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The Voice For Students, By Students
April 25, 2012 • Vol. 3, Issue no. 15
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By Barron Jamel Green
Miss Fayetteville State University Scholarship Pageant 2012-2013
Congratulations to Barbara Henry for being crowned the 20122013 Miss Fayetteville State University. Ms. Henry, a junior criminal justice major from Jacksonville, NC was awarded the prestigious title on April 14 at Seabrook Auditorium.
as Bronco women and what the I means in today’s society. This segment was judged by the audience via live text message voting during the pageant. Another segment was the talent show competition. This segment offered contestants the opportunity to show judges and the FSU community special talents. The four contestants showcased tap-dancing, monologues, and dance.
Miss FSU is a deeply rooted tradition at the university. The royal lineage of Miss FSU dates back to 1937. However, the Miss FSU scholarship pageant is only 21-years-old. In 1991, the first Miss FSU pageant was held. The pageant was titled “Renaissance: a brand new day” and showcased talented students. The competitors were judged by a panel of professionals in the community and Jimonique Simpson was the Miss FSU selected by a pageant. Prior to 1990, Miss FSU was elected solely by student vote.
The last segment of the evening was the evening gown competition. This segment of the pageant evaluated the contestants on their choice of gown, poise, and overall appearance. Many FSU students have competed for the title throughout the years, to be exact, 176 young have participated in the pageant since its inception in 1991.
The pageant is more than just a title. Miss FSU represents the student body and makes appearances at several events throughout her tenure. More than $73,000 has been awarded in scholarships from the Miss FSU pageants. The 2012-2013 contestants were evaluated on five different categories, which included athletic wear, an on-stage interview, a talent show, the I-Generation segment, and the evening gown competition
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From Left to Right: Miss FSU 2011-2012 Tatiana Mosley, Miss FSU 2012-2013 Barbara Henry (Center) and Mr. FSU Ervin Tyron "ET" Brinkley; after crowning Ms. Henry as the new Miss FSU on April 14.
The fitness and athletic wear competition focused on the contestant’s attire. This year’s four contestants choose swimming, cheerleading, baseball, and soccer.
Relations Director Jeffery Womble. This segment evaluated the contestants for their abilities to answer random questions about FSU.
The on-stage interview was conducted by FSU Public
The I-Generation segment followed, which consisted of video recordings of the contestants explaining their contributions
The other three contestants in this year’s pageant were Ashlei Parks, a junior sociology major from Charlotte, NC who placed third runner up; Naadyia Hopkins a junior biology/pre-med major from Charlotte, NC who placed second runner up; and Asia Scales a junior Biology major from Greensboro, NC who placed fourth runner up and also received the I-Generation award.
School of Business and Economics Successfully Reaccredited
By Daniel L. Prater
Fayetteville State University’s School of Business and Economics proved it knows how to get down to business with its recent re-accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The AACSB evaluates the quality of programs offered and their real world relevance in today’s business market. According to their website, AACSB “is known, worldwide, as the longest standing, most recognized form of specialized/professional accreditation an institution and its business programs can earn.” Fewer than one-third of U.S. business programs and only 5% of the world's business programs have earned AACSB accreditation, according to FSU’s SBE website. “Receipt of this distinguished accreditation provides evidence that FSU’s School of Business and Economics has established itself as a leader among
business schools,” the website states.
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The AACSB was on campus to assess Fayetteville State’s School of Business and Economics Feb. 13th and 14th. AACSB representatives met with faculty members and administrators, as well as students during the review to thoroughly measure every aspect of SBE’s curriculum. The accreditation, valid for five years, was initially awarded to Fayetteville State University in 2007.
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Dr. Bee Yew, Assistant Professor of MIS has stated, “students interested in Business Degrees should be aware that employers will know the (AACSB accreditation) definitely validates a high standard for the program.”
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Dr. Assad Tavakoli, Dean of the School of Business and Economics said AACSB International officially announced their decision towards the end of March.
Farewells
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Reminder
SPRING BOOKS ARE DUE BACK BY FRIDAY, MAY 11, BY 5 P.M. ALL STUDENTS LIVING ON CAMPUS MUST BE CHECKED OUT BY FRIDAY, MAY 4, BY 5 P.M.
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Correction
In the previous issue of The Voice the article "Celebrating 40 years at FSU" was written by Michael Grayson.
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Final Examination Schedule –Spring Semester 2012
Eight-Week Classes administer final examinations on the last scheduled day of classes. Final Exam Schedule for Semester Classes Final Exams for students scheduled to graduate on Saturday, May 5: Monday, April 23 – Saturday, April 28; Specific times to be arranged by faculty members. Grades due for graduating seniors by 5:00 pm on the next business day after the exam is administered. Failure to submit final grades by deadline will prohibit student’s clearance for graduation. The following courses will administer common final examinations at the times indicated: Course Exam Day Exam Date Final Exam Time MATH 121 Monday April 30 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. MATH 123 Wednesday May 2 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. MATH 142 Wednesday May 2 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. NSCI 110 Tuesday May 1 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. NSCI 120 Thursday May 3 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. STAT 202 Friday May 4 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Class Starting Time* Exam Day Exam Date Final Exam Time 8:00 a.m. MWF* Monday April 30 8:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. 9:00 a.m. MWF* Wednesday May 2 8:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. 10:00 a.m. MWF* Friday May 4 10:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. 11:00 a.m. MWF* Monday April 30 10:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. 12:00 p.m. MWF* Wednesday May 2 12:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. 1:00 p.m. MWF* Friday May 4 12:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. 2:00 p.m. MWF* Monday April 30 2:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. 3:00 p.m. MWF* Wednesday May 2 2:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. 4:00 p.m. MWF* Monday April 30 4:00 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. 4:30 p.m. or 5:00 pm MW Wednesday May 2 4:00 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. 5:00 pm MWF Friday May 4 5:00 pm - 6:50 p.m. 6:00 p.m. M or MW Monday April 30 6:00 p.m. - 7:50 p.m. 6:00 p.m. W only Wednesday May 2 6:00 p.m. - 7:50 p.m. 6:00 p.m. F only Friday May 4 6:00 p.m. - 7:50 p.m. 7:00 or 7:30 p.m. MW Wednesday May 2 8:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. *or classes that meet on MW, WF, M, W, or F at times indicated. 8:00 a.m. TR** Tuesday May 1 8:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. 9:00 a.m. or 9:30 a.m. TR** Thursday May 3 8:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. 10:00 a.m. TR Thursday May 3 10:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. 11:00 a.m. TR** Tuesday May 1 10:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. 12:00 pm. or 12:30 p.m. TR** Tuesday May 1 12:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. 1:00 p.m. TR Thursday May 3 12:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. 2:00 p.m. TR** Thursday May 3 2:00 p.m.- 3:50 p.m. 3:30 p.m. or 4:00 p.m. TR** Tuesday May 1 4:00 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. 4:30 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. TR** Thursday May 3 4:00 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. **or classes that meet on T or R only at times indicated. 6:00 p.m. TR or T Tuesday May 1 6:00 p.m. - 7:50 p.m. 6:00 p.m. R only Thursday May 3 6:00 p.m. - 7:50 p.m. 7:30 p.m. TR or T Tuesday May 1 8:00 p.m. - 9:50 p.m. 7:30 p.m. R only Thursday May 3 8:00 p.m. - 9:50 p.m. Saturday classes will conduct final exams on April 28 at the regularly scheduled class time. *For all students enrolled in classes on MTR, TWR, TWRF, or TRF use the TR schedule as listed. *For all students enrolled in classes on MTW, MTWR, MTWF, MWR, MWRF, or MTWRF, use the MWF schedule as listed.
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Jalynn Jones
By Barron Jamel Green Ms. Jalynn A. Jones, a freshman at Fayetteville State University, is no ordinary student. She describes herself as a mentor, entrepreneur, and consultant. A typical day in Ms. Jones life includes her participation in any one, or frequently more than one, of seven extracurricular activities and maintainance of a 3.5 grade point average. Ms. Jones was recently named one of five freshmen leaders of the year amongst the 105 HBCUs throughout the country by HBCU Buzz. The HBCU Buzz is a multi-media company, which provides news and information to HBCUs. The Buzz Foundation, the non-profit affiliate of the HBCU Buzz helps to increase academic opportunities for minority students. Ms. Jones is a pre-nursing major with a minor in healthcare management. She was averaging a total of 16 credit hours this past year and she didn’t stop there. Ms. Jones is involved with The Voice school newspaper. She is the president and a debater for the FSU debate team. She is a member of the Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, as well as the president of the Joyner Hall Association, a National Council of Negro Woman member, a volunteer coordinator for freshman executive board, and a senator for the Student Government Association. She is also a member of the Chancellor’s list.
Although this may seem like a lot of activities, Jones explains that “students need to raise the bar” and that other students need to “follow suit”.
Lockamy doesn’t want to take all the credit for the success of intramurals basketball over the last 11 years, although she has put a lot of her time and effort into making sure FSU students have something positive and fun to do with their free time.
“I am very pleased with the success and turnout of intramurals during this season and over the past 11 years,” Lockamy said, and added that she has seen a lot of improvement in the amount of people who participate.
Since 2001, when intramurals basketball first became a fulltime department here at FSU the overall success of intramurals basketball has been taken very seriously by the students, faculty and staff.
A humble Lockamy doesn’t take all of the credit for the program. She praises Tim Heath, Director of intramurals sports, for his role in the program. She said Heath has made sure that FSU intramurals basketball is entertaining, competitive and its players demonstrate good sportsmanship. The men’s intramurals basketball season, which came to an end on March 26, saw the No. 1 seed from the blue division team Young & Old defeat the No. 1 seed from the white division team Dream chasers 50-44 to win the 2012 intramurals championship. The women’s intramurals basketball season came to end on March 12 with the No. 1 seed Team Elite defeating the No. 2 seed Team Showtime 52-51 to win the women’s 2012 intramurals championship. When addressing the success of intramural
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With so many activities going on simultaneously, Ms. Jones somehow finds a way to juggle them all without missing a beat. “I love everything equally” said Ms. Jones. Although Jones has a long road ahead, she plans to attend graduate school to become a geriatric nurse. Her ambitions also includes becoming a world renowned motivational speaker in hopes of breaching the gap between the elderly and the young while remaining indiscriminate to age.
Some people may know him as the guy who drives around Fayetteville State University in the rusty old blue truck filled with a bunch of junk. Others may know him as the man to call when you need to move furniture into or out of your campus office. Still, others may know him as an actor in any of the several plays he performed in at FSU or in the community theater, or perhaps as a playwright, or possibly just that really nice fellow around campus who is always smiling. Mr. Brian Mayers, a 2011 Fayetteville State graduate who majored in speech and theater, and now works for FSU’s Controller’s office as the surplus property coordinator, is all of the above and more. He is a person who exemplifies the adage that hard work pays off. But, before anything, Mr. Mayers is a caring person who wants to improve the lives of others. “I love to help people!, said Mr. Mayers. “Reaching down and pulling the next person up. Helping them get from where I once was and get them where they should and want to be.” Mr. Mayers has not just been a student at the university. He started
The Face of Intramurals Basketball female basketball Lockamy said, there are a lot of talented female athletes at FSU who should try intramurals. “I would just like to see more female students and female faculty members involved and see more females of different nationalities participating,” Lockamy said. For information about intramurals basketball or any intramural sports contact Christina Lockamy or Tim Heath at cslockamy01@uncfsu. edu and theath@ uncfsu.edu
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Assistant Director of Intramural Sports Christina Lockamy
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“Ms. Jones is a dynamic student and a great leader," said FSU Commuunications Professor William Thomas. "... She is also a driven individual who strives to make those around her achieve at the same level of greatness she aspires to herself." Mr. Thomas, who is also the debate coach, said the FSU Debate Team is better off with Ms. Jones on the team. "And, I believe that her teammates feel the same way, which is probably why she was recently elected team president for the 20122013 season," Thomas added.
By DeSean Lawson
If it wasn’t for Christina Lockamy, assistant director of intramurals sports at Fayetteville State University, intramurals basketball would be a complete failure.
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A Promising Future By DeSean Lawson The Lady Broncos tennis team season came to an end on April 19 when they were defeated by the WinstonSalem State Rams 5-0 in the CIAA Championships in Saint Petersburg, Virginia. Although the Lady Broncos ended the season with a disappointing 7-13 overall record, they finished with a respectable 7-9 conference record.
working at FSU as a housekeeper. He is now the surplus property coordinator. He collects old furniture and equipment from various departments and offices at the university and drives them to one of three warehouses. Mr. Mayers then inventories the unwanted materials and then sells them through a bidding system on a state website. Thus, the blue truck filled with junk. Mr. Mayers said he sometimes found it challenging to work full-time, take care of his home and go to school. “Always finish what you start,” is the motto Mr. Mayers says he lives by. Mr. Mayers is very passionate about theater. He has performed in several plays including Othello, performed at FSU earlier this semester. Mayers is also a playwright. He has written more than five plays, including a one man show titled “The Cycle.” It is a story about how to break the cycle of unprivileged young men living in the ghettos of America. He recently performed it for the young men incarcerated in northern New Jersey at a state prison.
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Left: Brian Mayers on stage as Jacob in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat; Right: At his office in Central Warehouse
One of Mr. Mayers’ goals is to come back to FSU as a professor in the theater department. He is currently working on his Masters of Fine Arts. When asked, what is a piece of advice that he would tell students? “Hard work pays off. If you put in the work you have no choice but to succeed,” Mr. Mayers said. “My challenge is different from the next person,” he added. “No matter how hard the struggle may be it is always good to see the positive outcome. It’s amazing what a smile can hide.”
A Disappointing Season By DeSean Lawson
top-seeded player, also the 2011 CIAA Rookie of the Year, finished 2012 as one of the league's elite players once again. Sophomore Varice Love was named to her second straight All-CIAA team. The Lady Broncos qualified for the CIAA Tournament as the 7th seed. Fayetteville State was hampered by having two matches forfeited.
The Lady Broncos future looks very promising with Love only being a sophomore, and the five other players all being freshmen or a sophomore. Next year everyone should come out and support your Lady Broncos as they strive for a successful season. Go Courtesy of FSUBroncos.com Broncos!!! FSU All-CIAA team player Varice Love
The Lady Broncos softball team’s season came to an end on April 19 when they were defeated by the Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls 11-6 in the CIAA Championships at the Saint Petersburg Sportsplex in Virginia. Fayetteville State (10-37) led 5-1 after four innings and was in front 5-2 entering the top of the sixth inning. But the Golden Bulls (17-26) had three straight hits to open the sixth inning. The third hit was a two-run double by Ashton Byrd to bring Johnson C. Smith within one, 5-4, setting up the rally. Then Tenesha Simmons belted a three-run triple to end the Golden Bulls sevenrun sixth inning. Samantha Smith and Alexandra Buckley each had three hits for Johnson C. Smith, which totaled 15 hits.
Elizabeth McElveen went 2-for-4 with two RBI’s. Sophomore Jessica Randolph and freshmen Sencerae Locklear each had three hits and two RBI’s lead the Lady Broncos. Although the Lady Broncos had a disappointing 2012 campaign, the future looks bright because the Broncos have their entire 17-woman roster coming back next season. The Lady Broncos also had a winning conference (9-7) and road (5-3) record. Next year will be a much better year for the Lady Broncos. You heard it here first, The Lady Broncos will be a team to be reckoned with next year. Go Broncos!!!
Another promising thing to take away from the Lady Broncos 2012 season is the fact that their
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Lady Broncos softball team gathers together to show off their "Mama Who" breast cancer awarness T-shirts.
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Established in 1946, The Voice student newspaper has continued to be a source of information for campus activities as well as student and faculty achievement. Much work and ingenuity goes into the production of the paper, and with constant changes in staff, we here at The Voice would like to highlight the work of the a few lovely ladies behind the magic.
Profiles Ladies of The Voice
We asked the ladies at The Voice a few fun questions to learn more about their creative and inquisitive minds! Charnell Harris is a Mass Communication major with a minor in Music. While balancing her work at Bronco-iRadio, Harris contributes to the overall functionality of the paper. The fear of heights does not slow her stride and she most enjoys assisting the writers with improving their skills. The late nights of editing would be a breeze if Atlanta, GA were home, her preferred get away. Once she acquires her own business, we’re sure Lauryn Hill will be heard if you’re on hold. Self defined as ‘Blessed’, Charnell will graduate Spring 2014.
Shirley Townsend, loves the experience of working for a functioning newspaper. The lottery could help her purchase a brand new car, if she won. Melodic music and the breeze of a tropical island, sound like a perfect get away for Townsend. As a Mass Communiations major here at Fayetteville State University, Shirley prides her mother and father as heroes in her life. Shirley will graduate in Dec. 2014. Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Lucas, focuses her time on Management Information Systems (MIS) when not working with The Voice. Her use of Information Technology and Business are most exciting in efforts to produce the biweekly paper. Jennifer best describes herself in one word as Mando (Latin meaning to commit, entrust, order, command). Her biggest heroes are the men and women in the military. Upon graduation in Dec. 2014, Jennifer would like to work at the Veterans Administration Hospital to serve those who"...gave some for the Freedom of All.”
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Jalynn Jones has plenty Bronco Pride. Jones hopes that her good deeds will be remembered long after her physical life. With a bubbly personality like that of Dijonay from Disney’s The Proud Family, Jones most enjoys taking photographs for The Voice. Catch her in Toronto, Canada for a debate, as this unpredictable young lady enjoys the unknown. A master’s degree is next in line for the freshman Nursing major with a minor in Healthcare Management at FSU.
Shante Elliott would not dare to see failure nor be swayed by the lure of success. Standing above most, she would like to experience the shorter side of height. The developments of writer’s skills entice Elliott as a staff member for The Voice. As a double major in English Literature & Language and Mass Communications, Elliott has her eyes set on Law school, but not before taking a break to ‘tackle her bucket list”. Under the Eiffel Tower is where she would most enjoy a luxurious vacation. Shante will be graduating May 5. Alisha Murphy is an English Literature and Language major, Visual Arts minor who aspires to wear many hats. Giving up is her biggest fear and contining life is her biggest accomplishment. After graduation, tentative for Dec. 2012, Murphy will continue onto graduate school and hopes to own several businesses before her 40th birthday. The unpredictable world is her greatest hero and Africa would be home as long as a flight wasn’t involved. Working for The Voice has granted many opportunities to step up as leader and use her creative skills for production.
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Fashion Show
From Left to Right: Shaneica Taylor, Wynesia Sarbage, Leteshia Mercer, and Jessia Young members of Bronco Women, who sponsored the show.
In The Know Safety gone Eco-friendly
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By Barron Jamel Green
While the Global Electronic Motors vehicles, the pod cars around campus, are small, their contribution to the Fayetteville State University community is not. The GEM is a lightweight all electronic car that was invented to take the place of small off road vehicles. It averages about 26 miles per hour when patrolling around campus. FSU owns 15 GEMs that are utilized by multiple departments across campus . While it looks like something from the future, GEM vehicles actually have many characteristics similar to traditional cars, such as wipers, alarm brake lights and turn signals. GEMS also have multiple storage compartments along the vehicle including a glove box inside the car and a large compartment on the back of the cars. The larger compartment is used when hauling materials less than 100 pounds across the campus. “The GEMs are ideal transportation on a college campus,” said John Mckoy, the chief of the FSU campus safety department.
Adam Varella a member of Black Millennium Modeling Club.
lights, or windshields. Furthermore, the GEMS operated by the police department have to be registered through the state and inspected much like the car you drive, unlike golf carts. GEMs also offer protection to drivers from Mother Nature’s harsh days while simultaneously improving the ozone layer. Mr. Mckoy said he loves driving the GEM in the summer but not so much in the winter because GEMS don’t keep people as warms as traditional cars during cold temperatures. Campus safety and other departments, including Williams Hall, Bronco Hall, as well as landscapers have GEMS. Some departments use the vehicles more than others. Chrishonda Ham, FSU business/ special operations manager, said her department uses the GEMs only a couple times a month to deliver materials around campus and to travel to meetings. FSU landscapers and Williams Hall coordinators utilize GEMs to transport cargo, deliver dinner to theater, post office deliver mail etc.
The state-of-the-art transporter saves money on gas since it is powered by batteries. However, they need to be charged just like any other rechargeable battery. This takes time and could be improved for performance. The average charging time for a full charge is usually all night, said Mckoy. However, a charging time of about two hours will provide enough power for a brief patrol around campus. A fully charged battery typically lasts about six hours.
GEMs come in all shapes and sizes to accommodate the user’s needs. One series is the passenger car series which consists of the E2, E4, and E6.The E meaning electronic, and the number meaning the number of passenger’s you can carry. The second series is the utility series which consists of the ES, EL, and EL XD. These models vary by the amount of cargo they can carry safely. The ES is capable of 330lbs of cargo, the E4 is capable of 770lbs, and the EL XD is capable of 1100lbs of cargo.
In addition to cost savings, GEMS provide an unprecedented level of safety for drivers and students, Mckoy. The older golf carts used at FSU didn’t have doors,
These vehicles are available online at www.polarisindustries.com and can be purchased by anyone with interest.
Spring Elections Results
Student Activites Council Program Director Naadiya Hopkins; Business Manager Darius Willis; Admin Assistant Barbara Henry Council Members Ronald Blanks Jr., Jamille Jackson, Dara Colon, D'Aysia Gilchrist, Courtney Lowery, Tyson McDowell, Jerraye Daniels, Trashaun Johnson, Brianna Lane, Brandon Moton, Tristin Rainey, Kyanna McCall, Michelle Morman
Student Government Association President Jermian Coble; Vice-President Jessica Norflett; Secretary April Love; Treasurer Tristin Rainey; Senator at Large Motavian Bratton, Jalynn Jones, Calvin Craig, Marquez Moore, Shaunece Smith, Montavious Holder, Chelsea Hunter, Donna Artis, Kyanna McCall, Gabrielle Braswell; Off Campus Senator Andrea Alexander, Erica Hargrove, Patrik Kirsch, Draey Quaries
Student Judicial Board
Members Megan Graham, Trashaun Johnson, Tiara Walker
Sophomore Class
Vice-President Ashley Artis; Secretary Dara Colon; Treasurer Veronica Hill
Junior Class President Patrice Sease-Bey; Vice-President Brooke Vann
Senior Class
President Brandon Moton
Millennium Mile By Rolisha Williams
“The Millennium Mile” is an expansion of the university that will reach to the Washington Drive School site and all the way down the southern Murchison Road corridor. Nothing is finalized, “it is still in the works,” Emily Dickens, Director of Government and Community Affairs, told the FSU Board of Trustees at last month’s meeting. However, Dickens mentioned that the expansion of university’s campus could be a great way to create a “gateway to downtown”. The first step towards an expansion will be the demolition of the old Washington Drive school site to make way for a particle accelerator. Mose Harris IV, Administrative Support Associate-Technical for the Office of Career Services. Voice Photos by Shirley Townsned
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Traffic Enforcement GEM vehicle parked outside of the Butler Building.
A $500,000 grant from the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development will pay for the demolishing of the old Washington Drive School. This particular land will become home to the particle accelerator being donated by the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington.
Arts 20 April 2012 Senior Art Show We’re All Shook Up over Joseph and The Amazing Rosenthal Gallery Technicolor Dreamcoat
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Guest looking "The Rock Shop Candids" by Trish Brownlee
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This Friday's show featured works by Trish Brownlee, Marcela Casals, Stacey Robinson, April Warren, and Dominique Wilson. These artists featured all types of media inclduing graphic art, sculpture, painting, and photography. One of the main inspirations of the evening was music and its relation and significance to the Fine Arts as a whole. With pieces of musical instruments fused into her work, Trish Brownlee manifested life into her projects. Guitar strings laced one of her mixed media works while April Warren symbolized music with peace of mind in her graphic expression "Peace of Mind."
Sculpture (inset) by Marcela Casals; Graphic art (on wall) by Stacey Robinson: "Krysalis" & "Krysalis_2"
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From Left to Right: Benjamin (Steven Butler), Joseph (Timothy Caldwell, Jr.) and Child (Alexandria Butler) during the Close Every Door scene from Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat theatrical production. By Alisha Murphy
"Peace of Mind" by April Warren
Purple velvet curtains open! A melodic voice graces the audience as Jacqueline Plate, narrator, sashays across the stage and introduces the story of Jacob and his host of sons in the land of Cannon. The undeniable talent of the cast and crew members jazzed up the story of jealousy, famine, and betrayal. Jacob has 12 sons; Joseph was the favorite amongst them. After receiving a beautiful multi-colored coat, complete with gold lining, jealousy shows its ugly face and Joseph is sold into slavery by his brothers. So much for being his keeper! The plot thickens when Joseph finds himself in the company of Potiphar, a man who attends his riches more than his wife. The loose wife certainly got an arousal out of crowd with her ‘rump shaking’ maid servants. More entertaining than the comedic depictions, was the upbeat dance number---Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation meets FSU Club Capel.
Sculpture by Marcela Casals
“Ahead of your time!” sang the cast as the curtains closed for a brief intermission. Complete with gold cased microphone— suspends disbelief for a moment---and gold hot pants, Pharaoh wooed the crowd while seeking the help of intuitive Joseph. Joseph’s gift of interpretation helps Pharaoh and provides him freedom from captivity. Meanwhile the 11 brothers and Jacob are suffering as a famine destroys morale amongst the family. They hear tale that Pharaoh has a helper who is generous and journey to meet him. Of course they are surprised to learn this ‘right hand man’ is in fact their brother, Joseph. In a twist of fate, Joseph forgives his brothers and the comedic production plays on much like a fairy tale. Happy endings are always encouraging, as was FSU Theatre Company’s presentation of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat! The production ran from April 19 to April 22 in the Butler Theater.
Left: Joseph (Timothy Calswell, Jr.) during the Joseph's Dreams scene.
Right: Pharaoh (Efrain Colon) during the Poor Pharaoh/Song of the King scene. Voice Photos by Nikki Scott
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Poetry Garden
Learning Not Knowing Is the Secret of Knowledge Members of the Fayetteville State University Dance Ensemble practice balance and fluidity.
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To all of the Seniors who have worked for The Voice over the last four years. May your future endeavors be successful.
Helene A. Cameron, MBA Director of Career Services & Business Manager for the Division of Student Affairs
Ms. Daisy Osborn Career Counselor Internships Coordinator & Graduate/Alumni Counselor
Ms. Latosha Williams Career Counselor & Assessments Coordinator Junior Counselor
Ms. Tamara Taylor Coordinator, Student Professional Development Seniors & Graduate Programs
Mr. T. Marquelle Turner Career Counselor & Volunteer Coordinator Sophomore Counselor
Scan here for our calendar of events!!! Ms. Marquita Smith Administrative Support Associate
Mr. Mose Harris IV Administrative Support Associate- Technical
Ms. Devin Sturdavant Career Counselor & JLD Coordinator Freshman Counselor
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By Elvira Washington Rodeo Week is here again! It’s that time of year again where the student of SAC come together and plan a week full of events. SAC “Student Activities Council” are advised by Mrs. Gene Carroway and Gavin Myrick and volunteered students. SAC planned a seven day week of events every night during April 22-April 29. All events during the week take place in the evening time, reasoning being that is when most students are free. Wednesday, April 25 G.L.A.M Fashion Show Thursday, April 26 is our Inaugural Ball Friday, April 27 will be the “The Break In” where SAC holds a dance in the Capel Arena. Saturday, April 28 is the comedy show “You Only Laugh Once”. Sunday, April 29 is the memorable BRONCO FAMILY REUNION. Rodeo week happens every spring
semester, a week before finals begin. Many students look at Rodeo week as a farewell for the semester. Several preparations go into Rodeo Week. When asked an active member of SAC, Christopher Blackshear, how much planning and effort goes into Rodeo Week? He responded with “Not as much as welcome week and homecoming but more caution as far as budget is taken into careful consideration” in reference to Rodeo Week being the last week of school SAC has to be very precise of timing and their budget costs. Behind the scenes of Rodeo Week is hectic, hours and hours of preparation is needed. One issue of the students and faculty of SAC face is making sure all contracts are signed and everything is order. They have to get permission from the people in residence life to have certain activities on campus, for the primary fact Residence life is in charge of locations on campus and need to be aware of any activities.
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Dear Journalism and Mass Communication Students: I’ve always tried to live my life according to these Cleo Laine lyrics. “There’s a saying…good things…always come to those who wait. “ I came from a Boston lower-income neighborhood where as teens we had to make the most of what we had quickly because time, attitudes, people who thought of us as numbers instead of human beings and just plain life would most likely get in the way and change the value of what we had into something less or nothing at all. "But, you could miss… a real good thing… if you stop too long to hesitate.” So, I became the youngest newspaper editorial writer in the country before I hit my late 20s. Then, I parlayed my knowledge of journalism into jobs producing documentaries for Discovery Channel, creating commercials for Paramount Studios, handling marketing for companies like Sony, and helping politicians into political office. While many black TV writers took the seemingly easier route into black sitcoms, I stuck it out and succeeded intermittently in science fiction, creating an alien race for Star Trek Voyager, and then becoming a staff writer for the ill-fated The Burning Zone. “I’m gonna taste just a little bit before it’s all over." courtesy of Dennis McNair Voice Staff from Left to Right: Alisha Murphy; Aaron Williams; Eldon Alford Jr.; DeSean Lawson; Ta'Meka Breland; Jalynn Jones; Dr. Andrea Baker, Adviser; Charnell Harris, Managing Editor; Center: Jennifer Lucas, Editor-in-Chief
May 5 is rapidly approaching and pretty soon students will start packing up their belongings and turning in those heavy textbooks, as we all head home for the summer. For some, this summer will be filled with fun and excitement. For those of you who will graduate on May 5, it’s a mixture of excitement and nerves. Excited to have finished school, but nervous about the next step. This year we all witnessed many major changes on campus. The Greek plots moving to make way for the new Science and Technology building, to the return of sorority, Sigma Ghama Rho. Students protested in the same courtyard where many of you recently stood behind a podium and addressed your peers for student elections. Crowds packed the Seabrook to see Civil Rights icon, Angela Davis. As well as many of you cheered for the return of hometown artist, J. Cole. These are just a few of the great things we’ve all had a chance to witness here at FSU. By this time next year, FSU will almost be unrecognizable, but this is just the beginning of something great. The truth is that the university is working to make sure that by the time we graduate, our degree will be worth something, so if change is needed then we must ready ourselves for it, because change is inevitable. A question asked a lot this year from fellow students was “Do you think FSU is really going to prepare me for after graduation?” and my answer to them is always the same. No, it won’t. Simply going to FSU or any college for that matter will not get you ready for the real world. It takes a lot of getting involved, stepping outside of one’s comfort zone, and determination to make it in this world. This summer, The Voice challenges everyone to really think about what they can do to improve their chances for success and to get started on them right away. Time and success waits for no one, not even on summer break. Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2012! And to everyone else, have a great summer vacation. The Voice
People in journalism and Hollywood come in all colors; and most have been good to me. So, then, like more writers, I decided to give back. I went to NYU Tisch School of the Arts to get my MFA so that I could became a writer-producer-professor and give back to people like me. Why are you, my students, like me? You’re military, like many I covered in the high dessert and one Vietnam Vet who taught me how to skydive solo. You’re blended. I’m a Black Mississippi Choctaw Latina. And just as many of you have seen friends murdered, my brother was murdered by authorities when he was 14 and I was 13. In terms of students, this university has blacks, latinos, whites, the military, poor folks and some not so poor. All like me… at various stages of my life. "I’m gonna do what they tell me not to. So, you’d better move over.” I found you to be bright, warm-hearted, fun, and witty in spite of the fact that most of you were never given a fair shot or a good K-12 education. What I didn’t find, what I haven’t found, and what I haven’t yet discovered was a way to engender in you a belief that education will reap rewards and line the path to the futures you crave and deserve. I tried to instill hope while educating by weaving in life stories with instruction. And then, I remembered that my belief in myself did not come from my teachers or my college peers. It came from my parents, my relatives, my community…everything that made me me way before college. “I’m gonna drink the wine, before life passes by." I hope that the projects I created (Dateline Fayetteville, The Fayetteville Observer Internships, The THQ VideoGame mentorships, the daily free newspapers, The First Feature Film series kickstarted by the Millstone free screening of Morning Glory (thanks J.J. Abrams) and the J-Student White House Invitational 2012, the student jobs and internship Facebook site Media 4 Us) kickstarted your faith in some small way. But, seriously, it all starts with you. I know that because you students are the reason I did not “miss a real good thing” here.. Why? Because, with a “Dent!" , “ Hi, Miss Dent." “Professor Dent, hey!” you stopped …and hesitated outside my office door. So, as I leave , my one note of advice is…don’t follow the example of your peers. Don’t follow the example of your parents. Don’t follow the example set by administrators or professors or reality stars or music icons or me. Follow your heart. Follow what’s inside of you. Ignore obstacles of lesser gods and lesser minds. Get to the doin’. As for me, I’m off to, once again, live the rest of Laine’s lyrics: "I’m gonna drink the wine and if I don’t make it, you can’t say that I didn’t try!” Dent In The Knight Skye Disclaimer: Cleo Laine used "wine" as a metaphor
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