My Work in Print




Below is a collection of articles I've assembled from my time as a columnist for the The Villanovan, the official student newspaper of Villanova University. My column Vis-à-Vis ran in the Opinions section from January 2008 through April 2009.


"A very fond farewell to Villanova: Why it's so hard to say goodbye to college, especially in 700 words or less." Published 4/29/2009.
http://www.villanovan.com/2.7324/black-a-very-fond-farewell-to-villanova-1.1019520

"Be silent: LGBT students and supporters make campus aware today." Published 4/15/2009.
http://www.villanovan.com/2.7324/black-be-silent-1.1019620

"Final Four extra sweet for seniors." Published 3/31/2009.
http://www.villanovan.com/2.7324/black-final-four-extra-sweet-for-seniors-1.1019657

"Just make it stop: Graduation already?" Published 3/24/2009.
http://www.villanovan.com/2.7324/black-just-make-it-stop-graduation-already-1.1019717

"Lessons from Father Tom: Augustinian demonstrated the quiet power of kindness to Villanova students." Published 3/11/2009.
http://www.villanovan.com/2.7324/black-lessons-from-father-tom-1.1019820

"A fight against heterocentrism: Same-sex marriage more important than ever as LGBT issues get notice." Published 2/18/2009.
http://www.villanovan.com/2.7324/black-a-fight-against-heterocentrism-1.1019866

" '25 Random Things' not so random after all: Called trivial and narcissistic, trend actually connects us with others." Published 2/11/2009.
http://www.villanovan.com/2.7324/black-25-random-things-not-so-random-after-all-1.1019919

"Price wars: The problems with campus food." Published 1/28/2009.
http://www.villanovan.com/2.7324/price-wars-1.1020013

"Time for a reality check." Published 12/10/2008.
http://www.villanovan.com/2.7324/black-time-for-a-reality-check-1.1020104

"Breaking the bubble: A look at the reality of students' views in LGBT issues on campus." Published 11/19/2008.
http://www.villanovan.com/2.7324/black-breaking-the-bubble-1.1020198

"How to savor each season." Published 11/4/2008.
http://www.villanovan.com/2.7324/black-how-to-savor-each-season-1.1020291

"A 'cruel campus'." Published 10/22/2008.
http://www.villanovan.com/2.7324/black-a-cruel-campus-1.1020377

"Falling into the fall season." Published 9/24/2008.
http://www.villanovan.com/2.7324/black-falling-into-the-fall-season-1.1020477

"A day to remember." Published 9/10/2008.
http://www.villanovan.com/2.7324/a-day-to-remember-1.1020603

"A tale of bittersweet seniority." Published 9/3/2008.
http://www.villanovan.com/2.7324/a-tale-of-bittersweet-seniority-1.1020644

"Culture clash: My French summer." Published 8/27/2008.
http://www.villanovan.com/2.7324/black-culture-clash-my-french-summer-1.1020523

"Why promote silence?: Villanovans seize opportunity to speak out on Day of Silence." Published 4/23/2008.
http://www.villanovan.com/2.7324/black-why-promote-silence-1.1020745

"A spring in your step." Published 4/16/2008.
http://www.villanovan.com/2.7324/black-a-spring-in-your-step-1.1020798

"Power to the pedestrian." Published 4/2/2008.
http://www.villanovan.com/2.7324/black-power-to-the-pedestrian-1.1020894

"An official day to be Irish." Published 3/12/2008.
http://www.villanovan.com/2.7324/black-an-official-day-to-be-irish-1.1021001

"A very risky business." Published 2/20/2008.
http://www.villanovan.com/2.7324/black-a-very-risky-business-1.1021060

"A Valentine's Day rookie: What do you do when you finally have one?" Published 2/13/2008.
http://www.villanovan.com/2.7324/black-a-valentine-s-day-rookie-1.1021108

"You are what you wear." Published 2/6/2008.
http://www.villanovan.com/2.7324/you-are-what-you-wear-1.1021158

"Creating a safer zone for all." Published 1/30/2008.
http://www.villanovan.com/2.7324/black-creating-a-safer-zone-for-all-1.1021204

"Wildcat got your tongue?" Published 1/23/2008.
http://www.villanovan.com/2.7324/black-wildcat-got-your-tongue-1.1021256

"How will you measure 2008?" Published 1/16/2008.
http://www.villanovan.com/2.7324/black-how-will-you-measure-2008-1.1021299