Top Shows to Binge Watch on Netflix this Black History Month (That Are Not About Black Trauma)
So, as Black History Month is almost over, I decided to give you guys a list of some of my favorite black TV shows and movies. However, I...
Tayo Omoniyi (UIC ‘23)
Tayo Omoniyi (UIC ‘23)
Hello! My name is Tayo Omoniyi, and I am from Tinley Park, Illinois. I am a 2nd-year student at the University of Illinois at Chicago, studying Biology with a pre-medicine track. My passions are writing, travel and medicine. My ultimate career goal is to become a pediatric doctor. Outside of school, I love spending time with my family and friends. I have two younger sisters.
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Advice for Healthy Relationships
‘Tis the season of love, and I want to give a shout out to all my beautiful people out there. This Valentine’s Day, I hope to give you guys...
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How to: Be Boujee on a Budget
Growing up, I have always loved fashion and decorating. However, it was impressed upon me at a young age that more money doesn’t...
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Tips If You Are Undecided in Your Career Path
For most of us, college is an experience to find ourselves. So, what do we do when we don't know what we want for a career post-graduation...
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My First Visit to Nigeria
30,000 feet in the air, I dreamed of what my parents' homeland is like: the smell, the weather, the people. What was the culture like there...
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What the Insurrections Mean for the Future of America
Following the events of January 6th, I wanted to write a piece that told a story about America. In the final days of Trump’s time in office...
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How to Pass: Studying Tips from an Expert Procrastinator
This year, 2020 has by no means been easy. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t somewhat hoping that the online classes would automatically...
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Songs from Good News That Will Make You Feel Like a Bad B**ch
So, I recently sat down and listened to Megan Thee Stallion’s new debut album, Good News. Megan Thee Stallion is one of my favorite artists...
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What I Learned From Therapy
Before going to therapy, I didn’t know how to make sense of my emotions and my past experiences. I felt intense periods of depression,...
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My Thoughts on Christians for Trump
In the church, it was impressed to me from an early age that religion has much to do with politics and America. Despite the First Amendment...
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How To Take Care of Your Mental Health During This Election
This year, we have been through many things: massive social and political unrest, a global health pandemic, and probably the most talked-...
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Finding Peace in Protest: Taking Care of Your Mental Health as an Advocate for Justice
The past weeks' events have changed the way many people see our government and the world. However, for many of us, the image of black...
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How to Support Black LGBTQ+ People
To address the issue of homophobia in the black community, it would be remiss of me to act like there isn't still discrimination against...
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How to Support Black Lives Matter
Before I start this, I should acknowledge the state of our country, and the world, with everything that has been going on. My condolences...
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Virtual Volunteering: Helping from Home
Now that we are getting acclimated to life in quarantine, life is lived from screens. The use of technology has made it easier than ever to...
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Transitioning to Online Courses Due to COVID-19
First off, let me just say that I had never taken a course online before this. A month ago, when I found out that classes at UIC would be...
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Life, Love and Legacy: Remembering Selena
To many, March 31, 2020 represents 25 years since the death of legendary singer Selena. Selena Quintanilla Perez, better know under the...
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Panic in a Pandemic: How to Take Care of Your Mental Health While in Quarantine
Being on lockdown can quickly take a hit on your mental health. Here are a few things to do if you find yourself getting bored while you're...
