Amidst ongoing controversy over how Marist College handles abuse claims on campus, the college’s It’s On Us chapter president Grace Leavitt shared how her group is fighting for greater transparency and accountability. The Poughkeepsie Journal recently covered the uproar over Marist’s handling of an abuse allegation from sophomore Jahira Magnus. This follows a Change.org petitionContinue reading “Marist It’s On Us President Discusses Title IX Reform Fight”
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The Trauma of Racism: Ulster County Sheriff Juan Figueroa
This article is part of a series called “The Trauma of Racism,” where we highlight the effects racism can have on minority populations. When Ulster County Sheriff Juan Figueroa first heard the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial, he had a mix of emotions. “I had a little relief, sadness,” he said. “The whole thingContinue reading “The Trauma of Racism: Ulster County Sheriff Juan Figueroa”
Hudson Valley Reactions to George Floyd Verdict
(Updated April 21 at 9:24 pm) Hudson Valley-based politicians and students alike are reacting to a verdict that could be paradigm shifting. Yesterday, the highly anticipated verdict in the George Floyd murder case resulted in three unanimous convictions from the jury for all charges. While the aftermath of the case represents a possible shift inContinue reading “Hudson Valley Reactions to George Floyd Verdict”
Vigil for Crime Victims Reflects Unsettling Times
As the Orange County Crime Victims Vigil will be held on Tuesday, April 20 at Thomas Bull Memorial Park in Hamptonburgh, NY, Crime Victims Assistance Program head Cathy Fox shares her thoughts on the rise in crime rates nationwide during the pandemic. “I don’t really think there’s one thing you can attribute it to,” sheContinue reading “Vigil for Crime Victims Reflects Unsettling Times”