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Jazsalyn McNeil Designs to be Sold at Belk
Torisha Doizer | Staff Writer Kierra Leggett | Editor-in-Chief
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eginning 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, “ It won’t hit me until I walk into Belk and see my name on the clothes hang tag.”
“can’t stop, won’t stop” mentality.
Across the nation, 170 design entrants competed in the Belk Southern Designer Showcase for the chance to have their design collections sold in Belk stores and on Belk.com. McNeil, 20, credits her “ability to use color and create fabric,” a skill she learned from the N.C. State textile department, for giving her the extra “edge” that she needed. Persuaded to enter the competition by the adamant urging of her brand-marketing professor, McNeil entered the competition with a
As with any major achievement, McNeil’s success in the Belk Southern Designer Showcase required a great deal of sacrifice, hardwork and commitment. While she often ate only one meal a day and stayed awake until 2a.m. on a regular basis, McNeil managed to successfully balance school, a full time 40hour internship with Ralph Lauren in Greensboro, create six garments for the competition, and prepare for exams. A native of Raleigh, N.C. McNeil’s designs also won first place at the 2012 N.C. State Fashion Week, an experience that she feels helped prepared her for the Southern Designer Showcase. Both Belk and Ralph Lauren were present at N.C. State’s 2012 Fashion Week, predisposing both to her designs prior to her entering the showcase. “N.C. State Fashion Week opens so many doors for students in the
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Photograph courtesy of: Shako OTEKA Designer/ Model: Jazsalyn McNeil
UNC Board of Governers Debate Proposed Financial Aid Cap chiefly its republican members, argue that the current policy places a “hidden tax” on middle and higher-income students that are receiving om Ross, President of the University of little-to-no financial aid. They also argue that the North Carolina proposed an amended current policy is not “transparent” enough. Ross version of the University’s policy for defended his proposal saying, “ If this isn’t right, setting aside need-based financial aid at the Au- vote it down, and I’ll be fine.” gust 9, University of North Carolina Board of Governors’ meeting. Franklin McCain, who has served on the UNC Kierra Leggett | Editor-in-Chief
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Ross’ plan, if approved by the board, would require UNC campuses to set aside no more than 25 percent of the funds they incur from increased tuition for disbursement of financial aid to needy students. Under stipulations of the current policy, UNC campuses are required to set aside a minimum of 25 percent of revenue generated from tuition increases for need-based financial aid. Board members in favor of the proposed cap,
Board of Governors since 2009, opposes the approval of the proposed cap. McCain, who was also a member of the Greensboro Four that staged the famous sit-in at the Woolworth counter, spoke out against the proposed policy saying, “When we reduce the funds, you know who gets squeezed out of the educational equation. You already know that. I think rather than trying to be exclusive, we ought to be looking for ways to keep these folk in the system.”
Krista Domnick, Director of the N.C. State Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid, reported that as of July 2012, 68 percent of enrolled undergraduate degree seeking N.C. State students had applied for financial aid for the 2011-2012 academic year. 52 percent of enrolled undergraduate degree seeking students had demonstrated financial need and of that 52 percent, approximately 12.5 percent were African American. Regarding the effects the approval of this policy would have on N.C. State students, Domnick said, “Traditionally, N.C. State has been generous in providing support to needy students by keeping tuition low and allocating a portion of tuition receipts to need-based financial aid purposes. On occasion, N.C. State has allocated more than 25 percent to this purpose. A 25 percent maximum cap would prohibit N.C. State
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Julius Peppers’ Transcript Scandal Matthew Johnson | Staff Writer
Former University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill football player, Julius Peppers, is the latest Tar-Heel to become involved in the University’s academic scandal after a transcript with his name was found on the UNC Chapel Hill website. The star athlete later confirmed that it was his. Recent investigations have revealed that many UNC-CH athletes elected to take Afro-American Studies courses as a means to make passing gradesa and in order to sustain their eligibility to participate in sports. Investigations commenced late in 2007, when it surfaced that fraudulence and intentional neglect was occurring in these Afro-American Studies classes. Peppers’ transcript indicates that many of his decisive grades, which allowed him to continue athletics came from courses in Afro-American Studies. Based on UNC’s minimum requirement, a player is not allowed to make below a 1.9 GPA. Peppers ended his spring semester with a 1.82 GPA, raising questions about his eligibility to play football during the 2001 season. In a statement released by Peppers’ on Saturday, to the Chicago Tribune, the defensive end stated, “I can assure everyone that there is no academic fraud as it relates to my college transcript. I took every course with qualified members of the UNC faculty and I earned every grade whether it was good or bad.” With pepper’s confirmation of the authenticity of his transcript, there is now reason to believe the University’s history of academic fraud dates back even further, possibly to 2001. UNC Chancellor Holden Thorp has appointed a team to investigate allegations of academic integrity taking place within the Department of AfroAmerican Studies prior to 2007.
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, and will remain on display until August 31. Born in Japan, Taylor’s artwork is a harmonious marriage of Japanese painting techniques and Southern Antebellum topics. Taylor’s husband, Thomas Taylor and his jazz band, the Thomas Taylor Trio will also be featured at today’s event. Yuko Taylor
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Photograph courtesy of: Shako OTEKA
program,” said McNeil. For the competition, McNeil created her own fabrics but Belgium designer, Diane Von Furstenberg, also donated some fabrics to her.
Designer/ Model: Jazsalyn McNeil
Many of her childhood memories are of her mother making wind chimes from clay, crocheting and building birdhouses. It is also to her mother that McNeil turns to when she is in need of conformation.
McNeil admits that her mother was “ a little skeptical” when she first McNeil, who walked this past spring in Charleston Fashion Week, de- choose Fashion and Textile Management as her major, especially with the scribes herself as, “a model who creates art.” Unable to name one—mod- state of the economy, but has since come to realize that McNeil, made the eling or design—her first love, McNeil views both as part of a collective right decision. whole. “They go hand in hand. It’s like the canvas, paint and paintbrush. It all creates a beautiful masterpiece together.” McNeil’s mother grew up making her own clothes, often turning curtains into pants. While she wanted to pursue a career in fashion, due to a lack of From a young age, McNeil has always had an interest in art and fashion. support she instead began a career in the science field. While she garners much of her design inspiration from the South—she Along with her creativity McNeil has also inherited from her mother a thinks southerners are “more relaxed about life,”— perhaps her biggest sense of humility. A piece of her mother’s advice that she lives by is, “ inspiration however, is her mother. The blessings that you are given are for you to bless someone else. Just as easily as blessings can be given to you, they can be taken away.” McNeil believes she inherited her sense of creativity from her mother.
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Destiny Diamond’s Relationship Advice What”s Love got to do with it ?
learn how to manage, maintain, and mature. to go through these new experiences with. On the brink of all these new experiences, many freshmen will have to make a major decision, regarding whether or not to embrace all these new experiences single, or in a relationship. For those who are in a relationship, this topic of conversation can’t be avoided. Amir Lowery, a freshman majoring in management begin his college career with a clean slate, knowing that he “would most likely fall into the situation of flirting,” he therefore decided to remain single. For some couples however, breaking-up is just not an option.
Destiny Diamond | Staff Writer
One source, who chose to remain anonymous said, “I am a freshman and my boyfriend and I decided to stay together even though he is a year older than me and went to ECU. We worked it through even though we were not close. Now that I am at State, we will be further away, but after talking about it we thought, why not try as long as we keep our communication open?”
Going to college can be a very exciting time for freshmen students. Upon arriving at their new school, they will meet new people, make new memories and learn new ways of life, which will force them to also
Truthfully, there is no right or wrong way to go into college it just depends on your relationship. Some people want to grow and flourish on their own, while others may enjoy having someone there who is familiar
A lot of things must be taken into consideration before actually deciding to stay together or choosing to be apart. How long has the couple been together? Will distance be an issue? These are all things to consider. Marie Foh, a sophomore majoring in Fashion Textiles offered this advice, “Try to stick it [the relationship] through, but if it’s not working, go your separate ways.” Similarly to the sentiments expressed by Foh, Chisom Anen a junior majoring in Human Biology had this to say, “Keep the relationship you’re in if you know that you’re colleges are going to be close together to avoid complication.” Ultimately, since there is no right or wrong way to go about being in a relationship, just remember that college is a chance to be whoever you want to be, learn whatever you want to learn, and in the end go where ever you want to go. Sometimes relationship can hurt the process, while in others it can help—again it all depends on the couple.
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I Am Not My Hair The Gabby Douglas Hair Debate
Chelsea Gardner | Managing Editor I Am Not My Hair, when India Arie released this breakthrough song, many African American women saw it as affirmation that they were so much more than their outward appearances. It was a revelation for many African American women, providing closure to the hair stigma. For me, this song emanates pride, and I find it pertinent to the Gabby Douglas hair debate. It is my duty to address the comments, verbal and/or tweeted, made by many people in response to Gabby Douglas and her hair. I, like many never thought that this hair debacle would blow up the way it did. Nevertheless, Twitter, being the powerful social network that it is, instantly gave the subject life.
expect a gymnast to have perfect hair when she is constantly flipping and sweating. It was clear that every gymnast participating in this year’s Olympic games had to wear their hair pulled back completely out of their face. In order to maintain professionalism, Gabby had to use gel, clips, and a hair tie. This is a customary practice for her, in preparation for events and competitions.
something as juvenile as what her hair looks like or what she is doing with her hair. Hiding behind technology has truly desensitized people.
As disappointed as I was with the Twitter community, I realize that people are always going to have something negative to say, as there is no pleasing everyone. However, instead of constantly dwelling on ignoSo, I have to ask, what is the real issue here? rance and nonsense, you should be uplifting Gabby Douglas does not have to fit into any- the good and giving credit where credit is due. one else’s standards and yet many people made her feel that way. I was astounded when I read At the end of the day, while Gabby is livthe comments. The situation only worsened ing the sweet life with her $90 million enwhen I saw it as a hot topic in Yahoo News; dorsement deal, it is only necessary for Gabby Douglas is an inspiring young woman. my heart literally sank! Instead of her being the critics to know that Golden Gabby At sixteen years old, she has conquered feats in the number one news spot for her achieve- Douglas, is, without a doubt, not her hair. that we could never even imagine of conquer- ments, people were more concerned with criing. She has made history as the first African tiquing her hair Douglas’ biggest critics were American female to win the all-around Olympic mostly African American female twitter users. gold in Gymnastics. She proudly represented America with her humility and grace. There How could this frivolous topic go hand-in-hand is no doubt, that Gabby Douglas is amazing. when discussing her successes and accomplishSo, before you even decide to point fingers as ments? She was conquering milestones, making to why her hair is this way or that way, look huge leaps for America, and inspiring people beyond that and acknowledge what she did. around the world. I was ashamed that people Surely you must know that it is unreasonable to would even have the audacity to comment on
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The Haute Seat Christopher Lynn’s Guide to Style
Secondly, leopard print is in, lace accents are in, Brand Development. Growing up, I was al- but wearing leopard print bottoms and a lace top ways one of the more fashionable kids on the is not the business. Print on print is overkill. Outplayground, and that progressed as I got older. I fits tend to have “statement pieces,” which is the used to bask in the labels and compliments, but focal point. They tend to be the most prominent, as I grew up, I matured and learned to shy away dynamic, and striking element of your ensemfrom the attention. Now, as a 20-year-old col- ble. However, wearing more than one statement lege student, I take a more leisurely and natural piece leaves me with more than one question. approach to fashion. There are very few things that collectively peeve me, but when it comes to Last, but certainly not least, is the decision fashion, those same peeves become numerous. to wear Jordans too soon. The Fire Red IVs dropped August 4th, there is no way I should Fashion is a very tricky arena. What is in style see them on your feet a week later. Along with now may not be tomorrow. Two basic prin- wearing your shoes too soon, know the occaciples can be fine separately, but when meshed sion before you get dressed. I should not have together can be horrendous. If I see someone seen that many icy soles on a grassy field at breaking the rules on campus, I take offense, the Back to School Jam. This goes into a bigChristopher Lynn | Campus Style Correspondent shake my head, and then laugh at their “effort.” ger problem with knowing the weather before getting dressed. Apparently, Jordan XIs seem The fashion world can be a very judgmental There are three major faux pas I see among my to be the galoshes of N.C. State’s campus. place, and unfortunately, so can I. There is a peers. With the start of another school year, there very fine line between stylish and tacky, bring- is one thing I always see: students overdressed the If any these are applicable to you, I ing the need for this section. But before I delve first week of class. I mean, sure you want to make am sorry to put you in the Haute Seat. into the subject at hand, I must introduce myself. a good impression, but I should not see you wearing your club dress and heels at 8:30 a.m. We are I, Christopher Lynn, am a junior at North a student body, not students at Bodi night club. Carolina State University majoring in Fashion Textile Management, with a concentration in
Golden Ancestry The role of black athletes at this years’ Olympics Deerricka Green| Staff Writer The United States, once again, has dominated in the athletic world. Some people, including Michael Johnson a runner that competed at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, believe black athletes have something to do with it.
In the aftermath of this year’s London Olympic Games, viewers spent hours lounging in their pajamas, watching anxiously as the World’s greatest athletes sprinted, flipped and alley-ooped their way to gold. With an impressive 104 medals counted, the United States, especially AfricanAmerican Olympians, get to walk away with bragging rights. Despite this country’s tense history regarding race relations, in the opinions of some, the contributions of black athletes are essential to the United States’ ability to achieve a superior amount of medals each Olympics. According to the United States Census Bureau, African Americans comprise less than 20% of U.S. population. However, in this year’s Olympic Games, black athletes were directly responsible for 38 of the 104 medals won. That’s approximately 40%. If black athletes were removed from this equation, the United States would only have walked away with 66 medals, placing the country behind rivals China and Russia. Without the contribution of black athletes, the U.S. would have suffered in one of its most successful areas- track and field. Black-Americans were a force to be reckoned with. According to Johnson, this is due to his belief that “Descendants of West African slaves have a ‘superior athletic gene’ that gives black American and Caribbean athletes an advantage.” In his documentary “Survival of the Fastest,” Johnson, delves into the scientific investigation that “selective breeding by slave owners and appalling conditions meant that only the strongest slaves endured, creating a group predisposed to record-breaking athletic performance.” As part of a documentary, Johnson took a DNA test to confirm his
West African descent. He then remarked, “Slavery has benefited descendants like me – I believe there is a superior athletic gene in us.” Johnson’s documentary can be found on the BBC and CNN websites. The existence of a “superior athletic gene” remains to be seen, but a fact that is clear, especially in the wake of the London Games. Despite the checkered past of black people, undeniably we have a golden ancestry.
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2012 Black Student Board Back to School Jam
Natalie Clainch | Photogragher For the 2012 Black Student Board Back to School Jam, BSB President, Zuqorah Williamson pulled out all the stops. Williamson organized a School Supply Drive in which orginizations participating in the Back to School Jam competed against one another to see which organization could collect the most school supplies to be donated to area children. Peace Church walked away the winner of the competition and with $50 worth of free pizza. Along with free food from Moe’s Southwestern Grill and lots of socializing, during this years’ Back to School Jam, there were performances from Uninhibited Praise Gospel Choir, the Mu Omicron Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the Knockout Kappa Omicron Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and Eta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Alpha Corner D’Andra Troy | Campus Style Correspondent Alpha: being the most prominent, talented, or aggressive person in a group. What better word than alpha to describe the weekly most fashionable wolf in the N.C. State Wolf pack? Alpha Corner will be the space designated to recognize the person that displays the most sense of fashion on campus. Because fashion sense is highly subjective, let us first address what my definition of a fashion sense is.
troduce myself. I am D’Andra Troy, a freshman majoring in psychology. What makes me an expert in fashion? I may not literally be an expert but I have a passion for fashion and it definitely takes one to know one. I can spot someone with that passion from a mile away.
Personally, I live by the strong belief that even a broke college student can look fashionable; utilize what you have. As an avid “thrifty shopper” I know that a five-dollar shopping spree can look like a hundred-dollar one. I do not believe the label makes the fashion rather the wearer of the labels, or lack there of does. That being said, you do not have to have on Louis V’s to be in the Alpha Corner; however, if you rock them in a fashFashion is not an opportunity for one to perfect ionable way what can I say, Alpha? I won’t distheir ability to “monkey see, monkey do” or in our criminate based on costs, just based on fashion. case “wolf see, wolf do.” Someone with a fashion sense does not mimic what he or she sees. They After this week this section will be equipped with utilize the realm of fashion as a way in which they a picture of a fellow wolf headlining as alpha. can describe and express themselves. They de- If you feel that that will be you then get ready velop a sense of self that sets them apart and most because I will find you. Just make sure your importantly, they dress their behinds off. In other fashion says that you are ready to lead the pack! words, they are the alpha, hence Alpha Corner. Now, with that out of the way, allow me to in-
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Group Spotlight:
Caribbean Students Association Ashley Gaie President
Members of CSA
What is the CSA? The Caribbean Students Association (CSA) is a social organization which strives to increase knowledge and enhance awareness of Caribbean societies and cultures at NCSU. CSA seeks to promote unity amongst all Caribbean students and all who share an interest in learning about Caribbean societies and culture, while providing a supportive network for students of Caribbean heritage. How Can I Get Involved? Students can get involved by coming out to any general body meeting Tuesday or CSA event. Membership is open to ALL NCSU students despite your heritage! Sign up for our mailing list by emailing caribbean.ncsu@gmail.com.
Diamond conintued from page 4 Staying in a relationship because you are comfortable isn’t always the best move and on the same token leaving the relationship because of something that may look better on the surface isn’t always the best option either. So no matter what couples choose to do, focus on the love between the two and if it is worth it
and both people are strong enough to continue stay together, if not, move on. Most importantly, remember, a relationship is work and it takes two. If there aren’t two people who are committed to making the relationship work and have open communication, it probably won’t.
Governors conintued from page 1 from providing additional resources to need based financial aid, even if N.C. State students and administrators identified that as a priority for the campus. As support for needbased financial aid is reduced, students and parents often attempt to fill the gap with increased borrowing.” Voting for the proposed policy will likely take place on September 14.
Carizma Thomas: Wild Out Wednesday All-Star Kierra Leggett | Editor-in-Chief N.C. State’s own Carizma Thomas performed on the All-Star Edition of BET’s 106 and Park Wild Out Wednesday competition. Thomas, a senior majoring in Communication- Media walked away from the competition having racked up more than one thousand votes. When she took to the 106 and Park stage on August15, Thomas did so in an N.C. State red blazer and a sparkly gold bustier, performing her single “Just Go.” In support of Thomas, friends and fans organized a viewing party on the campus of N.C. State in the lounge of Bragaw Hall. There they ate pizza and voted for Thomas with the 106 and Park interactive app.
Thomas, a 21-year-old native of Queens, N.Y. has performed once before on the 106 and Park stage, previously winning the Wild Out Wednesday competition. While Thomas has always had a love for music, she did not begin pursuing music as her passion until the eighth grade, when she took a trip to the recording studio with her brother. Ironically enough, when the Carolina based rapper takes to the stage her ‘carizma’ and personality instantly shine through. In regards to her music career, Thomas said, “I don’t want to be a one-hit wonder. I want to be one of the greats. I want to be a legend. I don’t want to be forgotten.” Keep up with the Thomas’ latest musical accomplishments on twitter by following her at @carizmamusic.
8 |August 22nd, 2012 The Nubian Message’s Guide to What’s Goin’ On in Arts & Entertainment
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Sparkle: Living up to its Luster ? Alexis Teasdell | Staff Writer
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any people were interested to see the movie Sparkle, because it is Whitney Houston’s final performance on film, as well as rising young star Jordin Sparks’ first time on the silver screen. Needless to say, Sparkle hit theaters on August 17 with a bang.
Photo Courtesy of Sony Pictures leased, one immediately thought is this Dream Girls part 2? Another remake of the Jackson 5, or is this the beginning of What’s Love Got to Do With It (minus the relationship issue’s associated with that one.)? Yet, audiences were drawn to see it because of a deep love for the late and great Whitney Houston.
A film about three sisters, the youngest sister, Sparkle, wants to Also, audiences were drawn become a music star in the Detroit to see Sparkle based on the fact area during the 1960’s. As one can that that type of plot is an “oldie, imagine from the many other movies but a goodie.” It can’t go wrong. about this time, including the Temptations, Five Heartbeats and Cadillac Records, Sparkle endures some “All in all, audiences serious trials as a young and inwill leave the theater nocent girl in the music business. Moviegoers can only hope for the having had a good laugh, best for this young artist who aua couple of cries and a diences can’t help but fall in love with from the opening scene. song in their hearts.” A positive aspect of this movie is that it produces awesome music. This was to be expected as it starred Whitney Houston, Jordin Sparks, and was about Motown music in the 1960s.
ters be chewed up and spit out by the music industry the way that she once was. Secretly, despite their mother’s wishes, the daughters sneak out and pursue their dreams of a music career behind her back. Stix, played by Derek Luke, discovers the sisters after hearing a song written by the talented Sparkle, who lacks the confidence to shine. Without a doubt, Houston’s last performance on film is, as one would expect, exceptional from her acting to her solo of, “His eye is on the Sparrow.” Season six American Idol winner, Jordin Sparks, also wows audiences, blossoming as a singer as well as an actress.
Overall, Sparkle is a movie that audiences don’t want to miss! So far, the movie has had moderate success landing the number five spot at All in all, audiences will leave the the box offices its opening weekend. theater having had a good laugh, a couple of cries and a song in their hearts. They may even possibly wind up tweeting how much they miss Whitney and how they were hoping for a Bodyguard 2.
A negative aspect is the triteness of the movie. Quite frankly, it’s been done before and can be perceived as cheesy. When the trailer In the movie, Houston, plays a for the move was originally re- mother who refuses to let her daugh-