Posts Tagged ‘AAAC’
Letter to the Editor: Safe Spaces are for progression
By Susan Rother, Webster University student On Wednesday, Dec. 2, The Journal published Daniel Carcione’s “Safe spaces are unnecessary – the real world is not a safe place for anyone” in response to one of the Association of African-American Collegians (AAAC) demands to Webster University’s administration after several attempts to meet with them on…
Read MoreSafe spaces are unnecessary – the real world is not a safe space for anyone
On Thursday, Nov. 12, the Association of African-American Collegians (AAAC) presented a list of 19 demands to Webster University administration. The tenth demand called for the creation of “safe spaces” for black students on campus. The idea of established safe spaces are becoming a wildly popular concept on the more liberal college campuses for fear…
Read MoreWebster student protest leads to student arrest
Webster student-led protest started Dec 2. with a blocked intersection at Big Bend and Edgar Road and ended with one student arrest.
Read MoreLetter to the Editor: A defense of the dead-in
Hezekiah McCaskill and Keyra Stephens wrote the Journal in response to the letter critiquing AAAC’s dead-in. The writers believe the demonstration was a justified means to convey their protest of police brutality.
Read MoreLetter to the Editor: Dead-in degrades deaths
Webster alumnus Jonathan Pfeifer feels the AAAC’s dead-in protest was tactless and questions the logic of such demonstrations.
Read MoreStudents serve soul food at cajun celebration
Association for African American Collegians hosts a cajun feast in Sunnen Lounge Sunday night.
Read MoreAAAC, LASO host Soul Food event
Two student organizations unite to host an Afro-Caribbean dinner.
Read MoreVIDEO: Sophomore Slam Poet Earns Standing Ovation at Spiterature
Sophomore David McDonald captivated the Spiterature audience and earned a standing ovation for his slam poetry performance.
Read MoreUnveiled
Women in ball gowns twirled and men in masks danced at the Black and White Unveiled Masquerade Ball Saturday, April 23. Webster University’s Association for African American Collegians hosted the ball. AAAC members pushed tables in Marletto’s Marketplace to the side, filled the space with balloons and hired DJs to give Webster University students an end-of-the-semester party.
Read MorePanel debates importance of Black History Month
A panel discussion on Black History Month drew a full crowd and passionate opinions about black culture on Feb. 22 in the Presentation Room of the University Center.
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