Dec.—Jan.. 2005
The News Argus
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To marry or not to marry,
that is the question
Jerome Hancock knows
where he’s headed
Mr, Ram and Miss WSSU
speak out
CAMPUS NEWS
Married African American couples fare
better than their unmarried counterparts
By Dreama Williams
ARGUS REPORTER
Winston-Salem State
University students Tasha
Barnett and Aaron Little
met through a mutual
friend, and the couple has
been together ever since.
They've even discussed
the possibility of mar
riage.
If they do decide to
marry, they will find that
marriage brings impor
tant benefits. A study
released in October by the
New York-based Institute
for American Values
found that married
African Americans are
"wealthier, happier and
choose healthier behav
iors than their unmarried
peers, and their children
typically fare better in
life."
Both Little and Barnett
said they believe they
have a clear understand
ing of what marriage is all
about. "It's about love,
being loyal, being respect
ful, and being each others
friend," they said jointly,
smiling at each other.
The study, "Conse
quences of Marriage for
African Americans: A
Comprehensive Literature
Review" also found that
African-American boys
who grow up in two-par-
ent homes are less likely
to get into trouble and
they also tend to do better
in school.
One of the recommen
dations to come out of the
report was that policies
aimed at increasing mar
riage rates and marital
quality among African
Americans should focus
on "tax reform, reducing
domestic violence, pro
viding culturally-relevant
marital education and
counseling," among other
efforts.
Ja'Nate Boulware and
George Croom are
another couple on cam
pus. They, too, met at
WSSU. Boulware said
she believes the corner
stone of marriage is
trust. "Without trust
nothing will follow," she
said.
Boulware added that
her parents taught her the
importance of friendship
in a relationship. "My
parents were friends a
long time before they got
married," she said.
File photo
Some people choose to marry, while others do
not.
Jerome Hancock says he sees his future behind the camera
Photo by Steven Gaither
Jerome Hancock has spent time in front of the camera and behind
the scenes, and said his calling is to be a director.
By Steven Gaither
ARGUS STAFF REPORTER
erome Hancock, a junior mass
communications major from
Jacksonville, N.C., is a bud
ding director/editor. Hancock can
be found in the Mass Comm
unications editing lab 24/7 — at
least it seems that way. Argus staff
reporter Steven Gaither sat down
for an interview with Hancock to
find out where he gets his drive.
Q: What are some of the proj
ects you have worked on?
A: I've done three projects —
two music videos, which I plan on
trying to put on Ram TV, and a
commercial.
Q: Which do you prefer: videos
or commercials?
A: The commercial isn't really
all that, but the music videos are
great.
Q: How long have you been
directing and how did you get
into it?
A: I've only been directing for
two months. I always knew I
wanted to do something in the
entertainment field. At first I was
focused on being in front of the
camera as a news anchor or a VJ,
but I realized not many people
stay in front of the camera for
long. You get real longevity
behind the scenes and behind the
cameras. I also edit, which is what
I love to do along with directing,
they go hand in hand.
Q: Have you done anything in
the entertainment field prior to
directing?
A; I had my own show on Ram
TV when I was a freshman. It was
called "The Lymelight," and I was
the host. I was in front of the cam
era and I liked the attention, but I
always knew that the people that
make the real money in the enter
tainment field are those behind
the camera, the people who are
shooting, directing, editing and
so on. It's good to learn these
things, because not everybody is
gonna be a Denzel Washington or
a Halle Berry. I had to humble
myself and realize that you don't
have to be in the limelight to be
successful.
Q: Who are some of the direc
tors you look up to?
A: Some of my role models in
this field are Hype Williams, Little
X and Benny Boom, all great direc
tors.
Q: What are your plans for the
future?
A: I plan on directing shows as
well as writing, shooting many
more music videos, and, of course,
editing shows and videos.
Javles
wants
to help
others
By Evelyn Robinson
ARGUS REPORTER
When Boston native Phil Javies
visited Winston-Salem State
University for the first time, he
knew it was the place for him.
The family atmosphere reminded
him of the sitcom "A Different
World," and he was hooked.
Now a graduating senior,
Javies, who is WSSU's Mr. Ram, is
certainly a beloved member of the
family he adopted. And he, in
turn, has not let his family down.
Javies is a double major, studying
elementary education and sociolo
gy, with a concentration in social
work. He is the founder of Raging
Rams, a member of Black Men for
Change, the Campus Activities
Board, Campus Pals, Ram
Ambassadors, Mozik Modeling
group, and he was the 2004-2005
senior class president.
Javies said a typical day for him
involves "basically serving the
school, along with being a gradu
ating senior. I am doing my field
work for sociology, my student
teaching, attending meetings of
the different organizations that I
am a part of, sitting in the breeze-
Photo by Garrett Garms
Phil Javies, in his role as Mr.
Ram, wants to be remembered
as the voice that stood up and
spoke out for students.
way listening to students and
their problems, and then going
back to the room to sleep and
start all over again."
For his role as Mr. Ram, Javies
said he received an initial clothing
stipend to cover the cost of two
suits and accessories, and he also
gets free housing.
"I want to be remembered as
that person who always speaks
and talks to anybody, always
willing to help anybody out," he
said. "I want to be known as the
ear as well as the voice that
stood up and spoke out for the
students."
Tiffany Richmond says representing student body
as Miss WSSU the most satisfying part of the job
By Tiffany Cash
ARGUS REPORTER
Senior mass communications major Tiffany
Richmond is Miss Winston-Salem State
University. However, she said it's not the
crown or title that she finds most appealing. It
is the service.
"I actually enjoy representing the student
body more than wearing the crown,"
Richmond said.
The job has its perks: Like Mr. Ram,
Richmond received a clothing allowance and
free housing. However, she pays for every
thing else, such as getting her nails done. "I try
to get it done if not once a week once every
two weeks. I get a manicure if there is some
thing special I have to attend.
Serving as Miss WSSU has required a hum
ble spirit and dedication, and Richmond said
she has no regrets. "When it's all said and
done, and my reign is over on July 1st, know
ing my reasons have been accomplished will
be just enough for me."
Photo by Garrett Garms
Richmond believes serving as Miss WSSU
requires a humble spirit and dedication.
She said she has no regrets.
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