THE
ORACLE
Henderson
Wednesday Oct. 28, 2020
State
University
Issue 3
Vol.118
Photo by IllumiNative
Indigenous Peoples’ Day is used as a platform to encourage voting in favor of Indigenous Peoples’ rights.
Indigenous People’s Day Andrew Cobb Contibuting Reporter Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrates Native American peoples and recognizes their traditions. The United States celebrates this holiday on the second Monday in Oct. The holiday began as a counter celebration to Columbus Day. Some
people reject celebrating Columbus Day, saying that he represents a violent part of history in the Western Hemisphere. Others say Columbus Day recognizes the person who discovered the New World, and Indigenous Peoples’ Day adds to the whole story as it happened. “The growing recognition and celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day
actually represents the fruits of a concerted, decadeslong effort to recognize the role of indigenous people in the nation’s history,” Native American historian at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Malinda Maynor Lowery. Today in the United States at least 13 states have replaced Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The bill was passed
for the state of California in 2013 and many other states began to follow. By doing this, states hope it will help them show Native Americans how much they are appreciated. “The United States has had a history of not including all aspects of the American story,” professor of communications Victoria Ellison said. “Celebrating Indegineous Peoples’ Day
is a step toward making a positive change.” Many states today have found ways to honor their Native Americans. In each state, large celebrations are held. “It is important to celebrate different cultures,” Ellison said. Visit IllumiNative.com and for more information about Indigenous People’s Day.
Zeta Phi Beta combats breast cancer Kelly Stiles Edtor in Chief In a time full of uncertainty, a group of young women remains focused on making a positive impact. HSU sorority Zeta Phi Beta uses the platform of Breast Cancer Awareness Month to spread potentially lifesaving knowledge to students and faculty on campus and raises money to go towards breast cancer treatments and research. “My grandma was diagnosed with breast cancer,” Zeta Phi Beta president and junior criminal justice major Kristen Washington said. “It made me more passionate about it.” Limited by COVID guidelines, the sorority sisters have forgoed annual gatherings where in depth discussions about breast cancer statistics and risk factors take place because of social distancing difficulties. Instead, the
Photo by Harley Whisenhunt
The sorority Zeta Phi Beta displays a rolling board of information to enlighten students and faculty of breast cancer statistics and risk factors.
sisters created a display on a rolling board in Garrison containing statistics and risk factors associated with breast cancer. “Breast cancer not only affects [those who have it],” Washington said. “It takes a mental toll on those who love them.” Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women behind skin cancers and exists in one out of every eight women during the course of their life. An average of every two minutes, a woman dies from breast cancer. An
estimated 42,170 women will die of breast cancer this year. “People often have it and don’t realize,” Washington said. “It can be impossible to notice signs if you don’t know them.” Typical risks associated with the prevalence of breast cancer include genetics, being overweight, smoking, and using hormone replacement therapy. Those experiencing unusual changes to the breast area including lumps or swelling, change in skin color, or rash, should speak to a healthcare provider
about receiving breast cancer screening. To learn more about breast cancer, visit BreastCancer.org. In lieu of raising money and awareness in the fight against breast cancer, Zeta Phi Beta also spreads their philanthropy to aid the March of Dimes who help prevent preterm birth, local domestic violence shelters, and preschoolers by reading books to them.
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Zeta Phi Beta sorority president Kristen Washington leads her sorority sisters to raise money and awareness for the fight againstbreast cancer.
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