>> In the First Person, October 2007

true stories from the lives of ten nccu students

Published: Thursday, August 27, 2009

Updated: Friday, November 6, 2009 13:11

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Let me upgrade ya:

It doesn’t take rocket science to know that this building needs to be renovated ... Full story

Interracial love?

Why rob myself of a beautiful relationship filled with the aspects I want and need because it could come from a man that is not black? Full story

How about this? Rappers are b-----s

What started as a progressive tool aimed to help minorities was bought out by businesses who capitalized on it. They supplied aspiring rappers with a gimmick and continue to do so while the outspoken artists get censored and overlooked. When a young, insecure girl with no role model turns on the radio what she’ll hear is that her worth is determined by the size of her physical assets and how wide she can spread her legs. Full story

Hip-hop changed my life

“I met this girl when I was 10 years old, and what I loved about her she had so much soul/ She was old school, when I was just a shorty, never knew throughout my life she would be there for me.” These are the words of Common from the song “I Used to Love H.E.R.,” a song dedicated to Hip Hop. Full story

S#*% white people say

"The logic goes that because white people are so important, nothing important happens without white people — except of course, plotting against white people. This must be what they do at HBCUs." Full story

EDITORIAL 'TOONS

School Days: Valentine's Day

Male/Females must have opposing outlook on Valentine's Day.
School Days: New Year Resolutions
School Days: The Thanksgiving itis

The itis hits you hard, no matter who you are.
School Days: Halloween

Dressing up is not so hard to do.
School Days: Club Night

The best way to decide how to go out... Rock, Paper, Scissors!
School Days: Misleading Notes

Expectations are high when text are easily misread.
School Days: Welcome Eagles

Find your place here at NCCU and make it a good year.

SOUND OFF: April 17, 2013

How can the Campus Echo be improved?~Tania Irwin

“There should be better marketing. I don’t read it unless someone hands me a copy.”
Kayla Crooms

“I really don’t know. I guess it could be more interesting.”
Malia Little

“See if IT can develop an app for it. That would be cool.”

SOUND OFF: March 27, 2013

What did you do for Spring Break?~Shae Hillary

“I worked all Spring Break, got some overtime.”
Julia Brooks

“I went on tour with the University Choir. It was an amazing experience.”
James Graham

“All I did was sleep and work.Nothing special”

SOUND OFF: February 27, 2013

What are your plans for Spring Break? ~Marcus Christon

“Vacationing in Myrtle Beach, in an oceanfront condo with a few of my closest friends.”– Marcus Christon
Deidra Morris

“My husband and I are going to visit my in-laws, who live close to the beach.”
Markel Reid

“I’m in the band, so I will traveling to the MEAC Tournament in Norfolk, Va.”

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