Lady Rams Claim 2011 CIAA Softball Championship with 7-6 Extra Inning Win Over Chowan

WSSU rallies to claim first championship since 2000

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ETTRICK, VA – Her team still down by two runs in the bottom of the eighth inning, Winston-Salem State head coach LaTanya Hilliard-Gray pulled her team over and had one simple point to make. “This is what we do,” she said. And with that, in the midst what looked like an improbable comeback, the Rams made that improbable a reality, scoring five runs in their last at-bat to stun Chowan 7-6 and win the 2011 CIAA Softball Championship on Saturday.

“All we had to do was believe the way I believe in them,” said Hilliard-Gray.

In a fitting manner, it was a Lady Ram senior who came up big for the team to score the big win. With three runs in and the bases still loaded with two outs, WSSU senior outfielder Candace Spinks hit a rocket toward Chowan shortstop Fahren Munro. The sharp grounder got by Munro for an error and bounded into left-center field, allowing two runs to score, including the game-winner. “My seniors have been here for the last three years and have not been able to compete for a championship and this is our going away gift to them,” Hilliard-Gray added.

The championship was a huge accomplishment for the Winston-Salem State Lady Rams as the 2011 season was the first time that the team was eligible to compete for a conference championship. “It means everything. Before [WSSU sophomore infielder Britney] Cato scored [the game-winning] run, I was out there on the field crying,” WSSU senior catcher Kayla Woodbury said. “It’s a really big deal and I’m just happy that I had a chance to be a part of it and set the tone for years to come.”

Only moments earlier, Chowan outfielder Alex Allen appeared to have come up with her second eighth inning, game-winning hit of the day. She had slapped a single to right field to score the go-ahead run, sparking a four-run rally as Chowan (34-19) took what seemed like an insurmountable 6-2 lead to the bottom half of the inning after using six hits and two Winston-Salem State errors to take control.

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FAMU Partners with the Prince Hall Shriners Foundation to Host Annual Diabetes Classic

I am confident that this will be a successful partnership as we support a great cause.

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FAMU Partners with the Prince Hall Shriners

Foundation to Host  Annual Diabetes Classic


TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Florida A&M University (FAMU) signed an agreement with the Prince Hall Shriners Foundation (PHSF) to host the 3rd Annual Diabetes Classic. The Classic is scheduled for Saturday, October 1, which will feature a weekend of activities including a golf tournament, parade, health screenings and seminars and the football game between FAMU and Delaware State University.

“Florida A&M University is pleased to partner with the Prince Hall Shriners Foundation for the third Annual Diabetes Classic,” said James H. Ammons, president of FAMU. “I am confident that this will be a successful partnership as we support a great cause.”

The Classic is designed to bring awareness to the community about diabetes and raise funds for not only diabetes but for FAMU’s athletics department.

“This is more than a game,” said Derek Horne, director of FAMU Athletics. “There are going to be educational opportunities as well.”

The Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and its Jurisdictions, Inc. (AEAONMS) [also known as Prince Hall Shriners] organization was founded more than 117 years ago and is a social, fraternal and charitable organization. The organization consists of more than 200 temples (chapters) around the world with a membership of approximately 18,000 and growing.

In 2009, in response to this growing crisis, the AEAONMS formed a philanthropic partnership with the American Diabetes Association and launched the National Diabetes Initiative (NDI).  The primary goals of the NDI are to promote public awareness and education of diabetes and its associated complications; to raise funds for research and education related to the disease; and to increase visibility of the Prince Hall Shriners by rallying around a single public health issue. The inaugural Prince Hall Shriners Foundation Diabetes Classic weekend was held in October 2009 at Albany State University.

“Diabetes is very personal to me,” said Oliver Washington Jr., president of the Prince Hall Shriners Foundation and chairman of the Prince Hall Shriners Diabetes Football Classic.  “I have dedicated my life completely to diabetes. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4 a.m. I wake up and take my wife to the clinic.  My wife is not obese nor does the history of diabetes run in her family.  We hear that individuals get diabetes because of family history, but that is not true.  We have to have a new conversation about people of color and diabetes.  If we don’t do anything about it, by 2025 the total of people with diabetes will make up the population of 17 states in the U.S.”

Photo caption: FAMU President James H. Ammons (left) passes the agreement that was signed for FAMU to host the 3rd Annual Diabetes Classic to Oliver Washington Jr., president of the Prince Hall Shriners Foundation and chairman of the Prince Hall Shriners Diabetes Football Classic.

 

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Jonathan Bailey South Carolina State Student Shot & Killed, Family Asks Why? #BuzzKiller

Jonathan Bailey, 22, was shot then tried to drive away, crashing into the school’s Campus Building.

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South Carolina State Student Shot, Family Asks Why? #BuzzKiller

A 22-year old South Carolina State University student wounded by a gunshot late Friday night has died of his injuries. Jonathan Bailey, who was from Holly Hill, died early Saturday from a gunshot wound to the chest, Orangeburg County Coroner Samuetta Marshall has confirmed. His death is being investigated by campus police and the State Law Enforcement Division, officials say. According to a statement released from S.C. State, at approximately 11:14 p.m. Friday, the S.C. State University Police Department was notified by the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office that a vehicle had crashed into the Campus Services Building at 2195 Russell St. EMS was notified and initially treated the incident as a normal vehicle accident. However, it was later determined that the victim had received one entry and exit wound to the upper torso.

The SC State University Police Department received a report of a car that had crashed into the campus’ service building on Russell Street around 11:15pm. But when police first responded to the crash, they didn’t even realize the victim had been shot.

A university spokesman said 22-year-old Jonathan Bailey from Holly Hill was the driver of the vehicle. He also confirmed that the young man was a senior at South Carolina State University. Shock spread across campus as students learned one of their own was killed. “It had to be at least eight or 10 police cars lined up in the road,” said student Lorenzo Ham. “I just thought they were busting a house party like they usually do, but I didn’t even know.”

EMS was notified and initially treated the incident as a normal vehicle accident, according to a spokesperson, but it was later determined that Bailey received a gunshot wound to the chest. Bailey was then taken to Palmetto Richland Hospital where he later died from his injuries early Saturday morning.

“It’s sad because he’s young, and he’s in college,” said Ham, “So he’s obviously trying to do something with his life. It’s just sad.” 

Witnesses said the shooting happened two blocks away at an apartment complex next to campus. Despite that, students said SC State is a safe university. “It’s pretty safe,” said Ham, “But just like anywhere, you have to watch your back. No matter how much security you have, stuff can still happen.” As investigators try to figure out who shot and killed Bailey, his family tries to cope with the stunning news. Bailey graduated from Lake Marion High School five years ago, and set off for SC State. He was a semester and a half away from an electrical engineering degree, a field his father said came easy. “They always say, ‘I don’t understand how your son does not study but always pass the test,'” said Johnny Jefferson.

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Shaw University Football Coaches Suspended after Arrests #BuzzKiller

Torey Ross and Jermonty Kimbrough were arrested recently and have been suspended without pay.

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Suspended after Arrests #BuzzKiller

Two assistant football coaches at Shaw University have been suspended without pay, following their recent arrests, University officials confirm. In a press release sent out Wednesday, University officials say Torey Ross and Jermonty Kimbrough were arrested recently and have been suspended without pay. Sherri Fillingham, spokeswoman for Shaw University, says Ross was arrested for failure to appear and Kimbrough was arrested on April 7 for possession with intent to distribute.

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Big Sean Concert At Howard University w/ Waka Flocka

Big Sean hit the stage accompanied by his crew and DJ MoBeatz, but not after an hour and a half (feeling like eternity) of opening acts, which included, Jon Connor and Big Shan.

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Big Sean Concert At Howard

GuestAppearance by Waka Flocka

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The Great Lakes Hip-Hop Invasion Tour, hosted by Jae Murphy, got Cramton Auditorium packed of not only Howard students but DMV area locals and other DMV area students.

Big Sean hit the stage accompanied by his crew and DJ MoBeatz, but not after an hour and a half (feeling like eternity) of opening acts, which included, Jon Connor and Big Shan. Students Nick Beauregard and Chinyere Okoro comically tweet their sentiment on the various entertaining opening acts.

The audience enjoyed a pre-show and intermission by DJ Chubb E Swag and Chase B. When Big Sean hit the stage, the entire audience flocked to the front of the stage, screaming.

Big Sean, the twenty-three year old born Sean Anderson, first performed ‘My Last’ his newest hit featuring artist Chris Brown. Surprise guest, Waka Flocka Flame, hit the stage riling the crowd up even further by performing his verse from the hit single ‘No Hands’. During the remainder of the set, Big Sean performed the songs, “Bullsh*tting”, “My Closet, Supa Dupa Lemonade among others.

 

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Unmask the Mystery, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority 2011 Cabaret

The ladies of Alpha Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., will be selling $1.00 masquerade masks in support of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Educational Advancement Foundation. If you attend the Cabaret wearing a mask, your name will be entered into a raffle to win a prize.

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Alpha Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Presents…

Unmask the Mystery, 2011 Cabaret.

 

When: Saturday, April 23, 2011 10PM-2AM
Where: 1000 U Street NW Washington, DC 20001
Price: $15.00
Entertainment by: DJ PREMONITION and VIZION Performance Team
18 to Party, 21+ to Drink
The ladies of Alpha Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., will be selling $1.00 masquerade masks in support of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Educational Advancement Foundation. If you attend the Cabaret wearing a mask, your name will be entered into a raffle to win a prize.

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The Masque of the Ivy Ball

It was toward the close of the month, and while the excitement most furiously grew, they awaited the coming of a masked ball of the most unusual magnificence. It was an indescribable scene that masquerade. The tastes of the evening were distinctive. The room pronounced a shadowy splendor. The characters were exquisite in the décor of mere fashion. Their plans were bold and fiery, and the ball glowed with valiant desire.
And now was acknowledged the presence of the prodigious ball. She had come like a thief in the night. And one by one each character came alive in the decorative halls as they danced and the mystery was revealed. As the night ended, the ivy clock struck two and out went that of the last of them. And the flames of the night became murmurs of the day. And Mystery and Beauty held illimitable dominion over all.

Who Dares? She asks…


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Saint Augustine’s Rashad Ingram Named CIAA Player of the Year

Shortstop Rashad Ingram (Sr./Savannah, Ga.) of Saint Augustine’s College was named 2011 CIAA Baseball Player of the Year Tuesday by the CIAA and the CIAA Baseball Coaches Association.

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Shortstop Rashad Ingram (Sr./Savannah, Ga.) of Saint Augustine’s College was named 2011 CIAA Baseball Player of the Year Tuesday by the CIAA and the CIAA Baseball Coaches Association.

Ingram headlines eight Falcons who earned All-CIAA baseball honors including six who made first team. First-team selections include pitcher Brandon Stewart (Sr./Riverdale, Ga.), catcher Josh Bishop (Sr./Richmond, Va.), third baseman Alex Howard (Jr./Wilson, N.C.), center fielder Joe Pierce (Sr./Wetumpka, Ala.) and left fielder Wayne Lewis (Jr./Charlotte, N.C.) Second-team picks were utility player Chris Vette (Sr./Hampton, Va.) and second baseman Kevin White (Sr./Dunn, N.C.). The Falcons placed the most players on the All-CIAA teams.

Ingram is the second Falcon in three seasons to win CIAA baseball player of the year. Former standout Anthione Shaw, who also played shortstop, captured the award in 2009.

Ingram was the overwhelming favorite for the league’s top individual honor after an eye-popping regular season. A computer information systems major, Ingram is the NCAA Division II leader in runs (66), steals (74) and stolen bases per game (1.48). He is tied for third nationally in base on balls (38), ninth in runs per game (1.32), 18th in on-base percentage (.527), and tied for 13th in hits (65).

“It is an honor to be awarded CIAA Player of the Year,” said Ingram, who leads the Falcons in 12 categories including batting average (.394). “I am very thankful for my teammates and coaches who made it all possible. It has been a long growth for me these past four years, and to end my career as player of the year really feels like a great accomplishment. My main goals of the season are winning the CIAA Championship and going to the regionals, so winning this award is a bonus and a blessing.”

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Albany State Shows off Aerospace Lab

Albany State University gave area media a glimpse Monday of NASA’s educational efforts in Southwest Georgia.

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LBANY, Ga. — Albany State University gave area media a glimpse Monday of NASA’s educational efforts in Southwest Georgia.

The Aerospace Education Lab, located in the James Pendergrast Library, is part of ASU and NASA’s SEMAA (Science, Engineering and Math Aerospace Academy) outreach to the region’s schools.

“We want to give the media in our area a chance to experience the only aerospace education laboratory in the University System of Georgia,” said Danielle Johnson, data program manager/family cafe coordinator of ASU’s NASA SEMAA Program. “Our program provides an exceptional resource for students in our area.”

The program serves students K-12 from eight schools in Dougherty County and all of Worth County.

“The lab has 11 work stations,” lab coordinator Sammie Sims said.

“It’s no secret that the Unites State is lagging behind our rivals in the world when it comes to math and science. This is a hands-on experience and we are trying to get as many kids as possible involved.”

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HBCU Grads Outperform Black Graduates of Predominately White Institutions

African-Americans who graduate from a historically Black college or university do better financially than Blacks who graduate from traditionally white colleges and universities, according to a new study by economists at Morehouse College and Howard University.

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There’s great news for students who opt for HBCUs over traditional white-majority institutions.

African-Americans who graduate from a historically Black college or university do better financially than Blacks who graduate from traditionally white colleges and universities, according to a new study by economists at Morehouse College and Howard University.

“Our results suggest that as HBCUs afford graduates relatively superior long-run returns, they continue to have a compelling educational justification as the labor market outcomes of their graduates are superior to what they would have been had they graduated from a non-HBCU,” wrote the researchers.

As the debate about the relevance of HBCUs continues, this survey shows that these schools continue to serve a purpose for students.

The study was published last month in the Review of Black Political Economy, and was written by Gregory N. Price of Morehouse College and William Spriggs and Omari H. Swinton of Howard University.

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Shaw University suspends classes for remainder of semester following NC tornado damage

Shaw announced that it will suspend classes for the rest of the spring semester due to the damage.

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Shaw University announced Sunday afternoon that it will suspend classes for the rest of the spring semester due to the damage caused by Saturday’s tornado.

“While we exist to educate these young men and women, our first priority is their safety and well being,” said Shaw President Dr. Irma McClaurin  in a written statement.  “With this widespread damage, we could not resume operations in time to continue classes over the next two weeks.”

There were eight weeks of classes left in the semester, as well as a week of exams.  The University says graduation will go on as scheduled at the Dorton Areana on Saturday, May 7 at 11 a.m.  School officials say, “Grades will be assigned based on work done to this point in the semester, and the math and English competency exam requirement for seniors has been suspended for this semester only.”

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At Least 10 people Dead in NC by Tornadoes Storm / Damage Shaw University & St. Augustine’s College #BuzzKiller

The fatal storm system that surged through central NC. areas of Shaw University & Saint Augustine’s College.

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The fatal storm system that surged through central North Carolina “severely damaged” areas of Shaw University as well as affected students at Saint Augustine’s College. A representative for the University says the campus was “severely damaged” but no students or University personnel were injured in the storm.

Tornadoes and other severe storms that smashed North CarolinaSaturday afternoon killed at least 10 people, officials said. The National Weather Service said tornado were sighted in 19 counties and it had received unconfirmed reports of at least 10 deaths in all, The Charlotte Observer reported. “More than likely we had eight tornadoes in North Carolina,” Gail Hartsfield, an NWS meteorologist inRaleigh, said. The Observer and the Bladen Journal said the deaths included three people in a mobile home park in northeast Raleigh, three deaths in Bladen County, one in Sanford and another in Cumberland County. “We got down in the bathroom, and we knelt down on the floor, and I was hollering and hollering,” said storm survivor Brenda McClamroch, who lives in southwest Wake with her husband Tenny. “It all happened in a split-second, and it was awful.” State officials said rescue teams were searching for people reported missing in Lee and Cumberland counties. “There is still a lot we don’t know tonight as we begin recovering from the most severe, widespread tornadoes we have seen since the mid-1980s,” Doug Hoell, state emergency management director, told reporters at a news conference. The Observer said one twister roared through Sanford, producing a mile-long path of destruction. Roofs were torn off a Lowe’s building center in Sanford and off the student center at Shaw University inRaleigh

“With dormitory rooms damaged and the Willie E. Gary Student Center — which houses the university’s cafeteria — devastated, Shaw moved quickly to provide food and shelter to all students affected by the storm,” the University said in a release. The student center sustained the brunt of the damage, with a hole being ripped in the roof. The Red Cross opened a shelter at Southeast Raleigh High School, which will house many of the displaced students.

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Stylish Buzz of the Week: Bintu Kabba of Howard University by The Profashional

My style is vintage Hollywood pinup with an ecclectic and funky edge inspired by african roots.

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Stylish Buzz of the Week: Bintu Kabba of

Howard University by The ProFashional

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Name: Bintu Kabba

Classification: Howard Alumna

Repin’:Howard University

Describe your style: My style is vintage Hollywood pinup with an ecclectic and funky edge inspired by african roots.

Contact: (( www.buzzabouthoneyb.blogspot.com ))

This is creativity at its best! I like how she recreated a vintage look and made it into her own. It’s just something about the originality in vintage clothing. I can tell she isnt afraid of color and taking risk is no stranger in her closet! Check out her positive lifestyle blog for the fashion lovers, motivators, and creative achievers!

 

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127th Morehouse College Commencement Ceremony

The 127th Morehouse College Commencement ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 15, 2011, at 8 a.m. on the Century Campus.

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The 127th Morehouse College Commencement ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 15, 2011, at 8 a.m. on the Century Campus. Commencement Speakers Gwen Ifill and Charles Ogletree
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Virginia State University Board approves tuition, fee increase #BuzzKiller

Tuition and mandatory fees for in-state, undergraduate students will be $7,090, up 7.9 percent from last year

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Virginia State University’s Board of Visitors has approved tuition and fee increases for the 2011-12 academic year. Tuition and mandatory fees for in-state, undergraduate students will be $7,090, up 7.9 percent from last year. The corresponding cost for non-resident, undergraduates will be $15,988, a 5.6 percent increase. In fiscal year 2011, VSU’s tuition and fees were the second lowest among Virginia’s 15 senior, public institutions of higher education.

Basic room and board rates for all students increase by $728, or 8.9 percent. The total cost of attending VSU in 2011-2012 will be $15,970 for in-state, undergraduates (including room and board) and $24,868 for non-resident undergraduates. The total cost for graduate students residing on campus is $17,254 for in-state and $25,822 for non-resident. Vice President for Administration and Finance David Meadows said this year’s tuition and fee increases were impacted by a continued loss of state funds, as well as a need to continue to provide improvements in the areas of technology infrastructure, academic faculty and recruitment processes. Meadows noted that “the University was able to minimize tuition and fee increases through a collective effort to reduce expenses and improve operational efficiencies.”

Continuing a policy established several years ago, a portion of the tuition paid by students will continue to be set aside to provide financial assistance.

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Dr. William R. Harvey Hampton University named Citizen of the Year

Hampton University President Dr. William R. Harvey has been named the Daily Press Citizen of Year for 2010.

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Dr. William R. Harvey Hampton University named Citizen of the Year

 

Hampton, Va. – Hampton University President Dr. William R. Harvey has been named the Daily Press Citizen of Year for 2010.

Every year since 1989, the Daily Press has named a Citizen of the Year, an individual or group that has made an exceptional contribution to the community. Harvey was honored for his exceptional service and dedication to Hampton University and the community.

From the Daily Press article:

It was never inevitable that Hampton University would open a sophisticated cancer treatment facility. Almost all the other proton centers in the United States are affiliated with high-profile research universities, medical schools or teaching hospitals. But in 2010, the freestanding Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute switched on its cyclotron, opened its doors and began offering treatment – and hope – to people with cancer.

In recognition of that achievement, the capstone of more than three decades of contributions to the local, state and national communities, the Daily Press honors HU President Dr. William R. Harvey as its Citizen of the Year for 2010.

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Howard University ResFest Step Show & Stroll Off 2011

All the major dorms at Howard University (Quad, Drew, Annex, MDOT, Slowe & Towers) went against each other in the ResFest Dance competition 2011 with the theme, ”Night at the Mirage”

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Howard University ResFest Step Show

The ResFest Step show is the most highly anticipated event in the spring semester and this year it didn’t disappoint! All the main dorms from Howard University (Quad, Drew, Annex, Carver, etc.) came to Cramton Auditorium to rep their dorm and to support their step team.

For the opening act, the Eleanor Roosevelt high school step team came out to perform. They surprised everyone in the auditorium by giving us an outstanding performance with fast pace stepping and stunts.

The Annex started the show off well along with the Quad, Slowe, Meridian, Carver and Drew Hall.

Cook Hall, who had been missing from the Step Show for two years, finally came back to perform with their “Assassin’s Creed” theme

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Howard University Stroll Off

All the major dorms at Howard University (Quad, Drew, Annex, MDOT, Slowe & Towers) went against each other in the ResFest Dance competition 2011 with the theme, ”Night at the Mirage”. The event was hosted by the “Welcome to Howard” stars, Chase B. and Jae Murphy. Music was provided by DJ Big Will.

After the first round, Drew, Slowe, Annex and Quad made it to the semi finals. The brothers from Drew Hall decided to have a dance battle with Annex while Slowe takes on the Quad.

During this round, The Quad and Annex survived the dance battle to move on to the finals. The two losing teams (Slowe and Drew) had a dance battle to see who will get third place. In the end, Drew came out with the win and even showed great sportsmanship by shaking hands with Slowe.

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