Speak Against Poverty

By KATE PIERCE Executive Editor and BRIANA SPINA News Editor

Broke college students are a common caricature for jokes among friends and family. Issues of poverty, homelessness, and lack of resources - however - were discussed seriously in the context of personal stories at an on-campus platform.

“Poverty in this countrywhich we are told is the greatest country on Earth - should not exist the way it does,” said Ken Scott, director of community service.

Teamed up with volunteers from the office of spiritual life, the veteran center, and members of the student body, Scott shared his experience with poverty at the Speak Out held on Mar. 23. in support of the Poor People’s Campaign.

“Poverty exacerbates mental health issues and tears apart families,” said Heather Mowry, a member of the student panel that opened the discussion.