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The News Argus, March 2002 1 -STUDENT features 'Sorority Sisters' will touch all HBCU students By Nicole Ferguson ARGUS NEWS EDITOR A heart moving, yet oh- so-real account of true campus life at an histori cally black college or uni versity can be found in Tajuana "TJ" Butler's Sorority Sisters. Sorority Sisters follow^s the lives of five young ladies from one HBCU who are ready to pledge. The characters represent a full range of personalities- Cajen is the cute, but naive freshman. Tiara is the street-smart sister, who is the first in her Book Review family to attend college. Chauncey is the brilliant, book-smart girl. Malena is ambitious, talented and ready for a change. Finally, there is Stephanie. One name can describe this sister - Whitley Gilbert. And you know what I mean. As the Phenomenal Five pledges go through the process of becoming sorority sisters, they learn much about themselves. Readers are compelled to learn more about each individual as they see accounts of their lives in alternating chapters. Each young lady has a different purpose for wanting to become a part of the sorority that is very similar to the reasons why any woman would want to be a part of a sister hood. Once readers are famil iar with each woman, they begin to see exactly how the line sisters can get past their differences and work together to achieve unity, sisterhood and become a soror in the truest sense. The most appealing aspect of Sorority Sisters is how Butler manages to describe the entire experi ence of pledging without naming the particular sorority that the Phenomenal Five are striving to be a part of. Nor does the author name the HBCU in which the story is taking place. This could be Hampton, A&T or Winston-Salem, and the ladies could be wanting to be an AKA, Delta or Zeta. It doesn't matter because the events that take place need no identi fication. It's you and whatever you're trying to achieve. Fraternities and sororities not only repre sent brotherhoods and sis terhoods, good times, and community service. They represent a rich, African- American history. Butler is successful in capturing the essence of life on an HBCU. Whether your thing is SGA, band, athletics or the Greeks, there's no doubt that you'll see yourself and your HBCU in this book. Nas knocks Jay-Z's hustle in emcee battle By Safari M. Jeffries ARGUS REPORTER "1 hope you got yourself a ..." Another 16 bars, and a good comeback verse. So far the lyrical war between the self-pro- claimed H to the Izzo of Rap, Shawn Carter and lyrical genius Nasir Jones have been spreading to HOLMES, from page 7 to their advice because they know exactly what future employers are looking for," he said. Holmes had the oppor tunity to interview with Campbell and Ewald, an advertising company based in Michigan. He believes that his portfolio was an essential part of the interviewing process. Filled with his resume, reference and accomplish ment letters among other things. Holmes portfolio was used as a tool for sell ing who he was. Most importantly, his appear ance was everything. "You never get a second chance to make a first impression, and employ ers note how well- groomed you are. But above all, they want to know what you can do," he said. "Therefore, stu dents should busy them selves with as many internships as possible." Not only did Holmes have the opportunity to network and meet various people in his discipline, his picture was also fea- IVIusic Analysis further rap-beef dimen sions. Given the fact that both artists have reached plat inum status, these two hip-hop icons are spitting bars line for line. Now lets be realistic, lyrically we all know that “You never get a second chance to make a first impres sion, and employers note how well- groomed you are. But above all, they want to know what you can do.” Donnell Holmes tured in Advertising Age along with the other final ists. He also is looking forward to possibly being introduced to the commis sioner of the CIAA, thanks to David Gwin of Richard French and Associates. "Because I made a posi tive impression on Mr. Gwin and he liked my work, he was willing to introduce me to profes sionals in my discipline. You never know who can help you get where. That's why it's important to be prepared," Holmes said. Nasty Nas is the apex of our emcee generation, and Jay-Z is the "commercial rap" king, but which aspect of today's rap music game is most prominent? Sure the commercial hits bring in the money and the popular-culture fans. Well this is a business right? A lot of fans are saying that this on-going lyrical punch out is merely a publicity stunt by the two artists to increase album sales. Even if so, the maneu ver did not help the lack luster, so-called comeback of Super Ugly, or Nas' Rakim-Remake, H.o.v.a. Overall, this conflict started merely as a quar rel of two entourages, which turned into a battle with public embarrass ment. As of right now, the only thing that seems to be damaged is Jay-Z's colossal ego, and the future of his next album releases. after this, the corporate ladder will be a piece of a In the course of facing challenges like this, you’ll learn how to think on your feet. Stay cool under pressure. Take charge. Talk to an Army ROTC rep. You’ll find there’s nothing like a little climbing to help prepare you for getting to the top. ARIVIYROTO Unlike any other college course you can take.
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