Ventura, CA As word spread nationally that Roe v. Wade would be overturned, Thacher students turned to the streets to fight for access to abortion and – more generally – overarching human rights. With the Supreme Court leak about the potential overturning of Roe v. Wade, news sources started buzzing, and Thacher students caught the … Continue reading Thacher Students Versus the Supreme Court
Before the Thacher community departed for their Fall Extra Day Trips this past August, many noticed a change in the Commons that caused a buzz among the student body: the signs reading “Men” and “Women” on the bathroom doors had been removed, new head-to-toe stalls were being installed, and urinals had been pulled out of … Continue reading Deconstructing Binaries: Thacher’s Shift Toward Gender Neutral Bathrooms
Mr. Balano, Thacher's new Director of Diversity, has drawn new attention to issues of race and culture throughout the community.
Thacher has made some but not all necessary and appropriate accommodations for transgender students.
With 41% of its student body made up of people of color and students coming from 24 states and 12 countries, Thacher boasts an impressive record when it comes to student racial diversity. However, the statistics are a little less glamorous for its faculty. Only 19.5% of teaching staff (of which only three are full time) … Continue reading A Deficit of Diversity
The Thacher Black Student Union (BSU) is a group of students led by Zion, Tyler, Brooke and their faculty advisor Mr. Okpalugo, who thrive to make students of color feel more welcome as well as educate the school on issues concerning people of color. What made you want to become involved in the BSU? Mr. … Continue reading Club of the Week: The Black Student Union
Like most students in the United States, Thacher students will not be in classes on Monday, January 19. However, instead of sleeping in until noon on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, students will be watching performances by their peers, viewing a documentary, and attending workshops. The events begin tonight, Sunday, January 18 with a keynote … Continue reading MLK Day Celebrations Return to Thacher
On May 27, 2013 Nu Xiong CdeP 2013 led a discussion among faculty on a number of issues regarding her perceptions of diversity at the school. Over her years at Thacher, she constantly examined and reflected on diversity and multiculturalism on campus, specifically focusing on students of color. Her initial personal reflection began as a … Continue reading Colorblind
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