Tagged: social activism


New AP Language course helps start critical conversations in the classroom

By Maya Britto | Dec. 13, 2021, 10:17 p.m. | In Features »

Blair teacher Donna Whitney’s new AP Language and Composition course challenges the status quo and sparks meaningful discussions


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By Hannah Hekhuis | Dec. 13, 2021, 10:13 p.m. | In Features »

The social justice AP Lang course is taught by Ms. Whitney in Room 157.


Social media activism can do more harm than good

By Yuri Kim | March 6, 2020, 12:04 a.m. | In Op/Ed »

While reposting information is an easy way to express support and awareness for global issues, let us consider its efficacy and credibility


Fridays for Future

By Lucie Peyrebrune | Feb. 19, 2020, 9 a.m. | In Features »

Blair students participate in climate activism both in and out of school.


Champions on and off the field

By Mercedes Pierce | Aug. 15, 2019, 11:51 p.m. | In Opinions »

The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team has done more than win the World Cup


Resist the violence, end the silence

By Mahnaz Habib | Dec. 19, 2017, 3:08 p.m. | In Op/Ed »

Nur Jahan, age 85, fled Kuinnyapara village in Myanmar and was forced to find refuge in Bangladesh after witnessing several violent attacks on her village from the Myanmar army. Her son, Abdullah, was killed by the soldiers at age 28. She has seven other children but is unaware of their whereabouts.


#RealChange from Hashtag Activism

By Sarah Trunk | June 11, 2014, 12:18 p.m. | In Op/Ed »

Social media has redefined traditional social activism.


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