Central State Football Player Darius Wilson Receives #1 Ranking

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With the release of statistics by the NCAA for the second week of the 2011 football season, Central State has a No. 1 ranking among Independent colleges and universities at the Division II level.

Wilson, Darius (Matteson, IL, Rich South High School), the Marauders 6’1, 225-pound junior linebacker from Matteson, Illinois, is tops in the Tackles for Loss category after the first two weeks of the season with 9 solo tackles and 7 assist for a combined 19 yards. Wilson is tied for No. 22 on the national level.
As a team, the Marauders also rank No. 1 in Tackles for Loss among independents with 16 solo tackles and two assists for an average of 8.5 yards per game.  The No. 1 independent rank also puts Central State in a tie for 30th among all NCAA Division II schools. The Marauders take a 0-2 record to Livingston, Alabama, this weekend for a Saturday night game with the Tigers of the University of West Alabama, a member of the Gulf South Conference. West Alabama moved to 1-1 on the season September 10 with Tarleton (TX) State University.

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WSSU School of Business and Economics Launches Book on Competitiveness

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The School of Business and Economics at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) is launching a collection of essays on factors that affect success in today’s competitive environment on Tuesday, September 13, at 4 p.m. in the auditorium lobby of the R. J. Reynolds Center on campus.

Editors for the book, Modern Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century: Global Experiences, included three faculty members from Winston-Salem State University.  They were Jessica Bailey, dean of the School of Business and Economics, Zagros Madjd-Sadjadi, chair of the Department of Economics and Finance, and Nikolaos Karagiannis, assistant professor of economics. Claudette Chin-Loy, assistant director of the doctoral program in business studies at Nova Southeastern University in Florida, also served as an editor.

“Our goal was to create a thought-provoking platform for developing alternatives to improve competitiveness in the twenty-first century,” said Karagiannis.  “The contributions to the book expand and update the existing body of knowledge, including providing contemporary material in direct contrast with older views and thoughts.  We think the collection of material offers concrete alternative policies related to many aspects of competitiveness in today’s global economy.”

Article referenced from WSSU

NROTC Highlighted for 9/11 Run Participation -Prairie View A&M University

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As the nation remembered the lives of those lost ten years ago in the September 11th terrorist attacks, more than 60 of PVAMU students paid tribute to the victims in a special way.

More than 60 Navy ROTC students partnered with midshipmen from Rice University to participate in a Houston’s first 9/11 Heroes Run at Ellington Airport. The 5K run was one of 28 held throughout the nation in Houston in commemoration of the anniversary.

The Bay Area Citizen was on hand to report on the event and included the midshipmen in its photo gallery for the event. Visit http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/bay_area/news/houston-marks-th-anniversary-of-with-sunday-morning-run/article_4d3b9961-0ee2-5c59-881e-682b3fe8e044.html?photo=1 to view photos of the run.

 

Dr. Walter Washington Parkway signs unveiled – Alcorn State

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“It is official now, Highway 552, aka “the stretch”, is now Dr. Walter Washington Parkway,” pronounced Alcorn State University 18th President M. Christopher Brown II at the historic ceremony that celebrated the unveiling of the MS highway sign today on the University’s Lorman campus.

Dr. Washington is known as Alcorn’s longest-tenured president who served the University from 1969-1994. He is remembered for his innovative vision, insightful leadership, and outstanding service to the University and the state of Mississippi. He continuously fought for equal funding and secured major public and private funds to improve life on campus, including turning a once dirt road that connected the campus with highway 61 into a four-lane highway. On July 1, 2011, legislation passed designating segments of Mississippi Highway 552 beginning at Alcorn within Claiborne County and extending to its intersection with U.S. Highway 61 in Jefferson County to be named in honor of Dr. Washington.

Alcorn students, employees, alumni, state legislators, community leaders, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated leaders, Mississippi Department of Transportation representatives and Dr. Washington’s colleagues and friends gathered in the Ecology Resource Center for the ceremony honoring the legacy of the prominent leader and great educator.

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Alison Law Stylish Buzz of the Week

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Name: Alison Law
Classification: Junior
Repin’: Howard University
Major: Broadcast Journalism
Hometown: Cleveland Heights, OH

Description of styleMy style of fashion is Vintage Eclectic. I love thrifting, I love old clothing and I love being different. I take risk, experiment and just have fun when it comes to getting dressed. My best items have been when I woke up and just throw something together. “In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different.”- CoCo Chanel. Alison’s style is fun, quirky and unpredictable, always leaving us in suspense. She’s no stranger to taking risk, and I must say she does it quite well. Her chic style is a replica of her confidence and demeanor. Who else do you know can pull off that floral print high-waisted bottom?

eMex of Howard University – HBCU Buzz Artist Spotlight

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Artist: EmEx
School: Howard University
Genre: Hip-Hip

Bio: As a well educated kid from inner cities of Baltimore hip-hop artist, eMeX (pronounced M-X), has quite the story to tell. After a life-altering car accident that ended his professional sports dreams along with the death of his grandmother, eMeX (born Matt Walker) used poetry and performance to cope with these traumatic events. With a unique backdrop of varied experiences for a canvas, eMeX uses his commanding lyricism to paint vivid depictions of life’s many facets. His debut mixtape, Honorable Discharge was released in February of 2011. By creating a buzz for himself on the illustrious campus of Howard University, eMeX has already received many rave reviews from his peers and fans from this dynamic debut. eMeX has gained the attention of many presenting him with features on The Urban Feed Magazine’s “28 Days of Black” and on R&B artist Nick Sneed’s hit single “Show You.” eMeX is currently working towards the release of his untitled second project due late fall 2011.

Music

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Dillard Alumna Cynthia Butler-McIntyre will be appointed to Key Administrative Post by President Obama

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President Barack Obama will appoint Dillard alumna Cythia Butler-McIntyre to the board of trustees of the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation. The news came as Obama announced his intent to nominate or appoint 28 individuals to “key administrative posts” in the near future.

“I am confident that these outstanding men and women will greatly serve the American people in their new roles,” Obama said, “and I look forward to working with them in the months and years to come.”

Butler-McIntyre graduated from Dillard University in 1976 with a B.A. in early childhood education. She is the director of human resources in the Jefferson Parish Public School System in Louisiana and the national president of Delta Sigma Theta, a public service organization. She is a national board member of the National Council of Negro Women, a past national board member of the National Alliance of Black School Educators, and the secretary of the Louisiana State Association of School Personnel Administrators. She holds an honorary doctorate of divinity from Christian Bible College of Louisiana and an M.A. in educational administration from the University of New Orleans.

The Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation is an independent federal government agency established to “encourage and support research, study and labor designed to produce new discoveries in all fields of endeavor for the benefit of mankind.” Governed by a presidentially appointed board of trustees, the foundation seeks to nurture and recognize pioneering individuals and programs that reflect the visionary spirit and pioneering heritage of Christopher Columbus.

The Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation was founded in 1992. It awards individuals for extraordinary work in the fields of agricultural science, life sciences, homeland security, community service, special education and more.

Referenced Article from http://www.dillard.edu/ 

Two HBCU Students Killed in the Past Two Weeks, When Will the Madness End?

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Bowie State University was in the midst of celebrating its Homecoming on Thursday, September 15, when the student body received horrible news. Dominique T. Frazier was stabbed and killed in her campus dorm—by her own roommate, Alexis D. Simpson. This makes the job of protecting the students’ safety harder for campus police when the culprits are living together in the same dorm.

This saddening news comes a week after Florida A&M University student and star women’s basketball player Shannon Washington was stabbed and killed by her friend. This has got to stop.

We as a community have to do better. Their killers didn’t just take the life of a person away from their families and friends. They took the lives of valuable contributors to the Black community and to the world. Who knows what Dominique Frazier and Shannon Washington could have accomplished? Now we’ll never be fortunate enough to know.

What kind of argument between friends and roommates could have led to murder? There is something broken in our community that needs to be addressed and fixed.

We are so worried about being hard and being tough that we minimize our humanity. We feel the need to protect ourselves by portraying a hard, emotionless shell to protect the frail and fragile ego. So in the middle of any petty argument, it escalates into something bigger due to our need to validate our toughness, and keeps escalates until someone gets hurt—or worse.

Hundreds of black youth are dying in the same manner as these two young women are. Senseless violence caused by lost black men and women hiding behind guns and knives. Never forget Dominique Frazier or Shannon Washington. It is a reminder that there is still a lot of work to do in our community. It is a reminder that everyone in higher education does not possess a higher intellect.

This weekend was supposed to be a time of celebration and reunion for Bowie State University. Instead, it became a time for mourning for one of our own. The HBCU community is a family. Bowie State’s loss and FAMU’s loss is a loss for all of us.

Alexis D. Simpson Arrested by Maryland State Police in relation to Bowie State Stabbing

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Maryland State Police have charged 19-year-old Alexis D. Simpson with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Dominique Frazier at Bowie State University on Thursday night, police say.

 Alexis Simpson Twitter: @PentHouseSweetz

Simpson is being held at the Prince George’s Detention Center without bond. She turned herself in to Prince George’s County Police at about midnight after authorities believe she left campus after the assault.

Authorities say the Frazier, 18, of Washington, D.C., was fatally stabbed Thursday around 8 p.m. in the Christa McAuliffe Residential Community on campus, the school and police say.

Bowie State, which is celebrating Homecoming this week, has canceled all Friday classes while the investigation continues. A memorial will be held for Frazier at noon.

Maryland State Police have obtained a search warrant for the on-campus suite that Frazier and Simpson shared with two other students. The suite is being processed for evidence.

Greg Shipley, spokesman for Maryland State Police, added that police do not know what the victim was stabbed with. He also addressed rumors that the suspect and victim may have been fighting over an iPod; a rumor authorities are also checking into.

At about midnight, police say Frazier’s roommate, Simpson, of District Heights, turned herself in to Prince George’s County police. She is now in Maryland State Police custody, authorities say.

A preliminary investigation revealed that Frazier and the suspect were arguing in their suite when that escalated into a physical fight. Frazier was stabbed in the neck at least once, police say.

“I heard a bunch of girls screaming, I walked out into the hallway, went to the left, and I saw this girl, she was sitting on the floor, she was (covered) in blood,” said Donovan Settles, who was visiting friends at the school. He said when he saw the girl, the left side of her body was covered in blood.

 

R.I.P. Bowie State Student Dominique Frazier – Residence Hall Stabbing

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Bowie State University mourn the death of Dominique Frazier. The stabbing happened shortly after 8 p.m. in the 14000 block of Jericho Park Road in Bowie. Police confirm that the victim was a sophomore student and that the stabbing happened in a dorm room at the Christa Mcaulliffe Residential Center. Fire/EMS took the female to the hospital where she was pronounced dead. Police are in the process of notifying the victim’s next of kin.

 

 

“The accused is identified as Alexis D. Simpson, 19, who is a student at Bowie State University and resides on campus. She is from District Heights, Md. She is charged with first degree murder, second degree murder, and first degree assault. She is being held in the Prince George’s County Detention Center without bond,” police said.

Dominique T. Frazier, 18, of Washington, D.C., was stabbed, unconscious and bleeding in the hallway of her residence on campus when police arrived, they said.

Frazier and Simpson were roommates in the four room suite on campus, police said.

Going to class or going to sleep? By Shy-Asia Andrews

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Getting up for an early class can be such a hassle, but does it mean we shouldn’t get dressed for class? Absolutely not, though it is common place for students to attend early morning classes in their PJ’s it however, does not make it right. As a senior I’ve had to get up for plenty of early morning classes and though I hated the early morning routine , I always took the extra time to actually get dressed. Attending class in PJ’s often times makes the professor think that you aren’t taking their class seriously, and you really don’t want that. In recent months professors have even turned to kicking students out of their class if they aren’t properly dressed, so if you haven’t already started then you should start now.

If your one of those students that absolutely must be comfortable for class then you should consider a few great  alternatives to the average Pajama set. A great pair of sweats can make you feel as comfortable as your Pajama’s , most times you can buy a stylish pair from your school store and show some school pride, though there’s a fine line between PJ’s and sweats you can enjoy comfort without your “house clothes”. Now that fall is approaching one can also invest in a few pairs of leggings, this way you can pair them with a pretty blouse and a stylish pair of riding boots ( which are great for any fall outfit) that’s comfort anyone can enjoy. However, if boots and leggings aren’t really your thing either you can also try to find a great pair of comfortable jeans that fit your lifestyle, though many people find denim restricting and uncomfortable there are a variety of fits for everyones comfort and style preference.
In addition to a great outfit for class , you need great hair, though many dread the fact that they may have to get up an hour or so before class in order to put on a full outfit and maintenance their hair it must be done. Because on top of the many professors who aren’t willing to accept PJ’s in their class , there are many who are not willing to accept head-wraps and bonnets of any kind if their not for religious reasons. So think about it, the next time you get up in the morning , you should spend your time getting dressed rather then catching an extra half an hour of sleep before class.

CEO of Ingersoll Rand Addresses Howard University Business Students

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CEO of Ingersoll Rand Addresses Howard University Business Students

“Lifelong learning requires what I call learning agility – or our ability to learn at the speed of change and apply new learnings is a primary determinant of success in our global knowledge-based economy. Learning, and its application, is the primary basis for all continuous personal or business improvement. And continuous improvement is the life blood for long-term individual and organizational success.” said Ingersoll Rand CEO Michael Lamach, on the importance of lifelong learning.

CEO Michael Lamach came to Washington D.C and spoke to about 250 undergraduate and graduate business students at Howard University. The general basics of Lamach’s lecture were the importance of leadership, executive decisions, lifelong learning, and global studies.

Lamach also shared his experiences and thoughts with Howard students about leadership in uncertain times within the global market place and the speed with which leaders need to act. Lamach took on his role as CEO of Ingersoll Rand during a very rough time in the economy. He gave insight on how to make executive decisions quickly and effectively. At the end of his lecture, CEO Michael Lamach took questions from students. Questions ranged from the role of diversity and sustainability in Ingersoll Rand’s strategy, to what makes a good leader at Ingersoll Rand, to how the company has handled scenario planning in the current economic climate.

Ingersoll Rand is a $13 billion global diversified industrial company founded in 1871.

Kristopher Kirkpatrick