The Voice
Fayetteville State University Student Press
www.fsuvoice.com
April 28, 2010 • Vol. 1, Issue no. 7
For Students, By Students
FSU Has A Lot To Celebrate!!!
Honda All Stars Win n Dr. Valeria Fleming’s Celebration n The OFC Ventures win n and MUCH MORE!!
Aramark Hosts Vendor Fair for Students by L’Asia Brown
Roasted Poblano & White Cheddar Soup with Tomatillos by Stock Pot Fresh Ideas Soups Aiden. The Roasted Poblano & White Cheddar Soup with Tomatillos was a personal favorite. The creamy recipe had a Mexican flair with a subtle cheesy presence and just enough tomatillos not to interrupt the texture. Soups are a healthy alternative for students who are trying to eat light during the evening, lose a few pounds, or are feeling under the weather.
Fried sweet potato waffle fries by Lamb-Weston On Friday, April 23rd, Aramark hosted perhaps their best event this year. The Annual Food Vendor Fair was a major success and hit among students at Fayetteville State University. Resident and commuter students, as well as faculty and staff all gathered in the Rudolph Jones Student Center to taste test different dishes by select vendors around the country, who offered delicious samples of dishes that can potentially be served regularly in Fayetteville State University’s cafeteria, depending on the collective feedback from Aramark’s biggest customer… the Broncos. Excited students mingled and socialized about their favorite selections while vendor representatives informed students about their products. Travis Nichols from QSM spoke with Broncos about a favorite product amongst the fair, the Fried Sweet Potato Waffle Fries. “They’re healthier than regular French fries and they taste great,”
Inside This Issue: Dr. Valeria Fleming’s 50 years of service celebration
photos by L’Asia Brown explained Nichols. The sweet potato waffle fry, fried to a delicious perfection, is slightly sweet, giving it a tasty alternative to the average french fry while offering the traditional texture and nostalgia to the traditional American french fry culture. “When is the cafeteria going to get this! They are so good,” exclaimed Nathalie Rivera, a sophomore. Nichols also introduced students to a regular sweet potato fry and a natural fried chip currently served in FSU’s cafeteria from time to time. Students have expressed a need for better fish. “They’ve had the same fish since I was a sophomore… and I’m in grad school!” commented Michael Aiden, a grad student. Chad Lotz spoke with students about an enticing fried Tilapia entre. “They need to get this ASAP! I’m tired of half-choking on the little tiny bones in their bland fish. This fish tastes seasoned just enough,” said a satisfied
Several other favorites included the funnel cake fries and fried cheesecake. Funnel cake is a global favorite while most students had neither heard of nor tasted fried cheesecake, made by Dessert Minis. “They’re really good and different, but we shouldn’t have them in the cafeteria too much because they’re high in fat” said outgoing SGA President Monica Carson. “Yummy, really yummy. I don’t care about getting fat. I’m in college trying to maintain a 4.0, I want to enjoy everything I eat. Often it’s the highlight of my day (laughs),” said Elita, a junior. With innovative, new management serving Fayetteville State University’s cafeteria, Aramark has “beefed up” efforts to increase student satisfaction amidst criticism of their dishes that spans back years. Recent measures to expand the diversity of their dishes and service is noticeable, with the infamous pizza now being offered only sparingly. By hosting the food fair, Aramark is taking responsibility by opening options to the Broncos and letting them enjoy themselves while taking part in choosing possible additions to the menu.
Table of Contents: • News Poetry Garden
• Features: page 8 • Opinion: page 12 • Arts & Entertainment: page 14
Letter From Editor Greetings Broncos!
Welcome to The Voice Newspaper’s last issue for the 2010 Spring Semester. This year has proved a blessing for The Voice, as well Carlton Hubbard as many other photography components of Fayetteville State University. Our Football team brought back a CIAA Championship, along with the Bronco Volleyball, Bowling and Golf teams ending their seasons with amazing records. The Lady Bronco Basketball team also snagged a CIAA championship. The FSU Honda Campus All-star team made history as they ascended to the Final Four Stage of the national competition in Orlando, Florida, right before Fayetteville State University beat
out 36 HBCU’s in the Opportunity Funding Corporation for the Annual Venture Challenge Business Plan Competition. We welcomed the highly coveted Microprobe and celebrated Dr. Valeria Fleming’s 50th anniversary in science and education. The marketing minor was introduced to excited business & economics students and the journalism concentration was finally approved. And last, but certainly not least, The Voice Newspaper returned from a one year hiatus, bigger, better and eager to inform, educate, and entertain its student population.
education and all that Fayetteville State University has to offer. It will no longer suffice to graduate from college with just a bachelor’s degree. The amount of college graduates are steadily increasing while the amount of jobs is steadily declining. Corporations can no longer afford to hire mediocrity and expect it to evolve into greatness…they want to hire greatness from the get-go. With these changes taking place internationally, you cannot afford to take a break from your goals this summer. Although a big bulk of corporations require you to submit an application between February 15th and April 1st for internship consideration, all hope is not lost. Local companies usually need assistance during the summer months, when teenagers and young adults are out of school and families are on vacation. Many students prefer paid internships over unpaid and community service opportunities however; unpaid internships are just as valuable if not more than their paid counterparts. You want to
By moving into the right lanes and hiring the best drivers, Fayetteville State University has poised itself to drive towards the ideal destination-the future. When FSU’s Chancellor, Dr. James A. Anderson announced the future was calling he introduced a new challenge to us, the students. In order to condition ourselves worthy and competitive enough to compete with advanced global markets we must ensure we are taking full advantage of our
have as much cooperative experience in your respective field as possible when you walk across that stage to get that degree. Do not short yourself. Milk these four years for all they’re worth. When you step out into the real world and you have rent/mortgage, lights, water, student loans, groceries, gas and a host of other bills to pay you won’t be able to go to the financial aid office and ask them to increase your loan for a bigger refund check. Kudos to you, Broncos, for making this campus a better place each and every single day. Be safe this summer and continue on your journeys to graduation. Don’t slow down, but do pace yourself. The road does not end once you have earned your degree, but it does get a little less bumpy and curvy…that is, if you’ve maintained your vehicle.
L’Asia B. Brown Editor in Chief
No Money Now Leads to More Money Later by Shante’ Elliot
It’s never too early to start volunteerism. Senior Guidance Counselor George Roroback stresses the importance of volunteerism to his Douglas Byrd Senior High School students. He wants his students to be competitive when completing college applications and already have volunteerism on the brain if they decide to go to FSU. “College admissions counselors like to see that high school students have done work outside of their school,” says Roroback. “They want the best fit students at their university.” After High School volunteerism is even more important. The Office of Careers Services at Fayetteville State University stresses the importance of volunteering to all students who visit. “Students are strongly encouraged to consider volunteer opportunities as a way to provide a service to others, complement their academic experience, and contribute to their personal development, says Junior
Counselor Tamara Taylor. “Students who consistently participate in volunteer opportunities develop and build upon their personal skills and professional development.” Senior Jameka McCoy is a volunteer at the City Rescue Mission. “Volunteering at The City Rescue Mission gives me a sense of self pride. I feel like I am making a difference in someone’s life. This work also will help me with my future goal of continuing my service to others by opening my own community center.” Some students feel that there is no need for them to volunteer. They feel volunteering does not make them any more competitive when attempting to secure a job after graduation. According to Taylor that’s the wrong attitude. “Volunteer work can demonstrate many skills that employers find desirable, such as organization, leadership, teamwork, flexibility and commitment. In addition, it shows that you have a balanced lifestyle, where you have integrated a focus on
helping others, being part of your community, and providing service to those who need it.” Taylor says many employers appreciate volunteerism as a sign of commitment to causes that students value. “Since volunteers are not paid, this also demonstrates your willingness to be there because you want to be there, not because you’re getting paid to be there.” Taylor says volunteerism is good prep work for paid work. “Many volunteer positions provide you with skills that are directly transferable to the workplace.” To receive more information on the importance of volunteering or information about becoming a volunteer visit Tamara Taylor’s office located in suite 230 in the School of Business & Economics or visit the Career Services website. http://www.uncfsu.edu/CareerServ/students/Student_ Volunteer_Information.htm.
FSU Wins Big in Business Competition by Angel Robinson
Opportunity Funding Corporation-Venture Challenge (OFC-VC) is an Annual Business Competition for Historically Black Colleges and Universities. FSU’s team members are Stephen Pennink, Daniel Kittrell, Carlos Swan, Samantha Bogard and Charles Williams-MBA graduate. The team was selected by their advisor, Dr. Assad Tavakoli. They went to Atlanta, Georgia to compete and won first place and brought back a trophy and a $15,000 cash prize. The team sketched a Business and Marketing plan from scratch called Advanced Bio-Energy Technologies, Inc. (ABT). ABT is a vibrant and socially responsible marketing company focused on promoting green technologies to create a cleaner environment.
The Voice: How do you feel about Dr. Tavakoli’s selection of team members?
The Voice Newspaper interviewed team member Carlos Swan.
CS: Very Stressful, because Fayetteville State has a reputation at the competition so others team were saying FSU is the team to
CS: Dr. Tavakoli was looking for dedicated people to be on the team and that was ready to put in a lot of hard work. We also had to have a 3.5 or higher. TV: How were you selected to be on the team? CS: I did a pitch at a leadership conference and Dr. Tavakoli heard me and liked my drive and selected me to the team. TV: How was the trip and the experience in Atlanta?
beat. That put a lot of weight on us.
trip or competition?
TV: Since the team has won, what does this mean for the Business Program now? CS: Donation for one, we already get donations but we might get more now. Also, national wise people will see that our ability to write a business plan is very good.
CS: We like to have fun; we studied most of the time, and did a little joking, picking on “Short Charles” because he was the short one of the group. Our advisor walked into the door five minutes later, fell down some steps. Samantha was very funny she kept us laughing.
TV: What advice will you give the next team?
TV: Any other information?
CS: Know your product. We started with a new product and no one has ever heard about the product. Trying to create a market for the product and a marketing company to distribute the product which was three things in one. So for the next team make sure you have a good research person on the team
CS: We had a pretty good team, and our advisor, I would like to give most of the credit to her. Chancellor Anderson and some of the other Vice Chancellors and Deans came. The Chancellor was very supportive and was excited before they even announced us as the winners. And thanks to Christina Powell for all of your help.
TV: What are some of the highlights of the
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Dr. Valeria Fleming’s 50th Year Celebration by Brensha Williams
photo by Francine Dunbar “Believing Before Seeing the Light at the End of the Tunnel,” was the monumental theme throughout the day on Friday, April 9th. Fayetteville State University and the University of North Carolina system proudly recognized Dr. Valeria Fleming for 50 years of educational excellence and service. As one of the most influential leaders in higher education, Dr. Fleming was the first female Provost in The University of North Carolina System. Additionally, the biology professor was one of the first participants and first to complete the UNC Board of Governor’s Faculty Doctoral Study Assignment Program. Dr. Fleming said she felt “Exhilaratingly Special” during the celebration. Hosted by the Department of Natural Sciences, this historic
day began with a professional roundup, which showcased a panel of 14 former FSU students, who are currently working in professional fields such as researchers, physicians, dentists, and optometrists. Current students were given the opportunity to discuss and ask questions about the experiences of the alumni. Immediately following the professional round-up, a science colloquium in honor of Dr. Fleming took place in Seabrook Auditorium. “Biology/ Biotechnology: Linking the Past to the Future of our Students,” was the theme of the program. The panel of experts included Dr. Antonio Baines, Dr. Goldie Byrd, Dr. Melvin Echols, and Dr. Leslie Lerea. The panel answered various questions led by moderator, Dr. Joseph Johnson. The discussion consisted of how the
field of biology and biotechnology research has evolved and its influence on students and the society. “The technology of the last two decades has significantly increased how we see the world around us. It allows us to focus on the minute aspects of our complicated world, and to realize that what we know only touches the surface. Technology has significantly increased the communication between students and faculty regarding a variety of opportunities and information-in both face to face and in electronic venues,” said Fleming. During the science colloquium, one of the panel experts, Dr. Baines, remembered Dr. Fleming as his teaching mentor. Baines, giving honor to Dr. Fleming, spoke of how she influenced his decision to go into teaching.
“She was an awesome mentor,” Baines said. Dr. Goldie Byrd, giving praise to Dr. Fleming’s work and service said, “I want to be just like you when I grow up!” The colloquium ended with an award presentation to Dr. Fleming from the science colloquium committee. Hosted by FSU, and friends and family of Dr. Fleming, a dinner banquet was held later that evening to celebrate the golden milestone of Dr. Fleming’s commitment to education. Fleming was presented with a variety of prestigious awards including the Cumberland County Proclamation Award, City of Fayetteville Proclamation Award, Rowan County Proclamation Award, The Fayetteville State University Service Award, The Chancellor’s Medallion, The Richard Caswell Award, and the
Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award, the highest award a North Carolinian can receive. “The great delight that I got from the day and the many expressions
and without knowing it, the institution has become an extension of my family. It has been a pleasure and an honor to work directly or indirectly with so many students and to look with pride through
“The great delight that I got from the day and the many expressions of love and appreciation were overwhelming . . .” of love and appreciation were overwhelming,” Fleming said. “I am grateful to Chancellor Anderson and the faculty, staff, and students for planning and executing such a magnificent day. My fifty years at FSU have passed swiftly
the years at our FSU alumni and students. With pride, I recognize a great potential that FSU and the students who graduate from it now have.”
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Battle of the Brains by Cortney Slaughter
the game within 50 points. Smith, the FSU Captain, did what any leader would have done and carried the rest of his team on his back by answering all that he could until a question became clear enough for the others to answer. Padilla saved the day with his correct answer to a Presidential question that sealed the deal with the score and only 60 seconds left in the game ending the game at 245 to 145. Once again victorious!
photo by Cortney Slaughter (From Left) Angel Padilla, Sean Baker, Junious Smith, Yasmine Aljuwani Orlando, Florida-Defeating every team in the seven Round Robin games, making an appearance in the Sweet 16, and advancing to the Elite 8, all the while eliminating opponents, Fayetteville State University’s Honda Campus All-Star Team became one of four teams, out of 48, to compete for the title as the Honda Campus All-Star Champions and win the grand prize of $50,000!!! On Saturday, April 10th, with anticipation and excitement, the Fayetteville State University Honda Campus All-Star team traveled to Orlando, Florida with hopes of bringing back this year’s 2010 trophy and title as the Honda Campus All-Star Champions. The team was comprised of Yasmine Aljuwani, a senior majoring in Elementary Education, Junious Smith III, a junior majoring in Mass Communications, Sean Baker, a senior majoring in History and Political Science, and Angel Padilla, a senior majoring in Computer Science and Business Administration. With the returning players Sean Baker and Junious Smith III, the team captain, having already been exposed to the intensity of the games in Orlando, Florida, Yasmine Aljuwani and Padilla were prepared with the mindset to compete with the best of the best universities and colleges who were in attendance. Upon arriving in Orlando, FSU’s Team was pleased and all the more inspired to have seen a picture of their former teammates on the back of the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge newsletter that was distributed to all at the tournament. Morehouse College, Spelman College, Tennessee State University, Chicago State University, Kentucky State University, Tuskegee University, North Carolina Central University, Florida A & M University, and Oakwood University were only a few of the universities and colleges there. The various rounds in the competition, and the amount of pressure that each college and university was up against was extremely intense.
ROUND ROBIN GAMES The Round Robin Games were the first played. Teams who made it to the end, usually with no losses in their division, advanced to the Sweet 16 which took place the following day.
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The FSU team prayed before every game. In the first match of the Robin Round games, Fayetteville State was up against Fisk University. Trying to make the atmosphere a little more relaxed than it was, the Broncos
started singing the words of Sister Sledge “We Are Family.” As the game began against Fisk, with a couple of minutes into the first half FSU was showing no mercy with a score 70 to 0. Junious Smith and Sean Baker answered the questions a lot faster than the FISK players and won with speed of correct answers. At the half, with the Broncos up 195 to 65, it seemed almost hopeless for FISK University to come back. Yasmine Aljuwani and Angel Padilla secured the first victory for FSU by answering questions Baker and Smith could not seem to grasp ending with a final score of 245 to 180. Baker obliterated Fisk University with nine toss ups, each at 10 points apiece, giving him 90 points alone! In the second match of the Robin Round games, Fayetteville State University faced Lincoln-Missouri. The team prayed and soon afterwards went straight to business. Even though Lincoln-Missouri University attempted to answer the first question, FSU made a bold statement by intellectually murdering Lincoln-Missouri with their vast recall of random knowledge. By the half of the game, with a score of 130 FSU to 20 LincolnMissouri, Lincoln Missouri attempted a come back. Due to the Broncos cooperation and trust amongst each other, the they were able to take another “W” with a final score 240 to 120. The third match in the Robin Round games featured Fayetteville State versus Bethune Cookman. The FSU Honda Campus All-Star Team came prepared to end that game early. Every player from FSU answered a tossup worth 10 points. Just when it seemed FSU didn’t know the answer to a question Aljuwani and Padilla picked up the slack and made this match one for Bethune-Cookman to remember with the halftime score of 120 to 50. Baker and Smith felt the need to create some distance between their opponent’s score and when they did just that the final score was 225 to 70. With three straight wins, back to back, FSU was very happy and felt the sense of accomplish before they ever entered their fourth match. The Broncos were about to face off against Tuskegee University in the battle of knowledge. Both universities were challenging each other’s brains, going back and forth at each question, all the way up to halftime with the score 150 to 95. After the break, Tuskegee did all they could to defeat the undefeated Broncos. At one point in the second half Tuskegee brought
Standing 4-0, Fayetteville State was up against Spelman College in the fifth match of the Robin Games. Spelman came out strong with 30 unanswered points until Smith decided to take a 10 point tossup. Padilla was able to capitalize on the 30 point bonus that really gave FSU the spark needed to continue to win their games. At the half, the score was 150 to 60. After the half, Smith got the first toss up of the half and from there did not let the momentum shift. He finished with 6 toss ups, equaling 60 points alone. Equally important, Sean Baker showed no mercy against Spelman answering seven toss ups equaling to 70 points by himself. Final score, 350 to 60. This was FSU’S highest score in the Robin Rounds. This victory advanced Fayetteville State into the Sweet 16! In the last match, of the day, standing 5-0, FSU went up against Chicago State University. CSU tried to run FSU in the ground early with a 40 point lead in the first couple of minutes in the game. Sean Baker, a native of Chicago, interrupted Chicago’s short reign of hope in defeating FSU with a 10 point toss-up. As a result, FSU had more toss ups coming their way that they answered with no problems giving them the half time lead of 105 to 70. After the half, FSU held on to the lead. Chicago State put up the toughest match in the Robin Games against FSU. In the end, FSU came out on top with 265 to 175 and Sean Baker leading the team with a total of 90 points by himself. This last victory advanced FSU to the “The Elite 8” which hasn’t been done since 2005 for FSU. In fact, beating Chicago State University brought to $100,000 the amount of money FSU has won from the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge over the years.
THE ELITE 8 Veterans Junious Smith and Sean Baker were elated to have made it to “The Elite 8” because it was the highest level of competition they have ever reached in the tournament. Only eight teams away from the Championship title, FSU had to compete against Alcorn State University. Facing elimination upon losing, Fayetteville State did not let the opportunity of defeat enter their minds or stop them from doing what they’d done the entire competition - play as a team. By the end of the first half, with five minutes remaining, FSU had Alcorn State 100 to 5, which gave FSU the advantage going into the second half of the competition. However, Alcorn State made a comeback bringing the score as close as 165 to 110 into the last five minutes of the game. It was at this moment that FSU stared at their fate of advancing or being knocked out of the tournament. After the score became really close, Baker had a spark of answering toss up questions, establishing a distance in the score that would preserve a seat for Fayetteville State University in the Final Four 205 to 130. Even in uncertainty, Baker was on the money and
it all boiled down to a question that put FSU 100 points ahead of Alcorn State in the last minutes of the game. It was then that Smith, Padilla and Aljuwani played as if it was their last game and as a team defeating Alcorn State, 280 to 185.
THE FINAL FOUR Only one victory away from earning $50,000 for FSU and the recognition as the 2010 Honda Campus All-Star Champions, Fayetteville State University had to go up against Prairie View A&M University in the Final Four. FSU trailed in the first half 90 to 60 and could not seem to find their comfortable state of rhythm. As a team, the Broncos held nothing back in the second half of the round. Only five minutes left in the second half, the score was 240 to 120 with Alcorn State up by more than 100 points. It was this disturbing truth and score that brought out the champions in Fayetteville State University. After the five minute marker, and time winding down, FSU made the final effort to one of the biggest comebacks in Final Four History. Baker went into “Einstein Mode” and answered three toss up questions in a row with the rest of the team putting their brains together to get the 20 and 30 point bonuses correct. Teamwork brought the score to 205 for Fayetteville State and intimidated Prairie View A&M to buzzing in an incorrect answer that cost them a five point deduction. With two minutes left, the score was 235 to 205 with Fayetteville State in the position to beat Alcorn State. Shocked and frightened at how the tables had turned so drastically for Prairie View, they managed to answer one final toss up correct, which brought the score to 255 to 205. With only 60 seconds left, Fayetteville State did not allow the score to distract them, once again making an impressive comeback of bringing the score to 240 to 255 at the sound of the buzzer. Prairie View exhaled after being terrified by the comeback and could not have been happier to see the time run out in their advantage. The crowd anxiously anticipated a sudden death match and a comeback when the buzzer went off indicating the game was over. Saved by the bell, the final score was 255 to 240 with an honorable lost handed to Fayetteville State University.
TEAM REACTION Despite the loss the team was proud. “Last year we were rank # 9 and this year we are # 3,” said Junious Smith with a cunning grin. Sean Baker admitted he was quite upset to have lost in the Final Four Round just when the team was getting started. “At first I was kind of upset at the fact that we lost that game…with 15 more seconds left we would have won that game and beat Mississippi Valley University…but now I’m not all that upset because we lost to the team that actually won the whole thing,” said Baker. Many people agreed that had Fayetteville State University had another toss-up question, worth 10 points, and a little bit more time FSU could have, and in the team’s eyes, would have defeated Prairie View. FSU is looking forward to making an appearance back in Orlando, Florida next year. Until then, FSU is ranked number three and will be a force to reckon with at next year’s competition.
Beta Gamma Sigma Inductees Honored by L’Asia Brown
Krystle Holmes, center, with her mother and Dean Assad Tavakoli On April 13th Fayetteville State University’s School of Business and Economics held its annual Beta Gamma Sigma induction ceremony along with an acknowledgement of business and economics students who made the Dean’s List during the 2009 fall semester. The ceremony, led by Dr. Assad Tavakoli, Dean of the School of Business & Economics and Dr. Dothang Truong, Beta Gamma Chapter advisor, honored the friends and families of the prestigious inductees and their rare accomplishments of being inducted into a highly exclusive international honor society. Dean Assad Tavakoli earned a Master of Commerce in Business Administration from the University of Birmingham in England along with a Ph. D in Management from the University of Aston, also in Birmingham, England. Appointed to the position of Dean of the School of Business & Economics in 2008 after serving as interim dean during the rigorous AACSB accreditation process, Tavakoli brings allencompassing vitae of excellence and expertise to FSU’s SBE department. Having consulted with the U.S. Federal Highway Administration, North Carolina Department of Transportation, Black & Decker and the Cape Fear Valley Health System, Dr. Tavakoli’s findings appear in leading
national publications. The Certified Small Business Consultant is also a member of the Academy of Management and Beta Gamma Sigma. Dr. Dothang Truong is Associate Professor of Information Systems and Operations Management. He earned an MBA from the Asian Institute of Technology followed by a Ph. D in Manufacturing Management from the University of Toledo. With a strong history in information systems, Dr. Truong joined the Bronco family in 2003. He has published works in prestigious publications including the Journal of Organizational Computing and Electronic Commerce, the International Journal of Enterprise Information Systems, and the Journal of Enterprise Information Management. Dr. photo by Dennis McNair Truong received the Teacher of The Year Award of School of Business & Economics and Department of Management in 2008. The keynote speaker, Mr. Marcus M. Cox, delivered a witty, collective address on life after college, and the opportunities awaiting the new inductees of Beta Gamma Sigma. Mr. Cox is the Fayetteville Market President and Senior Client Manager for Bank of America Merrill Lynch Business Banking. A graduate of Winston Salem State University, Cox is a member of the Delta XI Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc as well as serving on the boards of the Virginia Association of Not for Profit Associations and the Caroline County Youth Football Association. Beta Gamma Sigma is an international social honor society designed to connect the most academically inclined students around the globe. With more than 500 chapters and 625,000 members internationally, the chapter is only open to students studying and/or obtaining degrees from AACSB accredited business programs. The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business is one of best rated accrediting associations in the world. Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma is exclusive to the top 10 percent of upperclassmen and graduate students actively pursuing
studies in the course of business. In 1907 at the University of Wisconsin, a group of students wanting to form a social honor society for means of honoring and celebrating academic excellence in the field of business. They named their organization Beta Gamma Sigma, and unbeknownst for many at the time, began an international collegiate tradition of scholarship, achievement, excellence and networking amongst the most talented and dedicated of the business and economics field. Congratulations to the new inductees for the 2009-2010 year:
Graduate Students: Cindy Allen Andrew LaFountain John Urciuoli Sreenivas Vadlapatla Michael Williams Yucong Zhang
Seniors: Clarisse Bible Vanessa Fraser Elizabeth Garcia Sherry Hites Daniel Kittrell Jimmy Larrimore Johnny Lew Zilma Lopes Knute Millican Deborah Molina Arroyo Raymond Moreno Stephen Pennink Devontae Ragland Shannyn Sandoval Harold Stanton Kristen Wilkey
Juniors: Amber Gray Chadwick Grimes Brittany Harrison Jazmin Henry Jaren Hines Cynthia McCary Miranda Taylor
Smart Students Saluted by Cortney Slaughter
On April 7th, 2010, those students who achieved a 3.75 GPA and above for the 2009 Fall Semester were honored at the Chancellor’s List Awards Ceremony, held in Seabrook Auditorium at 4:30 pm. With nearly 60 students who achieved this prestigious honor, family members and faculty attended to support the students. Dr. Jon Young presided, with his speech praising the students for their incredible accomplishment of dedication and commitment of high achievement. Dr. Jon Young then introduced SGA president Monica Carson who congratulated the students and encouraged them to keep striving for academic excellence. The Chancellor For a Day, Elijah Davis III, spoke briefly to the crowd of scholars and left them with the inspiration to want to do more for themselves. As he introduced the Fayetteville State University Chancellor, he acclaimed that it was only one word to describe Dr. James Anderson – stellar. Dr. Anderson’s speech touched many of the students and the parents. “People who are not prepared academically in their career path will not make it…competing with everybody in the world who are in some cases more talented than the American Students.” Chancellor Anderson told the students they have to continue to accomplish high goals. “The worst thing you can do is regress and be persuaded by all this mess and drama to where you miss the message. We, the faculty, are all proud of you. Anybody who wants to call you a geek? So what? I’m a geek with a PhD from Cornell. What can they say now? Nothing. Align yourself with people of the same vision because others can drag you down”, said Anderson. After the Chancellor’s powerful, captivating words were spoken, “The Mane Attraction” sung a beautiful selection that repeated the words “Soon We’ll Be Done With The Troubles Of The World.” After the song from Laretta Somerville, Alicia Small, and Temoni Agee, Dr. Young had the honor of sharing the closing remarks with FSU’s Alma Mater. The bright scholars, the Chancellor’s List recipients, the leaders of the future then received their honorary certificates that validated their hard work in their academic studies.
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Major Financial Aid Changes Ahead by L’Asia Brown
As of April 22nd, 104 students completed the new Master Promisary Note and 378 students completed Entrance Counseling. These numbers indicate fewer than three percent of students at Fayetteville State University have taken the necessary steps to ensure they receive their student loan disbursements without delays. Major changes are taking effect due to the successful passage of H.R. 4872, the Healthcare and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010. Beginning July 1, 2010, lending is being terminated under the Federal Family Education Loan Program which includes Sallie Mae, College Foundation, Wachovia, Discover, Bank of America, Great Lakes, South Carolina Student Loans and Ed Financial. All student loans will be processed through the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program under the U.S. Department of Education. The overhaul affects every college student who plans to use loans to fund their education for the 2010-2011 year forth. There are several steps that students must take to ensure they receive their loans disbursements and refund checks in a timely manner. In addition to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), students must complete Entrance Counseling and a new Master Promissory Note for the 2010-2011 year. The Office of Financial Aid MUST receive these documents, which are submitted electronically when you complete them, by May 20th to guarantee loan processing in a timely fashion. Students who are interested in attending Summer Session II may not be eligible to receive financial aid if they do not complete the two required processes. If students do not complete Entrance Counseling and the new Master Promissory Note, their loan disbursement during the 2010 fall semester will be delayed which will cause refund checks to also be severely delayed. Many students may think they do not need to complete the documents because they already did so when they entered college initially. It is important that students know, regardless of whether they completed the forms before, they must do it again. In the past when students decided they wanted to use federal student loans, they either chose a lender or let their office of financial aid do it for them. Students would then complete entrance counseling and the Master Promissory Note with that respective lender. Embedded in the entrance counseling and Master Promissory Note were terms and regulations educating the student on the entirety of using student loans with their chosen lender. Federal loans will no longer go through these lenders, making the old entrance counseling and Master Promissory Notes obsolete. The U.S. Department of Education must ensure students understand the provisions of the new program. Students must sign a new document stating that they intend to pay the government back for all monies borrowed. The Voice Newspaper has partnered with the Office of Financial Aid to encourage you to complete Entrance Counseling and the new Master Promissory Note. Students must submit proof of completion to the Voice Newspaper staff by May 15th. Each student who submits proof will be entered into a drawing to win one of the 20 $500 scholarships. These scholarships will be applied to the 2010-2011 school year. Please see below for information on how to complete the forms, as well as who to contact for proof of submission. n You will need your federal PIN number to complete both! It is the same pin number you used to sign your FAFSA.
by Tia Gilliam
The new Student Body President and Vice President have enormous shoes to fill. Jermaine Pittman and Rosslyn Ross were two students who had the courage to step up to the challenge of leading FSU’s student body. The Voice talked with Pittman and Ross to get a brief description of who they are, what they stand for and the goals they have as our new Student Body President and Vice President for 2010-2011. Your 2010-2011 SGA President is a rising junior from Enfield, North Carolina who is majoring in Political Science. He’s known as an outgoing, laidback, determined guy. Jermaine Pittman is a student before anything in addition to being willing to serve his peers. One of his most important values is honesty. “Personality can open doors, but only character can keep them open,” says Pittman. One of Pittman’s goals as President is community outreach. He would like to start with the Fayetteville State University community by bonding with the clubs and organizations on campus to build a stronger “Bronco Family” atmosphere. Pittman says he would start inside the FSU community and foster a relationship with the communities
in Fayetteville. Pittman would also like to gain a stronger relationship with all clubs and organizations on campus. He wants to be utilized as a resource for all the club and organizations. Rosslyn Ross is a rising junior from Jacksonville, North Carolina who is majoring in Psychology with a minor in Spanish. She’s known as a genuine, caring, and assertive person. “I consider myself to be reserved at times then at times I can be very extra,” says Ross. One of her goals as Vice President is to build a strong New Student Government President, Jermain relationship with the Pittman (Right) and SGA Vice President, senators to make sure their voices are heard Rosalyn Ross and to let students know that SGA cares and is Sha’Donna Young is the new willing to help. Ross feels that in Executive Secretary and Michael order to work effectively we must Graham is the new Executive work collectively so she plans on Treasurer. assisting the President in any way possible to satisfy Fayetteville State University as a whole.
Graduate School Tour by Francine Dunbar
On Thursday April 15th the Global Scholars Community of the Honors Program and International Education Center sponsored a visit to the Graduate Schools of North Carolina State University and Duke University. Brett Locklear, Director of Graduate Recruiting and David Shafer, Assistant Dean for Outreach and Diversity at North Carolina State University arranged an elaborate presentation for the group which included information about the general graduate school applications process, financial tips concerning fellowships and assistantships, and specific selection criteria applicants should keep in mind. Following the presentation, FSU students interacted with the staff of the Graduate School and students who earned their terminal degrees at NC State University over lunch. From the presentation, students learned to study diligently for the GRE, or Graduate Record Examination, to tailor the statement of intent to the graduate program, and to request outstanding letters of recommendation. The most important words of encouragement from the scholars and staff were to search for interpersonal relationships by visiting the campus, exploring the recourses, and interacting personally with faculty, staff, and students enrolled in the programs. When asked about recommended time length between undergraduate and graduate school, Locklear imparted that it’s much more difficult to get used to the Grad School culture after a break, but options should definitely be weighed and situations taken into consideration. “Once you are used to a certain way of living, it is difficult to change to a totally different way of doing things, and often times much more gets into the equation… debt, bills, marriage, babies, and more. When you are a poor college student, you won’t feel as bad going straight into Grad School because you are use to being a poor college student,” said Locklear.
n Contact a Financial Aid representative if you have any questions at 910-672-1325
Directly following the NC State University visit, students boarded the bus to tour Duke University. On cite, Dr. Alan Kendrick, Assistant Dean for Graduate Student Development, greeted the students and gave an overview of the graduate programs offerings of the University. Students also enjoyed a tour of the West Campus to experience campus life. Qi Ding, a senior Computer Science Global Scholar student from Dong Ying, China was accepted into the Computer Science graduate program at Duke University. She says she is happy and glad to have been accepted into the program, but is unsure of whether she wants to attend. Jermaine Coble, a sophomore Business major, says that the experience was very impressionable, however, he would have liked to interact more with the students and view classrooms. “I recommend the tour to anyone who is thinking about going to grad school because it is an excellent opportunity to learn the process in a hands on way,” said Coble.
Submission Proof: Contact L’Asia Brown at lbrown15@ broncos.uncfsu.edu
More graduate school tours are planned for the 2010-2011 year. For more information, contact the Honors Program at 910-672-2153.
n To request a new or duplicate PIN, visit www.pin.ed.gov n To complete your MPN, visit www.dlenote.ed.gov n To complete your Entrance Counseling, visit www.dl.ed.gov
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Who's Running Student Government
Meet The Newly Elected SAC Program Director
by Shade' Slade
The Voice sat down with newly elected program director of FSU’s Student Activities Council, Christopher Blacksher, and learned that SAC is being directed by a very positive, career oriented young man. Fayetteville State University senior Chris Blacksher, who is double majoring in history and political science, is most definitely leadership material and is using these small leadership roles to prepare him for a much larger stage in his future. When Blacksher has a break from being a student and director,
he finds entertainment in wrestling and gospel music, particularly Richard Smallwood.
better help revamp campus life in hopes of getting students to remain at the university.
with Yorktown, Jamestown, [etc.], [in addition], to obtain a Ph. D in Political Science at Georgetown University.
The Voice: What is your role as Program Director of the Student Activities Council here at Fayetteville State?
TV: How long have you been a member of SAC?
TV: After all of the schooling, what are your career goals?
CB: Since my freshman year, 2006
CB: First off, to be an educator in our postsecondary school system as a history and political science instructor, and eventually to rise up and become a politician.
Christopher Blacksher: The role of the Program Director is to be the president of the Student Council, or the chief representative [of the council] to the university as well as the community. Also [the program director is to] get the students opinions on programs that would
TV: What are your plans after graduation? CB: After graduation I plan on attending the college of William And Mary in Williamsburg, VA to obtain a masters degree in History, [as Williamsburg] is a major part of history along
TV: (speechless) All I can say is “wow” What do you feel you’re bringing to SAC as
the new director, and what are your plans towards change and improvement?
have to answer to in the end…they should get their money’s worth.
CB: Well actually to improve student activities in general. I can say for this past year we did well for the circumstances we were in as far as homecoming and Rodeo Week were concerned. However, for the next academic year, in order to get the things we really want to do and the stuff students really want to see, as far as a homecoming concert, for example, and other activities as well, we have to talk to the students more. [The student] are who we
In conclusion, Blacksher encourages students to run for a SAC position, as each fall semester two freshman are elected to be a part of SAC and for upper classman, thirteen positions are to be filled upon spring student elections. Blacksher also stressed that most importantly the members of SAC really want the students to feel comfortable to bring their opinions and suggestions. He says he is always available with an open-door policy!
photo by Angel Robinson New Student Activities Councel Program Director, Christopher Blackshear (Far Left) and the SAC Executive Board swear in at the inaugural ball.
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Life After Graduation by Cortney “Nunu” Taylor On May 8th, at 9:00am in the Crown Coliseum, approximately 450 students will participate in commencement exercises and receive their degrees. All who are enrolled in college, one day hope to reach this step in life, but once their degree is obtained there are those mind-boggling questions on what to do with it. What is next? Coordinator of Student Professional Development in the Office of Career Services, Tamara Taylor, advises graduates and upcoming graduates on life after graduation.
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Radio Host Promotes Mentoring by LaTasia Jones
The Voice: Thank you for having me! Upon graduating many students ask what is next. Could you elaborate on that idea? Tamara Taylor: Well, it really depends on the student and their interest. If they want to go to graduate school, hopefully they already submitted their application. They need to know that if they have, they also need to resubmit their official transcript, because the transcript that they did submit along with their application did not include the final grades from their spring semester. They also would have to do their financial aid, basically everything they have done when applying here at Fayetteville State. For those who are not going to graduate school and do not have a job, they are really behind the ball. They really should have been looking back in January for employment. We had our career fair back in March; hopefully they took full advantage of that. We had about 60-65 organizations here on campus, which is the highest we had in a long time, and with that many, that means, the agencies were looking to hire students. So hopefully the students took advantage of that. If they did not, again, shame on them, but they are really behind the ball, if they have not started their looking. They need to focus and write down their skills and the type of employer they would like to work for, get on the internet, reach out to their people at church, professors, staff members, former high school teachers and principals; people in their “network,” and tell them what their degree is in and what they’re looking for. Jobs these days are no longer advertised and are being informed by word of mouth, so students need to develop a network. TV: I hear time and time again from students, that they are not eager to find a job because of the recession. Is that a wise decision or what is your take on that? Taylor: Absolutely not! Just because there is a recession does not mean that employers are not hiring. This is even a better chance to start looking, because no one knows when the job market will turn back around. Employment in North Carolina is still high at 11% which is very good, and to have that attitude is very detrimental to their future, because we do not know when it’s going to turn around. And if they’re not looking for jobs, they will be missing out developing their skills and professionalism in their niche or their field. It will yield them no results. TV: In many of my current articles, I always stress the use of networking, because it is no longer about what we know, but who we know. Would you mind elaborating or do you have an idea on how one should get them out there?
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Michael Baisden and FSU Chancellor, Dr. James A. Anderson Walking into Seabrook auditorium on Wednesday April 7th, dozens of excited people were found claiming seats. They ranged from FSU students to children, to members of the community to several Greek organizations, all to see one man, Michael Baisden. Michael Baisden came to town to promote his foundation’s mission to motivate one million concerned adults to become dependable mentors to children all across America. Doors opened at six and at first the turnout was not good. “I don’t care if there’s 50 people out there or five; they’re going to get the same energy,” said Baisden backstage before the show. By 7:00 pm more interested fans had poured in. When the famous radio personality walked onto the stage the crowd went wild, fans hopped out of their seats and gave him their full attention. Baisden’s energy was instantly contagious. It covered the room like a blanket. “I love him. My mom listens to him all the time. He wasn’t like most speakers… he seemed as happy to see us as we were to see him,” said freshman Lashanna Williams. Baisden was spurred to action after last year’s beating death of 16 year old Derrion Albert of Chicago. Baisden has
photo by Angel Robinson spent the past few months traveling the country to promote mentoring. Several representatives from local mentoring organizations such as Caring Family Network, The Boys and Girls Club, and Great Oak Youth Development Center, accompanied Baisden as panel members. Together Baisden and the panel worked to express the importance of mentoring to the Fayetteville community. Before the show Baisden huddled the panelist together for a pep talk. He encouraged them not to hold back and share any stories they have come across in their years of mentoring. The crowd was shocked by some of the encounters panel members have faced. “If we took five minutes to ask these kids why you so angry? Why you so loud… Why you so sleepy? You all would get the same horror story,” said Baisden. Baisden’s passion for mentoring certainly showed. Throughout his presentation he had several one on one conversations with the children of the audience. He asked them questions and gave them advice. He showed genuine interest in their lives. When asked if he had a mentor as a child Baisden responded, “Yes, you know we grew up in a different era… we had neighbors we had teachers, we had
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FSU Marketing Club Goes Above and Beyond by L’Asia Brown
In the midst of a slowly recovering, dreary economy wracked with high unemployment rates and families with record low amounts of disposable income, big corporations and small businesses alike are looking to better their marketing and advertisement efforts to keep revenues up. With the constant threat of being laid off or subject to salary reductions, some people are shopping for Money Market and Savings accounts more than they’re shopping at the mall and with a sense of financial paranoia lurking in the air of a still fragile American economy; some of our favorite products and services are losing much of their delicious appeal. Having to avoid that pricey new toy can evoke feelings of guilt, but many parents are ignoring their children’s temper tantrums in Toys’R’Us and dragging them to A.C. Moore to find inexpensive arts & crafts. Sales at Forever 21 and Charlotte Russe are up while Express and Hollister are seeing declines. With this “Save, Save, Save” mindset taking over, businesses are employing the best in the marketing field to try and sway even the most stubborn of shoppers. Here at Fayetteville State University, an old organization is seeing new growth. The Marketing Club, led by President Daniel Kittrell and Vice President Courtney Miche, is one of the fastest growing, most successful student organizations on campus. Kittrell and Miche became involved in 2008, and quickly rose through the ranks by dedicating time, effort, and excellence to Marketing Club goals, missions and events. The addition of the new Marketing minor available to students of all majors at Fayetteville State University certainly has given the Marketing Club some stable ground and support. “The new marketing major is definitely a good addition for all majors. Marketing skills are very valuable,” commented President Kittrell. The Marketing Club has participated and hosted several highly successful events during the 2009-2010 year, some of which took place
beyond the campus and directly benefited local business establishments in the community of Fayetteville. The Marketing Club won the Annual Holiday Food Drive hosted by the Student Government Association and Office of Student Activities. They beat out several organizations more than twice their size. Their coat drive proved timely during one of the fiercest southern winters in history. “We got more coats than we ever expected to and they went to a great cause since it was so cold!” said VP Miche. Perhaps one of their most impressive accomplishments was completing market research for T Alexander’s, a fine male attire store in Cross Creek Mall. Membership in the Marketing club has grown exponentially in the past two years, in part due to the efforts of students who seek to expand their presence and involvement in a campus that is answering to the future that is calling.
photo by L’Asia Brown Marketing Club President, Daniel Kittrell and Vice President, Courtney Miche
Shining Star Sean Baker Name: Sean Baker Classification: Senior Major: Political Science and History
What does FSU mean to you? Fayetteville State University means excellence all around whether it is dealing with academics, sports, clubs, and organizations.
Why did you choose to come to FSU?
What is your most memorable moment here at FSU?
I felt that FSU would give me a full college experience in addition to being able to develop a relationship with faculty and staff.
Being Vice President of Student Government Association was one of my most memorable moments here at FSU? I
was able to travel to different Universities and meet many people. While doing this it made me realize why I wanted to attend FSU. What is some advice for the incoming freshman? Get involved on campus. By doing this your grades can improve as well as you will enjoy your college life more.
photo by Tia Gilliam
Radio continued after school programs. We had a lot more going on than you guys do now… So yeah I had a lot of mentors.” Not only did Baisden and the panel stress the need for good mentors in children’s lives, they also touched on the need for good parenting. “Sometimes mentors have to save these kids from their own parents,” said Baisden. Children need role models in order to develop into successful adults. When asked if she has a hero second grade audience member, Caihia White, said, “Yes my mom, because she cares about me.” Before concluding the event Baisden gave a donation of $5,000.00 to the Caring family Network. A stunned Reddick Mack, the panel member representing Caring Family Network, was honored to receive the check for his organization. Mack thanked Baisden and promised to make sure the money would be used for the appropriate reasons. Baisden was not the only one in the giving mood, a representative of the city of Fayetteville provided Baisden with a city coin. A Cumberland County representative also offered a small token of appreciation and told Baisden he will accept his challenge. Not many FSU students attended, but those who were able to attend enjoyed it. Most left the building feeling a sense of responsibility and motivation. “I am more motivated to mentor and there’s a couple programs on campus that are doing a few things I’m interested in so I may check them out,” said junior Nicholas Lewis. Busier students, like Junior Justin Sanker, feel they do not have the time to mentor at the moment. “I’m busy with school work right now, but in the future probably,” said Sanker. The dozens of kids who showed up for the mentoring event are counting on it.
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Graduation continued from pages 8 Taylor: Well, networking is getting yourself out there. You don’t have to have a network where the people only work at Fortune 500 companies. Or you may not ever know a person that works at one. Your network is just people who are employed, who know other people, who know what’s going on at their company. It’s a matter of writing down who you know and where they work. You could email them, call them, or meet them face to face, or take them to lunch that’s affordable to you, like a McDonald’s or something to let them know where you are in life and see how they can assist you. Scroll through your phone, I know how you guys love your phone, and see who you can call and have a general conversation with, letting them know where you are, what you doing, and what you like to do. Now if your contacts are filled with students then maybe this is not a helpful idea to you. Same goes for those at your church. That is what networking is all about. It’s not necessarily going to a former function. Back in March we had about 7 or 10 executives on campus who made themselves accessible to all of our students. Those who participated made connections, those who did not, well there isn’t too much you can say when the opportunity is presented to you and you do not take advantage of it. Students need to make themselves available, get out of their shell, and learn how to talk to people. When sending an email, don’t send it the same way you would send a text; even if it is a family or friend, they don’t have to help you. If they see an email that is not professional, they are going to pull an application for you, and in return, make them look bad. It is going to take a lot of education on yourself. Develop your network and communicate. TV: You just spoke about educating yourself. How would you respond to first generation graduates; where their mother and father, and grandparents have never been to college? What other sources would you recommend to help them along the way? Taylor: Well everyone knows somebody.
TV: True. Taylor: Again it does not matter if it’s a professional job. You may have a cousin that works in a professional environment; your parent does not have to be your source. You can have a parent that works in the cafeteria, but that does not mean she/he cannot help you, because there are parents of the students that may come through the cafeteria that works a variety of jobs. Or they may know the principal. Everyone knows somebody, so there should be no reason why you can’t still have a network. You cannot think on a small level, because if you think small, that is how other people will perceive you. Yes your parent may not have experience writing an interview, but we have the Office of Career Services, that has been at Fayetteville State for how many years. If you have not come to the Office of Career Services and asked what can you do… well what can do? We have counselors for freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors and alumni, who we work with on a oneon-one basis. So it’s up to the students to take advantage of these services, which are free. When it comes to educating yourself; what is it you want to do with your major? If you don’t know, have you been listening in class? Talk to your professors, your advisors, come to the Office of Career Services. Hop on our website. We have a link called, What can I do with my major. It tells you the different fields you can go into with your major/degree. All of that is online. But once we give you that information and start you with the process, it’s totally on you because it’s for you, not us. Use the Google search engine. If you are in Health Education, search for Health Education jobs and a slew of job listings will pop up. Don’t make it hard, but don’t treat it as if it’s A, B, C, D, E, F, G…and then again, you’ll be selling yourself short. TV: Many of my friends are graduating this May, and I have friends who graduated last spring and I talk to them on Facebook, and they are not doing anything because of how hard it is. Do you have any words of encouragement or advice?
Taylor: Well, yeah. Life is not meant to be easy. Life is full of challenges and it’s up to you to step up to the challenge and knock the ball out the park. You might strike out the first three times at bat, but the fourth swing can be a homerun. It’s a matter of persistence, it’s a matter of dedication, and it’s a matter of education. You have to educate yourself. Students have to recognize that the competition is stiff. Some are competing against their parents. Some will be competing against classmates. I tell students all the time, you all are not each other’s competition, the competition is out there. If you haven’t done any internships or worked any jobs, you are at a total disadvantage and it’s not because of the recession. Employers are no longer impressed with you having a fouryear degree. They want to see what else you have. Have you got any internships, have you volunteered, have you worked? Were you in roles of student leadership? That’s what they really want to see. They want to see a well-rounded student. So you can’t expect magic, when you haven’t done anything to create it. Just be aware that competition will exist from here on out. You need to plan on what you are going to do. For those who have not graduated at the moment, they need to search for internships. Ms Osborne, here in our office, is our internship coordinator. If you are not in communication with our office, you need to do so; you are cutting yourself short. TV: What is your take on students in Greek organizations and them including that organization in their resume’? Taylor: That is a sticky one because you won’t know who will view your resume. People have hang ups on things all the time. But it’s my recommendation that if you are going to include it, just know that it can be used against you. Is it fair? No. Does it happen? Yes. But I always encourage students that have leadership roles in those organizations, don’t hesitate to include it in your resume. If you are the president, secretary, or treasurer, you definitely would want to put it, because it’s
a leadership role. So it really depends. I’m not going to say yes, I’m not going to no…. just be aware. It can get you an interview or it can be someone’s hang up. TV: Are there any ideas of how current graduates can balance work and graduate school? I know that I want to further my education at Tennessee State University and find work. How can one with similar ideas balance that? Taylor: You have to do a weekly schedule. You know, on this day I’m doing this. At 12 o’clock, I am dedicating this time to do this. And on Friday, I’m dedicating this towards break. You may feel as though you’re running in circles and so your mind and body will need rest. It is all about balancing. You also need to make sure the program you’re entering at graduate school requires an internship, because most times they will place you, or give you a list of local work sites to go to do your internship. It will be a juggling act for you, but that is what we call life. Like when I was in graduate school, I was able to juggle work and school because the program I was in, was set up during the night, so I would go to work and head to class. It’s a matter of coming up with a routine that fits you. Its imperative to use the time management skills you have at Fayetteville State wisely, so when you enter the workforce or you go to graduate school you will really be prepared for the rigorous work you’re required of. TV: Is there anything else you would like to include? Taylor: Just take full advantage of our services. I am very open and honest and don’t sugarcoat anything because that will be a disservice to you. I have noticed there are many students whose communication skills are weak. Go to a community college where they offer courses; it may be for one day for a hour, but it’s there. Join Toastmasters and be open to constructive criticism. Allow others to help you.
End Of Year Memories by Monique Vaughn At The end of the year most people sit around with their peers and reflect on the events that took place. The Voice is no different, because at the end of the day, memories are all that’s left. Memories may not always be good; some short and sweet, some long and painful, but if they made it to your memory, you’ll never forget it. Fayetteville State University is a very diverse school; different people from different areas; different skin tones; different lifestyles. Yet, these people make Fayetteville what it is. Darryl Gentry, Jr. - Chicken Wednesdays for the first six weeks on my Facebook status. Trenise Cockerham - When Eta Nu came out in the cafe, when Chris imitated Joe Clark at the Mr. Fayetteville State University Pageant; and those god awful “HONESTY BOX MESSAGES”…clearly they were cowards who spectate but will not reveal themselves.
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Briana Denkins - When I became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Akin Kayode - That Wednesday that the cafe ain’t have no chicken, the Sigma’s won the step show again, Mrs. Chavis got a ROOM for all her hard work, not a building.. A ROOM, the year that females ran SGA, and the year that the Alpha Blackout party went the hardest! Tiara Long - When I had to say good-bye to my boyfriend, then say HELLO to 27 Line sisters!! Starshena Howard - When Justin “Boiled Eggs” Sanker was dancing with that girl; that was the most memberable thing because he don’t get no play from nobody, and it was too funny!! Darshawn Johnson - When the Bronco Pride Guys performed “Attitude Check” during halftime at one of our
home games. Malcolm Jay - When the K’s did a performance during our Kappa probate. Tyrone Robinson - When my friends crossed Kappa. Deirdre Freeman - When I got my audit back and was approved to graduate. Tempestt Rudd - Working out for our performance was my most memorable moment. The Voice Newspaper - Our very first online issue; our first print issue and how much work went into making it happen. When Bobby Ray aka B.O.B came and we hosted that event.
Greek Corner
The Delta Gamma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc
photo by Angel Robinson On November 17, 1911 at Howard University, four young men, including three collegiate men and their faculty advisor, bound together to found Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc on the basis of their dedication to manhood, scholarship, perseverance and uplift. Having expanded to more than 700 chapters internationally, the Delta Gamma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi was the first historically black fraternity chartered on the campus of Fayetteville State University. Founded in May 1951 by Henry “Hank” Eldridge, the fraternity continues to serve the student population and external community of Fayetteville. The Voice Newspaper sat down with Kevin Hollingsworth, president of the Delta Gamma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
KH: As you stated, the brothers have not participated much in the way of social dramatizations this can be attributed to the fact that the Delta Gamma Chapter is composed of grown, college education seeking young men, who don’t have time for drama, be it social or any other type.
The Voice: The Delta Gamma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi is a powerful Greek organization on the campus of Fayetteville State University. How does the Delta Gamma chapter avoid being overshadowed by other Greek organizations? Kevin Hollingsworth: Great question, the Delta Gamma Chapter avoids being overshadowed by other Greek organizations by encouraging that all DG brothers remain true to themselves and those exceptional, God-given talents that make us all individuals. While it appears everyone else is in a “mad dash” to fit into one uniform or stereo-type, we are uniquely able to promote our internal strength, collectively allowing us the ability to stand out.
KH: Since our charter on May 18, 1951, Delta Gamma has always been a catalyst for promoting the quality of life for Fayetteville State Students and the much larger Bronco Community. If a student were to take a look in the University Archives, they would see that from conception Delta Gamma Brothers have been presidents of honor societies, student organizations, even editors of The Voice Student Newspaper. In addition, Delta Gamma initiatives include Operation Smooth Move, now a university mainstay and Bio-Phi-Chem was conceived when Delta Gamma Brothers realized there was no focal point at which science majors could gather around and exchange their ideas. More recently, Delta Gamma was the first sponsor and major contributor to the Miss Big & Beautiful pageant.
TV: As president of the Delta Gamma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc what are some qualities that you ensure are embedded in your programs? What issues do you address and why are they relevant to college students?
TV: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc stresses the importance of brotherhood. What events has the Delta Gamma Chapter held in the past to celebrate and encourage male bonding on the campus of FSU?
KH: If there is any one quality that I want to be embedded in Delta Gamma Programs, I would have to say a commitment to the population we serve. Through our various socially conscious programming initiatives, we strive to promote the positive progression of our campus culture, and consequently the culture of our world.
KH: While promoting extra-fraternity male bonding is not a specific arena that DG has highlighted for commitment, some of the programs we’ve held that promote camaraderie amongst male students have been the “Walk with the Omegas” program, where we encourage our male colleagues to take an early morning walk with us, we open the floor to speak freely about most anything. In addition, we hold an annual “Battle of the Sexes” program that pits men against women, and as we all know when given a common enemy, it becomes much easier for persons to develop a common bond.
TV: The Delta Gamma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi has had a great lack of social dramatizations and rivalries this year. As a figure of leadership in the fraternity, how do you ensure the organization focuses on their cause?
In the Spotlight
Consuela Chapman Full Name: Consuela Chapman Classification: Graduate Student Major: Master’s of Social Work Hometown: Fayetteville Resident or Commuter: Commuter
Campus/Community Involvement- Former Graduate Assistant for the Office of Sponsored Research, Former Research Assistant for Center of Health Disparities, NABSW Member, Former Judge for Miss Big and Beautiful and Miss Purple and Gold
TV: In what way does the presence of the Delta Gamma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc on the campus of Fayetteville State University enrich the quality of life for students?
Awards/Honors : International Honor Society Why should you be featured in The Voice Newspaper Student Spotlight? I believe my story is encouraging and empowering for all the single mothers who are in school in addition to any non-traditional student. I started my relationship with Fayetteville State University back in 1994 when my first child was just 9 months old. Through my determination, support from family and University Faculty; I was able to complete my degree in four years. Approximately 10 years later I returned to the Fayetteville area and re-established ties to Fayetteville State University. The relationships that were constructed 10 years ago were just as solid and I again received the support and encouragement to further pursue my educational goals. I’m proud to announce that in just two years I am part of the May 2010 Master’s of Social Work graduating class. The road was not easy and this time around I nurtured the needs of two children. However, my faith, family and again the wonderful faculty at Fayetteville State University allowed me to tell another success story. One of the many things we do as social workers is empower
and encourage. It is my wish that my story as a student at Fayetteville State University does just that.
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OPINION
Dress Without Apology
by Marquelle Turner
Many people find it difficult to understand what makes a person well dressed. The key is quite simple, to be well dressed you must have an understanding of who you are as a person. People who seek to follow the latest trends and fashions are not looking to express themselves, but rather to impress others. Attempting to deplete your checking (and savings account) to keep up with the Joneses (or the Kardashians) will find you broke and in an identity crisis. Begin the journey to crafting your look by understanding the difference between fashion and style. Fashion is what is expensive and then on sale, while style is an eternal illustration of your personality. Keep in mind that people often say things are “in style” not “in fashion.” Growing up dressing well meant wearing matching colors from top to bottom and your shirt being the same brand as your jeans. As fashion has evolved, paisleys and polka dots have returned from the 70’s to infiltrate the modern professional’s wardrobe. The best way to find your style forte is to start with staples. Staples are basic pieces of clothing that you build from to complete your wardrobe. Think of getting dressed as an art form that allows us all to be a modern day Picasso. How do you feel today? What does your ensemble say about you? The first thing you should put on (even before your underwear) is your confidence! Confidence is unique in many ways. It can’t be purchased, yet once it’s acquired it is quite valuable. There are many things we can buy to make us feel better about our lives. We buy luxury cars to drive through life’s lanes like a model on the runway and we buy expensive homes to boost our social hierarchy. Some feel that these are mediums that inspire confidence, yet if you
remove these items the confidence depletestherefore making it less like confidence and more like a sugar rush. When you are building your wardrobe remember it is shaped over time, not all at once? So spend your time wisely and look for timeless pieces! Start off with basic pieces that are simple in style, such as solid colors and items with no logos or design. Whenever you wear an item with a colored logo or elaborate designs, it sometimes limits your dressing options. The idea is to wear simple basics and to use vibrant accessories. To be conservative in dress will never go out of style. Not only will this principle serve you well over the years but it will also save you money. A good, crisp white button up will never be go out of style. A pair of black, polished shoes will never serve you wrong, be it a celebration, a church service, a date, or a job interview. Once your wardrobe is complete with staples then you can begin to liberate it. Mix and match patterns, dress with color variations. Use the color spectrum as your guide to your newfound confidence, closet, and perspective. In the beginning people may view you differently but stand your ground and walk with optimism. At the end of the day it is you who must be expressive without concerns of being impressive. Remember to live without regrets, dance like no one is watching, love like you’ve never been hurt, and dress without apology! Lastly, as London hip-hop artist Verbz so affectionately belted, how can you call it a lifestyle, if you don’t have a life with style? Marquelle Turner is a 2009 graduate of Fayetteville State University
A Long Time Ago in a District Far Away by Sean Baker
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Around this time last year, a good friend of mine told me about how he intended to support Kady-Ann Davy, then a candidate for Fayetteville’s City Council District 2. I immediately assumed she was a typical candidate and one with no connections to Fayetteville State University (FSU); not exactly a plus in my book because I am a fiercely proud BRONCO and FSU is located in District 2. Then, I had a chance to meet Kady-Ann, an attractive twenty-something from Oregon, who like me and many of my peers, had grown tired of seeing our community merely survive while others thrived. Davy also impressed even the most apathetic students at FSU by maintaining a presence and encouraging us all to “put-up or shut-up” about getting involved in civic processes. Even more, she was enthusiastic about the not-so-simple task that lay ahead of her should she win the seat on city council. Remember, District 2, much like the rest of Fayetteville, suffers from unemployment, crime that affects even our best neighborhoods, and most of all a conspicuously absent sense of community. Fast forward a year and 100 days into the term...Davy, with the help of area high school students, a FSU Intern and D.C.A.T. (Davy Community Action Team: a group pioneered by Davy volunteers), is now Councilwoman Davy. Along with DCAT, she has gone about doing the good work of increasing the standard of living in District 2, by utilizing any available resources. She has scheduled office hours at city hall so that she will be able to better assist her constituents. She can also be reached at her home, 910.868.2950, something that proves very useful for pressing issues that cannot wait for office hours. As noted earlier, resources and personnel may be limited- but passion and enthusiasm are in great supply; this is evidenced by Davy, or a designee from DCAT, making it a point to attend the majority of Community Watch meetings in District 2. In addition, she is exploring creating Community Watches where none currently exist. Noting that the sour economy has caused most of us to be more resourceful and that jobs are not as plentiful, DCAT is planning a ‘Back2Work Fare’, to be held in early June, to re-tool and reenergize people about heading back out into the workforce. And as if all of this were not enough, Davy has been steadfast in encouraging the citizens of Fayetteville to be actively involved in increasing the overall appearance of our neighborhoods. She has been instrumental in organizing and implementing a Cross Creek Community Awareness Day on May 1st. This daylong event is slated to include presentations from the fire and police department, a cookout, entertainment, a clean-up service project, and health screenings all of which will be provided free of charge and all of Fayetteville, even those persons from outside of District 2, are invited to attend. While there is still much work to do, the important lesson to learn from Councilwoman Davy is that if you stay focused and make every effort, you can achieve your goals. As the 100th day- of the ‘One- Hundred Day Plan,’ (a blueprint initiated by DCAT to guide their efforts) has come and gone, the reality is Councilwoman Davy continues to strive to make real progress in this Great City of Fayetteville.
It’s All About Communication by Dr. Todd Frobish
perceived by visual and auditory listening. The average person speaks at a rate of 125 words per minute, and yet the average listener only pays attention to about 100 words per minute. This means that one-fifth of everything that is said to us is lost because we have simply failed to pay attention. Human beings have the listening potential of up to 450 words per minute if trained properly. On average, even knowing they were being tested, research participants only remembered 25% of a spoken message immediately after listening to it. Good listeners are perceived more attractive than they really are! So, you can save yourself a few bucks at the gym by listening up. Elementary students are reported as having better listening skills than any other age group, even though high school students believe themselves to be the best listeners. They’re invincible, remember? Business leaders rank listening skills as one of the top skills they look for in new employees and one of the top factors in promoting them.
How often do you find yourself having to repeat yourself in a given day? Does it frustrate you when your friends, parents, and even teachers don’t seem to understand you? How angry does it make you when others take what you just said out of context? If you ask, most people say that they are great listeners. I usually just laugh when someone makes that claim. Most people are terrible listeners. Here are some basic and random facts about listening. Spoken words account for only a third of our interpretation; the rest comes from nonverbal behaviors
And, finally, physicians interrupt 69% of patients within 18 seconds of the patient interview. Consequently, in 77% of the interviews, the patient’s real reason for the appointment is never resolved. Why are we so lost when it comes to listening? We’ve been doing it since we were newborns--probably before (I don’t personally remember!), In fact, it is the very first learned communication behavior. So why are we so bad at it? For one, although listening is the most employed communication behavior, it is the activity that receives the least attention in school. We focus so much of our energies in K-12 and in Higher Ed on reading, writing, and a little bit on public speaking, but nothing on listening. As a society, too, we are overly-mediated and obnoxiously loud.
When was the last time you were alone with no noise? I mean NO noise. Turn off your radio, Ipod, cell phone, TV, Internet music, and get away from all other people? If you ever have, which I doubt, I’m sure you found it oddly strange. It probably wasn’t long before you found yourself looking for some sort of mediated distraction. That’s called withdraw, people! You’ve been drugging yourself for years, maybe your entire lifetime, with noise, and you didn’t even know it. Try driving without your car radio on. I dare you! These distractions have killed our listening abilities. We simply can’t pay attention to any one source for long without looking for new stimulation. So what do we do? Well, turn off the noise, practice minimizing and ignoring distractions, and make a commitment to one person at a time. Listen not just with your ears, but with your eyes too. It will help you put what they say into the proper context. And remember that listening and hearing are NOT the same thing. Hearing will happen whether you want it to or not. It’s like your heart beating. You can’t avoid it. But hearing has nothing to do with memory. Listening does. It will take your full effort. Listening is about focusing on the right things and really working to remember, interpret, and react appropriately. Can you handle that? If you improve your listening skills, you will find yourself more liked, more sought after, more marketable, more knowledgeable, more open-minded, more supportive, and more capable as a communicator than ever before. It really is the secret to success. It’s all about communication, folks. Todd S. Frobish, PhD, is an Associate Professor and Area Coordinator of Communication with the Department of Performing and Fine Arts. He encourages your feedback and suggestions for future editorials at tfrobish@ uncfsu.edu.
Athletes Honored during FSU Athletic Banquet by Angel Robinson The 2010 athletic banquet was held Wednesday April 21st. The theme of the Banquet was “Toughness, Integrity and Passion”. With two teams, women’s basketball and football, winning CIAA championships-all the teams look forward to taking the championship this upcoming year. The winners include: Female comeback of the year-Demarius Pankey Male Comeback of the Year Jeffery Brooks
Men Basketball Jarmel Baxter is a sophomore from Charlotte. Baxter is a shooting-guard on the Men’s Basketball team How do you feel about this year’s season?
“Didn’t turn out the way they wanted to. It was a new program and a new system. Most of the team members were new. For us it was a Rebuilding year. We took the positives out of it right now. We are getting stronger and getting better on the basketball court. We are going to play smart this upcoming year. We have a couple of guys coming in this year, most of the same guys from last year, so the same chemistry will be here. And we plan on winning CIAA 2011.
Women’s Basketball Danielle Russell is a senior from Wilmington who plays point guard for the Lady Broncos. How do you feel about this year season? I felt pretty good about the team this year, we got a new coach this year and that was a big transition. I’m about to graduate and I got a ring. I wish the team the best of luck in the future!
Tennis Jensine Mcmillan is a sophomore originally from New York now living in Charlotte. McMillan’s ranking is six for the Lady Tennis team. How do you feel about this year season? This was my first year playing on the team. I was interested in Tennis and I found it to be very fun. It was a learning experience learning how to play on a team and get along with my teammates. The future of the team is looking good. We have a great coach, Arie Bennett.
Volleyball Ifeyinwa Nwokolo is a freshman from Greensboro who plays middle blocker on the Volleyball team. How do you feel about this year season? It was a good experience for me this year. Hopefully we can win the CIAA this upcoming season and win and grow together.
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Arts & Entertainment
The Poetry Garden by Joshua Peace
NEVER SATISFIED Satisfaction, is one’s fulfillment of a desire, When it comes to goals, Aim higher, To say I was satisfied, I would be a liar, Never settle, crave for more, NOT less, become the BEST Never get caught slipping while you rest, You saying you’re satisfied, that would be a lie and actually kind of funny, Because when one EARNS money, what does one want more of ?...MORE MONEY, Don’t play yourself like a dummy, As long as you have this education, success comes with, gratification, which gives you happiness, A pleasurable emotional reaction which makes you feel the feeling of satisfaction... For a brief moment, cause when its gone, your going to keep wanting it, So keep striving and trying, honesty is the best policy so, To say we as students are satisfied, that would be the BIGGEST lie, Cause at this point in LIFE, we are NEVER SATISFIED... photo by L’Asia Brown
BroncoScopes by Monique Vaughn
Taurus (April 20 - May 20) School is almost over, and you are getting senioritis… chill out!.. grades have not posted just yet; and your grade point average can not afford to drop. Gemini (May 21- June 21) You’re feelin’ the weather change, but try not to get too excited and ruin the good things you have around you. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) A little retail therapy will heal any problems you are stressing over. Life is short, and you only live once so enjoy yourself.
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Leo (July 23 - August 22)
If you are falling behind in your work, you need to stop going to The Palace every week and spend some time in club Chesnutt Library.
makes the world go round and right now, you may not have the kind of money you desire.
Virgo (August 23 - September 22)
Start planning your summer vacation early, nothing says fun like a very organized well prepared trip. Leave time for things to go wrong.
Your emotions are running high and if you do not release them you will drive yourself crazy. Be careful how you word things. Libra (September 23 - October 22) Someone very close to you is annoying you right now. Instead of being mean, find something to do to create some sort of distance between the two of you. Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) You need to find a summer job fast. Money
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Just because things don’t affect you, does not mean it wont affect the next person. Therefore, try to be more sensitive of people’s feelings. Aquarius (January 20- February 18) Your new hobby may draw the wrong attention to you. Try keeping your business
to yourself for awhile. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Stop being so frustrated, something you have been waiting for is coming your way. Just be a tad bit more patient. Aries (March 21- April 19) When you finally expressed your feelings; things couldn’t have been any more awkward! Try to see it as the glass half full just not the juice you like.
21 Questions 1) Weren’t you impressed at how the Miss FSU Pageant started 15 minutes after it was supposed to instead of the usual half hour wait? 2) Why do you wear a skirt that’s so short you can barely sit down while wearing it? 3) Why did you say you’ll be there in five minutes and you’re 20 minutes away? 4) Do you really think your summer job at the mall will help you move off campus? 5) And did you forget that a lease usually lasts for an entire year? 6) Why are you spelling you as “u” and “want to” as wanna when emailing your advisor? 7) Why did you wait until the March prior to your graduation date to storm the registrar’s office with an attitude when you discover you need four more classes?
You're A Good Man Charlie Brown by Ervin Speight
“Womph womh - wom wom wom womph womph.” We all live in those days occasionally when it seems people are speaking as though they were from Mars. The Department of Performing and Fine Arts brought to the stage “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown”- The Musical. Audience members not only go a glimpse into an average day of the popular Peanuts character but they also got a chance to experience the outer-space Martian experience in favorite character and loyal companion Snoopy as well. Although the play expands the better part of an hour and forty-five minutes, with one ten minute intermission, it encompasses many of loyal fans’ favorite moments from the fifty year strong comic penned by artist, the late, great Charles M. Schulz. Viewers followed the antics of noble names like Lucy and Linus, Schroeder and Sally alongside the main protagonist Charlie Brown who deals with the daily dilemmas that the average eight and a half year old faces, including, having to endure the football-moving-out-of-the-way-at-the-last-second Lucy, the blankey-dependant Linus and sophisticated younger sis Sally who always has an opinion to offer. The cast is comprised of theatre vets Clayton Riddly and Ronald Blanks Jr. who lead the show as title boy and dog respectively. Other stars include the recent Snow White Whitney Manns, Bruce Cook, Cory Livingstone and Amos Smith. Costuming and hair were akin to that of models. The acting and singing were fantastically perfected on each performance. “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” was a group effort by cast, crew and choreographers alike. The performance drew in more than decent crowds of theatre-going patrons who grew up on the popular comic strip wanting to bring joy to the hearts of their children by experiencing the cartoon come to life in musical form thus relinquishing that “Womph womph wom wom” feel.
FSU Theater Students perform ‘You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown
8) You graduate NEXT MONTH, what do you mean you don’t know what you want to do when you grow up?
photo by EJ Speight
9) So you love those new shoes so much that you decide to Twitpic them. Did you notice your trash overflowing in the background? 10) Why were you in the club acting quite raunchy on Saturday night and all of sudden on Sunday morning “God is so Good?” 11) Did you notice that BET.com steals its gossip from MediaTakeout.com? 12) You’ve been parking your bright orange car in a visitor’s space every day since school started, why did you just lie to the officer who gave you a ticket, saying you’re only here to take the GRE? 13) How can you possibly believe those penciled eyebrows flatter your face? 14) Do greek organizations spend more money on their club flyers or actual community service efforts? 15) You graduated four years ago...your glory is gone…why do you still walk up in the caf greeting people like you’re in your “college prime?” 16) Just when we thought we’d gotten rid of constant pizza…why did Aramark replace it with constant calzones? 17) Why did you lie and say you had to work on Sunday when you work at Chick-Fil-A? 18) Why does Macy’s have a one day sale everyday? 19) Did the girls in the swimsuit contest during Rodeo Week realize that one day they might want to be taken seriously and respectfully? 20) Isn’t the Droid ugly to be so technologically advanced? 21) With the football team & lady bronco basketball team championships, OFC win, Honda making it to the final four, and The Voice back for good, wasn’t this year absolutely groundbreaking?
The Break Up Diaries by Deirdre Freeman
In the February 24th issue of The Voice, Deirdre Freeman introduced us to “The Break-Up Diaries”, a series of short stories detailing the emotions and trials of a young woman and her relationships. Here is the second installment of “The Break-Up Diaries”. What is the solution? It’s the same feeling when you honestly feel like you have nothing to wear so instead of searching through clothes you decide to do a load of laundry. Finishing the laundry with the slight satisfaction that you’ll have plenty to choose from the next day. Going to sleep a little easier. All to wake up in the morning and still have nothing to wear! In the aspect of relationships clothes are similar to the good and bad you and your partner face. You know all the bumps and the bruises you toughed out and even the good things you’ll never forget. Those new shoes or your favorite pair of straight leg jeans you bought on sale that have a little tear in the back pocket..but you keep wearing them ‘cause you love how they fit. Those are the things you search closets and under beds for because they mean so much to you. It’s almost like holding on to all those clothes is like remembering everything you two have been through. Not forgetting by not throwing them all out..yet instead not throwing them out to remind you of all the things that made you both so close. I swear I went over it and rehearsed it all day before it happened. It’s like I was at my wits end with all the arguing and all the crying. --back to the clothes..having that same feeling “like I’m tired of wearing this week after week.” I wanted out. At least that’s how I felt. I broke his heart right there on the spot. You’d think I had just told him I cheated on him with his little brother. But all I could think about is “I want some new clothes. I’m tired of wearing these old rags.” I guess I forgot to mention I wanted HIM to be there when I tried them all on. I wanted HIM to be there to watch me put them on everyday, one day. And I wanted us to move on together..past all the arguing. all the crying and just make us work. I hate that I left that out. So the next time I saw him, I had to be sure to make that a priority. Letting him know what I really meant, and how much he means to me. Instead, arriving and seeing what yesterday did to him made things awkward. He didn’t look at me. His eyes never made it to my face. Silence. His phone buzzes. He looks down at it. Replies quickly. Receiving several more buzzes. If I didn’t know any better I’d think he went shopping..without me.
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ATTENTION STUDENTS! NEWS ALERT‌NEWS ALERT...NEWS ALERT
EFFECTIVE JULY 1ST, 2010 ALL student loans will be processed through the US Department of Education (William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program). TO PREVENT REFUND DELAYS, all loan borrowers must complete Entrance Counseling AND a new Master Promissory Note for the 2010-2011 academic year.
DEADLINE: MAY 15TH, 2010 Visit websites below to complete: Master Promissory Note: www.dlenote.ed.gov Entrance Counseling: www.dl.ed.gov You will need your Federal PIN Number to complete both! Visit www.pin.ed.gov for new or duplicate pin numbers Contact a financial aid representative at 910-672-1325 for questions and concerns.