2014 University of the Virgin Islands Spring Olympics Augustus Laurencin Jr.| ST.CROIX – March is fast approaching, and this means it’s time to gear up for this year’s University of the Virgin Islands Spring Olympics. The annual event, previously set for March 21-23, has been rescheduled for April 26 with the St. Thomas athletes arriving…
With coral being dying species here in the Virgin Islands, should we care? MAKIL BEDMINSTER| ST. THOMAS – In the Virgin Islands, coral-bleaching– a striking, yet long-standing issue– crosses few minds, but affects the lives of millions worldwide. Especially here on St. Thomas. This is not only a long-lasting problem, but also an issue that…
Associate Professor of Journalism Gillian Royes hosts presentation on homophobia in Jamaica FELICIA EMMANUEL| ST.CROIX — Faculty and staff from both University of the Virgin Islands’ campuses attended on Feb. 27 Dr. Gillian Royes’ presentation on homophobia in Jamaica via video conference. Royes’ presentation not only examined homophobia in the Caribbean, but also chronicled the struggle…
Four of five Miss University of the Virgin Islands’ contestants travel to St. Croix for Queen’s Retreat and Agricultural Food Fair FELICIA EMMANUEL| ST. CROIX – Donning white hats and sundresses, Miss University of the Virgin Islands contestants visited the opening ceremony Saturday, February 15th for this year’s Agricultural and Food Fair. According to Student…
Facebook Addiction VICTORIA SMITH| ST.CROIX- Facebook Addiction Disorder is a real disorder affecting Facebook users. Since Facebook has 350 million members who spend 10 billion minutes on the site each day. Many are developing Facebook Addiction Disorder and find it difficult to defeat. Facebook Addiction Disorder is not officially a diagnosed medical treatment but it…
DORMS IN NEED OF NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS ANTOINETTE ANDERSON| ST.THOMAS- High-pitched sounds from a fire alarm abruptly woke on-campus residents of the North, Middle and Middle Annex dormitories on several occasions the mornings of Nov. 2 and Nov. 3. The old fire alarm system was prompted by the heavy rain that triggered the alarms…
WUVI Embarks on New Territory Elisa Thomas| ST. THOMAS- After only one year of existence, the student-run college radio station,WUVI AM 1090, announces upcoming additions. A new studio will be created on the Albert A. Sheen campus on St. Croix, where technology will allow both the St. Croix and St. Thomas studios to communicate with…
Elisa Thomas| ST.THOMAS- After successful tryouts, fundraising, extensive stretching, exercising, three months of rehearsal and perfecting their “boom kacks,” the ladies of U.V.I Dance Team are prepared for their debut performance at the Paradise Jam game on Saturday, Nov. 23. During the halftime game, where Metropolitan University takes on the U.V.I Buccaneers, U.V.I’s dance team will…
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DENICIA SUAREZ| ST.CROIX- It was a cool and cloudy Sunday morning in the Sunny Isle Shopping Center. The rain sprinkled on the streets while the gray sky flashed with soft lightning. I was expecting a normal day of work at the Payless Shoe Store. However, what I wasn’t expecting would be what I was most…
Bonnie M. Anderson 27-year news veteran, visited the University of the Virgin Islands on Monday Nov. 18 to speak with communication majors and other students.
Effects of drinking on college students Nalie Frederick| ST. THOMAS– According to National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) “about four out of five college students drink alcohol.” In the Virgin Islands the legal age to consume alcoholic beverages is 18. As a result, a college freshman in the VI is allowed to purchase…
UNIVERSITY IN NEED OF A NEW MEAL PLAN ANTOINETTE ANDERSON| ST. THOMAS–The cafeteria is the center of entertainment and dining at most universities and colleges. The on-campus students at the University of the Virgin Islands are tired of complaining and giving suggestions to Student Housing and Student Government Association about their dissatisfaction with the food…
Dorm life edition Rokeyah Connor| On Oct. 13, which would have been a typical Sunday night in the Delta M. Jackson Dorsch Complex on UVI St. Croix campus, the Resident Assistants had an open forum discussion about sex, drugs and alcohol. Following the discussion was an ice cream social and a piñata filled with adult…
Residence Hall Open House Day Victoria Smith| Oct. 16 is the day that marked the Residence Hall’s seasonal Open House Day. During Open House Day, the Residence Hall is open to visitors wanting to know more about UVI’s Delta M. Jackson Dorsch Complex. Sighted during open house day over the course of ribbon week were…
