In the News

Nov 1, 2007

Stand up for local media

The Oberlin Review, September 21

2007 Fellow Namrata Kolachalam wrote an op-ed piece for the Oberlin Review discussing changes in the media landscape and efforts by corporations to stifle the democratization of media through hostile gestures. She asked people to voice their support of House Bill 2802, which would restore low-power FM stations, which had been successfully outlawed by mass media lobbying.

Peter Gallotta: The queer rights activist

The Columbia Spectator, September 22

The Columbia Spectator wrote this feature piece on the tireless activism of 2007 Fellow Peter Gallotta. As president of the Columbia Queer Alliance, the oldest such organization in the nation, Peter stays active in all elements of campus life, ensuring that Columbia remains on the frontier of progressive thought and policy.

ASUC weighs auxiliary’s role in lawyer search

The Daily Californian, October 1

2007 Fellow and ASUC Student Government President Van Nguyen discussed his role in the selection process for a new advising attorney.

‘Cheers from the old world:’ An intensive education in British life

The Miami Hurricane, October 1

Bernardita Yunis, a 2007 Fellow studying abroad in London, wrote a dispatch from her adopted home for the Miami University student newspaper.

UA hires LGBTQ director

The Arizona Daily Wildcat, October 1

The University of Arizona campus has recently hired Cathy Busha to direct the new LGBTQ Resource Center on campus. 2007 Fellow Julianna Bradley, a member of the ASUA Pride Alliance, commented on the eagerness of established student groups to help Busha and the Center make an immediate impact.

ASUA briefs: Senator lobbies for leadership funding

The Arizona Daily Wildcat, October 4

ASUA Senator and 2007 Fellow Dustin Cox discussed A-Town, an upcoming collegiate social justice and leadership conference. Dustin is attempting to get funding for a delegation of 40 Arizona students to attend the five-day conference. He intends for students to gain knowledge of a range of social justice issues through a series of interactive conferences.

A Closer Look: Breaking down boundaries?

The Mac Weekly, October 5

2007 Fellow Timothy Den Herder-Thomas spoke on a panel at Macalester College about the meaning of global citizenship. He discussed his experience in the Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program, through which he had made the connections needed to get him started working on developing biodiesel in Mexico and a recycling program in China.

Campus may host Republican debate this fall

The Daily Californian, October 9

In response to a rumored Republican presidential debate at UC Berkeley, 2007 Fellow Van Nguyen expressed concern that the forum would not fully address the broad array of interests and concerns on campus.

Senate takes requests

The Famuan, October 10

At a convening of Florida A&M University’s student senate, Senator Calvin Hayes, a 2007 Fellow, passionately advocated establishing a more reliable stream of funding to a program that provides day care for students’ children.

‘Drag bingo’ featured at Coming Out Week event

The Arizona Daily Wildcat, October 11

As part of the University of Arizona Pride Alliance’s Coming Out Week, 2007 YP4 Fellow Julianna Bradley hosted drag bingo, which drew 30 students in support of queer rights.

‘One Week’ brings recruitment centers together

The Daily Californian, October 11

ASUC President and 2007 Fellow Van Nguyen commented on the lack of sufficient diversity on the Berkeley campus. Referring to a targeted effort by the university’s recruitment and retention offices to attract more minority students to campus, he said, “We support bridges to make sure education is a right for all students.”

Proposal to cut UC’s SAT II requirement makes rounds

The Daily Californian, October 11

In response to a proposal that the Admissions and Enrollment Committee eliminate requirements for SAT II subject tests, ASUC President and 2007 Fellow Van Nguyen voiced his approval for the measure, stating that the move would lower yet another barrier limiting the accessibility to a first rate college education.

Deceased professor leaves legacy of caring

Central Florida Future, October 12

Renea Forde, a 2007 Fellow at the University of Central Florida, spoke fondly of the personal warmth and dedication of a recently deceased professor.

Speak out and fight hate

The Columbia Spectator, October 12

2007 Fellow Aries de la Cruz wrote an op-ed for the Columbia Spectator in reference to a recent hate crime that targeted an African-American professor. Aries made a powerful argument that lynching is a gesture that threatens all minority groups. As a representative of the Columbia Queer Alliance, he called for solidarity in denouncing this despicable gesture.

Senate may back campaign to change UC’s ethnic categories

The Daily Californian, October 15

2007 Fellow Van Nguyen voiced his support for the Count Me In campaign, which seeks to expand the designation ‘Asian-American’ into 10 sub-groups to more accurately reflect the diverse identities on campus.

Second Dedman dean search set to begin

SMU Daily Campus, October 16

Commenting on the search process for a new dean at Southern Methodist University, 2007 Fellow Astrud Villareal discusses the characteristics that she hopes the new leader will embody.

Senate allots funds for ASA, ISSA events

The Lariat, October 19

Baylor University senior and 2007 Fellow Nekpen Osuan successfully lobbied the student senate to fund a ‘Cultural Extravaganza Weekend,’ hosted by the African Students Association. The event, which will feature expressions of African culture through games, music and art, is intended in part to contrast media depictions of Africa with the vibrancy and diversity of Africa’s cultural offerings.

Links for 2007-10-26

Kevin Bondelli’s YD Blog, October 26

Kevin Bondelli included a YP4 Blog entry, “Senate fails to help DREAM of immigrant students,” in this late October link roundup.

SGA back on track, aims to ‘cut the crap’

The Columbia Chronicle, October 29

Former SGA Vice President and 2007 Fellow Andrew Breen commented on the inactivity and lack of direction that characterized the previous Student Government Association and outlined the new SGA’s commitment to achieving collaborative results.

things to look at (October 26th – October 29th)

stimulant, October 29

Alec Resnick included Gigi Traore’s YP4 Blog entry Ain’t that America: Rich evacuees, poor evacuees in his roundup of tasty links.

Thoughts about the scholarship contest from the contestants

Retrospectacle: A Neuroscience Blog, October 29

YP4 bloggers Liz Funk and Anders Ibsen were mentioned in Shelley Batts’ retrospective listing of competitors for the College Blogging Scholarship.