Herman Cain "Suspends" From the Candidational Bid

Herman Cain drops out of the presidential bid a few weeks before the nomination begins after facing several allegations towards being improper towards women. Always producing innovative ideas such as 9-9-9, Cain has been a liked candidate and remained high in the polls since his begin in May.

A rally that was supposed to launch Herman Cain’s campaign turned into a news conference in Atlanta on Saturday, December 3rd, as he stated, "I am suspending my presidential campaign because of the continued distraction.” Cain voices to his 400 supporters that appeared that day that his suspension in the race is due to the fact that the allegations have been hurtful to his family. “My wife, my family, and I – we know that those false and unproved allegations are not true!” he shouts as his wife Gloria sits and nods in agreement behind him.

Allegations that cause Cain’s dropout included Ginger White, a businesswoman in Atlanta who discussed how they have had ongoing affairs for over 13 years. Women leaking stories about being sexually harassed by Cain while working with the National Restaurant Association haunted the candidate throughout the past month.

Polls that originally had 23% of Republicans in favor of Cain dropped down to a whopping 8% in some areas of America. The former CEO was left with little choice as the media continue to display the situations. In regards to his choice to leave the race, Cain quotes "I am disappointed that it came to this point, that we had to make this decision."

Cain’s dropout now leaves seven candidates left: Bauchmann, Paul, Santorum, Gingrich, Perry, Romney, and Huntsman. Favorites Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney will be able to increase their voices and rise in the campaign. Other candidates will benefit with more spotlight as well.

Cain wishes to continue being a voice. Those who still support Cain can support him through his upcoming website thecainsolution.com.

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Emmilyne Cecelia Victor
From North New Jersey
Howard University Student
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"A news sense is really a sense of what is important, what is vital, what has color and life - what people are interested in. That's Journalism" 
-B. Rascoe

Colleges with the Highest Retention Rates!

Pictured: Yale University

When high school juniors and seniors begin to search for the college they envision attending in the next year or so, they are subjected into choosing their final decisions based on the following details:

1. Location- City or Suburban
2. Size- Heavy populated university, small college, or in between
3. Major- Strength of program at that college
4. Cost- How much they are being offered
5. Parent influence- where parents want their children to attend

One factor that parents, guidance counselors, and universities tend to leave out when assisting the young adults search for their “dream college” is retention rates. Retention rates reveal the percentage of students that remain at the university after their freshman experience. During college visits, on websites, and on handouts/brochures, top-notch factors about the university will be revealed: exciting extracurricular activities, opportunities on campus, athletic statistics, and notable alumni. Students need to be aware that several universities sugarcoat these school aspects to make them believe that the school will provide for them what they need to succeed in life for the price that the institution charges. Students who fall for this trap end up entering, catch onto this hoax by two semesters and continue their studies elsewhere. In fact, the current percentage of students who do not continue at the college they started at as a freshman is over 1/3 that enter!  

Do not fear! There are quite a few schools in America that once you enter you will never want to leave. Students have found overall satisfaction with the following university from location, teachers/department, and campus life for the price!

Top 5 Colleges with the Highest Retention Rates:

Ranked by US News College Rankings

(http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities/freshmen-least-most-likely-return)

1. Columbia University - 99%

2. Yale University- 99%

3. Brown University- 98%

4. California Institute of Technology- 98%

5. Dartmouth College- 98%

6. Massachusetts Institute of Technology- 98%

7. Princeton University- 98%

8. Stanford University- 98%

9. University of Chicago- 98%

10. University of Notre Dame- 98%

The question rises as to who is to receive credit for these colleges to remain so luring to students? Is it the board of trustee’s that accurately run the university? Can it be the professors that inspire the young adults to stay around? Or how about give some credentials for the strength of the students? Nirali Sampat, a sophomore Biochemical Engineering major explains that “the retention rate is more a function of the type of student that goes here rather than being related to a specific quality about the university.” This would infer that every student at any college enrolls fully intending to complete their degree, but students whom are at these top retention rate universities seem better able to embrace challenges that arise with a college education and overcome them instead of shying away from difficulties and dropping out.

Sampat also shared why a prospective student may want to attend her university. “Columbia is a fantastic place to go to college because of the huge number of professional opportunities offered in NYC before and after graduation, and because of the exceedingly large number of research opportunities available to undergrads” Junior Rachel Boggs, a Political Science Major at the University of Notre Dame also provides insight about her school. “One thing I love about my school is that every time I walk onto campus, I feel a sense of community. Notre Dame is such a close-knit family that several students remain on campus all four years! There is no place like Notre Dame- it’s the perfect university to be at.”

Things are starting to change amongst other schools that may have low retention rates- such as actually putting the percentage out there. In Veronica McKinney’s book  “Staying of Leaving the Course- Non Completion and Retention of mature students in further and higher education” she comments that “institutions are now more acquired to monitor retention rates and collect more student data more carefully and more detailed in the past” This is an important factor because if student know ahead of the time what the percentage is (good or bad) they still may attend regardless.

A piece of advice is to ask around! You want to feel comfortable, be educated, and have an overall good college experience without having to transfer. Most schools now have class pages on social mediums like Facebook and Twitter where students can leave comments. When students transfer they fear losing credits, having to make new friends, and comparing their former environment. Instead of having to be stressed- prepare in advance. Do intensive research when searching for your college of interest to make your first choice your good choice!

The NBA Lockout is Finally Over

After 149 days of a lockout the NBA will continue their season with 66 games beginning on Christmas Day. The new labor contract agreed that NBA Players will now receive an even  50-50 split with basketball related income (BRI) instead of the 57% they received prior. With the cuts that reach over $300 Million dollars, NBA players will still be the highest paid athletes in the United States. Fans are ecstatic to continue watching their players dominate the season.  

Black Friday- Good Prices, Bad Expirences?

Pregnant Women Gets stampeded on at a Black Friday Opening at Walmart. The 31 year old women was taken to the hospital. The family blames the Wal-Mart Store for the lack of security. 

Black Friday 2011 Gives Customers Excitement

Due to  earlier shopping times, countless doorbusters on promoted products, and online deals, shoppers particularly eager to participate in this years Black Friday then ever before! Stores across America will be opening as early as 9pm on Thursday this year and ranging to 5am the next day. A wide variety of door busters will be available to customers (most involve receiving cash back or gift cards from the retailer) after buying certain products. Popular electronics (Ipod's, Iphones, GPS's, laptops, gaming systems, etc) that have recently released upgrades will be at their lowest prices for the year. New to Black Friday this year is how retailers have extended their offers from outside the store onto their websites. If you are unable to attend the crowded lines and store mayhem, you can check out the retailer's website to see which date they will be giving their online sales/discounts. 

Openings:

1. Before Midnight Openings- Toys R Us (9pm) KMart (10pm) Walmart (deals start at 10pm) 

1. Midnight Openings: Best Buy, Kohls, Macy's Wal-Mart, Target, And Select Old Navy, Gap, and Victoria's Secret stores

3. After midnight openings: JC Penneys (4AM) Staples (6am)

Great 2011 Deals:

Xbox 360 4GB with Kinect and a $50 gift card -- $199.96 at Wal-Mart

Kindle with special offers and $10 gift card -- $79 at RadioShack

8GB iPod Touch and $40 off your next visit -- $195 at Target

The Ipad 2 -- $539 Apple (rumored), $599 Radio Shack

The Iphone 4S -- $199 with new contract or upgrade

Lenovo Dual Core E-300 -- $179.99 at Best Buy


HP laptop with i5 processor with Turbo Boost 2.0 -- $480 at Office Depot

Vizio 42-inch 3-D LED Wi-Fi HDTV with 1080p, 240 hertz and four pairs of 3-D glasses-- $598 at Wal-Mart

First Ever Radio Show!

Glasshouse Radio Show
"Forerunners, Fashion, and Football"
A Discussion about the GOP Candidates for the 2012 Election, Fashion to Grab on Black Friday, and How men/women wish to be treated during Football Time" 


Radio Show Date: Tuesday, November 15th 
Featuring Ray Baker, Senior Brittney Butts, and Junior Michelle Rashad. 


Glasshouse Radio Location
G Floor of the John H. Johnson School of Communications at Howard University

Penn State Scandal

Howard Exclusive on the 

Penn State Scandal

Opinions Article: 

Penn State Student Perspective

            Students at the Pennsylvania State University are concerned that the public holds false conceptions about the university at large as the scandal continues to be a rising topic amongst thousands of other campuses, social websites, and news mediums. Opinions on why the bashing needs to cease all ties into one thought: the football team is NOT Penn State.

            Overtly, American’s can be honest- when “Penn State” is brought up the term “football” is usually conjoined. The Division 1 Football Team is reputable for its top rankings in the nation. Thousands of people drive through State College on weekends, painted in dark royal blue and white anticipating wins for their favorite college team. In the past month however, when “Penn State” is brought up “Joe Po” or “scandal” is affiliated. The long-going battle for justice that Penn State dealt with lost them a university president and loved coach.

While both of these focuses are morally correct in the eyes of the public, those who attend still glance at their school in a different light. What about the term “academia?” Or the fact that Penn State is 45^th best university in the nation (according to U.S News’ “Best Universities in 2010” List.) While Penn State is seen with a few corrupted faculty members third, and as owner of a prestigious college football team second, attendee’s will agree that Penn State is an excellent university first.

PSU Sophomore Elizabeth Rutere found one good in the recent exploit that Penn State has been enduring. “The scandal gives Penn State the opportunity to educate people who do not know about the positive credentials of the university.”

Large concerns from the public are whether the scandal will affect recruitment for football, other athletic teams, and overall admissions into the university. Rutere recalls on universities such as Virginia Tech and University of Indiana (institutions that were able to overcome the excessive media when issues rose on their campuses) and adds, “In time, this shall pass too.” Hopes for Penn State to become even better of a school after the scandal is a shared goal amongst the university.

Of course, students, team players, and faculty alike will miss their coach of 50 years Joe Paterno. There was no questioning his love for Penn State athletics. Before being relieved from his job, he announces, “[This] is one of the great sorrows of my life. With the benefit of hindsight, I wish I had done more.” 


-- Reporting on the Penn State Scandal, Emmy Victor

HU Homecoming: Coronation Ball 2011

LOVE LOVE LOVED the Howard University Coronation Ball this Year

Mr. and Ms. Howard looked F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S! The event was a success!

Members of WHUT'S Spotlight Network at Coronation Ball

"Spotlight Likes to have FUN"- Shaquille

Poetry Cipher Auditions

My First Video For WHUT (Howard University Television) 
Spotlight Network- Channel Four 

The Occupy Movement

Occasionally, pictures speak louder than words. The Occupy Movement that began on Wall Street in the middle of September has "occupied" the media as the strikers continue to beg for their voices to be heard. The Occupy Moment is in efforts to cease the 1% (the rich, non tax-payers) from getting excessive le-way. The 99% (all middle class and poor, majority and minority) gather together in large cities across the coasts such as New York, Washington D.C, or Oakland,  and camp out with signs. Riots, strikes, and marches have broken out in anger throughout the select cities and thousands of damages have occured. Police constantly intervene but these rioters will not cease until they get their message across to capitalist, big business owners, and the wealthy in America.

2012 Summary by Daily Horoscope

For those of you who believe in the your horoscope, horoscope.com has released the 2012 Year Horoscopes. 


Astrology (noun):
The oldest system of a universal wisdom for self-knowledge and awareness as well as divination using natural phenomenon.


Horoscope (noun):
Comes from the Latin Words "Hours" and "View" making the definition "the view of the hour." 


Based on heavenly patterns, People all over the world will rely on their horoscopes for a slight insight on what their day, month, of year will look like. Listed on the website gives more details: "The horoscope holds within it planets, signs, aspects, houses, and other points that reflect potential characteristics and patterns. It is our free will that allows us to work with these patterns or remold them to be expressed in other ways." 
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2012: Transforming the World Posted on October 1, 2011 - Provided by Mary Devlin 2012 is believed by many to be the year marking the shift of the Ages - specifically, leaving the Age of Pisces behind and touching off the Age of Aquarius. As the song goes, some believe there will be "sympathy and understanding, brotherhood and peace abounding." Others believe that 2012 will bring natural disasters and chaos of all types, marking the end of the world as we know it. So, should you worry? No. Chances are that neither of these extremes will occur. However, 2012 will bring major changes in human consciousness. On January 1, Venus, planet of love, and Neptune, planet of humanity, will be passing through Aquarius - and this could bring a new cycle full of hope, peace, and visions for the future. Natives of each of the Four Elements - Fire, Earth, Air, and Water - will have a different experience as the year unfolds and planets transit.

Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces

Natives of Fire Signs - Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius - will be the movers and shakers. Aries will be the leaders and innovators. If changes need to be made in any department of life, Rams will be leading the charge, organizing various groups to keep fresh ideas coming. Leos are the ones who will actually give form to these ideas, through the arts and new inventions. Sagittarians are the visionaries, those who work hard to turn ideals into reality and make sure that the results are useful and positive.