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Jan 29, 2021

2021 In Your Words

2020. A year that brought a whirlwind of unwelcome memories. From the pandemic swiftly capturing the lives of many Americans, young and old, to the saddened deaths of many African Americans at the hands of police, to a demanding yet groundbreaking election. It seemed that 2020 made us really question the good in this world. …

Nov 7, 2020

We did it.. But there’s more

Finally we did it… but don’t get too comfortable  This election has been a rollercoaster ride. With all of the campaigning, debates, voter turnout and the long anticipation of the results, it has probably become the most stressful election we’ve ever had. But it was all worth it because we pushed and fought and now…

Sep 30, 2020

We’re Getting Down to the Wire

Supreme Court Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG), and Congressman John Lewis were two of the most influential people that this generation has witnessed fight to end systemic racism and gender inequality. From RBG’s determination of making sure women had a voice in this world to Lewis’s continuous message of unity being the only way forward…

Aug 28, 2020

Protecting your Peace

This school year is already one for the books, two weeks into the semester, classes are already switched to online delivery. And with classes taking a lot of time and energy, NC State isn’t really helping with their daily ‘updates’ of when positive cases are found on and off campus. This forces us to readjust…

Aug 13, 2020

Do Petitions Have Any Impact?

This past summer we have seen many people, especially young people, take action against the injustice in the country by protesting about Black lives and signing petitions in hopes that a change will happen. With these instances being so imminent, it forced people in power to look at the real problem for a moment, but…

Aug 3, 2020

How To Know Which Mask Is Right For You And How To Make Effective Masks

Masks have become the new normal ever since coronavirus cases have risen to the highest of heights in the US. It has been the one thing that has been proven to help lessen the chances of people contracting the virus in public places. Some people may think all face masks protect you from contracting the…

Jun 4, 2020

Is School Our Safe Zone?

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.2.2″] Content Warning: Racial Slurs, both pictures and audio  Racism, racism, racism, the most used word in the times that we’re in. The most abused word. And now it is prominent in the walls of our university, once again.  Andrew Bailey, an incoming first-year, posted many racial comments towards Black people on…

Feb 17, 2020

A Love Letter to Chimamanda Adichie

Dear Ms. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie,  First, I would love to say thank you for owning your craft. As a fellow Nigerian, it was hard for me to own my dream to be a writer because, in my family, any other profession besides medicine, engineering or law were not accepted. I continued to question myself asking,…

Oct 30, 2019

BloomHomies: Redefining Masculinity

The guest speakers, BloomHomie, a group of Latino men that advocate the importance of redefining what it means to be masculine, shared their own experiences through a handful of talents: poems, songs, beatboxing and encouraged the audience to do the same. 

Oct 30, 2019

#MelaninPopping: SAAC Preaches Self-Care

The intimate event was dedicated to self-care, specifically through face masks; emphasizing the importance of relaxation, especially as African-Americans attending a predominantly white institution (PWI).

Sep 16, 2019

Remember Who You Are

Since PWIs have a low population of Blacks, Black students are pushed to a crowd where they are forced to maneuver their way into an unusual world.

Aug 30, 2019

A One Hit Wonder vs. A Legend

From their great service to their delicious and healthy tasting food, Chick-fil-a has been the one to beat -- especially with their chicken sandwiches. But it looks like a challenge is underway as a well known fried chicken franchise has come out with their own spicy chicken sandwich.