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Pg.2 January, 31 2008 THE VOICE Words from Ms. Fayetteville State University " Lisa D. Harris " Lisa D. Harris Contributing Writer "She's in the commercial on BET." One student whispered to another as I walked into the cafeteria of Fergueson- Easely Elementary School. "No she not!" The other student ex claimed while rolling her eyes at her overly excited friend. "Uh huh! She has on a black t-shirt with a blue heart and her hair is curly." Sensing her friend's doubt the student jumped from the table and headed toward me. Looking back at her friend she said, "Watch this. I'm go ing to asks her." I knew she was coming but I pretended to not notice her until I felt a light tap on my side. "Are you in that commercial on BET?" She asked as I turned to face her. She had a million ponytails all over her head with pink and white bar rettes at the end of each twisted lock of hair. "Yes I am." I an swered while shaking my head; I knew that her disbelieving friend was watching my every move. "I tried to tell her" she said pointing to the friend she left behind at the table, "but she wouldn't believe me. Why are you on TV?" She asked while grabbing my hand and inspect Distinguished Speakers Series: Ben Ferguson L’Asia B. Brown Online Editor The Seabrook audito rium was mellow and comfort able for our first Chancellor's Distinguished Speaker Series of the 2008 spring semester. An intimate crowd of students, and public citizens came to witness, possibly, America's next great leader share his views and opinions about the current political issues we face to day as a nation. Ben Fergu son delivered a compelling speech on the night of Janu ary 16, 2008. Ben presented his audience with a brief en tertaining biography of his quick rise to the political spotlight and commercial success with radio as well as strong opinions on heavy issues such as our current state of Social Security, il legal immigration, and infa mous gas prices. Mr. Ferguson is cur rently the youngest radio broadcaster in the United States, hosting the syndicat ed Ben Ferguson Show, from Memphis, Tennessee. Ferguson wrote a critically acclaimed book called. It's My America Too, from which he expresses political views, opinions and stances on important matters cur rently affecting the United States. The young man has participated in presidential cam paigns and mingled with popu lar political figures, such as Ben Stein and George W. Bush. Fer guson is an independent thinker and bold conservative. Fayetteville State Uni versity is obviously lacking a cer tain political awareness amongst the student body. It is a problem when the foolish mishaps that take place around campus to tally dominate the majority of student conversation. It is a con cern when the latest episode of Hell Date, is watched more meticulously than the debates of prospective political leaders. portunity of higher learning to thousands of African-American citizens. Much was sacrificed to ensure that Black people could become educated enough to understand and partake in the complex political activities of our government. African-Ameri- There is an abundance of steady complaints about various politi cal blights that have personal af fects on students. When society continues to ignore those bur dens, magic changes aren't just going to occur. Our founding fathers accomplished a beautiful task, in 1867, by creating the op- cans represent a small portion of the United States. Despite the demographic, the African- American community has the po tential to make a massive differ ence. The community must put forth enough care and concern to join the movement, and Ben Ferguson can offer support and guidance. can isn't running for office. He is young, opinionated, and deeply concerned about America's so cial, economical and political welfare. Ben has raised thought- provoking questions and made valid points. He is on a mission to better the United States. SEE INTERVIEW, PAGE 10 NC Lieutenant Governor Debate at FSU Cherice A. Washington Ptiotography Editor On Thursday January 24, 2008 FSU played host to the North Carolina Lieutenant Governor debate. The event, held at the Shaw auditorium at 7pm, was organized by the College Demo crats. Professor David Gray, who teaches American Govern ment at FSU, worked with the College Democrats in making the debate a complete success. The four candidates, Dan Besse, Walter Dalton, Hamp ton Dellinger, and Pat Smothers opened up the debate with their opening statements. Dan Besse stated during his opening state ment that "Public service and the Democratic Process can be used to bring positive change". Walter Dalton stated during his opening statement that his goal is to "Moke North Carolina a better place to live, to work, and to raise a family". Hampton Dellinger opened up with this state ment "My goal is to make North Carolina's educational climate as good as our business cli mate. Pat Smothers ended the opening statements with his cam paign slogan "local leadership state wide", which means that local leaders will be empowered to take charge and have an im pact in the community. Early on in the debate there appeared to be some mud slinging going on between Dal ton and Dellinger. During the be ginning of the debate Dellinger began to attack the record of Dalton, starting with his views on abortion. Dellinger also managed to call out Besse on his views of abortion. Dellinger felt that North Carolina and the two candidates, Besse and Dalton, should adopt the decision, re garding abortion, which was made in the Supreme Court cose Roe V. Wade. Pat Smothers felt that there were more pressing issues at hand and attempted to poll the audience via show of hands os to whether the debate should move on to more pressing issues. Pat Smothers stated that he "Wants to deal with the issues and not squab ble". The first question of the night pertained to the military. More specifical ly the moderator wanted to know what each can didate would do to support the men and women, who were in the armed forces. Dan Besse stated that he would continue to keep North Carolina as a military friendly state. Walter Dalton stated that he would make sure we keep military presence here and that he would provide money for each base in the state of North Carolina. Dalton also stated that he would make sure schools were ready for the children of military families and improve upon communication so that people can keep in touch with their deployed loved ones. Hampton Dellinger stat ed that it is important that we support troops once they come bock from deployment. Pat Smothers stated that he wanted to seek out military industries to help support the 6 bases in the state. All in all the debate was a complete success. The candi dates were honored that FSU hosted the event. For more in formation on the College demo crats feel free to visit their site www.nccollegedems.com ing each finger. I explained to her that I was Miss Fayetteville State University and attend col lege there. But it seemed that my words went in one ear and out of the other. "Well, your noils were painted in the commercial. But I wanna go to that school and I wanna be on TV!" Before I could respond she bounced away and joined her friend back at the table to finish her lunch. I am not a TV person ality, a very well known public figure, or even a celebrity. I am simply. Miss Fayetteville State University. What I have learned since being crowed Miss FSU in 2007 is, that more people know me than I realize and they pay attention to detail. My aim is not to change the world but I do plan to leave it o little bit better than it was when I arrived. From my conversation with the student at Ferguson Ea sley Elementary I have come to know that my influence extends far beyond the constraints of our institution; and if I can leave and impression on someone somewhere, then the crown and title that I am privileged to wear is certainly not in vain. Mr. Ferguson isn't some politician who is attempting to push people to the polls with unrealistic promises and o false public facade. Ferguson isn't a radical or extremists trying to force his opinions down taxpay er's throats. The young Ameri- Editor-In-Chief: Alexander S. Scott editor@fsuvoice.com Senior Managing Editor: Sarah A. Marks seniormanagingeditor @ fsuvoice. com Opinion Editor: Cherice M. Washington opinioneditor@fsuvoice.com Assistant: Melinda K. Coleman assistant@fsuvoice.com Arts & Entertainment Editor: Justin R. Reed aande @ uncfsu.edu Photography Editor Tiffany S. Atkinson photoeditor@uncfsu.edu Online Editor: L’Asia B. Brown online @ uncfsu. edu Student Advisor: Ashley C. Smith studentadvisor@fsuvoice.com Staff Writers: Brittany A. Barnes Shenika A. Hinton Cortney B. Slaughter Tamra R. Smith Elizabeth A. Bridges Caley L. Hegamin Regina Frederick Contributing Writers: Melinda K. Coleman April K. Davis Lisa D. Harris Nicholas C. Smith Photographers: Eryn D. Underwood Faculty Advisor: Babatunde Oyinade The Voice is a bi-weekly publication with 15 print dates during the academic year. The staff is comprised of soley of students attending Fayetteville State University. One free copy is availi- able free of charge to all readers. Additional copies of the news paper may be picked up in the Rudolph Jones Student Center (subject to availablity). All subsciptions should be directed to ward the Business Department. Contact Information: Office Hours: M-F 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Website: www.fsuvoice.com Letters to the Editor: editor@fsuvoice.com Business/Advertising Rates: ascott6@uncfsu.edu Newstips/Corrections: smarks @ uncfsu.edu Photography Department: photoeditor@uncfsu.edu Serving the Fayetteville State University as a news source, an outlet for student work, and an advocate for change. The Voice recieves funding through Fayetteville State University, and commercial ad sales.
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