Hampton University has provoked discussion of the discrimination against those who practice the Islamic faith. The historically black college recently received national attention in articles from Yahoo and The Huffington Post for its policy for school identification photos. Melona Clark, a student at Hampton, converted to Islam while attending the college. […]

Living in the United States, where our president is an African-American, many may argue that white privilege is no longer is an issue, at least not a relevant one.  Everyone living in the U.S. is supposed to be equal under the law, no matter the race or background. But in […]

Media and society places false ideals of what the perfect partner should be in the minds of youth, causing them to harbor unrealistic romantic expectations. Many little girls grow up watching Disney princess movies, imagining themselves falling in love with their Prince Charming and living their life happily ever after. The […]

There are times when our class schedules and our lives do not complement each other. Dropping classes may seem like the only choice, but students must not make a hasty decision to do so.  Only after assessing the situation carefully and being informed should you decide whether to withdraw from […]

The question I am asked frequently is, “How can I get into the acting industry?” This is the universal question that is asked by many around the world. I, too, have asked that same question at some point in my career. The first piece of advice I always give to […]