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the Gazette STUDENT VOICE OF LANGSTON UNIVERSITY VOL. 77, NO. 6 DECEMBER 4, 2014 Upcoming Dates Campus offers multiple study spots Final The G . Lamar Harrison Examinations: Library is a great place to study for finals. See Final Exam This is one location Schedule, Page 7 inside the library that is a potential study spot, equipped with comfort- Note: able furniture . Jazzman's This is the final coffee shop is also con- veniently located inside issue of the Gazette the library . for fall 2014 . We will The library has special resume publication operation hours from in spring 2015 . now until the end of finals week. Other places to study include the Black Heritage Center, the Student Success Center Happy and University Women . See story on Page 6 . Holidays! Photo by Jonathan McGill 2010 SGA Communication Bill leaves questions unanswered By Marcus Garlington is charged to each student’s account munication Bill, the Student Govern- Contributing Writer on LU's main campus. If an estimated ment Association and the Office of 2,000 full-time (at least 12 credit hours) Student Affairs are (or should be) the Part Two of Two students enroll each semester, then custodians of this account, though that is $6 per student. SGA President Demauri Myers af- An article the Gazette published sev- The Communication Bill has been in firmed in this article’s predecessor he Also Inside eral weeks ago involving funds for effect since fall 2010. Therefore, about was unaware of this stipulation of the Langston University’s communication $12,000 has been generated by this fee, bill and had no information to offerthe department promised a follow-up sto- over eight completed semesters, total- Gazette regarding the funds generated ry that would outline enhancements of ing an estimated $96,000. by the bill. Voices . p 2 KALU and LUTV, as well as a financial After much research, Dr. Sharron T. Unfortunately, Burnett was unable report denoting the activity, if any, of Burnett, vice president for Fiscal Af- to issue a comment providing these the account that holds funds generated fairs, assured that her offices had ac- answers to the Gazette prior to the pub- News . p 3-4 by the “Communicate Fee.” cess to the resources that would an- lication of this article. However, her This “Communicate Fee” directly swer the following questions: Has this offices remain diligent while pursuing corresponds to the Communication account seen any activity? If so, what resolutions to which Burnett has previ- Features . p 5-6 Bill, of which the purpose is to “up- debits or credits have been made at ously personally agreed. grade and maintain the Langston Uni- KALU’s and LUTV’s expense? What The Gazette also remains diligent in versity Radio and Television stations,” entity authorizes the activity of this ac- contacting Burnett for her official -com Sports . p 8 according to Section 4. count? Each semester, 50 cents/credit-hour According to Section 3 of the Com- see FEE, page 3 2 The Gazette | December 4, 2014 Voices Three artists to watch in 2015 The Gazette is produced After a year or two of working with A-list talent with singles such as “Have within the Department of hard work, the stars can such as Jamie Foxx, Usher You Ever?,” “Tomorrow,” Communication at align and one’s career can and Ne-Yo. Earlier this “Full Moon” and her Gram- Langston University. It finally take off. This situa- summer, Ross impressed my award-winning single serves as a teaching tool tion becomes very familiar his music industry counter- with R&B singer Monica and public relations in the music industry. parts with an acoustic ver- “The Boy is Mine.” vehicle. The newspaper is In the past, artists such sion of his song “Dream,” Five albums in to the published bimonthly and as Drake, Nicki Minaj and which gained him an open- music industry, there’s no is dispersed across campus Frank Ocean have received ing spot on Maxwell’s doubt Brandy still poses every other Thursday, recognition and awards “Summer Solstice” tour. the power to warm listen- except during from fans and critics for “I’ve heard many but ers’ hearts. Not only a sing- examinations, holidays and their hard work and spell- none with this way in mu- er, Brandy, or Brandy Nor- extended school breaks. binding talents. Taylor sic… your ears will never wood, also starred in the With only a month left of be the same,” Maxwell popular sitcom of the ‘90s, Adviser/Manager 2014, there are numerous calls it “’90s nostalgia” and said. "Moesha." Nicole Turner artists who show promise compares her vocals to Ross enchanted critics Today, Brandy continues in 2015. Amerie and R&B legends with his recent release of her acting career with the Editor While these artists are ex- Janet Jackson and the late his debut EP “Dialogue in BET original sitcom “The Nehemiah Taylor periencing varying levels Aaliyah. ROJO told Bill- the Grey.” Game.” of success in their careers, board.com that the album The four-track project In an interview with Assistant Editor they will soon get their is telling of where she is boasts features from T.I. GrapeJuic.net, Brandy con- Brittany Kendrick “moment” in 2015. spiritually and career wise. and Ne-Yo and will defi- firmed her return to “The Here are three artists to “I wanted to create a proj- nitely set the young singer Game” and revealed her Sports Editor keep your eyes on in 2015. ect that represents who I up for 2015. new sound for her upcom- Jarron Thompson Toronto songstress Ro- am in more ways than one,” With accolades like ing album in 2015. chelle Jordan, also known she told Billboard. “The Li- AOL’s Best New R&B Art- “It’s interesting ‘cause Opinions Editor as “ROJO,” has silently bra in me had a field day ist and being selected as a I’m really open to a new Andrenique Meigs made her presence known writing these emotionally BET’s Music Matter Artist, direction… I’m really chal- within the music industry. charged songs. It was only Ross is certainly an artist lenging myself to not put Photographer Since 2012, Jordan has right I built it around love, to watch shake up the new myself in a box and try new Jonathan McGill released three mix tapes, since I love love.” year. things and see what hap- toured the U.S. and pro- From her nostalgic sound Now, we all know who pens,” she explained. Reporters duced and co-written rap- to her comparisons of ‘90s the “Vocal Goddess” has Brandy has always been Dhiana Brame per Childish Gambino’s R&B legends, Rochelle Jor- been for the past 20 years— an artist that inspires and Charles Granger “Telegraph Ave,” on his dan has the music ability to none other than Brandy. sets trends, but come 2015, Leslie Simon debut album, “Because of takeover 2015. If you’re a ‘90s baby, you the R&B singer will put her the Internet.” With a degree in song- know Brandy has a long re- career in the forefront once Contributing Writers With her recent debut writing from Berklee Col- sume of compelling chart- again with her new sound. Ashli Bell album release “1021,” Jor- lege of Music in Boston, topping hits with a vocal Karla Dunn dan definitely has critics Kevin Ross immediately prowess that would bring Nehemiah Taylor is a senior Marcus Garlington talking. NU-Soul magazine made himself known by listeners to their knees, broadcast journalism major. Kentre Holt Trevon McNabb Paul Pugh Perry Smith Student shares law-abiding tips The Gazette Office Langston University We live in a society where always stay calm and be po- ment, body language and Sanford Hall, Room 318 we are led to believe that the lite. You should always be emotions, because it can and Ph. 405-466-3245 police are here to protect and truthful and never provide probably will be held against serve someone, no matter false documents. You should you. Send story ideas, comments their race, religion and/or na- always keep your hands If you are injured, take pic- and calendar events to tional background. where they can see them; tures of the injuries as soon [email protected]. But, we have recently seen don’t try to run or touch a as possible. If you are not Opinions expressed in Voices are those of the many accounts of police bru- police officer. told that you are under ar- writers whose names tality, and I believe that even In the case of you getting rest, you have the right to appear with the articles. one incident is too many. arrested, try to contact your calmly leave. If you are ar- Letters to the editor should be Instead of focusing on the family or friends. Don’t try to rested, you also have the emailed to cause of these events, I felt resist, even if you firmly be- right to a lawyer and should [email protected]. the need to share some tips in lieve you are innocent. And, Meigs ask for one immediately. Please include your name dealing with the police and you should pay attention Hopefully, you never have and telephone number. The knowing your rights if you to the details of the encoun- ercise that right, say it out to experience situations as newspaper retains the right to are stopped by the police. ter. Remember the officer’s loud. You also have the right these, but if you do, these edit, accept and/or reject items deemed to be contrary to the With these tips, I think we badge number and patrol car to refuse consent to search tips will definitely be benefi- best interest of the publica- can try to avoid as many of numbers.