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GSA Hosts Activism Night

Mackenzie Farkus, Editor in Chief
October 24, 2014

On Oct. 24, Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) will be hosting Activism Night in the Atrium beginning at 4:30. Students will have the opportunity to visit with clubs whose focus is primarily activism, and listen to various speakers talk about making a difference in the community and the world at large.

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Mackenzie Farkus
Mackenzie Farkus, Editor in Chief
Hi, I’m Mackenzie Farkus,  Editor-in-Chief 2014-2016. I’m a lifelong bookworm, I love to travel, and I collect vinyl and comics. I’ve lived in Seattle, WA, Atlanta, GA, and a very tiny town in NC. After Westwood, I’ll attend Simmons College in Boston, MA, where I am majoring in Communications.