Kayla Bullock Staff Writer More than a year has passed since the death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna Bryant. On January 26, 2020, Kobe Bryant, Gianna (Gigi) Bryant and seven others perished in a helicopter crash. The tragedy left sports legends and fans shocked, unable to cope with the news. Celebrities from Beyonce to NBA superstar Lebron James paid tribute to … Continue reading Vanessa Bryant is the Epitome of Strength
Axel Battista Staff Writer The moon is one of the biggest mysteries of ancient and modern societies. There are endless theories concerning the moon, ranging from where the moon came from to how it was formed. Some scientists claim the Earth’s only natural satellite came to be because of the gravitational pull of the Earth millions of years ago. Perhaps the moon was like any … Continue reading Can The Moon Be Hollow?
Sarah Grace Goolden Opinions Editor Many revered authors gained infamy after death, including William Blake, Henry David Thoreau and John Keats. Oftentimes authors are not appreciated during their lifetime and later become staples in academia and pop culture. Some are even published posthumously. This begs the question: is it ethical to publically share the works of someone that cannot consent to its publication? It’s hard … Continue reading The Ethics of Posthumous Publishing
Kayla Bullock Staff Writer Kensington is a neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that is going through an opioid crisis that no government official seems to care to fix. Kensington is the largest open-air narcotics market for heroin on the East Coast. Some addicts come from all over, while some may never leave “zombie land.” Kensington, Philadelphia, also known as “zombie land,” is currently going through the … Continue reading Kensington, Philadelphia
Ma’Kayla HunterStaff Writer Though I am an English major, my college experience has helped me realize my love of business. Not only has it sparked this interest, it has also led to me starting my own business and even getting a Masters degree in business. By evaluating the concepts and methods of business, I couldn’t help but see how these ideas function in real life … Continue reading Corporate America: Profits Over Quality
Kayla BullockStaff Writer Over the weekend, Iyanna Mayweather, the daughter of Floyd Mayweather, was arrested after allegedly stabbing a woman. An altercation broke out between Mayweather, her boyfriend and rapper, NBA Youngboy and a woman named Lapattra Lashai Jacobs Friday night. According to court documents, Mayweather and Jacob’s argument turned violent after catching Jacobs and Youngboy together at his house. This led Mayweather to stab … Continue reading Love Yourself, Iyanna Mayweather
Sarah Grace GooldenOpinions Editor Whether it be a new diet, exercise routine or study habit, I think most everyone has come to a point of utter frustration when one puts in work and doesn’t immediately get the results they want. This need for instant gratification and unrealistic change might put people off but it really shows us an important tool for self-growth and highlights a … Continue reading The Infuriating Slowness of Change
Kayla BullockStaff Writer As you all may know, we are currently living through a pandemic. A disease is classified as a pandemic when it spreads across multiple continents or worldwide. As the COVID-19 virus spreads, the World Health Organization urges us to stay indoors and practice social distancing. Yet, people are continuing to travel, vacation and party nationwide. Due to this, the number of cases … Continue reading Stay Home: Let’s Flatten the Curve
Ma’Kayla HunterStaff Writer COVID-19, better known as the Coronavirus, has continued to be the main concern of all news and media outlets. Many people have reacted to this situation in a variety of ways. Through social media we can evaluate the responses of individuals, the problems they are facing during this time and attitudes and beliefs are affected. In my own experiences, this time has … Continue reading The African-American Perspective of the Coronavirus
R.A BrockCopy Editor/ Staff Writer Over the spring break season, the coronavirus has continued to spread and immerse the world in fear and uncertainty. The current number of people that have been infected are just over 120,000, with over 4,000 deaths caused as a result, according to Johns Hopkins. While many are recovering from COVID-19, there still remains an increasing paranoia behind this disease. With … Continue reading Coronavirus and Response
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