Vote Yes on Measure 2-140 Authors: Mackenzie Witnauer, Cheyanne Rider, Alleyah Forrister, and the Civil Discourse Program Measure 2-140 is on Benton County’s ballot for May 16’s election. This measure proposes the construction of...
We wanted to share our concerns about recent cuts to the library. Folks outside the English Department may be unfamiliar with the term “information literacy” although you certainly know the concept. Information literacy is...
At LBCC in 2008, as faculty from varied disciplines, we recognized that the college’s commitment to address issues of diversity and inclusion for our staff and students was a serious issue. Above and beyond our...
The Civil Discourse Program, facilitated by Communications professor Mark Urista, is finishing the term strong with their final and beyond relevant op-ed; Should Community College Be Tuition-Free? If education is a fundamental right, then...
The Civil Discourse program, facilitated by Communications professor Mark Urista, is continuing their mission of exploring relevant and potentially polarizing topics. The latest? TikTok and if it should be banned. Is the popular technology...
LB’s Civil Discourse Program recently hosted the Braver Angels to debate a very relevant, often very polarizing topic; is ChatGPT a threat to higher education? Student leaders of the co-curricular — Cheyanne Rider, Damoni...
On Wednesday, February 8, from 12pm – 2pm, the Braver Angels will hold their next debate. The topic? The highly talked about, all-the-latest-buzz, both hated and adored ChatGPT. Is this new technology a helpful...
The Civil Discourse program, facilitated by Communications professor Mark Urista, takes on their latest hot-button issue: Should children play tackle football? With every football season, both college and national, we see countless injuries, many...
The Civil Discourse Program, facilitated by Communications professor Mark Urista, has yet again taken on a relevant and debatable issue: banning gas-powered vehicles. With California’s recent steps towards banning gas-powered vehicles, should Oregon follow...
The Civil Discourse Program, facilitated by Communications Professor Mark Urista, has taken on another incredibly relevant and timely issue. The Oregon Ballot Measure 111 refers to the Right to Healthcare Amendment, and if passed...
