President Obama issued pardons to 17 convicted felons, his first use of his clemency powers this term. During his first term in 2008 he issued a total of 22 pardons and one commutation, which shortens the sentences of inmates currently in prison. A pardon may erase the stigma felons face […]
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Black women struggle with dating stereotypes
The Takeover, an online short film by North Carolina State University graduate Shequeta Smith, brings comedic and ironic qualities to a prevalent topic in the female community: black women vs. white women vs. black men. The story is based on Smith’s real life experiences and revolves around an interracial friendship. […]
Woodard competes for the NCAA Divison I title
Outstanding triple jumper Preston Woodard sealed the deal for the 2013 NCAA Indoor Championship at the Alex Wilson Invitational in Mishawaka, Indiana, at the University of Notre Dame. The Sweeny, Texas, native locked in his second appearance for the NCAA Indoor Championship setting career best for himself and Alex Wilson […]
Death penalty used as a deterrence from crime
The death penalty is a scare tactic that has been used since the 1800s. It was used as both a punishment and a statement, a statement displaying the consequence of breaking the rules. The death penalty has evolved from hanging to needles, but the question is does it do the […]
How much is your degree worth?
Employment studiess have eased the minds of college students and recent graduates fearing their investment may not yield a great return. The State Higher Education Executive Officers Association reported that average tuition and fees costs paid by students after state and institutional aid rose by 8.3 percent last year. As […]
Prospective employees tweet resumes
Usually college graduates enter the work force with concerns of how their résumés may stand out and appeal to potential employers, but employers like Enterasys Networks are no longer looking at candidates paper submission, rather their Twitter. “I recently applied for Teach For America which is a pretty competitive organization […]
Gas prices may always fluctuate
Gas prices have steadily increased across the nation, but have fallen for the first time since December according to the Energy Information Administration. The national average of gas prices decreased by $.025 last week to $3.759 per gallon. Gas prices are a reflection of crude oil prices which fluctuate daily. […]
Debate on guns continues
The issue of having teachers possess firearms in the classroom has been raised in the aftermath of the recent school shootings at colleges and high schools. At Pearl High School in Pearl, Miss assistant principal Joel Myrick used his handgun to stop the murderous shooting rampage of a deranged student. […]
Flopping affects game play in the league
Flopping is a big issue in the NBA due to players faking fouls or minor injuries to manipulate the outcomes of the game. There has been over seven violations in the first month of the 2012-2013 season. Players like Minnesota’s J.J. Barea, Brooklyn’s Reggie Evans, and OKC’s Kevin Martin are […]
Faculty speak on needed improvements
The faculty and staff of Prairie View A&M University get to see young people enter and leave the univeristy. Members of the staff agree an improvement the campus could make involves student morale. “I think that the spirit of the university could be a lot better,” said Alisha Lowe, volunteer […]