Sickle cell anemia is a hereditary blood disorder that most commonly occurs in people of African, Central or South American, Caribbean, and Mediterranean descent, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. The Institute also reports that an estimated 70,000 to 100,000 people in the ...
When Michelle Smith got her acceptance letter, she was full of excitement but rattled with nerves. She was going to college, which meant new experiences. She and her parents had already talked about making safe decisions once she leaves home, but one thing in particular worried her the most. All she ...
Stars of the popular podcast, The Read, will make their way to the University of Memphis. Kid Fury and Crissle, the co-hosts whose discussions on hip-hop and pop culture has drawn hundreds of thousands of listeners, will appear on campus April 2, at 7 p.m. Brought by the National Association of Black ...
Self-Esteem Gets a Positive Spin at Modeling Auditions By Aisha Naantaanbuu Whether it is positive or negative, few people would deny the effects the fashion industry has on the self-image of the today’s youth. Around the world, only a mere 4% of women genuinely perceive themselves as beautiful, according ...
Females and males on campus are making conscious efforts to attain their ideal body image. From making more visits to the student recreational center to dodging campus food, people are seriously pursuing weight loss and health goals. “I go to the gym 4-5 days per week, and I have a specific part of ...
Fashion Moguls Memphis, a campus organization, will hold modeling auditions Jan. 28-30, and Feb. 2-4 in the University Center. The auditions are for their post-spring break fashion show titled “Destination: Fashion Takes Flight.” Ladies and gentleman are welcome to try out. The organization encourages ...
