Roxboro House Roundtables

Pennsylvania State Legislator and Majority leader Matt Bradford led the Roundtable. Assisting him in this discussion were Justin Klos from the House Democratic Caucus' Demographics team, Pat Brier,Esq. and Dan Brier, Esq. According to the Public Interest Law Center, Pennsylvania elected officials, through a process called Gerrymandering, have manipulated the congressional map so completely that it has been labeled one of the top three starkest partisan gerrymanders in the country and the worst in Pennsylvania's history. Gerrymandering is the political manipulation of electoral district boundaries to create undue advantage for a party, group, or socioeconomic class within the constituency. The Moderator of the event was Prof Evan Laine

What is QAnon exactly? Who is Q? How did this all start, and what have been its implications? What do they believe, how do they spread it, and finally, who in power believes or supports it? All those questions are addressed in this very informative and somewhat disturbing Roundtable

Aristotle once conveyed that rhetoric is the art of persuasion through any available means. Unfortunately, "any available means" has been explored to its limits, where we are in an age that bans, or threatens to ban, social media, books, or even artistic expression through drag. How have we gotten to this point? How have we gotten to the point where a significant portion of political and media discourse is more concerned with exercising power against people than even solving problems?

Join us for a dynamic discussion on the role of grassroots print journalism in combating misinformation and fostering civic engagement. We will feature The NW Local, which has been serving the community with reliable news since 2014. Our discussion will tackle the issue of "bad faith" journalism and its deceptive tactics. Learn how to identify and counter misinformation using online tools and discover the benefits of free local newspapers in building community trust and fighting misinformation through social media, events, and local success stories

Professor Evan Laine of Thomas Jefferson University and Professor Timothy Welbeck of Temple University explain how the Electoral College works and how it favors small states over large states. Further, the racist origin Electoral College is discussed, and how it was designed by the Southern states to keep the institution of slavery intact.

Instead of this being a roundtable for educational purposes, the Jefferson Housing roundtable was a time for students to air out their opinions about their current or past living experiences on the East Falls campus. Students were able to share what they did and did not like about living on campus. Included is a general guide to cover a wide range of housing topics, along with an open discussion with fellow students! General topics were covered include; the guest sign-in process, laundry facilities, the cost, the residency requirement, the quality of housing, and more. This Roundtable occurred on November 30th, 2023

Within your lifetime, you've likely heard several stereotypes revolving around Asian people. Such as them being competent but cold, excellent at math, and anti-social beings. These “observations” serve as thinly veiled racism that underpins the Model Minority Myth. This widely believed concept is a gross-generalization of a non-monolithic group of people. This Roundtable will unpack these racist assumptions, and how they are leveraged to discourage Asian people from becoming lawyers. We will discuss openly the effect this phenomen has on law school admissions, Asian mental health, and workplace discrimination. By looking at the history of Asian immigration to the U.S. and Asian Americans starting to pursue law on American land, we will aim to answer the question: of the 2,396 elected prosecutors in the U.S. last year, why were only eight of Asian descent?

In August 2023, the first study of menstrual products using real blood was published in the British Medical Journal. A month prior, Florida enacted the "Don't Say Period" bill banning reproductive health instructions, including menstruation before sixth grade. Why is menstruation still taboo in today's day and age? This roundtable is an open discussion about the stigmas surrounding periods and period-related topics. There will also be many personal stories about first periods and period-related topics. There will also be many personal stories about first periods and period mishaps or experiences. Please stop by, share your own stories, and learn more about menstruation. Let's change the norm and finally talk about periods!

In the U.S., the candidate with the highest number of votes wins, except the President. The most powerful individual in the nation is instead chosen by the Electoral College. This Roundtable explains how the Electoral College works, why it was created, how it has led to the election of 2 Presidents, in the modern era (Bush and Trump), who did not win a majority of votes and finally, why should be eliminated. We also discuss how the origin of the Electoral College comes from slavery.

Are students free to speak their minds at a private university? What pressures are on them to speak or not speak their views? Students and Former TJU President Mark Tykochinski weigh in on this topic.

Michael Smerconish an American radio host and television presenter, political commentator, newspaper columnist, author, and lawyer, addresses how irresponsible media, self sorting, misinformation and the spectacle of politics have transformed our political climate to one that is toxic and dangerous to the health of our Nation.

Students describe their experiences and challenges in coming out to their friends and family. Students also discuss the process of inviting in allies

Student orgs at Thomas Jefferson University, Nextgen and Bridge, discuss about how to register to vote, whether it is a write-in, in-person, or absentee and why it is so important to exercise this right. They also discuss why college students are reluctant to vote and why this is a mistake

Neurodiversity, in the broadest sense of the term, refers to the diversity of human brains and minds While there is great variation in the way our brains think and process information, the current design of our environment and society often does not account for these differences. The Americans with Disabilities Act recognizes that we must create an environment that supports diversity in our physical bodies (mandating curb cuts, ramps, etc.); However, there are no similar regulations or guidelines to support a neurodiverse population. As such, our society requires individuals across the neurodiverse continuum to adapt to the environment as it is, rather than intentionally creating an environment to support a variety of human minds. Individuals with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder or others have greater diversity in the way their brains manage problem-solving, perspective taking, communication and/or processing what they hear, see and feel. This population is thought to represent 30-40% of the total population in the United States. During this round table, members from the university and health care will discuss perspectives on what it means to create accessibility and belonging for a neurodiverse society.

Fashion design and merchandise students discuss the difference between cultural appropriation and cultural; appropriation and how the University can be more sensitive to the difference and how it should be best handled

Experts dealing with college students discuss how COVID-19 has affected college students and how best to cope with the challenges posed by this unprecedented modern pandemic. Evan Laine, Associate Professor of History and Faculty Director of the Arlen Specter Center, moderates the panel made up of Henry Humphreys, Ph.D., Vice-Chancellor, Dean of Students, Thomas Jefferson University – East Falls,, C. Virginia O'Hayer, MA, Ph.D., Clinical Associate Professor, Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Thomas Jefferson University - Center City, Julia Smith, BA, Advanced Student, MS in Community & Trauma Counseling Program, Thomas Jefferson University – East Falls and Jefferson Undergrad Raffaela Gualtieri

This roundtable is an opportunity to explore the experiences of Muslim Americans and the world they live in. This includes how Muslims are perceived in the Western world and the consequences of these perceptions on the individual and community, good or bad. We will have discussions on Muslim traditions and how they are able to intersect with American culture and allow for a third culture to emerge among the Muslim community.

On February 25, 2022, Russia, after a long build-up, invaded the independent nation of Ukraine. Why did this happen? What does Putin want? What will be the ramifications of this unprovoked aggression in the United States and the world? Thomas Jefferson University Professors, Aleksandr Kvasov, Raju Parakkal, Tom Schrand, and Samuel Weeks, addressed these questions and more, in this very topical and important Roxboro House RoundTable

Trump's second Impeachment House Manager Congresswoman Madeline Dean gives her insider view of the impeachment, why the House moved forward, details the evidence, and addresses why despite the strength of the case, 43 senators decided to vote no. She also gives a riveting account of how her life and the lives of others were seriously threatened during the insurrection of 1/6/2021

The Law & Society Honor Society wants to do its part to further discussions surrounding Black issues in 21st century America. In this vein, the LSHS hosted a Roundtable with an open dialogue about African American Vernacular English (AAVE), Black respectability politics, the "blaccent," and code-switching. In honor of Black History Month, the conversation will center around how these four issues impact young Black adults as they navigate everything from the social media world to the professional world. Last but not least, our BHM Roundtable talk will include a discussion about what it means to be an ally to the Black community

In 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court in Roe v. Wade ruled that the Constitution of the United States protects a pregnant woman's liberty to choose to have an abortion without excessive government restriction. This controversial decision is presently being challenged in many states where laws are being passed that dispute the Court’s ruling. There is a very real possibility that those challenges may come before the Court and that it might overrule its prior decision or extremely limit it. The purpose of the presentation is to provide an expert legal, medical and political panel that explores what rights Roe v Wade recognized, the nature of the controversy and the consequences of the law being overruled or limited. Speakers: Evan Laine - Moderator - JD, MA, Thomas Jefferson University (East Falls), College of Humanities & Sciences, Director & Associate Professor, Law & Society Program; Faculty Director, Arlen Specter Center Elizabeth Kukura, JD, LLM, MSc, Drexel University, Kline School of Law, Visiting Assistant Professor of Law Erica Goldblatt Hyatt, DSW, LCSW, MBE, Rutgers University, School of Social Work, Associate Teaching Professor and Assistant Director of Doctor of Social Work Program Mara Thur, MD, Abington-Jefferson Health, Abington Primary Women’s Healthcare Group, Obstetrician/Gynecologist

In this Roxboro House Roundtable, sponsored by Thomas Jefferson University's Arlen Specter Center, Law & Society Senior Liz Sussman Hosted a zoom roundtable on Eating disorders. She discussed the challenges faced by those who suffer from them as well as coping and helping strategies.

In this podcast, Dan Ross and Zig Rorer, two students at Jefferson University hosted a discussion on the Black Experience and what it is like being black in America today. The students explored many heart-wrenching experiences and discussions that need to be heard by all Americans, including personal encounters of racism and hate.

In this podcast, the Jefferson University Latin American Student Organization and Professor Ahmad Qais Munhazim discussed the issues surrounding being considered an “Other” in America today. Throughout this conversation, the Roundtable members explored the definitions of the “Other,” and the illusion of the “real American.” Students, staff and faculty related their struggles in not being perceived as “American” enough, their complicated family dynamics and fears, and the pressures and discrimination they face. Listen to this podcast episode to experience the daily obstacles that immigrants have to go through to survive.

In this podcast, the Roundtable members discussed the urgent problem of mass incarceration in America, but specifically in Philadelphia. Professor Evan Laine of Jefferson University is joined by members of the JLUSA Philadelphia Campaign, Close the Creek, Jeffrey Jones, and Reuben Jones, as well as, Jacquelyn Jordan, Executive Asst. to the Sr. Associate Provost for Enrollment Management at Jefferson University. Throughout this Roundtable, the group discussed critical concerns of mass incarceration including Risk Assessment in the justice system and how mass incarnation is ingrained in United States history and is now a form of institutional racism. To learn more visit [jlusa.org].

In this podcast, Jefferson University Professor Evan Laine and Hayden, President of the Jefferson University Graduate Sustainability Network as well as Professor Tom Schrand and Professor Rob Fleming discussed why Jefferson University Students are joining the World Climate Strike. Students, Faculty, and Staff explored what the Global Climate Strike concerns, what are the risk to the health of the planet and what possible solutions are available. The Roundtables will now be heard on the 1st and 3rd Sundays starting in October on WGGT-LP 92.9 Germantown Community Radio.

In this podcast, Jefferson University Professor Evan Laine and Patrick Ryan, Associate Director of Career Services, explored the relationship between Trump, the First Amendment and Free Speech on this special Constitution Day Roundtable. Students, faculty, and staff discussed opposing views on what it means to have free speech in today’s political climate and how the First Amendment interacts with or affects social media. A major portion of the conversation focused on whether Trump’s declaration that the press is an enemy of the people and his continued charges of media fake news effectively chills free speech expression. Roundtables will now be heard on the 1st and 3rd Sundays starting in October on WGGT-LP 92.9 Germantown Community Radio.

In this podcast, Jefferson University Psychology Professor Emily Capelli explores the relationships between mental health awareness, eating disorders, and body health at every size. Students, faculty, and educators examine how their life experiences and their relationships with family members and friends formulate their awareness of body health and relationship with food. This intriguing Roundtable dives deep into the realm of how the “average” person encounters, experiences and sometimes suffers from their relationship with food

In this podcast, Doctor Jonathan Metzl joins the Roxboro Roundtables at Thomas Jefferson University Center City Campus. Dr. Metzl explores his new book Dying of Whiteness and how current United States government policies are putting white middle-class Americans at ever-greater risk of sickness and death. He delves into how these voters actually support self-defeating policies that work against their best economic, social, and health interests. In this Roundtable, Metzel explains how in the era of Donald Trump, many lower- and middle-class white Americans are drawn to politicians who pledge to make their lives great again. Nevertheless, as Metzel discuses, these same politician’s policies actually place white Americans at ever-greater risk of sickness and death. Listen to this podcast to have an insider look into Dr. Metzl’s fascinating new book, which is causing great discussion and controversy throughout the nation.

LSPN (Law & Society Podcast Network) Announces it First Show Civil Discourse Hosted by Nick Franchi and Sierra Reddi These Law & Society Sophomores differ political on almost every topic, however while their ideology may clash, application of their worldviews may sometime intersect. This podcast is not about arguing, rather it is their reaction to current events and their implications from two individuals who while they disagree politically and socially, agree that it is absolutely necessary that we discuss our views in a respectful and constructive manner

Listen to the inspirational story of David Tuck and his story as a holocaust survivor. An educator worldwide, David Tuck shares his experiences, his hardships, his highs and the blessings he is thankful for. During a time of high political climate Mr. Tuck reassures the young generation of the world we live in.

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In this podcast, Jefferson University students, who are members of the Latin America Student Association, (L.A.S.O.) discuss life as a Latino in the Trump era. In this very emotional and frank roundtable, students reflect on the pain they experience due to the negative judgment they receive from other Americans, which they perceive is stoked by a president, whom they believe is hostile to their community. Student presenters explain how this negativity powerfully affects their self-image, which only increases the weight of the burden they carry to be exemplary members of their community.

In 2017, Jefferson University, previously known as Philadelphia University, merged with Thomas Jefferson University. With the renaming of the University, the issue of how to properly deal with the complicated legacy of one our Nations’ founding fathers arose. In is accepted that Jefferson, a slave-owner to his dying day, fathered children with Sally Hemings, a much younger slave. Many believe that any sexual relations with a slave would amount to rape. For several years prior to the merger, one of PhilaU’s academic buildings featured a statue of Jefferson on a bench writing the Declaration of Independence. After the merger, several students raised the issue that the presence of Jefferson, in light of his history, was distressing to students of color on the campus. As a result, based upon the decision of then President Stephen Spinelli, the statue was quickly removed without discussion. The issue at this roundtable was how should Jefferson University, as a learning institution, best deal with the legacy of a man who while accomplishing great deeds, also practiced personally many behaviors that could be considered morally repugnant today. Listen to Professor Evan Laine, Law & Society student Co-Host Dontresse Hazelett and the panel of Jefferson University students as they discuss this controversial issue and suggest possible solutions.

Listen to Dr. Kathy Smith, Director of Law and Justice at Harcum College, Dr. Rick Frei lead researcher for the Fox Rothschild Center for Law and Society, Dr. Evan Laine, Program Director for Law and Society at Jefferson University and students from Jefferson University’s forensic psychology class and Community College of Philadelphia’s descriptive research methods class, as they discuss the future of sexual harassment by examining the results of their recent survey on commonly accepted sexual harassment myths. You will be surprised at the beliefs individuals have regarding sexual harassment, what it means and why it occurs.

Congressional Funding And Health Policy: Listen to nationally known archives expert and Arlen Specter Center research fellow, Dr. Sean Kelly of California State University, Channel Islands, discuss with the panel how Congressional funding affects policy, law and practice. Dr. Kelly discussed how the interaction of the democratic process and personal beliefs of politicians influences federal funding and how that impacts healthcare and practice in the United States. More particularly, the panel discussed how President G.W. Bush’s ban of federal funding for stem cell research negatively affected the advancement of research in that area. Further Dr. Kelly discussed with the panel how provisions within funding bills have seriously impacted a woman’s right to choose.

Listen to Arlen Specter research fellow, Menika Dirksen, of Temple University, as she discusses with the panel how tensions between the police and black community in 1970’s Philadelphia were alleviated by actions of Arlen Specter and others, through the work of community organizations such as PAL and Safe Streets Incorporated. In addition, present at the Roundtable were Prof. Hillel Levinson, former city manager under Mayor Rizzo, and Dr. Reed, a member of the Crisis Intervention Network in the 70s.

Listen to this Roundtable hosted by Arlen Specter Center research fellows, Jessica Schoenherr and Elizabeth Lane, of Michigan State University, as they discuss the confirmation process for Supreme Court Justice in the United States. Are these hearings “vapid and hollow charades,” as described by Associate Justice Elena Kagan, or are they important windows the minds of these future justices? Is the process a mere political spectacle held for the entertainment of the public, or are there serious political vetting processes? Finally, the panel discussed whether the confirmation process is even valid in today’s political climate.

Dare to Care: Students and Suicide Prevention - Part 3 Lawrence Katz Memorial Lecture presented by the Arlen Specter Center (audio of keynote and panel discussion) - Suicide prevention is a crucial issue on campuses across the nation. - Suicide is currently the second most common cause of death among college students. - Nearly 4,000 people age 15-24 die by suicide each year in the United States. - According to the JED Foundation, half of college students have had suicidal thoughts. - Surveys suggest an increase in overall student emotional distress in recent years. → What are the signs and what you can do to prevent suicides? → How can we address this critical issue on campus? Moderator: Maiken Scott, MA, Host of "The Pulse" a weekly WHYY radio show/podcast about health, science and innovation. Formerly, Behavioral Health Reporter, NPR Panelists: Keynoter: Matthew Wintersteen, PhD, Assistant Professor and Director of Research in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Thomas Jefferson University (Center City)/Jefferson Medical College. Currently, he is working on a study funded by the National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression (NARSAD) designed to assess parent, adolescent, and family predictors of suicidal behavior in high-risk youth, and is involved in many other research endeavors and projects related to suicide prevention Meghan K. O’Meara, Director, Counseling Services, Jefferson University (East Falls Campus) Nicole Johnson, Ph.D., LPC, CAADC, CCDP-D -- part-time faculty member, Community and Trauma Counseling Program, Jefferson University (East Falls), has over 16 years of experience working in the behavioral health care system in Philadelphia and surrounding counties; has served in a variety of roles: Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, Unit Manager, Clinical Coordinator, Accreditation Manager and Program Director Kimberly Riordan, first year Community and Trauma Counseling graduate student at Jefferson University--Kimberly is the co-founder and president of the campus chapter of Active Minds, a mental health awareness and advocacy organization dedicated to empowering students and encouraging help-seeking

Dare to Care: Students and Suicide Prevention - Part 2 Lawrence Katz Memorial Lecture presented by the Arlen Specter Center (audio of keynote and panel discussion) - Suicide prevention is a crucial issue on campuses across the nation. - Suicide is currently the second most common cause of death among college students. - Nearly 4,000 people age 15-24 die by suicide each year in the United States. - According to the JED Foundation, half of college students have had suicidal thoughts. - Surveys suggest an increase in overall student emotional distress in recent years. → What are the signs and what you can do to prevent suicides? → How can we address this critical issue on campus? Moderator: Maiken Scott, MA, Host of "The Pulse" a weekly WHYY radio show/podcast about health, science and innovation. Formerly, Behavioral Health Reporter, NPR Panelists: Keynoter: Matthew Wintersteen, PhD, Assistant Professor and Director of Research in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Thomas Jefferson University (Center City)/Jefferson Medical College. Currently, he is working on a study funded by the National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression (NARSAD) designed to assess parent, adolescent, and family predictors of suicidal behavior in high-risk youth, and is involved in many other research endeavors and projects related to suicide prevention Meghan K. O’Meara, Director, Counseling Services, Jefferson University (East Falls Campus) Nicole Johnson, Ph.D., LPC, CAADC, CCDP-D -- part-time faculty member, Community and Trauma Counseling Program, Jefferson University (East Falls), has over 16 years of experience working in the behavioral health care system in Philadelphia and surrounding counties; has served in a variety of roles: Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, Unit Manager, Clinical Coordinator, Accreditation Manager and Program Director Kimberly Riordan, first year Community and Trauma Counseling graduate student at Jefferson University--Kimberly is the co-founder and president of the campus chapter of Active Minds, a mental health awareness and advocacy organization dedicated to empowering students and encouraging help-seeking

Dare to Care: Students and Suicide Prevention - Part 1 Lawrence Katz Memorial Lecture presented by the Arlen Specter Center (audio of keynote and panel discussion) - Suicide prevention is a crucial issue on campuses across the nation. - Suicide is currently the second most common cause of death among college students. - Nearly 4,000 people age 15-24 die by suicide each year in the United States. - According to the JED Foundation, half of college students have had suicidal thoughts. - Surveys suggest an increase in overall student emotional distress in recent years. → What are the signs and what you can do to prevent suicides? → How can we address this critical issue on campus? Moderator: Maiken Scott, MA, Host of "The Pulse" a weekly WHYY radio show/podcast about health, science and innovation. Formerly, Behavioral Health Reporter, NPR Panelists: Keynoter: Matthew Wintersteen, PhD, Assistant Professor and Director of Research in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Thomas Jefferson University (Center City)/Jefferson Medical College. Currently, he is working on a study funded by the National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression (NARSAD) designed to assess parent, adolescent, and family predictors of suicidal behavior in high-risk youth, and is involved in many other research endeavors and projects related to suicide prevention Meghan K. O’Meara, Director, Counseling Services, Jefferson University (East Falls Campus) Nicole Johnson, Ph.D., LPC, CAADC, CCDP-D -- part-time faculty member, Community and Trauma Counseling Program, Jefferson University (East Falls), has over 16 years of experience working in the behavioral health care system in Philadelphia and surrounding counties; has served in a variety of roles: Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, Unit Manager, Clinical Coordinator, Accreditation Manager and Program Director Kimberly Riordan, first year Community and Trauma Counseling graduate student at Jefferson University--Kimberly is the co-founder and president of the campus chapter of Active Minds, a mental health awareness and advocacy organization dedicated to empowering students and encouraging help-seeking

Sexual violence, active shooters, mental health challenges, and many other factors pose challenges to assuring that our campuses are safe. The Clery Act (20 U.S.C. 1092(f)) was passed following the rape and murder of Jeanne Clery in 1986 at Lehigh University. The intent of the law was to improve campus safety by making information about crime more accessible. One key provision of the law, the emergency notifications and timely warnings requirement, has great potential to be useful in promoting campus safety. But there is an inherent tension between respect for the rights and privacy of victims of crime and the need to keep the public informed. How do we keep the public informed but also avoid victim blaming and revealing information that could cause emotional trauma or worse, trigger retaliation for reporting crime?

Healthcare and our digital trail are two things vital in our society. In this podcast you will notice and learn about the generated systems that are piecing together information to know who we are. Tax Companies such as Experian do a lot more than just your taxes.

In this roundtable you find the invigorating conversation regarding the future of work. Where will society be along with the economy in the near future with the support of Artificial Intelligence? Will our jobs be lost? What are now considered "safe" jobs?

Join us as we explore the current healthcare system in the United States and what will happen in the near future is something is not done. Throughout this roundtable, we compared healthcare systems in the United States to healthcare systems globally such as ones in Canada by looking at the number of people who get healthcare there versus in the States. We looked into the ways that our current system is negatively impacting people, and how the only effective way to change it is to start from the bottom with the newest generation.

Listen to this podcast which addresses; what is Gerrymandering and how did it come about. In this Roundtable, we discussed what affect Gerrymandering had and still has on modern day politics, and how it significantly alters election results. The negative impact this practice has on representative democracy was explored in addition to what can be done to produce elections that more fairly represent the citizenry Join us to gain insight on Gerrymandering, learn how and why how the lines are drawn, and why this has become a controversy.

Being a Democrat or a Republican is simple, but how simple is it is you aren’t? Independent Pennsylvanians are often times given limitations when it comes to voting, especially in the primaries. If an individual is registered as anything other than the two main parties, they are unable to vote in the most critical part of the election process. Often times, this discourages many people from moving forward and voting in the general election, due to the feeling of being powerless and having no voice. The voice needs to be given back to the people, regardless of their political affiliation. There are better methods out there that do not force others to be powerless in the primary elections; there are methods out there that can put the feeling of power and a voice to those Independent Pennsylvanians.

In this rountable we discussed the most recent relations with Russia and how that can affect the United States now, and in the future. How does other see the difference between Russia years ago, now, and what they expect it to look like in the future? Join us to understand the issues that lie around Russia and how people are currenly feeling about it.

How does race and diversity look on your campus? At Jefferson – East Falls, we explored how race and diversity on this campus is getting better, but still, has a long way to go facilitate marginalized groups being comfortable in the classroom and on campus. This RoundTable brought together a group of students at the university who candidly and emotionally shared common difficulties experienced by minority members in a predominately white school. In response to these grievances, the Student Government Association, the sponsor of the RoundTable, discussed its initiative to require all professors to be properly trained on how to handle diversity issues and conflicts. All agreed that things will never change without constantly striving to be make Jefferson a more inclusive and comfortable campus

During this Roundtable, we discussed exactly what Net Neutrality is, how important it is towards the democratic dissemination of information and how it may be dissolving in front of our eyes. Our experts discussed whether the dissolution of net neutrality in the best interest of the public or just for corporate greed. If you want to know the repercussions that will follow the ending of net neutrality and the potential motives behind the drive to end it, listen to this podcast.

We discussed the issue of what happens to your clothes after you are finished with them. We further explored if the consumer genuinely even cares or is price point the only relevant factor. It was revealed that the amount of clothes wasted each year by individual Americans is appalling and that fashion and sustainability have not always gone hand in hand. The table concluded that it is the customer’s job (and moral responsibility) to educate themselves and put the pressure on companies to look closer into sustainable products. We also discussed fast fashion, why it is popular and what effect it has on contributing to the waste of resources. Listen to this Roundtable delve into the dirt and grime of the fashion industry!