Month: March 2023

Mister and Miss Xavier University of Louisiana-Elects have been chosen

Kiersten McCollum

By Kiersten McCollum Results are in, the baton has been passed, and a new Mister and Miss Xavier University of Louisiana have been elected. Chosen by the student body, Jaden Crump and Brayanna Jones will serve as the schools 9th Mister and 88th Miss Xavier. Being in the public eye is not always an easy task but both candidate-elects have expressed their excitement and readiness to step up to the plate and serve Xavier’s student body. “The role itself is just to be an advocate for Xavier, to be someone…

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Creed III is a much-needed depiction of Black manhood today.

Brier Evans

By Brier Evans Editor In Chief What does it mean to be a man? At what point do we address the issue of toxic masculinity within the Black community? Black men for centuries have been taught to be tough. They have been told to hide their emotions and vulnerability to be seen as ‘manly’ in society. However, through these emotional limitations, Black men can struggle with understanding themselves and working through their trauma and pain. When do Black men finally allow themselves to heal?   Actor Michael B. Jordan explores…

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