Opinion: Florida’s New Critical Race Theory Ban Debate and its Effect on Our Nation

The Florida State Board of Education voted on Thursday to ban public schools from teaching critical race theory. The push was led by Gov. Ron DeSantis as a way to prevent history that would “denigrate the Founding Fathers” from being taught in state classrooms. DeSantis also said he wanted to prevent instructors from “teaching kids… Read More Opinion: Florida’s New Critical Race Theory Ban Debate and its Effect on Our Nation

June 23, 2021 Raquel PerryLeave a comment

Behind the Stigma of Mental Health in the Black Community

Trailblazing pioneers like Martin Luther King and George Washington Carver, to modern day heroes like Anita Hill have made enormous contributions to the fight for social, racial, and economic justice. Despite these efforts, true justice among the black community will remain incomplete until mental health disparities among the community are addressed. In fact, according to… Read More Behind the Stigma of Mental Health in the Black Community

June 6, 2021 Raquel PerryLeave a comment

Students React to Derek Chauvin Trial

Jurors remained quiet as the verdict was read… Derek Chauvin was found guilty in the death of George Floyd, a Black man whose killing in police custody last May was captured on video that set off a summer of unrest over law enforcement’s treatment of the Black community. Several student organizations, including the Black Student… Read More Students React to Derek Chauvin Trial

April 23, 2021April 23, 2021 Raquel PerryLeave a comment

THE ROSE REPORT: A Return to ‘Normal’

FAU administrators have called for a transition to a full, in-person fall, after four semesters of online teaching, but some owls are saying it’s too soon to return to the nest. The announcement was delivered via email on Thursday, promising a return to a traditional semester that would “not only bring us together, but also… Read More THE ROSE REPORT: A Return to ‘Normal’

April 19, 2021April 19, 2021 Corey RoseLeave a comment

Hip-Hop Panel brings culture into the classroom

Just days after rapstress Megan Thee Stallion earned Grammy awards for Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance, and Best New Artist, over 50 attendees logged into Zoom to talk about the effects of bringing Hip-Hop culture and music into the classroom. Part of the School of Multimedia and Communication Studies’ Critical Conversation series, “If You… Read More Hip-Hop Panel brings culture into the classroom

March 18, 2021April 4, 2021 Corey RoseLeave a comment

Konbit Kreyol Hosts Paint Night

MARCH 15 – Florida Atlantic University’s very own Konbit Kreyol (KK) hosted a painting event in Palmetto Palm Room. Entitled Paint Night, the purpose was to give FAU students a well needed break to combat the stress inflicted on them by the pandemic, whilst also making sure to stay within the university’s COVID guidelines. Research… Read More Konbit Kreyol Hosts Paint Night

March 16, 2021April 14, 2021 Aaliyah FisherLeave a comment

Monarchy Does Not Have to Validate Our Humanity

For years, it has been a staple in conscious circles to greet or express ethnic solidarity with members of the Black community with the titles “king” or “queen.” While the sentiment behind these titles of uplift is well-intentioned, I posit that monarchy need not validate the humanity of Black people. The origin of this practice… Read More Monarchy Does Not Have to Validate Our Humanity

March 7, 2021March 10, 2021 Jay MLeave a comment

The Rose Report: Inside Wash Day

As a young, tender-headed child, Emmanuelle Eugene despised being placed in the shower or hoisted over a sink to have her hair washed by her mother. Now 21-years-old and in her last semester of the Neuroscience and Behavior program at FAU, she treats the time dedicated to maintaining her curls, affectionately named ‘wash day,’ as… Read More The Rose Report: Inside Wash Day

March 7, 2021April 3, 2021 Corey RoseLeave a comment

Derek Chauvin’s Murder Trial to start in March

Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin, charged with killing George Floyd will soon go on trial this month. Charged with second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter, Chauvin is being held on $1.25 million bail. The 44-year-old knelt on Floyd’s neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds as Floyd, handcuffed and stomach-down on the ground,… Read More Derek Chauvin’s Murder Trial to start in March

March 4, 2021April 3, 2021 Raquel PerryLeave a comment

FAU Resumes In-Person Graduation

Students who were expecting to leave FAU without an in-person commencement will now be able to attend one of two ceremonies at the end of the semester. President John Kelly wrote in an email to students on Tuesday that “as the public health situation related to the coronavirus eases locally, and following guidance from the… Read More FAU Resumes In-Person Graduation

March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 Corey RoseLeave a comment