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Are You African American?

February 7, 2010

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At 6 p.m tonight in Harrison Auditorium, senior public relations major Kanetra Washington will present "Are You African American?" a program that aims to open the minds of North Carolina A&T students in regards to racial identity. The program will fea...

Eli’ is more than just an action flick

February 7, 2010

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"The Book of Eli," is a surprising theological insight, dilute by over-the-top violence in a post-apocalyptic setting. From looking at the previews, one would think that Denzel Washington was playing the action hero of the movi...

Symposium brings students to A&T

February 7, 2010

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Scholars from across the country convened to honor one of A&T's most celebrated alumni from Jan. 27 to Jan. 29 for the 24th annual Ronald E. McNair Commemorative Celebration and Ninth National Research Symposium. Dr. Ronald E. McNair...

HEAT’ bus hits faculty member on the corner of Bluford and Benbow

February 7, 2010

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On Jan. 20, 2009, at 1:03 p.m., a pedestrian was heading north along the crosswalk of Benbow Road and Bluford Circle and was struck by a HEAT bus. The victim was identified as April Cobb, associate vice chancellor for academic aff...

Feb.1 brings march and time capsule burial

February 7, 2010

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February 1, 2010, marked the 50th anniversary of the A&T Four's sit-in. The day was full of commemorative events including a time capsule burial and march. The time capsule burial took place in front of the A&T Four statue. The...

Rashid to fill the V.C. position for interim period

February 7, 2010

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North Carolina A&T State University Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. appointed Judy Nazirah Rashid as interim vice chancellor for Student Affairs to replace Vice Chancellor Sullivan A. Welborne Jr., who is retiring Feb. 5, according to...

Simply To-Go Opens in the old Aggie Late Night

January 12, 2010

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Are you hungry, but do not have time to go to the Café in between your classes? Is your schedule to hectic to settle down and enjoy a meal? Do your classes conflict with the Cafeteria's service hours? Simply To-Go, a new to-...

Movie Review: Armored

January 11, 2010

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Ty Hackett (Columbus Short), a rookie security guard for the "Armored Truck Company" is pressured into stealing $42 million from one of the company's trucks during a routine pick up in the action drama, Armored. The robbery setup wa...

Movie Review: The Princess & The Frog

December 20, 2009

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According to TV Guide, Disney's "The Princess & the Frog" topped the box office last weekend earning 25 million dollars – the highest grossing start ever for an animated movie. This is not surprising when you consider how lo...

Coroner: Murphy appears to have died of natural causes

December 20, 2009

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Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- Brittany Murphy, the bubbly, free-spirited actress who appeared in such films as "Clueless" and "8 Mile," died apparently of natural causes, the Los Angeles County coroner's office said. Murph...

Ritter, Murray charged with misdemeanor child abuse

December 3, 2009

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Greensboro, N.C. - In a press conference at 3:00 p.m. today, North Carolina A&T Police Chief addressed questions regarding the charges filed against the parents of the infant found last night in the Webb Hall parking lot at appr...

Infant found on campus late last night

December 3, 2009

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Greensboro, N.C.- At approximately 9:15 p.m. last night, North Carolina A&T Police & Public Safety received a call about an infant in a campus parking lot. Police immediately dispatched an officer to the corner of East Mark...