When discussing education, HWCU stands for "historically white colleges and universities." This designation describes colleges and universities at which the majority of the student body has historically been White. HWCUs are often (but not always) also predominantly white institutions (PWIs), meaning the majority of their current student body is White.

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lemons

Slang for something that sucks, disappoints, or didn't work out as planned; basically a situation or event that turned out to be a total letdown.

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story of ricky

A reference to the ultra-violent 1991 Hong Kong prison film known for its over-the-top gore and dismemberment scenes. To "go Story of Ricky" on someone means threatening extreme physical violence, usually in jest. The film has achieved cult status for being so ridiculously bloody it loops back to comedy.

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