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Richard Nau, is the new Layout and Design Advisor for Seawanhaka newspaper. He is a Long Island University BA ‘00 and MA ‘05. He earned both degrees in Media Arts. Mr. Nau can be easily described as a person who wears many hats. As a counselor for the Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP), layout advisor to Seawanhaka, advisor to the Haitian Student Association (HSA), and media and technology chair/webmaster of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity IncorporatedKappa Beta Sigma Chapter Mr. Nau remains involved and active; he is also working on obtaining his Doctorate degree in Interdisplinary Educational Studies at C.W. Post. Mr. Nau has always had a passion for media and multi-media. The way news is being viewed now all comes down to technology and its latest applications. Mr. Nau’s vision for Seawanhaka is to make it a learning experience similarly to press production rooms in the real world, “My goal is to provide an engaging and interactive learning environment that is up to industry standards in modality” he said. Part of his vision is to make Seawanhaka globally accessible to all the Long Island University branches and remote campuses, “an electronic version of the paper on the web and as an application on iPads will be the mechanism of reaching the masses. Technology integration and educational practices at its best” he said. Seawanhaka is currently in the planning phases of developing its web portal for enews. The launch for the website is set for Spring 2012 semester and the iPad application will be made available shortly after.
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THE BUZZ... End of the Year Events The Long Island University “Blackout Party” is being held on Friday, December 9 at 9:00 p.m. in the Avena Lounge. Students attending the Blackout Party are encouraged to wear neon colors that will stand out under the black light. Lights will be out at 12 a.m. and the party ends at 2:00 a.m. Glow sticks will be provided and tasty jello shots will be served. Tickets are limited so buy it now from an Avena staff member or in room M311. It is the end of the year party and it’s one that you don’t want to miss! Helping Hands will be having a holiday event on December 9, where they will be handing out toys and playing games with 250 youths from the Brooklyn community The event will be held in the Paramount Gym at 3 p.m. This is a good way to get into the holiday spirit and give a helping hand! Helping Hands is also looking for volunteers, if interested please contact Student Life and Leadership Development Office for more information.
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Campus Dorms Evacuated When Room Caught Fire
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tudents at Connolly Hall dorms have awoken to the sound of screeching fire alarm drills many times throughout the year, but the drills were put to the test late Sunday night when a real fire broke out on the eleventh floor.
Glass windows shattered and fell in hazardous piles on the pavement below when the firemen hosed down a room from the inside. One fireman said, “Nobody has been injured. It was caused by a cigarette in room 11G.” Resident Assistants of every floor were alerted immediately and helped students file out of the building. Students were told to congregate inside the lobby of the Humanities building, a safe distance away from the fire and broken glass. At least seven fire trucks arrived at the scene, four of which rolled onto the campus grounds and into the courtyard. Freshman baseball player, Jordan Wilcox, is a resident of the eleventh floor and described the ensuing panic as he came to realize the very real threat of the fire. “When the alarm went off we thought it was just a drill as they usually are,” said Wilcox. “As we ran into the hallway we were stunned to see how much smoke there was and that the fire was actually on our floor.” A few students unable to exit the dormitory before the power hose was turned on, were restrained inside the lobby for protection against the shattering glass outside. They were reprimanded for not having responded quickly enough to the alarm so as to exit the building safely. One of these students, English major Brianna Melero. “We have endured so many fire drills throughout my three years in these dorms that I never take them seriously anymore,” she said. “I could almost sleep through them.” Rhys Jones and Obe Ayton of the LIU golf team are roommates on the eleventh floor and live only two doors down from the burning room. “We smelled smoke,” Jones said. “We saw it coming from underneath the room 11G,” recalls
Ayton, “So we took the fire extinguisher and tried to bash the door open. It was just instinct. It wouldn’t open and the smoke was so thick. We were told to leave, so we did.” The power hose left lasting damage inside the dorms. Besides the shattered windows, at least four floors were flooded and are still experiencing some minor leaking. Many occupants of the eleventh floor were forced to evacuate the following day into other living quarters. Jones and Ayton were among those asked to pack all their belongings and make the transition to the senior dorms located on Hoyt Street.
Other occupants of the eleventh floor complain of the flooding that occurred as a result of the power hose. Study materials such as textbooks and notebooks were irreparably damaged in some cases. A few students were worried about the effect it would have on their final examinations. The student resident of room 11G, whose name could not be given, was not found to be in the dormitories during the fire and was not able to be located by security afterward. In the days that followed, security guards waited in the hallway of the eleventh floor for him to return. They continue to wait.
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President Responds to Calls for New Leadership BY: LINDSEY WALKER
In an exclusive interview with Seawanhaka, President Steinberg offered his response to the concerns raised by the faculty in their resolution. “Whether these accusations are accurate or not is a matter of dispute,” said Steinberg. Steinberg told Seawanhaka that, during his tenure, the number of students at the Brooklyn Campus has increased from 3,400 to 11,500, and that he and the Board have increased financial aid from $61 million to $89 million. “We have done that by putting the brakes on virtually everything else,” he said. At the same time, however, he claims, “On my watch, we’ve spent well in excess of $250 million to rebuild this campus, including the Wellness, Pratt, and Kumble Theatre. All of these are projects that we have done and completed and [that] you take for granted.”
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hortly after the faculty strike ended earlier this year, the Faculty Senate of the Brooklyn Campus took up a resolution to push for new leadership at the University. The LIU Brooklyn Campus Faculty Senate put out a onepage statement detailing their chief objections to the practices of President Steinberg and the Board of Trustees in early October. The faculty committee complained that in the 25 years that Steinberg has served as president – which currently ranks as one of the longest tenures at a major university – enrollment has decreased, tuition has skyrocketed, and not nearly enough fundraising has been done. They have also made the argument that the Board of Trustees does not reflect the composition of the Brooklyn campus in terms of racial diversity and gender, and that not nearly enough members have backgrounds in education. “We need to change the management of the institution,” said Physical Therapy Professor Rebecca States, an executive committee member of LIU’s Brooklyn Campus Faculty Senate. “He [President
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Steinberg] represents a consistent management, but [it’s] one that for many years has not gotten the job done,” she said. Professor States has served on the executive committee for more than five years, and represents an opinion strongly felt by many of its members. She believes that the enhancement of the academic product of Long Island University has not been the Board of Trustees’ main initiative, which is part of the reason the University is in such a financial crisis. She explains that the cause of this lack of academic initiative is because the voices of people at the ground level are not heard. “There is a disconnect between the faculty and the upper administration,” said States. “This lack of dialogue is a real problem,” she said. One reason for this disconnect, the senate argues, is that the Brooklyn Campus is not reflected in the composition of the Board of Trustees. The resolution statement put out by the senate states, “…we applaud the dedication of the current Board of Trustees to our institution, although we believe that the Board of Trustees must be broadened…”
The Wellness Center, commonly known as the WRAC, was a $50 million endeavor. The intention was for half of that $50 million to be acquired from a private source whose name would then replace the WRAC. Years later, the WRAC remains unnamed with no donor found to contribute the money. Was this a miscalculation on the University’s part? Should that money have been distributed elsewhere? “We continue to search for a person who is willing to put his or her name on the building. All I can do is ask,” said President Steinberg. “I can’t command rich people to give up money.” Indeed, he cannot. But it begs the question of what is being done right now to increase funding for the school? A new marketing campaign is scheduled to commence this January in which a new logo, representative of both the C.W. Post and Brooklyn campuses, will be displayed in various media outlets. The ultimate goal of this campaign, according to Steinberg, is to increase enrollment by “raising the consciousness of the larger community about what we are and who we are.” In a recently issued memorandum, Steinberg said, “Because the university is so tuition dependent, its future success is organically linked to growth in new enrollment and
enhanced tuition of existing students.” A central issue raised by the faculty strike in September was that the University’s funding is so dependent upon tuition, and that the only fundraising being done is that which will increase tuition and enrollment. The new logo campaign, critics charge, is yet another project which seeks to increase the school’s revenue through an increased enrollment rate. This raised the question of whether the University is exploring other options to generate revenue? “We are out with a cup and pencil constantly. That’s part of my job, and I full well understand it,” President Steinberg responded. “The average man or woman isn’t interested in us. We’ve got to create that, and sometimes, that could take a lifetime.” An important source of income is from the Board of Trustees itself. A vast majority of the Trustees live on Long Island – most of the members are men, and most of the members are Caucasian. The Brooklyn Campus is renowned for its remarkable diversity of culture, race, and for a student population that is overwhelmingly female. Yet critics – particularly members of the Faculty Senate – complain that the Board of Trustees, the group which makes the most important decisions at the University, doesn’t reflect the unique composition found at the Brooklyn Campus. When asked about this issue, President Steinberg concedes that the Board’s composition should be more inclusive. “We have been looking for more women and for more people of color. I would love more people,” says Steinberg -- who cautioned, however, that expanding the Board at the moment was unlikely due to budget constraints. Meanwhile, Shirley Kenny, a former president of Stony Brook University and Queens College, has been elected to the board recently in hopes of incorporating a more educational
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LIU Journalism Grad Pens Way to Success for Alexandra because she had to focus more on writing about economics. Even with all her prestigious professional internships, Gratereaux was still a full-time student, taking up to 18 credits- a-semester. One of her former journalism professors, Donald Bird describes her as “a person on the go.” He added: “She effectively juggled many things at once — the newspaper, student clubs, her academic work and her outside internships.”
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lexandra Gratereaux is only 23, but her remarkable resume matches those of people twice her age. From working at The Miami SunPost to traveling to South Africa and, more recently, landing a job at Fox News, Gratereaux always knew that she wanted to be a journalist. On November 16, Alexandra Gratereaux— who only graduated from LIU’s Brooklyn Campus last year — was a guest speaker in a news reporting class at LIU. For about an hour, she gave students a full overview of her life and how she has found success in journalism. Born in the Dominican Republic, Gratereaux, came to the United States when she was just 6-years-old. Her family moved to Miami in the hopes of realizing the American Dream. By the time Gratereaux was 14, she was already looking to embark on her journalism career. Incredibly, she found herself working at The Miami SunPost as a writer and photojournalist before she graduated high school. At the time, Gratereaux was juggling that opportunity with her work as the arts
One experience that had a tremendous impact on Gratereaux was a journey to San Jose, Costa Rica. While studying abroad, she was a staff writer and photojournalist at La Republica newspaper for five months. Gratereaux credits her time at La Republica with strengthening her Spanish reading and writing skills. Equally moving for her was a summer that she spent in Cape Town, South Africa, which was inspired after she read “Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela” — a memoir by the former South African President. In South Africa, Gratereaux worked for Hoops 4 Hope, a nonprofit basketball program, where she worked in public relations and handled writing, editing and photography duties. When she returned from her studying abroad, she landed a position — a paid internship — in the ABC News investigative unit, where she worked alongside the veteran journalist Brian Ross. One of her first assignments was a stakeout at the home of Peter Madoff, brother of convicted financer Bernie Madoff. “Working at ABC, I learned a lot about investigative journalism, the FBI, the government,” she recalls. “And I had pretty good stories too.” Ralph Engelman, chairman of the Brooklyn Campus’ journalism department, described Gratereaux as a hard worker, “What made Alex stand out was her commitment to her classes, and how she applied what she learned in a series of demanding internships,” he said. “Above all I would stress her passion for journalism and work ethic
and features editor at her high school newspaper. During her LIU appearance, Gratereaux encouraged students to join national organizations related to their fields of interest. For her, it was the National Association of Hispanic Journalists — a media group that aids aspiring journalists with networking, internships and careers — that offered a recommendation for her, which helped her to land work at The Miami Herald as an assistant photographer. After graduating high school, Gratereaux moved to New York City to further advance her journalism aspirations by enrolling into LIU’s Brooklyn Campus. At LIU, she majored in journalism and photography. “Be wise with your time – college goes by very quickly,” said Gratereaux. “Try something that will help you gain experience.” It was a lesson that Gratereaux learned during her freshman year when she immediately began to write for the campus newspaper Seawanhaka. As a regular contributor, Gratereaux reported on a range of issues relevant to the entire campus community. It wasn’t long before she became a photo editor and assistant news editor. In her four years on campus, Gratereaux was not only a crucial part of Seawanhaka, but she was also a member of LIU Television and LIU Radio. She strongly urges students to hit the ground running when they enter college. During her sophomore year, Gratereaux won the Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship, an award that provides undergraduates with leadership training and a paid internship for three consecutive summers. She then interned at Scenarios USA as a program assistant. Located in Brooklyn, Scenarios USA is nonprofit that empowers youth in the foster care system to express themselves using media. From Scenarios USA, Alexandra interned at Crain’s New York Business as an editorial assistant. Crain’s New York Business provided a challenge
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both in the class and on the job.” These days, Gratereaux is working as an entertainment editor and writer at Fox News Latino, where she writes profiles and conducts on-the-field reporting for the popular website. It isn’t unusual to find Gratereaux still up at 3:30 a.m. despite a workday that can start at early as 6 a.m. While her work consists of interviewing popular entertainers — including everyone from the popular singer Thalia to rapper Tego Calderon — she is beginning to branch out into writing in-depth feature stories centered on social justice. One article that she wrote — after nearly a year of researching, reporting, and interviewing — focused on a local fire captain facing deportation. Gratereaux’s drive, passion and ambition have all helped her to get this far at such a rapid speed. She simply enjoys being a journalist. “It’s one of the most exciting jobs for me and it’s non-stop, fast paced and always on deadline,” she reflects. “There’s always a story to do and that’s what I love about it.”
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The Oxfam America Hunger Banquet
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he first Oxfam America Hunger Banquet at Long Island University took place in the Avena Lounge last Monday. Director of Student Life & Leadership Development (SLLD), Karlene Thompson, approved this event in order to enlighten the Brooklyn Campus about the drastic rise in hunger and poverty worldwide. “We understand the economic problems of today are many,” Thompson said. “That’s why we need to understand what is happening around us.” The event was sponsored by Oxfam America, an international relief and development organization that creates solutions to poverty, hunger, and injustice around the globe. According to Oxfam America, there are more than 2.5 million people in the world living in poverty. 8 percent of those people are farmers and laborers, many of whom are often deprived of food. Oxfam America and LIU believe the plight of these people is not something to be ignored. “Every four seconds a child dies because of lack of nourishment,” said LIU grad student Nicole Murphy. “It’s time LIU joined Oxfam America’s fight against world hunger.”
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Murphy, along with fellow LIU grad student Lauren Williams, hosted the event. Students, faculty, and friends alike were encouraged to participate in a social experiment sponsored by Oxfam America. “We intend to educate guests about the disparity between low and high income people,” Williams said. “The goal of the experiment is help people identify with those less fortunate.” Upon entering the Avena Lounge, guests were given tickets to determine which section they would be seated in: low, middle, or high income. The low income section accounted for most of the participants, followed by a smaller number representing middle income, and finally a few individuals were seated in the high income section. After being seated with their respective “income brackets,” participants were then told by Murphy that the uneven sections are a realistic representation of current financial conditions worldwide. “Fifteen percent of the world’s population is in the high income bracket,” Murphy said. “Thirty-five percent comprise the middle income bracket and 50 percent fall into the low income bracket.”
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When dinner was served, the high income section was first to eat. The menu consisted of various nutritious foods which included pasta, meat, salad, and bread; the middle income section was treated to a plate of rice and beans; the lower income section received only a bowl of rice and a cup of water. The purpose of the social experiment was to simulate real world inequalities in regards to food. According to Murphy and Williams, low and middle income people often cannot afford more nutritious foods and a decent standard of living, unlike their high income counterparts that often take food, fresh water, and shelter for granted. “One in every five children is below the poverty line,” Williams said. “We all need to do what we can to help.” “I’ve never given much thought to what lower income people are going through,” said LIU newcomer John Jeangilles. “This event definitely made me think. I’m interested in helping however I can, like volunteering this Thanksgiving and Christmas.” David Holden, student worker at the Avena Lounge, felt similarly to Jeangilles. Holden had never before
stopped to think about the difficulties low and middle income people face. “It’s hard to believe how unequal the wealth is in this country,” Holden said. “This event instantly brought to mind the Occupy Wall Street movement: how people without the proper means for living continue to fight for equality.” Together with individuals and local groups in more than 90 countries, Oxfam America helps people overcome poverty, fight for social justice, and educate people about problems that can easily affect everyone. LIU is thrilled to share Oxfam’s vision of a world without poverty. “Not only can we touch upon these issues,” Murphy said, “but we all have the power to make a difference in the world.”
Reparations Made to Graduate Dorm Residents BY: LINDSEY WALKER
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onths after students first bitterly complained over the poor living conditions at LIU’s new graduate dorm building, apologies have been delivered, reparations have been made, and all residents have been promised a 25 percent reduction to their rooming fee. “The new building presented several challenges in the first weeks of the semester and we sincerely apologize for the resulting inconveniences,” Provost Gale Stevens Haynes wrote in a letter issued to graduate dorm residents. The most significant issue residents of the new dorms faced this semester was a lack of natural gas to the building. Hot water was often in short supply, laundry facilities were unavailable for use, and
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perspective. Another issue that drew the ire of the Faculty Senate is that the Board is composed mostly of businessmen. Professor States made the argument that at least 10 percent of the Board should be composed of Trustees with backgrounds in education in order to improve the University’s academic curriculum and standing. Steinberg supports the notion of expanding the Board of Trustees, but the main issue, he argues, is finding people who encompass these qualities and, at the same time, are able to donate. “They have to be able to show us that they are people who can and will be generous to the university,” said Steinberg. “That obligation is one of the central obligations of the Trustees,” he said. The Faculty Senate is of the opinion that LIU has reached a point of such financial duress that the only option left is to appeal for new leadership at the presidential level. When asked for his response to this decision, President Steinberg noted: “I understand their attitude and I understand their opinion. They’re entitled to it.” But moments later, he offered a more candid and personal
assessment. “It stings,” he conceded. “Of course it stings. Everyone wants to be loved. But it comes with the turf. I’m prepared. I’ve always been prepared.” President Steinberg who is now in his early 70s is well aware that there are members of the faculty who believe that his term has been too long. “I have stayed for as long as I have, to be perfectly candid, because I have felt like I had to be willing to take the heat of the faculty hostility,” Steinberg said. “And a new president would not be as likely to take that heat.” As for whether he’s contemplating life beyond LIU, Steinberg noted that his departure isn’t likely – at least for the foreseeable future. “My retirement is based on a joint understanding [that] I have with many of the Trustees. And there are certain things I have to help get done first. We are hoping to make between $30 million and $50 million,” he explained. “I am there for as long as the board needs me and anytime they think it is time for me to go, I will be gone.”
the heating systems were inactive. Students were forced to either use the facilities in the other dorm buildings or a local Laundromat, for which the students were reimbursed. During the October snowstorm, students had to rely on blankets and jackets to keep warm. Weeks later, when space heaters were finally provided to students – many of those units regularly shorted the electricity in the rooms. The students endured these hassles until the middle of November. Now, the laundry facility is up-andrunning, the heaters are functioning fully, and hot water is no longer a scarcity. “I am glad the facilities are finally running smoothly,” said graduate student Gregory DeSantis.
“It’s no longer a hassle for me to do my laundry or to get heat.” And while some graduate students have been so frustrated by the experience that they’re currently exploring living elsewhere next semester – raising a new question about the building’s future occupancy levels – another graduate student, who wished to remain anonymous, was a bit more optimistic. “I think the 25% is fair...not extremely good nor extremely bad, he said. “In my opinion, it just puts the price of the apartments about where they should have been in the first place.” At press time, student accounts are being credited back 25 percent of whatever fee was initially paid for their rooms.
Candidate for Dean of Admissions Makes Her Case
BY: ASHLEE MELLOWES
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he long-running search for a new Brooklyn Campus dean of admissions appears to be nearing an end. Maria Dillard, who is presently the executive director of admissions at Nova Southeastern University (NSU), visited LIU recently to make the case as to why she should assume the post at the Brooklyn Campus. Dillard met with Brooklyn Campus faculty and staff on December 6 to discuss her employment history along with her future goals and marketing strategies for admissions. In the meeting, Dillard answered questions in a direct, no-nonsense tone. “What you see is what you get. I don’t have any filters,” said Dillard. “Whatever strategy you implement – do it well and follow through until the very end. It’s not rocket science. The attention to detail and the quality you put forth is 90% of the job and that’s how you achieve success.” For Dillard, expanding LIU’s role in the world of social media is a major priority. The admissions candidate also saw the
Brooklyn Campus’ website as a crucial tool for increasing enrollment. “It’s not so much what great strategy you have, but how you go through with it, that increases enrollment,” she said. Dillard attributes her ever-expanding success to many of the challenges she has encountered at NSU. As a veteran in the higher education admissions business – eight years, to be exact, at NSU – Dillard is well aware of the challenges that she faces entering LIU’s diverse and complex community. “A lot of the challenges [at NSU] are very similar to the challenges that I will face here at LIU. My approach is simple – I look at a task and how I can get it done as well as who can help me along the way,” said Dillard. “I know how to motivate staff as well as faculty. My people skills have definitely improved at NSU.” If elected, Dillard vows to hit-theground running in the effort to implement her agenda. “We find out what our resources are and how we can stay on top of it and stay current,” she said. “We have to use what we’re best at – that is how you get results.”
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The Federal Debt: A Never Ending Spiral
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ur nation began its existence in debt from the Revolutionary War. Jefferson argued to eliminate the debt, and Hamilton argued it was necessary to keep the nation together. The Hamiltonians won, the conservatives of their time. It has been argued that this difference between these two founders was the beginning of the liberal/conservative split in our country.
BY: RYAN SAHADEO
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For the first eighteen years after WW II, Truman (1945-53), Eisenhower (195361) and Kennedy (1961-63) all worked vigorously to keep spending under control. Of the seven years Truman was in office, the national debt declined in four. With a Republican Congress for his first two years in office, he brought down spending. The following year, with a Democratic Congress, he reduced what was commonly called the “War Debt” again. Two of the eight years Eisenhower served as President saw debt reduction during the years when Democrats were in charge of Congress. Kennedy reduced the debt by over 4% his first year in office, then it went up slightly his next two years. No President– except for Andrew Jackson –has been able to get rid of the federal debt entirely. History has shown that the “trickle down theory” does not work. Republican President Hoover tried the “trickle down” theory to solve economic problems during the last few years of his only term, when the greatest economic depression this country has ever faced began. It is often called the Republican Depression because it was their financial philosophy that led to the collapse of the economy. Tax cuts for the rich did not work and things got worse. President Roosevelt got into office, raised taxes on the rich, created jobs for the poor and turned things around.
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Mr. Clinton took a more progressive approach and, as Roosevelt had done, turned the Hoover model upside down. Instead of making the rich richer in the hope that they would spend that money and thus create demand and therefore jobs, he created a tax environment that encouraged the creation of jobs directly. It was an economic environment where everyone could get rich, not just a few, and it worked. An extensive amount of jobs and millionaires were created while Clinton was in office. More new millionaires were created during the Clinton administration than at any other time in our history. Throughout history, the United States has relied on foreign commitment to help our economy and our way of life. From the Revolutionary War when we needed the French to aide us with a naval fleet, to the Second World War when it was the Allied powers vs. the Axis Powers, the United States has had a significant amount of foreign influence added to our history. The same stands
with our federal debt. Foreign investors pour money into our economy and buy government and private business bonds to keep our interest rates low. Without their contribution, interest rates would increase and competition would increase between businesses and the federal government for the sale of bonds.
to spend; their solution is to put off paying till later for our security today. They prefer to see our children pay for their debt. Neo-Conservative thinking has run up over a 9.5 trillion dollar debt that will not be paid off for a generation or more, and is still increasing at an astounding rate with no end to deficit spending in sight.
I propose to raise income and payroll tax rates modestly. It would allow for some growth in health and retirement spending, defense and domestic program cuts of 8 percent, and selected new public investments, such as for the environment, and to promote economic growth. The estimated $600 billion dollars that go toward defense could be funneled into the Social Security Fund or toward other areas in need of financial assistance.
Since our creation, the United States has been in debt. We the people suffer. Now or generations to come, we have a debt in the trillions to overcome and there is no end to deficit spending in sight.
The facts show that it most often takes a Democratic President to control and reduce spending. The truth is that the Republicans are the party of “borrow and spend”. They hate taxes, but love
L.I.U. World AIDS Day
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IDS is a chronic, potentially lifethreatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). By damaging your immune system, HIV interferes with your body’s ability to fight the organisms that cause disease. HIV is a sexually transmitted disease. It can also be spread by contact with infected blood, or from mother to child during pregnancy, childbirth or breast-feeding. It can take years before HIV weakens your immune system to the point that you have AIDS. There’s no cure for HIV/AIDS, but there are medications that can dramatically slow the progression of the disease. These drugs have reduced AIDS deaths in many developed nations.
BY: RALPHNIE EDMOND
The symptoms of HIV and AIDS vary, depending on the phase of infection. When infected with HIV, you may have no signs or symptoms at all, although you’re still able to transmit the virus to others. Many people develop a brief flu-like illness two to four weeks after becoming infected. Signs and symptoms may include: Fever, Headache, Sore throat, Swollen-lymph glands, Rash, You may remain symptom-free for years. But as the virus continues to multiply and destroy immune cells, you may develop mild infections or chronic symptoms such as: Swollen lymph nodes — often one of the first signs of HIV infection Diarrhea, Weight loss, Fever Cough and shortness of breath. If you receive no treatment for your HIV infection, the disease typically progresses to AIDS in about 10 years. By the time AIDS develops, your immune system has been severely damaged, making you susceptible to opportunistic infections — diseases that wouldn’t trouble a person with a healthy immune system. HIV destroys CD4 cells — a specific type of white blood cell that plays a large role in helping your body fight
disease. Your immune system weakens as more CD4 cells are killed. You can have an HIV infection for years before it progresses to AIDS. HIV can be transmitted by infected blood, semen or vaginal secretions must enter your body. You can’t become infected through ordinary contact — hugging, kissing, dancing or shaking hands — with someone who has HIV or AIDS. HIV can’t be transmitted through the air, water or via insect bites. You can become infected with HIV in several ways, including: During unprotected sex, Blood transfusions and sharing dirty needles. Risk factors include: Having unprotected sex. Unprotected sex means having sex without using a new latex or polyurethane condom every time. Anal sex is more risky than is vaginal sex. The risk increases if you have multiple sexual partnerss having another STD. Many sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) produce open sores on your genitals. These sores act as doorways for HIV to enter your body. Using intravenous drugs. People who use intravenous drugs often share needles and syringes. This exposes them
to droplets of other people’s blood. Uncircumcised men. Studies indicate that lack of circumcision increases the risk for heterosexual transmission of HIV. Complications: HIV infection weakens your immune system, making you highly susceptible to all sorts of infections and certain types of cancers. HIV is most commonly diagnosed by testing your blood or saliva for the presence of antibodies to the virus. Unfortunately, these types of HIV tests aren’t accurate immediately after infection because it takes time for your body to develop these antibodies — usually up to 12 weeks. In rare cases, it can take up to six months for an HIV antibody test to become positive. There’s no vaccine to prevent HIV infection and no cure for AIDS. But it’s possible to protect yourself and others from infection. That means educating yourself about HIV and avoiding any behavior that allows HIV-infected fluids — blood, semen, vaginal secretions and breast milk — into your body.
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Who Knew Fashion Could Be So Delicious? BY: MICHELLE LAWTON
Top 10 Albums 1) We Found Love Rihanna Feat. Calvin Harris Talk That Talk 2) Sexy And I Know It LMFAO Sorry For Party Rocking 3) It Will Rain Bruno Mars 4) Moves Like Jagger Marroon 5 Feat. Christina Aguilera Moves LIke Jagger
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here was fashion. There was talent. And there was food. The Paramount Gym at Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus was home to the Christian Fellowship Club’s Thanksgiving Dinner and Fashion Show on November 18. White tablecloth’s covered the tables and were arranged throughout the gym, with candles as a center piece for each. LIU students and friends were in attendance, dressed semi-formally for what they hoped to be an exciting evening. The Thanksgiving Dinner and Fashion Show were organized by the Christian Fellowship Club who then collaborated with the Gospel Choir, Dynamic Designs Fashion Club, WLIU Radio, LIU-TV and the Student Government Association to help launch the event. Originally, the Christian Fellowship Club hosted an annual thanksgiving dinner, but this year there was a granted fashion show request that altered the dynamics of the club’s traditional event. The fashion sector of the event had a different theme for each of the three segments. There was the S.W.A.G. segment which is an acronym for, “Saved With Amazing Grace”. This is the scene where
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5) Someone LIke You Adele 21 LIU students sported their personal fashion. The next segment was GQ which stood for, “God’s Quality” where participants walked proud wearing their Sunday best outfits. The last segment, Couture, consisted of assistance from the Dynamic Fashion Club where there was a lot of fun attire, from fur to ruffles, showcased up and down the runway. There was also a dance performance by Carl Antoine, Christina Celestin, and Sherille Grant. There were a lot of funky moves in the choreography but also a great deal of personal style from all the dancers. “We started choreographing literally the day before and we came up with a lot”, said Grant. “We just wanted to have fun with it.” Along with the great efforts of all groups and clubs working together to make the event a success, special guest and host, Dickinson Guillaume had his way with the crowd. He kept the audience intrigued and entertained in between acts. At one point, he had the entire audience on their feet stepping and imitating his rhythms. He excited the audience for the performances of Alpha Nu Omega Christian Fraternity and Sorority. In the midst of the event, there was an intermission where the food was distributed. The food line formed on the upper level of the Paramount Gym and
extended down towards the side ramps. According to Jeffrey Ulysse, President of the Christian Fellowship Club, the club’s goal was to host an event for 150 people. However, to his surprise and great satisfaction, there was said to be over 200 people in attendance at the Paramount Gym. These people were, “fed even though food was only for 150 people, talk about a miracle. Our goal was to bring an atmosphere that was charged with love, laughs, peace, and inspirational” says Ulysse. The atmosphere did seem to achieve the goal that the Christian Fellowship Club set. By the end of the night, the audience was up and moving. Many people joined the stage for a unanimous “Electric Slide” group dance. “I had so much fun,” Grant said. “I was glad that people could see that as Christians we have fun! I think this event was one of the best that CFC organization has ever had and I’m glad to be a part of it.” The Christian Fellowship Club has been making an incredible impact on the LIU campus. “We are a movement of the young on fire for Christ, and we want to represent Christ and disperse love, life, joy, healing, unity, and peace to the campus of LIU. Our goal is to inspire and encourage them with the message of Jesus,” said Ulysse. “The Gospel Choir says it best with this quote, ‘If we reach just one then our job is done’.”
6) Without You David Guetta Feat. Usher 7) Stereo Hearts Gym Class Heroes Feat. Adam Levine Stereo Hearts 8) Good Feeling Flo Rida Good Feeling 9) The One That Got Away Katy Perry Teenage Drean 10.) Party Rock Anthem LMFAO Feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock Sorry For Party Rocking
The Christian Fellowship Club plans on continuing their successful adventures. There are events planned straight through to the spring semester. On December 2, 2011, CFC and the Gospel Choir will head to Long Island University, C.W. Post for a gospel concert. For more information about the event, LIU students can inquire to S-231 which is in the Sloan building or call the office phone at 718-488-1596.
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the ledge of the balcony. The St. Lucian group, who was outwardly the most festive of the group, served for a very interesting performance. Similarly to the Gambian dancers, the group assembled a small set. They were composed of two female and two male, all wearing blue in solidarity. They danced in a spacious white room in close proximity to one another, while performing traditional Caribbean routines.
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ancers performed their hearts out at Long Island University’s DANCEHACKIT, held at the Kumble Theater on November 19. The event merged dance with modern technology, capturing diverse dances simultaneously to an eclectic play list from all over the globe via live stream, in real time. Dancers hailed from Gambia, St. Lucia, Vermont and LIU’s very own Brooklyn, New York. Tony-nominated choreographer Marlies Yearby, serving as the event’s co-director, explained that DANCEHACKIT’s goal was to bring the elements of dance, fashion, music and technology in a new, innovative way. “Existing at the intersection of movement, music and technology, DANCEHACKIT is designed to remove the limitations of location by being virtual and globally accessible,” she said in a statement. While several technical difficulties occurred at the event, primarily involving the screen freezing multiple times, these performers were not deterred. They fiercely danced in their respective stomping grounds. The Gambian dancers consisted of a group of three; one female and two males. Unlike any of the other groups, they used the outdoors, a terrace, to perform. The group, draped in shredded, bright yellow and red material, performed invigorating acrobatics. Being the showman they were, they proceeded to bring out a basin, which they continued to dance in, but not before dancing on
The City Meets The Bronx
The Vermont trope also provided for another unique performance. This group consisted of numerous dancers, who performed in what appeared to be a dance studio. This set, like the Gambian dancers, utilized a fascinating prop: black, plastic chairs. They often danced, while the chairs rattled underneath them, without missing a beat. If that wasn’t enough, they also performed light aerobics on these not so sturdy chairs, without toppling over once. LIU dancers held more than their own in this dancing frenzy. They were by far the largest set. Operating from the Black Box, an elusive space located behind the Kumble Theater stage, LIU’s dancers delved into light calisthenics. Unlike most of the other groups, they were mainly inspired to perform jazz and African style dances. Twice, the LIU dancers graced the presence of the small but enthusiastic Kumble Theater audience. The dancers performed in a barrage of bright colorful outfits while effectively utilizing the entire Kumble Theater stage. Additionally, they incorporated the auditorium chairs into their routine, much to the audience’s surprise and delight. After an intense two-hour dance session, the event finally came to a close. All groups waved joyously and tiresomely to the web cameras. The use of the World Wide Web may have helped Yearby’s vision come to life. But it also proved for a very enlightening and entertaining show.
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he Bronx, the Holy Grail to many who call it home, which includes the New York Yankees and the gorillas who reside at the Bronx Zoo. It is sometimes the forgotten borough when it comes to food and entertainment. But the Bronx offers a cultural experience that is hard to forget; even Jennifer Lopez can’t deny the borough has made her more than just “Jenny from the block.” Cue to Pine Bar &Grill, located on 1634 Eastchester Rd in the heart of the East Tremont section. Pine Bar & Grill “brings Manhattan styled ambiance to the Bronx” or so it states in its online bio, and in many ways it does. The décor consists of lavish furniture and modern architecture that suggest much more than a normal day to day eatery would. The two leveled restaurant boasts a full stocked bar and dance floor on the first floor for patrons to mingle and jingle, while upstairs patrons are seated at tables that overlook the downstairs area so they never have to miss a beat. Walls are lined with paintings of abstract artwork as well as flat screen TV’s that lead to the grand and quite lavishly constructed rooftop sitting area. Mostly used during the summer months to enhance the ambiance of the city like feel. Acquiring reservations for this restaurant is a must, not because it is mandatory but just because it will probably ensure better costumer service (an area in which they tend to be lacking.) One should take note that a quick lunch or dinner here is possible but not advised because of the
extended wait time for seating without a reservation. Once your server seats you, one can expect to feast their eyes upon a menu that features a little bit of everything. From coconut shrimp to empanadas for appetizers and main entrees that range from lobster ravioli to jerk shrimp and chicken; a cultural shock to some or a welcomed surprise. Salads include a B.L.T and a skirt steak version that tend to be a favorite amongst regular patrons. The diverse menu that includes small plates, main entrees, salads, pizza, soups and sandwiches; it can be a bit overwhelming on the eyes, as it may become difficult to choose exactly what it is you want. However, the usually large and fulfilling portion size of the entrees makes up for it. The cuisine on the other hand is not as fulfilling, some dishes such as the Macaroni and cheese and BBQ wings are up to par, while others lack tremendously in the flavor department an overall extremely disappointing feat. Menu prices range from $10 to $26 for entrees and $8 to $10 for specialty alcoholic beverages. Once you get your server’s attention, which is a mission in itself, you’re either too full or pleased with your dinner, or too dissatisfied with your order to argue with the waiter on why it took 15 minutes to gain his attention. The establishment, which prides itself on its luxurious and sophisticated ambiance, is great for a night out for drinks with friends but not so much a quality dinner.
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rake’s music in the past has been questionable since it usually has an inconsistent tone. It’s difficult to listen to songs that range from rapping to singing and essentially from hard to soft. Drake’s talent is undeniable. With this in mind, his new album “Take Care” did not fail to please. It finally contains what Drake should’ve done from the beginning of his career. Create a rapping and singing balance. Drake’s first album, “Thank Me Later” had a few memorable songs. It was a Hip Hop album that was laced with R&B tones. It makes it hard for fans to understand who Drake is trying to be as an artist when he makes an album such as this. Drake has too much at his disposal to underachieve. It was almost as though he was attempting to be Chris Brown or LL Cool J. There is nothing
BY: JUSTIN ELLIS wrong with being influenced by these two artists’, but he should want to be better than they are and not a carbon copy. It’s upsetting to see someone with talent attempting to per se, “swagger jack” another artist. “Take Care” was a definite upgrade and a well needed one. The song “Take Care” on the album is apart of the expectation that Drake has created for himself. It is reminiscent of an R&B Love song; or as some might say, the “lovey dovey” song. It’s emotional and touchy but in a weird way it flowed surprisingly well. This is one of Drake’s many skills. He makes songs that you don’t expect to sing along to, but when you listen to the words you begin to appreciate the message. The message in Take Care is simple: taking care of someone who’s been hurt by love. The female artist featured on this track, singer Rihanna seemed to be the perfect choice. Rihanna who has in her past was a victim of domestic violence with her former boyfriend, singer Chris Brown. It may seem as if Rihanna is singing about being hurt by Brown, on the chorus. Though she was featured on the song, it still had the Drake essence, which created the perfect collaboration.
On many occasions a featured artist may take control of another’s song, but on this particular song it sounded like the two were on the same page. While this album had many great songs “Marvin’s Room” wasn’t one of them. This song was soft, for a rapper and the lyrics are terrible. It basically promotes cheating on the one you love. It’s hard to listen to this song because the disturbing message it sends, which is apart of Drakes problem. Drake starts off talking about love then does a 180, when he wants a woman to cheat in her committed relationship. This song essentially makes the whole album one giant contradiction of what he tries to stand for. The beat and lyrics say this is a love song but it’s really just another song about lust. He wants to be different and change the game but songs like this makes you remember he is just another artist. With this album, Drake showed off who he can be as a rapper and a singer. It’s about time he showed a balance between the two and made “Take Care” into something worth buying. Drake has often been overrated because of his label “Young Money” and having rapper Lil’ Wayne as a mentor. Overall, Drake
You Should Know About: Stalley scholarship but after a second injury he decided that he would no longer play basketball. Instead, he pursued a career in music.
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efore Kyle Myricks was known as “Stalley” he started out as a student from Massillon, Ohio. In a recent interview with iRockCollege, Kyle discusses his basketball career at Long Island University’s Brooklyn Campus. He attended school on a full
Stalley landed a record deal with Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group and has since re-released his new mix tape titled, Lincoln Way Nights (released Nov. 1st), which includes tracks such as “Pound” and “Hercules”. Stalley has also made an appearance on BET’s 2011 Hip Hop Awards as a part of the MMG cypher. He has previously collaborated with Rick Ross, Currensy, Wale, Big KRIT, and more. His good friend Rashad (another Ohio native) was responsible for the
used all of his resources to put together a solid piece of work. Hopefully he will continue on this road to make albums with the same structure. Drake is a change of pace from the majority of many mainstream rappers.
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production on Lincoln Way Nights as well as making sure Stalley’s style was consistently recognized on each track. Rashad also provides vocals on a total of four tracks on the mix tape. Lincoln Way Nights is a solid release. Popmatters.com rates it a seven out of ten. This year, Stalley has been featured in magazines such as XXL and SPIN. He has been considered by SPIN magazine as one of raps rising regular guys. The magazine also adds Lincoln Way Nights to “SPIN’S 50 Mixtapes You Need Now” list, making the 41 spot. SPIN seems to favor him as for he is currently featured in the latest issue’s cover story. Stalley is currently on tour with Kendrick Lamar
and in no time will be back in Brooklyn, so keep your eyes peeled!
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Drake: Take Care
Rihanna: Talk That Talk
BY: SHARI STRAKER
singles, breaking the previous record set by Madonna.” Rihanna debuted her sixth studio album, “Talk that Talk” on November 21. Even before her album was officially released it topped the charts on iTunes, and remains in the top ten. “Talk that Talk” took the number three spot on Billboards Top 200 this week.
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ith four Grammy awards, five American Music Awards and 18 Billboard Music Awards, to say that singer Rihanna, 23 has been busy is an understatement. She has a plethora of accolades under her belt in her short five-year career. Her achievements include being the youngest artist in Billboard history to have eleven number one singles on the Hot 100. According to beyondrace. com, “[Rihanna] also became the fastest solo artist in the chart’s history to achieve twenty Hot 100 top-ten
Her first single We Found Love has made the number one spot home on Billboards’ Hot 100, for ten weeks. The Pop stars’ techno infused track is the perfect mix to her almost flawless album. “Talk that Talk” has already been certified Platinum in the UK, after the first week of its release. She has definitely come a long way from, “Pon De Replay”. Critics have been giving “Talk That Talk” rave reviews. MTV News’ James Montgomery has claimed that “Talk That Talk” [is] “not only the best effort of her career, but arguably the best pop album of 2011…” Billboard says that the album is, “a fleshed-out statement that captures Rihanna’s relentless drive
and will likely keep her on top. This album’s not a victory lap; it’s a whole new race.” The New York Times claims, “Talk That Talk” is the blithest Rihanna album, which is saying a lot. It has none of the dark, wounded subtext of her more recent albums, almost no sign of scarring left by her tumultuous and abusive relationship with Chris Brown that seemed to hover over her more recent work.”
song, which is an interlude is less than a minute but makes the listener want more. In Cockiness (Love It), she shamelessly sings, “Suck my cockiness, lick my persuasion”, all over a reggaepop infused beat. Rolling Stone’s Jody Rosen agrees in her own review, “Rihanna coos, moans and unleashes slick dancehall-style rapping over a refrain that minces no words: “I love it when you eat it. . .”
Though the DefJam artist left her good girl persona years ago (Good Girl Gone Bad), she expresses her inner bad girl thoroughly with this release. “Talk That Talk” oozes sex and love, but mostly sex. Yes, sex is the theme boys and girls. Her sixth studio effort is the singers raunchiest to date. In the past, she has danced around “sex” with singles such as “S&M” and “Rude Boy”, but this album was no holds barred.
Throughout her album, Rihanna doesn’t forget about her Caribbean background. She slightly brings forth hints of dancehall and a Pon De Replay essence, which is the perfect balance.
“Talk That Talk” isn’t for the feint of heart as one of Rihanna’s songs “Birthday Cake” proves. (“It’s not even my birthday, but he wants to lick the icing off ”, she seductively moans.) The
Can Video Games Save The Economy?
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ameStop on Knickerbocker was flooded with customers for the midnight release of Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3. About 500 people lined up outside eagerly to get their hands on a copy. Police squad cars were on the scene for several hours up until two in the morning when the line had almost reached the last person.
Wristbands were given out to ensure that customers who pre-ordered the game early would get their copy. “I was here for the Battlefield 3 midnight release and it was nothing compared to this, its insane,” said Marcell Lane as he waited online. Over 500 people were on location, even though only 400 copies were ensured to consumers,
But “Rih Rih” isn’t only about sex. We all Want Love, Do Ya Thang and Drunk on Love to name a few touches on her softer side; she sings of wanting and needing love. Drunk on Love, which is featured on her deluxe album she sings, “I wear my heart on my sleeve! /Always let love take the lead! /I may be a little naïve!” It makes the listener wonder how true these lyrics actually are.
BY: RODRIGO CARRENO
fans remained. A GameStop employee confirmed they had a lot of copies and if they ran out a rush delivery would come in the morning.
with worldwide releases. Stephen Lambrechts, in an article for IGN explained, “Hollywood has become creatively bankrupt.”
During a time of economic crisis, this is what the Call of Duty franchise brings to the table. At 60 dollars a game, Call of Duty games always manage to sell in the multi-million dollar numbers. It was reported that one gamer got their hands on a copy a few days before release, buying the game eBay for $1,725. The entertainment industry doesn’t recognize video games as a true form of entertainment, though the revenue accumulated can be considered a goldmine.
Video games are generating more sales than any time before; Call of Duty at release makes millions. The fact remains that video games are good for business and the economy; they no longer have the stigma of just being a “game”. It’s much more; it’s a success for the entertainment industry. “As gamers we are seen as nothing but troubled youth looking for an outlook to wreak destruction on, either that or lazy people who sit on the couch and play games,” says Omar Alleyne, 20. “But in the entertainment industry we leave a
Ironically, the entertainment industry such as movies and music, have a hard time gaining fans and profits. Many movies are barely making what they spend on their budget, even
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Can Video Games Save The Economy? (Continued from Pg. 15) Publishing CEO Eric Hirschberg during an earnings call on November eight. Hirschberg said more than 1.5 million people queued at 13,000 shops at midnight on Monday to buy Modern Warfare 3, “making it the largest retail release in Activision’s history and in the industry’s history.”
Continued from page 15 hefty footprint, we make the economy strive just a bit more.” Which is why Activison’s latest first person shooter, flew of the shelves
within the first few hours. “The record number of pre-orders from Modern Warfare 3 drove the largest day-one shipments in our history, and in the industry’s history,” said Activision
After its release on the eight, Modern Warfare 3 has beaten every sales record imaginable. On its first day it was recorded that it sold 6.5 million copies, making about 400 million dollars, beating its previous record set by Call of Duty Black Ops at 360 million. After five days of release the game has managed to make 775 millions dollars. Modern Warfare 3 easily outsells Batman the
Lupe Fiasco: Friend Of The People
A song on this mix tape that sends a harsh but accurate message is “Lupe’s Back”. This track describes how record labels and radio stations have grown to downgrade the music released to the public. Lupe has had personal experiences with his own label, Atlantic Records, who attempted to censor his work. Atlantic Records went as far as cutting off the funding for Lupe’s last album “Lasers”.
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This greatly anticipated mix tape follows his successful album “Lasers”. Though he was praised for this album he has said on many occasions that he wanted to do more with it. “Lasers” was exactly what you could expect from Lupe, controversial lyrics that will always make you think. It only makes you wonder what more he wanted to achieve because the album has already been seen as controversial.
The project was eventually released, but it was a powerful statement that caused a riot outside the executive offices of Atlantic Records. This is why rappers such as Lupe are forced to leak songs since in some cases; they aren’t afforded the luxury of expressing themselves freely.
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It got to the point where he proclaims Obama to be a terror threat. These lyrics were so scrutinized that Lupe made an appearance on Fox News with Bill O’Reilly to explain himself. The interview really didn’t show Lupe in a positive light, which is why in some instances he may seem ignorant.
upe Fiasco has always used his music to display his philosophical views. He is also opinionated when it comes to government issues and its assorted conspiracies. His intellectual rapping style serves as a unique characteristic, which many mainstream rappers sadly lack.
Modern Warfare 3 is expected to bring in between $1.5 and $1.6 billion, estimates Arvind Bhatia, managing director of Sterne Agee & Leach. Bhatia also predicts that it will eventually top Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, which grossed $1.3 billion. “The audience [for video games] is expanding and companies are doing a good job of exploiting big audiences.” Jonathan Romero, a former manager at Best Buy said, “You can always count on a Call of Duty game to bring in tons of money, especially if you’re a small independent store.” Photo credit: www.destructoid.com
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Even though he has his own opinion on political matters, Lupe sounds a bit ignorant to the facts. In his new mix tape, “Friends Of The People” he continues to do what he has always done, touch on the issues others are reluctant to discuss due to the lack of knowledge on a particular topic. Similar to his previous works, this mix tape is satisfactory with an excellent use of metaphors and double entendre.
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Dark Knight [second highest grossing movie] by 156 million dollars.
the best. Lupe Fiasco is a thought provoking poet, who refuses to be silenced by anyone including his bosses. It’s refreshing to see someone stand firm to his beliefs. He didn’t let anyone silence him with a paycheck. Often in the rap game, the topics of conversation are money, drugs and sex. “Friend of the People” however, has more content with issues that continuously plague the world. Lupe’s next album “Food and Liquor 2” will hopefully continue to be as controversial as his previous works, as he puts everything under a microscope.
Lupe equates the actions of Atlantic and other labels to the actions of NBA league owners. His lyrics “Artist lets mobilize and unionize like the athletes”, it lets us know that he wants all the rappers and anyone in general to fight for their freedom of speech. This song will surely require pressing the rewind button to fully grasp the concept. This shows why Lupe is one of
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Fashionable Outfits for the Holidays BY: MABEL MARTINEZ
saying goes “too much of good thing is bad for you” and this goes for sequins too!
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Thinking about wearing a LDB (little black dress) during the holidays? Why not update a classic LBD to a little leather dress? Leather has been all the rage this season! From leather shorts, skirts and dresses, it has been one of the top trends. Leather has been spotted on celebrities such as, Nicole Richie, Blake Lively, Jennifer Lopez and much more.
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t’s that time of the year again ladies, the holidays! The festive holiday’s are fast approaching and now more than ever is the time to begin searching for the perfect outfit. From casual tops to stunning dresses, there are a variety of ways to dress up this winter for the yearly holiday office party or for New Year’s Eve. This holiday season, sequins, lace and leather are definitely trends that will get everyone’s attention and will put any fashionista in the holiday spirit! Sequins can add a touch of glamour to any outfit. A sequined dress either sleeveless or long sleeve can be worn to any holiday party when paired with the perfect pair of shoes. For example, ASOS has a “Motel Gabby Dress Sequins” for $105.44. It is a mini long sleeved dressed with padded shoulders and comes in gold and silver.
Leather black dresses, whether it’s real or faux, are sexy and sophisticated. A body-conscience leather dress can be paired with black peep-toe pumps and a sleek simple up do. When it comes to wearing a leather dress, keep it simple. Macy’s has a faux leather dress for $49.99. It is a Bar III sleeveless dress with a scoop neckline. Pair it with solid magenta tights like, Betsey Johnson’s “Solid Heather Tight” for $12.95; which can be found at DSW. Instead of wearing a leather dress one can also wear a leather mini skirt and a simple cropped top with knee high platform boots. Style this outfit with gold accessories and you are good to go for the night! Lace is another essential piece this holiday season. It is a feminine, stylish and a timeless trend. For example, if it’s one’s first time wearing lace, try a solid dress with a lace back. ASOS lace back dress with skater skirt is simple and sexy with its touch of lace and is only $81.81.
On a budget? Not to worry! Nasty Gal has a stunning sequined dress in plum for $78.00. Most people wear black and silver dresses for the holidays, wearing a plum color will stand out at any gathering or party. It is a bodyconscience v-neckline dress and can be paired with a neutral clutch and platform pumps or wedges.
Don’t forget about outerwear! Any one of these outfits can be paired with a fur coat. It is cozy and stylish for a holiday party. This holiday season, leopard outerwear is a must have! Whether it’s a leopard trench or faux fur it will complete any outfit and make it glamorous.
One thing that every fashionista has to be aware of is to wear one sequined piece, wearing too many sequins (dress, shoes, clutch) will look tacky. As the
Hope everyone has a stylish holiday season complete with sequins, lace and leather (not at the same time though) Happy holidays!
million followers, “I will forever cherish the time I spent with Demi. Marriage is one of the most difficult things in the world and unfortunately sometimes they fail. Love and Light, AK.” It seems as if Jennifer Lopez is taking her divorce from Mark Anthony in stride. The actress/singer was spotted during the Thanksgiving holiday by TMZ in Hawaii with Casper Smart. Smart, who is a backup dancer and Lopez’s new rumored love interest. According to radaronline.com, the two were spotted on the island of Kauai with her twins, Max and Emme. A few weeks ago she was also linked to Bradley Cooper, looks like J.Lo is keeping busy!
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ourtney Kardashian announced that she was pregnant on November 30; sister Kim Kardashian broke the news via Facebook and her blog (celebuzz.com). Kourtney then confirmed by saying, “Yes, I’m Pregnant”, with a link to her cover page confession to Us Weekly. The reality star and sister to Kim Kardashian, says, “Yes, I’m pregnant! Now I’m nine weeks along. You’re supposed to wait twelve weeks to tell people, but I feel confident.” This is the second child for Kourtney Kardashian and longtime boyfriend Scott Disick. Maybe the pregnancy news will take the attention away from Kim and her impending divorce? After weeks of speculation of a tumultuous marriage Demi Moore, filed for divorce on November 17. In a statement the actress said, “As a woman, a mother and a wife, there are certain values and vows that I hold sacred, and it is in this spirit that I have chosen to move forward with my life.” The divorce comes after there were rumors that her husband Ashton Kutcher had an affair with another woman on the day of their sixth anniversary. The couple denied rumors that there was any trouble after the pair tweeted some cryptic messages. It seems as though they are using Twitter as an outlet as Kutcher tweeted to his 8.5
Jennifer Husdon recently opened up to Ebony Magazine’s December/January issue about the murders of her mother, brother and nephew. The singer told Ebony Magazine that her Fiancé David Otunga saved her life. The singer has never publicly addressed the murders of her family members but felt comfortable enough to do so to Ebony. Hudson claims that the reason that she is still alive today is because her Fiancé Otunga asked her to come visit him in Florida instead of going home to Chicago, because he was working for the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). According to Ebony the singer/actress said, “That’s one of the things that saved my life, because I could have been home with my mom then, [Otunga] wanted me to come out to Florida with him instead of going to Chicago… I flew out to see him; that’s why I’m still here. I’ve never said that before, and I can’t believe I just said that now. But I didn’t know. He was just like, ‘I’m going to this wrestling thing, and it’s in Tampa. I’m going out there now, so you can come out there and see me versus going home.” She also reveals to Ebony that the killing of her family was “surreal” and a “blur”.
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Sale Location : Beside M311 entrance door. Sale starts from Nov 23 2011.
For Info, please contact : Anwesh (anweshbabu.kasala@my.liu.edu) Mob: 678-8ANWESH (678-826-9374) *A portion of the funds raised will be used for the Alternative Spring Break Trip.*
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Shortsighted. Foolish. Dangerous. These are just some of the words that could describe what Congress has proposed.
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Don’t let Congress make a Foolish Decision on PELL
As it negotiates the nation’s 2012 spending bill this week, Congress will determine the fate of Pell Grants, the support that helps millions of working-class students earn their way into the middle class and create a stronger workforce. But instead of protecting this critical investment in our collective future, the House of Representatives would rather kick more than half a million students out of the program within the next few months. Meaning that you might be short $2775.00 this coming spring semester if you don’t act. It’s time to fight back. Tell Congress that balancing the budget on the backs of hard-working college students is a shortsighted decision that will set our
nation back in the long run. During times of financial crisis, we must protect our future, not decimate it. In these final days of the congressional session, deals are being struck in the back rooms of the Capitol. If we aren’t loud enough about the importance of Pell, Congress could throw a wrench in the future of millions of students, including your future. Act today: Tell Congress to stand up for students and Save Pell.
Source: The Education Trust (www.edtrust.org) http://tinyurl.com/needpell Website: www.savepell.org