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Palestinians are facing violent settler colonialism at the hands of Israel Graphic provided by the Native Students Union. For the past week there have been demonstrations in the city of Jerusalem, and there has been little media coverage of the events. Everything from arrests, beatings, and prevention of religious services have been perpetrated by the Israel Defense Force (IDF). What is happening in the lands of Palestine is modern-day, violent colonialism, and there needs to be more attention paid. On April 22,  police in Jerusalem blocked access to the Al-Aqsa Mosque, and set up barricades...

UConn’s Sage Phillips Named a Udall Scholar The scholarships are given by the Udall Foundation, which was established by Congress in 1992 to honor Arizona Congressman Morris K. Udall and former Secretary of the Interior Stewart L. Udall Sage Phillips ’22 has been named a Udall Scholar. Copy Link University of Connecticut rising senior Sage Phillips ’22 (CLAS), a political science and human rights major, has been named a recipient of a prestigious national scholarship for the second time in less than a month. Phillips has been selected as a 2021 Udall Scholar, which ...

The British crown need not hold any more power here It is time to sever ties with those who have oppressed for centuries The country of Canada is a constitutional monarchy. This means that the Crown has authority but must exercise it in accordance with the constitution of the nation-state. Since the first settlers came to Turtle Island, they have considered themselves to be under the rule of a monarchy. Not necessarily the same one, but there has always been a monarchy that has had jurisdiction over settlers in Canada. Everything that the Canadian state has ever done, for, against, or with In...

Oklahoman 'Persevering and resilient spirit' Chickasha Saya — I am Chickasaw, and I feel proud to be Native in 2021. Throughout history, Native American people have always had a persevering and resilient spirit — it is in our blood. Our tribes have shown tremendous care and support to our people, the communities we live in, and to the great state of Oklahoma and beyond. We have proven that our commitments and contributions never waver but only grow stronger, especially during the hardest times. We are here to serve, honor and respect all people— it is who we are. — Karen Goodnight, ...

A First for UConn: Two Students Named Truman Scholars for 2021 The Truman Scholarship carries the legacy of the 33rd President by supporting and inspiring the next generation of public service leaders. From left, Truman Scholarship winners Sena Wazer ’22 and Sage Phillips ’22. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo) Copy Link A pair of University of Connecticut students have been named Truman Scholars for 2021, marking the first time in school history that UConn has had multiple winners of the prestigious recognition. Sage Phillips ’22 (CLAS), a junior political science and human r...