Author: Victoria Harris

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Honoraries on Campus Recognize Several Students

On Wednesday, April 30th, several students were recognized for their outstanding work by honoraries on campus. The honoraries on campus are ways for students to get involved on campus and beyond while showing their academic excellence. The Nebraska Alpha Chapter of Alpha Chi is an honor society that includes junior and senior students in the top 10% of their classes. Their rewards are as follows: … Continue reading Honoraries on Campus Recognize Several Students

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“Snow White” movie review

Disney has started to create live actions of their Disney movies. Some of the live action films include “Cinderella,” “Aladdin,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Mulan” and one of my favorites, “Cruella.” Now this live action has sparked a lot of controversy before and after the film was produced.  This classic 1937 Disney movie was the very first Disney princess to hit the screen and many people … Continue reading “Snow White” movie review

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DEI Updates

On Feb. 21, a federal judge largely blocked the executive orders that President Donald Trump had signed to end government support for programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.  According to AP News, U.S. district judge Adam Abelson in Baltimore, Md. granted a preliminary injunction blocking Trump’s administration from terminating or changing federal contracts considered equity-related. A preliminary injunction is a temporary relief that keeps the … Continue reading DEI Updates

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DEI Changes by Trump Administration

Under the Trump Administration, the federal government issued an order that placed all staff for DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs and offices on paid leave effective on Jan. 23.  According to AP News on Jan. 4, Trump gave the executive branch departments and agencies 60 days to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs including all “Chief Diversity Officer” jobs, “equity action plans” and “environmental … Continue reading DEI Changes by Trump Administration

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Yes, ‘Die Hard’ is a Christmas Movie

It’s that time of year again when Mariah Carey has officially defrosted and Hallmark has started their Countdown to Christmas. One of my favorite Christmas traditions with my family is watching “The Polar Express” and drinking hot chocolate. Speaking of traditions, here’s one debate that usually happens during this time of year: Is “Die Hard”’ a Christmas movie? Well, I am here to put an … Continue reading Yes, ‘Die Hard’ is a Christmas Movie

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Immigration policies and how they affect border towns

Immigration is a heavy and controversial topic. However, when I got the chance to travel to Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico, I got the chance to fully understand some of the policies.  By learning about these policies, I learned how it affected the people in the town of Agua Prieta and many other border towns. Here is what I learned. The most important thing to remember … Continue reading Immigration policies and how they affect border towns

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Coffee: helping the community

Cafe Justo, meaning “Fair Coffee,” is a grower owned and operated coffee cooperative based in Salvador Urbina, Chiapas, Mexico that grows, roasts, packages, and ships coffee throughout the US. Despite the name, this is not “fair coffee.”  In fact, the funds that are made from the coffee that is sold is given back into the community of farmers that harvest the coffee. It’s one of … Continue reading Coffee: helping the community

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Movie Review: A Corpse Bride

Well everyone, it’s that time of year again! The leaves are falling off the trees, it’s getting colder, and we all know what that means…Halloween time!! And obviously there are classics when it comes to Halloween movies. Some that come to mind are “Hocus Pocus,” “Halloweentown,” “Casper,” and of course Tim Burton’s classics! The one Time Burton classic that I wanna focus on is “The … Continue reading Movie Review: A Corpse Bride

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President and Professor Rich Lloyd

Look out everyone! President Rich Lloyd is back in the classroom, teaching students in WRIT 100: Developmental Writing. In this class, students will prepare students for college level writing. By focusing on advanced reading skills and writing process, students will be able to write their college paper with a little bit more ease. I talked to Rich Lloyd about teaching this class and he says … Continue reading President and Professor Rich Lloyd

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