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The VoiceFayetteville State University Student Press

For Students, By Students April 6, 2011 • Vol. 2, Issue no. 10www.fsuvoice.com

Were you “Beeped? ”

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IndexNews page 3Features page 4Opinion page 5

FSU hosts Model UN

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By John CaldwellVoice staff writer

What connection does the im-mortal abolitionist John Brown have to Fayetteville State Uni-versity? He led 21 men on the U.S. Arsenal raid at Harpers Ferry, Va. in 1859 with the inten-tion of emanci-pating enslaved black people, an event many historians say was a strong catalyst for, and precursor to the Civil War.

And how does this man connect to a recently erected state historical marker on Mur-chison Road and the Harlem Renais-sance poet and play-wright Langston Hughes.

Woven amidst the quilt of his-tory binding these people and events is the name Lewis Sheridan Leary. Lewis Leary was born free in Fayetteville in 1835 to Mathew N. Leary, Sr., a very successful business owner and Juliette Anna Memorial. Lewis Leary and his six siblings, including older broth-

er Mathew Leary, Jr, were educated by private tutors. Matthew Leary, Jr. is one of the Founding Fathers of FSU.

In 1856, 21-year-old Lewis Leary sought refuge in Oberlin,

Ohio after committing a serious offense of beating a white

man. He had seen the man savagely attack

an enslaved black and intervened and fled the law. Lew-is Leary joined several of his sisters and be-came a member of the Oberlin Ant i -Slavery S o c i e t y. H e married Mary P a t t e r s o n i n 1858, who bore

him a daughter named Lois. He

participated in late 1858, with the res-

cue of a runaway slave imprisoned in Wellington,

Ohio. At 24, Lewis Leary was intro-

duced to John Brown by abolition-ist John Mercer Langston, and de-clared himself “ready to die if need be” under John Brown’s leadership according to the NC Department of Cultural Resources. John Brown and his band of men to include his two sons and Lewis Leary began

their campaign, attacking the ar-mory on October 16, 1859. John Brown’s plan was to arm the en-slaved Blacks with the weapons seized from the armory to begin a war of liberation, first in Virginia, and then across the south.

Two days later, Lewis Leary demonstrated the pledged com-mitment with the ultimate sacri-fice, giving his life in the effort to secure for so many others what he had enjoyed his entire life - that is freedom for the enslaved Ameri-cans.

“The raid on Harpers Ferry sent a signal to pro-slavery southerners that there were ‘madmen’ in the North that would use organized

violence against slavery,” says Dr. Claude Hargrove, a professor of history at FSU. “Extreme repres-sion of African-Americans, and enslavement of African-Americans called for extreme actions - the Civil War was extreme action with over 700,000 people dying during the war.”

An historical marker recognizing Lewis Leary’s connection to John Brown and the raid was unveiled during Black History Month on Feb. 24 on the corner of Murchison Road and Washington Street. FSU hosted the dedication ceremony, which was attended by FSU stu-

The legacy ofabolitionist Lewis Leary

Voice photo by John CaldwellFSU students unveil the Lewis Leary historical marker located at the corner of Murchison Road and Washington Street during a ceremony for Black History Month, Feb. 24.

see LEARY, page 8 see MLK, page 6

By John CaldwellVoice staff writer

“These are revolutionary times. All over the globe men are revolt-ing against old systems of exploi-tation and oppression, and out of the wombs of a frail world new systems of justice and equality are being born...Our only hope today lies in our ability to recapture the revolutionary spirit and go out into a sometimes hostile world declar-ing eternal opposition to poverty, racism and militarism. With this powerful commitment we shall boldly challenge the status quo and unjust mores...,” wrote Dr. Martin Luther King.

“Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community?”

It was a question on the mind of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. more than 44 years ago, when he penned and titled his final book. It is also a question on the minds of many people today, in light of revolution-ary movements around the world.

Beacon Press re-released the book last year, and Monday the country marked the 43rd anniver-sary of Dr. King’s assassination.

Whether we are talking about

‘Where are we going?’MLK book rings true 43 years after his assasination

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Society tells us that we should behave a certain way, dress a certain way and think a certain way.

I’ve never been someone to just go along or do what’s expected. I don’t worry about what others think. I don’t have to be the most popular, the smartest or the center of atten-tion. I’m content to live doing what feels right to me, whether it’s compatible with

what society thinks is ap-propriate or not.

I’m the go-to person when things need to be fixed or changed. It’s dif-ficult to strip away that image of me being the person who will come through or who “can get it

done.” People come to me with expectations. They don’t come to me because I dress in a uniform socially acceptable way. They don’t come to me because I say the right things or behave the right way.

I have struggled this past year to shed those expectations, and to just be free.

People come to me because over time and through experience they have come to realize I can be an asset, because I’m capable. They look past my pierced face. They look past the myriad of very obvious tattoos. They even look past the dark makeup and the purple hair. They don’t decide because of my gen-der or sexual orientation.

I didn’t get my foot in the door by com-promising my integrity or myself. I got my foot in the door by my willingness to be heard, and work hard.

I’m not saying be out of control and don’t follow any rules, but some rules are meant to be challenged, if not broken. Don’t be afraid to question the status quo. Don’t be afraid to question traditions. Sometimes things need to change.

I remember sitting in Dr. Twumasi-Ankrah’s office one day early in the semes-ter and I asked him if he would have a prob-lem hiring me because of my appearance. He didn’t hesitate or stop to think about my ques-tion. He told me “absolutely not,” Because what is important are my capabilities and not what I look like.

If someone I choose to work for can’t find my appearance acceptable it is likely not a place I would feel comfortable working. If I can’t be myself, it is not the job for me.

Think about it. FSU has a reputation in the community. Who we are we kidding? The community doesn’t know all of the positive things FSU contributes to the community. They don’t know about the programs which helps students have a competative edge in thier chosen fields. All they know is that it’s “on the Murch” and that people that come out of FSU lack sophistication and seem glob-ally impaired. It’s the school where people go when they can’t get in anywhere else. Why

should anyone take us seriously?I have been asked more often than not why

I would choose to work for a paper that is as-sociated with FSU.

My take is that for all those squeaky wheels that give FSU a bad name, the community is overlooking all the extraordinary students who will overcome the image and blaze their own trails, because they chose to be different.

There is an obvious disconnect between FSU and the community. In many ways it has always been a self-imposed isolation. It’s im-portant to be proud that FSU is a Historically Black University (HBCU), but don’t allow that to become a liability instead of an as-set. Respect the culture and history, but grow and evolve. It’s as important to learn to look outside of ourselves and not just within our comfort zones.

If the university wants to change its image

it needs to modernize, and realize that dress-ing people up in little suits, telling them what to say and how to say it isn’t as important and being able to look outside of the univer-sity, connecting with the community and the world.

I have heard Chancellor Anderson mention on several occasions that his goal is global-ized students.

Think about it. Earlier this year the career center held a workshop where students told they should wear these outdated outfits. Im-age is important to a large degree, but the wrong image can say just as much about you as the right one.

I was always told to dress for the occasion. I’m not going to wear a business suit to class, or a cocktail dress to a barbecue. So why tell students to wear stuffy ill fitting, outdated outfits, stockings, and heals to interviews. If it isn’t comfortable and doesn’t feel right, it’s very likely not right. The employer will notice.

Get a backbone, find yourself, be comfort-able in your own skin and people will notice you for what you can do.

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Dress the part be the part“. . . the community is overlooking all those ex-traordinary students that will overcome the image and blaze their own trails, because they chose to be different.”

By John CaldwellVoice Staff Writer

Chances are if you were in class in at least one of six buildings on March 16 or 17 at Fayetteville State University, you had a “BEEP” ex-perience and likely missed an entire class. Some students missed sev-eral classes throughout the day.

During that “BEEP” moment you may have heard, “we don’t need to see your boobs hanging out which does nothing for us,” or “have a short-term and a long-term plan incorporating action steps, written down for your life,” or “pull up your pants, we should not see your under garments,” or “you are your own brand, always on display, so market yourself appropriately be-cause you never know what oppor-tunity will present itself.”

So what the BEEP was going on? The National Urban League’s (NUL) Black Executive Exchange Program (BEEP) visited FSU’s campus at the behest of the Office of Career Services March 15-17. The BEEP corporate executive vol-unteers came from the CIA, Enter-prise Holdings, The Hershey Com-pany, Time Warner Cable, Unilever, and UPS, as well as two National Urban League Vice Presidents. They descended upon 39 different class sessions to reach out to more than 1,000 students during the two day operation, according to Director Helene A. Cameron, of the Office of Career Services.

If you were “BEEPed,” rather t h a n h e a r i n g your professor’s lecture, you may have heard “pro-f e s so r” Ke i th Butler, an execu-tive from Unile-ver, tell you that “you r r e sume presented to pro-spective employ-ers not only rep-resents you, but also represents y o u r s c h o o l , leaving a lasting impression impacting every FSU graduate in the eyes of that employ-er, so make sure you do it well.”

Maybe the BEEP you heard was “professor” Terri Moore, a human resource manager from Time War-ner Cable tell you “there are some great materials out there that will help each and every one of you in answering or formulating your an-swers when in an interview - one of the best things you can do is a mock interview, and your being able to do

BEEP classroom visits / what the BEEP happened?

By Briana MurrellVoice Staff Writer

The Spring Break of 2011, now just a memory in our minds. No matter how enjoy-able or unexciting, it’s a thing of the past. Class is back in session. March 20th marked the first official day of spring. Daylight Sav-ings Time ushered in longer days and shorter nights. Convertible owners are dropping their tops, ice cream shops’ business is booming, and flowers are blossoming, making their well-awaited appearances.

It’s spring time! The season where “March winds bring April showers to grow the May

flowers.” With the temperature slowly but surely rising day by day, Fayetteville State students express what this means to them.

#Warmer Weather means …“… the pool opens and the fun begins.”Shakja Belcher, Freshman

“… ashy feet.”Jeremy Dunlap, Sophomore

“… not going to class.”Matthew Fields, Senior

“… better fashion.”Marquis Graham, Sophomore

“… FUN!”Isong Idio, Sophomore

“… lots of pollen!”Zach Johnson, Senior

“…good times.”Jasalynn Nesbitt, Freshman

“… no jackets.”Michele Nixon, Sophomore

“… more time outside and less time in your room.”

Shalise Sheppard, Graduate Student

“… less clothes.”Tia Squires, Senior

“… booty shorts.”Tyler Watson, Freshman

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Staff Photographers: Tony Nelson, Nathaniel Stevenson, Charles Taylor, Paul Smith, J.D. Jackson


By John CaldwellVoice Staff Writer

Chances are if you were in class in at least one of six buildings on March 16 or 17 at Fayetteville State University, you had a “BEEP” ex-perience and likely missed an entire class. Some students missed sev-eral classes throughout the day.

During that “BEEP” moment you may have heard, “we don’t need to see your boobs hanging out which does nothing for us,” or “have a short-term and a long-term plan incorporating action steps, written down for your life,” or “pull up your pants, we should not see your under garments,” or “you are your own brand, always on display, so market yourself appropriately be-cause you never know what oppor-tunity will present itself.”

So what the BEEP was going on? The National Urban League’s (NUL) Black Executive Exchange Program (BEEP) visited FSU’s campus at the behest of the Office of Career Services March 15-17. The BEEP corporate executive vol-unteers came from the CIA, Enter-prise Holdings, The Hershey Com-pany, Time Warner Cable, Unilever, and UPS, as well as two National Urban League Vice Presidents. They descended upon 39 different class sessions to reach out to more than 1,000 students during the two day operation, according to Director Helene A. Cameron, of the Office of Career Services.

If you were “BEEPed,” rather t h a n h e a r i n g your professor’s lecture, you may have heard “pro-f e s so r” Ke i th Butler, an execu-tive from Unile-ver, tell you that “you r r e sume presented to pro-spective employ-ers not only rep-resents you, but also represents y o u r s c h o o l , leaving a lasting impression impacting every FSU graduate in the eyes of that employ-er, so make sure you do it well.”

Maybe the BEEP you heard was “professor” Terri Moore, a human resource manager from Time War-ner Cable tell you “there are some great materials out there that will help each and every one of you in answering or formulating your an-swers when in an interview - one of the best things you can do is a mock interview, and your being able to do

that at Career Services gives you an opportunity to be in a lab almost.”

“There is a big no-no to remem-ber. You can use the social network sites - facebook, twitter - it’s the type of things that you are putting out there that’s a no-no. Because not only is the Federal Government looking at that during background checks, but more often, so are the private industries. How you pres-ent yourself matters and when you do delete it, it is still out there, for-ever,” were the words of another BEEPing moment that happened when the CIA executive “professor” Lisa Gardner addressed a class.

BEEP was created 42 years ago according to their website, making it NUL’s longest-running program, and has reached more than 750,000 students on the campuses of 84 His-torically Black Colleges and Uni-versities (HBCUs). BEEPs mission is “to share learning and experience across generations, cultivate new leaders, and inspire achievements ‘beyond the possible’ through com-mitted involvement and operational excellence by placing African-American volunteers on Colleges and Universities as visiting profes-sors.”

This “visiting professor” role answering questions is what im-pressed Jalisa Seward, a sophomore accounting major, the most.

“Having corporate executives answer any questions we had, and then to tell us what not to asked about like pay rates during an in-terview, as well as what to ask,

helped me real-ize the impor-tance of doing research to ask good questions of a prospective employer. The idea of asking t he emp loye r questions to see if they are a good fit for me had not really occurred to me,” says Ms. Seward.

“The best fa-cilitators shared stories that were relatable, that we could connect to because we could relate to the ex-perience they were sharing,” said Freshman Jeffery Pearson, business administration major.

What stuck in Mr. Pearson’s mind most, he said, was the need to get to Career Services as soon as possible, so he could take full ad-vantage of all they provide.

Quite a few students favorably recalled The Hershey Company

executive Coren Burton - who used the slang term for women’s breast.

“She stood out,” said sophomore Anna-Alicia Leggett. The business administration major said she “re-ally liked Mrs. Burton’s style, keep-ing it down-to-earth without all the corporate jargon, sharing her real life failures and how she turned them around was very inspiring.”

Seth Adams, a sophomore, said Mrs. Burton stood out most to him “by being forward, being bold, tell-ing the students what they really needed to know.” The business ad-ministration and general biology major said that is what students re-member most after being BEEPed.

Ms. Leggett and others expressed concern that there was not enough “diversity” of employers. She would have liked to have heard

from health care industry, or entre-preneurial firms during the class-room visits.

To this point Mrs. Cameron ex-plained while her office casts its net broad to get a variety of partici-pants, BEEPers’ volunteer to come to this campus. Nevertheless, Mrs. Cameron, who was instrumental in reviving BEEP at FSU in 2008 said it, “exposes students at four-year HBCUs to working professionals in their fields of interest, and through that direct contact familiarizes them with the demands and expectations of those industries.”

Another goal of the BEEP visits is to “prepare students to become the sophisticated and well-prepared employees that corporate America and its global competitors are seek-ing,” said Mrs. Cameron.

“Most employers will tell you that they are not interested in a stu-dent with a 4.0 who has not done any internships and has not been involved as a student leader, co-curricular activities, volunteering and does not have a professional presence to include effective writ-ten and communication skills,” she said.

You don’t have to wait until next year to be BEEPed if you missed it this time around. Mrs. Cameron insist that, “students need to visit their career counselor, follow the four-year plan, attend the numerous programs and seminars that we host throughout the year, access the Ca-reer Services website for resources and by all means ‘READ ALL’ campus email daily.” You have just been officially BEEPed!

BEEP classroom visits / what the BEEP happened?

“Most employers will tell you that they are not interested in a student with a 4.0 who has not done any internships.”

Helene A. Cameron, Director, Office of Career

Services

Senior Arthur Williams III (left), and junior Garrott Harris (right), both business administration majors listen to College Recruiter Coren Burton (center) of The Hershey Company as she explains the best practices to position themselves for opportunities before graduation, during the Career Fair on March 17, in the Capel Arena

Voice photo by John Caldwell

SPOTLIghT

Terrence j for “Stand and deliver”By Charnell Harris Voice News Editor

Co-host of the number one hit show on BET, 106 N’ Park’s, Terrence J, came to Fayetteville State University on Friday, March, 18, as the surprise guest speaker for the “Stand and Deliver” program hosted by Student Activities Council, to talk to students about social networking and motivating them to never quit on their dreams.

Terrence J (his legal name is Terrence Jenkins) discussed a few ways on how to network, the entertainment industry and the importance of diversifying your brand.

You talk about your brand often. What tips do you have for students who are trying to build their brand as well?

“In college you’re laying the foundation of your brand. You want to be diverse. I dab-bled in TV and radio so when I came out [of school], I had a lot knowledge that I used to my advantage.”

What ways do you suggest to stu-dents on how to properly network?

“One, you have to make sure you protect

your Facebook and Twitter from yourself! Don’t put any information on there that is too personal or something you don’t want people to know about you.”

What kinds of questions should you ask when networking?

“You should always ask questions like, what’s the best way to correspond with you [employer], or when is it a good time to call. And then follow up with them.”

There are a lot of students who feel that if they are going into the entertain-ment industry, they do not need a col-lege degree. How do you feel about that?

“You can learn anything in college. There is a difference between skill and talent. Tal-ent is given to you by God. Skill has to be learned and fine-tuned. I learned a lot of dif-ferent things in college. It’s taken those four years to master my craft. So I know all about pro tools and how to turn on the mics.”

What is your advice to students who want to get into the entertainment in-dustry or do the job you’re doing now?

“Research, follow the careers of the people you admire. Look at a career that you want to model and look at the steps they took to get there. With the internet, there’s no excuse. But remember, there is no specific blueprint to success.”

During his speech at the Seabrook Audito-

rium, he spoke to students about his rise to success, which started out after he had found himself stuck in a job that he wasn’t happy with. After failing his first audition for then BET’s talent search, New Faces, Terrence along with his brother and a friend drove from New York to Atlanta over night to au-dition again. This time he aced the audition and started working for BET. A few months later, he was offered the job of co-hosting the hit music countdown show, 106 N’ Park. Since then, he has starred in films like Stomp the Yard, Stomp the Yard 2: Homecoming, Burlesque, and more recently has a recurring role on the hit show, The Game. He is also a model for hip hop mogul, Sean “P. Diddy” Combs, clothing line, Sean John.

Terrence J shared his “Five Lessons” for success plan during the Stand and Deliver event in which he urged students to try.

It doesn’t happen overnight.Don’t let anybody tell you that you can’t

do something.Surround yourself by the right people. You

are your crew.Don’t have a plan B. It only affects your

plan A.Always have God or something greater

than you in your life that you can turn to when it gets hard.

He encouraged all students to do the things in life that make them happy and that they will ultimately enjoy. He challenged students at the event to work on diversifying them-selves because it helps make your “brand” better and will bring you greater success. And even though he didn’t necessarily push the concept of staying in school, he left the audi-ence with this sentiment.

“I will never be broke, I’ve been to col-lege.”

“Every morning I ponder new ventures I can enter. How can I diversify my brands? How can I grow as a talent and a business-man? “

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By Charnell HarrisVoice News Editor

Who is Jun E? “Jun E Caniel is who we strive to be. [It’s]

greatness, anything that’s positive is Jun E. Instead of talking about swagga, we say Jun E,” said Tiya Maynard.

Jun E Caniel, a new limited edition cloth-ing line. It was created by, none other than Fayetteville State’s own basketball coach, Jay Maynard and his wife Tiya. This husband and wife team launched their clothing line on Au-gust 19 of last year, and the orders have been pouring in since.

They plan to launch their new spring col-lection on April 1, alongside two new collec-tions, Jun E Misfits, for children, and Jun E SB, for skaters. They are also preparing to open a store in London.

The company came to be after Tiya May-nard realized that she wasn’t in the career that she dreamed of, which was helping others and being creative. After years of being em-ployed as a case manager, juvenile delinquent advisor, daycare and retail, she decided it was time to start on her childhood dream.

“If there isn’t a job that fits all the things you want, create one,” said Mrs. Maynard.

Mrs. Maynard is the creator of the designs on the shirts.

“I am so happy I quit my nine to five!” said

Tiya Maynard with a laugh. “Every time we pick up something, and I see my design on a shirt, I’m excited. I can’t believe people are actually buying them.”

Not only are people purchasing Jun E Can-iel apparel, but the couple has received many emails from people who want to model their clothes as well.

“To take something from your head and watch it manifest is amazing,” said Coach Maynard, who is responsible for designing the website that showcases the entire Jun E movement.

Jun E Caniel is more than just a cloth-ing line, it is meant to be the beginning of a movement to inspire youth to strive for the greatness that Jun E creators Jay and Tiya feel is in everyone. Hence the logo, a valiant li-on’s head bolstering an awesome wild mane.

“For what we wanted it to stand for, the lion fits perfectly, it’s everything Jun E Caniel is. It means ferocity, courage, independence, empowered, high quality, the best. The lion embodies power, which all of us have,” said Tiya Caniel.

“The lion just embodies the perfect person, it’s a perfect balance,” said Coach Maynard.

One of the points to the Jun E Caniel movement is about placing an emphasis on social responsibility and social awareness. All of their apparel is one hundred percent natu-ral. Some shirts are organic and the others are

one hundred percent cotton. Both Coach and Mrs. Maynard grew up

where they saw firsthand the importance of being a service to others, so they came up with this line to help promote the ideals that have been a large part of their lives.

“We live a life where we mostly serve peo-ple, especially the youth. [And] we wanted to start something that challenged people to be great.”

Coach Maynard says there is a parallel be-tween coaching sports and Jun E Caniel.

“It’s the same message as in coaching. Greatness is transferable. At the end of the day, it’s the same goal of helping people be great. [And] who isn’t consumed with the concept of greatness?” said Coach Maynard.

The Jun E Caniel movement is mainly directed towards the young. The aspect of reaching out and helping people realize their dreams and potential is the core belief behind the Jun E Caniel machine. Aside from the clothing line, they are also host a lecture se-ries, set up volunteer work and part of the proceeds from their clothing line is donated to various charities.

To purchase Jun E Caniel apparel, go to www.junecaniel.com.

So you want to embody greatness, positiv-ity and all the courage and ferocity of a lion, you really need to get to know, Jun E Caniel.

have you met jun e?

By Brianna MurrellVoice staff writer

Officially released in movie theaters on March 18, Limitless is a film filled with ac-tion, adventure, and suspense. It is based on the book The Dark Fields by Alan Glynn with the screenplay by Leslie Dixon. Di-rected by Neil Burger, the movie’s cast in-cludes Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro and Abbie Cornish. Previews and trailers boast the tagline, “What if a pill could make you rich and powerful?”

A very thought provoking film, viewers are forced to step into the shoes of Eddie Morra (Bradley Cooper), a struggling New York City writer who is on the brink of los-ing his book offer, his apartment and his relationship. With no type of motivation or drive to begin his book, Morra takes a break. Morra runs into a family member who gives him an experimental drug. Morra finds that the drug allows him to use 100% of his mind and increases his intelligence.

Addicted to the drug, Morra has to have more and thus the journey begins. He finds his “supplier” murdered in his home, and

with no one present, Morra steals his money and the secret stash of the drug. He begins to create a new image for himself. With the drug he is able to complete his book and then enters the stock market. Taking an exceedingly unusual amount of the drug, Morra begins to experience the side effects. Throughout the rest of the movie, Morra is confronted by individuals, good and bad, who are linked to the drug. It is his mission to keep his secret, as well as his life.

Limitless was a suspenseful movie, but not one to be taken too serious. Filled with numerous comedic moments, this isn’t the movie to see if intense thrills are desired. With the main character also being in the cast of the popular movie, The Hangover, it may be hard to separate Bradley Cooper’s two roles - the school teacher who steals students’ field trip money for his Las Vegas trip and a writer who is now intelligent be-yond belief by taking a pill.

Not the best movie, but the plot is stimu-lating. Thoughts of a pill that increases knowledge - what does the future truly hold?

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Limitless reaches its limits

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Professionalism.Does it exist?

It is a basic part of our modern era that we are forced to adapt constantly to multiple social environments. We transition from our family setting, to the workplace, back to the home, and maybe, when we have free time, to various entertainment outlets with our friends. Each of these environments, though, is its own micro-culture of behavioral rou-tines, beliefs, values, and expectations, and when these are violated, there are conse-quences. Such is the case for a person who brings his or her frustrations over from a bad family situation into the workplace, or a per-son, angry at work, channels that anger to-ward loved ones. The key to adapting to these sometimes abrupt social transitions is tied to appreciating that they are, in fact, unique environments, and in learning communication skills that will allow you to excel in those environments.

The workplace is one of these unique environments, and all work-places are as different as they are similar. Making the transition from one work-place to another can be traumatizing. People are different. Procedures are different. There are new written as well as unwritten rules about chain-of-command, online behavior, paperwork, office etiquette, work duties, and office relationships. The best practice for a new employee is not to just dive right in, but to remain open-minded, listen carefully, watch carefully, observe people and practices, be patient, do not try to impress others imme-diately, do not allow yourself to be talked into joining any workplace social cliques, do not criticize workplace routines, and ask for ver-bal and written feedback to gauge your prog-ress. It takes time to learn a new workplace culture, and the time you spend is a good in-vestment in your future success.

Despite the idiosyncrasies of our different environments, there are common workplace standards that should be followed. They are often referred to as codes of conduct, stan-dards of professionalism and collegiality, and best practices. Below are five categories of suggestions for creating and maintaining a professional identity in the workplace.

1. Your look. Dress and maintain personal hygiene in such a way that garners respect and trust, reflects confidence, high self-es-teem, and a willingness to present an appro-priate image for your institution.

2. Your work. Show up on time, maximize your productivity during work hours, consci-entiously fulfill the duties of your job descrip-tion while exceeding minimum expectations, being self-motivated, and working on a task until it is complete.

3. Your character. Hold yourself to the highest possible standards of character and behavior as fitting for your job, which in-

cludes remaining ethical in your decision-making and conduct, following protocol and procedure, respecting the chain of command, and refraining from non-constructive critical comments, gossip, and excessive communi-cations.

4. Your relationships. Being collegial means maintaining an attitude of friendli-ness, honesty, and openness, being courte-ous, admitting and owning mistakes, seeking solutions and not just pointing to problems, criticizing constructively and always in pri-vate, praising in public, being helpful by tak-ing that extra step to assist others, listening to others’ concerns, respecting others’ feelings, beliefs, and values, remaining approachable,

appreciating the work duties of others by not distracting or impeding upon their ability to complete those duties, and contributing to a healthy work environment that is free from hostil-ity and other such tensions.

5. Your innocence. Refrain from illegal and inappropriate activities. All em-ployees should refrain from making deci-sions based upon gender, race, sexual orien-tation, age, and other identity markers. This includes making comments that target those markers, and treating people differently be-cause of those markers. Employees should also refrain from using institutional resources for private or personal gain, publicly criticiz-ing the reputation or identity of the institution and those who work within it, and creating inappropriate relationships within the work-place that may create a hostile work environ-ment for others. Those in supervisorial posi-tions should refrain from asking subordinate employees to complete work outside of their official job descriptions without additional compensation, status change, or special com-mendations.

A professional workplace will increase productivity, efficiency, improve morale, and will increase employee satisfaction and re-tention. Creating this environment is not the sole responsibility of the supervisor, but of all employees. A workplace is a type of family, and all families have conflict. Good conflict moves people to action and can make an institution stronger. Bad conflict stifles pro-ductivity, creates resentment and anger, and diminishes the credibility of the institution. The key to avoiding bad conflict is have clear rules and procedures in place concerning pro-fessional conduct, employ good communica-tion habits with colleagues and customers, and acknowledging unprofessional conduct for what it is and addressing that conduct im-mediately.

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By Alicia BayatVoice Editor-in-Chief

“Do you remember Chason’s on Lumber-bridge Rd?” When someone first told me about Grandson’s restaurant in Hopemills, it didn’t sound very appealing. But it’s com-parison to Chason’s suddenly brought it all back, the rustic atmosphere, the candlelight and the smell of Southern food, absolutely divine.

Chason’s was a little family-owned, country restaurant out on Lumber Bridge Rd where everyone always seemed to go eat. The food must have been good if people drove from Fort Bragg and Fayette-ville towards Lumberton just for lunch. It was this log cabin type restaurant with an all-you-can-eat buffett. The Chason’s on Lumberbridge Rd, burned down a few years ago and was relocated to Fayetteville. It lost some of it’s atmosphere but still has the same Southern style cuisine.

I took my chances and headed to Grand-son’s restaurant in Grays Creek.

It was exactly as I expected as I walked

through the door, the split rail entryway, little country restaurant feel was all too fa-miliar.. I walked through the line and picked out a glass of sweet tea I could smell the tangy fried shrimp mixed with a sweetness that could only be pecan pie.

It was a smaller version of Chason’s but the atmosphere and food was definitely fa-miliar. I decided to try a little of everything, After all it is an all-you-can-eat. Buffet’s aren’t really good for me, I can’t eat very much so I end up nibbling on a little of this and a little of that.

They had everything from meatloaf, mashed potatoes with brown gravy, to fried catfish and hushpuppies. Then I found the fried shrimp with a little touch of sweetness. I had a little of the country style steak with brown gravy, and cheesy potatoes. I had to taste the chicken and pastry and the dirty rice. I topped that off with a taste of peach cobbler.

They also have a full salad bar and bread section.

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By Alicia BayatVoice Editor-in-Chief

Every year I look forward to participating in the North Carolina Consortium for Inter-national and Inter-Cultural Education Model United Nations conference (NCIIE) spon-sored by National Geo-Spatial intelligence Agency (NGA).. I look forward to the con-nections, and networking. but what I look for-ward to most is that late night call that initi-ates the “crisis” where students get together to solve that last minute mock world crisis. The debates are passionate, time consuming and exhausting. But you always come out of this feeling accomplished.

The Model United Nations is a simulation of the United Nations. It is designed to edu-cate students on the intricacies of debate and decision-making at the international level.

Students act as delegates of select na-tions to help solve international affairs and through diplomatic means. The exercise en-gages critical thinking, communication and leadership skills.

It is beneficial to understand the process and decision making that goes into being part of the international community.

The weekend of March 17-20, FSU stu-dents along with other univerities participat-ed in the 22nd annual Model United Nations conference.

The feel of the whole event was differ-ent this year. There was a cloud over the event. With the wave of revolution spreading throughout North Africa and the Middle East you would think there would be a lot for stu-dent delegates to discuss and draw from.

Instead it was a lackluster with little en-ergy. In past conferences you could feel the passionate debates, the reverberations of

emotional investment. This seemed more like a whole community going through the mo-tions or trying to get through the process.

This is not the conference I am accustomed to attending. NGA who usually interviews at these conferences did not whole any inter-

views, but was a small presence as usual. I didn’t get the late night call that usually

comes with the inevitable crisis. I walked around the hotel fort three hours Saturday looking for delegates to interview and pic-tures to take. I found a few stragglers wan-dering the halls, but no sign of any life or urgency.

In past conferences, early the next day after a crisis people would still be milling about, working on resolution papers in the work room or walking around trying to obtain signatories and create alliances. I remember students laughing, and joking about the long night of debates, but this time there was none of that energy. There was only a dull, quiet emptiness to the whole event.

The few students I did find later in the day were usually from one of the other universi-ties.

The event was plagued with issues, such as lost hotel accomadations, late starts, empty conference rooms and missing delegates. The energy was gone. The passion wasn’t there. There was no congregation of student delegates hanging around the restaurant or hallways.

These events add to the educational expe-rience and understanding of international af-fairs.

FSU makes an investment in the educa-tional process by providing these events. It’s important understand the commitment that comes with participation. The rewards, and experiences that arise from the interaction, research, writing, critical thinking and debate process.

For those who stayed and worked hard it was a rewarding night.

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revolutions in North Africa and the Middle East and U.S. involvement; Japan’s growing technological nuclear catastrophe; mounting economic disparities across the country as well as the world; or the continuing existence of racial inequities expressed through the so-cioeconomic, health, and educational gaps, this question is most pertinent, today.

“A true revolution of values will soon look uneasily on the glaring contrast of poverty and wealth. With righteous indignation, it will look at thousands of working people dis-placed from their jobs with reduced incomes as a result of automation while the profits of the employers remain intact, and say: ‘This is not just.’ It will look across the oceans and see individual capitalist of the West in-vesting huge sums of money in Asia, Africa and South America, only to take the profits out with no concern for the social betterment of the countries, and say: ‘This is not just.’” These words speak to the heart of modern so-cial disparities.

In what some have called his most vision-ary work, Dr. King began chapter one with “Where Are We” and ended with a 10 page appendix mapping out his suggestions in “Programs and Prospects.”

In a chapter titled “Where We Are Going,” Dr. King writes, “In the days to come, orga-nized labor will increase its importance... Au-tomation is imperceptibly but inexorably pro-ducing dislocations, skimming off unskilled labor from the industrial force. The displaced are flowing into proliferating service occupa-tions. These enterprises are traditionally un-organized and provide low wage scales with longer hours.”

“The value in pulling racism out of its ob-scurity and stripping it of its rationalizations lies in the confidence that it can be changed. To live with the pretense that racism is a doc-trine of a very few is to disarm us in fighting it frontally as scientifically unsound, morally repugnant and socially destructive. The pre-scription for the cure rests with the accurate diagnosis of the disease.” Dr. King recog-nizes and describes the need for vigilance in

rooting out this most caustic condition still afflicting our nation.

What might Dr. King say today, about “the Dream?” The answer’s are found in his work published a year prior to his asssassination and four years after the “I have a dream” speech. Looking past the dated terminology as African-American replaces Negro, the en-emy is now terrorism instead of communism, his work speaks to today’s challenges.

Dr. King made a profound distinction in his dedication of the book, “To the commit-ted supporters of the civil rights movement, Negro and white whose steadfastness amid confusions and setbacks gives assurance that brotherhood will be the condition of man, not the dream of man.”

“ In 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., iso-lated himself from the demands of the civil rights movement, rented a house in Jamaica with no telephone, and labored over his final manuscript. In this prophetic work, which has been unavailable for more than ten years, he lays out his thoughts, plans, and dreams for America’s future, including the need for bet-

ter jobs, higher wages, decent housing, and quality education. With a universal message of hope that continues to resonate, King de-manded an end to global suffering, asserting that humankind—for the first time—has the resources and technology to eradicate pov-erty,” as described by Beacon Publishers.

August 28, visitors will be able to attend the unveiling dedication of the “Martin Lu-ther King, Jr. National Memorial On the Mall,” in Washington D.C. Between now and then,you would do well to read his work. . If you haven’t read it, pick up a copy and see where Dr. King saw us going then, and, where he sees us today.

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Voice photo by Alicia BayatStudents at the 22nd Annual Model United Nations Conference work through the afternoon on Saturday, to catch up on a late start. The conference was held at the Holiday Inn Bordeaux, March 17-22. It was hosted by Fayetteville State University and sponsored by the National Geo-Spatial Intelligence Agency.

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ter jobs, higher wages, decent housing, and quality education. With a universal message of hope that continues to resonate, King de-manded an end to global suffering, asserting that humankind—for the first time—has the resources and technology to eradicate pov-erty,” as described by Beacon Publishers.

August 28, visitors will be able to attend the unveiling dedication of the “Martin Lu-ther King, Jr. National Memorial On the Mall,” in Washington D.C. Between now and then,you would do well to read his work. . If you haven’t read it, pick up a copy and see where Dr. King saw us going then, and, where he sees us today.

Green Activist and Chair of the Captain Planet Foundation Ms. Laura Turner Seydel (right), addresses concerns raised by four FSU students after giving her keynote address at the Second Annual National Green Business Conference on March 30. The FSU students (from left to right) are seniors Chad Gimes and Clayton Watts and juniors Jermaine Coble and Melissa Irvine. Ms. Turner, the daughter of CNN founder Ted Turner, spoke to a gathering of about 300 people concerned about green issues and sustainable communities.

Sally Dahlstrom (left) of Fayetteville’s Storm-Water Department explains the use of a device to protect storm drains to FSU Junior Chasady Harris at the at the event hosted by FSU’s Center for Entrepreneurship.

Voice photos by John Caldwell

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I couldn’t finish my servings, but I can say you definitely get your money’s worth. For an all you can eat buffet the price was just right. I fed three people for less than $20.00. The staff was friendly and helpful.

The wait was short. Evey time I turned around my glass was full. Although the res-taurant seemed to be at capacity there was no lack of good service. It was clean, the hum

of chatter swept through the room, but not so overwhelming that you couldn’t haven’t your own conversation. Other guests were extremely friendly. It was a very family-like dining experience.

I would definitely go back, but next time I don’t think I will try to eat everything on the menu.

Fred Chason’s Grandson’s restaurant is lo-cated in Grays Creek at 5199 Marracco Dr.

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dents, faculty members, and administrators, as well as local government officials and community members. Chancellor James An-derson presented Dr. Kelli Cardenas Walsh, a member of the North Carolina Historical Marker Program Committee, with a resolu-tion saluting Lewis Leary. Afterwards a group of FSU students gathered at the foot of the covered marker to reveal its declaration.

“I think I was fortunate in that my first meeting on the committee we had two mark-ers for this area come up for a vote,” says Dr. Walsh, an assistant professor of history at FSU. “The Omar Ibn Said Marker at the (Masjid Omar Ibn Sayyid) Mosque and this one.”

“Knowing this is my area and also think-ing that historically these two events are very important, I voted affirmatively to support the markers going here,” Dr. Walsh added.

Dr. Walsh joined with community mem-bers Adam Beyah and Melvin Lewis to form a committee to organize the unveiling dedica-tion ceremony for the Lewis Leary Historical Marker. Often markers are erected with little to no fanfare, so it is up to the community to celebrate it.

So why now in 2011?“The staff of historians in Raleigh (with the

historical marker program) were doing their research and recognized a missed opportunity to recognize an important historical period,” said Dr. Walsh. “It was this staff that submit-ted Lewis Leary. If it hadn’t been for them and what they do we still wouldn’t have it.

Dr. Walsh explained that any number of people expressed knowledge of these events after the newspaper articles and they could have submitted the request years ago follow-ing the established guidelines, but many are not aware of this program or how it works.

“Part of my job here is to create that awareness, that everyone has the op-portunity to submit (relevant historical narratives connected to the commu-nity),” she said.

Dr. Hargrove explained the long wait this way: “Brown was seen as a villain, as a pa-riah in the South, but as a hero in the North with the Union soldiers singing a battle hymn honoring his heroics. That is until about the 1890’s through the 1920’s. With the advent of the Dunning School of Reconstruction founded by William A. Dunning, and films like the 1915 release of ‘Birth of a Nation’ the southern image began to supplant the hero narrative across the North. Only in the 1960s with the so-called ‘Negro revisionist school’ did Brown ascend back to the place he was in 1859.”

“Forty years or more ago that marker would have been pulled down,” Dr. Hargrove matter-of-factly emphasized.

This wraps up the connection from John Brown to Lewis Leary to FSU.

So how does poet Langston Hughes get woven into the fabric of this narrative? John Langston, who brought Lewis Leary and John Brown together, had an older brother named Charles Henry Langston. Charles Langs-ton married Lewis Leary’s widow, helping to raise Lois. They went on to have another daughter Caroline Mercer Langston, who is Langston Hughes mother.

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