Guidance on how to survive the ‘publish or perish’ realities of academic tenure track review processes for the first year after completing your PhD. By Dr. Benjamin M. Drury, Emely Oviedo, and Kelsey Medina Allow us to offer congratulations on surviving the academic blood sport that is the dissertation completion…

By Mia Subade and Dr. Benjamin M. Drury LaValle’s Destroyer criticizes Haraway’s version of the cyborg and this “utopia” it will exist in through the black cyborg. In A Cyborg Manifesto, Donna Haraway asserts that the cyborg “is a creature in a post-gender world; it has no truck with… other…

By Rose Carlson and Dr. Benjamin Drury Fraternal organizations, including sororities, have long been recognized as institutions within higher education institutions. As members of these organizations, people gain access to networks with social and cultural capital that open doors that would otherwise be closed or slammed shut in their face…

By Vaangmaya Rebba and Dr. Benjamin Drury Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in various fields, including education. With its ability to analyze data, automate processes, and simulate human intelligence, AI presents numerous opportunities to enhance and revolutionize the way we learn. …

By Véronique Lahaie Luna and Dr. Benjamin M. Drury Rigidly controlled behaviors and opportunities limit practical access to education and opportunities for upward social mobility for Latinas living in Nicaragua. There exists an important issue within Nicaraguan society regarding the cultural interpretation of women’s place, autonomy, and their role within…

Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. DuBois, and the origins of career and academic training for Black people in America By Merary Flores Galindo and Dr. Benjamin Drury Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois brought vastly distinct perspectives on the issues of freedom, equality, and race in American history. While both acknowledge…

By Kelsey Medina and Dr. Benjamin Drury Skateboarding is often regarded as a rebellious subculture, dismissed by many as a mere hobby or dangerous activity. Growing up and still today I see far more threatening signage attempting to dissuade interested skaters from grinding their rails or otherwise “vandalize” private property…

Courageously written from the perspective of a current high school student under the duress of pending deadlines of writing multiple papers for their AP English class. By Vaangmaya Rebba In the digital age, technology has become an integral part of our lives. It has transformed the way we learn, communicate…

Views of Malcolm X on educational Injustice focusing on self-defense strategies for social advocates By Merary Flores Galindo and Dr. Benjamin Drury Malcolm X was a social justice advocate who has a particular interest in addressing the issue of racism in the United States. Malcolm X's philosophy on education and…