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WHISNANT: Millennials and the GOP don’t mix

Republicans like Cruz can moderate on gay marriage and abortion and then quickly reclaim the hearts and minds of millennial voters. That diagnosis misses the reasons why millennials are so disenchanted with the Republican Party and what it will to take to bring them into the GOP camp.


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Affirming diversity

The goal of affirmative action is not to admit a certain kind of student while keeping others out; the goal is to account for institutional factors that may have put minority students at a disadvantage in terms of achievement, and to create a diverse student body by accounting for those factors.


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RUDGLEY: Diversity is invisible

Diversity is more than one’s racial identity or background; what makes an individual unique comes less from his or her belonging to a collective and more from his or her own experiences, beliefs and endeavors.


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RUSSO: The Greeks and gender

A system in which girls are used to achieve a certain “ratio” is objectifying, by definition. In fact, it speaks to how slanted the system is and emphasizes the power that fraternities yield because of regulations placed on sororities.

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The University’s Orientation and Transition programs are vital to supporting first year and transfer students throughout their entire transition to college. But much of their work goes into planning summer orientation sessions. Funlola Fagbohun, associate director of the first year experience, describes her experience working with OTP and how she strives to create a welcoming environment for first-years during orientation and beyond. Along with her role as associate director, summer Orientation leaders and OTP staff work continually to provide a safe and memorable experience for incoming students.