UC Berkeley Student Succumbs to Wounds

An undergraduate UC Berkeley student who was shot by police officers Tuesday afternoon after pointing a pistol at them succumbed to his wounds at a hospital. Christopher Travis, 32, was shot in the university’s computer lab after ignoring repeated orders to drop his weapon. A certified life coach and motivational speaker, Travis was considered by… Continue reading UC Berkeley Student Succumbs to Wounds

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Celebrates 100 Years

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., the first African American fraternity to be founded at a historically black college, celebrates 100 years today. On this very date in 1911 at Howard University, undergraduate students Edgar Amos Love, Oscar James Cooper and Frank Coleman founded the fraternity along with faculty advisor Dr. Ernest Everett Just. With manhood,… Continue reading Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Celebrates 100 Years

Sorority Members Placed on Probation for Blackface

Six University of Mississippi sorority students were placed on probation following racially insensitive actions that took place at a 1980s themed costume party a week ago. The young women, members of Phi Mu Sorority, Inc., dressed in blackface to portray themselves as the Huxtable family from “The Cosby Show.” Originating in the 19th century, Blackface… Continue reading Sorority Members Placed on Probation for Blackface

Sigma Gamma Rho Celebrates 89 years

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., founded on Nov. 12, 1922 on the campus of Butler University in Indianapolis, IN, is celebrating 89 years. It was founded by seven educators, which includes Mary Lou Allison Little, Dorothy Hanley Whiteside, Vivian White Marbury, Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson, Hattie Mae Dulin Redford, Bessie M. Downey Martin and Cubena… Continue reading Sigma Gamma Rho Celebrates 89 years

Cam Newton: Not a fluke

Many speculated Cam Newton’s amazing performance in his first game against the Arizona Cardinals was merely a fluke. Newton, who set a record breaking performance for most yards for a rookie quarterback with 422 yards, is likely positioning himself to become rookie of the year. This past Sunday against the Green Bay Packers, Newton broke… Continue reading Cam Newton: Not a fluke