Hayley Serpa/Staff Writer Picture this. You are scrolling through your social media, not looking for anything in particular, and the majority of advertisements on your screen feature women in their twenty-somethings. This might not stand out to you and honestly, your brain has probably become accustomed to primarily seeing women in their late teens or […]
Nicole Ardila/Contributing Writer Sitting down every day is more tiring than it seems. Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic started, most of us have been glued to our computers and screens more than ever. Zoom is one of the video-call platforms that have reunited teachers and students to resume classes virtually. Seeing people we usually interact […]
Judith George/Staff Writer Thanksgiving. An American holiday that was built on the idea that the first pilgrims and the Native Americans came together to celebrate friendship and harmony with a hearty feast centuries ago. A story that we were taught as children as a lesson about bonding and coming together as one. It has become […]
Judith George/Staff Writer I have a lot of love and respect to have for Caribbean parents. They’ve left their homeland and immediately set out to create a new life in a new country for themselves and their children. They may not know the language well and have a college education, but they did everything in […]
Judith George/Staff Writer It was Haitian Flag Day during my senior year of high school. I wasn’t decked out in Haitian Flag day gear, unlike my fellow Hatian students who wore bandannas, chains, wristbands, shirts and even giant capes. It just wasn’t my style. I was more subtle, preferring to simply wear the colors that […]
Judith George/Contributing Writer The most disrespected person in America is the black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the black woman. The most neglected person in America is the black woman. Malcom X A message has been spreading across social media like wildfire. Affecting everyone, from everyday people to athletes and celebrities. The […]
Judith George/Contributing Writer As I begin my junior year at FIU, I can’t help but to think how fast college just seems to be passing me by. I remember coming to orientation on campus, just being overwhelmed and in awe of everything around me. I was simply a drop of rain in the ocean of […]
Judith George/Contributing Writer I was 12 years old when Trayvon Martin was killed on February 26, 2012. I remember watching the news for updates on the case almost every night. Even before the final ruling, somewhere within my 12-year-old mind I just knew there would be no justice for that 17-year-old boy. More than eight […]
