Skin Color Teasing
One of my Caucasian classmates had called me an n word and she was making fun of my dark skin and all I could do was cry.
Student Content
A Blind Date… for a Job?
We hold many judgments based on appearance. So how do we know when enough is enough?
Review of Penner Lake
Those who live in the city are constantly being exposed to background chatter that is so common we barely notice it. However, being in a place without the sounds of cars honking and people talking is a very calming experience.
Lifestyle Story
A king and queen that will never be forgotten.
The Price Tag on Success
In our society, success is usually associated with those who fit America’s conventional mold of the “successful” individual: educated, respected, and financially comfortable. Though there are exceptions to this template, the common American citizen’s definition of success depends to some degree on money. I interviewed a handful of Oakland citizens about their perception of the price tag on success.
What is Your Dream?
What is your biggest dream? How will you achieve it? Find out what other people had to say about their most powerful aspirations and think about what you want to do in the near future.
The Human Race is One
One of those obstacles is the man-made idea of different races. The human race is one and dividing it only creates an atmosphere for superiority.
The Beauty of Bussing
While I don’t like to admit it, the city bus certainly scared me.
Not Seeking Your Validation
When our culture tolerates men who harass women on the street, it reinforces the idea that they have the right to do or say whatever they please to a woman’s body. Although something like a catcall may seem harmless, it contributes to the larger, very serious issue of sexual assault.