Category: Opinion

Cyra Watters is a sophomore mass communications major from Chicago, Ill. When thinking about black entertainment, we have to fully understand what it is and how it has impacted others physically, mentally and musically. For us to do that we must go back to the past to understand how Whitney Houston, and Prince affected people […]

De’Vante Martin is a freshman mass commincations from St. Jospeh, La.   HBCU funding is a critical asset to the success of many blacks. I believe that it is needed to improve the number of people who graduate college. Currently, there has been a growing dischord after the $250 million dollar annual plan expired Oct. […]

Ask Ayeisha is an advice column for students. You are able to submit your questions and situations to Ayeisha to receive some advice and suggestions.  To ask Ayeisha a question, send them into ayeishag@aol.com. Ayeisha Gipson is a senior majoring in history. She enjoys reruns of The Parkers, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey and shrimp and […]

Racquel Barnett is a freshman mass communication major from Kansas City, KS On Tuesday, Oct. 29, actor and comedian John Witherspoon died unexpectedly in his home at 77-years-old. Many, including his wife and two children, grieve to this terrible tragedy as he has left such an unforgettable mark in black entertainment with his roles as […]

Cyra Watters is a sophomore mass communication major from Chicago.   An object I cherish is my phone. It has great camera that allows me to take bomb pictures, it keeps me connected to my family, and it allows me to indulge in social media. I have an iPhone 7, which is very different from […]

Kaderra Hilts is a senior mass communication major from Arlington, Texas.    A round of applause for those who have figured out long distance relationships because it is not an easy task.  Long distance relationships have a lot of  factors to them such as the distance, the means of communicating, and how often you and […]

Camryn London is a senior mass communication major from Birmingham, Ala. In this day of age, cheating has become normalized. It has become somewhat of a trend these days. People sacrificing love and loyalty for a good time. Let’s face it, we’re young. We’re in college. We are influenced by celebrities and movies. While that […]