Life

What Homeless Looks Likes

What Homeless Looks Likes

Some college students have nowhere to go when school closes. BY: SIERRA COTTON Senior Lydia Blanco is a big deal.  The Journalism and Media Studies major is the publisher of BELLE Media Group, a college queen, and sorority member.  She has also been homeless since the age of five.  Blanco’s mother chose homelessness...

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Under the Influence

Under the Influence

Binge Drinking on Campus BY: JESSICA JONES Binge drinking on college campuses is leading to severe consequences. The Centers for Disease Control says that for women binge drinking is defined as consuming of four or more alcoholic beverages in a row. May sound like average party behavior but, binge drinking is very...

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6 Steps to Build Your Brand

6 Steps to Build Your Brand

Take a walk across Bennett’s campus On any day, you’re bound to see that swoosh on a pair of sneakers, that bitter piece of fruit on a student’s laptop of those beloved golden arches on  bag from someone’s lunch. But what do employers see when they see you? Here are a few simple steps to build...

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Making Ends Meet

Making Ends Meet

Money is a top stressor for college students.  Here are six ways to ease your financial anxiety. BY: MYEISHA ESSEX College students are often breaking their own banks One of the most stressful parts of being a college student is finding the money to be a college student.  Many of us can experience great amounts of...

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Currents

History Team Takes Home Top Prize

History Team Takes Home Top Prize

Belles win first place for oral presentation in Black history BY: JHANAY DAVIS Bennett...


Helping Hands In Haiti

Helping Hands In Haiti

Almost a year post-quake, the island suffers more challenges, broken promises By:...


Study Hall Now Mandatory for Freshwomen

Study Hall Now Mandatory for Freshwomen

By: LATAIJA PETERSON Upon beginning a new school year, freshwomen are also welcoming...


Go to College Without Going Broke

Go to College Without Going Broke

Loan reform bill makes things a little easier for students By: COURTNEY GRIFFIN “In...


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People

The Warmth of Her Sun

The Warmth of Her Sun

Four reasons to admire Isabel Wilkerson. BY: BRIANA BARNER Award-winning writer and...


Singing Our Songs

Singing Our Songs

Bennett is known for its choir with its beautiful, traditional music.  But there’s...


With These Hands

With These Hands

The voices of the most unheard campus workers By: JHANAY DAVIS At any institution...


Stellar Performance Earns Top Honors

Stellar Performance Earns Top Honors

Freshwoman named USCAA’s Co-Player of the Week By: JHANAY DAVIS The week of...


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