The 2023 College football season is in full gear and after 3 weeks Norfolk State University is 1-2 on the season. The Spartan’s lone win comes against Hampton in the Battle of the Bay but issues in run defense are the story in Norfolk, Virginia so far. “It certainly hasn’t gone the way we hoped … Continue reading
‘The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has recently permitted college athletes to make money off of their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) through sponsorship deals and endorsements, which has significantly altered the landscape of college athletics. College athletes now have many advantages thanks to this transformation, including potential for personal branding and financial security. As … Continue reading
Today’s National Basketball Association (NBA) has continuously changed the engines of various professional teams. The “head coach” has lost value not only to NBA teams but also to the league. The NBA is now known as a star-driven league. NBA coaches have been more disposable due to the league having less patience. According to Brian … Continue reading
For the first time in NFL draft history, three Black quarterbacks were selected in the top 5 picks of the NFL draft, Bryce Young, CJ Stroud and Anthony Richardson. This is the second time in NFL draft history that three Black quarterbacks are selected in the first round of the NFL draft. Donavon Mcnabb, Akili … Continue reading
Louisiana State University (LSU) sophomore basketball player, Angel Reese, helped lead the Tigers to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) title. In the closing minutes of the game, Reese followed Iowa star Caitlin Clark around the court and waved her hand in front of her face, a taunt popularized by professional wrestler John Cena. She … Continue reading
Whether it’s brunch with your girls or dinner with your boo you need the perfect outfit to turn heads on Valentine’s Day. Here are 7 outfit ideas for Valentine’s Day based on your favorite color: Black & Bold Want to go for a not-so-typical Valentine’s Day look? Why not go bold in all-black, like this lovely all-black above … Continue reading
College is not a walk in the park. The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) found that about 20 million students were enrolled in college for the fall 2019 semester. A majority of these students endure mental health concerns consisting of anxiety, depression, suicide ideation, and substance abuse. These struggles can be a heavy burden … Continue reading
Today, the biggest football game event in American history will take place in Glendale Arizona, Super Bowl 57. This game has numerous storylines, but historically this is the first Super Bowl to have two Black quarterbacks face one another. Patrick Mahomes leads the Kansas City Chiefs for the American Football Conference commonly known as, AFC. … Continue reading
Loneliness certainly soars over college campuses, which ties in with the issues of mental health. The vice president and director of clinical programs at Grit Digital Health states, “Loneliness is correlated with increased risk for attrition, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and suicidal ideation.” In other words, loneliness can be a result of such troubles. So … Continue reading
Many college students may be suffering from untreated mood disorders. Recent studies done by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), show that young adults between the ages of 18 and 34, who have mood disorders, are not receiving the mental health care they need. More specifically, on behalf of NAMI, The Harris Poll conducted … Continue reading
Anxiety is one of the top culprits that infiltrate and dominate the minds of college students. According to the American Health Association, 63% of college students in the United States felt overwhelming anxiety in the past year. Such a percentage demonstrates that more than half of college students are struggling. The reasoning for incredibly overwhelming … Continue reading
The commonality in the lack of resources for mental health has proven to be large. According to the public policy and advocacy consulting firm, HCM Strategists, one-fifth of undergraduate students struggle with a mental health condition, but many feel they are unable to receive the care they need on campus. Students often pay thousands of … Continue reading
College students all over America are in turmoil as they battle mental health. According to recent research done by Boston University, “33,000 college students across the country reveal the prevalence of depression and anxiety in young people, which continues to increase, now reaching its highest levels.” The pandemic plays an obvious role in this as … Continue reading
An ongoing mental health crisis is dominating college campuses. Although this fact can be viewed as unfortunate, it is quite understandable as it is crucial to remember the brain does not fully mature until about age twenty-six. So, although eighteen-year-olds are considered adults, they are likely not mentally developed. During this time in college, whether … Continue reading
Sinking in stress while at college has become the new norm, especially because of the pandemic. According to TimelyMD, 85 percent of college students are experiencing increased stress and anxiety levels due to the pandemic and the uncertainty about continuing their education. This emphasizes students’ need for help. The overwhelming pressures of taking courses online, … Continue reading
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