by A.K. Staggers

Brown University students have issued a collective apology to Malia Obama for their lack of “chill” and immaturity when posting pictures of the First Daughter’s visit at a campus party where she stood near a table that was allegedly set up for a game of beer pong.  It seems these students didn’t think that sharing these photos publicly on Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat would go viral, nor did the student who sent the photo to a media outlet think that this would somehow damage the University’s chances of courting Malia into its class of ‘20.

by Candace Simpson


My favorite social media platform is Twitter because it provides the opportunity to both connect and assist us with building great things like community and social movements. Twitter is also a force to be reckoned with when it comes to sharing news and information, as well as analysis of what’s going on around us. I love Twitter for its power, but with great power comes great responsibility. And some folks abuse the power. Here are a few Twitter discussions that I want to die, so that we may clear space for more fruitful conversations.

by Brittany Dawson


Oklahoma’s flagship university is suffering from a self-inflicted media hailstorm after a racist video went viral  showing a fraternity chant conducted by members of the University of Oklahoma’ Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter.

by Felecia Commodore for Noodle.com

On September 29, NPR ran a story taking a look at sexual assault on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (“HBCU”) campuses, wondering if they are doing enough to address sexual assault on their campuses.

I imagined myself strolling in the big city of New York while the curls in my afro sway in the wind. My vibrant Sunkist orange lipstick drawing attention as I saunter to class. On days when I am in a rush after gobbling up every Scandal tweet and re-tweet on Scandal Thursdays, I’ll sport my head wrap and a long flowing dress with boots to combat the winter weather. I saw myself sporting my Spelman hoodie and singing the praises of my glorious institution no matter the occasion. So I did it. Without hesitation, I signed up for a fall 2014 Domestic Exchange at Barnard College.