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Campuses Ban Four Loko After Students Black Out

FDA Asks Manufacturers to Reformulate Popular Energy Drinks

Known as a blackout in a can, Four Loko has been banned on some campuses because of the rising number of students who have been rushed to hospitals after blacking out. Full story

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The Art of Tipping

Many college students turn to waiting tables as a fast, easy way to make money. However some servers believe aspects such as race, age, gender and economic status determine how much a customer will tip. Full story

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A Deadly Trending Topic

College students face new threats as tough talk reaches a more viral domain

Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, MySpace. The epicenters of social communication are also the new home of trash talk and bullying for young adults—sometimes with tragic outcomes. Full story

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Inside the Oscars

Oscar correspondent Seth Lemon goes behind the scenes at the red carpet of the Academy Awards.

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P. Diddy Grants Howard Student's Dream

It all began with one simple tweet. Then Howard University senior Brandon Crump received a phone call from Sean P. Diddy Combs. Full story

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Charda Stallings, vice president of Howard University's Japanese Culture Club at a kimono event

Swept Away: How a Pennsylvanian Caught the ‘Korean Wave’ (and Never Looked Back)

The 'Hallyu' Is Quietly Sweeping Across the United States

Charda Stallings is among a growing number of young adults who live for the latest sounds from Seoul, Korea, and TV adaptations of Japanese comic books.

'Green Lantern,' 'Thor' Battle for Summertime Supremacy

DC Comics, Marvel Studios to Return to Theaters With 2 New Heroes

DC Comics and Marvel Studios both plan to release potential summertime blockbusters in 2011. "Green Lantern" and "Thor" are super heroes of drastically different origins. Which character will resonate with moviegoers?

Home Is Where the Heart Is: A Homeless Student’s Story

Student homelessness is currently at an all-time high in the United States. However, Tahwanna Gilbert is not letting it hinder her from receiving a college education.

ASB volunteer with Christmas tree to shore up marsh.

Green Campuses on the Rise in the U.S.

Informal Discussions Prep for Cancun Summit Talks

With the recent Copenhagen Accord and United Nations climate talks in Cancun, Mexico, students are being encouraged to "think globally, act locally." And so are their college administrators whose eco-friendly initiatives are being graded on the Sustainable Endowment Institute's Green Report Card,

5 Rules to Ready Yourself for a Relationship

Dating is something that isn't as easy as it sounds. The five rules to love and romance by dating expert Flyness.

My Clammy Hands

A Personal Commentary

My palms sweat all day every day, even in the winter when it's below zero. I dreaded what people would say or think if they touched my clammy hands.

Blake Robinson, Stylist from Raleigh, N.C.

Sidewalk Chic

Fashion trends that stem from everyday outfits

The fashion market has become a two-way street with the advancement of technology. Fashionistas are able to broadcast different pieces and styles that influence some of the top designers. From faux fur to combat boots, fashion dos become broader and bolder.

Opinion: Should You Teach for America?

A college degree and an impressive GPA do not a capable teacher make, and being inspired by Hilary Swank's character in "Freedom Writers" is not enough to ignite a genuine desire to educate, A study shows that Teach for America has turnover rates in the double digits.

Lola Maxwell Is Ready to Check the Rhyme

Hip-hop heads are eating up Lola Maxwell's '90s bass-bumping beats like candy. That's why the hard-core emcee from Southeast D.C. thinks she can follow MC Lyte and Queen Latifah into the musically raunchy atmosphere ruled by men.

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Chasing Dreams: From the Blacktop to Storied College Program

Kemba Walker, UConn Huskies starting guard, is proving to be a force to reckon with in the Big East this season, averaging 28.1 points per game on 53 percent shooting, 5.4 rebounds and 4 assists per game. Learn about his contributions to New York playground basketball and how he's transferred his game to organized ball.

Identity Theft: It’s a Numbers Game

Shortly after Linda Foley signed a contract to work with a San Diego magazine, the owner used her information to apply for a cell phone and credit cards. Foley now runs the Identity Theft Resource Center to help others understand the power of a specific number.

For the Love of the Game ... or the Love of Money?

The recent scandals of college athletes accepting illegal money before they are drafted leave many wondering if college athletes should be paid.

Oklahoma Bombing Survivor Sets Sights on Ph.D.

Graduate student gets her life back on track after losing her mother in 1995 blast.

The New Journalism: Beyond New Media

With technological advances changing the way the world gets its news, journalism schools are changing their curriculums to better prepare students for the new job market.

Turning Dreamers Into Believers a T-Shirt at a Time

Wearing a black T-shirt with intricate white graphics, Alvin Canty is a walking billboard for his clothing line and beliefs.. "There are a lot of people who sit around and do nothing; those are the dreamers," Canty says. "And then there are those who actually make things happen; those are the believers."

Automated Campus Bike-Share Program Adds to Sustainability Mission

Roughly a year and a half ago during a trip to a mall in Palm Springs, Calif., Ron Fleming, interim director of Parking and Transportation Services at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) came up with an idea while standing with his daughter near an automated stroller system that locked strollers in place.

R&B Singer Raheem Devaughn Joins Battle of Sexes

Guys shook their heads with disapproving faces; some grumbled. One guy shouted: "There is no such thing as an emotional relationship, so how is it considered cheating?" Women enthusiastically argued the opposite, loudly assuring that the "Battle of the Sexes: The Industry Edition" lived up to the name.