Opinion

Apr 14, 2022

Folk Nouveau: Folktales Mixed With Reality

On April 5th, 2022, the African American Cultural Center (AACC) opened its new art exhibit: Folk Nouveau: Myth, Magic, and Resistance which featured the artwork of Ajani Anderson. Anderson is an artist from Durham, North Carolina, and holds a B.A. in African American Diaspora Studies and Art History. The art exhibit opened with attendees walking…

Apr 14, 2022

The Masculinization of Black Women

Serena Williams, Francine Niyonsaba, Megan Thee Stallion, Michelle Obama. What do all of these Black women have in common? They all have been hypermasculinized by today’s society.  Black women have been consistently hypermasculinized by society and the media. There has been a push back against these comments and narratives in recent years by the Black…

Apr 14, 2022

The Healing Power of Music

As I walked into Room 3222 in Talley Student Union for the Music Fo’ Yo Soul Affinity Hour event to kick off Pan-Af Week, I was somewhat shocked to see that no music was playing. Whenever I saw the title for the event, I automatically assumed that it would have the same vibe as a…

Apr 14, 2022

Elikem’s Corner: Interested

You may have had my 21 but you will not get my 22.   22 is about keeping, I am no longer interested in refracting I am no longer interested in entertaining these twisted narratives I am no longer interested in payments and registrations  I am no longer interested in the bruises or the headaches…

Apr 14, 2022

On Sundays, We Wear Shades of Melanin

This year marked the 50th Pan-Afrikan week at NC State, and the only way to end it off is with a bang. This year’s Black Student Board  (BSB) committee did just that. They hosted the Shades of Melanin Brunch and it was a huge success. With a great turnout, excellent decor and an exciting lineup…

Apr 14, 2022

Soul and Salsa Zumba for All!

On Tuesday, April 5, 2022, The Black Student Board (BSB) hosted a Soul and Salsa Zumba event as a way to celebrate Pan-Af Week. In my opinion, I would say the event was a success. This was the perfect event to blow off some steam from all of your stresses from this semester while participating…

Mar 31, 2022

Elikem’s Corner: End

I know that all good things must come to an end but I didn’t expect it to come so soon  I don’t know how I’ll ever fill this space  And I don’t know if it’ll ever get easier  Each day seems to be harder than the last  And just when I think I’ve accepted it,…

Mar 31, 2022

Fashion Forward for Spring 2022

Photo contributed: https://stylecaster.com/brandon-blackwood-trunk-week/  Spring is upon us and what better way to jump into the season than to upgrade your wardrobe? For the girlies, a hyperfeminine look with bold colors and underwear worn as outerwear as well as matching sets are making an appearance. For the guys, showing off personality with accessories, oversized tops and…

Mar 31, 2022

Staff Editorial: The Slap Heard Around The World.

Ayo….. We know y’all saw Will Smith slap the sh*t outta Chris Rock. A lot of people have a lot to say about it and honestly… shut up. If you are only funny because you make fun of other people’s appearances, maybe you aren’t funny. Also, if you be letting yt people call you the…

Mar 31, 2022

Racialized Empathy

With everything that has been going on in the past 2 years, there has been tragedy after tragedy. All these things going on have caused people to hold the time-tested belief that in times of great tragedy and turmoil, people are able to showcase the best of themselves, able to empathize with their fellow man.…

Mar 3, 2022

Tribute To Cody

TW: Death, murder Cody McLaggan was a Dec. 2021 graduate of NC State University, graduating with a B.S. in Agricultural Business Management. During his time at State, he was a Technical Research Assistant and very active with the Agricultural Business Management Club. Cody had just accepted a job in Virginia and was preparing to move…

Mar 3, 2022

Elikem’s Corner: 22

I dream of 22 Of freedom  Of happiness Of bliss Of life   21 has been nothing but pain  Bruised thighs and frozen toes Red hands and swollen fingers Brought in through the darkest, coldest nights  On a long, hard road Filled with blood, sweat, tears Shaky arms and long car rides Secret meals and…