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The student news source of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

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Hephzibah Ohihoin

Hephzibah Ohihoin, Social Justice Reporter

Year at UWL: Second-year

PGPs: She/Her

Hometown: Sabongida-Ora, Edo State, Nigeria.

Major: English

Minor: Legal Studies and Creative Writing

Other Campus Involvement: Xi Alpha Ministry, Cru, ALANA, Pre-Law Organization and BSU

Future Plans after Graduation: Law School

Favorite activity in La Crosse: Playing badminton and pickleball

All content by Hephzibah Ohihoin
Social Justice Week poster. Image from uwlax.edu/access-belonging-and-compliance/events/social-justice-week/

UWL Social Justice week presents Title IX and Violence Prevention: Know Your Rights

Hephzibah Ohihoin, Social Justice Reporter
April 7, 2025
Image provided by Shaundel Washington-Spivey.

Humans of UWL: Shaundel Washington-Spivey 

Hephzibah Ohihoin, Social Justice Reporter
March 5, 2025
Photo by Trinity Rietmann.

Photo Series: Celebrating Black History Month with the significance and history of Black hair

Hephzibah Ohihoin, Social Justice Reporter
February 18, 2025
Melanin Beauty Bar. Retrieved from B.L.A.C.K website.

La Crosse small business owners of color: Melanin Beauty Bar

Hephzibah Ohihoin, Social Justice Reporter
February 7, 2025
Hoeschler Clock Tower. Photo Retrieved from uwlalumni.org.

How to apply for the UWL Foundation scholarships

Hephzibah Ohihoin, Social Justice Reporter
January 24, 2025
Mia's Kitchen on Wheels. Retrieved from Mia Simone Davis.

La Crosse small business owners of color: Mia’s Kitchen

Hephzibah Ohihoin, Social Justice Reporter
December 7, 2024
Salt of the Earth duo Rotem Levin and Osama Lliwat

Palestinian and Israeli peace activists discuss the reality of the Israeli Palestinian conflict at UWL 

Hephzibah Ohihoin, Social Justice Reporter
November 21, 2024
UWL class of 2026 on Eagle Football Field.

Small first-year enrollment gains among students of color at UWL: What about retention?

Hephzibah Ohihoin, Social Justice Reporter
November 14, 2024
A traditional display of Lord Vinayaka

Deepavali: Celebrating the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil

Hephzibah Ohihoin, Social Justice Reporter
November 11, 2024
UWL Land Recognition Statement in the COVE, Student Union. Photo taken by Hephzibah Ohihoin.

La Crosse celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Hephzibah Ohihoin, Social Justice Reporter
October 16, 2024
100 block of North 3rd Street, La Crosse, WI. Retrieved from Murphy Library Digital Collections.

Revisiting La Crosse’s history as a sundown town

Hephzibah Ohihoin, Social Justice Reporter
October 7, 2024
Caleb Colon-Rivera and J.C. Wagner-Romero talking on stage. Photo taken by Hephzibah Ohihoin.

UWL Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Dr. J.C. Wagner-Romero

Hephzibah Ohihoin, Social Justice Reporter
September 27, 2024
The Counseling and Testing Center. Photo retrieved from the UWL Counseling and Testing Center.

How does UWL prevent and respond to student mental health crises?

Hephzibah Ohihoin, Social Justice Reporter
September 13, 2024
Canine Companions. Photo taken by Hephzibah Ohihoin.

UWL celebrates the last day of classes with Spring Spectacular

Hephzibah Ohihoin, General Assignment Reporter
May 6, 2024
The ceremony was held in Toland Theatre

CASSH Evening of Excellence: A celebration of the arts, social sciences and humanities

Hephzibah Ohihoin, General Assignment Reporter
May 3, 2024
Co-presidents Grace Guyer and Emily Weseljak

Club Spotlight: Sigma Tau Delta

Hephzibah Ohihoin, General Assignment Reporter
April 25, 2024
ALANA’s Phenomenal Women’s Dinner: Honoring Herstory & the Women of Tomorrow

ALANA’s Phenomenal Women’s Dinner: Honoring Herstory & the Women of Tomorrow

Hephzibah Ohihoin, General Assignment Reporter
April 9, 2024
Robert Wall Kimmerer signing books. Photo by Hephzibah Ohihoin

Author of Braiding Sweetgrass, Robin Wall Kimmerer delivers keynote at UWL Event

Hephzibah Ohihoin, General Assignment Reporter
March 26, 2024
From left to right. Top row: Emjay Hilliker, Brianna Varsho, Maddy Riggs, Evelyn Van Ess, Jodie Novak. Bottom row: Hannah Johnson, Teagan Miller, Sydney Spang, Lauren Wiseman. Photo taken by Hephzibah Ohihoin

Club spotlight: The American Sign Language club

Hephzibah Ohihoin, General Assignment Reporter
March 22, 2024
Panelists on stage.

#InspireInclusion: UWL celebrates International Women’s Day with panelists from Ghana, Japan and Malaysia

Hephzibah Ohihoin, General Assignment Reporter
March 8, 2024
From left to right Shawn Miller and Eric Knockels.

Back of House: Stryker’s Sandwich of the Day

Hephzibah Ohihoin and Easton Moberg
February 27, 2024
Jesimiel Banjiram

Humans of UWL: Jesimiel Banjiram

Hephzibah Ohihoin, General Assignment Reporter
February 21, 2024
Sweet Haus mochi donuts.

Sweet Haus: Bringing new pastries to the cafe scene of La Crosse

Hephzibah Ohihoin, General Assignment Reporter
February 7, 2024
Zumba class is progress.

Group fitness fervor: How did the free first week go in the Recreational Eagle Center?

Hephzibah Ohihoin, General Assignment Reporter
January 31, 2024
The Murphy Tutoring Center. Image from www.uwlax.edu/murphy-learning-center/

Students teaching students: Murphy Tutoring Center tutors speak on their experience

Hephzibah Ohihoin, General Assignment
December 12, 2023
Manoj Khadka. Photo taken by Hephzibah Ohihoin.

UWL international students talk: “I am dedicated to what my purpose here is.”

Hephzibah Ohihoin, General Assignment Reporter
November 16, 2023
Photo retrieved from Israt Jahan.

Humans of UWL: Israt Jahan

Hephzibah Ohihoin, General Assignment Reporter
November 3, 2023
Stryker at Murphy's Mug. Image retrieved from uwlax.edu.

Hot tea, coffee, and college: What it’s like working for Murphy’s Mug and the on-campus Starbucks

Hephzibah Ohihoin, General Assignment Reporter
October 26, 2023
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