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A Litany for Haiti

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

On January 13, 2010, approximately 4:00pm locally, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the impoverished Caribbean island named Haiti; causing the collapse of a hospital, several buildings and caused widespread panic. The poorest country in the western Hemisphere is prone to natural disasters which all have resulted in the deaths of thousands of people.

Fayetteville State University Increases Tuition & Fees

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Fayetteville State University Board of Trustees voted to increase tuition and fees, along with several other charges, beginning with the 2010-2011 school year. The undergraduate resident tuition rate will increase from $1,905.00 to $2,029.00 while the non-resident tuition rate increases from $12,248.

FSU Raises the Stakes

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

As the business program thrives at Fayetteville State University, an innovative sector branches out. While not entirely new, the Marketing Minor has previously been open only to students enrolled in the business program. By fall of 2010, the minor will be opened to all students.

It's Time to Take the GRE

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Let's hear it for Fayetteville State's class of 2010! Graduation is right around the corner and students are preparing to ascend upon the real world. Those that are heading into the work force have learned the importance of time management, following through, and accountability.

Mapping for Success

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Mapping for Success

With a plan and the aid of the faculty, Vice Chancellor Dr. Jon Young intends to lower retention rates and increase graduation expectancy. The student body of FSU can expect change this year and for years to come.
He's watched the campus grow immensely over his twenty nine years of dedication here at Fayetteville State, but this year Dr.

Office of Career Services

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Office of Career Services is excited to join THE VOICE family. We look forward to bringing you relevant and current news and information regarding professional development and hope that you look forward to reading our articles in every edition of The VOICE this semester.

Smoking Ban Enrages Smokers, Delights Others

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

On January 1, 2010 it became illegal to smoke in any restaurant, club or bar in the state of North Carolina. Considered a historical victory by physicians and pediatricians across the state, the law has elated many�and outraged many more. Owners are generally satisfied with the new law, although many national chain restaurants already prohibit smoking inside their corporate and franchised installations.

Students Honor King with Day of Service

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Fayetteville State University led more than 30 FSU Students into The MLK Challenge which is an annual service event held on MLK Day in January. Participating students are randomly assigned to groups and given a service project at a local organization that they must work together to complete by the end of the day.

42 Years Later Dr. King's Dream Still Lives

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

42 Years Pass.The Dream Still Lives On-Dr. King
His life was cut short in 1968, in Memphis Tennessee; however his dream and legacy still lives on today. Over 1,200 people gathered Monday January 18th at the Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast. The event was held at the Cumberland County Crown Coliseum and its purpose was to pay honor to a man that during his short life, managed to bring races together, change the mind of people, and continue the fight for justice.

"Where's My Money? I'm Broke!"

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

In the Spotlight: Tony R. Hornes

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Full Name: Tony Rolan Hornes

Hometown: Hamlet, NC

College(s) Attended along with year graduated: Fayetteville State University graduating class of December 2007.

Degree obtained: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Social Work

How long have you worked for FSU: I have worked for the Department of Residence Life nearly five years at Fayetteville State University.

Love Conquers All

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The United States has been taken by storm with new cases of Autism. Children all over the nation have been diagnosed with the brain development disorder that is characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior.

New Year, New Resolution!

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

It's a new year, so here's a toast to our new resolutions! Every year people make unrealistic resolutions they claim will be upheld for the entire year. However, by mid-January, those resolutions are usually thrown out the window. The most common resolutions include; to quit smoking, stop drinking or cussing, or even to cut back on shopping, or sex.

The Carson Administration

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Student Government Association of Fayetteville State University has implemented several bright, new programs and campaigns designed to strategically improve upon the quality of campus life for students while preparing them for the workforce, helping them to fund their goals for higher education, and ensuring the generations to come are groomed for success.

Tips To Help Shed Extra Holiday Pounds

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

So you've savored those delicious home-cooked meals of the holidays, and now it's time to put those New Year's resolutions into practice. Yes you. You know, those extra ten pounds you swore on December 31st you'd lose in time for Bike Week; or that rock hard six-pack you promised yourself you'd have by the summer.

VROOM VROOM...Cars In College

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Dirty Politics Or Inartful Speech?

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Dirty Politics Still Exist
Recently, Democratic Senate Leader Harry Reid was in the news regarding his comments made about President Barack Obama. He described President Barack Obama as a "light-skinned African American" continuing "with no Negro dialect, unless he wanted to have one.

The Crystal Football Says...

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Despite the failure of both teams, the Minnesota Vikings and the New Orleans Saints, to end with a perfect season, this year's NFL season has still been one of many surprises. All the excitement, anxiety and uncertainty Super Bowl XLIV (44) will be held on February 7, 2010 with kickoff beginning at 6:30pm in Florida, Miami at the Dolphins Stadium.

Blast from the Past

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

January

Ever wondered what occurred at Fayetteville State University about this time? Well wonder no more; here are some interesting facts of FSU in history!

-30, 1970: A million dollar student center is in the final drafting stages; university officials expect to get a construction contract.

Broncoscopes

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Broncoscopes

Aquarius (January 20- February 18)

Your new found talent may be the break you need to succeed in this world. Keep focuse on your goals and build you support system, you will need them on your strive to success.

(Love) - Of course love is in the air, but you'd rather play single-n-mingle.

The Greek Corner: Delta Alpha

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Voice: As the president of the Delta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc, what type of programs do you feel are important to a sorority agenda in addition to a university agenda and why?

Jacqueline Choice: Although all of our programs are important and go off of our national platforms, I feel as if it is important to incorporate programs that are appealing to our audience which is Fayetteville State University's student body.

The Poetry Garden

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

There are times in life where everyone is going to have their back against the wall,
Circumstances looking like they couldn't get any worse, but you can either stand tall or fall.
You can either walk your way out of the bad, or crawl you way deep into depression,
Times like this you have to stay focused on the positive things, only optimistic thoughts like it's an obsession.

Cookout Magic

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

I've just made a left turn and now I'm cruising at 48mph down Ramsey Street, ready to walk in my apartment door and drop dead from sleep deprivation, right there on the Beige linoleum and carpet breezeway, boots on and all. "Bad Habit" by Maxwell is keeping me awake and the blurry dashboard reads 10:04pm as I wind down from the last 14 hours of routine madness.

FSU In the Hood?

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Letter from the Editor

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Greetings Broncos!

Welcome back to Fayetteville State University! I hope each and every one of you had a productive, safe, and fun winter break. Normally when we return from vacations, we are encouraged by our parents, administrators, professors, and elders to get our minds "back into the groove" of academic excellence, positive social involvement, and community philanthropy, but as a generation of game-changers, we need to begin incorporating these fundamentals into our daily routines.