Helena Aarts

Diversity Matters Editor

helena.aarts@furman.edu

About

Helena Aarts is the Diversity Matters Editor at The Paladin. A senior Health Sciences major, Helena also serves as the Diversity Fellow for Mosaic and on the executive board for First Generation Student Alliance at Furman. Helena joined The Paladin in 2020, creating data visualization for COVID-19 and covering public health on campus, and she joined the Editorial Board in January 2021. The Diversity Matters section aims to feature different events, opinions, and experiences related to diversity on Furman's campus. For anyone interested in writing, or story tips, please contact helena.aarts@thepaladin.news

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A Different Message at Convocation: Reconciliation with History, Building Community

From renaming Furman Hall and Clarke Murphy Housing Complex, to new advice from President Davis and Student Body President Asha Marie, this year’s Opening Convocation ceremony looked different than previous years.

Aug. 30, 2021 | By Helena Aarts

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The Man Behind the Statue

Remembering Joseph Vaughn’s life and legacy.

April 16, 2021 | By Helena Aarts and Evan Myers

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Learning From Our Past: The Start of the Task Force on Slavery and Justice

In 2016, Marian Baker ’17 argued why Furman must acknowledge its ties to slavery. Here’s how her opinion changed the University forever.

April 09, 2021 | By Helena Aarts

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Autism Awareness Day: A Student Perspective

Amanda Cameron ’21 shares her experiences with Asperger’s Syndrome, and ways Furman students could support individuals with ASD.

April 02, 2021 | By Helena Aarts

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How Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Extends the Lessons of Women’s History Month past March.

Furman’s Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies department expands the challenges and triumphs of women beyond Women’s History Month.

March 26, 2021 | By Helena Aarts

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President Davis Asserts “Need to Remove Barriers” with Strategic Diversity Plan

President Davis stressed the need for understanding barriers to success for underrepresented members of our community.

Feb. 19, 2021 | By Helena Aarts

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MLK Community Breakfast

Current and former members of the Furman community spoke at the MLK Community Breakfast, as part of the University MLK celebrations.

Jan. 25, 2021 | By Chloe Sanderson and Helena Aarts

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COVID Dashboard Update: Campus Sees Highest Positivity Rate Yet

Furman students are set to go home for winter break just as the positivity rate on campus reaches new heights.

Nov. 16, 2020 | By Helena Aarts

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COVID-19 Dashboard Update: Cases Jump After Halloween Pub Crawl Leads to Mandatory Testing of Upperclassmen

An Oct. 31 pub crawl in downtown Greenville prompted Furman to test all on-campus juniors and seniors.

Nov. 10, 2020 | By Helena Aarts

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COVID-19 Dashboard Update: Campus Cases Slightly Increase

As on-campus cases slightly increase, Greenville’s cumulative incidence rate also grows.

Nov. 02, 2020 | By Helena Aarts