Why I Marched: By Danielle Frater | Owl Staff I marched because I refuse to sit quietly and watch people being discriminated against because of their race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation. I marched because I believe in equality for all. In addition to the march itself, the train ride there was a highlight. … Continue reading The Women’s March
Waging War on The Pay Gap
Article by Sydney Gaeth | Photography by Neil Harman | Owl Staff At the 2015 Oscars, Patricia Arquette said in her acceptance speech: “…It’s our time to have wage equality once and for all and equal rights for women in the United States of America.” Meryl Streep and Jennifer Lopez whooped and hollered from the … Continue reading Waging War on The Pay Gap
Beyond the Book: King Peggy Shares Her Story
Article by Georgina Cammayo | Owl Staff It was about four in the morning in Silver Spring, Maryland, when Peggielene Bartels was awakened by an overseas call from Ghana. “Congratulations!” cried the voice, “You are the new king of Otuam!” Assuming it was a prank, she almost hung up on the call that would change her life forever. Bartels soon … Continue reading Beyond the Book: King Peggy Shares Her Story