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Personal attacks rarely yield institutional changes. I write this with respect to the Damn Danielarticle by Mougheis Umar. I mention this author not to attack him, but to criticize his approach and sweeping generalizations. I wish to…

Rap can be the connective tissue between hearts and minds. On the 5th of April, I was excited to hear that Saba released his second album: “CARE FOR ME.” Little did I know that the 10 track album would profoundly connect with my lived…

Among our generational pessimism, there are many things to celebrate and be optimistic about. One such thing is the emergence of individuality. As the world shrinks and cultures clash, new inspiring individuals are taking advantage and…

Kenya flags fly high at SLU on laptops, hats, and wristbands, but you’d be mistaken to think that this public gesture reflects student engagement with African issues and events on campus. You show up for an African Student Union meeting and…

St. Lawrence is a home of African exceptionalism. Chinua Achebe, Wole Soyinka, and Obiora Udechukwuhave all graced this campus, a place that seems far removed from the African continent but through these personal links still embraces the…

A few weeks ago, in an article on hip hop and mental health I made a statement. I wrote that hip hop has gold at its core: it’s up to us to dig for it. Well, I have been mining away and found a gem. Caleb Parker, a.k.a. Caleborate, fights…