Students advise Banks on diversity

Student board works to advocate inclusionary policy for XU By Spencer de Tenley, Multimedia Managing Editor The Office of Institutional Diversity & Inclusion (OIDI) welcomed the inaugural Diversity and Inclusion Student Advisory Board (DISAB) to advise Vice President of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion Dr. Ivy Banks on diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility from the student perspective. Earlier this year, the OIDI launched a new initiative focused on allowing Xavier student voices to play a more prominent role in regards to institutional diversity and inclusion. Spearheaded by Banks, nine students were selected out of an applicant pool of 30 to join … Continue reading Students advise Banks on diversity

Juul to pay $440 million settlement after lawsuit

By Spencer de Tenley, Multimedia Managing Editor The vaping products made by electronic cigarette company Juul Labs have faced criticism for encouraging youth vaping and nicotine habits. Electronic cigarette maker Juul Labs agreed to pay a $440 million settlement finishing a two-year-long investigation backed by more than 30 states blaming the company for the teen vaping surge in recent years. Connecticut Attorney General William Tong released the deal on Tuesday as a spokesperson for the states and Puerto Rico, which joined forces in 2020 in an effort against Juul Labs’ claims that their product was of a safer alternative to … Continue reading Juul to pay $440 million settlement after lawsuit