By: Maxiene Cabo Every year hurricane season in the Atlantic starts on June 1st and ends on November 30th, but the peak of the season is said to normally be the first 15 days of September. Two years ago, on September 6th and September 20th two category five Hurricanes, named Irma and Maria ravaged the …
Russel Honoré
reported and written by Nikiyah Gerson 10, October 2019- STX recently had a visit from ‘The General.’ Not the old white guys on tv with the white mustaches who sell chicken and insurance. But Lt. General Russel Honoré, or ‘The General’ as he is affectionately called by people in south Louisiana. Survivors vividly remember the …
Columbus Day: Celebration or Calamity?
Columbus’ reign of terror is one of the darkest chapters in our history. The REAL question is: Why do we celebrate a holiday in honor of this man?” written by Sheri Lewis This is a thought-provoking question. If we say like the school history books that he discovered America, then we would be incorrect and …
Community Opinions- USVI Homelessness
Interviews conducted by Lana Cuffy STT- The United States Virgin Islands is in a crisis facing homelessness. “…as of January 2018, Virgin Islands had an estimated 486 experiencing homelessness on any given day.” According to the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness Statistics, “as of January 2018, Virgin Islands had an estimated 486 experiencing homelessness …
Spotlight on Leadership- NABJ
Three UVI Communication Majors were elected to attend the most attended convention in the history of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) in Miami. Maxiene Cabo, Leandra Kent, and Nigencia James joined more than 4,000 students and practicing journalists. who came together to network and celebrate the best in media produced by and for …
Three Virgin Islanders honored in celebration of United Nations’ 74th Anniversary
written by Joi Thomas-Lewis Three Virgin Islanders were honored in celebration of United Nations 74th Anniversary , “Our Planet, Our Future” Natives of the U.S. Virgin Islands Kervin L. Clenance, Dr. Germaine Smith-Baugh, and Angela Golden Bryan were among 11 individuals — including a mayor and a Florida House of Representatives member — who were …
Apollo Legion Turns 3-Yrs-Old
By: Maxiene Cabo St Croix, Virgin Islands – October marks 3-years since St. Croix native Charles “Pollo” Goodings Jr. debuted his clothing brand Apollo Legion to USVI residents. Goodings, is a UVI communication graduate and a member of the local music group, Big Band. Also, his business began out of the trunk of his car. …
Fireburn Actress/Film Writer: The Caribbean’s best kept secret
by Joi Thomas-Lewis Angela Golden Bryan is a Caribbean-American actress known for her roles in films such as “The Magic City,” and “Not for Human Consumption.” She is also an author and an international speaker. Aside from all these amazing things, she is considered …
UVI STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION – STT: “Raising the Bar”
by Christopher McDonald STT- On Saturday, Sept., 21 the Student Government Association (SGA) on STT campus swore in 22 elected officials. Students represent the following positions: Board of Trustees, President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Public Relations Officer, and Senators for the four class divisions, Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen. SGA is recognized as the official representative …
Basketball Ethics
by Kendrekus Jackson STT- It seems that pro basketball and civil rights don’t mix. Basketball sports icon Lebron James of the Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey, and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver have serious turmoil among them and stirred a fire with China. Protest issues by Human Rights activists in the autonomous …