A liberal arts education should challenge our beliefs, not shield us from disagreement. While I vehemently oppose the values of Turning Point USA, I believe its presence at Berea College would serve a fundamental purpose of higher education: exposing students to uncomfortable ideas and compelling them to defend their own.
A liberal arts education should challenge our beliefs, not shield us from disagreement. While I vehemently oppose the values of Turning Point USA, I believe its presence at Berea College would serve a fundamental purpose of higher education: exposing students to uncomfortable ideas and compelling them to defend their own.
The City Of Berea has installed the very controversial Flock Cameras in multiple places around town. Read about it here.
Zora Johnson and Hasel Perez-Garcia discuss their plans for the SGA for next year.
The Fizz app has quickly taken the spotlight in the Berea community. Many students along with the college’s president, Dr. Nixon, voiced their concern over its potential harm.
The Berea Torch Interviews Multiple Candidates on Their Plans and Goals if Elected to City Council.
Brandon Long, a Democratic candidate for Kentucky’s 68th district, challenges incumbent Mike Clines by focusing on children, economic development, and inclusive leadership, aiming to shift the political landscape toward progressivism.
As the midterms draw nearer, the Torch crew interview Anthony Looney, the first democratic contestant for Kentucky’s 81st house district, on his campaign and platform.
Berea Torch Co-editor Sydney McCarter sits down with sophomores to discuss key takeaways from their experiences as first year students and what advice they would give to future incoming students.
The Berea Torch interviews Grace Mullins, a student and advocate for sexual assault victims on Berea campus. Read about how the college administration has handled her experience.
Sydney McCarter discusses the direction of Berea College’s recent reforms.
Bisher Alshehab and Ameer Abedy reflect on the latest state of convocations in Berea College.
The proposed school voucher amendment to the Kentucky Constitution could fundamentally change education in the state. Here’s why it could lead to more harm than benefit.
