Tag: News
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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.
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“There Has to be a Better System” The Convocation Survey Results and What They Can Teach us?
The Berea College convocation survey results show a clear message: Convocations need major reforms.
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“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…
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The Elevator Tried to Eat Me
A student gives us an account of their harrowing experience stuck in a Kettering elevator.
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“We Are All in This Together” – Interview with Bruce Fraley, Mayor of Berea
Bruce Fraley is running for re-election as mayor of Berea, Kentucky. The Berea Torch discusses his plans for the economy, walkability, and the place of Berea College in the collage of the city.
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How Much has Cost of Attendance Increased in Berea College?
Due to the recent surge in inflation, Berea College, along with much of the U.S economy, has had to increase its cost of attendance, but who is getting hurt the most by this?
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Berea Drought: What We Know So Far
Berea College is precariously surviving with limited water. What can students and staff do to stay safe?
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The Berea Torch Zine Announcement
The Berea Torch is proud to announce the release of its first physical zines!
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Club Spotlight: Japanese Taiko and Culture Club
Drumming, cooking and language are just some of the things the Japanese Taiko and Culture Club are teaching its members.
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What is the SGA Going To Do This Semester?
SGA Sophomore Vice-President Suneil Avirneni interviews SGA President Connor Courtney and talks about his plans for changing Berea this semester.
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Solidarity in the 21st Century
It is more important now than ever for workers to support each other in their struggle to achieve a living wage and build a new, fairer society for all.
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Workers Gather in Chicago for First Labor Notes Conference in Four Years
On our third Labor Day related article, we will focus on the Chicago Labor Notes conference of 2022 and how the working class was treated during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
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Remembrance of Harlan’s Valiant Workers’ Insurrection
The Harlan County War (1931-1939) cost the lives of many men and showed the world that the fight for basic workers rights was well and alive in the United States.
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The Berea Torch is Back!
The Berea Torch, Berea College’s independent, student-run newspaper, is back from its summer hiatus!
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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Sodexo
Private prisons, horse meat, and worker mismanagement are just some of the activities of Sodexo, Berea College’s dining service provider.