Tag: identity
Sep. 18, 2023
Guide to Drexel student orgs
Drexel University’s campus becomes a hotspot early every September when all the incoming freshmen officially move into the City of Brotherly Love. Locations like the…
May. 26, 2023
Drexel ASA hosts third annual advocacy conference
On Saturday, April 29, the Drexel University Asian Students Association (ASA) hosted its third annual Asian American Philadelphia Advocacy Conference (AAPAC) in Nesbitt Hall. It…
Dec. 1, 2017
In real life, one size (or societal norm) doesn’t fit all
While on the campaign trail, President Donald Trump consistently criticized women, namely his opponent Hillary Clinton, based on their appearances. At a rally in Greensboro,…
Jul. 22, 2016
Jones: There’s a new sheriff in town
My younger sister used to play on a local soccer team. I didn’t play, but I went to her games and loitered. I’d hang out…
Jul. 22, 2016
Integration over gentrification
As Drexel once again makes a concerted effort to expand pieces of the campus, pushing ever northward (and westward), it is useful to not only…
May. 13, 2016
Laverne Cox gives talk on inclusion
On May 10, standing in a line stretching from Creese to MacAlister, students waited to hear “Orange Is the New Black” actress Laverne Cox speak…
Sep. 17, 2015
Displacing gender stereotypes at an earlier age
At the beginning of this August, major retail chain Target announced that it would be phasing out explicit gender labelling for children in certain departments.…
Aug. 21, 2015
Respecting identity over appearance
Back in June, Caitlyn Jenner graced the cover of Vanity Fair with the story of her transition. Asking the world to now “Call Her Caitlyn,”…
May. 1, 2015
Fighting for Assyrian-American identity
When I was a little girl, I wanted to name my future child Isis, but as the terrorist group ISIS continues to wipe out the…
