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A campus power outage disrupted classes and communications at Shaw University on Friday, March 20, after a malfunctioning transformer near downtown Raleigh left multiple buildings without electricity. The outage, which primarily affected the Debnam Building and surrounding areas, forced the cancellation of classes and interrupted internet and phone services across parts of campus. According to Dr. Vanessa Moone, who provided real-time updates through a campuswide GroupMe chat

Pressure looks like a weight. Pressure is a privilege. In today’s society, pressure is often treated like something negative, something to escape, complain about, or avoid entirely. People frequently say they are “too stressed,” “too overwhelmed,” or “under too much pressure.” While stress can certainly be difficult, many people fail to recognize that pressure is not simply a burden. In many ways, pressure is actually a privilege because it usually means that something impor

By: Gracyonna Robinson On any given day at Shaw University, you might see the letters of Groove Phi Groove worn across campus. But according to its members, the organization is about far more than what’s spelled across their clothing. Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship, founded on October 12, 1962, at Morgan State College in Baltimore, Maryland, during the Civil Rights Movement, was created by 14 young Black men who “wanted a change” in how brotherhood looked. Today, memb

Raising Canes outside view. A new Raising Cane's restaurant has officially opened on Hillsborough Street, bringing the popular chicken-finger chain to one of Raleigh's busiest corridors near NC State University. The restaurant, located at 2420 Hillsborough St., opened on January 27th and immediately drew large crowds of students, residents, and curious customers. Lines wrapped around the building during its grand opening celebration, which featured giveaways and promotional

Shaw University student Alana Troy is taking notes during the Seminar. In an era where smartphones and other technological devices provide quick access to information, note-taking seems outdated. During a seminar held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in the Band Building at Shaw University, faculty members of the music department had an interesting take that not-taking is not just a classroom purpose–it's a foundational life skill. Dr. Carter, a music professor

"The lineup is announced as Dreveon Scott stands second among his teammates prior to the start of the game." Dreveon Scott had another standout performance for the Shaw Bears on February 4th in a 79-80 overtime loss against the Claflin University Panthers, finishing with 25 points and 5 steals. Performances like this and his impressive 30 points and 9 steals in the Bears' 85-69 win against Winston Salem State University are a great example of why Dreveon is on the 2025-2026