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Like everyone else on earth, I’m trying to learn how to handle myself under extenuating circumstances like the current “stay at home” order. I’ve seen a surplus of videos, articles, posts and Pins of people giving their two cents on how to survive the trying times of COVID-19. So, without further ado, here’s a typicalContinue reading “My Quarantine Routine”

Like many other southerners, the beginnings of springtime brings a lot more than just pollen and love-bugs; it’s the beginning of crawfish season! Crawfish season, for some, is the best season of the year! Southerners take full advantage of crawfish boils; expect your aunties, uncles, cousins, grandmas, grandpas and everything in between to be there,Continue reading “Corona Crawfish”

With nothing to do aside from surviving online school, scrolling through your phone or eating your life away, it’s no surprise that the gaming industry is thriving under such circumstances. On March 3, 2017 Nintendo launched its newest gaming device: the Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Switch has revolutionized portable and stationary gaming alike; you’re ableContinue reading “Animal Crossing Curing COVID-19?”

This week’s blog is being composed with a heavy heart. This past Tuesday, April 7th, the world lost an incredible man named Walter Harris Jr. to the novel COVID-19. He was an incredible man who’s left behind an incredible legacy. 51-year-old Walter Harris Jr. is the father of one of my life-long best friends, WalterContinue reading “Remembering Walter Harris Jr.”

March 2020 takes the cake for the most trying month I’ve lived thus far; little did I know my bedroom would take place of my classrooms the rest of my sophomore year. Despite the obstacles, Americans seem to be doing a decent job finding light in the dreaded pandemic; boredom, social media and streaming platformsContinue reading “Quarantine King?”

It is hard to escape the daily influx of advertising and constant efforts being made in public relations. Before arriving to college, I had not a clue there was a difference between the two; although, after much consideration and research, there are many differences that make each profession unique. Overall, public relations is on aContinue reading “Public Relations vs. Advertising”

Communication in general is now, more than ever, the easiest and most advanced it has ever been. With technology consistently following an upward slope, it’s difficult not to take advantage of the convenience and simplicity that comes with it. It has become very difficult to find someone who is not an internet user; the majorityContinue reading “Communication Commotion!”

All written news is journalism. Whether it’s someone’s preference to watch or read their news, a journalist must ensure their writings can be understood and the message is clear to his or her audience. Despite this, the two mediums share many differences that make them uniquely their own. Print journalism will forever be the pioneerContinue reading “Broadcast vs. Print: Which is IT?”

Since Apple hit the scene with the revolutionary iPhone in 2007, the world wide web of communicating has never been the same. With hand-held access to the internet at all times, it seems there’s little to nothing that’s impossible; especially regarding journalism. In March 2006, Twitter made its big debut. Users from all over theContinue reading “Instatweet?”

For the first time in history, five extraordinary Black women hold five highly respected titles that represent women and their overwhelming excellence! Just two months ago, Jamaica’s Toni-Ann Singh accepted the title of “Miss World”; this woman–along with the other four who’ve graciously earned their titles– will forever reflect the amazing feats made by African-AmericansContinue reading “The Fierce Fab Five”