The Faculty Senate on Monday discussed a resolution to allow faculty to return to campus if they provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
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Sexual assault awareness starts with education
Carson Bechtel is a 20-year-old sophomore political science major at the University of La Verne, who identifies as non-binary with the pronouns he, him and they, them. His personal story of being a victim of sexual assault and rape begins when he was made to leave his father’s home in Phoenix in 2019.
Unrealistic beauty standards plague social media
Kira, a junior kinesiology major at the University of La Verne, was 16 when she developed an eating disorder. When she first joined Instagram, she would see photos of girls that she didn’t know appear on her feed.
Local schools return to face-to-face learning, embracing a new normal
Kellin Olsen, a senior at Claremont High School, spent the majority of his final year of high school at home in his pajamas, rarely leaving the house, and attending school online.
Multicultural graduation celebrates students’ accomplishments
The Center for Multicultural Services invited graduating students from the class of 2021 to join in a Multicultural Graduation Ceremony on Saturday via Zoom.
Brantley’s new book considers consumer activism of late 20th century
Allyson Brantley, assistant professor of history, discussed the boycotts against the Coors Brewing Company in the 1970s, at a virtual book launch for her new book, “Brewing a Boycott: How a Grassroots Coalition Fought Coors & Remade American Consumer Activism.”
President and provost look to make in-person commencement memorable
After a long wait for an in-person graduation ceremony, the University of La Verne plans to host the celebration on June 12 at the San Manuel Stadium in San Bernardino.
Bill would create state racial equity office
A racial equity bill is working its way through the California legislature, with hopes that it will reach Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk by the fall.
La Verne community reunites at graduation drive-up event
The spring commencement coordinators hosted an in-person Grad Box Pick-Up parade at the University of La Verne campus Saturday, where graduating seniors received their graduation gift boxes and took pictures in their caps and gowns.
Memories of the 1960s dominate professor’s final lecture
Jay Jones, professor of biology and biochemistry, held his last lecture after being with the University for 35 years on Tuesday with 60 people in attendance.