'Tunnel' Vision Adds Clarity to Social Issues

Published 11.06.2015

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    Resident Assistants from The Village at Penn College help deliver the emotional message that "Words Hurt."Offering his perspective is LaQuinn N. Thompson, of York, enrolled in applied human services.Adding to the powerful dialogue are RAs from Campus View Apartments.Stereotypes are dissected in a re-enacted interview involving Kacie L. Weaver, an applied human services student from Harrisburg, and George W. Settle III, a welding and fabrication engineering technology major from Dillsburg.Half-hour tours of the "Tunnel of Oppression" challenged the Penn College community to reflect on such topics as homophobia, racism and bullying on Wednesday evening. The interactive and immersive event, held in the Breuder Advanced Technology & Health Sciences Center, guided participants through a series of scenes followed by the opportunity for them to discuss their experiences and put their newfound knowledge to use in everyday life. The presentation was sponsored by the college's Office of Diversity and Community Engagement, Residence Life and Counseling Services.
    Photos by Caleb G. Schirmer, student photographer

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