Why do some black women have such a problem when black men date outside their race? Well, there are many branches on this tree. Historically, it can be traced back to how black males were constantly depicted as being lust-crazed over white women with the stereotype of the “black brute.” […]

That’s it. I’m renaming my staff editorials to “Things I Learned in Spanish class.” I was thinking about which aspect of being an international student to discuss today, when my professor’s words rang in my head again: “Not everybody eats tacos.” A couple of weeks ago, she was talking to […]

Isolationism was once seen to be the solution to all of America’s problems, but my travels have convinced me otherwise. You can’t just stick to the States. To be successful by today’s standards, you have to understand that we function on a global market. Globalization is now the word of […]

I had the pleasure of seeing the play “Fabulation or the re-education of Undine,” twice. The play is an orginal work by Lynn Nottage and premiered in 2004 under the direction of Kate Whoriskey. Fabulation focuses around Undine, a woman in her late 30s, who is at the peak of […]

I pride myself on being a good friend. I spend long hours listening to false break-ups, go out on the town whenever a girl’s night is needed and allow access to my Facebook page for “clocking” statuses. One thing I cannot say is that I enjoy offering relationship advice. Every […]

Riddle me this: What’s everywhere you look but hardly read all over? Fliers. They litter our campus rain or shine and can often be seen stuck to car windows, in pathways and even classrooms. Fliers seem to be doing more harm on our campus than helping to promote the next […]

I am so over it. This year’s Grand Ole party presidential candidates are just working my nerves. And although I love President Barack Obama, he hasn’t convinced me either. It seems as if every candidate is interested in pleasing a political party and not doing what is best for this country. […]

Let’s define school spirit. Oh yeah, We can’t. That’s because as a student body we have none. I’m not talking about the occasional “let’s get dressed up and go to homecoming” type. More like the “let’s make the opposing team shiver at the thought of attending any sporting event on […]

For about 36 hours, I was banking. Then that alternate reality only existent at FAMU kicked in. I received a phone call from my parents inquiring about a strange piece of mail with a FAMU letterhead. “Go ahead and open it,” I said, curious about what the letter could be […]

It is seen on women of all ages. Different forms, styles and colors are readily available to customers. Beyoncé, athletes and even women at Florida A&M use it. Not to mention, have become a staple in the black community. What am I talking about? Hair weaves of course.  All women want […]