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Dress for success p.7
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Vol. 63, Issue 12
04.29.16
Different World cast speaks on campus by Tiana K. Allen and Malik Glaspie
The cast of A Different World spoke to NSU students on April 16, 2016. Photo from Norfolk State University.
On April 16, the cast of A Different World came to Norfolk State University to speak on the show, their experiences in college, and real world experiences. The event was sponsored by SunTrust and Access College Foundation. This event was the first time the cast has come together since appearing on the Oprah Show in 2009. Jasmine Guy, Kadeem
Hardison, Charnele Brown, Darryl Bell, and Cree Summer sat down with commentator Janet Roach and gave their individual advice on the life of an HBCU student. The cast, like their characters, were vibrant and held strong to their beliefs on being well educated individuals. Cree Summer admitted to being like her character, Freddie. She encouraged all students who are different to not mind other people’s criticism. She explained that
being who you are is the best way to find your own freedom. The cast started off the discussion by explaining why an HBCU is a great choice for young African Americans. Among the cast, Jasmine Guy pushed the ideology that HBCUs give off a family vibe and familiarity. Like her character, Whitley, she insists that no other type of institution is going to love, nurture, or care for continued on p.5
MCJR Week 2016 brings media pros and alums to campus by Antonio Garland On April 4, NSU hosted the annual Mass Communications and Journalism (MCJR) Week with the theme of digital convergence. The week-long event introduces mass communication and journalism students to alumni and media professionals to network with and learn more about their field outside the classroom, securing internships
and employment opportunities. It also gives alumni opportunities to re-establish friendships with old acquaintances. The main keynote speaker was illustrator, director and celebrity photographer Derek Blanks. Blanks has taken professional photos of several Oscar award winning actors, ranging from Viola Davis to Nick Cannon. Blanks spoke about how he
was an artist as a child and used what he knew to help his photography skills. Blanks said that no one would have just one job in life and would have a variety of careers along the way. “I believe personally that you can’t continue to do the same thing,” he said. “You have to reinvent yourself or come up with something so you can grow as an artist. continued on p. 3
At the close of MCJR week, the highlight was honoring retiring professors Dr. Stanley Tickton and Dr. Paula Briggs. Photo from www.flickr.com/photos/nsu_spartans.
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