Gun violence is a recurring issue in society and a very prominent issue in the Black community. Many shooting incidents have occurred during homecoming week for a handful of HBCUs. Unfortunately, it seems to be the actions of non-students who are ruining events for first-time students and in…
Beyoncé’s Renaissance album was released in July of this year. After 3 long years since her last project, “The Lion King: The Gift,” fans flipped when she released the album. Though it has been months, there still haven’t been any visuals released with this project, which is quite odd for Qu…
It’s that time of the year when alumni and students gather together to celebrate their love for their beloved school. Homecoming is a treasured tradition that many schools across the nation all partake in. From September through November, schools host a week-long celebration allowing student…
As the season winds down, the biggest day in sports has arrived, the Super Bowl. Unfortunately, my team did not do well this year, finishing with a 7-10 record. The New Orleans Saints could not get things going for our city. Of course, that does not stop me from watching football. Next up, I…
When thinking about HBCU sports, we often think about stats, players, and coaches. However, when asked the question “What changes can be made to make HBCU Sports better?”, we are challenged to look at all aspects, not just what our eyes are trained to see, including the technical aspects of …
On December 27th, Bethune Cookman University announced Ed Reed as their head football coach. However, after a social media outburst, the Hall of Fame inductee, announced on January 21st that he will no longer be the head coach at Bethune-Cookman. Reed tweeted a statement that said, “After we…
Responsibility, accountability, and time management are among the skill sets that Felix C. Cunningham, III learned as an undergraduate mass communication major on the campus of Southern University. Felix is a self-published author. The reason he chose SU was that SU was the closest college a…
With a recent burger cookoff at Mayberry and Dunn Dining halls, a conversation of which dining hall reigned supreme came into question. The Digest sent undercover staffers to discuss the quality of cleanliness, hospitality, and of course, food, to test which eatery was superior. The results …
Imagine walking at night from a party or event, on an open road, the breeze is fluttering, and the lights are dim in the street. You walk briskly knowing that you are by yourself, but you start to hear heavy footsteps pacing toward you. Your mind starts to race with thoughts of terror and ne…
After a runner-up finish in the SWAC Tournament/Championship, The Jaguars baseball team looks to get back there, but win. We found Head Coach Chris Crenshaw and caught up with him to discuss the preparations his team is going through to prepare for the imminent 2023 season.