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Thousands Prepare to Gather in Raleigh for HK on J March

Photo by Sequoia Ireland/Nubian Message (2008)

The HK on J addresses a variety of points presented in NAACP’s “14 Points.” One which states to “organize, strengthen, and provide funding for our civil rights enforcement agenecies and statutes now”

TEVIN BYRD | STAFF WRITER Lines of tables adorned the entry-

way into Talley Ballroom this past Wednesday night with a plethora of es-tablished and emerging designers from Raleigh and surrounding areas standing by their babies; No, not children, but pieces from their brand new 2012 Spring collections. The unique and refresh-ing clothing were the stars of the night, beautifully handcrafted and tailor-made, eyes fixated on them upon entry and on the grand stage inside. The fash-ion show was entitled: The “Re-Birth” Part 3: Vintage meets Indie. The crowd was packed and the hosts engaged the audience's interest even more with prizegiveaways. The lights were bright, the cameras were rolling, so it was time for some action, or fashion in this case.

The first model stepped out and strut-ted down the runway wearing pieces from the

Backstabbers Clothing line. As illus-trated by her provocative print leggings, this line was designed for the edgy, bold, and person “who had been back-stabbed” and wanted to make a state-ment. The beautiful models were di-verse, including many students from Nc State, Black Finesse Modeling Troupe, and models of numerous ethnicities, sizes, and heights. Each model strutted down the runway, usually stopping in the middle to pose for pictures. Some models looked nervous but it was easy to see that some models lived for the spotlight. Other lines that were show-cased included DemauriDa, Standout Vintage, GAP, and Rare: Killers of the

Lights, Camera, Fashion

Local Designers Showcase their 2012 Spring Collections at The “Re-Birth Part III: Vintage

Meets Indie” Fashion Show on Campus

ALEXIS TEASDELL | STAFF WRITER Hundreds of people will gather in Downtown Raleigh this weekend to par-

ticipate in the 6th annual Historic Thousands on Jones Street march (HK on J) at Shaw University. Each year various community organizations gather to march for social change and equality. The march usually attracts many stu-dents from across the United States such as Spelman College and Howard University to name a few, due to the fact that the event is sponsored by the National branch of the NAACP. Alumni, college students and more come together to promote change in our community. The event is a time for partici-pants to unite through song, spoken word, and food.

The HK on J march has a 14 point people’s agenda for North Carolina, that includes the following:

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Photo contribued by Jonathan Millner

Jarred Payton models an outfit for GAP clothing line during “The Re-Birth” Fashion Show hosted by former NCSU students in the Talley Ballroom on Wednesday

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Campus Campus Organizations Celebrate Black History

Month AroundtheNation,theMonthofFebruaryisthecelebrationofAfricanAmericanHistory,whenthenationcelebratesthe

contributionsthatmanyAfricanAmericanshavemadeinthenationandcontinuetomakeeachday.EachyeartheDepartmentofMulticulturalStudentAffairspublishesacalendarcontainingeventshostedbyvariousstudentorganizationswillbeholding

throughoutthemonth.

BlackHistoryMonthisthebrainchildofCarterG.Woodson,andbeganin1926asNegroHistoryWeek.Since1976,eachpresidenthasrecognizedBlackHistoryMonth.CanadaandtheUnitedKingdomalsohaveamonthdesignatedtocelebratethe

accomplishmentsofAfricanAmericans.

AnnualeventsthatwillreturnthisyearincludetheHistoricThousandsonJonesStreetMarch,theBlackinWaxLiveMuseum,andtheSAA-PAMSQuizBowl.DuringtheBlacksinWaxLiveMuseumstudentsportrayprominentAfricanAmericanfiguresofthepastandpresent,asattendeesnavigatethemuseum.ThiseventisfollowedbytheSAA-PAMQuizBowlinwhichvariousstudentorganizationsfromacrosscampuscompeteinajeopardystylecompetitionfilledtestingparticipantsknowledgeof

BlackHistory,aswellasasupermarketsweepcompetition.

OthereventswhichwillbeheldincludeExpressionsoftheHeart;Mind;Soul,theRevolutionwillbeTelevised,FromRoottoTip,agospelexplosion,andmuchmore.

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Three Victories, Disappointment in National Polls

SAMPSON BLOH | STAFF WRITER

Over the weekend, Republican presidential hopeful, Mitt Romney regained his momentum as the presumed presidential nominee after beating his arch ri-vals in the Nevada caucus. the victory came a week after his Florida victory. The win was a push for many to continue to presume Mitt Romney the Republican front runner to take on President Obama in the presidential election this upcom-ing November. Mitt now has three victories with Rick Santorum and Newt Gin-grich splitting the other two contests 1-1. Despite Mitt’s victory and despite the fact that in countless polls he is the only one with the strongest support and the one shown to be able to beat President Obama in the November election. In fact, on one poll last week projected a close contest between Romney and President Obama, in a dead heat contest with Romney leading 47% to 46%.

Even with all these facts, Gingrich, Santorum and Ron Paul have vowed to stay in the race. Perhaps they believe that the upcoming primaries and Super Tuesday will be the game changer. As Romney gains more victories he becomes more and more confident that he can defeat President Obama. However, Rom-ney’s reign of victory, might not continue to November, and this is due to the President’s recent climb in the polls.

Of course it is too early to predict the future of the Romney Campaign. How-ever, the latest ABC/Washington Post Poll projects that among registered voters, the president leads Romney 51% to 45%. I am not sure how but this his could sway many Republicans towards Rick Santorum or even Newt Gingrich.

The other candidates may begin to claim that even Romney is unlikely to beat Obama in the November election and they could attack his moderateness. Though unlikely, for some reason there is a feeling that Mitt Romney will not become the Republican Presidential nominee. Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich will more than likely destroy each other with aheir aggressive attacks, making Rick Santorum becoming the most desirable candidate among Republican vot-ers. There is a divide in the Republican Party right now and it is mostly based on Romney being able to win the supports of Conservative Republicans. If Romney is the nominee, Republicans will unite around him. But will conservatives? The problem of the Republican Party lies on the strength and weakness of the Repub-lican Party. If Mitt Romney becomes the nominee many conservatives might not vote for him during the election, but if Rick Santorum becomes the nominee, it is hard to predict whether Moderate Republicans would vote for him. It is unclear to see any values that Moderates can hold Santorum to, while Conservatives on the other hand, will grail Romney.

KELVIN CARTER | STAFF WRITER After reading an article written toward the black community a couple of years

ago, it seemed that some kind of response should have been made. A chain let-ter message circulated around the web years ago entitled “They Are Still Our Slaves.: In this article the author mentions three words that he claims can and still contains black people. Though black people are not in physical slavery they allow themselves to be oppressed through their own flaws and mistakes.

First it mentioned black people are contained by IGNORANCE. The ar-ticle quoted and said, “The best way to hide something from black people is to put it in a book.” He then states that we live in the Information Age where much information can be accessed in books located at any bookstore. In addi-tion to this, the author claims that we just choose not to read. The author should be reminded that we are also in the Digital Age where we have access to obtain our knowledge online, through e-books, encyclopedia, and even social media. The definition of IGNORANCE is the lack of knowledge or training. If history is correct, it’s proven that slaves were the ones with the training and knowledge to raise a plantation on their own. Blacks are not ignorant enough to fight for our rights and equality. Blacks were also not ignorant enough to go to the polls to help VOTE (reading a ballot) our current president into office. If this was a refer-ence to the disproportionate number of black people not knowing how to read then a much better word would have been illiterate.

The next power of containment this author claimed bounds black people is GREED. He mentions, that ever “since the abolition of slavery black people have had the disposal of money at their disposal.” He states that black people have spent 10 billion dollars during Christmas. He states how black people spend the majority of their money on clothing, shoes, and cars. He states statistics for black people, however yet fails to compare this to any other race. The definition of greed is the excessive or rapacious desire. The world as a whole has a desire. That desire is happiness. We all strive to be happy through living, whether that means buying our wants and/or buying our needs. The author failed to mention

the different types of successful black owned companies and industries around the world. He didn’t realize that most successful black businesses are successful due to black people investing in each other. That is one thing black people have learned throughout time, we must help each other out.

The last power of containment the author referred to black people is SELFISHNESS. The author mentions words from W.E.B. DuBois mentioning the “Talented Tenth”. The author questions whether or not the talented 10% of our culture would achieve success, but what about the other non-talented ninety per-cent? The author talks about how instead of helping each other out to become successful black people are too selfish to work together. The author states that black people fail to realize that Together Each Achieves More (TEAM). This au-thor believes that black people refuse to work together to obtain success, yet the author does not realize that black people are constantly working together to ob-tain their goals. As mentioned earlier one thing the black community has been taught, black people must help each other out. Just because the black community is not the dominate community does not mean black people have yet to reach a helping hand. One by one black people are changing the world, and the best way for these people to change our world is by the helping our neighbor.

Many more faults were found in this article as I continued to read. The author fails to mention the nation as one. This is the United States of America, many everyone is united and we all live to help and guide each other. This is na-tion is “The Melting Pot” meaning cultures mix together, people gather together to learn from one another. We should no longer look at each other as a different color but as a different person. People make mistakes and most learn from them and live to tell the next person what went wrong. The last three words anyone would want to describe anyone would be ignorance, greed, and selfishness, be-cause you never know what someone is going through in their life that prevents them from being happy. If this author believes that black people are still slaves then I believe that slaves are only products of their masters.

We’re No One’s slave

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N.C. State University Student Media

Presents: Diversity in the Media

Wednesday, February 29th 7pm

Washington Sankofa Rm 126. African American Cultural Center Witherspoon Student Center

Members from various media outlets across the triangle will engage in a panel discussion about diversity and it’s importance in the media.

AT&T 28 Day

Speaker Series Comes

to Raleigh

CJ GUION | EDITOR - IN - CHIEF

AT&T will hold its 28 Days speaker series for the first time in Raleigh on Wednesday, February 8th. The campaign which highlights empowering Afri-can Americans throughout Black History month will feature activist and author Kevin Powell. This year the event will include a 7 city tour filled with powerful motivational speeches from many of today’s most influential and inspiring Afri-can Americans, and will be hosted by award winning rapper, actor, author, and activist Common.

AT&T created the 28 days series in 2009 to “highlight the month of February as more than a reflection of the past, but as an unimaginable footprint to what the future holds beyond Black History month.” AT&T says that the event will inspire consumers to achieve their dreams.

“We are now in the fourth year of the AT&T 28 Days and we continue to rec-ognize past achievements, while engaging and challenging customers to make their own history today,” said Jennifer Jones, vice president of Diverse Markets,

AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets.” Raleigh, NC was one of the new cities added to the tour this year along with

Cleveland, Ohio; Dallas, TX; Detroit, MI. Other speakers on the tour include Holly Robison Peete, Mario Armstong, Jeff

Johnson, Desiree Rogers, and Michael Eric Dyson. “I am glad to return as host of the AT&T 28 Days speaker series. AT&T 28 days

is a movement and it feels good to be a part of something that has the potential to shape our future and move us forward as a people,” Common said.

The speakers series event is free and open to the general public. Tickets are available at att.com/28days on a first come, first serve basis. In addition to this, 3 of the series speakers will stream live during the event.

The AT&T speaker series is one of the ways that AT&T supports the African American community and is a reflection of AT&T’s longstanding commitment to empowering diverse communities.

For more information about the AT&T 28 Day speaker series and other black history events from the company visit their website.

Photo courtesy of AT&T

AT&T will be bringing the 28 Days speakers series to Raleigh for the first time on Wednesday. This year’s host for the 7 city tour is award winning hip hop artist Common. The keynote speaker for the Raleigh event will be author and activist

Kevin Powell

NUBIAN MESSAGE FEB. 8TH, 2012 | PAGE 5

14 Points

• AllChildrenNeedHighQuality,WellFund-ed,DiverseSchools.

• LivableWagesandSupportforLowIncomePeople.

• HealthCareforAll.• RedressTwoUglyChaptersinN.C.’sRac-

ist History: The overthrow of the bi-racial1898 Wilmington Government and thesterilizationofpoor,mainlyBlack,womenfrom 1947-1977. NC must implement its1898WilmingtonRiotCommission recom-mendations and pay damages to the poorwomenitforciblysterilized.

• SameDayRegistration andPublic Financ-ingofElections.

• LiftEveryHBCU.TheNAACPwantsNorthCarolinatofinanciallysupportHistoricallyBlackCollegesandUniversitiestodevelop“equitableinfrastructureandprogramswithdoctoral-levelleadershipfortoday’schallenges.”

• DocumentandRedress200yearsofStateDiscrimi-nationinHiringandContracting.

• ProvideAffordableHousingandStopConsumerAbuse.• AbolishRaciallyBiasedDeathPenaltyandMandatorySentencingLaws;

ReformourPrisons.• PutYoungPeopletoWorktoSavetheEnvironmentandFightforEnviron-

mentalJustice.• CollectiveBargainingforPublicEmployeesandSupportSmithfieldWork-

ersRighttoUnionize.• ProtecttheRightsofImmigrantsfromLatinAmericaandotherNations.

NCmustprovideimmigrantswithhealthcare,education,workersrightsandprotectionfromdiscrimination.

• Organize,StrengthenandProvideFundingForOurCivilRightsEnforce-

mentAgenciesandStatutesNow.• BringOurTroopsHome fromIraqNow.NCcannotaddress injusticeat

homewhilewewageanunjustwarabroad.HKonJisatraditioninNorthCarolinaandissomethingthatmanyhavecher-

ishedovertheyears.

HK ON J 6CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

Photo by Sequoia Ireland/Nubian Message 2008

HK ON J 6 MARCH

WHEN: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11TTH, 2011

TIME: 9:30 AM

WHERE: DOWNTOWN RALEIGH... THE WALK WILL COMMENCE AT SHAW UNIVERSITY

PURPOSE: EACH YEAR VARIOUS COMMNUITY ORGANIZATIONS MARCH FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EQUALITY.

EACH YEAR THE HK ON J COMMITTEE CHOOSES 14 POINTS TO FOCUS ON

THE NC STATE CHAPTER NAACP WILL BE CARPOOLING FOR THE EVENT. ANYONE INTERESTED SHOULD MEET THEM

AT 9 AM SATURDAY AT WITHERSPOON STUDENT CENTER

Black History Tidbit: Bayard Rustin

When you think of the 1963 March on Washington, who is the first person that you think of? It’s probably Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. However, someone had to organize the march right. His name

was Bayard Rustin, whom you’ve probably never heard much about.

He is partly responsible for Martin Luther King Jr.’s nonviolent protest approach which he learned by observing Ghandi’s peaceful protests in India. However, Bayard Rustin was an openly gay man,

which was way more unacceptable than it is today.

Rustin was “silenced, threatened, arrested, beaten, and imprisoned, and fired from important leadership positions, because of his sexuality and his refusal to join the army.

Know Your History!

“IT WAS ONCE SAID THAT THE BEST WAY TO KEEP SOMETHING FROM A BLACK PERSON WAS TO WRITE IT IN A BOOK” :

YOU CAN’T WAIT FOR YOUR HISTORY TO BE WRITTEN A TEXTBOOK

NUBIAN MESSAGEPAGE 6 |FEB. 8TH, 2012

Chronicle “Movie Review” The Nubian Message’s Guide to What’s Goin’

On in Arts & Entertainment

BLAZIN 8 OF THE WEEK

1. Turn Me On - David Guetta feat. Nicki Minaj2. Good Feeling- Flo Rida3. Rack City- Tyga4. Young, Wild, and Free- Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa feat. Bruno Mars5. We Found Love- Rihanna6. International Love- Pitbull feat. Chris Brown7. The Motto- Drake feat. Lil Wayne8. Dance- Big Sean feat. Nicki Minaj

WKNC’s UNDERGROUND

Top 5 of the Week

1. GODS’ILLA You Don’t Have To Be A Star

2. HEADSHOTS Take That 3. BBU The Hood 4. M-PHASES That Raw 5. GHANI GAUTAMA

Maybe

Listen to Underground Radio on

WKNC 88.1 FM... Sunday 12 - 2AM

Sunday 10PM-12AMMonday 8PM - 12AM

Tuesday 12-2AMSaturday 10PM-12AM

Inspirational Songs of the

WeekNorman Hutchins - God Is

AbleMary Mary - Speak To MeBeverly Crawford - It’s so

Anointed Pace Sisters - Already Done

Fred Hammond - Lost In You Again

The Help Wins Big at SAG

Awards

Movie “The Help” won awards at the SAG Awards

for Best Ensemble Cast; Best Actress for Viola Davis and

Best Support Actress for Octavia Spencer at the

Screen Actors Guild Awards

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

CHELSEA GARDNER | STAFF WRITER This past week, many students were buzzing about the the-

ater premiere of the sci-fi thriller, “Chronicle.” “Chronicle” claimed the number one box office spot with $22 million. Needless to say, it is a great film. Even if you are not a sci-ence fiction or action movie watcher, you will really enjoy the interesting and creative story line of the film. The fresh, new faces on the big screen, Dane DeHaan, Michael B. Jordan and Alex Russell often provided much-needed comic relief and individuality. The film deals with various issues such as bul-lying, abusive relationships, death, and more.

The story is about a group of high-school aged boys who discover an underground cave that is filled with a chemical toxin that gives them superpowers (telekinesis). Upon their discovery, they are led on a whirlwind path as they come to

terms with their new abilities. Eventually, the power brings out a destructive force that leads to one characters ultimate downfall.

With such an amazing plot, the viewer will remain engaged throughout the film. Though, some scenes are predictable; there are a variety of twists and turns to keep the viewers on the edge of their seat. Additionally, the film is showcased in a home-video style like many other popular, more recent hor-ror films (Paranormal Activity).

A few people may be disappointed because the film has very limited bone-chilling scenes with blood and gore. But if you enjoyed watching Stephen King’s “Carrie” then, I think you will certainly enjoy this modernized revenge-taking masterpiece. Freshman Darion Williams said it was a “great movie filled with thrill and emotion…a must-see for 2012.”

Common. The pieces ranged from young, party looks to fancy formal wear and edgy chic outfits. Sophomore Julian Cobb who attended the show proclaimed that his “favorite part of the show was when the participants modeled the clothes from Gap. It was helpful to see the latest fashion trends up close and personal from a cloth-ing store that [he] enjoyed shopping at.”

It was clear that each line was a celebration of indi-viduality and uniqueness. Each line represented a sense of confidence, heritage and courage, bearing pieces that enhanced and showcased each model's personality and overall look. The show also included performances from R&B singer/songwriter Keith and a creative mu-seum-themed performance from Black Finesse Model-ing Troupe. Each piece of clothing could not only be found online for sale, but were for sale in the entryway into the Ballroom. The products ranged from bags, hats, varsity jackets, dresses, illustrations, t-shirts, and much more. When asked about his favorite and least favorite aspects of the show, Sophomore Cameron Buck said “I didn't like the mix of models and people that wanted to wear the clothes...the non-models. I liked how they had clothes for sale there [however] and how they had performances during the show even though the singing one wasn't great, it was still a good fit.” After all the lines had been showcased, the local, young profession-als and designers who worked hard to put the show to-gether came out to give thanks and receive applause for their outstanding work and talents.

It may have been another ordinary Thursday night around campus, but everyone in attendance of the show was able to get a piece of the grandeur and elec-tric elements of the fashion world that exists in places like NewYork, right here at State.

Photo courtesy of Adam Schroeder Productions

Photo contributed by Jonathan Millner

Terrence Sharpe modeling a Retro Genius Sweatshirt

NUBIAN MESSAGE FEB. 8TH, 2012 | PAGE 7

If I Could Change The World...

What if I wanted to change the world?

Change the world for the better

Tear down boundaries and remove any barrier

If I could make every young person know they have more

potential than MalcolmRemove the discouragement and persecute anybody that

doubts themIf I could change the systemDream killers would get lifeGiving life to anyone who

thought their dreams weren’t alright

I would write down their goals and watch them become ac-

complishedUntil my pen and my paper

become my Maker’s tangible prophets

I would profit from seeing No Child Left Behind

Zero lost minds, and students that just shine

Village’s developing mindsSo that missing parents

won’t matterMotivation every morning,

encouragement and building character

I would look in the mirror and stop feeling inferior

Heal all the wounds that have shredded my interiorRegret, and sorrow, I won’t be a carrier

Who passes discouragement along

I’ll keep hope and wisdom forever flowing in my songAnd when each day is gone

We’ll see promise in tomorrowAlthough the day passed

That euphemism won’t bring sorrow

Youth isn’t temporary in my world

Because opportunities will always be new

And everyday we’d learn something useful that we

never knewChanging the world is some-

thing we can do.And when we’re gone no credit

will be dueWe’ll just say we did

what God

had put us on this earth to do

- Alexis Teasdell

LIFESTYLES

Nubian Message“RISING STARS OF TOMORROW”

Do you know a student who is excelling inside the classroom? Do you know a student who is involved in various campus organizations? Do you know a student who has found new ways to give back to the community? Do you know a student who is

simply a “Rising Star of Tomorrow”? If so, let us know!

On February 29th, in celebration of Black History Month, the Nubian Message will be recognizing various students around campus who are making great strides inside and outside of the classroom.

We are leaving it up to the students, faculty, and staff to nominate students who they think fit the bill.

We would like to know their: 1. Name

2. Hometown3. College/Major

4. Academic Achievements5. Campus Involvement/Community Service

6. Anything else that’s beneficial

Send all nominations to editor@nubian.ncsu.edu by February 15th, 2012 at 5PM

Career Advice “Thinking Ahead”: Oral Presentations

HIND MALIK | STAFF WRITER

Career Advice Thinking Ahead: Oral Communication Skills

Here is an honest advice from a long time college student who will soon graduate to the real world where enduring the pain of oral presentations and group work is no longer an op-tion but a necessity and a skill that most often holds the key to one’s future success within any professional organization. So here is my advice: THINK AHEAD. Use your time wisely and take advantage of all the resources available to you here at NC State. One crucial career-oriented service that univer-sities provide through their classroom is Oral Presentations.

As a freshman, oral presentations were a nightmare. Not that I had fear of public speaking but the assignment itself, like other assignments, made no sense and was simply an extra burden placed on me by professors, who at the time appeared to me as nothing but a bunch of masochists who gained pleasure by tormenting me with tedious assignments that confined me to library for hours, thereby destroying my social life in the process. But the truth is, Oral Presentation skills is the most critical skill that any student can acquire. It is essential not only in your educational and professional career but also in your social life.

How does an Oral Presentation directly affect your career?

In my recent job search, strong verbal communication skills appeared to be one of the top requirements in most job listings along with the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Here is why: Communication is an integral part of

human existence. In order to survive and advance, we must communicate with one another in order to collaborate, ex-change ideas, and solve problems. Therefore, the success of any organization or company depends on how well its em-ployees communicate effectively within the organization and with the rest of the outside world. This is why as a future job candidate; you must be an effective oral communicator who can effortlessly and precisely convey his or her message in a professional setting like at a job interview.

How to use Oral Presentation assignments as a career building block:

Look beyond the Grade Point Average goal and take your oral presentation assignments as an opportunity to practice and strengthen your communication skills

Take your time and do your research for the assignment Practice makes perfect so practice your presentation before-

handDress professionally to your class Oral Presentation even

when others don’t. This have always worked for me because one, it instantly boosts your confidence and second, you will be required to dress professionally in the future so why not start now.

Ask for feedback from professors even if it is not necessar-ily a communication class.

There you have it; my piece of advice. And remember, col-lege is a training ground for the real world. Grades are only a way to measure performance but it shouldn’t be the main goal. Make sure when graduation day rolls around that you are equipped with what really matters. Even though you might forget the topic you presented in your English class

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NUBIAN MESSAGEDo you have a passion for writing?

Are you an outspoken person looking to voice your opinion about issues that you care about?

Are you a photographer, poet in the making, or good with design?

If so, consider joining the Nubian Message which has been the “Sentinel of the African American Community at North Carolina State since 1992.”

We are in our 19th year of production and are a part of NC State Student Media. We are always looking for new talent. If you are interested shoot us an

email at editor@nubian.ncsu.edu

Open positions: Staff Writers

Photographers Copy Editors

No experience needed as Student Media is compiled of students from all colleges around campus. There are also opportunities to make a little extra

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LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!

Advice Column

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Do You Know Your History?

Dear Nubian Queen,

This is my last semester before I will complete my undergraduate degree. I have found myself hitting the snooze button more often, procrastinating, and debating if I am going to class on a daily basis. Senioritis is rapidly taking over my life. What should I do?

Sincerely,Senioritis

Dear Senioritis,

Senioritis is a dreadful epidemic that spreads every year between December and June and affects both students and teachers alike. I know this time period is tremendously torturous because I too am a senior. At this point, most seniors are “over” school and tired. I am not sure if you have a job offer (or not), but it is challenging to get excited about multiple group meetings, homework, and tests. However, it is vital to keep your eyes on the prize- the prize is your degree! I have a few suggestions that will assist you through the last months and allow you to receive the piece of paper that you and I both have worked so hard to receive.

First, set you alarm and go to class. I know this may seem a bit obvious but it is the first step. In order to be prepared for written assignments, homework, and tests you must attend class on a regular basis. Plus, if you do not go to class you are only hurting yourself.

Second, sit in the “learning T”. The learning T seats can be found in the first few rows of the class as well as several rows in the center, forming the shape of the letter T. It is easy to sneak in the back where we find ourselves losing concen-tration because of our friends latest status update or twitter war. Many profes-sors recognize and respect the few students that have the courage to sit up front.

Thirdly, Come prepared for class and participate. When we come to class hav-ing read the assigned reading it allows us to retain more information. A scholar once said, “Going to school without the right supplies is like trying to golf with-out clubs.” Also, ask questions and answer questions. It is so much easier to voluntarily participate than to be a victim of a cold call.

In conclusion, complete your assignments and study. Even though you may not care about your work, professors do acknowledge your efforts. Often times they give credit for assignments completed or at least partial credit for the prob-lems that have been attempted. Use these assignments as a tool to study for exams. I know these tips are simple but at the same time they are also difficult. Remember, you are almost at the home plate. Good luck and I congratulate you in advance.

Sincerely,Nubian Queen

This Week’s Questions:

What was the name of the first restaurant on Hillsborough St. to serve African Americans? ______________________________

Who was the first African American to join the NCSU football team? _____________________________________________

This person was the first African American Miss North Carolina State University? __________________________________________

This person HBCU was created in 1891 to comply with the Mor-rill Act in order to keep African American students out of this uni-versity, which at the time was the North Carolina College of Agri-culture and Mechanic Arts? ______________________________

What was the first university to establish a Black Studies Pro-gram? _________________________________________________

This building served as the African American Cultural Cen-ter, but now is beneficial for students who lost their student ID? __________________

Who was the first African American female to receive a degree from NC State? _________________________________________

In what year was the first Pan Afrikan Festival Held? ________________________________

Who was the first African American head coach of the men’s bas-ketball team at NC State? __________________________________

The Nubian Message began publication in what year? _____________________________________

Last Week’s Questions and Answers

Who was the first African American to have their poetry published? Phyllis Wheatley

Who was the first African American Miss America? Vanessa Williams

What building served as the first African American Cultural Center on campus? The YMCA Building

Who was the first African American Dean? James Anderson

This is the only African American to have a building named after them on campus? Dr. Augustus M. Witherspoon

This is the first African American to integrate a sports team at NCSU and one of the first African American undergraduates?

Irwin Holmes

This holiday celebrates the liberation of 250,000 slaves in Texas follow-ing the Civil War? Juneteenth

Who is the first African American millionaire? Madam C.J. Walker

Who is the first African American to host a network television show? Nat King Cole

Who was the first African American NHL hockey player? Wille O Ree

Who was the first African American NFL Quarterback? Willie Thrower

This building served as the first dining hall on campus? Leazar Hall