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Never Ignore The Signs

Never Ignore The Signs

Doris Lavoile, Impact Staff December 17, 2014

In Recent news of the tragic murder-suicide of actress Stephanie Moseley and her husband Earl Hayes, I felt compelled to discuss how harsh the disease of depression can be. Media went on a total frenzy...

Spoken Like A True Introvert

Spoken Like A True Introvert

Doris Lavoile, Impact Staff December 17, 2014

Why are you so quiet? You seem so shy? These have been questions that I've heard from countless people all of my life. It has always been something that bothered me. Family functions, school settings...

Black Lives Matter

Black Lives Matter

Doris Lavoile, Impact Staff December 3, 2014

With tension and emotions still running high from the announcement of the Mike Brown verdict, matters seem to only be getting worse. As I write this column, it was announced that there is no indictment...

Beware Of The Dream Killers!

Beware Of The Dream Killers!

Doris Lavoile, Impact Staff November 20, 2014

I’ve never realized how much stress lies in the questions “What’s your major?” or “What are you studying to be?” The truth is that questions like those can be pretty overwhelming and that is...

Lifetimes Aaliyah Biopic: A Complete Failure

Lifetime’s Aaliyah Biopic: A Complete Failure

Doris Lavoile, Impact Staff November 19, 2014

If you are Aaliyah fan, then this past Saturday was a huge disappointment. Over the course of the year, the Aaliyah biopic has been a reoccurring topic of discussion. Before hearing about any real detail...

Is The End Of Reality TV Near?

Is The End Of Reality TV Near?

Doris Lavoile, Impact Staff October 22, 2014

I have always loved television. There is nothing more relaxing than coming home from a hard day of school or work and sitting down and enjoying a good show. I personally would always result to my most...

What Does Procrastination Really Mean?

What Does Procrastination Really Mean?

Doris Lavoile, Impact Staff October 21, 2014

Every single year that I've been in college, I try to promise myself that I will stop procrastinating. After about a month into each year, I end up giving up on myself and caving into to the tempting...

One Black Woman Claims Black Men Dont Like Black Women

One Black Woman Claims “Black Men Don’t Like Black Women”

Doris Lavoile, Impact Staff October 21, 2014

Earlier this week, I came across an article from  the Huffington Post boldly  entitled, "Black Men Don't Like Black Women". At first glance, I rolled my eyes at this headline, but with the help of...

The Problem With Friends & Advice

The Problem With Friends & Advice

Doris Lavoile, Impact Staff October 16, 2014

There is always that one person in a group of friends who is sought after for their advice.  In my group of friends, it is made clear that I'm that person. I try to be as compassionate and understanding...

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