Opinion

May 24, 2024

Why Not Us? For Palestine

How NC State's Student Government participated in bureaucratic obstructionism and fearmongering to prevent a ceasefire resolution

Apr 25, 2024

No One is Free Until We’re All Free

Image from Creative Commons In recent years, the landscape of sociopolitical activism has only grown more intense, especially with the increased use of social media. Some movements have grown more prominent than others, shedding light on how individuals can come together to advocate for justice and human rights. Among these movements, the calls for a…

Apr 1, 2024

We Need to Talk About Haiti’s Crisis

The Republic of Haiti, a Caribbean nation with a rich history of French, African and Caribbean cultures, is currently in the midst of a humanitarian crisis. Nearly half of the Haitian population faces food insecurity, thousands have been victimized by armed gangs and poverty is running rampant. Haiti’s people are fleeing and their government is…

Apr 1, 2024

Let Us Speak: The Third-Party Problem

Image from Creative Commons It’s 2024, and we are met with yet another frustrating presidential election. This will be my second election, and for the second time, I have the “privilege” of choosing between Donald Trump and Joe Biden-thrilling. The political landscape of the U.S. is riddled with an explosive set of considerations. Joe Biden…

Mar 26, 2024

Female MC’s Comebacks

Image from Creative Commons Image of a microphone Comebacks from artists are big, but comebacks from female MCs are iconic. The history of female rappers taking shots at each other lyrically is astonishing. A comeback is “an attempt to become famous, powerful, or important again after a period of being much less famous.” Musicians usually…

Mar 26, 2024

Conformity in College

Image from Creative Commons College is a period of self-discovery – the idea of “finding yourself” in college implies that in the 18 years prior, you were lost. However, the transition to college life challenges us to confront our identities with newfound autonomy and responsibilities that come with young-adulthood. The change in environment coupled with…

Mar 26, 2024

Ageism: Wrinkles or Wisdom

As the curtain rises on yet another election season, the spotlight remains on the same ol’ candidates from the 2020 presidential election: President Joe Biden and Donald J. Trump. For those politically inclined, election seasons are exciting times. But this year, the word ‘excitement’ does not seem to fit the United States’ political atmosphere. To…

Mar 26, 2024

Rise of African Pride

Image from Creative Commons Imagine Black pride. What flashes through your mind? Perhaps it’s fists raised in defiance, the rhythms of jazz and hip-hop or the echoes of Civil Rights activism. Whatever it may be, shift your focus to African pride. What images emerge now? Does anything emerge at all? The celebration of African pride…

Mar 26, 2024

Technology…An Addiction?

Image from Creative Commons Technology is in almost every aspect of our lives. Between the use of electric cars, smartphones, smart refrigerators and AI, technology creates more ease and convenience for human life. The question is though, are we too dependent on technology? Technology has many pros. For example, writing papers is so much easier…

Mar 26, 2024

Nubian Suggestions: Feb. 22, 2024

Original Show Poster Blood & Water (2020) Eleanor Saunders | Staff Writer Originating in Cape Town, South Africa, “Blood and Water” follows the story of 16-year-old Puleng Khumalo, played by Ama Qamata. Three days after her birth, Khumalo’s older sister, Phumelele, was kidnapped from the hospital never to be seen again. Khumalo and her younger…

Feb 8, 2024

Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

Image from Creative Commons   There have been many conversations about Black artists such as Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Noname and more, in the realm of political activism and community based impact. While entertaining, these conversations raise critical questions about the intersection of music and activism. News outlets frequently portray Black artists as some sort…

Feb 8, 2024

American Fiction and Historical Media Representations of Black Life

Original Film Poster   The start of a new year represents new beginnings and possibilities. A new year also signifies the beginning of award season for television and film industries alike. For Black actors, writers, directors and producers, award season is not only opportunity to celebrate the work that they develop and release but to…