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Amanda Weidle 9 posts

Amanda Weidle is a proud 90s kid who likes long walks on the beach. Just kidding, she hates the beach. When she is not working you can find her photographing local sites and events while drinking way too much coffee. At the end of the day, she will always make time to see the sunset, as long as the sand is not involved.

Infographics

INFOGRAPHIC: Neutral alternatives for gendered language

Amanda Weidle Aug 4, 2020 0

Only using words and phrases which reinforce the gender binary can exclude non-binary and gender non-conforming individuals. Adjusting the common verbiage will create a more inclusive and unassuming environment.

LIST: 10 Socially distant hashtag activism campaigns

Amanda Weidle Jul 13, 2020 0

Hashtag activism is the use of hashtags to show support for various issues which continued during COVID-19. Here are ten activism hashtags that became prominent this year.

Features

Racial equality is the new normal for protesters in 2020

Amanda Weidle Jun 29, 2020 0

In order to better understand protesting and protesters, it is important to speak to a diverse group of individuals and discuss their experiences with protesting for racial equality.

News Briefs

BRIEF: Houstonians protest racial injustice

Amanda Weidle Jun 22, 2020 0

Protests and marches also continue to take place in cities and neighborhoods surrounding UHCL. Some of the locations include Clear Lake/Webster, Deer Park, Friendswood, Galveston, League City, Pasadena and Pearland.

Campus News

UHCL implements interim grading policy for spring 2020 semester

Amanda Weidle Apr 27, 2020 0

On April 1 the University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) announced an interim grading policy for the Spring 2020 semester in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the necessity for UHCL to move all of its classes online. The policy allows…

Blogs

BLOG: How COVID-19 impacts my relationships and mental health

Amanda Weidle Apr 7, 2020 2

I have never experienced anything close to this before. I am old enough to remember 9/11 and the events surrounding that. I remember how it felt to be nervous for the safety of my family and friends. As someone who is rarely sick (knock on…

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INFOGRAPHIC: A guide on the history and basics of intersectionality

Amanda Weidle Mar 16, 2020 0

Intersectionality is a term that states discrimination is based on more than just race and gender, it is multifaceted.

Features

UHCL students processing misinformation is not just fake news

Amanda Weidle Feb 24, 2020 0

As a student at University of Houston Clear Lake (UHCL), there are several on-campus resources to cultivate the ability to process information and recognize misinformation.

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MAP: Resources in Greater Houston area to help those in need

Amanda Weidle Feb 10, 2020 0

Studies show food insecurity is a rising issue among college students. Houston has resources available to many of the local communities like food banks, pantries, financial assistance or housing assistance.