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Faith Jolie

Faith Jolie is a junior majoring in journalism and media studies in the School of Communication and Information and minoring in women's and gender studies. Her column, "C'est Tout" runs alternative Mondays.

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JOLIE: Loan forgiveness programs are not reliable forms of financial relief for students

Since President Joseph R. Biden first declared the possibility of student debt relief, the idea has gripped the American consciousness like an earworm. No matter how politically elusive the earworm becomes, students across the country struggle to suppress its tune.Jan 23 2023
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JOLIE: Assimilation is not worth sacrificing essential parts of self

In the U.S., Black women have long been the targeted individuals of hair discrimination policy. In 1700s Louisiana, the Tignon Law required Black women to wear a tignon or headscarf over their hair as an indication of their belonging to the enslaved class, even though some were freeDec 5 2022
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JOLIE: We can find passion, fulfillment in life outside of careers

"If you do what you love, you will never work a day in your life." The cliche nature of this quote makes it hard to accredit it to a single person. Motivational speakers, high school counselors and celebrities alike have all said it one way or another.Nov 21 2022
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JOLIE: Social media businesses cannot prioritize profit over customer experience

Many of us have considered giving business to companies that were launched on social media. From the localized online business started by a high school classmate to the larger-scale business started by a social media influencer with a huge following, we have all seen the surge in the accessibility of starting a business.Nov 7 2022
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JOLIE: White supremacy shapes notions of professionalism

College students are constantly being bombarded with webinar dates and programs that equip them to be more “professional,” but have we not noticed that workplace preparation is obviously rooted in white supremacy?Oct 10 2022
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JOLIE: Dismissing concepts of desirability essential to creating more equitable society

Globally, women are socialized to drape themselves with certain qualities to attract partners. From a Western cultural standpoint, the woman’s most prized quality is socially encouraged to be their beauty. We invest in cultivating beauty via hairstyles, makeup, clothes, medical procedures, mannerisms, speech and more.Sep 27 2022
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JOLIE: In navigating aesthetics, uniformity is not the goal — embrace your own tastes and style

For at least the first month of the semester, the campus is our runway. Showcasing fashionable ensembles is a part of the fall semester experience where we attempt to exude confidence and optimism. While not every student observes this unwritten tradition, spend some time looking at classmates or surveying the wall-to-wall packed buses, and you will notice that many do.Sep 12 2022