Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer I don’t know about you, but the ding of a dating app sometimes inspires more dread than delight. Dating in college has long been considered a rite of passage, a time for young adults to explore relationships, learn about themselves, and form connections that can last a lifetime. In recent […]
Robert Crohan/Staff Writer Americans have spent the past few months adjusting to the “new normal,” waiting to go back to the way things were before the pandemic. But will they? One of our pastimes that has moved online for the time being is dating. Indeed, such an idea was unthinkable even a decade ago, but […]
Cristina Gonzalez/Staff Writer For many, dating is a part of the college experience. Whether you’re casually dating or in a committed relationship, navigating dating as a student can often be overwhelming. “Dating in college definitely is not for everyone,” says Mikhailia Williams, a sophomore majoring in public relations, advertising and applied communication. “I personally don’t […]
Amanda Bazil/Staff Writer Are we still getting upset over people’s romantic preferences in 2018? I’m afraid so. Recently, actor Michael B. Jordan, who played Erik Killmonger in “Black Panther,” has been under fire for his supposed preference for non-black women. Although the backlash has exploded since the film’s release, interracial relationships have always been a […]
Brea Jones/ Staff Writer We all know the struggles of dating. Taking the risk of finding someone who is a perfect match can be hard and stressful. Over 50 percent of people turn to dating apps in order to boost their relationship lives, or lack thereof, according to Statista. But some of the prejudice and […]
By Christina Guerrero Dating apps have been in the industry ever since the first smartphones came out in 2007. People look for serious relationships, friends with benefits or just friends – but, there is always some type of love online. In dating apps like Tinder, there are pros and cons with every swipe you make. The […]
Alhi Leconte/ Staff Writer A while back, Rapper Kodak Black made controversial comments about black women that garnered a lot of negative attention on social media. In an Instagram live video, he was asked if he was interested in Keke Palmer. He responded by saying “I don’t really like black girls like that.” Vocalizing preferences […]
Laquavia Smith/ Contributing Writer Should love be on our agenda while in college? As a junior at Florida International University, I’ve noticed over the years that my love life is at times harder than my finals. With love often comes stress and while many believe that relationships are essential to the “college experience,” I beg […]
