October 2021

Portraits of Peoria: Dr. Romeo B. Garrett

by Molly Deadmond In a continuation of the “Portraits of Peoria”series, this month we look at Dr. Romeo B. Garrett. Dr. Romeo B. Garrett was an author, militaryveteran, and the first African Americanprofessor at Bradley University. Born in 1910 inNatchez, Mississippi, Garrett graduated fromStraight University (now Dillard University)in New Orleans in 1932. He went on …

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A Dune of Anticipation

by Izaak Garcia Next month, a highly anticipated movie with astar-studded cast will be released—here’s whatyou need to know. From sprawling desert oceans as far as theeye can see, to fantastical, mystic creaturesdwarfing any rocket or ship, the upcomingmovie Dune is sure to create visuals that willstay in the minds of audiences and critics alike.The …

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The Future of the Successful Generation: Does it Still Lie in Test Scores?

by Rasheedah Na’Allah With data to back up their decisions, manyuniversities are no longer admitting studentsbased on standardized testing scores. You may have noticed that many universitieshave made the decision to go “test-optional”for the graduating classes of ‘21 and ‘22.Some assume that COVID-19 has been theoutlying factor behind these decisions, whenin actuality, COVID has been …

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The World

by Kamia Fair My Name is Kamia, last name Fair born in 04.An African American girl who comes from a cityOf violence and poverty, this is where I’m from.Poetry keeps my mind off the stressful world,I love poetry and poetry loves me,Poetry gives me freedom of speech with a lil rhythm. The world, the stressful …

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