At North Carolina Central University, the difference between first semester and second semester becomes clear as students settle into college life. Du

Last year, on August 3, 2025, my grandfather passed away, leaving a quiet ache in our hearts that words can scarcely capture. He was more than just a grandfather he was a guide, a source of laughter, and a quiet strength that held our family together in ways I didn’t always recognize until he was gone. The memories of his smile, his warm hands, and the way he always seemed to know when you needed comfort have stayed with me, haunting me with both grief and gratitude. As Valentine’s Day approache