Category: Feature 2024
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Now That We’ve Graduated… What’s Next?
By Shugga D. Rosenbloom, Contributing Writer, UVI Voice 2.0 As the caps fall and the cheers fade, a new question rises for the Class of 2025: Now that we’ve graduated—what’s next? For some of us, this moment has been decades in the making. We graduated in our 20s, 30s, 40s, and yes—even in our late…
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Don’t Touch the Bus Driver
contributing writers: Calyse Garvey, Mitchell Turnball, Ashawn-taedo Phillips (STT, October 2024). The island of STX is known world-wide for its beautiful white sandy beaches, jovial carnival activities and friendly residents. A graphic video, however, was widely circulated in early October that showcased an ugly, unruly side of Crucian life. For many islanders, the images projected…
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All That Shines May Tarnish: Downfall of P-Diddy
Sean “Diddy” Combs: A Music Legacy Tarnished By: Nico Thomas (STT, Fall 2024). Born in Harlem, New York, Sean “Diddy” Combs is a name that is widely associated with hiphop success and greatness, but disturbing accusations and legal disputes have now eclipsed his remarkable career, threatening to reshape his legacy. Diddy has influenced the sound…
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Island Talent: Model and Basketball Star on the Rise
by Trevett Williams Local athlete and model Ashawn-taedo Phillps sat down for an exclusive interview to discuss his journey in both basketball and modeling, revealing the driving forces behind his passions and ambitions. A Late Start to Basketball, Inspired by Family Ashawn-taedo’s basketball journey began in an unexpected way. A sudden growth spurt before his…
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Kids and Violence: Young Teachers Offer Age-Old Advice
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…