End hunger, Feel Good May 5, 2005 The Daily Texan
The University of Texas student organization Feel Good aims to end world hunger through the sale of gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches. Their motto is "ending world hunger one grilled cheese at a time," and they mean business.
Innovative Northern Arizona University Programs Aim to Improve Graduation Rates among Native Americans February 22, 2006 The Christian Science Monitor
Studies show that only about 15% of Native Americans who enroll in college earn a degree. Northern Arizona University is attempting to combat this trend by offering Indigenous Studies courses, organizing numerous cultural programs and hiring Native American faculty.
University of Florida Human Rights Groups Recognized for Darfur Activism February 20, 2006 The Independent Florida Alligator
Since it was founded last spring, the Human Rights Awareness on Campus group at the University of Florida has garnered national recognition for its efforts to fight genocide in Darfur. The group's fundraising and letter-writing campaigns earned it the Darfur Activism Award from the Reebok Human Rights Foundation last year and influenced Florida Senator Mel Martinez to support congressional legislation on the issue.
Notre Dame Sophomore One of Many Gay Students Receiving Scholarships February 12, 2006 The Indianapolis Star
Brett Janacek, a sophomore a the University of Notre Dame, received over $40,000 in scholarships from one of the numerous programs that have emerged across the country with the goal of providing financial aid and emotional encouragement for gay college students. Some organizations, like The Point Foundation of Chicago, have multi-million dollar budgets and are continuing to grow with support from corporate donors like TimeWarner and Abercrombie & Fitch.
Black History Equals World History at University of Delaware February 8, 2006 Delaware Online
A forum organized by the Talented Tenth student group at the University of Delaware discussed the need to take black history beyond the month of February and into the context of world history. The forum was part of an ongoing series of events organized by the group, which is based on W.E.B. Dubois' concept of the need for educated members of the black community to use their resources to help other African Americans.
Collaboration over Competition at Emory January 31, 2006 The Emory Wheel
Discouraged by the competitive relationship among student activist groups at Emory University, Yasmin Elhady and Zak Manfredi built a coalition to encourage collaboration. In finding projects that relate to multiple groups, helping new groups to get started, and making participating organizations more effective, the Emory Student Activist Coalition seeks to lift the perception of activism on campus.
Lowest-Paid Workers to Receive Wage Increase January 28, 2006 The Free Lance-Star
At the University of Mary Washington, students' efforts have paid off as the school has agreed to raise base-rate wages for its lowest-paid workers. The school had originally planned to re-visit the issue at a later date, but positive financial news allowed it to raise wages sooner. Wages for janitors will start at $9.16/hour, an increase from $8.72. While the Living Wage Coalition at UMW is encouraged by this development, it will continue its push for higher wages.
Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Sparks Demonstrations January 24, 2006 The Stanford Daily
Pro-choice and pro-life groups handed out pamphlets at Stanford University on the 33rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade. As a memorial to fetuses aborted since the 1973 decision, the Stanford Students for Life erected white crosses on the plaza as the Stanford Students for Choice set up their booth on the opposite side. This year's protests were especially significant in light of Alito's possible confirmation as a Supreme Court Justice.
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