College Headlines

Blacks chose Obama over Jackson as race spokesperson

The District Chronicles, Howard University, DC

2 days ago by George E Curry/NNPA Columnist

While everyone was fixated on Jesse Jackson's interest in castrating Sen. Barack Obama,  almost overlooked was another Obama insult  John McLaughlin, host of the "McLaughlin Group," made.

Black Anglicans question conservatives, African ties

The District Chronicles, Howard University, DC

1 day ago by Daniel Burke/Religion News Service

For five years, conservative Episcopalians eager to escape their liberal American church have been building ties with African Anglicans half a world away. But they have few connections with Black Americans in their own back yard.

A Guide to: Tenleytown

The Eagle, American University, DC

6 days ago by Carolyn Phenicie

For those who don't feel like a big night out or who are crunched for time, here's the best of Tenleytown and the surrounding campus. Everything is within walking distance of AU's campus or the university's Tenleytown shuttle stop.

A Guide to: The Red Line

The Eagle, American University, DC

5 days ago by Tamar Hallerman

Are you tired of the Cheesecake Factory? (If you aren't, which I know you aren't, there's one of those too, located right by the Friendship Heights Metro station.) Yawning into your Maggiano's minestrone? Weeping while ordering another Domino's pepperoni pizza over the phone? Here is a sampling of the fantastic culinary selection that lies conveniently along Metrorail's red line that will keep you full, enlightened, or at the very least, not bored.

BREAKING NEWS: Man attacks student in possible kidnapping attempt

The Diamondback, University of Maryland College Park, MD

4 days ago by Brady Holt

Man attacks student in Lot 1 Wednesday night; University Police send e-mail crime alert

A Guide to: Weekends in the District

The Eagle, American University, DC

5 days ago by Maureen McCarty

Although going to the monuments at night is cool, you can only do it so many times before it loses its mystique. And as awesome as the Smithsonian museums are, they, too, tend to become a little boring after awhile. Have no fear, though. Beyond the staple diet of monuments and museums, the District houses an array of events and restaurants to keep even the most veteran Washingtonians enticed. Below is just a sample of the typical AU haunts.

Lacrosse player Young arrested on DWI charges

The Diamondback, University of Maryland College Park, MD

5 days ago by Mark Selig

Terrapin lacrosse player Ryan Young was arrested and charged with DWI on Aug. 2, just four months after teammate Travis Reed was arrested for DUI and marijuana possession.

Young, an attackman who was third on the Terps with 27 points his freshman season, will miss at least two games of his sophomore campaign due to the Student-Athlete Code of Conduct.

Police probe bar fire as arson

The Diamondback, University of Maryland College Park, MD

5 days ago by Brady Holt

Cornerstone Grill and Loft still closed after last weekend's incident