By Dezarae Churchill Typically, when a WPU student introduces themselves, Raleigh reactions tend to follow with “the all-girls school?” A decade ago, the halls of ‘Peace College’ were filled with chatter about the arrival of male students, and how that…
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By Dezarae Churchill One hundred and sixty-five years ago, William Peace donated $10,000 and a plot of land to create Peace Institute, hoping to provide higher educational opportunities for the women of Raleigh. Last month, the focus on campus turned…
By Dezarae Churchill March is Women’s History Month, a month dedicated to the celebration of womanhood and the brave women that fought to create a stage for women to stand upon today. On Wednesday, March 16, William Peace University welcomed…
By Dezarae Churchill On Feb. 24 Ukrainian citizens huddled together in subway stations in an attempt to seek asylum from Russia’s attack. Nearly three weeks after the initial strike, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is urging world leaders to visit the…
By Dezarae Churchill Imagine finding yourself in the midst of a game where no one told you the rules, there is no marketing. You found hidden clues that lead to a larger puzzle. You identified a “glitch in the Matrix”…
By Dezarae Churchill North Carolina is famous for Krispy Kreme donuts, being the birthplace of Pepsi, and being the first in flight. Arguably, one of its most alluring qualities is the temperate weather and the ability for residents to enjoy…
By Dezarae Churchill As the crisp November air sweeps us into the holiday season, we reflect on the past year. COVID 19 came through like a tidal wave, destroying our routines and forcing us to adapt to its uncomfortable demands….
By Dezarae Churchill November is Indigenous People’s Heritage Month and North Carolina is home to one of the largest Indigenous populations east of the Mississippi River. About 3% of North Carolina’s population is Indigenous, or more than 300,000 people, according…
By Dezarae Churchill From pumpkin patches to haunted farms, spooky season is in full swing, and soon most of us will be attending costume parties or passing out candy to the neighborhood goblins. Some of us spend weeks preparing for…
By Dezarae Churchill While we recover from the pandemic, public celebrations are still limited. But our student government still created an impressive itinerary to help celebrate Latinx Heritage Month. Latinx Heritage is celebrated between Sept.15 and Oct. 15. The mid-month…