Pietermaritzburg, South Africa — As a Black South African using ceramics as a medium to express himself and create art, S’bonelo Tau Luthuli stands out.
The primary use of ceramics...
Judy Croome is a South African poet, novelist and short story writer born in Zvishavane, Zimbabwe, to South African parents. After many years of being an accountant, Croome decided to turn to writing...
Joanne Joseph is an established South African news personality with more than 20 years of experience hosting radio and television shows for major South African broadcasters. In 2013, she published “Drug...
Discriminatory anti-trans sports bill harms trans youth
On Transgender Day of Visibility, which occurred on March 31, the White House announced that it would expand trans rights by focusing on providing...
In honor of Black History Month, The Hawk staff asked members of the African-Caribbean Student Association (ACSA) executive board why it is important to celebrate BHM.
What’s your favorite part about...
Combating “hurry sickness” with moments of mindfulness
On an unusually sunny and warm Friday after-noon in February, I decided to lace up my Sauconys and take my chances at running three-and-a-half...
In honor of Black History Month, The Hawk staff asked members of the Black Student Union executive board to share why it is important to celebrate Black History Month.
Why is it important that we celebrate...
When freedom to love is reduced to appearance
Identifying as LGBTQIA+ is more than how someone presents themselves. Gender identity and/or sexual orientation is not a physical characteristic, nor is...
Safe spaces for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ students deserve respect
It was a Friday afternoon when I was making cards for the Jewish Relief Agency in the Center for Inclusion and Diversity (CID). After a busy...
About this time last year, I downloaded the app Headspace because I was interested in incorporating meditation into my daily routine. Headspace is an app for meditation and sleep. It’s recent popularity...
How acceptance is found from within
During my first year of college, I experienced a philosophical awakening. I wondered how I could practice gratitude more often and how I could develop a deeper sense...
When the pandemic first began, I remember the term “new normal” was constantly ringing in my ear. Our “new normal” included socially distancing, limiting contact with our peers, using Zoom way...
