Christopher Joseph Gallant III, also known as Gallant, is an American R&B singer-songwriter. Gallant’s music is defined by his experimental blending of alternative and contemporary sounds with a classic R&B feel. On March 26 Gallant released “Neptune,” his newest EP and his seventh studio project. “Neptune” consists of eight songs which each explore a different facet […]
Author: Nyla Whyte
News Anchor – 4/6
New voting standards bill signed by Governor of Georgia On March 25, the Georgia bill referred to as SB 202 was signed by Gov. Brian Kemp, which requires voters to provide photo identification even when voting through mail-in ballots, shortens the early voting period during run-off elections and prohibits the distribution of food or […]
Offshore calendar: Mar. 30 – April 5, 2021
The Stigma of Mental Illness Virtual Webinar March 30 | 1 p.m. RSVP Get Drawing: Spring Blossom Online Workshop March 31 | 10 a.m. RSVP Virtual Inspiration Corner Open Mic for Poetry and Music April 1 | 8 p.m. RSVP Comedy Crossing: The Animal Crossing Standup Comedy Show April 2 | 7 […]
Shark Speak: How has the pandemic impacted your relationships with your friends and family?
Question: How has the pandemic impacted your relationships with your friends and family? Responses: 62% said I’ve had a positive impact on my relationships because of the pandemic. 38% said I’ve had a negative impact on my relationships because of the pandemic. “I’ve been spending a lot more time with my family. […]
There needs to be more organization in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Officials have repeatedly dropped the ball when it comes to COVID-19 response efforts, and unfortunately, it seems that the vaccine rollout is no exception. Since the beginning of the vaccine rollout, the only citizens eligible to be vaccinated are seniors, healthcare professionals and those deemed extremely vulnerable to COVID-19. It makes perfect sense to […]
This Week in Sports History
March 9 – Legendary player hits career milestone In 2002, NHL hall of famer Joe Sakic played in his 1,000th match in the league. He has since played in a total of 1,378 games and has scored 1,641 points in his career. March 11 – Soccer game spark fan lead riot On this day, […]
Songs to float away to
For when you feel like you’re floating through space, rest your head, clear your mind and drift away with this serene soundscape. “Always Forever” by Cults “Chamber of Reflection” by Mac Demarco “Feels Like We Only Go Backwards” by Tame Impala “Stardust” by Nat King Cole “Space Song” by Beach House “I Melt With You” […]
Anchor – Feb. 23, 2021
Trump’s second impeachment trial results in acquittal Trump was acquitted in his second impeachment trial on Feb. 13 after the Senate was short of the necessary two-thirds majority required to find him guilty, according to The New York Times. Despite the acquittal, this makes Trump the first president in our nation’s history to be […]
On the Bench: Anti-black discrimination in sports
Discrimination against Black people is ever-constant and apparently even in the field of sports. This week, the Baller Alert website reported the story of Talyn Jefferson, a young Black student at Ottawa University, who’s story went viral on Twitter after she described her experience of being kicked off the school’s cheerleading team. Jefferson was […]
The reality behind Black America
Black people are not, have not been and may never be respected members of the U.S. Let’s look at our history with this country. We were taken from our homeland, used and abused for labor, treated as disposable, and then, finally, barely relegated to the status of whole human beings. We were tossed a […]