On Saturday, Jan. 31 and Sunday, Feb. 1 the Lady Panthers bowling team traveled to the Louisiana Tech Invitational Tournament in Ruston, La. Kristina Sadler, sophomore social work major, said, “I believe that the potential was there, but we just didn’t initiate it.” The Lady Panthers initially sparked a great […]
Month: February 2009
Man pleads guilty to hate crime
NEW YORK – A man accused of leading an election night rampage that put one victim in a coma told a judge Monday he organized the attacks because he was drunk and angry about Barack Obama’s victory. Ralph Nicoletti, 18, made the statements in federal court in Brooklyn as he […]
Senate confirms Holder as first black AG
WASHINGTON – Eric Holder won Senate confirmation Monday as the nation’s first African-American attorney general, after supporters from both parties touted his dream resume and easily overcame Republican concerns over his commitment to fight terrorism and his unwillingness to back the right to keep and bear arms. The vote was […]
Are you a busy body?
Nowadays students have to work harder to live comfortably in college. Students have to add 20 to 30 hours of work to their full class schedules so that they can pay rent and the many other bills that come along with college life. Nicole Morris, a graduating senior mass media […]
This is what it takes to be a First Lady…
With the recent election of our first black president, we also welcome our first black lady, Michelle Obama. Coming from the south side of Chicago, Michelle Obama could only dream of becoming the first lady. With motherhood, an Ivy-League background, and world renowned, Mrs. Michelle Obama is a powerhouse and […]
20 Questions
1. Which cheerleader and Black Fox are feuding over the same guy? 2. Why did they have their friends fight their battles? 3. What would Michelle Obama do? 4. Who is still waiting on their OP checks? 5. Who thought the Classic Dance Ensemble was rehearsing for the players club? […]
Taken: a must see film
#8220;I have a special set of skills that make me dangerous for men like you,” is the quote that moviegoers have seen in commercials for weeks for the film “Taken”. As one of 2009’s first big action movies, the film has had plenty of build up and it didn’t disappoint. […]
Taraji P. Henson making new moves
Taraji P. Henson, a North Carolina A&T alumna, is best known for playing Yvette in “Baby Boy.” She is now co-starring with Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett in the “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” which opened Christmas Day. “Not Easily Broken,” based on the T.D. Jakes book, is slated […]
Chauntrice Gay crowned Miss Black and Gold 2009- 2010
Chauntrice Gay was crowned the 34th Miss Black and Gold for the Eta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., on Jan. 29 in the Opal Johnson Smith auditorium. The parents, students and guests were all at hand to see the highly anticipated event. The pageant, themed “The First […]
Why wear a belt when you can sag?
It’s always a treat when one is privy to seeing undergarments. Generally, it means that something good might be on the way. Possibly you’re in a gentleman’s club; there’s just something nice about seeing undergarments…unless it’s every day in public because people cannot seem to pull their pants up. At […]