Thoughtful Coal Miner speaks on the coal industry and environmentalism

BY: Brianna Zichettella Nick Mullins, a former coal miner, discussed human and environmental exploitation by the Appalachian coal industry earlier this month.   The presentation, given as part of Mullins’ “Coal, Climate, & Environmental Backlash” tour, focused on the transition of Appalachia from a place known for labor rights advocacy to a corporate-controlled, environmentally and economically devastated region.   “I didn’t know much about the … Continue reading Thoughtful Coal Miner speaks on the coal industry and environmentalism

“Reach out and Touch Somebody’s Hand” – The Daemen College chapter of Sigma Pi Epsilon Delta

       The College’s special education honor society, Sigma Pi Epsilon Delta, consists of current students both majoring and minoring in special education. The organization aims to spread awareness of special education not only here on Daemen’s campus, but also across the Western New York area. Sigma’s motto is “Reach out and Touch Somebody’s Hand,” which is quite literally what the students in this organization do. … Continue reading “Reach out and Touch Somebody’s Hand” – The Daemen College chapter of Sigma Pi Epsilon Delta