FEATURES
Easter, The Other Holiday
by Jazzmine Burch ^
Has your brain been flooded with Easter messages? If
you’re like some FSU students the answer is no. “I feel like
Easter is treated as if it’s less important than other holidays,"
says senior Robert Harley. “It’s not celebrated as passion
ately as Christmas, Thanksgiving, or even birthdays. It’s
just like, let’s just put on a nice suit and go to church.” With
a tone of obligation, Robert explains how he thinks others
perceive the holiday that returns every spring, this year on
April fourth.
Many people can relate to celebrating Easter with
colorful hard boiled eggs, bunnies, exhausting hunts, Easter
baskets, church, and marshmallow birds, but what’s the
meaning behind all of that? History.com explains Easter to
be Christianity’s most important holiday, which celebrates
the resurrection of Jesus Christ three days after his death on
the cross. The word Easter comes from the Slavic language
which translates as “great day" or “great night”. In western
Christianity, following the Gregorian calendar Easter always
falls on a Sunday between March 22nd and April 25th.
Sophomore Carla Peguese expects to spend time back
home this Easter. “I am going to be spending time with my
loved ones, going to church, and have a big Sunday dinner.
Sophomore Danielle Williams also says she will attend
church. Going to church and celebrating Easter with a big
meal afterwards has been a western Easter tradition for
years. Celita Pope, junior and Psychology major says this
year she wants to dye eggs with her nieces. “They are so
excited about it, they like all the pretty colors’’. From the
earliest times, the egg was a symbol of “rebirth”. And just like
the egg, the bunny is a symbol of fertility and new life. While
some observe the holiday’s religious side, there are those
who don’t. Former Fayetteville State student A. J. West says
it's just another day. “ I don’t believe in any higher being, so
Easter for me is just another day I did celebrate as a child
but I no longer do.”
For those who do choose to celebrate, there are many
events and shows in the area to commemorate the holi
day. For example, on April 11th Smith recreation center
is holding an Easter egg hunt starting at 10 am. Junior
Claude Mitchell attends an Easter service every year at First
Assembly Church of God in Winston-Salem. Whether you
are religious or not, Easter is a holiday that tends to affect
everyone. Many people seem to feel a sense of together
ness every time the holiday rolls around. So the next time
you’re exhausted, trying to find that last egg, remember what
Easter means to you.
Restaurant Review-Su^s Subs
by Jazzmine Burch
Ever since I started high
school in North Carolina, I can
remember my parents bringing
home an interesting Asian dish
home from time to time. At first ob
servation, I saw the bountiful heap
of fried rice and strips of steaming
hot beef. At this point my brain
was trying to decide from what cul
ture does this food have its origin?
Although it contained fried rice, it
wasn’t the usual Chinese food that
I was familiar with. So what could
it be exactly? Japanese?
After much contemplation, I
decided to further my research by
sampling the dish. The first taste
was amazing, the beef so tender
and flavorful, the rice, superb. So
what exactly do I call this? To my
pleasure, I found out the beef is a
Korean meal called Bulgogi. The
fried rice is just a side that comes
with it. The restaurant in Fayette
ville that hosts such a wonderful
concoction is Su’s Subs, located at
the intersection of Ramsey Street
and Andrews Road, in Andrews
Commons shopping complex.
This quaint mom and pop style
restaurant is nestled between a
host of other shops and has a wel
coming feel as soon as you step
in. The service is always above
exception and the employees are
pleasant.
Although Su’s Subs has a
variety of entrees, ranging from
Italian subs to gyros, the Korean
Spicy Bulgogi happens to be my
absolute favorite.
So by now, there’s no doubt
that you're getting in your car and
cranking up the engine. But hold
it! There are a couple of things you
need to consider before heading
down to Su's Subs. First, your
current financial situation. Sorry,
but great food can sometimes
come at a great price. A small
plate is approximately $10.00. A
large, about $12.00. These prices
may seem a bit steep, but you get
a large amount of food on both.
The small could easily feed two. I
would have to say by the taste and
amount of the food you get, the
price is well worth it.
The second thing that needs
to be considered is what combina
tion of bulgogi you want. Spicy
bulgogi seems to be the house
favorite, including mine. But for
people who can't take the heat,
there’s regular bulgogi, which
includes the great flavor without
the kick.
Now that you’ve considered
everything, it’s time to put the
vehicle in motion. You’ve got
your funds, and your bulgogi of
choice in mind. No matter what
dish you decide to consume from
Su’s subs, whether it be the gyros
to the Italian sub, or the spicy
bulgogi, there’s no way you could
be anything but satisfied.
In The Spotlight
photo by Tia Gilliam
Full name: Brittany Shantel Smith
Hometown: Scotland Neck, North Carolina
High School: Southeast Halifax High School
Classification: Sophomore
What made you come to Fayetteville State Univer
sity:
I wanted to come to a HBCU that was not too close
or too far from my hometown. Fayetteville seemed like
it was just the place. I am close enough to drive back
and forth to visit home. I am far away enough to say
that I can be independent and have room to grow, which
made my decision much easier. I also felt the “family”
atmosphere when I visited.
What clubs and organizations do you participate in;
I am apart of United Voices of Praise, Bronco Am
bassador, and Miss Big and Beautiful organization.
What is one of your best attributes that
you bring to each organization:
My best attribute that I bring to each
organization is my originality and creativity. I
love to be different and show that I am not like
the average student.
What is one event that you iool forward to
at the University:
I am looking forward to the probates. I
have never been to a probate before. To see
this is going to be a great experience for me as well as
all those who have never seen a probate before and for
those looking forward to pledging.
What is your most memorable moment since you
have been here at Fayetteville State University:
The day I moved in I can say is my most memorable
moment. I met my roommate Tia-La’Cha Gilliam, who
is going to be a friend for life. That day was the day that
started my transition into a college student, adult, and a
mature young lady.