Smith: Pruning essential for growth
Josiah Smith, Columnist
April 13, 2018
Last Tuesday, my counselor told me about the brain’s process of making new connections. In short, there is a period where, especially when attempting to learn something new, the mind creates new neural pathways, becoming more malleable so that fresh ideas and concepts are easier to digest. But a...
Smith: Questioning what it means to be “black enough”
Josiah Smith, Columnist
April 6, 2018
There are few things more unsettling than being told that you are not a member of your own race. It makes you question your identity, your upbringing and most importantly, your pride in being who you are. It would be embarrassing for me to say how many times I, as well as many of my friends of color,...
The #MeToo movement is about me and you
Josiah Smith, Columnist
March 23, 2018
Who is affected by the #MeToo movement? It’s not just those who are testosterone-fueled and guided by sexual motives. It’s us. It’s you and me. At times, we lack understanding and refuse empathy. We’re hovering over the glass ceiling and protecting and reinforcing its steel beams. Sexual misconduct...
