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DR. Leach talks to Nubian

Cornel West goes to Harvard

CULTURE & ARTS

Tribute to the Ancestors CULTURE & ARTS

What’s on your Mind

SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT El

Who will be leader of the pack

SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Billboards Charts

Farewell News

Dr. Leach talksto the Nubian

would be a discussion of the she had dealt with students’ understanding the situation Robert White broader issues of racism sex- issues of discomfort in class. was somewhat out of control News Editor ism, and discrimination. She As the process usually went and misinformation was also thought that the student students would come to her already involved". In the recent Najaa incident, protest was going to take a with their issue be it sexism, Since the beginning of the many have heard of her more proactive stance. racism, an academic issue or incident many speculations, involved, but very few know The next time Dr. Leach was ‘ other. She would gather infor- rumors and comments have Dr. Monica Leach. Dr. Leach is involved was when she, mation and talk to faculty. circulated from every direction. the Assistant Dean of Political Science Department Then she would either set up a Dr. Leach expressed the most Academic Affairs 8: the disappointment in what she Director of Diversity Programs feels are comments against for the College of Humanities her integrity and credibility. "I and Social Sciences. The never been hostile to any stu- Academic affairs component of dent" maintains Leach. As far her job entails coordinating as her credibility Leach main- advising for undeclared stu— tained, she would always ilcnts and assisting in develop- been fair and never tried to lment of policies and proce- undermine a student. "I dures for the college. She also would think that prior to stu- contributes to the advising of dents assuming administra- the college. The diversity pro— tion are not supportive of cre— grams portion of her job ating an environment con- includes leading and adminis- ducive to learning for all stu— tering programs for multi-eth- dents they would get the nic students and planning and facts."said Leach when asked implementing activities to what she would hope in the enhance student life in CHASS. future. In closing, she said,"I As Director for Diversity am an administrator commit- Programs, she is advisor for ted to the success of students CHASS Multicultural Dr. Leach, right, attending a conference in CHASS and NC STATE. Association for Students and My role is to be a student CHASS student Ambassadors. head Dr. Svara, PS205 teacher meeting between the student advocate and to ensure stu- Dr. Leach's involvement in Dr. Munoz, Najaa Baptist, and and the faculty member in dents optimize their potential the Najaa case began when she Dr. Hayes, Baptist's advisor which she would or would not to be the best they can be. attended the student demon- met on March 19. The meeting be present. "What hurt me Working within an academic stration in the PS 205 class on ended when Baptist and Dr. about P8205 was once I setting allows me to make that February 28,2002. Dr. Leach Hayes walked out. Over the attempted to do an interven- a reality. That is why I love thought that the demonstration past six years, Dr. Leach says tion it was very clear from my what I do. "

ASSAC meets with Chanellor Fox

Lucia Phillips sculpts outside of the Craft Center on a sunny day. Students listen to Linda Simmons-Henry. News

US News Briefs Robert White

Harvard loses another...

Cornel West goes to Princeton

Princeton University voted to name Cornel West 1948 University Professor of Religion. West taught religion and was a director of the African American Studies program at the University from 1988 to 1994. Princeton President Shirley M. Tilghmansays he was a popular professor when he was at the university. He new position will come be effective July 1. West will be leaving his position at Harvard where he was a professor in that Black Studies Department. Earlier this year West and university President Lawrence H. Summers got into a debate over West '5 cd and his involvement in Al Sharpton's Campaign. Harvard's Black Student Association did a peti- tion urging West to stay but will ultimately fellow Harvard Afro- American Studies professor Anthony K. Appiah for a position at Princeton.

McKinney calls for

investigation of Bush

In a recent‘radio interview House Representative of Georgia Cynthia McKinney called for an investigation of the Bush Administration. McKinney believes the Bush Administration may have known about the Sept. 11 attacks and did nothing to prevent them. McKinney cites President Bushs' ownership in several investment groups that would be set to benefit in increased defense spending. A spokesmen for the administration denounced the representatives accusations calling them "a partisan mindset beyond all reason" Many believe her accusa- tions go along with many conspiracy theory surround- ing the attacks. McKinney maintains the American peo- ple need to know "what went wrong on Sept 11 and why".

. ' ' $4.27 million budget proposed for the program. seattle' Clty Offers ald to Increasing the funding for the program was one of the execu- tive's top priorities. The increase was a bipartisan effort on the U nemp oned workers 7 part of Senate and House representative from the State of Washington. The business community, organized labor and oth- King County executive Ron Sims announced an $ 5.8 million ers in the King increase to King County Dislocated Worker Program which pro- County area also contributed to the effort. This dislocated work- vides training and other resources for Kings County workers er program has an 86 percent job placement and offers a variety because of the economic downturn in Seattle. The increase, of services to unemployed workers such as career which comes from the federal government, will supplement the 4 Culture & Arts

A Tribute to Our Ancestors United Student Fellowship 22nd Banquet By Tracy Salisbury

”Motherless children have a pour. For remembrance of On Saturday, April 20, 2002, Washington, NC. Subsequently, hard time, motherless chil- the many women, men and United Student Fellowship USF president, Lorenzo Watson, dren have-a such a hard time, the human rights struggle on Christian MiniStries (USF) cele— gave the president’s charge for the motherless children have our behalf, we pour. For the brated its 22nd Annual Spring 2002-2003 USF executive board such a really hard time, a principles as our guide in out Banquet. The theme for this year, and members. As the banquet long way from home.” Dr. everyday life, we pour. For ”By His Grace...” was very appro- came to a close, there was a spe- Iyailu Moses priate as it was a time to reflect on cial presentation in which Pastor sang this all that the Lord had done this Reginald Stepney and Tomekia verse from a past year for the ministry and in Atkinson presented USF mem- song entitled the lives of the students. As bers with tokens of their apprecia- Sometimes I guests entered the ballroom at the tion. Following this presentation, Feel Like a Brownstone Hotel to begin the Tiwanda Marsh presented Motherless festivities and worship, they were Tomekia Atkinson with a gift of Child during greeted with the warmest hospi— appreciation all of her hard work the Tribute to tality and beautiful decorations. in chairing the banquet. the Ancestors ' Eric Davis, the master of ceremo— Modestly, she accepted the gift program. .3 ny, made it known that everyone knowing that she could not have Kemetic Benu 3 had come together for one pur- done it without the help of her Order along pose, and that was to glorify God committee which consisted of with Alpha Hasseirn Kambui performing the pouring of libations for showing us mercy and send— Tiffany Cogdell, Adrienne Kappa Alpha ing His blessings upon us. Cooper, Aniesha Felton, Latasha Sorority Inc. sponosored a our Almighty Creator who Therefore, he encouraged the Johnson, and Tiwanda Marsh. It program held in the African makes all things possible, we attendees to freely worship and was obvious that a lot-of hard American Cultural Center to pour” praise God despite the different work and planning had gone into celebrate African culture, pay Two members of the Young atmosphere and the fact that tribute to those who have Black Entrepreneurs organi- everyone paved the way for future gen- zation presented a tribute to was all erations, and thank the indi— ancestors. Troy Neal, co- dressed viduals who have impacted president of YBE, recited up. With the life of another. lyrics from Tupac Shakur and that pur- The celebration began with played a track from the pose in a traditional African ceremo- album ”Reflection Eternal,” m i n d , ny performed by Hasseim performed by Talib Kweli the wor- Kambui. Kambui poured entitled Memories Live. Neal s h i p a n d libations to give honor to celebrated Hip Hop as a trib- b e g a n power- ancestors of the Motherland, ute to our ancestors to with an u l elders, and youth. Libations remind the audience of the energetic w o r - were poured after the follow— various forms of our culture. opening s h i p ing statements: ”For Africa Another member of YBE song from the USF praise team. that took place on that evening. our Motherland, we pour. made a tribute to the slaves After partaking in a delectable On Sunday, April 21, 2002, For our ancestors who have who were bound during the dinner, guests were treated to USF had its annual Parents’ Day struggled for our freedom, Middle Passage. The r e p r e ministry through song brought by at 9:00 am in the Witherspoon we pour. For our elders who sentativedevisedanint Christopher Cooper, president of Student Center. Once again, it have helped to give us wis- eractive the UNC gospel choir, and then was a time of thanksgiving, dom and strength, we pour. by the word of God which was For our youth who represent Tribute cont. on Page 5 given by Dr. Douglass Cogdell of USF cont. on page 5 the future of tomorrow, we

' this day in Black iryst... W J

F: Afri ears Proverbs

Do not look where you fell but where you slipped.

Where there is no shame, there is no honor.

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Tribute to Ancestors cont. from page 4

tribute by getting the audience involved. Participants joined struggle of our ancestors. hands, while three lay side by side on a sheet, and meditated asif A member of the Kemetic Benu Order, dedicated a poem to a close they were on a slave friend who was reported missing for two ship. The YBE represen— . years and unitl his body was discovered . As tative shed light on hor- a tribute to the ancestors, DanceVisions per- ,. rid events of the Middle formed a dance derived from the roots of Passage, such as slaves [ Africa. People from the audience were being plagued by dis- brought to the floor by members of ease and famine, the DanceVisions and joined in the celebration. unborn children of 7 Following the performance, Dr. Kwabane African women being Ashanti praised Kemetic Benu Order, Alpha cut out of their womb, ' Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Young Black and the cries of children, * Entrepreneurs, DanceVisions, and the indi- women, and men slowl viduals who attended the celebration for dying in the dark pits o acknowldeging the need for a tribute to the slave ships excluded 1' ancestors and partaking in the event. from the rest of the earth. The program ended with a closing ceremo- Participants were intro- ny performed by Hasseim Kambui and duced to the reality of remarks from the elders. Kambui comment- the hardships our ancestors suffered during the Middle Passage ed that hehopes this event will be reoccuring and more organza- and urged to perserve our African culture and to remember the tions will be thoroughly involved.

USF cont. from page 4 word of exhortation to the students if they so chose. All in all, the ,y . ., weekend of April 20-21st was a time for the friends, family and praise, wershipfafidltestimony. Pastor Stepney preached a mes— members of United Student Fellowship to show God thanks for sage entitled, ”What’s Holiness Got to Do With It?” Parents also moving mightily in the ministry and an opportunity to prepare for had the opportunity to'share about God’s goodness and to give a the many blessings He has to come.

7 , 7 ._ . g The 2001-2002 academic year comes to an end as of . Incoming fresh- V'hal S 0 n OUl’ .. man and returning sophomores, juniors, and some seniors will embark upon another journey to complete their collge career. May 2002 marks the end of undergraduate status for graduating seniors of the 2002 class. During the hardship over the past years at NC. State, the graduating seniors have aquired a distinct amount of knowledge and experience that will be instrumental in their success with all endeavors. These indi- viduals provide advice and motivation for those following their footstepts to approach the stage where their reward will be reaped. Each classification level (freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior) provides different experiences that is essential to success.

What knowledege have you obtained at NC. State University that has equipped you with the neccesary tools to be successful thus far?

I have learned that This semester have getting involved in learned that time is different organiza- not on your side. tions 'is a good way I’ve learned to think to develop network- about my schedule ing. Connections and all of my com- with students and mitments before l l . TeajCherS on campus . aCtua ly Sthk t0 Adefining moment for me is IS Important. them- one where struggle and prepa- ration meet and when rejoicing turns into tears. Keep your Andre Adams faith in God and the race will _ Rachell Carroll Sophomore, end- Freshman, FYC Busrness ' Management Corey Lewis Senior, Mechanical Engineering ,rr.

Sports & Entertainment

mailed, possibly by a for- of peoples heads, watching be able to mesh his VVh0\Nm Eiritearteairirriearit “““Inanagen ”Then anaa them having a good time talent with his lot of people who are very and hearing the cheers attuned and jealous of me right now bethe News from the crowd. You want become a leader for and they're trying to to get in so bad but you the pack. Marcus nen/ destroy me," he comment- can't. "Where is this guy, Melvin is another Keymia Sharpe ed. As of right now, Kelly I'm trying to get in this performer who Leader has not been charged for joint...what's sup?!" Well, came on near the The former Hot 97 any of the allegations made that's how you'll feel this end of the season of the D] of Atlanta, GA, now against him. summer if you don't go after working him- known as rapper Ludacris, ahead and snatch those self out of a semi- Pack? will lay down his mic for a Imagine this... you tickets up yourself. The slump. He pos- while to feature hottest tours are sesses skill most on the big screen. here this sum- Andrew Seed big men his size Ludarcis will be mer, it's hard to d o e s n ' t starring in the list them all. But After a great tour- have....mainly a movie, "Radio", first on the list is nament run and an deadly three point produced by Gary the summer tour exciting season the shot! He will defi- Hardwick. In the which features NC State basketball antly be looked film, Ludacris will Eminem, program is still left upon to provide play a D] for a Ludacris, Papa with as many ques- leadership after radio station that Roach, and the tion marks as it completing his has to decide X-ecutioners. started with. The sophomore cam- which of his two The soultry Pack needed lead- paign. girlfriends he songbird, Alicia ers this season and And let's not forget should finally set— Keys will also be got them in the form former Mcdonald's tle down with. touring this sum- of their two seniors All-American Last year, the rap- mer with her hit Anthony Grundy Scooter Sherill who per made his act- album, "Songs in and Archie Miller. showed similar Both ing debut with a A Minor". Also, wanted the flashes of scoring ball cameo in "The Usher himself in there hands prowess during the when the when Wash", starring will be hitting a season. He could crucial shot was Snoop Dog. The the Triangle on defiantly be a big- needed. And for the movie's location is June first with time scorer as well most part both still being final- his 8701 tour. leader by example. came threw in the Freshmen phe- ized, and as of Along with him clutch and made noms: Josh Powell, right now, will be R&B sen- names for them- Jordan Collins, and Ludacris is preparing for get tickets to one of the sation, Faith Evans, Nas, selves in there final lllian Etimov had his next video featuring hottest outdoor concerts in and Mr. Cheeks. There are year of ACC play. great freshmen Mystical. The Video, "Move the city, but you can't get in too many to name, but if Grundy solidified campaigns. Even B***h" is scheduled to be until your partner meets you want more info and shot in Atlanta on May 15. himself as a first though they team All Acc per- excelled most of the Looks like R. Kelly's former while Miller time, there were still bumpin' and grindin' has brought stability to instances that gotten him into a little bit the point. Both reminded us they groomed of trouble. Since the alleged and were freshmen. helped lead R. Kelly sex tapes first hit a very Much more will be young team. Now the media two months ago, expected from them the question is who the main question has been in the upcoming will step up next if the girl featured in the season but they are season with the Video was actually under- considered sleepers departure of the two as far as leading age. It is believed that the the senior leaders? team goes though. female is the 14 year-old Julius Hodge really We fans are very niece of singer, Sparkle, came into himself appreciative of this who had a hit with Kellyin during the tourna- year's team and 1998. On April 3, she told ment run, and made wish continued suc- D] Adimu that the girl was some big time cess. But in order in fact her niece, but a con— shots. His flare and to build on this firmation can not be made competitive nature year's fairy tale sea- until the investigation is is something that's son; some key play- complete. you at the gate to give you tour dates, hit up been lacking from ers will have to step According to Kelly, yours. You can see inside, TicketMaster.com. Don't state teams of past. up. Who will step the tapes are a fabrication but your standing there, miss these tours. The question will he forward ...... ? and he is being black- waiting, looking at the back 7

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What’s Poppin’ on the last 10 weeks or more. On the sin— Billboard Charts? gles chart, 7 out of the top 10 sin- gles are Hip—Hop or R&B songs. The Hip-Hop Songbird of Murder According to billboardcom Inc., Ashanti has locked down the the latest Hip-Hop /R&B to become billboard top 200 albums chart certified as platinum or multi-plat- number 1 inum include R. Kelly’s ”TP-2.com,” position for which became the third week 4 times plat— in a row. Her inum. Ia debut week Rule’s ”Pain bumped is Love” Celine Dion’s became 3 album to the times plat- number 2 inum, position. Ludacris is Ashanti’s self- gaining dou- titled album ble platinum was entirely written by herself, with status, Alicia help from Ja Rule on only one song. Keys’ ”Songs in A minor” hitting 5 Ashanti’s hit ”Foolish” is the spark million sales, Aaliyah self-titled off her album success. The hit ”Always on Time” featuring Ia Rule is where the world was introduced to the new leading lady of Murder Inc. Fat Joe’s hit ”What’s Luv?” also features Ashanti singing back round vocals. A former high school track star and Princeton recruit has defi- nitely found her mark and is tearing up the billboard charts. The next highest R&B or Hip—Hop album on the charts is, believe it or not, ”The Best of Both album becoming double platinum, Worlds’,’ from Jay—Z and R. Kelly in and Mary I. Blidge’s album ”No the number 11 spot. Ludacris’ More Drama” selling two million Club Atrium cont. from al aspirations of taking ”Word of Mouf” is in the 14 spot, albums. All this information was page 8 on the personality of Avant’s “Ecstasy” is number 15 and found at www.billboard.com and some one else. The easi- Brandy’s ”Full Moon” is number 21. www.mtv.com ' I am thoroughly amused est personality to main- Mary J., Ia Rule, Fat Joe, and Usher by you females that make tain is your own, so why have been within the top 40 for the Troy “T—Nyce” Neal Sports and Entertainment Editor it a point to speak to a have to work harder to brother one day, then maintain a lie, the truth is walk right past me the less stressful. And yes, I Communication contfrom page 8 next as if I don’t exist. know that there are peo- Ladies, I am a friendly ple here who were not no one has sent us his or her thoughts on the debate. I know many have person, not always trying Where they wanted to be talked about the issue, but don’t just reserve this discourse for Atrium con- to spit game, and I am not socially before they got to versation. Bring your issues to the Nubian. trying to holla at all of NC State and took the Even if you do not agree with Najaa you have to admire him for his ability you sevens that think you opportunity to re-invent to speak out against what he feels is wrong. All of us need to do that more. are dimes. themselves into what We cannot just sit by while decisiOns are made for and actions made against Let us not get that they want to be perceived us. We mustutilize this media especially vehicles such as the Nubian and two planes rammedthe as by their classmates. other avenues to make sure we are heard. As Ed Gordon said that will be our World Trade Center. It is I’m like Jay-Z, ”I’ll never greatest challenge in this century. obvious that anything change”. I don’t know goes in the let century. how to be any other way We as African American than I am. And I am not students must focus on advocating anyone try more than the petty and be like me (most bullsh** that seems to don’t have the charisma fuel this stage environ— anyway). I am stressing African American ultural ment, which is full of to all the actors on this actors. Most don’t know NC State stage: keep it themselves, so of course real! Real to me is living they don’t know they are in reality, faking trying to acting. be something you are not My definition of will drive you crazy. Be ._ OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM. acting is when a person yourself my people, demonstrates behavior cause your personal LIBRARY/GALLERY HOURS: 9:00 AM. 9:00 PM. (MM) 9 :00 AM. (F) that is not indicative of reward will be greater in their true personality, or a the end. person that has delusion- 5&6"

Communication cle about the increasingly hostile racial cli- me that maybe I need to go back to com- mate on college campuses across the coun- munity college when I was only a fresh- ~ Robert White try. I made me almost literally sick with man. The most shocking thing about the some the accounts of racism that some stu- article was that each year many of these dents dealt with across the country. Black incidents go unreported. We cannot let this It seems l'ke 't as' st este d th tI . 1 1 W ]u y r ay a college students all over the country expe- continue. . was at the NSBE conference. BET Tonight’s . . rience racism at all levels. I can’t believe As African Americans we must speak ‘ Ed Gordon was lecturing on the 1mpor— . . . . . some people have the nerve to say rac1sm and exhaust all avenues of the media to tance of African Americans communicat- . . . . . in their ideas in the twent first centur does not ex1st. The fact that an 1nc1dent make sure that our thoughts and Views are g . y y like Auburn or as the article talked about a heard. Students founded the Nubian He said the greatest challenge of Black ...... student was beaten With a metal pipe in Message in 1992 because they felt at that America would be in communlcating their ...... Fresno by white supremac1sts should make time that the Techn1c1an did not express 1deas and thoughts. As recent events in the ...... everyone Sick. But still people ma1nta1n their Views. In the recent Najaa debate as I news and on campus have shown come to ...... , that rac1sm does not ex1st. This same have seen many opinions in Techn1c1an the forefront it seems to Ed Gordon s . . . . . rac1sm also takes subtle forms such as regarding the issue. Except for an editorial words begin to bear fruit. telling students they cannot handle the In looking up information for the news coursework or the rigors of college. And in Communication cont. on page7 briefs as I usually do I came across an arti— my personal experience a professor telling

Everybody’ an ACtOl‘ point to acknowledge a person’s Derrick Williams presence if they look in my face or get close to me. Last week I could have sworn I saw Fabulous on the Black people, when did we yard more than once, but upon clos- all start fronting on each other in er scrutiny I was wrong, it was some large numbers? As I partake in my 0 f almost daily 20-30 minute post-up at “Club Atrium”, I am amazed at the large quantity of fake people in such a small space. Please understand I am not a hater! At the same time, my sense of right- eousness is severely assaulted. I have never seen such a picturesque image of young people who watch too many rap videos and look almost identical to their favorite MC. Some even feel the need to put on their best First Friday’s outfit, heels included, and parade around .,//, g . y , .- , with their faces and mouths fixed ”6% ”diff/.4 ” ' .A A, . not to speak starting 10 feet before ' the ' Z/ ; they actually have to walk past you. same people I see everyday attend- Don’t get me twisted, I love ing NC State. And while in my neu- Hip—Hop (rap videos included) and tral corner of ”Club Atrium! I like to look flavorful. I really don’t expect people to speak to me that don’t know me, but I still make it a Club Atrium cont. on page 7