Category: News + Notes
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Navigating Advisement Issues in a Doctoral Program: A First-Gen Perspective
Embarking on a doctoral journey is already a daunting task, but doing so as a first-generation college student adds another layer of complexity. Unlike those with academic mentors in their…
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When the Ivy Cuts Back: Harvard’s Red-Pen Clapback to Linda McMahon
In an era where political theater often takes center stage, the subtleties of grammar and syntax rarely go viral. But this week, Harvard University decided to remind the nation that…
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Dandies in the House of Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Met Gala 2025
Every first Monday in May, the Met Gala reemerges like a phoenix—feathers, sequins, and all—to dominate the fashion conversation and redefine what luxury, rebellion, and storytelling look like through dress….
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Defunding Truth? The Trump White House’s Executive Order Targeting PBS and NPR
In a stunning move late Thursday evening, the Trump White House issued an executive order seeking to block all federal funding to PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) and NPR (National Public…
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Skinny Shots & Social Pressure: The Semaglutide Slim-Down Craze
In a society obsessed with transformation, semaglutide has emerged as the new miracle fix—praised as a weight-loss “game changer” and blasted as a shortcut for the vain. Known commercially under…
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From Ally to Adversary: Karen Whitsett’s Regret and Kwame Kilpatrick’s Never-Ending Campaign
It began, fittingly, with a text message—because in Detroit politics, if the name Kwame Kilpatrick is involved, there’s usually a text trail behind it. This time, the message came from…
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We Had a Flag Before They Had a Country: Reclaiming the African American Heritage Flag and Our Shared Identity
Dear Black Americans, Before the ink dried on new national constitutions and before independence parades took over the streets of nations newly minted, we had a flag. A declaration. A…
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Natural Pest Control: DIY Homemade Sprays for a Bug-Free Home
If you’re tired of reaching for chemical-laden bug sprays and want a more natural, eco-friendly way to deal with pests, you’re going to love these simple, homemade solutions. Featured in…
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When Irony Becomes the Lesson: Social Media, Education, and the Collapse of Critical Thinking
In an increasingly chaotic online world, it feels like every comment section is a classroom — just without the teacher, the syllabus, or the critical thinking skills necessary for meaningful…
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World Laughter Day
Let’s be honest — life be life-ing.Bills. News cycles. Group chats that never end.Sometimes the weight of the world feels like it’s pressing on your chest. And yet…we still laugh….
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A Tale of Leopards, Spots, and Student Loans: When Hypocrisy Bites Back
In a digital world where screenshots have become both receipts and reckonings, Franchesca “Chescaleigh” Ramsey recently offered up a chef’s kiss example of internet irony with the simple caption:“A tale…
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The Rant Heard Round the Internet: Tommy Lee’s Scathing Open Letter to a “Fucking Lunatic”
Just when you thought Tommy Lee had peaked in cultural relevance somewhere between an upside-down drum solo and the infamous “Pam and Tommy” tape, the rock legend catapults himself back…