wednesday, april 18, 2018 | 10
features
seniors of color:
Anahzsa jones
Editor-in-Chief, Nubian Message
Q: How have you left your mark on NC State?
Q: What’s your favorite memory of your time at NC State.
I haven’t made an impact on my own; it’s been through my work with and for the Nubian that I think a lasting impression was made. We’ve covered some really important things, like that racist GroupMe thing a couple years ago and DACA last year and the Food and Housing Insecurity study this year. We’ve brought light to these issues and given voice to those who may not be heard otherwise. I feel like my time at NC State has been about me, yes, but also about the Nubian and what it is we provide to the campus. I’ve been honored to be a part of it.
My favorite memory is probably the moment I decided to switch majors from zoology to English. It was scary, but exciting, to change my entire life plan. I came into NC State expecting to leave for vet school. Instead, I’m looking towards a career in young adult books that I can’t think about without smiling. That moment was full of support, hope and love from my friends, family and professors. Instead of feeling like I wasted two years, I just felt excited for all the years to come.
Q: How have you left your mark on NC State?
in the movie that I’ve experienced as a Latina and was able to articulate my own experiences as a woman of color. [The night of the screening], UAB also held a panel that I served on and that moment of my vulnerability was honestly the first time I’ve truly felt comfortable and CONFIDENT in my identity.
This past year I have served as the first Latinx Student Body President in the history of NC State. I’ve worked to bring the student (especially those of color) voice to trustee meetings and have represented our entire student population across the state.
Q: What’s your favorite memory of your time at NC State.
Jacqueline GONZALEZ
Student Body President
Dear White People was my favorite moment/era. Some white people were offended, others had genuine dialogue. I got emails, admin got emails—this movie/ event/signs were EVERYWHERE. This conversation even trickled into CLASSROOMS. I still talk about Dear White People all the time because I found moments
I’ll give you the question my dad gave me: Let’s say you won the lottery and would be provided for the rest of your life. The only condition is that you still have to work. What would you do? Don’t chase the money; do what you love, find a way to make it work for you, and the money will come.
Q: What’s next for you? This summer I’m moving to NY to get a job at a publishing company and begin the climb to editor of young adult fantasy novels. Wish me luck!
Q: Do you have any words of wisdom for students of color?
Q: Do you have any words of wisdom for students of color? In college especially, you’ll want to compare yourself with what other people are doing. You might become envious of others’ success and applaud others’ misfortune. Shut. That. Down. We must always be supportive of each other and uplift each other because that is how we succeed together.
Q: What’s next for you? I will be serving as Finance Director for a woman of color running for a statewide position. Her name is Anita Earls, she’s running for NC Supreme Court and you should check her out! In the near future I would also like to pursue a master’s degree in public administration and work in North Carolina government/politics.
