1.  Change within I find that one of the most popular reasons why people are unsuccessful with their health and fitness goals is because they do not want to change their habits. Eating clean and exercising can be very challenging, especially if you have been doing the opposite your entire […]

Many Americans, unfortunately, are unaware of the dangerous effects genetically modified products can have on their health, and because of laws put in place, they don’t even know they are eating them. Genetically modified organisms are products that have been unnaturally altered using DNA from bacteria, viruses or other plants […]

Students cannot complain that they cannot set up a résumé properly, write a cover letter or go into a job interview prepared. There is no excuse. My first thought for those students who do complain is that they have not visited Florida A&M’s Career Center, which has great resources for students. […]

Imagine a dictionary with half of the words blacked out. Imagine turning to the news on television and each channel advocates for governmental affairs, or all papers are written by ruling authorities. To Americans, this nightmare would call for a rally on the White House’s front lawn. Yet, for 63 […]

There are times when our class schedules and our lives do not complement each other. Dropping classes may seem like the only choice, but students must not make a hasty decision to do so.  Only after assessing the situation carefully and being informed should you decide whether to withdraw from […]

Media and society places false ideals of what the perfect partner should be in the minds of youth, causing them to harbor unrealistic romantic expectations. Many little girls grow up watching Disney princess movies, imagining themselves falling in love with their Prince Charming and living their life happily ever after. The […]

Living in the United States, where our president is an African-American, many may argue that white privilege is no longer is an issue, at least not a relevant one.  Everyone living in the U.S. is supposed to be equal under the law, no matter the race or background. But in […]

Hampton University has provoked discussion of the discrimination against those who practice the Islamic faith. The historically black college recently received national attention in articles from Yahoo and The Huffington Post for its policy for school identification photos. Melona Clark, a student at Hampton, converted to Islam while attending the college. […]

The question I am asked frequently is, “How can I get into the acting industry?” This is the universal question that is asked by many around the world. I, too, have asked that same question at some point in my career. The first piece of advice I always give to […]

Academic dishonesty in general is subpar and a sign of immaturity. There’s no excuse to be cheating in college. While cheating should be unacceptable, often it goes unnoticed or unaddressed. It’s baffling to know students continue these bad habits in college, believing cheating will benefit them. Attending an institution of […]