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November 3, 2010 • Vol. 2, Issue no. 4

Greeks express concern over plots

Planned $20 million science building will force groups to relocate their space

by Camellia Sansberry Voice Staff Writer

In February 2011, construction on a $20-million, 6,200-square-foot science and technology building will begin replacing FSU’s Greek plots which are currently located in the heart of campus.

This impending change and what effect it will have on campus has sparked conversation around FSU especially with members of the Greek organizations. Not everybody is happy about the changes.

“I think FSU’s alumni will be upset to come back and see that the plots aren’t where they’ve been for so many years and I personally think that moving them isn’t right,” said Jamar Arnstrong, member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. According to the Fayetteville Observer, Rentenbach Constructors and R.J. Leeper Construction are the two contractors for the project but are Voice photo by Dea Spicer currently looking for subcontractors Tyreece Brown, a member of the Epsilon Beta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., relaxes to help as well.

On the west side of campus, facing on a bench on the Greek Plots on campus recently. north of the Lily Gym and south of the Lyons Science Annex, this new building will be four stories and will consist of two wings.

One wing will be for classrooms and offices. The other will be used ment. The plots are a representa- Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

by Courtney “NuNu” Taylor The Voice: What are the sig- for math and science facilities, which tion of each organization and what Voice Staff Writer include a CSI forensics floor, chemthey stand for. With the expansion nificance of the plots?

KA: Well, each Greek plot has istry classrooms, and computer labs.

About 50 years ago, Fayetteville of the Lyons Science Annex, the The Greek plots will be relocated State University paid tribute to the plots will be relocated. Rumors its own significance for each orNational Pan-Hellenic Council of complete removal are floating ganization, but to us, as far as next to SBE Building.

Jeffrey Womble, FSU’s DirecGreek fraternities and sororities by around, although University plans Alphas, it is for us to meet and a giving them a substantial amount state that this is not true. The Voice place for other Alphas from vari- tor of Public Relations, said that the new science and technology building of land to place historical informa- was curious as to how each organi- ous schools to fellowship. will be used for teaching laboratotion and value to represent them. zation felt about such a significant TV: Where would you suggest ries, classrooms, support spaces and Over the years, the plots have been change. faculty offices for the disciplines of the plots to go? a place for the members of each KA: I like the idea of where the Computer Science, Mathematics, Karlten Austin, Epsilon Zeta organization to fellowship togethChemistry, Physics and Forensics. er; host events, and even entertain- Chapter of Alpha

Q&A: Reactions are mixed

See Greek, page 7

Get to know your Kings & Queens page 5

Considering a tattoo? page 6

After speaking with a few Greek organization members, the decision to build a new science building in place of the Greek plots is one that some disagree with.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. member Tiffany Hinton said that the new building is just an extension onto an extension that can be placed elsewhere.

“If it’s a must that the building is built in that spot, they could’ve at least designed it so it wouldn’t be as big and take up the entire space,” she said.

When asked how the plots being moved will affect the people on campus, Ms. Hinton said that next year’s homecoming will definitely be negatively affected.

After speaking with alumni of both sororities and fraternities, Ms. Hinton said that they have also expressed that they disagree with the move and feel it will have a negative effect on the campus as a whole.

“I believe it is unfair because right now the plots are in the middle of campus where they are easy to get to and see,” said Marques Damon, member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He also said that with them being moved it will not provide the same pleasant environment that the colors and members of Greek organizations illustrate because the new location is not somewhere students pass by daily while walking around campus.

Construction on the new science and technology building is estimated to end in the summer of 2012.

Although there are many pros and cons to such an sizeable change on campus, hopefully the new building and the relocation of the plots will be two changes students, faculty, and alumni can all easily adapt to.

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Warm a friend’s heart this holiday season Greetings Broncos,

began playing Christmas carols.

Streetlights became lined with red In my household, when Hallow- and white holiday streamers and een ended my younger sister and I trees around the city magically lit immediately began looking forward up. Some businesses even set up reindeer and sleighs for to the start of the holiday extra affect. Although season. My mother would everybody does not celstart putting up festive ebrate Christmas, it is still Thanksgiving decorations a heart-warming time of complete with a cornucothe year with Hanukkah, pia table centerpiece, soft Kwanza, and our relaneutral colors, and turkey tives, siblings, parents, and depictions all over the children coming to visit house. My dad would clear during their breaks from the attic (or wherever the school and work.

Christmas tree was stored) This is also the most and bring the many boxes of bulbs, garland, orna- FROM THE EDITOR difficult time of the year for many. ments, candy canes, and There are college students who stockings to the front for easy accan’t afford to take off work and fly cess.

Depending where my dad was home. There are soldiers, airmen, stationed, we’d either get snow or marines, seamen, and coast guard light chills, but all the malls still who have duties to their country

L Asia Brown

that must come before their immediate families. There are people who have lost loved ones this year, and will be spending their first holiday season alone. There are people who still have no jobs and cannot afford to buy gifts for their family and friends. And there are people who just feel helpless, as if they don’t have enough motivation or energy to make it through another painful season.

This season, I ask that you understand your position in society.

When I say “your position”, I mean your capability to help another who may need something as simple as an invite to your house for Thanksgiving. Sometimes we underestimate the power of human interaction. We think that if we can’t help somebody financially or superficially, that we can’t help them at all.

That could never be further from

the truth. There is immense strength in providing emotional support.

I remember being ten years old during a particular Thanksgiving.

My dad was stationed at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan, an approximate 16-hour plane ride that costs upward of $500…if you were to book it in the summer. That’s a lot of money for most young airmen who are just getting settled in the military. And some of them had new Japanese girlfriends who could barely speak English, nevertheless cook a full Thanksgiving dinner.

So, my dad invited a few of those young airmen and their girlfriends over to our house for Thanksgiving.

I don’t remember what they looked like or exactly what they said, but I remember feeling happy because they felt happy. I guess that’s as complex as it gets for a ten yearold.

Eleven years later, I’m sure those same airmen probably have families. If not, they probably can afford the trip home. Either way, they survived that particular holiday to see another one. And that is the point of being emotionally supportive, not the turkey, the gifts, the Christmas tree or the cornucopia… the life and heart of the person who needs you.

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A production error cut off last week’s ending. Here it is again:

The club or the library? The movies or the research paper? You’re an adult. Nobody can make you choose the library or the research paper. But then again, they don’t have to choose you for that $50K salary job you wanted so badly, either…

Students participate to get others out to vote

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Text and photo by Alicia Bayat Voice Staff Writer

As midterm voting approached, students at Fayetteville State University in collaboration with North Carolina Common Cause set out to exercise their civic responsibility by participating in a non-partisan canvas in the local Fayetteville community to help register voters.

Wednesday evening students gather to sign up at the offices of the Center Community Justice and Service Learning in Bronco Square off Murchison Road in Fayetteville, NC. “I came to this meeting because where I’m from in Charlotte they are trying to close down some schools,” said FSU sophomore Jyl’Nyta GlennWilliams, shown above right. She wants to people to know that their vote is important. She’s giving up her Saturday to make sure her message is heard.

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FSU’s trending topic

By Briana Murrell Voice Staff Writer

With the social networking and microblogging website, Twitter, growing daily, words like tweets and twitpic, are slowly but surely being added to everyday vernacular. Walk up to any college student and they are sure to know what a “DM” is. Don’t mistake a student as arrogant or conceited if you overhear them telling others to “follow them.” Twitter’s Trending Topics use a hash symbol, or number sign, as a “fill-in-the-blank” type expression that is popular worldwide as well as citywide.

The Voice has come up with its own Trending Topic for the week, where students have expressed their views in 140 characters or less than.

#I Voted Because … … my ancestors have fought too hard for me not to vote. It would be as if their hard work was done in vain.

Melanie Boney, Masters Student

going to try it out.

Bryce Murry, Freshman

… I want to make a difference to my county. Plus I had no choice, I have to vote.

Jacquelyne Caldwell, Freshman

… I want to exercise my right and want my voice to be heard as a student leader.

Darius Willis, Sophomore

… I want to know I made a difference in society for the - good. I want to see where I live y become better than it is. a Jerson Campos, Freshman e - … I like to have a say-so in e things. p Fachon Harris, Junior r r … it’s the first time in my life - I am legally able to vote, so I am n

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… I wanted to make a difference.

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The Blacksher Chronicles

Events create a ‘blast’ this year The 2010-2011 academic year has been a blast thus far and the Student Activities Council (SAC), thanks you for your attendance and support of all our functions. As a recap of what we have done thus far, Welcome Week 2010 was a success as we welcomed the return of the Class of 2011, 2012, and 2013 and officially welcomed the Class of 2014, the implementation of DJ Wild Wednesday every month for the fall semester, the trip to the Two Rivers Classic game, the Pre-Dawn Party, the FSU vs. WSSU Tailgate, and the Price Is Right.

Homecoming 2010 was indeed the “Blue World Order” as we took over our campus with high-profile events with music artists including J. Cole, Cali Swag District, and Travis Porter, comedians Arnez J and Tony Roberts, the first-time performance of the Philadelphia Dance Company (Philadanco), and the implementation of Spirit Week. It will go down in our history books as one of the best Homecoming Weeks ever.

With all of this over, we still have a couple more events left for the semester. Today we will host another DJ Wild Wednesday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the Rudolph Jones Student Center lobby. We have a live band perform in promotion of diversity on the FSU campus. We will have our last DJ Wild Wednesday of the semester on Wednesday, December 1, 2010, so let’s make these last two very memorable. I know you all

have enjoyed the fall semester and we have even more events planned for you during spring 2011.

SAC was created in 1994 by student vote during the spring elections to serve the purpose of creating activities and events to cater to the campus population. The mission of the Fayetteville State University Student Activities Council is to plan, implement and execute social, cultural, intellectual, spiritual, and environmental activities and events to enhance campus life. We work everyday to make sure that we are fulfilling what we promise to do for you. We have had sixteen successful years thus far and we want the seventeenth year to be the best one to date.

If you have any questions about our events, concerns, suggestions, or just want more information about how you can obtain membership in our organization please feel free to contact any SAC member or myself at cblaksh@broncos.uncfsu.edu or (910) 672-1132.

Our office is located in Suite 215 of the Rudolph Jones Student Center and I have an open-door policy for the people we were created to serve: our fellow Broncos.

Until the next issue of The Voice, thank you and good luck with the rest of the semester!

SAC Program Director, Christopher Blacksher

… I’ve seen how my voting has made a difference in past elections. My ancestors have fought so I can have a voice.

Skye Dent, Professor of Communication … I believe that my one vote makes a difference. I voted for opportunity and inevitable change.

Ray Thomas, General Manager of Bronco iRadio

Important Academic Days Nov. 1-Dec. 3: Pre-registration for Spring 2011 Nov. 11: Veteran’s Day; University closed Nov. 17: Last day to withdraw from university Nov. 25-26: Thanksgiving Holiday; University closed Nov. 29-Dec. 3: Finals for graduating seniors Dec. 3: Last day of classes Dec. 6-10: Finals for non-graduating students

WALKING AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SGA vice-president Rosslyn Ross, above, reads the litany for domestic violence as newly elected Mr. FSU Troy Pickens, right, covers his candle during a candelight vigil against domestic violence last week.

Dec. 13-Jan. 7, 2011: Winter break Voice photos by Nathaniel Stevenson

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Diabetes Were your midterm grades slacking? can be prevented

By Alicia Bayat Voice Staff Writer

November is National Diabetes Awareness month. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), as of 2007 a total of 23.6 million people in the United States have diabetes. That is 7.8 percent of the American population. 5.7 million are undiagnosed.

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has launched the Stop Diabetes Movement. Their goal is to have one million people join in the first year to help fund research, prevent and stop diabetes in the United States. The website to the ADA is www.diabe tes.org.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP), as of 2007, more than 2.4 milliondeaths were attributed to diabetes in this country. Diabetes is in the top 10 of the leading causes of death here as well.

A chronic disease such as diabetes is among one of the most common, costly and avoidable health problems in this country.

Diabetes is a group of diseases marked by high levels of insulin and/or production. It can lead to serious illness or premature death. It is preventable and manageable once you have been diagnosed. It can be managed with diet, exercise and consistent medical care.

Diabetes can lead to serious complications such as blindness, limb amputation, kidney damage and cardiovascular disease. It can be managed and complications can be lowered with proper healthcare.

Overweight people are at risk of developing pre-diabetes. This is a condition where individuals have higher glucose levels than normal but not high enough to be classified as diabetes. People with pre-diabetes may be at risk of developing type-2 diabetes, severe heart conditions or stroke. Type-2 diabetes accounts for 90 to 95 percent of all diagnosed cases.

Developing diabetes after being diagnosed with pre-diabetes is not inevitable. Losing weight, increasing activitiy and changing diet can help those with pre-diabetes to controlling and even reverse their progress towards full on-set diabetes.

By Shirley Townsend Voice News Editor

for SGA. “Social activities are always going to be here on campus but you only have one opportunity to make your mark inside a classroom.”

“You also must be willing to learn,” she says.

“The Professors here at Fayetteville State offer so much advice and wisdom. You must be willing to talk with them and learn from them, not only inside the classroom but outside as well.

“They have already been in our shoes, and walked the paths we want to walk, in my opinion their advice is priceless and something that everyone can benefit from.” Ms. Mosley says.

Midterm grades have been in for quite some time now.

Unfortunately, many students are not happy with their grades and are scrambling to find new resources and methods to do better in the second half of the semester. A college education is essential in life. It can help students represent themselves well in many different aspects of life, but it all begins with finding a personalized learning strategy that works best for you.

Unlike high school, your parents and professors won’t hold your hand in college. It’s all Tips for success in school about initiative, time management, motivation and finding the will to do better. When you receive disappointing midterm Eat Breakfast! grades you can do two things, It is extremely important straighten up and fly right, or Meeting with your to eat somewhat of a breakmake an appointment with professor is proactive fast before starting your day. your professor and/or acaFoods such as fruits, ceredemic advisor for guidance. If because it helps you als, and oatmeal make great you’ve received a D or F, mak- build a solid start for breakfast foods because they ing an appointment is a must, help stimulate your mind and success in the not a choice. they also keep you full. When Remember, the role of an respective course. one learns it is important to be advisor is to advise. If they focused and interactive, breakwere responsible for ensurfast makes it easier to do both. ing you showed up to class and did your paper instead of attending the party, they’d be called Campus Research your babysitter, so don’t expect your advisor to Look for organizations on campus that might help you if you are not taking responsibility and be able to provide extra tutoring or educational helping yourself. Opening up to your advisor assistance in your course of study. about any personal issues going on may benefit you. Advisors are humans and former students. Complete Assignments In many instances they identify with things that Completing each and every assignment on students go through. They can help you build time accomplishes a couple of scholastic goals. time management programs or encourage you First, it shows your instructors that you take not to take a certain course that may not work their classes seriously. When it comes time for well during any adverse situations you may be them to hand out grades, it will be in the back of going through. their minds. Second, completing homework on Meeting with your professor is proactive time actively involves your brain in the studied because it helps you build a solid start for suc- material. cess in the respective course. He or she might provide you with some helpful study tips, op- Take Notes portunities for extra credit, and/or rare chances Showing up for class is one thing, but activeto make up assignments or tests you may have ly engaging yourself is another. Make an effort missed, if you can provide a strong defense of to listen and digest information that is given your newfound plan to do well in the class. or lectured. While you’re listening, take notes.

Contrary to ridiculous popular belief, professors This allows your brain to process the informado not want you to fail. tion more accurately.

“To be successful in school, you must have work ethic and you must be willing to learn. Ask Questions You must be willing to work hard in order to When you don’t understand a concept during be successful. That does mean at times making a lecture, ask questions. Your brain learns more sacrifices, like skipping out on some social ac- quickly if questions are answered as soon as tivities but the results are well worth it,” says they pop into your head. Asking questions also Tatianna Mosley, director of Volunteer Affairs proves to your teacher that you are interested in

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learning what he/she has to say.

Go to Class!

College students can attest to the fact that simply showing up for class dramatically improves scholastic performance. Attendance shows a commitment to scholastic career as well as a dedication to the class and study material.

Seek Extra Help Some classes are much more difficult than others. When you find yourself in a situation where you need more help, reach out and ask.

If your instructor is not available for study sessions, seek a tutor or a fellow peer. Doing better in school means you are able to recognize and seek help for your weaknesses.

Prepare for Exams Exams usually dictate a large portion of a class grade. Begin studying for them at least one week in advance. Review study material and complete review worksheets.

Review Material Each day before class, review material that was discussed during the previous class. If your brain is kick-started before class, you will have a better retention rate of new material. Reviewing also helps if there happens to be a pop quiz that day.

Get a Study Buddy Using a study buddy to complete worksheets, homework assignments, and study for exams is one of the best ways to do better in school. It allows both partners to learn and share information gained while having fun.

Eat Regularly Never let yourself get hungry during class or an exam. When your stomach is hungry, your mind doesn’t function at peak levels. The mind wonders and doesn’t concentrate on the task at hand. Keep healthy snacks with you at all times during school. It will help to improve your performance.

Take Mental Breaks Every brain needs some time to relax and take a break. Allow your mind time to energize and rejuvenate during school or long class periods. Take a walk, briefly close your eyes, or get a drink. It takes work to do well in school.

You could be the smartest person in class and still get the worst grade. Doing well in school means that you are dedicated to learning no matter how difficult the material.

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Introducing your 2010-2011 Royal Court help be an ambassador for the university, and to encourage students to stay involved; because so many doors are opened for opportunities that are otherwise not available to others.

By Courtney “NuNu” Taylor

Voice Staff Writer

We see them, hear about them, and for the most part, we admire them, but do we know them? Meet our royal court. Since they represent it, what are their definitions on excellence?

Kelsey McRae – Miss Fayetteville State University Hometown: Fayetteville, N.C. Major: Communications, Concentration in Speech Age: 21 Hobby: Crafting, dancing and spending time with family and friends Career Plans: To become a language and speech pathologist and work in the school system.

Classification: Senior

What are the roles of the class queens on the court?

Their roles are to serve their respective class, they also are like sisters to Miss Fayetteville State University. It’s not like a serving thing but more like a family.

What activities have the royal court done so far?

We have participated in football games both home and away. We also hosted an event entitled “The Queen in You” with the center of personal development.

Why did you choose to run for the title of Miss Fayetteville State University?

I have always wanted to run for the title as Miss Fayetteville State University. I thought it would be a great experience to learn more about myself as far as a leader and I could get to know my university on a different level. I served on the court before as Miss Sophomore 2008-2009 and it was an amazing experience serving the university.

Why is it important to exemplify excellence?

It is important to exemplify excellence in everything you do because it is a state of mind that you have to put yourself in to achieve what is it that you want to do, even when you don’t have the motivation to do it.

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Mr. FSU and his class kings ride and wave during the Homecoming parade October 23.

Information Systems Age: 21 Hobby: Shopping, having a good time with family and friends and going to church.

Career Plans: My career plans are to train with Johnson & Johnson Company for a year in New Jersey as an Information Technology (IT) trainee and then later become an IT Director with them in the future.

Why did you choose to run for the title of Miss Senior?

My reason for choosing to be on the royal court was because I’ve always had an interest in becoming a part of it. It was always exciting to see the court and all that they did around campus and in the community. I also had was influenced and inspired by Miss FSU at the time when I came in as a freshman, and her royal court, so that really gave me the drive to be just like her and maybe one day help and inspire other young freshman ladies and to also give back to FSU and the community. ****************************

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Roshaunda M. Kitchen – Ms. Junior Hometown: Chapel Hill, N.C. Classification: Junior Major: Psychology Age: 20 Hobby: Writing poetry Career Plans: Attend dental school and become a pediatric dentist.

Kellee Herbert – Ms. Senior Hometown: Washington, D.C. Classification: Senior Major: Business AdministrationConcentration in Management

Why is it important to exemplify excellence?

It is important to exemplify excellence because having a standard of excellence defines your character.

Excellence is not an exception; it is an attitude that prevails in all you do. If you desire to achieve excellence on a large scale, you must develop the habit in the details along the way. There is no limit to what you can attain with ongoing, continuous progress toward excellence. **************************** Asia Scales – Ms. Sophomore Hometown: Greensboro, N.C. Major: Biology Age: 19 Hobby: I enjoy reading the Bible, shopping, hanging out with my friends and networking Career Plans: After graduation, I plan on attending graduate school pursuing a dual career in medicine, as both a researcher and a clinician. I plan on pursing a degree in medicine to become an obstetrician (OBGYN). I have a desire to work in the lab to be a part of the effort that finds a cure for AIDS. As a physician, I plan to make it available to low-income families.

Why is it important to exemplify excellence?

I believe exemplifying excellence is important because it allows people to accomplish their achievements. When people recognize their abilities and start achieving success they have a tendency to become a stronger and more proficient individual. Achieving excellence allows individuals to have no room for failure. Excellence allows people to become destined for greatness. **************************** Maybelyn Rodriguez-Laureano – Ms. Freshman

Age: 17 years old Hometown: Tampa Bay, Fla. Classification: Freshman Major: Communication with concentration in Speech Career Aspiration: Obstetrician Why did you choose to run for Miss Freshmen?

I love FSU. I couldn’t think of a better way to express that love than to embody it by becoming Miss Freshman for the class of 2014. The university as a whole has such a strong sense of community and Bronco Pride that thrives so vividly among us, one can’t help but become overwhelmed and want to be a part of it through student involvement. **************************** Troy Pickens - Mr. FSU Hometown: Rockingham, NC Classification: Junior Major: Music Education (Voice Concentration) Age: 20 Hobby: Singing and playing piano Career Plans: Planning to become a music professor as well as a career in other music related professions.

Why is it important to exemplify excellence?

It is important to exemplify excellence because it took that same excellence to be in the position that I am in. Showing as well as living in excellence is a great way to inspire and encourage other student leaders to shoot for the same goal.

Reason for choosing to be on the royal court: My personal reason for wanting to be on the Royal Court was to

Claude E. Mitchell III – Mr. Senior Hometown: Winston – Salem, N.C. Classification: Senior Major: Biology (Pre-Med) Age: 21 Hobbies: Basketball, fishing, drawing and listening to music Career Plans: I plan to establish a career in the discipline of physical therapy. As I acquire experience through the years in that discipline, I plan to attend school to receive my MBA. Upon receiving my MBA, I plan to construct a rehabilitation center in my hometown of Winston-Salem, N.C. Once I get the rehabilitation center up and running I would like to start a car customizing shop. My ultimate career plan is to become an ordained pastor.

Why is it important to exemplify excellence?

It is important to exemplify excellence because there is always someone watching you and exemplifying excellence is the best characteristic that can describe your integrity.

Reason for choosing to be on the royal court?

I chose to be a part of the Royal Court because I wanted to represent my class of 2011 and show the FSU student body, faculty, staff and administration that the class of 2011 is the best of the best that Fayetteville State University has to offer. ****************************

Josh Brown – Mr. Junior Hometown: Charlotte, N.C. Classification: Junior Major: Political Science with a Concentration in Public Administration and a minor in History Age: 21 Hobby: Sports, Soccer, Basketball Career Plans: Attend Law School at University of N.C. at Chapel Hill Why did you seek a position in the royal court?

I joined the royal court because I felt as though I could bring a

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Above, Govina Taylor tattoos a client Monday afternoon at Bill Claydon’s Tattoo World in Fayetteville, NC “My strengths are in realism and detail...I’m a clean, consistent artist.”

Artist Kevin Ballard shows his skill as he tattoos a client Monday afternoon at Bill Claydon’s Tattoo World in Fayetteville.

Think twice before getting ‘tatted’

By Alicia Bayat Voice Staff Writer

You’re a freshman in college, away from home for the first time.

You imagine all the things you can do now that you have some freedom. For many college students, getting a tattoo is first on that list.

If this is your first tattoo, or a new one, there are things you should look out for. There are draw backs to getting tattoos. Long before you go “under the needle” you should have an idea about what you want, and understand that this is something intimate and permanent.

Removal is possible, but it also can be expensive and painful.

The Voice went to Bill Claydon’s Tattoo World in Fayetteville, NC and talked to local tattoo artist Govina Taylor to get some answers.

According to Ms. Taylor when you look for a place to get a tattoo you should look for general cleanliness. You should be able to walk into the shop and see that it looks and smells clean. There should be no smoke odor, or people smoking.

When you choose your artist, double-check their license. It should be valid and visible. A tattoo artist should be conscientious and take precautions for themselves as well as the client. Needles should never be reused. They should be prepackaged and pre-sterilized. Ink tubes used for the process should be either disposable or scrubbed clean and put in an autoclave after each use. This is the same method used to sterilize medical equipment in

tattoo should look through an artist’s portfolio to see several examples of their work. As far as quality of work is concerned, you should look for clean consistent lines, the strength of the line, no ink spread under the skin, or tattoos facing the wrong direction.

The industry itself is not very well regulated. It takes a license and a quiz and you’re ready to go.

FSU sophomore Kirstin Harris went as far as to say she would love to have tattoos especially visible ones, but was concerned about how society would view her and how it would limit her employment options.

FSU senior Darius Gillespie says he got his tattoos as a form of self “I love it. I can see his blue eyes,” expression and that the one on his says Liliane Roye, of Fayetteville right arm is a tribute to his mother and her passing. Senior Charles after she had her tattoo done at Livingston says he got his first tatBill Claydon’s Tattoo World. too after having his son.

FSU senior Terrence Lynch Sr. said he doesn’t have any tattoos hospitals and labs.

Ms. Taylor says that a tattoo is because his parents would not apa personal thing and it represents prove. But that even if he wasn’t you. She says that most tattoo art- living at home he would not get any ists frown upon getting someone’s tattoos. He feels he’s gone this long name tattooed on you unless it’s without them that if he did get one someone related to you like a child it would be something to cover up or a parent. She also advises against a small dime size scar on his right getting drunk before getting a tat- arm.

Mr. Gillespie added that he looks too. If a tattoo is done in sessions pay for each session individually, for the quality of the work when instead of paying the total of all getting a tattoo and not just any “ole thing will do.” They all agreed sessions up front.

Another important aspect to look that if they did get one or a new one out for is the skill, experience and it had to be something that meant knowledge of the artist. Ms. Taylor something to them and something says that someone looking to get a they would not regret.

Tattoo Tips Fully Licensed Parlor: When searching for a tattoo parlor focus on finding a visible tattoo license.

One should research different tattoo parlors before approaching the first one you see. You can access tattoo parlor reviews on personal tattoo parlor websites.

Private Area: Always pay attention to the area around the tattoo artist. It should be very sanitary and should have the option of privacy such as a curtain of some sort in order to give you some privacy if needed.

“Throw Away” Kits: Before you sit down to get your tattoo see if the artist uses “throw away” kits. These kits contain anything that is disposable. Look for disposable latex gloves, packaged and disposable needles, and towels.

Nearby Sinks: The artist should have a nearby sink in the area you are going to be getting your tattoo. Artists should often clean their tools throughout your process of getting a tattoo.

Sterile Equipment: Cleanliness is the number one thing to watch out for when trying to decide on a tattoo parlor. If the place looks dirty on the inside, believe that the equipment there’re using is dirty. In some instances, the decoration of the parlor will have nothing to do with the cleanliness of the place, however; it just gives off a bad vibe. Look to see if tattoo guns and other equipment are soaking in alcohol and other sterilizing substances. ~ Shirley Townsend, Voice News Editor

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Greek, contined from front page police station use to be because of the mass space and that is the key thing for the plots is space.

Cherice Washington, Delta Xi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. TV: What are your thoughts on the supposed plot relocation?

CW: Definitely speaking on Delta Sigma Theta, we are concerned on the move because we want the integrity of our plots to be protected no matter where they are. I know that it was brought about in the meeting of downsizing the plots. I think what the administration does not realize is that everything on our plots were given and passed down from lines of 1952 to 2010 because all lines make a contribution, so by moving them is definitely uprooting the roots and the history of the organization, so we are a little concerned

Royal, contined from page 5 positive representation to my class; and that Bronco pride roams freely through my veins.

Why is exemplifying excellence important?

I define excellence as not only being a positive attribute to society but creating, molding and encouraging others around you to be excellent in the things that they do as well. **************************** Narcisse Mwanza – Mr. Sophomore Age: 20 Hometown: Durham, N.C. Classification: Sophomore Major: Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing Hobby: Watching and playing sports.

Career Plans: Attend graduate school and work for a Forbes 500 company.

Why is it important to exemplify excellence?

because it is a very scary transition. We have all these questions and not enough answers so it’s kind of like what is going to happen to our home basically.

Ivory Osborne, Epsilon Beta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. TV: Should the University consider the historical value behind the Greek plots?

IO: Definitely. We are an HBCU based off of historical value, and the plots are apart of that history and the university should take that into consideration.

TV: What would you do differently to your fraternal plot? Or do you have any ideas?

IO: We will definitely buy some new gloves! (Laughs out loud). We have been using house paint and what we need to start doing is use outside paint to keep the plots looking fresh much longer. We want to defi-

Well it’s important because you won’t have enough room for mistakes and you’ll reach for perfection.

Why did you join the royal court?

My reason is to serve the Sophomore class and represent FSU. I want to also help others. **************************** Motavian Bratton – Mr. Freshman Hometown: Charlotte, NC Classification: Freshman Major: Biology Age: 19 Hobby: Attending church functions, playing sports and listening to music Career Plans: Being a physical therapist for a professional football team.

The importance of exemplifying excellence?

I feel when someone strives to be perfect or excellent it can help them in the long run for a career and setting an example for society in whole.

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nitely add more benches for people to sit on for when we have entertainment on the plots.

Chrissie Collins, Delta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. TV: Do you have any ideas on where the plots should go? What are your suggestions?

CC: Where they are now is the perfect location because of them being in the center of campus, but I think in front of the student center, not directly in the front, but in that location since that is where many of the students come and go. Maybe in front of the Cook building, where they can move the trees and trailers and make space. Other than that I can’t think of another location.

TV: Do you feel as though the University should keep in mind of the historical value of the Greek plots?

CC: Absolutely!

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Kelly Smith, Omega Beta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. TV: How do you feel about the removal and/or relocation of the plots?

KS: Well actually, I feel it is a positive and negative situation. It is negative in the form that the plots will be removed and might take a long time to relocate them. The positive will be that the plots will be putting us into the blueprint because most campuses do not have plots, they have trees, sidewalks, or benches, so we actually get our plots back.

TV: Additional thoughts about the situation?

KS: One idea I do have is to add a unity plot. The colors of the PAN [National Pan Hellenic Council] is black and white, so if we could do a central area black and white and have the other Greek colors surround it to represent unity and also individuality.

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Sights and sound of salsa Getting into his salsa music, Lalo Davila, left, performs with his band, Lalo Davila & Friends, during a concert at Seabrook Auditorium at Fayetteville State University last week. Mr. Davila is a professor of music and the director of Percussion Studies at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro Tennessee. This event was sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and the Department of Performing and Fine Arts.

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9 ways to beat holiday depression

by Shirley Townsend Voice News Editor

The holiday season can be a time full of joy, excitement, parties and family gatherings, but for many people, it is a time of loneliness and reflection on past failures, as well as anxiety about an uncertain future. Many things can cause holiday depression such as fatigue, stress, anxiety, financial issues, failure of grades and an inability to be with one’s family and friends. Many people experience post-holiday depression in college and especially members of the military.

“Holiday depression can be overwhelming for students if they are not connected to or have developed peer relationships with other stu-

dents within their hall who may be going through the same thing,” says Tara Melvin, hall assistant at Harris Hall.

Some people experience depression or suicide by sudden feelings of tension and sadness while others experience stress responses such as headaches, excessive drinking, over eating and difficulty sleeping. Studies show that many people unknowingly suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which results from being exposed to fewer hours of sunlight as the days grow shorter during the winter months. Phototherapy, a treatment involving a few hours of exposure to intense light, is shown to be effective in relieving depressive symptoms in patients with SAD.

Tips for coping with holiday sad-

Meeting with your professor is proactive because it helps you build a solid start for success in the respective course. ness or depression include being realistic about what you can and cannot do. Try to set realistic goals for yourself. Pace yourself and organize your time. If you are away for college or in the military, search for networking or holiday social events to keep yourself surrounded by positivity and people who may be going through similar emotions. Express your feelings to close friends, spouses, or significant others’ to ensure they are able to accommodate

you however they can. The most important thing, is to remember that adverse times don’t last and people can’t help you cheer up if they don’t know you’re feeling down.

Tips for coping with stress & depression during the holidays • Contact a Fayetteville State University Counselor • Be realistic about what you can and cannot do. Don’t put the entire focus on just one day (i.e., Thanksgiving Day). Remember that it is a season of holiday sentiment, and activities can be spread out to lessen stress and increase enjoyment.

• Leave “yesteryear” in the past and look toward the future. Life brings changes. Each season is different and can be enjoyed in its own way. Don’t set yourself up in com-

paring today with the “good ole’ days.”

• Do something for someone else.

Try volunteering some of your time to help others.

• Enjoy activities that are free, such as taking a drive to look at holiday decorations, going window shopping or making a snowperson with children.

•Be aware that excessive drinking will only increase your feelings of depression.

•Try something new. Celebrate the holidays in a new way.

•Spend time with supportive and caring people. Reach out and make new friends, or contact someone you haven’t heard from in a while.

•Save time for yourself! Recharge your batteries! Let others share in the responsibility of planning activities.

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Poetry Garden BEAUTY

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It swallowed every letter

At the end of a river stream

Now that I know it’s easier to find

Every breath was silent

Beauty just couldn’t seem to let go

When both hearts share it

See it’s hard to describe

And to breathe me is to become high

There was a strong glow and gleam

And finally, it becomes a state of the mind

But this picture that I saw

Breath as high as the sky

It cannot be torn apart

That completes a finish

Had beauty out and on the inside

Floating by like birds soaring up above

Tied together like strings in a shoe

And becomes a great start

It was smooth in texture

Like angels and doves

Linking all parts

Like the skin of a baby

Its wings were like feathers, light and fluffed

Paste pictures of beauty with glue

It was filled with warmth Like a heart worth saving I’m mean it wouldn’t stop beating Continually feeding me Kind thoughts and words I deserved Fulfilling every need that was needed Every word I spoke was heard

I discovered while observing That I just couldn’t seem to get enough Its beauty was like good luck Reaching a pot of gold At the end of the rainbow And we flow like two waterfalls

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Linking both hearts It stood in one place and I stood far But I was able to see beauty’s face Because this will be in my heart And become a thought of the mind That will never be erased

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And its beauty will never stand apart

BroncoSCOPES Scorpio (October 23 – November 21) Your thinking is quite clear and your ideas are flowing and come with ease. Stay focused because in some circumstances you will be tempted to chat a little longer, but keep in mind that conversation will always be there, therefore do what you have to do. You will benefit from your hard work.

Mood-o-Meter: Anticipation

Pisces (February 19 – March 20) Being more involved with the students on campus helps you to understand how to interact with your Bronco family and also better understand their needs. This can be a very positive thing by helping to increase production and support as well as sharing or respecting the goals of each other.

Mood-o-Meter: Enlightened

Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21) You may spend part of the day rounding up a group of your friends or family together to conduct a yard sale, auction, or party this coming weekend; this will be successful if you make your plans now.

Mood-o-Meter: Triumphant

Aries (March 21 – April 19) This is a time period of gradual maturing of your attitudes and overall approach to life. You will become more in tuned with your inner needs and tendencies and you can make changes that allow you to spend more time doing the things you really enjoy doing.

Mood-o-Meter: Enjoyment

Capricorn (December 22 – January 19) This Wednesday is a good time to step back and reevaluate your goals. These notes will help you to form your goals and plans. Keep notes during the day about what you think you can accomplish or learn in different areas of business.

Mood-o-Meter: Isolated

Taurus (April 20 – May 20) You probably crave excitement, change, and discovery and cannot tolerate your routine today. You may be perceived by others as being so impulsive, even if this isn’t you, but go with your impulses and see what great adventures to put before you.

Mood-o-Meter: Innovative

Aquarius (January 20 – February 18) Although you shy away from challenges, you cannot escape facing a few of them. Challenges are what helps you grow, learn about others, and yourselves.

Stand up and take a chance.

Mood-o-Meter: Fear

Gemini (May 21 – June 21) Today a need for personal freedom and an interest in trying new and different things may take hold of you. During this time, your thinking is intense and penetrating, you are inclined to feel very strongly about your ideas and beliefs, but don’t let it dent a good friendship.

Mood-o-Meter: Motivated

Cancer (June 22 – July 22) It is time to find a new mountain to climb, because you seem to have mastered many past and present challenges. The universe feels you are up for this and will nudge you to find new ways to stabilize your life.

Mood-o-Meter: Relaxed Leo (July 23 – August 22) Life’s pace may be a bit too slow for you at this time, which frustrated you so much that you may vent your frustrations on your loved ones. To maintain some sense of harmony, keep your mind as busy as possible.

Mood-o-Meter: Frustrated Virgo (August 23 – September 22) You’re seeking deeper meaning within yourself, so your sensual and loving nature could be a little restrictive and your introversion could make someone else around you feel uncomfortable. Share that with the other person so the messages they receive don’t at all imply a fault or shortcoming on their part.

Mood-o-Meter: Misunderstood Libra (September 23 – October 22) Getting maximum reward for minimum risk or effort is your style. You don’t work harder, you work smarter and you get a boost from what may seem like a lot of good luck which can put you at the right place at the right time.

Mood-o-Meter: Cautious

OPINION Handguns on campus?

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NO: This isn’t the Wild West, the solution to violence isn’t more violence

By Alicia Bayat Voice Staff Writer

Intentions are irrelevant. What matters is how the guns are used.

In 2009 a study in the American Journal of Public Health indicated that the United States is leader per capita in gun deaths among industrialized nations and that people in possession of a gun are 4.5 times more likely to be shot in an assault.

FBI crime reports show that 70 percent of all murders are committed with guns.

In North Carolina alone, in 2009, there were 480 murders of which 335 of those were committed with a firearm (shotguns, rifles and handguns.) Most, 243 were committed with a handgun.

Although self defense is often the intention of people who buy and carry guns, there are complicated legal ramifications that make the difference between self defense and murder. The use of a gun in self defense isn’t as simple as pulling the trigger. According to the FBI, only one percent of all murders in which firearms are involved are considered to be justifiable homicide.

Although Americans do have a constitutional right to carry fire arms, there are limits as to where a gun may be carried.

For example, court houses and other public buildings are off limits. And the legal entitlement to self defense is clear. However, there are non-lethal alternatives to guns -- pepper spray, tasers, and learning self-defense. Most campuses also have a trained campus police presence.

Killing isn’t easy. Even in self defense the average person is not emotionally and psychology prepared to pull that trigger and take a human life.

In 2009, a lone soldier opened fire on a room full of people at Fort Hood in Texas, one of the largest army bases in the world with a population of about 33,000, the majority of who are well-trained soldiers. The presence of armed individuals did not deter Major Nidal Malik Hasan from walking onto a heavily armed military base and killing and wounding 43 fellow soldiers and civilians. It took trained soldiers on a heavily fortified base more than 15 minutes to subdue Major Hasan and end the killing. The damage is irreparable for all those involved. Major Hasan was a mental health professional dealing with the effects of PTSD (Post traumatic Stress Disorder).

A 2005 FBI crime statistics report indicates murders in the United States

jumped 4.8 percent in 2004 The high emotional volatility on college campuses would be a ripe breeding ground for trouble. Students have been known to riot over lost football games. In 2001 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina students filled the streets, set fires and over turned cars after a Victory against Duke.

Whether alcohol induced or just a rush of school spirit adding fire arms to the mix is a recipe for disaster.

The typical argument for pro gun advocates is that students, staff or faculty may be able to stop gunmen, if they are able to

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YES: Don’t sacrifice the safety of commuters for lack of resources

By L’Asia Brown Voice Editor in Chief

By North Carolina state law, no persons shall possess a firearm on any campus of the 17 constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina system.

That means, in retrospect, no commuters who hold concealed weapon permits, no students who hold active restraining orders against harmful persons, no military members with active security clearances, nobody can bring their firearm on campus whether it’s in their backpack or

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carry a gun on campus.

What kind of defense could an untested, inexperienced, armed person be against someone willing to die? How well would an untrained, panicked individual handle such a high stress situation? How fast would someone be able to react?

North Carolina givers permits to ALL qualified applicants. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Right to Carry laws only require “minimal restrictive” criteria to carry concealed weapons.

A barrage of gun fire between individuals will not bring civility to an otherwise uncivilized situation. This is not the Wild West.

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their vehicle, including Fayetteville State University.

With recent campus shootings in Michigan and California community colleges, the University of Texas, and FSU, the law is understandable, but not necessarily justifiable. Instead of patronizing entire student bodies with laws that have potential to expose large populations of students to additional harm, campuses should implement detailed measures that would allow licensed, qualified students to bring registered weapons on campus, in their vehicles, for their own personal safety.

Campus police are present to ensure maximum safety and minimal worry for students who must travel throughout the campus during dark hours, but more than

68 percent of students enrolled at FSU are commuters, not to mention the staff, faculty and administration. Of that group, many have no choice but to take evening courses to coincide with their full-time jobs, families and other adult duties. At some point in time, commuters, staff, and faculty must leave the campus and return to their residences. Unfortunately, the environment off campus is usually of a higher threat level than FSU and the surrounding community. Commuters and respective employees of universities should not be forced to sacrifice their personal safety outside of the campus due to police shortages, system inefficiencies, or undertrained officers.

No resident student should be allowed to possess a firearm in any given situation.

If the campus police department follows state regulations and ensures their training, equipment, and emergency management systems are up to par, there is absolutely no reason for a resident student to feel threatened. Commuter students don’t have the luxury of retiring to a bed located within the confines of police that cater to them.

For example, if a commuting single mother, who lived in a low-income area in Spring Lake was released from an evening course at 8:50 p.m., she’d arrive home between 9:05 and 9:15 p.m., during hours of darkness. Let’s say she had to pick up her child from a babysitter, now she arrives home between 9:30 and 10 p.m., with her child, during hours of darkness in a dangerous, crime-ridden neighborhood. She is licensed to have a concealed firearm for the protection of herself and her child, but because she cannot have a weapon at FSU, she must leave her handgun at home. Now, when she arrives home from her night class, she is left vulnerable to the seasoned criminals of Spring Lake, a city whose own police force has fallen victim to corruption before, and is still struggling to function with integrity.

I guarantee you this situation is much more prevalent at FSU, then students becoming deranged and deciding to shoot up their fellow students, faculty, and staff for whatever reason.

What do you tell these single mothers and fathers, students who live in crimeridden neighborhoods, or people who just want to feel safe off campus? Because you can’t tell them to call campus police, and the Fayetteville police are not going see YESGUNS, page 16

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My ‘painful’ experience while disabled at FSU I am a junior here at Fayetteville State University. I was also in a wheelchair for several weeks. This was my first time being in a wheelchair and the experience has been both humbling and hard. Before this experience, I did everything on my own. In many ways I had to depend on other people around me, my family, and my friends. It has been a hard and painful eight weeks since my accident, which has put me in a wheelchair and I want to share with you some of my experiences at FSU when it comes to handicap accessibility.

My first time back at FSU was two weeks after my accident. I knew it would be difficult but I did not want to miss any more days of class. This is my last year here.

Nothing was going to jeopardize my graduation.

All of my classes are in Taylor Science, John Knuckles Science Annex, Butler and the School of Business and Economics. My path on the first day back was simpleget to the other side of campus as

easily as possible. As I came out of do understand it now.

They say that you never know the Taylor Science building I had to make my way down the hill (where how easy you have it or what you the fraternity and sorority grounds have until it is gone. I can now reare) and back up it again to get to late to this more than ever. From the east side of campus. Looking the bathroom in the SBE building down that hill seemed like a long on the first floor not being handicap shot but I gave it a try, big mistake. accessible, to the doorways not all As I rolled down hill I tried not to having the handicap push button go too fast. I tried to avoid students to the disheveled concrete, I encountered so many who were walking, things that could but my wheelchair be fixed in order hit a crack in the Although I am now concrete and threw out of my wheelchair, to maintain a more handicap-accessime out of it. I ble school. Most landed face first in I saw things from a of the classrooms the grass, in pain. different point of view that my classes A group of student’s saw me and like I have never seen were in had no space to accompolitely helped me before. modate a student up. I was embarwith a handicap, rassed. I had never been in this kind of situation before. mainly the JKSA building.

Another problem that I ran into It frustrated me that the campus I have spent nearly five years at is was the administration. All FSU not too handicap accessible for me syllabi state: “In accordance with or anyone else that could be in my Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilisituation. I could not understand tation Act and the Americans with this before my accident but I sure Disabilities Act (ACA) of 1990, if

Hip-Hop is dead

by Junious Smith Voice Contributor

In 2006, Nasir Jones (better known as the rapper “Nas”) released an album called Hip-Hop Is Dead. Nas’s statements inflicted plenty of controversy and anger, especially in the Southern region where many believed the “snap” and “crunk” music diluted the quality of hip-hop. Artists such as Young Jeezy and Lil Wayne countered against the statement and most people took it as Nas getting publicity for additional album sales. In the present day; however, Nas is looking more and more like a prophet.

Hip-hop, which was once shunned throughout mainstream America, has almost turned into an urban pop circuit. Many rappers in the South, such as Soulja Boy, Waka Flocka, and Gucci Mane have cashed in with bass-heavy instrumentals and little to no lyricism.

The South, percieved as the killers of hip-hop, is now heavily in demand. The industry has focused less on an artist’s creativity, and more on how to get record spins. As a result, there are more one-hit wonders attempting to emulate the pioneers of those who invoked Nas’s anger. Instead of making songs with meaning, the main focus has been on how to make people dance or love

Hip-hop used to provide meanings and assistance; helping people through their trials and tribulations, giving solutions. the “thug” life.

As a result, the socially conscious rappers are short-changed. Artists like Common, Talib Kweli, and Lupe Fiasco; although respected by most, won’t have anywhere near the fan base of Lil Wayne or Rick Ross. Hip-hop used to provide meaning and assistance; helping people through their trials and tribulations, giving solutions. Nowadays, hit songs are more about the things most of the consumers don’t have: fancy cars, expensive jewelry, mansions, and a seemingly unlimited bankroll. Although there hasn’t been a correlation with robberies because of hip-hop, after a while some people get upset about not having what is shown on television or heard on the radio.

When Nas said hip-hop was dead in 2006, most people didn’t believe him. With music getting progressively worse, it’s pretty safe to say it has flatlined.

you have a disability or think you have a disability, please contact the Center for Personal Development in Room 155 (1st floor). Spaulding Building, 910-672-1203.”

I called the infirmary only to find out that there is nothing that they can do to help me get around to my classes. Although they were very pleasant to speak with, they provided no immediate help to me getting to and from my classes. No support at all.

I also ran into a problem with the FSU police department as well. I got stuck in the parking lot in front of the Chesnutt Library one day and being that it is on a hill, I did not want to test the concepts of gravity. So the next day, with my mom by my side, we went to the campus police department. The lady at the receptionist’s desk was very rude.

She stated that there was nothing they (the police dept.) could do.

Our request was simple; open the gate so that my mom could unload me and my chair to avoid getting hurt again trying to navigate the

campus. The officer who responded was ill-mannered, mean and boastful. He stated that it was his authority to allow us in the gate and my situation did not authorize that. I left that day feeling irritated and cheated. Here I was with a disability and it seemed as though no one in administration had the authority to help me out.

Although I am now out of my wheelchair, I saw things from a different point of view like I have never seen before. Until you are in that situation you have no idea what that person is going through.

Whether it was not being able to get into the bathrooms, proper accommodations to avoid more injury or just helpful classmates and teachers, I’d like to hope it cannot get worst. I just hope FSU can change their guideline’s concerning handicap accessibility. I am not the first person in a wheelchair here and I won’t be the last.

Hip-Hop is alive

by Charnell Harris Voice Features Editor

Hip-hop is not only alive, but every few years it takes all the new stuff and uses it to rebuild itself into something stronger and much more powerful. The very essence of hip-hop music has always been the ability to change with the times, while still holding true to its technique that separates it from the other genres of music. What other kind of music permeates through six continents on the earth? Hip-hop was able to become a mainstream genre in many different cultures.

Go to Japan and play country music, and no one will notice. Go to India and play jazz music and see if the majority of the population recognizes the artist. But take a hip-hop song anywhere, and watch the crowd. They might not recognize the song, but they will understand what the distinctive beat means. No other genre of music has been that successful overseas.

Face it, the most wide spread culture on earth is neither Middle Eastern nor Western and it has nothing at all to do with religion. Imagine that?

Today’s lyrics in hip-hop have reached a place where nothing is off limits. The freedom to express anything

The beauty of hip-hop is that it is always relevant. It is a never ending cycle and a barometer of what the upcoming generation is feeling in terms of expression.

and everything that makes you excited, sad or just flat out angry. The definition of hiphop is not just the topic of the song anymore, but more about the feeling it evokes from the listener put into motion by the flow of the artist behind it. Think about the lyricism of Jay-Z or Kanye West. Common’s flow and Ludacris’ bravado, it is all about the attitude behind the music.

The beauty of hip-hop is that it is always relevant. It is a never ending cycle and a barometer of what the upcoming generation is feeling in terms of expression. The genre of hip-hop has so many sub genres that it has something special for everyone. There is gangsta rap, indie hip hop, crunk, and not to mention that all the different regions in America have their own version of it. Hiphop is different in the south, north, east, and west. It is not a one size fits all, but rather made of 100-percent spandex, in which everybody can fit in.

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By Charnell Harris Voice Feautures Editor

As of October 20, the NFL implemented a new rule that went into effect immediately which seeks to fine and suspend players who violate the new policy on tackling. The intent of the policy is to protect players from serious injuries due to devastating hits and head shots. The punishments are as severe as being fined thousands of dollars to being ejected from the game as well as game and/or seasonal suspension.

Sports announcers and commentators on ESPN argue that by having a rule on how to hit, the NFL is trying to “legislate football” and by doing so they are changing the game for the worse. While the counter-argument is that the new rules are preventative regulations that will further ensure safety of all players in the league.

On October 22, NFL Executive Vice-President of Football Operations, Ray Anderson, released a DVD that shows the type of tackles that can and cannot be done in a game. In the video, Anderson said that “hits to the neck and head area that are reckless and wild must be eliminated.” He continued to give play by play commentary on how and why certain tackles were illegal or legal.

For example, when a player is in the act of catching the ball, they are considered defenseless, thus a tackle cannot be made.

Anderson wants to make players work harder on the technique of tackling, which he states a proper tackle should “minimize the risk of injury to the opponent.”

The big question is what are players expected to do on the field now with the new rules put into place?

A game like football is played at a fast pace with big guys whose job is to stop the other team from making a play. How are they supposed to stop certain plays if the way they were taught to play for years is suddenly changed? As of October 24, 10 players will face penalties due to the new rule.

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Fayetteville State’s quarterback, Robert Benjamin, 16 hands the ball off to Anthony Council, 36 for another rushing touchdown, in route to a 64-6 victory over the Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls Saturday at Luther “Nick” Jeralds Stadium.

Bright future for rebuilding the Bronco football team

FSU is a combined 123-12 in their past two games, with one to go

By Quinton Graham Voice Sports Editor

Though the season might not have begun the way Bronco fans would have liked, all hope isn’t lost in Bronco nation.

“I would say we beat ourselves because we were just a few plays away from winning each game,” said John Hicks, a senior safety.

The Broncos have had some shortcomings this year losing four games by two touchdowns or less, but with three losses in a row, the Broncos bounced back and brought home a big win against Shaw University, and then an even bigger win at the homecoming against Livingstone College.

“I thought we played very well against Livingstone, we came out a little flat, but as the game progressed we got the things done that we needed to, to win the game,” Head Coach Kenny Phillips said.

59-6 was the score of the game against Livingstone. The Broncos

blocked four punts to secure the win. These signs of excellence leave hope for the future of Bronco football.

This past Saturday the Broncos played the Johnson C. Smith University Golden Bulls. Coming in to the game, Smith had the number one offense in the CIAA, and the Broncos took the challenge head on, and came out victorious.

The Golden Bulls came into the game averaging 338 yards per game, but was held to just 16 yards of total offense in the first quarter, and ultimately finished with 271 yards.

FSU scored five times in the first half, taking a 3-0 lead on their opening series after Turner’s field goal with 11:19 to go in the first period.

A week after having a dominant performance by the special teams against Livingstone, Fayetteville State’s special teams showed up again. After the defense held JSCU offense inside its own 10-yard line,

The last home game When: Saturday, 1 p.m.

Where: FSU Why: Senior night

the Bronco defense blocked a punt through the back of the end zone for a safety, giving FSU a 5-0 edge with 7:50 to go in the first quarter.

They scored again on a pass from Robert Benjamin to Dallin Gray for the touchdown, and it gave the Broncos a 15-0 lead.

After a fumble by Jeremy Franklin of JCSU, the ball was recovered by Marcus Allen in Golden Bulls’ territory. Three plays later, Benjamin hooked up with Carlin Jordan on a 3-yard touchdown pass for a 22-0 lead with 42 seconds left in the half.

The Broncos kept things moving after halftime and never lost a beat,

with Benjamin being the dictator on the next four FSU touchdowns. Fayetteville State scored on five straight possessions in the second half, and the lead increased to 43-0 before Smith was able to score on a 2-yard touchdown pass from Robert Johnson of JCSU. FSU wasn’t done though, and tacked on three more touchdowns before the end of the game. Michael Staton added a scoring run in the fourth quarter while Andrew Bowden recovered a fumble and took it in for for the score to make it 64-6.

The last two games have been flawless for the Broncos. Successful games only make folks wonder, what could be next for our beloved Bronco football? Judging by the last three games and a roster with many talented returning players, Bronco fans should keep a close eye on their football team.

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With 505 wins, Future looks bright for men’s hoops bowling is tops on campus

By Quinton Graham Voice Sports Editor

If you asked around campus whether or not students knew we had a bowling team, the answer would be no, surprisingly. Seeing that bowling is a winter sport and their season is rapidly approaching, students are encouraged to learn about and support our Bronco bowlers.

Considered a buried treasure, bowling is the highest winning athletic team at Fayetteville State University with a 505-152 record.

In 10 years they’ve have won nine conference championships. The team has also been nationally ranked for the last five years, being ranked as high as 16th. The women’s bowling team has been undefeated for the last three years, Akira “AK” Turner and has put the most players on the allacademic team several times.

This year’s bowling season starts this week, and for the team it has been a long time waiting. Last year the bowling team posted an impressive 82-20 record, third best in the nation. Returning for the Broncos is the CIAA Player of the Year Akira “AK” Turner and Coach of the Year Bobby Henderson.

“I believe my team is as strong as last year, the only issue will be substitution and giving my girls a break. Players are limited and fatigue may be an issue,” Coach Henderson said.

The team consists of Ms. Turner (senior), Kelly Wakehauser (junior), Jamie Donnelly (sophomore), D’andrea Bethea (freshmen), and Daisey Wiseman (freshmen).

“I can honestly say I’m excited about the upcoming season because the strength in our team never decreased I expect the same like every year, making it to the championship game,” Ms. Turner said.

Coach Henderson says the team’s goals this year are to win the division, go undefeated, win the round up tournament, and ultimately win the CIAA Championship. He believes in his team 100 percent and knows that they are capable of winning.

Winning should be no problem for the bowling team, after all they have been undefeated for the three years. This year doesn’t seem to be about the wins, but about giving credit where credit is due. This season looks as though it will turn out to be a successful one.

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Last year’s basketball season for the men was one of disappointment and short comings.

The team went 8-19 with an early exit in the CIAA tournament.

The dreary season was blamed on many different reasons; lack of an inside presence, new coach, lack of player chemistry, and the list continues.

With that said, it’s a new basketball season in Broncoland and the expectations are very high among the team and coaches. With the addition of nine newcomers, the future looks promising. Also returning are two of the top three leading scorers on the team – Ariel Robinson and Jarmel Baxter.

M i c h e a l C a r p e n t e r, t h e league’s leading scorer was also

in the top two of every statistical category on the team; unfortunately Carpenter will not be joining the team due to academic redshirt*. Carpenter chose to redshirt so that he could play his final year as well as graduate on time.

“Graduation is a key aspect in our program, that’s what we strive for,” said head coach Alphonza Kee. ‘‘Carpenter is a great part of our team but everything we do is a team effort. We will need our seniors to step up and lead. But most of all we’re a family, in which if everyone plays there part the team will be successful,” Newcomers to the team include Devin Thompson, a 6-foot-4 guard from Jack Britt High School in Fayetteville, Tyrell Tate, a 6-foot-5 small forward and Donzell Hill, a 6-foot-

7 forward, from Millbrook High School in Raleigh. Sidney Evans, Tim Plummer and John Herrington will enter FSU from powerful junior college teams.

Also, Joseph Jones, Donte Fields and DominQue Johnson will be available to play after redshirting last year. “We look to improve at every position on the court and improve our talent level greatly,” said Coach Kee. “As with all teams we have high aspirations for the upcoming season. After last season the older players know the adjustments that need to be made.

Each player is expected to push themselves, and this infectious behavior must be carried out by each player on the team. This season will be a challenge, when and how we respond will be the deciding factor. But with that said, I am extremely confident

After rocky offseason, NBA gets underway

By Junious Smith Voice Staff Writer

The NBA season, after an eventful offseason, finally got underway on October 26. An impending lockout for the 20102011 season provided a lot of moves, resignations and trades. Here are four of the biggest storylines.

The Miami Heat created the biggest splash, winning the “LeBron James sweepstakes”. On July 8, James stated that he would leave the Cleveland Cavaliers to join All-Stars Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in South Beach to create a trio that many experts predict to win more than the NBA record of 72 games. That record was set by the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls, led by basketball superstars Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman. With steady role players like Mike Miller (who will be out until December with a thumb injury), Udonis Haslem and Zydrunas Ilgauskas, they may bring the drama.

The Boston Celtics have star power of their own with the freeagent acquisition of Shaquille O’Neal. Teamed with other seasoned stalwarts in Kevin Garnett,

Ray Allen and Paul Pierce, along with the speedy 24-year old Rajon Rondo, the Celtics will still be a very formidable team for the Eastern Conference. Despite their age, they came within one game of winning the NBA Finals last season.

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s only big move was having Kevin Durant commit to a 5-year, 86 million dollar extension. That, along with the success of Durant and point guard Russell Westbrook in the FIBA World Championships have the Thunder as the frontrunners to unseat the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference.

Although this is one of the youngest teams in the NBA, the Thunder have great chemistry, a factor necessary for a great team.

The Lakers, despite being the two-time defending champions, flew under the radar over the summer because of Miami’s “Three Kings”. By signing Matt Barnes and Steve Blake, the Lakers now have the deepest bench in the league. A three-peat is very possible, especially with Kobe Bryant on the court and Phil Jackson coaching on the sideline.

for the 2010-2011 seasons,” said Sophomore Paul Lane.

It seems as though the Broncos have addressed their needs for talent and experience. And with a year under his belt Coach Zee knows what it takes to compete within the division.

“We look to improve and play fast,” he said. “We were at the bottom of the league last year, we expect to win at least more than half of our games this year. If we play disciplined and as a team, we will be a threat to everyone and... compete for a CIAA championship.”

The team’s first game is against Barbra-Scotia on November 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Capel Arena.

Coach Zee hopes to see students at the game saying “that is another essential part in having a successful season.”

Sportscalendar Basketball

Football

Women’s Basketball

• *LAST HOME GAME* FSU vs. Virginia Union Nov. 6 at 1 p.m.: Luther “Nick” Jerald’s Stadium, FSU

• FIRST HOME GAME! FSU vs. Francis Marion: Nov.12 at 5:30 p.m.: Capel Arena •FSU vs. Lenoir-Rhyne Nov. 15 at 5:30 p.m.: Hickory, NC (away) Men’s Basketball • FIRST HOME GAME! FSU vs. Barber-Scotia: Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m.: Capel Arena FSU vs. St. Andrews Nov. 15 7:30 p.m.: Capel Arena

Volleyball CIAA Tournament Hampton, VA Nov. 4-6

Bowling FSU vs. Livingstone, WSSU, JCSU, Saint Augustine All day: Charlotte, NC Nov. 5-6

Golf FSU at Savannah State All day: Savannah, GA Nov. 8-9

NFL, contined from page 12 football and other university football programs? Though it is unprecedented, this could be one rule that may make its way into the rulebook for college football, since the intent is to prevent as many injuries as possible.

Recently a college student at Rutgers University was par-

alyzed from the neck down because of the way he tackled another player. Serious injuries occur in football due to the way players tackle.

The hope is that with these recent events players will focus more on the techniques and form of the game instead of just the scoreboard.

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Recent suicides spark discussion FSU Students react to attacks against gay and lesbian students nationwide

mate’s sexuality.

When asked how he would feel if his roommate was gay, FSU student Josh SamThere has been coverage over the recent bula said, “I wouldn’t care because it’s not his suicides of six gay teens, allegedly due to fault.” He was then asked if he thought that excessive bullying. One of the recent stories dorm rules were more beneficiary for LGBT was about Tyler Clementi, an 18 year-old (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) students college freshman at Rutgers University. Cle- and he responded, “Of course it benefits them menti was unknowingly taped having an in- because it doesn’t seem to violate visitation.”

“If my roommate was gay, well I would timate encounter with someone of the same sex on his roommate’s web cam in his dorm not mind. She just better stay on her side, but room. Allegedly, after taping Tyler, Dharun other than that I would not mind,” said AshRavi, Tyler’s roommate, went to Molly Wei’s ley Crabtree when asked how she’d react to room, another freshman at Rutgers University being paired with a Lesbian roommate, Mr. Sambula was also asked if a student and they broadcasted the video through live had the right to know if their streaming on a social networking site on September The issue here is that roommate was gay and if he thought it violated their pri19. On September 22, Clevacy? menti posted a message on students are being “No [students do not his Facebook at 8:42 p.m., bullied and emotionhave a right to know about a saying “jumping off the gw LGBT roommate], because bridge sorry.” A few days ally tortured because if their roommate wants to later his body was recovered of who they are just keep that part of their life from the Hudson River. private then it shouldn’t Are there policies that are because people do matter as long as they’re in place here for students not agree with it. respectful and not making who have a gay/lesbian their roommate uncomfortroommate and might feel able,” he said. uncomfortable?

Ms. Crabtree agreed, saying, “Yes [it At Fayetteville State University, in dorm rooms, you are allowed to have a person of would violate their privacy], if they want you the same sex spend the night with you for up to know then they would tell you.” Josh was to three days if you let your residence hall di- told that Tyler Clementi was a victim of a rector/ residence hall assistant director know. hate crime, and asked if he thought policies Is there a way to make the dorm rules more protecting LBGT students would help prevent fair regarding straight students, and gay, les- more suicides and hate crimes. He answered, bian and bisexual students? Is there a way “I don’t know how knowing about your that students could find out if they had a gay, roommates sexuality will prevent hate crimes lesbian, or bisexual roommate before they and suicides.”

Some students expressed that they wouldn’t moved in with that student? Are there any instances on campus where there has been care if their roommate was gay, lesbian or biroommate conflict because of gay/lesbian sexual, while others would. Do you think it’s your right to know if your roommate was gay, roommate issues and if so, how many?

Residence Life declined to comment for lesbian or bisexual? Or if you are gay/lesbian this story. However, according to procedures or bisexual, do you think that would be a vioon the FSU website, students are encouraged lation of your privacy? The issue here is that to communicate with administration if any students are being bullied and emotionally problems should arise. On Residence Life’s tortured because of who they are just because web page, under “About Residence Life, Hall people do not agree with it. As a result, hate Staff Resources”, this statement appears: crimes and suicides are harming and claiming “They are there to help with any problems the lives of innocent victims. Is it the schools you may encounter, answer questions regard- obligation to protect these students?

These suicides have uncovered the horror ing policies and procedures, and ultimately build community.” Although there is no clear of what can happen when bullying gets out of statement regarding straight students being hand. As a result, many LGBT students and paired with gay, lesbian, or bisexual students, citizens have been pushing for proposals to or issues that may arise from this, there is an protect them from discrimination. What are official complaint form under Housing In- your thoughts?

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Economist to speak on goverment regulations The L.V. Hackley Endowed Chair presents a lecture by renowned economist J.R. Clark on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon in the FSU Shaw Auditorium.

The topic is “Too Safe to Be Safe: Government Regulations that Kill Americans”. Mr. Clark is a specialist in the fields of public choice, public finance and managerial economics. He is also the author of six books and is the treasurer for the Southern Economic Association. The event is free and open to all students, staff, faculty and public.

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BroncoCalendar DJ Wild Wednesday What: Music and Trivia for prizes and enhancement of Bronco Pride.

When: Today, 11:00a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: RJSC Cafeteria Hosted by: Student Activities Council Walk of Hope What: This will be the first ever “Walk of Hope” Breast Cancer walk. This is event is to inform the student body and the Fayetteville community about breast cancer and the drive that is needed to fight the disease that is taking lives daily.

When: Thursday 1:00p.m.-2:30p.m.

Where: Capel Arena Hosted by: FSU Marketing Club FAMILY GAME NIGHT What: A.U.T.O.S. Organization will sponsor a Family Game Night for Commuting Students.

When: Thursday 6:00p.m.- 9:00p.m.

Where: Rudolph Jones Student Center Game Room Hosted by: A.U.T.O.S Commuter Student Organization FREE HAIR CUTS What: Professional Barbers giving free hair cuts.

When: Monday, Nov 8, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Where: Student Center Lobby Area Hosted by: The Epsilon Beta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. SGA Meeting When: Wednesday Nov, 10 5p.m.-7:30p.m.

Where: RJSC 236

Career Service Programs Do You Know What Career Path You Are Going Down?

If you don’t know what to do or where to go, visit the office of career services website to help you get some directions.

We have made several revisions to the website in order to provide you with current career and professional development tools. The career counselors have also planned several events throughout November to help prepare you for life after college.

TODAY • 15 Minutes of fame: Phone Interview as a Window of Opportunity—Juniors Only 10:00, 11:00am in SBE 252 & 12:00 &1:00pm- location : TBA; Ms. Williams 672-1212 • More Than a Piece of Paper: Resumes that Get Results— Seniors ONLY; 12:00, 2:00, & 3:00pm in SBE 230; Ms. Taylor 672-1706 THURSDAY • Purpose-Driven Search: Tapping into Passion & Skills Hosted by: Student Government Association TLC Auto wash and fast lube fundraiser What: Need your car washed? This is a great way to receive a discount on a local auto wash, and you help support our organization. Speak to any of our members about purchasing a card.

When: Today through Friday Nov. 12, 11 a.m.5 p.m.

Where: Various Locations on Campus Hosted by: National Association of Blacks in

to Direct Job Search- Juniors ONLY; 10:00, 11:00am, 12:00pm, &1:00pm in SBE 252; Ms. Williams 672-1212 MONDAY • Master of Social Work Presentation with University of South Carolina; 11:00am3:00pm in SBE 247 (Office of Career Services); Ms. Taylor 672-1706 TUESDAY • LOL: The Ups & Downs of Social Networking &Technology—Freshmen and Sophomores; 9:00, 10:00,11:00am, &12:00pm in SBE 247; Ms. Sturdavant 6721100, and Mr. Turner 672-1292 • U. S. Coast Guard Information Session; 2:15pm in LSA Refreshments will be served.; Mr. Turner 672-1292 or Ms. Williams 672-1212 nov. 10 •Don’t Talk Yourself Out of a Job: Ace the Interview— Seniors

Criminal Justice SGA MEETING When: Tuesday, November 16, 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Where: Hood Hall Lobby Hosted By: Student Government Association HONDA ALL-STARS What: The FSU Honda Campus All Star Team will be holding its annual Campus tournament Where: Rudolph Jones Student Center When: Nov. 8, 9, and 10 from 2pm-6pm.

More: Sign-ups start

12:00, 2:00, &3:00pm in SBE 252; Ms. Taylor 672-1706 • OCS Satellite: Bag, Borrow, Steal Career Closet—All Students; 12:00pm -2:00pm in RJSC Upper Lobby; Ms. Williams 672-1212 Nov. 15 • LOL: The Ups & Downs of Social Networking &Technology—Freshmen and Sophomores; 12:00, 1:00,2:00,& 3:00pm in SBE 252; Ms. Sturdavant 672-1100, and Mr. Turner 672-1292 Nov. 16 • Employer Days with BB&T 1:00pm-3:00pm Individual Appointments SBE 230; Ms. Taylor 672-1706 Nov. 17 Code Switch: Step into Professional Swag: Internships—Juniors 10:00, 11:00am, 12:00 & 1:00pm in SBE 247 Mr. Osborn 672-1647

Nov. 1 in suite 210 of the student center.

Info: Gavin Myrick or Gene Carroway at 910.672.1166 Art Exhibit Who: Frameless: New Mexico Printmakers Where: Rosenthal Gallery When: Today through Nov. 11 For HS Students Who: FSU’s Department of Performing and Fine Arts What: Hosts November Events for High School Students When: Nov. 5-6 9:30

a.m.

Where: Butler Theater Cancer walk What: The FSU Marketing Club will hold “Walk of Hope”, a benefit for cancer on the FSU campus When: Thursday, 1 to 2:30 p.m Where: The walk will begin at the Felton J. Capel Arena, make its way through campus, ends at Capel Arena.

More: Carlos Swan, 910-964-8475, cswan@ broncos.uncfsu.edu U.S. Coast Guard on campus What: U.S. Coast Guard Information

Session When: Nov. 9, 2:15 p.m.

Where: Lyons Science Annex Rm. 120 More: Latosha M. Williams, 910-672-1212 Campus discussion What: Word on the Yard, open discussion about campus issues When: Tuesday, Nov.16, 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM Where: Hood Hall Lobby SGA Meeting What: SGA regular meeting When: Wednesday, Nov. 17, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Where: Rudolph Jones Student Center room 236 A.U.T.O.S Relax-AThon What: Students will be able to relax and de-stress before final exams.

When: Thursday, December 2, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Where: Rudolph Jones Student Center room 235 New play ready for stage What: FENCES Award winning drama by August Wilson When: Nov. 18, 19, 20 at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Butler Theatre Cost: Adults $10, Faculty/Staff/Senior Citizens $8, Children $3, Students with ID $2 Who: Open to the public More: Phoebe Hall, phall@uncfsu.edu, 6721006

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NOGUNS continued from page 10

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Guns raise the stakes. It lets the shooter know he must raise the stakes as well. The solution to fear and helplessness is not a gun.

Decision making on the basis of emotions is dangerous. Gun policies should make it harder for emotions to erupt into violence.

Everyone has a right to protect themselves and their property. They don’t have a right to put others in harms way.

A gun on campus because you have a right is an argument on principle. Gun policies are based on safety. Pride should not overshadow logic. Pride will not ensure safety.

The National Institute of Justice found a correlation between gun ownership levels and felony gun use and felony murder. Violence will always exist. Guns raise the stakes. They allow that violence to become deadly.

The best solution is to allow trained police officers to handle the situation. It is safer than allowing untrained individuals to become vigilantes. The risk is heightened when police officers cannot identify the “bad guy.” It increases friendly fire deaths.

Knowing a gun is within someone’s reach on campus may create more uneasiness than security. The possibility of someone stealing a gun from a vehicle and using it on another individual is raised.

An armed individual determined kill is prepared to die and take as many people as he can with him. He does not care that someone is armed.

to all of a sudden begin escorting scared Bronco commuters to their doors.

Although it is not fact, it is safe to say that gun laws or lack there of have never stopped an emotionally unstable student or staff member from using a firearm to do harm. These incidents are tragic, but we should not be so irrationally frightened as a society to punish the latter of citizens for the mental misfortunes of a few. Instead we should implement safety measures that would ensure no firearms are brought into campus buildings. Metal detectors, as seen in airports, courthouses and government buildings across the nation, are the number one prevention method for guns, yet there are none at FSU. By beefing up security measures, administration can create an environment in which students will feel safe with the presence of guns on campus, restricted to vehicles.

Universities could impose fees for licensed, qualified students who wish to carry a weapon in their vehicles. As long as the weapon is registered with the state and the university, there is an open line of communication that allows for both dialogue and safety of commuters and university employees.

The general citizen of the United States is good. No entity should act as if the average American is bad, but do prepare for it…and not by restricting the good citizens.

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Learn to deal with the media So you’re well on your way to earning your degree. You’ve learned leadership skills by serving your respective organizations. Career Services has critiqued your resume and taught you how to conduct a killer interview. You’ve even made contacts at the Career Fair and gotten a call back! You go in for your interview, ace it, and you’re confident you’ve just secured a great entry level job, but on your way out of the human resources office a reporter from Fox News shoves a microphone in your face and asks how you feel about the embezzlement investigation…of the man who just interviewed you. You didn’t even know about it. You don’t want to sacrifice your potential job, but you don’t want to work for a crooked company.

What do you say? How do you look? Do you run away or keep calm?

Do you say “No comment” or keep silent?

WHAT: In honor of our 65th anniversary, The Voice will hold its first ever Bronco Media Training WHO: ALL student clubs, organizations, sororities, and fraternities! for student leaders and the general student body if space permits WHEN: Friday, December 3, from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

WHERE: Room 236 of the Rudolph Jones Student Center.

WHY: Get training from veterans in fields of radio, television, public relations, journalism, and law. Learn how to deal with reporters, bloggers, and the general media. Learn how to conduct yourself on social networking sites. Get advice on what topics to discuss with media, and how to avoid a media disaster HOW: To sign up, email Mr. Kevin Dilley (KDILLEY@uncfsu.edu) or L’Asia Brown (LBROWN15@broncos.uncfsu.edu). Seats are limited.

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