“Bleach Bombs” Target Minorities University of Texas (Huffington Post)
University of Texas students gathered on Oct. 2 to draw attention to violence that has targeted minority groups, showing evidence of lingering racism, according to some. Community members gathered under a campus statue of Martin Luther King Jr., where two students shared stories of being hit by bleach-filled balloons, thrown from high-rise buildings. In recent weeks, university officials have also been made aware of racially themed parties. Party organizations drew criticism following a “fiesta” themed event thrown by the local chapters of Tri Delta and Zeta Tau Alpha, during which members of the houses were seen wearing shirts that said, “illegal,” and “border patrol.”
Students Play Vital Role on National Public Lands Day (UWIRE)
On Sept. 29, hundreds of students participated in National Public Lands Day, the single largest national community service event dedicated to the preservation of public lands. During the event volunteers worked to conserve over 2,100 sites, including parks, beaches, forests and other land used for outdoor recreation. Event organizers were supportive of student involvement, and were encouraging of student organizations such as the North-American Interfraternity Conference, for connecting students with public lands conservation opportunities.
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