Nubian Message Pan Afrikan Edition 2013

THE SENTINEL OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY AT NC STATE UNIVERSITY

NUBIAN MESSAGE RALEIGH, NC n VOL. XX, ISSUE 18 n THENUBIANMESSAGE.COM n APRIL 10, 2013

PAN AFRIKAN FESTIVAL

2013

The Essence of Our

Cover Art by: Rachel jordan

Metamorphosis

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What is Pan Afrikan Week?

DeErricka Green | Managing Editor 1970 was a year of firsts for African

culture amongst all.

Americans at N.C. State: Willie Burden and

Today, the intended ambition of the

Charley Young became the first African

Festival has been realized. Since 1972, the

Americans to receive football scholarships

African American student population has

from the University; the first African

increased from a total of 220, to 2531 in

American Cultural Center, located in the

Fall 2012, according to University Planning

old YMCA building, was formed; and, most

and Analysis. The significance of this leap

appropriate, the first Pan-Afrikan Festival

from 1.6 percent of NCSU students, to 7.4

was hosted

percent is further reflected in this year’s Pan-Afrikan theme: “The Essence of our

Known affectionately as “the black

Metamorphosis.”

homecoming,” Pan-Afrikan has traditionally included the NPHC Step Show, a scholarship

The Festival theme this year reflects just how

pageant and endless parties. In past years

much the African American community

guest speakers such as Sister Souljah,

is growing and evolving on N.C. State’s

Michael Eric Dyson and Stokely Carmichael

campus. The number of black students has

have also graced the stage for students.

grown since the Festival’s inception 40 years

These events were originally designed as

ago. For the first time in memory, the ballot

a time of unity amongst our community,

for Student Body President has included

ultimately with the goal of attracting

all minority candidates. Our power and

more African Americans to enroll in the

influence on campus continues to grow, our

University.

culture more seen and celebrated in a society that often blankets it.

The Festival took inspiration from the

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Although many students see Pan Afrikan as

leaders like Marcus Garvey and Malcolm

“the black homecoming,” this week of events

X, who stressed the importance of self-

provides so much more insight into both the

awareness among the black community,

power of African culture, and our growing

celebration of African ancestry, history and

power on this campus.

Events for Nubian Brothers & Sisters April 10

DanceVisions Presents: DV Unveiled

The DiVas of DanceVisions Dance Company present their 36th Annual Spring Showcase.

Tickets can be purchased at dancevisions.eventbrite.com, or from any DanceVisions member.

Centennial Campus Middle School, 7:00 p.m.

April 11

Society of Afrikan-American Culture Presents: Bryant K. Smith

Join SAAC for an inspirational keynote by speaker Bryant K. Smith in a discussion of “Breaking Down the N-Word” Talley Student Center Ballroom, 6:00 p.m.

April 12

Pan- Afrikan Comedy Show

Enjoy a hilarious comedy show starring Corey Holcomb, Rob Stapleton and Corwin “C-Dawg” Oglesby. Tickets can be purchased at go.ncsu.edu/panafrikan_etix.

Dorton Arena, 7:30 p.m.

April 13

The Black Out: Pan-Afrikan Spring Carnival

Come out for booths, a live DJ, food, fun and fellowship! Hosted by Reach Out and Touch, Women Empowering Society Together, Collegiate 100, and featuring other AASAC organizations.

Proceeds aid ROAT’s adoptive family.

Harris Field, 11:00 a.m.

April 14

Speak Life: Decades of Praise

Celebrate the end of Pan-Afrikan Week 2013 through worship with Unhibited Praise Gospel Choir as they present their spring concert.

Oberlin Baptist Church, 4:00 p.m.

EDITOR - IN - CHIEF KIERRA LEGGETT Editor@ nubian.ncsu.edu

political Pan-Afrikan movements as well as

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The Nubian King and Queen on the Block An Interview with Mr. & Ms. Pan Afrikan 2013

Danielle: As an upperclassmen, I want to help underclassmen find their purpose here at N.C. State as I have.

Throughout my journey, I had older people cheering me along and helping me. I’d like to continue that through work with underclassmen.

Jamael: This is just the beginning. I believe that this is something that will have to be revealed in the future. I have only lived 22 years and as I have learned in the past, I will continue to learn and experience in the future through pure observation.

NM: In what ways would you like to see the African American community at N.C. State evolve and continue to grow?

Danielle: A huge complaint that I have heard from almost everyone is that that students feel as though the black comThe Contestants of the 2013 Mr. and Ms. Pan Afrikan Scholarship Pageant | Jasmine Jack

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munity isn’t unified. I think that the first step in fixing this issue is recognizing the lack of unification. I feel like we’re

NM: What does the title of Mr/Ms. Pan-Afrikan 2013

making baby steps toward this goal- AASAC organizations

mean to you?

are co-sponsoring with each other and reaching out to one another. So, I feel like we are forging the path to growth

he Pan-Afrikan Scholarship Pageant is an event that UAB President Lauryn Collier brought back

Danielle: To me, winning is almost like winning home-

and in years to come, we’ll be a black community to be

to the Festival last year.

coming queen, in the sense that Pan-Afrikan Week is the

reckoned with.

African American homecoming. During this week, we’re

The Scholarship Pageant embodies the founder of

able to celebrate our culture, our history and the alumni

Jamael: I believe that the African American community at

Pan-Afrikan Week, Kwame Nkrumah’s original intent to

that come back and all of those organizations that promote

N.C. State needs more role models. When I was a fresh-

educate and celebrate black culture, by giving students the

our culture throughout the year. It’s funny because during

man, I didn’t have anyone to look up to, no males to look

opportunity to showcase their talents and campus achieve-

practices everyone, Joseph [McCrae] especially, kept jok-

up to rather. I met April Gaddy my freshman year, and she

ments at N.C. State, while being celebrated by their peers

ing that ‘Oh, since it’s Pan-Afrikan, Dani has to win.’

became my mentor. She inspired me to be a better man. I think due to her, I have become Mr. Pan-Afrikan. So that’s

and alumni.

Jamael: Winning means to me that over the last four years

one way that I believe the African American community

Sunday night, contestants Cameron Buck, Joseph Mc-

of my collegiate career, I’ve done something that my peers

at State can grow. I truly believe that if we don’t have that,

Crae, Jazmine Davis, Chase Johnson, Savannah Jordan, Ja-

have observed and aspire to be. I am now an example to

we don’t have a future and we’re going to die on this cam-

mael Harrison and Danielle Beysolow graced the stage of

other black men on campus to follow and I have completed

pus. We need to be inspiring to one another. We need to

Witherspoon Cinema to dazzle judges and an audience of

a number of feats that cannot be revoked or looked over.

look after those that aren’t stereotypically or archetypically popular and cultivate them.

peers. The seven contested competed through three rounds (career aspirations, talents and eveningwear exhibition)

NM: The theme of this year’s Pan-Afrikan Week is “The Es-

and in the end, Danielle Beysolow, a junior studying Psy-

sence of our Metamorphosis.” Is there a moment in your

chology, and senior Jamael Harrison, a Communications

time here at N.C. State in which you believe you experienced

major, secured the titles of Mr. and Ms. Pan-Afrikan 2013.

a metamorphosis?

In this interview with the Nubian Message, Beysolow

Danielle: I would say definitely from freshman year to last

and Harrison illustrated their journey to success in the

semester, I experienced a change. Before, I was just go-

pageant and the essence of their metamorphoses.

ing along with the motions, not paying attention to my strengths, talents or goals. Through this time, there was

NM: What was your reaction to capturing the title of Mr/Ms.

just a major switch and I began to realize my purpose here

Pan-Afrikan 2013?

at N.C. State and why I’m here. The Pan-Afrikan pageant captured that journey that I’ve gone through. Almost like a

Danielle: I was surprised. I was incredibly nervous about

self-realization period.

the show and I just wanted to get it over with. Throughout the process, all the contestants worked so hard, and I saw

Jamael: I would say [my moment of metamorphosis] hap-

everyone in practice with their talents, they were all great.

pened incrementally between freshmen year and now. Ev-

So I was completely surprised when I won.

ery year, there was something that I realized I learned from and those lessons have culminated into who I am now. I’ve

Jamael: It galvanized me. I was very shocked. I don’t con-

learned who my real friends are, what my source is and

sider myself to be the ‘stereotypical popular guy,’ so it re-

who I am at the core, and that I cannot deny that anymore.

ally shocked me in that respect. I’m glad I won because this shows you don’t have to sacrifice the person you are in order to be successful. You don’t have to conform to the

NM: In what ways do you wish to continue evolving in the

norm or what is ‘correct’ in order to be popular.

future?

Top: Dannielle Beysolow during the evening wear portion of the pageant | Jasmine Jack Bottom: Jamael Harrison delivering his monologue, “Stereotypical Black Male,” during the talent portion of the pageant. | Jasmine Jack

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, n o i h s a F r e Fost

Experience Design...

A Recap of the 16th Annual AATS Fashion Expose

Sophomore, Charnessa Hamlett accompanied by her model Bianca Harris, after winnng 1st place in the Novice Category at the 16th annual AATS Fashion Expose. | Kelly Darden

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he African American Textile

The expose which took place in the

of 2011 and was also a finalist in the

Expose with the designers’ inclusion of

Society (AATS) hosted its 16th

W. Duke Kimbrell Atrium was hosted by

2012 Belk Southern Designer’s Showcase.

leather, stripes, ruffles and global prints in

annual Fashion Expose, Monday,

Germanee Gerald and Pherin Gregory,

Purifoy’s collection featured lots of

their designs.

as a part of the 2013 Pan Afrikan Festival.

both seniors in Fashion and Textile

intricate beading and rich tones like olive

The theme of this year’s expose was

Management, as well as members of the

and amber.

“Foster Fashion, Experience Design…”

AATS.

and sponsors included Belk, Maurice’s, UAB and the Raleigh Paul Mitchell School.

At the expose, seventeen student designers competed in three different categories: Exhibit, Novice and Intermediate and Beyond. According to the AATS, designers in the Exhibit category had the ability to “construct a full garment, but not a full collection.”

Designers in the Novice category had the capability to compete against other college students, typically with one to two years of design under their belts and Intermediate and Beyond designers were able to “produce a cohesive line.”

Four judges scored the designs in each category. Among the judges, was Felicia Ferrar, a Durham based fashion designer who has designed for late music legend, Whitney Houston.

The Winners The winner of the Exhibit category, Angelica Barton received a $100 scholarship. Novice winner Charenessa Hamlett, a sophomore in fashion and textile management and Intermediate and Beyond winner, Joelle Purifoy, a senior in fashion and textile management won $250 and $500 scholarships, for their respective collections “Runaway Swan” and “Amina.”

While Hamlett found her inspiration from Kanye West’s “Runway” music video, Purifoy was inspired by the colors and textures of traditional African mudcloth.

Hamlett was consistent in using the color black in her collection, as well as feathers and gold detailing.

A now three-time winner at the AATS Fashion Expose, Purifoy interned with designer Tracy Reese during the summer

Tanequa Leak, a sophomore in fashion and textile management and designer in

“It feels awesome.

This is my third competition here at N.C. State, and its just a relief. I can finally sleep. ”

-Joelle Purifoy

After learning that she had won for a third time at the AATS Fashion Expose, Purifoy said, “ It feels awesome. This is my third competition here at N.C. State and it’s just a relief, I can finally sleep.”

Purifoy who was accepted into the Lorenzo de Medici study abroad program will spend her summer in Italy, studying design.

the novice category, embraced the stripes trend seen in the 2013 spring runway collections of designers Vivian Westwood, Marc Jacobs and Tommy Hilfiger.

Leaks’ collection, “Sassy and Chick, Worth a Peek,” boasted several dresses made of satin with vertical navy and white stripes. Leaks, first began designing as a little girl, experimenting with t-shirts and socks, because she got tired of her Barbies wearing the same clothes.

While some designers kept things somber with leather, black and grey fabrics, designers Lisa Hoang, a freshman, and Jasmine Rhodes, a senior in Fashion and Textile Management, brightened the runway up with their use of bright colors, especially peach.

The Designs Trends forecasted by the fashion elite

In her collection, “So Impolite,” Hoang, who says she was inspired by the “elegance

for spring 2013 could be seen all over the

of the female form,” paired many elements

runway at the 16th annual AATS Fashion

such as lace, flower petals, feathers and

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Cherry Dot Dork clothing on display at the 16th annual AATS Fashion Expose | Kelly Darden

said Bates, “It’s gone through my head

brands slogan “Yeah I’m a dork” is

[quitting school] but it’s important to my

also beginning to be incorporated in

mom that I get my degree, so it’s the least

everyday lingo. “The phrase [Yeah I’m

I can do.”

a dork] stems from being comfortable

with who you are,” said Robertson. “It’s

The Vendors This year’s AATS Fashion

featured

several

vendors

kind of like ‘yeah, I’m a dork. So what?’”

Expose and a

special intermission where models, like Bates, showcased their goods.

Cherry Dot Dork offers all kinds of custom pieces and can be purchased online at cherrydotdork.bigcartel.com.

One of the most popular vendors

A dress from Joelle Purifoy’s “Amina” Collection. | Kelly Darden

even wings to her garments, giving the feminine pieces and unexpected edge.

The AATS Fashion Expose is the

among N.C. Students featured in the

longest running fashion show on N.C.

showcase was Cherry Dot Dork.

State’s Campus and every year the

Originally founded by Michael joining Bon Vivant Fashion Society at

The History

Cherry to fund the non-profit

students of the AATS put in many hours and lots of dedication to make sure it goes off without a hitch.

NCCU. Shortly after he began modeling

organization, More than Dance (MTD),

with Bon Vivant, Bates began pursuing

Cherry Dot Dork is now a stand-alone

her “obsession with the islands,”

modeling as a serious profession.

company that promotes self-expression

and Textile Management and Co-

incorporated bright pastels along with

“Modeling was never something that

and self-confidence.

Director of the 16th annual AATS

light and airy fabrics such as cotton and

was really on my mind, but when people

linen into her collection, “Summer in

kept telling me that I should [model]…I

According to Johnathan “Slim”

Turks and Caicos.”

realized I could go somewhere with it,”

Roberts, an alumnus of N.C. State and

said Bates.

the President of Cherry Dot Dork, the

Rhodes, who was inspired by

The Models It was at Charlotte Fashion Week, that No fashion show is complete without

models, and at the 16th annual AATS Fashion Expose, there was no shortage of long-legged talent.

Standing six foot three inches tall, 22-year-old Yahrock Bates was just one of the more than 50 models who graced the stage.

A senior majoring in Recreation & Administration at North Carolina Central University (NCCU), Bates has modeled in BET’S Annual Fashion Show, Rip the Runway, as well as made appearances on Season 10 of Project Runway.

A native of Summerville, S.C., Bates was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. He gained his first modeling experience after

Bates made a networking connection

Fashion Expose was instrumental to the success of this year show.

“It feels amazing to finally imagine

goal is for Cherry Dot Dork to “become

going to sleep tonight and not having

a recognizable brand nationwide…and

to worry about what to do for the next

ultimately to open our own store.”

three months,” said Redfearn. “The show

that would help shape his future. “I met Iris Olivia, [a model from Raleigh,

Lisa Redfearn, a senior in Fashion

Many students have been seen

N.C. who had previously participated

sporting Cherry Dot Dork t-shirts

in BET’S Rip the Runway] and she

and hats around campus and the

went well, everyone enjoyed themselves, and that’s the biggest thing, just making sure everyone had a good time, I’m really proud.”

helped me get to the casting for Rip the Runway,” said Bates. He walked in both the 2012 and 2013 Rip the Runway shows.

While he has walked in large scale shows, it is important to Bates that he stays grounded, which is why he continues to participate in local shows like the AATS Fashion Expose. “I always help out people I know,” said Bates “You’ve got to be willing to be patient, and you’ve got to be willing to do some things for free.”

Bates, who prepared for Monday’s show by doing 600 pushups, realizes that a career in the modeling industry can be short-lived, which is just one of the reasons he is still pursuing his degree.

“I’m not going to look like this forever,”

Yahrock Bates, a student from NCCU, who walked in BET’s Rip the Runway | Kelly Darden

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I’ll Show Some Pride, Keep Your Fried What’s wrong with giving away fried food?

Staff Writer

Staff Writer

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in the Brickyard for Pan-Afrikan Pride

Are black athletes systematically separated from the general black student population?

Alfred Anderson

Aaron Thomas

hope you weren’t expecting me to be

A Campus Divided

trend.

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t North Carolina State University,

black students. However, I felt differently

the black community is relatively

about the situation, because of my

small. Many people argue that as black

relationship with athletes. But, the more

soul food. African Americans popularized

students, we should all aim to help support

and more I put thought into it, I began to

Black Students Board (BSB) gave away

the term soul in the 1960s to define our

and encourage one other. However, many

believe that this division between students

free fried wings those either wearing Pan-

culture. One movie that comes to mind

students feel as though we fall short in

and athletes is systematic.

Afrikan Pride t-shirts, or able to answer a

is Soul Food. The Joseph family joined

doing so. According to some, the black

Pan-Afrikan trivia question, on Monday.

together every Sunday for dinner while

community is even divided.

I’m all for showing pride within the Black

fellowshipping.

Day.

community; however, I refuse to support eating fried food as a reward.

Fried foods are essential to enjoying

The beloved Big Mama suffers from

One of the biggest divisions amongst the black community at N.C. State is the

diabetes, has a stroke and slips into a coma

division of black student athletes and other

due to her eating habits over time. Even

black students. In general, athletes aren’t

are used in advertising. People think

though Big Mama dies due to her health

often seen unless students have class with

every black person likes fried chicken,

issues, the family continues to eat soul

them or are friends with them. At events

watermelon, and Kool-Aid. “Showing

food each Sunday as if nothing happened.

held by black organizations and groups,

some pride, and getting something fried”

If my “Big Mama” died, it would be a

not many athletes tend to be in attendance.

only encourages this stigma to continue.

wake-up call for me to change my eating

Athletes may occasionally be spotted at

habits instantly.

parties, the gym, the Atrium or Talley from

I find it offensive when stereotypes

“Giving away fried food shouldn’t be something to cheer about.

Do better.”

Feasting on fried foods has become a tradition within the Black community.

Our cultural identity is more than fattening foods. As a community, we can fellowship without encouraging unhealthy eating habits. The BSB could have found a better way to reward “pride” than passing

Fried food has a historical connection in the African American community.

Blacks used the leftover scraps “Massa” fed to them in slavery days. Over time, they developed new ways to fry food.

Gathering after church or during the holidays has become a traditional part of Black culture. The gatherings allow us to eat foods with large amounts of salt, grease, and fat.

We find every reason to consume fried foods in excess. Fried chicken, fried okra, and country style steak are all foods that don’t have to be fried! This explains the health disparities plaguing our community for generations.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website, heart disease, diabetes and strokes are in the top 10 list for leading causes of death for African-Americans. My grandfather has had countless number of strokes. My grandmother went through quadruple bypass surgery in 2011. Both of their conditions are a result of bad eating throughout their entire life. At a young age, I witnessed older family members taking insulin shots. After witnessing this for many years, I refuse to continue the

out plates of fried wings.

Our pride should be invested in benefiting the lives of our fellow African Americans.

I commend the efforts of passing out food, but it doesn’t have to be fried.

Today’s generation is full of students gearing towards a healthier diet. The event would be better if it didn’t offer such a stereotypical item on the menu.

Giving away fried food shouldn’t be something to cheer about.

Do better.

time to time, but regardless, there seems to be a lack of relationships between black students and athletes.

In 2011, as a freshman at N.C. State, I attended a program called Summer START. Summer START is a program dedicated to helping students with their transition to college. Amongst its participants are students of different cultural and ethnic backgrounds, along with students from other states and countries. Last, but certainly not least, are athletes. Summer START also serves as a program to help kick start the academic careers of freshman athletes as they participate in summer workouts in preparation for their first year at NC State.

During this month long program, I began to develop good friendships with some of the athletes. We all lived in Owen Residence Hall and as Summer START came to an end, most of us decided to remain in Owen for the entirety of our

Most athletes live off-campus with their teammates. This is understandable because their teammates are the ones they work out with, watch film with and spend the most time with. Also, as a result of athletes living off of campus, having practices, meetings, etc., many of their schedules don’t coincide with the schedules of regular students.

Athletes are even isolated in a way because of the high demands placed upon them because of their respective sports.

Regardless, I believe that this can be changed. Maybe black athletes and students can both work harder to reach out to one another to attend and participate in events. Judgments should not be made and time should be spent really attempt to learn more about and get to know each other. Maybe then, we can close the gap that exists between black athletes and black students at N.C. State in attempt to develop a stronger black community. Pan Afrikan week is the perfect time for us to begin building these new bridges.

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freshman year. We all constantly hung out together, played video games, ate and partied together. So, it wasn’t until my sophomore year that I began to realize how divided N.C. State students and N.C. State student athletes are.

As I met made more and more friends at State, I learned that many of them didn’t have many friends who were athletes.

Many of then even thought that the athletes were stuck up and acted as if they were “too good” to hang out with other

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STEPPIN’

OUT

the r o f tion ow a h S m r p o Ste Inf n l a a t k i V f ri A n a P Richard Keith NPHC

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Staff Writter

he past two years at the N.C. State Na-

highly significant aspect of black Greek culture.

tional Pan-Hellenic Step Show, have

“It’s something that ties us back to our roots and

been years of Alpha reign with the

gives us a strong sense of where we come from,”

Theta Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity,

said Coleman.

Inc. winning first place at the 2011 show, and the Eta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha winning first place at the 2012 show.

Since the early 90s, members of N.C. State’s NPHC have showcased their stepping skills in the culmination of the Pan Afrikan Festival, working

Kornelius “Korn” Bascombe, an alumnus mem-

to honor African American culture; organizations

ber of the Eta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi Al-

are also working to dispel the misconception that

pha Fraternity, Inc. participated in last year’s show.

black Greek culture is weaker at predominantly

According to Bascombe, it was his Fraternity’s

white institutions. “In my opinion, Greek unity

attention to detail as well as the crowd that gave

here is much stronger [because we are students at

Members of the Kappa Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. stepping at the

them the winning edge. “We focus on the small

a predominantly white institution]. The African

2009 Pan Afrikan Festival Step Show. | Nubian Message Archives

things,” said Bascombe. “We always make sure we

American community is smaller, we work hard

incorporate the audience in our routines.”

to create a greater sense of brotherhood and unity within organizations,” says Coleman.

“...we work hard to create a

greater sense of brotherhood and unity within organizations. ”

-Darryl Coleman

Chapters from different NPHC organizations all over North Carolina as well as surrounding states come and compete for a prize and bragging rights for their school. The organizations perform their rhythmic displays in front of a panel of judges who are also alumni members of respective NPHC organizations, as well as countless audience members who give deafening cheers and claps for the organizations.

Synonymous with African American Greek culture for as long as the organizations have been

Each performance represents the traditions,

around, stepping is viewed by many students to-

hard work, and determination within the orga-

day, as just a “cool thing” that Greek organizations

nizations and our community. The performances

do. However, the form of artistic expression has

also represent the spirit of African culture and

cultural meaning and origins in the continent of

Greek unity despite the difference of colors. On

Africa.

Saturday, step out and show your support!

Saturday, April 13, 2013 Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: Dorton Arena N.C. State Fair Grounds Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door Purchase tickets online at 2013ncsunphcstepshow.eventbrite.com.

There will be a free bus transporting students from Talley Student Center to Dorton Arena beginning at 5p.m. on Saturday.

Organizations Competing Beta Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (NCA&T) Kappa Omicron Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (NCSU)

Stepping involves using the body as the sole instrument of sound and rhythm, while including different calls and sayings. Not to be confused

Kappa Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (NCSU)

with “strolling,” stepping is the actual act of creating beats with the body by clapping and stomping rhythmically. Strolling is more or less the particu-

Mu Omicron Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (NCSU)

lar dance associated with the organization set to the song of its choice.

Triangle Area Chapters of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. (NCSU, Shaw, St. Aug)

According to Darryl Coleman, an N.C. State student and member of the Kappa Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., stepping is a

2013 NPHC Pan Afrikan Step Show Pocket Guide

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Gamma Gamma Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (NCCU)