Amiyah Young

Her Campus • 18th April 2025

Keeping Up or Tuning Out: The Fall of Kardashian Reality TV

For almost 20 years now, the Kardashian family has been taking over everything from our television screens with their reality television shows to social media posts and brand deals. From their own cookies at Crumbl to famous shape wear, vitamins, and makeup products, it seems like it’s almost impossible to escape these sisters nowadays, no matter how hard you try. The family’s famous show, Keeping Up With the Kardashians, premiered back in 2007, capturing the attention of major audiences. During...

TUTV • 4th April 2025

The Vibe Returns

Temple University’s own The Vibe is back with a brand-new episode that taps into the heartbeat of campus culture. Hosted by Joshua Groves and Amiyah Young, this episode features a conversation with three members of Kidz Next Dorm—Namumba, Nahsir, and Mike—a student-led music collective making real noise both at Temple and in the Philly music scene. Known for blending raw talent with a mission to spark positive change, the group opens up about how they got started, the evolution of their sound, a...

Her Campus • 19th March 2025

Fame Over Feelings: The Debate Over Love Island’s True Intentions  

The recent season of Love Island All Stars just wrapped with Gabby Allen and Casey O’Gorman taking first place and winning $50,000, but their win was met with some controversy surrounding O’Gorman’s true intentions on the show. With Love Island All Stars season two being O’Gorman’s third season on the show, his fellow islanders believed he probably came back to the show to chase clout instead of find love. But O’Gorman was not the only islander accused of being on the show for the wrong reasons...

Her Campus • 25th February 2025

A Celebration of Black Sitcoms: From Classics To Currents

In honor of it being Black History Month, I have compiled a list of my favorite Black-led sitcoms and television shows. From my childhood favorites to recent binge watches, these are all shows that let Black characters be the main characters. And whether the shows are funny or have powerful life lessons, they all serve as a staple for the culture. 1. Abbott Elementary The show created and produced by Temple alum Quinta Brunson follows a group of schoolteachers who work at a Philadelphia public s...

TUTV • 13th February 2025

Spring 2025

(Recorded on February 12, 2025) On this episode of The Temp, hosts Gabriel Linington and Amarna Milne lead the anchor desk with the hottest stories making waves right now. From the latest political debates shaking up the world to the biggest moments in sports, they’ve got it all covered. Plus, the crew covers the latest wellness and lifestyle trends and the topics that keep life fresh and exciting. Each segment features a guest expert who brings deeper insights, breaking down what’s happening an...

TUTV • 20th January 2025

Music Highlights 2024

(Recorded in November 2024) In this episode of The Vibe, hosts Joshua Groves and Amiyah Young take a deep dive into the standout music moments of 2024. Alongside correspondents Tristan Plato and DJ Britton, they chat about the hottest releases, the drama between artists, weigh in on their favorite and least favorite albums, and more. Plus, Tristan and DJ hit the streets of Temple’s campus to find out what music moments have stood out to students in 2024

(Recorded in November 2024) In this episo...

TUTV • 25th November 2024

Versatility Of Black Artists

(Recorded in October 2024) In this episode of The Vibe, hosts Joshua Groves, Amiyah Young, DJ Britton, and Tristen Plato discuss the versatility of Black artists and their significant impact on various music genres. They highlight artists they believe have made the most significant contributions to cross-genre music. Later, Tristen and DJ walk around campus and find out what kind of music students are listening to and how they believe Black artists have influenced those genres. Finally, the host...

Her Campus • 15th November 2024

The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Makes its Return 

After a six-year hiatus, the Victoria’s Secret (VS) Fashion Show finally returned to our beloved screens on Oct. 15, and the show was jam-packed with fashion, great performances, and beautiful models — iconic models like Adrianna Lima (my personal favorite), Tyra Banks, Alessandra Ambrosio, and the Hadid sisters made their returns back to the VS stage.  However, why was the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show gone in the first place? The show was first canceled back in 2019 when it was met with contr...

Kensington Voice • 6th November 2024

Kensington, nearby North Philly poll workers report high turnout: “People are excited to come in”

When Kate Clarke arrived to set up her Juniata polling place this morning, one woman was already waiting to be the first in line. But within 15 minutes—around 6:45 a.m.—the line stretched halfway down the block.“It’s been hectic all day,” said Clarke, a judge of elections for the 33rd Ward. “Getting a breather is not happening today, which is fabulous. It’s a little slow at the moment, but then it picks up. It goes in clusters.”Clarke attributed the increased turnout to several factors, includin...

TUTV • 25th October 2024

Fall 2024 Semester Premiere

(Recorded in October 2024) On the Fall 2024 semester premiere of The Vibe, new hosts Amiyah Young and Joshua Groves take the lead in a show dedicated to music production. Correspondent Tristan Plato discusses the history of producers in Philadelphia. Correspondent DJ Britton highlights the work of producers Pharrell Williams and Odd One. Finally, Joshua and Amiyah welcome special guest Kobana, a rising rapper and producer from Philadelphia. With hits like “Happily In Love” and “Rocknrollin,” Kob...