Campus Chronicle

Young Jeezy and Trey Songz Headline Spring Concert

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After a period of silence, Student Activities along with the Student Government Association hosted the 2008 Spring Concert. The Davey L. Whitney HPER Complex was filled with anxious bodies, as guests Young Jeezy and Trey Songz put on a show. Like last year, there were local and general opening acts.

Spotlight on Christopher Davis, Graphic Artist

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Christopher Davis, a junior Mass Communication major who currently resides in Port Gibson, has a skill that is a hot commodity this time of the school year. Davis is a talented graphic designer. Davis has always had a love for art and over time has honed his skills.

Disabled Alcornites Look Towards Assessable Friendly Buildings

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

All over campus, signs for handicapped parking and doorways into buildings can be found. However, those spaces are filled with cars bearing no handicapped tags and once a building on campus is entered, the handicapped accessibility ends in the lobby. Most buildings on campus don't have elevators and those that do have elevators don't always have working elevators.

Underwood Offers More Than Laughs to ASU Students

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On March 19, actress and comedienne Sheryl Underwood presented a seminar in the Student Union Ballroom. With her signature purse set aside on a chair, Underwood made it clear that she was all about business, not at Alcorn just to tell jokes.
Instead, Underwood was there to tell her story and speak about the importance of self-esteem, education and exercising the right to vote.

West Fired After Coaching Five Seasons

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Fired head basketball coach Samuel West was well- liked, but after years if losing many agreed it was time for a change.
"Personally I think he could have been given more time, but you have to realize athletics is a business and he wasn't producing" senior computer networking major said Jeffery Taylor.

Letter from Miss Alcorn State University 2008-2009

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

To the students, alumni, faculty, and staff of Alcorn State University,

Let me just express my sincere gratitude towards the student body and everyone who supported me in this extraordinary process. I am more than grateful to be granted the opportunity to represent such a fine institution built on rich heritage and culture.

Letter From The Editor

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Hey Guys!

The spring semester is almost to an end. It is time to say our goodbyes and farewells. This year was my first year as Editor-in-Chief, and I have learned so much. I have learned that people want to see themselves and their friends' smiling faces and news that the Alcorn student can relate to.

The Jeopardies of Journalism

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The dangers of the Iraqi war are experienced by more than just the Iraqi soldiers, United States soldiers, and Iraqi civilians. The violence and danger has spilled over into the world of journalism.
Richard Butler, a photojournalist for CBS, and his Iraqi interpreter were seized by the Iraqi army in Basra in early February.