DOVER, Del. – Delaware State University has been awarded a $217,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education primarily in support of two mental health initiative. The funding will support dual initiatives to establish 1.) a Mental Health First Aid Education Program at Delaware State University, and 2.) […]
Kiaira Wheeler There has been a lack of understanding about mental health in the Black community. In the community, black people weren’t taught enough about different types of mental health, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorder, etc. But why is, the black community not taking mental health […]
Braedan Lukens Global warming is the long-term warming of the planet’s overall temperature, and its pace has increased in the past century. According to National Geographic, global warming is caused by the “greenhouse gas effect”, which is when the sun’s rays penetrate the atmosphere, but when the […]
Faith Archibald Delaware State University student, Chazanda Jackson, and her family, launched Asilis Ancient Healing, a company that sells all natural items. The name “Asilis” means “all natural” in Swahili. Her mother, Yolanda Covington, retired from her job as a corrections officer due to liver issues, and her […]
Anaya Balkcom The 90s had many trends, one of them being milk consumption. In 1993, the slogan “Got Milk?” was launched in a commercial using celebrities to advertise and sell milk consumption. However, decades later, the world is slowly swapping out real milk for plant-based substitutions, leaving customers […]
Anaya Balkcom Did you know the detergent you use could significantly impact your life? This is not a matter of whether or not your clothes will smell lemony fresh or a gentle ocean breeze. It is a matter of how the levels of carcinogens that are found in […]
Anaya Balkcom As a child, if your mother was planning on styling your hair, there’s a good chance she went to the beauty supply store beforehand to purchase supplies. If you went with her, you might remember the assortment of colored hair beads and barrets, along with the […]
Christina Spraggins Have you ever wanted a full body workout, that is, cardio heavy and intensive? The Delaware State University Wellness and Recreation center offers a Step Aerobics class every Wednesday from 12:00pm-12:30pm. The class is taught by Jordin Williams, who is also the executive director of […]
Kourtney BradyStudents at Delaware State resumed classes on January 9th, back to a university that hasrecommended that students and faculty wear face coverings on campus. According to policy clarification released by campus Health Services, “All vaccinated andunvaccinated faculty, staff,students and/or visitors are required to wear a face covering […]
Dorien Scott Students and faculty of Delaware State University returned for the Spring, 2023 semester with one major change. After being mainly online or hybrid for the past three years, classrooms are finally opening back up, and they are filling fast, according to academic advisor, Taylor Macintosh. While […]
