College Headlines

G-Unit implodes

The Diamondback, University of Maryland College Park, MD

5 days ago by Dave Smith

50 Cent and company are back with what may be this year's lowpoint in rap

New position, more money for students

The Lantern, Ohio State, OH

3 hours ago by Lauren Schmoll

A new position has been created at Ohio State and it might mean more money for students. Jonathan Hook is Ohio State's new chief investment officer. The position was created with hopes of increasing revenue from the university's $2.2 billion long-term investment pool.

Football opponent previews: Youngstown State Penguins

The Lantern, Ohio State, OH

5 hours ago by David Sokol

It's coming. Brace yourselves. The 2008 Ohio State Buckeye football season is fast approaching with less than two months left until the season opener versus Youngstown State on Aug. 30. Although OSU has played many of the schools on its schedule in the past year, there are many unknowns about each and every team down the line.

New York Borough Aims To Test All Residents For HIV

The Hilltop, Howard University, DC

7 hours ago by Angela P. Smith

The New York City Department of Health has a taken on the largest HIV testing initiative in the city's history. The new campaign, "The Bronx Knows," is striving to have all residents of the Bronx between the ages of 18 and 64 learn their HIV status within the next three years.

Alju 'Jesse Jane' Jackson Transcends Genres with Rebellious Sound

The Hilltop, Howard University, DC

7 hours ago by Grace Salvant

Is she Pop? What about R&B? Maybe she's Soul, or Funk and Hip-hop, with a splash of reggae flavor. Avoid confusing yourself trying to categorize Alju 'Jesse Jane' Jackson, those are just a few of the genres that fit her music style.

Hailing from Atlanta, Alju Jackson, who recently signed with Interscope Records, began singing when she was a child, performing at local talent shows in and around her area.

Carter keeps it in the family

The Lantern, Ohio State, OH

4 days ago by Brad Hehmeyer

Like father, like son.

Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas High School wide receiver, Duron Carter, son of former Ohio State All-American and NFL star, Cris Carter, gave his verbal commitment to OSU head coach Jim Tressel Friday, in between sessions at OSU's senior advanced camp making his pledge the 18th of the 2009 recruiting class.

Provost search narrowed to two

The Parthenon, Marshall University, WV

5 days ago by Pam Thomas

The final two candidates for provost were on Marshall's campus this week meeting with students and faculty.

The two candidates are Gayle L. Ormiston, associate provost for faculty affairs and curriculum at Kent State University and Barbara Schirmer, vice president for academic affairs at University of Detroit, Mercy.

Now serving: comfort

The Parthenon, Marshall University, WV

5 days ago by Sarina Lopresti

BY SARINA LOPRESTI

The Parthenon

Nestled in the heart of Central City is Central City Café, a small restaurant that's been serving up comfort food to local residents since owner Dave Luther decided to open the eatery 16 years ago.

On a warm summer morning in June, about 25 minutes before the restaurant opens for the day, Luther is placing crisp white tablecloths and the day's menu on all the tables in the restaurant.

No crime alerts sent in five weeks

The Diamondback, University of Maryland College Park, MD

4 days ago by Brady Holt

Property crimes, including motor vehicle thefts, up 52 percent since last year

Electrical fire closes College Perk

The Diamondback, University of Maryland College Park, MD

4 days ago by Brady Holt

Coffeehouse, facing foreclosure, to be shut down two weeks for repairs