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If you look at the numbers, you’ll see that 93 percent of the student population is white. Diversity is something that Allegheny students seem to want on campus, but certainly don’t have yet. The college is very small and seems to attract mostly well-off caucasians from Pittsburgh and Cleveland. There are people from around the country, but even they are rare. There are students of every race on campus, but they are truly a minority. In most classes, there might be one non-Caucasian, or two if you’re lucky. Despite their small numbers, minority groups on campus are extremely vocal. It can be said that our campus is lacking the political and cultural apathy often found at bigger schools. There is always some kind of event going on to celebrate a culture or raise awareness and acceptance. The college faculty and administration is very supportive of these groups, as are the students. Every once in a while, you’ll find one intolerant student; the number is small, though. In general, campus is very accepting of people from diverse backgrounds.
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This is the one area that...
This is the one area that Allegheny could improve on. |
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Diversity in terms of color/race...
Diversity in terms of color/race isn’t very high. There is, however, an extremely high amount of diversity on campus as far as the sorts of people that go here. Of course, there are the rich kids, the scholarship kids, the liberals and the conservatives, there are Greek and non-Greek. The list goes on and on. One thing for certain is that a person can always find his or her place. |
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Allegheny’s not very diverse....
Allegheny’s not very diverse. There are pockets of minorities here and there. |
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The college is mostly white,...
The college is mostly white, middle-class students from all over the nation. |
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What do you mean diverse? Maybe...
What do you mean diverse? Maybe one day I wear a red shirt and see someone else wearing a green shirt. But seriously, racially speaking, the campus is fairly homogenous. Interest-wise, the same claim can also be made. You just have to find your niche. |
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Students come from a wide variety of economic backgrounds, although the college does seem to be predominantly upper-middle-class.
Gay Pride
There is a small gay community on campus, and there are a couple student groups to support them—Allegheny (AGP) and Pride Alliance. Allegheny also has a special-interest house that functions as a safe zone. The college is very accepting of its gay population, although it seems like there are always a few students who are intolerant bigots, but it’s certainly not the majority.
Minority Clubs on Campus
There are several minority groups on campus for African Americans (ABC), Asians (A5), and Latinos (Unión Latina). There are also groups on campus that support diversity in general, and an International House.
Most Common Religions
Most students are Christian, although there are a variety of religions practiced on campus. There are also several religious groups on campus and special-interest houses, like the Hillel House, the Faith and Justice House, and the Light House.
Political Activity
A majority of the student population would probably be classified as liberal, although there is a strong conservative population as well. While most of campus does have strong political views, only a small group are really outspoken about their opinions. In general, it seems like campus is politically minded, but not necessarily politically active.
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