Tag: HBCU

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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Love at an HBCU, Xavier couples juggle learning with love.

Aamari Benford

By Aamari Benford For decades, many students at Xavier University of Louisiana have found love at this Historically Black College University (HBCU) and feel a deep connection to each other. This Valentine’s Day, student couples shared what makes Black college love different to them, and how it is special. On the afternoon of Feb. 14, 2023, Xavier student couple, Taylor Joseph and Adrian Thornton where in the school’s University Center after attending a Black history month program held on Xavier’s campus. Joseph and Thornton said they have been together for…

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Campus Orgs Set the Mood for Valentine’s Day

Samara Garmon

By Samara Garmon HBCU love is like no other. Student organizations put together special events for couples and single students at Xavier for this year’s Valentine’s Day on campus. In the University Center each organization promoted different activities but centered the spirit of love to lure students in to their tables. Dating app Bumble joined campus organizations like Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, The Women of Xavier, and even The Financial Aid Office were all in support of the couples at Xavier. “The purpose of our table is to make people…

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More Black Women take leadership roles in sports

Cam Finn

By Cam Finn On Feb. 1 was the 37th Annual Girls and Women in Sports Day. More women, and particularly Black women are assuming leadership and non-traditional roles in sports typically held by men. Autumn Lockwood will make history this month as the first Black woman to coach in a Super Bowl as an assistant coach to the Philadelphia Eagles, who will face the Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 12 in Glendale, Ariz. While Jennifer King completed her second season in the NFL as the assistant running backs coach for…

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Mental Health in College Athletes

Skylar Stephens

By Skylar Stephens On March 10, 2022, Ohio State lineman, Harry Miller, decided to retire from his career as a college football player. After playing since 2019, he was done with the sport for his senior year. In his retirement announcement, Miller said that his retirement would be for the sake of his own mental health. “Prior to the season last year, I told Coach Day of my intention to kill myself. He immediately had me in touch with Dr. Candice and Dr. Norman, and I received the support I…

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From Bison to Gold Rush: Hannah Stoutmire Restarts Her College Athletic Career

Kareemah Muhammad

By Kareemah Muhammad She transferred from Howard University. Now at Xavier, Hannah Stoutmire has had to start over her career in track and field after injury and setbacks. But she has been surrounded by sports ever since she was a little girl. Giving up is not in her DNA. “I grew up running track because it was always just around me,” said Stoutmire, who is from Dallas, Texas, majoring in Mass Communication. “My parents both ran track in high school. My mom ran track at LSU, and my dad played…

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Students Learn Coping Strategies at Mental Health Awareness Day

Corbin Johnson

By Corbin Johnson Many say that college is a great time to find out what is your lifelong dream, but that has sometimes been an understatement. When young adults enter college, it can be hard to adjust due to new experiences, having new responsibilities, and growing pains. It is also nerve-wrecking because this is the first-time students will have to navigate their own physical and mental health without the help of their parents. As a result, students can develop mental illnesses or other physical illnesses as well. College is a…

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Students Find Great Stress Relief through Animals

Faith LeMelle

By Faith LeMelle Pets can be a great way to help reduce anxiety, according to Medical Health Foundation. With all the weight of dealing with personal issues, pets can help students find a healthy way to cope with stress. Xavier’s Mobilization At Xavier program’s Pet Awareness With Students or PAWS, partners with local pet shelters to allow students to volunteer with the shelter animals. Animal Rescue New Orleans hosts ten to twelve students with weekly trips to play with the shelter dogs and cats. The shelter is home to dogs…

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