In one of the most gruesome and notorious crimes in New York City history, it was thought that the criminals were behind bars. In what is called the Central Park murder, a 28-year-old investment banker was jogging after work April 19, 1989, when she was dragged from the road, sexually […]

The Rattlers were looking to rebound after an ugly loss last week to South Carolina State, but they came up on the short end of a 28-24 score in front of 16,216 people at Bragg Memorial Stadium. It is only the fourth time in head coach Billy Joe’s eight seasons […]

WASHINGTON – Despite misgivings about “going it alone,” Congress moved resolutely Thursday toward granting President Bush the authority he sought to wage war against Saddam Hussein’s Iraq.The House of Representatives voted 296-133 in support of the president, and the Senate was certain to do the same by a similar margin, […]

The talk of war with Iraq gained additional momentum this week, as Congress voted to allow President George W. Bush the use of military force to bring the Middle Eastern nation in compliance with U.N. resolutions. Public reaction has been wide and varying, ranging from solid support to staunch opposition […]

Three months after President Fred Gainous took the helm at the university, changes are omnipresent. But some on campus still have mixed opinions about the progress of the university under the former student-turned-administrator. The closing of Gamble Street from Wahnish Way to Orr Drive, the entrance of the parking lots […]

With new techniques in fitness, exercising has diversified beyond the basic “grapevine right” into more exciting and innovative calorie-burning routines. One fitness center, Curves for Women, combines a traditional aerobic training program with weights and music. The program Quickfit Circuit Training, encourages weight loss by emphasizing the development of lean […]

Alpha Kappa Alpha will hold a Pearls of Wisdom Seminar about “What is Your Self Worth” tonight at 6:08 p.m. in Diamond /McGuinn Basement. For more information, call Courtney Smith at 562-0278. The Northeastern Vibe Organization is sponsoring the “Change” a Life Campaign to raise money to provide free mammograms […]

Dear Editor: Press Release Reed Wright Publishing Inc. Takes Hip Hop to the Greeting Card Industry Reed Wright Publishing Inc., a company which offers a selection of free electronic greeting cards to those with an affinity for hip hop, recently rolled out its Urban Youth Greetings Web Site. The site […]

On Mondays at the Beta Bar do not expect to hear the latest from Ludacris, P. Diddy or Murder Inc. Expect the best old and new in underground hip-hop and a little Dilated Peoples and Dead Prez. Hip-hop is hard to find, said John “Nature Rama” Harris, the master of […]

Dear Ms Drake, I agree with your position regarding mandating diversity at HBCU. I believe that FAMU and all other HBCU should and are open to all qualified applicants regardless of race. I also believe that the university should create an atmosphere where all are welcome. If those two conditions […]