China and Japan, which are usually at each other’s throats over something, finally seem to agree on one thing: Hollywood’s latest release is a cultural dud. Hollywood’s “Memoirs of a Geisha,” which had its world premiere in Tokyo recently, has triggered consternation in Japan because none of the three lead […]
Month: January 2006
Many students try to ignore safe sex information
Safe sex – college students know the information – many just choose to ignore it. Research shows that less than half of college students consistently use condoms, and nearly 25 percent never use them at all. One study found that more than half of students with a history of sexually […]
NBA trying to make basketball a sport for the masses
When Sean Carter encouraged us to “change clothes” in 2003, we quickly followed suit. When NBA Commissioner David Stern ordered his employees to do so in 2005 he ignited a debate and stirred up deep emotions. The NBA’s dress code, which went into effect on opening night, is the latest […]
Lady Rams down but refuse to give up, defeat Wingate by narrow margin
The Lady Rams defeated the Wingate Lady Bull-dogs 76-74 in a pre-Thanksgiving thriller on November 22. Keoshia Worthy’s fall-away jumper sealed the game for the Lady Rams, who won their third game in four tries. The Lady Rams fell behind by as many as seven points in the second-half, but […]
Sequel,’Saw 2,’ better than original film
#8220;Saw 2” is one of those rare sequels that’s actually better than its predecessor. It’s a bit hard to believe that the writers came up with such a great movie such a short time after the release of “Saw” last year. It is an exciting combination of excellent special effects […]
Dr. Michael Battle speaks on war, hip-hop, and the ‘N’ word
Dr. Michael A. Battle, the president of Interdenominational Theological Center, gave a keynote address titled “Things Fall Apart” during the recent James A. Gray Endowment Symposium in the R.J. Reynolds lecture room. Speaking before an audience of about 100, Battle said, “The war in Iraq is senseless, ill-conceived, not well […]
Rams grab first win of the season
In a game that was worth staying on campus for, the Rams picked up their first win of the season against Tusculum College 64-62 on November 22. It was a much-needed win for the Rams, who came into the game with and 0-2 record. WSSU was down 35-33 at the […]
Knowing basic structure of essay makes writing easier
The easiest way to structure a paper is to use the standard five paragraph format. This familiar structure keeps the writer focused and on topic, helps to include vital information, and makes revisions without accidentally omitting pertinent details. This organization enables students to write clearer papers. The standard five paragraph paper consists […]
Dear Quill
Dear Quill: Will a guy respect you more if you wait to have sex with him or does it not even matter at all? My male friend told me that a man doesn’t look at you any differently; if you both want each other it doesn’t matter. However, I think […]
Trilogy of ghetto superstars keeps readers spellbound in ‘Around the Way Girls 2’
What do Lyric Crenshaw, Juicy Brown, and Precious Paine have in common? They’re all girls from “around the way.” In “Around the Way Girls 2,” readers find a new set of girls dealing with life on the streets of Brooklyn, N.Y. This sequel to “Around the Way Girls” is a […]