By Kirstin Cheers

While kids around the city were giving Easter speeches in their new JCPenney and Macy's, puffy dresses with ruffled socks and patented leather shoes, youth at the New Olivet Baptist Church were performing their first production of the first Hip-Hop tale of the life and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. 

By Cormac Parker

The University of Memphis has had a number of performances on campus, but not many like the one held in the Rose Theatre on Tuesday, April 22.

They go by the name Golden Dragon Acrobats. These young adults are highly skilled and full of energy, as they woo the audience with their jaw dropping acrobatics.

Unlike the famous Cirque du Soleil, this event was free and open to the public. Take a look at what happened that night.

By L. Taylor Smith

Shelby Farms was filled with people eager to learn more about going green and living a more eco-friendly life. With performances by musicians and acrobats, plenty of fun activities and vendors selling everything from hand-carved furniture to scented candles, the coast of Patriot Lake was buzzing with activity.

By Darnesha Cotton

Rapper Preauxx, pronounced "Pro," has been busy  perfecting his craft and making a name for himself since 2008.  With a growing fan base and plenty of enthusiasm, he still has the ambitions of a new artist.

His hard work has not gone unnoticed as the Student Activities Council asked him to perform at the first Spring Fling Music Festival opening up for Big Sean. Here is what he had to say about his fans, inspiration, music and the future of his career.

By Charles Gray

A group of students have joined together to better the environment at the University of Memphis. 

Common Cents is a student organization that has events and functions to raise money for a variety of causes ranging from campus beautification to supplying the school with computers. 

Common Cents President Rachel Brandon along with member Eudarius Jones and U of M director of annual giving, Elisa Campbell Shaw, spoke with the UDistrict about Wieners for Seniors—a pop up event where Common Cents gave away free hotdogs in hopes of donations that would go to adding a tree and a bench to the campus landscape. 

By Darnesha Cotton

Fashion Moguls Memphis (FMM) hosted #reWERKd, their debut fashion on Monday, March 24, in the University of Memphis Ballroom.

The event showcased designs by Lena Evans-Ray, Christina Dang, Dyneesha Bradley and Jeromy Clear along with other pieces from local boutiques such as Crazy Beautiful, Langford Market, Wish and Plato's Closet.

The clothing featured are being sold on the #reWERKd website with the proceeds benefiting St. Jude's Children's Hospital Research. 

By Jasmine Deener 

During the holidays, many people sit at a long table and have a big dinner with their family. But there are some people who do not have that option. The owners of Bossman's Pit Stop take this into consideration and every year on Thanksgiving they open their doors to the less fortunate members of the community.

By Hassan Allawi

No tickets are required to watch the games; just make yourself comfortable  on the curb and enjoy.

The students from Bangladesh said they prefer playing cricket over any other sport, and the asphalt surface of the parking lot is perfect.

"We need a hard surface and a lot of space," said Kamal Mustafa, one of the players.

The courts at the university are not good for the game, he said. So long its not raining, they are likely playing.

By Jasmine Deener

With Thanksgiving around the corner, student organizations at the University of Memphis are diving into the holiday spirit of giving back.  

The campus chapter of the National Association of the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) plans to not only give back to the less fortunate but to also recognize leaders that go the extra mile.  

"We are gearing up for our annual feed the homeless and clothing drive," said NAACP chapter President Corey Tomlin.

During the month of November, boxes and containers will be set up at the residents halls. Students are being asked to donate all gently used clothing. The clothing collected will be given out at Gaston Park in South Memphis around the same time the NAACP is feeding the homeless. 

Tomlin describes this as a very "humbling experience" and something that many of the members look forward to.

By Hassan Allawi


In less than a couple of weeks,  shoppers of Memphis malls will see the Salvation Army's Christmas Trees. Thousands of cards with chidren's names, ages and gift wishes will hang down the branches of the these Angel Trees in anticipation of a shopper willing to walk up to the tree, read a card and tell the volunteer standing by the tree: "give me one of your bags, I'm buying this child's Christmas gift."