CSC celebrates third year of MLK Day events

For the third consecutive year, CSC canceled classes Monday to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  

Unlike previous years, the Social Science club decided to host events throughout the week to honor the Civil Rights activist rather than holding events only on Monday.  

“One goal the Social Science Club had for MLK Day this year was to try to make it a bigger deal than in years past,” Laura Clay, senior of Colorado Springs, Social Science Club president, said. “Since many students aren’t around for Monday’s events, we figured they could attend another event later in the week to still celebrate Dr. King.” 

Monday morning, students and staff gathered at the corner of Third and Main Streets to participate in a march. 

Following the march and a lunch put on by the Social Science Club, a student discussion panel talking about the importance of the Civil Rights Movement and recent protests was held in the Student Center Ballroom. 

“There was a good turnout for the march as well as the panel,” Clay said. “We always wish more would attend, but many students do choose to go home or make other plans since it is a day off from school. However, the discussions were thought provoking, and I’m sure those who attended would agree.” 

On Tuesday, the Social Science Club co-sponsored an Open Mic Nigh with Sigma Tau Delta and Wednesday it co-hosted a presentation of “The Underground Railroad” by Colson Whitehead.