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If you don’t know who Trayvon Martin is by now, then you may be shocked to hear about this tragic story. In a gated community by the name of Twin Lakes in Sanford, Florida on February 26th, 17 year old Martin was gunned down by 28 year old George Zimmerman -a self appointed neighborhood watch man. Zimmerman initially made claims [...]

“Go girl, go girl, go girl! Ambition!” This eight letter word has been transformed over the past year by Maybach Music Group artist Wale. The DC native has become extremely popular over the past two years with the release of several mixtapes. One of Wale’s most popular songs is “The Ambitious Girl”,  quoted in the opening of the article. If [...]

This past week, thousands of college students across the country headed home for one of the most anticipated holiday amidst on campus students; Thanksgiving. Fellowshipping with family and friends over various foods such as Turkey, Ham, Collard Greens, Candied Yams, Stuffing, Mama’s Baked Macaroni and Cheese, and Sweet Potato Pies and Banana Puddings (I know for a fact some of us have [...]

This week on Virginia Union University’s campus was eventful as usual, but this week brought something that students have never seen before. New student organization Abstract Dance Team held a program on November 1st called Dance 4 A Cure to raise awareness on Breast Cancer. During the week, Abstract had tables set up in the Henderson Center (VUU’s student center) accepting donations and selling [...]

Midterms: EVERY college student’s worst nightmare. Things seem to be going along smoothly and then –BAM! This time of the semester is dreaded almost as much as final exams. There is a certain hysteria caused by midterm exams. They roll around so quickly that you may hear some people on the yard express how they don’t feel they’ve learned anything [...]

HBCU’s Lead Too!             Students from several HBCUs received the chance of a lifetime this past weekend in Gloucester County, Virginia. I am blessed to be a part of The Emerging Leaders Program, Class of 2011-2012, thanks to a wonderful non-profit organization by the name of The Gloucester Institute. This program aims to serve as a way to assist current [...]

Homecoming is a grand celebration at universities across the nation. The name alone gives everyone a rush as they return to their roots to show their love for their alma mater. This is an extremely spectacular event if you attend a HBCU. Family, friends, and proud alumni travel far and wide to attend the highly anticipated homecoming activities that prestigious [...]