When most people think of college, they think of a relaxed, carefree four years. But for some students, a college career can also be very stressful. School, financial aid, relationships are just a few factors that contribute to students being stressed. Zachary A. James, 20, a sophomore electrical engineering student […]

#8220;The Black Church” was this year’s theme for the 25th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation. Local black churches and organizations were honored for their roles during the civil rights movement. The religious tone was set before the program began when the symphonic band played “We Fall Down.” Tricia Collins, […]

At 6’3, with agile footwork and a soft shooting touch in the lane, Kim Watson should be one of the dominant interior players in the MEAC. The fact that she is not befuddles head coach Debra Clark. “She’ll have 20 points one night and then Monday, we’re not sure what […]

The time to pick up grade point averages that were dropped last semester and get serious about school is now. However, many students have a problem when they start great at the beginning of the semester and then fall by the wasteside. “To be a student means to study,” said […]

Behind the eightball; a familiar place for the “fat mack” Rapper, 8-ball aka the “space age pimp” or the “fat mack,” prescribes the recipe for extended success in the hip-hop game with his most recent album entitled “Almost Famous”. 8-ball continues to bring the same brand of lyrical heat to […]

The men’s basketball team’s addiction to turnovers made a close game out of a blowout. Fortunately, Morgan State matched the Rattlers’ generosity. Led by DeMarcus Wilkins’ rediscovered shooting touch, a defense that forced 26 Bears’ giveaways and a strong second half in the paint from Jermaine Hill, the Rattlers survived […]

Beginning January 22, 2002, the Florida Legislative Session will begin at the Capitol. This session will cover some of the most important topics when it comes to the state of Florida. Politics is not a popular subject for everyone, but it would be foolish to be naive to it. This […]

I’ve decided that I’m only having sex with rich men from here on out. I’ve determined that it could be far more profitable getting pregnant by some moneybags businessman as opposed to a broke Rattler waiting on the Set for his net check. I’m going to take lessons from women […]

The City of Brotherly Love has now been characterized by ongoing protest rallies and marches. Most in support of Mumia Abu-Jamal. Abu-Jamal sits on death row for murdering Philadelphia Police Officer, Daniel Faulkner on Dec. 9, 1981 after a jury found him guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced him to […]

Freedom Inc., established in 1962 during the wake of the civil rights era, focuses on producing African American votes in the community and voting and promoting African American candidates for electoral positions. The Kansas City, Mo.-based organization began its journey with a few blacks who were concerned that black people […]