SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 9 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: In 1974, students wearing mood rings and flared pants strode across campus, toting paperback copies of "Jaws" or "Carrie" while making plans to see "The Great Gatsby" or "The Godfather Part II" at the local movie theater (where tickets cost less than $2). They were also witnesses to major political events, such as President Richard Nixon stepping down after the Watergate scandal and President Gerald Ford taking office  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 8 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Award-winning author David Greenberg says his new book about the civil rights leader offers hope for uniting a divided nation * * * By Greg Bruno To David Greenberg, a professor of history and journalism and media studies at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, one word defines the current atmosphere in Washington, D.C.: divisive. Two words offer an alternative: John Lewis. On Oct. 8, after more  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Lewis George Watkins served his country in the Navy during World War II, but when the Korean War began, he felt he still needed to do more. After rejoining the military as a Marine, he gave his life to save others during battle in 1952. For his leadership and self-sacrifice, the Medal of Honor was posthumously bestowed upon him. Watkins was born June 6, 1925, in Seneca, South Carolina, to P  more