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NSU water considered safe for consumption
The level of safety of the water supply on campus is a major concern for many students. Photo by Antonio Garland by Antonio Garland
Water is a vital element in our everyday lives, but how clean is the water you use on campus? Various locations at NSU
had their water tested to check for inorganic phosphates, nitrates and chlorine. Samples were taken from the Spartan Suites, Charles
Smith Hall, Midrise Residential Honors College and Lee Smith Hall during the afternoon and evening. Using a phosphate testing solution, Spartan Suites had the highest clarity in terms of clearness. All areas tested positive for phosphates. Phosphates are nutrients found in fertilizers, rocks and other sediments. They are vital for living organisms, especially plant life. They enter waterways by run offs, sewage systems, detergents, etc. Normal dosages pose no threat to human health, unless it is presented in excessive amounts. “I was not surprised by the levels of phosphates found in the water of the dormitories,” said senior biology and pre-professional major Brandise Little, who conducted the testing. continued on p. 2
Minister Farrakhan celebrates Million Man March’s 20th anniversary by Antonio Garland
On Oct. 10, Washington, D.C. celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March with the new phrase ‘Justice or Else.’ Nation of Islam leader and Minister Louis Farrakhan was present as the keynote speaker. A controversial figure for his views on politics and race, Farrakhan, who spoke at the first Million Man March, addressed thousands at the National Mall where he promoted peace and unity. He said he was honored to stand in the blood and sweat of his ancestors. “I am honored beyond words to be standing in front of this hollowed building,” said Farrakhan in front
Capitol Hill. The Million Man March symbolizes African Americans standing together against recent issues, such as police brutality and mistreatment against inmates. While the crowd was promptly black, Palestinian, Latin and Native American activist were also present to rally for better treatment. According to Farrakhan, the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement was started by the Michael Brown shooting incident in Ferguson, Missouri. He called for police to be peace protectors rather than enforcers. continued on p. 6
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Using a nitrate test solution, it was concluded that nitrates are present in Spartan Suites and Midrise. Nitrates may cause health problems in large amounts and can cause illness for infants less than 6 months of age. Additional testing showed that Spartan Suites’ water contained chlorine. Chlorine is used mostly to kill microbes and bacteria. However, like phosphates and nitrates, can be dangerous in excessive amounts. Despite traces of phosphates, nitrates and chlorine, testing concluded that
NSU’s water is completely safe for conventional use. “The water is absolutely safe for use,” said Little. “In my opinion, the water is safe for use and drinking,” said senior biology pre-professional major Tyshara Bailey, who also conducted the testing. “I had an opinion thinking the water quality from the dorms was going to be poor, but the water was actually great. The samples were better results than I thought.” The water testing was conducted at Roy A. Woods Science Building in research lab 224B.
NSU student Derek Savage shines as recording artist
On top of being an excellent vocalist, Derek Savage is also a Mass Communications major, making him a jackof-all-trades. Photo from Derek Savage It can be a lot for college students to juggle the sometimes-overwhelming workload that comes with being a student. On top of that, many students work, are members of various
SGA works to improve university by Richelle Hammiel
The members of the SGA work to improve the university, all while maintaining their own respective studies.
The mission of the Student Government Association (SGA) is as follows: “As student leaders of Norfolk by Mahogany Waldon State University, we plan to incorporate the creative organizations and have famminds and talents of its ilies of their own. One can students with the passion only imagine the amount of and determination of our pressure that is on some of alumni, faculty, and staff to NSU’s busiest students. For encourage a campus unite.” one student, being a student The SGA is our go-to here on campus doesn’t only when students want to voice mean excelling in academia, their concerns about things but he has a musical career they want and need on camthat is taking off as well. pus. The SGA is constantly Last year, senior mass seeking to improve our camcommunications major Derpus so that we can get more ek Savage released his first students and keep the ones single “But God.” here satisfied. The single has opened the Since we’ve been back in door for Savage to expand school, there have already his brand as student by been changes made because day and recording artist by of the SGA. night. Meal plan is one of the “Putting my first single biggest changes so far. This out entitled “But God” was change is beneficial, espedefinitely an unforgettable cially for those with later classes or those who would continued on page 3 just prefer to eat at later
times. According to SGA president Twain Davis, we can expect to see an improvement in resources and an improvement of school morale as well. In order for the university to remain in good standing, every student must guarantee that education is the number one priority. If SGA is working toward getting better resources, we should utilize them to the best of our abilities. We do pay our money to attend classes, so take advantage of that opportunity. Missing classes or failing is a waste of money, especially if you do not have a full ride or scholarships. When the grades are right, then we can focus on campus involvement, which includes joining clubs, organizations and overall just having a wholesome time on campus.
Knowing that nothing is perfect, NSU has room for improvement. Davis spoke on behalf of the SGA, voicing his concerns as to what he would like see more of on this campus. “[More] school spirit, community relations and positive publicity. [Students should] participate in school events, get active on campus by joining organizations and activities, stay balanced with grades and voice their concerns,” Davis said. As a whole, we should try to uplift our university and definitely create a better image. If we view our university as the best and treat it as so, the outsiders looking in will start to believe it as well. Years ago, NSU was known for its school spirit. Now, it seems as though the alumni are the only ones maintaining the school spirit we have left. According to Davis, there will be WOW (Women of Worth) Wednesday that will provide the students with a sense of self-empowerment as they dress strictly for business. There will also be a Sleep Out for Homeless Awareness that will give the students a chance to view and experience what it is like to walk in a homeless person’s shoes. To learn more about our SGA, information, including the mission stated earlier can be found online at www. nsu.edu/sga.
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What a better way to introduce new faces to our campus other than to show them head on what NSU really is? Well, this is the job of the Norfolk State University Student Ambassadors. The mission of NSU’s Student Ambassadors is “to recruit, officially represent and positively serve Norfolk State University; Improve surrounding communities through diversely organized community outreach initiatives; Instill leadership, pride, and tradition by serving and educating the University Community about NSU; Distinguish ourselves as official representatives of Norfolk State University.” You may see them around campus giving prospective students campus tours, where they have the opportunity to learn about our buildings, our environment and overall campus life that can’t be simply experienced through viewing a flyer or a website. Seeing a campus up close and understanding how it functions on a day-today basis is a selling point
spartan news Student Ambassadors give first impressions by Richelle Hammiel
The Spartan Ambassadors are key to welcoming vistors, guests and tours with great hospilitality. Photo from flickr.com/nsu_spartans to many students who are looking into colleges. Once we sell them on the positive aspects of NSU that we all enjoy, it is then up to them to follow through. The Student Ambassadors dedicate and attend events,
such as First View, to try to boost our enrollment, which would help build up our university. First View invites freshman to again come and see the real NSU and what we have to offer. This organization is
responsible for more than just campus tours. It is also necessary to show their qualities which may in turn instill them into our future leaders. Recently, the Student Ambassadors accepted appli-
3 cations and are constantly seeking new members who look forward to exhibiting pride and highlighting the legacy that was established long ago with the founding of the university. This HBCU has continued to prosper over these past few years, and it has to continue to grow through leadership and education. The Student Ambassadors also seek to educate themselves as well as others. Many people walk this campus and live on it every day, but are not exactly sure about the significance of every building or know their purposes. To be a part of this organization, members must attend bi-weekly meetings in which acquiring this information is all made possible. Meetings also allow students to catch up and establish what needs to be done inside the organization. As our student leaders, we look to the Student Ambassadors.
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experience for me! At first I was very nervous, but I decided to step out on faith and do what I was called to do. I have been singing since I could talk, so at the age of 21, it was definitely time to follow my dreams and record my first single,” said Savage. Derek has also had success during his tenure at NSU as well. Savage was the 20132014 Mr. NSU and he is a
member of the Norfolk State University Concert Choir. Since joining the choir, he has performed in Memphis, Detroit, Atlanta and the White House. Savage’s accomplishments are commendable and his ability to succeed as a student and an artist is a true balancing act.
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Spartan Spotlight: Rachel Webb by Davonte Smith
Photo by Megan Raymond With the Norfolk State Cross Country team’s season nearly over, standout student athlete Rachel Webb continues to inspire. Webb runs the 5,000 meters for cross country and 1,500, 3,000 and 5,000 meters for track and field. With her competiveness
and strive, she has managed to be one of the best in the MEAC throughout her career. Her freshman year in cross country she ran a season best of 19:46.65 to finish 18th at the MEAC Championship. She also placed 18th at the UMES (Univer-
sity of Maryland Eastern Shore) Lid-Lifter meet with a time of 23:17.00 and was named the women’s cross country Rookie of the Year. Webb was named NSU’s top long-distance runner during the indoor and outdoor seasons as a freshman. Webb’s sophomore year was even better as she posted a PR (Personal Record) of 18:45.30 to earn seventh place and All-MEAC honors at the MEAC Championship. She opened the season with a fourth-place finish (19:30.33) at the UMES Lid-Lifter. Webb also recorded two top-seven performances at the MEAC Indoor Championship, placing fifth in the 3,000 meters and seventh in the 5,000 (18:51.13). She also ran a 3,000m PR of 10:46.41 at the conference meet, while qual-
ifying for the MEAC Outdoor Championship in both the 1,500 and 5,000 meters. Her season-best 5,000m time was 18:29.75, good for fifth place at Morgan State Invite. By her junior year, she placed fifth at the season-opening 5K Lid-Lifter Invite hosted by UMES (20:25.76). Webb came in 10th place at the UMES Cappy Anderson Invitational by running a season-best time of 19:51.35. Webb placed 12th at the DSU Hornet Invitational (20:10.6) and ninth at the CNU (Christopher Newport University) Invite (24:12.8 for 6K). She came in 16th place at the MEAC Cross Country Championship in Delaware, missing out on All-MEAC XC honors by one place. Webb’s 5K personal record
Spartans come into 2015 season with high expectations
NSU Basketball looks to kick off their season strong. Photo by Reginald Thomas, II
The Spartans are set to tip-off the 2015-16 season with the mindset of MEAC championship game or bust. As the no. 2 seed in the tournament last season, the Spartans made it to the semifinals before falling to archrival Hampton University, a team they beat twice during the regular season. Redemption is surely a thought that is on minds of the entire coaching staff;
for cross country is 18:45.30 (2013 MEAC Championship). Her Indoor Track PR for 3,000 and 5,000 meters are 10:46.41 (2014 MEAC Indoor) and 18:43.82 (2013 MEAC Indoor). Webb’s 1,500 and 5K PR record are 4:45.80 (2013 Virginia Invitational) and 18:29.75 (2014 Morgan State Legacy). Rachel Webb is also an outstanding student. She has made the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll three times and is a 2-time MEAC All-Academic team member. The goal for Webb is to beat her personal records in cross country and track. She also strives to help her women’s team win the MEAC title.
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in particular head coach Robert Jones. In his first full season with no interim label in front of his name, coach Jones led the Spartans to a 20-14 record. “As coaches, there is still some unfinished business because we feel like we should have at least gotten to the championship game last year,” said Jones. “We definitely want to take the next step forward.”
Redshirt senior Jeff short had a lot to do with the team’s overall success as he averaged 19.1 points-pergame, which was good for second best in the league. Short was also the runner-up in MEAC Player of the Year voting. With the losses of Jamel Fuentes and Rashid Gaston, Short will be expected to contunued on p. 6
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Spartan bowling looks to build on last season’s run by Davonte Smith With their impressive postseason run last year, Norfolk State Women’s bowling team is looking to take the next step this season. The season began on Oct. 24-25 when the Spartans hosted the Hampton Roads Invitational and went 7-1 during the two days of the tournament. NSU held the event for the sixth straight year at the AMF Lanes in Chesapeake. Led by Coach Wilhelmenia Harrison, NSU returns just three players from last year’s team after losing five seniors following the 201415 season. Megan Marciano, Brian Gardner and Carrie Hickey are the key bowlers returning. “We’re young with two freshmen, two sophomores and one senior,” Coach Wilhelmenia Harrison said. “Even though we have five players on the roster due to our budget, our expectations is to make the postseason again this year. I expect us to
NSU Bowling already kicked off their season at the Hampton Roads Invitational, but looks forward to completing their season as powerful as last years. Photo by Reginald Thomas, II. win 60-plus games this year,” coach Harrison said.
2015 season continued from p. 5 step up not only his game, but also his leadership for a team with just three seniors. “He was voted captain this year by his teammates so that is a good thing,” said Jones. “As far as basketball, he did a lot for us already with 20 points-per-game so there’s not much more you can ask for from that standpoint. We would like to see him improve on rebounds and assists. His rebounds are
going to have to go up because we are a little smaller team this year.” 2014 MEAC All-Rookie selection Jordan Butler and senior D’shon Taylor are two other players that got significant playing time last season and will be looked upon for more production. “I think D’shon, even though he played a pretty big role for us last year, can play an even bigger one this
Last season, redshirt senior Carrie Hickey competed in
a team-high 44 games on the year and ranked second
year,” said Jones. “Hopefully Jordan can take the next step and fill some of the void with Rashid gone also. If there were one area where the Spartans need to improve from last season, it would undoubtedly be the turnovers. The Spartans averaged 13.5 turnoversper-game last season and finished with a turnover margin of 1/1. “At one point in the season we had a low turnover margin, but some sloppy play during the certain games with high turnovers made
the average look worse,” said Jones. “That is something that we emphasize in practice, if you turn it over in practice, there is a consequence.” The Spartans play a tough non-conference schedule this year including their opener against the University of South Carolina (USC), University of Cincinnati, and the University of Alabama. According to coach Jones, the most important of them all takes place close to home.” “Everyone gets excited
on the team with a 181.0 average. She earned the team’s Most Improved Player award. The Spartan bowling team welcomed two new comers this season in freshmen Alexa Rodriguez and Yarelis Burgos. “The two are looking really good in practices. Their scores are very nice,” coach Harrison said. “With only five players, our staff have tryouts this season to find some players and also can find players next semester because the season doesn’t end until April.” The next tournament is on Nov. 14-15, where the Spartans will host the MEAC Southern Divisional for the second straight year. NSU will hold the divisional at Spartan Lanes inside the Student Services Building on campus. It will be the last game on campus for the seniors.
about the Battle of the Bay game, but the game against ODU, seeing that it is a cross town rivalry and people view ODU as the better program or school, if we could win that game it could change everything for our program,” said Jones. The Spartans open the season on Nov. 14 on the road against USC before hosting Washington Adventist at home on Nov. 17. NSU will then head to the U.S. Virgin Islands to take part in the 2015 Paradise Jam Tournament.
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Other issues Farrakhan addressed was encouraging women to take on more leadership roles, eliminating black on black crimes, and questionable decisions made by the government, especially toward money. However, Farrakhan said that he is willing to do anything to change the situations. “All corruption is an enemy of the progress of man,” said Farrakhan. He addressed the issue of how the older generations should prepare the youth for future leadership. “What good are we if we think we can last forever and not prepare the young to walk in our footsteps?” he said. “Not only are we long oppressed, but we’re oppressing ourselves. We need to take care of our families, make ourselves kings and queens,” said senior NSU political science major Darry Greer. “It’s all about not accepting the status quo and not taking what they feed.” “I hope people understand that to work as a collective body, failure is not an option,” said senior NSU clinical laboratory science major Ana Rubi Iglesia. “Everyone can have an important role and position in a unit. Once we understand that, we can impact the world together.” Farrakhan said that the ones who have suffered the most are indigenous people, both in and outside the U.S. and that America has now entered a time of divine judgment.
Name: Nishan S. Pressley Classification: Senior Major: Biology/Pre-Professional (DNIMAS) with a double minor in Bio-medical Engineering and Chemistry. Campus Affiliations: - President - Delta Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Vice President - Senior Class SGA - Mentor and Tutor - STARS Program Career Goals: To be a therapeutic Optometrist specializing in low vision and pediatrics. Favorite quote: “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent” - Eleanor Roosevelt Advice to fellow Spartans: “Be great everyday. We shall not live for mediocrity, only for greatness. Let us live out our purpose in life, help those in need, and continue the legacy of black excellence one day at a time.”
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Freshman Tip: Surviving Surviving Registration Registration by Shareen Nicholson
The time has come to begin planning for your second semester here at Norfolk State. With all that excitement comes registering for classes. Most departments have courses that fill up rather quickly and will leave you wondering how a major course filled up within the first couple days of registration. Here are a couple tips to ensure that your first time going through the registration process goes smoothly. Plan Early. By this time, you should have already been looking at your major curriculum to determine what classes you should be taking your first year and second semester. Most of these classes will still be prerequisites before you begin taking major specific courses. You should begin looking on your MyNSU for class times for those classes you need. This way you won’t get stuck in early morning or late night classes that you don’t like. Know Your Advisor. Establishing a close relationship with your academic advisor is very important. This person will be there throughout your time here at Norfolk State making sure that you are making the progress you need to graduate on time. They know which classes you should take and in which order. Sometimes they can make suggestions on the best professors to take for a specific course. Ask Questions. If at anytime you have questions, just ask! Questions about a
course? Just ask before you get stuck in a course that you aren’t necessarily interested in. Many new students go through the process and take what courses they are given without asking any questions. It’s better to ask up front before you suffer through a course or take a course that you don’t need. What if you don’t like a course’s time? Ask your advisor if there are any other times that the course is offered. Don’t take an 8 a.m. class when you know you’re not a morning person. Have Backup Courses. Sometimes classes that you want will fill up before you can get a seat. Always have a backup plan; try finding alternative courses that are interesting to you, or see if the course that filled up has an alternative time, or even if its offered during a miniterm. Don’t get discouraged though. There will be many more semesters to come. Don’t Overdo It. Fifteen credit hours a semester is recommended in order to graduate in four years! Don’t go over this number, unless absolutely necessary. While it may not seem like a lot, many will learn that some courses are more rigorous and demanding then others. Also, balance your courses according to what you know you’ll have no problem in, with courses you know you may have a little difficulty with. Pre-planning is key and will make your time spent in your advisor’s office shorter.
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Many students at Norfolk State are using some form of financial aid to help cover their education cost. Whether you are a Dec. graduate, upperclassman or even a freshman, understanding how to manage your loans is important. It is important to understand how to avoid additional fees, high interest costs, and how to keep up with your payments. Keep track of your loans. Learn the difference between your loans and who your lender is. Before you graduate you should learn who your loan service provider is and what options they offer for repayment. Also, learn how long your grace period is for each loan before you will be required to make your first payment. Make sure your contact information is current. Making sure that your provider has a current address and phone number is also important. Read all emails and letters associated with your loans because they contain time sensitive information and vital information about your loans. Make payments while in school. Making payments while still in school can help you pay off your loans faster, and also will keep interest low. When the time comes for you to begin making payments, the unpaid interest will be added to your balance. Make larger payments. When you begin making payments, pay more than required. Making larger payments will decrease your
debt faster. If you pay more than required, it will continue to make your payments lower each time and can lower the interest. Try to pay as much as possible each month. Consider all repayment options. Before making a decision on how you will repay your loans consider using the federal repayment estimator. This will help you calculate what your payments may look like and the costs associated with each of the repayment options. There are options such as the standard repayment plan which will stretch payments out for ten years. The government also offers income-based options for those who may have problems making payments. There are many things to think about when it comes to staying in good standing with your loans. While it may seem nerveracking to think about life after NSU, it must be done -- especially when it comes to loans and trying to maintain a good credit score. Students should stay in contact with their loan service provider for all current information; the financial aid department is also available to answer any questions.
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Can openly gay rappers thrive in the hip-hop industry? by Mahogany Waldon
The newest season of Love and Hip-Hop Hollywood has raised a major question in the world of hip-hop: can openly gay rappers be successful in the industry? This question challenges the culture of hip-hop, which is mostly viewed as violent, misogynistic and homophobic while songs about unity and self-preservation are swept under the rug. Two cast mates of the show, Love and Hip-Hop Hollywood, Milan Christopher and Miles Brock are two openly gay rappers that are hoping that their story will transcend the taboo of homosexuality in hip-hop. On October 19, VH1 held
a segment on the topic that included panelists from Ray-J to hip-hop legend DMC. During the segment, Christopher and Brock were able to tell their stories while discussing the double standards in the industry and issues that affect the LGBT community. Ray- J, who is a singer and brother of Brandy Norwood, said that “there are rappers at the top of their game in the rap industry that are gay, but you wouldn’t know it”. The statement left many wondering: if homosexuality is acceptable covertly, what is the problem with a rapper’s sexuality being out in the open?
From Season 2 of Love & Hip-Hop: Hollywood, Milan Christopher, is an openly gay rapper that faced many problems with his castmates this season. Photo from Facebook. com/LoveAndHipHopHollywood
There are a few problems that plague hip-hop when it comes to being LGBT. In the hip-hop community, masculinity is depicted as strong arming women, having multiple sex partners and committing violent crimes. Homosexuality in hip-hop is not fathomable because to many, it is deemed as being “feminine” and in an industry that often neglects to uplift women, the idea of appearing to be “not-manlyenough” is an image hip-hop does not want to promote. Hip-hop legend DMC, who was a panelist on the VH1 segment also stressed that hip-hop cannot begin to accept and respect members of the LGBT community until it begins to accept and respect women. Songs from rappers that include Dr. Dre, Tupac, Eazy-E, Eminem and more have deemed women as public enemy number one. Songs including “The Message” by Grandmaster Flash, “Nobody Move” by Eazy-E and Lord Jamar’s “Lift Up Your Skirt” prove that the promotion of anti-gay sentiments has been a staple in hip-hop since its early days to the present. With such disdain for the LGBT community in hiphop, do you believe that a rapper can be openly gay and successful?
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Janet Jackson makes a comeback with new album and tour
by Mahogany Waldon
After 7 years, Janet Jackson is back with her new album Unbreakable. Photo from facebook.com/JanetJackson/ Pop culture royalty Janet Jackson is back from a seven-year hiatus with her new album and tour entitled “Unbreakable.” In the time during her hiatus, Janet has had a profitable acting career and has always ventured between acting and singing during her lifetime. The album “Unbreakable” is the first album under her new music label Rhythm Nation. Janet Jackson’s influence is quite remarkable. From the many hairstyles and fashion trends that she’s created to being a major pop star and member of the Jackson empire, Janet Jackson will go down in music history for her contributions to pop culture. Who could forget the jumbo “poetic justice” braids that have come back into style that Janet made famous in the early 90’s? Janet’s many videos and songs like “Pleasure Principle” and “Rhythm Nation”
are songs with longevity that have granted the starlet a legacy that can’t be wiped away. “The Queen of Insomnia” debuted a new hit single this summer called “No Sleep” that featured rapper J-Cole. The mellow and intoxicating, low whispered singing of the five-time Grammy winner mixed with the bad boy lyrics of J-Cole took the summer by story and had fans rejoicing. Since debuting the album, the singer also announced a world tour that has sold out arenas and literally shut down cities like Charlotte. In August, Janet’s father Joe Jackson suffered a stroke in Brazil. Janet cancelled a few of her shows to be by her father’s side but the tour is still in full effect. The “Unbreakable” album features artists like Missy Elliott and J-Cole. The Unbreakable tour will be coming to Norfolk, VA on June 10, 2016 at the Norfolk Scope.
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