Look Book
Caribbean Fashion
reprinted -AP file- State of the Territory Millennial Virgin Islanders are Reviving Cultural Pride with Modern Madras Styles
Political Satire/Cartoons-
by Shane Watson-Durand STX– Riding the streets of STT and STX! LIMETREE and Locals The ‘CURRENT” State of USVI Specter University is about the average day in the life of a college student named Ian Washington, who attends a university that is haunted by the ghost of a deceased professor. Specter University Previously employed …
The State of Mental Health in the Virgin Islands: Two Years After Irma & Maria
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 …
Traveling for your Health: Exploring ways to Deal with Stress
by Brittney Steele STX- College is a time when many students find themselves and discover who they want to be. But also, college may present a time of stress which may lead to a lifetime of depression and anxiety. Students are experiencing more levels of stress and depression than ever before. https://collegestats.org/resources/mental-health-guide/ It’s important to …
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 …