5« BENNETT BANNER - APRIL 4, 1997 • NEWS & FEATURES ‘NEWS & FEATURES • NEWS & FEATURES • Stingley Continued from Page 1 the spokesperson for the school during the week. “Nubian Nuance has been one of the best homecoming weeks I have seen because the students seem to really have school spirit now that they have someone to encourage them,” Stingley said. Competing in pageants is not a new task for Stingley. She has served as “Miss Juneteenth 1993,” “Miss Teen Milwaukee 1994,” and “Miss Black Wisconsin 1995.” Stingley exhibiting her performance skills during the talent segment of the pageant. Pageant photos (including Page 1) by the Public Affairs and Marketing Office. DST week raises scholarship money, showcases campus talent Shamilah Harris Banner Reporter The members of the Omicron Delta ChapterofDeltaSigmaTheta Sorority Incorporated celebrated their presence on Bennett College campus during Delta Week March 16-23. Delta Week, which began and ended with Sunday morning worship service at a local church included activities that focused on mental health, international existence in community, education, and economic issues. A wide array of events took place such as a rap session with Deltas, a seminar on depression. International Awareness Day, Party in the Park, and a gathering in a local club. "The week showed the Delta’s have serious impact on the community and education," said Anita LeDeaux, a senior business administration major and president of the chapter. The week was highlighted by Talent Extravaganza and the party in the park. During the Extravaganza - which raised more than $200 for the scholarship funds and an abundance of canned goods — students showcased poetry, dancing, singing, and acting. LeDeaux said that the money raised from the party at a local club was a substantia] amount of funds to give to the community. "1 enjoyed the week especially the vendor in the student union and the talent show," said Tsahi Harris, a junior education major from Charlotte. "The talent show allowed me to relax and see the talents of my Bennett sisters.” Michelle Gailliard, a Delta and senior secondary English education major from Boston said, "We will continue to involve Bennett College and the community if allowed, proving that our organization is much more than a step show attraction but an education and community attraction." (NAPS)—Award-winning musicians and songwriters offer aspiring stars advice on how new talent can succeed in this competitive field. The Secrets of the Grammy® Stars poll was conducted on behalf of Discover Card’s “Discover live at the Grammys” program. Some key findings: • Quincy Jones, winner of 26 Grammys says, “Be more concerned with getting better than getting over.” Jones’ numerous awards include Record of the Year (producer) and the,prestigious Grammy Legend ;Award., . • Wynton Marsalis suggests, “Don’t walk the fence.” The renowned ArtisticDirectorof Jazz at Lincoln Center says, “First you want to determine what type of musician you want to be, and when you discover that the demands of the marketplace are in direct conflict with your taste, either hold onto your integrity for dear life or abandon it completely. Don’t walk the fence.” Marsalis, an eight-time Grammy-award winner, is the first person to win Grammys in both the classical and jazz categories in the same year. • Natalie CJole counsels, “Have, the faith to know that if you try. Say Ole! to latest fashion, beauty looks (NAPS)—Whether you are mad for the macarena or long for the sensuous style and eternal spirit of the tango, the Latin accent spicing up today’s fashion and beauty collections may make you say, ol6! Cosmetics compliment the season’s fashion looks and incorporate the tango mood. This season, L’Or6al u^slates tango’s timeless fashion and flirtation into Two to Tango, a colour collection featuring two fantastico looks— Tango Electrico and Tango Tranquilo. Tango Electrico features a stfong mouth and bold nails with vibrant shades such as Colour Supreme Lipcolour in Big Apple Red, Espresso and Spanish Rose; Visuelle Blush in Rouge Russet; and, for a Umited time only. Black Cherry Voluminous Mascara. Tango T ranquilo offers a more muted mouth and nails, but a very colourful eye with makeup that’s soft, smokey and simply simpatico—L’ Gr6al ’ s Soft Effects Eyecolour in Mint, Blush or Violetta; Colour Riche Lipcolour and matching L’ Gr6al Nail Enamel in Cafe 016 or Pink Tranquilo; and Blushesse Blush in Mauvelous. Whatever your tango mood, both palettes provide the perfect balance to the season’s fashion forward looks. QxmgHotidaJtiem^ Takiysb Starks Miss Bennett 1997-98 Amber Bradshaw ===== Miss Royal Blue & White 1997-98 / Grammy winners share success secrets 1>^.T then you have already succeeded by conquering the fear within yourself.” Cole is a seven-time Grammy winner earning awards in Record of the Year and Album of the Year categories, among others. • SingerPattiLabellesays“Believe in yourself.” Labelle, a Granmiy winner for Best Rhythm and Blues Vocal Performance, reminds young hopefuls that “Once you reach your goal do not forget those who believed in you.” Labelle also suggests tomorrow’s would-be stars, “Make goals for themselves and stick to them. Do not let anyone or anything cause you to stray.” WO is wrE 'StoPJP' t OO m ' A CAftroOfi .t t>o*»T VMkVff >tOt£ \AfO«'AA‘V«0*\ e*U-

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