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CampusNCCU’s provost KwesiAggrey is at the helm

during tough economictimes

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OpinionsDevin Rountree’s got

something that’llfreak you out big

time: The numbers onour federal deficit.

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SportsNCCU’s 09 football

schedule is out.There’s less travel,

but some new opponents

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BY CARLTON KOONCEECHO STAFF REPORTER

Many students arescratching their heads overthe sudden change in theire-mail accounts.

The switch to Gmailoccurred over spring breakand continues to confuse

some students.“It’s been difficult,”

said psychology juniorDalya Jackson. “I had tochange passwords threetimes this week,” saidJackson. “The systemkeeps kicking me out.”

Patrice Parrish,

Information Technologymanager for the universi-ty’s customer services,defended the change.

“Google Apps is a leaderin e-mail and group collab-oration,” said Parrish,“offering significant bene-fits over the MS Outlook

Webmail students previ-ously used, as well as ahigher level of spam pro-tection.”

The package consists ofonline software applica-tions that Google offers toeducational institutions andnon-profit organizations.

The new Eaglemail,(Gmail) holds seven giga-bytes of storage space, aswell as Web-based wordprocessing and spread-sheet applications,sharable calendars, chat,

Gmail a failed delivery for some studentsGoogle Apps offers more benefits and protections, as well as some headaches

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IINNSSIIDDEETake a full color look atPearson past and present.

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‘Deposit’?Not really,

say students

BY DEMETRIUS PHILLIPSECHO STAFF REPORTER

Ask almost anyone what a depositis, and they’ll say that it is some-thing that ultimately, if certain con-ditions are met, gets returned orgets applied to a purchase.

Maybe that’s why many studentsare surprised when they find outthat the $150 housing deposit madeat N.C. Central University withResidential Life is non-refundableand is not applied to their housingcosts or room damages.

“If I get an apartment off campusand pay my deposit and my rent, Ireceive my deposit back if the roomis in the same condition as when Imoved in,” said nursing freshmanTimmara Durham. “Here at NCCU,when I pay my deposit, I do notreceive it back at the end of the year.That makes no sense to me.”

According to Jennifer Wilder,director of Residential Life, NCCUhas had its non-refundable housingdeposit since 2002.

The deposit does not guarantee aroom, but it is required to initiatethe housing application. The priceof the housing deposit increased

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BY SIEGFRIED LEYHECHO STAFF REPORTER

The days of N.C.Central University stu-dents taking long hikes toeat in trailers are over.

Since the March 15opening of the $13 million,newly renovated W.G.

Pearson Cafeteria, NCCUstudents are finally ableto have a real dining expe-rience.

NCCU graduate stu-dent, Jonathan Leach,said he appreciatesChancellor Charlie Nelmscoming through on hisword about the cafeteria’s

completion. “I am glad the chancel-

lor showed great leader-ship in moving to makesure there were no moredelays…,” said Leach.

Going from its last ren-ovation in 1991, the W.G.Pearson Cafeteria onlyhad a gross area of 26,986

square foot. With the current fix-

ups, it nearly doubled to56,000 square foot.

The 1,200-seat Pearsonfeatures different all-you-can-eat stations for stu-dents such as grill, sand-wich and quesadilla lines.

Other new features

include plasma televi-sions throughout, a take-out facility, a lower-levelwireless café, and theUniversity ticket office.

When Pearson closedin spring 2007, temporarytrailers were built next

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Capitalprojects

moveforward

BY CANDESS CARTERECHO STAFF REPORTER

The nation’s current economictroubles may actually bolster N.C.Central University’s effort to keepone capital project on track.

Contract bids from potential proj-ect managers for construction of anew nursing building may comecheaper than they would in a time ofeconomic prosperity, according toEric Frazier, the university’s engi-neer of design and construction.

For that reason, Frazier says he istrying to “accelerate” the construc-tion of the building.

He wants to keep bids for the jobat $25 million or lower, a figure pro-jected by the board of trustees backin November 2007.

However, the project is still wait-ing on approval by the NCDepartment of Insurance and theState Construction Office.

“NC Central is a public school thatis run by the state”, says universityproject manager Walter Lennon. “Wecannot start construction on a state-related project without gettingapproval”.

The construction of the nursingbuilding is projected to begin in early2010, to be finished by the summer of2011.

Meanwhile, three other NCCU

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BY TIFFANIE MEANSECHO STAFF REPORTER

Countless stories andbooks have been writtenabout the tumultuouscivil rights struggles ofthe 1960s, but nothingsticks in our minds asmuch as the pictures.

Those sometimespainful, sometimesexhilarating images arecaptured by artist BennyAndrews’ stunning seriesof paintings about thelife of civil rights legendRep. John Lewis (D-Ga.),which can be seen at theNCCU Art Museumthrough April 24.

Lewis has represent-ed Georgia’s 5th Districtin the U.S. House ofRepresentatives since1987. But he is best

known for his participa-tion in civil rights move-ment alongside the Rev.Martin Luther King, Jr.

Lewis started hispolitical career inAlabama, where as ayouth, he organized sit-ins, bus boycotts, andprotests in the fight toend Jim Crow segrega-tion.

At age 23, he was amain organizer of thehistoric March onWashington, where hemade an importantkeynote speech in August1963.

His non-violentprotests gained attentionfrom law officials andthe KKK, who beat Lewismercilessly on numerousaccounts.

In 1965, Lewis led

more than 600 peacefulprotesters across theEdmund Pettus Bridge inSelma, Ala, in a demon-stration for voting rightsin the state. They wereattacked by Alabamastate troopers in a brutalconfrontation thatbecame known as"Bloody Sunday."

TV news broadcastsand photographs of theevent helped ensure thepassage of the VotingRights Act of 1965.

Forty-eight years afterthe beatings he suffered,Lewis received a publicapology from formerKKK member, ElwinWilson.

“The idea of the seriescame from Andrews’

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Sometimes, it’s all in a name

BY NATALIA N. PEARSON-FARRER

ECHO STAFF REPORTER

Kwesi Aggrey, N.C.Central University’s provostand vice chancellor for aca-demic affairs since Jan. 2,has a daunting task ahead.

In the midst of a falteringnational economy looms statebudget cuts that may forceNCCU to tighten budgets byas much as seven percent.

Aggrey serves as theUniversity’s chief academicofficer and liaison betweenacademic units andChancellor Charlie Nelms.

He replaces InterimProvosts Bernice Johnsonand Lenneal Henderson,who served after formerProvost Beverly WashingtonJones vacated the positionlast June.

Aggrey said he hopes toraise the quality of NCCU’sacademic programs, ensur-ing that students attain theskills necessary to functionin an ever-changing societyupon graduating.He said he aims to hire theright people in classrooms,

provide the resources forfaculty to teach effectively,create an environment thatchallenges students to excel,and guarantee that the uni-versity and its specializedprograms are accredited.

“As an HBCU, I want tosee us rank with the best,”said Aggrey. “This campus[should] become a placewhere every students gets agreat education no materwhat discipline they study.”

Though optimistic,Aggrey sees much room forimprovement.

“There are a number ofthings that we can do betterand change, [especially] thelack of intellectual atmos-phere and gathering amongfaculty and between facultyand students outside theclassroom,” he said.

Yet, he added, these chal-lenges are “not insurmount-able. I’ve worked in majorityinstitutions up to now, but thechallenges are the same.”

Aggrey has more than 20years of experience workingin education administration.He served in top academic

positions at IndianaU n i v e r s i t y - N o r t h w e s t ,Lockhaven University inPennsylvania, and RamapoCollege in New Jersey.

He worked to developinternational relationshipsbetween universities, travel-ing in Africa, Russia andChina. He also studied in

Ghana, Canada and Hawaii.“Learning and under-

standing differences in cul-ture makes it possible forme to help international fac-ulty members do their workmore effectively,” he said.

Aggrey’s diverse back-ground began with a humbleupbringing in Ghana, West

Africa. Aggrey’s family wasvery poor, he said, but hisfamily stressed the impor-tance of education.

He received a bachelor’sdegree in chemistry fromthe Kwame NkrumahUniversity of Science andTechnology in Ghana. Heholds a doctorate in analyti-cal chemistry from theUniversity of Hawaii.

His background in scienceincludes research in organicchemistry synthesis, whichdeals with the constructionof organic compoundsthrough organic reactions.

At UH, Aggrey studied theanalytical chemistry of sub-marine volcanoes and stud-ied meteorites, moon rocksand tektites (natural glassrocks formed when mete-orites collide with theEarth's surface).

Aggrey taught science for12 years, which unexpected-ly led him to a career in aca-demic administration.

“As a teacher, there werethings that I thought I need-ed to do better in the class-room and the services that

would help me be betterwere not in place,” he said.

He expected to return tothe classroom after a year ortwo in administration. Nowhe appreciates the perspec-tive that teaching has givenhim as an administrator.

“You have to understandand appreciate what goes onin the classroom to makechanges,” said Aggrey.

Aggrey’s passion for edu-cation and the sciences isreflected in his family. Hiswife Deborah is a publichealth educator for a healthagency in Indiana.

His daughter Angela, 25,is working towards a PhD inmicrobiology at theUniversity of Rochester.

His 19-year-old son Geraldis a sophomore at theUniversity of Indiana-Bloomington studying humanbiology and neuroscience.His 17-year-old son Brian, ahigh school senior, plans tostudy engineering in college.

Aggrey will relocate hisfamily to North Carolinawhen Brian graduates inJune.

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from $100 to $150 inAugust 2008.

Some students say theyshouldn’t have to make anon-refundable deposituntil they have been offi-cially offered a room.

“I originally thoughtthat the non-refundablehousing deposit was nec-essary because you wereguaranteed housing, evenif the deposit was paidafter the deadline,” saidStudent GovernmentAssociation member JohnStephenson. “But now,even if you pay on time,you are still not guaran-teed housing.”

According to Wilder,Residential Life recog-nizes that the use of theword, “deposit” can mis-lead students to believetheir money will bereturned at some point.

Wilder said thatResidential Life has beendiscussing a name changeall year.

“Some of the sugges-tions have been ‘housingreservation fee’ and ‘hous-ing administration fee,’said Wilder.

Wilder said they areleaning toward “housingadministration fee”because ‘reservation fee’would imply that a roomwas actually secured.

NCCU students are notalone in having to pay thehousing deposit. At UNC-

Chapel Hill, there is a$200 non-refundabledeposit.

Elizabeth City StateUniversity has a $125 non-refundable housingdeposit, and N.C. StateUniversity has a $150 non-refundable housingdeposit.

At each of these univer-sities, the deposit is sim-ply called a housingdeposit.

On each of their Websites, the universitiesexplain the non-refund-able nature of the housingdeposit in some detail.

While the non-refund-able nature of the housingdeposit is mentioned inNCCU’s 2009-2010Housing Outlook Form,Letter to Students andFamily Members, there isno detailed discussion orexplanation of the non-refundable deposit policyin the residential life sec-tion of the website.

According to Wilder, thehousing deposit is neces-sary.

“Residential Life is ar e v e n u e - g e n e r a t i n gdepartment,” she said. “Itdoes not receive any fund-ing from the state. Thedeposit is a part of opera-tion.”

Wilder said that thedeposits help to pay forsupplies, furniture andbuilding upkeep.

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and more.“Google Apps meets the

highest standards for safe-ty and security,” saidParrish, “including federalguidelines for student pri-vacy. It also decreases ITadministrative costs andlabor for the university.”

Still, those featuresdon;t matter so much tosome students, who grum-ble about the glitches.

“I prefer the oldaccounts,” said senior busi-ness administration majorRoger Richards. “I had tocall ITS to get a new pass-word. “

Parrish acknowledgesthe problems.

“The preparation hasbeen highly cumbersome,”she said. “We want toensure the switch is as pain-less as possible for allinvolved.”

Richards has a sugges-tion for that.

“It would have helped ifthey would have informedus,” said Richards.

According to Parrish,this initial move is forNCCU students only, but thedepartment is working onthe transition for facultyand staff.

Parrish said that thePilot Program participantsof Google Apps surveyedreported no complicationsand recommended the pro-gram for the students ofNCCU.

Parrish said that

although Eaglemailaddresses are now user-name@eagles.nccu.edu,the ITS department willensure that mail sent tousername@mail.nccu.eduwill continue to be deliv-ered correctly for severalweeks during the transitionperiod.

“Gmail e-mail andEaglemail accounts are twoseparate creatures,” saidParrish. “You can’t substi-tute an existing Gmailaccount for your Eaglemailaccount.” Parrish said that students

will be able to set Gmail e-mail to be delivered to theirEaglemail accounts.

She added that ITS isrouting all e-mail from theprevious NCCU e-mailaddresses to the newEaglemail addresses.

Students have said thatthey like the increased stor-age in the new accounts.

And even doubter DalyaJackson has to admit thereare some good things aboutGmail.

“I love the e-mail,” saidJackson. “They should havedone it sooner.”

capital projects are steadilymoving along.

The long-delayed Lathamparking deck, which is to belocated on Lawson Street,was authorized for construc-tion in August of 2003 for $5million, a low-ball figure fora 750-car lot.

Recently, the project wasawarded an additional $10million, further advancingthe construction processthat started March 23.

“The parking deck isneeded to solve our growingparking problem on cam-pus,” says university engi-neer Mike Logan. “The park-ing lot will have a coffeeshop, a lounge area, and willhouse the university’s policedepartment.”

The deck is planned forcompletion by next spring.

The Pearson Cafeteriarenovation on Lawson

Street near the FayettevilleStreet intersection is 99 per-cent finished, according tothe university’s Web site.

The project, which hasbeen ongoing since spring2007, was budgeted at $15million. Frazier attributescost- savings to the re-use ofthe cafeteria’s roof, andparts of the old foundation.

Construction on arevamped Chidley Hall,which housed male fresh-man until it was graduallyclosed down between 2003and 2006, is set to begin inSeptember.

It should be completed bySeptember 2011, and the proj-ect is expected to stay withinits $30 million estimate.

The hall will house 520students, 98 less than theoriginal hall, because thenorth side of the building isgoing to be removed.

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BY DIVINEMUNYENGETERWA

ECHO STAFF REPORTER

Out of more than 1,000participating libraries, N.C.Central University’s JamesE. Shepard MemorialLibrary was one of two recip-ients of the LibQUAL+(r) in-kind grant, which will helpthe library provide a surveythat examines the libraryexperience from the per-spective of its users.

Data collected by theLibQUAL+(r) survey identi-fies the high points and lowpoints in services, by givingusers a chance to rate andcomment on their libraryexperience.

The survey has 45 ques-tions that rate the libraryexperience. Administratorscan then use that feedback toallocate resources and reor-ganize their libraries to bemore efficient.

To better serve an evolvingwave of users, libraries needto better understand howtheir level of service fares inthe eyes of those they serve.LibQUAL+(r), a group ofservices offered through theAssociation of ResearchLibraries’ (ARL) NewMeasures and AssessmentInitiatives, helps librarianstrack users’ views of servicequality.

“We will be going to the(ARL) national conventionthis fall, and receive trainingso we can begin to imple-ment this service,” saidTheodosia T. Shields,NCCU’s director of libraryservices. “While we haveother measures in place, this

is a significant step that goesbeyond what we normallydo.”

ARL, a nonprofit organi-zation, is made up of 123research libraries in NorthAmerica. Its aim is to helplibraries promote scholarlycommunication and supportpublic policies that supportresearch libraries and theirusers.

Libraries constantly findthemselves having to adaptto a growing legion of com-puter savvy users who,because of the Internet, havethe option of remotely visit-ing a wide range of librariesfor reading material, fromthe comfort of their ownhomes, classrooms, cafete-rias, or within the walls ofthose libraries.

As an added measure,“this allows us to not only getand assess information fromstudents who come to thelibrary, but because it’s com-puterized, we can also getinformation from those thatvisit through the Internet,”said Shields.

“We are about giving goodquality service, so this isanother method that we canuse to assess how we canmore adequately serve ourusers,” said Shields.

According to www.arl.org,LibQUAL+(r) was createdand developed at Texas A&MUniversity by educationalpsychology professor, BruceThompson and Colleen Cook,a graduate student.

The program has beenused in over 18 countries.The libraries at both DukeUniversity and UNC-ChapelHill use LibQUAL+(r).

BY KENDRAMCNAIR-WORLEYECHO STAFF REPORTER

For many AfricanAmericans, especially youngpeople, the term “vegetari-an” is as foreign as speakingMandarin Chinese.

But, as it turns out, thereare many African-Americanvegetarians, including a fewright here on N.C. CentralUniversity’s campus.

Still, despite a growingtrend, many African-Americans still think ofother cultures and ethnicgroups when they think ofnon-meat-eaters.

Nursing sophomoreCandice Sutton candidlyadmits that she doesn’tknow a single AfricanAmerican Vegetarian, oncampus or elsewhere.

“To tell you the truth Ithought only Caucasianswere vegetarians,” saidSutton. “Actually, I think thewhole concept is weird, I justdon’t understand it I guess.”

Criminal justice sopho-more Ashley Smithexpressed similar beliefs. “I don’t know any vegetari-ans,” said Smith. “I’m fromthe south, and down here,we eat meat without think-ing twice about it.”

But a community inwhich almost 80 percent ofAfrican-American women,67 percent of African-American men and 20 per-cent of teenagers (ages 12-

19) are overweight or obese,more people are passingover the meat departmentat the grocery store.

Recent statistics on vege-tarianism among blacks isscant, but a 2003 story in theIndianapolis Reporterincluded results of a studyby the Vegetarian ResourceGroup, which reported thatsix percent of blacks never

eat meat. Whether or not that per-

centage has grown in ensu-ing years, there is a case tobe made for AfricanAmericans to embrace a no-meat diet.

According to theAmerican DieteticAssociation, deaths fromcoronary artery disease arefewer among vegetarians

than non-vegetarians. The same study showed

that vegetarians also havelower rates of death fromcolon cancer.

Asthmatic vegetarianswho practice a vegan dietfor a full year need lessmedications, and experi-ence less frequent and lesssevere asthma attacks.

Criminal justice juniorChinda Delotcha is a vegan,which means she does noteat or wear any animalproducts.

Delotcha became avegan after her grandmoth-er died from complicationsdue to obesity.

“It’s totally a healthierway of living,” said Delotcha.“People always seem tothink that if you are a vege-tarian you don’t get to eatmuch, that’s totally not true.”

History junior KanesiaMaple is a lacto-ovo vege-tarian who eats no meat atall, but occasionally eatseggs and cheese.

Maple said she became avegetarian when shewatched a TV show abouthow chickens are mistreat-ed at chicken farms.

About 15 percent of thefood in NCCU’s cafeteria isvegetarian, and at least onesuch dish is prepared eachday.

These include a stir-frytofu with sesame;Mediterranean veggie pita;and eggplant parmesan.

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BY SADE THOMPSONFROM STAFF REPORTS

Laurie Robinson, a VicePresident and AssistantGeneral Counsel for theCBS Corporation and a N.C.Central University alumna,will be the guest speaker atthis year’s HonorsConvocation.

Her speech will focus onstudents maintaining highacademic standards in thecurrent global marketplace.The convocation will takeplace on April 3 at theM c D o u g a l d - M c L e n d o nGymnasium.

Robinson, a former MissNCCU, was very active dur-ing her undergraduatedays. She participated inthe university’s honors pro-gram and became a mem-ber of Delta Sigma ThetaSorority, Inc.

Robinson graduatedfrom NCCU in 1994. Shethen attended the IndianaUniversity School of Law at

Bloomington, where shewas president of the stu-dent law association.

“Of all of my accomplish-ments that I have had todate, my role as Miss NorthCarolina Central is the mostmemorable,” she said. “It

gave me the confidence togo for gold.”

Robinson is the founderand CEO of CorporateCounsel Women of Color, anetwork of over 2,300female attorneys of color.

The non-profit organiza-

tion unites lawyers withsimilar backgrounds for net-working and professionaldevelopment. She startedthe effort after noticing alack of African-Americanlawyers in New York City.

Her group will visitschools in South Africa inMay.

Robinson said she ini-tially wanted to become anenvironmental lawyer, butturned to labor law after aninternship in the labormanagement division withthe National FootballLeague.

She has practiced laborand employment law withthe New York firms Epstein,Becker & Green, P.C. andSeyfarth Shaw LLP.

“I have no regrets,” shesaid of her NCCU experi-ence. “Everything that Iwanted to do while atNCCU I did. Keep develop-ing your skills and keepdeveloping you.”

Alumna returns for convocationFormer Miss NCCU brings message of academic achievement in a global economy

Black vegetarians unite!Racial stereotypes about diets begin to crumble

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Career Fair

University Career ServicesWilliam Jones Building, Room 005

560-6337

University Career Services is the student’s focal point for

career planning. We offer career counseling, part-time job

placements, internships, and cooperative education place-

ments in both the private and public sectors.

We offer workshops on resume writing, inteviewing, cover

letter writing, and stress management.

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It’s time to start preparing

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Thursday

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BY JAMESE SLADEECHO STAFF REPORTER

Anyone who’s ready forsome serious career network-ing should head over to theWalker Complex Thursday forthe spring Career Fair.

The fair runs from 10 a.m.to 1 p.m. About 53 companies

are expected to attend,according to ShannonMorgan, student servicescoordinator for the Office ofCareer Services.

Some of the companies tobe represented at the fairinclude the American RedCross, Blue Cross/BlueShield, the FBI and several

schools recruiting teachers. Morgan said students

should come to the fairdressed in dark professionalsuits. She said they shouldbring resumes on resumepaper and business cards.

“Students have done agreat job in the past and weare encouraging the same

enthusiasm,” said Morgan.“Students should bring asmile and confidence.”

Morgan said studentsshould take advantage of thisnetworking experience “by get-ting to know the employers whoare recruiting at companies inwhich they want to work, orcompanies who are looking to

hire students with their majorand work experience. “

According to the JobOutlook 2009 Spring UpdateSurvey, about 22 percentfewer graduates will be hiredfrom this year’s class com-pared to last year.

“It is essential for studentsto be open and flexible to

opportunities,” said Morgan.Mass communication

sophomore Whitney Capers isgetting an early start on thisyear’s Career Fair. Shealready has her resume readyand hopes to talk to recruitersabout internship possibilities.

“I just wants to see what’sout there,” she said.

Work it, network it, and maybe find some workIt’s Career Fair time again at NCCU, so update those resumes and remember to smile

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5Campus EchoWEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2009 Beyond NCCU

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University may punish prof over torture adviceCritics say Yoo provided legal justification for torture

BY MATT KRUPNICKCONTRA COSTA TIMES (MCT)

BBEERRKKEELLEEYY,, CCaalliiff.. —— The JohnYoo firestorm is about to gethotter.

With a federal investiga-tion into Yoo’s legal advice tothe Bush administrationapparently winding down,University of CaliforniaBerkeley leaders are prepar-ing for a difficult decision —whether to punish a profes-sor for his off-campus work.

The dilemma is rare. Atrisk are the tenets of aca-demic freedom that havelong allowed college facultymembers to speak theirminds in the name of schol-arship.

Yoo’s case revolvesaround his advice on dealingwith accused terrorists,

including a notorious memothat provides legal justifica-tion for torture. The UCBerkeley law professor, whois temporarily teaching atOrange County’s ChapmanUniversity, has long attract-ed protests on his home cam-pus, but some surprisingallies have come to hisdefense.

“I think this is simply aleft-wing version ofMcCarthyism,” said AlanDershowitz, a Harvard LawSchool professor who dis-agrees strongly with Yoo’sviews on torture. “He shouldbe judged solely on the mer-its of his academics.”

But Berkeley administra-tors and faculty leaders saidthey would be concernedabout Yoo teaching law stu-dents if he were found to

have violated ethical or legalstandards. Critics havecalled Yoo a yes-man forPresident George W. Bush,essentially telling him whathe wanted to hear.

Yoo, who has been atBerkeley since 1993 and wastenured in 1999, did notreturn messages this week.

The code of conduct forUC Berkeley faculty statesthat criminal convictionscould result in discipline,but it is less explicit aboutother transgressions. Butsome, including Berkeleylaw Dean Christopher Edleyand a top faculty leader, havesaid they could punish Yooregardless of whether he istried and convicted in acourt.

“A criminal conviction isnot necessary,” said

Christopher Kutz, a law pro-fessor and vice chairman ofthe UC Berkeley AcademicSenate. But discipline basedon anything less is “new ter-ritory, and it’s dangerous ter-ritory,” Kutz said.

A Justice Departmentspokesman said the federalinvestigation into Yoo’s roleis ongoing. He declined toestimate when the inquirywould wrap up.

Edley, who was onPresident Barack Obama’stransition team and who hasheld positions in twoDemocratic administrations,said he and others on cam-pus are conflicted about howto handle Yoo. Askedwhether the issue has puthim in a tough spot, Edleywas unequivocal: “That’s anunderstatement.”

“I think that almost every-body is concerned” abouthow the debate will end, hesaid. “All of us need to workthrough the tension of theprinciples that preserve theexcellence and independ-ence of the university versusthe principles that governsociety.”

Yoo’s presence has polar-ized academics, includingmany who say they’restaunch supporters of aca-demic freedom. At Chapman,hundreds have signed peti-tions and joined onlinegroups criticizing Yoo’s opin-ions.

Much of the debate overhis fitness as a law professorhas centered on whether heused bad faith in condoningtorture. If he simply told thepresident what he wanted to

hear, Yoo’s work did not passscholarly muster, critics said.

“The CIA asked the Bushadministration for justifica-tion, and that’s what JohnYoo did,” said Berkeleyattorney Sharon Adams, amember of the NationalLawyer Guild’s CommitteeAgainst Torture. “He did notprovide advice, he providedjustification for torture.”

Others have said UCBerkeley should leave Yoobe as long as he is not con-victed of a crime.

“People who have outly-ing views are the ones forwhom academic freedom isdesigned,” said Michael A.Olivas, a University ofHouston law professor andexpert in higher-educationlaw. “Mr. Chips doesn’t needdefense.”

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Baghdad’s water still undrinkable 6 years after invasion

BY MATTHEW SCHOFIELDMCCLATCHY NEWSPAPES

BBAAGGHHDDAADD –– The stench ofhuman waste is enough to tellFalah abu Hasan that hisdrinking water is bad. Hisinfant daughter Fatma’s con-tinuous illnesses and his ownconstant nausea confirm it.

“We are the poor. No onecares if we get sick and die,”he said. “But someone shoulddo something about the water.It is dirty. It brings disease.”

Everybody complainsabout the water in Baghdad,and few are willing to riskdrinking it from the tap. Sixyears after the U.S. invadedIraq, 36 percent of Baghdad’sdrinking water is unsafe,according to the IraqiEnvironment Ministry _ in agood month. In a bad month,it’s 90 percent. Cholera brokeout last summer, and officialsfear another outbreak thisyear.

“Even if the water is goodtoday, no one would trust it,”grocer Hussein Jawad said.He said that about 40 percentof his business was sellingbottled drinking water, cratesof which he’s stacked 7 feethigh on the sidewalk. “We’velearned to be afraid.”

The irony of bad water islost on few here. When thecity was founded 1,200 yearsago, it was named Baghdad alZawhaa, “Baghdad theGarden,” because water wasplentiful. The Tigris andEuphrates rivers formed theboundaries of Mesopotamiaand fed the fields in the cra-dle of civilization.

Baghdad still draws itswater from the Tigris, buteven that legendary source isproblematic. President JalalTalabani flew to Turkey thisweek to discuss the diminish-

ing water flow, becauseTurkey has dammed the river.Syria and Iran have dammedits tributaries.

Environment MinisterNirmeen Uthman said Iraqiwaste-treatment systemswere obsolete, and that theconcentration of waste beingpoured into the Tigris hadincreased. It’s simple math:less river water, more concen-trated waste. Each year theriver is dirtier.

“Our most recent studiesshow the color is wrong, thesmell is wrong, the pressureis wrong,” she said. “And thatwas a good month, a verygood month.”

Since 2003, 500 city engi-neers have been killed, sus-pending hundreds of projectplans, according to HakeemAbdulzahra, Baghdad’s chiefspokesman. Finding person-nel to replace the dead also isnever easy, he said.

During the war, displacedpeople flooded the capital,constructed shoddy newhomes or camped out inabandoned governmentoffices. They dug down andtapped city pipes, often usingpumps to find water supplies.As a result, 6 million peopleuse Baghdad water daily, butonly 5 million of them use itlegally.

“These people make quali-ty control very difficult,”Abdulzahra said.

Ihsan Jaafar, Iraq’s direc-tor of public health, said thewater has been bad for yearsbut that it now carriescholera, typhoid, dysentery,hepatitis and other diseases.

“Clean water would be oneof the biggest improvementsin quality of life in Iraq,” hesaid. “The people of theMujamaa (illegal settlements)are the most vulnerable in

our society. We must protectthem, but they cannot livethis way.”

The city has a 10-year, $6billion plan to fix the prob-lem, which involves shuttingdown the squatters’ settle-ments. However, there’s fearthat shutting down the settle-ments would force familiesonto the street and reignitesectarian fighting; the settle-ments are a recruitingground for Shiite Muslimmilitias.

So step one in the repairsfor the city water departmentis putting together a securityforce.

“We fight, as if we were inthe army, to bring peopleclean water and take awaysewage,” Abdulzahra said.

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Pearson Renaissance

door to Chidley Hall toaccommodate student’s din-ing purposes.

After two years of wait-ing, many students, such asphysical education seniorDominique Holliday won-dered if they would eversee a new cafeteria.

“It seems like foreversince I actually had a realcaf,” said Holliday.

“I’ve become so used tothe trailers. I forgot howgood a real caf can be.”

Nursing junior IndiaIngram said she is alsonoticing a spark in cus-tomer service with the newcafeteria.

“More people smile andserve you the food in a pre-sentable manner since wemoved into the new caf,”said Ingram.

“I finally feel with thisgreat customer service; I’mfinally getting what I paidfor.”

One new feature that hasstudents excited is the con-venience store, “SmartMart,” where students canbuy snacks and other goods.

But students are con-cerned with the pricing ofitems in the store.

Although students areable to use flex dollars fromtheir meal plans, psycholo-gy junior Michael Boonesaid the convenience storeprices are outrageous.

“When you have a gallonof milk at $6.99 and a box ofcereal at $4.99 ... that is notreasonable or convenient tome.”

According to TimothyMoore, interim director of

auxiliaries and businessservices, prices in the con-venience store are highbecause purchases for thestore aren’t made in bulk.

But some students aren’tupset about prices, they’reupset about the way othersare already trashing out thenew facility.

“You can see that the stu-dents at Central campus donot respect what we given,”said, psychology seniorLandrick Alston.

“Only a week in a halfinto the new facility andwe’re dirtying the caf upand not respecting whatpeople worked hard for.”

Vice chancellor of stu-dent affairs, Kevin Rome,described the state that stu-dents left Pearson in onWednesday, March 18 as“inexcusable and unaccept-able.”

In an e-mail to all stu-dents he implored studentsto do their part and “takeall dishes and trash to thedishwashing area.”

“It is embarrassing whenour student appear to havedisregard for their sur-roundings,” he wrote.

University officials saythey expect the facility tobecome a hub of campusactivities on the campus.

Holliday says that in theend the long wait was worthit.

“So the longer they wait-ed the more NCCU gotthings done right which is agood thing,” he said.

“So now I understand thewait.”

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Leaders of the New SchoolStudents pioneer hip hop and service organization on campus

BY JERIMIAH MCNEILECHO STAFF WRITER

A new organization hasjust formed on the campusof N.C. Central University.Leaders of the New Schoolis a new student-runorganization representingthose who are heavilyinfluenced by the hip-hopculture and are ready touse their college educationto improve the surround-ing community and NCCUcampus life.

The organization issponsored by NCCU’s Hip-Hop Initiative, designed totake an in-depth look intothe history of hip hop aswell as hip hop’s influencein music, fashion, pop cul-ture and business.

Leaders of the NewSchool was founded byNCCU sophomore Diane“flii di shabazz” Varnielate last year.

“I have always had apassion for hip-hop,”Varnie said.

“I wanted to create anorganization that took thatpassion to different levels,combined with knowledge,fun and business.

She said she also want-ed students to learn aboutthe professional aspect ofthe hip-hop entertainmentindustry.

Leaders of the NewSchool is advised byGrammy-Award-winningmusical producer andNCCU hip hop instructor9th Wonder.

Under this initiative,9th Wonder also wasinstrumental in developingEagle Records, a student-run label designed to offerstudents experience inmusic production, market-ing, publishing, retailingand distribution.

Every Wednesday night,Leaders of the New Schoolsponsors a blaxploitationmovie night in the NewSchool of EducationAuditorium.

The mission of themovie nights is to exposestudents to films thataddress issues within the

African American commu-nity in hopes of creatingdiscussion and increaseawareness.

The movies, shownweekly, are chosen fromassorted eras to give thosewho attend an idea of thetimes.

“My greatest hope isthat this organizationinspires students to getmore involved in campusactivities and make a dif-ference in their communi-ty,” said Leaders of theNew School PresidentSiegfried “Ziggy” Leyh.

Leaders of the NewSchool invites all studentswith any talent that is influ-enced by hip-hop — rap-pers, singers, writers, pro-

ducers, DJs, dancers,painters, graphic artists,photographers, or clothingdesigners — to join theorganization.

For more informationabout the organization,visit the Facebook groupLeaders of the New Schoolat facebook.com.

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“Music On” really brings out the innerfreak in everyone as the chorus tells how“She want it with the music on.”

The Charge Nation leader makes theswitch from singing to rapping with easeand brings his team along for the ridewith the Guapo and Phocuz featured“Crazy.”

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illustrations from the chil-dren’s book “John Lewis inthe Lead,” said MarkKarelson, owner and direc-tor of the Mason Murer ArtGallery in Atlanta, whichhelped NCCU attain theseries for the exhibit.

Andrews, who died in2006, was known for his dis-tinctive figurative style.

His art elevated theAfrican American experi-ence and built racial pride.

The Lewis series coversLewis’ life, from childhoodon an Alabama farm to hisexperiences in the civilrights movement.

“The significance of theseries is that it providesexposure to two pioneeringindividuals — John Lewisand Benny Andrews — to theUniversity,” said KennethRodgers, director of theNCCU Art Museum.

In addition to the Lewispaintings, Andrews has pro-duced such American-themed works as “TheRevival Series” (1995) thatdepict church meetings andthe role of Christianity insouthern African-Americancommunities.

Another painting, “TheMigrant Series” (2006), docu-ments the migration ofCherokee Indians fromGeorgia to Oklahoma.

As an activist, Andrewswas the co-founder of theBlack Emergency CulturalCoalition that negotiatedwith public institutions toinclude the works of minorityand female artists in theirpermanent collections.

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Back by popular demandthe N.C. Central Universitybaseball team renewed itsrivalry with North Carolina

A&T StateUniversityon Mondaynight. Thiswas the

Eagles and Aggies firstmatch up as division 1 foes.

“I felt like it was justanother game. I think some-times the rivalry gets blownout of proportion.,”saidsophomore left fielderEdward Pegues

In Monday nights contest,the Eagles bats weresilenced by A&T juniorhurler Chris Watson whoearned his first win of theseason with a completegame five hit performance.

Watson fanned eightEagle batters and gave uponly one earned run to winthe game 7-2.

Sophomore Douglas

Dalley had his best per-formance of the year whenhe took the hill for theEagles and scattered 7 runsover 7 innings The Eaglesmissed opportunities tocash in leaving 9 men onbase.

The Aggies took the leadearly on in the top half ofthe first inning when afterbeing hit by pitch, juniorleadoff hitter George Hinesstole second.

Senior third basemenRobert Landis made a nicesnag on a ground ball tohold the runner from goinganywhere.

With two outs and a manon first and second LesterRiverbank hit a bases clear-ing double down the leftfield line to score Hinesand Nick Rogers.The Eaglesescaped further damagewhen they caughtRiverbank trying to stealthird.

The Eagles came backhard in the bottom half ofthe first inning loading the

bases after an error by theAggie second basemenRonald Perry.The Eaglesscored their first run whensophomore left fielderPegues was walked to bringHood in.

The Eagles were buildingmomentum and seeminglyhad the Aggie starter rat-tled for a moment whenSophomore Blake Murrayhit a line shot to Aggie leftfielder George Hines on thecatch

Junior center-fielderOliver Jenkins tested Hinesarm.Jenkins was gunned outat the plate by Hines andthe Eagle rally had beenshut down.

“That was turning pointin the game, we were rally-ing and that cut itshort,”Pegues added.

The Aggies pushedacross another run in thesecond inning when fresh-men catcher Eric Chiz laiddown a squeeze bunt tobring home designated hit-ter Chris Mullins.

In the fourth inning, theEagles had a scare whenPegues was hurt whileattempting to swing ;hewould stay in the gameafter medical attention.

The Aggies opened thegame up in the fifth whencatcher Chiz was walkedand Center fielder GeorgeHines lined a single up themiddle with two outs.

Freshmen standoutXavier Macklin Stepped upand hit a double that justmissed going over the bluemonster to score.

Both Chiz and HinesMacklin would score afteran errand throw sailed overthe Eagle Catchers head.

Macklin capped off hisnight with a leadoff home-run in the top of the eighththat chased Dalley off themound and gave the Eaglesa 7-2 lead. Freshmen CloserChris Strickland came inrelief and completed twoshut-out innings but theEagles could not wake upthe bats on this night.

BY AARON SAUNDERS

ECHO SPORTS REPORTER

Although it’s March, wecan never get enough foot-ball.

The N.C Central EaglesAthletic Department hasreleased the 2009 footballschedule. Even thoughfootball season is 6 monthsaway, fans will be excitedto see this year’s oppo-nents and where the gamesare.

“I like the fact that weplay five games in Durham.plus all of our road gamesare within a four-hourdrive, so our fans are goingto have a tremendousopportunity to see usplay.,”. said Coach MoseRison

The Eagles have fourhome games that will beplayed at O’Kelly RiddickStadium, the highlight ofwhich is homecoming 2009against division II foeCentral State from Ohio.

NCCU will have anothergame in Durham that is nota home game, this time atWallace Wade Stadium asthe Eagles will face DukeUniversity for the first timein school history. Thisgame will also be theEagles first game against abowl championship subdi-vision conference team.

The schedule doesn’t getany easier for the Eagles asthey also will travel toBoone N.C to face perenni-al national championshipcontender ApplachianState for the football cham-pionship subdivisionAppalachian State will belead by their senior quar-terback and Walter Paytonaward winner (Heismanfor FCS) Armanti Edwards.

The Eagles will alsotravel to the mother ofpresidents (Virginia) three

times to play old CIAA foeHampton University, bigsouth conference con-tender Liberty Universityand Old DominionUniversity who will becompeting in its first sea-son of division I footballsince 1941.

For all the die hardEagle fans out there, don’tworry cause the rivalrygames that you are accus-tom to will also be playedThis year, the Eagles willtravel to Greensboro toface the Aggies of NorthCarolina A&T and its newcoach Alonzo Lee In the81st Aggie-Eagle Classic.

The Eagles will alsotravel to Winston Salem toface their long time rivalWinston Salem State Rams,whom NCCU beat atO’Kelly Riddick stadiumlast year 6-3 in a low scor-ing thriller.

The overall schedulelooks to be tough but man-ageable for the Eagles. Onesurprising fact that standsout is that the Eagles donot leave the south. Thiswill make it much easierfor fans to attend thegames even though NCCUnormally never has a prob-lem with turnouts.

The location of thesegames may be due to budg-et cuts that the school isdoing in wake of the cur-rent economic crisis. Sadlyit seems like recession hashit the football team aswell.

Last year the Eaglestraveled to California,Maryland, South Carolina,VirginiaandConnecticut.This yearthe Eagles miles will be cutand the games in stateprobably will result inearly morning bus ridesinstead of an overnightstay.

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Eagles 2

BY AARON SAUNDERS

ECHO SPORTS REPORTER

When NCCU made thejump to the division I ranksfrom the CIAA, many knewthat the transition periodwas going to be tough.

One who knew she was upfor the challenge waswomen’s basketball juniorcenter Jori Nwachukwu.

Nwachukwu was the CIAArookie of the year her fresh-men year on the 2006 CIAAchampionship squad.

“The biggest difference isthe competition I am only 5-10 and in division I, most ofthe centers are 6-1 and big-ger, and you have to workmuch harder to competewith these players,”saidNwachukwu.

Nwachukwu has indeed

worked hard. She wasrecently honored as a mem-ber of the division I All-Independent team afterleading the Lady Eagles inscoring (18.5ppg) andrebounding (7.7ppg) beforegoing down with a seasonending knee injury.

Nwachukwu has beenhurt the past two seasonsand is having surgery torepair her knee soon. Her

status for next season as ofright now is up in the air butshe hopes she will be ready.

“I am going to work reallyhard this summer to getback because I am ready toget back on the court andplay.”Nwachukwu was the key toseveral of the Lady Eaglesvictories this season andwill be vital to their successnext season.

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Recently, some stu-dents haveexpressed concern

with the way the StudentGovernment Associationoperates and the waythat its funds are spent.

They claim that stu-dents don’t have enough

say inimportantdecisions.T h e yclaim thatt h e s edecisionsare left toan exclu-sive club

that isu n a c -countableto the stu-

dent body.They are wrong.Since the North

Carolina CentralUniversity StudentG o v e r n m e n tAssociation’s inception,its motto has been “stu-dents first”.

The tradition of rep-resenting studentissues, promoting lead-ership, and providingpositive programming

for the student bodyhere at NCCU beganwith the very firstadministration and itcontinues to this day.

We are a transparentorganization. The budg-et and individualstipend records arepublic information, allmeetings are open tothe public and meetingminutes are availablefor anyone to read.

All expenditures bythe SGA are approved byNCCU administrationand comply with therules and regulations ofthe university.

No student fees arespent on erroneous trav-el or personal expenses.

Part of the job ofevery officer in the SGAis to positively repre-sent our school— notonly here in Durham,but wherever represen-tatives of the schooltravel.

All SGA travel is sole-ly for the purpose of rep-resenting our university.

When SGA officerstake trips to differentplaces with members of

the administration andother students, it is in adiplomatic capacity.

Although at timesthese activities may takeplace in a social setting,no one is ever on a freevacation.

Each executive boardmember is required tobe physically present inthe SGA office at least10 hours a week.

Each member’s officehours are posted on thedoor if you ever need tomeet with them.

In addition to officehours, members arerequired to go to meet-ings and sacrifice theirfree time and weekends.

These tasks arealready enough of a bur-den on regular school

work, and they alsoeffectively prevent exec-utive officers from hold-ing other jobs.

These factors createthe necessity for execu-tive board members toreceive a small monthlystipend.

The SGA also pro-vides programming forthe student body. Inaddition to activitiessuch as, “Conversationwith the Deans,”“ G r a d u a t i o nPreparation,” “10:40Break,” and “CampusSweep,” the SGA is alsoresponsible for theannual homecomingconcert.

Bringing qualityevents to the campusduring homecoming

week requires effort andresources. Students andalumni not only want,but demand qualityhomecoming activities,and we work hard tobring them the best onesthat our funding willallow.

Every student atNCCU is a member ofthe SGA, and we hopeyou know that the SGA ishere to advocate on yourbehalf.;We would neverallow it to be any otherway

. Whether it is overtor behind the scenes,SGA is always workingto make NCCU and thesurrounding communitya better place.

In the spirit of theEagle family, we con-stantly strive for great-ness.

Remember that hold-ing an elected SGAoffice is not the only wayto be a leader.

We can all worktogether and make posi-tive changes to our uni-versity. Make sure that itstarts with you.

12 Campus EchoWEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2009

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Our nation is clearlyin a recession, butunfortunately this

is not the biggest prob-lem thatwe faceby far.

T h eU n i t e dStates ison theroad toB A N K -

R U P T C Yand hasbeen onthis path

for some time. The former director

of the GovernmentAccountability Office,David Walker, becameaware of the long termeffects of our risingdeficits and decided towake up America.

Along with the makersof the film “Super SizeMe,” Walker brought thismessage to the bigscreen in the release of

I.O.U.S.A. last August. In the film, Walker

explains that we facefour deficit problemsthat will compromiseour national securityand bring our economyto a collapse: budget,savings, trade and mostimportantly a leader-ship deficit.

The national debt iscurrently over $11 tril-lion, but it’s where we’reheaded that’s moreimportant.

In 2017, the bulk ofthe 80 million babyboomers will begin toretire and will be eligi-ble for Social Securityand Medicare.

The amount of spend-ing for these programsover the next 30 yearswill skyrocket ournational debt to over $56trillion.

By the time today’scollege students reachthe age of 50, the ONLY

things our federal gov-ernment will be able toafford are the intereston the national debt andsome Social Securityand Medicare.

The situation will cer-tainly get worse whenour other problems fac-tor in.

Since Americans havea low personal savingsrate this will make eco-nomic growth for ourcountry more difficult astime passes.

Our lack of savingsnot only stunts economicgrowth, but worsens ourinfamous “trade deficit.”

A trade deficit iswhen a country importsmore goods and servicesthan it exports.

When other countriesare not buying Americangoods and services withthe dollars they get fromtrading with us, they buyup Wall Street and moreimportantly our nationaldebt.

Since foreigners ownmost of our debt, theygain political leverageover us in world affairs.

David Walker believesthe even bigger problemis that too many guys inWashington are well

aware of this problem,but are not being honestwith the public and mak-ing the tough decisionsnecessary for the preser-vation of this country.

In order to cover ourexpenses over the next30 years, taxes wouldhave to double, whichwill drastically declineour standard of living.

This problem repre-sents the complete fiscalmeltdown of our nation,but it doesn’t have tohappen.

Join David Walker inhis fight to help save ourcountry by going toi o u s a t h e m o v i e . c o mwhere you can view a 30minute version of themovie and send a letterto your congressmendemanding action.

This is a problem wecannot afford to lookaway from and it willtake the American peo-ple to solve it.

I.O.U.S.A

DevinRountree

This is a problem we cannotafford to look away from and itwill take the American people

to solve it.

Every student at NCCU is a member of the SGA, and wehope you know that the SGA

is here to advocate on your behalf.

VOTE FOR STUDENT GOVERNMENT OFFICES THURSDAY, MARCH 28 ON BLACKBOARD FROM 8 AM - 8 PM

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From left to right: Ginelle Hines, SGA vice presidential candidate (unopposed) and three SGA presidential candidates: Markia Gray, Dwayne Johnson and Courtney Jordan.PHOTO BY RAY TYLER

MEET THE CANDIDATESN O R T H C A R O L I N A C E N T R A L U N I V E R S I T Y

W E D N E S D A Y , M A R C H 2 5 , 2 0 0 922

To the SGA and GeneralStudent Body:

Good morning, it’s time towake up.

One week ago, an alarmclock sounded – in the form ofthe “Good Pay, No Results”Facebook Group – and now,

it’s is time toWAKE UPand takeaction.

To the SGA:Though ourmethods mayhave been

abrupt and controversial, wecan only hope and expect thatyou understand andempathize with the intentionsand motives behind ourcourse of action.

To the Student Body:We did it, for you. With our

puncturing allegations, weignited a debate, to create dia-logue between the SGA andstudent body.

You must understand thatyour voice should be heardand that you have the power toconfront your leaders.

We provided you with awakeup call, to draw yourattention to issues sweptunder the rug and unchal-lenged.

When the student body hasslept through the SGA presi-dent’s decision making, and“progress” it’s time to wakeup!

When many students oncampus feel frustrated withtheir SGA, never hearingabout progress and wonderingif SGA is listening to students,it’s time to wake up!

When the student body isdisconnected from their gov-ernment, not understandingtheir power to hold studentgovernment accountable anddemand change, it’s time towake up.

To All: Last November, anation demanded change andelected a president that prom-ised – and delivered – thechange our nation deserves.Tomorrow, we must againdemand a change, and elect apresident and SGA that we

SGA:Wake

up

JABARI

BLACKMON

&DESMERA

GATEWOOD

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SSOOPPHHOOMMOORREE CCLLAASSSS PPRREESSIIDDEENNTT ((33 CCAANNDDIIDDAATTEESS))

Major: Political Science & BiotechnologyFavorite food & movie: Anything fromCookout, “300”Career goal: I plan to go into internationalcriminal defense law.Why am I running for SGA President?As a leader, I have noticed fundamentalproblems that can be resolved with cre-

ative programs and properly allocatedresources. I am committed to serving every member ofthe student body. I am here for EVERY-BODY! I will commit my time, life and abilities toall students of this great institution.

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AAsshhlleeyy CCrraawwffoorrddHometown: Winston-Salem ~ Major: Business Administration Favorite Food: Grandma's Mac & CheeseCareer Plans: I want to be a business manager for concert arena.Why do you want this position and what’s the most important thingstudents should know about you? I believe in our University and Ibelieve in our students! As Miss Senior I hope to encourage andinspire others to believe in themselves! I want to bring back the per-sonal and family side of NCCU. I am the one that will take ACTION!

SSEENNIIOORR CCLLAASSSS PPRREESSIIDDEENNTT **BBrraannddoonn KKeeiitthh CChhaappmmaann

Hometown: Hartford, CT ~ Major: Theatre BusinessFavorite Food & Movie: Pizza, “Soul Food”Career Plans: To one day own an International Talent Agency.Why do you want this position and what’s the most important thingstudents should know about you? I am running for senior class presi-dent to be a change agent for NCCU and its student body. I believe tohave true progress we must have change. I am determined to serve thestudent body to the best of my ability.

JJUUNNIIOORR CCLLAASSSS PPRREESSIIDDEENNTT **DDoommiinniiqquuee EEvveerreetttt

Hometown: Williamston ~ Major: NursingFavorite Food & Movie: French fries, “Matilda”Career Plans: I plan to become a nurse practitioner with a focus onpediatrics.Why do you want this position and what’s the most important thingstudents should know about you? I have the leadership, communica-tion skills and the right ideas to bring about change and better per-formance amongst our 2009-2010 junior class. I am very open minded,

adaptable, determined, and dedicated. These are the characteristics of a strongleader.

BBrriiaann EE.. KKeennnneeddyy IIII

Hometown: Wilmington ~ Major: Political Science and HistoryFavorite Food & Movie: Oranges, “Major Payne”Career Plans: I intend to become a political analystWhy do you want this position and what’s the most important thingstudents should know about you? I am running for this because I wantto provide opportunities and create an environment where studentswill be able to gain skills inside and outside of the classroom whichwill carry them beyond North Carolina Central University. Everything

I do in life, I do to the best of my ability.

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JJeessssiiccaa HHiillllHometown: Maryland. ~ Major: Criminal JusticeFavorite Food & Movie: Pickles, “Bad Boys II”Career Plans: I plan to attend law or graduate school.Why do you want this position and what’s the most important thingstudents should know about you? The Centennial class needs some-one who will be the best representation in all aspects such as involve-ment in different clubs and organizations while maintaining a highGPA. The student body should know that I am a very hard worker, and

dedicated to everything I do. I am also ready and willing to take on the responsibili-ty of being their next Miss. Senior.

JJeerroommee PPoottttiinnggeerrHometown: Wilmington, DE. ~ Major: Computer Information SystemsFavorite Food & Movie: Curry chicken, “Love and Basketball”Career Plans: Working as a system engineer and obtaining my PhD. Why do you want this position and what’s the most important thingstudents should know about you? I would like to help put our school

on the map and change how we are viewed. I want people to be able to graduate fromNCCU with pride. The student body should know that I'm not running just to make aname out of myself but for my senior class as a whole.

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JJeennnniiffeerr MMaarrnneettttee LLaannggssttoonnHometown: Richlands ~ Major: PsychologyFavorite Food & Movie: Chicken (fried, BBQ, baked, roasted), “TheWiz”Career Plans: Earn a Ph.D. and become a counseling psychologist ata university.Why do you want this position and what’s the most important thingstudents should know about you? I feel I have the passion and dedi-cation it takes to lead the university to the heights of potential truth

and service. I will become a major contributor of the foundation of which the univer-sity was founded upon through my character. This will help me to stay connected tothe student body. “If you vote for me, I'll work for you!!”

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Hometown: Ahoskie ~ Major: PsychologyFavorite Food & Movie: Lasagna, “Secret Life of Bees”Career Plans: Psychotherapist for patients with phobias/psychologi-cal disordersWhy do you want this position and what’s the most important thingstudents should know about you? I am proudly running for the posi-tion of Miss Junior. I have a desire to be a role model for the entirestudent body, especially the Junior Class. I am a loyal and committed

person. I will stay true to the students and be a helping hand.

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Hometown: Cary ~ Major: Pharmaceutical ScienceFavorite Food & Movie: Mashed potatoes, “Remember the Titans”Career Plans: I plan to pursue a career in biomedical research.Why do you want this position and what’s the most important thingstudents should know about you? I feel it is important to getinvolved and be an intricate part of the progress that I want to seeat this University. As secretary, I can use my organizational skillsand reliability to be an asset to the class. I want to help set and

achieve goals.

NNiiggeell HHooooddHometown: Charlotte ~ Major: History, Secondary EducationFavorite Food & Movie: : Cheeseburgers, “Juice”Career Plans: Get a PhD in History and teachWhy do you want this position and what’s the most important thingstudents should know about you? I want to understand, promote, anddefend the needs of my peers. I am a personable and caring person,who is passionate about his fellow students and their well-being.Everyone does have the right to speak their minds and change some-

thing for the better. Whether elected or not, I want students to persistently hold theirelected officials accountable for their well-being.

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BBiisshhaarrii CCooooppeerrHometown: Outer Banks ~ Major: EnglishFavorite Food & Movie: Mac and cheese, “Love & Basketball”Career Plans: Practice family law.Why do you want this position and what’s the most important thingstudents should know about you? I want to bring the motivation with-in my class back. I intend to help create and facilitate programs toincrease study groups, tutoring sessions, and community service. Ifeel this goal is attainable. I’m very determined and focused.

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SSEENNIIOORR CCLLAASSSS VVIICCEE PPRREESSIIDDEENNTT **JJeebbbbeehh MMaassssaaqquuooii

Hometown: Washington, DC ~ Major: Theatre AdministrationFavorite Food & Movie: Honey Buffalo wings, “Hair Spray”Career Plans: To direct movies and own my own film production com-pany.Why do you want this position and what’s the most important thing stu-dents should know about you? Because of my love and passion forNCCU, I want to build school spirit and unity among the senior class.Connecting the senior class to lower classmen to show them the way tosuccess. I would like the student body to know that I am outgoing andcommitted to making NCCU a place where students can S.O.A.R.

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Major: History EducationFavorite food & movie: Homemade mac andcheese, “Friday Night Lights”Career goal: I plan to become a high schoolhistory teacher.Why am I running for SGA President?I am running for SGA president because itis time for student leaders to work for and

with our students to continue “service.” We also need to have better communicationbetween administration and students tocontinue “truth.” I strongly believe we should all respect oneanother because we are all EAGLES!!

MMaarrkkiiaa GGrraayy -- SSttaatteessvviillllee

Major: PsychologyFavorite food & movie: Italian, I don’t havea favorite movie.Career goal: I intend on becoming a coun-seling psychologist.Why am I running for SGA President?I am interested in running for student bodypresident because there are some things I

would like to improve on our campus: stu-dent morals, our connection with the com-munity and the bridge between the stu-dents, faculty and staff. I'm here to represent the students at NorthCarolina Central University.

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Major: PsychologyFavorite food and movie: Lasagna, “Friday”Career goal: I plan on becoming a privatepractice counseling psychologist.Why am I running for SGA President?I am running for SGA vice presidentbecause we need peers who will represent

us truthfully and who will serve, especiallywhen no one else will. We need leaders with integrity and advo-cates for the students and not just for them-selves!

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AAmmaannddaa MMiicchheellllee CChhaaddwwiicckkHometown: Oakland, CA ~ Major: Business AdministrationFavorite Food & Movie: Spaghetti, “Brown Sugar”Career Plans: A career focused on International Business Law.Why do you want this position and what’s the most important thingstudents should know about you? I have my fellow classmates’ bestinterest at heart and I want to provide the Sophomore Class of 2012with community service opportunities and incorporate ideas that thesophomore class may have. I want the student body to know that I am

a dedicated person. I will stay committed to the sophomore class and the RoyalCourt.

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Hometown: Charlotte ~ Major: Political ScienceFavorite Food & Movie: Pizza, “Crooklyn”(mostly all of Spike Lee’smovies)Career Plans: Career politicianWhy do you want this position and what’s the most important thingstudents should know about you? I want this position because I loveNCCU and want to serve it in any way I can. The most important thingstudents should know about me is that I am super cool (j/k)!

I’m nice.

Hometown: Greensboro ~ Major: Political scienceFavorite Food & Movie: Pasta, “The Notebook”Career Plans: To become business civil and criminal attorney.Why do you want this position and what’s the most important thingstudents should know about you? I believe in assisting and establish-ing change. I am also running to work closely with other officers toorganize student activities. Students should know that I am a positive,hard working person and willing to listen to them regarding the

changes necessary.

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PPeerrccyy BBrroowwnn IIVVHometown: Raleigh ~ Major: Political science and BusinessAdministraionFavorite Food & Movie: Brown Beef with black olives and driedonions, “300”Career Plans: Earn a J.D. and practice corporate lawWhy do you want this position and what’s the most important thingstudents should know about you? I am interested in running to helpbalance the budget of the sophomore class and to target the spending

limits for things that are necessary for our class. I want the student body to know thatI am dedicated with reputable morals and well prepared.

Hometown: Wilmington ~ Major: Political ScienceFavorite Food & Movie: Spaghetti, “John Q”Career Plans: Attend Harvard Law.Why do you want this position and what’s the most important thingstudents should know about you? The sophomore year is a criticalyear in college. I plan to combat communication deficiencies, be a cat-alyst for academic progression, and ensure accountability of the soph-omore class council. I am a well rounded, hardworking and amicable

individual, who is committed to serving as a positive example.

LLaaPPoorrsshhaa LLeeaakkeeHometown: Charlotte ~ Major: Political science and criminal justiceFavorite Food & Movie: Salmon, “Minority Report”Career Plans: To become a criminal defense attorney.Why do you want this position and what’s the most important thingstudents should know about you? I am interested in working with anorganization that works directly for the students here on campus. Ilove to organize and provide structure to any aspect in life. I am verydependable!

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SShhaannnnoonn KKaarryy DDooddddHometown: Burlington ~ Major: BiologyFavorite Food & Movie: Grilled cheese w/ tomato soup, “ColdMountain”Career Plans: I plan to take over my father's practice and become adentist.Why do you want this position and what’s the most important thingstudents should know about you? I am interested in running for theposition of Ms. Senior because I want to help change some of the neg-ative mindsets people have about NCCU. The student body should

know I am a very hard-working person and very dedicated in all that I strive to do.

On Thursday, March 19,Campus Echo Staff reporterMark Scott interviewedStudent GovernmentAssociation presidentialcandidates CourtneyJordan, Dwayne Johnsonand Markia Gray.

Also interviewed wasGinelle Hines, candidate forvice president.

This is the second consecu-tive year this position hasbeen unopposed.

Echo: What made youdecide to run for your posi-tions?

Hines: I chose to run to tryand bridge the gapbetween students and theadministration.

I believe there is a dividebetween the two and Ibelieve that I can serve asa bridge between the two.

Gray: I chose to runbecause I want to get morestudents involved in theirschool.

I want to continue workingwith students, as well asStudent Government, toachieve the goals of ourschool.

Johnson: I decided to runbecause I want to continuebuilding on our motto,“Truth and Service.”

There is also a lack of com-munication between stu-dents and the administra-tion, so I would like torestore that communica-tion and commitment toservice.

Jordan: I chose to run tounite NCCU with our sur-rounding community aswell as build on the motto,“Truth and Service.”

I would also like to keepthe SGA motto “StudentsFirst.” I believe that thiswill bring about a positiveimpact on the University.

Echo: In last year’s elec-tions most positions wererun for unopposed. Explainhow this year is differentand why you think thingshave changed.

Gray: I believe studentshave just made that deci-sion to get more involved.

Jordan: I feel that studentsfound a different outlet totry and change thingsthrough politics.

People are more interest-ed in politics and havebeen inspired by the pastpresidential election to doso.

Johnson: I also believethat students have beeninspired by the past presi-dential election.

There was a great displayof unity during the cam-paign, but we also sawethics play a huge role andhow they play out in thebasics of politics.

Hines: I think in this year’selection that you havemore students seeing awider selection. Moreviews and ideas are beingdisplayed so they’re moreinvolved.

Echo: What do you feelN.C. Central University isin need of?

Jordan: Our student bodyneeds a president thatserves as a voice for thestudents as well as one thatworks with non-traditionalstudents.

The student body is also inneed of facilities beingavailable 24 hours, such as

the library and the Walkercomplex so students cannot only exercise theirbodies but their minds aswell.

Johnson: The Universityneeds a president with astudents first mentality.

One who can relate to thestudents personally, thatpossesses and does what isnecessary for the students.

Gray: I feel our studentsare in need of more com-munication between every-one, including faculty andstaff.

We are also in need ofmore school spirit, bettertutoring programs to helpstudents’ grades and animproved recycling pro-gram.

Hines: I believe we are inneed of leaders who willunite students and peoplewho will push forward newideas for our students, fac-ulty and staff.

Echo: With the currenteconomic crisis, do youhave anything planned forstudents who will be grad-uating and moving on fromthis institution and intothe workforce?

Gray: I would suggest thatstudents get as prepared aspossible through careerservices, and promoteevents especially for get-ting jobs and moving onfrom college.

Jordan: I also believe thatthe career center does awonderful job at preparingand helping our studentswith entering the job mar-ket, but SGA needs moreprograms to prepare stu-dents for the economic sit-uation we are in.

Johnson: I believe thereshould be more interactiveprograms within SGA,preparing students for theproblems of the economyas well, also preaching tostudents that mediocrity isnever accepted and thatgoing for even higher edu-cation could be necessary.

Hines: I believe thereshould be more interactiveprograms and more careerfairs and better promotionof these events becausethey are very helpful to thestudent body.

Echo: What are somethings you hope to changeduring your administra-tion if elected and somethings you wish to contin-ue?

Jordan: One thing I wouldlike to see more of areMaroon and Gray days.

Keeping that open doorpolicy in SGA and alsoestablishing an emergencyfund for students who fallinto financial trouble. Alsodo my best to alleviate thehousing dilemma.

Johnson: Some things Iwould like to continue isthat family atmospherearound the SGA office.

I also want to continuewith the book rental pro-gram. I don’t wish to focusthat much on our dresscode, but I will like to tryand fix our residential lifesituation.

Gray: I want to continueputting our students first.

I want more of our eventsand things we are doingpublicized, more recyclingprograms and more com-munity service in theDurham community.

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Major: Biology and pre-medicineFavorite Food & Movie: “Willy Wonka and the ChocolateFactory” Career Plans: To become an anesthesiologist and successfulactress.Why do you want this position? I want to bring life back to mycampus by implementing activities, events and ideas thoughtup by the student body. I am competing to perform a duty, notfor a title. I will keep promises that are made and always makesure the Eagles have a dominant voice on campus.

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Major: English LiteratureFavorite Food & Movie: Auntie Annie’s Cinnamon SugarPretzel, “Chicago”Career Plans: Become a judge advocate general for the USAFWhy do you want this position? My interest in running for MissNCCU was spearheaded by my love and passion for both theUniversity and students. Students should know that I am readyto serve as their next Miss NCCU and that I will always repre-sent them with the utmost respect and devoted pride for mybeloved University.

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Major: Political Science Favorite Food & Movie: Lasagna, “Love & Basketball”Career Plans: To pursue a juris doctorate from a law schoolof my choice upon graduation.Why do you want this position? As your next Miss N.C.Central University, I aim to reign by redefinition. My real-ization for the need for students to redefine their focus, pur-pose, and love for N.C. Central University will be actualizedthrough my reign as YOUR next University queen.

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Major: Mathematics secondary educationFavorite Food & Movie: Fettucini Alfredo, “Friday”Career Plans: Becoming the superintendent of schools inthe North Carolina School System.Why do you want this position? I want to represent ourUniversity in a positive way. My leadership capabilities,humility, and dedication to studies are visible in everythingI do on campus. One thing the student body should knowabout me is that I get a sense of euphoria when I see peoplesmile. So continue to smile at me and I will be all smiles!

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can believe in.We cannot afford to con-

tinue a tradition of secrecythat has left us wonderingwhere our leaders are, andwhat they have done for us.

We are tuition- and tax-paying students at a publicuniversity.

We must demand that ourdollars be spent wisely andopenly.

We must ensure that theSGA we elect will activelyseek our involvement andour opinions in the deci-sions affecting us.

We created the “Eaglesfor Transparency Act of2009,” an act devised todeliver the honest, open andactive SGA that we alldeserve.

This Act will require SGAto do the following:

• Publish monthly progressreports through the CampusEcho, student e-mail and theN.C. Central University Website; • Host three meetings to dis-cuss homecoming publicly,inviting the entire studentbody to voice their opinions

and ideas;• Conduct student opinionpolls to gauge student satis-faction with SGA, at leasttwice each semester;• Release financial reportson spending at least twiceper semester;• Publicly release the name,position, salary and contactinformation of every paidSGA representative;• Require the SGA presidentto give a public “State of theStudent Body” speech eachsemester. This speech wouldpresent the vision and plansof the SGA while addressingand revealing problems fac-ing students.

Students, we need an SGAthat supports open ideas andpromises to put power backinto the hands of students.

We reached out to yourthree SGA presidential can-didates to gain their supportfor change, and asked themto co-sponsor the “Eaglesfor Transparency Act.”

We commend the visionand integrity of candidatesCourtney Jordan and Markia

Gray for their commitmentto passing this Act, shouldthey be elected.

The third candidate,Dwayne Johnson, did notcomment or offer a posi-tion.

Eagles, it is time for achange.

This time, the candidatesmust be elected on theirmerits, not based on tradi-tions or affiliations.

This time, SGA represen-tatives must be electedbecause they have showncommitment to creating amore perfect University.

Support candidates whowill stand up for you.

The responsibility isyours.

This time, demand achange.

Do not hit the snooze but-ton.