Advocacy
The Origins of American…something
she sits by her fire, gently tending its flames
What’s On the Menu? Sustainable Halloween Costumes
Last minute Halloween costume ideas call for last minute solutions. Instead of turning to ultra fast fashion companies like Spirit Halloween, try using clothes already living in your closet.
Ghost, Martyr, Traitor, Wife: Legacies of Women in Espionage
What is a legacy? How do we choose to remember? Who do we choose to remember?
“Anne Spencer: I Am Here!”: An Interview with Tessa Berman
In our wide-ranging conversation, we discuss our favorite Spencer poetry and scholarship, Tessa’s path to becoming involved in the exhibition, and debunk some misconceptions about Anne Spencer’s work!
Navigating the Gray with Chanel Craft Tanner
Chanel is a mother, activist, feminist, author, mentor, and Black woman who is interested in the gray areas of our society. She unabashedly brings her personal experiences to a conversation that may challenge convention and inspire students to keep fighting for what they believe is right.
Walking Through Privilege
There are many things that white students like me will never have to think about while attending a PWI. That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t think about them.
Deconstructing “Going-Out” Culture at UVA: Why Can’t We Ever Slow Down?
The red dress I had planned on wearing to my boyfriend’s winter formal, coincidentally, happened to be the same shade of red as the back of my throat. That is, as I was about to discover, the portion of it that wasn’t covered in white stripes of bacteria (lovely, I know).
Creating Caring Community for Survivors through Transformative Justice
When replanting our roots after they have been ruptured, it is crucial we find soil forgiving enough to support our growth, healing, and rebirth.