Editorial: Paige Holland & Landon Thompson for SGA Sophomore President & Vice-President
Read about how Paige and Landon plan to represent students in the SGA.
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Editorial: Trayvion Newton & Suneil Avirneni for SGA Junior President & Vice-President
Read about how Trayvion and Suneil plan to represent students in the SGA.
Latest Posts
Editorial: Salaam Nahasi for SGA Sophomore Senator
Read about how Salaam plans to represent students in the SGA.
Editorial: Lily Barnette & Ülvi Gitaliyev for SGA President & Vice-President
Read about how Lily and Ülvi plan to represent students in the SGA.
News
How Ket Perkins and the SGA Moved Berea College to Condemn Anti-Gay and Anti-Trans Bills in the Kentucky General Assembly
Berea College President Lyle Roelofs’ statement condemning Kentucky’s anti-gay and anti-trans bills could not have happened without the help of Ket Perkins and the SGA.
The SGA Proposes Swim Requirement Reform at the GFA
As other colleges across the U.S begin to abandon the swim requirement, Berea College is coming under increased scrutiny from students and staff alike to reform the program.
The Berea College Farm Store No Longer Accepting EBT SNAP Cards: What Is Next?
The Berea College Farm Store stopped accepting EBT payments without warning on February 2nd. Why did this happen and what does Berea College plan to do next?
Interviews
Walkability and Bikeability In Lexington: Interview with Blake Hall
Native Lexingtonian and urbanism enthusiast Blake Hall talks about his vision for a more walkable and bikeable Lexington.
“No Professors Allowed”: How General Education is Changing in Berea College
The General Education Modification (GEM) Committee is responsible for making majors changes to wellness, GSTR and other general education courses in Berea College.
“Fighting for Rural Kentucky” – Interview with Josh Bray, Kentucky House Representative
By Lily Barnette and Ülvi Gitaliyev Elected in 2021, Josh Bray is running unopposed this year. He represents the entirety of Rockcastle County, as well as parts of Laurel, Pulaski and Madison County, including most of Berea. The Berea Torch was able to interview him to discuss why he originally ran, achievements from his last…
Editorials
The Berea Torch’s One Year Anniversary: Lessons and Plans
Looking back at our past, The Berea Torch analyzes our past achievements and looks towards the future.
Martin Luther King Jr., the Poor People’s Campaign and What Lessons We Can Learn From Both in the 21st Century
In honour of MLK Day, The Berea Torch is looking at his final project, the Poor People’s Campaign, before his fateful passing in 1968.
A Reflection and a Happy Winter Break!
The Berea Torch wishes all our readers a happy winter break and happy holidays!