Guest Writer | Justin Hamilton The much anticipated game, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, finally hit stores early Tuesday morning and what a launch it was. With pre-order sales topping its predecessor, Call of Duty: Black Ops, it was a big day for gamers across the world. Developers hit gamers with a number of [...]
A jury in California has just found Conrad Murray guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson.
CHELSEA GARDNER | STAFF WRITER Over fall break; I had the pleasure of seeing the Broadway musical Memphis in New York City at Shubert Theater. This musical is one of the best I’ve ever seen, hence the reason why it won four TONY awards in 2010. This play features a funky taste of life in [...]
KIERRA LEGGETT | STAFF WRITER 72—besides being the number of degrees Fahrenheit it takes to reach room temperature, the number of victories the NBA Team Chicago Bulls had in their 1995-1996 basketball season, as well as the average number of times a human’s heart will beat in a minute, 72 is also the number [...]
MELVIN MOORE | PHOTOJOURNALIST Spreading quickly by word of mouth, the Cipher draws emcees from around the area to surround themselves with passionate hip hop fans near the Free Expression Tunnel. The Cipher takes place on Monday nights at 11:00 PM and lasts until the emcees leave. The Cipher began as an album photoshoot for [...]
By Alexis Teasdell Don’t mind him baby, He’s just a man Was a term I’ve heard for years. Being forced to understand foul words and harsh blows. When he comes home, Nobody knows. He’s just a man So you support his lies, act submissive for his guys, because it is in a woman that a [...]
by Alexis Teasdell – Arts/Entertainment In my mind I’m playing Ambitious Guy. I just want you in the front of class maybe with a raised hand. with a powerful stance chest out habits of a man. I can’t understand why you’re in the back row with your feet up Is that really how you act [...]
By Darius Dawson It is not fair to call the dispute between Shelton “Spike” Lee and Tyler Perry a feud. The thing that African Americans, particularly young African Americans, fail to realize is the history behind African Americans in the cinema. Spike Lee is quoted as saying that “each artist should be allowed to pursue [...]
Hip Hop is a form of music created in the streets by black youth in the early 70’s, but with its enormous cross-over appeal it has become a way to integrate diverse populations. It is becoming a symbol for what this country represents. Now some argue that rap and hip hop only promote sex and [...]
What are you doing this weekend? Going to see a movie at the $1.50 theatre at Blue-ridge? Going out to the same club, with the same group of people, on the same night you went out last weekend? Grabbing your ‘Go Pass’ and taking the bus out to Crabtree Valley Mall for some free samples [...]
This past Saturday, Sprite hosted the Sprite Step-Off qualifying Round right here in Raleigh at the Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion; Raleigh was one of many qualifying rounds around the country. Hosted by Saint Augustine College, the competition is not only the largest step competition to hit the area, but is also the largest step [...]
Have you ever had one of those moments where you say something and you realized that maybe you went a bit too far? How about one of those moments where you go beyond sticking that proverbial “foot in mouth”? Ever said something that made one of the nicest people you know and who would never [...]
To market, to market To buy a Black Man Step right up and pick one out if you can First up Is a young black male About 5’11” fully equipped with the du-rag and waves Timbs are extra Special offer going only once This Negro comes with his own custom made grill, With cubic zirconium [...]
Aubrey Graham or Drake, as he is more commonly known, is no newcomer to the entertainment business, but based on his history, it is a surprise that he has come this far and has the buzz surrounding him that he does. He was born in Toronto, Canada and began acting on Degrassi: The Next Generation, [...]
Three years ago, Michael Vick was one of the most dangerous and elusive players that the National Football League (NFL) had ever seen. However, that all changed in the summer of 2007 when three other men and Vick were indicted with felony charges for dog fighting. He eventually pleaded guilty and was sentenced to approximately [...]
Diamonds in the air for yet another classic CD from the semi-retired Jay-Z that was released on Friday, September 11, 2009. A legend such as this man can not seem to deliver anything less than perfection. A highlight of the Blueprint 3 is that it features many popular artists. This is a commendable act for [...]
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