These days, many people think that historically black colleges and universities are not as relevant as they were when they came into existence over 100 years ago. In fact, many people believe that HBCUs should not only be for African Americans and should become more diverse. I say they are […]
April 2016
PR Problem Solving class lives up to its name
When Professor Moses T Alexander Greene took over the Public Relations Problem Solving class, he decided to make the course live up to its name. Students who are enrolled in the class have been working as a real PR Firm, handling real-life cases. Students are working with the Annual African-American […]
Turning Lemons into Lemonade
Over this past weekend, Beyonce Knowles Carter dropped her latest and most anticipated album “Lemonade”. On April 23, HBO released the album during a special titled after the album. With the visuals and deep lyrics you couldn’t help but be attentive the whole time. Beyonce wrote and produced the entire […]
Reshae Green is Miss St. Augustine’s University 2016-2017
On April 14, 2016 Seby Jones Auditorium was packed to capacity. A buzz generated from the crowd as they talked, with delight and laughter, about who would be the next Miss Saint Augustine’s University. The Miss SAU Pageant continues to be one of the most anticipated and well-attended events on […]
Falcon men win outdoor track title; Ladies 2nd
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Saint Augustine’s University men breezed to its 19th straight title and the women took second in the CIAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships at the Irwin Belk Complex on Saturday,
A bright spot in many students’ day
By Amber Hagin On a recent day in the cafeteria at St. Augustine’s University, some thought the beef stew had a peculiar green tint to it and that the presentation was, overall, unpleasant. But there were no complaints about Blair Gray, a senior majoring in elementary education. She could be […]
New housing plans for the 2016-2017 School Year
Saint Augustine’s University is planning a number of changes in housing in the 2016-2017 school year, starting this summer. School officials in a recent meeting announced that they are shutting down the Falk Crest apartments, the dorms that currently are for upperclassmen who have maintained a good GPA. The closures […]
Who has our back
By Kendall Morrison The cancellation of a party this past weekend that was supposed to be part of Spring Fling has frustrated students and caused some to ask whether student leaders are working hard enough to make campus entertainment events successful. The Campus Activities Board and the Sophomore Council were […]
Baartman & Me
By Amber Hagin Natalie Bullock-Brown, an assistant professor in the Media and Communications Department, first got the idea for her documentary when her 10-year-old daughter told her, “I don’t like my nose.” Ms. Bullock-Brown realized that her daughter’s perception of beauty was being shaped by the fact that she attended […]
How effective is the Spring Fling to retaining students?
By Adonica Stewart Students first noticed last year when Spring Fling did not have the usual party in Emery Gymnasium: The annual event, which is designed to show students a good time, isn’t what it used to be. The event has been cut down so much that many wonder how […]