October 26, 2004 - Volume I2 - Issue 7

Students question

Appropriations at Sit-In

DARRYL (D.J_.) HARDY are paid student fees Staff Writer have to their student constituents,” said Leach, a senior in Wednesday, October 20’ 2004 will go down in his- Communication. tory at State University. On this day, Some of over 200 strong-minded African—American students the African American joined forces to participate in a sit-in, protesting the organizations which recent decisions of the student senate’s appropriations received no funding committee. include; Alpha Phi Late Tuesday night, the decisions of the appro- Alpha Fraternity, Inc, priations committee were unveiled. African-American Association for the organizations on NC State’s campus were outraged to Concerns of African discover that of the $40,000 granted to student orga- American Graduate nizations, African American organizations received a Students, Dance mere $755 dollars. Soon, this news reached Portia Visions, Delta Sigma Overton, president of the Society of African-American Theta Sorority, Inc, Culture (SAAC). Overton was outraged to find that and the Society of SAAC received no money of the $4,000 requested to Students part en sit—in. Taylor Templeton African-American bring a Pan~Afrikan speaker to NC State’s campus. Culture. of AASAC. “I was appalled to find out where the values of While discussing their “The lack of funding our Student Government lied, who claims to advocate African American Student orga— plan of action, a tenacious Overton decided to compile student interest and enrichment. It was shocking to nizations received was unreasonable, in comparison to a group of SAAC member to attend and speak at the see that their value lied in sports, rather than academic the amount of student fees they pay to student gov— Student Senate meeting. Leach, in return, felt that the programs which would have greater long~term benefits ernment. After calculating that student organizations plan of action should involve more than just members to the students on our campus,” said Overton. represented by AASAC received $755, not including of SAAC, since the issue affected so many organizations After realizing that a number of organizations groups such as Commercial Break and Impact, 1 was represented by AASAC. housed under the African American Student Advisory disheartened. Being a member of the university fee “Because the decision affected so many African review committee, I understand the importance of Council (AASAC) received little to no funding from CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 appropriations, Overton contacted Faith P. Leach, chair student fees and responsibilities that the units who

TRIBUTE TO DR. DORIS LARYEA

capacity necessary. friend, she was always there.” MARTIA SHARPE . Dr. Laryea was the wife of Robert Kpani laryea, Johnson also described Laryea as never being the News Editor a Ghana native, and the mother of Robert Obuamah. boastful or prideful type. Instead, if you did not know She was the sister of: Geraldine L. Collier and Patricia who Laryea was, no one would know that she was a Dr. Doris Laryea was first diagnosed with cancer in Johnson and brothers: Lynwood R. Lucas Sr.,William professor who had accomplished so much. She car- 2001. Still, she continued to serve in many capaci- S. Lucas Sr. and Harvey, Sr. She was born on May 18, ried herself in such a humble manner. Johnson says ties before she died on Oct. 3, 2004. The home going 1937 in Wendell, NC and has always been viewed as that she has witnessed that her sister changed several service for Dr. Laryea was held at Riley Hill Baptist a leader in the family, community affairs, church rela— young people’s lives causing them to get on the right Church in Wendell, NC at 2 pm. on Fri, Oct. 8. tions and more. A woman of many accomplishments, paths. Some have gone back to school because of Reverend Alphonza W Fullwood preached the funeral Laryea was the first Director of the Board of Christian Laryea’s dedicated, motivating and caring character. service and spoke about the parable of the eagle who Education, leader in the Wake Baptist Training Union Laryea was a reasonable person and was always still opened his wings and flew after coming from Association, organizer of the Senior Citizens Ministry, there for the students D supporting them. among the chickens. Fullwood compared Laryea to teacher of The Adult Women’s Sunday School Class, “She believed in treating everyone fair and always this parable, for she was a woman who did not keep Assistant Professor of English at various universities tried to find the positive in anyone,” said Johnson. her eyes cast down like the chickens, but realized her including NCSU. She was the first African American Mr. Jim Clark, NCSU English professor has been ability to succeed at her dreams and she remembered female with a PhD to become employed here at teaching for 40 years and has known Laryea for about to apply James Aggrey’s words from the parable: NCSU. Furthermore, she has elected to participate in 25 years. When Laryea became really sick this spring, NBC television station commercials. he covered two of her classes in her stead. “0 eagle, thou art an ea 1e. Thou dost Patricia Johnson, office assistant in the Facilities Clark describes Laryea as a “longtime colleague and belong to the sky. Stretc forth thy Operations Office at NSCU, described her relationship friend.” wings and fly.” with her sister as being really close. While they were He knew Laryea to be an excellent professor who both employed at NCSU, they kept in contact almost always incorporated reading, writing and speaking Dr. Doris Laryea, a devoted Christian, was truly every day and conversed about everything. A true sis- skills into her classroom. Laryea believed that educa- a woman of love and great encouragement to oth- ter to Johnson, Laryea was a good listener as well as tion was more than giving attention to the intellectual ers. She was known to have a good sense of humor one who gave great advice. When describing her rela- side, but about reaching out to the whole person. She and always wore a warm smile upon her face. An tionship with her sister, Johnson said: reached out to everyone in her classroom. extremely loving and outgoing woman, Dr. Laryea had “I know that she always had my interests at heart. Because of the strong relationship she developed a humble personality and served others in whatever She was very honest and opinionated. Like my best CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

SERVING N.C. STATE’S AFRICAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY The Nubian Message - October 26, 2004 ' PAGE 2

STUDENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Congress to Ease Stuent Loans American organizations, I felt that it would be more ELIZABETH CHERNOW extend their lives. . effective if we [African American students] utilize U-WIRE (DC BUREAU) “It’s absolutely ridiculous,” he said. “There’s no our collective power and protest the decision of the way Congress intended for this in the 1993 law.” appropriations committee by conducting a sit-in dur-‘ Manley said that Kennedy would like to perma- ing the student senate meeting,” stated Leach. (U-WIRE) WASHINGTON —— Congress is looking nently end the loophole, which allows lenders when Between 11 pm. and 3 am, African American to ease student loans and encourage and reward new the legislation expires next year. students joined forces and began a mass email and teachers. “Some lenders are exploiting a loophole in the law instant messaging campaign, informing African- A bill passed in the Senate and the House two that is providing them hundreds of millions of dol- American students of the appropriations decision weeks ago, Without opposition, ends the federal guar- lars that could help students reduce student loans,” and of the sit-in to be held. The next day, news antee of a 9.5 percent rate of return to student loan Manley said. quickly spread around campus, as African American lenders. Officials estimate $285 million in savings, Shireman said he estimates a more permanent students were informing their peers of the news, and which would provide forgiveness for student loans and complete solution would save taxpayers $2 to 3 urged them to participate in the sit-in. for math, science and special education teachers in billion. With the new legislation, taxpayers are paying By 7 pm. on Wednesday, over 200 emotional underprivileged schools. $240 million per quarter. African American students, dressed in all black, Congress passed the original legislation allow- He added that he believes the legislation is not showed up at the Student Senate chambers, accom- ing the 9.5 percent return rate about 20 years ago more complete because some not-for—profit organiza— panied by the NC State drum line. to subsidize lenders when interest rates were higher, tions benefit from the subsidy, but a bill could have Gabrielle jenkins, a junior in biochemistry and said jim Manley, press secretary for Sen. Edward M. been tailored specifically for those groups. biological sciences stated, “I could hear the drum Kennedy (D—Mass). Today, most students pay interest “I think on the issue of it being permanent, they sounding into my room and at moment I realized rates of about 3.5 percent on their loans. can come back to it and take credit again for it next the black community’s had come together. As I In 1993, legislation passed to try to phase out year,” Shireman said. approached cultural center and saw us dressed in the government subsidy to lenders, but some lend- Despite the opposition, officials said many all black, it was confirmed that our voices would be ers found loopholes in the legislation to continue to Republicans are pleased with the bill in its current heard. It was so powerful, so uplifting, and I knew receive federal funds, officials said. state. that I was a part of something extraordinary Robert Shireman, director of the Institute for “President Bush was one of the first to propose During the meeting, senators heard from Shana College and Academic Success, said lenders may no ending the subsidies as part of his FY 2005 budget Kelly, a senior in textiles engineering, and ASAAC longer use “cloning,” or giving loans tax exempt status proposal,” said Stephanie Babyak, a spokesperson for chair Faith P. Leach. just long enough to qualify for the subsidy. Secretary of Education Rod Paige, in an e-mail. Leach stole the show and captivated the audience “Rather than being squandered, these funds will In a press release, Paige said the legislation “was during her passionate speech. During her presenta— now provide an important the right-and only-way to go to immediately address tion, Leach stressed in the importance of African— recruiting tool for districts in need of more teach- the problem.” American student organizations in achieving diver- ers, reward teachers who commit to underserved “The legislation not only closes the loophole but sity on NC State’s campus. Likewise, she stressed the populations and better prepare students in those also wisely directs the savings to the nation’s class- limited impact of organizations such as the rowing classrooms for success in college or other pursuits,” rooms to help ensure that every child in America team, who received $3,600; almost 10% of the total said Sen. Judd Gregg (R-NH), chairman of the is taught by a highly qualified teacher, because we ' ‘am‘uunr‘of"money'gWenT“She“"informed“the senate Senate Committee on Health, Education, labor and know teachers are the key to increased student that African-American students would no longer be Pensions, in a press release. achievement,” he said. “I stand ready to have the US. complacent; nor will we sit and be blatantly discrimi- However, Democrats and student loan advocates Department of Education implement this legislative nated against! said they do not think the new legislation is sufficient. “African American students want to know where Shireman said the bill still allows “recycling” loans to exactly our estimated $22,150 is going, because obviously it is not filtered back into our organiza- tions,” Leach added. Following presentations from African American student leaders, student body president, Tony EVENTS Caravano, student senate president, W111 Quick and other Student Government DELTA SIGMA THETA- DELTA WEEK WILL CONTINUE THIS WEEK senators, the senate EVENTS ARE: voted to take appropriations back to Committee. Our -Tuesday, October 26: voices were heard! Cosponsorship w/ Young Black Entrepreneurs (YBE) North Carolina State University will never be **Get Your $$ Right: Invest Now, Spend later” the same. On this day, African-Americans rose to w/ Steve Gaito of Blue Ridge Wealth Management the challenge, came together and achieved victory —Wednesday, October 27: Regardless of the outcome of the appropriations com— **”The Real Deal on Attaining Your Degree” mittee, they proved that African-American students Come get a different perspective and learn what your advisors may not tell you! are not all about “talk”; but are about action! ~Thursday, October 28: “Cosponsorship w/ Society of Afrikan American Culture (SAAC) S7: African Students Union (ASU) “The Middle Passage: Bridging the Gap” **Party w/ da Reds!!! @ the Warehouse ‘ 10~2pm; ladies $3, Gentlemen $5 BEFORE 11pm; Greek Discount all night! TRIBUTE - Friday, October 29: I CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 **MO will be out on reminding people to fulfill their duties as citizens by voting the following Tuesday! VOTE” with her students, many of them called her “Ma **Iced OWT: Join us for Ice Skating at the IcePlex Laryea.” 7:30—10Pm; located at the corner of Brentwood Rd. St Raleigh Blvd English department head, Mary Helen Thuente http://wwwiceplex.com knew Laryea as a woman who would just “light **All week, we will be collecting toys for our Toy Drive. Remember the $10 maximum up the place.” Knowing Laryea for a little over for information visit: http://www4.ncsu.edu/~jdhunter/deltaflyerfrontjpg and http://www4,ncsu.edu/~jdhunter/deltaflyerbackjpg three years, Thuente remembers Laryea as being -Jesus Week will continue this week until Saturday, Oct. 30- For a list of programs visit : really committed to service, active in Eastern Star,- http://www.ncsu.edu/msa/listservs/weeklyeventsphp?loc=AASA&arch=yes&:cid=6#71 involved in professional women organizations —Black Students Board and Society of Afrikan-American Culture will be having “Poetic Minds: and many others. . Laryea was also active in A Rhythmic Night of Poetry and Spoken Word” Featuring a special guest from DEF POETRY the NCSU’s African American journal, Obsidian. JAMII-On Friday, October 29 at 7:00 pm. in TalleyStudent Center Ballroom Dr. Doris Laryea served her community well and remained an exemplary woman of love and joy If you would like your events announced in the Nubian Message contact the Editor-In-Chief even in her time of sickness. May she rest in heav- at [email protected] or Call 515-1468. enly peace forever. The Nubian Message October 26, 2004 - PAGE 3

PUBLIC SERVICE THE GUY’S RULES ANNOUNCEMENT -Ervin Johnson, Political Affairs Chair of SAAC Funny, Shocking and True Vote Early the Last Week of October! Early voting at the Board of Elections: Thursday October 14 KEITRIS WEATHERSBE in an argument. In fact, all comments become null through Saturday October 30. Weekdays 8:30 to 5:30. Three weekend days October 23, 24, and 30 from 11:00 AM. to 4: Opinions Editor and void after seven days. 00 PM. Vote any day at any Wake location: Saturday October 23 When was the last time you read a piece of litera— Oops! Now can you understand where I am com- through Saturday October 30. ture, flyer, or email, and your first reaction to it was ing from when I say that this list is true yet funny? Early Voting Locations: Any voter registered in Wake County anger? Yet, later after reading the piece This list, I believe, was meant for the female to can vote at any Wake County location. again you got Board of Election Times: Saturdays and Sunday: 11 to 4, a laugh. As weird as it seems, I have experienced this comprehend and understand what males sometimes Monday through Friday 8:30 to 5 when I received an email from my mother. The title, have to put up with from us. If you read the list in All Other Location Times: Saturdays and Sunday: 11 to 4, “The Guys’ Rules” was at the top in bold, and I first its entirety, you can understand why some females, Monday through Friday: 11 to 7 thought, “what type of email has my mom sent me or even males, might be offended by it. I just see Apex Community Center, 53 Hunter Street it as a fun way to View the issues we often face in Cary: Herbert C. Young Community Center, 101 Wilkinson this time?” The email might offend some females, but Ave. I saw most of its content as the truth. Not to mention male/female relationships. There are plenty of things Garner Town Hall Complex, Building B, 900 Seventh Ave. that it was quite funny. that females fail to realize about males and Vice versa. Knightdale Town Hall, 950 Steeple Square Court The author, who is not mentioned in the email. This list of rules has brought to light the significant Raleigh: unfortunately, lists a set of rules from the males’ per- thoughts that guys may have. It has also brought to Mary E. Phillips High School, 1923 Milburnie Road spective in light that many females, including me, may fail to Millbrook Exchange Park, 1905 Spring Forest Road regards to their relationships with females. Northwest Services 81: Police Substation, 8016 Glenwood He begins with the comment that all points present realize that everything that we think is right, may not Ave. are to be numbered “1”. Here are just a few of his always be so. It all stems from communication. If Pullen Arts Center, 105 Pullen Road rules: these rules were communicated and put into practice, Wake County Board of Elections, 337 S. Salisbury Street “The Guys’ Rules” then maybe the author wouldn’t have seen a need to Wake County Library Administration Building, 4020 Carya compose this email. Drive ' 1‘. A headache that lasts for 17 months is a prob- Wake Technical Community College, Student Services Build- lem, .see a doctor. I truly do not think the composer of this email ing, 9101 Fayetteville Road ;__. 2.Yes and no are perfectly acceptable answers to intended to humiliate anyone. However, I do think Wake Forest Town Hall, 401 Elm Ave. almost every question. it was composed for the purpose to educate. If you Wendell Community Center, 601 W. Third Street 3. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely would like to view “the Guys’ Rule” email in its entire— General Election: Tuesday, November 2nd at your usual vot- ty, feel free to contact ing place. anything you wear is fine...really. the Nubian Message. How Can You Help? 4. Ask for what you want. Let us be clear on this Make sure your voter registration is current. Check one: subtle hints do not work! Strong hints do not wwwwakegovcom/elections or call 856-6240. work! Obvious hints do not work! Just say it. Plan now to vote early. Pick a date, time, and place and put it 5.Anything we said six months ago is inadmissible on your calendar today. Don,;t risk missing a chance to vote. Vote Early!

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JOY JOHNSON Appropriations Bill, I am pretty sure it has been a long Robert White ...... Editor-ln-Chief Columnist time since NC State has seen such interest by its minor- Johnathan Brunson ...... Managing Editor ity students to stand up in the name of equality and Ivory Harris...... Copy Editor Jarred Legrand...... Visual Editor That is the burning question of the year which no one justice. This current presidency, to many has been not Keon Pettiway ...... Webmaster seems to have a real answer for. The events following only a curse, but in my eyes it has also been a bless— Martia Shame..-...... News Editor ' Sept. '11 have caused quite a bit of skepticism and ing; it has been an extremely long time since there have Xavier King...... Culture Editor rhetoricalquestioning from the American people such been this many black, Hispanic and Native Americans Keitris Weathersbe...... Opinions Editor participating in. positive political activism and social , Jacqueline lndula...... Arts/Ent. Editor as “why”and “for what purpose” is this war against ter- Shameica Gardner...... MBS Editor rorism, consuming and threatening their livelihoods. consciousness. Tahnia Davis...... Business Manager The allegations against our own Vice president’s con— I have become much more conscious politically, flicts of interest with Iraqi involvement and his former culturally and socially for the simple fact that 1 real- Only with the permission of our elders do we affiliations with energy services giant Halliburton, ize that Osama and Saddam are not the only threats to proudly produce each edition of The Nubian Message. have caused me to raise an eyebrow at our executive our national security, but who we vote for on Nov. 2 branch as it has for many Americans. From uncon- is also a matter of national, state and local security. I Dr. Yosef ben-Yochannan - Dr. John Henrik stitutional “duck-hunting” trips between Cheney and am to some degree grateful that the currentpresidency Clark Dr. Leonard Jeffries o The Black Supreme Court Justice Scalia, to the thousands of turned out this way, because of the fact that America Panther Party - Mumia A.Jamal - Geronimo soldiers who have lost their lives after the war was now realizes how much impactthe leader of the free Pratt - Tony Williamson - Dr. Lawrence Clark world has! Dr. Augustus Mclver Witherspoon - Dr. declared over, to the notion that women .may become Wandra P. Hill - Mr. Kyran Anderson - Dr. legally required to enter the draft and even after our The question is, What are we willing to do now Tracey Ray - Dokta Janet Howard - Dokta president’s nonchalance at not even knowing what the that the current president has tripled the national debt, Toni Thorpe and all those who walk by our Dred Scott decision was at the last presidential debate; left millions of minority school children behind with side as we continue to make our journey to I have finally come full circle on the issues. his “No Child Left Behind” policy, broken ties with the true consciousness. majority of our substantial European allies and erupted Telephone...... 919.515.1468 I have come to the critical conclusion that it is not wars and created enemies in countries that are now in E-mail ...... [email protected] all in vain, it is most likely that due to purely illegiti- turn killing our brothers and sisters as you are reading Web ...... www.nubianmessage.com mate and unconstitutional reasons we have become an this article... involuntary participatory in the war on Iraq, and lived Must I go on? You have the power to ensure that through the most horrific violations of national security this presidency was not in vain and you have no power in our nation’s history As for me, I feel that the present if you don’t vote. In a democracy, only the people who GYE NYAME dilemma will in the end purge America of much of the vote or own land can speak and be heard. It’s your deci- “except for God” sion, your voice, your vote! A symbol of the supremacy of God. naiveté that its citizens possess on the issues of voting, This unique and beautiful symbol is political activism, and ownership of their true demo- ubiquitous in Ghana. It is by far the most popular for use in decoration, cratic and civil rights. a reflection on the deeply religious Modern America has never seen such a wave of character of the Ghanaian people 18 to 21 year oldsconcerned in voting and politics, and there has never been more attention paid to political debates on both the national and local levels. Even as seen at the sit-in on our campus against the The Nubian Message - October 26, 2004 ' PAGE 4

THE REAL BEGINNING OF OUR ROOTS MIKIA HORSEY never cut their hair at NC State, Culture Writer but to let the “locks also wears of hair on his head dreadlocks. grow” (Numbers 6: “After wearing They say history repeats itself, and the saying could 2, Leviticus 19:27, micro braids not be truer. Time and time again this cliche has 21:5). Jesus was a for such a long proven itself in the sense of wars, politics, and even Nazarite, and his hair time, I did not fashion. From bell-bottoms to flip and afro hairstyles, was even described have too many our parents’ age has come back with a vengeance. as “hair like the pure options. Idid The rage in the new millennium seems to be the wool” (Daniel 7:9). not want to “natural” look. Especially in African Americans, the Wooly hair, if never get a perm, tightly curled, kinky, frizzy, wavy look dominates the combed or brushed that’s too much females on campus. Also, the tight spiraling tresses and simply washed maintenance,” known as dreadlocks are commonly seen. Where did and dried will natu- said McDowell. this style come from? rally interlink into . ~ Menes Kedar(right) battles at KWU freestyle battle in 2002. She has been File Photo The spiraling motion of the hair is widespread, locks. Samson, whose growing her as the word spiral has power and history in itself. strength was in his hair, dreadlocks since October 21, 2003. Almost all necessary and great things in the universe had seven dreadlocks (Judges 13:5, 16:17, 19). Dreadlocks are not only an expression of self and have the signature spin. The essence of who you are, The infamous Bob Marley, a renowned Rastafarian, religion, but are easy to take care of. Rastafarians also DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), even has a double helix wore his dreadlocks with pride. In the Rastafarian reli- believe that dreadlocks are a quality of Black people. spiral formation. The Supreme Power spins through- gion, it is outlawed to cut or comb the hair. Following They are “high-tension wires” that transmit divine out the universe, plants spiral up from the soil... your Leviticus 21:5, which says “they shall not make bald- energy and inspiration from Jah (God), the creator, to blood even spirals from your veins! Every type of ness upon their heads, neither shall they shave off the Rasta, the mirror”, as quoted by Nicholas Sparrow in hair spirals from your head; even those with naturally corner of their beard, nor make cuttings in their flesh”, his manuscript entitled Rastafari: A Way of Life. He straight hair have a whorl on the crest of their head Rastafarians allowed their hair to mat and entwine into says that as “Blacks awaken to the true self-knowledge from which their hair spirals. Those with curlier or long dreadlocks. They have even evolved the word and self-acceptance this brings, the negative racist con- kinkier hair have a more noticeable spiral, from the “dread” into a noun of praise! ditioning with respect to their natural spiraling, nappy whorl at the crest and the individual strands that coil Stars such as Whoopi Goldberg, Malcolm Jamal hair as ‘bad’ and straighter hair as ‘good’ will cease.” from the roots. Warner, and the undisputed heavyweight champion Taking it back to Biblical times, Jesus may have of 1999, Lennox Lewis sport the style with pride. had dreadlocks. As a Nazarite, a vow is taken to Kelli McDowell, a junior in Biological Sciences here

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SHAMEICA L. GARDNER 21 years. ‘ facturing nuclear weapons at the company, and had Mind, Body & Soul Editor Sudan, which is the largest country in Africa, has a it bombed, only to discover that there was never any population of 39 million people, with an unemploy- manufacturing of weapons. On Oct. 19, The Student Peace Action Network, in ment rate of 18.7 percent. Sudan, which has an average The bombing, according to Parker, wiped out 50 conjunction with the Middle East and North African per capita income of $300.00, is very poor in compari- percent of the countries medical supplies, and 90 Student Association, hosted a program titled, “Crisis in son to other nations. percent of its malaria medication. Parker further stated Sudan,” which highlighted the political struggles and The civil war, which began in 1983, has resulted that Clinton’s attempt to link the country of Sudan mass murders in Sudan, especially in the city of Darfur. in at least 2 million deaths. As of September 2004, the to the bombing of the Kenyan embassy were, “totally Presidential hopeful, John Parker of the Workers World . World Health Organization estimated 50,000 deaths false.” Party, an independent party, was the featured speaker in Darfur, and by October the toll will have risen to Parker thinks that recently, strides have been made of the program. 70,000, mainly due to starvation and disease, accord- to alleviate some of the devastation in the area. The Sudan has a very diverse ethnic population with ing to Hassam. United Nations has gotten involved and provided aid to over 200 spoken languages in the country The country Parker, who spoke out against capitalism and impe— the country, and is now asking the US. to donate $150 of Sudan had been divided into the north, which is rialism, felt that many of the powerful nations of the million, which will reduce many of the deaths, caused predominantly Arabic, and the south, which is mostly world have encouraged continued fighting. Parkers my starvation and disease, according to Parker. African. The Muslim population has also been divided states that they are just now getting involved because When asked about the program, many of the audi- into southerners and northerners. they View this as an opportunity to capitalize on the oil ence members enjoyed it, and found its information Sudan, especially Darfur, is an area rich in oil, gold, reserves in Sudan. “The US now wants peace, because helpful. “I thought it was very informative. 1 really silver, copper, magnesium and other valuable minerals the US. now wants oil,” Parker stated. didn’t know anything about the whole situation, and it and metals. “Darfur is like a land'floating on oil. So Parker provided a short history on the colonial occu— taught me a lot, “said Emily Rhya, a student at Raleigh anyone who controls it has those enormous resources,” pation of African countries, which he feels has partly Turner High. said Hassam, one of the programs three panelists, and led to the destruction of the country Q a member of MENASA. Hassam, who opened the meet— Past US. president, Bill Clinton, was criticized by ing with a list of facts about the country of Sudan and Parker because of his involvement in, bombing of a its resources, provided background facts'on the country pharmaceutical plant in Sudanpback in 1998. Parker of Sudan and the war that has been raging over the past stated that Clinton accused the "Sudanese of manu- The Nubian Message - October 26, 2004 PAGE 5

A LOOK BACK AT HERITAGE DAY 2004 The Association for the Concerns of African American last year and I want to come back next year.” Graduate Students (ACAAGS) provided catering for an When asked what he enjoyed about Heritage excellent lunch that included hot dogs, hamburgers, Day, Tyrone Davis of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, chicken, chips, dessert and beverage. Incorporated stated, “The unity found among everyone “This Heritage Day is possible because of outstanding working together was great. It was a joy to watch the student support. We have volunteers from several kids have so much fun learning about their history.” students groups and some individuals as well who , Other volunteer organizations for Heritage Day have been working with the Center for the past included: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, month to organize and facilitate this program,” said Nubian Message, ACAAGS, SAA—PAMS, Peer Mentor Toni Thorpe, Program Coordinator for the African Program, Black Students’ Board, CHASS—MAS, NSBE, American Cultural Center SAAC, YBE, SAY, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, KWU [and African Student Organization.

Alpha Phi Alpha performs With youth. Courtesy of African American Cultural Center.

AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER Press Release

Sounds of music, joy and laughter filled the Multipurpose Room of the African American Cultural Center at the Center’s annual Heritage Day on Saturday, October 23- The theme this year Changing ACAAGS serves food to l-lertiage day participants. the Landscape 0f SOCKS” African American Creative Courtesy of the African American Cultural Center. Genius was celebrated through workshops, activities and performances. The day included a gallery tour, Angela McNeill, a nationally board certified high storytelling, stamp making, jewelry making as W611 school mathematics instructor in Scotland County V as workshops in African Dance (DanceVisions), Hip- and a SPACE math teacher, shared these remarks, “As HOP Dance (Commercial Break), Gospel Choir (New a past president of the NC State African American Horizons), Modeling (Black Finesse), History Of Step Cultural Center Heritage Society, I am honored to (Delta Sigma Theta, Incorporated) and Step Team attend and see such an outpouring of love and support (Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated.) for African American culture and heritage. For More than two hundred youth, NC State students students to get up early on a Saturday morning and be and parents attended this annual celebration excited about learning was great to watch. Evidently, and recognition of African American Heritage. this event was well promoted because the attendance Participant groups included local Girl SCOW HOOPS: is exceptional. To observe students working together the Saturday Program for Academic and CUhural as they teach and learn is heart-warming. I Wish Dance Visions performs with children (top). Education (SPACE), Brownie troops, Pleasant Union that the entire campus could have attended and Dance Visions teaches youth new dance routines (bottom). United Church of Christ youth, and a host of participated.” , Courtesy of the African American Cultural Center other community youth. Upon completion 0f the Andala Harris, an eleven-year old Millbrook workshops, student participants, along With the NC Elementary student said, “The most fun was learning State student organizations, presented a ‘showcase’ of about stepping and the African boot dance. 1 also their talent and their workshop knowledge acquisition. really liked the storytelling. 1 had fun at Heritage Day

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In War on Polio, mission still not yet accomplished

United States, there is no reason to believe that the Along with the WHO, three other international MAITHILI CHITNAVIS problem does not exist. Indeed, it is still a major organizations have initiated and guided the vac- Cavalier Daily (U. Virginia) problem, and vaccination efforts are the first step cination efforts thus far: Rotary International, the in eradication of polio. United Nations Children’s Fund, and the Centers Of the two types of polio vaccinations, the inac- for Disease Control and Prevention. The Global ( U—WIRE) CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- The tivated polio vaccine confers less immunity to the Polio Eradication ancient Initiative Strategic Plan 2004- Roman emperor Claudius was affected person than the oral polio vaccine does. While the 'by it. 2008 outlines the international measures to be Franklin Delano Roosevelt campaigned for OPV protects awareness of it. In 1952, Jonas Salk discovered a taken. By the end of against all three 2005, WHO aims for vaccine for it. And by 1994, the Americas were types of polio declared to a complete cessation be free of it. So, surely the polio virus virus, the IPV is not a concern anymore -—— or is it? of the spread of polio, does not protect “You’ve seen the export of the followed by achieve- In 1988, the World Health Assembly launched a against wild worldwide goal to conquer the problem, and thus ment of certification polio virus. And disease [to other countries] of global eradication. the Global Polio Eradication Initiative was born. unlike the OPV, again...one country’s decision As part of the plan According to the Sept. 23 issue of The New the IPVIS given England Journal of Medicine, the global effort has from resulted in a significant decrease in the number of by miecuon and not to vaccinate the population 2006-2008 these does not protect organizations new cases of polio per day: from 1000 in 1988 to would the intestinal does affect us,” discontinue use of the 3 in 2003. But the battle is still not over. tract as well. Six countries remain regions where the polio OPV, which results Now, 23 in paralysis for one virus is endemic: Nigeria, India,Pakistan, Niger, African counties Elizabeth Machunis-Masuoka, Afghanistan and Egypt. Niger and Nigeria are in 2.5 million people are taking action Biology professor who receive vaccina~ countries which account for a large percentage of against polio. polio tion. ‘ cases. But an even greater concern according With continued to the NEJM is that, in The effort weakens, the past 12 months, one of cooperation the three howeverfiw’ith every types of the virus ~- wild poliovirus -- has from these cen— spread rumor about the to 12 African nations that were previously tral and western declared polio-free. This virus has been genetically vaccine. In Somalia, African countries, along with $200 million dollars a traced to viruses in Nigeria, country suffering from political instability, the which accounts for . in funding, the global campaign for the eradication 80% of the same rumors about the polio vaccine circulated. of polio can regain its momentum. Starting this The WHO, which attempted world’s cases. Clearly, the polio virus is still a prob— to discourage people month and November of this year, these countries from lem abroad, and the US will have to face this prob- believing the rumors about the polio vac— will hold national immunization days which will cine causing AIDS and lem somewhere down the road if the virus is not being’un—Islamic’, realized continue into 2005. the eradicated soon. impact such rumors would have on its global If you are picturing African children lining up in Biology Prof. efforts. Once the WHO recruited locals to put a Elizabeth Machunis-Masuoka rural areas to receive polio vaccinations with vil- expressed her views on the global stop to these rumors by word ' ' ' ‘ initiative. lage elders looking on thankfully, think again. , Although the number of cases of paralytic of mouth, the grassroots efforts paid off. In some polio Support from African governments is only part of may be relatively low compared to instances, the locals the number of the story. According to anarticle that appeared in benign cases, Machunis-Masuoka said, shouted from the backs of vehicles to get the point they are The Economist this June, religious leaders in some still significant and could be fatal. across that polio vaccination would help, not hurt, Without inter- regions of the continent have persuaded state gov- national efforts to eradicate the disease, she stated, their country -- a perfect example 0 f how ernments to suspend the distribution of polio vac- polio could “very easily migrate seemingly insignificant local efforts contribute to back into the cines. The areas where vaccinations population.” were suspend- global well-being. Now Somalia, as well as Congo, ed showed a resurgence in the number of cases of While children in the United States are is a polio-free nation vacci- polio. Here, particularly in the northern Muslim nated against the polio virus as standard proce- On Oct 8, 25 African countries launched the region of Nigeria, clerics preached that vaccinatin- dure, people who have been vaccinated may still largest immunization campaigneverIheone mil- gAfrica for polio was a western effort to depopu- be carriers for the disease. Moreover, most people lion vaccinators in Africa, part of thepolio1mmu- late the continent by sterilizing girls and spreading with polio do not know that they are infected in nization campaign, are helping the international AIDS. The WHO, one of the leading organizations the first place, which makes the problem an even health organizations move toward their goal. in the Global Polio greater concern. Eradication Initiative, has Machunis-Masuoka praised the efforts, warning refuted these claims. Under pressure from clerics, The reasons for eradicating polio are obvious. As against international the state government of Kano in northern Nigeria of Oct. 5, the World Health Organization reports complacency. suspendedpolio vaccination for a few months; the that there have been 786 global case counts of “If you don’t do something about it,” she said, United Nations Foundation reported that vaccina— the polio virus this year. The disease, also “all you will see is another known tions efforts were resumed by the end ofJuly as poliomyelitis, is highly infectious and usually outbreak.” The state’s Islamic governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, affects children under the age of three. The virus who was hesitant to reinstate vaccination at first, infects people by entering through the mouth and indicated that a “safe” batch of polio vaccines was replicating in the intestines. Paralysis, the most to be imported from Indonesia. Although these recognizable sign of the disease, is the greatest regions have finally‘ decided to cooperate with concern resulting from infection. the global efforts by importing vaccinations from a fel- Although paralytic polio accounts for one in 200 ANNOUNCEMENT low Islamic nationthe damage has already been cases of the polio disease, the numbers alone are done. The road to eradication of polioIS certainly THE AACC LIBRARY WILL FEATURE A BOOK enough to cause concern. Once the virus multi- a bumpy one. Global healthofficials have met CLUB THIS YEAR. THE AACC BOOK CLUB’S plies in the intestines, it can enter the blood and with many unexpected difficulties in the past few FIRST SELECTION THIS YEAR IS SOME TH/NGS attack nerve cells, damaging muscle function and months,even though the possibility to eradicate INEVER THOUGHT /’D DO BY PEARL CLEAGE. resulting in paralysis. An extremely dangerous polio has existed for years. form of polio known as bulbar polio can attack “You’ve seen the export of the disease [to other DISCUSSION DATE: OCTOVER 27, 2004 the nerve cells of the brain, causing difficulty in countries] again...one country’s decision not IME: 12:00PM- 1:30PM breathing and swallowing; this acute form of polio to vaccinate the population does affect us,” Dr. PLACE” ROOM 126 WITHERSPOON can be fatal without respiratory intervention. Even DRINK AND DESSERT Machunis-Masuoka said. She added that aware- PROVIDED. though we don’t live in the 19205-19305 and see FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 919-515-1397. ness and consideration among all nations were two the devastating effects of the polio virus here in the important factors in battling the disease. The Nubian Message - October 26, 2004 PAGE

Study: excessive coffee intake bad for heart

did not drink coffee, Dr. Demosthenes B. develops the disease," he said. “I think it’s also KANDIS WENK Panagiotakos from Harokopia University said. interesting to note that they found the association University Daily (Texas U.) The findings provide a mechanism by which coffee between coffee and inflammation.” intake could promote heart disease, but more studies Tenner said the controversy over coffee and its are needed to confirm present findings and an asso- effects on the body have been ongoing. (U—WIRE) LUBBOCK, Texas -- Texas Tech University ciation between coffee and heart disease. “The study is controversial because for every study students ‘who consume moderate to high amounts of Dr. Tom Tenner, in the Department of Pharmacology that says coffee is harmful, there is another study that coffee could be advancing their risk for heart disease, and Neuroscience at the Texas Tech Health Sciences says it isn’t,” he said. “When you do a study, you have according to a group of Greek researchers from the Center and former president of the Texas Heart to go on a preponderance of evidence, in other words University of Athens and Harokopia University. Association, said he believes the study is valid. the totality of studies done on a topic, rather than The researches found drinking more than one cup one specific case.” of coffee per day can intensify low-level inflamma- “It’s a great study, and it looks good,” he said. “The Although he has no specific reasons for the associa- tion, which is thought to be a primary factor in the ‘American Journal of Clinical Nutrition’ is a reputable tion of coffee and heart disease, Tenner said he has a development of heart disease, reports Reuters. publication, but overall the study looks good.” few ideas. The results from the study, which appears in the Tenner said he believes the study is thorough in “It appears that the researches were trying to target “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition,” are based both the study and results. caffeine, and that maybe because caffeine stimu— on a study of about 3,000 subjects who have “Just doing a (quick) read through it, it shows they lates the heart and dilates blood vessels,” he said. no history of cardiovascular disease, according to used plenty of subjects, used statistical analysis and “It seemed they were more concerned with caffeine Reuters. looked at the inflammation markers associated with intake than coffee exactly, but I don’t know about" The study was done by conducting a food-frequen— cardiovascular disease,” he said. “It touched on sev- how coffee directly results with the inflammation. cy survey to evaluate coffee consumption, and then eral parts, and I think the weakest part is the food Although the study produces some interesting blood samples were tested for levels of a variety of frequency survey because it doesn’t include physical results, Tenner said students compounds which are known to encourage inflam- activity and amounts of food intake and is done from do not need to stop drinking coffee altogether and mation, according to Reuters memory, so it can’t be used as an absolute measure- offers some advice. , After factoringin age, gender, smoking, body ment.” “I would say, for Tech students, I would feel a lot weight, phySical activity and other potential con- Further study with the subjects to see the progres- better with students going to a coffee house than a founders, the results still held true, researches said. sive long-term results would be interesting, Tenner bar and get second-hand smoke.” Those who consumed more than one cup of cof- said. fee per day had significantly higher levels of all the “Taking a look at the subjects further down the road inflammatory markers tested compared to those who to see if anyone

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WolfPack loses to Hurricanes

MARCUS GIBBS It was a game of turnovers and penalties between At the beginning of the second half the Hurricanes Sports Writer these two teams with the Wolfpack committing four scored another touchdown, making the score 31-17 as ' turnovers for the game including one on a possible the running game seemed to wear down the Wolfpack iii: touchdown drive in the red zone and at the end of the defense. In scoring 17 straight points Hurricanes "‘.rOn a day of simultaneous happenings, the North half. The turnovers and 19 penalties between the two . quarterback Brock Berlin tied a school record with five Carolina State Fair and Red and White game teams, slowed down the pace of the game a making touchdown passes in scoring help scoring 45 points the played the NC State Wolfpack it extending the length of the game. Looking on the against the Wolfpack’s top ranked defense. NC. State 0% Saturday. With the ESPN Game day crew in Cater- good side of things, McClendon played brilliantly once didnot give up, it showed how much of a competitor Finely-Stadium, wolfpack fans and the team were ready again. The junior wolfpack running back had 95 yards it was in coming back towards the end of the game and fat the challenge of one of the biggest games of the year rushing in the first quarter of the game, averaging 8.4 came up short losing to the Hurricanes 45 to 31 Both and prove they could be considered one of the nations yards a carry. McClendon finished the first half with teams ended up with over 400 total yards each by the 1: re. With the night starting with two of the nations 124 yards rushing on 15 carries. This makes the team end of the game. ‘ defensive teams facing each other, the game was record of NC. State with McClendon having 100 yard The Wolfpack falls to 4—3 overall and 3-2 in the "gthing but defensive. One thing was for sure on games 8-2 with losses to UNC and now Miami. The conference with Clemson in South Carolina, Georgia Siturday night, the only fireworks displayed would not score at the half was 28-17 with both teams combining Tech and Florida State in Raleigh coming up next. The at the state fair. for over four-hundred total yards combined. schedule doesn’t get any easier for the Wolfpack. ' 1filliami faced NC. State for the first time as a member of the ACC. The Hurricanes, the number three team in the nation, Visited a raucous Carter—Finely Stadium and wasted no time on getting on the score board. The opening kick—off by NC. State resulted in a 100 yard return by Miami’s sophomore wide receiver Devin gs Hester. The crowd was immediately hushed. In answering to the long kick off return, the Wolfpack scored a touchdown to even the score. Everything was displayed during this game, speed on the defensive and offensive sides of the ball and trick plays. After scoring its first touchdown, NC. State recovered an onsides kick to get the ball back on the following possession. T..A McClendon breaks tackle. After a Miami turnover, N.C State returned the ball to Ray Black HI thy Hurricanes with a fumble by TA. McClendon. 1:. 'P'I:«68':

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