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ISSUE 2
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2009
Senate to vote on SC State KING By Jonathan White and Dervedia Thomas Staff Writer & Editor in Chief
PUSH for Awareness
Survivors and Students come together to share experiences and support each other during Breast Cancer Awareness Month Miss South Carolina State University, Zuri Stackhouse, along with Project P.U.S.H. (People United to Save our Health) hosted a series of events during the week of October 5-9. Regional Medical Center Doctors, representatives from the Breast Cancer Society and survivors spoke about this disease and shared personal stories with the student body. Based on information
By Jamika Harris Staff Writer from the Center for Disease control, (CDC), breast cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death for African American women. African American women are also the second highest most susceptible group to this type of cancer. Wyleek Cummings, adviser to Miss SC State spoke of his courage to maintain his life
12 Day Furlough A possibility for Faculty and Staff Inside >>> Students take a ride through the civil rights era
after being diagnosed with cancer. Cummings was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma while doing his master’s degree at SC State in 2007. In an earlier interview done with The Collegian, Cummings explained how his attitude impacted his survival. “I was not expected to make it past the spring semester of 2008,” he said, “but I was SEE PUSH PAGE 4
Second HD Theatre Break-in may be a Major Setback By Jonathan White Staff Writer
Campus police are investigating a burglary at the Henderson Davis Theater on the weekend of Oct 3-4. Evidence of unsuccessful attempts to enter the director and secretary’s office can be seen; however the technical director’s office was broken into. Ironically nothing was taken, but in the theater shop next door, the perpetrators broke into rooms where power tools and other equipment used to build scenery were taken. The theft amounts to about $1,500 worth of items. The items include a pneumatic staple gun, hammers, elecPhoto By Rolondo Davis/university Photographer General Assembly held for Faculty and Staff on Oct 7.
Photo courtesy Wyleek Cummings, Student Life and Leadership Miss SC State, Zuri Stackhouse with the Orangeburg Boys and Girl’s club preparing for the walk against breast cancer on Oct 8.
A Mr. SC State may be in South Carolina State University’s near future. Official debate and voting for the new “king” began at the Oct 7 Student Government Association’s full body meeting which resulted in a vote of 48-34 in favor of the new position. The Senate met on Oct 11 to discuss the issue further. Calls made to Senator at Large Chassidy Hinton to be updated were not immediately returned. If the votes are passed, SC State will be including a Mr. SC State University in the Constitutional Amendment, starting next year. The King will have to take on many tasks including attending and representing the University community at all major events SEE KING PAGE 3
trical saws, and other theater equipment vital to the theater program. The building was also broken into a week earlier and a power amp was stolen. “There seems to be no forced entry into the building. All doors were locked and secured the night before,” said Theater Director Frank Mundy. “I am concerned with these thefts and the replacement of these items given the nature of the university’s budget and our anticipated program accreditation,” he continued. The drama faculty and staff have met and put in place a few measures to discourage SEE BREAK IN PAGE 3
SC State 6 million short By Dervedia Thomas Editor in Chief
SC State’s President George E Cooper says he is considering a 12 day furlough for faculty and staff to help meet the budget shortfall. This statement was made at SC State’s Oct 7, general assembly for faculty and staff. Cooper also indicated that he is looking at ways to reduce that number. Reactions ranged from calm to emotional; with one Felton teacher being moved to tears and another music professor SEE FURLOUGH PAGE 3
SGA Raises $1400 in Book Scholarship Money By Jonathan White Staff Writer
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Nation and World The Nation & the world reacts to Obama’s Nobel Prize win Page 5
Voices Gamecocks vs Bulldogs Is it still about race? Page 6
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The Student Government Association (SGA) is progressing in their goal to create the SGA Orangeburg Massacre Social Mobility Scholarship. “It’s not just a goal, we believe in it,” said SGA President Zachary Middleton. “We want to leave this scholarship as a legacy. Even though it may be a long name, it encompasses so much” he continued. The scholarship was started to commemorate the three men that were killed in the Orangeburg Massacre and is broken down into parts. The Henry Smith Scholarship will be dedicated to in-state students, the Samuel Hammond Scholarship is geared towards out of state students, and the Delano Middleton scholarship will be offered to freshman. For those who don’t know, Henry Smith was an in-state student, Samuel Hammond was an out of state student, and Delano Middleton who is the great uncle of the SGA President, never had the opportunity to be an incoming freshman; which would explain criteria used to determine recipients. The Social Mobility part of the scholarship is the book scholarship. “One of the major hindrances that we hear about in SGA is that students can’t afford books,” said Middleton. “It’s becoming an epidemic on our campus. Many students are sharing books and the SGA wanted to take the initiative to start this scholarship.” The Student Government Association is pushing for $300 dollars per scholarship. It will go to a student who has filled out an application through financial aid and has done an interview or written an essay of 250 words or more or dedicated to a cause relating to the Orangeburg Massacre or Social Mobility. The initial financial goal for the scholarship is set at $10,000, with $1400 already from the SGA stipend. A lot of the money for the scholarship is coming from the believer t-shirts that you may have seen floating around campus. President and First lady Cooper will also be donating to the scholarship fund as well as other faculty. SGA is charging all faculty to give $5 and students just $2. Donations can be made to the SC State foundation or at the SGA office to business manager Anthony Beckett.
Photo by Dervedia Thomas This poster is visible outside the SGA office in the K.W. Green student center.
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The Collegian • MONDAY OCTOBER 12, 2009
Clyburn Says new Bill Will Make Financial aid More Accessible More students will be able to obtain higher education and realize the American dream, because of the passage of a new act that will allow the federal student loan system to save more than $87 billion. Of that, $77 billion from those savings will go right back into financial aid according to Majority Whip James E. Clyburn. “For too long the cost of obtaining an education has kept Americans from
pursuing their goals,” said Clyburn. “With the assistance provided under this bill, fewer students will face a financial obstacle in their quest for higher education.” In a statement sent out in support of the recent House passage of H.R. 3221, the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA), Clyburn explained that this act lowers federal interest rates, and ensures additional funding for students with special
financial need at no cost to taxpayers. The SC State alumnus also said that this act will be especially helpful to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as well as Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). “The nation’s HBCUs and MSIs face unique challenges for funding,” he said. “SAFRA will provide HBCUs and MSIs with $2.55 billion over the next 10 years to provide students with the support they need to stay in school
and graduate, building on efforts made in the College Cost Reduction Act of 2007.” Funding will go towards recruiting, retention and enhancing campus resources according to Clyburn “The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act which is currently awaiting passage in the senate, will fulfill a specific mission, making education more affordable for everyone.
BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS Helps more students graduate with fewer loans. The legislation allows a $40 billion investment in Pell Grants to keep interest rates affordable on needbased loans.
Stabilizes the federal student loan program. Students and parents will be able to receive the exact same loans with the added assurance that these loans are entirely reliable, no matter what happens in this economy.
The legislation allows state, non-profit lenders and private industry to continue providing loans. It allows private companies to compete for contracts to service these loans, ensuring that students get the best services available and keeping jobs across the U.S.
SAFRA ensures that loans operate in the best interests of borrowers by reducing many of the potential conflicts of interest that exist in the current loan system.
With tuition costs at on the rise, this bill is a major step forward in President Obama’s initiative to make sure America once again leads the world in college graduates by 2020.
WHAT’S GOING ON?
LUNCH IS ON ME
Acclaimed Percussionist, Dr. Laura Jordan, to perform at SC State
PHOTO BY DERVEDIA THOMAS/THECOLLEGIAN Above and below, Dr. Charles N. Smith, new vice president for Student Affairs has lunch with student leaders in the Washington Dining Hall on Oct 6.
SC State will host acclaimed percussionist, Dr. Laura Jordan, on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009 at 7 p.m. in the Barbara A. Vaughn Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Center. A new music advocate, Jordan seeks out new projects and commissions across genres and in unorthodox venues. Recently, she presented a marimba concert as part of a mission to bring marimba to unfamiliar audiences in the New York City area. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information on Dr. Laura Jordan’s performance contact James Orlick, Instructor of Music at SC State at (803) 536-7124 or jorlick@scsu.edu.
SC State University Hosts Graduate & Professional Schools Day Fair The Career Center will host its annual Graduate & Professional Schools Day Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2009 in the K.W. Green Student Center located on the campus of SC State University. The following schools are expected to attend the Graduate and Professional Schools Day Fair:
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• Brenau University; Gainesville, GA • Charleston School of Law; Charleston, SC • College of Charleston-Graduate School; Charleston, SC • Columbia International University; Columbia, SC • Converse College; Spartanburg, SC • Erskine Theological Seminary; Columbia, SC • Georgia Southern University; Statesboro, GA • Howard University School of Law; Washington, DC •Richmont Graduate University; Atlanta, GA • Savannah State University; Savannah, GA • SC State University- Counselor Education Program; Orangeburg, SC • SC State University- Family and Consumer Sciences; Orangeburg, SC • SC State University- MBA Program; Orangeburg, SC • SC State University- Rehabilitation Counseling Program/Orientation & Mobility (O&M ); Orangeburg, SC • SC State University- School of Graduate Studies; Orangeburg, SC • SC State University- James E. Clyburn University Transportation Center; Orangeburg, SC • Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic; Spartanburg, SC • Strayer University; Columbia, SC • The University of Akron; Akron, OH • Troy University; Sumter, SC • University of South Carolina; Columbia, SC • University of South Carolina- School of Public Health; Columbia, SC • Widener University School of Law; Wilmington, DE • Winthrop University; Rock Hill, SC
ART EXHIBITION KARA M. GUNTER SC State’s Fine Arts Center will host an art exhibition by Kara M. Gunter from Friday, Sept. 25-Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009. For more info contact,James Arendt, director, SC State Gallery at (803) 536-8918.
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CAMPUS NEWS The Collegian • MONDAY OCTOBER 12, 2009
Cooper Clears the Air on Alleged Pay Increase By Dervedia Thomas Editor in Chief In response to a question about alleged pay increases, President George Cooper says he has received no pay increase at South Carolina State University and that information reported in “The Collegiate Magazine” was incorrect. Cooper was asked this question at SC State’s General Assembly for faculty and staff on Oct 7. “Like most universities in the state of South Carolina,” he said. “Salaries paid by the budget and control board are below other salaries, and in the contract that I negotiated with the Board of Trustees there was a supplement paid to me at the same rate that it was last year. It was not an
increase in my compensation.” A supplementary salary is any compensation from an affiliated public charity, foundation or other private source paid to a state employee for services that are part of the employee’s regular job, and is in addition to the employee’s base salary paid by the state. According to The State’s salary database, Cooper makes a yearly base salary of $144,911.00. Other state university president’s salaries listed include, the University of South Carolina’s president who makes a $265,000.00 base salary, Coastal Carolina’s president’s salary at $155,000.00, Clemson University at $227,656.00 and Winthrop University at $157,380.00. Private institutions like Claflin and
Furlough
Continued from page 1 indicating that he would have to leave the university. “I can barely afford to work at my current salary” said music professor James Orlick. “The furlough (past furlough) hit me very hard, with a two week furlough I would be forced to leave South Carolina State University, because I couldn’t live here.” The professor went on to ask how SC State University can become competitive in higher education if faculty salaries are not competitive. Cooper says he understands the impact the furloughs will have on employees and said he is willing to accept advice to prevent the measure. “Considering the reality of where we are at this time with enrollment; the need for scholarship support, and the hits that we’ve taken with our state appropriations; I’m out of wisdom.” Cooper explained that the state cut 4.04 percent of the university’s budget because of declining tax revenues. At present SC State is six million dollars short of balancing its budget. Last year SC State implemented a seven day furlough along with what he called a ‘soft” freeze on hiring, however Cooper explained that this is not one of the ways he wants use to correct the shortfall. “Furloughs are not my favorite way of dealing with business, because furloughs only provide a temporary fix for the economic challenges that we face,” he said. “After the furlough is over, the demands that we have on our salaries and wages and fringe benefits go back to the level that they were before.” Cooper went on to explain to the packed audience that one furlough day saves the university $140,000. Also included in this year’s budget is a court approved research incentive plan which costs the university $300,000 to implement. The university also spent 1.2 million dollars this semester in financial aid to students to try to stabilize enrollment. “With regards to the Research Incentive Program, if that were to be suspended how many days would we be talking about here,” was the question from biology professor John Lee Williams. Cooper indicated that doing so would “probably reduce it to 10 days.” Professor Fishburg asked that special consideration be given to nine month employees. “Every day we loose, is about 33 percent more (money) than the full time administrators and staff that are here,” he said. Other suggestions made included reducing the work week to four days and looking at the public system school model that does not allow teachers to be absent for more than five working days when dealing with Felton Laboratory school employees.
Dr.John Berry to Serve on the Review Committee at Indiana University The Collegian Staff Executive Director for the Division of Student Affairs, Dr. John M. Berry, CFRM, was recently selected to serve on the review committee for The Center on Philanthropy (The Fund Raising School) at Indiana University, Indianapolis, Ind. Berry was selected to conduct a comprehensive review of The Fund Raising School (TFRS).The review committee will evaluate TFRS operations and generate a written report by the end of October 2009. TFRS promotes the highest standards in professional fundraising and the body of knowledge informing the philanthropic tradition. As a member of the review committee, Berry is charged with drafting an external review of the international aspect of fundraising for TFRS. Additionally, the review committee is charged with reviewing the various aspects of TFRS, such as course offerings, pricing, market competition, evaluation, alternative methods of course delivery, and the relationship between academia and practitioners. For additional information about TFRS at the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University contact Dr. John M. Berry at (803) 928-6602. You may also contact Timothy L. Seiler, PhD, CRFE, director of public service and TFRS at Indiana University at (317) 278-8937, or via email at tseiler@iutui.edu.
Photo by Rolondo Davis/University Photographer President George E. Cooper speaking at SC State’s General Assembly on Oct 7 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Auditorium Vorhees College are not required to make their salaries public. Cooper also explained that there is a Human Resource regulation which states that university heads who implement a Reduction in Force must be furloughed five working days. “I have already been furloughed for
five days without pay,” he continued. When asked about administrators who allegedly received pay increases, Cooper said that he signed employment agreements for cabinet members as well as all faculty and staff agreements and there have been no compensation adjustments.
Students Wanted to be Part of “New State of Mind’ Television Show The Office of University Relations and Marketing recently completed the first season of the SC State University television show, “A New State of Mind.” The primary purpose of this show is to entertain and to inform the citizens of South Carolina about the positive attributes of an institution built upon a legacy of excellence. Currently airing in Charleston, S.C., Greenville, S.C., and Orangeburg, S.C., “A New State of Mind,” may also prove to be a strong recruitment tool for potential students of SC State. Therefore, our primary target audience will continue to be potential students, the parents of potential students, alumni of SC State, and you, our current students. We realize how significant your role will be to ensure that “A New State of Mind” will be a success. While we have already garnered high ratings in our current markets, our future success is contingent upon your participation. Therefore, if you are tenacious, organized, and if you are willing to commit to a project that will exemplify SC State in the best possible light, then you are invited to join our team. We are currently recruiting writers, producers, make-up artists, photographers, and hosts. If you are interested, please send an e-mail to adawkins@scsu.edu indicating your area of interest and the names of two on-campus faculty or staff references, including their contact information. Please note that there are only a certain number of individuals that will be allowed to fill each position and we must determine the best candidates. All potential hosts must audition. Once we receive your names, you will be contacted with all of the necessary information. We must receive your names no later than Wednesday, October 14, 2009. Join us in promoting SC State University. Join us in our efforts to continue building upon our legacy of excellence.
Break-in
Continued from page 1 future vandalism. Measures include but are not limited to: increased surveillance of the building by the campus security, limited access to certain areas in the theater building, and re-keying the locks on all doors. Due to no evidence of forced entry, there are speculations that the break-ins may have been an inside job. “This is the third time this has happened and it has to be an inside job,” said Technical Director Robert Osei-Wusu. “There were no signs of someone other than a faculty or student breaking into the facility. The items taken can be pawned and only students and
faculty would know where in the building to find these items,” Osei-Wusu said. “This really upsets me because I work in the shop and finding out that your stuff is stolen really takes a toll on you,” said Henderson Davis Player Elizabeth Watkins. “The tools stolen were needed for things such as, Coronation and step shows.” Although the items will be replaced, it definitely puts the program at a setback for theater performances and other school shows. Campus police have not located any of the stolen items but they have questioned other burglarized victims and said the
crimes may be tied. Over the course of the semester, there have already been three burglaries, the Student Center, Crawford Engineering building, and the Fine Arts Center according to campus police. “There is really no way to prevent these crimes,” said Campus Police Chief Bartley. Bartley wants faculty, staff, and students to be aware that burglaries are usually “opportunity crimes.” “Go the extra mile to secure your building,” he said. Using crime prevention and safety awareness can allow us be a part of the solution to help stop these crimes.
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“As a senior, I feel like SC State does not have enough female dominated activities and the title will take away from our spotlight,” said senior sports Communication Major Simona Falana. “Miss. SC State gives us a chance to have a certain focus that females on campus are looking for,” she continued. According to SGA, the change has many cons. Again, there is the possibility that Mr. SC State will take away attention from Miss SC State’s spotlight. Bringing the change into effect will also increase finances, such as the cost for coronation and student fees. There is also a possibility
position. SGA would have to use the same budget, but positions would have to be moved around in order to adjust to the new Mr. SC State. “I don’t have a problem with the idea of having a Mr. SC State, but the budget will become a factor,” said SGA Recording Secretary Shenita Jackson. “And because there is a possibility that a Secretarial position may be eliminated, the workload would be increased and may become tough on one person,” said Jackson. Should South Carolina State University be looking out for a change next year? We shall wait and see.
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Continued from page 1 and conferences, coordinating community projects, serving as the official student host of the University, and many other huge responsibilities pertaining to Student Life and Leadership. According to the Student Government Association, Mr. SC State will open the door for many opportunities. There will be a chance for more student leadership, class queens will have an official escort, there will be more male role models outside of athletics, and more “Man-Up Forums.” Junior Political Science Prelaw major Timothy Hill has been petitioning for Mr. SC State since his freshman year. “I feel it is imperative that we create more male roles for the African American male, without him having to be so politically inclined, such as the Student Government Association,” said Hill. “We are one of the few HBCU’s that do not have a University King and of course, every Queen needs her King.” Students were presented with the plan to have the new position, which caused quite an uproar. Despite Hills views of the about Mr. SC State, many did not feel
eliminating a Secretarial Photo courtesy Flikr.com Miss and Mr Howard 2007-2008
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CAMPUS LIFE The Collegian • MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2009
Students Take a Ride Through the Civil Rights era By Anthony Brooking Staff Writer
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life changing journey began when Director of the I.P. Stanback Planetarium and Museum Ellen Zisholtz, staff and students of the Museum Studies program at SC State, submitted an abstract for the Association of African American Museums (AAAM) conference.
The panel of SC State students presented “Linking Young People to Museums.” These students were the first students ever to present at that conference. Because the aforementioned individuals were traveling to Baton Rouge, Zisholtz suggested doing the Freedom Ride, something she proclaimed she always wanted to do. The Freedom Ride today is a commemorative journey of the trip taken by Civil Rights activists who rode on interstate buses into the segregated south to test the US Supreme Court decision Boynton v. Virginia (of 1960). The first Freedom Ride left Washington D.C. on May 4, 1961, and was scheduled to arrive in New Orleans on May 17. First stop, Birmingham, AL. When the proud Bulldogs (eight SC State students) first pulled into Birmingham, they encountered people marching with the civil rights act in hand. “We stopped them and talked to them. It wasn’t a demonstration,” said Zisholtz, “it was an event.” After conversing with the demonstrators, they stopped for nourishment for their bodies, but would soon receive nourishment for their minds. The community civil rights office was located next to the restaurant (which was recommended by the demonstrators) inside of which was an older gentleman who bestowed upon them these simple words of wisdom: “People who are fighting against doing the right thing are sick.” After speaking with the sage, the group headed to the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. The resourceful Zisholtz just so happened to be good friends with the director who provided them with a private tour on a closed Monday. At the end of the tour there was a list and pictures of famous people from the Birmingham Civil Rights Movement, and guess who was there; none other than the wise gentleman from the civil rights office. The last stop of the day ended with a visit to the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church. The historic site is where Denise McNair (14 yrs.), Addie Mae Collins (11 yrs.), Carole Robertson (14yrs.), and Cynthia Wesley (14yrs) all lost their lives after a bomb exploded at the church on September 15, 1963 at 10:19 AM. Ku Klux Klan members were behind the vicious attack. In the morning the inquisitive Bulldogs headed to
Photo courtesy the IP Stanback Planetarium and Museum SC State students standing at the Edmund Pettus Bridge, the site of the Bloody Sunday conflict (March 7, 1965), where armed officers attacked peaceful civil rights demonstrators. ( L-R) Exhibitions Director Darryl Murphy, Mike Daniels, Quenton Allerberry, Brian Hubbard, David McLeod, Harriet Hilton, Museum Director Ellen Zisholtz, Thomas Sherman, (middle) Robyn Hemby and John Johnson.
the Carter Jazz Hall of Fame Museum, where they were given an unexpected treat. “A jazz musician, probably from the 60’s or earlier, played for us on his clarinet and gave us a tour of the museum,” explained Zisholtz. The next stop on the Freedom Ride was Selma, AL, the starting place of the famed Selma to Montgomery march. The students walked across the Edmund Pettus Bridge where Bloody Sunday occurred. The museum curator recalled two of the students taking and saying ‘You know what? When I have children who misbehave…I’m coming to this bridge so they can understand.” The group drove the entire route walked by marchers from Selma to Montgomery. In Montgomery, AL the group went inside the Rosa Parks Museum described by Ms. Zisholtz as “really wonderful.” Inside was a children’s museum which contained a very technologically savvy bus operated by a robot stewardess. After the historical influence of the Rosa Parks Museum, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) followed. Because Zisholtz was a member of the SPLC, they were given a special tour of the offices. One task of the SPLC is to assist in prosecuting the killers of individuals of relevance to the civil rights era (i.e., Medgar Evers, Emmett Till); another job of the SPLC is the Ku Klux Klan watch. The SPLC also has a Civil Rights Institute which contains a “Wall of Tolerance”. The students signed the wall along with several other names. The goal of the SPLC is to have 1 million signatures. There were a few other trips after the conference at Baton Rouge, but the last stop was New Orleans’ 9th Ward. Here the students planted flowers as a memorial to the deceased sister of their tour guide. The remembrance bouquet was planted at the area
Planting a garden in memory of Gaynell Brady’s sister in which the fallen sibling’s house used to be located (it no longer existed because of the destruction of hurricane Katrina). SC State junior art major Harriet Hilton recalls finding a broken camera in the shoe of a child at the scene. Summing up her experience students and staff on the trip Zisholtz stressed the importance of educating students about the civil rights era. “I lived through that time, so I remember personally what was going on,” she said. Students were born later, so the students don’t have the kind of connection we want them to have, In addition this is a university that has been a part of civil rights. We have to train our students to feel as though they are a part of the civil rights movement which continues in the world.”
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Continued from page 1 more than determined to complete my goals no matter what I had to face.” He acknowledged that the therapy took its toll and was painful and caused him to feel weak, however he said he chose to think positively and stay active. “I chose to apply myself in as many constructive ways as possible. That meant staying in school! It had some effect on my academics, but I persevered. God’s promise of my purpose in this life is what inspired me the most,” he explained. Cummings is now cancer free. This SC State alumnus, along with other cancer survivors agrees that they don’t want a “pity party.” They are celebrating life. In the open forum students were supported as they described stories of love ones who won and lost to this disease. Upperclassman Quincy Creamer participated in the “Bid for a Cure” auction in memory of the family members he lost to cancer. The event raised 153 dollars for the Breast Cancer Society. The last event, a candle light Memorial Walk accompanied by Ujimma Drummers took place around the campus on Thursday night. While holding a candle Michelle Mitchell responded to why she participated “My aunt just passed; losing her life at 82 to cancer. I’m doing this in memory of her.” Member of P.U.S.H. Committee, Chelsea Williams said about her participation in the week’s festivities, “Breast Cancer is dear to my heart. This is good for the student body. We all can relate.”
Photo by Elizabeth Watkins/The Collegian SC State students participating in the march against Breast Cancer at SC State on Oct 8.
Fast Facts • Women should know how their breasts normally look and feel. Doing regular breast self-exams is the best way to know this. • Most breast changes or lumps are not cancer. But only a doctor can tell for sure. When breast cancer is found early, you have more treatment choices and a better chance of recovery. So, it is best to find breast cancer as early as possible.
• Women ages 20 to 39 should have a clinical breast exam at least once every 3 years. Once a woman turns 40, she should have a clinical breast exam each year and a screening mammogram every 1 to 2 years. • What am I looking for when I do a breast selfexam? - A hard lump or knot in or near the breast or in your underarm -A change in the way your breasts look or feel
Photo by Elizabeth Watkins/The Collegian Photo by Elizabeth Watkins/The Collegian Orangeburg Boys and Girls Club were on hand to SGA President Zachary Middleton along with learn and participate in the events. Student Life and Leadership staff Jamie Dicks Photo by Elizabeth Watkins/The Collegian Ujimma Drummers leading the way
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NATION & WORLD The Collegian • MONDAY OCTOBER 12, 2009
Politicians React to Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize win Associated Press News Reports “Let me be clear: I do not “And (the) Nobel Commit“Giving this It is a bold statement of view it as a recognition of tee, I can’t divine all their award to the international support my own accomplishments, intentions, but I think part leader of the for his vision and combut rather as an affirmation of their decision-making most militarized mitment to peace and of American leadership on was expectations. And I’m country in the harmony in internationbehalf of aspirations held by sure the president underworld, which al relations. It shows the people in all nations. To be honest, I do not stands that he now has even hope his administration has taken the human feel that I deserve to be in the company of so more to live up to.” represents not only to our nation but to family against its will to many of the transformative figures who’ve — Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. people around the world.” war, will be rightly seen by been honored by this prize.” — Obama. — Former President Jimmy Carter. many people around the world as a reward for his “I feel good for him. I’m happy “The president has con- country’s aggression and for him but I think he put it in “The real question Amerisistently shown that he domination.” the right context. This was not cans are asking is, ‘What has — Mairead Corrigan Maguire, a is committed to reaching an award for him. It was an President Obama actually 1976 Nobel Peace Prize recipient. out to other nations and accomplished?’ It is unfortuaward for America and its valpositioning America to “In this nate that the president’s star ues, and it really is a tribute to our country once again be the global case, in my power has outshined tireless and what we stand for.” leader for peace and prosperity. This opinion, advocates who have made real is a great honor for our country and — Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill. it was a achievements working towards peace and reminds us all of the promise our napositive human rights.” tion holds.” step.”-Fidel — Republican National Committee Chairman — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, R-Calif. Castro, Former President of Cuba
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Nothing ‘Gucci’ About A&T’s Homecoming By Dexter R. Mullins Black College Wire After all of the controversy regarding rapper “Gucci Mane” performing at the homecoming concert, North Carolina A&T has decided to take its name off of the concert in the best interests of the image of the university. In a statement released this week, Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. stated that the university made the decision to detach itself from the Oct. 31 concert because the artists performing were in direct conflict with the values and principles of the University.
“The headliners booked for our concert have generated dissonance among our student leaders and our constituents,” Martin said. “This dissonance has provoked internal discussion and policy reviews which are both necessary and welcomed and which will undoubtedly make us better as a university.” As a part of this measure to separate A&T from the stipulations surrounding the homecoming concert, the University Ticket Office is also no longer selling tickets for the event. Students who are still inter-
ested in purchasing a ticket for the concert will now have to go to the Greensboro Coliseum or ticketmaster.com to purchase them. Over 6,000 tickets have already been sold. It has yet to be determined how this will affect the booking of other artists for A&T in the future, but (Chancellor) Harold Martin did allude to policy changes and reviews in his statement, which will undoubtedly have an effect on future events. Dexter R. Mullins is editor in chief of The Register, the North Carolina A&T University student newspaperwhich originally published this article.
Chavez: Nobel peace committee overlooked US wars (AP) CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says President Photo courtesy www.worldproutassembly.org Barack Obama does not deserve the Nobel Venezuelan President Peace Prize. Hugo Chavez Chavez believes Obama didn’t make any notable accomplishments to merit winning the prize, saying that rather than promote peace the U.S. president is continuing the warlike policies of predecessor George W. Bush. Chavez and Obama had a cordial first encounter at a summit in April, but the Venezuelan leader has become increasingly critical of Obama. In a Sunday newspaper column, Chavez said the Norwegian Nobel committee “forgot about his determination to continue battles in Iraq and Afghanistan.” Chavez also criticized Obama for pursuing an agreement that would allow the U.S. military to increase its presence at Colombian bases.
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The Collegian • MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2009
Ask Lorpu: “How long into a relationship should you wait to tell your partner that you have an STD?”
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Wile conversing with a friend, the subject of sexually transmitted diseases came up in regards to relationships. My friend has just begun a new relationship; he has not told the young lady that he unfortunately contracted an STD from his former relationship. Whenever I ask him about It, he tell me that he will tell her in due time. I believe he really likes her and may be afraid of losing her. My question is: How long into a relationship should one wait to tell his/ her partner that he/she has an STD? – Unknown Love
Well, I suppose there are three approaches one may take to this situation. First and foremost, I deem that he should make his partner aware of his condition before engaging in any sexual activities such as sex, kissing or even foundling. Alternatively, he could inform his other half of the circumstances at hand the second he believes his significant other is establishing serious feelings. It is necessary to have a discussion if he begins to notice that his partner is forming emotional attachments in the relationship. Lastly, the approach that I strongly believe in, is alerting his partner to the situation at the forefront of the relationship. This is an important situation that should not be taken lightly! I do accept as truth that in matters of the heart, honesty is the best policy. It is also imperative to understand that if one makes a decision to omit any truth from your significant other, it is not for the wellbeing of the relationship but for your own selfish reasons. If one really loves or cares for someone they are willing to protect that person from any harmful circumstances. Some may say, but Lorpu, what if he/she decides to leave? In this instance, one must understand that this was not the person that they were meant to be with; it is important to remember that love does truly conquer all. The most essential point here is to allow your partner to make their own decision about whether or not they would want to be involved in those states of affairs.
USC vs SC State; still an issue of black vs white ? Walking around at the SC state vs USC game, I came to the realization that race relations in South Carolina is at a stalemate. It seem the vast majority of blacks wanted SC state to win and a vast majority of whites wanted USC to win. This entertaining game was not about two rival schools competing. This game was a power struggle between two racial groups. In today’s society, racism isn’t as overt as in the past. Hearing a Caucasian person calling an African American the N-word or monkey in the streets, making racial jokes at the workplace, or openly preventing blacks from entering a business would lead to a harsh or even violent reprimand legally or otherwise. As I walked down the street of South Stadium during game day, my friends
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and I discovered an area behind some gates where only the white USC students were partying to mix combination of hip hop music and pop. Some white party goers didn’t notice us, others danced alongside, and another group commented that we should go home with the other STATE people. Once we decided to leave, two black males tried to enter the same area, but a certain group of white males blocked them. The white men asked the young black men, “Where are yall going” and “who are yall trying to see?” There was no reason to prevent these young black men from going into an open area. Today racism is a dirty little secret. We see it but can’t describe it as we once did.
BY JAMIKA HARRIS In the greater American society the only color that matters is green. In this state where it is common to see the confederate flag as bumper sticker on cars or hung underneath the American flag at many people’s homes, the color of your skin still matters since “white” still holds the
green. You can see this by the fact that the unemployment rate for the black communities spikes higher than the whites especially in a recession. Regardless of this, black people need to raise themselves up. Getting an education, creating a support system, and cleaning up our communities are the ways we can change the way people view us. We can also do this by not supporting stereotypes or allowing the 11 o’clock news to continuously flash images of black criminals. Instead, we must teach our youth how to value themselves and encourage them not to become another statistic. We all are not lucky, some of us still have a lot of fighting left to get to the big house.
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Game day Photos by Wyleek Cummings
CAPTIONS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT 1. Fans pause during opening prayer. 2. (Left) Associate Vice President for enrollment and Enrollment management riles up the crowd in support of The Bulldogs. His wife (right) needed no prompting. 3. SGA President Zachary Middleton is ready to do battle. 4. Accepting the results of the game. 5. SC State’s Marching 101 Band
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SPORTS
The Collegian • MONDAY OCTOBER 12, 2009
The new State, with a new plan. Game-zoning. By Simona Falana Staff Writer
The situation that’s on everyone’s mind; game-zoning! What is the exact reason for this phenomenon at State; is it truly necessary? Many people have their own opinion about this; as I got the chance to sit down with Ms. Allison Melissa Wingate, Director of Athletics Marketing; I began to get a better understanding for the need of game zoning. Wingate explain to me that there are three main reasons for gamingzoning; 1. Create a better stadium atmosphere, meaning all fans in the stands while the game is taking place, 2. Create a safe campus environment, and lastly 3. To generate revenue. I myself have straddled this issue, and I must say I am truly stubborn and stuck in my ways. I can recall in the past on
game days the stands being filled with spectators and the campus full of life; and there was no game-zoning. So what brought about game-zoning? “It’s been a long time coming” she said. Many other schools in our conference have game-zoning, and with a failing economy we must find a way to support out athletes. “How can we support our athletes when we’re shutting our community out”, I asked. “We’re not shutting the community out, but getting them to help support the school even more,” was her response. Charging only $5 for parking with security, rather than parking at someone’s house for more. Its all about creating a safe environment for everyone.” Wingate advised Looking at the first game-zoning day that was said to be a great success
McD over Belichick as Broncos defeat Pats 20-17
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady sets to throw a pass during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009, in Denver. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez)
(AP) DENVER — On a day that was all about Broncos history, this might ring a bell: A 98-yard, fourth-quarter drive to save the game and get a city thinking Super Bowl. Kyle Orton moved Denver from its 2 to the end zone to tie it Sunday, then Matt Prater kicked a 41-yard field goal in overtime for a 20-17 victory over New England that made rookie Broncos coach Josh McDaniels a winner over his old boss, Bill Belichick. The Broncos wore mustard-yellow jerseys and vertically striped socks to celebrate their 50th anniversary, then played better than they looked — improving to 5-0 for the first time since 1998, their last Super Bowl season. Orton threw for 330 yards and two scores and did his best John Elway impression. McDaniels waved to Belichick after the game-winning field goal, then pumped his fist over and over as he ran toward the stands where his family sits. And the defense — it held New England (3-2) scoreless in the second half and looked a lot like the Or-
ange Crush of yore. Denver’s fourth-quarter drive certainly wasn’t “The Drive” — Elway’s classic, 98-yard march that helped beat the Browns 23-20 back in 1987 — but it will go down as one of the best in this franchise’s history. This start? Easily the most surprising since the Broncos took the field half a century ago. Even the 1977 Super Bowl team — the team that coined the term “Orange Crush” — was viewed as an up-and-comer back then, something the turmoil-wracked Broncos certainly were not heading into 2009. Trailing 17-10 with 9:59 left, Orton was at his patient best during the game-tying drive. A 14-yard completion to Jabar Gaffney, a screen to Knowshon Moreno that sprung for 27. A 7-yard completion to Eddie Royal, who finished with 10 catches for 90 yards. Brandon Marshall, who scored the game-winner last week against Dallas, did the honors this time, too, catching a pass on the sideline, then spinning and breaking a tackle for an 11-yard score that tied the game. The teams traded a pair of possessions around midfield to close regulation, then the Broncos won the toss and drove 53 yards to set up the winning field goal. The game was billed as a matchup between coaching mentor and pupil — one of many Belichick has faced since he started winning Super Bowls and pushing young head coaches out into the NFL world. It started with some tactical showmanship from McDaniels, who put the Broncos in the wildcat formation on their first drive and watched them rip off gains of 12, 13 and 14. Belichick called a time-out to adjust, the Broncos stalled and Prater missed a 48-yard field goal. From there, it was exactly what both coaches promised it would be — a hardfought game decided more by the players than the Xs and Os. The Broncos forced Tom Brady to be patient and pick underneath, the way he has most of this season. He went 19 for 33 for 215 yards, but only 63 of those came in the second half during which the Denver defense lived up to its billing. It has allowed a grand total of 43 points in five games — one of the best starts in the league’s history. And add this to the resume: Denver handed Brady his first overtime loss. He fell to 7-1. Orton, meanwhile, improved to 18-2 at home as an NFL starter, and the widely derided decision to anoint him the quarterback and trade away Jay Cutler still looks like a good one. Denver’s decision to choose Moreno with its first draft pick when the defense needed an overhaul also looks good. The rookie made his first start — in place of injured Correll Buckhalter — and finished with 88 yards rushing, along with the key, 27-yard catch during the tying drive. The Broncos lost a fumble and Orton threw his first interception of the season — to wide receiver Randy Moss, of all people, on a desperation heave to close the first half — to lose the turnover battle 2-1. No big deal, unless you consider this: It was the first time in 54 games — a streak dating to 2003 — that the Patriots had forced more turnovers and lost. Another in a long list of surprises the Broncos are pulling off in a season hardly anyone saw coming.
bringing in an estimated crowd of 15,903 compared to last year’s first home game that only brought in about 12,000 spectators. It seems that the only actual issue that is at hand is all the time that it takes to get to the stadium. Ms. Wingate made sure to enlighten me on how to avoid this issue; “We encourage people to buy tickets ahead of time; by calling the ticket office to make their purchase, or even on the day of the games, visit Country Inn Suits on 601 or Popeye’s on Chestnut to purchase tickets.” As Ms. Wingate and I rapped up our discussion, she expressed to me how much pride State takes in their athletes and how they work so hard to provide for them. Yes, Game-zoning has a lot to do with bringing funds into the school; what we must understand is, the funds that are generated are for the right
reasons. “Out of all the schools I have had the pleasure to work; I can truly say I have never seen so much dedication go into making sure the athletes have what they need; and also its important to know who’s on our campus so we can be safe,” a heartfelt Ms. Wingate explained. After re-playing our interview in my head the stubborn me had finally conformed to the idea on gamezoning. Our school motto is “A new State of mind.” So how can we live by this if we’re afraid of change? Change means to transfer from one conveyance to another, so though many of us aren’t open to the idea of game-zoning we have do the accepted thing and get use to the new State of mind.
SC State Women’s Soccer Defeats NJIT, 1-0 By SC State Sports Information
Orangeburg, SC—The SC State women’s soccer team defeated the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), 1-0, in a Great West Conference (GWC) match-up at the Oliver C. Dawson Stadium. The Lady Bulldogs avenged an earlier loss to this same NJIT Fr., Cassie Rodriguez team from a week ago (10-2-09). Freshmen Cassie Rodriguez scored the game winning goal at the 75:11 mark of the second half off an assist by Veronica Aguilar. The Lady Bulldogs also received solid defense from senior goalkeeper Alechia Brothers who recorded five saves against nine shots. “We proved to be the better team (in the NJIT series),” said Lady Bulldog second-year head coach Glad Bugariu. “We were able to score a goal on the road against NJIT and shut them out at home. A great game from a fantastic team.” With the victory, the 8-5 (2-1 GWC) Lady Bulldogs have won six of seven contests and the most games of any women’s soccer team in school history. SC State will have seven days off before returning to action on Friday, Oct. 16 when the Lady Bulldogs host Longwood University in a non-conference match-up.
South Carolina State beat Norfolk State 37-10 (AP) NORFOLK, Va. — Phillip Adams and Rafael Bush each returned fumble recoveries for touchdowns and South Carolina State beat Norfolk State 37-10 on Saturday. The Bulldogs (4-1, 2-0 Mid-Eastern Athletic ConJr., Julius Wilkerson ference) built a 27-2 halftime lead after Adams returned a fumble 31 yards for a touchdown and Bush raced 37 yards with a recovered fumble for another touchdown. Also, Blake Erickson kicked three field goals. The Spartans (2-3, 1-2) managed only 67 yards rushing on 30 carries. Dennis Brown was 16-for-27 for 138 yards passing for the Spartans, including a 52-yard touchdown pass to P.J. Hayden. The Bulldogs have won two straight and six of the past seven games in the series. The past two games were decided by a total of eight points
SC State Women’s Volleyball Team Defeats Savannah State By SC State Sports Information Orangeburg, SC—For the second time this season SC State defeated Savannah State, 3-0, (25-16, 2517, 25-16), in women’s volleyball. The victory ends a four-game losing streak for the Lady Bulldogs. So., Bria Brimmer Put SC State (7-13) had their defense working on all up 15 Set Assists in cylinders as they held Savannah State (7-15) to just Victory 17 kills and a team hitting percentage of -.098 while putting down a total of seven team blocks. Junior Jarne Gleaton once again led the attack for the Lady Bulldogs with nine kills while picking up four defensive digs. Seniors Linnie Garrett and Brittany Davis and red-shirt freshman Melissa Robinson contributed four kills each while sophomore Bria Brimmer put up 15 set assists in the victory. Savannah State was led by Shatice White and Shawanda McClain who had six kills and 13 digs for the Lady Tigers in the loss. The Lady Bulldogs return to conference play on Sunday, Oct. 11, when they host the Lady Wildcats of Bethune-Cookman University. The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference match-up which is set for a 1 p.m. first serve will be played in Dukes Gymnasium.
Lady Bulldog Golf Match Versus The Citadel Postponed By SC State Sports Information ORANGEBURG,SC--The South Carolina State University Lady Bulldog golf match versus The Citadel was rescheduled to Tuesday at the Hillcrest Golf Club in Orangeburg, SC. This will be the second contest for the Lady Bulldogs and first-year head coach Sandy Burris. SC State compete in the Great Smokies Golf Tourney held in Waynesville, NC. South Carolina State competed with a team of 24 and finished tied for 21st with a team score of 328 after 18 holes. The Lady Bulldogs were ley by freshman Cabriel Duren, who carded a first-round total of 5 over par 77, which put her 48th in a field of 120 participants. SC State will return to action on Oct 19 when they participate in the Charleston Southern University -Wendy’s Invitational held at the Cooksaw Greek Country Club.
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The Collegian • MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2009
Overflow with Adolphus Johnson By Lavantai Wynn Staff Writer
Bringing GOD to the Colleges
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dolphus Johnson is a minister at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church and has recently started a college ministry in the Orangeburg area. The name of the ministry is called The Overflow and from the sounds of it, this will be something big that students can be apart of during the school year.
Q. What is the purpose of The Overflow? A. Our purpose is to bring God to the colleges
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right now. The first is for everyone to be able to receive Jesus Christ, have a relationship with Him, and also be saved. Number 2 is for those whom know The Lord be ignited to live lives that are committed to his will for his glory. Number 3 is to create a community where Christians and anyone can meet and have fellowship, have a great time, and be able to learn more about God. Q. If there is one thing you could tell a college student, what would that be? A. It would be to give God everything. To serve the Lord with all of your heart, soul, and mind. Surrender completely to His will and let Him use you in whatever capacity may arise. Q. What will The Overflow do with the
through non-traditional means. We believe that everyone should have an opportunity to hear about and receive Christ if they so desire. We just want to go out to where the people are because sometimes the church may not be enough for some “Know that God can change your life no matter what students. Q. Is there a addiction, bad habit, or any trial that you may face.” strong need for The -Adolphus Johnson Overflow? A. There is a need for college students in the Orangeburg County to community of Orangeburg? get to know and experience God. Sometimes A. We will help young people to serve the the church does not minister to the college Lord, get excited about doing God’s will, and age/ young adults of today. There are many loving and serving one another. issues and concerns that students deal with Q. What is the most difficult thing that you these days and God has the answer to them face as a college minister? all. I believe that there is great potential for A. The most difficult thing for me as a this generation to change how things are minister is trying to find enough time to be happening in today’s society. There is so much able to be an effective minister on campus. It that God wants us to do with the campus of is difficult to try to balance family, work, and South Carolina State University, along with ministry in a 24 hour day. Claflin University and Orangeburg-Calhoun Q. Any closing comments? Technical College. We want to help these A. Know that God can change your life no students so that in turn they can impact the matter what addiction, bad habit, or any trial world for Christ. that you may face. Nothing is ever impossible Q. What are your goals for this project? for God to do. Jesus changes people’s lives. A. There are three main goals for the Overflow Allow him to be able to change yours. For more information on The Overflow, visit www.TheOverflow.tv
What Happened to Cartoon Network?
Outside of the Hip Hop World, “The Fame” Rules the Billboard
By Elizabeth Watkins Staff Writer
By Eric Smith Contributor
It seems that all of television is slowly losing its identity. TV Land clogs their airwaves with run-ofthe-mill reality shows, the History Channel doesn’t cover history and Comedy Central gives understated comics their own shows!?! Cartoon Network however, was always known for producing the funniest cartoons in the world, but they have recently made attempts to attract viewers outside their core audience. For example, they recently filled a mid-afternoon cartoon block with a program called Toonami, which consists of reruns of acceptable-for-teens anime from Japan and a late-night cartoon block called Adult Swim; shows more risqué, teenageand adult-oriented (with a combination of anime and American-produced comedies). These changes unfortunately have eliminated the old Hanna-Barbera cartoons from the network’s schedule, forcing them to move to the nostalgiathemed Boomerang network. Now, with the recent addition of reality TV, Cartoon Network is losing its “all- toon” format. New non-cartoons will start airing in the coming 2009-2010 season and feature reality and scripted programs, most of which sound like pint-sized versions of programs currently airing on other networks. The new projects represent the next phase in Cartoon Network’s ambitious, ongoing strategy to re-invent the network and re-energize the youth business overall. Nevertheless, all you college students out there, Adult Swim will not be affected by any of these new changes to Cartoon Network.
But what about the children!?! Cartoon Network used to produce shows that were very educational, but with new writers in play, the shows are drifting away from educational to silly; what is now the norm on Nickelodeon and Disney Channel. The name “Cartoon Network” is even on the chopping block! The company announced in March that they will be sticking with the “Network” portion of its name, but ditching the strictly “Cartoon” bit. Granted, the network hasn’t always been a ratings giant and its Adult Swim block has been successful, but hardly enough to carry an entire network on its shoulders. But who thought more reality shows would be a good idea? I understand that it’s a successful trend, but not when every single network has one under their wing with nobody watching them. What worries me is that this trend will just repeat itself until every pay channel on my dial is just an endless string of reality shows grasping for an audience. Adult Swim is geared toward an 18+ audience, in contrast to the child and pre-teen daytime programming on Cartoon Network. The shows and commercial breaks are more rude and always sexual or racist in some way or fashion. Reality shows will hurt Cartoon Network and also, the children of this day will not be all that unfamiliar to language and the usage of sex in this
As one of the prospects to take the title of queen of pop after Madonna, Lady GaGa; the new face on the scene’s new album, The Fame, shows even more prowess from the singer’s whose iconic style of music shook America this year. “Just Dance” the first single on the album does just as it is entitled. It is a mix of hard-hitting bass, tight poly drums and synt that drags you in the world of this rising star. “Starstruck,” the auto tune, fits the motives of ever-well verse and hook down to a feature spot by flo-rida. But the latest release for the now platinum GaGa, “Paparazzi” hits a high point of the life of both the fan and the artist. Her VMA performance of the song where she added her skills on the 88 keys was also given bloody good reviews. To all our readers out there, break the color barrier and give your ears blast of the House Of GaGa! She just may be one of the most influential artists of our time.
Fashion Paparazzi
Random students caught in high fashion outfits around campus By Charlotte Collins Fashion Editor
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Breanna Gore
Senior, Mechanical Engineering major Anderson SC
Sophomore, Psychology major New Jersey Q. Why did you decide to wear this particular outfit? A. I felt it was a perfect day for fashion and i wanted to stand out above the rest’’
Q. Why did you decide to wear this particular outfit? A. I decided to wear this dress because it’s very comfortable and the fabric is perfect for keeping cool in hot weather.
Q. Does the way you dress play a role in where your from? No not at ALL! They don’t approve of the way I dress, they prefer baggy clothes.
Dress- H&M Necklace & braclet-juicy couture Sandals- old navy
Q. Why is your style as a male from your area not accepted? A. I’m different and I want people to see me stand out.
Get Caught in Fashion
Hat- New Era Shirt & Jeans- Affliction Shoe- Supras Belt- myself
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