Where’s the coverage?
Adam Kelly, Animation Curator
Several stories are reported and released every day. Many stories reported center around the same issue, while others go under the radar. Continuing the Vision’s new series, “Where’s the Coverage?” check out these stories that didn’t receive the attention they deserve. Look for these stories covered on our website each week.
Teenager suspended from school for sitting during Pledge of Allegiance
Seventeen-year-old student India Landry is suing her high school after refusing to stand during the Pledge of Allegiance. From Houston, TX., Landry was asked to leave Windfern High School after her act of rebellion. This occurred after the current situation with NFL players kneeling in protest during the national anthem. Landry said that she had sat during the pledge several times before. The senior student also said she was protesting against police brutality and the people currently in office. Landry was allowed to return to school, but says she plans to continue sitting in act of protest.
Thousands come together to protest Catalonia succession
This Sunday, hundreds of thousands of people came together in Barcelona to protest against Catalonia’s attempt at seceeding from Spain. The rally encouraged unity within the country of Spain as many do not want the northeastern region to obtain independence. Although 90 percent of the 2.3 million people that voted were for the secession, the referendum showed that only 43 percent of the eligible 5.3 million people voted. The vote for secession has caused controversy between the people of Catalonia, as well as the people of Spain. Catalonia is one of the wealthier regions in Spain and is a popular tourist destination, with over 7.5 million people living in the northeastern part of the country.
Furman University to hold Islam Awareness Week
Furman University’s Muslim Student Association and Middle East and Islamic Minors are coming together to holding an Islam Awareness Week. The event will be held through Oct. 12, as students wanted to run the event after hearing comments said to their Muslim peers while out in public. The event aims to educate people on Islam and Muslims. Muhammad Shafqut, president of the Muslim Student Association, is one of only seven Muslim students at Furman University. The school has roughly 2,900 students, making Muslims a very small fraction of the student body. Shafqut said that many students are hesitant to take the one class offered at Furman that studies Muslims and their religion. Students at Furman University hope to enlighten and educate their peers on Islam this week.
