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The History of Nonviolent Protest

by Alex Mette

“Nonviolence is the answer to the crucial political and moral questions of our time; the need for mankind to overcome oppression and violence without resorting to oppression and violence. Mankind must evolve for all human conflict a method which rejects revenge, aggression, and retaliation. The foundation of such a method is love.” – Martin Luther King Jr., December 11, 1964

The following story comes from a book by Scott Sanders: Antioch: An Episode in History, it can be viewed along with many others, in their entirety, at the Olive Kettering Library.
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Looking Back & Moving Forward: An RDPP Panel

Looking Back & Moving Forward: An RDPP Panel
When:  Saturday March 1st
Where:  Antioch College
Who:  The Antioch College Community
What: Antioch College’s Community Government is proud to host the historical Racial Discrimination Policy Panel.  This panel is not an exercise in nostalgia but a galvanizing effort that will continue to further the purpose and charge of the Racial Discrimination Policy.  Now is a critical time at the college, and making sure that the RDPP continues to be present in our community and institution is an essential component in the transition of the college. The college is at a critical juncture and the needs of the RDPP must not be left behind in the chaos.  This panel of alumni stands to remind the community of the impetus and importance of the policy. The community can then inform the panel of how the RDPP currently functions and together we can decide on a plan to move the RDPP forward.  Continue reading Looking Back & Moving Forward: An RDPP Panel

From the Editors – Bryan Utley

I am writing this editorial as a gay man. Before I came to Antioch I worked in politics after my graduation in 2002 from Malcolm Shabazz City High School. At Malcolm Shabazz I had many friends. Most of them loved politics. We all ended up becoming political science majors at Oberlina, Antioch and Hampshire, and Beloit College. My best friends were Timothy Benton, Joy Spear, Sol Kelley Jones, and Mark Rasmussen. I learned tonight that one of my close friends has past away. Timothy Benton died of an overdose of oxy cotton earlier this week. Tim was a fourth year at Beloit College. I remember how wonderful my time with Tim was he was one of the smartest people I knew but he was always depressed because being a bigger gay man in this society, as we all know sucks. He had body image issues that dogged him throughout his whole life. Tim was a beautiful person, smart, funny, and charismatic. Even though he was younger than me he taught me a lot about life. I was an asshole before I met Tim. He sat me down with that voice of his and taught me humility. He taught me that there always was another side to issues. I feel guilty because I could have been there for him but I wasn’t. I imagine him now as I write that he would be laughing that so much energy is going into his death. He would have made somebody extremely happy I am just sad that I didn’t get to say goodbye. Life is tough but you take it in stride. Tim I love you god speed Buddy.
I dedicate this to you Timothy Benton
Your friend
Bryan Utley

Senior Profile: Gabriella Ruiz

By: Erin-Aja Grant

What are you studying? What are you getting your Degree in?
I am studying linguistics. Just a Bachelor of Arts in linguistics.

What has kept you here this year to finish out at Antioch?
Specifically, the fact that I was almost done. Um, I need to finish because I have to take care of my parents when I am done here.

What has been the thing changed the most for you since you personally have been here, from your first year to now being a fourth year?
My assertiveness, I think before, when I first got here I wasn’t a very assertive person and I didn’t really voice my opinion, because when I was growing up that wasn’t what we did. You were seen and not heard. I’ve gone through my time here and pretty much developed a voice for myself, and been able to articulate how I really feel.
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