by Jadynn Sibilly Violence among youth is an ongoing issue everywhere but the violent incident of Central High School students attacking the bus driver in St. Croix on October 2nd indicated that something in our local youth may have changed. Upon interviewing three high school teachers, Juanita Frett, Zenicque Fleming-James and Chevell Simeon, there are …
SPOTLIGHT ON GLOBAL JOURNALISTIC EFFORTS: UVI Messages Spread Near and Far
(STX, STT, USVI, FALL 2024). The Communication Unit in the Department of Communication and Performing Arts at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) proudly acknowledges Shugga D. Rosenbloom, a non-traditional student with a distinctive educational journey and an unwavering commitment to the institution and its principles. Her commitment to UVI’s mission is a shining …
UVI ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS ELECT NEW BOARD MEMBERS: Continuing to lead the charge of Journalism Excellence
Continuing to lead the charge of Journalism Excellence (STT, November 22, 2024). The University of the Virgin Islands Association of Black Journalists (UVIABJ) elected new student members to serve on the executive board for the 2024-25 academic year. Nico Thomas, Gimel Pinto, Kwaniqua Monsanto, Mitchell Turnbull, and Shandley Raphael will lead the first and only …
An Honest Conversation
by Trisha Sealy (STT, Nov 22, 2024). The recent attack, in early October, of a Virgin Islands school bus driver by students in the public school system was the top talk of any barbershop or beauty salon last week. The Saturday morning melee at this particular beauty salon centered around the role and responsibility of …