NC State

Jan 17, 2019

Kevin Keatts and the Black Coaching Drought

On a Sunday in March 2017, there he stood. Giving his introductory speech to his new Wolfpack faithfuls, Kevin Keatts proclaimed his now famous statement, “Kevin Keatts is a winner.” Among that though were some less talked about—but arguably, just as important—points. Within his speech, Keatts talked about his goal of reforming the culture of NC State basketball. He spoke about wanting to adopt a hard-working culture for our program and brushed on the importance of gearing up his players for living successful lives after their time in college.

Jan 17, 2019

OP-ED: Put Your Mouth Where Your Money Is: Get Involved With the Student Fee Process

Student Government is hosting a Student Fees Town Hall in the Currituck-Hatteras Ballroom on Tuesday, January 22 from 6:00 to 7:45 PM. The event will feature representatives from the campus entities to whom we as students pay the largest fees: Transportation, Wellness and Recreation, Student Centers Operations, Student Health, and the Education and Technology Fee.

Nov 29, 2018

Learning From Failure

With finals season here, it may be dawning on some of us that we might not be finishing our classes with the grades we want or need. Whether you’re struggling to get past a C wall or you just need to pass a challenging prerequisite, there’s a chance you may fail—and that’s okay.

Oct 11, 2018

How to Overcome Barriers and Make Our Classrooms More Accessible

Sara Trudan/Nubian Message Kennysha Woods | Managing Editor “Shifting Our Framework for Supporting Students with Disabilities in the Classroom” is a workshop that focuses on the creation of more inclusive spaces for students with disabilities. NC State’s GLBT Center facilitates the workshop, which is open to faculty, staff, students and members of the local community. The…

Oct 11, 2018

AACC hosts new USPS Kwanzaa Stamp Reveal

NC State’s African American Cultural Center (AACC) joined the United States Postal Service in dedicating the newest Kwanzaa Forever stamp. The dedication commenced in the Sankofa room of Witherspoon Student Center on October 10.

Jan 26, 2017

Campus MLK commemoration features TV anchor, Roland

Dion Figueroa | Correspondent As a part of NC State’s 2017 Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration NC State’s African-American Cultural Center invited television personality, author, and journalist Roland Martin to speak at Talley Student Union’s Stewart Theatre. Despite having originally been scheduled for the 9th of January and rescheduled due to the wintry weather around…

Oct 19, 2016

Students Take a Stand for Equality

Anahzsa Jones| Managing Editor On Saturday, Oct. 1 at the NC State vs Wake Forest, over 50 NC State students came together to protest racial inequality and injustice. The students wore black to show solidarity, raised their fists during the national anthem and sat during the alma mater. Achaia Dent, a freshman studying animal science…

Oct 10, 2016

First Lady Michelle Obama Inspires Millennial Voters

Zoe Wilson | Correspondent On Tuesday, Oct. 4 the First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama spoke to a crowd of approximately 6,000 at Reynolds Coliseum to campaign for Hillary Clinton and encourage everyone, especially millennials, to vote in the upcoming election. Typically younger generations have the least amount of voter participation, but the…

Apr 27, 2016

An Illustration of Black Excellence: The Class of 2016

Quianne’ Holmes | Staff Writer Breanna Powell, social work If you could tell your “freshman self” something what would it be and why? If I could tell Freshman Bre anything, it would be to eliminate the idea that everyone has your best interest at heart because they don’t. If you could have an overall message…

Apr 27, 2016

It’s Still The Language Of Racial Hate and Putdown

  Rupert W. Nacoste, Ph.D. | Guest Columnist    Right now, I am in the toughest part of my “Interdependence and Race” course.  Language; that’s the toughest part of the course because that is where there are so many false claims being made that lets group hate live and thrive.  Anti-groups slurs; racial slurs, gender slurs,…

Apr 27, 2016

Q&A With Now-Former SBP Khari Cyrus

Stephanie Tate | Managing Editor What was your biggest accomplishment as SBP? I’d say my biggest accomplishment was actually being a voice for the students. It’s one thing to hear the conversation and relay it to administration and leave it at that. But it’s something entirely different to be a part of those conversations. I’m…

Apr 27, 2016

Black Excellence at its Finest: Nubian Message Seniors

Jillian Smith, communication- media How are you an illustration of black excellence? I am an illustration of black excellence because I strive to educate and connect with people everyday in the best way I know how to: by writing.. I am so proud of the work the Nubian has done this year. I think we…