The first article I decided to read this week is titled “‘Venture’ into the underground music scene in Boston” and is written by Michaela Buckley. The article describes the story of a band, ‘Venture’, which is made up of three college students from Nashua, NH. The article is very well written, telling the story of the friendship of three friends, who decide to start a band at 16. The article paints the band members well and includes quotes from all three of them. It includes an appropriate amount of background information on each of the three band members. The article is well written, and inspiring to read.
The second article I decided to read this week was titled “Suffolk PAO ‘Seizes the Day’ with ‘Newsies’” and was written by Maren Halpin. The article describes the college’s recent production of ‘Newsies’, a musical about New York newsboys organizing a strike. Halpin speaks with various cast members, each telling a similar story of the family feel between cast members. The article also goes into the actor’s connections with their characters, talking about the casting process and the work done to put the show together. Overall, I really enjoyed this article, and if I was a student at Suffolk, I would go see the show.
https://thetech.com/2024/03/21/ua-elections-and-referendum
This article discusses the recent student government elections, which occured for the undergraduate class and completed on Friday, March 22 at 5pm. The elections aim to fill the presidential, vice presidential, and class council positions. There were two referendums on the ballot, one regarding payment of student leaders and volunteers, and the other regarding cutting ties with the state of Israel and showing solidarity with pro-palestinean activists. The first referendum was stated to be up to the universities discretion on the payment amounts of the student volunteers and workers, although it could extend to non-student government positions such as dormitory governments or class council positions. The second referendum was in regards to the Institute supporting a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, cutting ties with the IDF, and supporting activists on campus. It states that if passed, they will join the call for a ceasefire and end to Israeli military actions and blockade of the Gaza strip.
https://thetech.com/2024/03/21/rip-6-1-6-5-next
This article is in regards to a new major being brought to the Institute by Katrina LaCurts, the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Undergraduate officer and Prof. Joel Voldman, faculty head of electrical engineering. The biggest change these announcements stipulate is the retirement of the existing 6-1 degree and the combination of 6-1 (which is electrical science and engineering) and 6-2 (Electrical engineering and computer science), which will summarily be renamed to 6-5, a major called Electrical Engineering with Computing. The article goes on to repeat the announcement made by the department, with them going on to describe the name change as being more in-line with the modern electrical engineering field and going on to reinforce the importance of electrical engineering. It then continues, with the announcement stating that the new curriculum that they have developed will more effectively teach modern electrical engineering, and prepare them for the myriad of roles they can have in their careers. The article then goes on to describe student impressions of the change, with some being ambivalent and some being outraged.
Questions remain, relevant documents for now inaccessible, reporting stalled.
By Sofia Schwarzwalder
The piece I read this week is about an ongoing injustice in the University of Washington’s community among two students. The case is fascinating in terms of journalism since one of the parties decided to revoke an interview with the school’s newspaper. The case is of a student who claims to have been harassed and threatened by a roommate who expressed Islamaphobic and otherwise racist remarks to this student on seemingly multiple occasions. The targeted individual uploaded a post on social media detailing this hatred and outed UW Housing and Food Services (HSF) for their lack of interference and concern for the case. The post garnered the attention of UW students demanding the situation be addressed, but the University has yet to publicly respond to these claims. However, it is stated that HSF may not be the entity at the school legally allowed to disclose such information vital to this case. There is mention of documentation from a prior incident from the UWPD, which the student reported a few months back. The individual decided to revoke the record and their promise of supporting documentation due to backlash from the community and HSF. The student is frustrated with the minimal action and help but decided their safety is more important as of now. Overall, this case was interesting as we have been working on projects where individuals do not typically revoke their interviews and provided information. Seeing this happen exhibits the troubles in journalism of individuals who would like to remain private in their personal matters despite the inaction from administrators at UW.
Blog Proj Week 7
“The School of Journalism connects students and professionals” Isabelle Frost, published March 21st 2024. In this article I noticed it had really mostly quotes from students and quotes about future panels that would be connecting greek life. There were no quotes from what the professionals said. There wasn’t much about what the professional said to the students in the school of journalism. It was kinda repetitive quotes from students about how helpful the panel was. Very surface level points as well. Nothing really specific until the end of it. I think the angle of this article changed, to being about panels that connect different groups for networking and about how important networking is. Not specifically what happened at what the title gives to us, where it connects the school of journalism to students and professionals in the field.
The first story I looked into this week from BC’s The Heights centered around BC Law School’s Rappaport Center for Law & Public Policy’s panel discussion on domestic violence policies. The article began with a few comments by the deputy director of “Jane Doe Inc.” – a non-profit organization that aims to help all who come in contact with experiences of sexual assault or domestic violence – Hema Sarang-Sieminski to frame the discussion. Opening up the conversation to recognize how systemic violence surrounding domestic violence infiltrates into the pain and harm these survivors have to deal with when trying to work within court systems. Many survivors have commented how this fear of reporting is in many ways tied to the fear and stigma surrounding domestic violence for both themselves and the accused – the article does a great job at reminding the viewers that survivors are people with complex relationships. We cannot always assume that the runnings of the court system can be incredibly scary. They also highlight the very compassionate angle that the law should take in understanding “hurt people hurt people,” and services should be in place to help both abuser and victim. However, with this piece of restorative justice, there are always two sides, as it could be an excellent opportunity to communicate effectively and in a more healthy way with abusers. However, it also opens up the possibility for further manipulation and harm. Nonetheless, I felt that Sullivan’s article showcased the reality of this nuanced issue and what experts say about ways to improve our mindsets both socially and within the legal system and help avoid unhelpful and limiting systemic assumptions.
This opinion piece article I explored this past week articulates feelings of frustration surrounding BC’s atmosphere for political expression and making progress as a university that has an incredibly white and Christian background. It requires some reflection on recognizing those cultural assumptions and how damaging they can be today. To start, Roney crafted a compelling lede where she explained how there had been some great changes in her six years at BC – becoming involved in LGBTQ+ organizations – and some very real moments of stagnation. Roney cites racial incidents, feeling unaccepted and unsafe, and outdated rhetoric, such as sex outside of marriage still being prohibited on campus. Roney also brings in a very timely discussion on how, in moments like right now, with the genocide in Gaza, political uncertainty in our own country, etc., you would expect to see students voicing opinions and organizing protests. However, there is a fear of being called out, and BC places many restrictions and subtle biases on certain forms of activism. She also notes ways to move forward and reflect on the deeper meaning behind why students are protesting or engaging in meaningful conversations and how to reflect on a campus with such systemic biases and viewpoints to be open to moments of discomfort to meet a new generation and hopefully better society.
For week 7 of Blog Proj, I chose to read “Natural hair deserves to be celebrated at predominantly white institutions like SU”, written by Alexis Rouson. This piece details the hardships that people of color (POC) face, specifically regarding hair in professional and academic settings. The authors writes that, despite the passing of the CROWN Act, discrimination of POC based on their hair is still prevalent throughout several institutions in the US, including universities. Rouson encourages universities, especially predominantly white ones, to aid in the dismantling of stigmas around Black hair. She also mentions previously violations of the CROWN Act in order to further support the idea that this changes needs to happen soon and quickly. I agree with the author’s points and her sense of urgency, as I think this is a topic that many dismiss without considering the damaging effects. Additionally, as someone who goes to a university with a faculty population of predominantly white people, I absolutely support the call for the diversification of faculty in universities, as, along with many other benefits, I think this could help the most vulnerable students with issues that might not be properly addressed, or even addressed at all.
A similar theme that I’ve noticed from the lantern was on display again this week and rightfully so. The Lantern throughout the semester has had a heavy focus on athletics at Ohio State. This week there was heavy coverage of their men’s basketball team who is currently playing in the NIT tournament, their women’s basketball team who was just eliminated in the round of 32 for the women’s basketball championship and their women’s hockey team who just won the national championship. I didn’t pick one story as a whole to look at, but I will say as someone who enjoys covering sports and plans on covering sports as a profession it is nice to see women’s sports outshine men’s sports in terms of coverage. I think it is important to create equality in sport and I think the Lantern does a great job at promoting that through their publications. I also think the lantern does a good job at hard news but throughout the semester I have seen very little sift news articles and I think more of those would be beneficial to the page.
In early February, the Union College Theater Production debuted “Patriot Acts”. The play is about women’s suffrage in 1774 following through the modern day. it features documents stories and tributes to describe women’s lives throughout the timeline. The production included figures such as Susan B Anthony and Frederick Douglass. The production was praised for its singing, storytelling, and overall entertainment While still being historically accurate. A special feature of this production allowed the audience to engage with the actors and ‘feel like they had a voice in the women’s movement’. The play did a rememberable job of focusing on the issues of the woman suffrage movement and pointed out that some work still needs to be done. Since the play is spread out throughout history, it does a great job of explaining the movement from the beginning and acknowledging women’s current state today. It was a moving piece for many women in the audience and approached the topic in a unique way.
The gallery reopened after closing due to repairs being done on the Nott Memorial. The building originally closed due to repairs on the ceiling and roof causing water damage and a collapse in the ceiling. More than 100 feet of scaffolding was fixed and since the repair, several groups have used the memorial building to showcase their displays. The LGBTQ+ @Union: Stronger Together presented their artwork from students, alumni, and professors. This year marks the group’s 9th exhibition starting in 2008 and has represented the communities perspectives and art. The college’s permanent collection of art features some of the group’s pieces along with other photographs, film, media, and paperwork. Recently, the collection has focused on contemporary works from African American, Indigenous Alaskan, and Native American artists to create inclusivity and diversity to reflect their campus community. The art collection has been useful for faculty when discussing topics such as race, class, gender, and more. Typically, the memorial building showcases 2 to 3 collections a year but the college is in the process of hiring a new Director & Curator of Art Collections and Exhibitions.
This week from the Daily Free Press there was an article shared covering the Hockey East Championship. Bella Fraser titled her piece Terriers fall 6-2 to Boston College in Hockey East Championship. This piece stood out to me in particular because I had been following since Umaine had made it to the semifinals for the first time in 12 years which was a pretty big deal for Black Bear fans. Fraser was able to get a number of quotes from star players on the team as well as give some insight to the behind the scenes of the game. Unfortunately throughout Frasers coverage of the game you can see that Boston University lost to Boston College however their season is not over just quite yet as they wait to see their fate in the NCAA tournament.
this week I found an article in the The Chanticleer titled “Small steps for women: Working to close gaps and inequities”. The main topic is the improving but still obvious wage gap in administrative services between men and women. The news report highlights gender wage gaps at Coastal Carolina University, with men earning significantly more on average than women. Despite some improvements, disparities persist across departments, with fewer women in administrative roles. Challenges include balancing research with family obligations and differences in pay structures. Efforts to address disparities include recruitment initiatives, but there is acknowledgment that salaries could be more equitable. this piece stood out to me because I truly think this is a huge conversation topic but as I read I saw one statistic that struck me and it was that last year there were 32 women in the top 100 earners even with the improvement only one more women is in the top 100 as of this year and that to me is mind-blowing.
This week, Harvard activist group, the Harvard Feminist Coalition (HFC), “expanded their mission,” which before only focused on sexual violence on campus. Previously known as Our Harvard Can Do Better, they participated in protests against professor John Comaroff, who was involved in a lawsuit in November which alleged that Harvard had been ignoring sexual misconduct complaints that were made against the professor for years. The group’s rebranding marks a goal for tending to other various feminist issues, not only limited to specific ones on campus but also not excluding them. Eunice Chon ’26, one of the organizers of HFC, said that she hopes that the group is more permanent after this change, and that it will live on after its current members graduate.
The article I decided to write about this week is called “Felony Investigation Still Ongoing After Career Fair Incident”, by Abigail Driscoll. I chose this because the title is actually quite eye-catching. It’s not every day you see a felony investigation on a college campus, even if the felony is vandalism, which is something the subheadline gets into. Apparently, on February 28th of this year, two people at University of New Hampshire’s annual career fair dumped red paint on many of the display tables.
The article is relatively short, made to inform the reader on the current state of the case rather than the case itself. It sort of reads like a TLDR (too long didn’t read) of a larger story, which is mildly disappointing but a good one nonetheless.
It starts off by going into what the career fair is actually about. It’s an annual meeting that helps students who are looking for jobs that have to do with things like the sciences, various technological fields, engineering, mathematics, and business. There were display tables from a lot of different companies, but the paint seemed to target two that were from BAE Systems and General Dynamics, which are two. Military defense manufacturing companies. This is just speculation, but regardless, police suspected protesters who were present outside of the fair who were trying to oppose these two companies for their contribution to the military defense of Israel in the Israel-Palestine conflict. The protesters, who were part of the Palestine Solidarity Coalition, deny they had anything to do with it.
Regardless, police are following a photo taken of one of the suspects after the event, as it’s the only lead they have.
For week seven of the blog proj I read the article “UVM falls to Duke in first round of march madness” written by Nick Anderson a sports editor for Cynic, and was published on march 29th 2024. This article was a sports article that details the game in the first round of march madness that UVM lost going through a play by play like a fairly standard sports article. I chose this article because it dawned on me that I hadn’t read any sports articles at all from the Cynic and I was able to find this one so I thought I would give it a read. It is a very solidly put together article, I am just not a very big basketball person, so I was heavily engaged with this as I have been with some other articles I have covered so far. I have nothing bad to say about the article, in fact I’d say that I only have good things to say about the style and craft of the article, it’s just my cup of tea personally. After I read this article I tried searching around for other sports articles, and while if you go digging and actually search you can find them they aren’t heavily featured on the main page of the Cynic. The Cynic has a really fun feature where you can like the article, I’m not exactly sure how it works or if it shows everyone who has liked an article, but when reading the sports article, it was the only one that I’ve seen so far that didn’t have a single like that I could see. Which I thought was a little sad, because it is a good article, but I think it goes to show where UVM readers priorities lie.
13 thoughts on “BLOG-PROJ-WEEK 7”
The first article I decided to read this week is titled “‘Venture’ into the underground music scene in Boston” and is written by Michaela Buckley. The article describes the story of a band, ‘Venture’, which is made up of three college students from Nashua, NH. The article is very well written, telling the story of the friendship of three friends, who decide to start a band at 16. The article paints the band members well and includes quotes from all three of them. It includes an appropriate amount of background information on each of the three band members. The article is well written, and inspiring to read.
The second article I decided to read this week was titled “Suffolk PAO ‘Seizes the Day’ with ‘Newsies’” and was written by Maren Halpin. The article describes the college’s recent production of ‘Newsies’, a musical about New York newsboys organizing a strike. Halpin speaks with various cast members, each telling a similar story of the family feel between cast members. The article also goes into the actor’s connections with their characters, talking about the casting process and the work done to put the show together. Overall, I really enjoyed this article, and if I was a student at Suffolk, I would go see the show.
https://thetech.com/2024/03/21/ua-elections-and-referendum
This article discusses the recent student government elections, which occured for the undergraduate class and completed on Friday, March 22 at 5pm. The elections aim to fill the presidential, vice presidential, and class council positions. There were two referendums on the ballot, one regarding payment of student leaders and volunteers, and the other regarding cutting ties with the state of Israel and showing solidarity with pro-palestinean activists. The first referendum was stated to be up to the universities discretion on the payment amounts of the student volunteers and workers, although it could extend to non-student government positions such as dormitory governments or class council positions. The second referendum was in regards to the Institute supporting a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, cutting ties with the IDF, and supporting activists on campus. It states that if passed, they will join the call for a ceasefire and end to Israeli military actions and blockade of the Gaza strip.
https://thetech.com/2024/03/21/rip-6-1-6-5-next
This article is in regards to a new major being brought to the Institute by Katrina LaCurts, the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Undergraduate officer and Prof. Joel Voldman, faculty head of electrical engineering. The biggest change these announcements stipulate is the retirement of the existing 6-1 degree and the combination of 6-1 (which is electrical science and engineering) and 6-2 (Electrical engineering and computer science), which will summarily be renamed to 6-5, a major called Electrical Engineering with Computing. The article goes on to repeat the announcement made by the department, with them going on to describe the name change as being more in-line with the modern electrical engineering field and going on to reinforce the importance of electrical engineering. It then continues, with the announcement stating that the new curriculum that they have developed will more effectively teach modern electrical engineering, and prepare them for the myriad of roles they can have in their careers. The article then goes on to describe student impressions of the change, with some being ambivalent and some being outraged.
https://www.dailyuw.com/news/viral-post-detailing-islamophobia-and-racism-in-uw-housing-sparks-outcry/article_6152ed32-dc4b-11ee-9404-3fcbab1ad13e.html
Viral post detailing Islamophobia and racism in UW housing sparks outcry
Questions remain, relevant documents for now inaccessible, reporting stalled.
By Sofia Schwarzwalder
The piece I read this week is about an ongoing injustice in the University of Washington’s community among two students. The case is fascinating in terms of journalism since one of the parties decided to revoke an interview with the school’s newspaper. The case is of a student who claims to have been harassed and threatened by a roommate who expressed Islamaphobic and otherwise racist remarks to this student on seemingly multiple occasions. The targeted individual uploaded a post on social media detailing this hatred and outed UW Housing and Food Services (HSF) for their lack of interference and concern for the case. The post garnered the attention of UW students demanding the situation be addressed, but the University has yet to publicly respond to these claims. However, it is stated that HSF may not be the entity at the school legally allowed to disclose such information vital to this case. There is mention of documentation from a prior incident from the UWPD, which the student reported a few months back. The individual decided to revoke the record and their promise of supporting documentation due to backlash from the community and HSF. The student is frustrated with the minimal action and help but decided their safety is more important as of now. Overall, this case was interesting as we have been working on projects where individuals do not typically revoke their interviews and provided information. Seeing this happen exhibits the troubles in journalism of individuals who would like to remain private in their personal matters despite the inaction from administrators at UW.
Blog Proj Week 7
“The School of Journalism connects students and professionals” Isabelle Frost, published March 21st 2024. In this article I noticed it had really mostly quotes from students and quotes about future panels that would be connecting greek life. There were no quotes from what the professionals said. There wasn’t much about what the professional said to the students in the school of journalism. It was kinda repetitive quotes from students about how helpful the panel was. Very surface level points as well. Nothing really specific until the end of it. I think the angle of this article changed, to being about panels that connect different groups for networking and about how important networking is. Not specifically what happened at what the title gives to us, where it connects the school of journalism to students and professionals in the field.
Story 1: “Rappaport Center Panel Discusses Domestic Violence and the Justice System” by Isabel Sullivan
https://www.bcheights.com/2024/03/03/panel-discusses-domestic-violence-and-justice-system/
The first story I looked into this week from BC’s The Heights centered around BC Law School’s Rappaport Center for Law & Public Policy’s panel discussion on domestic violence policies. The article began with a few comments by the deputy director of “Jane Doe Inc.” – a non-profit organization that aims to help all who come in contact with experiences of sexual assault or domestic violence – Hema Sarang-Sieminski to frame the discussion. Opening up the conversation to recognize how systemic violence surrounding domestic violence infiltrates into the pain and harm these survivors have to deal with when trying to work within court systems. Many survivors have commented how this fear of reporting is in many ways tied to the fear and stigma surrounding domestic violence for both themselves and the accused – the article does a great job at reminding the viewers that survivors are people with complex relationships. We cannot always assume that the runnings of the court system can be incredibly scary. They also highlight the very compassionate angle that the law should take in understanding “hurt people hurt people,” and services should be in place to help both abuser and victim. However, with this piece of restorative justice, there are always two sides, as it could be an excellent opportunity to communicate effectively and in a more healthy way with abusers. However, it also opens up the possibility for further manipulation and harm. Nonetheless, I felt that Sullivan’s article showcased the reality of this nuanced issue and what experts say about ways to improve our mindsets both socially and within the legal system and help avoid unhelpful and limiting systemic assumptions.
Story 2: “Only the Personal is Political—White Supremacy Culture, Free Speech, and Individualism at Boston College” by Emma Roney
https://www.bcheights.com/2024/03/18/only-the-personal-is-political-white-supremacy-culture-free-speech-and-individualism-at-boston-college/
This opinion piece article I explored this past week articulates feelings of frustration surrounding BC’s atmosphere for political expression and making progress as a university that has an incredibly white and Christian background. It requires some reflection on recognizing those cultural assumptions and how damaging they can be today. To start, Roney crafted a compelling lede where she explained how there had been some great changes in her six years at BC – becoming involved in LGBTQ+ organizations – and some very real moments of stagnation. Roney cites racial incidents, feeling unaccepted and unsafe, and outdated rhetoric, such as sex outside of marriage still being prohibited on campus. Roney also brings in a very timely discussion on how, in moments like right now, with the genocide in Gaza, political uncertainty in our own country, etc., you would expect to see students voicing opinions and organizing protests. However, there is a fear of being called out, and BC places many restrictions and subtle biases on certain forms of activism. She also notes ways to move forward and reflect on the deeper meaning behind why students are protesting or engaging in meaningful conversations and how to reflect on a campus with such systemic biases and viewpoints to be open to moments of discomfort to meet a new generation and hopefully better society.
For week 7 of Blog Proj, I chose to read “Natural hair deserves to be celebrated at predominantly white institutions like SU”, written by Alexis Rouson. This piece details the hardships that people of color (POC) face, specifically regarding hair in professional and academic settings. The authors writes that, despite the passing of the CROWN Act, discrimination of POC based on their hair is still prevalent throughout several institutions in the US, including universities. Rouson encourages universities, especially predominantly white ones, to aid in the dismantling of stigmas around Black hair. She also mentions previously violations of the CROWN Act in order to further support the idea that this changes needs to happen soon and quickly. I agree with the author’s points and her sense of urgency, as I think this is a topic that many dismiss without considering the damaging effects. Additionally, as someone who goes to a university with a faculty population of predominantly white people, I absolutely support the call for the diversification of faculty in universities, as, along with many other benefits, I think this could help the most vulnerable students with issues that might not be properly addressed, or even addressed at all.
A similar theme that I’ve noticed from the lantern was on display again this week and rightfully so. The Lantern throughout the semester has had a heavy focus on athletics at Ohio State. This week there was heavy coverage of their men’s basketball team who is currently playing in the NIT tournament, their women’s basketball team who was just eliminated in the round of 32 for the women’s basketball championship and their women’s hockey team who just won the national championship. I didn’t pick one story as a whole to look at, but I will say as someone who enjoys covering sports and plans on covering sports as a profession it is nice to see women’s sports outshine men’s sports in terms of coverage. I think it is important to create equality in sport and I think the Lantern does a great job at promoting that through their publications. I also think the lantern does a good job at hard news but throughout the semester I have seen very little sift news articles and I think more of those would be beneficial to the page.
A Play for the Ages
https://concordiensis.com/5443/top-stories/a-play-for-the-ages/
In early February, the Union College Theater Production debuted “Patriot Acts”. The play is about women’s suffrage in 1774 following through the modern day. it features documents stories and tributes to describe women’s lives throughout the timeline. The production included figures such as Susan B Anthony and Frederick Douglass. The production was praised for its singing, storytelling, and overall entertainment While still being historically accurate. A special feature of this production allowed the audience to engage with the actors and ‘feel like they had a voice in the women’s movement’. The play did a rememberable job of focusing on the issues of the woman suffrage movement and pointed out that some work still needs to be done. Since the play is spread out throughout history, it does a great job of explaining the movement from the beginning and acknowledging women’s current state today. It was a moving piece for many women in the audience and approached the topic in a unique way.
Update on the Mandeville Gallery and the Wikoff Student Gallery
https://concordiensis.com/3986/arts/update-on-the-mandeville-gallery-and-the-wikoff-student-gallery/
The gallery reopened after closing due to repairs being done on the Nott Memorial. The building originally closed due to repairs on the ceiling and roof causing water damage and a collapse in the ceiling. More than 100 feet of scaffolding was fixed and since the repair, several groups have used the memorial building to showcase their displays. The LGBTQ+ @Union: Stronger Together presented their artwork from students, alumni, and professors. This year marks the group’s 9th exhibition starting in 2008 and has represented the communities perspectives and art. The college’s permanent collection of art features some of the group’s pieces along with other photographs, film, media, and paperwork. Recently, the collection has focused on contemporary works from African American, Indigenous Alaskan, and Native American artists to create inclusivity and diversity to reflect their campus community. The art collection has been useful for faculty when discussing topics such as race, class, gender, and more. Typically, the memorial building showcases 2 to 3 collections a year but the college is in the process of hiring a new Director & Curator of Art Collections and Exhibitions.
This week from the Daily Free Press there was an article shared covering the Hockey East Championship. Bella Fraser titled her piece Terriers fall 6-2 to Boston College in Hockey East Championship. This piece stood out to me in particular because I had been following since Umaine had made it to the semifinals for the first time in 12 years which was a pretty big deal for Black Bear fans. Fraser was able to get a number of quotes from star players on the team as well as give some insight to the behind the scenes of the game. Unfortunately throughout Frasers coverage of the game you can see that Boston University lost to Boston College however their season is not over just quite yet as they wait to see their fate in the NCAA tournament.
this week I found an article in the The Chanticleer titled “Small steps for women: Working to close gaps and inequities”. The main topic is the improving but still obvious wage gap in administrative services between men and women. The news report highlights gender wage gaps at Coastal Carolina University, with men earning significantly more on average than women. Despite some improvements, disparities persist across departments, with fewer women in administrative roles. Challenges include balancing research with family obligations and differences in pay structures. Efforts to address disparities include recruitment initiatives, but there is acknowledgment that salaries could be more equitable. this piece stood out to me because I truly think this is a huge conversation topic but as I read I saw one statistic that struck me and it was that last year there were 32 women in the top 100 earners even with the improvement only one more women is in the top 100 as of this year and that to me is mind-blowing.
This week, Harvard activist group, the Harvard Feminist Coalition (HFC), “expanded their mission,” which before only focused on sexual violence on campus. Previously known as Our Harvard Can Do Better, they participated in protests against professor John Comaroff, who was involved in a lawsuit in November which alleged that Harvard had been ignoring sexual misconduct complaints that were made against the professor for years. The group’s rebranding marks a goal for tending to other various feminist issues, not only limited to specific ones on campus but also not excluding them. Eunice Chon ’26, one of the organizers of HFC, said that she hopes that the group is more permanent after this change, and that it will live on after its current members graduate.
The article I decided to write about this week is called “Felony Investigation Still Ongoing After Career Fair Incident”, by Abigail Driscoll. I chose this because the title is actually quite eye-catching. It’s not every day you see a felony investigation on a college campus, even if the felony is vandalism, which is something the subheadline gets into. Apparently, on February 28th of this year, two people at University of New Hampshire’s annual career fair dumped red paint on many of the display tables.
The article is relatively short, made to inform the reader on the current state of the case rather than the case itself. It sort of reads like a TLDR (too long didn’t read) of a larger story, which is mildly disappointing but a good one nonetheless.
It starts off by going into what the career fair is actually about. It’s an annual meeting that helps students who are looking for jobs that have to do with things like the sciences, various technological fields, engineering, mathematics, and business. There were display tables from a lot of different companies, but the paint seemed to target two that were from BAE Systems and General Dynamics, which are two. Military defense manufacturing companies. This is just speculation, but regardless, police suspected protesters who were present outside of the fair who were trying to oppose these two companies for their contribution to the military defense of Israel in the Israel-Palestine conflict. The protesters, who were part of the Palestine Solidarity Coalition, deny they had anything to do with it.
Regardless, police are following a photo taken of one of the suspects after the event, as it’s the only lead they have.
For week seven of the blog proj I read the article “UVM falls to Duke in first round of march madness” written by Nick Anderson a sports editor for Cynic, and was published on march 29th 2024. This article was a sports article that details the game in the first round of march madness that UVM lost going through a play by play like a fairly standard sports article. I chose this article because it dawned on me that I hadn’t read any sports articles at all from the Cynic and I was able to find this one so I thought I would give it a read. It is a very solidly put together article, I am just not a very big basketball person, so I was heavily engaged with this as I have been with some other articles I have covered so far. I have nothing bad to say about the article, in fact I’d say that I only have good things to say about the style and craft of the article, it’s just my cup of tea personally. After I read this article I tried searching around for other sports articles, and while if you go digging and actually search you can find them they aren’t heavily featured on the main page of the Cynic. The Cynic has a really fun feature where you can like the article, I’m not exactly sure how it works or if it shows everyone who has liked an article, but when reading the sports article, it was the only one that I’ve seen so far that didn’t have a single like that I could see. Which I thought was a little sad, because it is a good article, but I think it goes to show where UVM readers priorities lie.