The Voice

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 VOLUME 4 ISSUE 3 FOR STUDENTS, BY STUDENTS

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September 26, 2012

First Annual iMusic Festival The festival was a great success, said Charnell Harris, FSU junior and Bronco iRadio program director. Approxamitely 200 people attended the Sept. 22 event under sunny skies and a temperature of 87 degrees. The event was held at the gazebo on campus from noon to 5 p.m. to celebrate the student radio station's first broadcasting birthday.

The event was a celebration of the local, independent, and global artists that the station broadcasts on their platform. One of the special features of the event was fitness diva Sonya D. and special guest Fantasia, 2004 American Idol winner. Several students also performed their own music.

"I think students were surprised to see that the kids that sit next to them in class have that much talent," said Harris.

Ray Thomas, general manager and adviser to the student radio station, expressed thanks to all FSU organizations and local buinesses who helped make the event a success.

"It's only the beginning" Thomas said. "Stay tuned for next year's event. It will be even bigger and better."

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Our Ebony Queen

By Desiree Brady

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He's on Birth Control

By Tanesha Slaughter

In five to seven years, researchers believe that a daily male birth control pill will be available by injection. Implants may be available even sooner.

The million-dollar question is, will women trust men to take birth control?

Male hormone contraceptives have yet to be approved by the FDA, however, in the near future researchers will have a more marketable method that is as safe and effective as female birth control pills.

Researchers at the University of Washington have discovered ways to block the signal from the brain that causes the testes to make testosterone. By blocking testosterone production, it will cause a decrease in sperm count during ejaculation, according to the US National Institutes of Health.

Testosterone injections were given to Chinese men every eight weeks for two years. This research, supported by the World Health Organization, proved to be 95 percent effective at preventing pregnancy. The research in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, reported, however, that there is about 20 percent of men, whose sperm production can not be suppressed by hormones and there isn’t

enough research to determine which men are in this category of unsuppressed sperm production.

Side effects are weight gain, acne, shrinkage of the testes, and a twenty percent drop in good cholesterol levels.

Seven out of 10 male students at Fayetteville State University were given a survey and said they would consider taking male contraceptives while the other 30 percent opposed.

Those who opposed say that they have a fear of having hormonal symptoms like women and this would deter them from taking male contraceptives. The young men who agree, say that they are more interested in having sex right now rather than being fathers.

Some young aspiring athletes say that this is a great way for men to protect themselves from scandals involving women who want to become pregnant because of his atheletic, professional, and financial status.

Whichever personal choice is made, male contraceptives will soon be a method to possibly reduce the incidence of abortions and unwanted children.

Barbara Henry, Miss Fayetteville State University, was one of the 10 HBCU queens selected to appear in the September issue of Ebony magazine.

Miss Fayetteville State University’s appearance in Ebony Magazine is an excellent opportunity to showcase our university,” said Juanette Council, associate vice chancellor for Student Affairs.

Henry is FSU's 2012-2013 pageant queen winner. She said her experience throughout the Campus Queens weekend with Ebony magazine was amazing. “I felt so honored to be meeting such inspirational and motivational men and women,” Henry said.

Prior to 2008, Ebony Magazine published an annual feature of all of the 150 HBCU queens. In 2008, they implemented a new process where only 10 queens who received the most on-line votes were featured in the magazine, according to Council. Barbra Henry is the first queen from FSU to be chosen since the new policy was implemented, Council said.

Henry said the application and selection process for Ebony Magazine took nearly a month and required a completed application as well a video submission. The information was posted on Ebony's website. Readers were then given the chance to vote for the queens they wanted to see in the issue.

In all, 1.8 million votes were tallied for the contest according to Ebony's website.

The competition was held by Clear Ultra Shea and gave the queens the chance to represent their universities, not based solely of their flawless beauty, but their effort to

maintain a positive outlook on life and dedication to their goals.

“The large number of votes Barbara received is a testimony to the loyalty and dedication of the FSU students, alumni, faculty, staff and university friends who supported our queen,” Council said.

The other nine HBCU queens who were chosen represent Florida A&M University (FAMU), Tuskegee University, North Carolina Central University, Delaware State University, Fort Valley State University, Xavier University of Louisiana, Jackson State University, Tougaloo Univeristy and Hampton University.

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Jon Onye Lockard harmoniously blends visual reflections of our dynamic cultures into workspaces and living environments. The use of colors, shapes and forms are used to heal, inspire, and restfully replenish people in a spiritual and personal way.

A senior lecturer of University of Michigan, he is the past president of the National Conference of Artists and current member of that organization’s Board of Directors.

He was a vital part of the coordinating team that worked with sculptor Lei Yi Xin on the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial Project in Washington, D.C. The Rosenthal Gallery is sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences Department of Performing and Fine Arts. It is located on the main floor of the Rosenthal Building.

Gallery hours are 9:00am - 5:00pm daily.

For further information, contact the gallery director, Dwight Smith at 910-672-1795.

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By Theresa “Raey” Walker

Are you a student veteran or a dependent of a veteran utilizing or trying to apply for educational benefits through the Veterans Affairs?

Have you become confused or frustrated in trying to figure out where your money is or why there has been a delay in receiving your benefits? Wondering if the classes you are taking will be approved? Well listen up! The Student Veterans Center at FSU in Bronco Square is here to help.

Many vets/dependents are confused by the process of “certification.” Certification simply means the process in which a student has been verified to take specific classes and to receive paid-out benefits by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Cassandra Massey, Administrative Support Associate for the Veterans Center said “often times students come in and are at a level 10 in terms of frustration. After they realize that the process is not that complicated they calm down to a level one. Come in a sit down with a counselor or just speak with me, we will get you taken care of,”Massey said.

“Each semester the student has to be recertified in order to continue his or her benefits. This is very important because many students assume that they will be automatically certified and are mad when they realize their classes have not been paid for and they did not receive any money in their bank accounts,”

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said Chelle Burgess a student veteran and counselor at the center.

Janet Polk is the certifing official at the center, she clicks the submit button for the paperwork to go up to “Big VA” in order for a student to receive benefits. “Once I click submit, the next step is to wait for Big VA to contact the student via letter and deposit money into their bank accounts” said Polk.

Many students have not done their research beforehand or rely on what another student with a different case has told them and are misinformed. To avoid any confusion here is a basic list of things a student must do in order to set themselves up for a smooth, successful transition to use or to keep using their benefits.

Here are a few tips to keep in mind if you plan on using your benefits: 1.

Do Research- Become familiar with each educational benefit offered to service members, retirees, dependents, and separated members of the armed forces. Log on to www.gibill.gov and look at your options based on your qualifications. Call 1-800-827-1000 if you have any specific questions or if you are confused by the website or want to speak to a live person.

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Apply for Benefits- You must apply for your benefits before you are able to receive any! Apply online, Google VONAPP or use eBenefits and search for the form applicable to you; fill out and submit electronically. Everyone will

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not fill out the same forms so be sure to ask or stop by the office to get a copy of the cheat sheet. Applying for your benefits will allow VA to inform you of what you are eligible for, how long, and how much you are entitled to. A certificate of eligibility will come via mail and you should bring that to the VA office so the process can get started.

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Gather Paperwork- For most service members you will need a copy of your DD 214, Certificate of Eligibility, acceptance letter to FSU, and copies (not originals) of transcripts. Make sure you keep a copy of all of your paper work and never give away your original DD 214. To avoid any confusion or waste gas money call 910-672-1628 before you come and ask for specifics.

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Register for Classes- VA recommends that you do pre-registration in order to start the process of certification more quickly and avoid being backlogged. Also, should there be any issues, they can be taken care of sooner rather than later to avoid a delay in payments of benefits. ENSURE THAT THE CLASSES YOU ARE TAKING ARE APPROVED CLASSES THAT ARE WITHIN YOUR DEGREE PROGRAM, OTHERWISE YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST OF THOSE CLASSES! 5.

Request CertificationYou MUST send an email to cymassey01@uncfsu.edu EVERY

"The Culture of Giving"

By Barron Jamel Green

“What differentiates [saying] ‘We need some money’ from establishing a ‘Culture of Giving?’” asked FSU Chancellor James A. Anderson to Getchel L. Caldwell, II, vice chancellor for the Institution of Advancement.

The “Culture of Giving” is a new fundraising campaign introduced by Caldwell, created through a combination of leadership, outreach, and engagement. The program is being marketed as a new brand in attempt to attract more alumni donors and those who would like to make significant donations to the university. The university hopes to raise $25 million within six years. Caldwell has already met with the major alumni affiliates like the FSU National Alumni Association, selected alumni chapters, and athletic clubs to promote the proposed strategy.

After the drastic cuts in state funding the university’s Board of Trustees were presented with the plan at their quarterly board meeting Sept. 20.

Chancellor Anderson said he plans to officially announce to the campaign during homecoming week.

Prior to his appointment at FSU, Caldwell served for four years as vice president for advancement at Tuskegee University in Alabama.

While there, he was responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and implementing all fundraising, marketing, and alumni activities for the university. His many, accomplishments include working with the president, board of trustees, alumni, faculty, staff, students, friends, and volunteers to close out $9 million toward an unfinished $175 million capital campaign. He has also man-

aged the oversight of federal dollars with more than $40 million in research and development grants toward Tuskegee.

The term “six figure gift” floated around the room quite frequently as a way of expressing the donations. A “six figure gift” is a donation of at least $100,000. A “six figure gift” could go toward funding needed for 2012 FSU choir students to attend a trip to Carnegie Hall to showcase the universities raw talent. Due to recent budget cuts, it has become more challenging to finance some activities and programs.

Caldwell also met with all FSU deans to begin a discussion about school-based fundraising to increase program funding.

“Do you have enough people for the job?” asked Board of Trustee’s active Chair Terrence Murchison.

Caldwell explained that within a new internal budget for the Institution for Advancement was the need for four new employees to assist in the campaign. Two new faculty members for the institution to assist in handling the workload are already being sought.

Alumni and current students can donate any amount of money to the university at any time.

The institution for advancement promotes their “Text to Give” program, which utilizes text messages to donate a set $10.00 amount to select departments simply by texting the number 27722 and typing in the message box “Broncos”.

For additional information please contact the Institution for Advancement at (910) 672-1661 or visit the office located in the Continuing Education Building.

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SEMESTER stating the following:

S u b j e c t L i n e : VA C e r t i f i c a t i o n Message- name B a n n e r N u m b e rPlease certify me for the following semester(s) (Must be registered for any semester you are requesting certification for)

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Check Broncos emailBroncos email is the primary email address that is used to convey messages; this includes the no reply email you will receive from the VA.To inform a student that they have been certified. Once certified, the FSU VA Center has no control over when payments are disbursed.

A student must call 1-800-8271000 or 1-888-GI-BILL-1 to inquire about any money.

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Start Classes and PassWhile you are waiting for your benefits to kick in you can start taking your classes. Ensure that you are passing your classes with a C or better. If you feel the class is not right for you, you must drop the class before the drop/add period ends and submit the request through Banner and the VA office (a written request). Otherwise, you will be responsible for the cost of the class.

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Repeat Steps 5-7- Each semester you must request certification otherwise VA will not certify you. If you are unsure of the classes you are required to take, look up your major on the FSU website and search for your major/minor and click on degree. A list of required classes will appear.

9. If there are any changes in your major/minor or you decide to leave the school indefinitely or take classes at another school for another semester, you must inform the VA office in writing and submit a VA-Form 1995 (veterans)/VA Form 5495 (only CH35 dependents) “Change of School/Institution,” Remember to be considered fulltime during a 16-week semester it is required to take 12 or more credit hours, eight and four week semester is six or more credit hours.

The bottom line is this: if you are a student veteran/dependent the best thing you can do for yourself is be proactive about your own education and benefits; do the research, ask questions, don’t wait until the last minute, and pass your classes. Also, try not to plan your life around receiving the benefits on time. Have a backup plan in case your benefits are not dispeesid to you on time. Many students find themselves in a scramble when there is a glitch and may not realize that the glitch may, in fact, have been caused by them.

The Center will start having mandatory briefings to help ensure that their students are getting the information they need to get the most out of their benefits. Check your Broncos email for news and information coming soon.

Congratulations! to the winners of the

P.I.L.E.-O.n contest

Britt, Byron L.; Durden, Christopher F.; Johnson, Robert; Johnson, Tonya; McDonald, Tamika; Sunders, Tarimur; Taylor, Charles; Thomas, Kreelen

International Social Mixer "Cupid Shuffle"

Voice Photo By Jennifer Lucas, Editor in Chief

American and International students while mixing on the lawn of Llody V. Hackley Honors Hall dance to the Cupid Shuffle and other music provided by Bronco-iRadio on Sept. 14.

September 26, 2012

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“They Misunderstood”

By Francena Turner

“Bitch bad, woman good, lady better, greatest motherhood,” concluded Lupe Fiasco’s latest hip-hop release. "I just wanted to have a conversation. It was more to just put it out in the world and see what happens," stated Lupe Fiasco, on his latest record and video “Bitch Bad.” Both praise and vilification have been shown for his take on a woman’s use of the term “bad bitch” and the negative affect its use has on young society.

My reaction was not what it was supposed to be. I am aware that I was supposed to be excited about Fiasco’s video. I was supposed to drag my daughter in front of the television and make her watch it while exclaiming, “See, I told you shouldn’t be like THOSE girls!”

To some degree, I AM excited. I love anything that sparks conversation. But I call foul on this one.

The word “bitch” and the word “nigger” are in the same grain for me. They are negative words that have actual definitions, which are twisted and used to degrade a group of people. The words are sometimes embraced by that degraded group of people and turned into “positive” terms of endearment that have no further negative connotation when used by the members of those groups.

At least that is what I am supposed to believe. There is nothing positive about either word.

Going further, I believe that such embracing displays how extensively the degradation has damaged the group. So, to some extent, I agree with Fiasco’s premise that the use of the term “bad bitch” and the embracing of the lifestyle attached to the term are detrimental to our culture and therefore our society. I get that.

What I do NOT get is how the real story is ignored here. Just as the term “nigger” was used to hurt African-Americans, the terms “whore”, “slut”, “bitter”, “lonely”, and especially “bitch” were used to hurt women, and are being hurled viciously at some woman somewhere as I type this sentence. Somewhere, some man is becoming increasingly enraged that she is not bursting into a fit of tears. What bothers me about this song/video is that Fiasco is not addressing the fact that in order for a woman to have embraced the term “bad bitch”, someone had to call have called her one. So where is my anger to be directed? Am I to be annoyed with the girl who enjoys calling herself a “bad bitch”, or the boy who called her one in the first place? My answer is both. If we are going to play the blame game at all, let’s play it fairly.

Fiasco says, “Bitch bad, woman good, lady better, they misunderstood,” this is problematic for me because this line still has men qualifying the worth of women—which is what got us into the “bad bitch” mess in the first place. On the surface, I should appreciate his “respect” for women who carry themselves in a mature and decent manner. However, I really

do not believe that this video displayed respect for any woman. It seems to me that Fiasco is more upset about women embracing being called “bad bitches” than he is about them being called bitches. While he was showing the little girls watching the rap video and deciding to emulate the video vixen they saw on the screen, he purposely deflected the chance to discuss the male rapper in the video. Fiasco says, “…now let’s say that they’re less concerned with him and more with the video girl acquiescing to his whims.” Why would we say that? In a situation where a little girl is watching a video with a man and a woman in it and both are displaying horrid behavior, how is it that only the woman is responsible for the little girl having a skewed view of reality? Going further, if the little girl is sitting at home watching the video, how is it only the mother’s fault that she unsupervised (which Fiasco brings up in the video)?

This video is the latest entry in a long line of propaganda that absolves men of any responsibility. It depicts the man in the video as a helpless victim who is being Jedi-mind tricked by his mother (the original bad bitch) and then the girls he meets (more bad bitches). It does not show how this man has any responsibility in shaping his reality. His focus on “bad bitches” just creates more “bad bitches.” I understand, as I have heard all too often, that women have to lead the way to change. I just wish Lupe Fiasco and those of the same ilk realized that they have just as much responsibility to correct the phenomenon of the “bad bitch.”

Lupe Fiasco had some very valid points about women and what we allow to be our reality. He stated that he just wanted to start dialogue, but I disagree. He’s too intelligent a man to have accidentally left anything out. He said what he meant to say. He could have written a song calling his rap counterparts to task for calling women derogatory terms in the first place. But, he did not. I think he gave his fans what they wanted…more avoidance techniques. He gave yet another excuse for a man to look a woman in the face and tell her she made him call her something other than her name. If you think back, the last thing your parents ever wanted to hear was that you had done something awful because someone else did it. The same premise applies here. Just because a woman calls herself a “bad bitch” does not mean I have to call her one. Just because a man calls you a “bitch” does not mean you have to answer to it.

Looking back over my writing, I see that it could be seen as little one-sided. It barely addresses how sick it is that a woman would prefer the term “bitch” to “lady”. It places, perhaps, far too much blame on men, neglecting to tell the whole story. I believe Lupe Fiasco said it best, “I just wanted to start a conversation. It was more to just put it out in the world and see what happens.”

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I'm Only Hu(Man)

By Joshua Snipes

The impact of the music industry is making its mark on young minds across the world. With controversial lyrics and subject matter, Lupe Fiasco’s latest single and music video "Bitch Bad” takes its audience on a journey illustrating the perception and treatment of women in the current hip-hop industry. With regard to the younger demographic, Fiasco brakes barriers and highlights awareness of the world about an issue that has been problematic since the start of the commercialized rap scene.

I'm most surprised of the release of the track as a mainstream single, rather the concept of the song. As an artist, in his position he is shining light on the connotations behind the word, but this treatment of women in entertainment is nothing new. Women in Shakespearean times were considered whores who tried their hands at acting, and in some instances men were used to play female roles.

I have come to understand that a generation of surrogate artists has taken over the music industry. The expectations for the parents (guardians, teachers and mentors) of children are higher and in order to effectively impact the child outside world forces must be explained. Children are physically growing faster without proper mental development.

With "Bitch Bad" and throughout Lupe's music it seems he is taking a stand as a mentor of the hip hop industry. I like that Lupe raps about different elements which need change in the industry but honestly after I’ve picked whatever bone I felt has been violated, I'm turning up the volume on a track by an artist whose movement or style embodies some of the same characteristics Lupe is criticizing.

Am I a hypocrite for wanting to see a half boob or a lil’ booty shaking in a video! Or am I just an honest hu(man) being? Thing is, life is all about balance. Defining that balance is all up to the individual.

I feel Lupe is contradictory while controversial at times because his music reflects what's going on in the world versus an artist like Nas, whose music reflects the events of his life. I think he plays a part in those same commercialized ideals in today's music industry especially during this era of “awakening” consciousness. It's ultimately up to the audience what they listen to for inspiration.

As a burgeoning music and video producer, I can honestly see "Bitch Bad" as a top 100 hit in 10 years for a combination of elements; the nonchalant, ingenious intentions behind the concept, the lyricism, and the reference to black face. I believe the song has some flaws, but is brilliant for truthfully talking about a complicated issue. Lupe brings awareness to the degradation of the current exposure of women in the industry and the corruption it does to the future generations.

At the end of the day, people are going to listen to whatever they want to listen to. This track will probably get lost in the sauce for those who aren't die-hard Lupe fans but regardless, this track will be a timeless classic for the hip-hop community nevertheless.

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Poetic Underground

September 26, 2012

Voting is our Weapon!!

By: Shimere Truss and Jalynn Jones

Coursety of hellogiggles.com

Underground Poetry scene from the moive She's All That.

By Nicholas Phipps-Evans

“Poetry is an expression and a way of escape,” said Julian Grant, FSU sophomore, as he prepared to read his poem during the first amateur poetry slam.

Julian and a group of students, hosted a poetry slam Sept. 15 in Bronco Hall as a gateway to a hopeful poetry club at FSU. Due to the school-sponsored events and their restriction requirements, the event was created to allow students more freedom over their work.

“I feel like they don’t allow enough freedom,” Grant said. “At these poetry nights, you can only say this word if you really want to express this one, or you can’t say certain profane words just because it isn’t socially polite. If you feel like saying man ‘f’ this and all that, then it’s expressions, so it’s appropriate.”

Marcus Moore, a co-founder of the event, expressed that he is tired of hearing ‘in order to be a poet, one must…’ and is looking for people who love the art, and are willing to flood the room with their emotions.

“Other organizations that utilize poetry only utilize rhyme schemes and things of that nature, when in actuality, poetry is everything,” Moore explained. “It is what we breathe, think, see, eat. I don’t have to rhyme at all in order to express my love of life, or why I am sad, or even why I want to fight.”

There were only seven people who attended the “slam,” so each speaker was able to freely express his/herself in abundance. There were even opportuni-

ties where each speaker gathered their thoughts, composed a poem on the spot, and read the unedited version before the audience.

One student's poem did not turn out exactly as he wanted it,but he expressed relief when those in attendance supported him. The crowd's approval helped build his confidence and provided a comfortable working environment. When questioned later, the students said, “It is pretty cool not having to worry about everyone laughing. We are all here for the same thing. That commonality alone is enough to make me want to do this again.”

One of the people who attended as a form of interest, Omari Lucas-Thomas, a junior at Fayetteville State, agreed with the idea of starting a poetry club.

“It’s pretty cool to have this underground poetry thing going. Not many people our age take the time to gather as friends and read,” Lucas-Thomas said. “I see a lot of people write and wait until the next available talent show to show off their work. The real heart comes when you are among friends; no regulators, no prize on the line, and you can say what you really want to say.”

Moore is uncertain when the next slam will be, but said that he has already initiated contact with the some of the poets at the school.

“Hopefully we can convince them to bring friends as soon as possible so the club stays hot,” Moore said. “Eventually, it can turn into a scheduled event, then hopefully an official club here at the school.”

“You have to make a connection to yourself and your community,” said co-founder of the Blank Panthers Bobby Seale at an SGA held event Sept 22.

Seale spoke to FSU students about the importance of voicing their opinions as young black Americans. The SGA 2012-2013 motto, “The World is Y.O.U.R.S., Your Objective: Unite in Raising the Standard,” collaborated to bring Seale to speak during this pivotal election year.

Coverage of the Black Panther party, including documentaries and books, have formulated a great deal of negative attention and distorted the truth about the real Bobby Seale, calling his organization violent and ‘thuggish’. According to Seale, they were not a riotous group without reason. They only shot weapons when they were targeted or when racist attackers unlawfully beat someone.

Bobby Seale grew up with a father who was a carpenter and by the time Seale was 18 years old, he was a mathematician and a well-disciplined architect. He even exclaimed that before he ever heard Malcolm X speak, he was highly inspired by the speech given by the late Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Disciplined by X and inspired by King, he helped build the Black Panther Party with the objective to end institutionalized racism. Seale quit his engineering job of three years and partnered with the late Huey Newton to form a powerful militant organization. With a 10-point platform program, the Black Panther Party stressed the manifestation of purpose in a powerful movement.

Stressing the importance of being informed, retaining history and knowing the law, Seale spoke to the FSU family with authority exclaiming, “Electoral empowerment is the most profound necessity.”

Seale also pointed out the misleading tactics and dicet of the corporate politician. An open forum was held so that audience members were able to ask questions to Seale and a panel, including Dr. Stanley Johnson and Dr. Tom Hennessey both whom specialize in African American studies.

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L-R: Bobby Seale (founder of the Black Panthers), Cimmeon Q. Terry (contributor to the Voice) with Seale's book Seize The Time.

P O E T R Y

They say...

They say I’ve changed but when I look in the mirror I still look the same When I listen to me talk I still sound the same When I look into my heart it still beats and feels the same way Only thing that changed about me is my mentality They say I talk white They say I act different They say I think I’m better than them I say no I’m not white just because I take in my education and wisdom and make it knowledge They say I’m not who I use to be and yea that true that’s called maturity Instead of acting ignorant like you and your crew That’s never been cute to me To lower my myself just to fit in I never thought I was better than u You just decided to stay back and do nothing and u expected me to do the same as you So me being better than u is just a figment of your imagination as though I owe something When at the end of the day the only one that owes you something is you You need to stop waiting for handouts and believe in you So me trying to better myself didn’t change me It just changed you ~Brittany Warren

Election

VOTE: It’s only your future at stake!

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possibilities sent the blogosphere, Twitterverse, and Facebook into a tailspin. You don’t find it insulting that anyone thinks you’d cast your vote based on a lyric in a rap song?

Did she really have to make an announcement stating that it was sarcasm? No one was worried about that demographic of 26 and older adults casting such votes. Show them that you’re more intelligent than that. Register and Vote. • Voting is your civic duty. I know you hear it all the time, but it’s true. People died for your right to vote. Too often we think that those who came before us fought for our CHOICE to vote. They did not. Inherent in the battles they fought was the idea that we all had a fundamental right to take place in electing those that would represent us. We are all a part of this country, so why would we continue to relinquish our right to representation?

Getting Started During election season, there will be voter registration drives everywhere. Those held on campus will be advertised.

If you don’t catch any of those, there are several places you can go off campus.

Voter Registration: NC Board of Elections: 227 Fountain Head Lane Fayetteville, NC 28301 Phone number: (910) 678-7733 Voting: Absentee ballots: Contact your county Board of Elections, in writing, to request an absentee ballot.

Management, and as this past July 1, there were 972,385 It is impossible to turn on your television or log onto any people between the ages of 18-25.

This would leave a little over 390,000 unregistered college social media site without being inundated with political rhetoric. It would be much easier to just unplug and disconnect aged adults in NC alone.

This is UNACCEPTABLE. from the political atmosphere surrounding the 2012 general Why Voting is Necessary‌. (even if you don’t like eielection, but it is not a good idea to do so. Politics is, after all, ther candidate) a numbers game. • President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney Note: The, following are approximations and sources are are our candidates for President in this year’s general elecgiven.

As of Sept.13, North Carolina had 6.4 million registered tion. Regardless of how you feel about either candidate or their respective political parties, one of them will be the next voters. president of the United States. You will be affected by the This sounds like an enormous number, but it is not.

According to the projected 2011 US Census information, outcome of this election. If your lives progress according to plan, you’ll all have graduated or be preparing to graduate by NC has a population of roughly 9.7 million .

Of that number, approximately 7.3 million are of voting the time the next election comes around. The issues that seem irrelevant, complicated, boring, or hopeless to you now, will age. certainly matter to you by then. Register and Vote.

Remember we have 6.4 million registered voters. • Aren’t you tired of being underestimated? In the 2008 There are a little over 947,000 unregistered voters in NC! According to the North Carolina State Board of Elections, election, North Carolina saw over 5 million voters over the only 70 percent of registered voters voted in the 2008 general age of 26 (73 percent of total voters). Remember that only 7 percent of registered voters voted that year. We read, see, election!

So, if NC maintains at least at 70 percent in this year’s and hear that politicians do not bother to campaign in certain election, and add the 947,000 unregistered voters, roughly states or to certain demographics because these states or demographics don’t vote. Don’t allow yourself to be dismissed.

2.8 million people won’t vote in the 2012 election.

Register and Vote.

This is UNACCEPTABLE. • The Nicki Minaj effect.

We still are not done with the numbers games yet.

Nicki Minaj, a popular rapper, has been a There are approximately 579,000 registered voters between the ages of 18-29 in North “ I ’ m a R e p u b - trending topic for the last couple of weeks l i c a n v o t i n g f o r based on a line in one her songs that “imCarolina.

The Pew Research Center found that these M i t t R o m n e y plies� that she is endorsing Mitt Romney for President. Clearly she can vote for young adults accounted for 18 percent of the she chooses, but that isn’t even vote during the 2008 general education.

You lazy b*****s whomever the issue. The media recognizes her powThe young vote mattered a great deal in the 2008 election, but more than that, youth enthu- is f*****g up the er to influence pop culture. Pop culture is YOU. The media and our politicians recsiasm helped encourage previously non-voting economy.� ognize your worth even if you don’t. Minaj older voters to register and vote. has over 14 million Twitter followers. The According to the Office of State Budget and Nicki Minaj

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION VOTER EMPOWERMENT & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES

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The Fayetteville State University Student Government Association announces its 2012 Voter Empowerment Initiatives. The FSU initiatives include voter registration, voter education and get out the vote programs and activities.

FSU Bronco Debate Team – Viewing & Critiquing of Presidential Debate on Domestic Policy Oct. 3 FSU Campus 9 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Storming the Dorm Voter Registration Campaign: Will Your Voice Be Heard?

Oct. 8 FSU Campus 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

The FSU Student Government will initiate a “Storm the Dorms� Campaign to register students who have not registered to vote and to give students who have registered an opportunity to check their registration status.

FSU Bronco Debate Team – Viewing & Critiquing of Vice Presidential Debate on Foreign and Domestic Policy Oct. 11 FSU Campus 9 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

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8 The Voice, For Students, By Students

By Assarine "Ashley" Morgan

Triple Crown

It’s 3 am and Assarine “Ashley” Morgan is awake and praying, keeping in mind her mother’s words “God walks at 3 am.” She has a strong belief in God and asks for his help throughout each day. It has been only three hours since she lied down to rest. After a day filled with classes at Fayetteville State University and balancing the responsibilities of her cleaning business “The Dust Bunny,” the single mother of two young children, still must take care of her family. In just a few hours Ashley’s daily routine will reset and she will begin again.

It is true that challenges in life multiply and become more complex with age.

While not all college students understand this, there is a group that must balance work, family responsibilities and classes. According to the Department of Education 13 percent of adult students were single parents in 2011. Fueled by the desire to achieve and provide for their families, these students define the non-traditional degree seeker.

Ms. Morgan initially obtained an Associates degree in Arts in May of 2010 from Fayetteville Tech Community College before enrolling at FSU. At FTCC 18 to 27 credits each semester helped her complete a fast track to education. A traditional undergraduate student might find this workload overwhelming, however, for a single mother, like Morgan, it was the only way she felt should could meet her educational goals. She graduated from FSU last May with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and expects to graduate again from FSU with a Bachelor's of Arts degree in Communications this May. Most adult students are also employed to meet their financial obligations. The economic downturn in the past five years has driven many people to seek additional jobs and alternative sources of revenue. The weight of an uncertain economic future has prompted some individuals, like Morgan, to try their hand at entrepreneurial ventures. Morgan has been operating her company “The Dust bunny” since Dec. 2010.

According to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor of 2010, five percent of college students were in business for themselves, an increase from 2007 when only 2.2 percent of students reported owning a business. Another survey conducted by the Young Entrepreneurial Council suggested students went into business to supplement their income from daily jobs, to meet the increasing cost of living, and 23 percent reported it was because of unemployment. In addition, individuals found that social media had made it easier and cheaper to market their products and services, allowing them to engage in small business ventures. Small business owners face high risks of failure as more than 50 percent of small businesses fail after four years, according to the US Bureau of Labor and Statistics.

Owning and operating a company was not her first choice, Morgan, a Jamaica native, initially sought to enlist in the Army. However, her father did not believe it was a woman’s place to be a soldier, and so Morgan went on to other pursuits. She performed exemplary in all her subsequent job opportunities, as her belief in her own ability and mental composure remained strong.

The struggles of a female working parent and non-traditional student reveals, that their greatest stumbling block lies within the perceptions of society. Society is still not receptive to the idea of women who assume the role of breadwinner and take on competitive positions in the business world. In some instances, family and friends are the biggest roadblocks who discourage them from pursuing further education and careers. Not all women have been fortunate enough to get jobs with benefits and sufficient financial security. The choice to continue with their education or to accept minimum wages is presented and they must decide. Morgan continued her education because it would guarantee a better job in future, and hopefully a better life as well.

Their continuous plea is for the society to have an objective look at their capability. This is because they look at their wide responsibilities not as a hindrance but a motivation to be proficient. The other struggle they have to contend with on a daily basis is the ability to plan. Unfortunately, planning skill are not an inherited trait, but are learned as one grows and faces challenges.

A good number of college students juggling work and parenting have acknowledged the possibility of failing at some point. The failure was not inevitable as a result taking on too many responsibilities, instead failure often results from an inability to plan. Those who are able to stay the course and hone their planning skills are able to derive immeasurable benefits.

In addition to all of the physical and, at times, emotional challenges the greatest test remains to be one’s mental perception. Obtaining educational goals while simultaneously carrying on other responsibilities require a great deal of composure.

Success in all endeavors requires that an individual remain focused. While there have been many cases of successful student entrepreneurs, the truth is that many more try and fail. A large number of them lack the required support to succeed while others are boggled down by the challenge. Again, the latter has largely to do with one’s mental strength. The one thing that has been common to all those who have succeeded is great composure and a never say die attitude.

Despite the many obstacles entrepreneurial college students and single parents face, most of them feel satisfied with their achievements. They choose to focus on the things they have accomplished and the bright future ahead. Furthermore, their greatest satisfaction comes from seeing their families, especially their young and ambitious children, continue to give their love and support. Moving forward, the driving force for this group of students remains their families and the strong social groups they have surrounded themselves with. This explains their attachment to those people who matter most, because being human means at some point they will need a shoulder to lean on.

Another common characteristic to success is their steadfast believe in God. Many, like Morgan, remain pious as they are convinced it is through God that their plans will be actualized. Ultimately, this group of people hopes to pass along their strong work ethic, self-reliance, confidence, belief in education, and trust in God, to their children. They are convinced that this is possible because they have been able to live it and their actions have spoken louder than any words.

September 26, 2012

September 26, 2012

Any Given Sunday

By DeSean Lawson

Week three of the NFL season began with defending Super Bowl champions The New York Giants, defeating the Carolina Panthers 36-7 on Sept. 20. The Giants were led by two-time Super Bowl MVP quarterback Eli Manning. Manning went 27-35, 288 passing yards and one touchdown. Although Newton threw for 242 yards and had a six-yard rushing touchdown, the Giants front four dominated and frustrated Cam Newton all night. The Giants front four picked off Newton three times and held him to a horrific 53 percent completion percentage for the game.

There were a few surprising games on Sunday as well. Prior to the season the Arizona Cardinals didn’t even know who their starting quarterback was going to be. First game of the season the Cardinals defeated the Seattle Seahawks 20-16 after starting quarterback John Skelton got injured and backup quarterback Kevin Kolb came in and save the day. The following week the Cardinals and backup quarterback Kevin Kolb upset Tom Brady and the Patriots 20-18. So coming into this game the Cardinals were very confident.

The Cardinals improved their record to 3-0 after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 27-6.

Kolb went 17-24, 222 passing yards and two touchdowns. The Cardinals defense held Michael Vick to 17-37, 217 passing yards and no touchdowns.

The Cardinals win over the Eagles wasn’t the only upset of the day. The Cardinals NFC West divisional foe the San Francisco 49ers headed into Sundays matchup with the Minnesota Vikings as heavy favorites. The 49ers came into the game on Sunday 2-0 with two

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impressing wins over the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions. The Packers and Lions were playoff teams last year.

But the Vikings could care less about how much success the 49ers had the previous two weeks. The young all-star squad dominated the 49ers from start to finish. The Vikings defeated the 49ers 24-13. Second year quarterback Christian Ponder went 21-35, 198 passing yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.

Ponder played a seasoned veteran against the number one defense in the NFL. The Vikings defense held the 49ers explosive running game to just 89 yards rushing. The 49ers came into the game averaging 206 rushing yards per game.

Besides all the upsets in week three, all eyes were on the primetime game Sunday night which featured the Baltimore Ravens versus the New England Patriots. This was a rematch of the AFC championship game last year. The Ravens defeated the Patriots 31-30 after they came back from a nine point fourth quarter deficit. Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco ushered a ten play 70 yard drive which set up the gamewinning 27-yard field goal by Steven Tucker.

Flacco had a marvelous game. Flacco went 2840, 382 passing yards, three touchdowns and one interception. The Ravens and the Patriots are definitely teams that will be reckoned with in the AFC come playoff time.

Week three in the NFL was definitely a day for the underdog and upsets. So just like former NFL Commissioner Bert Bell stated back in the early 1960’s, “On any given sunday a team can be beat in the NFL”.

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Anderson and Hawkins Top Performers At Adidas XC Challenge

By Aaron Williams

The Fayetteville State men’s and women’s cross country teams finished in ninth and 11th places, respectively, this past Friday as both teams competed at the Addias Cross Country Challenge hosted by NC State University at Wake Med Soccer Park.

NC State captured both the men’s and women’s competition on Friday with North Carolina, East Carolina and West Virginia Wesleyan following behind in second, third and fourth places. On the men’s side NC State University Club finished fifth followed by St. Augustine’s in sixth, Winston-Salem State in seventh and Shaw in eighth. The Rams placed fifth on the women’s side and were followed by Meredith in sixth, NC State University Club in seventh, Queens in eighth, St. Augustine’s in ninth and Shaw in 10th.

Ernest Hawkins, for the second straight meet, was the leading finisher for the Broncos, as he placed 50th with a time of 17:25.2. Douglas Jackson was the second leading finisher for Fayetteville State with a 54th place finish and a time of 17:40.7, while Ervin Brinkley finished 89th and

a time of 20:56.1. Anthony Mullen and Taron Sanders finished back-to-back in 92nd and 93rd places for the Broncos as Mullen posted a time of 21.38.8 and Sanders 21:52.0. Brandon Elmore and Andrew Brassard rounded out the competition for Fayetteville State as Elmore finished 97th with a time of 22:26.4 and Brassard 100th at 25:13.9.

Amanda Anderson was also the women’s top finisher for the second consecutive week as she placed 106th with a time of 25:07.9. Nia Trawick was the secondhighest finisher for the Broncos with a 117th place finish and time of 26:58.4, while Renee Guesehard ran a 27:46.9 for a 120th place finish. Rachael Hays, Chiquanna Anderson and Brittany Wilkins were the final finishers for Fayetteville State as Hays finished 122nd, Anderson 126th and Wilkins 127th. Hays recorded a time of 28:07.4, Anderson ran a 30:23.7 and Wilkins posted a 30:51.2.

The Broncos will return to action on Friday, Sept. 28 as they travel back to Cary, NC for the HBCU Challenge at 9 a.m.

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RIght: Vikings QB Christian Ponder scores a rushing TD

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Nia Trawick Sept. 17 Cross Country

FSU Volleyball suffers first losses at JCSU Invitational

By Aaron Williams

The Fayetteville State volleyball team dropped its first matches of the 2012 campaign on Friday afternoon to USC-Aiken and Armstrong Atlantic State during day one of the Johnson C. Smith Invitational Tournament at Brayboy Gymnasium.

The Lady Broncos fell to the Pacers 3-0 (19-25, 21-25, 23-25) and 3-1 to the Pirates (13-25, 25-20, 11-25, 16-25).

Fayetteville State falls to 7-2 on the season, while USC-Aiken improves to 7-5 overall and Armstrong Atlantic State is now 10-3. The Lady Broncos will conclude play at Johnson C. Smith on Sept. 22 as they face the Golden Bulls at 3 p.m.

Joi Emanuel (Sr., Charlotte, NC) led Fayetteville State in game one with eight kills, while Ifeyinwa Nwokolo (Sr., Greensboro, NC) added seven kills. Joylene Thompson (Jr., Spanish Town, JA) and Jessica Hardy (So., Fayetteville, NC) also contributed five

kills a piece.

The Lady Broncos quickly fell behind USC-Aiken in the first set 6-0, but would work their way back to a two-point deficit at 9-7. It would be as close as the Lady Broncos got in the opening set as the Pacers would go on an 11-3 run and pace their way to a first-set victory.

Both teams traded points back-and-forth early in the second set with the scored tied 8-8 before USC-Aiken went ahead by three at 12-9 and never trailed from that point on. Fayetteville State kept itself within four points of the Pacers, but could never get any closer as the set moved forward.

The final set saw both teams within three points or less of each other, with the Lady Broncos leading on three different occasions. After a kill by Emanuel and attack error by Shannon Byers put Fayetteville State ahead 21-19, USC-Aiken tied the set at 2222, but Emanuel put the Lady Broncos back

in front 23-22. From there the Pacers scored the final three points of the set to take the match from Fayetteville State.

In game two against the Pirates, Emanuel posted a team-high seven kills while Thompson, Hardy and Nwokolo had four kills each.

Armstrong Atlantic State led the entire first set over the Lady Broncos and had a lead as big as 11 points at 20-9, while Fayetteville State responded to take the second set and tie the match 1-1. The Lady Broncos trailed late in the second set 18-16, but ran off a string of five straight points off serves from Alea Jones (Jr., Charlotte, NC). The Pirates trimmed their deficit to one at 21-20, but Fayetteville State closed off the set scoring the final four points.

Armstrong Atlantic State responded in the final two sets as the Lady Broncos never held a lead. The Pirates went ahead 10-3 in the third and then, at 16-8, went on a 9-3

run to take the set. The fourth set saw Fayetteville State hold a 13-10 lead midway through the set, but Armstrong Atlantic State would hold the Lady Broncos to just three more points along the way.

The Lady Broncos however, remain undefeated in the Conference and will take on CIAA rival Elizabeth City State on September 29th at 1pm.

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Taylor Norris (3-Middle Blocker) spikes the ball over the net to score a point for the Lady Broncos during the Sept. 18 UNC-P game.

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September 26, 2012

FSU Football Wins Home Season Opener Over Virginia Union

passing touchdown of the season by Fayetteville State.

Michael Johnson (So., Clayton, NC) gave the Broncos their first lead of the game at 14-7 The Fayetteville State Broncos opened its home schedule on Saturday evening with a 2817 victory over the Virginia Union Panthers at Luther “Nick” Jeralds Stadium. The victory just before halftime at the 2:04 mark when he intercepted a Graham pass and returned it 62 yards for a touchdown. It was Johnson’s second touchdown of the season as he also had a for the Broncos was their first of the 2012 season. kickoff return for a touchdown in the season opener at North CaroFayetteville State (1-2) rushed for 131 yards as a team, led by lina Central on Sept. 1.

Colon Bailey (Jr., Manteo, NC) with 80 yards on 15 carries, and Virginia Union kicker Stephen Velasquez trimmed its deficit to had two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to rally from a three-point 14-10 midway through the third quarter with his 36-yard field goal, deficit against the Panthers (2-1). The Broncos scored their two and then Graham’s 13-yard touchdown run put the Panthers back in rushing touchdowns within a six-minute span in the final quarter, front 17-14 with 44 seconds left in the third stanza. highlighted by Bailey’s 15-yard run to seal the game with 2:40 left From there Fayetteville State’s defense held Virginia Union in the contest. scoreless in the fourth quarter, while its ground game took control “It’s a good feeling to get the first win of the season in the books,” and compiled two scoring drives that took a combined 11:18 off said head coach Kenny Phillips. “Overall we did a good job of get1 team win for us tothe clock. The Broncos held the ball for 12:27 in the final quarter, ting off the field on third down. It was a great night in all aspects of the game. The biggest difference tonight was while the Panthers had the ball for just 2:33. Fayetteville State made overcoming the mistakes we made in the football game and be able its two fourth quarter drives count as Andre Montgomery trimmed to get a win.”

Virginia Union’s lead to 21-17 with his one-yard touchdown run on Virginia Union was led offensively by running back Jerrell Wash- Voice Photo By: Shakeviea "KeiKei" Gilchrsit fourth-and-goal followed by the run from Bailey. ington with 152 yards on 24 carries, and put the Panthers on the Andrea Hudson (#12-Quaterback) drops Concepcion and Andreas Hudson (Sr., Philadelphia, PA) comscoreboard first in the opening quarter scoring his only touchdown back to pass after getting great pass pro- bined to go 10-of-14 through the air for 164 yards and one touchof the game from 16 yards out. The Fayetteville State defense lim- tection from William Hunt (#64-Offensive down for Fayetteville State. Concepcion finished the game 8-of-10 ited Virginia Union quarterback Kenneth Graham to just 46 yards Tackle). for 109 yards and a touchdown, while Hudson went 2-of-4 for 55 passing on 4-of-20 attempts, while compiling two sacks and one yards. Montgomery added 48 yards on 11 carries and a touchdown interception. for the Broncos, and Williams had a team-high 48 yards receiving After the touchdown run by Washington put the Panthers in front 7-0 with 5:30 left in the with one touchdown. Anthony Duran (Jr., Gilbert, AZ) added four catches for 34 yards and first quarter, the Broncos answered back to tie the game 7-7 on a 48 yard touchdown pass Antonio Allen (Jr., Raleigh, NC) had one catch for 34 yards. Bryce Williams (Sr., St. Petersconnection from Chauncey Concepcion (So., Charlotte, NC) to Kasunn Williams (So., Rocky burg, FL) paced the way for the Fayetteville State defense with 10 total tackles, one sack and Mount, NC). The touchdown pass by Concepcion was his first of the season, and also the first 2.5 tackles for loss.

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Broncos fall by 7 in CIAA Conference opener to ECSU

By Aaron Williams

The Fayetteville State Broncos were defeated by the Elizabeth City State Vikings 20-13 this past Saturday at Luther "Nick" Jeralds Stadium. This was the CIAA opener for both teams.

The Broncos fall 1-3 on the season and 0-1 in conference play, while the Vikings improve to 2-2 overall and 1-0 in CIAA action.

Bronco quarterback Chauncey Concepcion (So., Charlotte, NC) lead offense as he tallied a season-high of 167 yards passing on 16-of-26 attempts, while also running for 14 yards on seven attempts and the team's lone rushing touchdown. Andre Montgomery (Fr., Goldsboro, NC) ran for 64 yards on eight carries, while Colon Bailey, Jr. (Jr., Manteo, NC) had 48 yards on eight carries. Montgomery finished with an average of 8.0 yards and Bailey, Jr. averaged six yards, per carry. The Broncos had two players with over 60 yards receiving each as Kasunn Williams (So., Rocky Mount, NC) had 60 yards and Ricardo White (So., Monroe, NC) recorded 61 yards.

DaRonte McNeill rushed a game-high of 153 yards for the Vikings on ground and a touchdown on 33 carries. Quarterback Namon Jones finished the contest with 14of-23 passing, one touchdown and one interception, while Darrius Wesson ended with 49 yards receiving and one touchdown catch.

"We knew Elizabeth City State was going to line up and hand the ball off to McNeill, and I thought we did a pretty decent job until the last touchdown that he got," said head coach Kenny Phillips. "We bottled him up pretty good. He had 153 yards rushing, but they were 153 yards that were earned. There was nothing easy about it.

They hit us on some third down plays that we normally get off the field on. I told the football team after the game that defensively the only disappointment was our

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third-down defense tonight. We gave up some easy first downs that I thought was the difference in the football game."

The Vikings took the game's opening drive and marched 55 yards down the field on 11 plays, and their drive capped off with Wesson's 18-yard touchdown reception from Jones for the only score of the first quarter. Concepcion scored the only touchdown of the second quarter as the Broncos tied the contest at 7-7 on a touchdown run from 14 yards out.

Kicker Antonio Mayo (So., Jacksonville, NC) gave FSU a 10-7 lead with 9:48 remaining in the third quarter on a career-long 42-yard field goal. Mayo's field goal capped a 10-play 50 yard drive that took 5:12 off the clock. Vikings kicker Brett Symonds put the team back in lead for 13-10, with back-to-back field goals from 26 yards and 29 yards. Finally, McNeill extended the Vikings lead to 20-10 on his 10yard touchdown run.

With 44 seconds left in the game, Mayo trimmed FSU’s deficit to 20-13 on his 41yard field goal but that would be as close as the Broncos could get as their onside kick attempt after the field goal was recovered by the Vikings.

Linebacker Bryce Williams (Sr., St. Petersburg, FL) led Bronco defenders with 16 total tackles (11 solo, 5 assisted), three sacks, 5.5 tackles for loss and one forced fumble. Free safety Michael Johnson contributed 12 tackles (four solo, eight assisted), one interception and one fumble recovery.

Nigel Rios had a team-high nine tackles for ECSU, while Brad Davis had two sacks and Justin Beatty recorded one interception.

The Broncos will remain in CIAA play next week as they travel to Murfreesboro, NC to face the Chowan Hawks at 6 p.m.

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1) AFROTC Deattchment #607 Color guard.

2) FSU teammate Michael Johnson (#18-FS) and William Brown (#40-SS) force ECSU's Lyonnel Cook (#24-RB) out of bounds.

3) Broncos offensive team tries make a final push to win the game.

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September 26, 2012

By Le Snarky Libertarian

Spiderman. He's as recognizable as Batman (without the gadgets); the notoriety of man of steel without that whole ice cave of plotholes...*Shifty eyes* Review time!

Spiderman 1, Spiderman 2, Spiderman 3

Oh director Sam Raimi. You were on top of the low budget subculture prior to filming this atrocious stink bomb of a trilogy. And by “on top of the low budget subculture,” I of course am referring to you being the Gran High Poobah of nerds.

No, I'm for serial. Rami's got the crown and everything.

Soooooo how does Rami go from being the reason Bruce Campbell, (who is in every Rami film) is relevant by ushering in the niche culture of the Evil Dead trilogy, to filming not one, not two but three...THREE low budget TV shows based loosely around Greek mythology and in so doing being the reason Lucy Lawless (who has played Xena) is relevant (relatively speaking), to filming THREE of the most inane, inaccurate, plodding, stupid superhero films to ever plague the silver screen? Well, let's ask ourselves: one of these things is not like the other, so which is it?

Oh wait, that's right: A low budget director, unfamiliar with the realm of blockbuster films, given full reign to do as he saw fit to the first, multimillion dollar Spiderman film.

Only good will come from this!

Two words why this series is abysmally atrocious: Tobey. Maguire. If Elijah Wood and Macaulay Culkin had a love child, it would be this guy. His wide-eyed, piercing stare bores into your soul and that turd eating grin reeks of self satisfaction.

Just like...(Image of Culkin and Wood thrust into an atomizer and their features morphed into one appears)...Ugggghh, never mind.

Now, while Maguire may not be a downright horrendous actor, the roles he consistently finds himself in lends the question: Have you no shame, man?

Spiderman 1-3: Tobey, you’re just too old Pleasantville: Just...Bizarre...

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: (Takes a breath) Actually, this one is quite good, but only because Johnny Depp portrays a coked out nutcase.

Maguire is honestly a fairly decent Spiderman...If Spiderman were a 25-year-old playing make believe that he is 16.

Now, Let's play 'Spiderman Bingo'! For those new to the game, place a chip every time the plot could be resolved in 10 seconds or there is some pointless cameo from a guy that owes Sam Raimi money, or Willem Dafoe just decides to chew through scenery like a rabid dog. Okies? Let's start.

Parker gets bitten by a radioactive spider: B25 Bruce Campbell makes his obligatory cameo, as he promptly does in every single piece of Raimi's work from the beginning of time...as a wrestling announcer?: I10 Macho Man Randy Savage is utilized properly, shock, and promptly cuts a brief promo against Parker (Ooooooooo Yeeeeeeeeaaaah): O12 Willem Dafoe attempts his best Jack Nicholson impression as The Green Goblin, and immediately steals the show with the best lines: G22 Now we get to Mary Jane...

Movie Analysis Oh Kirsten Dunst, you had a promising career. As a child actress you were honestly quite gifted: Jumanji, Interview with the Vampire-these were good films that while taking themselves seriously still managed to incorporate heart and a degree of humor within them. Banderas as Armand stole the show and truly did convey Anne Rice's vision of romanticized vampirism perfectly, and left that sparkly garbage at the door.

Mary Jane Watson...I do not solely put the blame onto Dunst for this. Mary Jane should never have been within the first Spidey flick.

It is one thing to take creative license with a franchise, but it is a totally different animal altogether to alienate one's target demographic entirely: namely the fans of the comics.

G w e n S t a c y, P a r k e r ' s f i r s t l o v e WAAAAAAAY before the redheaded albatross found its way around his neck, was nailed superbly by not only Bryce Howard in numero tres (yes, Opie's kid) but Emma Stone in Amazing Spidey also.

Why is this a problem? Gwen Stacy was KILLED by the Goblin in the comics and cartoon. Yes, way to screw the pooch on that one Raimi and put a dead girl in your third film after Dafoe Dafoe'd his last as Goblin and seppuku'd himself with his own glider, when that same Dafoe should have been the one to end her life.

Oh yeah, SPOILERS. Oops.

Is this nitpicking? No. No it isn't. This is common Spiderman knowledge that the fanbase who went to see these films DID pick up on.

There is creative license and then there is being so inept at knowing who comes where in the comic time line that perhaps creating a film about that very comic character is not the best of options. Nor was including the Sandman...the Sandman in the third film.

Metallica this character ain’t.

He can say a prayer but we forget him, son.

Oh yeah, the Bingo: N31. BINGO!!

Nothing against Thomas Haden Church for his portrayal of this character. Except one thing...WHY HIM?! Church was squandered in this CG-laden, lack of a story 'plot' that was the trainwreck of Spiderman 3. He went from a good film like Sideways to this...It causes one to wonder if he lost a bet with Paul Giamatti when he signed on for this role.

Of all of the Spiderman rouges gallery, why Sandman? What, was Kingpin too dignified for a film that has Parker taking dance moves from the Beegees while a perpetual Linkin Park collection is playing in his head.

Crawling in his skin that symbiote was, but they even got Venom wrong.

Oh, sure the black suit was overall fine, except for that whole part about Parker hitting on a DEAD woman.

Why Topher Grace as Venom? Was Ashton Kutcher busy that weekend with Punkd?

What other That 70's Show cast you want to bring in, Raimi? Maybe Mila Kunis to portray Black Cat or Laura Prepon to be Madame Web. First of all, THIS is Venom:

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THIS is also Venom:

Andrew Garfield:

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THIS is not Venom:

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Why would Raimi believe such a scrawny chump like Topher Grace should play one of the most recognizable, beloved and all around requested villains of all time? Vin Diesal, even Mark Wahlburg would have made a better Venom than TG. Venom is like eight feet tall and built like a tank. He is NOT five foot nothing and built like linguine.

Now, if Raimi wanted to, THIS is Carnage:

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Notice the size differential. Cletus Cassidy (the man in the suit) is scrawny. Eddie Brock (Venom) is not. Quite the difference.

Anyway, movie numero dos now.

Doc Ock, Alfred Molina, could not have been more perfectly cast. He was the best cast of any of the villains in the series. Which brings me to Harry Osborne.

Why James Franco? Of ANYONE to portray Parker's best friend that is a TEEN Franco looks even less like a teen than Maguire does! At least Maguire can rock the babyface and make it believable. Franco...No, just no.

You're not Hobgoblin material.

This is the Hobgoblin:

Dude looks like a teen, no?

Instead of being the stereotypical geeky kid in high school, Garfield plays this more realistic. Parker is a skateboarder who has a seemingly unrequited crush on (wait for it)...

Gwen Stacy!! Finally!!

Emma Stone plays this Gwen Stacy a bit different...Alright, totally different than Bryce Howard did. Instead of being Pretty Girl Stereotype #431, she has an identity.

She is not the hapless damsel in distress either. She is an intelligent, resourceful, loving and devoted woman who (though immensely terrified of the Lizard) does her best to stop him by staying in her laboratory workplace (works at Oscorp) and creates an antidote for Curt Conners' lizard toxin.

Curt Conners (Lizard) is a MUCH more relatable and sympathetic 'villain' than Goblin, Ock, Sandman, Hobby or Venom. Instead of being driven by hatred or...evil because the plot says so he is driven to find a mutagen that will grow back his missing arm.

This is not a man bent on global conquest or killing because argle fargle bargle. This is a man who wishes to change the world by implementing an inter-species growth hormone extracted from a lizard. He's not evil, but is instead the classic mad scientist merely misguided. And he looks like David Carradine from Kill Bill.

Seriously:

Courtesy of bravenewtoy.blogspot.com

Courtesy of en.wikipedia.org

This is NOT Hobby:

Courtesy of marvel.wikia.com

Note to Rami: The X-Games called. They want their equipment back.

The Amazing Spiderman Now, The Amazing Spiderman, directed

by Marc Preston Webb, is deserving in every way of that name.

Hallelujah! FINALLY a director whom actually bothered to read comics as a child.

‘With great power comes great responsibility’, and Webb spun his take brilliantly!

While The Amazing Spiderman may surpass Raimi's film in plot, in accuracy to the comics and having Martin Sheen as Uncle Ben does not hurt, I can honestly see why an action movie buff would love the other three.

They are exciting and fun-filled, with plenty of moments that are quotable and the mere mention draws the exact film to memory.

This has been Le Snarky Libertarian and remember: do not ever be afraid to rip a movie apart.

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Announcement

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Letter From The Voice

Dear Readers:

The Voice Student greatly thanks all of you for your continued readership. We have heard and appreciate both your words of kindness and disapproval.

We at The Voice have made the point to improve our quality, while ensuring the content is is still relevant to the campus community.

It must be stressed and understood that The Voice is a student-run newspaper, with student editors, contributors and photographers.

We are all working together to constantly improve and produce the best possible product area. These roles include but are not limited to educating the student body on a variety of topics, promoting our brand, and spending endless hours in production (weekends included).

That said, we love what we do and would appreciate the support, assistance and respect from our student body, rather than criticism when we make errors.

As the main source of student’s communication and connection to the campus, the staff of The Voice work under the motto “For Students, By Students.” Students are human. We are apt to mistakes, just as all Broncos are.

Our core staff of editors are also full time students who are solely responsible for every word, graphic, photo and advertisement in our publication. We welcome any student, who is capable of hard work and creativity, to contribute. To be a contributor for The Voice one only needs to have a few key skills; to commit to an assignment, submit an assignment by deadline and communicate in a timely manner with the core editors. Stories are assigned or suggested every Monday and are due the Thursday of the same week.

The Voice student newspaper welcomes articles or visual creations from the faculty and staff as well.

So for those who like or do not like what The Voice is doing, our suggestion is to take action! Become a contributor, stop by our office and talk to an editor. The Voice is your VOICE. Speak out and be heard.

Contact us via phone (910) 672-2210 or email at thevoice.fsu@gmail.com. You can also stop by in person at the Rudolph Jones Student Center Room 241. ~ Jennifer Lucas, Editor in Chief of The Voice

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Launch Your Creative Career Today SCAD offers the largest array of degree options of any nonprofit arts

New students may begin Voice Photo By Antoino Monroe

in September, January, March or June. Financial aid is still available.

Lilly Gym effective immediately will have weekend hours. Saturdays from 11am-5pm and Sundays from 1-6pm.

Hazing Prevention Week 2012 Sept. 24-28. Students, Employees and Alumni are encouraged to sign the pledge on Bronco Advantage.

FSU Fine Arts Department will be hosting the follow events: Sept. 27 The Last Days of Judas Iscariot Oct. 2 FSU Faculty and Friends Concert Oct. 5 West End Mambo Salsa Group Bronco Grill Hours are Monday-Sunday 11am-10pm effective Saturday, Sept. 29 through Sunday, Oct. 28.

To request more information or apply, visit scad.edu/stilltime

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Fashion

September 26, 2012

The Man Behind the Bow Tie

By Shirley Townsend

The polished preppy look from the 17th century that has been trending now more than ever is--bow ties. Many male-Bronco and a few female students are wearing the accessory around campus. The neckpiece has translated into the modern world of fashion as professional, casual, and even everyday attire.

A bow tie is distinguished and can set one apart from the crowd of two-pieced suits. Broncos men don’t mind being tastefully different and with all eyes on them, we salute the bow tie tradition!

“I have bow ties in my collection because it started off as a challenge. Then it turned into an addiction. I consider myself to be the bow tie Perfecter. I must have the most unique bow tie collection. It's important to dress professionally at [all] times on campus because you never know who is watching or the way that they are perceiving you.” ~junior Tyson McDowell

“I enjoy wearing bow ties because they compliment my personality and help advance my professional attire.

I think a lot of individuals wear bow ties today because it’s trending and it is a way to incorporate youthful styles in professional attire” ~junior Tristin Rainey

“I'm a young man that believes in being distinguished and standing out boldly.

I strive for excellence in everything that I pursue. Not only do I strive for excellence in my academics, ministry, and/or life, but in myself as a presentable and professional man. My bow tie doesn't make me a man of excellence, but it helps to make that statement of boldness of who I am, a distinguished man.

The clothes nor the bow tie make me who I am, it reflects what's on in the inside” ~sophomore Da'Quan A. Baldwin

Wanted Models With Patience

By Desiree Brady

Models that go on casting calls have to know that being a model is more than just a pretty face. A successful modeling career needs talent and sometimes a lucky break to help it along the way.

Fresh faces attended a casting call at Quality Cuts Barbershop in Greensboro on Sept 8.

The call was for models to to represent Skateland USA, a regional skating rank that will be opening a site in Greensboro. The models will be featured in ads and used for promotional purposes. This will be the fourth Skateland USA location in North Carolina. There is a Skateland USA west and north located both in Greensboro, a Skatehaven USA located in Winston Salem, and a Skateland USA in Clemmons.

From 11am to 2 pm people were lined up to audition for the chance of being one of the featured models for a photo-shoot to help boost the look for Skateland USA. One of the auditioning models, Brooke Johnson, said she was very excited for the chance to come out for the casting call. She has been an aspiring model for 3.5 years and has gone to numerous casting calls and local auditions before.

At the end of the audition, Skateland USA chose three male and three female models.

The photoshoot for Skateland USA will be conducted by two photographers, one of whose name is Rondell Lane. Lane owns his own production called Media Lane Photography.

“Most of the photoshoots I do are for small businesses and of people I think are uniquely creative and beautiful to add them to my portfolio,” he said. “I enjoy my job very much, I love capturing images that will last for shoots a lifetime, and the happiest moments can be

seen through pictures. Some of the best things happen in the glimpse of an eye.”

On the day of the photoshoot hair stylist and makeup artists will be available to create a dynamic look and turn the models into fierce looking skaters.

My personal experience with auditioning for events and going on casting calls such as this are always pleasant. Upon arrival the auditioning models fill out papers that just tell a little about themselves like height, weight, body build, hair color, eye color, shoe size, what type of modeling are interested in doing , age and also why are interested in becoming a model or interested in the casting call. The models will also have photos taken, one face shot, a profile shot shows the structure of their face, and also a full body photo.

Casting calls and talent searches like Skateland USA are generally advertised through local radio stations or flyers at the location where the casting is being held. People may also find out through friends or others who are involved in the behind the scene action.

“I pick up a magazine and I see me, even though the things I do haven’t made me into a big model yet, I consider things like this just stepping stones to pave my way to me getting closer to my dreams, and if I make it I will look back at auditions like this that helped mold my dream,” said aspiring model Michelle Britton.

Ryan Mainer, one of the hosts for the casting call, said that he appreciated the people who tried out for the casting call. He suggested that people who did not make the cut this time continue to go on auditions and casting calls. There are plenty more opportunities that await you as long as you have the patience and strive to continue, Mainer said.

Bronco Life

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Hair, Hair, Everywhere

By Ta'meka Breland

Is your hair looking like the grateful dead? Tired of your hair being mistaken as a bird’s nest! Does your hair keeps saying snap, crackle, pop? Look no further! We have some solutions that may help your bad hair dilemma.

The fall season proves the most hectic and the most stressful for ladies and their hair health. The summer months cause people to forget or neglect most of their responsibilities, including their hair maintenance. When they return to their stylist, such as a licensed cosmetologist like myself, they are quickly disappointed when they are unable to receive the service of their choice due to the stress they have put on their hair.

The products and accessories used on hair are not for maintenance and they will not make hair grow! One should think of their hair as grass; trimming the edges and pulling out weeds make the hair more appealing to look at, and stops future damage, but it will not make the grass grow, it all depends on the soil. Pertaining to hair, your roots and scalp must be in optimum condition.

It is time to take a stand and regain your hair health!

Professionally speaking, healthy hair is beautiful hair!

No matter what ethnicity, texture, length, or your preference in style, here are a few tips that will help revert damaged hair back to its healthiest state. Remember that repairing damaged hair won't happen over night, but over time developing these habits will guide you down the road to recovery.

And, baby... does it need a drink !!!!!

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Tip 1 Hydrate your body & hair.

Drinking plenty of water will ensure that your hair is properly moisturized from the inside out. About eight glasses a day is ideal, so keep a bottle by your side and sip from it often! Exercise increases circulation, which is good for your hair as well as your skin and nails. Working up a good sweat can get out toxins and give you an all-over healthy glow.

It also release beta-endorphins, which are natural mood elevators. Almond oil is a great leave in conditioner and can be left over night for maximum penetration.

Tip 2 Eat nutritiously . Get your daily-recommended allowances of vitamins A and E for shiny, healthy hair. Also, be sure you’re eating plenty of protein, which promotes hair growth. Eggs and nuts are excellent sources of protein. Cut out high-sugared foods, carbohydrates, trans fats and saturated fats. These foods stress the body and can lead to dry skin and hair.

T i p 3 . Wa s h w i t h c o o l w a t e r.

Beware of hot water! It can dry out your hair and leave it dull. Instead, after shampooing and conditioning, rinse with cool water. It closes the cuticle and allows light to reflect off the hair, producing lots of shine.”

Tip 4 Cut split ends. The longer your hair, the older the hair is at the ends. There is no way to repair it once it is damaged, so you need to begin with strong hair. Healthy hair does not need to be trimmed, as often, so once you remove the unhealthy portions your hair will get longer faster. Trims are needed because damage like split ends move up the hair shaft. Trim one-half an inch every three to four months while growing your hair out, and the same amount monthly once you are maintaining a hair length.

Tip 5. Treat your hair gently when it is wet. This is it’s most delicate state. Don't vigorously towel your hair dry or use a brush on wet hair.

Instead use a detangling comb or other wide-tooth comb. Remove tangles in your hair before shampooing. Also wrapping your wet hair in an absorbent towel can prevent harsh friction during improper blow drying.

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1) Cheer Phi Smoov cheerleaders (L-R) Monike Lovelace and Sierra McNeil at the game on Saturday.

2) SGA President Jermain Coble and "Viking" idle stop for a quick smile before the big bonfire on Friday night.

3) The lighting of the bonfire in hopes of Victory in the games against ECSU on Friday night.

4) Fellow Bronco Patrice Seasby cheers on the Broncos during the ESCU game on Satuday.

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Inquiring minds want to know

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For centuries various philosophers have weighed in on whether objective reality exists or whether individual perception creates reality.

As I read through this issue of The Voice several stories seemed to echo the idea that how we perceive our world has a huge impact on our reality.

In her essay about student entrepreneurs, Assarine “Ashley” Morgan, said state of mind and mental fortitude can make all of the difference between success and failure. I have the pleasure to know Ms. Morgan and other students like her who work full-time, raise families and are attending school. It couldn’t be more evident that their attitudes and work ethic play a major role in their ability to achieve great things in the face of adversity. I admire their perseverance.

Francena Turner’s story on the importance of voting and the Shimere Truss and Jalynn Jones story on co-founder of the Black Panthers Bobby Seale are yet more evidence that people have the ability to change their realities. Strong and determined people have demonstrated that every voice matters. Furthermore, we should not only have the right to be heard but we should hunger for our say in matters of the world. Without action, our environment remains static.

And, finally the opinion pieces by Francena Turner and Joshua Snipes on Lupe Fiasco’s song further demonstrate the importance of wisely choosing our words. One simple word can have a great impact on how we shape our conscious understanding of the world we live in and the truths we live by.

Journalists are keenly aware of the power of their words and the ability to shape reality. We know that story selection, placement and even the presentation of the information within each individual story can shape the public’s understanding of events. In my classes, I like to discuss Truth with an uppcase “T” and truth with a lowercase “t”. The difference between the two is that we may never know the Big Truth or that objective reality, if we believe such a thing exists. That said, every person should make the effort to examine how they have come to determine the truths they live by.

Otherwise, for now I’ll leave it to philosophers and epistemologists to determine how we know what we know. ~ Dr. Andrea Baker, Adviser to The Voice

Who is TheVoice?

We thank all Contributing writers & Photographers.

Issue Cover Art: Ricky Dickens Managing Editor: Alisha Murphy Page Layout/Design: Alisha Murphy and Jennifer Lucas Sports Editor: Aaron Williams Photo Editor: Antonio Monroe Features Editor: Shirley Townsend Editor in Chief: Jennifer Lucas

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Adviser: Dr. Andrea Baker