There are nine historically black Greek organizations, and on Saturday eight of them will be represented at Gill Coliseum during Oregon State University's third annual Divine 9 Step Show.

The event is part of "Stomping on the Yard," a national step show tour. Fraternity and sorority members from colleges throughout the West Coast, including OSU's chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, will compete in this stepping showcase. Historical lessons about the Divine 9 will be interspersed throughout the dancing displays.  more >>

Though Shanita Sharmaine Shine was unable to finish her last semester of college because of her death, Grambling State University plans to award the former Beauregard Parish resident's degree to her mother this Sunday morning at the university's fall commencement. The ceremony will take place at Eddie G. Robinson Stadium beginning at 8 a.m.

Rosa Cole, Shanita's mother, received a letter from the university saying that the senior would be awarded her degree posthumously.   more >>

The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) will host its annual Yard Show tomorrow on the UCen lawn as part of the 2005 Black Culture Week celebration.

The free event will last from 12 to 2 p.m. with a live DJ. The Black Student Union will host a raffle with prizes, and the show will feature performances from the Black Reign and Skyline dance troupes. Third-year law & society and black studies major Karen Everett, NPHC president, said the show is meant to serve dual purposes.  more >>