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In the past four and a half years I've been at N.C. Central University I've learned many things. I learned that I truly want to become a journalist and what I need to do to execute this plan. I also learned the meaning of Eagle pride.
Although I've seen NCCU improve a lot, I've also seen it change a little for the worse. One example of the latter is campus parking.
When I came to the University in 2007, students were able to park anywhere after 5 p.m. without the risk of being ticketed or towed.
We were also allowed to park on Lawson Street and in front of the Mary Townes Science building at night.
As the years progressed, parking has become more scarce. A university should not try to con students into buying a parking decal for $450 when they already have bills and tuition to pay for.
I don't like is how the school's on-campus activities have diminished. When I was a freshman and sophomore, we used to have pre-dawns left and right.
Now we barely have them. What happened to the Black and White Affair???
With the bad came a lot of good. Our university became the No. 1 public HBCU in the nation. Our landscaping is impeccable.
I love what Chancellor Nelms has done overall for the school, and the professors that were hired.
To mass communication department teachers, THANK YOU! Thank you for the hard and long assignments you gave and the tough lectures you taught.
Walking into this school I was a young girl with no drive. I walk out a young lady with courage and determination.
I was originally a Wilson Tiger. Now I'm soaring as an NCCU Eagle.
I will truly miss my long nights at the Campus Echo, trying to make last-minute deadlines. I will miss all my writers and fellow editors as well.
When I finally walk across that stage on Dec. 10, I will truly be happy I did not give up on my education. Eagle pride is not something you're born with—you earn it!
You have to live in Baynes Hall or the other dorms to understand. Go to the caf on a daily basis and walk across this hilly campus. Understand why we love the Aggie-Eagle classic and why N.C. A&T is second to us.
Listen to tunes from the wonderful Sound Machine and understand why we play "the Riff," "Talking out the side of your neck," and "For the Black Folks."
Knowing why our school motto is Truth and Service and get those community service hours. At first I was planning to transfer, but God had other plans.
I was destined to graduate from this wonderful university.
Being the Opinions Editor was a wonderful experience and I am truly glad to finally pass the torch on to … you'll see next semester.
Lastly I would like to thank my parents for everything they've done.
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