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October 19, 2011 • Vol. 3, Issue no. 5
HOMECOMING Jo'nel Barnes
James Bethea
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Ms. and Mr. Homecoming
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Occupy Wall Street by April Love Voice Staff Writer
Starting in New York City, as just a couple dozen people protesting Wall Street and their wealth, the “Occupy Wall Street” protests have become a national movement among those who feel that the government has failed them in the way of providing jobs and giving those on Wall Street and other corporations too many tax breaks and loopholes at their expense. There are people marching in the streets, protesting with signs and slogans, combating police officers, and fighting for causes that are not at all singular in their effect. They refer to themselves as the 99 percent who want a share of what the top 1 percent have gained at their expense. President Barack Obama’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which financially bailed out the numerous automotive industries, as well as many banks and lenders, and other institutions in order to prevent the country from entering an economic depression has come back to haunt the congress that passed it, as well as the companies that benefited from the bailout. This event is being used to fuel the Occupy Wall Street protests, although demographically they agree more along the lines of the President’s policies. Although, according to CNNMoney.com’s bailout tracker, most of the money loaned to the corporations who received bailout money such as Chrysler, has been paid back to the government, protestors still feel that big money corporations like Wall Street have too much control over the majority of the wealth in the nation. Those occupying Wall St. and other places around the country such as Boston, Houston and D.C., are upset that their tax dollars went to bailout these companies, businesses and corporations and ironically, they can’t get jobs or loans. They want a bailout for the American people. Representative Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), the minority House leader, said in support of the movement, “The message to the establishment, whether it’s Wall Street or the political establishment and the rest, that change has to happen.” Reverend Al Sharpton, along with celebrities like Mark Ruffalo, Susan Surandon and Kanye West, joined the protesters on the ground level to try to better understand the movement and what exactly it is that people are demanding of their government, an issue that many who oppose the movement say the protesters have failed to outline. After speaking to some of those out on the
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streets, Rev. Sharpton summed it up, “We are here today because we agree 1 percent should not be controlling the nation’s wealth. These demonstrators are regular people trying to feed their families, trying to pay their rent and mortgages, trying to survive.” In the same vein of previous movements like the civil rights movement, war protests, and the many revolutions that occurred this past Spring in the Middle East, people are taking to the streets to let their voices and discontent be heard and seen. The mere fact that so many of these people don’t have jobs to call out of to participate speaks to the desperation that so many feel. The Occupy movement has melded into the now Millionaire March, in which many of the protestors in New York are marching on the homes of the wealthiest in America who reside on the Upper East side, and comes on the heels of Obama’s failed Jobs/Fair Tax Act. Many of these millionaires and CEO’s are benefiting from tax codes and laws that exist that disproportionately benefit them, while the American people are struggling to find jobs and financial breaks. While the movement has received support from the public, it is disliked by many in Washington, especially by those representing the right wing. House Majority leader, Eric Cantor (R-VA), feels that the movement is a waste of time and political figures who agree with the movement are focusing more on who they can blame for the nation’s economic crisis and not enough on those who created the policies that created the situation. “Where I am most concerned is we have elected leaders in this town who are frankly joining in the effort to blame others rather than focus on the policies that have brought about the current situation. These are policies they put in place, and a lot can be done here in this town to turn the economy around and promote income mobility, and not go in and excoriate some who have been successful. We want success for everybody,” said Mr. Cantor as reported in article for The Huffington Post. Despite many media outlets and pundits reporting that the movement is disorganized and that the protestors are not on the same page, the Occupy Wall Street website describes the movement as a “leaderless resistance movement with people of many colors, genders and political persuasions. The one thing we all have in common is that We Are The 99 percent that will no longer tolerate the greed and corruption of the 1 percent.” The revolution is being televised, are you watching?
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President Obama revamps black male image by example
photo courtesy of www.whitehouse.gov By April Love Voice Staff Writer
There’s a climate change that is occurring today that has nothing to do with global warming. The change is in reference to African-American men and their image after the election of the nation’s first African-American President, Barack Obama. Sitting in the White House is a black man calling the shots. In just three years, Mr. Obama and his family have become a sort of standard for African-American men and the black family, with his equally successful and intelligent wife Michelle, and their two daughters, Malia and Sasha. Now, possibly more than ever, black men have an ultimate model for how to conduct themselves and can now see a man who looks like them who has the highest position in the free world. Mr. Obama has challenged the typical idea of black masculinity and made it cool to be a good father, husband and successful man in his career. In an article for the Huffington Post, writer Zondra Hughes, wrote there are basically two roles people see men of color in, and that’s of the “stud and the absentee father.” Of our first lady and the President she asserts, “It’s not that they’re black, it’s that they’re black and they have a cool factor. You can be cool and smart and, as a matter of fact, smart is cool.” Fayetteville State University junior, Michael Staton, feels that society’s view of black men is critical. He expressed that support from other black men and women would be extremely helpful and could help rectify this negative image. It helps when you see people who look like you doing well and are in positions of power and are well respected. Since Mr. Obama’s election in 2008, a growing number of black men across the country have become mentors and big brothers to young black men in an effort to be a positive role model and act as a sort of replacement father figure for those without. David Miller, co-founder of the Urban Leadership Institute in Baltimore, works with groups to mentor black and Latino boys, said of his passion and purpose. “I use Obama as a sort of an unofficial national spokesman when I talk to men about responsible fatherhood. I show black men multiple images of Obama with his children and his wife. Even with the criminals and thugs, they get excited,” said Mr. Miller.
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Ladies First Jackie Kennedy Onassis
Claudia Johnson
Patricia Nixon
Elizabeth Ford
Rosalynn Carter
Nancy Reagan
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Hilary Clinton
Michelle Obama photo courtesy of www.whitehouse.gov
Michelle Obama carries on a tradition of service By Erin Lawson Voice Staff Writer
“Let’s Move,” the health initiative for kids to get up and get moving to stay healthy pushed by First Lady Michelle Obama, has everyone applauding her efforts of getting involved across the nation. She pushed for the Child Nutrition Act that allocated $4.5 billion to support school cafeterias. Another personal project of hers is getting more help for military families. Always one to help out where she can, Mrs. Obama, is being commended as a great first lady who pushes for the people. Ivan Hogan, a sophomore, and Barry Keyes, a freshman, both expressed how they think Michelle Obama is a positive
role model, because of how she promotes things that will help the people of America, including all her behind the scenes work as the First Lady. Michelle Obama maybe the one we’re looking at today, but she is just one of many extraordinary women who came before her and set the bar high as the first ladies of the United States. The First Lady of the United States selects specific causes to promote, usually not politically divisive, in which she would hire a staff who would mainly support these activities. As the First Lady of the United States, they engage in various social causes, ranging from education to healthcare to women’s rights all in the name of helping their country.
When John F. Kennedy served as the President of the U.S., his wife Jacqueline Kennedy was responsible for restoring many historical paintings and furniture to the White House. Following her was Claudia “Lady Bird” Johnson, the wife of Lyndon B. Johnson. Mrs. Johnson promoted Great Society programs which focused on the environment and urban renewal. These two women made history in the 20th century. Along with them includes the wives of former Presidents, from Richard Nixon, to present day President, Barack Obama. Here are a few things the first ladies have helped promote in the United States. Thelma “Pat” Nixon encouraged volunteerism and supported the Equal Rights Amendments, which affirms that men and
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women have equal rights under the law. “Betty Ford was honored to be an honorary co-chair with Alan Alda of the Equal Rights Amendment Countdown Campaign,”according to a CNN article. Elizabeth Betty Ford was also one to support women's rights, just as Mrs. Nixon did. Eleanor Carter helped with mental disabilities, the elderly, community activism and volunteerism. She also supported the Equal Rights Amendment, just as former first ladies did. “It was very important because as first ladies, they are sort of a role model for people in the U.S., especially women,” said Gabrielle Cole, a Nursing major. See first ladies, page 10
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'Repealing' Congress
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Partisanship fosters playground spats in D.C. “America will never be de- is on the shoulders of those who stroyed from the outside. If we fal- serve in Congress (i.e. House of ter and lose our freedoms, it will be Representatives and the Senate) to because we destroyed ourselves.” battle it out about what goes into law and what does not. Congress Abraham Lincoln As a nation, we have been is in charge of the budget and they decide whether or not through dozens of wars and we go to war. They are conflicts with other countries that have garnered the United charnell also able to pass bills into laws over the PresStates world-wide resent- Harris ident’s veto with a two ment, and yet the only group OPINION thirds majority vote. of people who truly have the power to end us all are those who Ultimately, Congress is by far the most powerful branch in govern“serve” us, our own government. Bills that are usually made ment. into law by both Democrats and Republicans are no longer being Partisanship to the extreme Whatever happened to workpassed for the benefit of the American public. The lines have been ing together to get the job done? drawn and sides have been chosen. America is evenly mixed of ReIn order to succeed in this politi- publicans and Democrats, throw a cal climate, you have to pick, one few Libertarians, Independents and or the other. But is this the method Tea Partiers in the mix and there that will bring our nation social, fi- we have it. While they spend time and money fighting over fickle nonancial and political stability? There are many reasons why our tions like the President’s birth cergovernment is not operating to its tificate and bills that have already been passed, we as Americans full potential. should pressure them to work on People do not know how our something else that pertains to our more pressing and present issues. government really works People are so quick to blame the President when things go wrong. Who’s working for whom? As tax-paying citizens, we elect However, the president doesn’t have as much impact on the laws people to office to work for us, the and regulations as people think. It citizens, not the other way around.
People are so quick to blame the President when things go wrong. However, the president doesn’t have as much input on the laws and regulations as people think. We should start holding our state lawmakers accountable for the decisions they make that affect our lives and welfare. The local elections in which we elect our state representatives and senate leaders are far more important and crucial to our daily lives than the presidential elections. Religion and politics don’t mix in the United States This country was created with the intent that all beliefs and faiths would be welcomed here. However, the U.S. has thrived because of a notion that we perfected that many other nations have yet to try, a separation of church and state. To this day, the U.S. does not have an official national religion like many other countries. Due to the fact that our nation’s founders understood over 200 years ago that once we mixed religion with our government, we would be making the same mistakes the European countries made in the 17 th
and 18th centuries, which was the very reason why the United States of America was settled in the first place. However, centuries later, we still mix the two for political gains. President Barack Obama had to prove he wasn’t Muslim during the 2008 presidential elections, while Republican presidential candidate, Mitt Romney, is being slandered and accused of being a member of a cult because he is a Mormon. What does this have to do with their job capabilities and/or qualifications? Millions of people are out of work, with no prospects. In a few years, young people will no longer be able to afford school, houses are being foreclosed on, our government almost shut-down twice (Dec. 2010 and again in March) in less than two years all while trying to avoid several major conflicts overseas. What we need is a government that understands what we are going through and builds our nation up to make it more durable
and dependable for the generations that have yet to come. The bills and initiatives that have been pushed by the President, for the most part, were attempts to give the American public a few of the things they have been asking for from the government like affordable health care, financial equality, small business security and someone to keep an eye on those in the big banks and Wall Street who handle our money. While all proposals weren’t perfect, ideas for the nation’s benefit are being shut down because it has an air of “Big Government” or it’s “Too Conservative”. Has it ever occurred to Congress that what’s best is a little bit of both? The art of compromise is lost to our government simply because they refuse. Such a refusal will prove costly for the American people. At this point in time, that cost is much too high. While those in power are calling for the “repeal of the president”, we as tax-paying American citizens should be calling for a repeal of those in congress, until they start doing what we elected them to do which is to serve us and our needs, and not their respective parties.
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HOMECOMING
Bronco teammates console Colon Bailey Jr., 24, after losing a hard fought battle against Shaw University Saturday.
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Fayetteville’s own J. Cole performs October 10, at the Capel Arena.
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Participants walk various routes on behalf of FSU to help raise money for the American Heart Association Octo-
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Members of the E.E. Smith High School marching band display their skills during the Homecoming parade on Saturday morning.
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The Fayetteville community shows their support during the Homecoming parade on Saturday morning.
FSU cheerleaders pump up the crowd during Spirit Week on Friday outside of the Rudolph Jones Student Center.
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FSU Quarterback Chauncey Concepcion runs the ball down field and picks up a first down during the homecoming game against Shaw University on Saturday.
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Ervin Brinkley, senior Buisness and Administration major, was crowned Mr. FSU at the annual Mr. FSU pageant on October 9. He pledged to restore Bronco Pride on campus. Five young men competed in the pageant.
Freshman Eugene Hopson "gets down� during Spirit Day on Friday.
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Colon Bailey Jr., 24, gains yards against Shaw defenders during the homecoming game Saturday.
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Contestants and escorts align after crowning of Ms. and Mr. Homecoming, Jo’nel Barnes and James Bethea after the coronation ball on Thursday night.
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Get Outside 5 Local Spots That Will Get You Outdoors and Active Photo courtesy of ZipQuest.com
A visitor zooms down a zipline to one of ZipQuest’s 16 tree platforms. By Matt Campbell Voice Staff Writer
Fall is finally here. And now that it’s not so hot out, it’s time to get outside and enjoy the colorful fall foliage. As a lifelong resident of Fayetteville, I can’t count how many times I’ve heard “there’s nothing to do in Fayetteville.” From light hikes to mountain-biking and zip lines, here are five local spots that will get you to some of the adventure Fayetteville and the surrounding areas have to offer.
Cape Fear River Trail Located close to campus just off Ramsey St., the Cape Fear River Trail is a paved path for walkers, joggers, and bicyclists. It winds for four miles through a blend of over 700 species of plants and trees, and 150 species of birds, while simultaneously offering spectacular views of the river. In addition to the numerous bridges, there is a 700-foot boardwalk through the marsh and wetlands near Clark Park. Along the trail are informative signs explaining the wildlife and plant life found in the area. The River Trail area is also home to an
The covered bridge on the Cape Fear River Trail in Fayetteville
The beach at Smith Lake in Fayetteville.
unusual combination and diversity of hardwood trees. Frogs, lizards and turtles are common sights, with an occasional deer. The trail is designated as part of the East Coast Greenway, which is a series of urban trails and greenways that will eventually connect from Maine to Key West, Florida, similar to the Appalachian Trail. The trail is open 365 days a year from 8 a.m. to dusk. Make note that the trail is not a loop. Plan your visit so you will have transportation waiting where you finish. For more info visit www.fcpr. us/cape_fear_river_trail.aspx.
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Smith Lake Also located close to campus, the entrance to Smith Lake is one mile outside of Fort Bragg on Murchison Road near Simmons Army Airfield. The park is home to mountain bike trails, paint ball, a playground for children, basketball and volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, and picnic tables with barbecue grills. There are also rentable cabins. The mountain bike trails are open year round and feature a beginner, intermediate and advanced trail which can be ridden individually or all at once for an exciting 8-mile ride. Bike trail admission is $20 for an See outdoors, page 12
The one-mile Border Trail at Lake Rim Park in Fayetteville.
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Fist Ladies from page 3 Nancy Reagan founded the “Just Say No” drug awareness campaign. This campaign was launched in 1982, which was her major initiative as first lady. The campaign led to a drug enforcement bill signed by former President Reagan, on October 27, 1986. “She had good intentions with the campaign because the enforcement on drugs was taking more seriously,” said Shabazz Davis, a freshmen Theatre major. Barbara Bush promoted literacy. In 2008, she announced a $2 million grant to promote literacy around the world. In 2012, she will award approximately $650,000 in grants. She is still impacting the U.S. Hillary Clinton sought to reform the healthcare system. She was appointed the chairwoman of the President’s Task Force on National Health Care Reform.
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Masculinity from page 2 “She affected the U.S in a good way by promoting encouraging organizations”, says Adam Varella, a freshmen Biology major. Laura Bush supported women’s rights groups and encouraged childhood literacy. Under Laura Bush, the First Lady’s Family Literacy Initiative has awarded approximately $4.3 million. This was used to expand literacy programs. “A child who can read is a child who can succeed in school and in life”, Mrs. Laura Bush. The first ladies of America make sure they leave their own distinctive changes in the U.S, which results is a lot of positive affects after their terms of serving as the first lady are done.
FSU junior Bridneyona Arrington is happy that black men have Obama to look up to now as a positive role model. “Growing up without a father figure in many households, black men sometimes look to athletes or rappers as role models who often take misogyny to the extreme and skew their views on how they should behave,” said Miss. Bridneyona. President Obama has a story that is similar to a lot of black men in America. He grew up without knowing his father and was subsequently raised by a single moth-
er. He went on to get an education from the most prestigious university in the country, Harvard University. He went from having a hole in the bottom of his car to the President of one of the most powerful nations in the world. These new-found expectations for African-American men to conduct themselves with more dignity, poise, and ambition will be beneficial to both the African American men, but also to their image in the eyes of others. The outlook is definitely sunny.
What’sGoingOn? National Chemistry Week
What: A chance to learn more about student organizations in the sciences and talk to faculty. When: Today 2-5 p.m. Where: LSA 3rd floor Atrium Hosted by: FSU Student Chapter of American Chemistry Society
Customer Service Seminar
What: A component of the STEM Lecture Series When: Thursday from 6-8 p.m. Where: FSU School of Business and Economics Hosted by: FSU’s Veterans of Business outreach center More info Lisa Belcher at 910-672-2683;lbelche1@uncfsu. edu
Gang Violence, Peace Forum
What: A forum to speak about the issues of gangs in the community When: Friday, 5-8 p.m. Where: Seabrook Recreation Center Hosted by: The Brian Eddie Foundation, members of FSU
Criminal Justice Department and the center for Community Justice and Service Learning More info: 910-672-1474, 910672-2460
Graduate School Open House
What: The Open House for Graduate School for Fall 2011 When:: Tuesday, October 25 2:30 to 4 p.m. Where: Continuing Education Building Hosted by: The Graduate School of FSU More info: Ms. LaToya Toussaint at 672-2005; lmtoussaint@uncfsu.edu
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
What: The FSU theatre students perform a classic by Shakespeare When: November 17-20, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Sunday Where:: FSU Butler Theatre More info: 910-672-2574; www. uncfsu.edu/theatre
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SPORTSWRAPUP by Charnell Harris & Brian McKithen Voice Features Editor, Contributing Writer
Go Broncos! Football
FSU Broncos Storm the Luther “Nick” Jeralds field ready for the win against Virginia State University Saturday October 8.
Don’t call it a “Comeback”! Is all anyone could say after the Fayetteville State Broncos defeated Virginia State. Saturday Oct. 8, Fayetteville State hosted the Trojans of Virginia State. Virginia State came out early on a 14-0, until FSU came back by scoring three touchdowns in the second quarter. Sophomore running back, Colon Baily had three touchdowns for the evening. After that the Broncos did not waste time looking back, going on to score 42 unanswered points taking the lead over Virginia State, winning 49-21. Fayetteville State safety, Andre Lyles stated, “Playing from behind makes them play harder.” Even though Virginia State played harder, they failed to put up any points in both the second and third quarters, a terrible mistake against their rivals the Broncos. Leading Rusher: Christopher Hairston 12 carries, 84 yards Leading Receiver: Antonio Allen 4 receptions, 26 yards Golf
Fayetteville State leads at end of first half against Virginia State University Saturday October 8.
Congratulations FSU Golf, for bringing home their first conference win of the season. After going up against most of FSU’s main rival teams like Winston-Salem, Virginia Union, St. Augustine and Elizabeth City, they won the VSU Trojan Tournament by 13
strokes. Jake Bargle and Clayton Woody tied for second place. The team’s next tournament is the Savannah State Invitational on Nov. 7. Cross Country
On to the championship for FSU’s cross country team! They will be traveling to Cary, NC for the CIAA Championship meet tomorrow Oct. 20. The meet starts at 10 a.m. This could mean great things for FSU, since their last trip to Cary for the Great American Cross Country Festival at Wakemed Soccer Park, proved to be a good one, as the Men finished 12th overall and the Women in 16th at the Oct. 3 meet. Good luck cross country team! Ladies Volleyball
The Ladies Volleyball team lost to UNC Pembroke last Thursday in all three sets. A disappointing lost considering their run of back-to-back wins this season. Though the Lady Broncos played well, with Decausha McLean setting a new team record with 13 digs, followed up by Nikita Cheadle with 10 digs, it wasn’t enough to defeat the Lady Braves. According to the Fayetteville State Athletics web site, the Lady Broncos are 10-1 in their conference and 14-11 overall. Come out tomorrow, Oct 20 at 7p.m. to support the ladies as the face off against Coker College in the Capel Arena. Next week, the team will travel to Raleigh to play St. Augustine at 6 p.m. Leading Kills: Octavia Wynn Leading Digs: Decausha McLean Leading Assists: JaMisha Jordon
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Fayetteville State University faces off against Virginia State on Saturday Oct. 8. The Broncos won the game 49-21. They shut down VA State in the second quarter after 21 unaswered points.
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OUTDOORS from page 9 annual pass, or $5 for a day pass. Some of the park’s upcoming November events include a basketball and golf tournament. For more info visit www.fortbraggmwr.com/smithlake.php Zipquest Fayetteville’s most unique attraction, ZipQuest is a two-and-a-half eco-adventure of zip lines and canopies that runs through Carver’s Falls, a 55 acre forest that features a waterfall over 150 feet wide and two stories tall. The tour consists of 16 tree platforms, eight zip lines, three sky bridges and three spiral staircases. Some zip lines are designed to allow you to take in the natural beauty, while others were built with the adrenaline junkie in mind. While zipping through the woods, guides will inform you of the flora and fauna you are zooming by. After ascending floating spiral stairways and crossing Carver’s Falls on the suspension bridge, the tour culminates with a zip line to the waterfall. ZipQuest was named one of USA Today’s “Ten Great Ziplines across the U.S.A.”. Admission is $85, and military personnel get a discount. Check out www.zipquest.com for info. Lake Rim Park The park has an assortment of outdoor amenities such as picnic areas, horseshoe pits, walking trails, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, athletic fields, natural areas, a Native American themed garden and children’s play-
grounds. If hiking is your thing, you can take a stroll on the one-mile Border Trail to Bone Creek. Park programs such as a fly-fishing clinic, a kayak tour, and many more are available for registration. For October, the park is hosting its Scarecrow Decorating Contest where participants will use discarded old clothing items to create a scarecrow. About 20 minutes off-campus, Lake Rim Park is located at 2214 Tar Kiln Drive. For more info go to www.fcpr. us/outdoor_programs/lake_rim_park.aspx. Raven Rock State Park 45 minutes away from Fayetteville, adventure awaits at Raven Rock. The park features a beautiful variety of wildflowers and diverse topography of high bluffs and low floodplains, while its many streams create an ideal habitat for aquatic invertebrates and fish. Camp along trails such as Campbell Creek Loop for an opportunity to enjoy the wilderness without distraction. Water-lovers can negotiate the rapids on a portion of the Cape Fear Canoe Trail, which travels 56 miles along the Cape Fear River. Fish Traps and the mouth of Campbell Creek offer the best fishing on the Cape Fear River, where anglers can tackle largemouth bass, warmouth, bluegill, catfish and green sunfish. Hikers can enjoy a variety of scenic trails, and Rangers hold scheduled educational and interpretive programs about the park. Check out www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/raro/main. php to begin your adventure.
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