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Letter From the Editor: Leaving a Legacy

Table of Contents Groom Room Cuts Final Fade 3 Summer 2013 Review 4 Somewhere in America, Miley is Twerking 6 Ashley Love-Mills 8 New Campus Orgs 11

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o All My Nu-

senior year rolls around, what will be the

bian Brothers

legacy you leave behind? What will you be re-

and Sisters, What’s

membered for? How will you leave your mark

Up!?

on this campus? How will you have bettered

It is so hard for

your community? These are all things you

me to believe that I

should take into consideration as you begin

am just two semes-

this journey into your college career.

ters away from graduating and beginning the next chapter of my life. Not even a week into the official start of the fall

building our legacies; now with our final two semesters

semester, and already I have begun to think about the legacy

ahead of us, we need to think about ways to not only leave

I will leave behind at N.C. State, something I wish I would

our legacies, but also ways to make it easier for those who

have pondered more as an incoming freshman.

will come after us to continue to build upon those legacies

In the fall 2010 semester when I began school, my

Only with the permission of our elders do we proudly produce each edition of the Nubian Message.

Dr. Yosef ben-Yochannan: Dr. John Henrik Clark: Dr. Leonard Jeffries: The Black Panther Party: Mumia A. Jamal: Geronimo Pratt: Tony Williamson: Dr. Lawrence Clark: Dr. Augustus McIver Witherspoon: Dr. Wandra P. Hill: Mr. Kyran Anderson: Dr. Lathan Turner: Dr. M. Iyailu Moses: Dokta Toni Thorpe and all those who accompany us as we are STILL on the journey to true consciousness.

and our N.C. State community. If you have not done so yet

sole focus was to make good grades in all of my classes.

during your collegiate career, become a mentor, take on

Although that is something good to strive for, in hindsight I

a leadership role within an organization you are involved

am able to recognize that I was not approaching the college

with, become more active on campus.

experience from a holistic viewpoint. Undoubtedly good grades and a high grade point average will get me far in life,

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To the class of 2014, we have spent the past three years

I am sure the next two semesters will zoom by, but that doesn’t mean we can’t or shouldn’t make the most of them.

but what will it do to better my community?

If there is one thing that I have learned at N.C. State, it is the importance of bettering your community. I am a firm

Peace, Kierra Leggett

believer that one’s community is both a reflection and extension of oneself, and therefore to improve yourself you must

P.S. – To see what advice other AASAC Presidents had

also improve your community.

to offer first year students and the class of 2017, visit the

I encourage incoming freshman within the class of 2017 to

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begin this fall semester with the end in mind. When your

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News

Groom Room Cuts Final Fade Popular Barbershop Among Students and Athletes to Close Doors

Above: Storefront of the Groom Room Barbershop located on Hillsborough St. | Kelly Darden Right:: Barber Davion Davis cuts customers hair. | Kelly Darden

Alfred Anderson Staff Writer

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he Groom Room has been serving the African American community of N.C. State for more than 10

years; but, with plans for a Marriott Hotel to be built on Hillsborough Street, its days are numbered. The barbershop is going to be torn down in December to make room for the new hotel.

Owned by Mike Mitchell and Davion Davis, the Groom Room sits directly across from the Bell Tower and is the closest African American-owned Barbershop to central campus. “We were told about three years ago that the shop was going to be torn down; we just never got a date, now we do. We’re trying to find a new spot close to campus, but a lot of places have high rent.”

With news of the Groom Room’s looming demolition, many African American students

still slide through from time to time. I’ve cut

“ We appreciate the love that the students and athletes show us. We’re working on finding a new location and when we do, we want to make sure everyone knows” - Mike Mitchell who live on campus are sad to see the bar-

class, the gym or the library and get there

bershop that is within walking distance from

in just a few minutes. I don’t know where

campus, go.

students will go now.”

“The Groom Room has such a chill

Aside from the Groom Room, the nearest

environment,” said Marcus Zeigler, a junior

barbershop to campus is College View Bar-

at N.C. State. “It is messed up that it is get-

bershop, located across from Wolf Village.

ting torn down, there already aren’t enough

The Groom Room has been a customer

barbershops close to campus and their shop

favorite not just because of its convenient

was probably the best.”

location, but also because clients never know

“It sucks [that the Groom Room is closing], said sophomore Justin Richardson. “It’s a good place to get haircuts, and it’s close to campus. You can walk from

who they might see in the barber’s chair getting a weekly line-up.

“Athletes come through here all the time,” said Mitchell. “Even after they go pro, they

Russell Wilson’s hair, Terrell Manning has been here, C.J. Wilson, a bunch of guys.”

Within the coming months, the owners of the Groom Room hope to be able to open up a new shop close to campus, after their current location is torn down in December.

The barbers at the Groom Room want to stay active with the N.C. State community and are looking forward to being able to inform students of the future of their shop.

“We appreciate the love that the students and athletes show us. We’re working on finding a new location and when we do, we want to make sure everyone knows,” said Mitchell.

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News

Reactions to the Verdict #JusticeForTrayvon

Kierra Leggett Editor-in-Chief

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n July 13, George Zimmerman was found not

with big-name celebrities such as Beyoncé and Jay-Z offering

website, more than 1.5 million signatures were added to the

guilty on charges of second-degree murder and

their support. Local rallies took place in Raleigh, Durham

petition in just three days.

manslaughter in the shooting death of 17-year-

and Greensboro.

Since the delivery of the verdict in July, the Martin family has

old Trayvon Martin. Immediately following the announce-

Martin’s mother Sybrina Fulton took to Twitter after the

remained vigilant in seeking justice for Trayvon and ensuring

ment of the verdict, social media networks erupted with

verdict was read, sharing a Bible verse. President Obama

that laws are set in place to prevent future instances similar

millions of people emphatically sounding off on the outcome

later released an official statement in regard to the not guilty

to the killing of Trayvon from happening. Fulton appeared

of the case. In the days leading up to the verdict, spirited de-

verdict saying in part, “When you think about why, in the

on MSNBC’s Meet the Press Sunday, speaking out against the

bate occurred via social media channels as users live tweeted

African American community at least, there’s a lot of pain

stop-and-frisk policies of New York. “You can’t give people

throughout the trial, which aired on several national news

around what happened here, I think it’s important to recog-

the right, whether its civilians or authorities, the right to stop

stations, including HSN. The hashtags #ZimmermanTrial and

nize that the African American community is looking at this

someone because of the color of their skin.”

#JusticeForTrayvon quickly became trending topics through-

issue through a set of experiences and a history that doesn’t

out the duration of the televised portion of the trial.

go away.”

The African American Cultural Center has an event entitled, Lunch and Learn: “Trayvon Martin and Social Justice: Next

Social Media served not just as a place for people to exchange

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored

Steps,” scheduled for Oct. 17 from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. in the

their opinions on what was happening during the case, but

People responded to the not guilty verdict with a petition

Washington Sankofa room.

also as an incubator for organized protests. Throughout the

to the Department of Justice to file a civil rights violation

United States, there were peaceful rallies against the verdict

against George Zimmerman. According to the NAACP

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DeErricka Green Managing Editor

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ore than 600 protestors have been arrested for civil disobedience in the “Moral Monday” events since they began on April 29.

Almost every Monday since its beginning, hundreds of protestors have gathered at the North Carolina General Assembly in downtown Raleigh to combat legislative cuts to unemployment benefits, healthcare funding, education, and other social allowances.

The liberal Moral Monday protestors are displeased with the conservative policies the Republican-controlled N.C. legislature has enacted thus far this year-unemployment benefits from over 70,000 North Carolinians were revoked; the legislature also chose not to expand Medicaid coverage, provided by the Affordable Care Act, which would have allowed more than 500,000 additional people health security.

Protesters and Coordinators unite against political oppression | Kelly Darden

In addition to these, the legislature repealed the North Caro-

reconstruction.” “Changing demographics in America, and

lina earned income tax credit, causing it to expire at the end

state battles over voting rights laws, echo both the first re-

of 2013; and, appealed the Racial Justice Act, which allowed

construction, which was voting rights for African Americans

inmates on death row to argue that racial bias influenced

after the civil war, and the second reconstruction, which was

their trial.

the Civil Rights movement,” said Barber in an interview with the Huffington Post.

State leaders, such as Gov. Pat McCrory who took five weeks to even address the events, have largely dismissed

In order to contest the changing policies, Barber believes

the protests. Critics have referred to the events as “Moron

that citizens need to “directly attack the old divisions of the

Mondays” in passing. Despite this criticism, Rev. William

white southern strategy in order to fix the shortcomings of

Barber II, president of the North Carolina NAACP and man

the so-called Christian evangelical right that limits issues in

behind the Moral Monday movement, remains vigilant and

the public square to things like prayer in school, abortion,

undeterred. He believes that North Carolina and the rest of

and gender issues.”

the southern states are in the middle of what he dubs a “third

100 Years of Service

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ashington, DC rolled out the red carpet for

delegates at the Convention. As a voting delegate, I had the

the women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,

opportunity of participating in the business aspects of the

Inc. this July, as the organization hosted

conference, which allowed me to meet many prominent

its 51 National Convention and commemorated its 100 st

th

anniversary.

figures of the organization such as the National Executive Board and Honorary Members. Meeting members of my organization from all over the world allowed my line sisters

During the weeklong celebration, the Nation’s capital

and I to experience true sisterhood on a grand scale. Over-

was flooded by a sea of red nearly 50,000 deep, marking the

all, the motivation and inspiration I gained from participat-

highest convention attendance in the history of the Sorority.

ing in my Centennial Convention was priceless.”

-Jasmine Gaston

“Attending the 51st National Convention as a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was an amazing once-in-alife-time experience. I was blessed with the responsibility of Members of the Mu Omicron Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. at 51st National Convention

representing the Mu Omicron chapter as one of 700 voting

Senior Mechanical Engineering

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Opinions

Somewhere in America, Miley Cyrus is Still Twerking Yuri Powe Staff Writer

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uestion of the year: How did

taken this dance and used it with the same in-

Miley Cyrus make twerking more

tentions, (almost) transforming it into an art

openly acceptable in America?

of club dancing. Dancers like Lady Lucious

Though for years written off and shunned

and Twerk Sum, the duo who make up the infamous Twerk Team, travel the country pro-

by mainstream society, it seems the former

viding their twerking services to paying club

Disney star has come riding in on her white

promoters and owners. The two have even

horse and saved the day for twerkers across

turned the dance into a career. Throughout

America.

this time, mainstream society has dismissed

To “twerk” is a verb meaning to dance

twerking as unacceptable in its usual diatribe

moving one’s upper and lower hips in an ag-

against aspects of black culture. However, it

gressive bouncing motion. Twerking is most

seems that after the video of Cyrus twerking

closely associated with the Black community,

in an adult-sized unicorn onesie, the concept

as Black women (and sometimes men) are the

has become cute and tolerable.

ones commonly seen performing the dance.

When social networkers caught wind of

Twerking has had its share of criticism from

Cyrus’ video, she became an instant topic of

those both inside and outside of black culture,

conversation. Her video caused such uproar

possibly because it isn’t comparable to ball-

that even news broadcasting stations such

room dancing or salsa.

as CNN felt it important enough to discuss,

Ties to this type of dance involving booty shaking have been made to African tribal dances, as well as Arabian ceremonial and

analogous to The Harlem Shake craze of the spring.

Why does it take the crossing of racial

ritualistic dance. Today, twerking can be seen

thresholds to cause the majority to approve of

in a large percentage of rap music videos,

certain trends rather than the minority? Not

where video vixens attempt to seem seduc-

to mention, Jay- Z’s shout-out to Miley twerk-

tive and desirable to men by performing the

ing on his new album Magna Carta Holy Grail

incendiary dance.

was seemingly another seal of aproval. Mr.

Young women of our generation have

#MCTWER

Carter referred to Miley as “a God” for break-

ing color barri-

impres-

ers saying, “Black neighbor, and the daughter

sionable young girls that caused waves within

not seeing color.” Having support from black

the community because of damage it was

and white people, Miley has seen fit to twerk

doing to the youth. Though the gap between

at every opportunity she gets, from her videos

black, white and twerk relations has been

on Youtube to Juicy J concerts and even at the

bridged, it still isn’t acceptable just because a

House of Blues.

Disney child star decided to use it as her big

The shift into white America has lightened

debut. Recently, Miley has made herself a sex

the feelings towards twerking and who should

symbol and created a provocative image for

and should not do it.

her career, which at the core should not be

Before Miley we had many pioneers on the

upheld or applauded. But, whether we like it

internet who explored new frontiers of twerk-

or not, somewhere in America Miley Cyrus is

ing. Unlike Miley, they gained the wrong type

still twerking.

of attention from men and the admiration of

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Opinions Miley Cyrus References in Rap Music

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Your Voice: Has Miley Cyrus made twerking more socially acceptable?

“She’s taken what African Americans have done for years, despite being frowned upon, and made it cool for White America. Sort like of like Vanilla Ice and Hip-Hop.

Malcolm Brown Senior, Communication

“Miley Cyrus has made twerking more visible universally but not more acceptable. Even with a “movement” for her audience, it is no more accectable than before.”

Maria Lucas Senior,Economincs

1. Young Money: Every Girl “For free suites, I’d give Paris Hilton all nighters/In about three years, holla at me Miley Cyrus” 2. Gucci Mane: Making Love to the Money “King of the jungle, I’m a lion/White lion in the house we named it Miley Cyrus” 3. Migos: Hannah Montana “Hannah Montana, I’m selling them bricks out the phantom/Got Hannah Montana, I’m drinking the lean out the phantom”

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Features

Photo courtesy of: Ashley Love-Mills

The Wolfpack’s Own Miss NC USA

Chelsea Gardner Staff Writer

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n 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.

Love Mills spoke candidly with the Nubian Message about her pageant experience and also revealed what she liked most about her time at N.C. State.

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, and

Nubian Message: When did you become interested in Miss N.C. USA?

the stage was that of the Miss USA 2013 Pageant.

Love-Mills: “Probably at the age of 17. I received a letter from RPM Productions (they own the Miss North Carolina USA system), and they told me that someone from my high school

The reigning Miss North Carolina USA, Love-Mills has fond memories of both N.C.

nominated me to do Miss North Carolina Teen USA. I wasn’t initially interested; I actually

State and the Wolfpack. Although now life for her is full of glamorous photo shoots (she is

threw the letter away. A couple weeks later, I saw the Miss Teen USA pageant on television

a model), beautiful gowns and other amazing opportunities, the alumna, who is a graduate

and that’s kind of what sparked my interest. I [competed in Miss Teen USA] and didn’t win,

of the N.C. State College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHASS), hasn’t forgotten the

but I placed in the top 10. I knew then, after getting through college, I wanted to come back

hard-work and dedication that helped her earn her degree, as well as her crown and sash.

and one day win Miss North Carolina USA. When I was 21, I was actually a senior at State, [and] I started competing again. And every year, I have placed in the top 10 and last Novem-

“I wondered if I was ever going to get there,” Love-Mills said. “College is tough to get

ber, I won.”

through and [so is] managing everything at one time. I worked three jobs while I attended N.C. State while having to maintain a good GPA, but it’s all about having a good work ethic.”

NM: Along with the Miss Teen USA pageant, what else or who else inspired or influenced

Love-Mills attributes much of her success and accolades not only to her good work ethic but

you to persevere on this journey?

also her faith and drive to make a difference and achieve her goals and dreams. That drive Love-Mills: “For me, the drive to become Miss North Carolina USA came from within myself. I saw a lot of the former Miss USAs and the type of service they were doing, and I

“Don’t size yourself up against other girls, because you’re in a competition where everyone is beautiful, so something aside [from] your physical beauty has got to stand out. ”

think that was initially what the onset was. [Also] I was bullied in high school, and I knew that having the voice, as Miss North Carolina USA, would be what I needed to try to make a difference. I started an anti-bullying campaign this year called, “Reach for More: Be Better Than Average” in order to fight back against the bullying epidemic. [Its purpose] is to educate our youth about what it means to play the role of a bully or be the victim. And ,really, it’s teaching them [kids] that you have to love and respect another person despite any differences

led her to compete for the title of Miss North Carolina USA four times before winning it in

that you might have. And that’s really what stems from bullying – a lack of understanding of

November 2012.

another person that might be different from you.”

Prior to winning the title of Miss North Carolina USA, Love-Mills kept herself motivated with daily reminders of her goal. “Probably for the last four or five years, I’ve had sticky

NM: How have your experiences with Miss N.C. USA shaped you, personally and profes-

notes posted all over my house, in my car, on my mirror in the bathroom telling me, every

sionally?

morning, that you already are her…you already are Miss N.C. USA. I truly believe that if you believe in something so much it has to come to fruition.”

Love-Mills: “Had I not got into pageants, I don’t think I would be as strong as I am. I am strong-willed, determined and ambitious because this industry is cutthroat. I was very re-

Love-Mills’ dreams really came into fruition when she placed into the Top 10 at this year’s

lentless; it took me four times before I won, so it taught me perseverance and that no dream

Miss USA pageant. Although she did not win the title of Miss USA, Love-Mills intends to go

or no goal is out of reach as long as you continue to put in the work. God will honor that and

confidently into her future as a full-time model and actress “I just know that something is

do the rest. In general, everything about me is different. Even in the last eight months since

out there for me that’s better so I’m just anxiously but patiently waiting for that day to come,”

I’ve won, I’m a completely different person. You know my values; in some ways have changed

Love-Mills said.

for the better, of course. I’ve experienced so many different things, and I’ve pushed myself in ways that I never thought possible. Career-wise, it’s definitely helped. I work full-time as a

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Features model, and my goal has really been to pursue more acting, and it’s definitely opened up some doors for that.”

NM: As a former victim of bullying, how did you get the confidence to overcome any fears of competing and doing pageants?

Love-Mills: “After a while, I realized in high school that what people had to say about me really didn’t matter – they are not taking care of me and they are not paying my bills. They are doing absolutely nothing [for me], so why should I care about what anyone else has to say?

Connect wish Ashley Facebook: Miss North Carolina USA Instagram: @real_ashleylove Twitter @realmissncusa

My confidence really started to build after I did my [first] pageant as a teenager. I knew then that I was kind of on a mission, and I needed to fulfill it, and it wouldn’t be fulfilled until I became Miss North Carolina.

NM: Do you have any advice for young women or girls who are interested in competing in pageants?

Love-Mills: “Know why you’re competing and have a vision going in, because the judges want to make sure that someone they give the job to is someone who is going to be dedicated to it and is going to be passionate about it and is going to be a good representative of the state…Don’t size yourself up against other girls, because you’re in a competition where everyone is beautiful, so something aside [from] your physical beauty has got to stand out. Your character has to stand out; that’s what this pageant really is about. This challenges you in every single way, so be prepared for that.”

NM: How has attending N.C. State and being involved on campus impacted you?

Love-Mills: “Well, of course, becoming an AKA really made a difference, because some of my line sisters have really made a difference in my life. We are still very close friends to this day. The one thing that sticks out in my mind is studying abroad – that is an experience I will never forget. It helped me grow, because it was a culture shock, when I went overseas to the Czech Republic. That was something that I had never done before. It put me in a position that I was really uncomfortable with, which is a part of life anyway. In this world, you need a college degree, and N.C. State is a great place to get an education. I met so many people while I was there, and so many of my professors made such an impact on me and truly inspired me. I even keep in contact with some of them now. One person I have to call up even though we haven’t spoke in quite a while is Mama Thorpe. She was my go-to person while I was at N.C. State. She was somebody who, when I was down, she encouraged me. She told me she loved me when no one else did. When I was going through a time when my friends turned against me, she was always there for me. She has such an infectious spirit. I think that’s what I loved most about State…the people who made my experience like no other.”

Photo courtesy of: Ashley Love-Mills

New Campus Organizations:

Campus Curls & Kinks Campus Curls and Kinks is a natural hair club that “caters to young men and women who love and appreciate their natural hair.” Founded in the summer of 2013 by Kadesha White, a sophmore in business administration, and Lakesha Alexander, a junior in Middle Grades Education, the mission of Campus Curls and Kinks is to empower members of the natural hair community to be confident with their natural hair. Any student is welcome to join Campus Curls and Kinks (natural or not) and they can do so by visiting the Campus Curls and Kinks (ccakncsu.wix. com) or sign up at the Back to School Jam and Packapalooza.

Black Business Students Association New to campus, the Black Business Students Association will be led by president Pommy Aynu in its efforts to act as a resource and aid to minority business students within the Poole College of Management. This fall, the N.C. State chapter joins those of Stanford, the University of California at Los Angeles and Wake Forest to promote professional development, leadership and social networking amongst members. Those looking to get involved can sign up at Back to School Jam.

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Arts & Entertainment

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Summer’s Hottest Music

ith summer comes great food, sleep, weather,

Leaves, Black Skinhead, and I’m In It grew on me, but I wasn’t

memories, and most importantly, great music. This

a fan of the new sound as a whole. Out of all the Kanye West

summer we were also blessed with an abundance of highly an-

albums, this was the one where lyricism outweighed produc-

ticipated concerts, albums, and mixtapes, all providing music

tion.

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fans with an excellent soundtrack to summer 2013.

Magna Carta Holy Grail was hyped from the beginning, Big name artists made their way to North Carolina starting

even having some backup from Samsung phones. In the

with Kendrick Lamar, followed by Lil Wayne and the rest of

advertisements, we saw that producers Timbaland, Pharrell

the acts in the America’s Most Wanted Tour, and ending with

Williams, Rick Rubin, and Swizz Beatz all collaborated on the

Queen Bey herself, each giving amazing live performances

album. Just by seeing this, music fans all over were excited to

that brought energy and excitement to the crowds.

hear the album. The timing of the release was also pretty strategic in that it came out after both J. Cole’s sophomore album

This summer also brought us many anticipated albums

and Kanye’s album. Magna Carta Holy Grail gives a majestic

and mixtapes from artists such as J. Cole, French Montana,

and grandiose sound in both lyricism and production. The

Mac Miller, Kanye West, and The-Dream. Two of the most

album was a perfect “just got paid and cleaned the whip” type

Bangz. There are a lot of songs that are simply remixes to

talked-about albums were Yeezus from Kanye West and

soundtrack for the summer. Jay Z’s album also had features

songs that were on Beach House, but for the most part the

Magna Carta Holy Grail from Jay Z. Last year these hip-hop

from Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, Rick Ross, and even Nas.

mixtape is definitely a hit for the summer.

heavy-hitters came together and graced us with an epic album

This album is definitely a great listen but it sort of moves away

as The Throne. The two artists continued their tradition of

from the classic Jay Z hard-hitting street lyricism and gives a

topping charts by releasing separate albums this year, both

more laid-back high class sound.

One of the mixtapes that fell under the radar in my opinion was Iamsu’s Kilt II. Coming from the Bay this new young

With great albums come great mixtapes. With the boom-

artist makes his mark in the industry in the follwup to his ear-

and of course we were again introduced to a new unique

ing popularity of the Internet, a lot of artists have found that

lier mixtape $uzy 6 Speed. All the production was handled by

sound from the mysterious Kanye West. After listening to

the best way to get their music out is through the Internet via

his production crew the Invasion if not by Iamsu himself. The

GOOD Music rookie Travis Scott’s mixtape Owl Pharaoh, I

mixtapes and free albums. One of the mixtapes that got con-

mixtape is light-hearted, and coupled with energetic rhymes

noticed a lot of similarities as far as production and sound.

sistent run from me was Ty$’s Beach House 2. As a followup

gives him a solid step up in my eyes.

This same new-age, techno, slightly robotic sound is heard all

from his earlier hit mixtape Beach House, Ty$ displays his

throughout the 10-track album, with small hints of the Kanye

growing prominence by adding more features on this mixtape

strategic sampling techniques. Tracks such as Blood on the

from the likes of Juicy J, Chris Brown, Kevin Gates, and Kirko

with their own individual sounds. Yeezus was released first,

Christian Mentoring Association The goal of the Christian Mentoring Association is to “create useful partnerships among N.C. State students and encourage students to succeed spiritually, emotionally and academically.” For the upcoming semester, CMA has two events planned for August, including a Meet and Greet for new members. To become involved, send an email to cma.ncsu@gmail.com.