Accepting Constructive Criticism and Promoting Growth
With the recent escalation of the Black Lives Matter movement, it is important for people to learn how to accept criticism and use it to...
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Kaylee Haas
Oct 7, 20203 min read
Everything Isn't Always Wonderful in Wonderland
Meredith is not “Wonderland” for everyone; there is a certain demographic that gets overlooked. Those with disabilities at Meredith are...
Sofia Gomez
Oct 5, 20203 min read
Is the U.S. Leaning Away From Democracy?
The United States of America has been the precedent for what it means to be a democratic country for centuries. Americans fought against...
Hannah Porter
Oct 2, 20203 min read
Where Is the Dignity?
Dignity (n): formal reserve or seriousness of manner, appearance or language; the quality or state of being worthy, honored or esteemed,...
Jeanine Carryl
Oct 2, 20203 min read
Black Pain: A Valid Experience
Today, stories are being brought to light about the injustice that is happening on Meredith’s campus, and some “progress” is now starting...
Mia Shelton
Oct 2, 20203 min read
Burnout: Is a One-Day Fall Break Enough?
This is likely the strangest and most unpredictable semester that Meredith students will ever experience. The campus is a ghost town,...
Molly Perry
Sep 23, 20203 min read
The Onyx: Forever Changed
Since 1953, the onyx has become “one of Meredith’s most treasured campus traditions” and a symbol of Meredith’s strength, according to...
rjvanhorne
Sep 21, 20203 min read
100 Years of (White) Women Voting
On June 4, 1919, the 19th Amendment was passed. This amendment stated, “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be...
The Meredith Herald Staff
Sep 18, 20202 min read
Being a Little Sis During a Pandemic
Getting your Big Sis in the middle of a pandemic is a lot like getting Easter candy during Halloween: it doesn’t match your expectations,...
Kaylee Haas
Sep 16, 20203 min read
To Be the Alpha Type
As women, we could walk backwards in high heels on a tightrope and it still wouldn’t be enough. Although this example may seem...
Hannah Porter
Sep 4, 20203 min read
It’s Past Time: Support Our Teachers
Think back to your childhood and recall where you spent the most time growing into the person you are today. Your home is probably one of...
Kaylee Haas
Sep 4, 20203 min read
All of Our Spaces Belong to Men
We live here, and we learn here, yet we aren’t wholly represented at Meredith. As a women’s college, it would be logical to think that...
rjvanhorne
Aug 31, 20203 min read
Meredith in Memoriam
In honor and memory of Meredith College. Masks lay discarded on our walkways, the residence halls are overgrown and bare, the winds...
Sofia Gomez
Aug 7, 20204 min read
Life as a Minority at a PWI
I have attended predominantly white institutions (PWI) for most of my life. According to M. Christopher Brown II & T. Elon Dancy II,...
Kaylee Haas
Aug 5, 20205 min read
Growing Up Unconventionally: Having a Parent Who is a Gay Minority
When I was young, I never thought my family was different. I never realized being raised by two women could be seen as shameful and not...
Aminah Jenkins
Aug 3, 20203 min read
News in the Digital Age: What Social Media Means to Us
In mid-July of this year, the nation was buzzing with stories from the streets of Portland, Oregon. Protesters were seen clashing nightly...
Jeanine Carryl
Jul 29, 20204 min read
Is Diversity Lacking in Meredith Traditions?
Traditions such as Cornhuskin’, the Big Sis/Lil’ Sis program, Ring Dinner, Fire and Water and Stunt are a big part of Meredith College’s...
Hannah Porter
Jul 27, 20203 min read
Wear Your Mask, Love Your Neighbor
Since COVID-19 arrived in North Carolina, we’ve all grown familiar with hearing statements encouraging and even requiring people to wear...
Olivia Slack
Jul 24, 20203 min read
Examining Antifeminism
The July 19 shooting death of Daniel Anderl is speculated to be the product of suspect Roy Den Hollander’s grudge against Anderl’s...
Aminah Jenkins
Jul 20, 20203 min read
Accountability’s Role in Battling Discrimination
"Understanding the balance between accountability and education can be difficult, but it is key to addressing racism in our community."
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