November 11, 2010 • Christina Valladares
McDonald's, Burger King and fried chicken joints abound in high concentration in urban centers like New York City. These processed foods cost more than fresh fruits and grains.
How do we put a stop to a trend that's killing us softly and slowly?
How do we put a stop to a trend that's killing us softly and slowly?
October 13, 2010 • Chrisnatha Derosier
Sex is everywhere. On billboards. On commercials. On radio. On television. On your next door neighbor who won't keep her blinds shut. Everywhere. But, for the most part, media - not the church - has played a significant role in portraying sex to be THE principal thing. Meanwhile, the church plays this hush hush game surrounding sex. It's no wonder a modern-day believer buys into all of the smut about sex we're force-fed by popular culture.
September 15, 2010 • Tiffani Knowles
America thinks it's hot stuff. We purport to house THE financial capital, THE fashion capital, and THE technology capital of the free world. But, the continent of Africa is proving to be where the prosperity of the next decade lies.
August 4, 2010 • Ana Guthrie
Columnist Ana Guthrie reviews a documentary about the late controversial political figure, Arthur Teele.
July 23, 2010 • Christina Valladares
The Committee of Sensible Marijuana Policy is lobbying for a marijuana decriminalization measure to be added on the city ballot this November in Miami Beach.
July 23, 2010 • Chrisnatha Derosier
It is one of the most popular yet troubling trends among adolescent students today -- witnessing a fight, catching it on video and uploading it online. This is referred to as cyber-bashing, children videotaping other children fighting and then posting the clips on the Web for everyone to see.
June 22, 2010 • Christina Valladares
The pursuit of the American dream has become progressively more difficult for immigrants because of the economic slowdown. But, many still stand strong.
May 27, 2010 • Christina Valladares
Little girls idolize Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty. Who doesn't want to be a beautiful princess who lives happily ever after with the man of her dreams? But naturally, these little girls will grow, date and kiss frog after frog - none of whom are her prince charming. Should she still believe the tale?
What happens when she moves from sweet sixteen to college graduate, then onto bridesmaid at her best friend's wedding. What happens when the years go by and her skin isn't as elastic, her abs go flabby, and she finds herself vehemently racing against time. Will her prince ever scale the tower to her rescue?
What happens when she moves from sweet sixteen to college graduate, then onto bridesmaid at her best friend's wedding. What happens when the years go by and her skin isn't as elastic, her abs go flabby, and she finds herself vehemently racing against time. Will her prince ever scale the tower to her rescue?
May 26, 2010 • Chrisnatha Derosier
Common procedures undergone by men and women that make up a large percentage of the ethnic groups in the United States are skin lightening and eyelid surgeries.
May 12, 2010 • Chrisnatha Derosier
Brazil is the first country to contribute to the Haiti Reconstruction Fund.