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Tiny pebble in Lake Schema
written by Jada Roberts Flint, MI Sheriff Chris Swanson and his officers had their actions go viral last month when they laid down their guns, batons and weapons and joined a hundreds of people in a march. The Sheriff and his officers lent their voices to the chants of “No justice, no peace,” in …
Stay the F*** Home
A mural of Cardi B updated by the artist Colton Valentine to include a face mask in San Antonio. Cardi B’s instagram post, ‘S**t is getting real’ went viral. (AP photo) Rhetorical Artifacts –Hashtag Related –Stay the f*** home” The significance of rhetoric in our social climate may be identified through contemporary communication …
Book Reviews-
A Very Stable Genius: DONALD J. TRUMP’S TESTING OF AMERICA by Philip Rucker and Carol Leonnig Review written by Jerome Philbert In the years since the United States’ 45th president took office, misinformation and controversy have been staple to the administration. These have resulted in continued debate, repeated claims and complaints, and ongoing investigations. However, perhaps in part, …
Sorry- Apology not accepted
Should Northwestern University’s student newspaper apologize for practicing journalism? Written By Maxiene Cabo edited by Hope Charles-Pierre STT- In their nine-paragraph letter, in early November, the editorial staff at The Daily Northwestern student newspaper published a highly controversial apology. There was immediate backlash from veteran journalists. On behalf of journalism students and entry-level journalists, I …
Friendly Caribbean Competition
reported by Lana Cuffy Is There Competition with The New Pier in St. Kitts? Charlotte Amalie—The Caribbean is the fastest growing cruise destinations sector in the world, and St. Kitts has added a major new cruise pier. It is now a perfect example of a competitor for St. Thomas, in the United States Virgin Islands, …
Underage Kids and Sexual Exploitation
Interviewer: Hope Charles-Pierre It is illegal in the United States Virgin Islands for an adult to be in a romantic relationship with a minor. Yet, it has been a known fact, in the islands for quite some time, that pedophilia, in regards to older men dating younger girls is an issue. Sexual …
Creative Poetry Slam
Creative Poetry Slam: Halloween Edition by: Yari Munoz Poetry Jams/Slams are favorites on college campuses and UVI is no exception. In the past month, UVI students were treated to two events; one on Oct. 29 the day before Halloween, and the other on Nov. 20. During the debut event, UVI seemed to have caught the …
In Pursuit of a Research-based Career: S.T.E.M.
It Starts with A Spark! reported by Christopher McDonald STT – Everyday thousands of researchers are experiencing hot topics in areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (S.T.E.M.). On Tuesday, November 15 UVI students from the Albert A. Sheen and St. Thomas campuses traveled to Anaheim, California to attend the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority …