WOKE General Body Meeting

By: Rachel Gonzalez | Contributing Writer W.O.K.E. shared an evening of laughter, serious discussion, and eye-opening perspectives as students of all nationalities and ethnicities gathered in the Humanities building for a general meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18th.  Students were asked a series of questions about stereotypes and assumptions and were told to sit down in desks placed in the middle of the room if they … Continue reading WOKE General Body Meeting

Campus Diversity Coalition Discuss Changes to Climate Survey

By: Kenyan Carter | Reporter The Campus Diversity Coalition hosted a meeting on Jan. 22 for a discussion and updates of the organization’s diversity initiatives. The Campus Diversity Coalition is a group of USA students, faculty, and staff concerned with addressing diversity issues on campus. The meeting took place in the Marx Library and was also live-streamed via Zoom. Joy Washington, the Associate Director of … Continue reading Campus Diversity Coalition Discuss Changes to Climate Survey

Indian Philosopher Gives Lecture on “Gandhi and Non-Violence Movement”

By: Ebonee Burrell | Editor in Chief Indian Philosopher Professor Mahasweta Chaudhury visited South Alabama on Sept. 19 to give a lecture on “Gandhi and Non-Violence Movement” to spread awareness on violence across the world. Mahatma Gandhi was an Indian lawyer that inspired other non-violent movements for civil rights and freedom. Chaudhury stays active with writing editorials to The Statesman on various ecological, philosophical and … Continue reading Indian Philosopher Gives Lecture on “Gandhi and Non-Violence Movement”

W.O.K.E. : A Push for Diversity

By: Ebonee Burrell | Editor in Chief W.O.K.E. welcomed everyone to International Coffee Hour on Aug. 30 to come and listen or talk about different cultural topics while playing games, listening to music and enjoying free coffee or tea. Wakening Our Knowledge of Ethnicities, W.O.K.E., is designed for educating on what diversity means. Its goal is to educate students on diversity with open discussions on … Continue reading W.O.K.E. : A Push for Diversity

A Celebration of Colors and Diversity

By: Sydney McDonald | Reporter If you are lacking a little color in your life South Alabama’s Intramural Fields were the place to be on Saturday, April 6. The Indian Student Association brought the celebration of Holi Festival to South Alabama’s Intramural fields. With the help of sponsors like USA, SGA and Global USA, there were many games, activities and even traditional Indian cuisine. Holi … Continue reading A Celebration of Colors and Diversity