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THE “GOOD OLE BOY SYSTEM”
Since the beginning of 2026, I’ve been thinking about the “good ole boy system.” I did a little bit of research on Google and found that the “good ole boy system” started in the late 1800s when slavery had ended for all intents and purposes—but not really—and rich white men wanted to make sure that…
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Student Support Program Keeps Men’s Soccer Successful on the Field and in the Classroom at STCC
SPRINGFIELD – For Coach William Sweidel, the defining moment of the men’s soccer season at Springfield Technical Community College didn’t come from a single goal, win or playoff result. Instead, it came from a realization. “I think this kind of experience,” Sweidel said, gesturing toward the table where he sat alongside MILE advisor Melvin Tejada…
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Holyoke Community College Radio Station Manager Honored as Community News Champion
HOLYOKE — The Center for Community News at the University of Vermont has named Holyoke Community College radio station manager Patrick LaBelle of Northampton as a community news champion for 2026. LaBelle is one of 150 journalism leaders from colleges across the country who will be part of the organization’s 2026 class of Faculty Champions.
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Department of Education Backs Down on Unlawful Directive Targeting Educational Equity
CONCORD, N.H. – In a victory for academic freedom and education equity, the U.S. Department of Education conceded the end of its February 14, 2025, “Dear Colleague” directive that sought to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in schools and higher education institutions nationwide. Upon the U.S.’s concession that the directive and subsequent certification…
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ICE OUT!!!
This has been a rough couple of years. This country has been in an uproar after allowing a convicted felon to be president of the United States and allowing his administration to break the law and censor free speech. It seems that we’re going backwards and many of us refuse to go back.
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Pregnancy is a Family Affair: Community Support in Maternal & Child Health
A community-centered approach to maternal health is more important than ever. Massachusetts continues to experience persistent disparities in maternal morbidity and infant outcomes, with families of color disproportionately affected (MA DPH, 2024). For many expectant mothers, particularly Black, Brown, and immigrant women, culturally grounded support systems play a crucial role in bridging gaps created by…
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