Shutdown February 15, 2018 What does a government shutdown really mean? There has been much talk of government shutdowns, the most recent one being early in the morning…
What being black means to me February 15, 2018 Sometimes I wonder what it would be like if I attended Norfolk State University or Hampton University. Yes, the class sizes would be much…
Me Too February 15, 2018 Sexual scandal runs rampant among our nation’s leaders Some phrases I’ve heard around campus include: “Your crotch is not that interesting,” “Women are stupid,”…
Trial drives ‘Glee’ star to suicide February 15, 2018 “Glee” star Mark Salling committed suicide late last month. In October, Salling pleaded guilty to storing child pornography on his computer. People magazine said…
Letting their hair down February 15, 2018 Iranian women protest the traditional hijab Muslim women in Iran strive for freedom not from metallic chains, but fabric headscarves. Protests across the country…
The Joy of Volunteering December 7, 2017 With the fall semester coming to a close in the coming weeks and the thoughts of winter break rolling into our minds, I am…
Sexual Harassment/Misconduct in Politics December 7, 2017 What is it that women want in the leaders of their nation, senate, congress, state, legislature, delegates and others elected or appointed? This author…
Going all natural December 7, 2017 Growing up, I had long hair. It was almost to the small of my back, and my mom would take pictures to show her…
More than a name December 7, 2017 No matter how many years have passed, no matter how progressive society may get, we always seem to move a couple steps back. One…
Decorate your cap December 7, 2017 In my lifetime, I have been to a few graduations. There are some people who always enjoy decorating their graduation caps because it makes…