How does a young Black college student who is actively advocating for the end of capitalism manage to shop ethically in this day and age? Well, the answer is I don’t, and honestly, I don’t think it is completely possible for a person to or should even be expected to fix the problem alone.

This week’s episode of The Blue Record Podcast discusses how The Wiz can be understood as a guide for how Spelmanites can allow themselves to be confused, afraid, and open as we figure things out in the time of COVID-19. How can we find and maintain our community to help us get through the strange and unusual terrain of Zoom University?

There are so many forces at work eager to steal our hope, light, peace, and joy. Many of the escapist sources have gone away‒roller skating rinks, theaters, festivals, cook-outs. This year, especially at this time, it is vital to protect our peace, protect our optimism, and protect our light. While escapism isn’t the solution to our problems, it can give us a much-needed break from the weights of life, giving us a chance to envision a world without the trauma.

There are just certain aspects of the AUC that can only be understood by those who have experienced it. A lot of these traditions have been brought to social media, but Twitter in particular is a whole other beast. AUC Twitter is a ruthless collective of intelligent Black individuals, where the students’ opinions can be expressed and heard. However, like everything addictive in this world, there is an element of toxicity that comes with AUC Twitter.