Revived Amnesty International chapter to meet with Cohen
By: Jared Hudson
Issue date: 11/10/09 Section: News
Bennett said the organization will help The University to become more internationally sound.
"(Immigration detention) is an issue that affects people all over the world," he said. "(The U of M) is trying to become a global campus. It's our job as students, and as citizens, to bring awareness to The University and make change."
Chelsea Heard, freshman international studies major, said she is getting involved with the organization to support human rights.
"I want to get active and fight for things I'm passionate about," she said.
Bennett said the organization would provide students with a political voice that they normally wouldn't have.
"I think, in a lot of ways, students' politics are limited," Bennett said. "I would like for Amnesty to be the vehicle that drives students' voices about different things. Awareness and action should be our priorities."
Jenna Stonecipher, senior English, political science and Spanish triple major, said her goal in joining the group was to help improve the living circumstances of Hispanic immigrants in the country.
"I intend to utilize Amnesty International as a means to increase awareness and improve the lives of Hispanic immigrants, both legal and illegal, in Memphis and the greater U.S.," she said.
"(Immigration detention) is an issue that affects people all over the world," he said. "(The U of M) is trying to become a global campus. It's our job as students, and as citizens, to bring awareness to The University and make change."
Chelsea Heard, freshman international studies major, said she is getting involved with the organization to support human rights.
"I want to get active and fight for things I'm passionate about," she said.
Bennett said the organization would provide students with a political voice that they normally wouldn't have.
"I think, in a lot of ways, students' politics are limited," Bennett said. "I would like for Amnesty to be the vehicle that drives students' voices about different things. Awareness and action should be our priorities."
Jenna Stonecipher, senior English, political science and Spanish triple major, said her goal in joining the group was to help improve the living circumstances of Hispanic immigrants in the country.
"I intend to utilize Amnesty International as a means to increase awareness and improve the lives of Hispanic immigrants, both legal and illegal, in Memphis and the greater U.S.," she said.