“The Favourite” has been nominated for 10 Oscars and will probably be one of the big winners in the Academy Awards presentations on Feb. 24. It is one of those movies that the judges love but most people have never seen. If it wins best picture, you may wonder if […]
February 2019
She left the Falcon’s nest — then flew back
After attending Saint Augustine’s University her freshmen year, Markyl Wilson transferred to Winston-Salem State University. After staying there for only one semester, Wilson returned to SAU. “That semester away from Saint Augustine’s taught me a lot about myself,” said Wilson, who is from Charlotte, NC. “I was ready to get […]
‘It’s time to move on’
In January 2019, Saint Augustine’s President President Everett B. Ward announced that he was retiring after five years leading his alma mater. The Falcon Forum last week sat down recently with Dr. Ward to talk about his decision and other matters. Q.What are your plans for post retirement? A. After […]
For some activists, music was the weapon of choice
The Falcon Forum honors Black History Month with a feature on a North Carolina native, Nina Simone. By Garrett Davis Normally when acknowledging the icons of black history, we talk about the old revolutionaries like Nat Turner or Harriet Tubman, or the great activists and intellectuals of the civil rights […]
Aging buildings are a challenge but fund-raising is going well
Saint Augustine’s University has been doing very well in its fund-raising efforts over the past few years, according to Dr. Steven Hairston, Vice President of Institutional of Advancement and Chief Operations Officer. The university was able to increase its corporate involvement from 36 to 144 companies, Dr. Hairston said. The […]
Tournament’s move brings mixed reaction from fans
This year’s basketball tournament is the beginning of the end – the last two tournaments held in Charlotte, N.C. In 2021, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) will move its tournament to Baltimore, MD. The league did not have a problem with Charlotte, where the event has been held since […]
Tournament preparation is both mental and physical: Don’t forget the playlists
What does the basketball team look forward to more than any other game? The answer you might be looking for is the CIAA Basketball Tournament. To get ready for the tournament, the team has to prepare in a lot of ways. They have to be in top physical shape, of […]
It’s tournament time!
One of the highlights of the year for many is the CIAA Tournament, and it’s here – from Feb. 25 to March 2 in Charlotte. Eight schools will compete for the 2019 basketball championship, with lots of other fun activities in between. The first round for the men’s and women’s […]
Gathright selected to all-CIAA team
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Feb. 25) – Saint Augustine’s University guard Tyre Gathright (Sr./Wilmington, NC) was named to the All-CIAA Men’s Basketball Team for the second straight year on Monday. The Men’s and Women’s All-Conference Teams were announced during the CIAA Tournament Tip-Off Awards Breakfast inside the Charlotte Convention Center. Gathright, a 6-foot-4 […]
Gathright pumps in career-high 40 points to lead SAU over Livingstone
RALEIGH, N.C. (Feb. 21) – For the second time in three games, Tyre Gathright (Sr./Wilmington, NC) scored a career-high to lift Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) to a big road win. The first time was Feb. 9 when he drilled 32 points in a win over Winston-Salem State University in Winston-Salem, […]