editorial

Nov 29, 2018

Staff Editorial: Self-Care Is Not Self-indulgence

Self-care has recently become the public’s automatic response to any stressor; the endless results of articles that pop up when you google “self-care” shows this. Had a bad day at work? Take a bath with a bath bomb. Overwhelmed with a project? Do a face mask! Is your calendar too full with brunch meetings and...

Apr 9, 2014

We Don’t Mean Any Disrespect, But…

  This unsigned editorial is the opinion of the Nubian Message’s editorial board, and is the responsibility of the editor-in-chief.   The acceptance rate for African American students at N.C. State remains at an all time low. Black students have felt racially profiled by campus police while eating lunch in the Atrium. Students have received hate…

Apr 3, 2014

When Life Gives You Lemons…

This unsigned editorial is the opinion of the Nubian Message’s editorial board, and is the responsibility of the editor-in-chief.   On Wednesday evening, a press release was issued announcing that due to safety concerns, the Pan Afrikan Concert is cancelled. As was to be expected, within minutes of the release, Twitter was abuzz with people expressing…

Feb 26, 2014

Protecting the Lion’s Tale.

  This unsigned editorial is the opinion of the Nubian Message’s editorial board, and is the responsibility of the editor-in-chief.  In his first letter from the editor, Tony Williamson stated, “The Nubian Message has been created to represent the African-American community at NCSU totally, truthfully, and faithfully. In doing so, we shall cover every aspect…

Feb 19, 2014

A Modern Day Picnic

  This unsigned editorial is the opinion of the Nubian Message’s editorial board, and is the responsibility of the editor-in-chief.  Apparently, it’s open season on Black bodies. Jordan. Rekia. Trayvon. Jonathan. Renisha. If you believe the justice system, Afrikan-Americans are considered no more human today than 150 years ago. If you didn’t understand that the…

Feb 3, 2014

It’s Time to #WakeUpNCSU!

 To All My Nubian Brothers and Sisters: Wake Up! The acceptance rate of African American students at N.C. State has reached an all time low. Wake Up! Of the 30 active organizations in the Afrikan American Student Advisory Council (AASAC), only four non-NPHC organizations have Black male leaders. Wake Up! On the largest public campus…

Jan 22, 2014

We Don’t Mean No Disrespect, But…

  This unsigned editorial is the opinion of the Nubian Message’s editorial board, and is the responsibility of the editor-in-chief.    Martin had a dream and it was not his face on the cover of party promotional fliers. After his death in 1963, many advocated for his birthday to become a federal holiday and it…

Jan 14, 2014

We Don’t Mean No Disrespect, But…

This unsigned editorial is the opinion of the Nubian Message’s editorial board, and is the responsibility of the editor-in-chief.    Dick Gregory dropped jewels Monday night and some of y’all were sleep. Some of y’all were so distracted by his “naughty” language that you not only ignored the significance of his message, but also disrespected…