Month: March 2009

The media seems to constantly portray what society deems as a beautiful woman. Reality shows, magazines and music videos all give of this visual image of the “all American girl.” It’s time to “smash the beauty box” and recognize that beauty comes in a variety of complexions, shapes, sizes and heights. It is often a topic on the African-American community about hair textures, complexions and size due to the image that media venues portray.

Please be aware that the Student Government candidate debate is tonight at 6 p.m. in Witherspoon Campus Cinema. Come out an hear what they have to say before casting your vote Tuesday, March 24. For more information visit Student Government website.

Thursday, student body president candidate, Kornelius Bascombe, held a town hall meeting to speak to students about his platform and clear up any misconceptions about his campaign. Bascombe is a sophomore is criminology and the chair of Black Students Board, an umbrella organization under Union Activities Board. Bascombe feels after serving on the Student Senate Board of Directors, and the judicial board, he is the most polished candidate for the position. Bascombe said, “In a way this is history… I am the first sophomore candidate for SBP in about 20 years.”

Here,read the full detailed interviews Culture Reporter Art Goodson gave candidates Kornelius Bascombe, Andrew Swanson, and Jim Ceresnak, that did not make the printed edition. Interviews are in Q&A form.

Students, faculty and staff gathered together in Talley Student Center Ballroom to witness students pay homage to women who have made a difference in the world, at the second annual “Unforgotten Women” program Monday evening. The program was filled with music, dance and acting performances, devoted to recognizing influential and pioneering women.