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Chewning steps aside as Rector, but remains on BOV Norfolk State University Board of Visitors Rector Thomas N. Chewning is stepping aside and returning to his board position as an at-large member. Current Vice Rector Dr. Byron L. Cherry Sr. will serve as acting rector until officer elections are held during the March board meeting. The change is effective immediately. “Norfolk State University is an important and historic
center of higher education,” Chewning said. “It has been an honor to serve as Rector and lead this outstanding board. I look forward to continuing to be a member of the board, and support the University’s new strategies and initiatives.” Chewning served as rector for three-and-half years and has been a member of the board since 2011. He extended his service as rector beyond an initial,
Renowned war journalist and ambassador speak at NSU on foreign affairs
“It has been an honor to serve as Rector and lead this outstanding board,” said Chewning.
and customary, two-year term to provide continuity of leadership while the University worked to remove the SACSCOC probation. Chewning oversaw the board’s support for the administration’s successful effort to have probation removed, which was accomplished in December. He also led the board’s work in 2013 to recruit and hire continued on page 2
by Antonio Garland On Jan. 21, award winning journalist, author and documentary filmmaker Ben Anderson and veteran diplomat Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker arrived at NSU to share their experiences, different perspectives on the past year and their implications for U.S. foreign policies for the future. They talked about several events that happened since Jan. 2015, such as interac-
tions with China, East Asia, North Korea, Afghanistan, the Syrian refugees and the Paris attacks. Anderson spent five weeks in Afghanistan with U.S. troops and documented their life and death struggles. While dangerous, he travelled with the troops as they scanned for landmines. “As a journalist covering conflict, the least you can do is to hang around and see what actually happens,”
Thomas N. Chewning is stepping aside as the Rector of Norfolk State University’s Board of Visitors. (Photo from NSU). said Anderson. “To spend a month or two in their shoes, or in any Afghan’s shoes who can’t leave and have to live there and somehow raise a family, it’s the least we should do if we want to call ourselves correspondents.” Anderson talked about the third day of an operation in which an Afghan woman and three children were accidently killed by a continued on page 3
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Chewning steps aside as Rector continued from front Eddie N. Moore Jr. as interim president. Moore was named president earlier this month. “Now that the sanction has been removed,” Chewning
said, “and Eddie Moore has been elected president, it is time for someone younger with new energy to lead the board. I have complete confidence that the leadership in place will move the University forward.”
“Tom is an extraordinary person whose leadership skills are only surpassed by his generosity and interest in helping others,” Moore said. His judgement, managerial experience, and commitment to our mission
are invaluable assets for the Norfolk State community.” Chewning retired in 2009 as chief financial officer of Dominion Resources, a Fortune 200 company, after a 22-year career. He continues to serve in a number of leadership roles for community service organizations.
2.12.16 Cherry is CEO of Succeed to Lead, a financial management consulting firm based in Dumfries, Virginia, and a retired U.S. Army colonel. He also is a 1982 NSU graduate who majored in accounting.
The reality of sexual assaults on college campuses by Tyeka Bailey Sexual assault is any type of forced or coerced sexual contact or behavior that happens without consent. Sexual assault includes rape and attempted rape, molestation, and sexual harassment or threats. President Barack Obama along with Vice President Joe Biden launched “It’s On Us” – an awareness campaign to help put an end to sexual assaults on college campuses. This initiative asks men and women to make a commitment to helping create a solution to end campus sexual assaults. One of the campaign’s main goals is to acknowledge that non-consensual sex is in fact sexual assault, and to also familiarize students to recognize situations in which sexual assault may take place. The campaign teaches individuals how
According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, 1 in 5 women and 1 in 16 men are sexually assaulted while in college. to intervene in situations where sexual consent has not or cannot be given, and to create an environment in which sexual assault is unacceptable and survivors are supported.
Affordable Care Act deadline is here
“It is on all of us to reject the quiet tolerance of sexual assault and to refuse to accept what’s unacceptable and we especially need our young men to show women the respect they deserve and to recognize sexual assault
and to do their part to stop it,” said President Obama. According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, 1 in 5 women and 1 in 16 men are sexually assaulted while in college. Also, more than 90% of col-
Tyeka Bailey There is a large number of people living without healthcare. However, President Barack Obama who pledged to initiate affordable health care plans, did just that. The Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act (PPACA), also known as the
Affordable Care Act (ACA), or Obamacare was signed into law on Mar 23, 2010. Under the act, it required hospitals and physicians to make major changes to their practices and to push for better health services with lower costs, and to improve accessibility to health care.
lege sexual assault victims do not report the assault. Research shows that majority of sexual assaults that take place on campuses involve alcohol. Among female college students, 23% said they experienced some form of unwanted sexual contact – ranging from kissing to touching to rape, by force or with threat of force, while they were incapacitated because of alcohol or drugs. Norfolk State University is just one of many colleges that have taken proactive steps to increase campus safety. Norfolk State’s LiveSafe campus mobile app allows two-way communication between students and police to share information involving suspicious activity through text, photo or video directly from their smart phones.
The Affordable Care Act has helped increase the quality of affordable health insurance by expanding public and private insurance coverage, and helping reduce overall costs of healthcare for individuals. Prior to this act, research had proven that continued on 3
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Renowned war journalist and ambassador continued from front U.S. rocket. The following morning, U.S. troops offered the remaining family members a condolence payment. Crocker said it wasn’t about the money, but the gesture of soldiers going to Afghan homes and expressing sorrow for those who lost loved ones. “There are hard things in war, but I’m reminded that our military operates at a standard where there’s so much heat in the world,” said Crocker. Anderson spoke with child soldiers, who were a part of a U.S. created force with the local Afghan police. Their commander was the children’s grandmother. Shortly after Anderson spoke with
them, the children were taken captive by Taliban forces. However, their grandmother had later captured Taliban members and made a prisoner exchange to get her grandchildren back. Anderson spoke about interviewing one of Venezuela’s biggest coke traffickers, who told Anderson that he could only ask five questions; however, they spoke for three hours. Traffickers weren’t worried about being caught because, according to them, the authorities were corrupt and took bribes. According to Crocker, while Iraq was in bad shape during Saddam Hussein’s reign, things had progressively become worse ever since. However, he considers ISIS the biggest threat today.
He said the most important thing the U.S. can do, with respect to ISIS or any of the other conflicts in the Middle East, is to treat it as a top national security priority. “Statements aside, we’re not really going there. We’re not showing U.S. leadership in the Middle East in a way that’s going to gain the support of our allies and bring fear to our adversaries,” said Crocker. “That doesn’t mean sending in the marines again, but it does mean political leadership at the top levels of this government.” The event was sponsored by SunTrust Foundation and NSU’s Honors College and presented by the World Affairs Council of Greater Hampton Roads.
President George W. Bush meets with General David Petraeus, Commander of the Multi-National Force-Iraq, and U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker, Thursday, April 10, 2008, at the White House. (White House photo/Eric Draper).
Affordable Care Act
On Jan. 31, 2016 the third enrollment season for health care under the Affordable Care Act closed. Adults who remain uninsured will face fines up to $695 per person. (AP Photo/ Andrew Harnik, File).
continued from page 2 there was a large number of uninsured Americans and that number has continued to rise as Medicaid eligibility had decreased. “Because of the Affordable Care Act, insurance companies can no longer put lifetime limits on the care your family needs, or discriminate against children with preexisting conditions. They won’t be able to charge women more for their insurance just because they’re women,” said President Obama. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported that the number of uninsured Americans between January to Septem-
ber 2014 was 11.4 million fewer than back in 2010. The percentage of adults who were uninsured has dropped from 18% to 11.4%. On Jan. 31, 2016, the third enrollment season for health care under the act closed. This year marks the first time that the enrollment period has closed on time, compared to previous years. Due to high traffic volume online many users faced technical glitches and the enrollment period had been extended. However, federal officials have stated that there will be no extensions, and they are restricting the circumstances in which individuals can enroll at other times.
“I think the Affordable Care Act serves a great purpose and if you can afford coverage you should sign up. I want to get covered but I can’t afford it right now. I’m only working part-time but as soon as I begin working full-time I am definitely going to sign up,” said Virginia Beach resident Jamie Porter. Officials are anticipating there only being a slightly higher number on enrollees compared to last year. There are an estimated 13 million people who are expected to have ACA plans this year. Adults who remain uninsured will face fines up to $695 per person, and households will pay 2.5 percent of their household income.
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Episode VIII postponed to boost ticket sales by Justin Bell Fans of the biggest domestic movie of all time will have to wait just over two years to join the adventure of Rey, Finn and Kylo Ren. Star Wars: Episode VIII has been postponed for an additional seven months to put on the final touches and to have another Christmas weekend opening. Star Wars: Episode VIII, which will continue the intergalactic rites of passage for Rey, Finn, and Kylo Ren, is set up for another monster day for Disney and another historic day for box office numbers. Disney, who bought Lucasfilms in 2012, has seen major success with the more recent Star Wars trilogy since its release in December 2015. Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which
earned an estimated $821 million in the states and $1.5 million worldwide, has seen a number of records shattered. Some of those records include earning more than $6.5 million in early ticket sales months before the movie was to be released. It shattered earlier presale records set by powerhouse films such as The Dark Knight Rises and Avengers. Most of these records hit the $1 million mark in presale tickets, but the collaboration of Disney and Lucasfilms set the new standard. Star Wars: The Force Awakens has moved into the number one spot taking the world title from Avatar, which has held the spot of the biggest movie of all time since 2009. Star Wars: Episode VIII is on the same trajectory as its predecessors.
Disney originally scheduled the movie for a May 2017 release, but after the massive Christmas success that The Force Awakens had, the film company decided to do the same with Episode VIII. This is not unfamiliar, as the same happened with The Force Awakens, which originally had a summer release that was pushed back seven months. As we have seen in the past, Disney is more than capable of building the hype and its motives for postponing this epic movie only spells success for the new film trilogy. Fans of the franchise will have to keep their quirky remarks and sword-fashioned light sabers holstered for another two years before we can travel again to a galaxy far, far away.
This photo provided by Disney shows Daisey Ridley as Rey, left, and John Boyega as Finn, in a scene from the new film, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” directed by J.J. Abrams. On Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, The Walt Disney Co. announced that the new release date for, “Star Wars: Episode VIII” will be Dec. 15, 2017. (Film Frame/Disney/Lucasfilm via AP).
Is Tory Lanez underrated?
Tory Lanez is currently signed to Interscope Records, and is set to release his debut album later this year. Photo from https://www.facebook.com/SwaveNation/photos/.
by Jayla Lewis Tory Lanez, born Daystar Peterson is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and director from Toronto. Although he’s not as big as Drake or Jeremih, he has a long list of accomplishments in the music industry. Lanez began his music career when he released his debut mixtape titled T.L 2 T.O. After relocating to South Florida, he began to direct his own music videos. In 2010, he was signed to Sean Kingston’s “Time is Money Entertainment” record label.
He has over 10 self published mixtapes, and he’s written songs for Travis Scott, Meek Mill and T.I. to name a few. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with Soulja Boy, DJ Mustard, Meek Mill, YG, DJ Drama, Kirko Bangz, and many more. Tory, the youngest of six siblings, lost his mother at age 11. Dealing with such a tragedy, and moving through life without any consistent guidance has provided him with a different story to tell. He has an inescapable drive and is very passionate about his craft.
People gravitate to his music because it’s authentic and relatable. Many believe that he is underrated or the underdog, but despite the few doubters he shows strong promise for a promising music career. This is evident through Tory’s growing fan base, known as the “swavenation.” Tory Lanez is currently signed to Interscope Records, and is set to release his debut album later this year. He is currently headlining “Swave Nation Tour,” which is currently sold out city to city.
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Oscars causes controversy among black stars by Shareen Nicholson The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars is an awards show hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. This year’s show is set to air on Feb, 28, 2016 and will be hosted by comedian Chris Rock. Oscar nominees were announced a few weeks ago and for the second year, there were no actors or actresses of color nominated. There have been boycotts and backlash surrounding the nominations and even the social media hashtag #OscarsSoWhite has made the rounds. Following the nominee announcement stars Spike Lee, and Jada Pinkett Smith both announced online that they would not be in atten-
dance at this year show. Lee in his Instagram post wrote that he and his wife “cannot support” the awards. “How is it possible for the second consecutive year all 20 contenders under the actor category are white?” said Lee. “The truth is we aint in those rooms and until minorities are, the Oscar nominees will remain Lilly White.” Jada Pinkett Smith posted her own video on Facebook announcing that she would be boycotting the show this year. Her husband, Will Smith did not receive a nomination for his performance in Concussion. “The academy has the right to acknowledge whomever they choose” said Pinkett. “Begging for acknowledgement, or even
asking, diminishes dignity and diminishes power. And we are a dignified people. And we are powerful.” The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has vowed to make changes to its membership, leaders, and its voting members in the coming years. The membership rules will affect old and new members, and starting later this year each member’s voting status will last ten years. This will only apply to new members who have been active during that decade. “The academy is going to lead and not wait for the industry to catch up,” said Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs. “These new measures regarding governance and voting will have an immediate impact and
begin the process of significantly changing our membership composition. Former Actress, and Fox News Contributor Stacey Dash disagrees with Lee and Smith and says the boycott of the Oscars wont work. “I think it’s ludicrous,” said Dash. “If we don’t want segregation, then we need to get rid of channels like BET (Black Entertainment Television), and the BET awards and the Image Awards, where you’re only awarded if you’re black. If it were the other way around, we would be up in arms. It’s a double standard.” Since becoming the academy’s first African-American president, Boone Isaacs has prioritized diversifying the academy by inducting a higher rate of minorities in recent years and unveiling a five-year initiative to promote diversity in the industry. But Boone Isaacs is now promising even bigger changes: “We need to do more, and better and more quickly,” she said. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/ AP, File).
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HBCUs have a positive impact on black lives An editorial by Shareen Nicholson HBCUs were created to educate African Americans during segregation in order to provide equal educational opportunities. In 1965, in Title III of the Higher Education Act of 1965, Congress defined an HBCU as, among other things, an institution whose principal missions were, and are, the education of black Americans, was accredited, and was established before 1964. However, it seems that today HBCUs are pressured to remind others that, like Black Lives, HBCUs do matter. With the importance and relevancy of HBCUs al-
ways in question, it’s important that those who attend, have attended, or work at these institutions support and stand by through the good and bad. There are currently 105 Historically Black Colleges and Universities across the United States, many of which can be attributed with having some of the best academic achievement statistics for black college graduates. HBCUs only account for three percent of all American Colleges and Universities. However, they produce 22 percent of all black college graduates, including
40 percent of black members of congress, 12.5 percent of black CEOs, 50 percent of black lawyers, and 80 percent of black judges. Recent studies have shown that 55 percent of black HBCU graduates agreed that their colleges prepared them for life after graduation compared to black graduates from PWIs (Predominantly White Institutions). “Although HBCUs are struggling in a number of areas, their overall success in providing black graduates with a better college experience than they would get at non-HBCUs needs to
be examined more closely, and potentially modeled, at other institutions,” said researchers from Gallup-Purdue University. “The profoundly different experiences that black graduates of HBCUs and black graduates of non-HBCUs are having in college leave the HBCU graduates feeling better prepared for life after graduation, potentially leading them to live vastly different lives outside of college.” These statistics show that these institutions are necessary. HBCUs play a critical role in molding and shaping their graduates. Black
graduates of HBCUs tend to have a greater sense of self and identity compared to black graduates of other institutions. What does this mean for Norfolk State University? It means that we need to uplift our university and communicate all the positive things that happen here. Encourage others to attend! Tell them what NSU offers that other schools do not. Norfolk State is a family; we stand together through thick and thin, 80 years strong with many more to go! I bleed green and gold! Do you?
“Natural hair management tips” by Tiana Allen Natural hair is easy to love, but can sometimes become difficult to maintain as you transition. Luckily here are some tips for those transitioning sisters with a guide on how to go from relaxed to natural, smoothly. Prepoo with a cream conditioner. Applying conditioner or oil to your hair and letting it sit before shampooing can soften and smooth your hair. It can also make detangling your hair a lot easier. Have an easy go-to fallback style. The line of demarcation (where your relaxed hair meets your natural hair) can be very sensitive and susceptible to breakage. Flexi-rods, box braids, and buns are some of the many styles you can depend on during your transitioning process. Not only do these styles protect
your hair, they can also help blend your hair’s textures. Have fun with styling, but be mindful that constant manipulation of your hair can lead to breakage. Have a plan. How long are you planning on transitioning? Many transitioning sisters have created deadlines for how long they plan on rocking their natural puff, and so should you! Determining how long you would like your transitioning process to last will also help you figure out how much hair you should trim. Not having a plan can lead to a lot of frustration that may cause you to revert to getting a relaxer or doing the big chop. Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. Moisturizing your hair can help prevent a lot of breakage during your transitioning process. Your
new growth needs to stay hydrated. Keeping a spray bottle with a moisturizing mix of a water-based leavein conditioner, aloe vera juice, and oil is a great way to keep your hair healthy and alive. Also, adding garlic to your mix is known to help prevent and control shedding. Deep condition. Deep conditioning is a must with transitioning to natural hair! It revitalizes your hair by restoring moisture and strength. Transitioners should balance using moisturizing deep conditioners and using deep conditioners that contain protein. Try using a protein deep conditioner at least once a month. Over all, the greatest tip any transitioner should remember is to love your hair and the process! Remember your hair goal and keep it in mind.
Natural hair is easy to love, but can sometimes become difficult to maintain as you transition. Photo from https://www. facebook.com/NaturalNotts/photos.
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Box braids are a great and stylish style to help protect one’s hair. Photo from https://www.facebook.com/ebonybold/ by Tiana Allen Box braids have become a hair phenomenon that has taken over the African American community. With so many girls going natural or just wanting something new to rock on top of their heads, this hairstyle is a must-try! Lucky for you, we have some tips that can help
you maintain this protective style. Remember, size matters when it comes to your braids. If you have a finer grade of hair, you may want to avoid bigger braids. Bigger braids can lead to your hair breaking off due to the weight. If your hair is thick, you may want to avoid
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smaller braids, unless you have a lot of time to properly maintain them. Installing smaller braids can take a very long time on thick hair and can else cause damage to your edges. Prep your hair! You need to shampoo, detangle, deep-condition, and blowdry your hair before you even think of braiding it. By taking these steps, you are ensuring that your hair will stay healthy, even during the long-term installation of braids. It will be difficult to clean your hair properly while it is braided, so start off on the right path to give your style some longevity. Worried about maintaining your braids? Don’t worry! Just remember to apply a daily moisturizer or oil sheen to your hair to keep your hair healthy and hydrated. Synthetic hair can cause your hair to become brittle, so keeping it moisturized can help prevent breakage and frizz. If you do wash or wet your hair, remember to oil your braids and scalp. And always dry
your hair after washing. If your hair does not dry completely you can potentially develop mildew and foul odor. Lastly, the dreaded takedown process. It is best to not leave this protective style in longer than two months at a time. Try getting a touch-up around your edges every four to six weeks, in order to maintain the style and to protect your edges! Be patient when taking your braids out and remember that your hair will be more vulnerable to breakage. Shedding is unavoidable due to your hair being uncombed, unbrushed, and un-detangled for so long, so do not freak out! Simply remove any knots from your hair by gently combing through using Sea Breeze or witch hazel at the base of your braids. Apply cleansing conditioner to your hair as you detangle your hair and remove the braids. And if your patience runs short easily, invite friends to come help take out your hair!
HOW TO REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT TO MEET WITH THE PRESIDENT
Appointments to meet with President Moore can be requested by completing the APPOINTMENT REQUEST FORM 2015-2016 form (LINK: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BLH9CZY). Identify at least two (2) Friday, Feb. 19, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Faculty & dates and times at least 48 hours in advance of your preferred date and Staff Office Hours (Student Center room time. The request will be forwarded to the President’s Office for review 331) and scheduling. Confirmation of the appointment or an alternative date or time for the appointment will be offered within three (3) business Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Student days of the request. Office Hours (Student Center room 331) Tuesday, March 15, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Student Office Hours (Student Center room 331)
Meetings are 30-minutes in duration. Meetings will begin and conclude on-time. Individuals arriving late for a scheduled meeting are asked to contact the President’s Office at 757-823-8670 to reschedule at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting date and time.
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Shareen Nicholson Editor-in-Chief
Mahogany Waldon Managing Editor
Tyeka Bailey News Editor
Meleah Holmes Lifestyle Editor
Aegious Perkins Entertainment Editor
Tyra Whitney
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Spartan Track and Field competing in MEAC Championship Feb. 11-13
Steve Coles is a senior sprinter and captain of the track team from Tappahannock, Virginia.
by Jessica Toliver Norfolk State University track and field teams have been preparing for one goal, and that is to win the MEAC championship going on Feb. 11-13 in Landover, Maryland. For the past month, they have been practicing for two hours every day indoors and outdoors bracing themselves for the upcoming championship. Assistant coaches Malcom Watts, Serge Bengono, and Jerry Price also made sure that everyone was eating healthy while priming for what they like to call “The Super Bowl” for college indoor track and field.
“We just want everyone on our team healthy and well-prepared for the upcoming competition,” Head Coach Ronda Berard told the Spartan Echo last week. The MEAC Track and Field Indoor Championship is currently being held in Landover, Maryland as Norfolk State University competes against Bethune-Cookman University, Coppin State University, Delaware State University and nine other universities in the Division 1 MEAC Championship. During the MEAC competition, there are a total of 43 events that
are going to be happening back-to-back over the current three day period. Steve Coles, a senior sprinter and captain of the NSU track team, said the team has been working hard and pushing themselves to make it to the championship prepared and ready to win. “We have been practicing all season to win the MEAC Indoor Championship and that’s what we are going to do, win!” Head Coach Kenneth Giles said. You can follow the Spartans’ progress at http:// www.nsuspartans.com/ and at http://www.meacsports. com/.
All-Star weekend set to slam dunk on Valentine’s Day by Shareen Nicholson The 2016 NBA All-Star Game is set to tip off on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016. This year’s game will be held at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. This year marks the first time that the game will be played outside of the United States. The annual NBA All-Star game brings together fan favorites and the most talented players in the league. Fans were able to vote for their favorite players as starters through a program sponsored by Verizon. NBA All-Star voting 2016 allowed fans to vote daily right from their computers, tablets, and cell phones. They were
also able to cast their votes through NBA.com, and through their mobile app. Two guards and three frontcourt players who received the highest votes were named All-Star starters. The starting lineup for the Western Conference includes Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, and Russell Westbrook. The Eastern Conference includes Carmelo Anthony, Paul George, LeBron James, Kyle Lowry, and Dwayne Wade. Within the Western Conference, Kobe Bryant received the most votes this year with 1,891,614 votes. This will be his 18th All-star
appearance, which follows his final season in the NBA. Stephen Curry came in second with 1.604,325 votes. In the Eastern Conference LeBron James had 1,089,206 votes, and Dwayne Wade trailed behind with 941,466 votes. Reserves for the East include John Wall, Jimmy Butler, Andre Drummond, Paul Millsap, Chris Bosh, Isaiah Thomas, and DeMar DeRozan. Western conference reserves include Chris Paul, James Harden, Draymond Green, DeMarcus Cousins, Anthony Davis, LaMarcus Aldridge, and Klay Thompson.
The Celebrity Game will kick off All-Star weekend with Team Canada playing against Team USA. Team Canada will be coached by Rapper Drake, and team USA will be coached by comedian and 4-time Celebrity game MVP Kevin Hart. Players will include Anthony Anderson, Nick Cannon, Bryshere Y. Gray, Michael B. Jordan, Rick Fox, and Tracy McGrady. This game will air on Feb. 12, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. and will air on ESPN. Where will you be on Valentine’s Day? Will you choose love or basketball?
The Celebrity Game will kick off All-Star weekend with Team Canada playing against Team USA. Photo from https://www.facebook. com/NbaAllStarGameInToronto2015/photos.
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