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Only women rappers need apply when the B-Girl Festival comes to town

Some students plan to work off their debts over the holidays

Eagles win 92-81 in double overtime against Catawba College

Associate director of the Learning Resource Center dies unexpectedly during Thanksgiving break

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Dean: Bush ‘misguided’ Campaign hits stride

BY MATEA GOLD LOS ANGELES TIMES

DAVENPORT, Iowa — Howard Dean was finishing another firebrand speech in which he lambasted President Bush, this time for his education reforms.

About 50 teachers and parents packed into a middle-school library applauded loudly as the former Vermont governor attacked the No Child Left Behind

Act as “fraudulent education policy’’ and accused the president of trying to dismantle public schools.

Then, as he always does, the Democratic presidential candidate shifted gears.

“We need to take this country back by being positive,’’ he said, scanning the room as he spoke. “I want to have hope again, I want to have optimism.’’

A regular staple of his stump speech, Dean’s promise to change the United States for the better has got-

ten little notice as his campaign has gathered steam around his willingness to confront Bush, especially regarding the war in Iraq.

His outspokenness has become his trademark. Buttons worn by supporters at nearly every event sum up the sentiment: “Give ‘em hell, Howard.’’

“He comes across as blunt and to the point, and reflects the anger that is out there among Democrats about the economy and the war,’’ said J. Mark Wrighton, an assistant professor of political

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science at the University of New Hampshire.

Increasingly, his Democratic rivals and party leaders have challenged that approach, saying that to defeat Bush next year, the party’s nominee must offer more than attacks. “We can’t just be the party of anger,’’ North Carolina Sen. John Edwards said in a debate Monday in Iowa. Dean insists that, since the beginning of his candidacy, he has paired his criticism of Bush with an uplifting message.

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Democratic presidential hopeful, former Vermont Governor Howard Dean, at a news conference Wednesday Nov. 12.

Governor takes over mold case Gov. Easley orders the State Construction Office to take control from NCCU because he thinks the university is moving too slow.

BY TRISH HARDY ECHO STAFF WRITER

In an effort to speed up N.C. Central University’s mold cleanup, Gov. Mike Easley has ordered the State Construction Office to assume responsibility for the project.

The office will take immediate action to fix the mold problem in the New Residence Halls 1 and 2, dorms which were closed just four years after being built.

Over 500 students live off campus in hotels and apartments at a cost of over $1 million, not including $600,000 debt service on the two dorms.

The governor issued a press statement showing his concern about the problem on Nov. 21.

“My top priority is to ensure that students are able to return to their dormitories and resume a normal campus life as soon as possible,” said Easley in his statement.

“I am directing the State Construction Office to ensure the completion of the project as quickly as possible.”

Chancellor Ammons was notified that the State Construction Office would be taking over.

“Given the urgent need of

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tudents and faculty of N.C. Central University got in the Christmas spirit early this year with a toy drive held at the Alfonso Elder Student Union.

NCCU’s Employee Senate Chair Deborah Torres has been preparing for the drive since October. Torres is an administrative assistant in Environmental Sciences. The drive provides gifts for needy children.

In the top photo Chandra Tedder, an administrative assistant in the School of Business, and two student volunteers organize donated toys. In the bottom photo Bernice Johnson, interim assistant vice chancellor for academic services, donates a “Cat in the Hat” game.

The toy drive will continue Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Hwy. 70 Wal-Mart. WNCU will help promote the event. Toys will be handed out on Dec. 10.

this mold situation, I deeply appreciate Governor Easley’s leadership on this issue,” said Ammons as reported from the governor’s press office.

“I look Read forward to Chancellor w o r k i n g Ammons’ with the op-ed on Department of mold issue A d m i n — Page 12 istration and the State Construction Office to resolve this problem quickly.”

Even though the state is taking action, Ammons wants the University to play a role in the process.

“It would be out of the ordinary for construction to take place on a campus and the University not have a say,” said Ammons.

“Our report done by the highly-respected architectural firm Clark-Nexsen made clear recommendations, and that ought to be the minimum done to solve the problem.”

The governor is concerned that the University has known about the problem and has not taken action he deems appropriate to return stu-

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‘Nothing lasts,’ — Tibetan monks Monks say it with sand

BY COURTNEE RASCOE ECHO STAFF WRITER

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Tibetan monks Gen Namkha Norbu (left), Geshe Palden Sangpo (center), and Gen Pema Ngodup (right) of the Sera Jay Monastery create a sand mandala.

Over three days, Tibetan monks created, then destroyed, a sand painting. at N.C. Central University.

The sand painting, or mandala, was created and destroyed to convey a simple message: Nothing lasts forever.

The Tibetan Monks, who live in the Sera Jay Monastery in India, began the sand mandala on

Tuesday, Nov. 18 in the School of Education building.

They destroyed it on Thursday.

The monks, led by Geshe Thupten Wankchuk, are on the 2003 Shiwa Peace Tour. They practice Buddhism, a religion whose cardinal tenet is peace.

“It was a good idea to have the Tibetan monks visit because it is International studies week,” said art professor Isabel Chicquo.

“The School of Education’s main theme is preparing educators for a diverse cultural context, and my art students can have the advantage of seeing something they never would have seen.”

“This was a great cultural expe-

rience for all students,” said junior art major Marquitta Pope.

“Especially the art majors because we are studying this form of art and it benefits us to get a first hand learning experience on an international cultural art ritual.”

The monks’ belief in non-attachment was a theme of the sand mandala, expressing the notion that nothing last forever.

“The creation of the sand art mandala showed the monks putting all of the their time and effort into the design just as we do in life

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One semester down, seven to go Freshmen take stock

BY CHINEKA JONES ECHO STAFF WRITER

With their first semester almost over, 1,052 freshmen can now say that they have finished their first semester at college.

And now with Christmas break at hand, it’s time to reflect on their experience.

“College is something I want to do, not something that I am forced to do ,” said Tatiana Anderson, a mass communications major from Washington, D.C. “It’s a test to see if you are ready for the real world. I like the fact that I’m around people who want to do something with their lives.”

But college has meant different things for different students.

“College is a time to experience something new. It’s a place of freedom,” said business major Ebony Chester.

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Psychology freshman K.J. Webster packs some of his belongings for his trip home to Maryland.

Joshua Brown, a mass communication major from Charlotte, agrees.

“The overall atmosphere on campus is nice,” he said.

But all is not well according to Anderson.

“I remember looking at the food in the cafeteria for the first time and thinking, ‘Am I supposed to eat this?’ ” she said.

The construction sites on campus have also worn on some.

“The construction around campus could be more organized,” said Shirece Farrar, a child development major from Jacksonville.

“Walking around campus is a safety hazard. Boards in the street and uneven pavements could cause someone

to trip.”

Living with people in dormitories was also an big adjustment.

“My roommate and I used to argue over stupid stuff in the beginning,” said Shanita Parker, a criminal justice major. “But we’re cool now.”

Balancing academic work and a social life was a skill that everyone had to learn.

“There is a lot of work to do and a lot of different activities to participate in,” said Delkeiter Lines, a computer science major. “Time catches up with you.”

But Anderson says she has learned how to handle her personal finances better.

“Now that I’m in college I take my money more seriously, ” she said.

“Back home I would spend money carelessly, but now I value it.”

Yet with the challenges of college there also comes wisdom.

“I have become a wiser person and I don’t take life for granted,” said Farrar.

SGA promotes safer dorms

BY DANA HART ECHO STAFF WRITER

Campus Watch, an SGA program, has teamed up with N.C. Central University’s police department to create a safer college environment.

Kurtis Stewart, SGA director of safety and security, joined campus police officers Capt. Victor Ingram and Sgt. Karin Terry, to create the program this semester.

“At Central, we have one of the lowest college crime rates,” said Stewart. “But we’re still trying to ensure better security efforts.

Right now, students have a chance to be directly involve with campus security.”

Campus Police has taken Campus Watch under its wings to help the organization be successful.

“We have a crime prevention officer, which is myself, who will work to facilitate the implementation of Campus Watch programs in the

dorms,” said Terry.

Campus Watch began its endeavor at Chidley Residence Hall, where they held an icebreaker session with male residents. During the session, Campus Watch introduced their mission to the University and conducted a survey focused on security issues.

Next semester, Campus Wa t c h plans to continue surveying dorm Kurtis Stewart, residents SGA director of a n d safety and security s p o n s o r safety seminars.

“Next semester, our goal is for an officer to hold meetings twice a month in the dorms to see the exact security problems the students face,” said Stewart.

Mold CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 dents to the dormitories quickly.

“The University identified this problem over three months ago, but has made no significant progress toward a solution,” said Easley in his statement.

“This is not in the best interest of the students. We must take the necessary steps now.”

Chancellor Ammons thinks that his staff acted quickly.

“The staff at the University has been working very hard with what I consider to be proactive steps,” said Ammons.

“We have identified an architect and a mechanical engineer,

replaced mechanical systems and worked on the steam system. We have done a tremendous amount of work since August.”

The governor’s office is concerned that the money being requested will properly be used to eradicate the problem.

“We want to make sure that when we fix the problem, that it’s a permanent fix,” said Jay Reiff, a spokesman for Easley in a HeraldSun article. “We don’t want to start writing checks and spending money until we make sure it’s fixed.”

The governor claims the interests of the students are his top priority,

but it is still uncertain of where the money will come from to make the repairs.

According to an article in the Herald-Sun, Cari Boyce, the governor’s communications director stated, “We want construction to go in and fix the problem. They’re going to find the most efficient way to do that.”

Easley, a graduate of N.C. Central University’s law school and whose wife, Mary, works in NCCU’s law school, is one possible source for the money. Easley controls $300 million in bond money targeted for the repair and renovation of state buildings.

The second source is the General

Assembly, which could get the money from the state budget or increase the $300 million in bond money the governor already holds.

The other possible source is the UNC system, which has the power to take the University’s share of higher education bond money that was voted on in 2000 and use it to fix the mold problem.

Although the governor said, “it is not his intent to be critical of the University,” according to a press release, the University has received some blows from the governor’s office.

“The University had money,” said Boyce in an article reported in the

Herald-Sun. “They weren’t fixing the problem. If they were, then we’d be closer to having the students back.”

“We didn’t know the severity of the problem when we first requested the money,” said Ammons.

“In addition to the New Residence dormitories, we found mold in nine other buildings. We have not just been sitting here with $10 million.”

Earlier, Ammons projected that the dorms would be complete as early as next fall, but as of right now it is unclear. “It depends on the scope of the work the state construction company decides to undertake.”

money to build a new dormitory at the monk’s monastery in India.

In 1959, the Chinese invaded Tibet and left over 7,000 monasteries and temples destroyed, forcing the Buddhist monks to flee to India.

“These monks live in a monastery of 5,000 in very poor living conditions,” said Chicquor.

Some funds will go toward helping to build a new city center for

the Kadampa Center , a study and practice center for Tibetan Buddhists, in Raleigh.

The tour began this summer and will travel across the United States through summer 2004.

“I think that this was important for us,” said Chicquor. “Our lives are expanded when we learn of other cultures, rather than only staying inside our own culture.”

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 each day in relationships, jobs, and school,” said English senior Kristen Thompson. “By watching this performance I realized how easily things change.”

After the mandala was completed, the monks engaged in a ceremony of music and chanting to welcome their god Buddha’s presence.

Visitors, faculty, and students

watched the monks parade around the mandala playing their instruments. Afterwards they politely asked Buddha to leave.

They then destroyed the work of art by scraping the sand into a pile and pouring it into a container.

Some sand was given to viewers as a souvenir.

Then the monks, while chanting and playing instruments, poured

the sand into the stream that flows beside the School of Education Building. The monks said the water would flow around the world to spread “world peace.”

“It was painful watching that beautiful sand art being created, knowing that it would be destroyed,” said Venus Boston, senior class president.

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BY SARIA CANADY ECHO STAFF WRITER

Laurence “Larry” Stephen Lovette, 52, associate director of the Learning Resource Center, died on Thanksgiving Day. His wife, Melissa Lovette said her husband, an avid sports fan, suffered a massive heart attack while watching a football game.

Lovette’s wife said many were saddened by the news of her husband’s death.

“I didn’t realize so many people loved him,” she said.

“We got so many responses from people across the triangle before we even put it in the paper.”

Lovette also worked as manager of the campus television studio and adviser to the Television Producers and Broadcasters Club.

Club members described Lovette as a man with a dry sense of humor who was always there to help.

“He never settled for anything less than excellence from students and members of the club,” said Dalia Davies, a senior mass communication major and president of the club.

“The knowledge he gave us was not only for television but for general success in our personal life,” Davies said.

According to mass communications major and club member Ryane Nickens, Lovette always went the extra mile.

“He put his time and his own money into a lot of stuff,” said Nickens.

“He would try to help us the best he could, even in his

poor health. Nobody else is going to do what he did.”

Club secretary Julius Jones said Lovette was more than a teacher.

“He was like a father,” said Jones. “You could talk to him about anything. He kept it real with you.”

Truitt O’Neal, an NCCU alumnus and AudioNet manager who worked with Lovette s i n c e 1 9 9 3 , descri bed him as “just a g r e a t guy.”

“He was very supportive of the stud e n t s Larry Lovette interested began working at in broadNCCU in 1984 casting,” s a i d O’Neal.

“He treated everyone like they were a member of his own family.”

Known to close friends and relatives as “Fuzzy,” the Durham native served in the U.S. Army where he reached sergeant status, before receiving a bachelor’s degree from NCCU in 1982.

He was hired at NCCU as a lecturer and media technician in 1984 and received a master’s degree in 1989.

Lovette is survived by four children, four grandchildren, two siblings and his wife.

Memorial services for Lovette will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Peace Missionary Baptist Church on Apex Highway.

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NCCU-funded project explores black furniture maker

BY GLYNNIS GREENE ECHO STAFF WRITER

The Thomas Day Education Project won the Award of Excellence from “Technology and Learning” magazine for its multimedia software “Exploring the World of Thomas Day.” There were 200 entrants in the competition.

“Technology and Learning” is a publication that covers the education technology market.

According to Susan McLester, editor-in-chief of the magazine, the software was the only award winner of 27 honorees concerned with the African-American experience.

“This year’s honorees reflect trends in today’s core curriculum focus as well as emerging and mobile technologies,” said McLester.

The contest identifies and recognizes the best school learning titles of the year.

“Software and websites must be designed for use

by Pre-K through high school students, teachers, or administrators,” said Laurel Sneed, creator and executive director of the CD-ROM. “It’s a top award. People will look at this and say, ‘Oh this is good’,” said Sneed .

The winners will be featured in the December issue of Technology and Learning Magazine.

The program was created with funding from the National Endowment of the Humanities to the N.C. Central University Foundation which, an

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The CD-ROM uses Thomas Day and his experiences as a focal point for research and learning says Sneed.

Day was a free black man in the 1800s who made his living making furniture.

He operated the largest furniture business in N.C. by 1950.

Day’s granddaughter, Annie Day Shepard, was the wife of NCCU founder, James Shepard.

The largest collection of Day’s furniture — over 20 items — is on display at the North Carolina Museum of the Arts.

Sneed became interested in his work and life while visiting Milton, N.C., the town where Day lived.

He was encouraged by other scholars at NCCU to

use Day because of his free black experience.

Sneed said that students rarely get taught this type of history.

“Day symbolizes the legions of African Americans whose histories and contributions to the making of America has not been told,” she said.

The program teaches “broader lessons, including how Southern laws discriminated on the basis of race, what forms of resistance slavery took, and how steam power affected manufacturing and trade,” according to the TDEP’s website.

“Students are not only exposed to Day’s work and personal and professional life, but also to the larger worlds of antebellum society, politics and business,” said Leah Porter, CD-ROM

producer and doctoral candidate in American History at UNC-Chapel Hill.

“The recognition of a national award may influence organizations to support the TDEP financially,” said Sneed.

Sneed said the award is a sign of better things to come.

“It will open doors for other opportunities for multi-media history,” she said.

NCCU English assistant professor Michele Ware said that education geared to and around AfricanAmerican literature and culture is a subset.

Ware shared her teaching expertise of 19th century African American authors as a scholar consultant.

Ware was impressed by the award.

“It is a wonderful confirmation of the hard work and dedication of all the people involved with the TDEP,” Ware said.

The TDEP also enlisted the help of other NCCU professors, surrounding universities, and museums.

The CD was field tested in Durham public schools.

It generated interest and learning in fourth graders as well as the intended audience: middle school students.

“We were very very surprised by the ability of fourth graders to use it,” Sneed said.

The Durham public school system has purchased some of the award winning CD-ROMS for social studies courses, according to Sneed.

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BY TERRANCE WINBORNE AND DIETRA D. BONNETTE ECHO STAFF WRITERS

As jingle bells will soon be ringing, so will telephones as bill collectors attempt to collect debts.

Many N.C. Central University students find themselves with a lot of debt during the holiday season and obtain seasonal jobs in order to pay bills that range from car payments to student loans.

Therefore, students are taking advantage of the recent increase in job opportunities that comes with the holidays.

“It’s easy to get a job this time of year,” said senior theatre arts education major Veronique MacRae who works at Victoria’s Secret .

“I will use the extra income from Victoria

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NCCU business sophomore Jessica Perry works part-ttime at the Northgate Mall Radio Shack. Perry is from Franklinton, N.C. Secret to catch up on expenses such as my car note and Visa.”

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In 2002, Wal-Mart added about 14,000 seasonal workers across the country and expects to do the same this year.

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Students make up a big chunk of that workforce.

“They usually work temporarily for extra money,” said Sandi Balvious of J.CREW at South Point Mall.

“We need the extra help just for the season.”

Several stores in Northgate Mall such as Hechts, Victoria’s Secret and Express are hiring.

Many restaurants and grocery stores in the Triangle area are also hiring for the holiday.

“We are always looking for enthusiastic and experienced people,” said Bob Berberry, an assistant manager of The Cheesecake Factory at Crabtree Valley Mall.

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BY TREVOR COLEY ECHO STAFF REPORTER

N.C. Central University students stand to benefit from a mini-grant program designed to finance special projects for the development and implementation of a HIV/AIDS/STD prevention education program for young minority women attending historically black colleges and universities.

The mini-grants will be administered by Hermes, LLC, a research service company in the Triangle, and Laverne Reid, chair of the Department of Health .

“Hermes will serve as the coordinator of the minigrants,” said Reid.

Reid and Hermes, LLC obtained a contract from the Office of Women's Health to administer these mini-grants.

“The Health Education Department has received money from different groups to submit the proposal and bring awareness of the HIV disease,” said Reid.

NCCU students and faculty advisors are encouraged to apply for funds to develop and test the capabilities of HIV prevention strategies for women attending NCCU. According to a statement

by NCCU communication specialist Alonda Thomas, projects will be designed to stimulate imaginative and creative thinking regarding HIV prevention education.

They will include the promotion of the ABC principle: Abstinence, Being faithful, and Condom use and women's health, as mentioned in the “Mini-Grant Opportunity” newsletter.

Letters will be sent to

each department inviting interested parties and organizations to attend an orientation to the grant process.

“It is open to departments and students with faculty advisors.Student organizations are eligible to apply also,” said Reid.

The awards, which are limited, will range from $2,000 to $10,000 for a period of 6 to 8 months to cover a student stipend, supplies and honorarium.

Due to the limit of proLaverne Reid, g r a m Chair Dept. of funds, Health Education matching f u n d s will be sought, if warranted by the level of interest.

Several project topics of possible interest have also been provided for the grant application and evaluation process.

The ideas include the use of music, jingles, sorority girls nights with guest speakers and talk shows on HIV/AIDS issues among students meant to both entertain and educate.

The theatre department is also encouraged to create a street theatre skit to be performed around campus.

“We are encouraging organizations to help address the issues of AIDS, HIV and STDs,” said Reid.

For more information about the project contact Lavern Reid at (919)5306404.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “They still don’t understand,’’ he said of his critics in a recent interview. “What we’re really tapping into is the desire for hope again.’’

But the fact that Dean is better known for his pugilistic side speaks to the challenge of balancing anger and hopefulness in a political campaign — especially for a candidate who is naturally pugnacious.

On the campaign trail, Dean’s passion often sounds a lot like ire. He can often be found with his shirt sleeves rolled up, pumping his fists into the air as his voice rises to a shout. In debates with his opponents, the former governor often seems defensive and annoyed.

“It’s difficult, because his aggressive style is not something he can walk away from,” said Wayne Fields, an expert on political argument at Washington University in St. Louis.” He has to find a way of having it both ways, to let people see that his passion is generated by wrong-headed policies, and also assure them that he is a statesman.”

Finding the right mix could help silence criticism that Dean needs to do more to lay out a positive agenda.

“What has galvanized his campaign up to this point has been, ‘I’m the guy who will stand up to George Bush,’” said Al From, founder of the centrist Democratic Leadership Council and an adviser to Connecticut Sen. Joseph Lieberman, another presidential contender. “Now he’s got to say what he’s going to do for the country.”

Dean says that’s exactly what he’s been doing.

“We’re going to have a little fun at the president’s expense tonight, but we’re also going to say what we would do bet-

ter,” he told voters at a town hall meeting in Hampton, N.H., recently.

“Because we’re not going to beat President Bush by simply telling everybody how dreadful he is.”

But he spends a lot of time doing just that.

Over and over, Dean accuses Bush of being petulant and misguided, often sounding a defiant tone.

“This is the next American revolution, where we cast out the money-changers from the temple, where we tell the Pharisees to go back to where they came from,” a red-faced Dean told several hundred cheering twentysomethings assembled at a bar in Washington, D.C., recently for a fund-raiser.

Many voters say that message resonates, and appeals to them.

“I think there are a lot of people who are pretty angry with what is going on with the Republicans right now,” said Jerome Kramer, a 28-year-old middle-school teacher who heard Dean speak last week in Salem, N.H. Dean’s remaining challenge is to convince undecided voters that he is also offering a substantial message of hope.

“We want candidates to go after the scoundrels, but we also want to believe they can transcend all that and operate on a higher sphere,” Fields said.

San Francisco State University professor Joseph Tuman said Dean needed to move his image from that of “a George McGovern angry man to a Bill Clinton thinking man.”

“I think if he stays with his old rhetoric, he risks the perception that he is not electable,” said Tuman, who stud-

ies political communication.

“His bluntness, while attractive to people who feel disempowered, frankly is a little unattractive to people who feel he lacks some genteel quality.”

After the town hall meeting in Hampton, Dean was approached by a young man who was nearly overcome with emotion as he shook his hand.

“I felt like a traitor in my own country for being against the war,” he told Dean.

“You’ve made me feel proud to be Democrat again.”

“Thanks,” the candidate said distractedly. “Tell your friends and vote.”

Dean tries to connect with voters on more pragmatic terms, drawing from his experience as a family physician.

What others interpret as anger, he said, is merely his effort to recognize voters’ frustrations with the Bush administration, as a doctor would affirm a sick person’s symptoms.

“You have to acknowledge the feelings of the people who want to vote, and then you have to support them,” he said in an interview.

“The way you assist is to do the right prescription and the right treatment, and also to connect with the part of the person who is going to be the most positive and the most optimistic about getting better.”

And so at the end of every speech, Dean casts his candidacy as a harbinger for change. And he encourages individuals to believe they can make a difference in society.

“The biggest lie that people like me tell people like you at election time is, ‘If you vote for me, I’ll solve all your problems,’” he says.

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take this country back is in your hands, not mine.”

Many supporters say his message rekindles a sense of optimism.

At a labor rally in Des Moines last week, Sally Troxell pushed through the crowd to shake Dean’s hand.

“You give us hope, Howard!” Troxell, 56, told him.

“I think the emphasis on his anger is a distortion,” she said later. Rather, she said, his promise to return power back to average citizens is reminiscent of what she felt in the 1960s.

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people that they’re talking to is anger,” campaign manager Joe Trippi said.

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Elected in 1964; reputation for independence; decorated Vietnam vet; spoke against the war; took on corporate welfare, government waste Sen. Joe Lieberman, D-Conn.

Elected in 1985; vice presidential candidate in 2000; for balanced budget, student financial aid, natural resource protection, modernizing military Former Gov. Howard Dean, D-Vt. Took state’s top position in 1991; strong fiscal manager who paid down state’s debt; is a medical doctor; wants to expand health care, protect environment Rep. Dick Gephardt, D-Mo. Elect in 1975; became party leader in 1976; stepped down after Democratic election loses in 2002; leader on health care, tax fairness Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio Former Cleveland mayor; elected in 1995; leader of Progressive Caucus; advocates forming a Dept. of Peace, for workers’ rights, environmental justice Rev. Al Sharpton Preacher, activist from Brooklyn, N.Y.; formed National Action Network; led voter registration and civil rights campaigns, protests against police brutality Retired Army Gen. Wesley Clark New to politics; NATO commander during Kosovo conflict; Rhodes Scholar; for affirmative action; abortion rights, tax cuts for middle class; critic of Iraq war

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Movin’ Weight Photos by Mike Feimster t seems like every day I talk about going, but the L.T. Walker complex is the last place you would find an outof-shape award-winning Campus Echo photographer. ”I’ve got too much work to do,” is the response you’ll get if you ask why I’m not going to the weight room. It’s been four months, four days, and a few seconds since I last entered the L.T. Walker Complex weight room, but every-

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thing is still very familiar. The old equipment still serves its purpose. Finals week is about to start, so not many students working out. This almost empty room reminds me of a battle field where continuous wars have been waged, but to no avail. The battles are never ending. The struggle for physical supremacy continues. Gone are the days when I would run into Floyd Ferebee, my American literature pro-

fessor, in the weight room. He’d look as shocked to see me as I was to see him. The frowning face of aggression, determination, and exhaustion is a regular sight you see when walking past battle-worn benches and rows of free weights lined on the wall and floor. The maroon and grey letters on the wall inspire readers: “Too many of us are like wheelbarrows, only useful when pushed.”

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BY DALIA DAVIES A&E EDITOR

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ince the MC’s 1988 album and title track, one of the only rhetorical questions in the rap game that matters, besides “Who shot ya,” has been “Do you understand the metaphoric phrase ‘Lyte as a rock?’”

From the 80s through today, the undisputable answer has always been to explain, exactly “how heavy the young lady is…,” or at least for the Triad, how heavy these young ladies are.

On Nov. 14, the Berkeley Café in Raleigh held the “BGirl” Festival, part II. The first “B Girl” Festival took place on Oct. 14 at the Local 506 in Chapel Hill.

The next set event will be “The Poets Vs. MCs,” taking place on Sat. Dec. 13, again at the Berkeley Cafe,

at 10 p.m.

This night’s event featured some of the freshest female MCs in the triangle.

Some of the artists who were showcased were Raleigh rapper laureate Mother Nature, Keya Smith of the rap group Now City, Isis, Shelly B., A-Typical, Miss-E-Wreck, Sista One, Honesty, Onassys, and the DJ Chela No.1.

“There is finally a point in time when we can get female MCs together,” said rapper Mother Nature.

This dope event combined an assembly of different lyrical skills from a variety of regions and personal flavors from the rappers with an overall confidence to match any man.

The artists either rhymed off tracks that the DJ was spinnin’ or they flowed to their own produced beats.

Rapper, Shelly B., had a table selling her personal

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With fierce lyrics at the “B-G Girl” Festival, rapper Mother Nature proves she’s nothing to mess with.

15-track album, “Shell Proof: Street Mixtape Vol. 1.” “[The B-Girl festival] needed to happen,” said the

evening’s hostess, Lioness.

“The guys are going to get their props, but there is so much talent down here

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with these ladies.”

Lioness, a Brooklyn native, has been taping the festivals to document the North

Carolina underground talent.

She plans to bring the footage back to New York and present it to upcoming and established producers who are looking for new female artists to add to their labels.

The festival was a part of “The Anti-Tour,” organized by Travis “Cockpit” Keyes and Pauly “Snubnoze” Ervin, executives of 21st Records; a label focusing on artists in the hip-hop culture.

Organizers from 21st Records are planning to build enough momentum to travel throughout the states of North Carolina, Virginia, New York and New Jersey. They plan on having the tour pass through Durham some time in February.

To stay up to date and better informed with “The Anti-Tour,” make sure to check out this website: www.21strecords.com.

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Holiday gift ideas for the whole family The year is ending and all our memories, good or bad, have created a personal soundtrack for 2003. Now it’s time for final studying, holiday shopping, and giving thanks and reflecting on all the joys of life and what better way to do that, then by listening to some of your favorite music. I wish you all harmony and excellence for the New Year. — Dalia Davies

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Two antsy years later with Keys apparently studying 1970s soul and funk hardcore, the 15-track album and bonus DVD was not a let down at all.

The album still has that trademark classy meets hood vibe in songs like “Slow Down,” ”Karma,” “So Simple,” and “Dragon.”

But Keys has pushed back her piano stool and stepped up to show her evolving vocal strength.

I simply love the first released single, “You Don’t Know My Name,” co-produced with Kanye West.

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-G-G-G-G-G-UNIT brings you their debut “Beg For Mercy” as one of the year’s most anticipated albums — and rightfully so.

Competing with bootleggers and Jay-Z, the unit also presented four lucky buyers with their own diamond studded spinning G-Unit Medallion — valued at $12,500.

From start to finish the multi-platinum 50 Cent, the imprisoned Tony Yayo, the young mixtape king Lloyd Banks and Cash Money

The video was located in the historic Pan Pan dinner in Harlem where Malcolm X used to eat, Mos Def is the leading man and the house party scene was a parody of the 70s film “Cooley High.”

“Samsonite Man,” a jazzy ballad with a soft samba rhythm stands out with Timbaland produced “Heartburn,” with its psychedelic funky taste.

Other impressive ballads include “If I Ain’t Got You,” “Diary,” and “When You Really Love Someone,” reminiscent of her past hit “Fallin’.”

I was tempted to rate this 5 stars, but if Michael is on the page, I have to fall back, although the record is completely worthy.

—Dalia Davies refugee Young Buck joined to tell the truth and nothing but the truth about the streets.

Although the first released single, “Stunt 101,” professes the opposite, there are some songs on the album that do not require a Ph.D. in hardcore.

“Smile,” the ghetto love ballad reminds listeners of 50 Cent’s “21 questions.”

“Footprints,” is a song that uses an excerpt from the notable religious poem with the same title.

On this track, 50 does the chorus and Young Buck laces the verses like an alcoholic to a punch bowl.

Warning: You will not need to use your fast forward button on any of these 17 tracks. All of them are hot like fish grease!

— Moe Ziyambe

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The album opens with “The Only Thing Missin’,” reminding us of when love is great and new.

The album continues with the jazzy, mid-tempo

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I’ll be the first to say Jackson is not completely right, but they are trying to take away his dignity.

They don’t want to help cure his mental state. They want to imprison him.

I smell sabotage and

“Wonderful.”

Franklin, who says she’s in love again, wrote and produce three songs, including “You Are My Joy.” “Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool,” produced by the hitmaking duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, is a song of empowerment dedicated to women all over the world.

“No Matter What” and “Holdin’ On,” were both cowritten by Mary J. Blige, who also sings on the album.

The gospel sounds of “Good News” is a slow foot tapping, head shaking reminder of how strong her gospel roots are.

“So Damn Happy” is a must have for music lovers of any age.

—Di-Rell Devereux include former Sony CEO, Tommy Mottola in same category as Suge Knight. Look how crazy Mariah turned.

Whether you’re Kobe, Bobby (well…), P. Diddy, or another victim in waiting like the recent Cincinnati Rodney King-ish beating, the man can’t wait for you to slip. Can’t wait.

As for this kid prodigy, timeless genius, album sales record setter, who creates revolutionary videos every time, don’t believe the hype until it’s proven.

I’m not even going to touch all the brilliance on this compilation. Michael should have added the song “Leave Me Alone.”

You know you love Michael and his music. Buy the man’s album!

—Dalia Davies

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ave you ever wondered what would happen if Stevie Wonder created a neo-soul love child? It has happened and his name is Donnie!

Donnie’s voice gives listeners something to feel beautiful about and blessed to hear.

His vocal range makes you quiet and helps you complete any unfinished cyphers.

The tracks “Beautiful Me” and “You Got a Friend” have the ability to make you smile from the inside out.

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udioNet has done it again. But did they mean to?

The newest show, DM Live, created and hosted by N.C. Central seniors David Gardner and Chris Murphy,

is latest addition to the AudioNet programming.

“It first started off as a practicum requirement,” Murphy said. “[But] after the first two shows we [started to get] a lot of positive feedback from listeners, so we continued producing more.”

The show plays popular music while providing three special features: “What’s Your Beef,”which lets students speak their peace about the university in a clean way. “Talent Search,” where you can show off yours, if you have any. And answering “The Question of

The Day,” if your mind can handle it.

“Students are the key to our show,” said Murphy.

“We just want students voices to be heard.”

This 30-minute show can be heard every Thursday at 8:00pm on AudioNet, campus channel 9. Tune in!

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Music, nowadays, is filled with so much materialism and feeling on your bootys, but Donnie gives you something to thinking about while shaking your groove thing.

“Big Black Buck,”with a juke joint vibe and “The Colored Section” are two of the best tracks with Stevie Wonder influences.

“The Colored Section” is a powerful movement of words compacted into 5 minutes, shows Donnie’s roots to the church.

Donnie’s music informs us like grandma cooking Sunday dinner. He is something new. He is what we’ve been waiting for, away from on going lame R. Kelly R&B tracks. He is Donnie.

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Campus Echo WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2003

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Statistics through the 20022003 season.

Points 147 (2000-2001) 238 (2001-2002) 470 (2002-2003) Rebounds 31 (2000-2001) 51 (2001-2002) 61 (2002-2003)

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Assists 45 (2000-2001) 48 (2001-2002) 56 (2002-2003) Awards 2001 CIAA All-Rookie Team SHEENA JOHNSON/Echo Staff Photographer

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Senior point guard Tiona Beatty has improved in every category since she arrived at NCCU.

Senior guard ready to lead Eagles in her final season

BY JSHONTISTA VANN ECHO STAFF WRITER

N.C. Central University’s Tiona Beatty is finally getting the recognition she deserves.

At the start of this season, Beatty was voted a member of the 2003-04 PreSeason All-CIAA basketball team. Beatty is leading scorer for the Lady Eagles, averaging 19.6 points per contest.

Born and raised in Queens, N.Y., Beatty, a criminal justice major, decided to come to NCCU in the fall of 2000.

According to Beatty, she’s loved the game since her elementary school days.

“I love being out on the court playing and winning,” she said. “But the thing I love the most is being able to play.

“I came to NCCU because I like the coaches and the school overall.”

Beatty said she works on being a positive player with a good attitude.

“If you don’t have a good attitude,” she said, “the coach will replace you.

“High school days are over so the little tantrums you threw then don’t work .

The coach could care less if you’re the star of the team. Good attitude is what counts because it allows you to get further in life.”

Beatty has not made up her mind about going professional.

“If I had a chance to go pro I don’t know if I will take the opportunity or not, it’s hard to say right now.”

Beatty also manages to stay focused on her grades.

“The worst mistake a person can make is to let their grades drop and think they do not matter,” she said.

“Books always come first regardless of what you’ve

heard or seen because if your dream to go pro doesn’t come true you need a foundation to fall back on.”

Head coach Joli Robinson says Beatty is an asset to the team.

“Tiona is definitely a good team player,” she said. “She is hard working and tries to get everyone involved.”

In addition to being voted to the CIAA PreSeason All Conference team, Beatty has won the most valuable player award, which she received at the Black Cat Classic Tournament Nov. 28-29 .

onald “Flip” Murray used to play quarterback ... until the day he took an exceptionally hard hit. Murray has been knocked around plenty in his basketball career.

But nine years since he chucked the football helmet, a string of improbable events h a s shaped him into one of the biggest f r o m nowhereto-stardom NBA players in recent Murray, former years.

Shaw U. star.

T h e 2 4 - y e a rold Seattle guard entered last Sunday tied for 11th in the NBA in scoring with a 21.1 average, even with Murray in the midst of his first slump, averaging 10.7 points the last three games and shooting 27.9 percent.

Still, Murray was one of only 16 players in the league averaging at least 20 points and one of only eight players also averaging at least four assists, playing for the SuperSonics.

His game has been compared to those of former Detroit Pistons Vinnie Johnson and Joe Dumars.

“A lot of you have never heard of him, but you better learn who he is,” Minnesota coach Flip Saunders said after the game. “He’s for real.”

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Eagles triumph in double OT

BY FREDDIE COOPER ECHO STAFF WRITER

It would take not one, but two overtimes for N.C. Central University to claim yet another victory as the Eagles would dominate the Indians in the second overtime to win 92-81 at McLendonMcDougald Gymnasium on Monday night.

NCCU was led by CIAA leading scorer Curtis Knight who amassed 23 points.

NCCU 92 The Eagles had four other players CATAWBA 81 to score in the double digits.

James Tucker had 18 points, David Young added 12, Jason Hervey and Jermond Debro contributed 11.

The Eagles shot best from the freethrow line, where they were 31 of 40.

“That was our saving grace,”

head coach Phil Spence told the Durham Herald Sun. “I’m disappointed we came out as flat as we did. But we did win the game and we beat a good team tonight.”

In the first half, despite turnover problems, NCCU and Catawba would remain neck and neck until Junior center Brandon Bowman gave the Eagles a bucket moments before his Tucker dropped a bomb from outside the arc to give Central the lead 24-19 with 4:51 to go in the first . However, a series of key Indian baskets would put them on top at the close of the first 30-29.

It was more of the same in the second half of play as the score continued to seesaw. Two back to back turnovers after a timeout and threepointer by Catawba would leave the Eagles on the short end of the stick with 14:47 left in the game 37-41.

Thanks Knight dropping two points

MIKE FEIMSTER/Echo Photo Editor

Junior guard Curtis Knight attempts the free-tthrow. Knight had 23 points. from the charity stripe with 10:30 to go, Central would tie the game at 47-47.

After an Indian shot clock viola-

tion, Central would attempt to hold down a 64-61lead with under a minute to go.

Just when Central thought it was over, Catawba came back with a bucket and two free throws by James McLean to tie 64-64 at the end of regulation.

The Indians led the first overtime 67-64 at the 4:39 mark. The Eagles tied the game 68-68 with a lay-up by Hervey.

Catawba improved their score 71-68 when Duke Phipps’ 3-pointer.

After a lay-up by Brandon Bowman and two free-throws by Catawba, Knight tied the score with a 3-pointer, forcing a second overtime.

After scoring four unanswered points with 4:30 left in the second overtime, the Eagles maintained the lead and never lost it defeating Catawba 92-81, making them 3-2 for the season.

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Shaw alum star for Super Sonics

Beatty’s career stats

BY SHEENA JOHNSON Despite being fatigued from playing three games in four days, the N.C. Central University Lady Eagles captured their second home EAGLES 72 win of the s e a s o n BUILDERS 59 d e f e a t i n g Newport News Apprentice School 72-59 Monday night at McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium.

Freshman Cassie King led the Lady Eagles with 18 points, nine rebounds, and five steals.

“Cassie is like our Energizer Bunny,” said head coach Joli Robinson.

“She’s very active and she gives us a lot of energy.”

Porschia Jones and Brandi Burkes each had eight points, and senior point guard Adija Beaty distributed seven assists.

Anita Allen led the Builders with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Amy Patterson contributed 14 points and Shameka Warren added nine points and 14 rebounds.

The Lady Eagles shot 40.3 percent from the floor and 38.5 percent from the free-throw line while the Builders were 39.7 percent field-goal shooting. The Builders committed 35 turnovers to 22 for NCCU. “We didn’t play a good basketball game,” said Robinson. “But it’s good to know you can still win.”

During the first half, NCCU committed 13 turnovers and were outrebounded 26-20.

The Builders had a 26-18 lead with 5:45 to go before the Eagles raked in 15 points, placing them ahead 33-28 at the half.

The Eagles maintained the lead throughout the second half preventing the Builders from taking control.

NCCU scored the first six points of the second half, creating an 11-point lead.

Newport News closed the gap by 7 points at 17:30 and 5:11.

The Lady Eagles are 4-2 for the season.

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Campus Echo WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2003

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Ammons update on mold S

ince early last spring, N.C. Central University has encountered a crisis caused by mold problems in buildings across the campus.

The mold situation in New Residence Halls I and II led to the closing of the buildings this and the Dr. James H. fall relocation of Ammons 500 students to area hotels and apartments.

After a complete assessment of the buildings by mold experts, consultations with many constituents, and discussions about possible funding sources, a resolution appears to be eminent.

On Nov. 21, N.C. Govenor Michael Easley announced that his administration would play a leading role in addressing the mold remediation at NCCU. More specifically, the Governor announced that the Secretary of Administration and the State Construction Office would direct the work on our campus to correct the problems in the residence halls.

We thank Governor Easley for his leadership, and we also thank the North Carolina General Assembly, in particular, the North Carolina Legislative Black Caucus, University of North Carolina Board of Governors, and UNC President Molly Corbett Broad for supporting NCCU. We are appreciative of the sustained advocacy of the NCCU Board of Trustees, alumni and other NCCU supporters.

The Governor’s decision to have the State Construction Office take over the mold remediation and reconstruction of New Residence Halls I and II will expedite the reopening, bringing the 500 students back to campus.

To date, NCCU’s work on mold in numerous campus buildings, including Residence Halls I and II, has paved the

way for a thorough resolution of the mold crisis.

Our problems began in February 2003, when a toxic mold was found in the Lee Biology building.

We closed the building and transferred $700,000 from our operating budget to clean up the mold. I then ordered an assessment of all campus buildings and found that 11 others had mold.

NCCU’s prompt response to the crisis included several proactive steps. Last summer, we completed more than $1 million in repairs and mold remediation in Lee Biology Building, which was reopened this fall.

We repaired major portions of the steam system, which contributed to the mold infestation, and asked the UNC Board of Governors and the President to authorize the reprogramming of $10.4 million from our bond funds for mold remediation in 12 buildings.

On August 8, 2003, the Board of Governors approved our request.

NCCU spent $3.6 million of the $10.4 million for clean up and repairs. More specifically, an additional $302,542 was used to complete mold remediation work in the Lee Biology Building, $845,000 for campuswide steam replacement work, and nearly $1.9 million has been allocated to cover mold remediation in Shepard Library.

New Residence Hall I was one of the 12 buildings targeted for funding out of the $10.4 million because of mold found in a telecommunications closet.

On the same day that the funds were authorized, NCCU discovered a more extensive mold infestation problem in the two new residence halls.

Outside experts were brought in to help us better understand the cause of the mold problem. Clark-Nexsen, a well-respected architectural and engineering firm, concluded that the mold infestation was “due to a combination of design, construction and maintenance problems.”

The initial remediation work completed to date in New

Despite the attention focused on the mold crisis, we have continued our momentum to enhance our learning environment and to increase enrollment, which climbed to 7,191 students in fall 2003. ... With the continued support of our constituents, we will not let this short-term crisis overshadow our remarkable progress.

— JAMES H. AMMONS CHANCELLOR, N.C. CENTRAL UNIVERSITY

Residence Halls I and II has totaled $601,790.

The total cost of the clean up, selected demolition and reconstruction of New Residence Halls I and II is estimated at $8.7 million.

The dilemma we faced from the beginning was how to pay for the clean up and reconstruction of New Residence Hall I & II. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-32 and other statutes, funds must be authorized and in place before NCCU could enter into design or construction contracts.

As we move forward, we want to ensure that the project managers heed the advice of our outside experts and repair the various sources of the problems.

When we consider the minimum work that should occur, we strongly support the recommendations of Clark-Nexsen that a 4-pipe mechanical system is installed, every bathroom is replaced and reconstructed and the interior walls of the residence halls are rebuilt.

As Chancellor, I also expect to have some input in the process as construction proceeds.

Further, we know that this project will include significant participation by historically underutilized businesses.

Once these buildings are restored, we will work with the Office of State Construction and the Office of the President to have a preventive maintenance program in place to ensure that the buildings operate at their optimal level.

Now we are on a path that

appears to be not only prudent, but effective. My primary concern today is returning our students to campus and ensuring that the corrective action, which will be led by the Secretary of Administration and the Office of State Construction, is a permanent solution to our problem.

Determining if any entities should bear liability for related expenses also is a major concern in addressing this crisis.

At the direction of the UNC Board of Governors, the General Counsel in the Office of the President has been working with NCCU’s General Counsel and the state’s Office of the Attorney General to determine if any liability exists.

Despite the attention focused on the mold crisis, we have continued our momentum to enhance our learning environment and to increase enrollment, which climbed to 7,191 students in fall 2003.

This represents a 10.3 percent increase over last year’s enrollment.

Further, we are working on an overall strategic plan, developing new academic programs, planning to establish the Bioprocessing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise, broadening extracurricular activities for our students and increasing our development and fund-raising activities.

NCCU has made great strides in recent years.

With the continued support of our constituents, we will not let this short-term crisis overshadow our remarkable progress.

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Question: What do you think about the quality of administrative services to students?

“It has gotten better, but at the same time I don’t feel students get the respect they deserve.”

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“I feel that they are very polite, but they need better organization.

More measures are necessary to make it better.“ – Temple Cunningham

“They can be rude at times. At times I feel belittled when they speak to me.”

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