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Jan 30, 2013

Sistah Soldiers

Christopher Lynn | Staff Writer On Jan. 24, a new chapter was opened for female soldiers. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta declared that the military would rescind its ban against women participating in front-line combat roles. This repeal will make more than 230,000 combat positions available to women that had previously been limited to men. Among the…

Jan 30, 2013

Party Promoting 101

Kierra Leggett | Editor-in-Chief Four years ago when Raymond and Stephanie Johnson watched their son Chase leave home to attend college at N.C. State as a business administration major, they knew that he would develop an entrepreneurial spirit. Like most practical parents, they also knew he would attend his fair share of parties. However, what the…

Jan 30, 2013

Who’s University Dining Really Catering To?

Amanda McKnight | Staff Writer Hanging above the grill in Clark Dining Hall is a sign which informs patrons that eating a single cheeseburger will take 8,000 steps or 60-minutes of walking to burn off the calories consumed from that burger. Signs like this can be found adjacent to many foods in university dining halls. Also,…

Jan 23, 2013

50 Years of Progress and Change: I was There

Kelly Darden| Contributor On Monday,  50 years after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his“I Have A Dream” speech, the nation’s capital was flooded as individuals of all creeds, nationalities, religious backgrounds and economic status cametogether to celebrate and witness the second inauguration of President Barack Obama I was one of those witnesses. I traveled…

Jan 23, 2013

The Gospel Truth & Black Mental Health

Amanda McKnight | Staff Writer “That only happens to white folks.” “Just pray about it.” These are two of many phrases that are commonly heard within the African American community. When it comes to taking care of your mental health, the black community as a whole seems to be under the impression that seeking help shows…

Jan 23, 2013

Student Creates Outlet For “Beautiful Pain”

Kierra Leggett | Editor-in-Chief Abortion is rampant in the African American community. The proof is in the pudding. Or so it would seem. The anti- abortion group Protecting Black Life released findings in 2012 which revealed that 79 percent of Planned Parenthood’s surgical abortion clinics are located in minority neighborhoods. But as N.C. State junior Tianna…

Jan 23, 2013

Trinidad Jame$: Don’t Believe ‘Em, Just Watch

Shawn Murray| Staff Writer Coming onto the scene with one gold watch, two gold chains, six gold rings like its nothing, Trinidad Jame$ has blown up with his single “All Gold Everything.” Decked out in Versace loafers and a silk shirt, Jame$ has definitely made a fashion statement with his eclectic image. Recently, Jame$’s music…

Jan 23, 2013

Battling Black Bias For Barack

DeErricka Green | Managing Editor In the days leading up to his inauguration, the scandalous comparison of President Barack Obama to Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin reared its head once again. Since his first term, the President has been juxtaposed with dictators over political issues from health care and taxes to – most recently –…

Jan 23, 2013

Rooney Rule in Ruins

Jenice Jamison |Technician Sports Editor   The underrepresentation of minorities in positions of power in the National Football League has come under scrutiny over the years, specifically in the 2000s. Sixty-seven percent of its players are African-American, but less than 10 percent of the direct leaders of these men, the head coaches, are from the…

Jan 23, 2013

Affirmative “Play Action”

Alfred Anderson | Staff Writer The Rooney rule requires that all NFL teams interview at least one minority candidate for head-coaching and senior football operations jobs. Named for Dan Rooney, the chairman of the league’s diversity committee, this regulation was established ten years ago in order to give minorities more leadership opportunities within the organization. Despite…

Jan 23, 2013

“White Flight,” A Result of New Student Housing Complex

Aaron Thomas | Staff Writer The rise of new student apartments took over the city of Raleigh last year, giving students the option to live the lap of luxury. Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and state-of-the-art fitness centers are some amenities that these apartments feature. The level of luxury often experienced by successful career persons is…

Jan 16, 2013

Southeast Raleigh Residents Left Without Grocery Stores

Aaron Thomas | Staff Writer Residents of southeast Raleigh will soon be without neighborhood grocery stores. Though the announcement was made in November, Kroger grocery stores located on Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. and New Bern Ave. will be closing their doors for good on Thursday. The impact of these store closings will be far-reaching for…