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Hale Hall has new sheriff in charge

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Originally housing for only upper class women, the Harriet Hodgkins Hale Hall residence center has seen its share of changes over the years.

However, the 2008-2009 school year saw two major changes, when new director Carl Darnell began his tenure as the dorm lost its honors designation.

LGBT students fear coming out on campus

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

There was once a TSU student named Sam. Sam, who chose to keep his last name confidential, was a homosexual freshman from Washington D.C. who lived in Watson Hall.

Sam's efforts to live a healthy homosexual life failed when peers in his residence hall locked him inside his dorm room shouting negative, not so humorous, remarks.

SEC kicks off 'star'-powered week

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Student Election Commission began its annual week of festivities with the Election Nomination Convention on Sunday, April 5.

Several activities, including the SGA Rally held Tuesday, April 7 in Gentry Center as well as the Mr. and Miss TSU Pageant on Wednesday, April 8, were held up until Thursday when active campaigning ended.

Comm. students utilizes campus technology, studio

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

TSU's Communications department boasts a high-tech television studio and one student has decided to use it to her full benefit. Kola Ellis, a senior mass communications major from Nashville, takes full advantage of the studio's existence by producing the first talk show broadcast by a student in the city, 360 Degrees with Kola E.

FROM WHERE I SIT: SGA, consider your legacy

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

What happens after all the free hotdogs and donuts are passed out? What do elected students really have to offer the student body?

From the outside looking in I've always wondered what it would be like to be a member of the Student Government Association.

WHAT WE THINK: The Meter endorses Williams, Glover, Bland & Spain

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

See The Meter's Candidate Interviews by visiting http://www.facebook.com/video/?oid=62666179626 As Student Election Commission Week 2009 comes to a close, The Meter now wishes to release the names of candidates we endorse for the 2009-2010 academic school year.

SOUNDING OFF: Is chivalry too much to ask for?

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

I have one question for the students out there: Is chivalry really dead? I have heard this question asked at many forums and seminars since I have been enrolled at TSU but I have never heard a unified yes, except from the occasional Lothario.

More often I hear it is alive, just not in the same form.

The Meter endorses Bland for Mr. TSU

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

James H. Bland III
Mr. TSU

Classification: Junior

Hometown: Versailles, KY

Major: Biology

Platform: Uniting and transforming Tennessee State University as we embrace our heritage, honor the past, engage the present, and touch the future.

Justifications: Bland is a new comer to SGA ready to take the campus by storm.

The Meter endorses Glover for SGA Vice President

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Danny Glover
SGA Vice President

Classification: Junior

Hometown: Atlanta

Major: Political Science

Platform: You're in Good Hands

Justifications: Glover has proven dedication to servicing TSU students through several events and programs in his three years here.

The Meter endorses Spain for Miss TSU

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Dezirae Spain
Miss TSU

Classification: Junior

Hometown: Memphis

Major:Business Information Systems

Platform: One Team � One Goal � One Representation

Justifications: Spain simply has the presence of a Miss TSU and possesses the necessary qualities to win the title of Miss National Black Collegiate Alumni Hall of Fame.

The Meter endorses Williams for SGA President

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jennifer Williams
SGA President

Classification: Junior

Hometown: Memphis

Major: Psychology

Platform: Saving TSU by promoting excellence and retention

Justifications: Williams has a proven track record in SGA and has worked with administration in the past.

'WATCHMEN' is a hit for the fan boys

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Watchmen Grade: B+ From the imagination of two prolific and talented writers comes the story of the Watchmen and now the release of the film of the same name. The film does its best to recreate and recapture the intricate story and dark moody tones set by the original work and succeeds on most, if not all levels.

Dream satisfies with sophomore release

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The-Dream Love vs. Money Grade: B+ Singer/songwriter Terius "The-Dream" Nash takes listeners on another journey with his new album Love vs. Money, which is the follow-up to his 2007 debut album, Love/Hate. His first single, Rockin' That Thang is a definite club banger and radio favorite.

Love story unfolds in modern-day comedy

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Confessions of a Shopaholic Grade: B Prada, Versace, Valentino and Dior were not the only apples in the eye of Australian-born actress Isla Fisher in her new romantic comedy, Confessions of a Shopaholic. Fisher takes on her first leading role as a New York Journalist, struggling with her obsession for shopping, while shaking off her hounding debt collectors, scrambling for her dream job, and finding true love.

Sounds of the Summer

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

As the spring semester begins to start winding down, it is time to take a look forward at eight potential must have albums for the summer. From rap to rock these albums will provide for a most interesting summer soundtrack: DAY26 - Forever In a Day Will, Mike, Brian, Rob and Que are back and in full effect for the spring with their sophomore studio effort with club bangers such as Imma Put It On Her featuring their mentor Diddy and label mate Yung Joc.

EAR TO THE STREET: Entertainment Briefs

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Run-DMC inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame The rap group featuring Run DMC and Reverend Run from Queens, N.Y., was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on April 4. The trio became the second hip hop group ever to receive this honor. The event took place in Detroit and group was inducted by Detroit native and rapper Eminem, who took the moment to go down memory lane and explain how Run-DMC inspired him as a rapper.