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Apple vs Android: Which is Better?

With the release of Apple’s iOS7 the age old battle between Apple and Android has resurfaced with a vengence. Who will come out on top?

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Campus Highlight: Dr. Brandi Wright and The M.A.C. Movement

The Men Against Cancer, also known as M.A.C., is a non-profit organization on the campus of South Carolina State University, which supports the fight against all cancer diagnostics...read more

SC State Makes Strides to Improve Campus Experience I’m sure everyone has seen the front of Williams Hall and can see the difference from last semester to how it is now. ...read more

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“Born Sinner” Answers Hip-Hop Prayers

Bulldogs Silence Aggies in 29-24 Atlanta Classic Win Dana Brooks, Editor-in-Chief

he Georgia Dome sounded loudly with cheers from South Carolina State University fans as the Bulldogs ended North Carolina A&T’s win streak with their triumphant win during the Atlanta Classic. Led by redshirt senior quarterback Richard Cue and head coach Buddy Pough, the Bulldogs improved their overall record to 4-2, 2-0 in the MEAC while the win forced the Aggies to a 3-1 overall record and 1-1 in the MEAC. “I thought we played hard the entire game. We didn’t do some of the best things at times but there was no lack of effort,” stated Coach Pough when discussing the game. “We knew they [NC A&T] was good against the run, so we knew we had to throw the ball to have a chance at winning the game.” The Aggies drew first blood with a 31-yard field goal by junior kicker Jose Garcia-Camacho, putting them up 3-0 for the first quarter. The Bulldogs took the lead scoring a touchdown off a two yard run by sophomore running back Dondre Lewis-Freeman and a completed extra point by redshirt senior kicker Nick Belcher. The Bulldogs didn’t hold their 7-3 lead for long. The Aggies scored a touchdown from redshirt senior running back Dominique Drake off a 14-yard run and a successful kick by Garcia-Camacho. They held their 10-7 lead until the end of the second quarter until the Bulldogs scored again. Cue completed a 13-yard pass to redshirt senior wide receiver Caleb Davis for the touchdown and the subsequent extra point kick by Belcher was good. Going into halftime the Bulldogs were up 14-10 over the Aggies. The third quarter saw North Carolina score their second touchdown of the game off a 13-yard run

Just when you’re ready to dismiss Hip-Hop as a genre polluted with shallow club songs lacking substance, J. Cole comes along and reminds us all what true lyricism and depth sounds like; providing listeners with a musically spiritual experience...read more

Buddy Pough Head Coach

Richard Cue Quarterback

by senior running back/wide receiver Ricky Lewis. The kick from Garcia-Camacho put them up 1714; the Aggies wouldn’t score again until the end of the fourth quarter. The only safety of the game was awarded to SC State when senior defensive back Darius Drummond tackled freshman kicker Dominic Frescura. SC State scored once more off a career long 49-yard field goal kick by Belcher with 36 seconds left in the third quarter. Senior wide receiver Tyler McDonald edged even closer to the record books with his 65-yard completion from Cue to score the only Bulldog touchdown in the fourth quarter putting SC State up 26-17 with 13:56 left in the game. The Aggies were unable to capitalize during their possession. The Bulldogs returned to the field but were unable to score another touchdown but added more points to the score with a 22-yard field goal completion from Belcher. North Carolina scored their final touchdown and the final points of the game with 4:30 left in the game. Kindle completed a 25-yard pass to junior wide receiver Desmond Lawrence. Garcia-Camacho followed the touchdown with a successful kick. In a game saving tackle, junior defensive end Andrew Carter sacked Kindle for a loss of 10 yards with 1:20 left on the clock. Kindle was sacked three times during the game. The sack sealed the Bulldogs’ win over the Aggies. Other standout players include redshirt senior linebacker Joe Thomas and senior defensive back Kimario McFadden. Both players led the defense with nine tackles each. Junior linebacker Justin Hughes had seven tackles. Cue’s performance earned him SC State’s Most Valuable Player honors.

Nick Belcher Kicker

Darius Drummond Defensive Back

Kimario McFadden Defensive Back

Justin Hughes Linebacker

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Get to know your Lady Bulldogs Soccer Team

Joe Thomas Linebacker

The South Carolina State University Lady Bulldogs Soccer Team is led by Head Coach Sandy Burris who is in her first...read more

Tyler McDonald Wide Receiver

Bulldogs continue Win Streak Against Eagles The Bulldogs stepped back on the gridiron five days after their Classic win in yet another road game against the North Carolina Central Eagles...read more

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Apple vs Android Apple Reigns Supreme Why Apple is Better Stephanie Lampkin, Staff Writer

Question of the Week: Are We Slaves to Our Technology?

n recent years, Apple products and Android, you constantly have to close background applications specifically Samsung, have been going head to head and adjust the brightness of the device. This isn’t for popularity (since the iPhone 4 and the needed with apple products. Samsung Galaxy S2, the two have been With the new iOS7 update, the developers the most popular companies out) but have made the most common settings and Apple wins this competition hands down. notification bar accessible from the home Apple has better products all around. screen and lock screen. They have also made Yes, Samsung has some great perks, such the background more colorful and smooth as the ability to customize and the great running.You also have the ability to block cameras, but Apple products are much unwanted contacts right from your phone, faster and less likely to crash. They also and swipe to close access applications from have more apps. the home screen. Apple users have the privilege of getting Image courtesy of BostInno As far as the physical design, focusing on popular apps before Android users, such just the phones, the iPhone has a more sleek as Instagram, Temple Run and Vine; all design. The iPhone 5 was made thinner apps that didn’t come into the Android and it was upgraded to a 4.2in screen. The world until a few months after the release Galaxies do have us on the bigger screen, on the iPhones. Apple products also have but it still looks more like something the ever so popular emojis, which android someone would have if they are more casual. users are not always able to see. Yes, the The newer iPhone 5 and 5S look more like products have several different texting business phones, while they made the 5C apps and keyboard apps that include an more colorful. app to “decode”, but we all know that it’s Apple is better because it has taken just not the same. something so complicated so easy for the Apple products also have a greater people to use, which would you prefer battery life, to improve the battery life on an android Apple or Android?

Apple vs. Android

Android 51%

Apple 49%

“Yes I do think we are slaves to technology, we as humans beings of this generation couldn’t survive or do the work our parents did let alone grand parents did. Our parents had to actually go to the library look through the Rolodex with out having computers that functions the way ours do. They didn’t have Google copy and paste we have that and if we didn’t we’d be stupider without it. Half of us can’t cook so we microwave everything which is pointless.” -Erica Jenkins, sophomore Criminal Justice

Apple Android “I think we are slaves to technology

*Survey sample of 100 students

Android Leads, Apple Follows

because it’s become something we can not go without for even a second. Our phones and computers are the most things we as college students rely on just to get through a normal hectic day in class for school work or just to send a text or check Facebook, Twitter or even Instagram. Overall it has become a clutch on society because sooner or later there is going to be a time where the technology might go out and we will have to fend for ourselves.” -Damion Thaxton, junior Music Education

Why Android is Better Angela Stroman, Interim Managing Editor

ndroid versus Apple has been the major controversy since the fourth generation iPhone was released; Twitter has been flooded with the hash tag TeamiPhone and TeamAndroid ever since but at the end of the day #TeamAndroid is the better option. There is currently no other software on the mobile market like Android. Google engineered and financed Android and Google’s own apps run best on it. Who doesn’t love Google? With millions of apps, games, songs and videos on Google Play, Android is great for fun and for getting things done. Each version of Android is named after a dessert and the most recent version of Android is Jelly Bean. With Android, you’re in control of your mobile experience. Unlike the iOS, you can customize every aspect of your Android device to your liking. Try doing that with an iPhone without jail breaking it. Android devices come in all kinds of sizes, with all sorts of features and at all sorts of prices. I currently have the largest Android phone, in size that has been released so far, an LG Optimus G Pro and I am in love with it. Gabrielle Edwards, freshman biology major, was

among those who favored the Android over the iPhone. “It lasts longer and it’s way easier for me to operate,” said Edwards. Jennifer Doggett, senior and early childhood education major was very open and confident when discussing how she felt about the battle between the two devices. She expressed that the Android is so much better than the iPhone. “Because it is!” said Doggett, even though she recently got an iPhone 4. I had always been an Android fan until I bought my first and only iPhone in 2011. I immediately fell in love with it and all of its features, until I cracked the screen this past spring. I was a very upset individual. I knew then that it was time for a change. Not because the phone lost value, but I had grown so tired of the same old features and the same basic layout. I had it for two years and was more than ready to go back to my life with an Android, even after I had the screen replaced. I don’t think that the war between Android and Apple will ever die down completely. Each company will always try and outdo the other by releasing new and improved products. That is until a new company emerges...

Editor-In-Chief Dana Brooks

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“We are gradually becoming slaves to technology and loosing the essence of life. We are trading the smell of real books and hard-cover albums to eBooks and online albums. We tweet rather than talk, update statuses rather than living the moment and even putting our food on Instagram before eating it. Conversation has become a skill of the past. We are left with no motivation to carry on conversation face-to-face because we already know almost everything about our friends even before leaving the house.” -Stephanie Lampkin, sophomore Broadcast Journalism

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CAMPUS NEWS

• Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Campus Highlight:

Dr. Brandi Wright and The M.A.C. Movement

Angela Stroman, Interim Managing Editor

he Men Against Cancer, also known as M.A.C., is a non-profit organization on the campus of South Carolina State University, which supports the fight against all cancer diagnostics. The organization was created by SC State Alumna and current SC State professor Dr. Brandi Wright. Dr. Wright has a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from South Carolina State University, a Master’s Degree in Health Administration from the University of South Carolina and a PhD in Health Services. Wright has taught at Benedict College, Allen University and the University of South Carolina. She returned to SC State in 2008 as a professor of Biological Sciences and University 101. In her past, she has taught Public Health, Community Health and African-American Health Issues. Dr. Wright is a Diamond Life member of the Alpha Xi chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated and a member of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) on SC State’s campus. Both of Wright’s grandmothers died from breast cancer. Her mother’s sister, Barbara A. Vaughn, in which the recital hall on South Carolina State University’s campus is named after, died from pancreatic cancer in 2001. Another one of her aunts, Ethel Wright, who served as a judge in St. Matthews, lost her battle to breast cancer in 2008. Dr. Wright was present when both her aunts passed on. Her mother and father have both battled with cancer; her father has overcome his prostate cancer while her mother is still battling the disease. “My family’s situation is really what made me want to continue with this organization and grow it to whatever level is possible,” said Wright When discussing how she came up with the idea for the Pink and Black Affair, she expressed that she wanted to do something different to support cancer. It was just a random idea that came to her one day while

she was sitting in her mother’s kitchen. “…my mother said, ‘Well what do you want to do?’ I said I want to have a fashion show. I just want it to be only women in the audience and only men walking in the show. So that was really all it was,” said Wright. She knows that the organization is and will continue to be beneficial to the community because she’s trying to raise money and funds where the money can stay in our community. She supports Relay for Life and Susan G. Komen For the Cure; MAC also supports these organizations. She’s trying to create an organization where MAC is not only supporting cancer, but individuals, current and future, that may one day be diagnosed. They can have a set of resources to help them through their process and dealing with this horrific disease. “Our whole focus is cancer. Helping students increase their community service hours and projects so it really is an endless way of helping the community and the students at the institution. The goal is to one day have MAC chapters at other colleges and universities around the world.” Dr. Wright says that the ultimate goal for MAC is to become a premiere organization that addresses cancer and for the Pink and Black Affair to become a traveling fashion show. “We’re looking into having a Cancer Benefit Concert in Orangeburg, SC for the year 2014. There are a lot of other projects that are on the table that we are still deciding on. I don’t think MAC has one particular ending point; it’s only what’s to come in the future.” This year the Pink and Black Affair fashion show will be held on Saturday Oct. 19 in the Martin Luther King Jr. Auditorium on the campus of South Carolina State University,. Tickets are being sold by MAC representatives. Student tickets are $10 and general admission is $15. VIP tickets are $25 and include backstage access. Like their page on Facebook to stay updated.

Crime Alert:

SC State Student Victim of Armed Robbery Angela Stroman, Interim Managing Editor

An armed robbery happened Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013 off-campus around 10:30 p.m. on Chestnut St. near the Bojangles restaurant. A student at SC State was walking alone when the suspect approached him, showed a knife and proceeded to rob him. The subject took the victim’s identification card, keys, $3 and a pin number. SC State Campus Police released a picture of the suspect on Tuesday, Oct 8. The suspect is seen as a black male with a fairly light complexion, approximately five feet seven inches to five feet eight inches tall and he weighs between 140 to 150 pounds. He has a short haircut or a fade and was wearing glasses, blue jeans and a dark blue or black hooded sweatshirt. For those of you who think that something bad can’t happen to you because of who you are, what you look like or who you’re friends with, please think again. The things that can happen to you in a matter of seconds, especially at night are not to be taken lightly. The police department urges students to NEVER go anywhere by themselves. Safety Tips: -Travel in groups -Stay in well-lit areas -Don’t flash jewelry/cash or other valuables -Always be aware of your surroundings If you have any information about this incident or observe any suspicious activity, please contact the Orangeburg County Sheriff ’s Department at (803) 534-3550 or the SC State University Police Department at (803) 536-7188.

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SC State Makes Strides to Improve Campus Experience Joshua Benjamin, Staff Writer

’m sure everyone has seen the front of Williams Hall and can see the difference from last semester to how it is now. The Home Depot Retool Your School Program is responsible for the changes. South Carolina State University was one of a dozen HBCU’s selected for the Tier II Grant, which is valued at $10,000. Mr. Charles McCray, Assistant R e s i d e n t Educator of Housing and Residence Life said that the main focus for this academic year was Williams Hall. “...they just wanted to bring it back to life,” said McCray. And they are doing just that. McCray said on the side of female-only dorm, there will be a walkway for the students to use to minimize excessive walking on the grass. Decisions have yet to be made regarding any changes to the other residence halls Other improvements include the gates by Mitchell Hall. The new gates were designed by the primary architect for SC State about eight years ago. He said that there has always been a need for the gates and he, personally, wanted more

security for the students and the campus as a whole. Another improvement that has not gone unnoticed is the Student Center. President of the Student Government Association (SGA), Akeem Brown, said that they are trying to make the Student Center look like a Student Center. By ordering new televisions and new pool tables, the idea to create an arcade atmosphere, complete with the latest game systems and neon lights, is being executed. New internetaccessible computers are being added along with a projection screen to watch movies. Couches and tables are also being bought to create a place where students can relax and have a good time. Brown said that the money came from fundraisers but the majority of the funds came from a donor that wishes to remain anonymous. SGA is aiming for the improvements to be completed within the next three to four weeks.

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Stop the Violence

You Matter Monet Heyward Baptist Collegiate Ministry

As I sat and listened to the message in church today, the one point that the pastor wanted everyone to grasp was the fact that ‘we matter.’ While listening, I began to think of those moments in my life when I felt like I didn’t matter, or even existed, to anyone! During those weak moments in my life I had forgotten that I mattered to God. I love how Psalms 139:13-16 reminds me of how much my Father loves me. It says: For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. 15 My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. 16 Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. 13

How crazy is it that?! The God of the universe loves me so much that He took the time to create every intricate part of my body, and put into motion every detail of my life!! My prayer, as we all walk through life on campus, is for you to know, and remember, that YOU matter!! Even if it appears as if people don’t want to have anything to do with you, or things might not be going the way you think they should, know that you still matter to God. You are His workmanship, creatively and uniquely designed!!

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Dana Brooks, Editor-in-Chief

ctober is a month filled with awareness six deaths followed closely by Lexington causes (Adopt a Shelter Dog, Book and Orangeburg, each with five homicides. Month, etc.) but since 1981 October has Greenville and Anderson counties been officially recognized and observed rounded out the top five counties with as National Domestic Violence Awareness three deaths each. Month. All of the victims in Orangeburg were “It’s inexcusable,” said South Carolina women. Three were killed by gun. In At t o r n e y sixty percent General Alan of South 2012 SC Domestic Violence Homicides Wilson in a C a r o l i n a’s Race Differential recent statement reported to The State domestic n e w s p ap e r. violence “We can’t do homicides enough to fight a gunshot African Americans wound this. By the way, was these aren’t just listed as the Whites numbers. These pr i m ar y Other are people. They cause of death had families.” followed by Hispanic In a month knife wounds dominated by with nineteen Statistics courtesy of The South Carolina Silent Witness Story Report on breast cancer Domestic Violence Homicide Victims from 2012 percent. The awareness, the average age of not-so-silent epidemic crippling out victims in Orangeburg was 29. society is domestic violence. “If we don’t hold them In the past several years accountable, we’re telling South Carolina’s rate of victims their abuse isn’t domestic violence ranking important and we’re also has been increasing. In telling perpetrators that 2010 South Carolina was it’s OK,” said Rebecca ranked ninth but increased Williams-Agee, from the to seventh in 2011. South Carolina Coalition Most recently, South Against Domestic Violence Carolina has remained in and Sexual Assault, in a first place in the nation statement to The State for the rate of men killing newspaper. women. Statistically, In an effort to bring women are more likely more attention to domestic to be killed by a man violence CASA/Family they know (ex-boyfriend, Systems hosted a Domestic boyfriend, husband or exViolence Awareness event husband). Approximately Photo courtesy of Suze Geeks Out in the Bulldog Lounge in the one in four women will K.W. Green Student Center experience domestic violence during her on the campus of South Carolina State lifetime. And every year, more than three University on Oct. 7 million children witness domestic violence Alexis Guinyard is a graduate of SC State in their homes. and works as a Community Advocate and “We’ve all got to take responsibility for Community Educator with CASA/Family the numbers,” said Systems. Guinyard Wilson. spoke out about In South Carolina the need for more in 2012 there 48 domestic violence domestic violence awareness during homicide victims; the event. 39 of which were “It happens every women and nine day, every minute, were men. Of every second,” said these victims, the Guinyard. “People majority were white are scared to talk to (fifty-four percent) others about their and followed closely problems.” by African Americans with (fortyDuring the educational event members four percent). The remaining two percent of the Beta Delta chapter of Alpha Phi were Asian. Alpha Fraternity Inc. “stepped against In the Report on Domestic Violence violence.” The purpose of the event was Homicide Victims from 2012, twenty- simply to give more knowledge about four of South Carolina’s forty-six counties domestic violence. reported domestic homicides. Richland “You don’t want to wait until it’s too late county reported the most homicides with to reach out and seek help,” said Guinyard.

Grand Theft Auto V’s Music

• Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Dieanna Benjamin, Staff Writer

ince Grand Theft Auto’s release in 1997, the series has been one of the most praised games of all time. Each game is located in fictional cities, modeled after popular American cities where the player chooses missions to create a story or leave their m a r k . Besides engaging in side activities like driving, r o l e playing, stealth, a c i n g elements and more. The Photo courtesy of fansided.com subject of the games is usually a comedic satire of American culture, but the series has gained controversy for its adult nature and violent themes. Other than the great and realistic gaming adventure that GTA never fails to provide, it is also known for its custom radio stations that make

riding around the city even more realistic. In the previous release, GTA IV that takes place in Liberty Citywhich takes the place of our New York City, there is a Hot 97-like station with voiceovers from DJ’s Mister Cee and Funkmaster Flex. Although GTA hosts various genres of stations, it is very Hip-Hop oriented. The newest g a m e features new music and classics including tracks from Warren G, Outkast, Kendrick Lamar, Chief Keef, The Game, 2 Chainz, Rick Ross, Ludacris, YG, Ab-Soul, Gucci Mane, Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, 2pac, N.W.A. and plenty more. Although you may know many of the songs played some artists dedicated exclusive tracks to the game.

Closet Essential:

The Little Black Dress Deborah Bridgeford, Contributing Writer

“Women think of all colors except the absence of color. I have said that black has it all. White too. Their beauty is absolute. It is the perfect harmony.” -Coco Chanel Black means power and control as well as mysterious; black is a color that everyone should have in their closet. In 1926 Coco Chanel invented the ‘little black dress’ for women to incorporate their own individual style no matter the occasion. During the Great Depression and World War II the little black dress became very popular for women encountering the workforce. Today, this garment still holds that significance. The little black dress is a dress that isn’t too expensive, is versatile and essential. Every woman should own a black dress that defines their elegance. Depending on the event you plan to attend will determine how to assimilate jewelry, blazers or a certain shoe. For example, if it is a business convention the dress could be worn with a simple blazer and a kitten heel/pump. A cocktail party/club scene you may want jewelry that stands out, a little more skin showing or maybe a stiletto heel; it all depends on your taste in style. Certain accessories that could be added to your garment may include a blazer/jacket, evening gloves/ hats possibly, tights/ stockings, purse/handbag/ clutch and shoes and jewelry of course. However you decide to wear the dress, make sure it screams you in every way. Be you!

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Coco Chanel

The Month of the Libra

Malay Pigford, Contributing Writer

t’s the beginning of October and the Fall is coming. Libra strongly represents the beginning of Fall because it is the time of finding a partner before the cold from the winter comes. Libra people experience their time of birth between Sept. 23 to Oct. 22; after that the time of Scorpio starts. The element associated with Libra is Air and that means reaching higher, specifically to the higher mind. Libras like to put their mind to good use and enjoy communicating their thoughts to others. They like to use their smarts (and talk) to get to know others better -- yes, knowledge about people is where it’s at for Libras. You can expect the scales to make a fair argument, too, since they live

by the principles of diplomacy and compromise. When this approach does not work, however, Libra’s are not above using their persuasive charms to get their way. Manipulative? Nah, Libras really are too nice for that. Plus, any endruns that these folks use are usually to build themselves up, since the Scales can be easily deterred. Libra’s are polite and don’t like to fight, far preferring to talk things through. Remember, these folks know how to communicate (they’re Air) so they’re bound to make their point. Libra’s don’t get in a huff when faced with an opposing viewpoint. Rather, they take a deep breath and consider all the options in the spirit of cooperation.

Local Area Churches A Trinity United Methodist (803)- 534-7759

B Cornerstone Community 1481 Chestnut Street (803)- 539-3952

C Mount Pisgah Baptist 310 Green Street (803)- 536-1510

D Williams Chapel AME 1198 Glover Street (803)- 536-0600

E Greater Faith Baptist

203 Dorchester Street SE (803)- 536-5258

F Church of the Redeemer G Orangeburg Lutheran 610 Ellis Avenue (803)- 534-1192

H First Presbyterian

650 Summers Avenue (803)- 534-0088

I St. Paul’s United Methodist 1356 State Road S-38-70 (803)- 534-1071

J First Baptist

1240 Russell Street (803)- 536- 1545

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• Wednesday, October 16, 2013

“Born Sinner” Answers Hip-Hop Prayers Emmy Awards Review Dana Brooks, Editor-in-Chief

ust when you’re ready to dismiss Hip-Hop as a genre polluted with shallow club songs lacking substance, J. Cole comes along and reminds us all what true lyricism and depth sounds like; providing listeners with a musically spiritual experience. From the first seconds of “Villuminati” to the last moments of “Sparks Will Fly,” J. Cole leads listeners through a lyrical journey wrought with honesty, humor and pain. In the same manner that his words drip with anguish on one song, they bolster with pride and understanding on the next. “Born Sinner” finds Cole battling internally to remain true to himself while also trying to meet the demands of his burgeoning career. The results of this battle are songs that expose his innermost thoughts and feelings. In smooth, head-bobbing music, J. Cole expresses himself with a lyrical clarity currently lacking in the Hip-Hop industry. Unafraid to address even the most Photo courtesy of GQ controversial topics, Cole tackles these subjects with an apparent ease comparable to more seasoned and legendary artists. On the first track, much like the rest of the tracks on the album, Cole lightheartedly intones that, “sometimes I brag like Hov.” In the same song Cole broaches the homophobia often associated with Hip-Hop in a way to cause people to be uncomfortable in an effort to spark conversation. But even in the song he follows the controversial bars with a call for pause meant to push the listener to recognize homophobic thoughts. Cole also establishes right off the bat that he is not oblivious to all the talk associating him with the Illuminati. In response to all the allegations Cole responds: These next three bars is dedicated to the retards Keep on asking me about the Illuminati Is you stupid n**** Young Black millionaire Old White billionaires I’m sure that they can do without me

Singing along to “Rich N*****” you’ll find that the lyrics, heavy laden with bitterness, jealousy and anguish(“I hate rich n*****, godd****t. Cause I ain’t never had a lot d****t”), taste familiar. Through the eyes of someone without riches at their disposal, Cole’s words paint a world view familiar to the masses as he raps “here’s a song you can sing along with when you down on some let you know you ain’t alone s***.” But one of the most irreverent tracks on this album has to be “Let Nas Down.” Upon hearing about Nas’ diapproval with his departure from lyricism in his radio hit “Workout,” Cole took it to heart and later penned this phenomenal track that has been described as “haunting” by Nas. In the track he begins by sampling his hero (Nas) and even comparing Pac to Jesus and Nas as the [Hip-Hop] Bible’s writer but calling the story to follow a “tale of glory and sin.” With eye-opening honesty he details his journey, in what he has described as a dark period in his life, and how he believes he let Nas down. The song offers fans a more in-depth look into Cole’s world as he describes once again Nas’ impact on him, lending understanding to his hurt and disgust with himself for his more commercial music, while also discussing his feelings of current rap. I always believed in the bigger picture If I could get them n****s to listen outside my core then I can open a door Reintroduce ‘em to honesty, show ‘em that they need more The difference between the pretenders and the Kendrick Lamars [Verse 3, “Let Nas Down,” J. Cole]

The song has brought much earned attention to J. Cole, including a lyrical response from Nas (“Made Nas Proud”) in which he samples the beginning of the song before going on to tell Cole that he in fact made him proud. He also offered wisdom to the young rapper before passing him [Cole] his crown. [Verse 3, “Villuminati,” J. Cole] Singularly, the tracks featured on “Born He dismisses all of the rumors in true J. Sinner” can stand on their own as the Cole style by pointing out how ridiculous answer to calls for more depth in music. the claims are. But he doesn’t stop there. Photo courtesy of XXL Mag But together they are more than the sum Drawing from a common theme of referring to his of their parts. Each song and collaboration is a carefully background as a college student, Cole references that part constructed deliberate action exhibiting Cole’s growing of his life saying: mastery of his craft. And I ain’t really into sacrificing human bodies The album features collaborations with Miguel, Amber Couple more A’s I would have been a Summa Coffman, Kendrick Lamar, TLC and James Fauntleroy Cumma Laude singing the hook on the title track, “Born Sinner.” In the [Verse 3, “Villuminati,” J. Cole] deluxe version of the album, the “Truly Yours 3” mixtape Each track on this album offers itself to conversation and is included which features four tracks and collaborations repeated listening. Cole infuses each bar with references with 50 Cent, Bas and Jhene Aiko. In an age of soulless commercial “music” dominating to his past, both successes and failures, as well as drawing on history, politics and pop culture. Lyrical life lessons the airwaves, J. Cole has managed to create an album that calls on truth with each lyric and redeems the art of flow over beats to sculpt a musically appetizing event. “Born Sinner” sets itself apart from other albums in Hip-Hop for a new generation. With this album, Cole has striking precision as J. Cole offers a social commentary once again proven to the masses that he is the future of on the state of affairs in the black community and the Hip-Hop we have been waiting for; he is hope. I put my soul in these verses. country as a whole without becoming patronizing. At the Born sinner, was never born to be perfect. same time, he poses difficult questions for the listener to [Verse 1, “Born Sinner,” J. Cole] answer for themselves.

The Butler:

The 65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards premiered Sunday night on Oct. 2, 2013 on CBS with host Neil Patrick Harris from “How I Met Your Mother.” This year’s Emmy’s was surely a celebration for the night’s big winner, “Breaking Bad.” The AMC drama took home the award for Outstanding Drama Series. Another big winner of the night was “Modern Family,” who took home the award of Outstanding Comedy Series. Some notable individuals who received awards as well were returning winner Jim Parsons of “The Big Bang Theory” who won for Lead Actor in a Comedy and Julia Louis Dreyfus who won Lead Actress in a Comedy for “Veep.” Fall’s much anticipated Drama, “Homeland,” also had a win courtesy of Claire Danes for Lead Actress in a Drama Series. However, many believe some of the wins were a bit overlooked because of the speeches that accompanied them. This being the case for Merritt Wever, who, when she won Outstanding Supporting Actress for “Nurse Jackie” said, “thank you so much! Thank you so much! I gotta go, Bye!” What some would call a short, sweet and brilliant speech. The Emmy’s also paid tribute to recently fallen stars, such as “Glee” star Cory Monteith and “The Sopranos’,” James Gandolfini. The segments in between the awards were used for tributes, as well as historical facts in relation to the importance of television and the affect it has had on our lives. The 2013 Emmy’s kicked of the fall season and surely got many excited for what’s to come this year in television.

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Merrit Wever stole the show with her brief acceptance speech after winning Outstanding Supporting Actress for her role as Zoey Barkow on “Nurse Jackie.” Wever has been on the show since 2009.

A Closer Look at Apple’s iOS 7

A Movie Review

Brianna Simmons, Staff Writer

Lee Daniels: The Butler is an untold story for the ages with the star power of Oprah Wi n f r e y, F o r e s t Wh it a k e r, Te r r a n c e Howard Photo courtesy of deadline.com and many others, this makes for a great movie with plenty of entertaining dynamics. Along with the amazing cast, the trailers and the historical significance behind the film; there was much anticipated hype for the film. This was truly the reception that the movie deserved, because it didn’t disappoint one bit. The film tells the story of Cecil Gaines, played by Forest Whitaker, and his story of being the head butler for the White House during some very significant eras in American history. It tells his personal story, his struggle to balance family and life all while handling this exceptional job during a very difficult time. The amazing thing about this movie is that it really captures your attention and although the story is of a simple concept, it’s so much deeper than what is on the surface. This movie will really touch the hearts of African Americans and I’m sure many other races will feel the power and the strength of the story as well. It shows the true struggle of a race and the people who have gone unrecognized throughout history. Cecil Gaines; who is loosely based on the actual head butler of the White House for 34 years, Eugene Allen, saw many eras of this country come to the forefront. It is interesting to see that perspective of history. It shows how someone ordinary can still be very much a part of something extraordinary. It did not take much for me to give this film five out of five stars. From beginning to end it had me, and those around me, emotionally involved and intrigued by the story. The end also had the audience in tears as well; as if they lived the story with the Gaines family. This movie is surely one to watch for one, if not many, Oscar nominations this season.

Brianna Simmons, Staff Writer

Ricky Fields, Contributing Writer

ept. 18th, just another day to the world except for service from the device. Meanwhile, this prevents a thief iPhone users; Apple released its iOS 7 software updates from hard resetting your device and reselling it. This new to not only previous devices, but the new iPhone 5c and feature should prevent thieves from Apple Jacking; let’s 5s. see if Android The new iOS catches up to 7 includes all new that! design. Other Apple’s iOS than the new 7 has been transparent look, praised for its and new features, all new design, deep down iOS but many users 7 has a lot more are complaining to offer that the of decreased average user will battery life and not recognize. standby times. The iOS 7 has Nine Tips on introduced many keeping your features Android Apple Juiced: lovers would say 1. Turn Off their phone has Parallax had since day a. To turn it off, one, but as Tim go to Settings, Cook would state General, then his rebuttal in a Ac c e ss ibi l it y, Business Week then Reduce interview, “the Motion. Turn incompatibilities Reduce Motion between various on to stop the Android versions parallax effect. make each an entirely different 2. Turn Down Photo courtesy of maclife.com species.” Your brightness The Android a. This can operating systems are “not the latest ones by the time be done in your new control center, a lower brightness people buy,” said Cook. A recent survey of smartphones level, increases your battery life. sold by AT&T showed 25 Android handsets; six did not have the latest operating system. 3. Turn off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi “And so by the time they exit, they’re a. Unless you’re on Wi-Fi twenty-four using an operating system that’s three or hours, turn off your Wi-Fi. If you aren’t four years old. That would be like me right wearing your Bluetooth around campus all now having in my pocket iOS 3. I can’t day, turn that off as well. imagine it,” said Cook. The iOS 7 is full of sophistication 4. Disable Auto Downloads and innovation that keeps Apple devices a. To stop this and just update your apps secure, while giving the user new features and music manually, go to Settings, iTunes to better personalize their device. The & App Store, and scroll to Automatic iOS 7 includes a block list, to prevent Downloads. There you can turn Automatic your device from constant ringing from Downloads off for music, apps and books. annoying people or bill collectors, a control center that is integrated with 5. Turn off frequent locations common features including: a flashlight, Photo courtesy of Apple a. To disable it go to Settings, Privacy, Cook is the current CEO of Apple and quick shortcuts to the calculator and your Tim and then Location Services. There, scroll serves on the Board of Directors. Before alarm functions and a more secure version being named the CEO he served as Apple’s all the way to the bottom and hit System Cheif Operating Officer. of file sharing known as airdrop. Services. There you can also turn off Apple’s iOS 7’s main security feature Location Based iAds (ads from Apple includes find my iPhone which, unlike previous iOS based on your frequent locations). Then go to Frequent versions, requires a password to remove or deactivate the Locations and turn that off, too.

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Get to Know Your Lady Bulldogs Soccer Team

Mike Davis Added to Maxwell Award Watch List

Stephen Wells, Staff Writer

Dana Brooks, Editor-in-Chief

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he South Carolina State University Lady Bulldogs Soccer Team is led by Head Coach Sandy Burris who is in her first season as the head women’s soccer coach and fifth overall at SC State. Prior to her current role, she served the past five seasons as an assistant coach with the Bulldog women’s soccer program. Burris joined the SC State staff after serving two seasons (2006-2007) as an assistant coach at Belmont Abbey College in Belmont, North Carolina. As an assistant at Belmont Abbey, Burris helped the Crusaders compile a 34-8-2 record, a conference regular season title and a tournament championship. The Lady Bulldogs Soccer Team Assistant Head Coach is Jackie DeNova. Jackie DeNova is in her first season as an assistant coach with the SC State women’s soccer program. She joins the Lady Bulldogs after serving as an assistant at Coker College the past two seasons.

DeNova brings a wealth of knowledge to the Lady Bulldog program. For the past five seasons she has served on the staff with the University of Mississippi soccer camp. In addition, she also has had coaching stints with the Last Defense Goalkeeping Camp, the Columbus State University Soccer Camps and has experience training goalkeepers throughout the region. The Lady Bulldogs welcome five newcomers Kaitlyn O’Neil, a freshman defender from Calgary, Canada; Justina Jarema, a freshman mid-fielder from Highland, Utah; Janell Cash, a junior mid-fielder from Charleston, S.C.; Brittany Rodriguez, a freshman mid-fielder from Castle Rock, Colorodo; Amelia Green, a senior mid-fielder from St. John’s, Antigua. The Lady Bulldogs host their home games at the Oliver C. Dawson Stadium.

Bulldogs Continue Win Streak Against Eagles Dana Brooks, Editor-in-Chief

The Bulldogs stepped back on the gridiron five days after their Classic win in yet another road game against the North Carolina Central Eagles in dominating fashion. Right from the beginning the Bulldogs’ redshirt senior quarterback Richard Cue struck first with a 36-yard pass to redshirt junior wide receiver Dennis Rowe for the first touchdown of the game at the Eagles’ O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium. Redshirt senior kicker Nick Belcher scored the extra point putting the Bulldogs up seven to nothing with eight minutes left in the first quarter. During the same quarter Belcher would score again on a 29-yard field goal with 6:18 left in the quarter. Freshman running back Xavier Quick would also score during the first quarter off a two yard run followed by a successful kick by Belcher with 1:28 left on the clock. The Bulldogs ended the first quarter up 17-0. With 11:04 left on the clock Belcher opened the second quarter scoring off a 26-yard field goal. The kick put SC State up 20-0 over NC Central. The field goal was once again followed by a nine yard scoring run by redshirt freshman running back Justin Taylor. After a successful kick by Belcher the Bulldogs were up 27-0 with 8:39 left in the quarter. Just when it seemed like the Bulldogs had a shutout on their hands the Eagles finally scored. Junior kicker Oleg Parent scored NC Central’s only points of the game with a 46-yard field goal with 3:10 left in the second quarter. SC State

would answer Parent’s field goal with Team Stats NCCU SCSU another two yard scoring run by Quick First Downs 8 27 and a kick by Belcher bringing the score Total Plays 55 89 to 34-3. Coming back from halftime the Total Yards 105 476 Bulldogs would score two more times. Passing 116 244 The first scoring drive ended with a 40yard field goal kick by Belcher putting Rushing -11 232 them up 37-3. The final touchdown of Penalties 8/76 7/60 the game was scored by sophomore Possession 25:30 34:30 running back Dondre Lewis-Freeman on a one yard run. Belcher’s kick added Turnovers 2 Atlanta Classic Team Stats1 the final point to the scoreboard giving SC State a 41 point difference in the 44-3 Passing (Team NC A&T SCSUTotals) win. The fourth quarter was scoreless 9 21 17 CMP 16 for both teams. First Downs ATT 27 32 Cue led the Bulldogs passing for 191 Total Plays 79 66 yards with 18-27 completions. Rushing YDS 116 244 Yards 322 for 75-yards from Total 17 carries Taylor led 307 YPA 4.3 7.6 SC State in rushing.Passing And leading the 130 236 team in receiving was Rowe with two TD 0 1 Rushing 86 receptions, one of which earned the first 177 INT 0 1 touchdown of the game, for a total of 75 6/51 Penalties 4/40 yards. Rushing (Team Totals) Possession 33:02 26:58 NC Central’s redshirt senior ATT 28 57 Turnovers 0 quarterback Jordan Reid completed 0 YDS -11 232 nine of his 25 passing attempts for a total of 116 yards. The ground attackPassing AVG -0.4 4.1 was less than stellar as they were Lewis led Kindle Quarterback Richard Cue 36 LG 5 by redshirt sophomore running back 17 Idreis Augustus with CMP nine carries for 14 TD 0 4 only five yards. And ATT with only one 30 28 reception, redshirt freshman running Receiving (Team Totals) YDS 236 back Shaheed Swinson led the team 130 REC 9 21 8.4 in receiving with 50 YPA yards from his 4.3 YDS 116 244 singular reception. TD 1 2 The Bulldogs will return to action in AVG 12.9 11.6 INTthey face the 0 0 Daytona Beach, Fla. when LG 50 39 Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats Rushing (Team Totals) TD 0 1 on Oct. 26.

ATT YDS AVG LG TD

49 177 3.6 34 2

38 86 2.3 21 1

Atlanta Football Classic Game Statistics Atlanta Classic Team Stats First Downs Total Plays Total Yards Passing Rushing Penalties Possession Turnovers

NC A&T 17 79 307 130 177 6/51 33:02 0

SCSU 16 66 322 236 86 4/40 26:58 0

Passing Quarterback CMP ATT YDS YPA TD INT

Lewis Kindle 14 30 130 4.3 1 0

Richard Cue 17 28 236 8.4 2 0

Rushing (Team Totals) ATT YDS AVG LG TD

49 177 3.6 34 2

Kicking

38 86 2.3 21 1

FG XP PTS

NC A&T Jose GarciaCamacho 1-1 3 6

SCSU Nick Belcher/ Richard Cue 2-2/2-2 3/0 9/6

Punting Punter TOT YDS AVG -20

Dominic Frescura 7 276 39.4 0

Nick Belcher 8 256 32.0 0

Kick Return (Team Totals) NO AVG TD

4 24.8 0

3 15.3 0

Punt Return (Team Totals) NO AVG TD

2 6.0 0

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Upcoming Bulldog Match-Ups Oct. 17

Women’s Soccer at Howard 5:30 PM

Kicking Kicker

Mike Davis joins teammate Jadeveon Clowney and Clemson rival quarterback Tahj Boyd on the watch list for the 77th annual Maxwell Award which also includes Georgia’s Todd Gurley and returning finalist AJ McCarron from Alabama and Texas A&M’s Mr. Football, Johnny Manziel. Davis, a native of Lithonia, Georgia has become one of the Gamecocks’ most dangerous weapons on offense. He follows famed former running back Marcus Lattimore who now plays in the NFL for the San Francisco 49ers. Carving out his own piece of fame Davis is currently the SEC’s leading rusher. Currently, the five foot nine, 215 pound sophomore tailback averages 122.8 yards per game. He has also racked up four 100yard rushing games. At the 2013 Garnet & Black Spring Game he was recognized as the “Most Improved” running back during the spring. The Maxwell Award has given to the college player of the year since 1937. Past winners include Andrew Luck (2011), Cam Newton (2010), Tim Tebow (2007, 2008) and Eli Manning (2003). Drew Brees also won the award in 2000.

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Women’s Soccer vs New Jersey Institute of Technology 1 PM

Oct. 22

Women’s Soccer vs Francis Marion 7 PM

Volleyball at Campbell 7PM

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Hillary Clinton “Wrestles” With Running For President in 2016 Robert Blue, Staff Writer

f you thought the last you would in Syria. hear of Hillary Clinton running for She’s reaching out to candidates in president was her resignation in the 2008 the New York City mayoral race and is Democratic presidential primaries, does hosting two fundraisers for friend Terry she have a surprise. McAuliffe in his Virginia gubernatorial Hillary Clinton acknowledged that she race. She has started granting media was “wrestling” with the idea of running interviews. Some sources close to the for president in the 2016 election Clinton family have noted an internal recently, replying with “I do” after being change as well, claiming that many asked specifically whether or not she still decisions about her schedule and profile considers the idea. are being made around the idea that she “But I’m both a pragmatist and realistic” could be running in 2016. says Clinton.“I think I have a pretty good Clinton reflected on her four years idea of the political and governmental serving in Obama’s cabinet following his challenges that are overtaking her to facing our leaders be the Democratic and I’ll do whatever presidential I can from whatever candidate in 2008. position I find myself “I’ve had a in to advocate for unique, close and the values and the personal frontpolicies I think are row seat,” she said. right for the country. “And I think these I will just continue last four years have to weigh what the certainly deepened factors are that would and broadened my influence me making understanding of a decision one way or the challenges and another.” the opportunities Mrs. Clinton that we face in the certainly has time to world today.” sit on the decision. If Clinton The next presidential does decide to election is three Hillary Clinton served as the senator of New York run, it would be years off and an before running for president in 2008. interesting to see announcement for her her new approach Democratic and presidential candidacy after a 2008 Democratic campaign is not to be expected for at least a year. against current president Barack Clinton is considered a prime contender Obama that many would criticize for its for the Democratic nomination. direction, organization and execution. The list of potential contenders Ed Rendell, the former Democratic includes Vice President Joe Biden, New Pennsylvania governor and one of Mrs. York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Clinton’s strongest supporters, said she Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley. should “really start from scratch” in A CNN/ORC poll earlier this month building a new campaign team. showed that 65 percent of Democrats “It has to be different,” Rendell said. and people who lean that way favored “Hillary got terrible advice: terrible Mrs. Clinton for the party nomination. advice about raising money and terrible Joe Biden was second at 10 percent. advice about spending money and Since stepping down from her position terrible political advice.” as Secretary of State in February 2013, Husband and former president Bill rumors of another run at presidency have Clinton said in a separate interview been less than unnoticed and Clinton’s earlier this month that any decision by activities as of late do indeed point his wife is “a long way ahead. I think she to building up for another run at the would be the first to tell you that there election. She’s been traveling constantly is no such thing as a done deal, ever, by for speeches, both paid and free. She anybody. But I don’t know what she’s spoke out in support of a military strike going to do.”

Naval Yard Shooting Aftermath Remembering the Victims of the Naval Yard Shooting

Angela Stroman, Interim Managing Editor

Kenneth Bernard Proctor, 46

Martin Bodrog, 54

Sylvia Frasier, 53

Vishnu Bhalchandra Pandit, 61

Monday, September 16, 2013, former In his remarks to about 4,000 people, Navy reservist Aaron Alexis, opened Mr. Obama called the Navy Yard fire on a secure military facility in our shooting “unique,” and he remembered nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. each of the victims by name, offering Police officers who swarmed the small memories from family members facility exchanged fire with Alexis, which and friends of those who died. Before resulted in him being gunned down the ceremony, Mr. Obama and the first and eventually killed. A dozen people lady, Michelle Obama, met privately with were killed and several others, including family members of the victims. a city police officer, were The United States Navy Band wounded and taken to local played somber music as the hospitals. All of the victims guests quietly filed in ahead were believed to be civilians of the speakers, who included or contractors; no active duty Vice Administrator William military personnel were killed Hilarides, the commander of according to Chief Cathy L. Naval Sea Systems Command, Lanier of Washington. where the shootings took The police in Seattle, where place. Also speaking were Alexis once lived, said that Vincent Gray, the Mayor of they had arrested him in Photo courtesy of HeadHunter20 Washington; Administrator 2004 for shooting the tires Jonathan Greenert, the Chief Aaron Alexis killed of Naval Operations; Ray of another man’s vehicle in Shooter eleven people and injured what Alexis later described to eight others before being Mabus, the Secretary of the detectives as an anger-fueled killed. Navy; and Chuck Hagel, the “blackout.” A senior Navy Secretary of Defense. officer told CNN that Navy officials knew Mr. Gray echoed Mr. Obama’s frustration about Alexis’ 2004 arrest for shooting with the refusal to pass new gun laws, out the tires of a car, but they decided to saying that “this time it happened within grant him security clearance anyway in the view of our Capitol dome and I, for 2007. one, will not be silent about the fact that President Obama eulogized the victims the time has come for action.” on Sunday, September 22. Mr. Hagel declared that “together, “It ought to be a shock to all of us, as a we will recover.” The memorial wound nation and a people,” the President said. down with a reading of the names of the “It ought to obsess us. It ought to lead to 12 victims and then a long, sad rendition some sort of transformation.” of Taps.

Arthur Daniels, 51

Mary Francis Knight, 51

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR COUNTRY

Washington, DC A Breakdown of the Government Shutdown Ricky Fields, Contributing Writer

When people hear “Government Shutdown” they automatically picture an empty White House filled with plants with a zombie apocalypse heading our way. That’s all Hollywood! When we get our paycheck we go ahead and purchase what we want/need, pay bills, save a little, etc. Well it works different when you’re running the government of the United States. Which is one of the best ran governments and richest in the world, might I add. The United States government cannot function without a budget approved by Congress (which is the house and the senate) and the President. Without a budget in place different federal organizations do not know how to proceed with paying their employees or what to do day to day without an operating budget. When the House and Senate disagree on the budget, we have a government shutdown. This means that all non-essential parts of the government are closed until a budget is agreed upon. NonEssential parts of the government is considered places like National Parks, Museums, Center for Disease Control, Food and Drug Administration and other agencies are non-essential. Even some military pay is considered non-essential. With those so-called “nonessential“ functions of the government , like controlling the spread of disease (CDC) or allowing workers to maintain and uphold the laws of regulating the food Americans eat. Other essential parts of the government must continue, such as the CIA’s budget, protecting America and its interest abroad, as well as the congressional gym inside the capital which is still fully active with the exception of the towel services being slashed. More essential parts of our government include paying the president and congress, who currently are acting like kindergarteners arguing over each other’s opinion. The Republicans won’t restore funding to the government if it includes funding for Obamacare [The Affordable Health Care Act]. The Democrats are telling Republicans that we will not negotiate on the funding of the (Obamacare) Affordable Health Care Act, which is the law. In the ongoing battle between the House Republicans and the Democratic Senate the two have agreed on smaller funding for miscellaneous parts of the government, including funding for retired military and deceased military families. The government shutdown has showed Americans, especially our generation, the importance of not just voting for the president of the United States, but the importance of voting for all of the representatives on the ballot. Wether Democratic or Republican , listen to the voice of all the people in which we have choices to vote into our government.

Kathy Gaarde, 62

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John Roger Johnson, 73

Michael Arnold, 59

Speaker of the House John Boehner. He has been the Republican representative for the eighth district of Ohio since 2011.

Frank Kohler, 50 All images courtesy of CNN

Richard Michael Ridgell, 52