A shooting occurred at the Chi Phi fraternity house at the University of Georgia over the weekend, according to student newspaper Red and Black. A fraternity security guard reportedly was shot in the leg during the incident. Authorities reportedly recovered a shell casing from a 9mm handgun used in the crime. The suspects in the… Continue reading Shooting at University of Georgia Fraternity House
Month: April 2012
No Foul Play Suspected in Boston College Student’s Death
A 20-year-old Boston College student was found dead in his dorm Saturday afternoon, according to The Boston Globe. Michael Gannon, a sophomore enrolled in the Carroll School of Management, reportedly was found in his dorm room. Boston College Spokesman Jack Dunn told The Boston Globe the cause of Gannon’s death “has not yet been determined,… Continue reading No Foul Play Suspected in Boston College Student’s Death
Student Left to Die at Birth Graduates from Florida A&M
Nick Young, 22, and his mother Dorothy Young Nick Young, 22, graduates Saturday, April 28 from Florida A&M with a bachelors degree in social work and a 3.35 grade point average. To his family and friends, Young has a knack for being witty and making hilarious observations, NBC 5 reports. But the man who was… Continue reading Student Left to Die at Birth Graduates from Florida A&M
Prosecution to Use Lil’ Boosie’s Rap Lyrics in Upcoming Murder Trial
A Louisiana judge ruled Tuesday, April 24 that the rap lyrics of Lil Boosie, 29, could be used in his upcoming murder trial, NBC 33 reports. Lil Boosie, born Torrence Hatch, is facing first-degree murder charges for the 2009 murder of Terry Boyd. Boosie allegedly hired Michael Louding to carry out the murder. Louding allegedly… Continue reading Prosecution to Use Lil’ Boosie’s Rap Lyrics in Upcoming Murder Trial
Slur Found Carved into Student’s Dorm Room Door
A student has become a victim of a possible hate crime at Williams College, Fox 23 reports. Samuel Flinn, who is gay, found word “f*g” carved into his door. “Acts like these are just not acceptable,” the sophomore student told Fox 23. The crime occurred during Queer Pride Month at the college. Flinn said incident… Continue reading Slur Found Carved into Student’s Dorm Room Door
A Kappa Alpha Psi Pledge Tells His Story on Being Hazed
A former Wayne State University student was brutally beaten in hazing ritual conducted by Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Fox 2 reports. Eric Walker, 21, transferred to the university in hopes of becoming a doctor. He expressed interest in the fraternity and later became a pledge. What happened next was 32 days of a hazing… Continue reading A Kappa Alpha Psi Pledge Tells His Story on Being Hazed
The NFL May Nix the Pro Bowl
Today was supposed to be a day football fans come together to welcome in a new era of the NFL’s next superstars. Now, a bit of that joy and excitement has diminished as the National Football League is “moving toward suspending” the Pro Bowl, according to ESPN’ Mike Mortensen on the ‘Mike & Mike in… Continue reading The NFL May Nix the Pro Bowl
Rutgers Student Pleads Guilty to Fondling Sleeping Roommate
A Rutgers student has plead guilty to sexually assaulting his roommate while he was sleeping two years ago. Minjin Oh used a cell phone to record himself fondling his roommate’s genitals, NJ.com reports. His roommate awoke during the incident and reported it to university police. Oh accepted a plea deal that requires him to spend… Continue reading Rutgers Student Pleads Guilty to Fondling Sleeping Roommate
Fraternity Caught Running Around in G-Strings and Baby Oil inside Elementary Gym in Hazing Ritual
Alpha Phi Alpha, Xi Delta Lambda chapter An alleged hazing incident took place in Blackwell Elementary School on April 7 during the district’s spring break. The incident involved grown men running around a gymnasium wearing only g-strings and covered in baby oil, NBC12 reports. Richmond Public Schools reportedly sent a letter home to parents describing… Continue reading Fraternity Caught Running Around in G-Strings and Baby Oil inside Elementary Gym in Hazing Ritual
Beyonce Honored as ‘Most Beautiful Woman in the World’
“I feel more beautiful than I ever felt because I’ve given birth. I have never felt so connected. I never felt like I had such a purpose.” – Beyonce In addition to her music awards, Pop singer Beyonce has another accomplishment to add to her list. People Magazine named the pop diva “the most beautiful… Continue reading Beyonce Honored as ‘Most Beautiful Woman in the World’