In the wake of President Trump’s executive order ending all diversity, equity and inclusion programs at the federal level, how are institutions responding? What were DEI initiatives and programs providing? And what are we doing to fill in the gaps in their absence?
On this week’s episode of The Byline, a joint project between The Phoenix and WLUW 88.7, host and engagement editor Audrey Hogan is joined by news editor Lilli Malone and writer Jackson Steffens to discuss these questions and more.
Listen to The Byline — the story behind the stories you read — every Friday wherever you get your podcasts.
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Audrey Hogan is a third-year student from Morgan Hill, California studying Communications and Political Science. This is her third-year as a writer and second-year on staff as Engagement Editor. She's written about the perils of academic pedigree, table tennis and Peter Gabriel, too. In her free time, she likes to read and walk.
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Jackson Steffens is a second-year journalism and political science double major. He enjoys walking, cutting large amounts of vegetables, nighttime and loud noises. This is his second year writing for The Phoenix.
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Lilli Malone, a senior, is the Editor-in-Chief of The Phoenix and has written for the paper since the first week of her freshman year. She is studying journalism, criminal justice and political science. She was previously on the news team of The Phoenix and has contributed to local newspapers such as The Daily Herald and Block Club Chicago. Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Malone enjoys staring longingly out over Lake Michigan and pigeon-watching with her roommates.
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