Editor's Note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author. Sparking a national dialogue in the midst of a delayed Black History Month and an intensified 2020 Presidential election, long-awaited talks of reparations for descendants of slaves have finally come into fruition ...
In recent years, depression in teenagers has been on the rise, and accompanying the mental illness has been an unfortunate increase in teenage suicides. However, what most people regret to acknowledge is the harsh reality that depression isn’t just present in teenagers. It’s starting to ...
Donald Trump stands in defense of his supporters by addressing Smollett's arrest via Twitter post. Editor's note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author. Ever since “Empire” star Jussie Smollett claimed he was a victim of a brutal hate crime back in January 2019, ...
Editor's note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author. Greek life is a defining part of American colleges and universities and it seems almost impossible to disassociate the two. There are many misconceptions to Greek life shown in the media, such as the crowded and ...
Fox TV's "Empire" star Jussie Smollet was attacked by two suspects in an alleged hate crime in Chicago, Il., on Jan. 29. The brutal assault left Smollett hospitalized after he claims he was punched repeatedly, doused in an unknown chemical substance and nearly lynched. Smollett, who came out as gay ...
Considered to some as being a national holiday, families gather around to watch the extravaganza of Super Bowl commercials and halftime shows every year; this year’s took place on Feb. 3, 2019. The New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams played in this year’s Super Bowl and even though there ...
Editor's note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author. Emerging into Black History Month, a racist yearbook photo of Democratic Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has gone viral and has put his political career and reputation in disarray. Controversy struck Northam as his ...
Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court case that declared abortion a fundamental right, was passed on Jan. 22, 1973. Exactly 46 years after the landmark decision, the New York Reproductive Health Act was signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo, causing a huge controversy among pro-life extremists and conservatives. Those ...
Editor's note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author. A president does not hold a nation hostage to get what he wants. That’s never been how democracy works, and it never will be. After a historic 35 day shutdown, President Donald Trump has finally made a deal with ...
Editor's Note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author. Rapidly manifesting into a society that’s transitioning toward becoming socially acceptable, punctuality seems to be key. The space that was once left for mistakes has no room for growth and is now being taken ...
This year’s midterm election marked history as the most diverse election in United States history, with more women, people of color and LGBTQ+ Americans elected to the House of Representatives, Senate or gubernatorial positions. In this political era, the paramount selection of diversity is not only ...
Editor's note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author. The Trump-Pence administration is considering making a dangerous move to change the definition of gender to a biological condition determined by genitalia at birth, according to the New York Times. It would take ...
Editor's note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author. With Election Day taking place in less than a week, the definition of democracy will be tested. As the country that upholds its truth in providing a government run for and by the people, the United States has experienced ...
Editor's note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author. At a Jewish Bris service on Saturday, 11 Jewish congregants in a synagogue were murdered by an anti-semite. Four police officers were shot as well, according to the Washington Post. The victims ranged in ...
During Convocation 2017, Longwood University President W. Taylor Reveley IV announced a new idea to create a monument representing the Farmville community’s role in both the Civil War and the Civil Rights movement. Reveley’s announcement came in light of the national controversies surrounding the ...
Brett Kavanaugh, who is expected to be the next Supreme Court justice, has found himself under fire after a series of past allegations have come out about him. After a lengthy judiciary hearing, senators had the chance to ask him questions and most of these senators were Democrats. Christine ...
Hurricane Florence hit the Carolinas as a Category 1 storm on Sept. 14, devastating the areas it hit. Within just a couple of hours, 600,000 people were left without electricity, according to Elite Daily. According to President Donald Trump, Hurricane Florence is “one of the wettest we’ve ever ...
With U.S midterm elections coming up on Nov. 6, it's important to be educated on voting rights. Many people don't vote in midterm elections or elections that aren't related to the presidential elections. According to FairVote, only around 40 percent of eligible voters end up voting in primaries, ...
In response to Nike’s 30th anniversary Just Do It campaign starring Colin Kaepernick, people are burning their apparel that belongs to the brand. The campaign surrounded the slogan “Believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything” - a reference to Kaepernick’s career. During the ...
