Year: 2023
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UVIABJ Prioritizes Recruiting Initiative for Fall 2023
(STX, August 13, 2023, staff) UVIABJ began its 2023-2024 recruiting initiative with the help of the Student Activities event CLUB/ORG outside campaign in August on AAS campus. The weather was gorgeous. The atmosphere was friendly. And the students were eager and willing to begin this school year off with flair. Remember to support our young…
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SPEAKOUT: What is the most important advice you would offer a student who wants to attend UVI?
by Kyra Edwards and Jadah Javis, Felisha Felix contributing writers (STT/STX, September 17, 2023)
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SPEAKOUT: Most interesting/fun activity during the first two weeks at UVI in fall 2023?
by Sarah Larsen, Jahmoi Benjamin, Felisha Felix, contributing writers .
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The Comm Unit at UVI is on The White House Guest List
(STX, May 5, 2023). A special invitation from the Biden-Harris administration was extended to The University of the Virgin Islands Association of Black Journalists (UVIABJ), and President Michael Bell readily accepted on behalf of the group. With only a 72-hour notice, the graduating senior met a unique challenge to fly to the White House in…
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Here’s How the Red Cross is Contributing to Emergency Preparedness and Response in the USVI
By Kyra Edwards (STX-February 27, 2023) As natural disasters and other crises continue to pose significant challenges in the US Virgin Islands, organizations like the American Red Cross of the US Virgin Islands have become essential in emergency preparedness and response efforts. With its growing network of volunteers and extensive experience in disaster relief, the…
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The Backlash Against Angel Reese and the Need for Inclusive Athletic Environments
by Michael Bell, UVI Voice 2.0 reporter (STT, April 6, 2023) The NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament is arguably the most anticipated college event, and the ‘softer’ gender garnered the spotlight this year. According to ESPN, the LSU-Iowa game watched by 9.0 million people was the most-viewed NCAA women’s basketball game on record. Traditionally, fans tune…
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Afrofuturism in Art: Davis, Clinton, and A Tribe Called Quest
by Michael Bell (STX-February 1, 2023) Miles Davis and George Clinton are pioneers in the different genres of music they shaped. Miles was one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, and his impact is still felt today. He was a pioneer in developing the jazz genre, and his work helped shape the…
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The Lakers Miss the Playoffs
by Michael Bell (STX-February 1, 2023) The Lakers missed a spot in the playoffs with LeBron James suffering an injury and D’Angelo Russel making a comeback after six years. This is going to be an interesting season in the basketball arena. For the Lakers, it will be intense as they try to rise with a…