Allgust ^Olii Bronco Ijife Tin; VoK K, For Studonts, liy Student.s 5 Voice Phnto h\ Jasmine Caldwell Marching Bronco eXpress moves the crowd at the fall , semester pep rally. By Jalynn Jones Welcome Class of 2016! The World is Y.O.U.R.S. Fayetteville State University maae the class of 2016 official Broncos with a pinning cer emony Aug. 12, where the incoming ” fresh men were pinned by their new Bronco family. The phrase “The World is Yours” from lyrical rapper, Nasir “Nas” Jones, in his classic project Illmatic, may have been a catchy chorus to some but Fayetteville State's Student Gov ernment Association has put a Bronco twist on this saying in order to reunite FSU students in a more studious lifestyle. “The World is Y.O.U.R.S.”, Your Objective in Unite in Rais ing the Standard, is the motto for Student Government As sociation this year, which promotes excellence and strategic goals for the student body. Jermaine Coble, SGA President is acting on his campaign promises by pushing Better Com munication, Voter Registration, Revamping Bronco Pride and Community Service. SGA has worked alongside Student Activities Council, Pan Hellenic Council, AUTOS Commuter Association, the Com munity Service departments to promote unified organizations and activities for the student body. SGA has met twice this summer for leadership retreats to plan events for the school year, learn better leadership skills and to establish an understanding of the importance of serv ing students through true Bronco Pride. “Bronco Pride” has formally been redefined as practicing Ethical Behavior, Be ing Socially and Culturally Aware, encouraging Academic Success and maintaining an Optimistic and Professional At titude. SGA Week is set for September 17th through September 22nd, which will feature the armual Clubs and Organization Fair, along with a Dance Your Mass Off competition, which promotes student physical education through fun dance moves. SGA's mission is to serve as the voice of the students, promote academic excellence and to encourage positive in volvement for the enhancement of student life. The first meeting will be August 22, 2012 at 5 p.m. in the Rudolph Jones Student Center room 236. All students, staff and faculty are welcome to attend; any suggestions, questions or complaints will be noted during the open floor portion of the meeting. It is critical to remember that all students are a part of SGA and it is the student body’s duty to carry on Fayetteville State University’s 145th year legacy. Join us as we endorse Your Objective: Unite in Raising the Standard because the World is Y.O.U.R.S.! Up Coming SGA/SAC ^ Events SGA Kick-off Sept. 17-21 ,Club & Organization Fair Sept. 17 Broncos Going Green Sept. 18 Dance your Mass off Sept. 19 "They March so we ail Can Vote" Sept. 20 Pep Rally Sept. 21 Tailgate Sept. 22