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Infographic: Current events need to be a regular focus
March 13, 2015
The Rubicon polled 20% of the student body, 9-12, to see if this request was met with success.
Fast Fact
One-third of Americans reported no prejudice toward Muslims, yet have unfavorable views of Islam.
When news of the three students shot near UNC Chapel Hill broke, students were asked to take a moment of silence in assembly on Feb. 10 to recognize the loss. Students encouraged the community to deepen discussion of the news and of Islamophobia.
