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Dream and Promise Act: A Dream Come True for Immigrants

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The Dream and Promise Act, otherwise referred to as H.R.6, is designed to set up a safe and attainable pathway to citizenship for immigrant youth, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, and other communities affected by immigration legislation. By creating a safe pathway to citizenship for immigrant youth, immigrant communities can truly flourish without having to live in the shadows.  This piece of legislation has broad support from faith organizations and leaders, from both the Republican and Democratic parties in Congress, and from over 140 of the nation’s top…

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Letter to the Editor: The Student Senate Gives an Update

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As a new organization on campus, the Student Senate has been busy establishing our purpose and creating a plan to best serve our peers. For those who don’t know or aren’t quite sure what the Student Senate does, we are composed of representatives from each academic major who attend regular meetings to discuss issues on campus pertaining to the student body. Since the establishment of our constitution, we have been working on multiple projects to benefit the student body. The “big” project the Student Senate is working on right now…

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Letter to the Editor: How a Class Wants to Make Campus Better

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Hello, fellow Quaker friends! My name is Lauren Hitt, and I am a junior at Wilmington College. Prior to the unfortunate turn of events that led to the closure of our college and is affecting our planet, communities, and families, my class was in the early stages of conducting our community change project.  This semester, our project involves bringing awareness to campus living conditions. My class is focused on working together to create a happier, healthier, and safer living environment for all Quaker students!  Our goal is to work with…

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“Dear Wilmington Swimming:” A Letter from a Senior

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  Dear Wilmington Swimming, It’s not you, it’s me. I think we should start seeing other people. Our love story started when I was only 14. My older sister introduced us, and I thought you were okay, but not the one for me. From the time I was 14 to 18, I continued to go to every one of your meets, whenever I did not have a meet of my own. Finally, my senior year I gave you a chance and went zip-lining with you. After that I knew I…

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Letter from the Service Leaders Executive Board: Looking for Applicants

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photo of SLEB 2017 The Service Leader Executive Board (SLEB) at Wilmington College, is looking for new members! SLEB is a group of student leaders who plan and execute community service and civic engagement events on the Wilmington College campus and in the surrounding communities. Under the leadership of the SLEB President and Advisor,  this group meets weekly at 4:15 PM on Mondays throughout the academic year in the Center for Service and Civic Engagement’s boardroom. Executive Board members are placed with a non-profit organization and/or local causes to plan…

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