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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

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,…

Aug 15, 2012

Welcome Back Pack

Wishing you the best on your first day of classes tomorrow!

Apr 25, 2012

President makes another stop in the Triangle

CJ GUION | EDITOR IN CHIEF Tuesday afternoon, President Barack Obama made a stop at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill to discuss student debt. Hundreds of students and residents of Chapel Hill lined the streets to hear the President’s speech at the Carmichael Arena on the university’s campus. This is the first…

Mar 28, 2012

Black Students Board/UAB prepares for 42nd Pan Afrikan Festival

CJ GUION | EDITOR – IN – CHIEF The Black Students Board, as well as other organizations around campus are counting down the days until the 42nd Annual Pan Afrikan Festival. The week long celebration of events will take place from April 9th – 15th. The theme for this year’s Pan Afrikan Festival is “It’s…

Mar 21, 2012

NC State Men’s Basketball gets new “Anthem”

CJ GUION | STAFF WRITER This weekend, the NC State Wolfpack Men’s Basketball team surged in the NCAA tournament to advance to the Sweet 16 after defeating both San Diego State and Georgetown University. Since then the Wolfpack nation has been buzzing about the win, and the new anthem for the team to celebrate their…

Mar 21, 2012

106 & Park Host visits NCSU

CHELSEA GARDNER | STAFF WRITER “Fired up, ready to go!” Those were the words resonating through Riddick 450 on this past Saturday. The reason behind this unification and excitement was due to a well-know guest, BET’s 106 & Park co-host Rocsi Diaz. Diaz and her team paid a visit to Wolfpack nation to campaign in…

Mar 21, 2012

The Bumper Sticker said “What”?

KELVIN CARTER | STAFF WRITER Bumper stickers are usually interesting to read on the back of cars. Usually they are used to support a cause, represent a school, or to campaign for a candidate. Not only are bumper stickers an option to use; they also can be the best way to express one’s self. Recently…

Feb 29, 2012

Interview with Kornelius Bascombe, Host of “Born to Shine”

Recently, The Nubian Message had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Kornelius Bascombe, a Senior in Sociology. This year he had the opportunity to host segments of Time Warner’s show “Born to Shine,” which is a show that celebrates African American culture and the leaders who are shining every day. He was also…

Feb 24, 2012

Nubian Message Website Wins Award

The Nubian Message website was recently honored with a Best of Show award for an online news site. NCSU Technician and UNC’s Daily Tar Hell were also honored in the same category. The  new Nubian Message was launched in the Fall with a fresh look, upgraded features, and a new url.

Feb 23, 2012

Local Media Professionals Share Words of Advice

New organization on campus, the African American Media Club hosted it’s first official entitled “Lifting Every Voice: Empowering Blacks in the Media.”  Local media professionals from around the Triangle area discussed their experiences and hardships as African Americans in the media. The panelists also shared tips and strategies with students interested in seeking careers in…