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Chelita O’Neal Cyra Watters is a  sophomore mass communications from Chicago, Ill.  On Jan. 7, 2013, Chelita O’Neal was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 34. O’Neal diagnosed herself based off the things she already knew about breast cancer. O’Neal then went to doctors and they informed her […]

Cyra Watters is a sophomore mass communications major from Chicago, Ill. When thinking about black entertainment, we have to fully understand what it is and how it has impacted others physically, mentally and musically. For us to do that we must go back to the past to understand how Whitney […]

De’Vante Martin is a freshman mass commincations from St. Jospeh, La.   HBCU funding is a critical asset to the success of many blacks. I believe that it is needed to improve the number of people who graduate college. Currently, there has been a growing dischord after the $250 million […]

Ask Ayeisha is an advice column for students. You are able to submit your questions and situations to Ayeisha to receive some advice and suggestions.  To ask Ayeisha a question, send them into ayeishag@aol.com. Ayeisha Gipson is a senior majoring in history. She enjoys reruns of The Parkers, Jack Daniel’s […]

Racquel Barnett is a freshman mass communication major from Kansas City, KS On Tuesday, Oct. 29, actor and comedian John Witherspoon died unexpectedly in his home at 77-years-old. Many, including his wife and two children, grieve to this terrible tragedy as he has left such an unforgettable mark in black […]

Cyra Watters is a sophomore mass communication major from Chicago.   An object I cherish is my phone. It has great camera that allows me to take bomb pictures, it keeps me connected to my family, and it allows me to indulge in social media. I have an iPhone 7, […]