferolo Eighteenth century Renaissance gowns swirl, paraded in front of potential suitors on the ballroom floor… Intricate threads dangling from flapper dresses swing in the haze of smoke to the rhythm of blistering music underneath the roaring streets of New York City… Baggy jeans, graphic t-shirts, and chunky …
The Industry of Electronic Sports by Izaak Garcia Over the thousands of years that they have been a part of human life, sports have been a cornerstone of entertainment and a test of strength, agility, and focus. From the calm greenscapes and peaceful waters of golf, to the rough and unforgiving field of football, sports …
Virtual Volunteering by Trent Miles Engaging in community service offers students an opportunity to become active members of their community. It also has a lasting positive effect on society as a whole. Community service or volunteerism helps students improve their life skills and gain valuable experience, while providing critical services to those who need it …
The Case for Community College by Jenin Mannaa The fall of senior year is so idealized. Going into this year, I anticipated breezy weather, warm sweaters, and pumpkin-spiced lattes. Instead, I have been overwhelmed with college applications. Between managing high school and contemplating my future, the pumpkin spice lattes I was excited for have been replaced …
Black Women are Mentally Tired by Kianna Goss Being Black in America is tough—carrying the issues of police brutality, stereotypes, unequal opportunities, and other forms of oppression. Like many other Black women, I am mentally tired. Usually I try to steer away from this stereotype of being the “angry Black woman.” This stereotype portrays African …
Tickled Pink? by Kratika Tandon Tina Fey’s character in the television show “30 Rock” was right: “Being a woman is the worst.” From the catcalls to the pay gap, mansplaining to periods, the over-sexualization to the inherent inability to open tight jars—it just can’t get any worse than this. Right? Think again. Introducing the “pink tax”: half …
A Note From our Editor – Nov. 2020 “I’m trying to speak — to write — the truth. I’m trying to be clear. I’m not interested in being fancy, or even original. Clarity and truth will be plenty,if I can only achieve them.” —Octavia Butler, Parable of the Sower Welcome to the second issue of …
A Note From Our Publishers – Nov. 2020 Feeding the Wolves There is a Native American parable about two wolves. A grandfather is teaching his grandchild about life and says, “There is a terrible fight going on inside me between two wolves. One wolf is evil and filled withanger, greed, and resentment. The other wolf …
