Natural Hair

Nov 16, 2023

Embracing the Afro

In the realm of Black hair, the afro has long been a symbol of political defiance and unapologetic pride. However, in a conversation with Jayden McLean, a second-year majoring in Criminology and Psychology, it becomes evident that the narrative surrounding afros is evolving. Rather than just a political statement, the afro is transitioning into an…

Sep 22, 2022

The Curl Conundrum

Quick question, what is the natural hair community doing? Every single piece of advice is contradictory or outdated and it has basically become a space to go if you’re ready to be judged. Don’t even get me started on the hair chart that people take as the word of God. At this point, I don’t…

Aug 12, 2015

Natural Hair, Real Talk

Chauncey Bowden Correspondent  Whether you’re rocking a full grown afro, TWA, or are transitioning, being natural and new to campus can be a little tricky. However you choose to sport your hair is completely up to your discretion. So if you want to big job; go for it. And if you want to relax your…

Feb 27, 2013

Black Hair is Beautiful

Modern Day Madame C.J.  While many young black women have recently made the decision to transition their hair back to its natural state, Victoria Adesanmi, a junior studying Industrial Design has taken it a step further, by making her own natural hair care products. Adesanmi has not always had natural hair. In fact, she did…