TEDx
B.E.A.S.T.: A Study of Mass Shootings as a Complex American Issue
“The B.E.A.S.T., Bipartisan Existential Accessibility Societal Theory, is the methodology behind why mass shootings are a complex American issue, and will hopefully serve as a tool to help us eradicate this problem. The theory aims to change the way we speak and evaluate mass shootings, and will, in turn, change the way we approach and solve this crisis; by viewing it as a human issue, rather than a political one. Jayla Hodge is a fourth year CSU student majoring in journalism, with minors in political science and business administration. From Littleton, Colorado a school shooting in High School led Jayla to have an interest in public policy and law.
She is the current Opinion Editor at The Rocky Mountain Collegian and works with numerous organizations on campus like Associated Students of Colorado State University, United Women of Color, and Business Diversity Leadership Alliance. Jayla has experience studying policy, laws, and has advocated on behalf of bills in front of committees and Colorado Senate.
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