Is the bowling team overlooked? — See Page 4
Dr. Randal Pinkett to speak at NSU — See Page 7
Jersey Shore returns — See Page 8
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BROWN IS
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GOING DOWN
PLANS
By: Marian Brooks
President Atwater’s talk of renovating the campus was the highlight of a recent student forum. “The earth will shake as old buildings go down and new buildings come up,” Atwater said, and Brown hall tops the list. “There will be definite renovations to the 1950’s Brown Hall and the shelf life has expired, so it will be getting rebuilt,” said Atwater who referred to Brown as being on his “hit list.” The crowd cheered and clapped, but one alumni did not share the excitement. Tearing down Brown Hall offers mixed emotions, and one alumni told him angrily “You are going to find out pretty soon that many people are not going to be happy with your decision.” President Atwater responded by asking for a show of hands as to “How many people feel Brown is a satisfactory place to learn?” No one raised their hands and Atwater continued to speak on his main concern of safety. He has received the sour end of the conversation hearing
statements like “Please don’t do away with Brown Hall” and “We will call the state legislator on you,” but after the assessments it will cost 24 million dollars to rehab Brown Hall. Atwater believes that 24 million dollars is not a price worth paying just to fix it up. “It has to go,” he said. Next on the list is to build a new Nursing and Allied Health building. “That will be completed by 2014 and you can bank on a 140,000 square foot building,” said Atwater. He will then tackle Wilder, Fine Arts, Woods, and the old hospital. “We have funding from the state that has been earmarked to expand fine arts and upgrade the performing arts, where we have continuing needs in respects to the theater and arts,” Atwater said. Many complaints were made about Fine Arts and its’ lack of equipment, concerns with lights and a leaky roof. After hearing about Woods not having working windows, dead outlets and a lack of air
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In this file photo, President Barack Obama speaks on healthcare to a joint session of Congress. Experts say employers and insurance companies, not the government, will drive health care changes for the next 10 years or more if the Supreme Court strikes down President Barack Obama’s overhaul law. (AP Photo/Jason Reed, pool)
By: Krysta Ricks
mandate was first introduced. Obama said “If a mandate was a solution, we could try that to solve homelessness by mandating that everybody buy a house.” Now it seems the president has a different view on the issue. Buying an individual policy or getting health insurance through an employer or government program are ways in which consumers can be in agreement with Obama’s mandate. Consumers should consider each possibility as the individual insurance mandate requires citizens to have health insurance or pay a fine. The mandate received criticism from opponents who be-
President Tony Atwater hit the ground running when he was named the fifth president of NSU. In addition to incorporating some student ideas tossed around at periodic forums, Dr. A. has come up with a few ideas of his own to make some positive changes on campus. The Spartan Crusade for Academic Success (SCAS) and the Academic Excellence, Partnerships, Institutional Advancement and Enrollment (APIE) programs have been implemented to help raise graduation rates so that NSU can play a vital role in making President Barack Obama’s “Race to the Top” initiative an attainable goal. President Atwater initiated SCAS in order to promote educational success and college preparedness at elementary, middle and high school levels. Low-income and minority students in the Hamp-
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INSURANCE MANDATE RECEIVES MIXED REVIEW, JULY COURT DECISION
By: Krysta Ricks In an attempt to get medical insurance to an additional 30 million people at a reasonable cost to private insurers and state governments, the Obama Administration added an individual mandate section to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. If a person does not want to purchase insurance, the federal government does not have the right to force them to do so. The government can, however, impose a mandate requiring that almost every individual carries health insurance. A statement from a 2008 speech in which Obama opposed health care mandates has been floating around since the
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CONTROVERSIAL CARTOON DISPLAYS
THE UGLY TRUTH IN RACISM By: Krysta Ricks
Keshara Cox Editor-in-Chief
Bethany Cartwright Managing Editor
The subject of racial tension in America would not be relevant aside from historic references as teaching tools if silly public figures, as well as nobodies, would stop giving us a reason to revisit the subject. I remember a story about the University of Texas at Austin, a majority institution with an admissions policy that allows it to regard race as a deciding factor in university acceptance. UT was in hot water in 2008 when Abigail Fisher and Rachel
Michalewicz were denied because they were white. The policy alone is bull, but it gets worse. Recently UT’s student newspaper, the Daily Texan, was criticized for publishing a racist cartoon depicting an artist’s thoughts of the Trayvon Martin murder. The cartoon portrays a white woman reading a book entitled, “Treyvon Martin and the Case of Yellow Journalism” to a little, white girl. Trayvon’s name is misspelled on the book and the
speech bubble reads, “And then the big, bad white man killed the handsome, sweet, innocent colored boy.” Cartoonist Stephanie Eisner left the paper when her cartoon sparked protests on campus. This leaves me asking, “Will we ever learn?” Has America grown so racially insensitive that a cartoon like this could float through a handful of editors without anyone saying a word? It is sad that situations must escalate to this magnitude be-
fore people recognize that it is racist. If Trayvon Martin’s death and the other hate crimes that happened shortly after are any indication of the direction in which America’s racial insensitivity is going, African Americans, or any other minority for that matter, will never have time to appreciate our forty acres and a mule, especially if we are too busy defending that we are worthy of it.
Krysta Ricks News Editor
Marian Brooks Student Life Editor
Ricky Lawrence Multimedia Editor
Quamé A. Hamlin Entertainment Editor
Dexter Bunn Graphic Design/Layout Editor
The University of Texas at Austin’s Daily Texan received backlash for racial insensitivity depicted in this controversial cartoon. Credit: Stephanie Eisner | The Daily Texan
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lieve Congress’ decision is unconstitutional in that it forces people to buy a product. Independent Robert Fawcett told The New York Times that he disagreed with the mandate. “The whole way the law was brought about, the length of it, the scope of it, was a wrong step in the wrong direction,” he said. “I believe forcing people to buy insurance is unconstitutional; it is taking away the choice people have.” Supporters of the law are shocked that the majority of the public does not approve of it. MIT economist and adviser to the Obama Administration Jonathan Gruber told USA Today “It is so crazy to think that a society that has Social Security and Medicare would not find this law constitutional.” If citizens pay a penalty to the Internal Revenue Service, they can avoid the health insurance mandate. However, Social Security and Medicare are fees that have always been taken out of citizens’ paychecks. The Supreme Court will make a decision on the mandate in late June and it will be a major factor in President Obama’s campaign during his reelection year.
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ton Roads area are the target audience of this initiative. Dr. A. feels that the enhanced academic support programs provided for NSU students through SCAS will increase student retention significantly. NSU’s first SCASpartner school is Booker T. Washington High School. Atwater addressed the lack of African American males on college campuses. “The student body is only onethird male,” he said. “Outreach programs, particularly the partnership between NSU and Booker T., should increase the number of black males enrolled in NSU.” Atwater’s second initiative, APIE, is comprised of four sections of goals. “Academic excellence” focuses on promoting scholarships and research. It also contains plans to strengthen NSU’s graduate program. “Partnerships” strive to increase collaborative efforts with various organizations in the Hampton Roads area. “Institutional Advancement” includes promoting NSU as a brand on region-
TAMING TATTOO PARTIES By: Marian Brooks
Police are cracking down on local tattoo parties.
al, state and national levels through fundraising and alumni engagement. “Enrollment” seeks to increase student retention through promotion to adult learners and community college students. “At one time, NSU had 9,000 students,” said Atwater. “Our six-year plan calls for increasing enrollment to about 8,500 students through strong academic excellence and state-of-the-art facilities.” In addition to his passion for increasing the numbers at NSU, Atwater strives to ensure NSU students are receiving a quality education. By having the opportunity to work with people they may not otherwise get to meet, NSU graduates will be able to compete on a larger level. “We live in a global society,” said Dr. A. “I look forward to developing our international studies with the provost and faculty so that our students can compete.” President Atwater also expressed that as president he may not have much power, but he does have influence. He is very reliant on faculty and The Norfolk Health Department is partnering with police to enforce a strict policy on illegal tattoo parties. They feel that these parties are too common, occurring more often and pose an easily preventable health risk. They are encouraging people to go to a licensed professional opposed to dealing with illegal operations and possible infections. Tattoo parties are just that, a place where people gather around to get inked. The main reason for the popularity is the inexpensiveness of it all. These tattoo artists, some of which may or may not be licensed, are charging nearly
At a recent student forum, President Atwater addresses student concerns and discusses changes he has planned for Norfolk State. students to share that influence and make NSU a stronger university in all aspects. “The playing field is bigger than our HBCU peers,” said Dr. A. “On a national scale, people will be talking about NSU.” Dr. Atwater is confident that APIE and SCAS will increase NSU’s chances of
playing on a national stage as well as make the university an overall better institution. “The initiatives will help NSU advance in terms of academic success,” said Dr. A. “They will also help our institutional profile through renewing the physical plan. NSU will be stronger, more attractive and more competitive.”
half and sometimes a quarter of what local shops charge. Another concern is that these parties often allegedly involve minors and unlicensed tattoo artists, which is also illegal. Likewise, shops have to follow regulation procedures, clients have to fill out health waivers and they are inspected by officials. According to abc13 wvec. com, Agnes Flemming of the Norfolk Health Department said “Illegal operations don’t have that oversight and it’s really important that anyone interested in getting a tattoo go to a licensed tattooer.” Experts on the subject
agree that anyone thinking about getting a tattoo illegally should think twice. “You have air and spores flying around. That’s not something you want in your open wound and that’s what a tattoo is,” said Schondra Blount of Blue Horseshoe Tattoo. They have locations in Portsmouth, Virginia Beach and Hampton. Part of being in college is experiencing new things and having a good time. Although infections can be treated and tattoos can be removed, it is all at a costly rate. Paying to get inked by a licensed professional might be one corner not worth cutting.
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SPOTLIGHT: JAMEL FUENTES
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT By: Korbin Thompson
NSU Bowling won their first MEAC title this season, but was overshadowed by the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament the same weekend.
BOWLING’S TITLE OVERLOOKED By: Marian Brooks NSU athletics has won five MEAC titles in five different sports and has accumulated five different rings this season. Differences in fan interest levels are inevitable, but the amount of celebration with each win should have never wavered. Unfortunately, that was not the case for the bowling team, who has won the MEAC southern division 3 out of 4 seasons and clinched their first MEAC title this season. NSU athletics had five different opportunities for media coverage, each unique in their own respects, but the celebrations were not equally shared among the winning teams. Being overlooked because their sport may not be as physical, popular or crowd-pleasing are possible reasons to put the bowling team on the backburner. Many of the players, however, were more than willing to offer their opinions on the subject. Freshman biology major Delilah Bethel said “It feels like we are not even a part of the school, like we are less important, even though we wear the same green and gold as ev-
eryone else.” They have also shown some of the best consistency among the sports at NSU. Freshman special education major Courtney Brown feels they are under-valued, but she’s still proud to be a Spartan athlete. Having that pride is what keeps the team going. Senior sociology major Chelsea Krall said “I feel slighted because we worked just as hard, so why not give us coverage, too?” All of the MEAC titles bring good attention to the University and the athletic department. Freshman psychology major Courtney Williford also credits the lack of attention to people disregarding bowling as a “real” sport. “People should start to realize that bowling is equal to any other sport,” she said. “We put in the time and effort to practice.” “People don’t know a lot about us,” said Williford, “but just being able to represent NSU is a great accomplishment itself.” She also believes that exposure is another factor. Senior elementary education major Jessica Overton de-
scribes their accomplishment as an “after thought.” “We hardly get any recognition as it is, but it is unfair how we have done incredibly well and are still pushed to the side,” Overton said. Freshman social work major Ashley Buck said “I still get people asking me if we even have a bowling team, but no one ever asks if we have a basketball team.” Freshman early childhood education major agrees that the bowling team should have received more coverage, but recognizes that men’s basketball was doing so well at the time. “When football won, they got a banner and their doors painted in Gills Gym. And, when basketball won, they got a banner hung outside the student center compared to the couple of online articles we received when we won,” said Junior business management major Lauren Graupmann. It is evident the amount of frustration some of these players feel, but they all agree that the special opportunity to represent NSU as a student-athlete is a priceless moment of pride.
Standing 6’3” at 175 pounds, Brooklyn native Jamel Fuentes is no stranger to the world of being one of the elite in basketball. Before attending NSU, sophomore Fuentes was named one of the top players in New York City. Fuentes was also Hoop Group Elite Top Performer and named to the all-tournament team at the Providence Jamfest as a junior in high school. “I was pretty good in high school. The reason I had success was simple. I worked hard, so whenever it was time to perform, I performed well and began to get notoriety for it,” Fuentes said. Fuentes is currently a mass communications major at NSU and plans on playing professional basketball. “I chose mass communications because it is a fun field and I think I can be success-
ful, specifically with broadcasting. Upon graduation, I plan to play basketball, then hopefully work as an analyst or behind the camera,” Fuentes said. Last season, Fuentes scored 110 points and this season he played pretty well when given the opportunity. “Next season I’ll have a bigger role, so I’ll have the opportunity to produce more. I want to win another MEAC championship, perform well and make another run in the NCAA tournament. Hopefully, we go further and keep bringing positive attention to the university,” he said. According to statistics, guard Fuentes has made a big impact on the team. He believes the big win was great and it sets the bar for what the Spartans want to do next year to keep the success going.
#3 Jamel Fuentes. Position: G Height: 6-3 Weight: 175 Class: Sophomore Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y.
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SPARTANS SUCCESSFULLY
SERVING By: Marian Brooks
The NSU Spartan athletes have been participating in events all season long. Whether they were in or out of season, the Spartans made appearances for on-campus and off-campus events. Some of the events where they appeared were at the Heart Walk Celebration, Girl’s Scout Science Alive Day, the St. Mary’s Heart Wall and the BET College Tour. They have also connected with younger children in the Spartan Youth Club, at the Children’s Hospital of the Kings Daughter, readings at P.B. Young Elementary School, Read with the MEAC and the Ronald McDonald House. Finding time in their busy schedule is one key aspect to competing for a chance to win the Spartan Cup, an award that offers much value to
the character of the winning team. Winning the Spartan Cup may not be equivalent to a MEAC title, but the lives that have been impacted and influenced through service provide a unique winning element. The race recently came to an end and the top three teams, in no particular order, were volleyball, football and women’s basketball. Other teams have made impressive strides as well logging over 1,000 community service hours. Those teams include baseball, women’s track, bowling, men’s basketball and softball. So...what team was the greatest server of them all? The results were revealed at NSU’s student-athlete banquet on April 23 and the Women’s basketball team took home the Spartan Cup.
“INSIDE SPARTAN SPORTS”
ON THE RADIO AND ON THE WEB “Inside Spartan Sports,” a weekly one-hour radio show, airs live every Wednesday from 7-8 p.m. on WXTG 102.1 FM The Game (1490 AM on the Peninsula). The program, which is hosted by Craig Cotton, Associate Athletics Director/NSUAF Executive Director, takes an in-depth look at NSU Athletics, its relationship with the mission of the University and
updates on all 15 sports that comprise the NSU Athletics program. The program also promotes the mission and fundraising goals of the NSU Athletics Foundation. Ross Gordon, who serves as play-by-play announcer for NSU football and basketball games on WNSB Hot 91.1 FM, is the show’s co-host. The show can also be heard online on www.1021thegame.
com. Listen to archived broadcasts through the podcasting link on the main athletics page. “Inside Spartan Sports” is sponsored by the Team Spartan Corporate Partners (Coca-Cola, Smithfield Foods, Southern Hospitality Automotive Group – Greenbrier, State Farm Insurance and the Virginia Lottery), Select Imports and the NSUAF.
ODU BASEBALL TALKS ABOUT NSU By: Marian Brooks
Facing NSU three times in the coming season provides a positive outlook for the Monarchs. “I think it this is good for both programs and it is almost like playing a conference series, just spread out,” said Brandon Shelton. Shelton is a senior finance, accounting major, and also the Monarchs’ starting second baseman. They are also looking forward to the atmosphere at Harbor Park throughout the next games. “The atmosphere at Harbor Park will be great because that is where
you see a lot of future major league stars play,” said Shelton. “Both schools will have plenty of fan and community support at the venue itself.” The Monarchs have seen home crowds of over 900 a few times this year, so they hope for great weather because they already have the support. On the other side, ODU does not plan to take the place of Hampton as NSU’s new rival. “Well, Hampton is NSU’s conference rival just like VCU is ours and you can’t take the place
of that, but you have two schools in the same city and playing each other just adds to the excitement and the rivalry,” Shelton said. Shelton is familiar with some of the NSU players due to the friendship he has established with some of them. “I am very good friends with a few of the NSU players, but I don’t look at it as [a] bragging rights game though.” Shelton views it is a chance to compete against guys he knows and respects as fellow student athletes in the same sport.
Chris Baker is another senior and first basemen majoring in sports management. “I think it is great for the two local teams to play at each other’s park once each and at Harbor Park. It gives the series a conference or a playoff type of feel.” He is also looking for a big game with a lot of excitement. “You always want to play at your best, especially in front of your friends and family and I think this will do that for both teams,” Baker said. He is sure that fans from both schools will really get
into it as the years go by. Baker described playing at Harbor Park as a special night. “It will always be special playing in a stadium where some of us used to watch games as a kid, “ said Baker. “And I want to get that same special feeling when we play NSU.” Shelton and Baker both agree that the Monarchs “Try hard every day to be a blue collar team.” They say they will approach every game with a hard working mentality while enjoying the great game of baseball.
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COLEMAN LEADS THE WAY By: Marian Brooks
Junior, mass communications major Arielle Coleman is putting her talent and creativity to use while bringing her fellow NSU students along the way. Her effort to include others is not only a thoughtful gesture, but also an opportunity for mass communication majors to obtain experience on camera and behind the scenes. “Most of the people helping me are mass communication majors, but occasionally people that are not will come
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supply, he responded “To put it frankly, I am aware that Woods needs replacement.” It is also high on the list to get to in the next 4 to 5 years. Atwater also feels the sentimental attachment to the old hospital must be let go as well. “We plan on constructing around the old hospital building and people have their feelings, but it is all boarded up and needs to be demolished,” said Atwater. “In place of the hospital will be [a] new residential life and housing building with parking,” said Atwater. He said that a memorial stone or plaque would be erected for the buildings that are torn down “...for those with sentimental attachments.” Atwater described this process as new editions with major demolitions. That was the second forum and he is listening to students’ input. He reminded students that he could be reached through Twitter. “I have a Twitter page and I don’t mind tweeting as long as you tweet me right,” he said.
around,” said Coleman. The thought of helping others is effortless for Coleman. “I love helping people; it’s one of my passions,” said Coleman. She was inspired to start this show after attending a National Broadcasting Society conference in March 2011. There, she realized that most of the other schools with mass communication departments had some type of daily news show that was not evergreen. With her planning skills and a good internship last summer, Coleman was able to get something started that directly related to her future goals. “I want to be a producer,” said Coleman. The Spartan Echo is a good source for news, but not every student may read it thoroughly. By supplying another informational outlet via television, students can see and possibly recognize some familiar faces
and it offers more exposure for campus updates, news and events. Coleman began putting in the work for a campus news show and expressing her ideas to professors and classmates not too long ago; now her vision is about to be up and running. “The show is supposed to air any day now and play daily,” said Coleman. “A new show will be swapped out every week.” The title of the show is “Golden Message.” “I wanted the title to relate to NSU and convey that it was a message that students could identify with, which is why I chose the word Golden,” said Coleman. “I can’t wait to see where we will all be ten years from now,” said Coleman in reference to the team of people she has helping her. The chance to gain experience and help solidify a future career is truly golden.
Arielle Coleman’s “Golden Message” airs on NSU-TV.
NSU ALUM BEATS THE ODDS Two-time NSU graduate and academic skills counselor, Nosaze Knight, has added author to his list of accomplishments. He published his first book, My Life: The Movie in March 2012.
Knight felt his story needed to be told because, “Things like this only happen in a movie.” Having been incarcerated in over sixteen county jails, Nosaze Knight had ample time to
NSU Alum Nosaze Knight wrote “My Life: The Movie” to motivate young men to realize their full potential.
give his life some thought and decide the direction in which he wanted to go. His initial charge was for robbing a jewelry store at 17 in the eleventh grade. He spent the next six years in and out of prison. The turning point in Knight’s life was a conversation he had with an older man in jail. The man asked Nosaze what he was doing there and told him that some men deserved to be locked up, but Nosaze was one of those that should be on the outside making sure no more young, black men ended up where he was. “He saw something in me I did not see in myself,” Knight said. “I was too smart to be making those choices. I got tired of it.” Nosaze also knew that he was tearing his mother apart with his life of crime so he rose above his situation and
By: Krysta Ricks got an education. He earned his B.A. and M.A. in communications at NSU and now advises NSU students in academics in the Access office. Knight values his networking system considering that My Life: The Movie was a collaborative effort with NSU graduates Bryon Summers and Thomas Wilson. He is also passionate about his ability to assist. He describes his book as part autobiographical and part catalyst for motivational speakers. “The book spells out issues young men go through,” said Knight. “We are always a work in progress.” Nosaze said if he changed his past, he would not be who he is today. If he could go back and give his 17-yearold self advice, he would say, “Hang on tight and enjoy the ride.”
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THE YEAR THAT DEFINED NSU By: Briaun Rooks From the moment the first freshman stepped on NSU soil during Freshman Week, the campus has been buzzing with triumphs and celebration. Norfolk State University inaugurated their fifth president, Dr. Tony Atwater. After a week of festivities and celebrations that led up to Dr. A’s inauguration, the investiture was held in Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall. The first major accomplishment was the grand opening of the Hampton Roads Transit’s Light Rail, known as the Tide. The Tide is the first light rail operating in this area with stops located between at front and back of NSU’s campus, the Tide has been essential in increasing
transportation to and from the university. Also, after years of an unofficial partnership with Booker T. Washington High School, NSU made it official. This year a partnership agreement between the two institutions was signed that afforded a full scholarship to the valedictorian of Booker T. Washington High School if he or she decides to attend NSU. “These accomplishments are great for the university. All of our achievements were good for our school spirit and our relationship with the community,” said Student Government Association President Juan Lascano. NSU’s concert choir received national acclaim for performing
at the White House and was invited back shortly after to sing for the President and First Lady a second time. Perhaps one of the most historic events to occur at NSU was the men’s basketball team’s success in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference receiving their firstever NCAA tournament bid, and defeating Missouri in the “Big Dance, ” before Florida ended NSU’s “Sweet 16” dreams. Other MEAC champions include the track, bowling, football and cross country teams. A feeling of pride is evident throughout the campus as the school year that has defined Norfolk State University as a growing institution comes to an end.
THE CHEMISTRY OF BREAKUPS: THE BREAKDOWN
OF CHEMICALS By: Brittany Elmore
Breaking up is hard to do, especially when you have been together for a long time. College breakups are particularly stressful, mainly because college is stressful. There are side effects to a breakup: head and body aches, loss of appetite, mood swings and sadness, etc. Anyone who has gone through a breakup can tell you all about these symptoms, but what they may not know are the biochemical reasons for these symptoms. Dopamine and oxytocin are two chemicals in the brain that make you feel happy, trusting and in love according to Loretta Graziano Bruening, Ph.D., in “Your Neurochemical Self,”
an article on PsychologyToday. com. When you go through a breakup, your brain stops producing these chemicals and goes through symptoms of withdrawal. To combat the loss of dopamine and oxytocin, your brain produces other chemicals, such as cortisol and epinephrine. According to Wellness.com, these chemicals trigger the symptoms associated with heartache which can actually be dangerous to your health and weaken your immune system. A good way to lift your spirits is to have a friend keep you company. Oxytocin is released by bonding activities, such as hugging, according to Psycolo-
gyToday.com. When you lose your significant other, you lose the bond you had with them, hence drops in oxytocin levels However, there are some natural ways to replenish the good chemicals in your brain. Endorphins, for example, are chemicals that reduce stress, boost mood and improve self-esteem according to WebMD.com. One of the easiest ways to increase production of endorphins is through exercise. Exercise releases endorphins in your brain and help fight off the side effects of the breakup. Not to mention that it is going to make you healthier, and, yes, even hotter. After all, you are back on the market now.
Randal Pinkett, season four winner of The Apprentice, will deliver the spring 2012 commencement speech on May 5 2012. Credit: www.randalpinkett.com
DR. RANDAL PINKETT
TO DELIVER SPRING 2012 COMMENCEMENT SPEECH By: Krysta Ricks Most noted for his title as the season four winner of Donald Trump’s The Apprentice, Dr. Randal Pinkett will be NSU’s spring 2012 commencement speaker. Pinkett has five academic degrees and is the co-founder, chairman and CEO of BCT Partners, a technology and policy consulting firm in Newark, NJ. Before his success, Pinkett sold CDs and tapes from his dorm room and funded high school outreach activities with the proceeds. His passion for helping others is driven by his faith in God. “Faith is what gives me strength and a sense of humility. If you have been blessed, you have an obligation to be a blessing to other people,” he said. During his senior year of high school, Dr. Pinkett’s father passed, leaving his mother to work two jobs to put him and his brother through college. He feels blessed to be as successful as he is today and firmly believes that “to whom much is
given, much is expected.” Pinkett’s integral role as leader of many organizations and his affiliation with dozens more keep him extremely busy. He stays grounded by keeping himself physically healthy and keeping his spiritual self in shape as well. The transition from high school to college was one of the most difficult times in Dr. Pinkett’s life. His first year, he juggled taking 21 credits, running track, traveling on the weekends, a social life and membership in numerous student organizations. His time was spread thin then, but Dr. Pinkett does not regret it. “I realized my calling then and it gave me the focus I lacked. I love being in business. It is my passion,” he said. Dr. Pinkett’s advice to students looking to lead equally successful lives is to figure out to what they are most dedicated. He said, “Follow your passion. Keep looking, exploring and experimenting. If you do not find it, eventually it will find you.”
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FIVE FEMALE FRAGRANCES FOR SUMMER ’12
#thissummer
By: Quamé A. Hamlin
With spring upon us, cleaning, buying new clothes and prepping for summer is something that is done without much thought. However, something that is often forgotten is how we smell. In warmer months, in efforts to combat sweat and body odor, we should switch to a lighter, more appropriate scent to work cohesively with the beach’s breezes and the arrival of new flowers. We have five fragrances that will compliment females perfectly this summer. What is even better is that they are reasonably priced and available at your local Sephora.
Get your bikes and bus passes now! Don’t be shocked when gas prices are above $4 this #thissummmer #thissummer would be better with Afr’Am Fest like back in the day
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Price for 1 oz Eau de Parfum Spray: $75
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Guilty by Gucci
Price for 1 oz Eau de Toilette Spray: $55
Jimmy Choo by Jimmy Choo
Price for 1.3 oz Eau de Parfum Spray: $55
Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana
Price for 1.6 oz Eau de Toilette Spray: $68
Angel by Thierry Mugler
Price for 1.7 oz Refillable Shooting Star Eau de Parfum Spray: $118
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
In this Feb. 1, 2012 photo, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi poses for a portrait in New York. MTV says it’s bringing “Jersey Shore” back for a sixth season, with expectant mother Snooki part of the action. Production will begin this summer in Seaside Heights, N.J., and all of “America’s favorite housemates” will return, MTV said Monday, March 19. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes)
MTV OPEN TO THIRD
MEATBALL JOINING
JERSEY SHORE CAST By: Brittany Elmore
Kenan Thompson — May 10, 34 yrs.
Shia LaBeouf — June 11, 26 yrs.
Lindsay Lohan — July 2, 26 yrs.
Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino — July 4, 30 yrs.
Tia & Tamera Mowry
Missy ‘Misdemeanor’ Elliot — July 1, 41 yrs.
— June 6, 34 yrs.
Allen Iverson — June 7, 37 yrs.
Kanye West — June 8, 35 yrs.
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While college students from all over count down the days to summer break, the cast of Jersey Shore is preparing to return to the shore house for their sixth season. Sure, the world has seen it all before: drinking, fist-pumping, big hair and fake tans, but this season has the potential to bring something and someone new to the house. Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi found out in January that she and, now fiancé, Jionni Lavelle will be having a baby. Even more shocking than the news of her pregnancy, are reports that she may be returning to the shore house this summer. MTV released a statement about the upcoming season
which reads in part, “MTV gets ready for fist pumps and baby bumps.” “If anything, I’ll visit the shore,” said Polizzi in an interview with Us Magazine. “I’m not living in that house pregnant. I don’t want to be one of those moms who are pregnant in a club. It’s disgusting.” Though it is still unclear if she will in-fact be returning to the shore house, Polizzi has been working on her own spinoff show with Jersey Shore co-star ‘JWOWW’. So, even if the show is one or possibly two cast members short of last season (It is unknown if ‘The Situation’ will return after his recent stint in rehab), everyone will still be able to keep up with the world’s favorite meatball and her mini-meatball.
There is no need to travel #thissummer. According to @TripAdvisor we have one of the top four best beach destinations in the U.S. right in our backyard. #thissummer would be better without the bugs that the heat brings. Action movies that premiere #thissummer “The Avengers,” “The Amazing Spiderman,” and “The Dark Knight Rises”
Let’s hope #thissummer’s memories are the best memories.