The Set was not only home to mom and pop vendors Tuesday, but voters and campaign teams as well. The voters and campaigners were not gathered for another political rally, but gathered to turn their voice into a vote for the 2004 presidential election. Some insiders say this presidential election […]
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Democrats celebrate despite predictions
On Super Tuesday Democrats came together in support of John Kerry and John Edwards as the results of the presidential elections came in at The Moon. “Victory Night 2004” started at 7:30 p.m., and live election updates from CNN kept the crowd informed. “Democrats, are we proud to be Democrats […]
Nation must support leader
Another election night had the American public biting nails as they repeatedly heard newscasters say, “It is too close to call.” As evidenced by the incoming poll results, voters were obviously stumped on the issue of who can best lead the country for the next four years. The country is […]
Campus leaders inform student body
The 34th Student Senate called to order the first meeting of the month Monday. Provost Larry Robinson spoke before the Senate and stressed the importance of student success and the accreditation of each academic program at the University. “I want to ensure that students are learning everything they need at […]
Recent IRS probe of NAACP unfair
The Internal Revenue Service agency is going after the largest and oldest civil rights organization in the country, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. In retaliation, the NAACP is accusing the IRS of voter intimidation. As a part of the organization’s annual convention in July, the NAACP […]
O’Neal becomes major asset to Heat
In an era that showcases electrifying dunks and killer crossovers, one aspect remains clear in the NBA: To win a championship a dominant center is needed. Shaquille O’Neal has averaged 27 points, 12 rebounds and 2.6 blocks in 12 seasons. O’Neal has made five NBA Finals appearances, won three titles […]
Commercial radio is destroying real Hip Hop
Has it been 25 years already? I find it hard to believe that I’m only one year younger than hip hop. I remember back in the days rushing home to catch DJ Red Alert on 98.7 Kiss FM. I had my blank tape ready in the recording position in the […]
‘On the Down Low’ author to visit campu
J.L. King’s decision to go public about his “down low” lifestyle gained more attention than expected from the black community. According to King’s book “On the Down Low,” the phrase is used to describe men who have sex with other men, but do not consider themselves gay or bisexual. King […]
Florida leaning Bush, for now
Americans surged to the polls Tuesday in the first wartime election in more than three decades, anxious to decide whether the country should stay the course with President Bush or shift direction with Sen. John Kerry. Unusually long lines at precincts across the country underscored the intense interest in the […]
Democrats, GOP split local races
The race for the White House came to an apparent end Tuesday. But what may have shocked people is that there were other things on the Florida ballot besides the battle for the presidency. Seats in the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House were up for grabs, as well as […]