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News Briefs

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

American Airlines canceled more than 900 flights last Thursday, April 10, due to the inspection of certain jets. The flight cancellation is the third consecutive day of cancellations for American Airlines. The company has apologized to its costumers and has even offered vouchers and compensation for overnight stays.

Tournament invades TSU

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

More than 1,300 people from 87 schools across the country came to TSU for the 38th National Forensic Association Championship Tournament shutting majority of the campus down for four days. Opening registration on April 17, competing for three days and closing the events with a concert and an after party, TSU made sure to show hospitality to its visitors.

TSU, community celebrates Earth Day

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Though TSU will open a recycling facility on campus this summer, some students are already doing their part to honor the environment with their observance of Earth Day on Tuesday.
Earth Matters Tennessee, a partner organization with Gateway 2 Heritage, will host an evening dedicated to Earth at the Belcourt Theatre.

TSU forensics team wins big in London

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

TSU's Clarence Ball and LaVita Tuff are international champions. Because of their outstanding performances throughout the year, Ball and Tuff were chosen to compete at the International Forensics Association Championship Tournament in London.

"In order to prepare for London, we both performed at various places during spring break," said Tuff, a senior English major from Decatur, Ga.

Department of Defense hires TSU student

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After an extensive search for a school and an ambassador to promote the many career opportunities offered by the

Department of Defense, TSU's own Carol Hall was chosen to seal off the deal to the newly formed partnership.

As part of the Student Training and Academic Recruitment Program, the a junior economics and finance and marketing major from Memphis is to work part-time on campus as an actual DoD employee next semester.

FRIDAY SERVES

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

While the annual Blue and White football game brought back a host of local alumni to Hale Stadium this weekend, fans also eagerly awaited the announcement of the winners from Student Election Commission week.

Patrick Walker-Reese, a junior history education major from Nashville was elected Student Government Association President.

TSUPD warn against identity theft

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A former TSU student, Terrance Jordan, was sentenced to two years in the federal penitentiary for a bank fraud scheme involving identity theft and the help of TSU students.

"He enlisted other students to become involved in the scheme that involved obtaining credit cards and checking account information belonging to customers of a men's clothing store to fraudulently credit funds to the personal accounts of students at TSU," said TSU Police Chief Sylvia Russell.

Behind the Lens

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I used to always think that the world would have ended before I could step foot on any college campus.

I honestly thought that I wouldn't be in college, but I must say, here I am. I'm about to walk across a stage, shake hands with Dr. Johnson, go back to my seat and sing the alma mater as an alum of Tennessee State University!

For the four years of photographing and three years of being visuals editor of TSU's award winning newspaper, The Meter,
I've witnessed so much: from deaths right in front of Hankal to reactions after the announcing of new SGA officers.

Letters to the Editor

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

SGA President bids TSU farewell Wow! It not only is mind-boggling that just a year ago I was nervously biting my nails awaiting the results of the Student Government Association elections, but the epitome of mind-boggling that I will soon graduate from The Tennessee State University.

Senior staffer shares seven years' worth of advice

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Throughout my matriculation through TSU, I've learned many things about the university, people in general and myself. Seven (yes seven) years of undergraduate life is enough time to learn many things to do, and more so the things not to do. At the ripe age of 25, I am well acquainted with the errors common to the aspiring graduate.

What We Think

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

From Friday to Monday, TSU had the pleasure of hosting the National Forensics Association's national tournament.

Thousands of students from universities across the nation were in attendance, including perennial favorites Bradley and neighboring Western Kentucky University.

African dance swirls onto campus

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

TSU student Amatullah Majeed founded her own African dance organization, Sobeya.

The junior psychology major from Milwaukee loves the feeling she gets when is performing African dances, and the connection with her African heritage.

Now she wants to share her passion with others.

Comedian shares laughs, experience with TSU

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

By Seth Davis Staff Reporter Famous stand up comedian and host of Showtime at the Apollo, Capone (C), made a stop to TSU's Gentry center as part of Ray J's opening act last Friday. Staff reporters Seth E. Davis (SD) and Patrick Comer (PC) were able to score a candid interview with the comedian about his experience at TSU, his career and his future endeavors.

Health Matters

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As quickly as spring rushes in, allergy season arrives. All the beautiful blossoms and green scenery bring sinus woes for many.

Allergies are abnormal reactions of the immune system to substances that are normally harmless. The severity of a reaction varies from person to person.

International fee funds campus multicultural event

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For the first time since its inception in 2001, TSU students paid to host the Annual Multicultural Spring Celebration on Thursday.

The International Studies fee will be fully implemented into student fees in October to help fund more events and opportunities offering exposure to international culture and knowledge.

Janet returns to pop roots, succeeds

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Janet Jackson Discipline-B+ If the frenetic bouncing beat of her lead single, Feedback, is any indication, Janet's newest album, Discipline, is a refreshing return to the singer's club friendly strong suit. The singer returns to the energy she once dominated the music industry with, presenting one of the album's strongest elements-dance numbers.

Mr. Tennessee has TSU roots

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Kings Konnection and its executive director, Dwight Pope, plan to crown a new king in their 2nd annual Mr. Tennessee pageant Aug. 23, 2008 in TSU's Poag Auditorium.

The pageant was the idea of Pope, TSU's cheerleading coach. Pope sought to create another positive venue for men to gain exposure to the public and better access to the tools necessary for success.

Ray J, Yung Berg connect with TSU through music

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The press conference and meeting, after TSU's spring concert, with 27-year-old R&B crooner, Ray J, and 22-year-old rapper, Yung Berg, granted student media a rare opportunity to better understand the performers. The entertainers used this opportunity to talk openly about their love and sex lives as well as their main point for being on campus, their music careers.

Rock the Cradle shows if talented apples fall from the tree

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For nine celebrity offspring, the opportunity to become the next bg thing in music is just seven weeks away. On Thursday, Apr. 3, MTV added Rock the Cradle to its collection of American-Idol based reality programming. Like most reality talent shows like American Idol, fans have the opportunity to judge the contestants, and every week the contestant with the fewest votes is sent home.

4-night gospel fest set for campus

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In an effort to bring more Christian-themed entertainment to TSU, TSU's delegation of Baptist Christian Ministries, Brothers and Sisters United (BSU), will be bringing four consecutive nights of gospel to campus.

The event, which is called Gospel Lights, will take place on TSU's main campus Apr 21-24.

Campus blocks file-sharing programs

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In an effort to prevent students from downloading illegal copyrighted materials, TSU blocks popular peer to peer file sharing programs and services such as BitTorrent.

According to Dennis Gendron, vice president for technology and administration, made the decision to block some P2P traffic on its network is for the benefit of students.

Money Bytes

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Sitting in Wendy's drive-through the other day made me come to the realization that being overweight in today's society is a plus for numerous corporations. I spent exactly $3.90 on my meal. The drive-through was full of cars with orders probably averaging somewhere around $7.

Students debate over piracy laws

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Scott Richardson does not feel that piracy is right, despite trade body BSA, Business Software Alliance, admitting piracy in today's world has become more common.

Richardson, a junior computer science from Nashville points out that many freeware programs are just as good as the commercial programs.

Tigerbelles dominate Boston-Moon

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The TSU Tigerbelles heated up the track on Saturday April 12 in the Boston Moon Classic. For the second year in a row it was extremely cold for the event which made it a little unpleasing for the athletes and crowd.

Former Flying Tiger and three time medalist in the long jump Ralph Boston was happy with the way the meet turned out besides the weather.

TSU Tigerbelles win another indoor title

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

TSU Tigerbelle Dominique Ward Holmes was named Female Athlete of the Championship, as she won four gold medals to lead the Tigersbelles won the Ohio Valley Conference Indoor Championship on March 1.

This was the Tiger belles third Indoor title under Head Coach Chandra Cheeseborough (2002, 2003, and 2008).