by Sadie Shields
Students and community members recently came together in the Library Fishbowl on Monday, Oct. 20 to co-create a zine for the Campus and Community Dialogue on Race (CDOR), an initiative known for fostering conversation on equity and inclusion. The themes centered on concepts of rest as a right. In addition, there were also themes of boundaries and centering the self.
A zine — a self-published, small-circulation magazine — has long served as a grassroots medium for self-expression and activism. Participants collaged with magazines, newspapers and stickers creating one cohesive zine. Through collage and sketching, they created a story. This collaboration marked the first CDOR event of the academic year. The event not only sparked creativity, but also encouraged healing through shared storytelling.
Sage Brislen, a senior rangeland major, helped organize this event through College Corps. They focused on providing support and making sure the logistics of the event ran smoothly.
“I think events like this that encourage artistry, creativity and connection are vital to building community,” Brislen said. “I think often art is not appreciated or prioritized because of some severe environmental pressures, but making a space for activities like this is really important for us as humans. Especially at CDOR, because it’s a great way to connect with others.”
Sadie is a junior communications major, journalism minor at Cal Poly Humboldt who has an interest in covering and taking photos for sports and wildlife journalism, and a slight interest in breaking news. She can be reached at sls331@humboldt.edu.