SOUND OFF - February 1, 2012
"By attending church events and socials that showcases African American heritage. "
"By supporting the programs and social gatherings on campus that gives recognition to not only the past but the present African American leaders."
"By being at a HBCU and keeping in mind that I am where I am now because someone paved the way for me to get my education."
SOUND OFF: November 16, 2011
"Yes, because the professors actually take the time to push you and they stay on you to complete your work."
"Yes, NCCU is distributing the materials necessary to help me become a forensic scientist."
"Yes, NCCU is helping me build my character as a better student as well as providing opportunities in mass communication."
SOUND OFF: November 2, 2011
"As a senior, this was my fourth and final Homecoming as an undergraduate. I enjoyed every minute of it and made memories."
"I felt as if it was better than last year. However, not a lot of students came out to support. Nevertheless I still had an ‘EPIC' time."
"Don't get me wrong, I love my school but I think Homecoming could improve with the entertainment and better events to attend."
SOUND OFF: October 19, 2011
"This year is going to be epic for me. Last year I did not attend the events, but this year I am going to be at every event."
"I am not complaining about Homecoming but at the same time Homecoming could be a whole lot better."
"I am hype for Homecoming because when we do it we do it big. In my opinion we have the GHOE!!!."
SOUND OFF: October 5, 2011
"Yes,there are too many loopholes for people to take advantage of the law. Also people should not be executed when they are not 100% guilty."
"Yes, If we are supposed to be innocent until proven guilty, then why don't we spend more time trying to prove innocence."
"Yes, there's a lot of injustice being accepted that should not be, for example, racial profiling."
SOUND OFF: September 21, 2011
"Chidley North gives me a great overall senior experience, because of the detailed look and smart compatibility."
"I feel as paying students we should have all the luxuries that we pay for, such as access to the Internet, cable, and card readers to wash clothes."
"I think it's a nice building but I feel we should have the same amenities as the other dorms, such as cable."
SOUND OFF: September 7, 2011
"Gives an opportunity for student athletes to have a better possibility to reach their dreams of becoming drafted by the NFL."
"I feel like it would push our athletes more, but they should have waited until they had a better record."
"I think it is a very good look for the school and I think it can help bring a lot of positive exposure to the University as well as other benefits."
SOUND OFF: March 23, 2011
"The Alphas are putting themselves in positions to have their opinions heard."
"As long as the Alphas carry themselves as leaders,then they will keep the position of SGA President."
"It's kind of rendundant. It's time for a change.You cannot have too much of the same thing for too long."
SOUND OFF: February 28, 2011
"More changes that actually benefit the students. Also more programs where students can voice their opinions and give feedback."
"I feel as if I should know and respect their position, and at the same time not be afraid to approach them."
"I would like SGA to be more active on campus,and more consistent with their platforms."
SOUND OFF: February 2, 2011
"No, thanks to our proactive NAACP and others who made a supreme effort to deal with issues that compromise civil equality."
"No, but we take it for granted. People fought hard for us to attend schools and be able to vote, but instead we drop out and we don't register to vote."
"No, because children of different races and beliefs are being taught at the same schools as opposed to the 1960s when schools were segregated."
SOUND OFF: January 19, 2011
"I do not believe in Zodiac signs, so it does not really affect me one way or the other."
"I think the Zodiac sign was pointless.The change does not affect me, because I am a Taurus before and after the change. My birthday is May 17."
"I was a firm believer that I was an Aries but now I am supposed to believe I am a Taurus. The change alters everyone's beliefs."
SOUND OFF: November 17, 2010
"I plan on traveling to Miami to visit my family. I also plan on doing some holiday shopping and early studying for next semester."
"I plan on spending time with my loving family and eating as much as I can because it's hard out here as a college student."
"I plan on working more hours and doing a lot of Christmas shopping for my family and myself."
SOUND OFF: November 3, 2010
"There should be a change of events other than the usual Homecoming events every year."
"Larger facilities to host events or increase the amount of free tickets for students."
"I think that there should be an exclusive event welcoming all the freshmen to their first Homecoming in college."
SOUND OFF, October 20, 2010
"I am looking forward the most to the fashion show. Every year it's exciting and I have not been disappointed yet."
"The comedy show performance. I love to laugh and enjoy life. Laughing is good for the soul."
"The Fashion show, because fashion is my passion. I also want to see the clothes the models wear on the runway."
SOUND OFF, October 6, 2010
"My freshman experience at NCCU was at first challenging but I eventually adjusted to the school work, city and people."
"So far I have been getting involved in many different organizations and building my network."
"So far I have learned how to adjust to a new city and new people. I am also realizing that I have to be more independent and more responsible."
SOUND OFF, September 22, 2010
"Be ready to go home crying while we continue to fly high. Go Eagles.
"Call your parents, tell them right now to get ready for that slow singing, and that flower bringing. Because it's going to be a massacre afterwards."
"Choose your battle wisely because the Eagles are not the ones to mess with."
SOUND OFF, September 8, 2010
"I like how hype and exciting it was that day. The chicken was on point and tasted great. Loved it a lot. "
"The chicken was really good,but did not compare to momma's cooking back home."
"The atmosphere of Chicken Wednesday was very clever. The way they combined the entertainment and the food.
SOUND OFF, April 26, 2010
It was when renown Dr. Ben Carson came and spoke at the McDougal Gym.
It would be going to the movies with my fellow RAs and finding out how fun the $1.50 movie theater can actually be with a selected few.
Getting the opportunity to meet the new people that I would have never got a chance to meet. This has been a great life changing experience.
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