Feb 5, 2014

Twitter’s Alarm Clock: @TheBlackVoice

  An Interview with Triangle Activist and N.C. State Alumnus, Taurean R. Brown.  Chris Hart-Williams | Staff Writer Taurean Brown, activist, writer, and the man behind Twitter’s @TheBlackVoice, strives to wake people up and assist them in their journeys of consciousness through his tweets and writing. Brown, age 26,  began his activism about a year before he…

Jan 14, 2014

Personal Trainer Kenny Ragsdale Gets You Ripped

  Eboni Bryson | Staff Writer As we steer into the New Year, some students are looking for ways to shed those Winter Break pounds. In an interview with N.C. State personal trainer Kenny Ragsdale, the Nubian Message gathered insight into his views on fitness and his advice for those that want to face those New…

Nov 20, 2013

Dwuan June

First Black Editor of Technician Tells His Story Chris Hart-Williams | Staff Writer In 1989, Dwuan June became the first African-American to hold the position of Editor-In-Chief of Technician. June lead the student paper three years before  Nubian Message was founded by Tony Williamson in 1992, a time when racial tensions at N.C. State were…

Sep 25, 2013

Meet the Greeks: Faculty Edition

  Aaliyah Singleton and Amber Williams | Correspondents   In honor of NPHC Week, we compiled this gallery of faculty members at N.C. State with ties to one of the nine NPHC organizations. Click the photos below to learn each person’s organization, line name, and favorite Greek life experience!

Sep 18, 2013

Telling the Lion’s Tale

Faculty Profile   Chris Hart-Williams | Correspondent  The African American Cultural Center welcomes a new member to its family Angela Jenkins joined the AACC staff last week as the new librarian of the Reading Room, replacing Carla Sarratt. Not only new to her job, Jenkins is new to the state, having moved to Rocky Mount from Langhorne, PA…

Sep 18, 2013

Up Cuffed and Personal: The Real Deal Behind Cuffing Season

  Eboni Bryson | Correspondent  As temperatures begin to cool down on N.C. State’s campus there are two things on students’ minds: staying warm and finding someone to cuddle with during chilly football games at Carter Finley Stadium. Though many people associate fall with hunting and football seasons, for students looking for love, this time of…

Sep 11, 2013

It’s Not Just a Black Thing

Taari Coleman | Correspondent Prejudice, post- 9/11, is not just for African Americans. Since then, other minority groups have had to face prejudical views, similar to those which African Americans have long been accustomed to. In particular, the terrorist attacks of 9/11 put Muslims in the United States under closer scrutiny, but it did not…

Sep 11, 2013

N.C. State Talks NY Fashion Week

Jasmine Williams | Correspondent and Photographer   Q: What are some of your favorite fall ‘13 trends?  Joelle: Chambray and denim are still in, and i think more muted colors are what i tend to fall toward… i love a nice Chelsea or riding boot and good quality denim. Germanee: Right now I would say…

Sep 11, 2013

The Art of Storytelling

    Nia Doaks | Correspondent   Bedtime stories. Scary stories.  Fairy tales. Myths. Fables. Stories can be told in many different forms and serve a variety of purposes. Storytelling is an oral tradition that dates back to ancient times—before people knew how to read or write. People told stories in order to educate, entertain…

Aug 26, 2013

Stressed “OWT”

Tyler Allen | Correspondent  So you’ve survived the first week of classes for the semester, and now you’re easing yourself back into the swing of school. You’re getting to know your professors and peeping out the attractive classmates with which you’ll want to form study groups.  However, beyond the riveting mental stimulation you’ll be receiving this…

Aug 21, 2013

Ashley Love-Mills: The Wolfpack’s Own Miss North Carolina USA

Chelsea Gardner | Staff Writer In 2010, Ashley Love-Mills walked across the stage of PNC Arena wearing a red graduation gown to receive her undergraduate degree from North Carolina State University. In June, 24-year-old Love-Mills walked across another stage, once again wearing a floor length gown. However, this particular gown was a white designer, covered in crystals,…

Apr 17, 2013

What’s That Drank in Everyone’s Cup

Alfred Anderson | Staff Writer A Closer Look at the Rap Industry’s Obsession with Lean  Rumors swirled the Internet a few weeks ago that New Orleans rapper, Lil Wayne had died as a result of seizures induced by his frequent use of Purple Drank. While these rumors were false, his hospitalization has brought new attention to…