Only a few days after Einstein Bros. Bagels replaced Taco Bell in the Student Center food court on March 17, the franchise became the No. 2 best-selling venue in the food court among all others to date, selling 230 breakfast sandwiches in one day.
“Charleston Market has always been No. 1, but Einstein is actually competing, […]

Lonnie G. Johnson

Invented the Super Soaker water gun.
Holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, a master’s degree in nuclear engineering and his doctorate in science from Tuskegee University.
The Super Soaker water gun has profited close to $1 billion over the years.
Jan Ernst Matzeliger

Jan Ernst Matzeliger invented a shoemaking machine that increased and revolutionized shoemaking […]

Throughout history and in the present day, black icons have emerged in every generation to convey a message of success and pride to society.
“In terms of icons we always mention, you can have icons for every aspect of black life,” said Nathaniel Norment, junior chair of the African-American Studies department.
In honor of Black History Month, […]

Freshman public relations major Mayte Espinal roomed with one of her friends from high school last semester in White Hall. This semester, not only has she been assigned a new roommate, but a new suitemate as well. Both of Espinal’s roommates transferred to new schools.
“A new person, and half way through the year - it […]