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Noise, noise, and more noise. There is too much noise on this campus

Figga 4 at the Brewery — breathing power into the art of hip-hop

Got spring fever? So does Stephanie Carr. And she’s noticed it’s going around.

Hear why the candidates say they deserve your vote

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CFAS gets new face New general education curriculum will offer more choices to undergraduates BY DENEESHA EDWARDS ECHO ASSISTANT EDITOR

ty contest. “I think some students actually take the elections seriously, but some only vote to help their friends out,” Alston said. “They shouldn’t even want their votes to be based on popularity.” “I don’t think that they are serious because I never see any changes after I vote,” said business management sophomore Dexter Jenkins. Sophomore president Derek Pantiel says that this “popularity” approach to voting does more harm than good. When selections are based on popularity said Pantiel, “nothing tends to get done.” Outgoing SGA President D’Weston Haywood said he understands the skepticism of the student body, but he suggests that students take the initiative to learn more about the candidates. “Campaigning is bigger than holding up signs and making speeches,” Haywood said. “They have to sit down, visit classrooms, answer students’ questions, and motivate stu-

Next semester’s freshmen will not hear the acronym CFAS as often as in the past. Instead they will be hearing the acronym GEC. Critical Foundations in Arts and Sciences has been renamed and will now be called the General Education Curriculum. The Core Curriculum Committee, composed of over 20 administrators, faculty, alumni, employers and students, has been evaluating CFAS for more than two years. The committee, initially chaired by interim provost Beverly Jones, is now chaired by Carlton Wilson, history chair and associate professor. According to Wilson GEC will offer a broader choice of classes, but it will not entirely replace the old CFAS curriculum. “The name is changing, some classes are the same, and classes were added,” said Louise Maynor, chair of the Department of English and Mass Communication. “This new program will just incorporate,” said Wilson. The Curriculum is characterized by four unifying themes: • communications • global awareness • critical and analytical thinking • professional development According to a committee document, the new curriculum will prepare students academically and professionally for leadership in a culturally-diverse world. “It will strengthen academic skills that will stay with a student throughout their career,” said Maynor. In all the GEC curriculum will require between 38-43 hours. Students will continue taking English Composition I and II. Two mathematics will be required, but students will be able to select from five different mathematics courses. Students who are inadequately prepared will be required to take MATH 1000, an Intermediate College Algebra. Science Odyssey will no longer be the only science course being offered. Instead, students will be able to select two courses from a list of sixteen courses in biology, chemistry, geography and physics. Six hours will now be required in social sciences: World Societies and one more course selected from a list of courses offered in geography, history, psychology,

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SGA presidential candidates Renee Clark and Brandon Brown get a laugh from vice presidential candidate Agu Onuma’s speech. AARON DAYE/Echo Photo Editor

Candidates detail their platforms BY TIANA ROBINSON ECHO STAFF WRITER

Three N.C. Central University’s 2005 Student Government Association presidential candidates tried to make their case Tuesday evening in the New School of Education Auditorium. Brandon Brown, Renee Clark, and Derek Pantiel are gearing themselves up to take over from D’weston Haywood whose term ends June 1. Brown said NCCU needs to make its atmosphere more appealing and improve student morale. He also said the SGA needs to push the administration to improve technology. “I come as a more approachable candidate to implement programs during homecoming week, reduce stringent rules from the administration, and focus on a more accessible library for the students,” said Brown. “I believe in leading by example.”

Clark said she has passion and a vision and is ready to organize individuals. She said student pride will come with more student involvement. Clark said she puts academics first and will also question budgeting, unwanted student policies, safety and funding for organizations. She said she is pushed by the passion to serve far greater than the desire for any position. “Position is the fuel that feeds one’s vision,” Clark said. “Leadership is action, not a position. As Eagles we are ready to soar for new heights.” Pantiel’s platform was critical of the administration. He said the University should be customer service oriented. “I am the man that you think that you are,” said Pantiel, who quoted Malcom X saying: “If you want to know what I’ll do, then figure out what you would do, and I’ll do the same ... only more of it.”

Some students complain that SGA elections won’t bring change BY ANIESA HOLMES ECHO STAFF WRITER

Once a year, N.C. Central University’s campus gets decorated with giant banners, elaborate posters and colorful flyers by SGA candidates seeking votes. But the enthusiasm may be one sided. Some students say they doubt the motives behind these campaigns. They say it is just a popularity contest and that everyone is just voting for their friends. They wonder if the candidates will be just as dedicated after they win the elections. They wonder if the candidates will be serious enough to make a difference. “I think that the candidates are serious as far as passing out flyers to be elected, but I don’t think that they are serious about actually making a change,” said international business major Tucker Wallace. “I think that they just want something to put on their resumes.” Mass communications junior Bernice Alston said the elections tend to be just a populari-

Army still behind in recruiting BY ANN SCOTT THE WASHINGTON POST

WASHINGTON — The activeduty Army is forecast to miss its recruiting targets again in March and April, as the prospect of combat-zone deployments in Iraq discourages American youths — and adults who advise them — from considering military service. The Army expects to fall short of its targeted number of recruits, Army Secretary Francis J. Harvey told

reporters Wednesday, confirming the likely continuation of a trend that began in February when the activeduty Army missed its monthly goal for the first time since 2000. Last week, Lt. Gen. Franklin L. Hagenbeck, the Army's personnel chief, said in congressional testimony that “monthly recruiting figures from March and April will be difficult to achieve.” As the Iraq war, coupled with lower unemployment, creates one of the toughest

recruiting environments in years, Army leaders are struggling to come up with innovative ways to reverse the trend of insufficient enlistees, which threatens core assumptions about the all-volunteer force. “Are we concerned? Absolutely, I'm very concerned,” Harvey said at his first Pentagon news conference since assuming his job in November. “But I'm not going to give up.'' Harvey voiced cautious optimism that the active-

duty Army, which had 94 percent of its year-to-date goal in February, would achieve its target of 80,000 recruits by September, as would the Army Reserve. He and other leaders expressed doubt, however, that the Army National Guard, at 75 percent of its year-to-date goal, would fulfill its manpower requirement this year. Harvey dismissed the idea that the Pentagon

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Members of Virginia National Guard's 276th Engineer Battalion march through downtown West Point, VA, after arriving home. GERALD MARTINEAU/Washington Post

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Whitehead is sports editor BY EBONY MCQUEEN ECHO STAFF WRITER

W h e n Johnnie Whitehead, 35, came to N.C. Central University in 1987 he didn’t plan to end up workJohnnie ing as a Whitehead s p o r t s assignment editor at USA Today, but a reporting and writing class he took changed the course of his life. “I took the class as an elective under the instruction of Kip Branch,” Whitehead said. “I wrote an article and he liked it. That is when my writing career began.” Whitehead was the editor of the Campus Echo in 1991. “We had a blast, especially on those late nights before going to press,” he said. “We would turn on the music and do the Soul Train line to blow off steam.” “Johnnie was a goodhumored guy,” said Tom Evans, an associate professor in the Department of English and Mass Communication. “He was a big boxing fan, and he would always talk about boxing in the Campus Echo room.” Whitehead did not wait until after graduation to get to work. He interned at Chapel Hill News. “It was the most frightening experience of my life,” Whitehead said. "Every article I wrote got dissected word by word.” In 1992 Whitehead went to work at the Lenore News in Lenore, N.C. By 1994 he was working as a copy editor at the Orlando Centennial, where he soon became an assistant sports editor. Whitehead left the Orlando Centennial in 2000 to work at USA Today. “We all have to take chances in our lives, to separate ourselves from the rest,” said Whitehead. "I didn't want to be like others, so I dared to be different to get me where I am at today.” “One thing I like about my job is instead of just giving assignments, I get to go into the field as well. Other editors don’t.”

Unlike students at Duke University and UNC-C Chapel Hill, N.C. Central University students don’t have the option divide their meal plan between on- and off-ccampus facilties. JOSEPH COLEMAN/Staff Photographer

Area colleges offer meal options Some plans allow students to eat off campus BY SHERIA RUCKER ECHO STAFF WRITER

Go to a restaurant with a friend from Duke or UNC-Chapel Hill and you might be surprised when your friend pulls out a campus meal card instead of a Visa card to pay her bill. It’s not an option N.C. Central University students have. Duke University’s Merchants on Points and UNC-Chapel Hill’s Dining Flex Points make arrangements with area restaurants so students can skip cafeteria fare. “I really appreciate having the Merchants on Points system, because you sometimes don’t feel like eating what your cafeteria is offering,” said Duke mathematics junior Clifford Hou. Hou said he has never had a problem using his card at local restaurants and that the card is very convenient for him when he doesn’t have cash available. At both universities freshmen and sophomores have to purchase on-campus meal plans, but they can add off-campus merchant points to these plans. At Duke, juniors and seniors can buy merchant points that can also be

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used in campus dining facilities. “I can still use my card in the cafeteria, but the advantage of being an upperclassman is that I am not forced to eat here,” said Duke biology junior Michelle Sowemimo. With the UNC’s Dining Flex account, students are able to receive up to 12 percent savings on food purchases. Some NCCU students say they like the idea of an off-campus merchant point system because it would add eating options. “I would definitely pay the extra money for the variety of foods that would be offered,” said social work senior Jamara Tuttle. “We need something better to look forward to. I’m tired of the same “Chicken Wednesdays” and Fish Fridays.” Political science senior Lynice Hannah agrees. “The pizza at the “cafe” is good, but who wouldn’t want to get some real pizza,” said Hannah. Others like the fact that they could eat when they want. “I am most hungry at night when the cafe and the Eagle’s Nest are both closed. I am pretty sure that my parents would pay that extra money, if they knew I was using it for a

needy cause,” said psychology sophomore Kellee Jones. But some students worry about the cost of such a plan. “Honestly, I would not like the new meal plan because I cannot afford the tuition increase,” said political science senior Tyronne James. “I live in privatized housing and I can cook whenever I want, so this would not be as beneficial to me as it would maybe to Chidley residents.” But cost doesn’t seem too big a factor to business senior Vincent Manning. “I wouldn’t mind the increase in tuition,” said Manning, adding that the card could help attract students to NCCU. “If Central would like to attract more students, then this might be the way.” According to Robert Gaines, director of NCCU’s business services and auxiliaries, the University is looking into the possibility of forming relationships with offcampus merchants. But Gaines said that he had to get permission from the Board of Trustees to discuss these ideas with the Echo. Gaines said he would forward the Echo’s questions to the trustees.

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Anna Mkapa, wife of Tanzanian president Benjamin Mkapa, will speak at the N.C. Central University School of Education today 3 p.m. Mkapa’s lecture, “Women in Politics: Perspectives on a Changing East Africa,” is sponsored by The Durham Sister Cities Arusha and African Resource Center in Raleigh. Tanzania’s First Lady is recognized for founding Equal Opportunity for All, a non-profit trust fund that provides economic and educational opportunities for women. “From her writings, I can tell that she is very humble, vibrant, a woman in love with

her country in a compassionate way,” said Aisha Abdul-Ali, a member of D u r h a m S i s t e r s C i t i e s Anna A r u s h a Mkapa Committee. Mkapa is raising funds for the Kibaha Orphanage in Tanzania. The orphanage shelters children who have lost parents to HIV/AIDS. “I am excited about her coming,” said Philiph Mutisya, associate professor at NCCU’s School of Education. “We barely find First Ladies taking such active roles,” said Mutisya, a Kenyan who has been teaching at NCCU for four years.

GEC CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 economics, political science and sociology. Students will no longer take Arts and Humanities I and II, but will select one and add another course from a list of 22 course options from from art, drama, English, French, Spanish, German, music, philosophy or humanities. Six hours will still be required in foreign language, but students placing high enough will be able to by-pass level one and level two courses and only take 3 hours of a level three foreign language course. Health, Fitness, and Dimensions of Learning will still be required for students. Students will also be required to complete one designated writing-inten-

sive course. These courses will be offered across the curriculum. They will also be required to take a speakingintensive course. The committee recommends students take Elements of Speech or Public Speaking to meet this requirement. “Students will be more competitive when they graduate,” said Wilson. Carey Hughley, associate professor of physical education, said the committee has worked very hard to create a curriculum that will benefit students in the long run. “The courses that students will take will be the same work that they will have to know and do in their career,” he said.

SGA CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 dents to get out and vote.” What students expect most from the candidates is to carry out their promises of making changes to the campus. “I expect a lot from the candidates who are elected,” says sociology/social work junior Kayinsola Sogbein. “They should be more aggressive about solving the issues that promise and represent their class and the student body.” Haywood says that campaigning is just the begin-

ning for candidates who are elected. “They must work to follow through on campaign promises, and it is much harder than expected,” he said. “Campaigning is only a jump start to all of the hard work that is involved.” Miss Junior candidate Charda Wooten says that it will take both the SGA and all students to improve NCCU. “The campus must work together,” said Wooten.

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NOISE ON CAMPUS I SOME STUDENTS LOSING PATIENCE

NCCU dorms are noisy... Quiet hours often not quiet BY ANIESA HOLMES ECHO STAFF WRITER

Imagine resting your head on your pillow after a long day of classes only to be startled by ear-piercing music coming from your neighbor’s stereo. Some NCCU dorm residents don’t have to imagine this. Loud noise is a common source of conflict for them. An evening of fun and entertainment for some can be a nightmare for others trying to study or sleep. The noise can be music, yelling, rowdiness, or other forms of disruptive behavior. Chidley Hall resident Rodney Mallory, an athletic training and music industry freshman, said he hears students yelling in the halls almost every night. “Between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. is when it’s the noisiest,” he said. “When it gets too loud, sometimes I will go to a friend’s room or somewhere quieter.” Middle grades education junior Patrick Long, a resident of Latham Hall, said he usually hears boisterous noise on Thursday nights when students are returning from clubs. Students returning from sports events often bring back some spirited chatter with them. “I usually open my door and ask them to quiet down,” Long said. “Most students are cooperative when I ask

them to be quiet.” Shara Marshall, resident director of Latham Hall, said she often has to mediate between residents over noise levels. “I usually hear complaints of loud radios because the walls are so thin that the music disrupts neighbors,” said Marshall. Quiet hours are set for 10 p.m. – 10 a.m. on weekdays and from midnight – noon on the weekends. But Marshall said students should always respect each other’s needs. According to Marshall resident assistants will warn loud residents first, but repeat offenders can face a write-up or have their stereo or radio confiscated. Marshall advises students of ways to handle conflict with roommates and neighbors about loud noise or other problems. “I teach them not to always come to me or a resident assistant, but to come to one another and take it upon themselves to handle the situation,” she said. Marshall said respect is an important method of keeping peace between residents in a dorm community. “Be respectful and know that everyone doesn’t wake up or go to sleep at the same time,” she said. “Students are away from home and on their own, but from time to time they still need a little reminder about rules.”

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... and so is the library BY JOSEPH COLEMAN ECHO STAFF WRITER

You’ve got a mid-term exam that’s going to count for 25 percent of your grade first thing in the morning. Your roommate likes to play his music loud and the dorm lounge is worse than the room you just left. Your best option — or so you think — is the library, the ultimate sanctuary of solitude. You get there at 10 p.m., thinking that it will be quiet. You go up the stairs to find an unoccupied table to start studying for your test. No luck. People are talking on cell phones. They are are congregating around the computers and having loud

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conversations. Not the best environment for studying. “The library is viewed as a place for social gathering rather than for studying,” said Joshua Bailey, mass communications senior. “When I have a project to get done, if it’s loud in here, I can’t focus,” said Breylon Smith, freshman music industry major. Louis Mayo, a James E. Shepard Library assistant, said that freshmen are

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often the ones making the most noise. “They don’t understand the science of librarianship,” said Mayo. Mayo said the library workers are addressing noise issues. They patrol the library for noisy students and cell phone users, and they respond immediately to complaints. Students making too much noise receive a warning card. If they receive a second warning card, they must leave that section of the library. Not every student feels that noise is solely the fault of students. “It’s only increased because there is no where else to study,” said Lamesha Holmes, hospitality and tourism senior.

Student leaders from around the country gathered in Washington, D.C. to pressure Congress to increase higher education funding, March 19-22. Derek Pantiel, North Carolina Central University’s sophomore class president, attended the United States Student Association’s 36th Annual National Grassroots Legislative Conference. The nation’s student leaders stressed the need for increased funding of Pell Grants and the importance of increasing higher education enrollment by containing tuition increases. Pantiel said he got the chance to share ideas with students from other universities. “This trip has allowed me to get more ideas to bring back to NCCU and create change,” said Pantiel. According to Pantiel, NCCU students should be more proactive and confront issues facing them. NCCU and Morehouse College were the only two HBCUs present at the conference. Pantiel said it is time for students to learn more about the issues facing them. “I hope that students question their administrators about the issues that affect them as students at NCCU,” Pantiel said. “It’s time for students to rally together.”

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tories are told on how some innocent people are butchered by their governments across the world. Some governments sponsor terrorism GLOBAL of their OUTLOOK own people. Their soldiers open fire on civilians at will. It happened in Rwanda LOVEMORE and it is MASAKADZA happening in other countries. The level may not be at par with Rwanda’s, but that does not mean everything is fine if a government only kills a few people. Many people have fled their countries to seek refugee in peaceful countries — they tell how they witnessed family members being killed for standing for what they believed in. The world seems to have accepted that governments can exercise control over who lives or dies in their borders. Some dictators think that they are gods and behave like they are. So much has been written about the suffering of Zimbabweans, Koreans, Cubans and many others, but nothing has been done. One reason why the League of Nations was a failure was that it was described as a “toothless bulldog.”

The United Nations has done a lot of humanitarian work in many countries and has sent peace keeping forces into some problematic areas of the world, like Rwanda. But the truth is that generations of dictators have also been shining while the UN has slumbered. Those dictators know that nothing is going to happen to them, apart from toothless condemnation after toothless condemnation. Kim Jong 11, president of North Korea, is an untouchable. So is Hu Jintao president of China. They are superpowers and they can do what they want. All people can do is hope that one day they are not going to decide to destroy the whole world. What mechanism does the world has to stop such a scenario when it can't stop the killing of thousands in Sudan? Prevention is better than cure, so goes an old adage. World leaders have a big task of making sure that the world is safe. In the United States a murderer knows the consequences of his or her act — prison for life or execution. Fidel Castro and company know that they can always get away with anything. The world needs to step up and come up with a way to save innocent people from their own leaders. If not, then those leaders will just continue to oppress.

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idea that the Pentagon would institute a draft, bursting into laughter when a reporter posed the question. “The D-word is the farthest thing from my thoughts,” he said. He also said he knows of no plans by the military to lift the “don’t ask, don't tell” ban on gay men and lesbians serving in the armed forces. The number of service members discharged under the “don't ask, don’t tell” rule has fallen steeply since 2001. The Sept. 11 attacks began a period of unprecedented deployments. “I know of no move along these lines. No move at all,” he said. Instead, Army leaders will increasingly appeal to patriotism to sway wavering parents and drum up recruits, Harvey said. He said he intends to launch a national grassroots campaign in which senior Army leaders and civilian staff, as well as members of Congress, will make speeches in communities about “the value of serving the nation, the noble calling.” “It’s going to be more at the Rotary Club. It's going to be more at the Kiwanis Club. It's going to be out there in the heartland,'' he said. This “national call to service” reflects a growing belief among Army leaders that traditional methods of boosting enlistment — increasing bonuses and college funds,

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ing are seeking new authority to grant lump-sum payments, saying those types of bonuses particularly appeal to 18 and 19 year olds. “They value money now. ... They like present compensation over deferred compensation,” Charles S. Abell, principal deputy undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness, told the House Armed Services subcommittee on personnel last week. The Marine Corps also

Black radical legacy studied BY KENYA SEARCY ECHO STAFF WRITER

On Friday, April 1, the UNC Chapel Hill’s Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Black Culture and History will explore the legacy and consequences of the black radical movements of the 60’s and 70’s. This event is an all-day roundtable discussion featuring black activists, scholars and movement veterans. Speakers will include legendary authors, former members of the Black Panther Party, African American studies professors, and members of the Southern Africa Support Project. One panelist will be Ahmad Rahman, a former Black Panther member and former political prisoner. Rahman is now an associate professor of African-

American and African history at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. “I think the single most important thing I would tell a black student about the black radical movement is to remember the word ‘radical’ means root,” said Rahman. “Black radicals wanted to get to the root of the problem. They focused on two tracks, culture and politics to get to the root of the problem.” The program’s three sessions are designed to outline the practical and material accomplishments of black radicals in 60’s and 70’s and open a conversation about the politics and social dynamics black radical movements. It is also designed to provide context for understand-

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failed for the first time in nearly a decade to attain its “contracting mission” for January and February, as the number of people who signed contracts slipped. But it has continued to meet what it considers more important monthly targets for shipping recruits to boot camp, and it is confident of meeting its recruiting goal this year, Lt. Gen. H.P. Osman, the Marine Corps recruiting chief, told the House personnel panel.

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e live hip-hop. We breathe hip-hop. We consume hiphop like large whales consuming the oceanic waters with their mouths. We can’t ever let it go. I remember the first time I fell in love with hip-hop. I was small and short and Rakim sang to me “Pump up the Volume.” As time past, we began to take these ‘rappers’ as our poetic heroes and teachers. They taught us that we can do anything we want to do. The boys in these pictures, learned well from their heroes. They’ve studied every word, adjective, metaphor and rhythm of every great hip-hop artist until they grew into their own style. They respect the art of hip-hop by breathing larger power into it over a microphone, spinning true stories of illusions or false fairy tales and using grimy beats containing enough bass to break your neck. This is my hip-hop. Hip-hop is the culture and rap is the music. And it don’t stop and it don’t quit.

Chris “Supreme” Jones takes the microphone from Tobias “Mastamind” Rose, John “Shif-TT” Bankhead and Fred “B.K.N.C” Morgan of Figga 4, during their opening performance at the Brewery in Raleigh, March 24.

“B.K.N.C.” Morgan lets loose over the microphone in front of “Mastamind” Rose almost causing a battle between emcees.

“Supreme” Jones kept all eyes on him the entire night playing hype man to his group and flowing intensely over the mic.

In the end it was “Mastamind” Rose who brought everyone to a complete halt as he spit 16 bars easily, yet forcefully, to reign in new fans and supporters for Figga 4.

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NCCU hosts art conference Artists to talk and display BY CARLA AARON-LOPEZ ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

The annual Miss Black and Gold Pageant hosted by the Gamma Beta chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Inc. was held March 24 in the B.N. Duke Auditorium. A night filled with fancy and song, the winner, Tasha Andrews, displayed poise and creativity throughout the night especially during her interpretive dance in the talent portion of the show. CARLA AARON-LOPEZ/Staff Photographer

New group does things Vyce Verza BY JULIUS JONES ECHO STAFF WRITER

hat happens when you mix students, fashion and choreographed dance together? A new modeling troupe, Vyce Verza Fashion and Entertainment, forms! “We didn’t want to put people asleep during our fashion show,” said junior physical education major and founder Miriam

“Meme” Liles. Liles, a native of Charlotte, created Vyce Verza last December after witnessing students being mistreated by other students, faculty and staff. “I felt the need to create an organization that allows you to be who you are,” said Liles. According to Liles, Vyce Verza aims to increase selfesteem and allow people to be themselves without

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clothes were sold, I never had a problem defending Beanie in any harsh hiphop discussions. Beanie is one of the reasons I still pay attention to hip-hop and love it for what it is; a creative lyrical art form of crafting your true story into beautiful words. With his recent trials coming to press all over again, all I can think about pass her first LP? No, but it comes close. Tweet starts by telling you a little about her life while keeping a lot of

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While other artists are making club bangers, Tweet is sitting back “making babies” with her sophomore album, “It’s Me Again.” After a three-year vacation, Tweet has sprung on the music scene with an album that is almost as good as her last album “Southern Hummingbird.” But can this album sur-

altering their individuality. “I joined Vyce Verza because it gives people the opportunity to shine and it is very diverse,” said freshman political science major Ashley Fields. Even though some students joined the organization because of its diverse nature, other students joined because it was unique. “I joined because it is a brand new organization

secrets. “It’s me Again… I’m thankful,” she sang in the chorus. She makes you cringe love with the track “Iceberg” where she makes a sweet and soulful confession of a past lover. Missy makes a special,

is how art can be created out of turmoil and chaos. "The B. Coming" evolved out of such emotion. Raw, gritty lyricism of the street is combined with conscious knowledge throughout the 60 minutes of Beanie's third album. From "Feel It In The Air," a hypnotic track laced with ethereal samplings and slow motions beats to the syrupy and deliciously slow "Purple Rain" featuring UGK's Bun-B, this album goes so hard it transforms itself into the truth. Literally. "Play your cards, go against all odds," is a motto of Beanie's that I can take to heart and think about as he goes to trial for his federal gun charges. I can't blame him for thinking that. It is 'all or nothing' in this life. It just gets five out of five, yo. It's truth. electric barbarella but not welcome, appearance in the track “Things I Don’t Mean.” This might make your speaker blow especially if it watched the over dramatic UPN show “Road To Stardom.” And if you think that track is bad wait to you hear the worse Motown wannabe song “Sports, Sex and Food.” I like Motown music but sometimes you just should not try to recreate classic hits. Since most of the beats were fashioned after her last album, this album earns its self 3 headphones for content and 1 headphone for composition. Don’t sample your last LP next time baby and your album will be classic! Julius Jones

that I felt could capture the essence of the NCCU student while doing things a little different,” said freshman nursing major Meighan Snow. Vyce Verza Fashion and Entertainment will host their first fashion show April 12 at 7:20pm in the B.N. Duke Auditorium. For tickets or more information contact the NCCU Ticket office at (919) 530-5170.

N.C. Central University is getting the chance to host the 46th Annual National Conference of Artists. The NCA aims to preserve, promote and develop a strong African-American culture through art. The four-day conference will have scholarly presentations, workshops, poster sessions and a national NCA juried visual arts exhibition. Topics discussed will include the role of art departments at HBCUs, issues of gender and ethnicity in art, as well as public art and the AfricanAmerican artists. It is a way for black artists to really network efficiently within a highly competitive market. “The opportunity to network with artists around the nation and globe is a chance I’ve been waiting on my entire college career,” said junior art major Chantal Winston. The conference attracts many artists and scholars that have major impacts on the African-American community in the documentation and production of art. One of the featured exhibits will be “Location/Dislocation,” by Isabel Chicquor, associate professor of the NCCU art department. The exhibit, which will feature photographs from her trips to Cuba, Puerto Rico and Barbados will be on display at the “Through the Lens”

photo gallery in downtown Durham on Chapel Hill St. The highlight of the conference will be the opening of the “Creative Energy & Enduring Spirit,” an exhibition held at the Hayti Heritage Center on Friday. It will display works by artists involved within the NCA. NCCU art students will not get the chance to display their art but will be able to participate in the discussions and workshops. “We will get to see other artists and take in their work with our very own eyes,” said junior art major Aaron Williamson. Professors of art departments at Duke, ClarkAtlanta University, Spelman College, Howard University and other schools add to the collegiate participation during the conference. The opening reception of the exhibit will be April 1 from 6-9 p.m. at the Hayti Heritage Center. NCA continues to be one of oldest and largest Black visual arts organization in the United States. The event is a collaboration between the Hayti Heritage Center, the NCCU art department, the NCCU art museum and the NCA Board of Directors will host numerous artists and art scholars in Durham for this event. Registration for the event will be March 31 at the Hayti Heritage Center and April 1 at the FarrisonNewton Communications Building.

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Whatz New at The Hayti Heritage Center April 12 Panel discussions and lectures on advancing in the music industry. With 97.5 on-air personality and Undercurrents Regional Director Kat Summers and Grammy nominee, Ian Schreirer of Osceola Studios.

Coming in May The Fantastic Four. Program showcases the four base elements of hip-h hop: DJing, movement (dance/b-boying), emceeing (rapping), and visual art (graffiti).

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Union wins Division II men’s title Walton’s three - point - play lifts Panthers to thier first NCAA championship since 1992. GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Antwan Walton’s threepoint play with 1:29 remaining broke a tie and gave Virginia Union its first NCAA Division II men’s basketball championship since 1992, a 63-58 triumph over Bryant (R.I.) March 26 at Ralph Engelstad Arena. Walton hit a hanging jumper in Bryant 58 the lane and drew the foul as the senior forward provided the Panthers with their most important points of the game. Walton finished with a team-high 19 points and 11 rebounds. Luqman Jaaber’s steal and pair of free throws with six seconds remaining clinched the victory for Virginia Union. It was a fitting end for the Panthers, who hit 18-of-20 foul shots in the game, outscoring Bryant 18-4 from the free throw line. The Panthers led throughout the first half, but a 17-9 run by Bryant midway through the second half gave the Bulldogs their first

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Future Eagle shines at Invitational BY JOANNA HERNANDEZ ECHO STAFF WRITER

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Jessica Mills, a senior at West Deptford High school in New Jersey, took the 13th annual Lee Calhoun High School Track and Field Invitational not only as a chance to compete with other talented high school athletes, but to familiarize herself with N.C. Central University. Mills will be attending NCCU in the fall and will be a member of the track team. “I look forward to the transition from high school to college and being part of NCCU’s program,” said Mills. Cold and cloudy weather conditions did not put a damper on Mills’ spirit. She placed second in the triple jump and fourth in the long jump. The event, held March 26, featured more than 300 student athletes from 29 high schools and five states and showcased some of the country’s best young athletes. “I wanted to give young athletes a chance to be seen by recruiters and gain exposure,” said Michael Lawson, NCCU’s head track and field

Mills, who placed in two events, streches and focuses on her events. AARON DAYE/Photo Editor

coach. But despite all the competition, Mills held her composure. “I am a bundle of nerves. I’m in a new environment and I wanted better weather, but I won’t let any of this prevent me from producing my best,” said Mills. “I think she will do great at Central,”said Bob Cooper, assistant West Deptford track and field coach. “Jessica has been working real hard these last few years and she will continue to develop.”

The Lee Calhoun High School Track and Field Invitational is an annual event held at N. C. Central University to honor the spirit and the legacy of NCCU’s first Olympic gold medalist. The meet was designed to serve as a Penn Relays for high schoolers. Calhoun is noted as one of the best high hurdlers in history. He was coached by Dr. LeRoy Walker while he was a student at NCCU. In college, he won the 1957 national collegiate 110-meter hurdles titled and five National AAU titles. Three of his AAU titles were for outdoor track. He won the Olympic high hurdles in 1956 and 1960. Calhoun was the first athlete to win successive Olympic gold medals. After retiring from competition, he became a track coach at Grambling State University, Yale University and Western Illinois. Calhoun was also an assistant Olympic coach in 1976. Calhoun is a member of the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame, USA Track and Field Hall of Fame, and NCCU’s Athletics Hall of Fame.

Final Four must work overtime BY PAUL MCMULLEN THE BALTIMORE SUN

The Final Four has a tough act to follow. A one-possession game with less than a minute remaining, North CarolinaWisconsin in Syracuse, N.Y., was the least dramatic affair of the past two days. The NCAA Tournament got three overtime regional finals for the first time. The survivors move on to St. Louis, where one semifinal will pair the comeback kids of Illinois and Louisville. The other appeared headed to a clash between the game’s two greatest bluebloods until Michigan State persevered in Austin, Texas.

Illinois and Louisville swept honors in their conferences, winning both the regular season and tournament in the Big Ten and Conference USA, respectively. The Fighting Illini are attempting to become the first one-loss champion since N.C. State in 1974. Louisville is making its first Final Four appearance since 1986, when Denny Crum brought the Cardinals their second title in seven years. The other semifinal matches two teams with more recent memories of success in the winner’s circle. Tom Izzo got Michigan State to three consecutive Final Fours from 1999 to 2001, and his senior-laden

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team won it all in 2000. It has been 12 years since North Carolina ruled in 1993. The Tar Heels’ Roy Williams will coach in his third Final Four in four years, the first two coming with Kansas. He took the Jayhawks to two championship games, most recently in 2003, when he lost to Syracuse, made an infamous comment about the Tar Heels’ coaching vacancy right after the game, then took it. Playing in the shadow of Illinois all season, the Spartans beat the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament champion, Duke, and the best team in the Southeastern Conference, Kentucky, in Austin. In Paul

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Jessica Mills attempts her first jump at the Lee Calhoun High School Invitational. Mills will be attending NCCU in the fall.

lead since the opening minutes at 50-49. Sophomore Chris Burns, who led all scorers with 24 points off the bench, scored five of Bryant’s points during the second half run. After Virginia Union scored the next nine points to grab a 58-50 lead, Burns brought Bryant back again, tying the game at 58-58 with a three from the far corner. The Bulldogs shot 8-of-15 from beyond the arc in the second half. However, it wasn’t enough. Walton, who scored 15 of his 19 points in the second half, broke the final tie almost a minute and a half later to lift his team to the title. Virginia Union head coach Dave Robbins become just the third man to win three Division II national championships and the first to win at least one title in three different decades. Robbins joins Evansville’s Arad McCutchan and Cal State Bakersfield’s Pat Douglass as the only threetime Division II champion coaches. — The CIAA Online

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pring, the season when April showers bring May flowers and you can catch breezes that would take your breath away. This is also the season when students slack in their school work and relationships often end. The reason, my friends, is spring fever. Stephanie In the seventh grade Carr my teacher held a conference with my mother because she said I was a victim of this contagious syndrome. I told my mother my teacher had it in for me and that if she were my mother she would have my back. That didn’t work, of course, and I had no choice but to pick

up where I left This is due to off. the length of I never quite skirts getting I never quite understood shorter and the spring fever or infamous wifeunderstood spring the way it alters beaters being fever or the way it our daily rouworn. alters our daily tines until I Many can concame to college. sent to the idea routines until I Since I have of relationships came been in college I being tested by to college. have seen so provocative many students in fashion and front of the A.E. glistening Student Union or biceps, but does in the cafe socializing during the season increase the chances spring instead of learning in the of breakups? classrooms. In my opinion, the answer is I guess the weather is just yes. one of the temptations most It seems the combination of cannot resist. And it shows perfect weather and the right when familiar faces don’t return amount of skin can make the for the fall semester. least attractive person somehow For all the relationships that have what it takes to take your do not have a sturdy foundation man from you or vice versa. this season will definitely test Who would ever think that a the future of the relationship. change in weather could cause Many males and females fall mischief in your everyday life? victim to the “wondering eyes.” I know you probably did not

think that a new season would be a determining factor in whether you would get an A or a B in a course. Or maybe a change in weather could be a determining factor in whether your boyfriend or girlfriend will be around next year. Well here are a few tips to make it through the season. One: Resist standing in front of the student union when you know you have an assignment due in the near future. Two: Fellas, don’t risk losing the love of your life for the next thing that switches by in a mini skirt Three: Ladies don’t let the jewelry or the fresh whites fool you. Make sure he has more to offer, maybe a commitment? One thing is for sure, you learn something new everyday and today’s lesson is simple: Spring fever is contagious,watch those wondering eyes in those familiar places.

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Question: How important are the Student Government Association Elections to you?

It’s not only about beauty

f you did not attend last night’s speech night, you really missed a chance to see some of NCCU’s best. The five Miss NCCU contestants gave substance to the crown. It’s not all about looks. The ladies are definitely smart and they are willing to serve the NCCU community and the community at Jean large with a Rogers smile. The Eagles who packed the New School of Education auditorium to hear the 2005 Student Government Association candidates sell their ideas on how to better NCCU would not have wished they were somewhere else. It was the place to be. The candidates seemed not

only well prepared, but very how innovative she is. well qualified. They also delivNot to be outdone, Dahlessia ered their speeches very well. Oates, whose slogan was It’s a pity some “Fostering Unity of them are in Our Campus going to lose in Community,” the elections. spoke about I wish we could just Maggie Holly wanting to get have five Miss NCCUs. expressed herthe community self with confimore involved. Maybe we just need to dence and conchange the constitution When asked who trol during her her role model to accomodate all. entire speech. was, Oates said Her speech was her mother an instant because she has attention getter. She chose not accomplished many things to tell us what she will do if which others deemed impossielected, but instead she told us ble. What an answer! We all what a queen should be. What a know how precious our mothers motivating and a moving speech. are, but how many times do we Another prospective queen, stand in front of thousands and Tyesha Ellerbe, had a different pronounce it. If I was Oates’ style. She spoke slowly but mother I would be very proud. methodically while expressing Shiana “Nikki” Williams her desire to start a club called using her slogan, “Making the the Campus Queens. The idea Connection … Bridging the of this club, which is long overGap,” expressed her intention to due and her slogan, “Accepting bridge the gap between students the Call for Destiny,” showed and SGA. Yeah, the SGA people

should not forget that we are all one. We elect them to speak for us and not to distance themselves from the student body. There is one candidate who seems to have seen it all. Kewanda Merritt spoke of her many campus involvements including being a resident advisor, a member of Delta Sigma Theta incorporated, and recruiting students through teaching fellows. And if you are wondering why she was telling us about all that, she plans to help the university recruit students. She wishes to begin a program that would have juniors and seniors mentoring freshmen if elected to office. Lest you doubt her merit, Merritt has a 3.6 GPA. I wish we could just have five Miss NCCUs. Maybe we just need to change the constitution to accommodate all.

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“I think they are very important. If we dont’ vote for the right person they aren’t going to fulfil the motto of truth and service.” – Davis Dixon

“They do make a difference, because a strong leader can advance the cause of the students as well as move the University forward” – Cnanel Austin

“The elections are good for the school. They gives the student a voice to vote for somebody who has the same interests and values that they do.” —Robert Crank

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SGA Presidential candidates (left to right) Derek Pantiel, Renee Nicole Clark, and Brandon Brown stand in front of the statue of James Shepard near the Hoey Administration building. PHOTO BY AARON DAYE

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Campus Echo editor Lovemore Masakadza wants students to take a serious look at candidates before casting their votes. Page 2

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Brandon Brown — Junior, Petersburg, VA

Renee Nicole Clark Junior, Durham, NC

Derek Pantiel — Junior, Durham, NC

ive it up for the brothers and sisters who have the courage to show that they are not ordinary Eagles by vying for the top positions available in student leadership at N.C. Central University. It takes a lot of courage to put your picture on a piece of paper, write the famous words, “Vote for ....” and paste it at every focal point on campus. Win or lose in the Student Government Association elections Thursday, these people will definitely get ELECTION a chance to OUTLOOK run again in their long lives. They will definitely look back to the 2005 SGA elections and learn from their mistakes. LOVEMORE Talking to MASAKADZA some of the candidates running in this election has been a highlight of my four years at NCCU. Oh how blessed I am to be an Eagle — most of my fellow Eagles make me proud to be here at NCCU. They are oozing with confidence and preaching change. Yes, they are talking about change. “Change” seems to be the most popular word in politics. Even the the president Zimbabwe , who has been in power for 25 years, is talking about change. The opposition is also talking about bringing some changes. In last year’s U.S. presidential elections Senator Kerry was talking about change, and President George W. Bush was also talking about change. I am bound to conclude that all politicians are the same. Student politicians are no worse politicians. And, mind you, after a few days in office, politicians start singing a different tune — “It takes time to make change. Give us time.” But I digress. I hope my fellow Eagles are going to vote wisely in our very important SGA elections. I hope they bear in mind that the leaders they elect will have a lot more to do than just making change for the change’s sake. Some of these people will tell us everyday is going to be “Chicken Day” and that they are going to bring 50 Cent and Jay Z to NCCU for performances every week. Some are going to tell us they are going to fire Chancellor Ammons and his administration in their first week in office and will reduce tuition to $10 a semester. What changes do we need? And what changes are feasible? If my buddy is running and I am privileged to know that he or she will not advance the interests of students, then I will not vote for him or her. This great university deserves good student leaders. My vote is only going to be one of 7,727 possible votes. I hope all 7,726 remaining Eagles vote, and vote wisely. All people who are running are my buddies, and I am going to be real with my buddies: “Come out and vote on Thursday.” And whatever happens, remember that NCCU was founded by the great James E. Shepard in 1910. We are all going to emerge victorious— we will still have the SGA as a platform to air our views.

Let’s go out and vote

Brandon Brown talks to Reese Holsey and Courtney Lea during 10:40 break Tuesday, March 29.

Derek Pantiel talks to sophomore James Weeks in the cafeteria on Monday, March 28.

SGA Presidential candidate Renee Clark campaigns at the A.E. Student Union.

JOSEPH COLEMAN/Staff Photographer

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JOSEPH COLEMAN/Staff Photographer

Major: Finance Favorite Movie: Ray Motto: “You Only Live Once.” Leadership positions: Mathematics student tutor, On-campus day-care student mentor, NCCU representative at HBCU THINK TANK held at Tennessee State University in 2003, executive board member for Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. What I will do for students if elected: Create a more student friendly environment on the campus of North Carolina Central University.

Have a more involved Homecoming week

Major: Biology Favorite Movie: Malcolm X

Bridge the gap between the “community” and the University

Major: Bachelor of Administration in Accounting

Fight for less stringent rules on the on-campus activities

Motto: “Judge me for what I have done, not for what I will do.”

Bridge the gap between HBCU’s and help develop higher education

Favorite Movie: The Color Purple

Push the administration to meet the technological requirements of the students of this profound institution.

Leadership Positions: Freshmen Class Vice President, Sophomore Class President, UNCASG Speaker Pro Tempore

Develop programs to increase the knowledge of the students of NCCU

How I will work with the University administration: I would say, very diligently. We have to stay focused and address the problems that may seem menial to the administration, but are major day-to-day issues of the student body.

What I will do for students if elected: Create a productive environment for NCCU students Build a more efficient line of communication among faculty, staff and students Build a foundation and set new goals

How I will work the University administration: I believe that my administration will communicate strongly with administrators due to the open communication that has been set up through the past two administrations that I have set upon. We will have a constructive year, guaranteed!

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Motto: “If I have faith that can move mountains and have not love, I am nothing.” Leadership Positions: SGA Business Manager, University Ambassador Program Student Coordinator, Assistant. SGA VicePresident of Student Affairs, Phi Beta Lambda Reporter, Assistant Director for Instruments of Praise Dance Ministry, Hillside High Student Body President What I will do for students if elected: Be accessible to every student.

Provide the necessary pathways for every student to be involved in the business of SGA and this University. The SGA will be an outreach “ministry.” The institution is not only to supply educational needs but enhance students spiritually, socially, and emotionally. How I will work the University administration: I want to work closely with the University Administration to make certain that the students’ needs are at the forefront of every decision making process.

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Agu K. Onuma, Raleigh, NC

Mukhtar Raqib, Washington D.C.

Tyreonae Charda’ Wooten, Charlotte, NC

Classification: Junior Major: Political Science Favorite Movie: “Austin Powers Trilogy” Motto: “Life is a play, and we all play a part.” Why I am running for this position: The under-representation of our Student Body in high profile issues that affects our campus like retention rates, cafeteria, housing, safety, tuition, social affairs and academics moved me to join the political arena.

Major: History Favorite Movie: “Tears of the Sun” Motto: “Unity and Progress” Why I am running for this position: I want to see change at NCCU. I hope to encourage unity between students, student organizations and the administration. More activities for students during the weekend will encourage them to stay on campus. Campus life at NCCU needs improvement. I know actions speak louder than words, and I am man of action.

Major: Political Science Favorite Movie: “The Color Purple” Motto: “Dream as if you’ll live forever. Live as if you’ll die today.” Why I am running for this position: It is time for a change, a step toward progress. It seems that while our leaders grow complacent, their followers grow weary. Too many times I have seen leaders talk about what they are going to do and what they selfishly have done, but what about the team you are representing? Where is the unity? I have decided to be a part of the progress.

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Dedi S. Ramsey, Raleigh, NC

Ebony McQueen, Roselle, NJ

Dwayne Gray, Greenville, NC

Major: Political Science and Psychology Favorite Movie: “The Color Purple” Motto: “You never know where you are going until you know where you came from.” Why I am running for this position: I am running for this position because I want to see more women of this prestigious university take the initiative in leadership roles. But I could not ask that from my fellow Eagles without doing that myself.

SENIOR CLASS SECRETARY Annie Gray, Charlotte, NC Major: Business Administration and Marketing Favorite Movie: “Love & Basketball” Motto: “Trust in the Lord with all thy heart and lean not to thy own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy path.” Why I am running for this position: It is my desire to see 2005-2006’s Senior Class come together as a unified whole when dealing with issues on campus, in the community and within our class. With a position on the senior class council, I feel that I will play an integral part in helping this to come into existence.

MISS SENIOR Ranita Harris, New Bern, NC Major: Hospitality & Tourism Administration Favorite Movie: “Gonnies” Motto: “In order to be successful in the future, one must never forget their past.” Why I am running for this position: I want to boost school spirit, give 2006 graduates a memorable leaving experience, help aid and develop projects with Miss NCCU, and finally leave a lasting impression for NCCU leaders to follow, challenging them to continue the legacy that the class of 2006 is going to leave behind.

Marian Wilkins, Winston-S Salem, NC Major: Middle Grades Education-Math and Social Studies Concentrations Favorite Movie: “Set It Off ” Motto: “For who can find a virtuous women? For her price is far above rubies.” Proverbs 31:10 Why I am running for this position: Our soon to be senior class lacks unity which is a key part in the overall college experience. As Miss Senior I will do my best to implement various programs and seminars that allow us, the seniors, to unite and grow together while continuing the legacy of truth and service.

Major: Mass Communication Favorite Movie: “Baby Boy” Motto: “The biggest room in the world is the room for improvement.” Why I am running for this position: I am running for this position so that I can get more students involved in solving the problems that face the entire student body. We as students are not working to our full potential to help each other. I would like to be a motivator for not only the junior class, but all NCCU students.

Major: Business Administration, minor in Sociology Favorite Movie: “Coming To America” Motto: All things in life are not GOOD, but all things that happen in life works together for the GOOD. Why I am running for this position: I am running for sophomore class president because the graduating class of 2008 needs a leader who going to provide services and programs that are benedictory to the sophomore class. Sophomores need a president that has and leads with team work effort, and not the exclusive *I* effort.

Bre’ylon A. Smith, Youngstown, Ohio

MISS JUNIOR Tiffany Johnson, Lillington, NC Major: Biology and Business Management Favorite Movie: “Love and Basketball” Motto: Life is short ... Pray hard! Why I am running for this position: My purpose is to educate the student body about the history of North Carolina Central University as far as what the University has been through, what it is going through and where it is headed. With the help of the student body, I hope to achieve unity and progress.

Alysa Kelly, Broadway, NC Major: Computer Science Favorite Movie: “Lean on Me” Motto: “All things are possible through Christ.” Why I am running for this position: I am not running for Miss Junior just for the title, but to make a difference in the junior class. I want to bring unity into the junior class. I would like for us to come together at least once a month for a social event. I want to have a chance to put my ideas and the ideas of the junior class into action.

Major: Music Industry Favorite Movie: “Bad Boys I and II” Motto: “If you want BIG Rewards, then you must take BIG Risks. Why I am running for this position: To be a good leader, you must first learn to follow. You must also be able to serve. I have served behind the scenes, but I can no longer play small. I am running to be a voice for my 2008 class. This is not about any personal gain for me but for the benefit of the class as a whole. I want to influence my class to focus more on the reason we are here — to be educated.

Tomasi L. Larry, Goldsboro, NC Major: Political Science Favorite Movie: “Men of Honor” Motto: “A leader’s legitimacy comes from his or her willingness to serve.” Why I am running for this position: I am running for sophomore class president because I feel it is time to unify the upcoming sophomore class as one body so we can be the instrument of change that sounds the trumpet of truth and service throughout our university and community, in hopes to make things better for future generations.

SOPHOMORE CLASS VICE PRESIDENT Kia Harvey, Winston-S Salem, NC

Rachelle Townsend, Raleigh, NC Major: Accounting Favorite Movie: “Double Platinum” Motto: “If it is to be, it’s up to me.” Why I am running for this position: I am running for Miss Junior of North Carolina Central University because I feel as though I can make a difference. I know that a lot of people think that it’s just a title, but to me it’ s much more. It’s a chance to continue to unite NCCU with the surrounding community as well as a chance to represent our prestigious University with excellence. * Denotes uncontested position

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Major: Political Science Favorite Movie: “The Color Purple” Motto: “Far from the Ordinary” Why I am running for this position: I’m campaigning for sophomore class vice president because I would like to represent my class politically here at NCCU. I was born an Eagle and consider this to be a critical time of growth. We are building new buildings which represent change. I feel that I’m the right voice for the class of 2008.

father who chickens out when it comes to solving problems of his household and then claims to be the solution to the community’s problems is no good father. Likewise, an Eagle who does not take part in the elections in his or her University compound does not deserve respect. I watched in admiration when we marched for two miles to Hillside High School to cast our votes early last semester in the Presidential elections. ELECTION We also saw OUTLOOK the 1200 enthusiastic faces of N. C. Central University and Chancellor Ammons marching alongside Miss NCCU RONY Sharonda CAMILLE Arnold and SGA president D’weston Haywood on TV and in local newspapers. Did we stop there? No, your student leaders continued to fight so that other students could vote early. We, Eagles, soared above the rest and set an example to the world, that young adults are aware and care about the democratic election process. Now it’s time to bring it home and do it again and prove to those looking from the outside that we care about what’s going on here and for the good of the university. What in the world is the point of caring about the national issues if we don’t care about our own University’s issues? Now I am waiting to see if the Eagles can give maximum respect to the SGA elections on Thursday. This time around you don’t have to walk for two miles and get turned away. You only need to take yourself down to the Alfonso Elder Student Union with you student ID and vote. And those graduating seniors with the early stages of senioritis should go out and vote too for SGA President, Vice President and Miss NCCU. As I walk around the yard and talk to my fellow Eagles about the upcoming campus elections, I get mixed reactions. Some of them are excited while many could really care less about who’s running for what. It’s a shame that there are some people who don’t even know who the current SGA president is. What happened to the school spirit that we were taught when we first got here? We should care about the elections.. Today you don’t care about the SGA elections; tomorrow you will not care about the U.S. presidential elections. When things go wrong don’t you even dare complain, complain and complain some more about it. You can be part of the system by electing leaders of your choice. This culture of not caring will not take us anywhere. It is time to take the ignorance and turn it off. Every undergraduate student can vote in the SGA election. You know these candidates better than Ammons and his administration. You eat with them, you club with them and you cry with them. Ammons doesn’t. Let us show the world that we also care about our home. We showed them we cared in the 2004 presidential elections, let’s do it again in 2005 in the SGA elections. I know we can do it.

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MISS NCCU CANDIDATES Tyesha Ellerbe, Charlotte, NC Major: Spanish and Marketing double major Favorite Movie: Ever After Motto: “God has not given me the spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7 Why I am running for this position: I am running for this prestigious title because as a third generation eagle, and I have always loved this university and I want to benefit it in any way I can. I will benefit the university by continuing to be active in the community and by being a great

Maggie Holly, Hillsborough, NC

Kewanda Davetta Merritt, Lumberton, NC

Major: Secondary Education Favorite Movie: Crooklyn Motto: Hard work and Determination equals Success Why I am running for this position: I am running for Miss North Carolina Central University because I am a well-rounded individual who knows her strengths and weaknesses as a leader. I believe a university queen should possess strong moral values, good character, and a genuine love and respect for NCCU. I Maggie N. Holly possess these

Major: English Major with a Concentration in Secondary Education Favorite Movie: Love Jones Motto: “Regardless of the odds, believe in your self and you can achieve all things.” Why I am running for this position: I am running for this position because I feel that I can be the voice and the face that represents North Carolina Central University. I would like to implement a program entitled “Eaglets,” which will help increase the retention rate of the univer-

Shiana Nicole Williams, Fayetteville, NC

Dahleesia Oates, Charlotte, NC

Major: Hospitality and Tourism Administration Favorite Movie: A Bronx Tale Motto: Service is the rent we pay for our lives. It is the very purpose of life and not something you do in your spare time. Why I am running for this position: I would like the opportunity to help make the connection between students and faculty while bridging the gap with alumni and the community to exemplify hospitality and good service. I feel I could best achieve this goal by becoming Miss NCCU.

Major: Elementary Education Favorite Movie: Love Jones Motto: Fostering Unity In Our Campus Community Why I am running for this position: I want to be a vessel of change for this University. I believe in the students here and I believe if they could just realize the power within themselves, and the power unity could bring to our University we could accomplish great things together.

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Brandon Sims, Snow Hill, NC

Jebria Buntyn, Havelock, NC

Major: Political Science, with a Public Administration concentration Favorite Movie: “The Diary of a Mad Black Woman” Motto: “Spreading Diversity through Leadership” Why I am running for this position: I am running for sophomore vice president because it is time that someone took the time out to be a student leader and not just a leader of the school. I am running for sophomore vice president so that I may hear the voices of the crying and open the door to the stray.

Major: Psychology Favorite Movie: To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything Motto: See the good in everything Why I am running for this position: I’m running for Ms. Sophomore because I saw an opportunity to get involved in the student body, to be an emerging leader, but most importantly to be a “fresh voice” for my fellow classmates and a positive influence for the University.

Latia R. White, Greensboro, NC

Monica Michelle Davis, Richmond, VA

Major: Biology/PreMed Favorite Movie: “Love & Basketball” Motto: “He who guards his lips will guard his life.” Why I am running for this position: As the sophomore class vice president, I will utilize the combined invigorating ideas of congress and myself to ensure the sophomore class that their voices will indeed be heard. I plan to provide more student activities and promote community service which will aid in the cultivation of our student body.

Major: Political Science with concentration in Spanish Favorite Movie: Love and Basketball Motto: “Be who you are because those who matter don’t mind and those who mind don’t matter” — Shaquanda Blackman Why I am running for this position: I’m running because I would like to see change. My goal is to get heavily involved at NCCU whether it be as Miss Sophomore or as a part of congress. I believe in truth and service. I feel the next Miss Sophomore should be able to carry out those duties as a representative of the sophomore class and the University.

SOPHOMORE CLASS TREASURER Andraedese Rogers, Washington D.C.

Isaac Bellamy, Rocky Mount, NC

Major: Criminal Justice Favorite Movie: Fresh Motto: “The Perfect Girl for The Perfect Job, The BEST MISS SOPHOMORE” Why I am running for this position: I am running for this position because I have great leadership skills, energy, and a lot of new ideas for the sophomore class. I am also willing to change my social surroundings to be a role model to those around me.

Major: Political Science Favorite Movie: “John Q” Motto: “You don’t lose until you give up” Why I am running for this position: I am running for sophomore class treasurer because, during my term as vice president, I noticed that my fellow classmates needed a person who could stand up for them, and ensure that their money was used properly.

Terryca Chenay Taylor, Mufreesboro, NC

Rachelle Wilson, Raleigh, NC

Major: Criminal Justice Favorite Movie: “Love and Basketball” Motto: “Why Change Something Good” Why I am running for this position: I am experienced at keeping and handling money. I have served as freshmen class treasurer for this year and also the treasurer of my youth department at church. Most people think that being a treasurer is just counting money, but it is more than that it. It is about budgeting money and spending it wisely.

Major: Political Science/Business Administration Favorite Movie: Shrek Motto: If you don’t like something change it. If you can’t change it change your attitude. Don’t complain. — Maya Angelou Why I am running for this position: I want to be able to make a change in this University. The Class of 2008 should stand for excellence and I want to help us reach that level. It is my belief that we can all accomplish everything we set our minds to.

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