It’s Pride Month: Taking a Look at the Gay-Straight Alliance on College Campuses

Melissa W.
While June is a time of celebration, all year long, members of the LGBTQ community work in groups on college campuses to promote acceptance and provide support for students who may struggle with their identity. The Gay-Straight Alliance is one many students look toward for guidance.

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Ankh Maat Wedjau Honor Society

Melissa W.
Ankh Maat Wejau provides a platform and a safe place for students to discuss Pan-African topics through community engagement and group forums. Students actively work toward breaking down social barriers plaguing the Black community, specifically for Black students.

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Student Activism and the First Amendment on College Campuses

Melissa W.
College campuses have long been synonymous with activism and protests -- from seemingly minor disputes over tuition cost hikes to fighting for larger issues like civil rights, students use their First Amendment rights to lobby for change and bring about a more fair, represented, and safer campus community.

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Who is Howard University?

Melissa W.
What originally started as a seminary for educating black clergymen shortly after the end of the American Civil War in 1867, Howard University quickly became an all-encompassing college and one of the most influential institutions during the American Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s.

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Remembering the True Meaning of Memorial Day

Melissa W.
An American holiday celebrated on the last Monday in May each year, Memorial Day honors men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Observance began following the Civil War, but it was not recognized by the government as a federal holiday until 1971. Despite marking the unofficial start of the summer season, Memorial Day is meant for a day of reflection to remember the lives lost during battles -- many choose to spend the day visiting memorials and gravesites to pay tribute, while many towns host parades to celebrate.

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The National Honor Society of Scabbard and Blade: Recognizing Military Members

Melissa W.
Founded in 1904 by five cadet officers at The University of Wisconsin, The National Society of Scabbard and Blade is an organization dedicated to the United States military officers through a variety of programs. Their mission is “...dedicated to developing aspiring and current military officers that emulate the Five Star qualities while fostering strong joint-service relationships.” Their organization’s vision is that their members will "redefine the standard of excellence for all military members."

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Class Officer & Leadership Stoles Shine Bright During Virtual Graduations

Melissa W.
With virtual graduations on the rise amidst the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, schools are still looking for ways to keep the commencements special and also as normal as possible for their seniors. We’ve noticed a rise in orders for our Class Officer stoles recently, particularly our Class President stoles, and we think we know why: on top of their importance, they look great and stand out on computer screens!

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Gamma Theta Upsilon: The International Geographical Honor Society

Melissa W.
The road to the creation and accreditation of Gamma Theta Upsilon, The International Geographical Honor Society was not easy. It was originally formed as an honorary fraternity prior to WWI by a student at the University of Chicago. The initial attempt to have it recognized as a more permanent organization failed before being revived again in 1924 once the founder, Dr. Robert G. Buzzard, went to graduate school at Clark University. 

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