A Message to the 2012 Graduating Seniors
Believe with all of your heart that you will do what you were made to do.- Orison Swett Marden
To the class of 2012, your time to...
The Budget Baller (How to Dress Cool in College…Efficiently)
There are only three things guaranteed in life: death, taxes, and being broke in college. It’s almost a rite of passage; “How to Survive...
The Culture Examined: The Air Jordan Phenomenon
Every year, different groups of people make a special journey to a hollowed ground or location to pay homage to or worship. Muslims are...
What If There Was No Federal Funding for HBCUs?
HBCUs have become an essential part of the American education system. From its
Believe it or not there could be a major dent of funding...
Lifting As I Climb: Mentorship, Community Service and the Importance of Giving Back
Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth. -Muhammad Ali
As I get older it has begun to dawn...
How to Show Interest in a Greek Organization
It’s that time of year again; you can feel it in the air. Guys are dusting off their line jackets, girlfriends are ordering paddles...
Do Black Students Learn Better from Black Teachers?
As HBCU students, alumni, supporters and enthusiasts, most are obviously aware that the majority of the campuses are predominately African-American. There is diversity typically within...
Perception vs. Reality: Achieving Your Dreams
Lady Gaga has be one of the craziest (if not the craziest) people of our time, but you’re only looked upon as “crazy” to...
Why We Still Need to Promote HBCU Exceptionalism
Twitter is a fascinating, spontaneous, stream of consciousness social media outlet for users to tweet their thoughts and opinions on the Web for millions...
Out of the Night That Covers Me: Making Sense of FAMU & Hazing
Since the first story broke about the untimely death of Robert Champion, 26 year-old Florida A&M drum major, many are trying to piece together...
Things I’m Thankful For: My HBCU Family
This past week, thousands of college students across the country headed home for one of the most anticipated holiday amidst on campus students; Thanksgiving....
Understanding as an Art: The Value of Wisdom
Being a student at Central State University taught me to be thankful of the things I have while being ambitious for the things I...
Hip-hop: From Conscious to Mainstream
Hip-hop originated as a way out of oppression for those whose lives were affected by injustice, lawlessness and corruption. As time has gone by,...
Players, Owners to Blame for NBA Lockout
On the heels of one of the most entertaining seasons in recent memory, the NBA owners and players could not agree on a new...
Honda Campus All Star Challenge: The Pinnacle of HBCU Quiz Bowls
Avery University versus Hillman College in the All Star Challenge Tournament, remember that episode of ‘A Different World?’ Dwayne Wayne and Whitley may have...
Do Social Networks Construct Fake Personalities?
Are you one of those people who make it a point to tweet more than 100 times a day? Do you know anyone who...
Guiltless Sandusky: The Monster Behind the Penn State Scandal
Disgraced former Penn State defensive coordinator and alleged child molester Jerry Sandusky, who was arrested on Nov.5 for charges of sexually harassing eight boys...
Norfolk State Defeats Hampton in the 1st Battle of the Bay Poetry Slam
On Thursday, November 10, 2011, history was made in Norfolk.
A sea of green and gold cheered on their Spartans as they watched their beloved Norfolk...
