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Although I have not felt uncomfortable joining any of the seemingly predominantly-white organizations on campus, I know this is not the case for some students. In some instances, it can be extremely intimidating to join an organization such as the Institute of Politics (IOP), which has money and resources but, more importantly, a name. Having participated in the IOP, I know that the common perception of the organization as unrepresentative of the campus's diversity is wrong. But I can understand why people who are not in the IOP may perceive it as a predominantly-white organization with...
...scene replays itself every semester of every year in every association. The IOP is simply a seemingly simple target, due to the stereotypical image it evokes in the minds of some students. Having naturally distinguishing characteristics, people of different races carry around the bright-orange-colored sign that says "I'm different" everywhere they go. The sign is their skin, and the message is visible only to those who choose to see it. For many minority students, the message on the sign is seemingly always present. No matter how smart you are, how nice you are or how many leadership...
...fear of this prejudice that causes many minority students to turn away from organizations on campus, such as the Undergraduate Council, The Crimson, the Salient and the IOP? If so, what is it about these organizations that intimidates them? Is there even a shortage of minority students in these organizations at all, or is this just a stereotypical view many on campus share without really knowing...
...discussion initially centered on theresults of the survey conducted in December 1997by the Institute of Politics (IOP) and TheCrimson. The survey gave the administration aB-for "its job in promoting a multiculturalenvironment...
...Fishing and apparel will always be a part ofthe city, but it is really time to think aboutwhat will succeed these industries," said John K.Bullard '69, an IOP fellow and a former mayor ofNew Bedford...