Analysis: The Afghan Student Union

The use of the mascot, as well as the ignorance towards the American Indians feelings towards its use, furthers the oppression of the minority group. This oppression in question began in the earliest beginnings of the United States of America with the very first violations of Native American rights. The idea of taking what is available regardless of who is control of what is said available is seen with the taking of the Native American peoples honor. This honor is taken through the University’s use of their own views of the culture, heritage, and traditions of this group. The use of Native American mascots and logos furthers the cruel and unjust actions towards the Native Americans.

Education is one of the most important contributors to having a successful future. In developed countries such as North America boys and girls are fortunate enough to have access to an unbiased education system. Therefore, allowing children to have countless opportunities. However, in countries like Afghanistan girls are marginalized and neglected the right to learn. Afghanistan is a country of war, where women and girls are often the worst victims. In 2011, Afghanistan was known as the most dangerous place in the world for a girl to be born (Kissane). Malala Yousufzai, a female education activist was also a victim of war. Yousufazi was shot in the head and neck for advocating for girls and their rights to have access to education. Similarly, to Yousufzai many women in Afghanistan stand up for their entitlement to having equality. Those courageous women often become victims of abuse and are often killed. Investing in girls’ education is critical, not only is it life-altering for a girl’s future, but it’s also poses benefits to society. By allowing Afghan girls access to educating we are also promoting better socioeconomic s, a reduction in child marriages, and an improvement in mortality rates.

A couple of my best friends from the team, Vishal and Rajan, had started attending UCR in Fall 2015, and through them, I learned a lot about the Indian dance teams on campus. They happened to join one their freshmen year too. It was called UCRaas. They had a memorable freshmen year, competed in competitions across the country, and had experiences similar to the ones we shared with our old dance team. They were a part of UCRaas even though it was not a similar dance form to what we had all been a part of. UCRaas was a Raas Garba team.

“It’s not a place for the fainthearted. Student politics at Alabama are as rigorous as the student athletics” (Brown). In 1914 Theta Nu Epsilon fraternity at the University of Alabama formed a secret organization known as “The Machine”. This organization was formed in order to ensure that the Greeks would have total control over the Student Government Association(SGA). Each year when elections roll around The Machine places their nominations for each government position. In years past at the University of Alabama this organization has done whatever it took to ensure their candidates were elected, even if that meant physical or emotion harm to the other candidates. The Machine must come to an end. In order to end an organization that is so ingrained

Tiffany Rascon grew up in Gilbert, Arizona and is currently studying at the W.P Carey School of Business for her Economics major. Her decision to come to Arizona State University is credited to the fact that her older sister and brother both came to Arizona State University as well. So far, she enjoys the overall experience that Arizona State is offering her. The diversity the campus has within its student body is one of her favorites. She loves meeting people from all different walks of life.

The University of Arizona is an institution of academic greatness, progressive social experiences, and brilliant research. As Arizona’s first, Land Grant University, it is home to many loving alumni who have built a rich and nationally competitive amount of school spirit and tradition. Though many traditions are visible and well known, such as the tale of John Button Salmon and his famous last words, “Bear Down,” there are many other intricacies and groups that exist on campus adding to the weave of the University’s collective traditions. One such organization is known as the Bobcats, a senior year honorary associated with the UA Alumni Association, that has

“In Whose Honor” is a documentary about a Native American women Charlene Teters who received a scholarship to attend the University of Illinois. Coming from Santa Fe, New Mexico Teters had never seen the campus upon arriving. The documentary started by Teters bringing her kids to a basketball game. She had warned her children how the event would take place, and that students dressed in feathers, and wore paint. Little did she know when Chief Illiniwek came out to do a half time performance her heart would sink into her chest. Chief was wearing an eagle feather buckskin, and was dancing around imitating a traditional Native American dance. Using traditions, and symbolic pieces of religion undermines Native American culture.

As part of their efforts to educate others about the true Native image, this small group of Natives put on the first Annual Stanford Pow Wow. The event in the 1970’s was not as big as the Pow Wow everyone has come to know and love today. But the same reasons for having the event motivated that group of Natives: education and experiencing true Native cultures.

On March 26, 2016, the American Indian Student Association held a Powwow at the University of Oklahoma at the Lloyd Noble Center. This event was the 102nd of its kind at the university. It started at 2pm and continued on until midnight. I arrived after the Gourd Dance and food around 6:30 pm.

Many came out on a sunny October 14th for Alice Lloyd College’s Appalachia Day Homecoming. In addition to the celebration of ALC’s mountain heritage, Appalachia Day also honored the 100th year of the Caney Creek Community Center. Along with the traditional music, crafts, food, and alumni games that characterizes Appalachia Day, a special program for the Centennial was held at 1:00 in the Campbell Arts Center. Those who attended were able to listen to several speakers as well as watch a Kentucky Chautauqua performance.

In 2011, 24-year-old Joe DeNenno traveled to Afghanistan with the intent to change the lives of the children in the Zhari District. He teamed up with the local security forces and government officials to build new schools throughout the district to improve the education for local children. One billion dollars went towards the funding of schools and rise of education in Afghanistan. But nearly four years later, one would not be able to see a difference between the schools and a town that's been hit by a category 3 hurricane. From leaky roofs to cut up doors, the schools were no longer a place for education but rather a place for warlords to inhabit. Over 50 American funded schools were now battlefield provinces. These runned down schools were

There are many important issues facing the Hopi tribe. these issues have potential effects of long-term and devastating for the tribe. some people have organized a Cultural Center and to gather each Thursday at 5:00 p.m to discussion and dialogue about the issues that they see and going through in the hopi land. some of these issues are the APS Right-of-Way, Law & Order Code, Snow Bowl, Grand Canyon Escalade Project, Shingoitewa new effort to revise the Hopi Constitution,

After dinner, presentations were given by the Student Organization of Latinos (SOL), Black Student Union (BSU), Hmong Student Union (HSU) and the Asian Student Association (ASA). SOL demonstrated the basics of celebrating a quinceanera, including the religious aspects and ritualistic behaviors. To prepare for this coming-of-age party, the family dresses up, goes to church, takes pictures and throws the actual party, where symbolic gifts and actions are reciprocated. Next, the BSU danced to the Cha Cha Slide and the Cupid Shuffle, which were noted to be common along with games in bringing people together at the BSU. The HSU and ASA collaborated on their presentation, performing two graceful dances in traditional Hmong garments. After the amazing performances, the group Salsa Manzana continued to perform until the end of the

The MSA, Muslim Student Association, is an organization that unite all Muslim ethnicity and raise Awareness amongst Non-Muslims who may not be familiar with their religion. The Purpose of MSA is to educate Muslims on how to handle culture differences in America and how to become American Muslim. Which can help bridge the gap amongst the two difference cultures. The MSA is very widely known and it exist on most of the colleges and universities across the US.

Founded in 2015, the goal of the organization is to reach a quota yearly of finances to build education facilities and wells for war torn countries in the Middle East as well as provide meals and hygiene products for the local poverty in the Santa Clara County. SJSU Afghan Student Association raised $10,000 in 2016 by Utilizing food drives, fundraisers, sponsors and co-partnering with other