Sitara Nath
Articles
Opinion: A Call for Institutional Reform
This year, the four of us have served as co-presidents of Students Against Sexual Assault as well as your Student Body President and Vice President. In these positions, we have been privileged to see advocates at the frontlines of important issues on campus – equity, inclusion, sexual assault prevention, mental health, and so much more. As we leave UP, however, we want to share our stories of student advocacy with the community in the hope that more of us will critically engage with this institution and recognize areas where change is necessary. We write this article because we believe the community we love deserves to know what kinds of conversations and initiatives are happening behind the scenes and we strongly believe that we are all entitled to transparency and openness.
Opinion: 'Social justice is just a buzzword': A commentary on social justice at UP
Social justice is a phrase that we hear often but rarely understand. To some, it is just an overused buzzword. Others view social justice as a type of movement towards equity, regardless of one’s social identities.
Opinion: If you want to make a difference, run for ASUP
The Associated Students of the University of Portland — we might be a name that you’ve heard in passing or an organization that you may have not had a meaningful relationship with during your time on The Bluff. But if you’ve ever enjoyed an Italian soda at Espresso UP, watched Crazy Rich Asians and other popular movies on campus through ASUP Films, had the time of your life at Rock the Bluff, or participated in any recognized club on campus, you may be surprised to find out that ASUP has actually played a bigger role than you imagined in your life at UP.
Submission: ASUP President delivers State of the Campus Address
The Address provides a report on the progress ASUP has made this semester and the work we are continuing to do, as well as the leaders on campus that have been involved in carrying out the platform of the ASUP President & Vice President.
Letter to the Editor: ASUP affirms recognition of MLK Day
On Feb. 12, 2018, Father Mark Poorman released a university-wide announcement detailing several administrative initiatives to foster diversity and inclusion at the University of Portland. Of the major action items, the University has committed to formally recognizing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day beginning in the 2019-20 academic year.
