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(STX/STT, October 5, 2023) Listen to viewpoints from our podcast influencers. Episode #1 led by Siddiq McNair, features Jadah Jarvis, Nico Thomas, Calyse Garvey, Hunter Simpson, and Cheryl Hendricks Thomas In early September, Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. allegedly assaulted his girlfriend, former WNBA player Kysre Gondrezick, and was arrested at a Midtown hotel …
(STX, September 28, 2023). The iconic hip-hop rapper, Snoop Dog added another entity to his list of product endorsements and maintains his reputation as a commercial staple. Grubhub launched its video campaign with Snoop singing a snappy jingle, “Did somebody say.” Grubhub launched its video campaign with Snoop singing a snappy jingle, “Did somebody say.” …
by Felicia Felix, contributing reporter/photographer (STX, September 22, 2023). CHS and SCEC High School students joined in protest against inhumane, unfit school campus conditions and voice demands to DOE CHS and SCEC High School students joined in protest against inhumane, unfit school campus conditions and voice demands to DOE. Photo credit: F. FelixAfter more than …
by Nico Thomas (STT, September 21, 2023)-NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s stance on star players and their commitment to respect contracts has caused some controversy. Silver has been increasingly vocal in recent years about star players demanding trades and not fully honoring the contracts they signed with their teams. The stance has gained significant attention and …
by Felisha Felix, photographer/reporter The Hispanic Heritage Celebration on the AAS campus was enjoyed by a member of the UVI president’s cabinet. Dr. Camille McKayle Stolze, the Provost, shared a dance with UVI students.
Felesia Felix, reporter/photographer (STX, September 20, 2023) Wednesday morning The UVI Medical Simulation Center on the Albert A. Sheen Campus gave a medical emergency demonstration performing CPR and the proper use of an AED.
Felisha Felix, reporter/photographer (STX, September 20, 2023).UVI showed out to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with “Passion and Pride” with the theme positive logo: “Driving Prosperity, Power, and Progress in America.” UVI Buccaneers were honored with a Happy Hour Social Wednesday morning at the Albert A. Sheen Campus. Vendors such as Love Croix Helados brought amaretto …
by Angelique Lettsome-Samuel, contributing writer (STT, September 18, 2023) “The most important advice I would offer to a student who would like to attend UVI is- enjoy the luxury of being a part of a small and loving community. Although UVI is smaller than most HBCU’s, this HBCU is unique because they’re big on support. …
(STX, September 15, 2023.) Through rain and sleet, and in this instance, sweltering heat, journalists will pursue the truth. Two UVI students, proved this theory correct when they attended the annual conference of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) in Birmingham, Alabama, August 3-6th. Michael Bell and Jackeima Flemming traveled more than 3415 miles …
(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 …