If Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. were still alive today, he would wish he were dead because of how complacent black people have become. In the 60s, Dr. King stood for everything that white people thought we weren’t. He was intelligent, a great leader, a great speaker, and was the […]
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Williams and Bowser certified as SGA president and vice president
Travis Williams and Aziza Bowser were certified as SGA president and vice president earlier today. The move by the electoral commission comes hours after the SGA Supreme Court decided to uphold its decision to disqualify Larry O. Rivers and Virgil A. Miller from the race. “The electoral commission voted to […]
Video game exhibition, tour attracts students
The Rattlers Den had a recent makeover as it was transformed into a Playstation 2 fan’s heaven. Game Live Events, a video and computer game software marketing company, hosts tours to various colleges and universities to promote new and unreleased video and computer games. The company visited campus for a […]
Dynamite explodes into hip-hop arena
The best CD not in your collection has a rapper shouting: “I’m Ms. Dy-na-mi-tee/ Everybody lose control/Let my vibe touch your soul.” Ms. Dynamite is a soulful blend of Lauryn Hill, Mary J. Blige and Lady Saw. Her debut album, “A Little Deeper,” provides a powerful, unrivaled sound. The new […]
Syria: Here we go again
The Pentagon said large-scale combat in Iraq is finished and some U.S. forces are headed home. This is good news. U.S. officials said an Iraqi nuclear scientist surrendered to authorities in a Middle Eastern country and is being interviewed by American officials. At the beginning of “Operation Iraqi Freedom,” the […]
Extreme limits
The United States has gotten out of control. It is going to extreme limits to raise money to compensate for the economy’s devastation. New York recently passed a ban on cell phones in any indoor theater, library, museum, or concert hall. If anyone is caught violating this law, he or […]
Rattler makes big strides on track
He’s the defending MEAC champion in the 200-meter dash. Just a few weeks ago, he was ranked 11th in the world in that event. But he said he’s just an ordinary guy. Sheldon Morant, 22, has carved himself a position in the collegiate track world. He ranked fourth in the […]
James should be drafted first based on age, marketability
It’s a win-win situation no matter which player you pick, so I guess I have to decide who is going to give you more. And I say, LeBron James will. All the hype this kid has received is warranted. He is the best high school basketball player since my fellow […]
Anthony clearly better choice due to collegiate experience
Carmelo Anthony, without a doubt, should be the first pick in the NBA draft because he has proven himself against the best college basketball players in the country. Anthony was the NCAA’s freshman of the year, most outstanding player of the final four and led his team to a NCAA […]
Tenant’s rights addressed
The Leon County Division of Housing Services and the Neighborhood Justice Center held a forum Monday in the Community Room of Amtrak Station in an effort to address the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants. As part of the National Fair Housing Month, the forum included guest speakers who […]