Jun 5, 2023Liked by shit you should care about, Bel Hawkins
Also, I have a proposed poll question... (or maybe this is just me). Do you ever fall asleep to a song in your head and wake up with it still there they next morning? It happens to me ALL THE TIME.
I'm usually a silent reader, but I thought your platform is great to spread awareness about something that's going on in this dear country of mine (Belgium):
Five years ago, a young black student named Sanda Dia wanted to join an elite fraternity at a university here, but died because the hazing ritual was absolutely abhorrent. The sentencing of the students who hazed Sanda came out, but even though they were found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and degrading treatments, the students will only get up to 300 hours of community service and a fine up to €400. Even the NY Times covered it: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/26/world/europe/belgium-students-hazing-sentencing.html
The case has sparked a huge debate across the country and is now getting some international traction as well. Many people find the punishment unfair because a young student died, and there is evidence the students of the fraternity tried to cover up traces that would lead to them being responsible for Sanda's death. Maybe it's something worth covering?
So happy to have you back!! I love the newsy being part of my mornings at work so I'm very happy it's back BUT I'm so so happy you had such a great time in NYC!! Also forever jealous you got to see the eras tour in NY I feel like that would have been amazing omg
As I’m finally able to catch up on my fav newsy I wanted to share that it took me around 10 attempts before being able to pronounce « inundated » and got me laughing out loud by myself (I’m French 🥖) 😭😭 ps: i still don’t know what it means
and yes I did accidentally run bel’s chime a day early because I’m a dumb bitch who doesn’t know what day it is
Also, I have a proposed poll question... (or maybe this is just me). Do you ever fall asleep to a song in your head and wake up with it still there they next morning? It happens to me ALL THE TIME.
ahhhhh missed getting my dosis of world news from the loveliest people ever. welcome home!
I'm usually a silent reader, but I thought your platform is great to spread awareness about something that's going on in this dear country of mine (Belgium):
Five years ago, a young black student named Sanda Dia wanted to join an elite fraternity at a university here, but died because the hazing ritual was absolutely abhorrent. The sentencing of the students who hazed Sanda came out, but even though they were found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and degrading treatments, the students will only get up to 300 hours of community service and a fine up to €400. Even the NY Times covered it: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/26/world/europe/belgium-students-hazing-sentencing.html
The case has sparked a huge debate across the country and is now getting some international traction as well. Many people find the punishment unfair because a young student died, and there is evidence the students of the fraternity tried to cover up traces that would lead to them being responsible for Sanda's death. Maybe it's something worth covering?
Lovely to have you back Luce! Sounds like an amazing time over there look forward to hearing more on Fri
So happy to have you back!! I love the newsy being part of my mornings at work so I'm very happy it's back BUT I'm so so happy you had such a great time in NYC!! Also forever jealous you got to see the eras tour in NY I feel like that would have been amazing omg
Yay!!! Welcome back 🤗 can’t wait for your Friday newsy!!
Welcome home! I'm sad to know you are no longer in NYC. Come back soon!
As I’m finally able to catch up on my fav newsy I wanted to share that it took me around 10 attempts before being able to pronounce « inundated » and got me laughing out loud by myself (I’m French 🥖) 😭😭 ps: i still don’t know what it means
I finished Romantic Comedy last night and I loved it so much. Is there a "grumpy but loveable best friend" character because that's probably me... lol
Love a rom com!!! A quick recommendation for a newish one (the character breakdown reminded me) would be Rye Lane, it's so fun!!!
So glad to have you back 💗 !