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I’ve been connected to The Journal for a long time, and it’s in part because of the Black History Month issue. It all started in Vol. 148 when the then Editors in Chief sent out an e-mail call-out looking for Black writers and artists to contribute to a Black History Month special issue of The Journal. While Matt and Raechel couldn’t craft a Black History Month issue at the time, their efforts to include more BIPOC creatives in The Journal are what got me started at the paper.| The Queen's Journal
Elected student representatives, who campaign on platforms built on openness and accountability, must understand that transparency is a two-way street.The few students who do run for student government, whether that be the AMS, SGPS, or Faculty Societies, often promise to be the voice of the student body, pledging to listen, act on feedback, and remain accessible.Yet, this pledge is hollow when they respond to criticism with defensiveness rather than engagement.| The Queen's Journal