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April 6, 2011 • Vol. 2, Issue no. 10
‘Where are we going?’
The legacy of
abolitionist Lewis Leary By John Caldwell Voice staff writer
What connection does the immortal abolitionist John Brown have to Fayetteville State University? He led 21 men on the U.S. Arsenal raid at Harpers Ferry, Va. in 1859 with the intention of emancipating enslaved black people, an event many historians say was a strong catalyst for, and precursor to the Civil War. And how does this man connect to a recently erected state historical marker on Murchison Road and the Harlem Renaissance poet and playwright Langston Hughes. Woven amidst the quilt of history binding these people and events is the name Lewis Sheridan Leary. Lewis Leary was born free in Fayetteville in 1835 to Mathew N. Leary, Sr., a very successful business owner and Juliette Anna Memorial. Lewis Leary and his six siblings, including older broth-
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er Mathew Leary, Jr, were educated by private tutors. Matthew Leary, Jr. is one of the Founding Fathers of FSU. In 1856, 21-year-old Lewis Leary sought refuge in Oberlin, Ohio after committing a serious offense of beating a white man. He had seen the man savagely attack an enslaved black and intervened and fled the law. Lewis Leary joined several of his sisters and became a member of the Oberlin Anti-Slavery S o c i e t y. H e married Mary Patterson in 1858, who bore him a daughter named Lois. He participated in late 1858, with the rescue of a runaway slave imprisoned in Wellington, Ohio. At 24, Lewis Leary was introduced to John Brown by abolitionist John Mercer Langston, and declared himself “ready to die if need be” under John Brown’s leadership according to the NC Department of Cultural Resources. John Brown and his band of men to include his two sons and Lewis Leary began
MLK book rings true 43 years after his assasination By John Caldwell Voice staff writer
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FSU students unveil the Lewis Leary historical marker located at the corner of Murchison Road and Washington Street during a ceremony for Black History Month, Feb. 24. their campaign, attacking the ar- violence against slavery,” says Dr. mory on October 16, 1859. John Claude Hargrove, a professor of Brown’s plan was to arm the en- history at FSU. “Extreme represslaved Blacks with the weapons sion of African-Americans, and seized from the armory to begin a enslavement of African-Americans war of liberation, first in Virginia, called for extreme actions - the Civil War was extreme action with and then across the south. Two days later, Lewis Leary over 700,000 people dying during demonstrated the pledged com- the war.” An historical marker recognizing mitment with the ultimate sacrifice, giving his life in the effort to Lewis Leary’s connection to John secure for so many others what he Brown and the raid was unveiled had enjoyed his entire life - that is during Black History Month on freedom for the enslaved Ameri- Feb. 24 on the corner of Murchison Road and Washington Street. FSU cans. “The raid on Harpers Ferry sent hosted the dedication ceremony, a signal to pro-slavery southerners which was attended by FSU stuthat there were ‘madmen’ in the see LEARY, page 8 North that would use organized
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“These are revolutionary times. All over the globe men are revolting against old systems of exploitation and oppression, and out of the wombs of a frail world new systems of justice and equality are being born...Our only hope today lies in our ability to recapture the revolutionary spirit and go out into a sometimes hostile world declaring eternal opposition to poverty, racism and militarism. With this powerful commitment we shall boldly challenge the status quo and unjust mores...,” wrote Dr. Martin Luther King. “Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community?” It was a question on the mind of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. more than 44 years ago, when he penned and titled his final book. It is also a question on the minds of many people today, in light of revolutionary movements around the world. Beacon Press re-released the book last year, and Monday the country marked the 43rd anniversary of Dr. King’s assassination. Whether we are talking about
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Dress the part be the part Society tells us that we should behave a certain way, dress a certain way and think a certain way. I’ve never been someone to just go along or do what’s expected. I don’t worry about what others think. I don’t have to be the most popular, the smartest or the center of attention. I’m content to live doing what feels right to me, whether it’s compatible with what society thinks is appropriate or not. I’m the go-to person when things need to be fixed or changed. It’s difficult to strip away that Finding image of me being the my voice person who will come through or who “can get it done.” People come to me with expectations. They don’t come to me because I dress in a uniform socially acceptable way. They don’t come to me because I say the right things or behave the right way. I have struggled this past year to shed those expectations, and to just be free. People come to me because over time and through experience they have come to realize I can be an asset, because I’m capable. They look past my pierced face. They look past the myriad of very obvious tattoos. They even look past the dark makeup and the purple hair. They don’t decide because of my gender or sexual orientation.
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I didn’t get my foot in the door by compromising my integrity or myself. I got my foot in the door by my willingness to be heard, and work hard. I’m not saying be out of control and don’t follow any rules, but some rules are meant to be challenged, if not broken. Don’t be afraid to question the status quo. Don’t be afraid to question traditions. Sometimes things need to change. I remember sitting in Dr. TwumasiAnkrah’s office one day early in the semester and I asked him if he would have a problem hiring me because of my appearance. He didn’t hesitate or stop to think about my question. He told me “absolutely not,” Because what is important are my capabilities and not what I look like. If someone I choose to work for can’t find my appearance acceptable it is likely not a place I would feel comfortable working. If I can’t be myself, it is not the job for me. Think about it. FSU has a reputation in the community. Who we are we kidding? The community doesn’t know all of the positive things FSU contributes to the community. They don’t know about the programs which helps students have a competative edge in thier chosen fields. All they know is that it’s “on the Murch” and that people that come out of FSU lack sophistication and seem globally impaired. It’s the school where people go when they can’t get in anywhere else. Why
“. . . the community is overlooking all those extraordinary students that will overcome the image and blaze their own trails, because they chose to be different.” should anyone take us seriously? I have been asked more often than not why I would choose to work for a paper that is associated with FSU. My take is that for all those squeaky wheels that give FSU a bad name, the community is overlooking all the extraordinary students who will overcome the image and blaze their own trails, because they chose to be different. There is an obvious disconnect between FSU and the community. In many ways it has always been a self-imposed isolation. It’s important to be proud that FSU is a Historically Black University (HBCU), but don’t allow that to become a liability instead of an asset. Respect the culture and history, but grow and evolve. It’s as important to learn to look outside of ourselves and not just within our comfort zones. If the university wants to change its image
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Out comes the sun By Briana Murrell Voice Staff Writer
The Spring Break of 2011, now just a memory in our minds. No matter how enjoyable or unexciting, it’s a thing of the past. Class is back in session. March 20th marked the first official day of spring. Daylight Savings Time ushered in longer days and shorter nights. Convertible owners are dropping their tops, ice cream shops’ business is booming, and flowers are blossoming, making their well-awaited appearances. It’s spring time! The season where “March winds bring April showers to grow the May
flowers.” With the temperature slowly but surely rising day by day, Fayetteville State students express what this means to them. #Warmer Weather means …
“… the pool opens and the fun begins.” Shakja Belcher, Freshman “… ashy feet.” Jeremy Dunlap, Sophomore “… not going to class.” Matthew Fields, Senior
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it needs to modernize, and realize that dressing people up in little suits, telling them whatB to say and how to say it isn’t as importantV and being able to look outside of the university, connecting with the community and the i world. I have heard Chancellor Anderson mentionM on several occasions that his goal is global-U p ized students. Think about it. Earlier this year the careerc center held a workshop where students tolde they should wear these outdated outfits. Image is important to a large degree, but them wrong image can say just as much about yous d as the right one. I was always told to dress for the occasion.s I’m not going to wear a business suit to class,i or a cocktail dress to a barbecue. So why telld students to wear stuffy ill fitting, outdatedy outfits, stockings, and heals to interviews.u If it isn’t comfortable and doesn’t feel right,o it’s very likely not right. The employer willm c notice. Get a backbone, find yourself, be comfort-t able in your own skin and people will notice o you for what you can do. ( P c o T u p p a U T c t d H C
t “… more time outside and less time iny l your room.” h Shalise Sheppard, Graduate Student f B “… less clothes.” t Tia Squires, Senior v “ “… booty shorts.” p Tyler Watson, Freshman s e r a y l i g e
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BEEP classroom visits / what the BEEP happened?
that at Career Services gives you an opportunity to be in a lab almost.” “There is a big no-no to rememChances are if you were in class ber. You can use the social network in at least one of six buildings on sites - facebook, twitter - it’s the March 16 or 17 at Fayetteville State type of things that you are putting University, you had a “BEEP” ex- out there that’s a no-no. Because perience and likely missed an entire not only is the Federal Government class. Some students missed sev- looking at that during background checks, but more often, so are the eral classes throughout the day. During that “BEEP” moment you private industries. How you presmay have heard, “we don’t need to ent yourself matters and when you see your boobs hanging out which do delete it, it is still out there, fordoes nothing for us,” or “have a ever,” were the words of another short-term and a long-term plan BEEPing moment that happened incorporating action steps, written when the CIA executive “professor” down for your life,” or “pull up Lisa Gardner addressed a class. BEEP was created 42 years ago your pants, we should not see your under garments,” or “you are your according to their website, making own brand, always on display, so it NUL’s longest-running program, market yourself appropriately be- and has reached more than 750,000 cause you never know what oppor- students on the campuses of 84 Historically Black Colleges and Unitunity will present itself.” So what the BEEP was going versities (HBCUs). BEEPs mission on? The National Urban League’s is “to share learning and experience (NUL) Black Executive Exchange across generations, cultivate new Program (BEEP) visited FSU’s leaders, and inspire achievements campus at the behest of the Office ‘beyond the possible’ through comof Career Services March 15-17. mitted involvement and operational The BEEP corporate executive vol- excellence by placing Africanunteers came from the CIA, Enter- American volunteers on Colleges prise Holdings, The Hershey Com- and Universities as visiting profespany, Time Warner Cable, Unilever, sors.” This “visiting professor” role and UPS, as well as two National Urban League Vice Presidents. answering questions is what imThey descended upon 39 different pressed Jalisa Seward, a sophomore class sessions to reach out to more accounting major, the most. “Having corporate executives than 1,000 students during the two day operation, according to Director answer any questions we had, and Helene A. Cameron, of the Office of then to tell us what not to asked about like pay rates during an inCareer Services. If you were “BEEPed,” rather terview, as well as what to ask, helped me realthan hearing ize the imporyour professor’s tance of doing “Most employers will lecture, you may research to ask have heard “protell you that they are good questions fessor” Keith of a prospective Butler, an execunot interested in a employer. The tive from Unilestudent with a 4.0 idea of asking ver, tell you that the employer “your resume who has not done questions to see presented to proany internships.” if they are a good spective employers not only repHelene A. Cameron, fit for me had not really occurred Director, Office of Career resents you, but to me,” says Ms. Services also represents Seward. your school, “The best faleaving a lasting impression impacting every FSU cilitators shared stories that were graduate in the eyes of that employ- relatable, that we could connect to because we could relate to the exer, so make sure you do it well.” Maybe the BEEP you heard was perience they were sharing,” said “professor” Terri Moore, a human Freshman Jeffery Pearson, business resource manager from Time War- administration major. What stuck in Mr. Pearson’s ner Cable tell you “there are some great materials out there that will mind most, he said, was the need help each and every one of you in to get to Career Services as soon as answering or formulating your an- possible, so he could take full adswers when in an interview - one of vantage of all they provide. Quite a few students favorably the best things you can do is a mock interview, and your being able to do recalled The Hershey Company
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Senior Arthur Williams III (left), and junior Garrott Harris (right), both business administration majors listen to College Recruiter Coren Burton (center) of The Hershey Company as she explains the best practices to position themselves for opportunities before graduation, during the Career Fair on March 17, in the Capel Arena executive Coren Burton - who used the slang term for women’s breast. “She stood out,” said sophomore Anna-Alicia Leggett. The business administration major said she “really liked Mrs. Burton’s style, keeping it down-to-earth without all the corporate jargon, sharing her real life failures and how she turned them around was very inspiring.” Seth Adams, a sophomore, said Mrs. Burton stood out most to him “by being forward, being bold, telling the students what they really needed to know.” The business administration and general biology major said that is what students remember most after being BEEPed. Ms. Leggett and others expressed concern that there was not enough “diversity” of employers. She would have liked to have heard
from health care industry, or entrepreneurial firms during the classroom visits. To this point Mrs. Cameron explained while her office casts its net broad to get a variety of participants, BEEPers’ volunteer to come to this campus. Nevertheless, Mrs. Cameron, who was instrumental in reviving BEEP at FSU in 2008 said it, “exposes students at four-year HBCUs to working professionals in their fields of interest, and through that direct contact familiarizes them with the demands and expectations of those industries.” Another goal of the BEEP visits is to “prepare students to become the sophisticated and well-prepared employees that corporate America and its global competitors are seeking,” said Mrs. Cameron.
“Most employers will tell you that they are not interested in a student with a 4.0 who has not done any internships and has not been involved as a student leader, cocurricular activities, volunteering and does not have a professional presence to include effective written and communication skills,” she said. You don’t have to wait until next year to be BEEPed if you missed it this time around. Mrs. Cameron insist that, “students need to visit their career counselor, follow the four-year plan, attend the numerous programs and seminars that we host throughout the year, access the Career Services website for resources and by all means ‘READ ALL’ campus email daily.” You have just been officially BEEPed!
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Terrence J for “Stand and Deliver” By Charnell Harris Voice News Editor
Co-host of the number one hit show on BET, 106 N’ Park’s, Terrence J, came to Fayetteville State University on Friday, March, 18, as the surprise guest speaker for the “Stand and Deliver” program hosted by Student Activities Council, to talk to students about social networking and motivating them to never quit on their dreams. Terrence J (his legal name is Terrence Jenkins) discussed a few ways on how to network, the entertainment industry and the importance of diversifying your brand. You talk about your brand often. What tips do you have for students who are trying to build their brand as well?
“In college you’re laying the foundation of your brand. You want to be diverse. I dabbled in TV and radio so when I came out [of school], I had a lot knowledge that I used to my advantage.” What ways do you suggest to students on how to properly network?
“One, you have to make sure you protect
your Facebook and Twitter from yourself! Don’t put any information on there that is too personal or something you don’t want people to know about you.” What kinds of questions should you ask when networking?
“You should always ask questions like, what’s the best way to correspond with you [employer], or when is it a good time to call. And then follow up with them.”
There are a lot of students who feel that if they are going into the entertainment industry, they do not need a college degree. How do you feel about that?
“You can learn anything in college. There is a difference between skill and talent. Talent is given to you by God. Skill has to be learned and fine-tuned. I learned a lot of different things in college. It’s taken those four years to master my craft. So I know all about pro tools and how to turn on the mics.”
What is your advice to students who want to get into the entertainment industry or do the job you’re doing now?
“Research, follow the careers of the people you admire. Look at a career that you want to model and look at the steps they took to get there. With the internet, there’s no excuse. But remember, there is no specific blueprint to success.” During his speech at the Seabrook Auditorium, he spoke to students about his rise to success, which started out after he had found himself stuck in a job that he wasn’t happy with. After failing his first audition for then BET’s talent search, New Faces, Terrence along with his brother and a friend drove from New York to Atlanta over night to audition again. This time he aced the audition and started working for BET. A few months later, he was offered the job of co-hosting the hit music countdown show, 106 N’ Park. Since then, he has starred in films like Stomp the Yard, Stomp the Yard 2: Homecoming, Burlesque, and more recently has a recurring role on the hit show, The Game. He is also a model for hip hop mogul, Sean “P. Diddy” Combs, clothing line, Sean John. Terrence J shared his “Five Lessons” for success plan during the Stand and Deliver event in which he urged students to try.
Have you met Jun E? By Charnell Harris Voice News Editor
Who is Jun E? “Jun E Caniel is who we strive to be. [It’s] greatness, anything that’s positive is Jun E. Instead of talking about swagga, we say Jun E,” said Tiya Maynard. Jun E Caniel, a new limited edition clothing line. It was created by, none other than Fayetteville State’s own basketball coach, Jay Maynard and his wife Tiya. This husband and wife team launched their clothing line on August 19 of last year, and the orders have been pouring in since. They plan to launch their new spring collection on April 1, alongside two new collections, Jun E Misfits, for children, and Jun E SB, for skaters. They are also preparing to open a store in London. The company came to be after Tiya Maynard realized that she wasn’t in the career that she dreamed of, which was helping others and being creative. After years of being employed as a case manager, juvenile delinquent advisor, daycare and retail, she decided it was time to start on her childhood dream. “If there isn’t a job that fits all the things you want, create one,” said Mrs. Maynard. Mrs. Maynard is the creator of the designs on the shirts. “I am so happy I quit my nine to five!” said
Tiya Maynard with a laugh. “Every time we pick up something, and I see my design on a shirt, I’m excited. I can’t believe people are actually buying them.” Not only are people purchasing Jun E Caniel apparel, but the couple has received many emails from people who want to model their clothes as well. “To take something from your head and watch it manifest is amazing,” said Coach Maynard, who is responsible for designing the website that showcases the entire Jun E movement. Jun E Caniel is more than just a clothing line, it is meant to be the beginning of a movement to inspire youth to strive for the greatness that Jun E creators Jay and Tiya feel is in everyone. Hence the logo, a valiant lion’s head bolstering an awesome wild mane. “For what we wanted it to stand for, the lion fits perfectly, it’s everything Jun E Caniel is. It means ferocity, courage, independence, empowered, high quality, the best. The lion embodies power, which all of us have,” said Tiya Caniel. “The lion just embodies the perfect person, it’s a perfect balance,” said Coach Maynard. One of the points to the Jun E Caniel movement is about placing an emphasis on social responsibility and social awareness. All of their apparel is one hundred percent natural. Some shirts are organic and the others are
one hundred percent cotton. Both Coach and Mrs. Maynard grew up where they saw firsthand the importance of being a service to others, so they came up with this line to help promote the ideals that have been a large part of their lives. “We live a life where we mostly serve people, especially the youth. [And] we wanted to start something that challenged people to be great.” Coach Maynard says there is a parallel between coaching sports and Jun E Caniel. “It’s the same message as in coaching. Greatness is transferable. At the end of the day, it’s the same goal of helping people be great. [And] who isn’t consumed with the concept of greatness?” said Coach Maynard. The Jun E Caniel movement is mainly directed towards the young. The aspect of reaching out and helping people realize their dreams and potential is the core belief behind the Jun E Caniel machine. Aside from the clothing line, they are also host a lecture series, set up volunteer work and part of the proceeds from their clothing line is donated to various charities. To purchase Jun E Caniel apparel, go to www.junecaniel.com. So you want to embody greatness, positivity and all the courage and ferocity of a lion, you really need to get to know, Jun E Caniel.
It doesn’t happen overnight. Don’t let anybody tell you that you can’t do something. Surround yourself by the right people. You are your crew. Don’t have a plan B. It only affects your plan A. Always have God or something greater than you in your life that you can turn to when it gets hard. He encouraged all students to do the things in life that make them happy and that they will ultimately enjoy. He challenged students at the event to work on diversifying themselves because it helps make your “brand” better and will bring you greater success. And even though he didn’t necessarily push the concept of staying in school, he left the audience with this sentiment. “I will never be broke, I’ve been to college.” “Every morning I ponder new ventures I can enter. How can I diversify my brands? How can I grow as a talent and a businessman? “
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OPINION
Professionalism. Does it exist?
It is a basic part of our modern era that cludes remaining ethical in your decisionwe are forced to adapt constantly to multiple making and conduct, following protocol and social environments. We transition from our procedure, respecting the chain of command, family setting, to the workplace, back to the and refraining from non-constructive critical home, and maybe, when we have free time, comments, gossip, and excessive communito various entertainment outlets with our cations. 4. Your relationships. Being collegial friends. Each of these environments, though, is its own micro-culture of behavioral rou- means maintaining an attitude of friendlitines, beliefs, values, and expectations, and ness, honesty, and openness, being courtewhen these are violated, there are conse- ous, admitting and owning mistakes, seeking quences. Such is the case for a person who solutions and not just pointing to problems, brings his or her frustrations over from a bad criticizing constructively and always in prifamily situation into the workplace, or a per- vate, praising in public, being helpful by takson, angry at work, channels that anger to- ing that extra step to assist others, listening to ward loved ones. The key to adapting to these others’ concerns, respecting others’ feelings, sometimes abrupt social transitions is tied to beliefs, and values, remaining approachable, appreciating the work duties of others appreciating that they are, in fact, unique environments, and in learning Dr. Todd by not distracting or impeding upon their ability to complete those duties, communication skills that will allow you to excel in those environments. FrobISH and contributing to a healthy work The workplace is one of these COMMUNICATION environment that is free from hostilMATTERS ity and other such tensions. unique environments, and all work5. Your innocence. Refrain from places are as different as they are similar. Making the transition from one work- illegal and inappropriate activities. All emplace to another can be traumatizing. People ployees should refrain from making deciare different. Procedures are different. There sions based upon gender, race, sexual orienare new written as well as unwritten rules tation, age, and other identity markers. This about chain-of-command, online behavior, includes making comments that target those paperwork, office etiquette, work duties, and markers, and treating people differently beoffice relationships. The best practice for cause of those markers. Employees should a new employee is not to just dive right in, also refrain from using institutional resources but to remain open-minded, listen carefully, for private or personal gain, publicly criticizwatch carefully, observe people and practices, ing the reputation or identity of the institution be patient, do not try to impress others imme- and those who work within it, and creating diately, do not allow yourself to be talked into inappropriate relationships within the workjoining any workplace social cliques, do not place that may create a hostile work environcriticize workplace routines, and ask for ver- ment for others. Those in supervisorial posibal and written feedback to gauge your prog- tions should refrain from asking subordinate ress. It takes time to learn a new workplace employees to complete work outside of their culture, and the time you spend is a good in- official job descriptions without additional compensation, status change, or special comvestment in your future success. Despite the idiosyncrasies of our different mendations. A professional workplace will increase environments, there are common workplace standards that should be followed. They are productivity, efficiency, improve morale, and often referred to as codes of conduct, stan- will increase employee satisfaction and redards of professionalism and collegiality, and tention. Creating this environment is not the best practices. Below are five categories of sole responsibility of the supervisor, but of all suggestions for creating and maintaining a employees. A workplace is a type of family, and all families have conflict. Good conflict professional identity in the workplace. 1. Your look. Dress and maintain personal moves people to action and can make an hygiene in such a way that garners respect institution stronger. Bad conflict stifles proand trust, reflects confidence, high self-es- ductivity, creates resentment and anger, and teem, and a willingness to present an appro- diminishes the credibility of the institution. The key to avoiding bad conflict is have clear priate image for your institution. 2. Your work. Show up on time, maximize rules and procedures in place concerning proyour productivity during work hours, consci- fessional conduct, employ good communicaentiously fulfill the duties of your job descrip- tion habits with colleagues and customers, tion while exceeding minimum expectations, and acknowledging unprofessional conduct being self-motivated, and working on a task for what it is and addressing that conduct immediately. until it is complete. 3. Your character. Hold yourself to the highest possible standards of character and behavior as fitting for your job, which in-
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Moviereview
Limitless reaches its limits By Brianna Murrell Voice staff writer
Officially released in movie theaters on March 18, Limitless is a film filled with action, adventure, and suspense. It is based on the book The Dark Fields by Alan Glynn with the screenplay by Leslie Dixon. Directed by Neil Burger, the movie’s cast includes Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro and Abbie Cornish. Previews and trailers boast the tagline, “What if a pill could make you rich and powerful?” A very thought provoking film, viewers are forced to step into the shoes of Eddie Morra (Bradley Cooper), a struggling New York City writer who is on the brink of losing his book offer, his apartment and his relationship. With no type of motivation or drive to begin his book, Morra takes a break. Morra runs into a family member who gives him an experimental drug. Morra finds that the drug allows him to use 100% of his mind and increases his intelligence. Addicted to the drug, Morra has to have more and thus the journey begins. He finds his “supplier” murdered in his home, and
with no one present, Morra steals his money and the secret stash of the drug. He begins to create a new image for himself. With the drug he is able to complete his book and then enters the stock market. Taking an exceedingly unusual amount of the drug, Morra begins to experience the side effects. Throughout the rest of the movie, Morra is confronted by individuals, good and bad, who are linked to the drug. It is his mission to keep his secret, as well as his life. Limitless was a suspenseful movie, but not one to be taken too serious. Filled with numerous comedic moments, this isn’t the movie to see if intense thrills are desired. With the main character also being in the cast of the popular movie, The Hangover, it may be hard to separate Bradley Cooper’s two roles - the school teacher who steals students’ field trip money for his Las Vegas trip and a writer who is now intelligent beyond belief by taking a pill. Not the best movie, but the plot is stimulating. Thoughts of a pill that increases knowledge - what does the future truly hold?
restaurantreview
Home cooking, southern style By Alicia Bayat Voice Editor-in-Chief
“Do you remember Chason’s on Lumberbridge Rd?” When someone first told me about Grandson’s restaurant in Hopemills, it didn’t sound very appealing. But it’s comparison to Chason’s suddenly brought it all back, the rustic atmosphere, the candlelight and the smell of Southern food, absolutely divine. Chason’s was a little family-owned, country restaurant out on Lumber Bridge Rd where everyone always seemed to go eat. The food must have been good if people drove from Fort Bragg and Fayetteville towards Lumberton just for lunch. It was this log cabin type restaurant with an all-you-can-eat buffett. The Chason’s on Lumberbridge Rd, burned down a few years ago and was relocated to Fayetteville. It lost some of it’s atmosphere but still has the same Southern style cuisine. I took my chances and headed to Grandson’s restaurant in Grays Creek. It was exactly as I expected as I walked
through the door, the split rail entryway, little country restaurant feel was all too familiar.. I walked through the line and picked out a glass of sweet tea I could smell the tangy fried shrimp mixed with a sweetness that could only be pecan pie. It was a smaller version of Chason’s but the atmosphere and food was definitely familiar. I decided to try a little of everything, After all it is an all-you-can-eat. Buffet’s aren’t really good for me, I can’t eat very much so I end up nibbling on a little of this and a little of that. They had everything from meatloaf, mashed potatoes with brown gravy, to fried catfish and hushpuppies. Then I found the fried shrimp with a little touch of sweetness. I had a little of the country style steak with brown gravy, and cheesy potatoes. I had to taste the chicken and pastry and the dirty rice. I topped that off with a taste of peach cobbler. They also have a full salad bar and bread section.
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Model United Nations loses its appeal By Alicia Bayat Voice Editor-in-Chief
Every year I look forward to participating in the North Carolina Consortium for International and Inter-Cultural Education Model United Nations conference (NCIIE) sponsored by National Geo-Spatial intelligence Agency (NGA).. I look forward to the connections, and networking. but what I look forward to most is that late night call that initiates the “crisis” where students get together to solve that last minute mock world crisis. The debates are passionate, time consuming and exhausting. But you always come out of this feeling accomplished. The Model United Nations is a simulation of the United Nations. It is designed to educate students on the intricacies of debate and decision-making at the international level. Students act as delegates of select nations to help solve international affairs and through diplomatic means. The exercise engages critical thinking, communication and leadership skills. It is beneficial to understand the process and decision making that goes into being part of the international community. The weekend of March 17-20, FSU students along with other univerities participated in the 22nd annual Model United Nations conference. The feel of the whole event was different this year. There was a cloud over the event. With the wave of revolution spreading throughout North Africa and the Middle East you would think there would be a lot for student delegates to discuss and draw from. Instead it was a lackluster with little energy. In past conferences you could feel the passionate debates, the reverberations of
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revolutions in North Africa and the Middle East and U.S. involvement; Japan’s growing technological nuclear catastrophe; mounting economic disparities across the country as well as the world; or the continuing existence of racial inequities expressed through the socioeconomic, health, and educational gaps, this question is most pertinent, today. “A true revolution of values will soon look uneasily on the glaring contrast of poverty and wealth. With righteous indignation, it will look at thousands of working people displaced from their jobs with reduced incomes as a result of automation while the profits of the employers remain intact, and say: ‘This is not just.’ It will look across the oceans and see individual capitalist of the West investing huge sums of money in Asia, Africa and South America, only to take the profits out with no concern for the social betterment of the countries, and say: ‘This is not just.’” These words speak to the heart of modern social disparities.
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Students at the 22nd Annual Model United Nations Conference work through the afternoon on Saturday, to catch up on a late start. The conference was held at the Holiday Inn Bordeaux, March 17-22. It was hosted by Fayetteville State University and sponsored by the National Geo-Spatial Intelligence Agency. emotional investment. This seemed more like a whole community going through the motions or trying to get through the process.
This is not the conference I am accustomed to attending. NGA who usually interviews at these conferences did not whole any inter-
In what some have called his most visionary work, Dr. King began chapter one with “Where Are We” and ended with a 10 page appendix mapping out his suggestions in “Programs and Prospects.” In a chapter titled “Where We Are Going,” Dr. King writes, “In the days to come, organized labor will increase its importance... Automation is imperceptibly but inexorably producing dislocations, skimming off unskilled labor from the industrial force. The displaced are flowing into proliferating service occupations. These enterprises are traditionally unorganized and provide low wage scales with longer hours.” “The value in pulling racism out of its obscurity and stripping it of its rationalizations lies in the confidence that it can be changed. To live with the pretense that racism is a doctrine of a very few is to disarm us in fighting it frontally as scientifically unsound, morally repugnant and socially destructive. The prescription for the cure rests with the accurate diagnosis of the disease.” Dr. King recognizes and describes the need for vigilance in
rooting out this most caustic condition still afflicting our nation. What might Dr. King say today, about “the Dream?” The answer’s are found in his work published a year prior to his asssassination and four years after the “I have a dream” speech. Looking past the dated terminology as African-American replaces Negro, the enemy is now terrorism instead of communism, his work speaks to today’s challenges. Dr. King made a profound distinction in his dedication of the book, “To the committed supporters of the civil rights movement, Negro and white whose steadfastness amid confusions and setbacks gives assurance that brotherhood will be the condition of man, not the dream of man.” “ In 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., isolated himself from the demands of the civil rights movement, rented a house in Jamaica with no telephone, and labored over his final manuscript. In this prophetic work, which has been unavailable for more than ten years, he lays out his thoughts, plans, and dreams for America’s future, including the need for bet-
views, but was a small presence as usual. I didn’t get the late night call that usually comes with the inevitable crisis. I walked around the hotel fort three hours Saturday looking for delegates to interview and pictures to take. I found a few stragglers wandering the halls, but no sign of any life or urgency. In past conferences, early the next day after a crisis people would still be milling about, working on resolution papers in the work room or walking around trying to obtain signatories and create alliances. I rememberG students laughing, and joking about the longS night of debates, but this time there was nonek of that energy. There was only a dull, quietM emptiness to the whole event. C The few students I did find later in the dayd were usually from one of the other universi-c ties. The event was plagued with issues, such as lost hotel accomadations, late starts, empty conference rooms and missing delegates. The energy was gone. The passion wasn’t there. There was no congregation of student delegates hanging around the restaurant or hallways. These events add to the educational experience and understanding of international affairs. FSU makes an investment in the educational process by providing these events. It’s important understand the commitment that comes with participation. The rewards, and experiences that arise from the interaction, research, writing, critical thinking and debate process. For those who stayed and worked hard it was a rewarding night.
ter jobs, higher wages, decent housing, and quality education. With a universal message of hope that continues to resonate, King demanded an end to global suffering, asserting that humankind—for the first time—has the resources and technology to eradicate poverty,” as described by Beacon Publishers. August 28, visitors will be able to attend the unveiling dedication of the “Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial On the Mall,” in Washington D.C. Between now and then,you would do well to read his work. . If you haven’t read it, pick up a copy and see where Dr. King saw us going then, and, where he sees us today.
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I couldn’t finish my servings, but I can say you definitely get your money’s worth. For an all you can eat buffet the price was just right. I fed three people for less than $20.00. The staff was friendly and helpful. The wait was short. Evey time I turned around my glass was full. Although the restaurant seemed to be at capacity there was no lack of good service. It was clean, the hum
of chatter swept through the room, but not so overwhelming that you couldn’t haven’t your own conversation. Other guests were extremely friendly. It was a very family-like dining experience. I would definitely go back, but next time I don’t think I will try to eat everything on the menu. Fred Chason’s Grandson’s restaurant is located in Grays Creek at 5199 Marracco Dr.
Green Activist and Chair of the Captain Planet Foundation Ms. Laura Turner Seydel (right), addresses concerns raised by four FSU students after giving her keynote address at the Second Annual National Green Business Conference on March 30. The FSU students (from left to right) are seniors Chad Gimes and Clayton Watts and juniors Jermaine Coble and Melissa Irvine. Ms. Turner, the daughter of CNN founder Ted Turner, spoke to a gathering of about 300 people concerned about green issues and sustainable communities.
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dents, faculty members, and administrators, as well as local government officials and community members. Chancellor James Anderson presented Dr. Kelli Cardenas Walsh, a member of the North Carolina Historical Marker Program Committee, with a resolution saluting Lewis Leary. Afterwards a group of FSU students gathered at the foot of the covered marker to reveal its declaration. “I think I was fortunate in that my first meeting on the committee we had two markers for this area come up for a vote,” says Dr. Walsh, an assistant professor of history at FSU. “The Omar Ibn Said Marker at the (Masjid Omar Ibn Sayyid) Mosque and this one.” “Knowing this is my area and also thinking that historically these two events are very important, I voted affirmatively to support the markers going here,” Dr. Walsh added. Dr. Walsh joined with community members Adam Beyah and Melvin Lewis to form a committee to organize the unveiling dedication ceremony for the Lewis Leary Historical Marker. Often markers are erected with little to no fanfare, so it is up to the community to celebrate it. So why now in 2011? “The staff of historians in Raleigh (with the historical marker program) were doing their research and recognized a missed opportunity to recognize an important historical period,” said Dr. Walsh. “It was this staff that submitted Lewis Leary. If it hadn’t been for them and what they do we still wouldn’t have it. Dr. Walsh explained that any number of people expressed knowledge of these events after the newspaper articles and they could have submitted the request years ago following the established guidelines, but many are not aware of this program or how it works. “Part of my job here is to create that awareness, that everyone has the opportunity to submit (relevant historical narratives connected to the community),” she said. Dr. Hargrove explained the long wait this way: “Brown was seen as a villain, as a pariah in the South, but as a hero in the North with the Union soldiers singing a battle hymn honoring his heroics. That is until about the 1890’s through the 1920’s. With the advent of the Dunning School of Reconstruction founded by William A. Dunning, and films like the 1915 release of ‘Birth of a Nation’ the southern image began to supplant the hero narrative across the North. Only in the 1960s with the so-called ‘Negro revisionist school’ did Brown ascend back to the place he was in 1859.” “Forty years or more ago that marker would have been pulled down,” Dr. Hargrove matter-of-factly emphasized. This wraps up the connection from John Brown to Lewis Leary to FSU. So how does poet Langston Hughes get woven into the fabric of this narrative? John Langston, who brought Lewis Leary and John Brown together, had an older brother named Charles Henry Langston. Charles Langston married Lewis Leary’s widow, helping to raise Lois. They went on to have another daughter Caroline Mercer Langston, who is Langston Hughes mother.