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Category: Identity

March 15, 2023 Family / Identity / Immigration

Leaving to Get an Education

By: Ryan Olds Editor: Katie Williams and Oliver Hackett Political Science Professor Cristian Cantir has found his place in America

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March 8, 2023 Age / Family / Identity

Again, But Better: A Look at a Nontraditional Student

By: Isabel Marrical Editor: Katie Williams and Oliver Hackett Natalie Ryan-Gluth is someone who has herself together, though it has

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February 25, 2023 Feminism / Identity

The Power of a Self-Grown Businesswoman

By: Carter Fisher Editor: Katie Williams and Oliver Hackett For many, growing up in poverty is something that will plague

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February 21, 2023 Ability / Acceptance / Identity

A Seat at the Table

By Alexander Gustanski Editor: Katie Williams and Oliver Hackett Brian Wigman is an honors college professor and counselor working at

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February 14, 2023 Acceptance / Community stories / Gender / Identity

Acceptance and Denial: Being Transgender in America

By: Nathan Katzenberger Editor: Katie Williams About 18 to 22 weeks into pregnancy, the medical professionals caring for a couple

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January 8, 2022 Ethnicity / Family / Gender / Identity / Religion

First Generation American

By: Alicia Macias Editor: Katie Williams Excelling in the classroom, trilingual, strong to her faith, family oriented, and independent –

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December 13, 2021 Family / Identity / Immigration

Finding Your Team

By Myia Danek Editor Katie Williams Vera Asare is a student athlete from West Africa, playing for the Oakland University

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November 11, 2021 Community stories / Family / Identity / Intersectionality / Race / Sexuality

I’ve Never Met a Stranger

By Emily Steslicki Editor Katie Williams Yolanda Moore is a 39-year-old woman who has experienced drastic socioeconomic changes throughout her

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May 18, 2021 Identity / Sexuality

Out and Proud

By Katie Rockett Daskyra Hood started her journey at Oakland University in 2012, leaving Saginaw for good and finally living

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April 15, 2021 Identity / Sexuality

Their Story Taken Away

By Sarah Gudenau Ethan Demarest (he/they) is a self-proclaimed “open book.” They’re an active university student with an incredible path

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