Is Sagging Pants Really a Big Deal? #BuzzKiller

Sagging pants has become a nationwide epidemic amongst young males all around the world. Sagging is defined by Merriam Webster’s Dictionary as to hang down unevenly, to droop.

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Is Sagging Pants Really a Big Deal?

While some of us are trying to progress in the New Year, some of us are choosing to digress, our pants that is.

Sagging pants has become a nationwide epidemic amongst young males all around the world. Sagging is defined by Merriam Webster’s Dictionary as to hang down unevenly, to droop. According to Lee D. Baker, Dean of Academic Affairs at Duke University, Sagging pants is a style originally created for prisoners to wear their pants this low because belts are a popular way to commit suicide by hanging oneself, to hang others, or to use as a weapon in fights.

In Virginia and Louisiana, there were efforts to outlaw sagging pants in 2004, but failed, because opponents appealed the style as a “right to self-expression.” Recently, legislative efforts have taken a different road claiming sagging pants outlaw indecency laws, and their success is inspiring lawmakers in other states. Across the United States towns have passed laws that ban baggy pants. The punishment for violating these laws, consist of various fines, and in some cases prison time.

With towns passing laws to ban this style of fashion and some serving prison time for these offenses, it can bring one to question, Is sagging pants a huge issue, or does it create an issue?

Christopher Neal, A 19-year old college sophomore at Dillard University, a Historically Black University in New Orleans, LA believes “sagging pants is a personal expression of a lifestyle that’s shunned by society. If people didn’t put so much emphasis on sagging then it wouldn’t be as common.” Neal believes sagging is triggered by the outcry of laws and publicity surrounding it.

Sagging pants could be a way for some young people to achieve recognition of some sort. Sagging may very well prevent crime rather than trigger it. If teenagers “sag” their pants for recognition, some may not commit criminal offenses for acceptance.

Sagging pants is a worldwide issue that can be addressed in many different ways. It is a worldwide issue that deserves to be recognized. What was once started in prisons is now a global fashion trend that celebrities take part in. Although many believe sagging is a detriment to society, some believe it is blown out of proportion and should remain a means of self expression. However sagging may affect the world, it should be acknowledged.

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Stylish Buzz of the Week: Hanif Castel from Delaware State by The Profashional

To say his style is incomparable is an understatement.

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Name: Hanif Castel

Major: Marketing and Management

Repin': Delaware State University

Hometown: Patterson, NJ

To say his style is incomparable is an understatement. He completely owns everything he wears from the high socks to the knitted scarf! His creativity expressed through his dress is intriguing. I can tell he isn’t afraid to take risk nor afraid of self expression. The way he embodies different genres in style and makes it work to the point it becomes fluent makes you want to know who he is! Cafe snaps for Hanif Castel and his effortless sense of style!

In his own words: “I would describe my style as versatile, something between prep, military and vintage.”

 

 

 

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R.I.P. Jasmine Crenshaw Central State Student Athlete Drowned in Orlando #BuzzKiller

HBCUStudents have come together to spread the word of her disappearance, but later sending a condolences because of her death from our fellow family member in our Black Community

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Jasmine Crenshaw member of Central State University’s Track Team was first found to be missing. HBCUStudents have come together to spread the word of her disappearance, but later sending a condolences because of her death from our fellow family member in our Black Community.

According to Lake County Sheriffs Office they got the report after 9pm Saturday that Jasmine Crenshaw was missing from the Summer Bay Resort located at 105 Summer Bay Blvd. in Clermont. She was said to be last seen about 7:30pm in Orlando. Divers found the woman’s body about 15 feet from the shore in approximately 8 feet of water, wearing a bathing suit and swim goggles. This has put a Death has put a tole on Students everywhere and our black community is ready to help.

Please say your prayers for the Family & Friends,

Rest in Peace Jasmine Crenshaw

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BSU-TV’s Derek Lymus Selected CIAA Broadcaster of the Year

The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Sports Information Directors Association (CIAA-SIDA) has awarded John Dell of the Winston-Salem Journal and Derek Lymus of Bowie State University Television (BSU-TV), CIAA Sportswriter and Broadcaster of the Year, respectively.

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The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Sports Information Directors Association (CIAA-SIDA) has awarded John Dell of the Winston-Salem Journal and Derek Lymus of Bowie State University Television (BSU-TV), CIAA Sportswriter and Broadcaster of the Year, respectively.

John Dell has covered CIAA and Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) athletics since joining the Winston-Salem Journal sports department in 1993. His long history of invaluable coverage and support of the conference is evidenced by his sixth acceptance of this award.

Dell’s coverage of North Carolina sports, including ACC Men’s Basketball and golf, has earned him trips to Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston, TX, the Masters (PGA Tour) and several U.S. Open golf championships. His extensive work has been heralded by the National Sportswriters and Sportscasters Hall of Fame; naming him the 2005 Sportswriter of the Year for the State of North Carolina.

Since the return of Winston-Salem State to the CIAA, John’s influence on the league’s exposure in the Piedmont Triad region has been instantaneous. “I look forward to calls and emails from John,” shares Shera White, CIAA Director of Public Relations. “I know that Winston-Salem readers and CIAA followers are in for something good.”

Derek Lymus of BSU-TV, our CIAA Broadcaster of the Year, has worked along-side Bowie State athletics for over eight years. He produces and broadcasts Bowie State athletic competitions for the Prince George’s County, Maryland viewing area.

Lymus, a producer for Comcast Communications, has served on the Alexandria City Public Schools Career and Technical Education Membership Board and was a 1999 honoree of the Patron Saint Award for The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria; helping deserving high school students afford a postsecondary education.

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Cheat Sheet: Layering by The PRoFASHIONal

This article is meant to get your mind experimenting with versatility in your wardrobe…

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While cuffing season is gradually coming to an end so is the use for our coats! Bye, bye coat check tis’ the season for denim jackets, blazers and cardigans! Layering is one of many ways to expand your wardrobe by making your dress peculiar. When beginning to explore your closet for layering make sure you pull out denims, cotton, suede, ect.  Remember not to be afraid to mix colors, sizes and textures. Begin layering from the bottom and work your way up. Start with leggings or stockings layering it with knee high socks, with a long sleeve dress or short sleeves v-neck along with a sweater cardigan. For guys, begin with fitted jeans a stripped collar shirt, layering it with a cardigan or sweater. As you begin to experiment you will realize the options are endless and the more creative you will get! Remember not to be afraid take risk.
“Create your own visual style, let it be unique for yourself and yet identifiable for others” -Orson Welles




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Retool Your School: Home Depot HBCU Grant

The home improvement giant The Home Depot is looking for the most deserving HBCU to give a $50,000 grant to. The grant called Retool Your School is to be used for the campus improvement project of the university or college’s choice.

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Retool Your School: Home Depot HBCU Grant

The home improvement giant The Home Depot is looking for the most deserving HBCU to give a $50,000 grant to. The grant called Retool Your School is to be used for the campus improvement project of the university or college’s choice. There are 56 colleges and universities competing for one $50,000 grant and ten $10,000 grants. Last year Elizabeth City State University took home the grand prize and used their money to install a baseball field. The ten other schools selected for the second prize used their grants for many different ventures. For example, Fisk University used their grant for pedestrian area landscaping and Tuskegee University used theirs for hall improvements and lighting updates.
The competition results are based purely on online voting. Which is open to everyone and you can vote once daily. Voting will end on April 22nd and May 16th is when winners will be announced. Until then you can use this link to vote
http://www.retoolyourschool.com/vote-now.aspx.
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Carnival / Miami Heat Scholarship APPLY NOW!

Application Deadline: Sunday, May 15, 2011

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For StudentsInternship Detail Information
Internship Name: Carnival/Miami Heat Scholarship
Scholarship Value: up to $ 5000
Classifications: College Freshman, College Junior, College Senior, College Sophomore, High School Senior
Minimum GPA: 2.8
Eligible Majors: Open
Application Deadline: Sunday, May 15, 2011
How to Apply : Apply Online

Internship Detail: The Carnival Cruise Lines and the Miami Heat in partnership with UNCF will provide scholarship opportunities to students who have demonstrated a capacity to succeed. In addition to the eligibility criteria above, to be considered the applicant must: Be a U.S.citizen or permanent resident. Must have completed the Carnival and/or Miami Heat school to work mentoring program.
Donor/Sponsor Name: Carnival/ Miami Heat Scholarship
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Students Speak & File Lawsuit to Stop merge plans UNO & SUNO

Southern University at New Orleans alumni, students and supporters gathered at SUNO’s gymnasium Jan. 26 to protest the proposed merger with the University of New Orleans.

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“UNO students are upset for several reasons, the main seeming to be lower recognition as a school,” UNO sophomore Nick Valido said. “Graduation rates at SUNO are much lower than at UNO, and so we will go down if the rates remain as they are between the two schools.”

Both SUNO students and black community leaders are uneasy about how the “Historically Black Colleges and Universities” status of SUNO, where 96 percent of students identify as black, would change after a merger.

“At SUNO, we are afforded so many advantages and embark on so many opportunities because of the type of institution we are,” SUNO senior Jaunee Snear said. “If UNO and SUNO were to merge, where would that leave SUNO as being marked as an HBCU as well as the students onHBCU scholarships

Jindal cited declining enrollment numbers and low graduation rates at both schools, along with the necessity of budget cuts, as reasons for the possible merger. Most of the opposition to the proposed merger is based on the belief that UNOhas a greater history of success than SUNO and that the elimination of SUNO, a historically-black school, would take away opportunities for those with less access to higher education.

“UNO students are upset for several reasons, the main seeming to be lower recognition as a school,” UNO sophomore Nick Valido said. “Graduation rates at SUNO are much lower than at UNO, and so we will go down if the rates remain as they are between the two schools.”

 

 

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SAVE CHEYNEY UNIVERSITY!!!!!!!!!!!

Governor of the Commonwealth Of Penn Tom Corbett announced his intention to cut the Commonwealth’s investment in all state-owned universities & America’s Oldest Historically Black University Cheyney.

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On March 8, 2011, Governor of the Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania Tom Corbett announced his intention to cut the Commonwealth’s investment in all state-owned universities including America’s Oldest Historically Black University Cheyney. Consequently, Pennsylvania’s 14 state-owned universities, specifically Cheyney University, could potentially see their funding halved.  As a member of the Cheyney community, signing this petition below will demonstrate your support for Cheyney University, and let your State Elected Officials know that you are opposed to Governor Corbett’s proposal. ACT NOW….SAVE CHEYNEY

 


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Hampton VS Duke – 1Seed VS 16Seed – Upset?

Sorry Hampton fans, that’s just the way it goes with these 1 vs. 16 match-ups. I see the Game going Duke 88 Hampton 35

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An UnBelievable mach up has occurred in the First round of the play offs. Duke is riding a current hot streak coming off a blowout victory over North Carolina in Sunday’s ACC Championship game. Nolan Smith looks to me like the leading candidate for National Player of the Year honors. He has done an incredible job leading this team and providing great defense, scoring and taking over as the floor general since freshman sensation, Kyrie Irving went out with an injury.

Then in the other end of the floor, you have Hampton. The Pirates sport a 24-8 record this season, and recently were crowned the tournament champions of the MEAC conference. Honestly, is there that much more you need to know about them?

I wish I could say that this would be a close one, because come March Madness time, there is nothing better than sitting at the edge of your sit and watching a game come down to the final shot. But in the end, this one will be decided in the first five minutes. Sorry Hampton fans, that’s just the way it goes with these 1 vs. 16 match-ups.

I see the Game going Duke 88 Hampton 35

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Alabama State Wins 2011 SWAC Men’s Basketball Championship

Alabama State defeated Grambling State 65-48 at the Special Events Center in the 2011 Farmers Insurance Southwestern Athletic Conference tournament Championship.

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–Alabama State defeated Grambling State 65-48 at the Special Events Center in the 2011 Farmers Insurance Southwestern Athletic Conference tournament Championship.  The victory gave Lewis Jackson his second conference tournament crown in his six years as head coach and the school’s fourth.

ASU led 10-4 at the 15 minute mark of the first half.  GSU responded with a pair of layups each from Justin Patton and Donald Qualls tying the game at 10 apiece.  Qualls scored 35 points the night prior in the semi-finals against Jackson State.  He finished with only 12 points on the night to lead Grambling.

Grambling’s first lead came off of a Peter Robinson jump hook to make the score 22-20, with just under seven minutes to play before halftime. Four free throws later from Qualls and all of a sudden GSU led 26-20.  The biggest deficit the hornets would see all tournament long.

A jump-shot by Tramaine Butler who scored 13 points, then a steal and a layup by Ivory White, cut Grambling’s lead down to two points 26-24 with 4:05 left in the first half. Kenderek Washington made a baseline jumper out of the last media timeout making the score 28-26 and for the first time all week, ASU trailed at the half.

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Hampton DEFEATS Morgan State for MEAC Championship

randon Tunnell scored 12 of his career-high 20 points in the second half and Darrion Pellum added all 12 of his after intermission to help Hampton defeat Morgan State,

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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C – Brandon Tunnell scored 12 of his career-high 20 points in the second half and Darrion Pellum added all 12 of his after intermission to help Hampton defeat Morgan State, 60-55 in the MEAC Tournament Championship at the Joel Coliseum.
“It was a war,” Hampton head coach Ed Joyner said. “It was what we expected; it’s the one we wanted to win.”
The Pirates (24-8) denied the Bears their fourth consecutive tournament title and Joyner obtained his first ever as a head coach. The win also secured Hampton an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Hampton will learn when and where they will compete in the NCAA tournament once the pairings are announced on Sunday.
“This is huge to the Hampton community and University community,” Joyner said. “We have great fans, I’m happy for them.”
Mike Tuitt and Kwame Morgan picked up the slack for Hampton in the first 20 minutes when Pellum, Hampton’s leading scorer struggled, missing all seven of his shots to go scoreless.
“I already knew it would be tough,” Pellum said. “My teammates told me to keep shooting.”
The Pirates got out of the block early with a 10-2 lead before the Bears (17-14) settled in and responded with a 10-2 run to cut the deficit to one. From there, the contest went back and forth with Hampton maintaining a three-point lead through most of the game until DeWayne Jackson led a 7-3 spurt to take a 29-28 lead at the half.
“We’re typically a better second half team,” Brandon Tunnell said. “As long as we stayed together and believed in one another, we felt we could get it done.”
Tuitt began to assert himself in the second half and along with Pellum, as the duo led Hampton to an 18-8 run to take a 46-37 advantage at the 8:20 mark. Tuitt and Pellum combined for 16 of Hampton’s 18 points scored during the run.
Hampton’s success also resulted from a solid defensive performance, as the Pirates were able to contain Morgan State’s Kevin Thompson, who had dominated play in the previous rounds.
“Kevin’s a great player,” praised Joyner. “We were going to show them we weren’t going to lie down. Even if we have to lay down 45 fouls to show we’re not going to give up the inside.”
Thompson missed all five shots he took during the second half and finished with a mere eight points by the conclusion of the game.
“We need Kevin on the floor; that’s obvious.” Morgan State head coach Todd Bozeman said. “He fought hard in there. It’s hard when you’re at the disadvantage.”
“Defense got us this far,” Tunnell said. “Some teams are based on offense; we’re bred on defense.”
Not only did Hampton’s defense limit Thompson, but the Pirates also held the Bears to 20 free throw attempts and forced Morgan State to take outside shots.
“Kevin Thompson is a great player,” Joyner said. “From a defensive standpoint we wanted to make sure that he would not beat us by himself. We did a great job on help defense and forced other players for them to take shots.”
Supporting the Bears throughout the game was DeWayne Jackson, who led all scorers with 25 points. Jackson, who was named to the MEAC All-Tournament team, shot 9 -of-19 from the field, including four shots behind the arc along with six rebounds. Other than Jackson, Thompson was the only other member of the Bears’ squad to post double digit numbers as he grabbed 15 rebounds, leading both the Morgan State and Hampton players.
Pellum was named to the Outstanding Performer of the tournament, while Joyner was named the Outstanding Coach. Jackson, Pellum, Morgan, Thompson and Kyle O’Quinn of Norfolk State earned All-
Tournament team honors.
“The game was a blur for me; I can half remember of what happened, but we won,” Joyner said. “I give a lot of credit to these kids. They took me on this ride and I appreciate them for that.”

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Morgan State 2011 Cheer MEAC Champions

Morgan State’s Ashley Cottrell brought home first-place honors in the All Star Division, while Howard’s Candace Scales and Norfolk State’s Shareice Small, placed second and third, respectively.

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(March 8, 2011)-The 2011 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) basketball tournament got underway on Monday night with its cheerleading championship at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The Morgan State Cheer Bears got things started by capturing the first MEAC championships of the week, taking home three first-place titles, including the MEAC overall grand champions title.

Morgan State’s Ashley Cottrell brought home first-place honors in the All Star Division, while Howard’s Candace Scales and Norfolk State’s Shareice Small, placed second and third, respectively. The Cheer Bears run continued when they were awarded first-place in the All Girl Division. Norfolk State claimed second, while the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) placed third.

The Cheer Bears then wrapped up the evening by claiming the MEAC overall grand champions title, thus bringing the trophy back to Baltimore. The Spartans of Norfolk State finished second, while UMES placed third.

The MEAC basketball tournament kicks off on Tuesday, March 8, with women’s first round action beginning at 11 a.m. The Lady Bears, who are the No. 2 seed, take to the court on Wednesday, March 9 at 10 a.m., when they face the winner of No. 7 Maryland Eastern Shore/No. 10 Delaware State. The Bears’ men’s team, the No. 4 seed will face No. 5 North Carolina A&T on Thursday, March 10 at 8 p.m.

2011 MEAC Cheer Championship Results

All Star Division

1st-place – Ashley Cottrell, Morgan State

2nd-place – Candace Scales, Howard

3rd-place – Shareice Small, Norfolk State

All Girl Division

1st-place – Morgan State

2nd-place – Norfolk State

3rd-place – Maryland Eastern Shore

Co-ed Division

1st-place – Florida A&M

2nd-place –Delaware State

MEAC Overall Grand Champions

1st-place – Morgan State

2nd-place – Norfolk State

3rd-place –Maryland Eastern Shore

 

 

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9 Ways to Remain Stylish on a College Budget!

1. First take time to research what best suits your body shape.

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9 ways to remain stylish on a college budget!


1. First take time to research what best suits your body shape. — What’s your shape? Are you an hourglass, pear, apple, or rectangle?

2. Before going shopping, shop in your own closet! — I know we all say the same thing “I don’t have any clothes, I have nothing to wear” but little do we know we have more than we think. Take a moment and look online on street style blogs, magazines, even your favorite celebrity’s style and try to recreate something that you already have!

3. Search around for the best bargains. — Remember quality doesn’t necessarily mean pricey, shop around for good buys. Here are a few to consider…

–       Online, such as bigcartel or ebay

–       Thrift stores, especially in the city or good neighborhoods. You’ll walk out of the door with a bag full of clothes bragging that you only spent $20!

–       Catch the end of season sales

4. Browse with a plan. – Make sure you write down the things you were intending to go in the store for. It is more than easy to get side tracked when shopping. Prioritize each garment and think carefully about each purchase. Always ask yourself, “do I really need this?” try to think what you can wear it with, and how you can pair it with other pieces in your closet. If you can’t do those things, you probably should leave it in the store.

5. Stop buying on whim! — Just because it’s a sale doesn’t mean you need it! Spend wisely on the things you can dress in multiple ways. Unless you feel that urge of DESPARTE NEED, then of course head right to the cashier, just make sure your getting your money’s worth!

6. Stay away from one hitters. – Try not to buy too many pieces where you know you can only wear it once. It limits your selection, takes up space in your closet and ultimately just a waste of money.

7. Spend on good quality key items. — Such as shoes, coats, and pants. These are essential items that will last longer because they are seasonal and definitely worth the extra buck. My personal favorite place to shop for shoes is DSW they have great brands, and descent prices!

8. Don’t splurge on the basics. – You should spend the least money on items such as t-shirts, camisoles and tank tops. You can find these pieces just about anywhere; don’t spend too much on them because their lifespan is minimal.

9. Accessorize! — A quick way to switch up an outfit without purchasing a new one is switching up the accessories! Instead of the necklace switch to a scarf and instead of them black boots throw on some wedges!

 

 

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