Fayetteville State university Student press
FOR STUDENTS, BY STUDENTS
February 10, 2010 • Vol. 1, Issue no. 2
No Cars For Freshmen
by Tasha Jones
The transition from
high school to college
can be a rough one.
Many students leave
behind family, friends,
and... their car. Be
ginning with the 2007-
2008 academic school
year, Fayetteville State
University established
a rule prohibiting
freshman students
from bringing a car
with them to school.
Many members of the
current freshmen class
are outraged by the
rule. “Last semester I did a paper on this issue in English. I argued a lot of points, but my main fo
cus was on how much it hinders the independence aspect of college,” said Freshman Jo’nel Bames.
Because the new rule leaves freshmen with few options regarding emergencies, and everyday needs,
a number of them rely on transportation from those with cars, upperclassmen. Some have even used
the rule to justify hooking up with juniors and seniors for the security they provide.
There are many ways the new regulation inconveniences students; but the question students are ask
ing is, what is the reason for the change? Many students think it’s because of limited parking. But
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Greg Moyd, says that’s not the case. “Research shows
first time students without cars connect better to the university... this is the primary motive behind
the change.” In other words, students without cars tend to be more active on campus and focus on
academics.
Many Broncos agree that students without cars are less distracted throughout the semester. Limiting
their mobility encourages students to be independent, by reducing the amount of time they spend at
home. “When you can’t drive home every weekend, you have no choice but to take on the responsi
bility of caring for yourself,” said freshman D’Ericka Hemphill.
Some experienced students think the change is reasonable. They know the ups and downs of having
a car, including paying for it, gas, and maintenance. Sophomore Bianca Freeman says, “not having a
car also reduces the chances of students getting used by their peers.”
Have You Given To FSU
by Allyssa Hubbard
Fayetteville State University was just named a
Tom Joyner School of the Month. During the month
of February, Fayetteville State will raise funds and
collect donations from students, supporters, and
alumni through the Tom Joyner Foundation. This
foundation’s purpose is to help African-American
students pursue and continue their educations at
HBCUs.
“This is our month now, February 2010, and our
goal is to raise $250,000,” says Arthur Affleck, Vice
Chancellor of Institutional Advancement at Fayette
ville State University. The Division of Institutional
Advancement, located in the Alumni House, is
accountable for all the fundraising that the univer
sity takes part in. As FSU is recognized by the Tom
Joyner Foundation, the importance of supporting
and donating to a university can be truly understood.
According to diverseeducation.com, alumni dona
tions to HBCUs nationally dropped by six percent
in 2007. However, overall charitable donations to
HBCUs rose by 12 percent. Alumni are not the only
avenues a university has for raising money, but uni
versities care deeply about how inspired their alumni
feel to give.
In June 2009, Fayetteville State became one of
the first HBCUs to use videos to encourage younger
alumni and supporters of FSU to give. In one of the
videos. Chancellor James A. Anderson stated that
“It’s not the size of the contribution that matters.
It’s the fact that we do it as a family.” FSU still has
some work ahead if it wants to reach students. “I
don’t think anyone really emphasizes on giving to
the university,” said Courtney Black, a freshman and
Health Care Administration major. But while many
students come into contact with very few conversa-
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