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Updates for October 31, 2008
Cyber ‘Burn Book’ Could be Detrimental, Hurtful
Posted from Howard University in opinion on October 31st, 2008 at 8:53 pm
Picture this. After a long day of classes you settle in to your computer. It’s time to write a five-page paper for your 8 a.m. African American Lit class – the one that was due yesterday. Of course you have to check your e-mail first. Facebook and M…
Updates for October 30, 2008
Glitches in Cash Incentive Program Lessens Money for Students
Posted from Howard University in news on October 30th, 2008 at 6:19 am
Mayor Fenty and Chancellor Michelle Rhee recently addressed students and faculty at Shaw and at Garnet-Patterson Middle School on the first payday of the Capital Gains Program, the cash incentive program for middle school students.
Student Fathers Face the Pressures of Parenthood
Posted from Howard University in news on October 30th, 2008 at 6:17 am
Famed actor Will Smith once said, “There’s so much negative imagery of black fatherhood. I’ve got tons of friends that are doing the right thing by their kids, and doing the right thing as a father.” Howard University alum James Ho…
Updates for October 29, 2008
STAFF EDITORIAL: We value truth over our comfort
Posted from San Diego State University in opinion on October 29th, 2008 at 10:55 pm
Many of our readers may, quite understandably, have questioned the intentions of The Daily Aztec in recent weeks. The torrent of depressing events occurring on campus, which inevitably find their way to the front page, might give some the impression that …
Breast Cancer Mortality Rates Differ Among Races
Posted from Howard University in opinion on October 29th, 2008 at 8:41 am
Although African-American women are less likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer, they face higher mortality rates from the disease than their white counterparts. Although African-American women are less likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer, they f…
New NBA Season Tips Off With Strong Contenders
Posted from Howard University in sports on October 29th, 2008 at 8:30 am
The 63rd NBA season tipped off last night. Here is a preview of some teams that are expected to contend for the NBA championship.
Karlos Whittaker Allows Football to Be His Guide
Posted from Howard University in sports on October 29th, 2008 at 8:27 am
Sometimes senior Karlos Whittaker can be seen walking around campus listening to music while drinking a strawberry milkshake. However, most of his time and effort is spent perfecting his football talent.
Updates for October 28, 2008
Howard Has Disappointed Me Again!
Posted from Howard University in opinion on October 28th, 2008 at 2:35 am
Waking up one week later after meeting my English 002 teacher to find he had been replaced by this young and vibrant lady was the worst feeling ever. He was the one I expected great things from and now is the one I’m hearing great things about. The …
Voters Should Be Educated, Aware of Issues Despite Biases
Posted from Howard University in opinion on October 28th, 2008 at 2:34 am
The historic and controversial issues that have characterized the 2008 presidential election have caused certain minority demographics to turn out at the polls during the primaries in record numbers. Although the majority of students on Howard’s cam…
Updates for October 27, 2008
Zetas Could Have Been Slighted at the Step Show
Posted from Howard University in opinion on October 27th, 2008 at 2:16 am
Isn’t it funny how every year something about Homecoming goes wrong?
New York City Council Votes In Favor of Mayor Bloomberg
Posted from Howard University in opinion on October 27th, 2008 at 2:14 am
Last Thursday, the New York City Council voted for a term limit extension that would allow Mayor Michael Bloomberg to run for a third term. The old term limits law, which was over turned by the City Council, would have forced Bloomberg to leave office nex…
Tour Reveals Georgetown’s Little-Known Black History
Posted from Howard University in sports on October 27th, 2008 at 2:10 am
Georgetown, one of Washington D.C.’s oldest and most affluent neighborhoods, has ties to a little-known African-American past. A walking tour of “Black Georgetown” is offered by the National Parks Service to those interested in discoveri…
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