Programs like Deaf studies don't just teach language — they teach empathy, advocacy and accessibility. So why are they the first to go? Ithaca College’s recent decision to pause its Deaf studies minor has sparked concern among students, faculty and advocates for inclusive education.
Many celebrities have posted on social media trying to relate to their followers, relaying what they have lost to the fires. Yet a millionaire and an everyday person are not affected the same way by the same disaster.
It’s time to look beyond stereotypes leftover from bygone eras to see how skaters are doing exactly what many groups have never done: creating an accepting community.