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The News Argus, October 2003 -STUDENT eatures So Proud to be a Ram! Don’t forget, Homecoming festivities begin Sunday, Oct., 26. Our World Today CNN’s O’Brien stresses diversity in newsrooms By Nicole Ferguson Argus Editor-in-Chief CNN's American morning Co- Anchor Soledad O'Brien spoke to the students, faculty, staff and visitors of UNC-Pembroke on Sept. 23. The message of the news- woman's speech was simple - diversi ty matters. "Diversity is a a topic that's impor tant to me both personally and profes sionally," O'Brien said. O'Brien, whose full name means "blessed virgin Mary of solitude," is the daughter of a black Cuban mother and an Austrailian father, whose par ents hail from Ireland. She and her five brothers and sisters were raised in New York because their parents had to leave the South due to racial condi tions in the mid-1900s. The Harvard University graduate stressed the importance of diversity, noting that the term did not necessari ly denote black and white. "When we talk about diversity, that means all colors, all races, all cultures, and all sexual preferences," said O'Brien. O' Brien began her broadcasting career at WBZ-TV in Boston as a produc tion assistant. She quickly rose in the ranks of broadcast television- becoming a reporter for KRON in San Francisco, hosting a show on the Discovery Channel, co-anchoring the "Weekend Today Show," and, finally, signing a con tract with the Cable News Network, or CNN, to co-anchor American Morning. "My job defines diversity," O'Brien said. "One day I'm interviewing the president, the next I'm eating sushi and covering a bobsled race." O'Brien said that she's faced situa tions throughout her career in which news directors said she wasn't black enough to meet their needs, or they wanted her to change her name so as not to confuse the audience on her eth nicity. Then there were times when tal ent in competing markets contributed her success to affirmative action. "You can go nuts on someone and try to make them read your resume, or you can do a good job," said O'Brien. "To fight some battles is completely irrelevant to your success," she added. "It takes you off your path. The world Photo by Nicoie Ferguson “Argus” Editor-in-Chief Nicole Ferguson (right) met anchor Soledad O’Brien when they visited UNC-Pembroke last month. is full of morons, who will remain morons no matter how much you fight." T.l. is scheduled for Homecoming By Keith Caesar Special to the Argus Photo by Kevin Knight/Atlantic Records Rapper T.l. releases new CD “Trap Musik.” Reviezv: T.L — Trap Musik Atlantic Records He's one of the artist set to hit the Stage for the armual Homecoming concert, and first of all I'll tell you that I'm no big rap afi cionado. But when I popped the "Trap Musik" into the player, I wasn't impressed. In fact T.l. impressed me as just another rapper with the anthem of the moment. But then "24's" came on, a beat I heard and had been humming this summer. That was when I became impressed. Upon listening to the the album, I really like it.. The trap ultimately resembles the worlds we are apart of and the lives many fall victim to. The trap represents the hopes which lead many to pursue the rapping game, or the need to build on their cred. A way to get out of the "Hood" With a mix of club records, T.l. offers a blend of struggle with relevance to the Trap and the life long struggles of the streets, and the drug game which sucks so many in. Producers on the album include DJ Toomp, Sanchez, Carlos and Dadda as well as Jazze Pha which adds the the aesthetically pleasing "Let's get away." "No More Talk," brings the reality of life to the forefront as today the world seems to be populated with imitators who only want the glitz and glamour, but then are lost in the gen erations. A closer investigation revealed some intro spections of the "traps" that many come form. Overall, this is an album you can hsten to which will get you thinking. Thinkmg about the places and situation we all come from. -I 4 > ■■■}* i Alan Brown is hopes to use his title of Mr. Ram to be of service to students at WSSU. Argus photo by Janell J. Lewis Alan Brown crowned new Mr. Ram By Janell J. Lewis Argus News Editor First, his heart was thumping and his entire demeanor was solid and stiff. Next, the words trickled through his ears relieving him with pure amazement. His body became loose and free ... almost weakened and limp. The announcement of the 2003- 2004 Mr. Ram had just been declared. Alan Brown is now wearing the crown and title of Mr. Ram of Winston-Salem State University and, although he was shocked, he couldn't be more excited. When they announced his name, he said the first thought that ‘7 needed something for me, in my mind, where 1 could truly become that ram, [and] step out of that lamb status” —Alan Brown Mr. Ram 20()3-2004 came to mind was, "I gotta' pee!" This was quickly followed by, "1 can move now!" Brown stood in a stat uesque position during the entire final act of the pageant. Finally, he came to the realization that he had won and said, "What you say again? Oh, I made it... hot dog!" Brown is a 22-year-old political- science major with a minor in mass communications. WSSU may be his educational and now reign ing home, but he is also a native of the city of Winston-Salem. He said that he ran for one rea son and one reason only. "1 needed something for me, in my mind, where I could truly become that ram, [and] step out of that lamb status ... When it comes to sports, I'm not that great. Basketball? Uh- uh! Football? Don't even try it! Swimming? Somebody call 9-1-1!" See MR.RAM, Page 10
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