United Student Workers of Berea-CWA Announce Union Campaign at Berea College, Kentucky
A strong majority of Berea College students have already signed union authorization cards.
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SGA Election Editorial: Ülvi Gitaliyev & Ameer Abedy for SGA President & Vice-President
Ülvi & Ameer are running on a platform of convocation reform, support for the union and empowering SGA Committees to make campus a better place.
Latest Posts
Green Party in Kentucky: Interview with Presidential Candidate Jill Stein
Green Party Presidential Candidate Jill Stein answers the Berea Torch’s questions on climate, Palestine and more.
How the Education Department Failed Its Students
A student speaks on collective issues in the education department at Berea College.
News
Berea College’s Mould Problem and Why it Keeps Happening
By Haythem On their website, Berea College claims that residence halls exist to “foster a strong spirit of community.” Unfortunately, this is not the only thing being fostered in the halls of Berea College. Mold has been a common problem in multiple dorms, including far-away Blue Ridge and the often forgotten Ecovillage. In the fall…
“To be Neutral is Cowardice”: How The Berea Community Has Been Fighting for Justice in Palestine Since October 7th
From walkouts to speeches, Berea College students, staff, and faculty have been actively fighting for Palestinian rights.
Historic Edwards Building is Demolished
The Edwards Building, has been torn down by Berea College due to the”significant risk” involved with renovation.
Interviews
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.
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.
Editorials
How to Justify a Genocide: The Israeli Government in Action in Kentucky
The Israeli government organised a private screening of exclusive Hamas attack footage in Frankfort to journalists, including The Berea Torch.
Bringing Out the Red: What Being an EMS Worker Taught Me
How the American healthcare system shows the failures of capitalism.
What Should the New Student Union Centre Look Like?
More stores, cafés, meeting spaces. What does the Berea community want to see in the new student union centre?