Satire: ‘The Wannabe Feminist Manifesto’

Who we are We the Feminists, also known as WTF, serve to support, promote and uplift women who deserve it. Our principles Feminism is not about the advocacy of women’s rights on the grounds of political, social and economic equality to men, but it is about classism and appearance. We will uplift and promote women […]

We share the same race, not brain

OK – So, the “black card” joke isn’t funny, nor will it ever be. I get that races that have been subjected to acts of persecution and oppression should stick together, but that does not mean that we have to walk in synchronized formation or monitor our actions out of fear of getting our membership […]

Where’s my money, NSU?

It’s no secret that many students aren’t thrilled with NSU’s financial aid department, and after my latest experience, I don’t find that all too surprising. Last week, when I went to get tax assistance for 2015, the tax preparer reviewed my tax information for 2014, as well, because I informed her that I have been […]

Dual citizenship: A right or a privilege?

Long gone are the days when identity and citizenship were constricted to limited labels. Because we are a country of immigrants stemming from various different nationalities, our society is diverse and continues to become more diverse. As a result, dual citizenship statuses are increasingly popular. A person with dual citizenship or dual nationality is a national of two countries. […]

Shark Speak for March 22, 2016

Why is it important for college students to be informed about politics?   “It’s important to know what’s going on in your country because college ends sooner than you think, and, before you know it, you’ll be in the real world. Whether we realize it or not, while I’m in college, what’s going on in […]

You’re a fandom, not a cult

In the mood for some top-notch homemade guacamole, a woman enters a supermarket to pick up some ripe avocados. Excited to see another avocado lover, a man wearing an avocado T-shirt approaches the woman and inquires about her plan for the avocados. The woman discloses that she plans to use the avocados for guacamole, her […]

Women are people, too

Women have the right to vote, the right to work wherever they want, and the right to — for the most part — control their reproductive health, but it seems as if women don’t have the right to simply say “no.” Female autonomy isn’t just about the right to say “no” to a guy without […]

North Carolina is exposing America’s shame

It seems that the U.S. can’t go a day without being an international embarrassment. On this week’s episode of “Which state is the most bigoted?” we take a look at North Carolina. According to ABC News, Gov. Pat McCrory passed House Bill 2, otherwise known as the Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act, which prevents […]

News Anchor for March 15, 2016

Angolan president to step down after nearly four decades On March 11, José Eduardo dos Santos, president of Angola, announced to the leaders of his party, the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola, that he would step down in 2018, 37 years after he came into power. In his announcement, dos Santos spoke against […]