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Prof. Benitez: Research using the Cañada College Archives

ENGL 100

Student Activism & Politics

Sources to Consider: Then & Now

Recommended primary sources from the Archives for studying historical information include:  

  • Protests vs No Protests ("apathy") - student newspapers
  • Vietnam: Student activism around Vietnam, all three campus reactions/strike/teach-ins/march - research guide
  • Also CSM Historical Photograph Collection
  • President Nixon - student newspapers

Recommended primary sources from the Archives for studying current demographic information include:  

  • Palestine/Israel - The Skyline View; interview a student who belongs to the Students for Justice Palestine club; Academic Senate resolution, interview a faculty senator
  • Students for Justice in Palestine Clubs - email, flyers, documents, articles; interview the Club advisor
  • Ukraine/Russia - The Skyline View  or other newspapers
  • President Trump - The Skyline View  or other newspapers