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The Hofstra Chronicle •

The first-generation student community thrives at Hofstra University — The Hofstra Chronicle

There are several identity-based groups at Hofstra University that share characteristics such as gender, race, sexuality and religion. While these attributes are showcased within the vast student body population on campus, first-generation students are a lesser-known community.
For an entire week starting on Monday, Nov. 4, the Office of First-Generation Support and Engagement hosted First-Gen Students Week. Th...
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Hofstra community acknowledges Transgender Awareness Week and Transgender Day of Remembrance — The Hofstra Chronicle

Many in the LGBTQ+ community celebrate Transgender Awareness Week, a time to bring attention to the transgender community and their existence. This week, spanning from Nov. 13 to Nov. 19, ends with Transgender Day of Remembrance, an arguably more important piece of the week. It is dedicated to honoring those who have lost their lives through violence or suicide, two of the biggest r...
The Long Island Advocate •

Nassau poll worker says he's excited this election season — The Long Island Advocate

By Camryn Bowden

With early voting under way in New York State since Saturday, Long Islanders can vote now through the general election on Nov. 5. Many, however, are unaware of the process that comes with early voting.

In comes Elijah Fischer. Fischer is a public policy major at Hofstra University, and also a civil servant during the election season. He works as a Nassau County poll worker, assisting voters with casting their ballots. Poll working is a tough job, according to Fischer, faci...
The Long Island Advocate •

Religion expert speaks at Hofstra on the rise of Christian nationalism — The Long Island Advocate

The rise in Christian nationalism in the United States is not a new phenomenon. Since the creation of the country, there have been people who believe that the United States is destined to be a nation guided by Christian principles. In the present, that manifests in decisions by politicians to push for Bible teaching in schools and for the 10 Commandments to be posted in classrooms.   

Dr. Robert P. Jones is a foremost expert on Christian nationalism and its relationship to...
The Archives: Camryn Bowden •

Melania Trump, Abortion and Crowdsourcing — The Archives: Camryn Bowden

Abortion and reproductive rights is regarded by many political pundits as one of the biggest issues on the minds of voters this election season. It took front seat in both the ABC Presidential debate and the CBS Vice Presidential debate, with the Republicans and Democrats taking very different approaches to it in policy proposals. 

Access to abortion has been proven to be a massive issue for suburb...
The Hofstra Chronicle •

Hofstra community comes together for 9/11 remembrance — The Hofstra Chronicle

Hofstra University administrators and community members placed red roses on the 9/11 Remembrance memorial wreath. Photo Courtesy: Hofstra University / Instagram
Twenty-three years after the tragedies of 9/11, the Hofstra University community came together to remember the alumni and students who lost their lives in the 2001 terrorist attack. 9/11 serves as a day to remember and reflect, and at C.V. Starr, that was the exact ambiance.
The small yet powerful ceremony started around 11:00 a.m., welc...
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Pride network rebrands to Lavender Grove and mixes with QTPOCC — The Hofstra Chronicle

The Lavender Grove E-board members and QTPOCC E-board members share upcoming events hosted by their organizations.// Photo courtesy of Camryn BowdenEvery summer ushers in new changes for the Hofstra community. This summer, new changes to the on-campus LGBTQ+ community came in the form of a Pride Network rebrand, now called the Lavender Grove.The Lavender Grove is one of three organizations on campus dedicated to fostering inclusion and diversity among queer and transgender students on campus. Th...
The Hofstra Chronicle •

Slashing at Hofstra Incites Concerns Amongst Students About Their Safety — The Hofstra Chronicle

Two people were assaulted with a knife by a group of masked men outside of the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Center on Wednesday, June 19 at 4:20 p.m., where the Academy Charter High School was hosting their graduation ceremony. Since Wednesday, six men have been charged with gang assault and weapons charges after being taken into police custody, according to FOX5 NY.  Charlotte Mysliwiec, a rising senior filmmaking major and creative writing minor, was at the Exhibition Center working as...
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Former CIA analyst discusses the Ukraine conflict — The Hofstra Chronicle

Former CIA analyst Ray McGovern visited Hofstra University on Thursday, Oct. 12, for a lecture and discussion on the Russia-Ukraine war at the Guthart Cultural Center Theater. The lecture was hosted as part of Hofstra University’s International Science Lecture Series, in collaboration with the Hofstra Cultural Center and the Center for Civic Engagement’s Institute for Peace Studies. With commentary from Carolyn Eisenberg, a professor of U.S. history and American foreign policy, the lecture was