Author Archives: anonymous

Crisis for U of I President Hogan

Posted on 02/15/2012 by anonymous

U of I President Michael Hogan had little reason to enjoy his winter vacation. Not even his $600,000 plus salary could buy him a break.  Sometime around mid-semester, Hogan probably thought he was on a roll. His Enrollment Management Plan … Continue reading →

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Morocco’s uprisings and all the king’s men

Posted on 06/30/2011 by anonymous

(Previously Published at Al Jazeera – http://aljazeera.co.uk/) Pro-democracy demonstrations began on February 20, and have recently gained momentum. Thousands poured into the streets of Rabat on Sunday June 5 to condemn the death of a protester and to demand an … Continue reading →

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A Letter to a Black Girl

Posted on 02/22/2011 by anonymous

To Whom It May Concern (and those who may think it doesn’t): So, when exactly did it start? As I sit and ponder on when I can recall my first moment of  interaction with sexuality, I realize I can’t do … Continue reading →

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Letter by an Undocumented UIUC Student

Posted on 05/05/2010 by anonymous

No identification, no rights. Am I invisible? Where do I belong? Who can I trust? What will I do? How can plan my future? When will I stop being an “illegal alien”? These are the mixture of feelings I have … Continue reading →

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Driving While Muslim

Posted on 10/25/2006 by anonymous

I was returning a U-haul truck as my wife and daughter followed behind. I pulled into a gas station and began to fill the truck. My wife pulled in behind me, stopped, and waited for me to finish. My wife … Continue reading →

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Childbirth: Home v. Hospital

Posted on 07/25/2006 by anonymous

   ’ , I was led to believe throughout the prenatal period that my O.B. and the hospital staff would be supportive of a natural birth. When it came time to actually labor and deliver, the idea they … Continue reading →

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