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Aug 23, 2012

Carizma Thomas: Wild Out Wednesday All-Star

Kierra Leggett | Editor-in-Chief   N.C. State’s own Carizma Thomas performed on the All-Star Edition of BET’s 106 and Park Wild Out Wednesday competition. Thomas, a senior majoring in Communication- Media walked away from the competition having racked up more than one thousand votes. When she took to the 106 and Park stage on August15,…

Aug 23, 2012

Group Spotlight: Caribbean Students Association

What is the CSA? The Caribbean Students Association (CSA) is a social organization which strives to increase knowledge and enhance awareness of Caribbean societies and cultures at NCSU. CSA seeks to promote unity amongst all Caribbean students and all who share an interest in learning about Caribbean societies and culture, while providing a supportive network…

Aug 23, 2012

Alpha Corner

D’Andra Troy | Campus Style Correspondent   Alpha: being the most prominent, talented, or aggressive person in a group. What better word than alpha to describe the weekly most fashionable wolf in the N.C. State Wolf pack? Alpha Corner will be the space designated to recognize the person that displays the most sense of fashion…

Aug 23, 2012

2012 Black Student Board Back to School Jam

For the 2012 Black Student Board Back to School Jam, BSB President, Zuqorah Williamson pulled out all the stops. Williamson organized a School Supply Drive in which orginizations participating in the Back to School Jam competed against one another to see which organization could collect the most school supplies to be donated to area children.…

Aug 23, 2012

Golden Ancestry

The role of black athletes at this years’ Olympics Deerricka Green| Staff Writer   The United States, once again, has dominated in the athletic world. Some people, including Michael Johnson a runner that competed at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, believe black athletes have something to do with it. In the aftermath of this year’s London…

Aug 23, 2012

The Haute Seat

Christopher Lynn’s Guide to Style   Christopher Lynn | Campus Style Correspondent   The fashion world can be a very judgmental place, and unfortunately, so can I. There is a very fine line between stylish and tacky, bringing the need for this section. But before I delve into the subject at hand, I must introduce…

Aug 23, 2012

I Am Not My Hair

The Gabby Douglas Hair Debate   Chelsea Gardner | Managing Editor   I Am Not My Hair, when India Arie released this breakthrough song, many African American women saw it as affirmation that they were so much more than their outward appearances. It was a revelation for many African American women, providing closure to the…

Aug 23, 2012

Destiny Diamond’s Relationship Advice

Destiny Diamond | Staff Writer Going to college can be a very exciting time for freshmen students. Upon arriving at their new school, they will meet new people, make new memories and learn new ways of life, which will force them to also learn how to manage, maintain, and mature. On the brink of all…

Aug 23, 2012

Reception to be Held in Honor of Yuko Taylor

Kierra Leggett | Editor-in-Chief   A reception for Yuko Taylor, the artist who’s artwork is on display in the AACC Gallery will take place today at the annual AACC Harambee celebration from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 pm. Taylor’s exhibit, “Majesty Incognito: East Meets West,” has been on display in the AACC Gallery since August 1,…

Aug 22, 2012

Julius Peppers’ Transcript Scandal

Matthew Johnson | Staff Writer Former University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill football player, Julius Peppers, is the latest Tar-Heel to become involved in the University’s academic scandal after a transcript with his name was found  on the UNC Chapel Hill website. The star athlete later confirmed that it was his.   Recent investigations…

Aug 22, 2012

UNC Board of Governers Debate Proposed Financial Aid Cap

Kierra Leggett | Editor-in-Chief    Tom Ross, President of the University of North Carolina proposed an amended version of the University’s policy for setting aside need-based financial aid at the August 9, University of North Carolina Board of Governors’ meeting.   Ross’ plan, if approved by the board, would require UNC campuses to set aside…

Aug 22, 2012

Jazsalyn McNeil Designs to be Sold at Belk

Torisha Doizer | Staff Writer  Kierra Leggett | Editor-in-Chief  Beginning March 2013, the designs of N.C. State student Jazsalyn, McNeil will be sold in the top 41 Belk stores and also on the department store’s website. For McNeil, a junior majoring in Fashion and Textile Management, the reality of the situation still hasn’t sunk in,…