Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, known to many native South Africans as ‘Madiba,’ or ‘father,’ exudes the principles of reconciliation that were emphasized during the 2020-2021 school year. Mandela’s lifestyle is a testimony and a lesson to the world on a country-wide scale, yet this much-needed picture and example of racial reconciliation is unknown to many 21st century Americans.

Opinion, CultureRafael OliveiraJuly 27, 2021opinion, Culture, rafaeloliveira, Rafael Oliveira, reconciliation, Secondary Feature Comment

Impact 360: Mind the Gap

With much of the world still tossed about in uncertainty due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, many high school seniors graduating this spring have decided against transitioning straight into college and have instead opted to take a gap year.

CultureRafael OliveiraMay 25, 2021rafaeloliveira, impact360, gapyear, culture, Secondary FeatureComment