By George A Pratt, Staff Writer At the 94th Academy Awards, a global audience of millions witnessed Will Smith assault Chris Rock, dubbed by the media “the Oscar’s slap heard around the world.” The battery was motivated by a joke Rock made directed toward Jada Smith regarding her hair, likening her appearance to that…
By Elijah Megginson, Staff Writer “I’m extremely proud of myself for how far I have come [in accomplishing my goals], but support from people who looked like me really would have helped,” says Marquis Stukes, freshman political science major from Brooklyn, New York. Stukes is proud of his accomplishments — he knows how much…
From left to right: Travis McMichael, 35; Gregory McMichael, 65; and William Bryan, 52. By Jamari Stanton, Opinions Editor The three white men that chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old Black man, were convicted Wednesday, Nov. 24 on 23 of 27 counts, including felony, murder and false imprisonment, among other charges. During a routine…
By Jamari Stanton, Opinions Editor Pfizer submitted its application to the Food and Drug Administration for emergency authorization of its antiviral Covid-19 pill, on Tuesday, November 16. At a time when Covid-19 is ravaging the world, this drug could revolutionize the fight. The pill, Paxlovid, could be available within weeks if authorized and would be…
BY LILAC BURRELL, MANAGING EDITOR Once J. Cole caught the double-platinum clout train off the cusp of “2014 Forest Hill Drive” his head got big. His head grew bigger and bigger after his following albums went platinum and helped prove his skill. Yet “4 Your Eyez Only”, “KOD”, and now “The Off-Season” solidify that…
Kendall Heggie, Staff Writer I have lived in Entra since my move-in date in August, which was six months ago. I have wanted to write a review on my new home since the first night I stayed here. However, writing a review earlier than now would have been premature and unfair due to the fact…
By Kydia Bilbo, Staff Writer As you probably already know, the most disrespected, unprotected, and neglected person in the world is the Black woman, and 2020 has been no different. We face racism, sexism, and discrimination every single day. Megan Pete, better known as Megan Thee Stallion, alleges Canadian rapper Tory Lanez unjustifiably shot her…
Will Clay, Staff Writer The music world saw the return of one of its most sentimental and anticipated singers for the first time in a while. This past week, R&B star Bryson Tiller began dropping new music again and the reaction was as expected. To commemorate his iconic debut album, Trapsoul, he made a deluxe…
Jamari Stanton, Staff Writer What was intended to be a productive exchange of policy changes and potential solutions quickly became a disappointing, disruption-ridden dispute reminiscent of toddlers on a playground. On Tuesday, September 29, the first of three presidential debates unfolded in Cleveland, Ohio. CNN correspondents Chris Cuomo and Dana Bash agreed the debate was…
Patrick Darrington, Staff Writer As I sit in my room typing this column, I can’t help but think about people who may have COVID-19 or have a loved one who has this virus. I can not help but think about those who have died or had a loved one who has died. I can not…
