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# Campus Echo Online

N.C. Central University's Student Newspaper

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- [Lady Eagles sweep week; men surge into second place](https://campusecho.com/lady-eagles-sweep-week-men-surge-into-second-place/) - The Lady Eagles appear to have found their rhythm, adding two more wins in a four-day span, defeating the Delaware State Hornets and Morgan State Bears on Monday and Thursday. Monday, the team secured a 58-44 victory over Delaware State for their third consecutive home win. “We gon’ take every win we can get,” head
- [Hinton dominates in record-setting fashion against William Peace](https://campusecho.com/hinton-dominates-in-record-setting-fashion-against-william-peace/) - N.C. Central women’s basketball picked up a seemingly effortless 103-51 win over its final nonconference opponent, William Peace, on Wednesday evening. The victory came just over 24 hours after the Lady Eagles earned their first Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference win with an upset over No. 2 Maryland Eastern Shore. The Lady Eagles took control early, never
- [What to know about NCCU’s continuing housing application for fall 2026](https://campusecho.com/what-to-know-about-nccus-continuing-housing-application-for-fall-2026/) - The N.C. Central University housing application for continuing students opened at 10 a.m. Wednesday with distinct changes in the order that upperclassmen self-select their dorms and what dorms are accessible by classification. On Feb. 2, N.C. Central University’s Residential Life hosted a Zoom meeting explaining the changes coming to the housing application ahead of the
- [Eagles Soar Past UMES in Doubleheader Sweep](https://campusecho.com/eagles-soar-past-umes-in-doubleheader-sweep/) - The N.C. Central Lady Eagles secured their first conference win of the season, winning 69-62 against Maryland Eastern Shore, who entered the matchup with an undefeated 5-0 conference record. Using their experience to full effect, graduate students Aniya Finger and Morgan Callahan combined for 44 points in the victory. “This is our first year really
- [When life gives us snow, Eagles bring the line dancing](https://campusecho.com/when-life-gives-us-snow-eagles-bring-the-line-dancing/) - Campus may have been quiet during the daytime on Saturday, but once the sun fell, students gathered to the track and practice field to throw snowballs at their friends, sled down hills and, most notably, line dance. Hundreds of Eagles flocked to the outdoors during the freezing, windy temperatures late Saturday night. Snow began falling
- [Eagles snowed in](https://campusecho.com/eagles-snowed-in/) - Instead of the usual rushing to 8 a.m. classes, N.C. Central University students woke up to frozen sidewalks and a quiet campus Monday after university officials canceled in-person operations as a winter storm came through central North Carolina, forcing safety protocols to take priority. The university moved into Condition 2 Suspended Operations on Tuesday until
- [Eagles cap off regular season with sweep over South Carolina State](https://campusecho.com/eagles-defeat-s-c-state-on-senior-day/) - McDougald-McLendon Arena was filled with emotion during Saturday’s volleyball match against South Carolina State. Not only was it the Eagles’ final home match of the season, but it also began with a Senior Day ceremony honoring 10 players. Each senior was escorted by family or friends and received a framed jersey. The celebration carried into
- [From Pop Warner to NCCU: Walker Harris breaks records](https://campusecho.com/from-pop-warner-to-nccu-walker-harris-breaks-records/) - When Walker Harris arrived at N.C. Central University from Wake Forest, NC, he had been playing football for nearly a decade, having fallen in love with it at the age of 10. Now, as he prepares to graduate with a Master's of Business Administration, Harris hopes to continue after graduation. Recess was Harris’s first introduction
- [N.C. Central comes up short in doubleheader against Howard](https://campusecho.com/n-c-central-comes-up-short-in-doubleheader-against-howard/) - On Jan. 17 a crowd of more than 2,300 people watched as the Howard Bison defeated the Eagles 83-69. The matchup featured two teams with almost entirely new rosters, with the Bison bringing back just three returners from last season, one fewer than NCCU’s four. The Eagles entered the game undefeated in conference play, while Howard came in at
- [Students react to Chief Damon Williams' departure for Fayetteville State University](https://campusecho.com/students-react-to-chief-damon-williams-departure-for-fayetteville-state-university/) - Many N.C. Central University students are sad to see Chief of Police Damon Williams go after he announced his departure from the university for a chief of police position at Fayetteville State University in November. Williams, known by most students as “Chief,” arrived at NCCU in 2020 and has spent much of his time making
- [NCCU’s police department is “changing pilots” under Robert Gaddy’s leadership](https://campusecho.com/nccus-police-department-is-changing-pilots-under-robert-gaddys-leadership/) - Growing up, being a police officer was a common career aspiration among Robert Gaddy’s classmates. But Gaddy stayed true to his goal from the start. Now, he’s living his “best dream” as he steps into his new role as interim police chief at N.C. Central University. But it wasn’t the police officers on TV or
- [NCCU's state Rep. Zack Hawkins condemns delayed budget and new congressional map](https://campusecho.com/nccus-state-rep-zack-hawkins-condemns-delayed-budget-and-new-congressional-map/) - As the state legislature’s delay in passing the budget causes discontent across the state and new congressional maps redraw who’s in power, North Carolina State Rep. Zack Hawkins wants students to know they have more power than they realize. “If every North Carolina Central student in Durham voted, they would shift the power of elections
- [Battling burnout: Tips for surviving finals in 2025](https://campusecho.com/battling-burnout-tips-for-surviving-finals-in-2025/) - As the semester winds down and final exams begin, students are feeling the weight of looming deadlines and exams. With winter break on the horizon, students are focused not just on finishing, but finishing strong. And in order to succeed, students must find strategies to manage the pressure and stress. “We’re all just trying to
- [Eagles split doubleheader as they take on Charleston, Toccoa Falls](https://campusecho.com/eagles-split-doubleheader-as-they-take-on-charleston-toccoa-falls/) - N.C. Central cruised to a dominant 123–67 win over Toccoa Falls on Tuesday, fueled by a fast start and efficient shooting. The Eagles opened the game on a dominant run, shooting 61% from the field and scoring 64 first-half points. They finished the half 22-for-36 overall, 45% from three and 78% at the free-throw line.
- [NCCU alumni reflect on bowling lanes six years later](https://campusecho.com/nccu-alumni-reflect-on-bowling-lanes-six-years-later/) - It’s been six years since N.C. Central University bowling lane last appeared on social media, when an Instagram post was made about an event held there. ​​​The post advertised a Comedy Night event hosted by Student Engagement and Leadership as part of “The NCCU Underground.” Students could participate in late-night activities held in the Alfonso
- [Eagles suffer heartbreaking loss in last home game of the season](https://campusecho.com/eagles-suffer-heartbreaking-loss-in-last-home-game-of-the-season/) - N.C. Central suffered a 34-27 defeat to South Carolina State on Friday in its final home game of the football season. After missing the Norfolk State matchup, star running back Chris Mosley returned with 111 rushing yards and a touchdown. Quarterback Walker Harris threw for 218 yards and one touchdown. The intensity of the matchup
- [FSU names NCCU police leader Damon Williams as chief of police](https://campusecho.com/fsu-names-former-nccu-police-leader-damon-williams-as-chief-of-police/) - N.C. Central University's chief of police, Damon Williams, has been announced as Fayetteville State University’s new police chief. He is scheduled to enter his new role at his alma mater on Dec. 8. Williams worked with NCCU for over five years, handling crimes, parking regulations and emergency communications. Williams has over 20 years of experience
- [Eagles struggle in the paint as ranked Tar Heels cruise to 97–53 win](https://campusecho.com/eagles-struggle-in-the-paint-as-ranked-tar-heels-cruise-to-97-53-win/) - N.C. Central fell to another tough nonconference opponent Friday night, losing 97-53 to No. 18 North Carolina at the Dean E. Smith Center. The loss dropped the Eagles to 1-4 and marked their fourth consecutive loss to the Tar Heels. From the start, the Eagles struggled against the size of the Tar Heels frontcourt. Senior
- [Police Captain Robert Gaddy named interim police chief](https://campusecho.com/police-captain-robert-gaddy-named-interim-police-chief/) - N.C. Central University announced Patrol Division Police Commander Robert Gaddy as interim police chief beginning Dec. 8 after Police Chief Damon Williams announced his departure from the university on Wednesday. The announcement was released Friday in the Chancellor’s Communique email to all students, faculty and staff. “We thank Chief Williams for his faithful service to
- ["Double-double queens" Callahan and Finger lead women's basketball season opener win](https://campusecho.com/double-double-queens-callahan-and-finger-lead-womens-basketball-season-opener-win/) - The N.C. Central women’s basketball team secured its first win of the season on Tuesday night with a 66–53 victory over UNC Asheville at the McDougald-McLendon Arena. The Eagles’ defense set the tone early, forcing 31 turnovers and turning those into 27 points on the other end. The Eagles entered the night 0–2, with a
- [Lattimore ties Moton's 30-year shooting record against Bluefield State](https://campusecho.com/lattimore-carvey-shine-as-eagles-take-down-bluefield-state/) - The energy inside McDougald-McLendon Arena was vibrant as the Eagles returned home looking for their first win of the season. Fans looked on in excitement and awe as star sophomore-senior duo Gage Lattimore and Khouri Carvey combined for 59 points in N.C. Central’s 77-61 defeat of Bluefield State. It wasn’t just the Eagles' first win
- [SPORTS ROUNDUP: Eagle football looks for second MEAC win; NCCU basketball tips off](https://campusecho.com/sports-roundup-eagle-football-looks-for-second-meac-win-nccu-basketball-tips-off/) - N.C. Central looks for its second straight Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference football victory Saturday against Norfolk State, coming off a 35-14 victory over Howard University last weekend. Walker Harris threw for 321 yards and a career-high four touchdowns to lead the Eagles over the Bison in Washington. Three of those passes were caught by wide receiver
- [Eagles suffer tough Homecoming loss to open conference play](https://campusecho.com/eagles-suffer-tough-homecoming-loss-to-open-conference-play/) - Midday on Oct. 25, alumni, students, friends and family filled up O’Kelly Riddick Stadium as the N.C. Central Eagles aimed to defend the home turf against their first conference opponent, Delaware State. The Hornets crashed NCCU’s homecoming celebration, taking the game 35-26. This was a historic game for DSU, as was the Hornets’ first win
- [Morgan Callahan: A story of consistency and persistence](https://campusecho.com/morgan-callahan-a-story-of-consistency-and-persistence/) - In college basketball, few players can say they have been selected to multiple all-conference second teams, all-defensive teams, or even received a preseason conference player-of-the-year honor. N.C. Central’s women’s basketball graduate forward and pharmaceutical science major, Morgan Callahan, however, can proudly boast all three achievements on her resumé. Callahan has played basketball for the Lady Eagles since the 2020-21
- [Eagles hold off Norfolk State Spartans in 31-28 Senior Day victory](https://campusecho.com/eagles-hold-off-norfolk-state-spartans-in-31-28-senior-day-victory/) - The Eagles celebrated senior night while holding off a Norfolk State comeback in an intense 31-28 victory. Saturday’s win, which began with honoring quarterback Walker Harris, star wide receiver Chauncey Spikes, and 16 other graduating Eagles, was a great send-off for the seniors. Harris’ performance helped keep the team afloat with 265 passing yards and
- [Mayoral Candidate Profile: Anjanée Bell](https://campusecho.com/mayoral-candidate-profile-anjanee-bell/) - Anjanée Bell, a Durham native, informally announced her candidacy in February to help the city “grow and thrive.” Bell said that she is running to restore faith in the officials from the residents in Durham and is confident in her abilities to serve and protect. “The one thing I know that I do very well
- [Why go to the polls?](https://campusecho.com/why-go-to-the-polls/) - With Election Day around the corner, students at N.C. Central University are realizing that casting a ballot isn’t as simple as it sounds. Between classes, jobs, and life, voting is not always a priority. Especially with voter ID regulations, registration deadlines and polling place locations. “A lot of students struggle with voter ID confusion, residency
- [Students and alumni enjoy first three days of Homecoming](https://campusecho.com/students-and-alumni-enjoy-first-three-days-of-homecoming/) - In its first three days, students and alumni have gathered on campus to enjoy N.C. Central University's Ultimate Homecoming Experience events. NCCU's Homecoming parade, gospel concert, Mister and Miss NCCU Coronation and 10:40 Break have already drawn hundreds. Viewers line Fayetteville Street on Saturday morning for the Homecoming Parade, one of first events of NCCU’s
- [Homecoming 2025 highlights: Strolling, stepping and Fried Chicken Wednesday](https://campusecho.com/homecoming-2025-highlights-strolling-stepping-and-fried-chicken-wednesday/) - The aroma of freshly fried chicken drifted across campus as students, faculty and alumni gathered at N.C. Central University's Homecoming Fried Chicken Wednesday on Oct. 22. The campus tradition, held in the Pearson Cafeteria, drew hundreds. Hosted by NCCU Hospitality and the Office of Student Engagement, the event featured a menu of crispy fried chicken,
- [Mayor Leonardo Williams and Anjanée Bell debate at NCCU](https://campusecho.com/mayor-leonardo-williams-and-anjanee-bell-debate-at-nccu/) - Durham mayoral candidates incumbent Leonardo Williams and challenger Anjanée Bell met to debate for the first time before an audience of 200 on Tuesday at N.C. Central University. The Miller-Morgan Building auditorium was filled with NCCU students, faculty and administrators, public officials and community members who heard the candidates’ remarks on topics regarding housing security,
- [NCCU releases shuttle tracking app, renovates shuttles](https://campusecho.com/nccu-releases-shuttle-tracking-app-renovates-shuttles/) - N.C. Central University opened new shuttle tracking app this month and will implement shuttle stops at the Raleigh-Durham Airport and the Amtrak Station in a continued effort to improve transportation. NCCU’s routes on the app, PassioGo, opened in mid-October and allows students to see live updates of the shuttle’s route. The app also estimates when
- [NCCU’s Online Program Ranks No. 3 Among HBCUs in Forbes](https://campusecho.com/nccus-online-program-ranks-no-3-among-hbcus-in-forbes/) - N.C. Central University’s online program was ranked No.3 by Forbes magazine among all HBCUs this past June, as NCCU continued its push towards increasing its overall enrollment through online enrollment. Forbes attributed its high ranking of NCCU’s online program to its high retention rate of 75%, low in-state tuition and advantageous location in the Research Triangle. For the fall
- [Volleyball head coach returns to NCCU after success at Shaw](https://campusecho.com/volleyball-head-coach-returns-to-nccu-after-success-at-shaw/) - Jonathan Paulk returns to N.C. Central University’s volleyball team to lead the coaching staff with more than just unfinished business. He's stepping back onto the court with a vision to rebuild the team and shape its future. Paulk, who was an assistant volleyball coach at NCCU from 2016 to 2018, said that returning as head
- [NCCU volleyball falls short against Howard, bounces back on Sunday](https://campusecho.com/nccu-volleyball-falls-short-against-howard-bounces-back-on-sunday/) - N.C. Central's volleyball team faced off against two conference opponents, the Howard University Bison and Norfolk State Spartans, both at home over the weekend. Friday night at the McClendon-McDougald Arena, the crowd watched as the Lady Eagles fell short in a close match against the Bison, losing 3-2 in a five-set match. This match, which
- [NCCU kicks off its 2025 Ultimate Homecoming Experience](https://campusecho.com/nccu-kicks-off-its-2025-ultimate-homecoming-experience/) - Tonight, N.C. Central University kicks off its annual Ultimate Homecoming Experience, a week-long celebration that draws thousands of students and alumni to campus. Among this year’s festivities is the Homecoming Countdown, parade, Miss and Mister NCCU Coronation, concerts and the football game. The number of visitors at the football game, the week’s most attended event,
- [Questions linger after unauthorized alert about former instructor](https://campusecho.com/nccu-responds-after-unauthorized-alert-updates-barring-notice/) - Two-and-a-half weeks after an unauthorized safety alert was released by the dean of the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities, N.C. Central University’s administration and police department has offered little explanation about the alert banning former faculty member, Jason Bowers. Despite repeated attempts to contact university officials, the Campus Echo hasn't received a statement. The email alert raised questions about safety and whether
- [Fame! the musical opens Thursday at NCCU's University Theater](https://campusecho.com/fame-the-musical-opens-thursday-at-nccus-university-theater/) - The theater department at N.C. Central University is firing up the spotlight this fall with its production of Fame!, running Thursday through Saturday. Originally set in the 1980s but transposed to the 1990s for this production, Fame! follows a group of students auditioning for New York City’s High School of Performing Arts. Those who are
- [Here’s how to vote in Durham’s mayoral and city council election](https://campusecho.com/heres-how-to-vote-in-durhams-mayoral-and-city-council-election/) - Durham voters, including registered voters at NCCU, go to the polls Tuesday to choose the top two candidates for mayor and three City Council seats who will square off in the Nov. 4 general election. Polls open at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, including one on the NCCU campus, and close at 7:30 p.m., though anyone in line at that time will
- [NCCU freshman and graduate student run for city council](https://campusecho.com/nccu-freshman-and-graduate-student-run-for-city-council/) - Two N.C. Central University students will look to Tuesday’s primary election to determine whether they make it to Durham’s general election ballot. Ashley Robbins, a graduate student and self-proclaimed socialist, joins two other Ward 2 candidates in Durham’s city council race. Durant Long, a 22-year-old freshman and the youngest candidate in the race, says that
- [Sports Recap: Volleyball team falls short in two away matches](https://campusecho.com/sports-recap-volleyball-team-falls-short-in-two-away-matches/) - N.C. Central fell short in two road volleyball matches this past weekend, losing 3-2 to Morgan State and 3-1 to Coppin State, slipping to sixth in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference with a 1-3 conference record and 4-12 overall. Kamren Harper led the team in kills across both matches while posting a season high 23 kills
- [Incumbent Williams tops in Durham mayoral primary election](https://campusecho.com/incumbent-williams-tops-in-durham-mayoral-primary-election/) - Incumbent Mayor Leonardo Williams and Anjanee Bell were the top two vote-getters Tuesday in Durham’s mayoral primary election and will face each other in the Nov. 4 general election. Ward 1’s Matt Kopac and incumbent DeDreana Freeman, Ward 2’s Shanetta Burris and incumbent Mark-Anthony Middleton, and Ward 3’s Chelsea Cook and Diana Medoff will also appear on the final ballot for the Durham City Council. Williams received about 56% of votes cast
- [Building a future of artificial intelligence at NCCU](https://campusecho.com/building-a-future-of-artificial-intelligence-at-nccu/) - As the first woman to earn a Ph.D. in computer science from N.C. Agricultural and Technical State University, Siobahn Day Grady has already made history. Now, as the director of N.C. Central University's Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Research, she is focused on leaving a larger footprint in the world of artificial intelligence. Her
- [NCCU police chief says alert about former faculty member was unauthorized](https://campusecho.com/nccu-police-chief-says-alert-about-former-faculty-member-was-unauthorized/) - An email alert sent last week from the dean of the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities about a former N.C. Central University faculty member is raising questions about safety and whether university protocols were violated. The email said Jason Bowers, who taught philosophy and ethics, is banned from NCCU's campus and instructed students
- [NCCU students hunt for viruses that assist antibiotics](https://campusecho.com/nccu-students-hunt-for-viruses-that-assist-antibiotics/) - Two N.C. Central University professors are leading a group of biology and biomedical sciences students who are helping build a database that could hold the key to fighting infections that no longer respond to traditional antibiotics. Several undergraduate students are working with professors Gail P. Hollowell and Lindsey Costantini in the Department of Biological and
- [Students struggle to connect on EAGLE-SOAR Wi-Fi network](https://campusecho.com/despite-effort-to-fix-wifi-still-slow/) - N.C. Central University's EAGLE-SOAR Wi-Fi poses problems for NCCU students, making it difficult to complete school and leisure activities online. NCCU's Wi-Fi poses problems for NCCU students.
- [Eagles take record-breaking victory in Aggie-Eagle Classic](https://campusecho.com/eagles-take-record-breaking-victory-in-aggie-eagle-classic/) - N.C. Central had its all-time best offensive performance ever Saturday, racking up 745 total yards in a 62-20 blowout of long time rival N.C. A&T. Running back Chris Mosley’s career-high five touchdown performance earned him Stats Perform HBCU National Player of the Week. He rushed for 168-yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries, averaging
- [Preview: Eagles to face NC A&T in 97th Aggie-Eagle Classic](https://campusecho.com/preview-eagles-to-face-nc-at-in-97th-aggie-eagle-classic/) - After a 49-19 win over Fayetteville State last week, N.C. Central will head to Greensboro to face North Carolina A&T in the 97th Aggie-Eagle Classic Saturday afternoon. This rivalry dates back to 1931. Under Coach Trei Oliver, the Eagles are 3-2 against the Aggies and have won the last three meetings. Last year’s matchup, at
- [NCCU establishes new Homecoming policies. Here's what you need to know.](https://campusecho.com/new-nccu-homecoming-policies/) - N.C. Central University is adding new guidelines to this year's Ultimate Homecoming Experience. Homecoming draws thousands of students, alumni and members of the community onto NCCU’s campus annually. But as safety concerns have grown at NCCU and other HBCUs in the state, Chancellor Karrie Dixon said that the university is implementing “thoughtful and necessary changes.”
- [Eagles claim 49-19 victory over Fayetteville State Broncos](https://campusecho.com/eagles-claim-49-19-victory-over-fayetteville-state-broncos/) - Quarterback Walker Harris threw a career-high 387 yards and three touchdowns while N.C. Central dominated Division II opponent Fayetteville State 49-19 on Saturday evening at O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium. The win was fueled by touchdowns from five different Eagles players. NCCU recorded 499 yards of total offense while limiting Fayetteville State to 234 yards. Sophomore wide receiver
- [NCCU Tutoring Center Boosting Student Success](https://campusecho.com/nccu-tutoring-center-boosting-student-success/) - Since N.C. Central University’s Academic Success Center opened in January, the tutoring center’s attendance has steadily increased as more students have learned about its services and location in the Farrison-Newton Communications Building, according to Teah Smith, the director of the center. In just the areas of chemistry, accounting and decision sciences, and math, 77 students have taken advantage of its tutoring services since the Fall 2025 semester, she said. She’s still
- [The G.R.O.W.T.H. Administration's plans for the 2025-26 academic year](https://campusecho.com/the-g-r-o-w-t-h-administrations-plans-for-the-2025-26-academic-year/) - Sha’Lexus Sanders, a senior political science student, and Haneef Eiermann, a junior business administration student, will serve as the 83rd student body president and vice president this academic year. The mission of the Student Government Association is to “preserve and defend the rights and privileges of students, promote self-governance, guarantee a student voice and involvement
- [NCCU and Durham Tech create new degree track in life sciences](https://campusecho.com/nccu-and-durham-tech-create-new-degree-track-in-life-sciences/) - N.C. Central University and Durham Technical Community College signed off on a new partnership in September that will allow students to quickly progress through their associate and bachelor’s degrees. Durham Tech students now have a direct connection that takes them from the school’s Applied Science programs to NCCU’s College of Health and Sciences programs, including
- [NCCU surpasses 9,000 students behind big spike in online enrollment](https://campusecho.com/nccus-enrollment-increases-grows-in-online-space/) - North Carolina Central University’s effort to boost online enrollment showed significant progress this semester with more than 2,000 students signing up to take courses online, according to the university. Online enrollment increased 47.2%, and overall enrollment grew 6.8%, said Sharon Oliver, associate vice chancellor for enrollment management, bringing total enrollment to 9,160. Undergraduate and
- [Preview: NCCU football faces Old Dominion](https://campusecho.com/preview-nccu-football-faces-old-dominion/) - After last week's 27-10 loss to the New Hampshire University Wildcats, the N.C. Central Eagles are in Norfolk, Virginia to face the Old Dominion Monarchs in their home opener today at 6 p.m. This game marks their first meeting in 15 years. The Eagles are 0-2 against the Monarchs, a Football Bowl Subdivision school, with
- [NCCU volleyball heads to D.C. tournament after home opener sweep](https://campusecho.com/nccu-volleyball-heads-to-d-c-tournament-after-home-opener-sweep/) - N.C. Central’s volleyball team kicked off its home season with a 3-0 victory against Gardner-Webb on Tuesday night at McClendon-McDougald Arena, bringing the home crowd to its feet and setting a confident tone for the season. The 25-23, 27-25, 25-17 win brought the Lady Eagles’ record to 2-2. “We just took off on them again.
- [Two NCCU students among 18 candidates for Durham City Council](https://campusecho.com/two-nccu-students-among-18-candidates-for-durham-city-council/) - The five candidates for Durham mayor and the 13 candidates for three city council seats are in the last weeks of their campaign, pitching to voters their ideas on housing affordability, education, public safety and economic development improvements. Most candidates appeared before an audience of hundreds at Durham's Hayti Heritage Center for a forum co-hosted
- [NCCU football takes 27-10 loss in home opener](https://campusecho.com/083125-nccu-football/) - North Carolina Central University took a loss in its first home game of the season against the New Hampshire University Wildcats on Aug. 30 with a score of 27-10, leaving N.C. Central with a 1-1 record. The Wildcats’ defense posed a challenge with their strong pass coverage, generating 20 dropped catches by N.C. Central, NCCU football losing it's home opener, pushing the team to a 1-1 record.
- [NCCU police updates parking policy enforcements](https://campusecho.com/nccu-pd-updates-parking-policy-enforcements/) - North Carolina Central University Police have implemented a new program of signs, road markings, and electronic parking gates in many of the campus parking lots this semester to make the rules clearer after years of parking complaints. “Some of the changes that I’ve made are because students have told me this is a problem,”
- [Karrie Dixon installed as 13th chancellor at NCCU](https://campusecho.com/karrie-dixon-installed-as-13th-chancellor-at-nccu/) - In front of a roaring crowd of family, alumni, James E. Shepard descendants, Delta Sigma Theta members, board of trustees, elected officials, students, faculty and staff, Karrie Dixon took her place as the 13th chancellor of N.C. Central University during her installation on Friday in the McDougald-McLendon arena. The event’s speakers gave warm regards, praise
- [NCCU students, faculty "jam" at Missy Lane's](https://campusecho.com/nccu-students-faculty-jam-at-missy-lanes/) - Are you looking for something to do near campus on Thursday nights? You may want to drop in at Missy Lane’s Assembly Room for jazz and cocktails at the Eagle Nest Jam. Cool jazz filled the low lit hall of Missy Lane’s in Downtown Durham Thursday when N.C. Central University’s students and faculty gathered to
- [Activist group plans Wed. protest over NCCU housing conditions](https://campusecho.com/activist-group-plans-wed-protest-over-nccu-housing-conditions/) - When N.C. Central University students returned to their dorms last Friday, they likely found a small paper in or in front of their doors. The flyers, tailored to the different residence halls, included photos of Eagleson Residence Hall and mold, pictures of Rush Residence Hall and a flooded basement, or photos of New Residence Hall
- [Jada's Men's Accessories continues growth in its fifth year](https://campusecho.com/jadas-mens-accessories-continues-growth-in-its-fifth-year/) - First published in the Triangle Tribune. While small businesses struggled to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic, James Abram and Wendy McManus-Abram decided to open a business. Now, what started as a side hustle selling ties out of the trunk of their car for nearly two decades has turned into a flourishing business. The brick-and-mortar
- [Housing rally leads to march, public outrage, five detained](https://campusecho.com/housing-rally-leads-to-five-arrests-march-public-outrage/) - Multiple police cruisers were parked along Concord Street, and N.C. Central University Police, along with officers from the Durham Police Department and UNC Chapel Hill, were littered throughout Brant Street. Arriving around 3:00 p.m., they waited to see if the Student Panthers would stand on the Instagram posts they had made at the beginning of
- [Eagles kick off season with spring football game](https://campusecho.com/eagles-kick-off-season-with-spring-football-game/) - N.C. Central’s defense made a statement in the annual Maroon and Gray Spring Game Saturday to jump into the 2025 season. The long-awaited event was different from a typical game, as the Eagles offense and defense played against each other, with both sides scoring points in different ways. The defensive players successfully scored points for
- [Mass communication students aren’t waiting for opportunities, they’re making them](https://campusecho.com/mass-communication-students-arent-waiting-for-opportunities-theyre-making-them/) - The job market is changing fast. Many employers now want entry-level employees to have multiple years of experience and plan to hire fewer new graduates because of it, according to Indeed.com. Instead of waiting for graduation or internship opportunities, four mass communication students at N.C. Central University are leveraging the skills they learned to start
- [NCCU announces plans to improve housing](https://campusecho.com/nccu-announces-plans-to-improve-housing/) - NCCU announced plans Monday afternoon to improve on-campus housing following last week's protest. In an emailed statement to the student body from the Division of Student Affairs, NCCU plans to implement six short and long-term action steps. Residential Life will conduct room-by-room inspections to address maintenance issues and pest control, according to the statement. These
- [How a hobby became a business](https://campusecho.com/how-a-hobby-became-a-business/) - When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the world, it opened a creative door for one N.C. Central University student. What began as a quiet hobby during quarantine evolved into a flourishing business with more than 25,900 Instagram followers and a growing presence in the handmade art scene. Riley Williams, a mass communication senior, didn’t set
- [Durham Public School teachers are leaving their careers. Why?](https://campusecho.com/durham-public-school-teachers-are-leaving-their-careers-why/) - Teachers play a crucial role in the lives of children. Oftentimes, students spend more time at school than they do at home. Perhaps you may recall accidentally calling one of your teachers “mom” or “dad” during grade school. North Carolina’s teachers often spend hours in and out of the classroom preparing lesson plans and grading
- [OPINION: Working with history](https://campusecho.com/opinion-working-with-history/) - During the 2025 spring semester at N.C. Central University, I took a class that focused on uplifting and preserving a forgotten group of voices that helped create this country: Black women. WGST 3610: Digital Archival Research is a class developed in 2023 by associate professor of English Rachelle Gold, who received a hefty four-year grant
- [Durham's historic farmers market reaches its 55th season](https://campusecho.com/durhams-historic-famers-market-reaches-its-55th-season/) - Even though it’s marked by handmade signage, a beloved piece of Durham’s local produce history is easy to miss if you drive on Barbee Road without Perkins Orchard already in mind. Those “in the know” about what lies at the bottom of that sloping gravel driveway in South Durham have been shopping at Durham’s only
- [Former Campus Echo editor set to speak at 145th commencement](https://campusecho.com/former-campus-echo-editor-set-to-speak-at-145th-commencement/) - It may be difficult to find an N.C. Central University alumnus that loves his alma mater more than Ernie Suggs. So, of course he is excited to return to campus to address NCCU graduates at the 145th commencement ceremony. The first-generation college student spoke at NCCU’s Honors Convocation in 2010, but he said he never
- [Mister Freshman claims backlash after vocal attendance at housing protest](https://campusecho.com/mister-freshman-receives-backlash-after-vocal-attendance-at-housing-protest/) - Zyarre Prince said that he knew he was taking a “big risk” when he attended N.C. Central University’s housing protest while wearing his Mister Freshman sash on April 16. But he went anyway. And now, he said he’s faced backlash from some Student Government Association and Royal Court members. Prince said that he wanted to
- [Afrikikos: NCCU's next door neighbor](https://campusecho.com/afrikikos-nccus-next-door-neighbor/) - On a study abroad trip to Ghana, Beverly McLaughlin, a former N.C. State University professor of psychology, ate at a restaurant called "Afrikikos." She said the food was so amazing that the name of the restaurant stuck with her for decades. She later visited West Africa again with her family where she underwent a name
- [EDITORIAL: Dear NCCU](https://campusecho.com/editorial-dear-nccu/) - The bullets I was sweating on my trip to the third floor made for an unconventional first day. Farrison-Newton Communications Building’s humidity and HVAC issues didn’t help the nerves when I peeked into room 348. Dozens of awards and old newspaper stories covered the Campus Echo’s newsroom, its reporters, co-editor-in-chief, sports editor and Bruce dePyssler,
- [People of color's struggle with AI](https://campusecho.com/people-of-colors-struggle-with-ai/) - Artificial Intelligence smart speakers are struggling with African-American "accents" and “slang," making it hard for people of color to be understood. "Sometimes I feel like I have to enunciate my words more clearly for the device to understand me," said N. C. Central University Mass Communication Senior Khazar Lewis. "I utilize smart speaker technology, and
- [Free professional photos excite NCCU students](https://campusecho.com/free-professional-photos-excite-nccu-students/) - Now on campus – professional grade photos. For free! Thanks to Charles Jennings Jr., director of NCCU’s Career and Professional Development Center, N.C. Central University students can now save money and improve their brand with professional-grade photos for free. In other words, student no longer need to hire a professional photographer to build their resume.
- ["Hands Off," America's call to action](https://campusecho.com/hands-off-americas-call-to-action/) - More than 20,000 protests broke out across the United States Saturday. Americans exercised their First Amendment right to protest what they believed was oligarchy and fascism. This was the biggest protest since President Donald Trump took office back in January. The issues that were upsetting the public included tariffs and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
- [Sha'Lexus Sanders' G.R.O.W.T.H. into SGA president](https://campusecho.com/shalexus-sanders-g-r-o-w-t-h-into-sga-president/) - Sha’Lexus Sanders was announced N.C. Central University’s 83rd student body president, making her the 11th woman to hold the position on March 21. She said she had always known she was destined to be a voice for the people, and this is just the beginning of her story. “I knew I wanted to be an
- ["Dew Games" brings out friendly competition](https://campusecho.com/dew-games-brings-out-friendly-competition/) - A Mountain Dew balloon, the size of the adjacent Alfonso Elder Student Union at N.C. Central University, was accompanied by a tent and a sign introducing the “Dew Games,” a collaboration with the E-sports lounge and Pepsico. The E-sports lounge was filled with chatter, laughter and friendly competition Wednesday afternoon. Isaiah Taylor, the vice president
- ["Hard work:" Symphonic Band prepares for the Spring Concert](https://campusecho.com/hard-work-symphonic-band-prepares-for-the-spring-concert/) - The N.C. Central University Symphonic Band is preparing for their annual spring concert. It will take place on April 3 at 6:00 p.m. in the Stadium Band Room, on the ground level of the Student Services Building. The concert is free and open to the public. Under the direction of Jovan Wilson, NCCU professor and
- [NC audit reveals $45 million in financial reporting errors](https://campusecho.com/unc-audit-reveals-45-million-in-financial-reporting-errors/) - N.C. Central University audit reported $45 million in financial reporting errors Thursday afternoon. According to the N.C. Office of the State Auditor, the audit, which covered the previous fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2024, showed that NCCU's financial reporting was "grossly inaccurate." "Institutions of higher education in North Carolina are expected to meet
- ["Go-getter:" Community strategist's journey to Durham](https://campusecho.com/go-getter-community-strategists-journey-to-durham/) - When Macklyn Mosley was encouraged to bring the Impact Movement to Liberty University, it marked his first step on his community engagement journey. While one friend used this moment to inform Mosley of his “Midas touch,” a roommate questioned if it was necessary since Liberty was already a Christian university. “I was discouraged at first
- [Writing consultant helps the world become cognizant of new vocabulary](https://campusecho.com/writing-consultant-helps-the-world-become-cognizant-of-new-vocabulary/) - Beverly Mahone has been sharing her love of vocabulary with the internet since 2021. With more than 2 million followers across TikTok and Instagram, her educational videos have appeared everywhere, from The Shade Room to The Kelly Clarkson Show. “I'm always amazed at the recognition I receive," Mahone said. “I’m always amazed at who is
- [DUO hits student accounts](https://campusecho.com/duo-hits-student-accounts/) - Imagine opening your email to see a virtual job that offers $2,500 a month after working five days a week. You think you hit the jackpot with the current job market, but then you find out it was a scam. “Oh it’s a nightmare, it’s everybody’s nightmare,” said Bruce dePyssler, adviser for the Campus Echo,
- [Community, togetherness highlight NC News and Information Summit](https://campusecho.com/community-togetherness-highlight-nc-news-and-information-summit/) - At approximately 4:30 a.m. on a late September morning in Western North Carolina, Moss Brennan was responding to a reported sinking vehicle where an individual was trapped. Hurricane Helene, a category four storm, has gained national attention for its strong winds and power disruptions. Moss, a volunteer EMT, firefighter and technical rescuer for the Deep
- [Students navigate parenthood, academic challenges](https://campusecho.com/students-navigate-parenthood-academic-challenges/) - For many N.C. Central University students stress about classes, student elections and their Fried Chicken Wednesday outfits are their top priorities. However, students like sophomore Christina Bowens, and junior Ramon Galloway, are balancing parenthood, work and college. “[College] has definitely been an adjustment,” Bowens said. “I mentally prepared myself that there were going to be
- [AI initiative arrives at NCCU](https://campusecho.com/ai-initiative-arrives-at-nccu/) - Story by Turiq Wynn N.C. Central University is taking a bold step into the future of technology and innovation with the creation of its new Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Equity Research. This initiative, the first of its kind at an HBCU, was funded with a $1 million grant from Google. It is directly led
- [Student led project seeks to improve housing conditions](https://campusecho.com/student-led-project-seeks-to-improve-housing-conditions/) - Alena Dockery has grown frustrated with the conditions in her residence hall. After hearing frequent complaints about subpar housing conditions from her peers, Dockery decided to act towards improvements. In February, Dockery created "The NCCU Quality of Life Project," a project seeking to improve housing conditions by presenting documented issues to N.C. Central University’s administration.
- [Remembering Mr. Clutch](https://campusecho.com/remembering-mr-clutch/) - When evaluating a league great, you often look at their personality, championships, statistics and ability to be clutch on the highest stage. Boston Celtics shooting guard and N.C. Central alumnus Samuel Jones had all those things. Also known as “Mr. Clutch" and “The Shooter,” Jones played all his 12 years with the Celtics. He was
- [Scholars, experts uplift minds during Black Male Mental Health Summit](https://campusecho.com/scholars-experts-uplift-minds-during-black-male-mental-health-summit/) - If you walked into room 2128 in N.C. Central University’s New Student Center on Feb. 28, you would’ve witnessed a conversation which compared life to a rollercoaster. Rashad Little, an administrative support assistant from Winston-Salem University, was smiling ear to ear as he introduced “Candid Yams Kickback,” a social experiment that motivates the community. “It
- [Bison stomp Lady Eagles](https://campusecho.com/bison-stomp-lady-eagles/) - The Lady Eagles couldn’t put the pieces together against the Howard Bison in a 51-74 home loss Sunday evening. After holding Howard to a 10-10 tie at the end of the first quarter, the Eagles hit a cold streak. The team combined for 5 points in the second quarter, with sophomore guard Kyla Bryant (14
- [Moore soars during inaugural conference](https://campusecho.com/moore-soars-during-inaugural-conference/) - N.C. Central University's Haley Moore presented her original research on William Faulkner’s “The Sound and the Fury" before a gathering of undergraduate scholars at Duke University’s inaugural Triangle Undergraduate Literary Conference during a sunny Saturday afternoon on Feb. 22. Students from UNC-Chapel Hill, N.C. State University and Duke made up the majority of presenters. Moore,
- [Eagles edge Bison on Senior Night](https://campusecho.com/eagles-edge-bisons-on-senior-night/) - In a perfectly timed game, N.C. Central ended their home losing streak Saturday on senior night with a 72-68 victory against Howard. The game drew a packed house with nearly 1,000 people in attendance, creating an atmosphere that head coach LeVelle Moton described as “electric.” “The students, the fans, alumni, the cheerleaders … thank you
- [NCCU Police investigates motor vehicle cases](https://campusecho.com/nccu-police-investigates-motor-vehicle-cases/) - N.C. Central University Police are investigating three separate instances of attempted or successful motor vehicle thefts Tuesday evening. According to a 5:00 p.m. timely warning sent to the student body, the first and only successful case of motor vehicle theft occurred in the Latham Parking Deck at approximately 12:15 p.m. The police said that the
- [Eagles learn about Peace Corps](https://campusecho.com/eagles-learn-about-peace-corps/) - Reginald Hodges, an N.C. Central University alumnus and former Peace Corps volunteer, was one of many notable speakers during the Peace Corps Week, which lasted between Feb. 23 - March 1. Many volunteers, including LaHoma Smith Romocki, NCCU’s Public Health department chair and 2008 Franklin H. Williams awardee, attended the event. The Peace Corps is
- [NC State Representative and Senator talk civic engagement at NCCU](https://campusecho.com/nc-state-representative-and-senator-talk-civic-engagement-at-nccu/) - N.C. Central University's Political Science Club hosted N.C. State Rep. Zack Hawkins and N.C. State Sen. Natalie Murdock on campus to engage with students on Monday evening. The event, “How to Stay Civically Engaged After the Election,” offered a Socratic seminar for students to speak openly about their concerns with the current political climate. Hawkins,
- [Salt truck driver stresses safety](https://campusecho.com/salt-truck-driver-stresses-safety/) - Pedestrians returning to the road during the storm, or too soon before the roads thaw, is the biggest concern for employees in Durham’s Public Works Department, said Nicholas Ward in a Feb. 9 phone interview. Ward is a senior maintenance specialist in Durham Public Works. His regular duties include paving roads as a crew chief
- [Gospel's role in civil rights](https://campusecho.com/gospels-role-in-civil-rights/) - Dr. Claudrena N. Harold, the associate dean for the Social Sciences and Edward Stettinius professor of history at the University of Virginia, said she has come to appreciate gospel during the 2025 McNeil African American History Month Lecture on Feb. 20. “I feel a deep connection to the people that I write about, sometimes it's
- [Blake returns in pinked-theme showdown](https://campusecho.com/blake-returns-in-pinked-theme-showdown/) - The Lady Eagles, sporting a pink alternate uniform for breast cancer awareness, fell to Coppin State 53-63 on Feb. 15. Freshman forward Dianna Blake logged a career high 10 pts in addition to 5 rebs and 1 stl in 15 minutes off the bench. This contest marked the end of a 6 game absence for
- [Why Eagles must honor their volunteer commitments](https://campusecho.com/why-eagles-must-honor-their-volunteer-commitments/) - Picture this: You’re a student at N.C. Central University. The semester is halfway over, but you still have 15 hours of required community service to complete for the term. Scrolling through Get Connected, NCCU’s online portal for volunteering opportunities, you sign up for an event the following week. The day arrives, but you can no
- [Campus hub promotes career development](https://campusecho.com/campus-hub-promotes-career-development/) - N.C. Central University’s Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC) is the one-stop-shop on campus building a bridge between students and their future careers. “CPDC’s job is to educate, empower, and employ students, faculty, staff, and community partners,” Assistant Director of Experiential Learning Byron Dickey said. Located in the New Student Center, the CPCD is led
- [VIDEO: Students, vocalist celebrate MLK Day through song](https://campusecho.com/students-vocalist-celebrate-mlk-day-through-song/) - Students and faculty of the N.C. Chamber Music Institute, with guest vocalist and composer James Dargan, celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday on Jan. 20 at the Haynes-Barton United Methodist Church in Raleigh. Composed by Dargan, son of N.C. Central University adjunct assistant history professor Janice Dargan, the performances included compositions by African-American composers Rhiannon
- [One less bill for graduating Eagles](https://campusecho.com/one-less-bill-for-graduating-eagles/) - Imagine completing all of your degree requirements, being in good academic standing, and your family is ready to come celebrate you, but then, you have an e-bill that you and your family cannot handle. This is the reality for many graduating seniors at N.C. Central University. It is no secret that college tuition is high.
- [What is the UNC FRIP Program?](https://campusecho.com/what-is-the-unc-frip-program/) - UNC professors, including some from N.C. Central University, are participating in an early retirement agreement that will be offered until the end of the Spring semester. The Faculty Realignment Incentive Program (FRIP) allows eligible tenured faculty to receive a one-time payment of a year's salary in exchange for a year's early retirement until June 2025.
- [Chancellor Dixon reflects on first semester, looks ahead](https://campusecho.com/chancellor-dixon-reflects-on-first-semester-looks-ahead/) - Chancellor Karrie Dixon didn’t wake up one day and decide to become a chancellor. But once she made the decision to pursue the role, she made sure that she would become "the best chancellor [she] could be." Dixon, former chancellor at Elizabeth City State University, started at N.C. Central University in July following Chancellor Johnson
- [A new NCCU event for Eagles in need](https://campusecho.com/a-new-nccu-event-for-eagles-in-need/) - The NCCU Recreation and Wellness Center partnered with the Campus Pantry to host a Pop-Up Pantry inside the L.T. Walker Complex lobby on Jan. 21. Adjacent to the stairs that lead to the Basketball Gym, the Pop-Up Pantry is an extension of the Campus Pantry, a free resource for students with food insecurity. Between 3:00
- [NCCU art museum displays K-12 creativity](https://campusecho.com/nccu-art-museum-displays-k-12-creativity/) - Durham’s finest is back! A tradition of 50 years at N.C. Central’s Art Museum presents an art exhibition of students K-12 across 35 different Durham public schools. The exhibit was shown from Jan. 12- Feb. 2. The exhibit allows students to display their talents and creativity. Many of the art pieces, especially in the high
- [NCCU outlasts SCSU in tenth win](https://campusecho.com/nccu-outlasts-scsu-in-tenth-win/) - N.C. Central men’s basketball team secured its third consecutive conference win, edging South Carolina State 82-77 last Saturday. Behind strong performances from junior guards Po’Boigh King and Perry Smith Jr, and senior guard Keishon Porter, NCCU’s record improved to 10-12 overall and 3-2 in conference play. The game was highly competitive, featuring 12 tied scores
- [Meet Ryan Atwater Jr., Mr. NCCU](https://campusecho.com/meet-ryan-atwater-jr-mr-nccu/) - Ryan “RJ” Atwater Jr. was crowned the 25th Mr. N.C. Central University on Oct. 21, 2024. He said he was thankful for the journey and the people that led him to winning this position. “Being Mr. NCCU means being a voice for the marginalized,” he said. “It gives a voice to people just like me
- [TikTok ban up in the air](https://campusecho.com/tiktok-ban-up-in-the-air/) - TikTok, the popular social media app, made a less than 24 hour return after being banned in the United States late on the night of Jan. 18. The app has been up and running for several days despite legislation banning the app. The bill, which required that the Chinese parent company of TikTok, ByteDance, be
- [New presidential term begins](https://campusecho.com/new-presidential-term-begins/) - President Donald Trump was officially sworn into office as the 47th president of the United States at 12:02 p.m. on Monday, making him only the second president to serve in two non-consecutive terms. His inauguration also historically fell on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, happening only on President Bill Clinton’s Inauguration Day. “Today is Martin
- [From a nontraditional childhood to Miss NCCU](https://campusecho.com/from-a-nontraditional-childhood-to-miss-nccu/) - Karleigh N’diaye was crowned the 82nd Ms. N.C. Central University on Oct. 24, 2024. She said she was eternally grateful for the journey and the people that led her to winning this position. “Being Ms. NCCU means being a representative, an ambassador, and a voice for my peers,” she said. “I’m so blessed to be
- [NCCU's GLOMUS adventure](https://campusecho.com/nccus-glomus-adventure/) - GLOMUS, a bi-annual camp that targets music and performing arts students, sparked the interest of Thomas Taylor, a lecturer and percussionist at N.C. Central University. Eager to share the experience with some students in the Jazz Studies graduate program, Taylor encouraged Debbie Long, David Wintermute and Noah Combs, to participate in the October 2024 camp.
- [What brought MLK Jr. to NCCU?](https://campusecho.com/what-brought-mlk-jr-to-nccu/) - An autumn evening in 1964 at the N.C. College at Durham saw the community explode with emotion. It was Nov. 13 at the McDougald-McLendon Arena. And thousands of animated Durhamites and students were eager to hear Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. It was a fitting location for the speech. Durham civil rights icon Richard McDougald,
- [Lady Eagles prevail in nail biter](https://campusecho.com/lady-eagles-prevail-in-nail-biter/) - After surviving a double OT thriller against Maryland Eastern Shore, the Lady Eagles showed grit in a back-and-forth game, outlasting Delaware State in a close 76-71 victory. This performance marked NCCU’s second consecutive win in conference play and extended Delaware State’s losing streak to 10 games on the season. After a slow start in the
- [How one student became a professor](https://campusecho.com/how-one-student-became-a-professor/) - Being educated always ran deep for Language and Literature adjunct Al-Tariq Moore. As a young child, his parents would call him out to “do it, do it, do that thing” whenever their friends visited. That thing was “to pronounce four or five syllable words.” And have him read from their set of encyclopedias. He was
- [NCCU transforms into winter wonderland](https://campusecho.com/nccu-transforms-into-winter-wonderland/) - As N.C. Central University students returned to their dorms, they witnessed their sloping hills and verdant green receive a healthy coating of snow. The snowstorm began Friday evening. With below freezing temperatures, it didn’t take long for the snow to build on James E. Shepard’s bronze shoulders. NCCU’s Greek Bowl traded its color for an
- [Davis and Poore to lead SGA administration for 2024-2025](https://campusecho.com/davis-and-poore-to-lead-sga-administration-for-2024-2025/) - The votes are in: Next academic year’s Student Government Association President will be Emmanuel Davis and Vice President, Ayanna Poore. For the Royal Court, Mr. NCCU will be represented by Ryan Atwater, Jr. and Miss NCCU will be represented by Karleigh N’diyae. Voting ran on April 1-2. Davis, Atwater and N’diyae all ran for their
- [What is the Goodmon Fellowship?](https://campusecho.com/what-is-the-goodmon-fellowship/) - When Lauryn Goins, 2024 N.C. Central University kinesiology graduate, applied for the Capitol Broadcasting Company’s Goodmon Fellowship – with its focus on leadership – she wasn’t quite sure what to expect. While completing the application she selected “events” as her preferred area of interest. Other choices included: digital content, marketing, news reporting and other departments
- [Indaba, Democracy Summit highlight the Campus Echo's DC trip](https://campusecho.com/indaba-democracy-summit-highlight-campus-echos-d-c-trip/) - Student editors from N.C. Central University gathered with the Center for Journalism and Democracy on Oct. 7 and 8 in Washington, D.C. Founded by Howard University’s Knight Chair in Race and Journalism Nikole Hannah-Jones, CJD aims to promote civil discourse and democracy around the press. They also take inspiration from the Black Press to aid
- [NCCU Police investigates robbery in the parking deck](https://campusecho.com/breaking-nccu-police-investigates-robbery-in-the-parking-deck/) - N.C. Central University Police Department announced Thursday evening that they were investigating a robbery that took place in the Latham Parking Deck. According to a 5:56 p.m. timely warning that was sent to the student body, a robbery in the area was reported to NCCU Police at 4:42 p.m. The crime allegedly took place around
- [The glamor, electricity of the 2024 Homecoming Step Show](https://campusecho.com/the-glamor-electricity-of-the-2024-homecoming-step-show/) - On a crisp, autumn evening, the striking stomps and lively chants of the Divine Nine could be heard across campus. The McDougald-McLendon Arena was filled with piercing lights, N.C. Central University alumni and students anticipating the performances of their peers. Comedian, actor, producer and “Wild ‘N Out” television star Chico Bean hosted the heated step
- [NCCU dominates Carolina in statement win](https://campusecho.com/nccu-dominates-carolina-in-statement-win/) - The N.C. Central men’s basketball program obtained their first home win of the season with an exclamatory 91-36 performance against the Carolina University Bruins on Nov. 25. The Bruins scored the first points of the game. But once the Eagles took the lead at 7-5, they remained ahead for the rest of the contest. The
- [A reunion 15 years in the making](https://campusecho.com/a-reunion-15-years-in-the-making/) - Homecoming at an HBCU is more than a weekend of festivities. It is a family reunion and a time to connect. Current students use Homecoming to have fun and meet alumni, who return to the place that left a lasting impression on them. The place that shaped their future lives and careers. This year, at
- [12 break-ins under NCCU investigation](https://campusecho.com/12-break-ins-under-nccu-investigation/) - Multiple break-ins interrupted N.C. Central University students’ weekend, the NCCU Police Department announced. According to a timely warning sent to the student body by NCCU, between 1:55 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. Sunday morning, 12 motor vehicle break-ins occurred on various parking lots throughout campus. Morgan Freeman, a sports medicine junior and driver herself, was shocked
- [How one Eagle innovates fashion](https://campusecho.com/how-one-eagle-innovates-fashion/) - Aliza Taylor, a business administration junior, defined herself through her unique fashion sense. And through her stylistic freedom, Taylor took N.C. Central University by storm. Before attending NCCU, she lived with her great grandma, grandfather and white Bijon Frise [dog] Zach. She said growing up without her actual parents made her stronger as an individual.
- [The Eagles drop Bisons in Senior Night performance](https://campusecho.com/the-eagles-drop-bisons-in-senior-night-performance/) - N.C. Central defeated conference rival Howard in a 26-3 performance Friday night. NCCU’s win moves them to 7-3 with one game left in the regular season. The game started off very slow with defensive stops from both teams. The first quarter ended 3-0 with a Howard field goal. NCCU tried to put points up, but
- [MEAC announce NCCU v. Howard brawl repercussions](https://campusecho.com/meac-announce-nccu-v-howard-brawl-repercussions/) - Consequences have been appointed after the chaotic post-game brawl between N.C. Central and Howard’s football teams. The MEAC announced in a press release Monday that 35 student-athletes, including 19 NCCU players and 17 Howard players would be suspended. Additionally, an NCCU assistant coach was suspended. And further review on Wednesday prompted the MEAC to suspend
- [Barber discusses unity following election results](https://campusecho.com/barber-discusses-unity-following-election-results/) - How do we connect the events of today to events that took place during the Civil Rights Movement? This is the question the Rev. William Barber II set out to answer at the Hayti Heritage Center on Nov. 8. Barber is a minister, social activist and professor. He was also an N.C. Central University alumnus,
- [A creative's full circle moment](https://campusecho.com/a-creatives-full-circle-moment/) - N.C. Central University’s Art Museum unveiled the exhibit, “The Business of Art and Design: Celebrating Alumnus Tobias Rose,” on Nov. 6. The art reflected NCCU alumnus Tobias Rose’s creativity, showing how his career has taken him down many paths. He has works in photography, bodily art, graphic design and more, each showing a part of
- [Man surrenders in connection to second NCCU Homecoming shooting](https://campusecho.com/man-surrenders-in-connection-to-second-nccu-homecoming-shooting/) - An arrest has been made in the second shooting that injured four, including one student, during N.C. Central University's Ultimate Homecoming Experience on Oct. 26. According to a statement released by NCCU, Jerrick Dennard Woods surrendered to the Orange County Sheriff's Office Wednesday after arrest warrants were issued in connection to the incident that followed
- [Three people, including one student found dead in Cary home](https://campusecho.com/__trashed-3/) - Three individuals, including two N.C. Central University students were found dead at a Cary residence Monday afternoon. The Cary Police Department identified the victims as 54-year-old Erica Alsye Holton, 19-year-old Xavier Neil Holton and 19-year-old Aminah Michelle Guy. They were allegedly shot to death in a home on Smokemount Drive. The police said that Erica
- [When students faced voting barrier, one pushed for change](https://campusecho.com/when-students-faced-voting-barrier-one-pushed-for-change/) - When senior political science student Alexis Staten realized that her faded student ID photo was unrecognizable, she feared that she wouldn’t be able to vote in the 2024 presidential election. So, she sparked an initiative to replace students’ Eagle Cards for free, saving students from voting provisionally at the polls. As an out-of-state student, Staten
- [Campus Police investigates suspected burgalry at Eagle Landing](https://campusecho.com/campus-police-investigates-suspected-burgalry-at-eagle-landing/) - N.C. Central University Police are investigating a reported burglary that occurred at Eagle Landing Residence Hall early Monday morning. According to a 10:58 a.m. timely warning sent to the student body by the University Police, at approximately 2:40 a.m., an unidentified individual attempted to gain entry into a student's dorm through the exterior window. As
- [Lady Eagles establish identity in home opener](https://campusecho.com/lady-eagles-establish-identity-in-home-opener/) - N.C. Central’s Women’s Basketball team fell to Wofford in their home opener Saturday with a final score of 56-75. Although the Lady Eagles failed to pick up the win, Eagle Head Coach Terrence Baxter said that the team gained valuable experience with more underclassmen composing the lineup. “We got six freshmen and two sophomores that
- [NCCU fails to make a comeback against Gardener-Webb](https://campusecho.com/nccu-fails-to-make-a-comeback-against-gardener-webb/) - N.C. Central University Men’s Basketball team fell short of a comeback at last Friday’s home opener against the Gardner-Webb Bulldogs. They are now 0-3 after the 88-82 loss. The Eagles found themselves down in the early minutes of the first half. The slow start prompted NCCU Head Coach LeVelle Moton to call a timeout. As
- [University now providing LinkedIn Learning to students](https://campusecho.com/university-now-providing-linkedin-learning-to-students/) - It’s been a long time coming, but N.C. Central University is now offering access to LinkedIn Learning to students, faculty and staff. When students are logged into their school Gmail account on their browser, they can simply search for LinkedIn Learning and it’s free. According to Bruce dePyssler, an associate professor in mass communications, it’s
- [Lady Eagles fight hard, fall to UMES on Senior Day](https://campusecho.com/lady-eagles-fight-hard-fall-to-umes-on-senior-day/) - Senior Day was special for five women Eagles on the volleyball team. Last Sunday’s celebration honored setter/right side hitter Bella Dearinger, setter Azra Osmanovic, defensive specialist Loren Johnson, setter Vanila Pulu-Suliafu and middle blocker Kennedy Clark. Each player was introduced, their contributions to the team were itemized and their plans after graduation were announced. Each
- [A musician's love for Gospel](https://campusecho.com/a-musicians-love-for-gospel/) - Ask an N.C. Central University Interdisciplinary Studies senior what gets him up in the morning and his answer is simple: music. A typical Sunday for Johnnie Draft III – or JD as his friends call him – is more than just brunch, it’s a day for him to serve his community. JD is a music
- [Trump defeats Harris in shocking return to White House](https://campusecho.com/trump-defeats-harris-in-shocking-return-to-white-house/) - Former President and Republican Nominee Donald Trump has defeated Vice President and Democratic Nominee Kamala Harris in a highly contested race Wednesday morning. Trump ‘s win was written in his battleground success. North Carolina, a state many believed could flip blue, was the first in the battleground arena to fall to Republicans. Georgia, the state
- [NCCU students anxiously awaited election results at watch party](https://campusecho.com/nccu-students-anxiously-awaited-election-results-at-watch-party/) - Hundreds of N.C. Central University students waited in anticipation for the presidential election results in the New Student Center lobby Tuesday night. “I just wanted to come out and watch history unfold in real life,” said sophomore sports medicine major Gabrielle Beale. The lobby overflowed with students, leading students to bring in outdoor seating and
- [Students don't seem intimidated by incidents of voting interference](https://campusecho.com/students-dont-seem-intimidated-by-incidents-of-voting-intereference/) - Leading up to Election Day, some N.C. Central University students said that they intended to vote despite recent incidents of voter interference around the country. There appeared to be no cases of interference or intimidation in North Carolina. However, several states across the country have each faced incidents since early voting began. Michigan Secretary of
- [Alphas, Deltas secure victory at NCCU Homecoming step show](https://campusecho.com/alphas-deltas-secure-victory-at-nccu-homecoming-step-show/) - N.C. Central University Greeks held their annual step show in front of a full crowd Friday night in the McDougald-McLendon Arena. Bright lights and music accompanied the fraternities and sororities as they prepared to step and chant through their performances. Comedian Chico Bean, an HBCU alumnus and member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc, hosted
- [NCCU defense shuts down Morgan State in Homecoming triumph](https://campusecho.com/nccu-defense-shuts-down-morgan-state-in-homecoming-triumph/) - In front of 13,910 spectators at O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium, the NCCU Eagles defeated conference rivals Morgan State in a close matchup 16-7. But it wasn’t just another victory to add to the Eagles 5-2 win column. It was a Homecoming triumph done in front of thousands of energized alumni from around the country. NCCU’s defense showed
- [Eagles wallop Dragons behind five rushing TDs](https://campusecho.com/eagles-wallop-dragons-behind-five-rushing-tds/) - N.C. Central is now on a four-game winning streak after pitching a shutout against Virginia-Lynchburg in a 68-0 blowout in O’Kelly-Riddick stadium. The Eagles have scored 216 points over this dominant four-game span. In NCCU’s final non-conference game of the season, Head Coach Trei Oliver wanted to ensure that his team didn’t overlook the Dragons
- [Enthusiastic students gather to watch Harris-Trump debate](https://campusecho.com/enthusiastic-students-gather-to-watch-harris-trump-debate/) - More than 200 N.C. Central University students filled the New Student Center lobby on Sept. 10 to watch what could be the only presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. The crowd was enthusiastic, reacting to candidates to comments with laughter or expressions of surprise. Students weren’t afraid to take
- [Mr., Ms. NCCU crowned during 2024 Homecoming Coronation](https://campusecho.com/mr-ms-nccu-crowned-during-2024-homecoming-coronation/) - N.C. Central University students and families gathered on Oct. 21 to celebrate the crowning of the 82nd Ms. and 24th Mr. NCCU. The theme of the night was “Winter Wonderland” and the stage was set with twinkling lights, blue lighting, and a myriad of sparkly, white decorations. The coronation recognized every Ms. and Mr. on
- [NCCU Police look into robbery near B.N. Duke Auditorium](https://campusecho.com/nccu-police-look-into-robbery-near-b-n-duke-auditorium/) - The N.C. Central University Police Department responded to a robbery that occurred on the sidewalk near B.N. Duke Auditorium Tuesday evening. According to a timely warning sent to the student body at 10:58 p.m., the crime was committed at approximately 6:47 p.m., but wasn’t reported until 7:27 p.m. The suspect allegedly appeared to be a
- [Poll: Nearly 85% of registered NCCU students plan to vote](https://campusecho.com/poll-nearly-85-of-registered-nccu-students-plan-to-vote/) - In a swing state like North Carolina, students could cast the deciding vote to determine the results of the presidential election. But, some N.C. Central University students have no plans to vote. According to an informal poll of 138 NCCU students conducted by the Campus Echo in September and October, 93.4% of students were registered
- [Hezekiah Walker, Tye Tribbet leave Gospel concert crowd "souled out"](https://campusecho.com/hezekiah-walker-tye-tribbet-leave-gospel-concert-crowd-souled-out/) - Students, staff, faculty and alumni experienced an emotional Gospel Concert on the first day of N.C. Central University's 2024 Ultimate Homecoming Experience. NCCU’s Director of New Student Services Georgia Sawyer hosted the event. She said that although McDougald-McLendon was a gym, this concert would make the building into something different. “We’re gonna turn this into
- [Four hospitalized after two shootings rock NCCU's Homecoming](https://campusecho.com/four-hospitalized-after-two-shootings-rock-nccus-homecoming/) - Two shootings shattered N.C. Central University’s 2024 Ultimate Homecoming Experience, leaving one student and three others injured. Many more were on lockdown for more than an hour. At 7:43 p.m., sirens and emails alerted the NCCU community, informing students to shelter in place. At the time, Homecoming participants, recreating last year’s Homecoming celebration, were entering
- [How NCCU's senior-class president continues to soar](https://campusecho.com/how-nccus-senior-class-president-continues-to-soar/) - Jessella Gaymon, mass communication senior with a concentration in public relations, has taken her curriculum and extracurricular activities to new heights. Originally from Fayetteville, Gaymon is a first generation student. “I’m starting my own path,” Gaymon said. “I’m starting my own legacy” Gaymon collected many hats at N.C. Central University. She is the senior class
- [Police investigate reported arson near NCCU School of Education](https://campusecho.com/police-investigate-reported-arson-near-nccu-school-of-education/) - N.C. Central University Police responded to a report of arson near the NCCU School of Education Friday morning. According to a 1:19 p.m. timely warning sent to the student body, around 5:30 a.m., NCCU Police was notified of a vehicular fire located at the corner of Martha and Lincoln streets. Police said that the suspect
- [NCCU march boosts early voting](https://campusecho.com/nccu-march-boosts-early-voting/) - Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams, Chancellor Karrie Dixon, and Minister and Activist William Barber were among the voters at N.C. Central University’s largest voter turnouts last Thursday. Students, staff, faculty and Durhamites met in front of the New Student Center on Nelson Street. Dixon, Williams, and SGA Political Action and Community Engagement Director Sha’Lexus Sanders addressed
- [Democrats show Durham more attention in final weeks of campaign](https://campusecho.com/democrats-show-durham-more-attention-in-final-weeks-of-campaign/) - This late in a presidential race, candidates have had ample time to explain their goals for the nation. So when Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz visited Durham on Thursday, his speech didn’t offer any new proposals. Walz joined former President Bill Clinton and N.C. Central University senior Devin Freeman for a rally at the
- [Two students arrested in connection to home invasion](https://campusecho.com/two-students-arrested-in-connection-to-home-invasion/) - Brief by Staff Reporters Allexus Killian, De'Zaria Lucas and Ronni Butts. Two N.C. Central University students were arrested for their suspected roll in a home invasion on Oct. 10, Durham Police Department announced on Friday. Demarcus Justin Cooley, 18, and Ja’Maury Coe , 19, were charged with four counts of robbery with a dangerous weapon,
- [VP Harris’ husband and sister campaign in the Research Triangle](https://campusecho.com/vp-harris-husband-and-sister-campaign-in-the-research-triangle/) - Doug Emhoff, Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris’ husband, and sister, Maya Harris, rallied voters in the Research Triangle just days after vice presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz’s visit on Thursday. Emhoff and Harris made their first stop at the Raleigh home of Senah Andrews, who ran for the N.C. House in 2018, to
- [The frustration of a broken elevator](https://campusecho.com/the-frustration-of-a-broken-elevator/) - Cierra Lundy’s schedule on the sloping hills and verdant green shouldn’t have been demanding. With a routine that started in the Annie Day Residence Hall, Lundy would ready herself for the day. While she attended “The Black Experience to 1865” in the Edmonds Classroom Building, most of Lundy’s week was spent in the Farrison-Newton Communications
- [Meet NCCU's new Sophomore VP](https://campusecho.com/meet-nccus-new-sophomore-vp/) - Mass communication sophomore Taurus Bromell has always had an abiding interest in politics. In grade school, her principal suggested she should eventually study law. In her high school, Lucy C. Laney in Augusta, Ga., she was a cheerleader, a class vice president and, as a senior, served as the student body president and Ms. Student
- [The murals of DC's U Street Corridor amaze and astonish](https://campusecho.com/the-murals-of-dcs-u-street-corridor-amaze-and-astonish/) - While attending the HBCU Consortium’s Indaba and third annual Democracy Summit at Howard University, the N.C. Central University Campus Echo adviser Bruce dePyssler found time to photograph the renowned murals of Washington D.C.’s historic U Street Corridor. “I asked a colleague, Olive Vassell, the director of the University of the District of Columbia’s Digital Media
- [Artist reveal brings McDonalds, fashion, homecoming artists](https://campusecho.com/artist-reveal-brings-mcdonalds-fashion-homecoming-artists/) - Students were greeted by McDonald’s Black and Positivity Golden Change of Fashion (C.O.F.) and the 2024 Homecoming roster on Sept. 19 in N.C. Central University’s New Student Center. C.O.F. is a program focused on enhancing Black representation in the fashion industry. According to the program's website, only 7.3% of designers are Black. NCCU kicked off
- [Leading House Democrat visits Harris-Walz volunteers in Raleigh](https://campusecho.com/leading-house-democrat-visits-harris-walz-volunteers-in-raleigh/) - The second highest ranking U.S. House Democrat joined a colleague from Wake County on Monday in downtown Raleigh to thank phone bank volunteers for the Harris-Walz campaign. Rep. Katherine Clark (D-Mass.), the House minority whip, and Rep. Deborah Ross (D-N.C.), who represents most of Wake County, were passionate in encouraging the volunteers. “We are most
- [NCCU see "Visions from Down East"](https://campusecho.com/nccu-see-visions-from-down-east/) - Famous Artist James ‘Mike’ Bennett spoke to students on Sept. 18 at N.C. Central University at his “Visions from Down East” Art Exhibition. During his Art Museum visit, Bennett spoke about some of his art pieces, his past and how he became an artist known today. Bennett was born in Robersonville, N.C. in 1958. Growing
- [Balancing Acts: How NCCU students juggle academics, work, and extracurriculars](https://campusecho.com/balancing-acts-how-nccu-students-juggle-academics-work-and-extracurriculars/) - N.C. Central University students are accustomed to managing a variety of obligations. A typical student will find oneself juggling a heavy workload, a wide range of extracurricular activities, a part-time job, and, lastly, demanding course work. According to a 2023 United Negro College Fund report, over 75% of HBCU students work part- or full-time while
- [Voting in 2024 election: Things Eagles need to know](https://campusecho.com/voting-in-2024-election-things-eagles-need-to-know/) - From immigration, to the economy, to a woman’s autonomy over their body, to the survival of democracy itself -- many Americans issues are on the 2024 ballot. The stakes raise the importance of voter turnout in every demographic, especially young voters like N.C. Central University students. With the deadline to register approaching, the Campus Echo has
- [Strutting in Style: Transforming Beauty Norms and Empowering Confidence at NCCU](https://campusecho.com/strutting-in-style-transforming-beauty-norms-and-empowering-confidence-at-nccu/) - Campus fashion troupe Curve Appeal, established under the name Curvaceous Eagles, started as a way to honor plus-size women and challenge traditional notions of beauty. It has since developed into a life-changing experience for its members. The troupe was established by Briana Brooks and Jessiqua Pryor-Kujimiyo in 2016. “We wanted to give women the confidence
- [Vance-Walz vice presidential debate offers new live fact-checking](https://campusecho.com/vance-walz-vice-presidential-debate-offers-new-live-fact-checking/) - Viewers had no shortage of access to the facts during the vice-presidential debate between Sen. J.D. Vance and Gov. Tim Walz last night through CBS’s live fact-checking. If unsure about the veracity of the candidates’ claims, viewers had the option to access live fact-checking information on cbsnews.com or by scanning a QR code during the
- [Eagles SOAR to the polls ahead of Nov. 7 Durham election](https://campusecho.com/eagles-soar-to-the-polls-ahead-of-nov-7-durham-election/) - About 100 people – mostly N.C. Central University students – attended a Student Government Association event, SOAR to the Polls, last Thursday. “People say that we are the future, but in order to be that future we have to work in the present,” said Marcus Spates, a business administration junior and the SGA’s Director of
- [N.C. politicians, Gov. Wes Moore promote Democratic ticket, encourage Durham’s Black men to vote](https://campusecho.com/n-c-politicians-gov-wes-moore-promote-democratic-ticket-encourage-durhams-black-men-to-vote/) - N.C. politicians, Gov. Wes Moore promotes Democratic ticket, encourages Durham’s Black men to vote
- [NCCU drops 66 on NCAT in Classic](https://campusecho.com/nccu-drops-66-on-ncat-in-classic/) - Since the 1920s, people have gathered across the nation to watch N.C. Central and N.C. A&T battle it out in the Aggie-Eagle Classic. This year was no different. In front of a sold-out crowd Saturday, NCCU broke its two-game losing streak, obliterating A&T 66-24 leaving Aggie fans and players dejected. The historic rivalry record is
- [Durham County Board of Elections Chair encourages youth voting, faith in elections](https://campusecho.com/durham-county-board-of-elections-chair-encourages-youth-voting-faith-in-elections/) - While Dawn Baxton, Durham County Board of Elections Chair, expects fair and safe elections in Durham County this presidential election, she hopes that the youth vote will increase over its 2020 election rate. “Every time you have an opportunity to vote on issues that affect your life, you need to do it. It’s just that
- [Eagles learn internships, opportunities during "Dell Day"](https://campusecho.com/eagles-learn-internships-opportunities-during-dell-day/) - Dell Technologies touched down on N.C. Central University’s Campus on Sept. 18 to share their upcoming opportunities with students. Three Dell representatives, Ron Pierre, T’nya Lee and Lily Ramos Zalewski, hosted the evening portion of the “Dell Day” event. Dell Technologies offered refreshments during their 15-minute presentation, which included their diversity goals and internships. This
- [Students, staff feel effects of enrollment increase](https://campusecho.com/students-staff-feel-effects-of-enrollment-increase/) - The Fall 2024 freshmen class, which includes 1,918 incoming first-year students, is an 8.3% increase from last year. The massive bump makes this year's enrollment the largest in the University's history. According to N.C. Central University's website, there are now 8,579 undergraduate and graduate students in attendance. NCCU wasn't the only school who got a
- [What is sexual health? Professor pushes for answers](https://campusecho.com/what-is-sexual-health-professor-pushes-for-answers/) - As N. C. Central University began its flight into Sexual Health Awareness month, Professor Tanya Bass emphasized the importance of sexual education. “A lot of what we see in sex ed, especially from a general K-12 setting, is whitewashed. It doesn’t present some of the information around black and brown bodies and liberation,” said Bass,
- [Eagles try to SOAR with new WI-Fi](https://campusecho.com/eagles-try-to-soar-with-new-wi-fi/) - The University’s secure Wi-Fi network – EAGLE-SOAR – is now up an running. ITS has been working on the wireless network since last January. Over the summer of 2024, their focus on developing EAGLE-SOAR was cybersecurity. They soft-launched the new network to NCCU summer school students. However, students and staff appear to have a few
- [Guyanese student pursues a career in life sciences](https://campusecho.com/guyanese-student-pursues-a-career-in-life-sciences/) - When N.C. Central University international student Adelah Smith, a biomedical sciences junior, arrived in Durham in the summer of 2022, it was the beginning of an exciting new chapter. Her story begins in Guyana, South America and she credits her mother, Natasha Lorrimer, and father, Uborn Smith for her success so far. “After visiting NCCU,
- [In Zoom call, the Harris-Walz campaign met with student journalists](https://campusecho.com/in-zoom-call-the-harris-walz-campaign-met-with-student-journalists/) - NC Coordinated Campaign, a state Democratic organization, invited the Campus Echo and other student journalists from across North Carolina to participate in a Student Journalist Press Call. At the Aug. 27 press call, United States Rep. Maxwell Frost and Senator Natalie Murdock discussed the importance of the upcoming November presidential elections. Frost and Murdock emphasized
- [NCCU offense sputters in frustrating loss against Elon](https://campusecho.com/nccu-offense-sputters-in-frustrating-loss-against-elon/) - N.C. Central is now 1-1 after a crushing 41-19 loss to Elon during Saturday’s home opener leaving Eagle fans stunned. “We had issues blocking them and creating holes for our run game,” Eagles Head Coach Trei Oliver said. “Defensively they kind of kept us on the heels with a few things, and the quarterback made
- [A new tool to help NCCU students identify trespassers](https://campusecho.com/a-new-tool-to-help-nccu-students-identify-trespassers/) - N.C. Central University Police unveiled a new EOL site that empowers students to keep each other safe while the Fall semester begins. “Barring Notices” is a site that shows everyone who is banned from campus. Each profile features a picture of the assailant, their name, age, gender, and the length of their ban. According to
- [VIDEO: NCCU outfits shine during Fried Chicken Wednesday](https://campusecho.com/video-nccu-outfits-shine-during-fried-chicken-wednesday/) - https://youtu.be/8pEgjWVYN94 Students piled into Pearson’s Cafeteria in their best outfits on Aug. 21, 2024, to enjoy the music and have fun with a classic N.C. Central University tradition: Fried Chicken Wednesday (FCW). FCW is like a family reunion: music, dancing and food. Students also used this day to showcase their organizations and fashion. FCW became
- [A storyteller’s voice goes silent](https://campusecho.com/a-storytellers-voice-goes-silent/) - As I re-write this, my heart is heavy. This story’s early drafts introduced our newest faculty member, Kenneth Campbell. It told a story about how he grew from a student in our department, to earning an MFA at Howard University. It told a story of his return to our department and how quickly he became
- [A new chapter begins at NCCU](https://campusecho.com/a-new-chapter-begins-at-nccu/) - The light bulb went off in Karrie Dixon’s mind as a teaching assistant at the University of North Carolina - Greensboro. Experiencing the students’ barriers in their academic journey sparked an interest in higher education. “I loved the classroom experience, so initially I thought I would stay as a professor … and have that be
- [Thrillers, blowouts, takeaways from NCCU's basketball season](https://campusecho.com/the-thrillers-blowouts-takeaways-from-nccus-basketball-season/) - The 2023-2024 season for N.C. Central’s Men’s Basketball Team included big wins, crushing losses and moments to remember. Due to the injuries the team faced throughout the season, NCCU Basketball Coach LeVelle Moton described the year as “challenging.” NCCU’s overall record was 18-13 (9-5 in its conference, 11-2 at home, and 6-9 away), finished over
- [Exams, packing, planning: the hectic last days of spring semester](https://campusecho.com/exams-packing-planning-the-hectic-last-days-of-spring-semester/) - As students roll out of N.C. Central University's sloping hills and verdant green, they leverage wrapping up final exams and moving out. University College Learning Specialist Jenna Watts described the end of the semester as “doing your best," hoping good grades reward good work. “[Finals week has] been good so far from what I’ve heard
- [Suspects, victim in Lawson investigation surrender](https://campusecho.com/suspects-victim-in-lawson-investigation-surrender/) - N.C. Central University students Jayiana Mitchell, E’Rico Hill and Kenyatta Carmichael have voluntarily surrendered to NCCU Police. The three students are being charged with conspiracy to commit armed robbery. A conspiracy charge involves two or more individuals agreeing to commit a crime against a person or party and using physical force to accomplish the goal.
- [NCCU student travels between filmmaking, biomedical worlds](https://campusecho.com/nccu-student-travels-between-the-filmmaking-and-biomedical-world/) - Kayden Spellman, a N.C. Central University junior is far from a one-trick pony as she balances being a biomedical sciences major and a Nineteen10 Film Alliance member. “I’m in two separate worlds. During the day, I go to physics, genetics, and [other] science classes,” Spellman said. “Later in the day, I typically interview somebody or
- [Bull City United visits NCCU](https://campusecho.com/bull-city-united-visits-nccu/) - As N.C. Central University recovers in the wake of a recent active shooter lockdown, the Durham community reaches out to help stop the violence. On the evening of April 2, students were met with a campus-wide lockdown due to reports of a shooting in the Lawson Residence Hall. The following afternoon, after the campus-wide town
- [Project Safe changes perceptions of safe sex](https://campusecho.com/project-safe-changes-perceptions-of-safe-sex/) - If there’s one thing that makes Project Safe tick it’s the organization’s leaders, past and present. Three stars at Project Safe, the only HIV and STI prevention organization on N.C Central’s Campus, are Miss Project Safe Talia Hayes, Mister Project Safe Michael White, and Marcus Harris, who was the 2022 Mister Project Safe. For those
- [NCCU School of Law honors civil rights lawyer](https://campusecho.com/nccu-school-of-law-honors-civil-rights-lawyer/) - N.C. Central University Professor Irving L. Joyner, held a lecture about Charles Hamilton Houston at the NCCU School of Law Building. As part of the NCCU School of Law 85th Anniversary celebration, Professor Joyner paid tribute to Houston and his journey as a lawyer during the Jim Crow era. According to Blackpast, Houston is recognized
- [EDITORIAL: Behind the curtains](https://campusecho.com/editorial-behind-the-curtains/) - When Campus Echo returned to N.C. Central University this spring, we prioritized updating news on the cyberintrusion. Campus Echo knew our campus made leaps and bounds since our last story before the break and that there were updates on what was up and running. While faculty and stafff were still waiting for Eagle’s Purch to
- [NCCU's 33rd Annual Jazz Festival to feature Jazzmeia Horn](https://campusecho.com/nccus-33rd-annual-jazz-festival-to-feature-jazzmeia-horn/) - If there’s anything N. C. Central University’s Jazz Department wants you to learn from the upcoming seven days of its 33rd Annual Jazz Festival, it’s that jazz is central to the African American experience. The festival opened with a two-day Monterrey Jazz Festival on April 18-19. Events pick up again April 22. “Jazz gives off
- [Student helps community 'Unpack and Unwind' from technology](https://campusecho.com/student-helps-community-unpack-and-unwind-from-technology/) - Take a walk through N.C. Central University and you will see a smartphone in the hands of almost every student you pass by. Smartphone and social media use are an integral part of communication for younger generations, but screen addiction can quickly alter the course of your life, if you let it. So NCCU mass
- [Students enter the "Age of Content Creation"](https://campusecho.com/students-enter-the-age-of-content-creation/) - N.C. Central University had the honor to host several people from the ABC11 news station. College and high school students were in attendance to learn about “The Age of Content Creation.” There were refreshments for the attendees and a panel that featured: Meteorologist Robert Johnson, Meteorologist Kweilyn Murphy, Sports Anchor Travon Miles, Multimedia Journalist Ana
- [NCCU Police search for three men in connection to Lawson incident](https://campusecho.com/nccu-police-search-for-three-men-in-connection-to-lawson-incident/) - N.C. Central University Police are looking for three individuals in connection with the shooting that happened in Lawson Street Residence Hall that left one NCCU student injured. At approximately 3:06 p.m., NCCU Police’s Crime Investigation Division (CID) informed the campus body that they were attempting to identify three individuals: all young Black males, who were
- [NCCU adapts to Canvas switch](https://campusecho.com/nccu-adapts-to-canvas-switch/) - Last semester, N.C. Central University switched e-learning platforms from Blackboard to Canvas. NCCU professors and students said they learned about the switch right before the Fall semester. “It required a lot of initial work to get all my classes moved over and some refinements as the semester has gone on. [There were] no significant benefits
- [Organizers at block party want NCCU students to "wrap it up"](https://campusecho.com/organizers-at-block-party-want-nccu-students-to-wrap-it-up/) - Despite drizzling rain that affected turnout, N.C. Central University held its annual “Wrap it Up” block party outdoors on April 10 in the Alexander-Dunn parking lot. The event, organized by the Office of Health Promotion and Education, has been held on campus for over five years. Each year the office collaborates with campus and off-campus
- [Annual workshop to examine the “Art of Storytelling”](https://campusecho.com/annual-workshop-to-examine-the-art-of-storytelling/) - On Saturday April 13 at 9 a.m., ABC 11 is coming to N.C. Central University to present “The Art of Storytelling: The New Age of Content Creation.” The annual workshop is an initiative that has been sponsored by ABC 11’s Minority Advisory Committee for over 25 years. The Art of Storytelling aims to educate the
- [Mass Communication Department adds digital filmmaking concentration](https://campusecho.com/mass-communication-department-adds-digital-filmmaking-concentration/) - N.C. Central University’s Mass Communication Department expands with a digital filmmaking concentration. When Michael Pearce arrived in 2018 to interview for a teaching position in NCCU’s Department of Mass Communication, a vision board on the Department Chair’s wall caught his eye. He and Calvin Hall, the department chair, immediately went to the board and began
- [NCCU regroups at town hall](https://campusecho.com/nccu-regroups-at-town-hall/) - One day after last Tuesday’s shooting at Lawson Street Residence Hall that injured one student, N.C. Central University provided a “safe space” for students to ask questions and receive an update on the investigation. Before presenting the timeline of events at the shooting, students were informed that the injured Eagle suffered no life-threatening injuries and
- [Students seek more information amid sexual assault cases on campus](https://campusecho.com/students-seek-more-information-amid-sexual-assault-cases-on-campus/) - After two alleged rapes on campus in March, some students are saying they don’t feel as if they are fully informed about the matter. Students at NCCU were alerted on March 19 of a rape in Eagle Landing that occurred March 16. This alert had little information on the incident, outside of the fact that
- ['Who am I?' The biracial POV](https://campusecho.com/struggling-with-identity-the-biracial-perspective/) - The biracial experience is increasingly common in the United States. According to the US Census, 9 million Americans identified themselves to have two or more races in 2010. In 2020, almost 34 million identified as bi- or multiracial. And in 1967 only 3 percent of married couples were interracial, but now it’s 20 percent, according
- [NCCU schedules town hall for today after shooting and lockdown](https://campusecho.com/nccu-schedules-town-hall-for-today-after-shooting-and-lockdown/) - N.C. Central University announced Wednesday morning that it will hold a town hall meeting about campus safety at 3 p.m. today after Tuesday night’s shooting at a residence hall that left a male student injured and resulted in a two-hour campus-wide lockdown. At approximately 10:15 p.m., NCCU Police received reports of possible gunshots at the
- [OPINION: We must vote in 2024](https://campusecho.com/opinion-we-must-vote-in-2024/) - According to Campus Vote Project, between 2012-2016 there was an increase in turnout in youth voters. But in 2020, voting rates decreased, with Gen Z becoming a minority of the electorate according to the campus voter project. These numbers may get worse. According to Circle Tufts, 16 percent of young voters say they are undecided
- [Panels examine Black lives in Latin America during symposium](https://campusecho.com/panels-examine-black-lives-in-latin-america-during-symposium/) - A variety of challenging issues facing Blacks in South America were explored in the March 26 Dan T. Blue Symposium at the Great Hall in the School of Law. The symposium, “Black Lives Matter in Latin America,” was organized by Gladys Mitchell-Walthour, N.C. Central University’s Dan T. Blue Endowed Chair of Political Science. Panel discussions
- [Students unhappy about  proposed congressional TikTok ban](https://campusecho.com/students-unhappy-about-proposed-congressional-tiktok-ban/) - Some United State officials have been threatening to ban TikTok several years now. Recently the U.S House of Representatives voted to ban TikTok if China does not sell the app to the U.S. The problem is U.S. politicians say that China has been stealing our data through TikTok. Tik Tok is an app that people
- [Eagle alumni lead Team Gaither to victory at HBCU Legacy Bowl](https://campusecho.com/eagle-alumni-lead-team-gaither-to-victory-at-hbcu-legacy-bowl/) - Despite a first quarter ankle injury former N.C. University quarterback Davius Richard was awarded Offensive MVP of the Feb. 24 Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl in New Orleans. The severe ankle happened when Richard, playing for Team Gaither, scored the one and only winning TD. A Team Robinson defender landed on his ankle and he was
- [A new season at the NCCU garden](https://campusecho.com/13301-2/) - Fresh fruits and vegetables aren’t the only things growing in N. C. Central University’s Campus Community Garden this spring. New leadership opportunities, research projects, and a full layout restructuring are in the works, alongside the abundance of fresh produce, according to NCCU senior academic advisor Tamette Farrington, who helps out at the garden as an
- ["Campus couture,"  NCCU student launches fashion business](https://campusecho.com/campus-couture-nccu-student-launches-fashion-business/) - According to textile and apparel junior Kayla McKnight, there’s one specific talent needed to make someone a successful fashion stylist and that’s “your ability to work with what you have.” McKnight, the owner of the on-campus styling business, “The Fab House,” said that it is the essence of flexibility, versatility, and having a keen sense
- [Vehicle thefts rattle NCCU community](https://campusecho.com/vehicle-thefts-rattle-nccu-community/) - Students may notice increased police security and new measures at the Mary Townes parking lot. The upper lot is now secured with an additional gate that prevents a thief from exiting with a stolen car. And lower now has an additional gate and an officer checking student IDs. It’s all part of an effort by
- [Sets, sounds, lights - it's all in Arthur Reese's wheelhouse](https://campusecho.com/sets-sounds-lights-its-all-in-arthur-reeses-wheelhouse/) - From lighting up his students' hearts to lighting up productions on stage, Arthur Reese is one of a kind and a fan favorite with theater majors. Reese spent most of his time around horses, because his dad was a horse trainer. But, he was always interested in theater. “I guess, I was what you would
- [NCCU supports student entrepreneurs](https://campusecho.com/nccu-supports-student-entrepreneurs/) - Since the global pandemic Covid 19, entrepreneurship in the U.S has been growing. Covid 19 caused many people to become unemployed and the loss of jobs opened many opportunities for people to develop new skills and hobbies to pass time while the U.S shut down under quarantine. Building personal businesses also helped increase employment among
- [OPINION: NCCU convenient stores, inconvenient prices](https://campusecho.com/opinion-nccu-convenient-stores-inconvenient-prices/) - When I went to buy a few items from N.C. Central University’s convenience stores, some of the prices felt too high. I wanted to buy a pint of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream but saw that it was $6.99. When I compared that price to the same item at Food Lion, I found that NCCU’s
- [OPINION: Rap - What is it Good For?](https://campusecho.com/opinion-rap-what-is-it-good-for/) - Music has been an important feature of human culture since the beginning of time. We use it to communicate, celebrate, and express emotion. From the Djembe drum in 500 AD Africa (The Drum—Jazz History) to the Beatles and eventually Doja Cat, music has evolved throughout the centuries, and African Americans have greatly influenced nearly every
- [OPINION: Step up Aramark, there are diabetics among us](https://campusecho.com/opinion-step-up-aramark-there-are-diabetics-among-us/) - According to the CDC diabetes statistics report over 10 percent of Americans, or 38.4 million, suffer from one form of diabetes or another. Just over 11 percent of African Americans suffer from the disease, according to Northwestern Medicine. Black adults are 60 percent more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes than white adults. Diabetics manage
- [NCCU unveils new School of Business](https://campusecho.com/nccu-unveils-new-school-of-business/) - Story by reporters De'Zaria Lucas and Isabelle Exsted N.C. Central University celebrated its new School of Business recently with a ribbon cutting. The new 76,000 square foot building, built in the shape of a ‘Y,’ sits on about 4.5 acres. "Wow!" Chancellor Johnson Akinleye said, pausing. "Wow!" "Wow!" the audience said right back to the
- [NCCU School of Law celebrates 85th anniversary, events](https://campusecho.com/nccu-school-of-law-celebrates-85th-anniversary-events/) - This year N.C. Central University’s School of Law celebrates its 85th anniversary with a series of events, which began this month. On the anniversary launch day, March 1, Dean Timmons-Goodson and the Legal Eagles gathered on the law school patio for food and festivities. On March 12, the school held its Charles Hamilton Houston Lecture,
- [A look back at NCCU's "secret game" on its 80th anniversary](https://campusecho.com/a-look-back-at-nccus-secret-game-on-its-80th-anniversary/) - Eighty years ago, in the depths of the Jim Crow era, basketball teams from what is now N.C. Central University and Duke University broke barriers in the South’s first racially integrated college basketball game. Known as the “secret game,” it brought together the Eagles’ varsity men’s team and a squad from Duke’s School of Medicine.
- [EDITORIAL CARTOON: Johna'zi can't wait for construction to be complete](https://campusecho.com/editorial-cartoon-johnazi-cant-wait-for-construction-to-be-complete/) - By Johna'zi Bobbitt
- [NCCU students get a chance at a summer internship with Duke University](https://campusecho.com/nccu-students-summer-internship-with-duke-university/) - For the 17th year, the Charmaine McKissick-Melton Communications Fellowship made its return to N.C. Central University. The name of the fellowship comes from Charmaine McKissick-Melton, former NCCU professor who retired in 2022. The experience was renamed after her in 2021, however McKissick-Melton founded this internship with Duke and 2023 marked the 16th year of its
- [NCCU's congresswoman tells students about persistence, change](https://campusecho.com/congresswoman-valerie-foushee-visits-nccus-campus/) - U.S. Rep. Valerie Foushee told a gathering of N.C. Central University students that as she was growing up in Orange County, she was always jealous of Durham because of the progress Black people were making here during the Civil Rights Movement. Foushee, who is unopposed in next Tuesday's Democratic primary as she runs for a
- [Exclusive: Outgoing Chancellor sits down with host of AudioNet](https://campusecho.com/exclusive-outgoing-chancellor-sits-down-with-host-of-audionet/) - On January 12, N.C. Central University Chancellor Johnson O. Akinleye announced to the campus via email the he will retire this spring. Akinleye has been in higher education for 37 years. He’s been at NCCU for 10 years, three years as Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, six months as Interim Chancellor, and six years and
- [Richard scores five TDs, NCCU nears top ten after comeback win](https://campusecho.com/richard-scores-five-tds-nccu-nears-top-ten-after-big-comeback-win/) - Head Coach Trei Oliver was looking to get his “lick back,” and he did just that. N.C. Central roared back from a 35-21 halftime deficit Saturday to stun the Campbell Camels 49-48 in overtime in front of 8,410 fans, including the 2023 NCCU Athletics Hall of Fame inductees. The Eagles got off to a quick
- [Eagles dominate at O'Kelly-Riddick](https://campusecho.com/eagles-dominate-back-at-okelly-riddick/) - Under the bright Thursday night lights, N.C. Central annihilated the South Carolina State Bulldogs 62-28. It was sweet revenge: The Bulldogs have won their last three matchups against the Eagles. It was also the first time the Eagles scored 60 points in a single game since 2016. “The guys played well man," Eagles Head Coach
- [Historians reflect on John Hope Franklin's legacy](https://campusecho.com/historians-reflect-on-john-hope-franklins-legacy/) - Sponsored by Duke University and N.C. Central University, day one of “From Slavery to Freedom: From Durham to the World” celebrated the legacy of John Hope Franklin and his book, “From Slavery to Freedom.” Born in 1915, Franklin earned his bachelor’s at Fisk University in 1935. He continued his education at Harvard University and received
- [PHOTO GALLERY: Muni Long, Rob49 headline the NCCU Homecoming Concert](https://campusecho.com/photo-gallery-muni-long-and-rob49-headline-the-nccu-homecoming-concert/) - While N.C. Central University students lined the sidewalks before the McDougald-McLendon Arena, they received an email from NCCU’s Student Affairs office, informing them that Atlantic Records rapper, NoCap, experienced “unforeseen travel issues” and would not be headlining the concert. The surprising news deterred a few students from attending, but most of them remained and were
- [Repairing the past: Unveiling the Booker T. Spicely historical marker](https://campusecho.com/repairing-the-past-unveiling-the-booker-t-spicely-historical-marker/) - On Dec. 1, 2022, a state historical marker commemorating the life of Pfc. Booker Thomas Spicely was unveiled at the N.C. School of Science and Mathematics. Over 20 members of Spicely's family joined the Durham community to witness this historic recognition. Spicely was an educated 34-year-old Black man who had volunteered to serve in the
- [Need a passport?  NCCU office provides services, education](https://campusecho.com/need-a-passport-nccu-office-provides-services-education/) - According to many educators and career advisers there’s big benefits for American students when they experience international travel. Students learn about another culture. They can practice foreign language skills. They gain a valuable perspective on their own culture and more. In fact, international experience is often considered a bonus on one’s career resume. In a
- [BOOK REVIEW: Echo reviews "Tender to the Flesh"](https://campusecho.com/book-review-echo-reviews-tender-to-the-flesh/) - "Tender is the Flesh" is a dystopian, horror novel about a world where a strange virus has contaminated all animal meat and humans must eat other humans to survive. We follow a man named Marco who works at a meat processing plant and must take care of the head assigned to him. My Review Tender
- [SGA president on a path to accomplish goals](https://campusecho.com/sga-president-on-a-path-to-accomplish-goals/) - Cameron Emery has overcame a lot on his path to become N.C. Central University’s SGA president. Emery is a political science senior with a concentration in engagement and public policy. He’s also a member of the Gamma Beta chapter of Alpha Psi Alpha fraternity. He’s a first-generation student from Champagne, Illinois, in a community littered
- [NCCU recognized for community work](https://campusecho.com/nccu-recognized-for-community-work/) - The Carnegie Foundation awards N.C. Central University’s second Carnegie Classification in a decade. According to the Carnegie Foundation, this classification is an Elective Classification for Community Engagement. It recognizes institutions that have collaborated with their local communities to exchange knowledge, resources and enrichment. The classification also honors institutions who address critical societal issues and contributions
- [SNCC veterans talk political activism](https://campusecho.com/sncc-veterans-talk-political-activism/) - SNCC veterans joined N.C. Central University’s Political Science and Law Departments to kick off the SNCC & Grassroots Organizing Discussion Series over a two-day event. NCCU hosted veterans from the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, or SNCC, marking the commencement of the “SNCC and Grassroots Organizing: Building a More Perfect Union Discussion Series.” Attending the event
- [More than just a game](https://campusecho.com/more-than-just-a-game/) - When thinking about the historic N.C. Central University and N.C. A&T rivalry, one might immediately think of football, but actually the rivalry runs deeper. It goes beyond the field. It goes beyond the championship titles, or the first Eagle-Aggie Classic, or even the trash talk from both sides during iconic tailgates. It’s about “iron sharpening
- [OPINION: Cart shortage leaves poor first impression for many Eagles](https://campusecho.com/opinion-cart-shortage-leaves-poor-first-impression-for-many-eagles/) - Move-in day was supposed to be a joyous moment. The plan: My entire family – my mother, my two sisters, and my nephew – would help me move into Chidley North Residence Hall. But when we arrived, the parking lot was crowded. People were frowning in their vehicles. Others were anxiously pacing outside. What was
- [OPINION: Trump's future in the hands of four Black public officials](https://campusecho.com/opinion-trumps-future-in-the-hands-of-four-black-public-officials/) - In September 2021, Attorney General Letitia James filed a $250 million civil suit against Donald Trump. The case alleges that Trump and members of the Trump Organization misrepresented financial values for economic gain. In April of 2023, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's indictment, alleging that Trump “falsified business in the first degree,” was unsealed. In
- [Eagles dominate season opener](https://campusecho.com/12472-2/) - Defending HBCU football national champs N.C. Central never trailed against Winston-Salem State Saturday, kicking the Rams out of O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium 47-21 in front of 9,330 fans. “My job is to put good product on the field and we come home with the victory,” NCCU Head Coach Trei Oliver said. The Eagles’ offense was unfazed by
- [Bullied out West](https://campusecho.com/bullied-out-west/) - N.C. Central University's Eagles experienced a devastating 59-7 loss to the #24 ranked University of California Bruins. The loss ended the Eagles seven game win streak in front of 38,343 people. HBCU supporters from across the country were hoping that the Eagles, the number one ranked HBCU football team, would upset the Bruins in the
- ["Truth and Service": Alumnus serves NCCU, Durham veterans](https://campusecho.com/truth-and-service-alumnus-serves-nccu-durham-veterans/) - Leader of N.C. Central University’s Veterans Law Clinic, Stephen Valentine, comes from a family who has a long line of military history. His uncles served in World War ll, and his father enlisted in the Korean conflict. Valentine says his initial plan was to play basketball, but that changed after his arrival at Morehouse University.
- [Mitchell-Walthour makes her mark as an expert in Brazilian racial politics](https://campusecho.com/mitchell-walthour-makes-her-mark-as-an-expert-in-brazilian-racial-politics/) - While growing up in Kannapolis, N.C., Gladys Mitchell-Walthour became interested in Latin America because of her curiosity about the growing number of Latino immigrants moving into her town. “I would meet people that were my complexion, or darker, speaking Spanish and I thought, ‘Wow this is interesting’,” Walthour said. She later earned an undergraduate degree
- ["Enticing treats," NCCU sophomore bakes with love](https://campusecho.com/enticing-treats-nccu-sophomore-bakes-with-love/) - In the heart of N.C. Central University, a sophomore transfer student captures the hearts and taste buds of his fellow students through his baking skills and journey. Meet Anthony Jackson, a multi-talented young man whose passion for baking has turned heads, became a source of healing and inspiration during challenging times. Born in Brooklyn, New
- [NCCU stunned by Sunday morning cyberintrusion](https://campusecho.com/nccu-stunned-by-sunday-morning-cyberintrusion/) - The following Campus Echo staff contributed to this story: Allexus Killian, Kaitlyn Kornegay, Mesa Jones, and Chris Frazier. ______________________________________________________ A cyberintrusion over the weekend has devastated N. C. Central University's digital infrastructure. “Someone left the gate open for the cows to roam,” said Rachelle Gold, a professor in the Department of Languages and Literature. She
- [Editorial Cartoon:  Johna'zi describes students' treatment of cafe workers](https://campusecho.com/editorial-cartoon-johnazi-describes-students-treatment-of-cafe-workers/) - By Johna'zi Bobbit
- [Alumnus helps NCCU students get free phones, tablets](https://campusecho.com/alumnus-helps-nccu-students-get-free-phones-tablets/) - Too few students know about the Affordable Connectivity Program. The $14.2 billion federal program is nationwide and helps eligible students and low-income families get free phones or tablets and internet service with unlimited data. Students only have until Feb. 7 to apply and get approved. The approval process can be accomplished in less than an
- [Photo Gallery: Grammy-nominated gospel artists blessed NCCU at gospel concert](https://campusecho.com/grammy-nominated-gospel-artists-blessed-nccu-at-gospel-concert/) - On October 30, 2023, students from N.C Central University were blessed with the 2023 Ultimate Homecoming Gospel Experience. Students, faculty and alumni filled the McDougald-McLendon Arena as DJ Lowkey, dispersed some music. The concert kicked off when the host, Dr. Georgia Sawyer, and NCCU Special Programs Coordinator Jamaal Searcy led the stadium in prayer. After
- [Students cut loose at Open Mic Night](https://campusecho.com/13057-2/) - The blue and purple lights reflecting off the walls. A crowd buzzing with excitement. And the delicious smell of Chinese food drifting through the air. This is the setting of N.C. Central University’s Jan. 22 Open Mic Night. The event in the New Student Center included singing, rapping, and poetry. The event was the brainstorm
- [Native Americans revive their traditions at campus Powwow](https://campusecho.com/native-americans-revive-their-traditions-at-campus-powwow/) - The fifth Annual NCCU Soaring Eagle Powwow was held on Saturday, Jan. 20 in the Student Center to celebrate the history and heritage of North Carolina's Native Americans. Native American tribes represented at the event included the largest North Carolina tribes, such as the Coharie, the Eastern Band of the Cherokee, and the Lumbee. In
- [Eagle's Purch returns while other issues remain](https://campusecho.com/eagles-purch-returns-while-other-issues-remain/) - Here’s the good news: Eagles Purch is up and running. And here’s the bad news: Degree Works isn’t. The Eagles-Guest is spotty. And there’s hasn’t been an update of the status of the fall flex dollars. Administrators, staff and faculty were thrilled to hear Tuesday afternoon that the Eagles Purchasing system was operating. According to
- [BREAKING: NCCU Chancellor announces retirement after nearly eight years of service](https://campusecho.com/breaking-nccu-chancellor-announces-retirement-after-nearly-eight-years-of-service/) - Dr. Johnson Akinleye, chancellor of N.C. Central University, announced that he will retire from NCCU at the end of the spring 2024 semester. He first informed the Board of Trustees during today’s meeting. This was followed by a 10:08 a.m. email to the campus community. “I am immensely proud and truly gratified to have worked
- [November cyberintrusion was caused by Rhysida ransomware](https://campusecho.com/november-cyberintrusion-was-caused-by-rhysida-ransomware/) - Story by Campus Echo editors Mesa Jones and Chris Frazier. _______________________________________________________ According to an unidentified source, there is evidence that the ransomware that caused the Nov. 12 cyberintrusion which forced N.C. Central University’s services to shut down was developed by a group named Rhysida. That group then leases out the ransomware software to other bad
- [Computer re-imaging underway, faculty able to post grades remotely or with hotspot](https://campusecho.com/computer-re-imaging-underway-faculty-able-to-post-grades-remotely-or-with-hotspot/) - Starting this week, Information Technology Services began to restore N. C. Central University’s software throughout campus. Faculty using Eagles Guest Wi-Fi or who have not yet had their ethernet restored are unable to access Banner 9. They can, however, access all applications in Banner 9 by working at home, off campus or by using their
- [Entering the second week, NCCU begins to restore its applications](https://campusecho.com/entering-the-second-week-nccu-begins-to-restore-its-applications/) - The work to fully restore N.C. Central University’s technological software enters its second week. According to a recent email by Joel Faison, NCCU’s chief intelligence officer, a Nov. 12 phishing email provided the entry for the breach that brought the sloping hills and verdant green to a standstill. In that email, which was forwarded to
- [Eagles near return to Celebration Bowl after Homecoming win](https://campusecho.com/eagles-near-return-to-celebration-bowl-after-homecoming-win/) - N.C. Central is now one win away from returning to the Celebration Bowl after a hard fought 38-24 win against Norfolk State in front of 13,626 fans who packed O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium Saturday. The Eagles were up 28-10 at halftime, but the Spartans slowly crept back in by scoring 14 unanswered points, bringing the score to
- [PHOTO GALLERY: SGA hosts annual Fall Festival, highlighting many campus organizations](https://campusecho.com/sga-hosts-annual-fall-festival-highlighting-many-campus-organizations/) - Around 150 people attended the first ever Fall Festival hosted by SGA on Saturday, October 21. The fall festival was a family friendly event that featured a variety of activities including inflatable slide, inflatable games, face painting, pumpkin painting, and trunk-or-treat. “The idea came from me. I wanted to give back to the community,” Cameron
- [Advocate dissects Brazilian racism](https://campusecho.com/advocate-dissects-brazilian-racism/) - According to Reneta Souza, Brazil shares something profound with the United States: a long and persistent history of racism. Souza, a State Deputy for Rio de Janeiro, spoke to a group of around 25 students, faculty, and guests from Duke University and UNC Chapel Hill at an event held this past Thursday in the N.C.
- [AudioNet, NCCU's first stop for future broadcasters](https://campusecho.com/audionet-nccus-first-stop-for-future-broadcasters/) - It has been 24 years since AudioNet, “The Student Voice of NCCU," first broadcast its student-created program, which includes public affairs, general news, and music curation. According to the AudioNet website, their vision is "to provide an alternative to other media outlets in the community through programming that is educational, cultural, diverse, and unique." The
- [EDITORIAL CARTOON: Johna'zi speaks about being an underdog at NCCU](https://campusecho.com/editorial-cartoon-johnazi-speaks-about-being-an-underdog-at-nccu/) - Cartoon by Johna'zi
- [Time to Vote, "Soar to the Polls event" begins on Oct. 26.](https://campusecho.com/time-to-vote-soar-to-the-polls-event-begins-on-oct-26/) - The time to vote is here yet again! The N.C Central University Student Government Association (SGA) is hosting a Soar to the Polls event on Thursday, Oct. 26. Students who want to participate are asked to meet at the NCCU Student Center at 10:40 a.m. They will march from there to the Albert L. Turner
- [NCCU researchers examines student attitudes on HIV](https://campusecho.com/nccu-researchers-examines-student-attitudes-on-hiv/) - N. C. Central University, in partnership with ViiV Healthcare, will be exploring attitudes to HIV using focus groups. The plan is to shape future prevention and treatment strategies. Focus groups are diverse, structured discussions, providing vital insights into attitudes, opinions and decision-making. The head NCCU researcher, Tianduo Zhang, an assistant professor in mass communication, has
- [](https://campusecho.com/11848-2/) - Campus Echo cartoonist, Johna'zi Bobbitt, has done some serious thinking lately about hypergamy (whatever that means!)
- [](https://campusecho.com/12270-2/) - Johna'zi learns that success in life requires a touch of discretion.
- [EDITORIAL CARTOON: Johna'zi explores the trials and tribulations of being an Eagle.](https://campusecho.com/12578-2/)
- [Loving where you come from, a Made in Durham Block Party](https://campusecho.com/loving-where-you-come-from-a-made-in-durham-block-party/) - Rap artist group Little Brother, founded at NCCU, celebrated the 20th anniversary of their first album in Durham where it all began. The event – Made in Durham Block Party – was all about knowing and loving where you’ve come from, even after making it big as artists. Little Brother has released four highly acclaimed
- ["Genius," NCCU will examine John Hope Franklin's story](https://campusecho.com/genius-nccu-will-examine-john-hope-franklins-story/) - “From Slavery to Freedom: From Durham to the World, Commemorating More than Three-Quarters of a Century of Publication” will introduce the work and legacy of John Hope Franklin. The Oct. 24 symposium will be held at N.C. Central University’s New Student Center. Born in Oklahoma in 1915, Franklin was the only child to Mollie Parker
- [NCCU artist reveal feature dj battle, mixed emotions](https://campusecho.com/nccu-artist-reveal-feature-dj-battle-mixed-emotions/) - On October 5, students from N.C. Central University entered the New Student Center's event hall, eager to learn who will be headlining the 2023 Homecoming Concerts. They discovered a DJ battle and Homecoming lineups, that includes a Gospel Concert and a Hip-Hop concert, that left mixed emotions. After a few songs were played to get
- ["Excitement and Joy," Echo writer reviews "Chicken and Biscuits" play.](https://campusecho.com/excitement-and-joy-echo-writer-reviews-chicken-and-biscuits-play/) - Imagine this, it’s opening night for NCCU’s Chicken & Biscuits and you’re greeted by cast members outside the steps of Farrison-Newton’s Communications Building. They have smiles on their friendly faces. You can feel the excitement and joy. When I saw their anticipation, I knew I would be in for something good. I was intrigued and
- [Look back of the season](https://campusecho.com/look-back-of-the-season/) - The Eagles will be going up against conference rival Morgan State Bears this Thursday. This game is the start of the Eagles in conference schedule. "We are expecting a dog fight," Head Coach Trei Oliver said. The Eagles had some "must needed rest," according to Oliver. But the team did not stop grinding, having one
- [NCCU partners with JED Campus to help with student's mental health](https://campusecho.com/nccu-partners-with-jed-campus-to-help-with-students-mental-health/) - In an email sent out to students and staff on August 22, the Division of Student Affairs announced that N.C Central University would be joining up with the Jed Foundation to support students’ mental health. Mental health has increasingly been a problem with college students. According to MayoClinic in a survey taken across 133 college
- [NCCU promotes sisterhood](https://campusecho.com/nccu-promotes-sisterhood/) - There’s a lot to choose from when deciding which organizations to join at N.C. Central University. Whether they fit your major, promote mentoring, or create lifelong friendships like sororities and fraternities. One organization that has been here for 13 years is the National Council of Negro Women. Established on campus in 2010, NCNW promotes commitment,
- [Two alumna reflect on presence of minorities in STEM](https://campusecho.com/two-alumna-reflect-on-presence-of-minorities-in-stem/) - Two N.C. Central alumna – Annika Webb, MD and Briana Davis, B.S. – explored the pressing issue of the underrepresentation of Black individuals in STEM fields at the September 21 seminar in Mary Townes Science Building. According to Webb, a pediatric anesthesiologist at UNC, and Davis, a senior Ph.D. candidate at Duke University, addressing the
- [Lady Eagles volleyball hopes to improve after difficult start](https://campusecho.com/lady-eagles-volleyball-hopes-to-improve-after-difficult-start/) - The N.C Central women's volleyball team will begin a stretch of three conference away games tonight, against Maryland Eastern Shore. The team is 2-13, earning their first conference win against Morgan State last weekend, breaking an eight-game losing streak. The team had early season matches against Duke, Santa Clara, Gardner-Webb, Elon, Campbell and Western Carolina
- [Podcast examines the history of the commercialization of hip-hop](https://campusecho.com/commercialization-of-hip-hop/) - In 1973, there was a block party in a rec room at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. It was a back-to-school jam thrown by DJ Kool Herc and his sister Cindy. At the block party, DJ Herc created a technique called merry go round that isolated the beats of funk and soul records. He
- [NCCU grapples with two sexual assault cases; two suspects arrested](https://campusecho.com/nccu-grapples-with-two-sexual-assault-cases-two-suspects-arrested/) - On Sept. 27, N.C. Central University students woke up to an email sent by the campus police. It informed them of a rape that took place at the Benjamin S. Ruffin Residence Hall around 2:00 a.m. Throughout the day, students discovered through outside sources that there had been a second sexual assault days earlier at
- [RIOT, Intel workers provide advice at esports mixer](https://campusecho.com/riot-intel-workers-provide-advice-at-esports-mixer/) - On September 20, N.C Central’s Game Room hosted a mixer consisting of multiple associations. Including employees from Riot Games, Intel, the Black Collegiate Gaming Association, and Duke University. Riot Games is a video game developer and esports coordinator widely known for producing the role-playing game “League of Legends” and the first-person shooter “Valorant.” Having nine
- [NCCU work to increase the blood supply](https://campusecho.com/nccu-work-to-increase-the-blood-supply/) - Once again N. C Central University held its Eagle Pride Blood drive on Sept. 19-20. The drive, which was held on the 2nd floor of the New Student Center, was organized by Seronda Robinson, a professor in the Department of Public Health Education. The Eagle Pride Blood Drive has been going on for more than
- [N.C. Central University alumna named mother of the year](https://campusecho.com/n-c-central-university-alumna-named-mother-of-the-year/) - N.C. Central University alumna Brittnay Stewart-Lyons has been recognized as the 2023 Mother of the Year by American Mothers, Inc. The nationwide organization recognizes mothers who have a positive influence on their own households and communities. Stewart-Lyons earned her undergraduate degree in psychology in 2015 while pregnant with her first child, Carter. She earned her
- [Bounce back win in Indianapolis](https://campusecho.com/bounce-back-win-in-indianapolis/) - N.C. Central Eagles bounced back with a big win against the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils, in the Circle City Classic. This 45-3 win puts the team at 3-1 and ranked 13 in the FCS football ranking. The Eagles defense was outstanding in Lucas Oil Stadium, only allowing 216 yards for the entire game. The
- [Mass communication students tour LA during Rose Bowl trip](https://campusecho.com/mass-communication-students-tour-la-during-rose-bowl-trip/) - Wisdom, connections, and fun were in store for 15 mass communication students before last Saturday’s game against UCLA. During the Los Angeles trip the students didn’t just witness the game, they were able to visit Hollywood, media industry leaders, and top flight graduate schools across the region. The entire trip was coordinated by Aerial Ellis,
- [N.C Central career and internship fair host many opportunities for students](https://campusecho.com/n-c-central-career-and-internship-fair-host-many-opportunities-for-students/) - In the New Student Center on Thursday, students showed up in professional attire to attend the 2023 Career and Internship Fair, hosted by the Career Development Center. Numerous students filled the event hall to visit employers from a variety of fields. These fields include business, accounting, cybersecurity, and IT. Companies like Cisco, Allstate, Great Wolf
- [NCCU police teach self-defense, stress connection with students](https://campusecho.com/opinion-nccu-police-taking-initiative-to-connect-with-students/) - N.C. Central University Police and Public Safety Department is holding a Rape Aggression Defense, or R.A.D., training class today. The class is a self-defense course designed to help female students defend against would-be attackers. Moreover, the course involves exercises that enhance self-awareness, and personal safety while on the go and at home. Dyshay Washington, NCCU’s
- [Eagles travel west to play #24 UCLA](https://campusecho.com/eagles-travel-west-to-play-24-ucla/) - The Eagles will soon face one of the most daunting challenges in their history. On Saturday, Sept. 16, the team travels to Pasadena to face #24 ranked UCLA at the legendary Rose Bowl Stadium. This is the first time in school history that we will face a ranked Football Bowl Subdivision team. On offense UCLA
- [Eagles snapping the streak](https://campusecho.com/eagles-snapping-the-streak/) - The N.C. Central University Eagles took down archrival N.C. A&T Aggies on their home turf for the first time in eight years. The score: 30-16, Saturday. The last time the Eagles defeated the Aggies in Greensboro was in 2015 when the Eagles won against the Aggies 21 to 16. This marks two straight wins against N.C.
- [NCCU students encouraged to join Geer Cemetery cleanups](https://campusecho.com/nccu-students-encouraged-to-join-geer-cemetery-cleanups/) - Geer Cemetery, now in a dilapidated state, was the initial resting place of the Rev. Augustus Shepard, father of N.C. Central University founder James E. Shepard. The Rev. Augustus Shepard was born into slavery in 1842. After studying theology at Shaw University, he pastored Durham’s White Rock Baptist Church from 1901 until his death in
- [COVID outbreak arrives at NCCU](https://campusecho.com/covid-outbreak-arrives-at-nccu/) - A COVID outbreak has arrived at North Carolina Central University’s campus. Chidley North Residence Hall staff informed its residents via GroupMe that COVID is spreading throughout campus. They also state that students are welcome to return home for isolation but are not “required to.” Multiple sources from Residential Life to the Student Health center have
- [40 under 40 receives 130 nominations](https://campusecho.com/40-under-40-receives-130-nominations/) - The nomination process has concluded for N.C. Central University’s Forty Under Forty. In all the Office of Alumni Affairs received 130 nominations for the celebration of outstanding NCCU graduates scheduled for September 29, 2023. Forty Under Forty celebrates the achievements of NCCU graduates who are making an impact in their communities and beyond. Venus Boston,
- [What happened to the banana pudding bandit?](https://campusecho.com/banana-pudding-bandit/) - Political science freshman, Logan Leeks, always loved banana pudding. Though she never would have guessed that her love for the tasty dessert would ever result in a police officer showing up at her dorm wanting to speak with her. Leeks was enjoying a meal in the cafeteria on Thursday, April 6, close to closing time.
- [With Gradution on the Horizon, Seniors worry about what's next](https://campusecho.com/with-gradution-on-the-horizon-seniors-worry-about-whats-next/) - Graduation is a joyous occasion for any college student. It signifies an official end the student’s academic career and that student’s first step into the professional world. All graduates are aiming for a stable income, housing, a decent car, and work in the field they’ve prepared for. Often theses goals seem further and further out
- [Spike in sexual assault reports "a perfect storm"](https://campusecho.com/spike-in-sexual-assault-reports-a-perfect-storm/) - If you ask Jennifer Williams, NCCU Women’s Center Director, she would explain the spike in reports of sexual assault as a “perfect storm.” “Two years of being inside, on top of the anxiety to be outside, on top of dealing with this collective of students that we have that haven’t encountered a lot of maturation
- [Eagles reflect on last season victories while coming into the new season](https://campusecho.com/eagles-reflect-on-last-season-victories-while-coming-into-the-new-season/) - After winning the 2023 Cricket Celebration Bowl last December, the N.C. Central University Eagles are coming off one of the team’s best seasons in its history. The win put the Eagles at 10-1 for the 2022-23 season. It was a stinging defeat for the Jackson State University Tigers, especially because it was Head Coach Deion
- [Campus rebounds after storm knocks out power](https://campusecho.com/lights-out-on-nccu-as-a-severe-thunderstorm-swept-through-campus/) - First came the alerts. One after another: “Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for the area around NCCU.” That was at 1:47 p.m. Tuesday. At around 4 p.m. the thunder boomed and rain came down. Shortly after, power and network outages struck across the West side of campus. Affecting Benjamin Ruffin Residence Hall, BRITE, Eagle
- [](https://campusecho.com/unc-tar-heel-newspapers-front-page-goes-viral-with-image-of-dramatic-texts-from-lockdown/) - UNC student newspaper’s front page goes viral with image of dramatic texts from lockdown. The image of the UNC student newspaper’s front page is getting national attention the day after a fatal shooting stunned the Chapel Hill campus. Tuesday night, Caitlyn Yeade, The Daily Tar Heel’s print managing editor, unveiled the front page of
- [EagleMania: A Week Full of Fun and Community for Students](https://campusecho.com/the-first-week-back-kicks-off-with-eaglemania/) - EagleMania, a week long event of activities, starts off the new school year.
- [L.E.A.P program launches at NCCU](https://campusecho.com/l-e-a-p-program-launches-at-nccu/) - A new program for students seeking to break into the entertainment and arts industries as been founded by N.C Central University Alum and Grammy nominated artist Marcus Anderson. Freshly announced in February, the program uses mentoring, coaching, and an online portal for NCCU students to learn what they need outside the classroom too. According to
- [Our editors say bye-bye: Never hesitate to challenge norms](https://campusecho.com/editor-bye-bye-2023/) - It feels so bizarre saying this, but my time at N.C. Central University is coming to a close. As I continue to inch closer to graduation, I must be honest and admit that I am shocked that I made it this far. Before I came to NCCU as a transfer student, I never thought I
- [Culture Festival at NCCU Allows Students to Share Their Heritage](https://campusecho.com/culturefest-at-nccu/) - Culture got celebrated at N.C Central University on April 12 in the New Student Union. This was the second year Culture Festival, or Culture Fest, was held, at NCCU. Students and faculty from different organizations, departments, and cultures gathered to celebrate their heritage and traditions. From the Caribbean Students Association to the Department of Language
- [Campus pantry assists food insecure Eagles](https://campusecho.com/nccu-food-pantry/) - N.C. Central University’s campus pantry in room 204C of the Miller-Morgan Building is tackling food insecurity among students, staff, and faculty through innovative ways. The grocery store experience in the Miller-Morgan Building, curbside pick-up and to-go bags are options Eagles have when utilizing the pantry on 500 Nelson Street, Durham, NC. The pantry offers staples
- [Alumna's career promoting the arts begins at NCCU](https://campusecho.com/alumna-begins-career-promoting-the-arts-at-nccu/) - When Starr Jackson started Nothing But the Arts at N.C. Central University in 2018 little did she know how much the project would become her life’s work. According to Jackson her organization’s purpose is to make people aware of the arts and media.
- [WGST Faculty Speaker Series celebrates Womens History Month](https://campusecho.com/faculty-speaker-series/) - N.C. Central University’s Women and Gender Faculty Speaker Series marked Women’s History Month 2023 with two days of speakers addressing a variety of topics related to racism and women’s issues. On March 22 the series featured Gabriel Cruz, assistant professor in mass communications, associate professor Lydia Lindsey, assistant professor of criminal justice Asha Ralph, and
- [Lifetime of creativity inspires Green’s classroom teaching](https://campusecho.com/lifetime-of-creativity-inspires-greens-classroom-teaching/) - According to students Isaac Hughes Green’s a great, and creative, teacher. His interests range from film making, to creative writing to, to journalism and photojournalism, to advocating for the Black community, to – I kid you not – skateboarding. On his website, isaachughesgreen.com he describes himself as a “professional creative.” And where does skateboarding fit
- [A first for NCCU: Women's flag football](https://campusecho.com/get-to-know-nccus-new-womens-flag-football-team/) - There’s a new team on campus and it’s a first in North Carolina. It’s the N.C. Central University Eagles All-women’s Flag Football Team. Jaquan Milliam, a.k.a Milz, jumped through all the hoops required at N.C. Central University’s Department of Recreation and Wellness to get the team officially up and running. “My motivation for creating the
- [NCCU athletes shine in the game and the classroom](https://campusecho.com/nccu-athletes-shine-in-the-game-and-the-classroom/) - Some of the student-athletes at N.C. Central University are taking care of their responsibilities both in their respective sports and in the classroom. “Our students are students first. We want them to understand we don’t take how they do academically lightly,” NCCU assistant athletic director Kwadjo Steele said. According to Steele, the athletic department as
- [Dan Blue symposium brings black women's experiences to the forefront](https://campusecho.com/dan-blue-symposium-held-on-tuesday/) - On Tuesday a Dan Blue symposium was held discussing Black women and Politics in Brazil and the USA
- [Student Accessibility Service received scholarship](https://campusecho.com/student-accessibility-service-received-scholarship/) - The Office of Student Accessibility Services (SAS) at North Carolina Central University recently announced receiving a $100,000 scholarship from PepsiCo. The goal of this scholarship is to help students with disabilities achieve their higher education goals. The scholarship program for HBCUs offered by PepsiCo is a component of a larger initiative to promote diversity and
- [Conference examines pedagogy of Black experience](https://campusecho.com/conference-examines-pedagogy-of-black-experience/) - “Reject a book that says the South fought to hold her slaves. Reject a book that speaks of the slaveholder as cruel and unjust to his slaves. Reject a textbook that glorifies Abraham Lincoln and vilifies Jefferson Davis,” wrote Mildred Lewis Rutherford in her 1919 pamphlet “A Measuring Rod to Test Textbook.” Rutherford, a white
- [Business on the rise - That One Stop Shop Co.](https://campusecho.com/business-on-the-rise-that-one-stop-shop-co/) - At N.C. Central University student Nyla Orr started up her business called “That One Stop Shop Co.” to assist with your hair care needs. Nyla Orr, better known as Nyla K, is from Suffolk, Va. After her first visit to NCCU she knew this is where she wanted to attend and further her academic career.
- [Blackness 'under attack': Kansas and Missouri Black lawmakers face racism in statehouses](https://campusecho.com/blackness-under-attack-kansas-and-missouri-black-lawmakers-face-racism-in-statehouses/) - TOPEKA, Kan., and JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Sen. Oletha Faust-Goudeau’s political career has been filled with firsts that often go unnoticed. The Wichita Democrat was the first Black woman elected to the state Senate. She was the first Black person to serve as minority whip in the chamber. And the first Black person to become
- [Researchers at N.C. Central University work to understand campus's sustainability efforts](https://campusecho.com/what-is-sustainability-or-researchers-at-n-c-central-university-work-to-understand-campuss-sustainability-efforts/) - A research team led by the chair of the Department of Environmental, Earth and Geospatial Sciences, Gordana Vlahovic, is reviewing N.C. Central University’s sustainability plan, especially its visibility and NCCU community awareness.
- [Ex Umbra in sunshine, once again](https://campusecho.com/ex-umbra-in-solem-once-again/) - After five years of inactivity, N.C. Central University’s Ex Umbra is scheduled to come back to life as an online publication in late February.
- [Zelda Lockhart: wearing many hats and teaching writing with an eye toward nature](https://campusecho.com/zelda-lockhart-wearing-many-hats-and-teaching-writing-with-an-eye-toward-nature/) - Resilient. Impressive. Expressive. Thoughtful. Intentional. These are just a few words used by N.C. Central University students to describe Zelda Lockhart, an associate professor in the Department of Languages and Literature. Lockhart is an established mother, grandmother, expressive arts therapist, writer, speaker, teacher and researcher. Lockhart, who specializes in creative writing and African American literature
- [Will Bunch: We need a national conversation about the 8 students who died at NC State](https://campusecho.com/will-bunch-we-need-a-national-conversation-about-the-8-students-who-died-at-nc-state/) - The rituals of death have become far too familiar at North Carolina State University this school year. The initial shock and pain of the campuswide “Wolf Alert” that yet another student has ended their young life by suicide. The message from the university chancellor attempting the impossible task of comforting classmates by acknowledging that this
- ['Now is the time for Black repair': What might reparations look like in Kansas City?](https://campusecho.com/now-is-the-time-for-black-repair-what-might-reparations-look-like-in-kansas-city/) - KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mickey Dean hears the argument often, particularly from white Kansas Citians, when he mentions Black reparations: “You weren’t a slave and my family didn’t own any slaves, so that’s in the past and why are we still talking about that?” He gets the questions more frequently now that the Kansas City
- [Commentary: Adjuncts are the gig workers of higher education](https://campusecho.com/commentary-adjuncts-are-the-gig-workers-of-higher-education/) - Today’s word is “adjunctification.” Adjunctification is the process by which the gig economy is imposed on America’s colleges and universities and turns formerly tenured professors and instructors into contingent workers. Adjuncts are the part-time component of this, earning a fraction of what full-time faculty earn and having few of the protections enjoyed by their tenured
- [Op-Ed: All weapons are lethal in the hands of the police](https://campusecho.com/all-weapons-are-lethal-in-the-hands-of-the-police/) - This story originally ran on Indyweek on February 1st. Darryl Williams, 32, was tased to death by Raleigh police on January 18 while unarmed and attempting to flee. Lovingly referred to as “Boo Boo,” Williams is one of more than 1,000 people who have been killed by police with tasers since 2000. More than 90 percent
- [Student uses clay to explore and resolve emotional scars](https://campusecho.com/brandi-lawrence-schumacher-uses-her-emotions-to-fuel-her-art/) - Last semester Brandi Lawrence-Schumacher, a senior at N.C. Central University, completed several sculptures in Myong­sin Choi’s Sculpture I and Sculpture II courses. According to Lawrence-Schumacher her sculpture focuses on the themes of rage and fury and acceptance. She wants her sculpture to represent an acceptance of her emotions and making them useful for other –
- [Ron DeSantis doubles down on African American studies ban; College Board promises revisions](https://campusecho.com/ron-desantis-doubles-down-on-african-american-studies-ban-college-board-promises-revisions/) - TALLEHESSEE, Fla. — A week after his administration banned an AP course on African American studies from Florida high school classrooms, Gov. Ron DeSantis has doubled down on the decision.
- [How to avoid getting tricked by "you're hired" scams](https://campusecho.com/how-to-avoid-getting-tricked-by-youre-hired-scams/) - The number of job scams reported to the Federal Trade Commission has ballooned in recent years — from 7,324 in the third quarter of 2020 to 21,848 a year later.
- [The Things You Learn When Someone You Love Commits Suicide](https://campusecho.com/suicide-prevention/) - No one ever wants suicide to touch their lives, but that doesn’t stop it from showing up. For me, it came in the form of an 11:00 a.m. phone call on a Wednesday morning when I was told my friend Nolan took his own life. I, like other people who have gotten similar phone calls,
- [Migrating professionals grow black middle class in the South and West](https://campusecho.com/migrating-professionals-grow-black-middle-class-in-the-south-and-west/) - In Texas and a small — but growing — number of other states in the South and West, the percentage of middle-class households in the Black population is nearly equal to the share in the white population, according to a new Stateline analysis of census data.
- [NCCU’s Commencement speaker encourages Eagles to ‘know their power’](https://campusecho.com/nccu-commencement/) - NC Central University’s 104th Commencement speaker has a familiar message for graduating Eagles this weekend, and it’s one that never gets old: Believe in yourself. “You can enter any environment,” said the speaker, Brandon McEachern. “And it is respected, only when you respect yourself. Know who you are. You are powerful.” Growing up, his environment
- [Examining media images of Black women, no easy task](https://campusecho.com/examining-media-images-of-black-women-no-easy-task/) - "An unmarried Black mother," 'baby mama," "loud and hostile," illogical," "aggressive without provocation" -- these are just some of the media stereotypes historically directed at Black America women. Black women have been the victims of negative stereotyping across mainstream American culture. These stereotypes result from the aftermath of slavery and the resulting social, economic, and
- [Student association aims to change perception of Muslims](https://campusecho.com/student-association-aims-to-change-perception-of-muslims/) - The six of them – three women and three men – sat around a small white foldup table in N.C. Central University’s New Student Center. The women are wearing their worship in the form of a hijab. The men are dressed like your typical college students. Behind them, a whiteboard collage of multicolored ideas and wavelike, flowing Arabic verses. They are the Muslim Student Association and they greeted this Campus Echo reporter with the phrase As-salamu Alaikum.
- [How an Eagle can be a leader, the Marine Corps way](https://campusecho.com/how-an-eagle-can-be-a-leader-the-marine-corps-way/) - If you want to learn something about leadership, hearing from somebody who has served as a Marine military leader in both Afghanistan and Iraq would be a good place to start. And the guest speaker, Colonel Scott A. Gondek, at the Marine Corps Leadership Seminar fit the bill. The late October seminar, which included three
- [The new place for Eagles to rest in the nest](https://campusecho.com/the-new-place-for-eagles-to-rest-in-the-nest/) - The first thing a student might hear walking into New Student Center game center is rap on the speakers and the sharp crack of a cue ball. The vibe is chill. But the air conditioning is even chiller, so you may want to bring in a jacket.
- [Area church expands to campus with Summit Church NCCU](https://campusecho.com/area-church-expands-to-nccu-with-summit-church-nccu/) - It was dark in the theater except for one spotlight. It glowed like glory from above, gracing three people and a tub of water with its presence.
- [Final performance of Jazz Fall Showcase tomorrow](https://campusecho.com/nccu-jazz-concert/) - Jazz Studies as a Bachelor of Music degree was initially offered in 1979 by North Carolina Central University. Current students will be able to demonstrate their abilities at the next fall jazz concert thanks to the program's advancement.
- [NCCU's Royal Court coronation set for October 31](https://campusecho.com/nccus-royal-court-coronation-set-for-october-31/) - October 31 Royal Court Coronation to Kickoff 2022 Ultimate Homecoming Experience N.C Central University’s Royal Court Coronation, one of the opening events of this year’s Ultimate Homecoming Experience, will be held on October 31.
- [GOP inches toward control of House, but a narrow majority would make things harder for McCarthy](https://campusecho.com/gop-inches-toward-control-of-house-but-a-narrow-majority-would-make-things-harder-for-mccarthy/) - WASHINGTON — At his election night party Tuesday, Kevin McCarthy was heralded as the next speaker of the House.
- [Student carves out his own path](https://campusecho.com/student-carves-out-his-own-path/) - “The only difference I notice is navigating around campus,” a distinctive N.C. Central University student said.
- [Entrepreneurs at Eagles Pop Up Event](https://campusecho.com/entrepreneurs-at-eagles-pop-up-event/) - About 20 N.C. Central University and local entrepreneurs promoted their businesses at the New Student Center courtyard early October. The event, the Eagle Glow Pop Up Shop (Modeling Troupe Edition), was sponsored by Collegiate 100 and Entrepreneurship Club. “Networking would be the biggest thing, even if you don’t make sales, you get to meet people
- [Scientists warn of 'insect apocalypse' amid climate change](https://campusecho.com/scientists-warn-of-insect-apocalypse-amid-climate-change/) - An emerging "insect apocalypse" will have radical effects on the environment and humankind, an Australian scientist has warned.
- [71% of young women voters want abortion affordability, but are any N.C. politicians really fighting for it?](https://campusecho.com/while-there-are-more-pro-choice-candidates-running-in-2022-than-in-years-past-none-of-them-are-prioritizing-abortion-affordability-in-their-platforms/) - Over 100 candidates are vying for seats in the N.C. House and Senate in the 2022 election. While 70 of them are fighting to lessen abortion restrictions or remove them altogether, none have any advanced plans to make abortion more affordable, low-cost, or free. The struggle against abortion bans, it seems, often eclipses the question
- [NCCU Counseling Center offers mental health resources for students](https://campusecho.com/nccu-counseling-center-offers-mental-health-resources-for-students/) - Students who suffer from mental health disorders can visit North Carolina Central University’s Counseling Center for a number of resources.
- [Hurricane Ian soaks NCCU](https://campusecho.com/hurricane-ian-at-nccu/) - North Carolina Central University got hit with Hurricane Ian, which turned into Tropical Storm Ian by the time it hit campus, leaving little to no damage on September 30th.
- [The campus salon is back](https://campusecho.com/the-campus-salon-is-back/) - After its closure in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, A Unique Perception 2, the campus salon is now up and running. Unique Adams, its current owner made a bid on the salon and was approved in 2021 to lease it.
- [Two intramural teams -- Aces and Gremlins -- face off](https://campusecho.com/two-intramural-teams-aces-and-gremlins-face-off/) - At N.C. Central University students come together to compete and participate in a wide variety of activities available on campus. One of these activities are the intramural flag football games. On Friday, October 15, two teams met up to face for the second time in their rivalry. “The environment is very exciting, entertaining, and unpredictable,”
- [VIDEO: Mass Communication professor "Dr. Mac" to retire after 15 years of illustrious service](https://campusecho.com/video-mass-communication-professor-dr-mac-to-retire-after-15-years-of-illustrious-service/) - Watch Dr. Mac's Retirement Video by Jesse White & Michael Pearce
- [Cheri Beasley visits N.C. Central University](https://campusecho.com/cheri-beasley-visits-n-c-central-university/) - Democratic U.S. Senate Nominee Cheri Beasley encouraged students to vote in the upcoming election, stressing the importance of the election Tuesday at N.C. Central University.
- [Champagne cheerleading team under new management](https://campusecho.com/champagne-cheerleading-team-under-new-management/) - After having the titles of both assistant coach and associate head coach, LaTasha Bynum, is now head coach of Champagne, N.C. Central University’s Cheerleading Team. She replaces LuAnn Edmonds-Harris, who retired after holding that position for 30 years.
- [LGBTA center coordinator Eric Martin’s message to NCCU students: ‘You belong here'](https://campusecho.com/lgbta-center-coordinator-eric-martins-message-to-nccu-students-you-belong-here/) - Martin, the first black male to hold the position of LGBTA resource coo
- [Campus showcase student organization at organization fair](https://campusecho.com/11835-2/) - N.C. Central’s University student organizations were front and center at the August 2022 Organization Fair. Held at the New Student Center, the annual event featured a host of student groups that showcased their organizations with creative and decorative tables lined throughout the hall. At each table students were able to get useful information about community
- [Stylish art, combat and fast pace are features of new skating game Rollerdrome](https://campusecho.com/stylish-art-combat-and-fast-pace-are-features-of-new-skating-game-rollerdrome/) - The year is 2030 and the hottest new bloodsport sweeping the airwaves is Rollerdrome, a competition where skilled combatants on rollerskates race against the clock to outlive their enemies and beat other competitors’ time. Equipped with an arsenal of deadly weapons ranging from dual pistols (wielded akimbo style) to a futuristic railgun, players will have to be quick on the draw, even faster on their wheels, and more stylish in the air performing tricks – all this to survive in the video game reviewed here: Rollerdrome, developed by the London-based game developer Roll7, and published by Private Division.
- [Student engagement keeps students motivated](https://campusecho.com/student-engagement-keeps-students-motivated/) - Study after study of student retention and success show that students involved in campus organizations thrive at universities, both socially and academically. “Academics agree that there is a link between student engagement and retention. Overall, students who are engaged in their studies and activities are more likely to be successful, which includes remaining at an institution to complete their qualifications,” writes Helena Coll Sanchez in Student engagement and retention, a 2020 article for FeedbackFruits.
- [Climate Change is making people angrier online](https://campusecho.com/climate-change-is-making-people-angrier-online/) - Climate change is making us angrier online. A lot angrier. Hateful comments spike on social media when temperatures rise above 30 degrees Celsius (86 Fahrenheit), researchers at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research have found.
- [NCCU student Tyler Fisher's a man with a plan](https://campusecho.com/nccu-student-tyler-fishers-a-man-with-a-plan/) - Tyler Fisher is “The Man with the Plan” as some of his N.C. Central University peers and family would say. Fisher is a rising entrepreneur and public relations senior from Charlotte. He’s got plans to do great things in life.
- [Eagles humiliate Rams in a rainy home game win](https://campusecho.com/eagles-humiliate-rams-in-a-rainy-home-game-win/) - In a moderate rainstorm, the N.C. Central University Eagles took flight and prevailed in a shut-out victory against the Winston-Salem State University Rams 41-0. It was the the first Eagles’ shutout since 2017, according to the NCCU Department of Athletics.
- [More than a Degree - Senior and others share sentiments on virtual graduation](https://campusecho.com/more-than-a-degree-senior-shares-sentiments-on-graduating-virtually/) - N.C. Central senior Deandre Lee is having a hard time accepting that his college career is coming to an end with a virtual graduation because of the COVID-19 pandemic Although Lee faced tough times during his time here at NCCU, he has made the most of his experience. He has joined over 15 clubs and organizations, holding high positions in most of them. Most importantly he will be the first person to graduate college in his family.
- [NCCU indoor track season canceled, runners persevere despite pandemic](https://campusecho.com/nccu-indoor-track-season-canceled-runners-persevere-despite-pandemic/) - N.C. Central University’s track team has already had to adjust to COVID-19. Now, they have to adjust to the winter indoor track season being canceled.
- [NCCU students receive two COVID-19 tests after Winter break](https://campusecho.com/nccu-students-receive-two-covid-19-tests-after-winter-break/) - All N.C. Central University students coming back from Winter break who are living on campus for the Spring semester were required to take two COVID-19 tests before they could return to their residential hall last week.
- [MEAC Football set to return in the Spring](https://campusecho.com/meac-football-set-to-return-in-the-spring/) - In December, the athletic directors of each team in the MEAC discussed the plans for the upcoming season to handle scheduling and COVID-19 safety protocol as football returns this spring.
- [NCCU football opts out of Spring play](https://campusecho.com/nccu-football-opts-out-of-spring-play/) - After making an announcement late last year that Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference football will return in the spring, NCCU Football has withdrawn its name from the spring competition.
- [NCCU's Men's Achievement Center gets a new addition](https://campusecho.com/nccus-mens-achievement-center-gets-a-new-addition/) - North Carolina Central University’s Men’s Achievement Center has added a new addition to their African American Initiative Program called the Sisters of the MAC.
- [NCCU’s Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. chapter finds balance amidst pandemic restrictions](https://campusecho.com/nccus-chapter-of-sigma-gamma-rho-inc-finds-balance-amidst-pandemic-restrictions/) - COVID-19 has undoubtedly shaken the world but has not stopped the ladies of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated from shaking the table.
- [“Why Not Us?”: NCCU to star in new ESPN docuseries](https://campusecho.com/why-not-us-nccu-to-star-in-new-espn-docuseries/) - The 8-episode series will give viewers an all-access look at Head Coach Levelle Moton and the defending MEAC championship basketball team as they battle through COVID-19 protocol and tough opponents in efforts to defend their title.
- [Eagle Dining aims to keep students safe amidst COVID-19 precautions](https://campusecho.com/eagle-dining-aims-to-keep-students-safe-amidst-covid-19-precautions/) - Since the start of COVID-19, how we dine has changed a lot. Whether on or off-campus, everyone should still follow the CDC recommendations like wearing masks and socially distancing but how are these changes being implemented at N.C. Central University?
- [NCCU Campus Garden continues to thrive this semester](https://campusecho.com/nccu-campus-garden-continues-to-thrive-this-semester/) - In between the Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology building, and the Mary Townes Science Building at N.C. Central University is a little forgotten patch of land.
- [The NCCU Alumni Association is proud to give back](https://campusecho.com/the-nccu-alumni-association-is-proud-to-give-back/) - Though students are likely to worry about current classes, working and other responsibilities while attending N.C. Central University, some may still want to be more connected with their fellow eagles before and after graduation. That's where the NCCU National Alumni Association comes in.
- [Long time Eagle professors reflect on NCCU from the 1970s to now](https://campusecho.com/long-time-eagle-professors-reflect-on-nccu-from-the-1970s-to-now/) - In the 1970s, two future faculty members, Regina Alston and Debra Parker, arrived at N.C. Central University as freshmen. This would also be around the time NCCU became a constituent member of the University of North Carolina University System.
- [Student Center expected to open spring 2022](https://campusecho.com/nccu-student-center/) - After five long years of development it’s looking like N.C. Central University’s new student center may open Spring 2022, barring any further delays.
- [Gulf stream at risk of collapse as Earth warms, study warns](https://campusecho.com/gulf-stream/) - The ocean current responsible for western Europe's temperate climate could be at risk of collapse due to global warming, according to new research.
- [Howard-bound Nikole Hannah-Jones plans to 'even the playing field' for HBCUs](https://campusecho.com/nikole-hannah-jones/) - Home is where the heart is, and Nikole Hannah-Jones was eager to return home to her alma mater, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and start educating the next generation of journalists. But before she got there, her tenure approval was blocked by the university's politically-appointed Board of Trustees as well as a
- [Eagles rally after half, tell Migos to 'eat their words'](https://campusecho.com/eagles-defeat-braves/) - For‌ ‌N.C.‌ ‌Central‌ ‌University‌ ‌Eagles,‌ ‌the‌ ‌23-14‌ ‌victory‌ ‌over‌ ‌Alcorn‌ ‌State‌ ‌last‌ ‌Saturday‌ ‌was‌ ‌personal.‌ ‌The‌ ‌2021‌ ‌MEAC‌ ‌SWAC‌ ‌Excursion‌ ‌in‌ ‌Atlanta‌ ‌was‌ ‌the‌ ‌first‌ ‌time‌ ‌since‌ ‌fall‌ ‌2019‌ ‌for‌ ‌Eagles‌ ‌to‌ ‌take‌ ‌to‌ ‌the‌ ‌gridiron. ‌ ‌
- [10:40 break "take over," takes over](https://campusecho.com/nccu-1040-break-take-over/) - But in 2019 NCCU’s Student Activities Board decided that even more could be done with the beloved 55-minute break. So the SAB came up with the concept of the student organization “takeover.”
- [No such thing as safe alcohol consumption, study says](https://campusecho.com/safe-alcohol-consmption/) - A new study from the University of Oxford concluded that drinking alcohol had affected the brain’s gray matter area where “important bits where information is processed,” according to the study’s lead author, Anya Topiwala.
- [The next Miss and Mister NCCU Claims the Crown](https://campusecho.com/the-next-miss-and-mister-nccu-claims-the-crown/) - This past week, Kayla Crawford and Jarvis Blanding were named Miss and Mister NCCU for this academic year. The official announcement was made during the Student Government - Royal Court Election Gala in the Student Union. Students had the opportunity to meet SGA and Royal Court members as they spoke about their platforms and goals
- [Breaking the Stigma: NCCU brings students together for World Suicide Prevention Day](https://campusecho.com/breaking-the-stigma-nccu-brings-students-together-for-world-suicide-prevention-day/) - To mark World Suicide Prevention Day on Sept. 10, the N.C. Central University Counseling Center held an online interactive event called Breaking the Stigma to bring awareness to suicide and mental health issues.
- [Campus grapples with community service requirements amid ongoing pandemic](https://campusecho.com/nccu-community-service-impacted-by-covid/) - The coronavirus pandemic has turned the world upside down in more ways than one. Life at N.C. Central University is no exception, especially for students struggling to earn their required community service hours.
- [NCCU welcomes new campus dining provider after 25 years](https://campusecho.com/nccu-welcomes-new-campus-dining-provider-after-25-years/) - On July 1, N.C. Central University entered a new 10 year campus dining partnership with national food and hospitality service vendor Aramark, leaving former provider Sodexo after 25 years.
- [Son remembers NCCU alum and 9/11 victim Harry Glenn](https://campusecho.com/son-remembers-nccu-alum-and-9-11-victim-harry-glenn/) - On the morning of September 11, 2001, 19 terrorist hijackers took control of four commercial airliners. American Airlines Flight 11 struck the north tower of the World Trade Center in Manhattan. United Airlines Flight 175 struck the south tower of the World Trade Center. American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon. And United Flight 93, after an attempt by passengers to regain control of the airline, crashed into an empty field in Stonycreek Township, Penn.
- [Eagles go down in 37-14 loss to Aggies](https://campusecho.com/beauty-in-the-struggle/) - On Saturday, Sept. 25, the N.C. Central University Eagles took on the North Carolina A&T State University Aggies at the 97th Annual Aggie-Eagle Classic in Greensboro, North Carolina. The Eagles fell short of victory against the Aggies with a score of 37-14. Luckily, the home team’s record improved since the 2019 Classic match where the
- [NCCU’s Metro Eagles help DMV students feel at home](https://campusecho.com/nccus-metro-eagles-help-dmv-students-feel-at-home/) - In 1988, a group of N.C. Central University students from the Northeast United States created an organization called the Metro Eagles. The organization draws students from the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia to hold social events within a familiar community.
- [Miss NCCU aims to support freshmen, boost energy and morale](https://campusecho.com/miss-nccu-aims-to-support-freshmen-boost-energy-and-morale/) - Kayla Crawford, crowned as the 79th Miss NCCU on Sept. 17, says she’s the perfect person to help younger Eagles find themselves.
- [NCCU’s Kaleidoscope promotes inclusion for LGBTQIA+ housing](https://campusecho.com/nccus-kaleidoscope-promotes-inclusion-for-lgbtqia-housing/) - Next spring Kaleidoscope, an LGBTQIA+ friendly housing opportunity at N.C. Central University, will be re-established.
- [NCCU students evacuate after fire in Baynes Residence Hall](https://campusecho.com/nccu-students-evacuate-after-fire-in-baynes-residence-hall/) - Today, a student on the fifth floor of Baynes Residence Hall allegedly started a small fire after smoking marijuana. The Durham Fire Department received a 911 call at 11:01 a.m. and dispatched fire trucks in the following minutes. “We had a couple of units respond to a fire alarm call when we got here and
- [New journalism scholarship honors former Campus Echo editor Ernie Suggs](https://campusecho.com/new-journalism-scholarship-honors-former-campus-echo-editor-ernie-suggs/) - Beginning in the 2023-24 academic year, top N.C. Central University journalism students who contribute to the Campus Echo will be eligible for financial support from The Ernie Suggs Endowed Scholarship in Journalism.
- [NCCU law graduate becomes Durham's first Black female mayor](https://campusecho.com/nccu-law-graduate-becomes-durhams-first-black-female-mayor/) - This past Monday, Elaine O'Neal -- an N.C. Central University School of Law graduate and former interim dean -- said she looks forward to making Durham a better city for everyone in her opening remarks as mayor.
- [Want to see change? Protest for it.](https://campusecho.com/want-to-see-change-protest-for-it/) - The murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer in 2020 brought attention to the "Black Lives Matter Movement," and it impacted this country for the better.
- [Aggies and Eagles will bump heads (once again) on September 3rd in Charlotte](https://campusecho.com/aggies-and-eagles-will-bump-heads-once-again-on-september-3rd-in-charlotte/) - The Aggie-Eagle Classic rivalry runs long and deep. And on September 3 another chapter will be added to the N.C. Carolina Central University vs. N.C. A&T story. The schools’ rivalry date back to November 23, 1922. When NCCU was routed 26-0 in Greensboro. In the overall record N.C. A&T has bested the Eagles 52-35-5. In
- [Commuter students struggle with parking as prices inflate and construction continues](https://campusecho.com/commuter-students-struggle-with-parking-as-prices-inflate-and-construction-continues/) - Commuter parking for N.C. Central University mass communication senior Amaya Parson, is just one headache after another. “There is traffic and accidents every other day,” she said. According to Parson her drive takes about 40 minutes each way from Raleigh to campus. And after the drive it’s another big headache, finding a commuter parking spot
- [NCCU Eagle Alert: Bomb threat](https://campusecho.com/nccu-eagle-alert-bomb-threat/) - Today at 5:36 p.m., a bomb threat was reported on N.C. Central University’s campus. Students were told to evacuate the premises immediately. “A BOMB THREAT has been reported on campus. Please proceed immediately to the nearest exit and vacate the building. Leave campus. All employees should return home. Students who cannot return home should report
- [Mr. Fries Man: Black women-owned franchise sweeps the Triangle](https://campusecho.com/11310-2/) - The Black two-woman team opens the first Mr. Fries Man franchise in the state of North Carolina.
- [How NCCU alumnus André Leon Talley broke boundaries in fashion journalism](https://campusecho.com/how-nccu-alumnus-andre-leon-talley-broke-boundaries-in-fashion-journalism/) - N.C. Central University alumnus André Leon Talley lived for extravagant designs, colors, and fabrics far beyond the average closet. While many see clothes as mere objects, he used them to showcase his impeccable eye for fashion which led him to break boundaries.
- [An NCCU gospel choir love story](https://campusecho.com/an-nccu-gospel-choir-love-story/) - One day in 1987, N.C. Central University alumnus John Bennett, 55, decided to create the gospel choir Worship Praise Inspirational. Little did he know, it's there in 1988 he would meet Alice Parker, now his wife of 30 years
- [Quickly Tea House serves college students with flavorful drinks](https://campusecho.com/quickly-tea-house-serves-college-students-with-flavorful-drinks/) - Being that Durham is home to colleges such as N.C. Central University and Duke University, it is no surprise there are a variety of restaurants, bars and shops that appeal to students. One spot is the Quickly Tea House which also calls itself "Durham’s Original Boba Tea Shop." It’s home to one student favorite called
- [Professor explores positive impact barbershops and salons have on Black communities](https://campusecho.com/professor-explores-positive-impact-barbershops-and-salons-have-on-black-communities/) - It may surprise some that barbershops and beauty salons somehow statistically reduce crime rates along the streets they serve. That's the question that intrigued Boehme, so he gathered a team to explore the relationship between the presence of barbershops and beauty saloons and the reduction of crime.
- [Former Campus Echo editor Dalia Davies Flanagan gets surprise scholarship in her name](https://campusecho.com/former-campus-echo-editor-dalia-davies-flanagan-gets-surprise-scholarship-in-her-name/) - Shortly, Mass Communication students will be able to apply for yet another scholarship named the Dalia Davies Flanagan Endowed Scholarship Fund. Dalia Davies Flanagan graduated from the department with a concentration in Broadcast Media in 2004. She was also the Arts and Entertainment editor for the department's award-winning student newspaper, the Campus Echo. While at
- [Q & A with professor Aerial Ellis of NCCU's Mass Communication department](https://campusecho.com/q-a-with-professor-aerial-ellis-of-nccus-mass-communication-department/) - Aerial Ellis joined the Mass Communication department this year as the Wells Fargo Endowed Chair and Distinguished Professor and is excited to join the nest. A Memphis native, Ellis is a public relations industry leader. She has taught around the world and is the managing principal of Advisory 83, a communication consulting agency. Ellis earned
- [Alumnus and filmmaker Kenneth Campbell is telling history through a lens](https://campusecho.com/alumnus-and-filmmaker-kenneth-campbell-is-telling-history-through-a-lens/) - N.C. Central University alumnus and filmmaker Kenneth Alexander Campbell is telling history through a lens. Graduating from the Mass Communication department in 2017 with a concentration in Media Studies, Campbell is a notable filmmaker and is now teaching film at Howard University. Campbell said his favorite part of being at the university was co-directing the
- [For CDC, monkeypox prevention focus remains on vaccines](https://campusecho.com/for-cdc-monkeypox-prevention-focus-remains-on-vaccines/) - WASHINGTON — As the Biden administration scrambles to get a handle on the rapidly spreading monkeypox outbreak, its latest focus is getting vaccines to high-risk events, such as pride parades. But there has been relatively little messaging on preventing the virus from spreading in the first place — and that’s a mistake, public health experts
- [Risk of catastrophic California ‘megaflood’ has doubled due to global warming, researchers say](https://campusecho.com/risk-of-catastrophic-california-megaflood-has-doubled-due-to-global-warming-researchers-say/) - LOS ANGELES — Even today, as California struggles with severe drought, global warming has doubled the likelihood that weather conditions will unleash a deluge as devastating as the Great Flood of 1862, according to a UCLA study released Friday. In that inundation 160 years ago, 30 consecutive days of rain triggered monster flooding that roared
- [Campus Echo Presents: NOMMO Spring 2022 Newsletter](https://campusecho.com/campus-echo-presents-nommo-spring-2022-newsletter/) - NOMMO: “The Power of Spoken Word.” To truly mark the end of the spring semester, the Campus Echo co-editor-in-chief, James Burrell, would like to share this year's NOMMO newsletter by the NCCU Department of Mass Communication. This year's newsletter marks the 10th anniversary of the department and was made possible by newsletter co-editors James Burrell
- [Athletic directer Wicker-McCree to leave the nest soon](https://campusecho.com/athletic-directer-wicker-mccree-to-leave-the-nest-soon/) - After almost 28 years as N.C. Central University’s athletic director Ingrid Wicker-McCree announced earlier this school year that she will be stepping down after this semester.
- [Mass communication professors help students understand new portfolio requirements](https://campusecho.com/mass-communication-professors-help-students-understand-new-portfolio-requirements/) - In the middle of the spring 2022 semester, many mass communication students were surprised to learn about new portfolio requirements before they end their undergraduate careers. The requirements were initially adopted in September of 2021. For graduating seniors, the expectation is to give the portfolio a fair attempt. It will not delay or stop the
- [NCCU psychology student overcomes her own hurdles](https://campusecho.com/nccu-pych-student-overcomes-her-own-mental-hurdles/) - Students at N.C. Central University began its 2021-22 school year with high hopes for the “traditional” college experience since the previous school year was altered to accommodate the state’s COVID-19 protocols. Classes were moved back to in-person. Students and staff were excited to get back to some sense of normal. Among these students was 21-year-old
- [Black linguist takes a stand against anti-racist virtue signaling](https://campusecho.com/black-linguist-takes-a-stand-against-anti-racist-virtue-signaling/) - Linguistics professor John McWhorter is — once again — stirring up a hornets’ nest.
- [Deadline approaches for students to take free summer classes this year](https://campusecho.com/deadline-approaches-for-students-to-take-free-summer-classes-this-year/) - Time is ticking for students to register for free summer class this year, which closes on April 15.
- [VIDEO: Sorority charms grade schoolers with instrument petting zoo](https://campusecho.com/video-epsilon-lambda-chapter-of-tau-beta-sigma-petting-zoo/) - [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_82L8oQMLWM[/embedyt] Celebrating 48 years of service, the ladies of the Epsilon Lambda chapter of Tau Beta Sigma decided to try something different last February for Charter Day. The goal: to do something service-oriented that would also give back to the community. Epsilon Lambda Chapter President Destiny Baker came up with the idea of
- [Biden names Judge Ketanji Jackson to Supreme Court in historic pick](https://campusecho.com/biden-names-judge-ketanji-jackson-to-supreme-court-in-historic-pick/) - WASHINGTON — President Biden has selected Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to fill a Supreme Court vacancy, a history-making choice that would make her the first Black woman to ascend to the high court. The president announced his decision in a statement on Twitter and planned to deliver remarks later Friday. Jackson, 51, a U.S. appeals
- [Institutional Advancement and the NCCU Foundation advance academic climate and support students](https://campusecho.com/institutional-advancement-and-the-nccu-foundation-work-hand-in-glove-with-one-goal-in-mind-supporting-nccus-academic-climate-and-its-students/) - N.C. Central University provides a host of opportunities for students, alumni, and the community to support the university. It all happens at the Division of Institutional Advancement. The division’s primary focus is to raise money through private donations in order to help prepare the students to become inspiring leaders. But things aren’t quite so simple. The division has to work hand in glove with the NCCU Foundation.
- [Supreme Court signals few map changes before midterms](https://campusecho.com/supreme-court-signals-few-map-changes-before-midterms/) - WASHINGTON — A Supreme Court order that allowed Alabama to use its new congressional map for the 2022 election has ominous signs for federal challenges to redistricting plans in other states for the upcoming midterms and beyond. The 5-4 decision Monday signals a tight timeline for ongoing federal challenges to alter congressional and legislative maps
- [Biden vows to appoint a Black woman to Supreme Court as Breyer makes retirement official](https://campusecho.com/biden-vows-to-appoint-a-black-woman-to-supreme-court-as-breyer-makes-retirement-official/) - WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden praised Supreme Court Justice Stephen G. Breyer, who made his retirement official at the White House on Thursday, vowing that his choice to replace him will be a Black woman and that he plans to announce the choice by the end of next month. “I’ve made no decision except one:
- [California State strongly indicates it will permanently scrap SAT, ACT admission requirement](https://campusecho.com/california-state-strongly-indicates-it-will-permanently-scrap-sat-act-admission-requirement/) - California State University trustees strongly indicated Wednesday they will permanently scrap SAT and ACT testing requirements for admission — a move that would align the nation's largest four-year higher education system with the University of California, which dumped the standardized exams it criticized as biased and of little value.
- [Registered nurse Monique Moore reflects on childbirth during the pandemic](https://campusecho.com/registered-nurse-monique-moore-reflects-on-childbirth-during-the-pandemic/) - By Dallas Clemmons. Courtesy Eagle Eye Productions, a project of NCCU's Introduction to Multimedia (MSCM 2540)
- [Ian Burris' Dankery Food Truck](https://campusecho.com/ian-burris-dankery-food-truck/) - By Abigail Sherrod. Courtesy Eagle Eye Productions, a project of NCCU's Introduction to Multimedia (MSCM 2540)
- [Football & Fatherhood - Cyrus Stanback Speaks](https://campusecho.com/football-fatherhood-cyrus-stanback-speaks/) - By Cyrus Stanback. Courtesy Eagle Eye Productions, a project of NCCU's Introduction to Multimedia (MSCM 2540)
- [Museum exhibit tells the story of the almost 100 year rivalry between the Eagles and the Aggies](https://campusecho.com/eagles-vs-aggies/) - The story of the rivalry is told in an exhibit – More Than Just A Game: The NC A&T vs. NCCU Football Rivalry – now running at the Museum of Durham History. To date the total record for N.C Central against A&T is 34 losses to 53 wins by the Bulldogs, with 5 ties.
- [NCCU students adapt to life during a pandemic](https://campusecho.com/11105-2/) - By Hanson Russell. Courtesy Eagle Eye Productions, a project of NCCU's Introduction to Multimedia (MSCM 2540)
- [NCCU alum on a roll in the tech industry](https://campusecho.com/2003-nccu-graduate-creates-technology-company-midigitel/) - 2003 N.C. Central University cum laude graduate, Burgess Foster, is reaching soaring heights with his company MiDigitel. Soon, he hopes to compete on Shark Tank for a chance to expand his brand nationwide. If accepted, he'll be pitching his M1 BT Smart Glasses. The glasses feature Bluetooth connectivity and anti-blue glare lenses. Foster says his
- [‘Gritty’ volleyball Eagles defy COVID-era challenges](https://campusecho.com/gritty-volleyball-eagles-defy-covid-era-challenges/) - Due to COVID-19, lack of team depth and various aspects, N.C. Central University’s women's volleyball team have been presented daunting new challenges this year.
- [Homecoming flap: Students clap back at Jacquees - Jacquees snaps back](https://campusecho.com/homecoming-flap-students-clap-back-at-jacquees-jacquees-snaps-back/) - After a missed Homecoming last year, N.C. Central University is excited about its 2021 Homecoming, “The Return.”
- [A bluebird of happiness is home to a bevy of farm animals](https://campusecho.com/a-bluebird-of-happiness-is-home-to-a-bevy-of-farm-animals/) - Today Winterpast has goats, sheep, emus, a mini donkey, ducklings, peacocks, a goose, pigs, bunnies, guinea pigs, chickens, hedgehogs, fish and turtles – many of her farm animals are donated rescues.
- [Students thrilled at return of 10:40 break to Greek Bowl](https://campusecho.com/nccu-1040-break/) - After a long, long hiatus N.C. Central University’s cherished Tuesday and Thursday 10:40 break tradition has finally returned from its corona virus shutdown.
- [NCCU kicks off the year with After Dark 10:40 extravaganza](https://campusecho.com/nccu-kicks-off-the-year-with-after-dark-1040-extravaganza/) - N.C. Central is back in full effect. On Thursday, August 19, the Student Activities Board held its first 10:40 at night of the year. The event hosted a plethora of iconic HBCU party songs, a surprise artist, and a great kickoff to the academic school year. The night began with light chatter among the students
- [Some Indigenous Australians to get $55,000 in reparations plan](https://campusecho.com/indigenous-reparations/) - CANBERRA, Australia — Australia will give one-off cash payments to Indigenous “Stolen Generations” survivors who were forcibly removed from their families as children to assimilate them into White communities, a practice that lasted for decades before finally ending in the 1970s. The payments of $55,000 ($75,000 Australian), “in recognition of the harm caused by forced
- [NCCU's homecoming gospel concert features alumnus John P. Kee](https://campusecho.com/nccus-homecoming-gospel-concert-features-alumnus-john-p-kee/) - Students, faculty and staff, and members of the public were dressed in their casual Sunday best as they enjoyed local performances from NCCU’s Worship and Praise International Mass Choir, Sheila Copeland and music by DJ ShowOut.
- [NCCU football player receives NFL Combine invite](https://campusecho.com/nccu-football-player-receives-nfl-combine-invite/) - Every year, the league sends out a total of 330 combine invitations to the best college prospects in the country hoping to get their shot at playing at the next level. NCCU defensive back Bryan Mills was one of the select few.
- [America decides Joe Biden is the next president of the United States](https://campusecho.com/america-decides-joe-biden-is-the-next-president-of-the-united-states/) - Many students found out Saturday through social media and friends that former vice president Joe Biden was the projected winner of the 2020 presidential election after he won Pennsylvania.
- [Leroy T. Walker Complex reopens for NCCU students, faculty, and staff](https://campusecho.com/leroy-t-walker-complex-reopens-for-nccu-students-faculty-and-staff/) - Leroy T. Walker Complex at N.C. Central University moved into phase 2 this month allowing faculty, and staff to workout at the gym again. The first phase, which was from Sept. 8 to Sept. 30, opened for only students to prevent the spread of COVID-19,
- [NCCU golfer shares experience with racism and prejudice in the sport](https://campusecho.com/nccu-golfer-shares-experience-with-racism-and-prejudice-in-the-sport/) - Golf has historically been perceived as a predominantly white sport by many. This is still the case even at an HBCU like N.C. Central University where golfer Camron Ratliff finds himself apart of the minority.
- [NCCU football player Bryan Mills decides to postpone school and head straight to the NFL draft](https://campusecho.com/nccu-football-player-bryan-mills-decides-to-postpone-school-and-head-straight-to-the-nfl-draft/) - N.C. Central University football standout Bryan Mills has decided to forgo his senior season and enter the 2021 NFL draft. 
- [Theatre Department rolls with changes caused by pandemic](https://campusecho.com/theatre-department-rolls-with-changes-caused-by-pandemic/) - North Carolina Central University’s Theatre Program has found a way to adjust to the changes and shifts COVID-19 has caused.
- [Faculty and Staff adapt to pandemic in personal and professional life](https://campusecho.com/faculty-and-staff-adapt-to-pandemic-in-personal-and-professional-life/) - With the safety precautions N.C. Central University has implemented in response to COVID-19, many faculty and staff members have experienced changes and challenges in their personal and professional lives in the midst of the pandemic. 
- [NCCU's Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma adjusts to COVID-19 restrictions](https://campusecho.com/nccus-chapter-of-tau-beta-sigma-adjusts-to-covid-19-restrictions/) - N.C. Central University’s chapter of Tau Beta Sigma has had an effective semester despite the complications of COVID-19, according to the Chapter President Tenay Harrell. 
- [Several NCCU students reveal mental and physical tolls of virtual learning](https://campusecho.com/several-nccu-students-reveal-mental-and-physical-tolls-of-virtual-learning/) - With the ongoing spread of COVID-19 and the online/hybrid class structures, some N.C. Central students have expressed how they feel about the new learning policy and how it has affected them both mentally and physically.
- [Emmy-nominated news anchor visits NCCU mass communication class virtually](https://campusecho.com/emmy-nominated-news-anchor-visits-nccu-mass-communication-class-virtually/) - N.C. Central Advanced Video Production class instructed by Professor Chavis Carter hosted a virtual meeting with guest speaker WSOC Channel 9 Eyewitness news anchor Brittney Johnson on Oct. 29.
- [NCCU's Ultimate Homecoming Experience goes virtual](https://campusecho.com/nccus-ultimate-homecoming-experience-goes-virtual/) - Homecoming is an essential part of the HBCU experience. Many describe it as one big family reunion, where current students and alumni can connect and celebrate their college years. However, because of COVID-19, North Carolina Central University opted to hold a virtual homecoming experience Oct. 31 -Nov. 6 for its 110th anniversary.
- [NCCU students and the rest of the nation await results of the presidential election](https://campusecho.com/nccu-students-and-the-rest-of-the-nation-await-results-of-the-presidential-election/) - A few N.C. Central University students tuned into the Presidential Election ‘Watch Party’ live on Instagram on last night hosted by NCCU Student Activities Board.
- [Many NCCU students express interest with voting in the presidential election](https://campusecho.com/many-nccu-students-express-interest-with-voting-in-the-presidential-election/) - N.C. Central University students expressed the importance of making a change by voting by identifying social injustice as a reoccurring issue within our communities today.
- [Presidential candidates discuss plans for HBCU's in their campaigns](https://campusecho.com/presidential-candidates-discuss-plans-for-hbcus-in-their-campaigns/) - November’s presidential election contains five candidates on the ballot who will bring different perspectives on how to address the needs of HBCUs and education for years to come. 
- [N.C. Central's Greek Life pushes through in spite of pandemic](https://campusecho.com/n-c-centrals-greek-life-pushes-through-in-spite-of-pandemic/) - Fraternity and Sorority life is at the very core of HBCU tradition. These organizations provide an opportunity for Black women and men to further enhance the Black community in every aspect as well as connecting with other like-minded individuals. However, as a result of the sweeping pandemic, Greek life on N.C Central University’s campus will look a little different this year.
- [Biology Professor finds a "Happy Medium" while teaching during the pandemic](https://campusecho.com/biology-professor-finds-a-happy-medium-while-teaching-during-the-pandemic/) - Dr. Tamara Slenn, a biology professor at N.C. Central said she has found a “happy medium” for her own courses. Slenn explained the challenges she faced while shifting her classes around and what her department is doing to continue the learning process through this pandemic.
- [NCCU volleyball team reacts to season changes caused by pandemic](https://campusecho.com/nccu-volleyball-team-reacts-to-season-changes-caused-by-pandemic/) - N.C. Central University volleyball head coach Jody Brown and some of the players expressed their concerns with the change in operations of their sport, as a result of COVID-19, and how it has affected them individually with many labeling their own athletic process as “slow and socially distant.”
- [NCCU panelists discuss protecting Black women in America](https://campusecho.com/nccu-panelists-discuss-protecting-black-women-in-america/) - N.C. Central University students, faculty, and staff joined together last Wednesday via Zoom for the first event in the discussion series “Protecting the Black Women.”
- [Two NCCU athletes organize a peaceful march to the polls](https://campusecho.com/two-nccu-athletes-organize-a-peaceful-march-to-the-polls/) - Two athletes at N.C. Central University led a peaceful march starting from the NCCU track and ending at the Albert L. Turner Law Building to go vote last Friday at 11:30 a.m.
- [Graduating senior reflects on pushing through college in spite of mother's health condition](https://campusecho.com/nccu-senior-reflects-how-her-mother-impacted-her-college-experience/) - The bond between a mother and daughter is truly special. From childhood to adulthood, a daughter wants everything they can to make their mother proud. When N.C. Central senior Makala McGowan's mother grew sick, their bond not only grew stronger but she pushed her to finish her education.
- [NCCU hosts race and equity discussion featuring Eric H. Holder Jr, and Durham Mayor Steve Schewel](https://campusecho.com/nccu-hosts-race-and-equity-discussion-features-eric-holder-and-durham-mayor-steve-schewel/) - Former Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. and Durham Mayor Steve Schewel encouraged N.C. Central University students, faculty, staff, and members of the public to vote for a desperate change within America last Friday, which streamed through Youtube and Facebook.
- [Campus during COVID, students shed light on college life in pandemic](https://campusecho.com/campus-during-covid-students-shed-light-on-college-life-in-pandemic/) - COVID-19 has drastically changed the campus culture for many students this fall semester.
- [Several students and organizations deal with limited in-person events this semester](https://campusecho.com/several-students-and-organizations-deal-with-limited-in-person-events-this-semester/) - During a semester where students at N.C. Central do not have many in-person activities or festivities, students have found ways to stay busy and active.
- [NCCU dorm fire from Monday caused by a candle and bed linens](https://campusecho.com/nccu-dorm-fire-from-monday-caused-by-a-candle-and-bed-linens/) - A small fire happened in an N.C. Central University dorm that involved a lighted candle and bed linens Monday night.
- [Students discuss the living conditions inside of quarantine housing on campus](https://campusecho.com/students-discuss-the-living-conditions-inside-of-quarantine-housing-on-campus/) -  Some N.C. Central University students who tested positive for COVID-19 or had symptoms of the virus talked about their experience of living in quarantine housing on campus. 
- [Freshman and open Junior positions filled during SGA Fall Elections](https://campusecho.com/freshman-and-open-junior-positions-filled-during-sga-fall-elections/) - Despite the challenges and limitations presented during this election season amidst the pandemic, N.C. Central's Student Government Association hosted its fall elections via Engage on Thursday, Oct. 1 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- [“We have the power to change the world.” NCCU campus queens discuss challenges amidst a pandemic](https://campusecho.com/we-have-the-power-to-change-the-world-nccu-campus-queens-discuss-challenges-amidst-a-pandemic/) - While living in the midst of COVID-19, most N.C. Central organizations had to restructure their campaigning efforts this year for campus queens and other royal court positions as a whole.
- [Kamala Harris speaks about forgiving student loan debt to HBCU students](https://campusecho.com/kamala-harris-speaks-about-forgiving-student-loan-debt-to-hbcu-students/) - Some N.C. Central University students streamed Democratic Vice-Presidential Nominee, Kamala Harris speaking recently about forgiving student loan debt to HBCU students and young activists.
- [Latest virtual town hall informs students on campus safety precautions](https://campusecho.com/latest-virtual-town-hall-informs-students-on-campus-safety-precautions/) - N.C. Central's new Chief of University Police Damon Williams, Dean of Students Joy Hartfield, and other administrators held a virtual town hall meeting Sept. 28 where panelists discuss safety guidelines students must follow to “Protect the Nest.”
- [NCCU students and professors surge on with online classes](https://campusecho.com/nccu-students-and-professors-surge-on-with-online-classes/) - Classes at N.C. Central University has been different this semester for both students and professors with most of the courses being taught online.
- [NCCU's wild out wednesday features Raleigh artist Jess Marie](https://campusecho.com/nccus-wild-out-wednesday-kicks-off-with-raleigh-artist-jess-marie/) - B.N. Duke Auditorium was filled to capacity with students Sept. 25, eager to see 11 acts and a performance by hip-hop artist, Jess Marie at the first Wild Out Wednesday talent show of the school year hosted by N.C. Central University’s Student Activities Board.
- [NCCU alumnus Reggie McCrimmon kicks off virtual Rock the Lyceum](https://campusecho.com/nccu-alumnus-reggie-mccrimmon-kicks-off-virtual-rock-the-lyceum/) - Twitter global public policy strategist, and social entrepreneur, Reggie McCrimmon, encouraged an N.C. Central University crowd to become agents of change by seizing the moment, maximizing opportunities and conducting reflective leadership Sept. 17 through WebEx to kick off NCCU’s Rock the Lyceum lecture series.
- [Some NCCU Students Return to Campus with Concerns](https://campusecho.com/some-nccu-students-return-to-campus-with-concerns/) - Some N.C. Central University students began their fall semester on campus this week in the midst of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Other students decided to move off campus or stay home this semester to complete classes and reduce their chance of catching COVID-19.
- [New COVID-19 cases emerge among NCCU football players](https://campusecho.com/new-covid-19-cases-emerge-among-nccu-football-players/) - N.C. Central University Communications and Marketing reported last Thursday at least five student-athletes had confirmed cases of COVID-19 on campus.
- [Universities are suspending students who party without masks and flout social distancing](https://campusecho.com/universities-are-suspending-students-who-party-without-masks-and-flout-social-distancing/) - College students, beware: You could temporarily lose your spot on campus or worse, get expelled for partying with your peers this fall.
- [NCCU Students and Faculty Adjust to Challenges of Online and Hybrid Classes](https://campusecho.com/nccu-students-and-faculty-adjust-to-challenges-of-online-and-hybrid-classes/) - Nearly one month into classes, many N.C. Central University students and faculty members are still adjusting to the new normal and new class structures that COVID-19 has caused.
- [NC Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley Jumpstarts HBCU Road to Justice Tour at NCCU](https://campusecho.com/nc-supreme-court-chief-justice-cheri-beasley-jumpstarts-hbcu-road-to-justice-tour-at-nccu/) - North Carolina Supreme Chief Justice Cheri Beasley spoke at N.C. Central Thursday, Sept. 10, and discussed why justice is important in America to a small group of students to kick off the Historically Black Colleges and University Road to Justice Tour.
- [NCCU housing delay forces some students to reside in another dorm this semester](https://campusecho.com/nccu-housing-delay-forces-some-students-to-reside-in-another-dorm-this-semester/) - N.C. Central University senior Jalen Harris has had a rough first month of school since the two new dorms being built this year were delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. 
- [The next mister and miss NCCU ascends to the crown virtually](https://campusecho.com/the-next-mister-and-miss-nccu-ascends-to-the-crown-virtually/) - A post on social media Tuesday introduced the 2020-2021 SGA and royal court members to NCCU students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members during the COVID-19 pandemic. The post was published onto the NCCU Student Government Association and the NCCU Royal Court Instagram pages.
- [How has COVID-19 impacted college athletes?](https://campusecho.com/how-has-covid-19-impacted-college-athletes/) - While the world is left going in a frenzy about finding a solution to the coronavirus pandemic, student-athletes around the world are looking for answers for their lost season. Formally known as COVID-19, the virus has quickly spread and has not only affected the lives of many but the sports world as we know it.
- [New Pass/Fail grading option implemented for Spring 2020 semester](https://campusecho.com/new-pass-fail-grading-option-implemented-for-spring-2020-semester/) - N.C. Central’s Office of the Interim Provost issued an email statement on April 7 revealing the university's implementation of a Pass/Fail grading option for the Spring 2020 semester. According to the email statement, N.C. Central’s pass/fail grading option was enacted "to avoid penalizing students who are adversely impacted by instructional or other changes which occur as a result of COVID-19."
- [Three NCCU students test postive for coronavirus, one isolated off campus](https://campusecho.com/three-nccu-students-test-postive-for-coronavirus-one-isolated-off-campus/) - Two N.C. Central University students tested positive Wednesday for the coronavirus disease 2019 after being in contact with another student who had tested positive in March according to a statement in an NCCU press release.
- [Many seniors saddened by postponed Spring 2020 Commencement amidst pandemic precautions](https://campusecho.com/many-seniors-saddened-by-postponed-spring-2020-commencement-amidst-pandemic-precautions/) - As the university takes safety precautions against the Coronavirus-19 pandemic, N.C. Central's Chancellor Johnson Akinleye announced on March 20 that Spring 2020 Commencement exercises scheduled for Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9, 2020, for Baccalaureate and Graduate and Professional ceremonies have been postponed.
- [Students told to move back home because of pandemic, exceptions made for some students](https://campusecho.com/students-told-to-move-back-home-because-of-pandemic-exceptions-made-for-some-students/) - All N.C. Central University students that reside in a residence hall for the academic school year are required "to return to, or remain at, their permanent residences off campus" by Friday, Mar 22, unless they have received an exception, because of the coronavirus outbreak according to a statement from NCCU's Chancellor Johnson O. Akinleye.
- [Residential halls working to accommodate students amidst coronovirus outbreak](https://campusecho.com/residential-halls-working-to-accommodate-students-amidst-coronovirus-outbreak/) - Students can expect an email shortly this afternoon updating them on accommodation plans and plans for retrieving personal belongs, according to Chelsey Holts, director of marketing and communication for the Division of Student Affairs. In a previously posted Campus Echo story, now removed, the Echo incorrectly reported that out-of-state students could not scan their key
- [Spring break for NCCU is extended after coronavirus becomes a pandemic](https://campusecho.com/spring-break-for-nccu-is-extended-after-coronavirus-becomes-a-pandemic/) - N.C. Central University Chancellor Johnson O. Akinleye informed the NCCU community Wednesday that spring break would be extended by one week for students, faculty, and staff and that classes will resume Mar 23.
- [NCCU classes moved online because of the coronavirus outbreak](https://campusecho.com/nccu-classes-moved-online-because-of-the-coronavirus-outbreak/) - All in-class lectures at N.C. Central University will be moved online for instruction starting Monday, Mar 23 said NCCU Chancellor Akinleye Friday in a statement in response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 being declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization Wednesday.
- [N.C. Central Eagles smacks suffering Bison](https://campusecho.com/n-c-central-eagles-smacks-suffering-bison/) - McDougald-McLendon Arena was rocking as the N.C Central Eagles handled business against the Howard Bison with a final score of 80-65. The game which came after heated talks around the Eagle's nest surrounding Alumni voicing their displeasure of lack of attendance to prior MEAC men's basketball games.
- [Freshman and football player killed in off-campus shooting-vigil held in his honor](https://campusecho.com/freshman-and-football-player-killed-in-off-campus-shooting-vigil-held-in-his-honor/) - Family and members of the Eagle Community gathered together Tuesday evening for a vigil in remembrance of student-athlete Trevor VanDyke who was killed March 2, 2020, in an off-campus apartment shooting. VanDyke was a freshman at North Carolina Central University. This would have been his first year playing football. However, due to an injury, his opportunity to play was put on hold.
- [Three seniors are prepared to take their final lap at NCCU](https://campusecho.com/three-seniors-are-prepared-to-take-their-final-lap-at-nccu/) - As the class of 2020 prepares to take the stage in May, three seniors, Ti'Eja Woodson, Bridgette Rogers, and Colombus Hinson, reflected on their time at the illustrious institution.
- [Students say the new NCCU student ticketing process is burdensome](https://campusecho.com/students-say-the-new-nccu-student-ticketing-process-is-doing-too-much/) - If you ask an N.C. Central University coach or player in any sport whether or not crowd support, especially support from the student body, is key to winning, and you will hear a resounding “yes.”
- [One modeling troupe at NCCU stresses more than just talent](https://campusecho.com/one-modeling-troupe-at-nccu-stresses-more-than-just-talent/) - From runways to routines, there is a lot that goes into being a model at N.C. Central University. Modeling troupes are performance-based organizations that take talent, determination, tact, and especially leadership. The bar is set high and “only the fittest survive” is a mantra that embodies the "fashion and modeling culture" at NCCU. This is especially true for modeling and fashion troupe, de Haute Allure F&M.
- [Harlem raised designer Dapper Dan tells all about his journey to high fashion success](https://campusecho.com/harlem-raised-designer-dapper-dan-tells-all-about-his-journey-to-high-fashion-success/) - Fashion guru and designer Dapper Dan explained to an N.C. Central University crowd on Wednesday, Feb. 19 how the culture of Harlem in the ’80s influenced his passion for fashion. He began his lecture by painting a mental picture for students of what Harlem was like while on stage with junior Zaria Johnson in B. N. Duke Auditorium at the Rock the Lyceum lecture series.
- [Foreign students falling into 'black hole' of US visa delays; universities in Illinois seek Congress' help](https://campusecho.com/foreign-students-falling-into-black-hole-of-us-visa-delays-universities-in-illinois-seek-congress-help/) - A University of Illinois graduate student from China applied in May for a visa renewal, a process that typically concludes within weeks. But the application went into "administrative processing," and was still in limbo when fall classes started, forcing the student to withdraw from the fall semester.
- [NCCU alumnus creates program to mentor young African-American boys in Durham](https://campusecho.com/nccu-alumnus-creates-program-to-mentor-young-african-american-boys-in-durham/) - A program at North Carolina Central University, founded by an NCCU alumnus, seeks to engage and support the Durham community.
- [NCCU students skeptical about receiving the flu shot](https://campusecho.com/nccu-students-skeptical-about-receiving-the-flu-shot/) - The flu remains the eighth leading cause of death in the United States despite the Coronavirus becoming a pandemic according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. This flu season, 63 people have died in North Carolina and only five new flu deaths have been reported this year according to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services. No cases of the Coronavirus have been reported in the state. According to N.C. Central University’s Medical Director, Valerie Barnwell, M.D, influenza can easily be spread on a college campus.
- [How Bronny could change the HBCU athletic landscape](https://campusecho.com/how-bronny-could-change-the-hbcu-athletic-landscape/) - Earlier this year, N.C. Central University Head Coach Levelle Moton offered Lebron James Jr. aka Bronny a basketball scholarship offer. His first offer since the beginning his high school career.
- [Local food trucks grabbed NCCU students' attention last semester](https://campusecho.com/local-food-trucks-grabbed-nccu-students-attention-last-semester/) - One of the hot commodities at N.C. Central University last semester were the food trucks. The university had given students the options of purchasing food from food truck businesses in the Triangle Area instead of dining at W.G Pearson Cafeteria, Subway, or Chick-Fil-A on campus.
- [Black-owned Durham dance studio nurtures next generation of dancers](https://campusecho.com/black-owned-durham-dance-studio-nurtures-next-generation-of-dancers/) - At the heart of Historic Black Wall Street in downtown Durham resides Empower Dance Studio. The black female-owned dance studio not only teaches the art of dance, but it uses dance as a tool to instill the value of self-love and self-confidence into its dancers. 
- [Eagles victorious in MEAC doubleheader against SCSU](https://campusecho.com/eagles-victorious-in-meac-doubleheader-against-scsu/) - The North Carolina Central University Eagles men’s and women’s basketball teams played host to the South Carolina State Bulldogs in the Feb. 1 MEAC doubleheader.
- [Activist Tamika Mallory talks about social justice to a NCCU crowd](https://campusecho.com/activist-tamika-mallory-talks-about-social-justice-to-a-nccu-crowd/) - Social justice leader Tamika Mallory shared with N.C. Central University faculty, staff, students, and members of the public why she began to take activism seriously after a major tragedy happened in her life in B.N. Duke Auditorium for the first Rock the Lyceum lecture series of the year on Jan. 22.
- [NCCU senior serves as mentor, leader, role model among her peers](https://campusecho.com/nccu-senior-serves-as-mentor-leader-among-her-peers/) - She goes by Q. Mac. She created the name as she began to speak and host events, stemming from the first letter of her first name and the beginning of her last name.
- [Small fire in NCCU dorm, unclear if there were any injuries or deaths](https://campusecho.com/small-fire-in-nccu-dorm-unclear-if-there-were-any-injuries-or-deaths/) - It is unclear if anyone was injured or died in a fire within a residential hall at N.C. Central University Monday night. 
- [Rising Activewear line promotes healthy lifestyles for college students](https://campusecho.com/rising-activewear-line-promotes-healthy-lifestyles-for-college-students/) - Goal Fitness Activewear, a new black-owned fitness brand, is spreading awareness on the campus of N.C. Central University campus about living a healthy lifestyle. 
- [Anxiety disorders among women often goes unnoticed](https://campusecho.com/anxiety-disorders-among-women-often-goes-unnoticed/) - In 1984, 14-year-old Jaime Floyd sat in her mom’s Chevrolet Blazer during a family shopping trip for the sale on Chicago cutlery. While she sat impatiently, something happened that would change her life forever.
- [An Australia in flames tries to cope with an 'animal apocalypse'](https://campusecho.com/an-australia-in-flames-tries-to-cope-with-an-animal-apocalypse/) - Across much of Australia, volunteers and professionals are fighting to contain widespread blazes, with many also taking risks to save wildlife being killed by the millions.
- [Keke Palmer kicks off first Rock the Lyceum of the year](https://campusecho.com/keke-palmer-kicks-off-first-rock-the-lyceum-of-the-year/) - The first Rock the Lyceum this year kicked off with actress, singer, and TV co-host Keke Palmer Sept. 19th in N.C. Central University's Miller-Morgan auditorium as she encouraged the crowd to be in control of their own voice.
- [Symone Sanders discusses being a radical revolutionary at Rock the Mic](https://campusecho.com/symone-sanders-discusses-being-a-radical-revolutionary-at-rock-the-mic/) - CNN Political Analyst and Commentator Symone Sanders graced the stage of the B.N. Duke Auditorium at N.C. Central University for the Lyceum Series: Rock the Mic event on Wednesday, Feb. 21st.
- [NSU Spartans crush Eagles' Homecoming with 38-21 victory](https://campusecho.com/nsu-spartians-crush-eagles-homecoming-with-38-21-victory/) - The Norfolk State Spartans were homecoming crashers as they came to O’Kelly Riddick Stadium, and handed N.C Central a 38-21 defeat.
- [N.C. Central greeks stomp the yard at ultimate face-off step show](https://campusecho.com/n-c-central-greeks-stomp-the-yard-at-ultimate-face-off-step-show/) - NPHC Greeks of NCCU stroll in the name of tThe National Pan-Hellenic Council Greeks of NCCU stroll in the name of their sisterhood and brotherhood at the 2019 Ultimate Face-Off Step Show Friday, November 9.heir sisterhood and brotherhood at the 2019 Ultimate Face-Off Step Show Friday, November 9.
- [Popular artists hit the stage at NCCU's 2019 HOCO Hip-hop Concert](https://campusecho.com/popular-artists-hit-the-stage-at-nccus-2019-hoco-hip-hop-concert/) - North Carolina Central University held its long-awaited and anticipated 2019 homecoming hip-hop concert. Thursday November 7 in the McDougald-McLendon Arena.
- [NCCU band director publishes debut novel “Diary of a Mad Band Director”](https://campusecho.com/nccu-band-director-publishes-debut-novel-diary-of-a-mad-band-director/) - “Diary of a Mad Band Director” is a book that tells the experiences of NCCU Sound Machine Band Director Thurman D. Hollins, career as a music educator.
- [Venice 'on its knees' from major floods blamed on climate change](https://campusecho.com/venice-on-its-knees-from-major-floods-blamed-on-climate-change/) - Venice is "on its knees," in the wake of the second-worst flooding of modern times, its mayor said Wednesday, describing an extreme weather event that left nearly 90% of the UNESCO World Heritage city under water. "Venice is on its knees.
- [EVENT PREVIEW: National nonprofit hosting entrepreneurship event NCCU](https://campusecho.com/event-preview-national-nonprofit-hosting-entrepreneurship-event-nccu/) - HBCUvc at NCCU will be hosting a Durham Startup Weekend, sponsored by Techstars and in partnership with Google for Startups, November 22 through November 24 in the North Carolina Central University School of Education.
- [New club at NCCU hosts its annual YouTube Social for students](https://campusecho.com/new-club-at-nccu-hosts-its-annual-youtube-social-for-students/) - The newest club at N.C. Central University, Nothing But The Arts, ends 'NBTA week' with a YouTube Social panel discussion Friday, Nov. 1 featuring YouTube Personality Brelynn Hunt, Social Media Specialist Kendra Little, and North Carolina A&T senior multimedia journalism student Tre Ingram.
- [On the varying costs of 2019 Homecoming tickets](https://campusecho.com/on-the-varying-costs-of-2019-homecoming-tickets/) - The upcoming N.C. Central University homecoming event has students with mixed opinions on the pricing of the event, but the students that got their tickets in advance have fewer complaints than the students who waited. That’s because the longer you wait the higher the prices are.
- [Escape Room Experience challenges students to find Eddie the Eagle](https://campusecho.com/escape-room-experience-challenges-students-to-find-eddie-the-eagle/) - NCCU’s Career and Professional Development Center hosted the Escape Room Experience on Oct. 4 and 5, 2019 Where Eddie the Eagle as an experiential learning opportunity for students. 
- [Reality star EJ Johnson talks life and fashion at Lyceum](https://campusecho.com/reality-star-ej-johnson-talks-life-and-fashion-at-lyceum/) - Known for his vibrant character and witty clapbacks, N.C. Central University welcomed reality television star and fashion enthusiast EJ Johnson Oct. 9 in B.N. for Duke Auditorium for the university’s second Rock the Lyceum lecture of the semester. 
- [Purpose through Publication, NCCU student publishes first novel](https://campusecho.com/purpose-through-publication-nccu-student-publishes-first-novel/) - A love for football and struggles growing up led to N.C. Central sophomore, Tyler Fisher to write and publish his first novel.
- [NCCU football falls short against BCU](https://campusecho.com/nccu-football-falls-short-against-bcu-27-13/) - The third time would not be the charm for the N.C Central Eagles as the Bethune Cookman Wildcats defeated the Eagles for the third straight season in a row with a 27-13 victory at O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium.
- [Thinking outside the box at N.C. Central's entrepreneur center](https://campusecho.com/thinking-outside-of-the-box-at-n-c-centrals-entrepreneur-center/) - Walking into the Entrepreneur Center at N.C. Central University you would never guess it once was a storage closet. The small room has an Apple Computer, a blue couch, and a table placed in front of a window used to talk one-on-one with clients.
- [Best of the Carolinas finds new talent for Hoco gospel concert](https://campusecho.com/best-of-the-carolinas-competition-finds-new-talent-for-hoco-gospel-concert/) - B.N. Duke Auditorium was filled with melodious songs and worship on Sept. 29 for The Best of the Carolinas Gospel Competition hosted by NCCU’s Office of Spiritual Development & Dialogue. 
- [Young female athletes with concussions take longer to recover, study finds](https://campusecho.com/young-female-athletes-with-concussions-take-longer-to-recover-study-finds/) - PHILADELPHIA _ New research from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia suggests that young female athletes who suffer concussions have longer recovery times than their male peers, but not because of differences in strength or hormones as some experts have speculated.
- [NCCU defeats ECSU in first home opener](https://campusecho.com/nccu-defeats-ecsu-in-first-home-opener/) - N.C. Central University's football team gained a huge victory in their home opener in O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium with a 45-7 win over the Elizabeth City State.
- [NCCU student finds a purpose through her photography](https://campusecho.com/nccu-student-finds-a-purpose-through-her-photography/) - People always say to do what you love and you will never work a day in your life but for Amil Mangum is that and then more when it comes to her photography.
- [NCCU alumna & professor celebrates educating generations](https://campusecho.com/nccu-alumna-professor-celebrates-educating-generations/) - North Carolina Central University has educated an array of doctors, lawyers, scientists, media professionals, and much more. Regina Alston, an English Instructor in the Department of Language and Literature, has been able to educate some of these students and many more.
- [NCCU royal court candidates present themselves at pageant before election night](https://campusecho.com/nccu-royal-court-candidates-present-themselves-at-pageant-before-election-night/) - Two events highlighted this year's Royal Court election: the Sept. 10 pageant and, after the votes were in, the Sept. 12 reception.
- [Transformers malfunction; power outage darkens much of NCCU](https://campusecho.com/transformers-malfunction-power-outage-darkens-much-of-nccu/) - N.C. Central University seemed to be operating under normal conditions Wednesday after experiencing a two-hour power outage early Tuesday morning.
- [NCCU Alumnus reflects on new leadership position with Durham Sheriff's office](https://campusecho.com/nccu-alumnus-reflects-on-new-leadership-position-with-durham-police/) - “Grateful” is the perfect word to describe Durham’s newly-appointed Sergeant in Investigations Antoine Fredric Harris. An N.C. Central University alum, Harris has quickly climbed the ranks in his field fast despite his young age.
- [Part-Time Job Fair gets N.C. Central students career ready](https://campusecho.com/part-time-job-fair-gets-n-c-central-students-career-ready/) - North Carolina Central University’s Career and Professional Development Center held its Part-Time Job Fair on Aug. 29 in the Alfonso Elder Student Union. Cierra Wilson, NCCU’s Career and Professional Development Center Career Development coordinator, led the part-time employer relations for this event and other events similar to it. 
- [N.C. Central's Art exhibit shines on prominent Latino artist](https://campusecho.com/n-c-centrals-art-exhibit-shines-on-prominent-latino-artist/) - Hundreds of people attended the opening of N.C. Central’s art museum fall exhibition on Aug. 11 to honor artwork by urban artist, educator, and entrepreneur José Manuel Cruz according to NCCU’s art production specialist Christine M. Perry.
- [Magic Show rejuvenates students after the first day of classes](https://campusecho.com/magic-show-rejuvenates-students/) - Two small mysterious black boxes were left on the stage as the lights dimmed in N.C. Central's B. N. Duke Auditorium.
- [New campus behavioral clinic makes the mind their main matter](https://campusecho.com/new-campus-behavioral-clinic-makes-the-mind-their-main-matter/) - When we think of health, we tend to think of factors like lifestyle habits, taking medication, or even just the occasional checkups at the doctor’s office. The newly launched Behavioral Health & Wellness Clinic at N.C. Central University addresses all those needs.
- ["Peeping Tom" incident at Baynes leads to tightened dorm security](https://campusecho.com/peeping-tom-incident-at-baynes-leads-to-tightened-dorm-security/) - N.C. Central University is tightening up its dorm safety rules and practices, following a creepy peeper incident in late March.
- [On-campus housing at NCCU: new problems, new solutions](https://campusecho.com/on-campus-housing-at-nccu-new-problems-new-solutions/) - Over the past few decades, N.C. Central University has worked to make campus housing more available to students. This includes the creation of new apartments and residential halls that serve different classes of students. But challenges remain.
- [2019 New Members' Presentation brings fresh faces to the yard](https://campusecho.com/2019-new-members-presentation-brings-fresh-faces-to-the-yard/) - In the tradition of years past, students, family and friends turned out to McDougald-McLendon Arena in droves to greet the newest members of the yard at this year’s New Members’ Presentation on April 3.
- [Art Museum exhibition celebrates black women in creation and creator](https://campusecho.com/art-museum-exhibition-celebrates-black-women-in-creation-and-creator/) - N.C. Central University’s Art Museum paid homage to the artistry of African-American Women in its spring 2019 exhibition entitled "Connected: African-American Female Artists and North Carolina."
- ["me too" founder visits NCCU as fourth stop on HBCU tour](https://campusecho.com/me-too-founder-visits-nccu-as-fourth-stop-on-hbcu-tour/) - Tarana Burke told her audience at NC Central University’s H.M. Michaux School of Education Auditorium that her appearance there exemplified the “me too” movement she founded. “I love HBCUs, and I care about what happens on these campuses,” Burke explained. “What good is a moment like this in my life, with this level of visibility and this level of access, if I can't use that to the benefit of my community?”
- ['In Living Color' fashion show proves textile design isn't black & white](https://campusecho.com/in-living-color-fashion-show-proves-textile-design-isnt-black-white/) - On March 22, N.C. Central University's Department of Human Sciences painted the campus red—and blue, yellow, lilac, and metallic—for their annual fashion design competition. This year's theme? "In Living Color:" a rainbow of high-quality pieces created by textile design students this semester.
- [Demolition process begins for Chidley](https://campusecho.com/demolition-process-begins-for-chidley/) - The original Chidley Hall as we know it has been torn down. Construction workers began demolishing the campus icon last Tuesday as part of N.C. Central University’s 2017 Campus Master Plan schedule.
- [Racing to prove himself](https://campusecho.com/racing-to-prove-himself/) - Sophomore track and field runner Gordon Lewis is out to prove something. You might even say he has a chip on his shoulder while doing so.
- ['A Need Fulfilled' honored the history of black nurses in WWII](https://campusecho.com/a-need-fulfilled-honored-the-history-of-black-nurses-in-wwii/) - Whenever I think of World War II, the first things that come to mind are the Holocaust and Adolf Hitler. One of the last things that would have crossed my mind was the idea of black nurses in the military during WWII. The contributions of black women in WWII were never discussed in my history class.
- [SOUND JUDGEMENT: ‘When I Get Home’ by Solange](https://campusecho.com/sound-judgement-when-i-get-home-by-solange/) - On March 1, Solange Knowles, who gave the world whimsical hits such as “Cranes in the Sky” and “Don’t Touch My Hair” (both 2016), released her fourth studio album entitled “When I Get Home.” The 19-track album not only serves as a way for Knowles to speak on her life experiences, but allows her to bring her listeners along with her on a journey of reflection and tribute. With the variation of musical stylings and song interpretations, listeners will either be in the mood to dance or self-reflect.
- [Five women who are the future of R&B](https://campusecho.com/five-women-who-are-the-future-of-rb/) - Rhythm & blues music is in need of a major revamp, but thankfully, there's a new generation of artists that are eager to create music that can emulate 20th-century artists and appeal to the younger fans of today. Here are some of the women that are the future of R&B, whether mainstream media knows it or not.
- [How Sonnie Waves went from the gridiron to the main stage](https://campusecho.com/how-sonnie-waves-went-from-the-gridiron-to-the-main-stage/) - Sonnie Richardson, better known by his stage name Sonnie Waves, is adding himself to N.C. Central University's rich history of musical talents alongside Kim Arrington, Charles Whitfield, Sunshine Anderson, and Patrick "9th Wonder" Douthit.
- [Hedgebeth, others ascend to new heights at 2019-20 SGA elections](https://campusecho.com/hedgebeth-others-ascend-to-new-heights-at-2019-20-sga-elections/) - Current N.C. Central University student body president Brandon Hedgepeth now has a term he can truly call his own following the results of the 2019–20 SGA elections announced tonight in the NCCU School of Law Great Hall.
- [VIDEO: Amara La Negra speaks on Afro-Latina issues at Rock the Lyceum](https://campusecho.com/video-amara-la-negra-speaks-on-afro-latina-issues-at-rock-the-lyceum/) - On February 27, "Love & Hip Hop: Miami" star Amara La Negra visited N.C. Central University to discuss her experiences being an Afro-Latina artist as part of this year's Rock the Lyceum lineup.
- [NCCU's Repertory Dance Company still puts its best foot forward](https://campusecho.com/nccus-repertory-dance-company-still-puts-its-best-foot-forward/) - The Triangle is an expanding domain for choreography and with numerous dance companies in the area, uniqueness and execution is vital to stand out. N.C. Central University’s Repertory Dance Company's unique attributes helps them do just that.
- [Multi-platinum recording artist 'T.I.' truly Rocked the Lyceum](https://campusecho.com/multi-platinum-recording-artist-t-i-truly-rocked-the-lyceum/) - N.C. Central University’s McDougald-McLendon Arena was filled with eager students, staff, and members of the public on March 30 as hip-hop artist, actor and producer Clifford "T.I." Harris Jr. hit the stage for a memorable Rock the Lyceum lecture.
- [Title IX changes weaken university support for sexual assault survivors](https://campusecho.com/title-ix-changes-weaken-university-support-for-sexual-assault-survivors/) - In a country that is trying to fix how our universities handle sexual assault cases, it appears to have taken a few steps back with the newest changes to Title IX implemented by our current Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos.
- [Young artists take the spotlight in 'Durham's Finest' exhibit](https://campusecho.com/young-artists-take-the-spotlight-in-durhams-finest-exhibit/) - The N.C. Central University Art Museum kicked off the spring 2019 semester with the the annual "Durham's Finest" exhibit, showcasing the work of over 200 Durham Public Schools students.
- [Prominent media professionals speak at 6th ‘I’m Every Woman’ Symposium](https://campusecho.com/prominent-media-professionals-speak-at-6th-im-every-woman-symposium/) - In partnership with the Rock the Lyceum lecture series and University College, N.C. Central University's Women’s Center held their 6th annual “I’m Every Woman” symposium on March 27 in the B.N. Duke Auditorium.
- [African-Americans missing out on Southern Push for legal marijuana](https://campusecho.com/african-americans-missing-out-on-southern-push-for-legal-marijuana/) - Natalie Jones Bonner, a 58-year-old entrepreneur in Biloxi, Mississippi, who has used cannabis to reduce inflammation in her knees and wrists, wanted her fellow Mississippians to experience the drug’s medical and economic benefits. So she volunteered to collect signatures for a ballot initiative to legalize its medical use.
- ['Us' review: Notes from the underground, and a master class from Lupita Nyong'o](https://campusecho.com/us-review-notes-from-the-underground-and-a-master-class-from-lupita-nyongo/) - Jordan Peele’s “Us” begins so spectacularly well, and sustains its game of doubles so cleverly for most of its two hours, it’s an unusual sort of letdown when the story doesn’t quite hang together and “deliver” the way Peele managed with his 2017 debut feature, “Get Out.” That movie sent people out of the theater with rattled nerves and a pleasurably uneasy catharsis; the new film’s culminating scenes are roughly equal parts “wow!” and “wow?” And that shouldn’t deter you in the slightest.
- [To be depressed, black, and a student](https://campusecho.com/to-be-depressed-black-and-a-student/) - As public awareness of mental health has grown significantly in recent years, studies have shown that anxiety, depression, and stress are at an all-time high for college students.
- [Upset caps off 2018-19 SGA elections](https://campusecho.com/upset-caps-off-2018-19-sga-elections/) - A surprising Miss N.C. Central University result rocked the top floor of the Alfonso Elder Student Union tonight as Faith Thomas-Lewis secured her place in history to become the 76th Miss NCCU alongside the 19th Mr. NCCU, Jamaal Searcy.
- [Grow where you are planted: how the Women's Center is tackling relocation](https://campusecho.com/grow-where-you-are-planted-how-the-womens-center-is-tackling-relocation/) - Despite her office being the first official casualty of N.C. Central University's campus master plan, Women's Center director Dr. Nichole Lewis is taking its relocation in stride.
- [VIDEO: Feeling safe at NCCU: personal accounts and by the numbers](https://campusecho.com/video-feeling-safe-at-nccu-personal-accounts-and-by-the-numbers/) - Feeling safe on campus is one of the most important factors of the overall assurance of security for students. At N.C. Central University, students note a general increase in incidents with no comparable increase in preventative measures.
- [On my recent removal from acting SGA student body president](https://campusecho.com/on-my-recent-removal-from-acting-sga-student-body-president/) - I have worked hard to showcase a spirit of servant leadership I would like to see the student body emulate. As I previously expressed in my personal statement to the NCCU community in regards to my status as acting student body president, the smallest things can jeopardize life’s biggest rewards.
- [NCCU football player remains “unbreakable” through hardships](https://campusecho.com/nccu-football-player-remains-unbreakable-through-hardships/) - Darius Royster took the chance he was given and ran with it, transforming from a walk-on into an all-conference footballer during his short time here at N.C. Central University.
- [A political awakening: How Howard University shaped Kamala Harris’ identity](https://campusecho.com/a-political-awakening-how-howard-university-shaped-kamala-harris-identity/) - The war on drugs had erupted, apartheid was raging, Jesse Jackson would soon make the campus a staging ground for his inaugural presidential bid. Running for student office in 1982 at Howard University — the school that nurtured Thurgood Marshall, Toni Morrison and Stokely Carmichael — was no joke. Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) has been known to break the ice with voters by proclaiming the freshman-year campaign in which she won a seat on the Liberal Arts Student Council her toughest political race. Those who were at the university with her are not so sure she is kidding.
- [VIDEO: Showtime at the Apollo event rocks B.N. Duke Auditorium](https://campusecho.com/video-showtime-at-the-apollo-event-rocks-b-n-duke-auditorium/) - With an energetic crowd and music to match, N.C. Central University's B.N. Duke Auditorium was near capacity on Thursday, Feb. 21 for Showtime at the Apollo: NCCU Edition, hosted by NCCU's Student Activities Board and Student Government Association.
- [Board of Trustees renames admin building to honor Shepard](https://campusecho.com/board-of-trustees-renames-admin-building-to-honor-shepard/) - On Wednesday, Feb. 27, the N.C. Central University Board of Trustees voted unanimously to rename the Clyde R. Hoey Administration Building to the Dr. James E. Shepard Administration Building, effective immediately.
- [Hip-hop aerobics dances into Holton](https://campusecho.com/hip-hop-aerobics-dances-into-holton/) - Every Thursday evening, Durham Parks and Recreation hosts their free hip-hop aerobics class led by Rukea Womack and Rictice McKiver on the second floor of the Holton Career and Resource Center. All are encouraged to come to have fun and break a sweat while doing it.
- [HBCU students come together for day of advocacy at NC General Assembly](https://campusecho.com/hbcu-students-come-together-for-day-of-advocacy-at-nc-general-assembly/) - HBCU state funding and voting rights were top issues on Wednesday, Feb. 21 when about a dozen HBCU student leaders gathered at the N.C. General Assembly to advocate for their colleges and universities. The students were joined member of the legislative Black Caucus and Common Cause NC. Seven N.C. Central University students joined the lobbying group.
- [Chicago has one female, African-American organ transplant surgeon. She fights disease — and distrust of doctors](https://campusecho.com/chicago-has-one-female-african-american-organ-transplant-surgeon-she-fights-disease-and-distrust-of-doctors/) - When transplant surgeon Dinee Simpson sits in a consultation room with a patient, often they’re joined by the patient’s spouse or children or both. Sometimes a meeting includes a patient’s cousins or siblings or friends — anyone who will weave together the fabric of support that patient will rely on when he or she receives a new kidney or liver or pancreas. And sometimes, particularly if the patient is black, more than a century of mistrust of the medical community also joins them in the room.
- [Campus-Wide Day of Prayer builds a community of faith](https://campusecho.com/campus-wide-day-of-prayer-builds-a-community-of-faith/) - N.C. Central University students, faculty, and staff of all religious backgrounds gathered in the Library Bowl for a Campus-Wide Day of Prayer gathering on Friday, Feb. 8.
- [From Eagle to oysters](https://campusecho.com/from-eagle-to-oysters/) - After graduating from N.C. Central University 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in geography Ryan Bethea taught social studies to 8th graders in Durham for a couple years. He planned to eventually study law.
- [On the origins of the administrative building name-change campaign](https://campusecho.com/on-the-origins-of-the-administrative-building-name-change-campaign/) - The name change of the Hoey (now Shepard) Administration Building at N.C. Central University must be understood in the context of the broader movement against white supremacy in Durham and Chapel Hill. It also must be understood as a bottom-up, student-led victory — not a top-down administrative success.
- [How Lauren Bennett keeps students' heads in the game, on and off the field](https://campusecho.com/how-lauren-bennett-keeps-students-heads-in-the-game-on-and-off-the-field/) - Bennett’s job, above all else, is to make sure N.C. Central University athletes succeed with their academic courses. She took on the job of Learning Specialist with Student Athlete Academic Support Services in fall 2017 . And each and everyday she is committed to makings sure NCCU athletes succeed in their academic endeavors. Bennett said she strives to improve student athletes’ study habits and independence.
- [College initiative aimed at recruiting, retaining black male students](https://campusecho.com/college-initiative-aimed-at-recruiting-retaining-black-male-students/) - Officials at Waubonsee Community College had noticed it for a while. Across the country, African-American males graduate at a substantially lower rate than their peers. Among the 10,000 students at WCC, there are 700 African-Americans enrolled, with just 250 of them being male, who have a 58 percent retention rate, compared to 70 percent for all students.
- [Allensworth, only African-American town of its kind, still a symbol for ‘what we can become’](https://campusecho.com/allensworth-only-african-american-town-of-its-kind-still-a-symbol-for-what-we-can-become/) - Docent Emmett Harden jokes on a recent winter day about many visitors viewing Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park as a "weed patch" in the rural southern San Joaquin Valley. But step inside the park's buildings, he says, and you'll get another story.
- [SOUND JUDGEMENT: Beyoncé and Jay-Z's On the Run II Tour](https://campusecho.com/sound-judgement-beyonce-and-jay-zs-on-the-run-ii-tour/) - I had the pleasure of attending Beyoncé and Jay-Z's On the Run II concert at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on July 30. The experience blew my mind.
- ['Unpacking R. Kelly' series kicks off at N.C. Central with panel discussion](https://campusecho.com/unpacking-r-kelly-series-kicks-off-at-n-c-central-with-panel-discussion/) - Students gathered Tuesday night in Eagle Landing Residence Hall at N.C. Central University for the "Who was Standing By?" discussion panel, the first in a series of three created in response to the Lifetime documentary series "Surviving R. Kelly."
- [Eagles try to move forward after doubleheader loss to Aggies](https://campusecho.com/eagles-try-to-move-forward-after-doubleheader-loss-to-aggies/) - The crowd’s energy could be heard on the outside walls of McDougald-McLendon Arena during the N.C. Central University doubleheader against rival N.C. A&T on Jan 26. The seats were filled with cheering NCCU students, faculty and alumni to witness the highly-anticipated Mid Eastern Athletic Conference game. The doubleheader against A&T began with the Lady Eagles
- [Netflix's 'You' explores the dark side of obsession in relationships](https://campusecho.com/netflixs-you-explores-the-dark-side-of-obsession-in-relationships/) - “You” is a 10-episode Netflix series that explores how far one will go for love. The show is a psychological thriller based on the book of the same name, written by Caroline Kepnes.
- [Editorial: Duke University has a problem with race](https://campusecho.com/editorial-duke-university-has-a-problem-with-race/) - Duke University has a problem with race. It might be a deep-rooted issue. It certainly has become a frequent one.
- [Sundance social thriller ‘Luce’ asks tough questions about race, expectations and privilege](https://campusecho.com/sundance-social-thriller-luce-asks-tough-questions-about-race-expectations-and-privilege/) - The African American valedictorian of a wealthy, mostly white and proudly progressive community in Arlington, Va., lands under the microscope when a school assignment triggers warning bells for his teacher and adoptive parents in the electrifying Sundance entry “Luce.”
- [VIDEO: The (Hoey) Circle's end](https://campusecho.com/the-hoey-circles-end/) - Last semester, the Campus Echo interviewed Dr. Jim C. Harper II, Chair of the N.C. Central University History Department, for a report regarding the history and current standing of the name of the Hoey Administration Building.
- [NCCU math professor has his own algebra and a whole lot of heart](https://campusecho.com/nccu-math-professor-has-his-own-algebra-and-a-whole-lot-of-heart/) - N.C. Central University has produced great individuals within its hallowed halls, but an office the third floor of Mary Townes is home to one who has been there since 1999: mathematics professor Hayk Melikyan.
- [The students' angle on the Hoey circle](https://campusecho.com/the-students-angle-on-the-hoey-circle/) - What's in a name? A lot to unpack, in the case of the namesake of N.C. Central University's Hoey Administration Building and surrounding circle, Clyde R. Hoey.
- [Roland Martin talks freedom in many forms at Rock the Lyceum event](https://campusecho.com/roland-martin-talks-freedom-in-many-forms-at-rock-the-lyceum-event/) - Journalist Roland Martin made his presence felt on the stage of N.C. Central University’s B.N. Duke Auditorium last Wednesday as the first Rock the Lyceum speaker of the spring 2019 semester.
- [Groove Phi Groove kickstarts undergraduate renewal with donation](https://campusecho.com/groove-phi-groove-kickstarts-undergraduate-renewal-with-donation/) - Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship, Inc. took a major step in revitalizing their legacy at N.C. Central University with the donation of $1,200 to the NCCU Foundation during the 2018 Homecoming festivities earlier this month.
- [‘These are not luxury products’: Students stock free menstrual supplies at UC Davis](https://campusecho.com/these-are-not-luxury-products-students-stock-free-menstrual-supplies-at-uc-davis/) - UC Davis students have launched a pilot program to make free menstrual products available to all students.
- [As 'Green Book' controversies pile up, the film faces a bumpy ride to Oscar nominations morning](https://campusecho.com/as-green-book-controversies-pile-up-the-film-faces-a-bumpy-ride-to-oscar-nominations-morning/) - The makers of "Green Book," a feel-good story about a resourceful hustler hired to drive pianist Don Shirley on a concert tour through the Deep South in 1962, were riding high Sunday night, exulting in Golden Globes wins for picture, comedy/musical, Mahershala Ali's supporting turn and motion picture screenplay.
- [NCCU alumna Setrina Hunter keeps giving back -- in a big way](https://campusecho.com/nccu-alumna-setrina-hunter-keeps-giving-back-in-a-big-way/) - Known as a contributor to local events and the lives of young women, Setrina Hunter makes sure she never strays too far from her original stomping ground N.C. Central University.
- [On immigration in the Trump era](https://campusecho.com/on-immigration-in-the-trump-era/) - With immigration somehow becoming a even hotter topic since the 2016 general elections, the Trump administration has been working hard to reduce the number of undocumented humans crossing the southern American border.
- [Racist comments by NCCU law student create campus tension](https://campusecho.com/racist-comments-by-nccu-law-student-create-campus-tension/) - On Oct. 30, Ryan Fincher, who is not an N.C. Central University student, decided to share a Facebook posting made by Morgan Kendall, a third-year NCCU law student, with the NCCU Friends Public Group Facebook page.
- [Eagles football remains optimistic going into Aggie-Eagle Classic](https://campusecho.com/eagles-football-remains-optimistic-going-into-eagle-aggie-classic/) - The N.C. Central University football team faces struggles midway through the season but remains confident about its success going forward.
- [Surging interest in black history gives a lift to museums, tourism](https://campusecho.com/surging-interest-in-black-history-gives-a-lift-to-museums-tourism/) - WASHINGTON — Black history museums and historic sites are flourishing across the South, riding a wave of interest in African-American history that has made a stunning success of the 2-year-old National Museum of African American History and Culture in the nation's capital.
- [Juking it up with House Arrest II](https://campusecho.com/juking-it-up-with-house-arrest-ii/) - Last month, Chicago-style dance team House Arrest II celebrated their 15th anniversary as a platform for N.C. Central University students to express themselves through dance here on campus.
- [Faces and places of Homecoming 2018](https://campusecho.com/faces-and-places-of-homecoming-2018/) - On Monday, the B.N. Duke Auditorium turned into a BET show for the Ultimate Talent Show.
- [It begins with a sign](https://campusecho.com/it-begins-with-a-sign/) - The first visible step of N.C. Central University’s move to set their Millennial Campus expansion plan in motion appeared in late August on the corner of Fayetteville and Lawson streets where a red and yellow yard sign denoted the location of Historic Preservation Commission Case COA1800043: 1710 Fayetteville St., set for demolition.
- [Aggies crush Eagles football 45-0 in Senior Day sweep](https://campusecho.com/aggies-crush-eagles-football-45-0-in-senior-day-sweep/) - The N.C. Central University football team finished their last home game of the season with a devastating 45-0 loss to archrival N.C. A&T on Saturday, Nov. 17 in this year's Aggie-Eagle Football Classic.
- [SOUND JUDGMENT: 'The Last Rocket' (album) by Takeoff](https://campusecho.com/sound-judgment-the-last-rocket-album-by-takeoff/) - The 12-track album features artists like his aforementioned fellow Migos member and Dayytona Foxx, but surprisingly, the artist has not come close to the heights the rap trio has already reached. Was dropping a solo album Takeoff's best move?
- [Choosing NCCU as a queer black student: a recommendation](https://campusecho.com/choosing-nccu-as-a-queer-black-student-a-recommendation/) - As a soon-to-be 2018 graduate of N.C. Central University, I wanted to reflect on my years here through the lens of not only a black, but also queer student—myself. I highly recommend NCCU as a first-choice institution for other black queer students because of its resources, community and the advancements the school to be inclusive of its LGBT community.
- [Professor Yaba Blay celebrates black girl magic at educational seminar](https://campusecho.com/professor-yaba-blay-celebrates-black-girl-magic-at-educational-seminar/) - Dr. Yaba Blay, a professor at N.C. Central University, promised a room full of eagerly awaiting professional black women an evening of black girl magic, and she did not disappoint.
- [New details, questions from 911 calls in DeAndre Ballard shooting](https://campusecho.com/new-details-questions-from-911-calls-in-deandre-ballard-shooting/) - As the N.C. Central Community tirelessly searches for answers, two 911 calls, released Friday by the Durham Police Department, gave more insight into the fatal off-campus shooting of NCCU student DeAndre Ballard on Sept 17. The calls were made by two unidentified security officers at Campus Crossings, where the shooting took place and where Ballard lived. One of those officers claimed to be the shooter.
- ['Eaglelette' cow sculpture moseys across campus to FAB annex](https://campusecho.com/nccus-eaglelette-statue-gets-new-location-on-campus/) - Recently, N.C. Central University has changed the location of a work of art that has been on the school’s radar since 2012: “Eaglelette,” a fiberglass cow sculpture created by NCCU alumnus Quintin Neal.
- [NCCU's LGBT-friendly housing Kaleidoscope enters its second year](https://campusecho.com/nccus-lgbt-friendly-housing-kaleidoscope-enters-its-second-year/) - Kaleidoscope, N.C. Central University's LGBT-themed housing option, has entered its second active year with no signs of stopping.
- [Timeline, residents announced at new student center presentation](https://campusecho.com/timeline-residents-announced-at-new-student-center-presentation/) - Interested students, faculty and staff members had a chance to see progress made on the plans for N.C. Central University's new student center at 1:30 p.m. last Thursday in the Alfonso Elder Student Union.
- [NCCU's parking rip-off](https://campusecho.com/nccus-parking-rip-off/) - N.C. Central University is known for its rich history as a “first-choice, premier, and global institution,” but just like any other university, NCCU has its flaws. One flaw that affects way too many students is our campus parking policies.
- ["The Hate U Give" movie examines police brutality with a teenage lens](https://campusecho.com/the-hate-u-give-movie-examines-police-brutality-with-a-teenage-lens/) - When author Angie Thomas was asked what she wanted readers of her New York Times bestselling novel “The Hate U Give” to understand after reading her work, her reply was simple: “Empathy is more powerful than sympathy.”
- ['Daredevil' season three is the pinnacle of superhero TV shows](https://campusecho.com/daredevil-season-three-is-the-pinnacle-of-superhero-tv-shows/) - Marvel’s “Daredevil” premiered its binge-worthy third season last Friday on Netflix's streaming service.
- [FDA cracks down on e-cigarette makers amid 'epidemic of nicotine addiction' among youth](https://campusecho.com/fda-cracks-down-on-e-cigarette-makers-amid-epidemic-of-nicotine-addiction-among-youth/) - Responding to an "epidemic of nicotine addiction" among young Americans, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday announced a comprehensive crackdown on e-cigarette manufacturers, directing the industry's giants to draw up detailed plans for halting sales to minors and threatening to pull a wide range of products, including flavorings that appeal to underage buyers, from an exploding market.
- [NCCU Sound Machine rings in 80th anniversary at Homecoming](https://campusecho.com/nccu-sound-machine-rings-in-80th-anniversary-at-homecoming/) - Passionate. Disciplined. Dedicated. Alumni band director Stephen Edgerton used those words, among others, to describe his overall experience with the N.C Central University Sound Machine marching band, which celebrated their eightieth anniversary this year.
- [Eagles football caps off Homecoming 2018 with win over Edward Waters](https://campusecho.com/eagles-football-caps-off-homecoming-2018-with-win-over-edward-waters/) - O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium was filled Saturday with screaming family, friends and alumni as N.C. Central University celebrated an easy 52-12 victory over Edward Waters College, bringing the week's homecoming festivities to a joyous end.
- [Poetry, music make it a night to remember at the Eagle Poetry Jam](https://campusecho.com/poetry-music-make-it-a-night-to-remember-at-the-eagle-poetry-jam/) - With fierce verses and melodic voices echoing through the first floor of the Farrison-Newton Communications Building, last Monday night's Eagle Poetry Jam, hosted by N.C. Central University's Ivan Dixon Players, made the University Theater the place to be on campus.
- ["Rock the Lyceum" portrait artist has his eyes on greater success](https://campusecho.com/rock-the-lyceum-portrait-artist-has-his-eyes-on-greater-success/) - Studio art senior Telvin Wallace considers himself an "artist of all trades."
- [Renovated and reopened NCCU bowling alley lets the good times roll](https://campusecho.com/renovated-and-reopened-nccu-bowling-alley-lets-the-good-times-roll/) - A much-loved N.C. Central University venue has reopened for business: the bowling alley, located next to the Alfonso Elder Student Union, is back and better than ever for students, faculty and staff to enjoy a free game of one of America's favorite pastimes.
- [You got study abroad money?](https://campusecho.com/you-got-study-abroad-money/) - As long as we live, money will always be either the solution or problem itself, allowing or stopping us from doing what we really want to do. For me, it's studying abroad. I have dreamed of visiting the Colosseum in Rome, closing my eyes and taking a breath of fresh air in a foreign place that somehow seems so familiar. However, money has stopped me from doing so until recently.
- [Quick questions with Mr. and Miss Freshman 2018-19](https://campusecho.com/quick-questions-with-mr-and-miss-freshman-2018-19/) - The Campus Echo interviewed N.C. Central University's Mr. and Miss Freshman 2018-19, computer science major Jeremy Williams and biology/pre-med major Hanya Boler, about their journey to the crown.
- [SOUND JUDGMENT: "Tha Carter V" (album) by Lil Wayne](https://campusecho.com/sound-judgment-tha-carter-v-album-by-lil-wayne/) - Notorious for making public apologies on his 2011 “Sorry 4 the Wait” mixtape, Lil Wayne fans can finally say that his apology has been accepted with "Tha Carter V," the rapper's twelfth studio album released on Sept. 28.
- [SOUND JUDGEMENT: 'Pieces of a Man' (album) by Mick Jenkins](https://campusecho.com/sound-judgement-pieces-of-a-man-album-by-mick-jenkins/) - Fans following Mick Jenkins' progression understand that being overlooked isn’t a new concept. Despite the lack of mainstream recognition, his underground fan base remains strong, feasting still on the wordplay and poetic verses Jenkins is known for and included in his latest album, “Pieces of a Man,” released last month.
- [Former NFL player Michael Vick gets real during Rock the Lyceum](https://campusecho.com/former-nfl-player-michael-vick-gets-real-during-rock-the-lyceum/) - Fox Sports analyst and former NFL star Michael Vick shared words of inspiration to the audience gathered in N.C. Central University’s B.N. Duke Auditorium for this year's second Rock the Lyceum event on Wednesday, Oct. 10.
- [How the "American diet" might come back to bite black people](https://campusecho.com/how-the-american-diet-might-come-back-to-bite-black-people/) - The American diet has changed drastically in recent years. For black Americans in particular, that's more of a problem than one might think.
- ['Sister Act': a holy hell of a good time](https://campusecho.com/sister-act-a-holy-hell-of-a-good-time/) - The Department of Theatre and Dance here at N.C. Central University hit gold with their two-week run of the hit musical "Sister Act," proving that not only can our student actors perform under pressure but perform fantastically at that.
- [Seasonal affective disorder may be cause of "summertime sadness"](https://campusecho.com/seasonal-affective-disorder-may-be-cause-of-summertime-sadness/) - Some people look forward to cool, breezy October days at the park watching colorful leaves fall because they're looking forward to the holidays. Others see it as a reprieve from an invisible illness they've been dealing with for months known as seasonal affective disorder.
- [Seventh Bull City Gridiron Classic ends in defeat for Eagles football](https://campusecho.com/seventh-bull-city-gridiron-classic-ends-in-defeat-for-eagles-football/) - The Duke University Blue Devils remain undefeated against N.C. Central University Eagles football following a 55–13 victory this past Saturday at Wallace Wade Stadium.
- [‘Incredibly grim’ prognosis on global warming also carries clarion call for action](https://campusecho.com/incredibly-grim-prognosis-on-global-warming-also-carries-clarion-call-for-action/) - A major new report on global warming makes a chilling prediction: Without swift and sweeping worldwide intervention, some devastating effects of climate change will hit harder — and decades sooner — than previously expected.
- [NCCU senior's loss kickstarts recovery effort for Jacksonville school](https://campusecho.com/from-wreckage-to-recovery/) - Even though she lost her childhood home during Hurricane Florence, one N.C. Central University student has turned her tragedy into recovery for others in her hometown.
- [Caldwell has career game as Eagles football sneaks past Bison, 40-35](https://campusecho.com/caldwell-has-career-game-as-eagles-football-sneaks-past-bison-40-35/) - On a day set to honor veterans and first responders, N.C. Central University's football team went through a tough fight of their own defeating the Howard University Bisons 40-35 last Saturday at O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium.
- [NCCU lineman receives Allstate AFCA Good Works team award](https://campusecho.com/nccu-lineman-receives-allstate-afca-good-works-team-award/) - After another tiring N.C. Central University football practice, offensive lineman Nick Leverett was looking forward to taking a shower and getting on with the rest of his day. Before he could do so, however, he was called back onto the field.
- [Football falls flat facing FAMU, 55-14](https://campusecho.com/football-falls-flat-facing-famu-55-14/) - N.C. Central University football's journey to recapture the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference championship started with an unsuccessful battle against the Florida A&M Rattlers at O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 29.
- [Walkout protest for DeAndre Ballard emphasizes on-campus support](https://campusecho.com/walkout-protest-for-deandre-ballard-emphasizes-on-campus-support/) - N.C. Central University students and faculty members walked out of class Monday morning to meet in the library bowl in solidarity against what they believe has been inaction and "indifference" regarding the Sept. 17 shooting death of senior DeAndre Ballard by an off-campus security guard.
- [From battery life to storage, tips to keep your phone running longer](https://campusecho.com/from-battery-life-to-storage-tips-to-keep-your-phone-running-longer/) - While it’s easy to get lured into trading up to the latest phone model, there are ways to make your current phone perform better and last longer.
- [VIDEO: NCCU student recounts her day with journalist April Ryan](https://campusecho.com/video-nccu-student-recounts-her-day-with-journalist-april-ryan/) - Mass communication senior Alexis Owens had the honor of working with White House correspondent and renowned journalist April Ryan when she came to deliver her "Rock the Lyceum" lecture on Thursday, Sept. 6.
- [Entrepreneurship focus of women's center's "Her Hustle" mega-workshop](https://campusecho.com/entrepreneurship-focus-of-womens-centers-her-hustle-mega-workshop/) - As entrepreneurship becomes a more common career path, N.C. Central University's Women's Center held a mega-workshop titled "Her Hustle: Leading as an Entrepreneur" on Sept. 26 to help future female business owners on their way to self-made success.
- [100 Black Women creates success through sisterhood](https://campusecho.com/100-black-women-creates-success-through-sisterhood/) - Beatrice Beaubrun takes her role in creating successful black women very seriously.
- [Senior killed by security officer in off-campus apartment shooting](https://campusecho.com/senior-killed-by-security-officer-in-off-campus-apartment-shooting/) - DeAndre Marquise Ballard, an N.C. Central University student referred to by friends as "a young visionary," was killed off-campus in an altercation with a security guard late last Monday.
- [More details emerge about DeAndre Ballard shooting amid public outcry](https://campusecho.com/more-details-emerge-about-deandre-ballard-shooting-amid-public-outcry/) - More information about the events leading up to and after the shooting of N.C. Central University student DeAndre Ballard has been made public as outcry about the incident's handling by both the university and police grows.
- [Things seniors need to remember as they start to finish](https://campusecho.com/things-seniors-need-to-remember-as-they-start-to-finish/) - As freshmen settle into the college lifestyle, eager seniors are headed for the finish line. After getting through four (or five!) years of college, graduation can seem like the least of one's worries. Nevertheless, whether you plan to graduate in the fall or the spring, there are a few things that seniors should be doing now to secure their future degree.
- [Fall elections fill freshman, open SGA and royal court positions](https://campusecho.com/fall-elections-fill-freshman-open-sga-and-royal-court-positions/) - The results of N.C. Central University's 2018-19 fall elections were made available to the student body at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 19 in the Alfonso Elder Student Union.
- [Michael Jordan describes why Florence moved him to contribute $2 million](https://campusecho.com/michael-jordan-describes-why-florence-moved-him-to-contribute-2-million/) - Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan thought about all the spots that made Wilmington home growing up and was moved to dramatic action.
- [Eagles football suffers first loss at MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Atlanta](https://campusecho.com/eagles-football-suffers-first-loss-at-meac-swac-challenge-in-atlanta/) - The N.C. Central University football team kicked their season off with a bang at the 14th MEAC/SWAC Challenge where they unsuccessfully battled the Prairie View A&M University Panthers in Atlanta, losing 40-24.
- [North Carolina’s rivers are subsiding, but the threat to health persists](https://campusecho.com/north-carolinas-rivers-are-subsiding-but-the-threat-to-health-persists/) - Most rivers that surged to flood levels in North Carolina this week are beginning to subside, but many remain at major flood stage and some are expected to rise again over the next several days.
- [Extra hurricane relief cash could wait until after elections](https://campusecho.com/extra-hurricane-relief-cash-could-wait-until-after-elections/) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency has more than enough money to assist states hit by Hurricane Florence and likely won’t need Congress to pass an emergency disaster aid bill in the coming weeks, based on figures provided to lawmakers.
- [With fewer than 300 red wolves alive today, three rare pups born at NC museum](https://campusecho.com/with-fewer-than-300-red-wolves-alive-today-three-rare-pups-born-at-nc-museum/) - DURHAM — Their eyes are still tightly shut and they can't quite howl just yet, but Durham is welcoming three new wolf pups to the highly endangered pack.
- [Getting a section 8 voucher is hard. Finding a landlord willing to accept it is harder](https://campusecho.com/getting-a-section-8-voucher-is-hard-finding-a-landlord-willing-to-accept-it-is-harder/) - MCKINNEY, Texas — As a prospective tenant, B.R. Williams learned early on she needed a script to woo potential landlords: Mention her stellar rental history. Emphasize that Section 8 housing vouchers are “pro-landlord,” with most of the rent direct deposited each month. Always utter the magic words, “This is a no-fail system.”
- [After the first month: three class of 2022 students reflect](https://campusecho.com/after-the-first-month-three-class-of-2022-students-reflect/) - We interviewed three female students from the class of 2022 about their first impressions of N.C. Central University since starting their first year of college last month.
- [CaribMask festival takes Raleigh streets by storm](https://campusecho.com/caribmask-festival-takes-raleigh-streets-by-storm/) - Raleigh's Fayetteville Street was filled to the brim with vendors and visitors interested in Afro-Caribbean culture for the 7th Annual CaribMask Carnival on Saturday, Aug. 25.
- [Former campus barbershop hopes to be a cut above as Eagle Hair Studio](https://campusecho.com/former-campus-barbershop-hopes-to-be-a-cut-above-as-eagle-hair-studio/) - N.C. Central University's Eagle Hair Studio reopened the campus barbershop doors on Aug. 28 for a pre-grand opening meet-and-greet between stylists and potential customers.
- [Muralist Nate Key turns black Durham history into living color](https://campusecho.com/muralist-nate-key-turns-black-durham-history-into-living-color/) - Thanks to local muralist Nate Key, a part of Durham's colorful past has been brought back to life on N.C. Central University's campus.
- ["Meet the Eagles" football scrimmage gives fans a look at what's to come](https://campusecho.com/meet-the-eagles-football-scrimmage-gives-fans-a-look-at-whats-to-come/) - Family, friends and fans were able to get their first look at N.C. Central University's 2018–19 football team last Saturday at the "Meet the Eagles" fan event and scrimmage in O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium.
- [Bleached flour hazmat incident closes Lawson Street for hours](https://campusecho.com/bleached-flour-hazmat-incident-closes-lawson-street-for-hours/) - A letter containing what turned out to be bleached flour shut down Lawson and Lincoln streets on N.C. Central University's campus for the majority of Thursday afternoon.
- [NCCU alumnus Stephen Hayes comes home for exhibition about exploitation](https://campusecho.com/nccu-alumnus-stephen-hayes-comes-home-for-exhibition-about-exploitation/) - The N.C. Central University Art Museum's first exhibition of the 2018-19 academic year has very close ties to both the school and surrounding community.
- [Graduating classes: Majoring in student loan debt](https://campusecho.com/graduating-classes-majoring-in-student-loan-debt/) - As college students head back to school, some are anxious about navigating a new campus or getting lost on the way to their new classes. Others are anxious that protests or endless struggles over free speech will once again cast a cloud over their college experience.
- [Our top four young artists on the rise](https://campusecho.com/our-top-four-young-artists-on-the-rise/) - In this new age of social media, many unknown hip-hop and pop music artists have rocketed to mainstream popularity and status, but some get left behind regardless of quality. Here are four artists that create great, tasteful music that has yet to be fully recognized in the mainstream music scene.
- [Hoodrich Pablo Juan caps off successful Training Day X](https://campusecho.com/hoodrich-pablo-juan-caps-off-successful-training-day-x/) - The hazy glow of fluorescent lights and smoke machines filled N.C. Central University's McDougald-McLendon Arena on August 11 for Training Day X. 2018 marked the tenth installment of the school's annual back-to-school organization exhibition.
- [UNC system officials and state leaders on Silent Sam: ‘Mob rule’ won’t be tolerated](https://campusecho.com/unc-system-officials-and-state-leaders-on-silent-sam-mob-rule-wont-be-tolerated/) - CHAPEL HILL — UNC system officials issued a statement Tuesday about the protesters’ removal of UNC’s Silent Sam Confederate monument, saying “mob rule” won’t be tolerated.
- [If it ain't broke, don't fix it — NCCU will build a new one](https://campusecho.com/if-it-aint-broke-dont-fix-it-nccu-will-build-a-new-one/) - The Alfonso Elder Student Union, named after the second president of this illustrious institution, has been one of N.C. Central University’s cornThe Alfonso Elder Student Union, named after the second president of this illustrious institution, has been one of N.C. Central University’s cornerstone campus facilities since its construction in 1968. Home to the Eagle’s Nest food court, Underground game lounge, Student Services and Engagement and Leadership, this building holds decades of student and administrative Eagle Excellence in 40,000 square feet.
- [VIDEO: NCCU artist reflects on loss and being an LGBT rapper](https://campusecho.com/video-nccu-artist-reflects-on-loss-and-being-an-lgbt-rapper/) - Imagine losing your best friend. Now, imagine losing your parents’ support after transitioning from female to male because you didn’t want to hide who you were anymore. N.C. Central University junior Arryelle Vine, better known by his rap name “AMET Ricky,” has gone through tough moments like this in his life. He turned to music to survive troubling times.
- [VIDEO: The swing and the blues of NCCU Jazz](https://campusecho.com/video-the-swing-and-the-blues-of-nccu-jazz/) - His father managed his brother’s music group on a farm in Kinston, N.C. Group practices took place on their front porch. The ear for music in a young Ira Wiggins started with playing the drums at age six then playing the guitar at age seven.
- [From oysters to hula hoops, the fantastic worlds of 'Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami'](https://campusecho.com/from-oysters-to-hula-hoops-the-fantastic-worlds-of-grace-jones-bloodlight-and-bami/) - Who is Grace Jones, exactly? Is she a musician, a stage performer, an interpreter of songs, an actress, a model, a muse? The documentary "Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami," now playing in select theaters, puts forth the answer as all of the above and more.
- [VIDEO: From Ethiopia to the airwaves](https://campusecho.com/video-from-ethiopia-to-the-airwaves/) - For many students, it's often difficult to find a field of study they're passionate about. Abeba Asseged, a junior mass communication major attending N.C. Central University, knows this struggle all too well.
- [After blackface incident, minority students at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo say they don't feel welcome](https://campusecho.com/after-blackface-incident-minority-students-at-cal-poly-san-luis-obispo-say-they-dont-feel-welcome/) - SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — Aaliyah Ramos was walking through the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo campus last year when a prospective student approached her.
- [Spring scrimmage kicks off Eastman's reign as head football coach](https://campusecho.com/spring-scrimmage-kicks-off-eastmans-reign-as-head-football-coach/) - Granville Eastman’s era as interim head coach finally kicked off last Saturday at N.C. Central University football's annual spring scrimmage in O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium.
- [Chancellor allegedly uses and abuses university funds in new lawsuit](https://campusecho.com/nccu-chancellor-akinleye-allegedly-buys-suv-with-state-funds-in-new-lawsuit/) - N.C. Central University Chancellor Johnson O. Akinleye, whose installation ceremony is tomorrow, is the subject of a new lawsuit filed by former NCCU Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance Benjamin Durant.
- [VIDEO: NCCU Law Professor Irving Joyner demystifies black masculinity](https://campusecho.com/video-nccu-law-professor-irving-joyner-demystifies-black-masculinity/) - Through decades of civil rights and political activism, N.C. Central University School of Law professor Irving Joyner has come to his own understanding on the topic of black masculinity. In a sit down interview, Joyner discusses how the stereotypical depictions of black masculinity have been long running societal constructs that plague the community.
- ["Blood at the Root" discusses age-old tensions on a modern stage](https://campusecho.com/blood-at-the-root-discusses-age-old-tensions-on-a-modern-stage/) - Imagine waking up one morning on what was supposed to be a regular day: you wake up, go through your usual morning routine and head out. When you enter the schoolyard, your idea of a regular day is ruined by three nooses hanging side-by-side on a tree.
- [Going Greek on the verdant greens](https://campusecho.com/going-greek-on-the-verdant-greens/) - McDougald-McLendon Arena turned up the lights and smoke machines to celebrate this spring's New Members' Presentation as new initiates from seven different Greek-letter organizations showed off new letters to family and friends packing the stands.
- [Rebranding has students and alumni clamoring for less change](https://campusecho.com/rebranding-has-students-and-alumni-clamoring-for-less-change/) - As rising juniors and seniors "raced" to find out if they would be able to live on campus this year, N.C. Central University sent out an email detailing drastic changes to the university's brand.
- [On "applying the pressure"](https://campusecho.com/on-applying-the-pressure/) - Albert Einstein once said that the definition of insanity is “doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” For a while, it could be said that N.C. Central University’s Student Government Association fit the bill — SGA was stagnant and no progressive action or advocacy had been done on behalf of the students for quite some time.
- [NCCU 28th Annual Jazz Festival shows off students, faculty and guests](https://campusecho.com/nccu-28th-annual-jazz-festival-shows-off-students-faculty-and-guests/) - Strike up the band — it’s time for the N.C. Central University's 28th Annual Jazz Festival at N.C. Central University!
- [NCCU beauty entrepreneur keeps her eye(lashes) on the prize](https://campusecho.com/nccu-beauty-entrepreneur-keeps-her-eyelashes-on-the-prize/) - Being a college student doesn’t mean you have to give up your dreams — psychology junior and iEyeCandy brand owner Robin Mapp can tell you that firsthand.
- [Bringing twin magic to the court](https://campusecho.com/bringing-twin-magic-to-the-court/) - From womb-mates to teammates, twin volleyball sophomores Natasha and Nahir Berrios Laguerre are looking to continue their sibling bond on and off the court.
- ['Spirit Conjurer' kicks off NCCU Art Museum spring exhibit](https://campusecho.com/spirit-conjurer-kicks-off-nccu-art-museum-spring-exhibit/) - The N.C. Central University Art Museum has began its spring season with an exhibition by Atlanta-based artist Louis Delsarte on Sunday, February 25. Louis Delsarte: Spirit Conjurer is the first museum gallery to showcase Delsarte’s work in the Durham-Raleigh area.
- [Meet the celebrity makeup artist who is helping Black Radiance stay relevant](https://campusecho.com/meet-the-celebrity-makeup-artist-who-is-helping-black-radiance-stay-relevant/) - When Jacen Bowman was serving time in jail for shoplifting, he had no idea that one day he’d be the one bronzing Lupita Nyong’o’s cheeks, applying Phylicia Rashad’s lashes, or grooming Tyson Beckford for photo shoots.
- [Bethany White speeds toward success](https://campusecho.com/bethany-white-speeds-toward-success/) - Several of N.C. Central University’s sports go unnoticed when powerhouse revenue sports like basketball and football overshadow them, but junior Bethany White believes NCCU's track and field team has the work ethic and momentum to gain the same amount of prestige.
- [NCCU endowed chair talks exploring oneself in and out of literature](https://campusecho.com/nccu-endowed-chair-talks-exploring-oneself-in-and-out-of-literature/) - Zelda Lockhart teaches aspiring authors how to “authenticate their call.”
- [VIDEO: Scoring low and aiming high at the HBCU Invitational Tournament](https://campusecho.com/video-scoring-low-and-aiming-high-at-the-hbcu-invitational-tournament/) - N.C. Central University golf senior Jordan Bohannon looked out to the dormant fairway with both hands on his hips as he stood just five feet away from his teammate Zane Lewis. The remaining three golfers of NCCU men’s golf team stood around the two, all men looking out in the distance. Their attention was firmly set on the descending golf ball Lewis hit out into the open space.
- [With a newly opened STEM center and a revolutionary marketing strategy, Nipsey Hussle is music’s biggest disruptor](https://campusecho.com/with-a-newly-opened-stem-center-and-a-revolutionary-marketing-strategy-nipsey-hussle-is-musics-biggest-disruptor/) - One day before the February release of his highly anticipated debut album, "Victory Lap," L.A. rapper Nipsey Hussle cut the ribbon on a combination co-working space and STEM center in the Crenshaw district.
- [The future starts with freshman year](https://campusecho.com/the-future-starts-with-freshman-year/) - They say that college will be the place where you find yourself and truly figure out what kind of people you really are, where you will meet people who become lifelong friends. They say that college will be the best four years of your life. I believe everything that “they” said. Your freshman year of college will either make or break you.
- ['106 & Fashion' competition showcases NCCU designs](https://campusecho.com/106-fashion-competition-showcases-nccu-designs/) - Last Saturday, N.C. Central University transformed into BET's hit video countdown show "106 & Park" when students from the Department of Human Sciences held their annual fashion design competition titled '106 & Fashion' in McDougald-McLendon Arena.
- ["I'm Every Woman" Expo & Symposium brings girl power to NCCU](https://campusecho.com/im-every-woman-expo-symposium-brings-girl-power-to-nccu/) - N.C. Central University held their first "I'm Every Woman" exposition and symposium last Wednesday afternoon in the Alfonso Elder Student Union.
- [From lay-ups to layoffs](https://campusecho.com/from-lay-ups-to-layoffs/) - Intercollegiate sports are supposed to give student-athletes the opportunity to give their time, effort and ability and receive a free education in return. Unfortunately, this might no longer be the case for 10 N.C. Central University women’s basketball players after their sudden cut from the team just days after their season ended.
- [Dr. Venus teaches black women how to turn their 'mess into millions'](https://campusecho.com/dr-venus-teaches-black-women-how-to-turn-their-mess-into-millions/) - Electrifying. Perceptive. Determined. Honest. These are just a few words that aptly define Dr. Venus Opal Reese. However, beyond her four degrees and multimillion-dollar business, she would still describe herself as more "street than Stanford."
- [Representation matters: Black doctor decided to pursue medicine after he met his mother's doctor as a boy](https://campusecho.com/representation-matters-black-doctor-decided-to-pursue-medicine-after-he-met-his-mothers-doctor-as-a-boy/) - The first time Pierre Johnson met a black physician, he was 9 years old.
- [VIDEO: Painting a picture of the NCCU Department of Art](https://campusecho.com/painting-a-picture-of-the-nccu-department-of-art/) - N.C. Central University's Department of Art is the smallest of its kind on campus. Despite having fewer than 100 students in the majors, it provides students with a close-knit and stimulating environment in which they can develop their artistic capabilities.
- [When teachers are ‘ill-prepared’ to help black boys learn and thrive](https://campusecho.com/when-teachers-are-ill-prepared-to-help-black-boys-learn-and-thrive/) - Slavery, segregation and the racism underlying them have left a deep chasm in economic and social progress between black and white Americans. It shows up in differential incarceration rates and earnings and in disproportionate school suspensions. And several new reports show it’s black boys who have the most ground to make up from it.
- [Guidebook maps the legacy of black women on Chicago’s South Side](https://campusecho.com/guidebook-maps-the-legacy-of-black-women-on-chicagos-south-side/) - With its boarded-up windows and rusting wrought-iron fence, the abandoned three-story mansion in the 4700 block of South King Drive doesn’t look historically significant. But in the 1930s, the elegant greystone was where Melissia Ann Elam, a woman born into slavery and later emancipated, provided housing and social services to other black women and girls who came to Chicago during the first wave of the Great Migration.
- ['Legal Eagle Review' radio show helps Eagles learn their rights](https://campusecho.com/legal-eagle-review-radio-show-helps-nccu-learn-their-rights/) - The Campus Echo was able to sit down with Legal Eagle Review’s co-hosts, Drs. Irving Joyner and April Dawson. Outside of co-hosting the weekly program every Sunday from 7–8 p.m on WNCU 90.7 FM, both of them are professors at the N.C. Central University School of Law.
- [Eagles basketball dances for the second year in a row](https://campusecho.com/eagles-basketball-dances-for-the-second-year-in-a-row/) - The N.C. Central University men's basketball team punched their ticket to NCAA March Madness for the second year in a row following a 71–63 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Championship win over no. 1 seed Hampton University.
- [Could NCCU handle an active shooter?](https://campusecho.com/could-nccu-handle-an-active-shooter/) - North Carolina is one of many states that prohibit students from carrying a concealed weapon on campus. Does this mean N.C. Central University students can fully rely on university police to protect them?
- [For NCCU's LGBTA Resource Center, Pride Week should be every week](https://campusecho.com/for-nccus-lgbta-resource-center-pride-week-should-be-every-week/) - Pride is a very accurate word to describe the LGBTA community: members of it are proud of who they are and despite the negativity they may face, this community has never afraid to express who they are regardless of what others may think.
- [On how to be an unapologetic professional black girl](https://campusecho.com/on-how-to-be-an-unapologetic-professional-black-girl/) - I left feeling inspired: she spoke with confidence to be loud, witty, and unreserved with her message. She was truly an unapologetic black girl. Despite her ease, I often find myself wondering how people like Symone are able to unapologetically be themselves to this degree, still get great jobs and be respected.
- [NCCU puts on a show for A&T rematch](https://campusecho.com/nccu-puts-on-a-show-for-at-rematch/) - They say that you should always save the best for last: that was definitely the case as N.C. Central University basketball gave attendees a show worth talking about as they faced off against rival N.C. Agricultural and Technical State University yesterday in McDougald-McLendon Arena.
- [Poet asks "In what version of the story do black women win?"](https://campusecho.com/poet-asks-in-what-version-of-the-story-do-black-women-win/) - Nearing the end of Black History Month, N.C. Central University's Departments of Diversity and Inclusion and Women’s and Gender Studies used an academic innovation grant from the provost’s office to celebrate with a poetry slam featuring poet Ariana Brown.
- [New student center plans unveiled](https://campusecho.com/new-student-center-plans-unveiled/) - While it hasn't been built yet at full size, N.C. Central University students, faculty and alumni were able to view a model and design plans for the new student center in the Alfonso Elder Student Union this afternoon.
- ["Speak My Soul" represents the best of Black History Month](https://campusecho.com/speak-my-soul-represents-the-best-of-black-history-month/) - "Speak My Soul," the N.C. Central University Departments of Theatre and Dance and Music production that ran from Feb. 16–25, 2018, was an amazing work that brought attention to issues that have plagued the black community for centuries through song, dance and spoken word.
- ["Speak My Soul" honors the black experience across generations](https://campusecho.com/speak-my-soul-honors-the-black-experience-across-generations/) - Two of N.C. Central University's acclaimed arts departments have joined forces to bring audiences "Speak My Soul," a poetic dramatization honoring black history and culture, throughout the month of February.
- [If the 'A' is for absent, then it's an 'F' in class with new NCCU policy](https://campusecho.com/if-the-a-is-for-absent-then-its-a-f-in-class-with-new-nccu-policy/) - Since the start of last semester, new class attendance regulations at N.C. Central University have left some students and faculty members with varying opinions and more limited options.
- [Behind the beat with Trae "Bone the Producer" McGee](https://campusecho.com/behind-the-beat-with-trae-bone-the-producer-mcgee/) - N.C. Central University is bursting at the seams with talent, so you never know who might make it big one day. Sophomore Trae "Bone the Producer" McGee is already well on his way there.
- [Adorning Wakanda: Meet Douriean Fletcher, the jewelry designer for ‘Black Panther’](https://campusecho.com/adorning-wakanda-meet-douriean-fletcher-the-jewelry-designer-for-black-panther/) - In creating the world of Wakanda, the fictional African country that’s home to T’Challa, Shuri and the other characters in Marvel Studios’ new “Black Panther” movie, much care was given to special effects, landscapes and spaceships.
- [NCCU basketball suffers doubleheader loss on Coach Moton's special night](https://campusecho.com/eagles-basketball-suffers-doubleheader-loss-to-hampton/) - Both of N.C. Central University's basketball teams hosted and lost to Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference opponent Hampton University last Monday at McDougald-McLendon Arena.
- [Eagles baseball recovers from home opener loss to clinch series 2-1](https://campusecho.com/eagles-baseball-recovers-from-home-opener-loss-to-clinch-series-2-1/) - As the temperature rises, so did the excitement of baseball fans this weekend as N.C. Central University baseball hosted and won their home opener series 2–1 against the Wagner College Seahawks.
- [The ultimate fashion flops of 2017](https://campusecho.com/the-ultimate-fashion-flops-of-2017/) - Let us please start 2018 with more sensible fashion trends.
- [24th annual Hayti Heritage Film Festival features NCCU filmmakers](https://campusecho.com/24th-annual-hayti-heritage-film-festival-features-nccu-filmmakers/) - One of Durham’s most notable Black historic landmarks, the Hayti Heritage Center, will host the Hayti Heritage Film Festival for the 24th time from Thursday, Feb. 15 to Saturday, Feb. 17. A stellar line-up of classic Black cinema, cutting-edge documentary and fictional shorts and features make up this year's showings for one of the nation’s longest-running Black film festivals.
- [SOUND JUDGEMENT: "Black Panther: The Album" by Various Artists](https://campusecho.com/sound-judgement-black-panther-the-album-by-various-artists/) - Fans eagerly awaiting the Friday release of 2018's most anticipated movie "Black Panther" can get a taste of what they'll be hearing on the movie’s soundtrack, "Black Panther: The Album."
- [Black Lightning brings social and superhero justice to the CW](https://campusecho.com/black-lightning-brings-social-and-superhero-justice-to-the-cw/) - The CW’s new television series "Black Lightning" is an action-packed drama that dives into the challenge of mixing family life with being a superhero. Director Salim Akil has pulled together a storyline that balances superhero storytelling with relatable themes and situations that makes for an attention-grabbing series.
- [NCCU brings the heat for its fourth-annual Student Health cook-off](https://campusecho.com/nccu-brings-the-heat-for-its-fourth-annual-student-health-cook-off/) - Free food always getting a college student's attention was proven to be true last Friday when N.C. Central University's student union was filled with students ready to try new foods at the fourth-annual Eagles in F.L.I.G.H.T. cook-off.
- [Fighting the flu one shot at a time](https://campusecho.com/fighting-the-flu-one-shot-at-a-time/) - N.C. Central University Student Health and Counseling Services is trying to find ways to combat flu rates that are at an all-time high.
- [Activist Ruby Sales opens discussion on racial politics at NCCU](https://campusecho.com/activist-ruby-sales-opens-discussion-on-racial-politics-at-nccu/) - N.C. Central University hosted social activist Ruby Sales in the B.N. Duke auditorium last Thursday to start a series of Black History Month events on campus. Sales gave a majority of the spotlight to the additional guest speakers she brought with her to discuss racial politics in society.
- [2018 'State of the Campus' celebrates SGA accomplishments and goals](https://campusecho.com/2018-state-of-the-campus-celebrates-sga-accomplishments-and-goals/) - Every major member of N.C. Central University's Student Government Association shared their fall semester achievements and spring agendas at the 2018 State of the Campus address last Wednesday in the Alfonso Elder Student Union.
- [NCCU poli sci faculty disappointed with Trump's first SOTU address](https://campusecho.com/nccu-poli-sci-faculty-disappointed-with-trumps-first-sotu-address/) - While President Donald Trump spoke about multiple issues during his his first State of the Union address Tuesday night, members of N.C. Central University's political science department feel as though things were still left unsaid or incorrect.
- [One week to decide your fate](https://campusecho.com/one-week-to-decide-your-fate/) - One week is all we have to make the greatest or worst decision we can to start out the semester: the class add/drop week.
- [Ex-student charged with harassing roommate using bodily fluid seeks accelerated rehabilitation](https://campusecho.com/ex-student-charged-with-harassing-roommate-using-bodily-fluid-seeks-accelerated-rehabilitation/) - HARTFORD, Conn. — Brianna Brochu, the former University of Hartford student accused of harassing her roommate by smearing bodily fluid on the roommate's backpack and tampering with other items, applied for accelerated rehabilitation Tuesday.
- [Local high school clinches National Science Bowl berth at NCCU](https://campusecho.com/local-high-school-clinches-national-science-bowl-berth-at-nccu/) - The halls of the Mary Townes Science Building were quiet enough to hear a pen drop on Saturday as high schools across the state gathered to compete in the North Carolina High School Regional Science Bowl hosted at N.C. Central University for the 22nd year in a row.
- [Keeping it cool (and warm) at the campus physical plant](https://campusecho.com/keeping-it-cool-and-warm-at-the-campus-physical-plant/) - The physical plant building on Eagle Campus Drive houses the mechanical units that make up the "heart and soul" of N.C. Central University, according to work order coordinator Tyrone Wilson.
- [How the NCCU University Police Department protects the nest](https://campusecho.com/how-the-nccu-university-police-department-protects-the-nest/) - On any given day, at any given time, one of four watch command oversees the campus of N. C. Central University.
- [Filmmaker of HBCU documentary visits and screens film at NCCU](https://campusecho.com/filmmaker-of-hbcu-documentary-visits-and-screens-film-at-nccu/) - Nelson, an award-winning American documentarian, director, and multimedia producer came to NCCU last Thursday to promote and screen his upcoming film "Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities," which features footage from NCCU's May 2017 commencement ceremonies alongside other HBCUs across the nation.
- ['Reclaim Your Meal Swipes' campaign has students hungry for change](https://campusecho.com/reclaim-your-meal-swipes-campaign-has-students-hungry-for-change/) - Freshmen at North Carolina Central University believe that Eagle Dining Services has bit off more of their money than they're allowed to chew.
- ["Lysistrata" turns up the heat against toxic masculinity](https://campusecho.com/lysistrata-turns-up-the-heat-against-toxic-masculinity/) - After a snow-filled break with teachers sending emails full of "make-up" homework and icy sidewalks, theatre senior Keyanna Alexander's production of Greek comedy "Lysistrata" was just the dose of hotness I needed to begin the week.
- ["Durham's Finest" exhibit puts public school art on display](https://campusecho.com/durhams-finest-exhibit-puts-public-school-art-on-display/) - About 450 visitors packed the museum for the opening of the annual “Durham’s Finest” exhibit on Sunday, Jan. 7. The exhibit displays the artwork of 200 K-12 students across 35 different Durham County public schools. The event has been held at NCCU for nearly 50 years.
- [Cuban artist paints his reality](https://campusecho.com/cuban-artist-paints-his-reality/) - For the past month, portraits by Afro-Cuban artist Erik Olivera Rubio have dominated the N.C. Central University Art Museum.
- ["Logan" revolutionizes comic book movies](https://campusecho.com/logan-revolutionizes-comic-book-movies/) - "Logan" isn’t the typical comic book film. There are no colorful costumes or spectacular powers. There is no super villain trying to destroy the world with a CGI army. "Logan" is a gritty, western sci-fi about a violent, haunted man trying to find a new reason to keep living.
- [VIDEO FEATURE: "Akeelah and the Bee," NCCU theater's latest production](https://campusecho.com/video-feature-akeelah-and-the-bee-nccu-theaters-latest-production/) - Students and faculty from the NCCU Department of Theater and Dance have spent the past two months preparing for their adaptation of Doug Atchison's "Akeelah and the Bee." The following video provides an in-depth look at the production process.
- [VIDEO: NCCU art students take on "College Night"](https://campusecho.com/video-nccu-art-students-take-on-college-night/) - Each year, the North Carolina Museum of Art hosts the event "College Night." Dozens of schools from across the state are invited to see the work of their peers. N.C. Central University's Department of Art attends annually. However, this is the first year the department was invited to bring their own art piece. They were tasked with creating a mural backdrop that celebrated the Harlem Renaissance. The following video documents their process of creating the mural and their reactions at the event.
- [VIDEO: Reese reflects on making "Underground"](https://campusecho.com/video-reese-reflects-on-making-underground/) - On Feb. 17, NCCU's Department of Theatre and Dance debuted its adaptation of the musical "Underground". University tech professor Arthur M. Reese directed the production. This interview was conducted following opening night.
- [Marvel and Netflix attempt to bring it all together with "The Defenders"](https://campusecho.com/marvel-and-netflix-attempt-to-bring-it-all-together-with-the-defenders/) - "The Defenders," a miniseries produced by Netflix and Marvel Studios, is a crossover between the previous shows "Daredevil," "Jessica Jones," "Luke Cage" and "Iron Fist." The story revolves around the titular heroes of each series having to put aside their differences in order to face a secret order known as The Hand seeking to destroy New York City.
- ["Game of Thrones" seventh season finale leaves fans cold](https://campusecho.com/game-of-thrones-seventh-season-finale-leaves-fans-cold/) - When HBO bought the rights to adapt George R.R. Martin’s book series 'A Song of Ice and Fire' into an eight-season TV show, they knew they were creating a show based on unfinished source material.
- ["12 Strong" reveals the secret aftermath and alliances following 9/11](https://campusecho.com/12-strong-reveals-the-secret-aftermath-and-alliances-following-9-11/) - Imagine: you finally came home from serving a brutal tour in the Middle East just three weeks before the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks strike New York and Washington, D.C. Even though you just got home, your country needs you once again.
- ["Blade Runner 2049" delivers](https://campusecho.com/blade-runner-2049-delivers/) - “2049” is the direct sequel to the 1982 Ridley Scott classic “Blade Runner.” The original film starred Harrison Ford in a dystopian Los Angeles as a wash-out named Rick Deckard whose job as a blade runner is to hunt down and kill synthetic human ‘Replicants’ that have gone rogue. In the sequel, which takes place 30 years after Deckard disappeared with a Replicant he fell in love with, Ryan Gosling takes the lead as a blade runner called ‘K’ (short for KD6-3.7). He’s tasked with uncovering a long-hidden secret that connects Deckard’s mysterious past with an unsettling future.
- [The beloved man in the Farrison-Newton Communication's Building basement](https://campusecho.com/reese/) - Picture someone gaining experiences that are worth a lifetime in a field. Now picture that person transitioning to a position to nurture and give that knowledge to a younger generation so that they can one day achieve their dreams. This person is Arthur M. Reese and that position is the technical director of N.C. Central University’s theater department.
- [NCCU alumnus Rep. G. K. Butterfield, others urge students to vote](https://campusecho.com/nccu-alumnus-representative-g-k-butterfield-others-urge-students-to-vote/) - N.C. Central University alumnus and Rep. G.K. Butterfield told the audience that the November election is “the most consequential election that you will ever see,” at “One Vote, One Voice,” Oct. 5 at B.N. Duke Auditorium. The event, sponsored by the Gamma Beta chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and their Miss Black and Gold Court, hosted a series of speakers to highlight the importance of the black vote on issues such as healthcare, economic inequality and maximizing political power at the local level.
- [Same court, different country](https://campusecho.com/same-court-different-country/) - For senior tennis player Tamara Jeremic, the past four years at N.C. Central University have been tough with “a lot of blood, sweat, and tears left on the court,” but entirely worth it. Jeremic’s journey to NCCU, like that of most students here, started with a college search. But unlike others, she was living thousands of miles away in her home country of Serbia.
- [Patrick Cole: the humble heart of NCCU men's basketball](https://campusecho.com/patrick-cole-profile/) - When you think of the emotional leader of a sports team, you might picture someone who gives impassioned speeches in the locker room or stands front and...
- [PHOTO GALLERY: Senior Day win makes Eagles regular-season champs](https://campusecho.com/basketball-senior-day-2017/) - N.C. Central University basketball split a doubleheader with Bethune-Cookman University Saturday on Senior Day in McDougald-McLendon Arena.
- [Hedgpeth, Modlin become NCCU royalty at Mr. and Miss Pageant](https://campusecho.com/sga-election-results-2017/) - Two rising seniors claimed the titles of Mr. and Miss NCCU Thursday night as the results of Student Government Association elections were announced in McDougald-McLendon Arena.
- [The Deltas return to the yard](https://campusecho.com/dst-new-members-sp17/) - The Alpha Lambda chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. made its triumphant return to N.C. Central University at the final Spring 2017 New Members' Presentation session Thursday evening in McDougald-McLendon Arena.
- [Spring scrimmage shows promising season ahead for NCCU football](https://campusecho.com/spring-football-game-2017/) - Clad in gray jerseys, N. C. Central University football's defense and special teams squad used seven sacks and two interceptions to beat the opposing offense 42–39 during Saturday's spring scrimmage in O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium.
- [Student arrested on campus for involvement in downtown Confederate statue removal](https://campusecho.com/confederate-statue-removal-arrest/) - An N.C. Central University student in Durham was arrested Tuesday afternoon on campus on charges related to the destruction of a Confederate statue in downtown Durham.
- [Durham mayoral candidates answer community questions at forum](https://campusecho.com/durham-mayoral-candidates-answer-community-questions-at-forum/) - The six candidates running to become Durham's next mayor addressed community questions and concerns last Thursday night in the N.C. Central University's H.M. Michaux, Jr. School of Education auditorium.
- ["Ties of Honor" helps male students look the part professionally](https://campusecho.com/ties-of-honor-helps-male-students-look-the-part-professionally/) - N.C. Central University's Men's Achievement Center helped male students put a stylish foot forward with their annual "Ties of Honor" program last Thursday.
- [Looking back 90 years later](https://campusecho.com/looking-back-90-years-later/) - As the Campus Echo wraps up its 90th year of publication, it is important to look back at how far we have come in nine decades by revisiting the oldest copy of the Echo we have to date.
- [For black immigrants here illegally, a battle against both fear and historic discrimination](https://campusecho.com/for-black-immigrants-here-illegally-a-battle-against-both-fear-and-historic-discrimination/) - LOS ANGELES — The young Ethiopian dreamed of owning his own business. It’s what he had worked toward since moving more than a decade ago from Addis Ababa to Los Angeles.
- [Eagles end season with loss to A&T](https://campusecho.com/eagles-end-season-with-loss-to-at/) - The undefeated North Carolina A&T University Aggies got the best of N.C. Central University football in the second half of Saturday's season closer with a final score of 24-10.
- [Amid tight state budgets, black colleges seek white, Latino, Asian students](https://campusecho.com/amid-tight-state-budgets-black-colleges-seek-white-latino-asian-students/) - Other state-supported HBCUs, such as Tennessee State University and North Carolina A&T, are recruiting white, Asian and Latino students, who comprise a growing share of their student bodies. In all, a quarter of HBCUs have at least a 20 percent non-black student population, according to a 2015 report by the University of Pennsylvania.
- [A Q&A with Chancellor Akinleye](https://campusecho.com/a-qa-with-chancellor-akinleye/) - The Campus Echo had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Johnson O. Akinleye, N.C. Central University's twelfth and current chancellor, and ask him about the position as a whole and his goals for the future of our university.
- [Phylicia Rashad talks self-empowerment at NCCU’s Rock the Mic](https://campusecho.com/phylicia-rashad-talks-self-empowerment-at-nccus-rock-the-mic/) - When the curtains opened on the stage of N.C. Central University’s B.N. Duke Auditorium, the crowd erupted into a standing ovation at the very sight of actress Phylicia Rashad.
- [First home MEAC basketball doubleheader leads to split wins](https://campusecho.com/first-home-meac-basketball-doubleheader-leads-to-split-wins/) - Both N.C. Central University basketball teams hosted the Norfolk State Spartans for their first conference home games on Monday, Jan. 8 in McDougald-McLendon Arena. The building was packed on both levels with NCCU students, faculty and alumni coming out in droves to support the maroon and gray.
- [VIDEO: Two-Toned](https://campusecho.com/video-two-toned/) - Durham Public Schools kindergarten teacher Antonio Cowart sticks to his morals even when not around his students. After working for a moving company for a short time, the bubbly 27-year-old found his voice in rapping by using age-appropriate lyrics for children. Most people who hear his music consider him a "Christian rapper." However, Cowart thinks
- [Eagles take 18-game MEAC winning streak into Norfolk State game](https://campusecho.com/eagles-take-18-game-meac-winning-streak-into-norfolk-state-game/) - The N.C. Central University football team extended its winning streak to five games by beating the Gardner-Webb Bulldogs 24-17 on Saturday, Oct. 14.
- [Savannah State honors NCCU alumnus and journalist Ernie Suggs](https://campusecho.com/savannah-state-honors-nccu-alumnus-and-journalist-ernie-suggs/) - At the 66th Southern Regional Press Institute conference, Savannah State University invited several media professionals to encourage aspiring journalists. Among the veteran journalists in the audience was N.C. Central University alumnus Ernie Suggs, who received the Robert S. Abbot Memorial Award for “meritorious service in mass communications” at the Miiledge-Owens Awards Luncheon, Feb. 24.
- [NCCU Vocal Jazz Ensemble releases second album, 'Take Note'](https://campusecho.com/nccu-vocal-jazz-ensemble-releases-second-album-take-note/) - After recording in the studio for two years, N.C. Central University’s Vocal Jazz Ensemble released their second full-length album, “Take Note,” on March 7. The group held a CD release party off-campus at the Beyu Caffe in downtown Durham the same night.
- [Last-second TD ruins championship prospects for NCCU football](https://campusecho.com/last-second-td-ruins-championship-prospects-for-nccu-football/) - The seniors of N.C. Central University's football team were only thing worth celebrating Saturday.
- [Social work graduate doesn't let hardship hold her back](https://campusecho.com/social-work-graduate-doesnt-let-hardship-hold-her-back/) - The struggle of having no one to turn to, of having to rely on yourself alone, can be challenging, especially when you’re 17 and a high school senior. On the day she was born Kristie Wimbush, who will graduate this week with a degree in social work from N.C. Central University, was handed over to foster care.
- [Great athlete, greater person](https://campusecho.com/great-athlete-greater-person/) - Sweet, methodical and intelligent. Meet Erika Ianovale, a junior volleyball player at N.C Central University with an exceptional background.
- [Eagles football looks for a four-peat](https://campusecho.com/eagles-football-looks-for-a-four-peat/) - For three years in a row, N.C. Central University's football team has been exceptionally successful. After an impressive win over Hampton University last Saturday, a fourth championship seems possible.
- [EDITORIAL: The 'Res' in 'Res Life' does not stand for 'responsibility'](https://campusecho.com/editorial-the-res-in-res-life-does-not-stand-for-responsibility/) - The story of how I ended up having to live off-campus in my junior year is similar to those of many other upperclassmen. It’s a tale that involves a lack of communication, transparency and responsibility by N.C. Central University’s Department of Residential Life to get more money out of incoming freshmen and sophomores.
- [VIDEO: Pinckney discusses life after surviving Charleston massacre at NCCU](https://campusecho.com/video-pinckney-discusses-life-after-surviving-charleston-massacre-at-nccu/) - Jennifer Pinckney and her daughter Malana were two of the only three survivors of the attack. Jennifer’s husband, South Carolina Senator Clementa C. Pinckney, was killed in the attack. In conjunction with Christian outreach group The Impact Movement, Jennifer spoke at N.C. Central University on Sept. 27 to discuss her experience and its effect on her life.
- [VIDEO: Homecoming Talent Show/Choir Ball lights up B.N. Duke](https://campusecho.com/video-homecoming-talent-showchoir-ball-lights-up-b-n-duke/) - North Carolina Central University's B.N. Duke Auditorium played host to a number of on-campus musical talents on Monday, Oct. 23 for the Ultimate Talent Show/Choir Ball as NCCU's 2017 Ultimate Homecoming Experience 2017 rolls on.
- [You can call it a Komeback: Alpha Kappa chapter returns](https://campusecho.com/you-can-call-it-a-komeback-alpha-kappa-chapter-returns/) - The Alpha Kappa chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. presented their first line of new members since spring 2014 on Tuesday, October 17.
- [Stress-Free Festival helps students make holistic health choices](https://campusecho.com/stress-free-festival-helps-students-make-holistic-health-choices/) - Last Wednesday's Stress-Free Festival brought campus health organizations together to educate North Carolina Central University students about the different facets of overall health and how to take better care of them all.
- [Ceramics classes mold students' minds at NCCU](https://campusecho.com/ceramics-classes-mold-students-minds-at-nccu/) - North Carolina Central University is well-known for its contribution to art from music, to street art, to literature. Another art form gaining popularity among NCCU students is more hands-on: ceramics.
- [Why has WPI been excluded from homecoming?](https://campusecho.com/why-has-wpi-been-excluded-from-homecoming/) - North Carolina Central University's WPI Mass Choir has been excluded from one of their major fall events, the Homecoming Gospel Concert. 2017-18 president and NCCU junior Tony Cunningham, Jr. speaks out.
- [AUDIO: The Eagle Code Podcast Episode 2](https://campusecho.com/audio-the-eagle-code-podcast-episode-2/) - The Eagle Code is a student-made podcast for North Carolina Central University. Each episode gives an update on the latest in news found on- and off-campus along with a look into the latest in entertainment.
- [Becoming myself: a black queer man](https://campusecho.com/becoming-myself-a-black-queer-man/) - If someone had told me when I was a kid that I would grow up to be someone who is queer in both sexuality and gender, I wouldn't have believed them.
- [Recognizing a former Panther, author, and artist: Elaine Brown](https://campusecho.com/recognizing-a-former-panther-author-and-artist-elaine-brown/) - In honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, it’s fitting to show some appreciation to the former leader of the Black Panther Party, Elaine Brown.
- [Josephine Baker: a woman of many talents](https://campusecho.com/josephine-baker-a-woman-of-many-talents/) - Singer, performer, and humanitarian Josephine Baker broke barriers in the 1920s. Not only did she open doors for women of color in the entertainment business, she also spent most of her life determined to bring an end to segregation and discrimination altogether.
- [VIDEO: Freelon seeks student vote at NCCU before primary](https://campusecho.com/video-freelon-seeks-student-vote-at-nccu-before-primary/) - Last week, Durham mayoral candidate Pierce Freelon came to N.C. Central University to encourage students to participate in the early voting process. Freelon, 33, spent his day speaking to several classes and marching with students to their local voting precinct at NCCU’s school of law.
- [Nutritional bar fuels student-athletes](https://campusecho.com/nutritional-bar-fuels-student-athletes/) - For the first time, N.C. Central University athletes will soon have a place to go on campus for supplemental nutrition when the cafeteria is not enough.
- [Denzel Goodlin is an all-star both on- and off-campus](https://campusecho.com/denzel-goodlin-is-an-all-star-both-on-and-off-campus/) - For the fourth year in a row, the White House hosted the Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities' (HBCUs) All-Star Summit. 75 students from HBCUs across the nation were honored by the initiative for their high achievement in academics, leadership and civic engagement. Junior social work major Denzel Goodlin was one of them.
- [Homecoming Hip-Hop Concert loses Young Dolph, gains Boosie](https://campusecho.com/homecoming-hip-hop-concert-loses-young-dolph-gains-boosie/) - After Young Dolph was near-critically shot last week in Los Angeles, many were wondering if the rapper would recover in time to perform at N.C. Central University's Ultimate Homecoming Hip-Hop Concert on Oct. 28.
- [2017 NCCU Homecoming Hip-Hop Concert performers announced](https://campusecho.com/2017-nccu-homecoming-hip-hop-concert-performers-announced/) - It’s official: Young Dolph, Tee Grizzley and H.E.R. were announced as the N.C. Central University Homecoming Hip-Hop Concert performers at an "8:40 p.m. break" last Thursday in the Alfonso Elder Student Union.
- ['Students Defend DACA' panel shines a light on local Dreamers](https://campusecho.com/students-defend-daca-panel-shines-a-light-on-local-dreamers/) - Raíces Latino/Hispanic Organization hosted "Students Defend DACA," a panel discussion with professionals, community members and N.C. Central University students, in the NCCU School of Law last Tuesday.
- [Community block party welcomes new chancellor Akinleye to the nest](https://campusecho.com/community-block-party-welcomes-new-chancellor-akinleye-to-the-nest/) - N.C. Central University commemorated the installment of its 12th chancellor, Dr. Johnson O. Akinleye, with a block party on Tuesday, September 26.
- [Black colleges finally get a White House voice](https://campusecho.com/black-colleges-finally-get-a-white-house-voice/) - Johnathan Holifield, a consulting firm co-founder and former National Football League player, was named Monday, Sept. 25, to lead the Trump administration's initiative on historically black colleges and universities.
- [Mexican consulate awards $10K scholarship to NCCU student](https://campusecho.com/mexican-consulate-awards-10k-scholarship-to-nccu-student/) - The Mexican Consulate held a joint meet and greet and celebration for the consulate's first North Carolina Central University scholarship winner on Monday in the Alfonso Elder Student Union.
- [Audio: The Eagle Code Podcast Episode 1](https://campusecho.com/audio-the-eagle-code-podcast-episode-1/) - The Eagle Code is a student-made podcast for North Carolina Central University. Each episode gives an update on the latest in news found on- and off-campus along with a look into the latest in entertainment.
- [VIDEO: "It Started With Jewelry Making"](https://campusecho.com/video-it-started-with-jewelry-making/) - scrap, metal, aluminum, metal, jewelry, art market
- [Jewelry maker brings big idea to Northeast Central Durham](https://campusecho.com/jewelry-maker-brings-big-idea-to-northeast-central-durham/) - A bronze colored five-foot horse statue made from scrap metal pieces sits at the intersection of Rigsbee Avenue and Hunt Street located in Northeast Central Durham. Further down Hunt Street is a perfectly noticeable sculpture with a scarlet silhouette of three people peddling on unicycles. Placed near the side building backdrop of two men forging metal is another metal statue of a rooster standing on the extended arm of a woman. These few visual aspects only tell a mere fraction of what goes on at Vega Metal Inc.
- ["Love & Hip Hop" producer kicks off 2017-18 Rock the Mic series](https://campusecho.com/love-hip-hop-producer-kicks-off-2017-18-rock-the-mic-series/) - The Rock the Mic lecture series entered its third consecutive year this past Thursday with media mogul and producer Mona Scott-Young kicking off the program in N.C. Central University's B.N. Duke Auditorium.
- [Documentaries tell stories about us](https://campusecho.com/documentaries-tell-stories-about-us/) - Why is it that when a movie focuses on reality, people are less likely to see it?
- [NCCU volleyball has hope for the future despite home-opener loss](https://campusecho.com/nccu-volleyball-has-hope-for-the-future-despite-home-opener-loss/) - Coming off their recent loss at the AmericInn Runnin' Bulldog Classic, the NCCU Lady Eagles volleyball team hosted a losing rematch against Gardner-Webb University in their first home-opener on Sept. 12.
- [VIDEO: 'Give the Drummer Some' rocks NCCU's B.N. Duke Auditorium](https://campusecho.com/video-give-the-drummer-some-rocks-nccus-b-n-duke-auditorium/) - NCCU alumni and faculty-percussionists welcomed visitors and students on Sunday for their fifth annual “Give the Drummer Some” benefit concert. The concert, created to raise funding for the Jazz Studies Scholarship Fund, was hosted by music department instructor and percussionist Thomas E. Taylor.
- [Panel helps multicultural students who have "Feet in Two Worlds"](https://campusecho.com/panel-helps-multicultural-students-who-have-feet-in-two-worlds/) - A panel discussion for bicultural N.C. Central University students to discuss their life experiences was hosted by multiple cultural student organizations on Tuesday, Sept. 5 in the Alfonso Elder Student Union.
- [Eagles football blasts past Shaw University in home-opener](https://campusecho.com/eagles-football-blasts-past-shaw-university-in-home-opener/) - The N.C. Central University Eagles clobbered the Shaw University Bears 41-0 in the Prince Hall Shriners Diabetes Classic last Saturday.
- [Quilting exhibition colors campus](https://campusecho.com/quilting-exhibition-colors-campus/) - It’s now or never to see a variety of stunning and visually-arresting quilts made by African-American women at N.C. Central University's Art Museum. The quilts, about 60 in total and made by over 30 women, are on display in a show titled “20 Years of Harmony: Stitches of a QUILTessential Sisterhood.” The installation is presented by the African American Quilt Circle, which was founded by Bertie Howard, Candace Thomas and Helen R. Sanders in 1988.
- [Historically-black college meeting is on, White House says](https://campusecho.com/historically-black-college-meeting-is-on-white-house-says/) - The White House will not postpone a conference on historically-black colleges this month, rejecting calls from African-American lawmakers who said President Donald Trump should shelve the event after his comments about the fatal protest in Charlottesville, Va.
- [Giving their all is a "way of life" for NCCU's Sound Machine](https://campusecho.com/giving-their-all-is-a-way-of-life-for-nccus-sound-machine/) - N.C. Central University’s high-stepping marching band, the Sound Machine, participated in the Queen City Battle of the Bands competition on August 26 in Charlotte. More than a thousand people of all ages, backgrounds, and universities came together while HBCU marching bands perform their skills at the start of the fall semester.
- [NCCU football continues to grow despite rough loss to Duke](https://campusecho.com/nccu-football-continues-to-grow-despite-rough-loss-to-duke/) - N.C. Central University’s football team put up a fight despite losing to Duke, 60-7, in the Bull City Gridiron Classic on September 2. This was Duke’s sixth straight victory over NCCU at the annual Classic.
- [Block party encourages students to vote in municipal primary](https://campusecho.com/block-party-encourages-students-to-vote-in-municipal-primary/) - Multiple student organizations joined forces Wednesday afternoon to get N.C. Central University students ready to vote in Durham's October primary by hosting a block party and voter registration drive in front of the Alfonso Elder Student Union.
- [Head coach Jerry Mack confident going into first game of the season](https://campusecho.com/head-coach-jerry-mack-confident-going-into-first-game-of-the-season/) - This Saturday, the N.C. Central University Eagles travel to Wallace Wade Stadium to face the Duke Blue Devils in the Bull City Gridiron Classic for the sixth time.
- [Eagles showcase young talent in second Maroon vs. White scrimmage](https://campusecho.com/eagles-showcase-young-talent-in-second-maroon-vs-white-scrimmage/) - Aggressive. Fast-paced. Precise. These are just a few words to describe this year’s N.C. Central University Eagles football team.
- [VIDEO: NCCU School of Law addresses Charlottesville attack at Peace Rally](https://campusecho.com/video-nccu-school-of-law-addresses-charlottesville-attack-at-peace-rally/) - N.C. Central University joined the national discussion about the incident at a Peace Rally held on August 14 in the NCCU School of Law. Faculty and students attended the meeting.
- [VIDEO: 'Promises Made,' the legacy of urban renewal in Durham](https://campusecho.com/video-promises-made-the-legacy-of-urban-renewal-in-durham/) - In the early 20th century Durham was home to dozens of African American businesses. Today however, Durham’s black community has now hit hard times because of urban development and gentrification. African-American neighborhoods across Durham County no longer uphold their once prominent presence. This video explores the effects of this issue.
- [Months later, some NCCU students still trying to catch 'em all](https://campusecho.com/months-later-some-nccu-students-still-trying-to-catch-em-all/) - In 1996, the Pokémon craze took off in the United States, and it never really went away. In fact, Pokémon is still celebrated around the world, and the release of the mobile game “Pokémon Go” has secured its relevance. The app came out this summer, and N.C. Central University students still play the game, months later.
- [African Americans and swimming: a dark history](https://campusecho.com/african-americans-and-swimming-a-dark-history/) - For many African Americans, basketball and football are the sports of choice. Swimming doesn’t usually fall into that category. But during the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Simone Manuel of the United States was an exception to this rule. She was the first African American woman to win gold in individual swimming. She noticed the lack of black representation in swimming.
- [Professor's long journey leads to NCCU](https://campusecho.com/professors-long-journey-leads-to-nccu/) - Frank Rodriguez, a newly-arrived assistant professor at N.C. Central University’s Department of Criminal Justice, never expected to become a role model for others and youth.
- [PHOTO GALLERY: Alumni and more celebrate 27 years of NCCU Jazz](https://campusecho.com/photo-gallery-alumni-and-more-celebrate-27-years-of-nccu-jazz/) - Throughout the entire week of April 17, N.C. Central University jazz faculty, students, alumni, and other featured musicians used the B.N. Duke stage to celebrate power of jazz and NCCU's growing musical talent at the 27th NCCU Jazz Festival.
- [SGA President talks about his detention at library event](https://campusecho.com/hopkins-detainment-video/) - On Wednesday, N.C. Central University Student Body President Michael Hopkins was taken into custody by university police while attending a library study session.
- [NCCU Dance Group celebrates black culture and history](https://campusecho.com/nccu-dance-group-celebrates-black-culture-and-history/) - On the last day of Black History Month, the NCCU Dance Group revived its Black History Month program at the N.C. Central University Alfonso Elder Student Union after not performing the event for more than seven years.
- [PHOTO GALLERY: 'Twerk and Tone,' teaching self-love with fitness](https://campusecho.com/photo-gallery-twerk-and-tone-teaching-self-love-with-fitness/) - In N.C. Central University’s LeRoy T. Walker Complex, 28 women shook their hips and strengthened their bodies through the art of dance and fitness at Campus Recreation’s “Love Your Body” party this week.
- [Our editors say bye-bye: My love-hate relationship with NCCU](https://campusecho.com/our-editors-say-bye-bye-my-love-hate-relationship-with-nccu/) - I feel like I just got here, but the calendar is telling me it’s time to leave. Initially, I set out to write a sweet, tearful farewell piece. Instead, I’ve ended up with the following few hundred words, made up of random stories, complaints, and thoughts of gratitude.
- [Surveying Qualtrics](https://campusecho.com/qualtrics-article01/) - You may have received a call from a number that did not look familiar. It’s the second time it’s coming through, having ignored the first. You are driving home, and can’t really take the call, but you decide to reward the persistence. It’s a drowsy voice pleading for your time to discuss some upcoming store
- [Sho Baraka talks unity between race and community](https://campusecho.com/sho-baraka-talks-unity-between-race-and-community/) - Christian hip-hop artist Sho Baraka was the feature panelist at an April 20 community forum sponsored by ReCity, a Durham non-profit dedicated to connecting community organizations and promoting opportunity to Durham’s youth. The forum, Race & the City with Sho Baraka, explored how the role the gospel can play towards racial reconciliation.
- [Our editors say bye-bye: The beauty in the struggle, finding your path](https://campusecho.com/our-editors-say-bye-bye-the-beauty-in-the-struggle-finding-your-path/) - Here we are, the last semester of my last year in undergrad. First of all, I would like to thank the man upstairs. Thank you God for bringing me this far. Without you, none of this is possible. It feels like just yesterday I was a curious and anxious freshman unpacking in McLean Residence Hall. It’s still so surreal that my journey is coming to an end in less than a month.
- [NCCU baseball senior speaks about balancing school, sports, and family](https://campusecho.com/nccu-baseball-senior-speaks-about-balancing-school-sports-and-family/) - Conrad Kovalcik has a baseball spirit that is contagious. The starting catcher for the North Carolina Central University men’s baseball team, Kovalcik is also the older brother of his teammate Carter Kovalcik.
- [VIDEO: Student Body President-Elect talks student engagement and plans for NCCU](https://campusecho.com/video-student-body-president-elect-talks-student-engagement-and-plans-for-nccu/) - On April 7, SGA Student Body President-elect Michael Hopkins stopped by the Campus Echo to discuss what he wants to see from NCCU. He spoke about about the Screaming Eagles, student initiative, and balancing his new position with schoolwork.
- [Our editors say bye-bye: Time flies, thanks for the memories](https://campusecho.com/our-editors-say-bye-bye-time-flies-thanks-for-the-memories/) - So it's almost time for graduation! My four years at N.C. Central University has been quite an adventure. From being introduced to a new career path to meeting wonderful people, my time working with Campus Echo and its staff has been a blessing.
- [Exploring history, gender, and class through music](https://campusecho.com/exploring-history-gender-and-class-through-music/) - We often find ourselves recognizing today’s women for their achievements. N.C. Central University music professor Candace Bailey is doing something different. Bailey is studying the women, particularly women of color, who lived before most of our grandparents were born. She's learning about their lives through their music collections and reshaping preconceived notions along the way.
- [EDITORIAL: Billingsley leaves some baggage behind](https://campusecho.com/editorial-billingsley-leaves-some-baggage-behind/) - On December 21, 2016, N.C. Central University’s Miron Billingsley left his position as vice chancellor of Student Affairs. As word about his resignation spread, rumors began to circulate about why Billingsley left the university. The Campus Echo attempted to investigate his departure and find truth in the growing rumors – but not without experiencing trouble along the way.
- [Hopkins elected as next SGA president](https://campusecho.com/hopkins-elected-as-next-sga-president/) - Newly-elected SGA President Michael Hopkins isn’t just a leader planning to implement his five-point plan, which includes dining, housing, security, academic affairs and campus morale, he’s also a budding scientist, one with a 3.8 GPA that’s pretty darn close to perfect.
- [NCCU fashion designers compete on the 'Reels of Fashion' runway](https://campusecho.com/nccu-fashion-designers-compete-on-the-reels-of-fashion-runway/) - In the world of fashion, America’s favorite TV shows and movies can serve as designers’ biggest inspirations for creating innovative clothing lines that are unique in both trend and style. The student designers of N.C. Central University's department of human sciences used their love for TV shows and movies such as “In Living Color,” “Tarzan” and “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," to sew garments that brought back memories at the "Reels of Fashion" fashion competition on March 28.
- [What I think SGA should do next](https://campusecho.com/what-i-think-sga-should-do-next/) - The student elections at North Carolina Central University finally came to a close last week when the results were announced at the Mr. and Miss NCCU Pageant. Now that we know who will be representing NCCU on the Royal Court and in our Student Government Association, one question remains: Will we see the changes we think need to be made?
- [VIDEO: C-SPAN Bus visits NCCU](https://campusecho.com/c-span-bus-visits-nccu/) - N.C. Central University was one of about a dozen stops on the C-SPAN HBCU Tour 2017. The tour is part of C-SPAN’s community outreach initiative. The bus travels to campaign events, middle schools, high schools, and universities.
- [VIDEO: Robert Bullard speaks on land use and environmental issues](https://campusecho.com/video-robert-bullard-speaks-on-land-use-and-environmental-issues/) - Environmental justice advocate Robert Bullard addressed the conditions of urban land use and sustainable development effects in communities on March 21 in the H.M. Michaux Jr. School of Education Auditorium. Bullard was the first speaker for the spring installment of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield North Carolina Speaker Series.
- [VIDEO: Student-panelists conduct 2016 election post-mortem](https://campusecho.com/video-student-panelists-conduct-2016-election-post-mortem/) - On March 28, a group of roughly 15 students and faculty gathered in the Edmonds Classroom Building for a panel discussion on the 2016 presidential election titled "Trumping the Election." The event was organized by Dr. Artemesia Stanberry, an associate professor in the Department of Political Science. The six-person panel, made up of students from Stanberry's class: The Politics of Race, Class, and Gender in Presidential Elections (2008-2016), shared their thoughts on the outcome of the election and theories about voter thought-process.
- [Decades later, nontraditional students return to the books](https://campusecho.com/decades-later-nontraditional-students-return-to-the-books/) - The flip side of these young students walking out on their college careers, is the revolving door of those older students who have come to realize that they simply have to return to college and earn their degree to get ahead in life.
- [PHOTO GALLERY: Between the lines at the SP17 New Members' Presentation](https://campusecho.com/sp17-greek-presentation/) - With colorful banners proclaiming that N.C. Central University is "the best place to go Greek," the first two sessions of the Spring 2017 New Members' Presentation took place on Thursday, March 30 and Sunday, April 2.
- [PHOTO GALLERY: 'HBCU Takeover' Training Day goes off, with hitches](https://campusecho.com/hbcu-takeover-training-day-2017/) - Technical difficulties and late arrivals didn't stop the party at Training Day on Saturday, April 1, 2017.
- [VIDEO: Ilyasah Shabazz closes out Rock the Mic series](https://campusecho.com/video-ilyasah-shabazz-closes-out-rock-the-mic-series/) - Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of civil rights activist Malcolm X, spoke to an audience at N.C. Central University’s B.N. Duke Auditorium on March 3. She was the final guest speaker in the 2016-2017 Rock the Mic lecture series prepared by NCCU’s Department of Student Engagement and Leadership.
- [Renovations to NCCU Smart Market lead to new look and name change](https://campusecho.com/2017-smart-market-renovations/) - N.C. Central University students now see a new look and more buying options when visiting the university’s Smart Market following its March 28 grand re-opening.
- [PHOTO GALLERY: NCCU Habitat for Humanity looks for student volunteers](https://campusecho.com/photo-gallery-nccu-habitat-for-humanity-looks-for-student-volunteers/) - N.C. Central University’s Habitat for Humanity student chapter hosted a “Get to Know Habitat for Humanity” session and fundraising event last Wednesday at the Hubbard Totten Auditorium. NCCU Habit for Humanity spoke about volunteer opportunities for students through supporting its latest project, building “House #6” for a Durham family.
- [Measures of good style](https://campusecho.com/measures-of-good-style/) - A trendsetter is commonly used to describe a person who leads in setting the scene for fashion in a given environment. Fashion trendsetters make a statement that others measure against their own style, either joining in or scratching their heads.
- [A visual tribute to an unsung antagonist of black history: George Wallace](https://campusecho.com/a-visual-tribute-to-an-unsung-antagonist-of-black-history-george-wallace/) - This is the third and final piece of my Black History Month series, and there is no better way to end it than to introduce an antagonist turned anti-hero of black history named George Wallace.
- [Missed opportunities lead to Eagles' March Madness loss](https://campusecho.com/missed-opportunities-lead-to-eagles-march-madness-loss/) - N.C. Central University Men’s Basketball’s (25-9) impressive season came to a disappointing end after the Eagles fell to the University of California at Davis Aggies on March 15.
- [VIDEO: Beyond the script, the story of veteran Ken Dula](https://campusecho.com/video-beyond-the-script-the-story-of-veteran-ken-dula/) - In honor of Veteran's Day, Vietnam War veteran Ken Dula and NCCU instructor Brenda Womble are premiering their play "Guns of Ava." It is based on real events in Dula's life as he struggled to survive in Vietnam and to adapt to society when he returned. This video provides a look into Dula and Womble's friendship over the last 15 years.
- ['The Shack' answers an age-old question](https://campusecho.com/the-shack-answers-an-age-old-question/) - “Why?” It’s a question we all ask ourselves (and often to God) when we are suffering through life’s toughest battles. Stuart Hazeldine answers that question in his adaptation of William P. Young’s novel “The Shack.”
- [PHOTO GALLERY: Batuquê Trio brings its own rhythms to NCCU workshop](https://campusecho.com/photo-gallery-batuque-trio-brings-its-own-rhythms-to-nccu-workshop/) - Music students and faculty came Saturday to experience a unique fusion of jazz, Afro-Latin and Caribbean music. Amid short music pieces and audience participation, couldn’t help but move to the infectious beat. On March 4, the Batuquê Trio held a workshop at N.C. Central University in B.N. Duke music room to demonstrate the use of clave rhythms in jazz and Afro-Latin music.
- [VIDEO: Art Expo showcases the artistic talents of NCCU for the third time](https://campusecho.com/third-annual-art-expo/) - N.C. Central University art students and local artists displayed their pieces in the Alfonso Elder Student Union for the third annual Art Expo, March 2. Pop music and abstract artwork filled the building as students gathered around the art pieces laid out on vendors' tables.
- [SOUND JUDGEMENT: 'SweetSexySavage' by Kehlani](https://campusecho.com/sound-judgement-sweetsexysavage-by-kehlani/) - Oakland R&B artist Kehlani released her first studio album last month. Kehlani was the lead writer on this project, entitled “SweetSexySavage.”
- [PHOTO GALLERY: NCCU Theatre's 'Underground' brings the atrocities of slavery to life](https://campusecho.com/photo-gallery-nccu-theatres-underground-brings-the-atrocities-of-slavery-to-life/) - The Department of Theatre at N.C. Central University is preparing to take the stage for the second week with their production, “Underground." This play is a musical adapted from writer and director Akil DuPont’s original short film “Underground,” which won two Student Emmys.
- [PHOTO GALLERY: Eagles and Howard Bison clash on Greek Night](https://campusecho.com/photo-gallery-eagles-and-howard-bison-clash-on-greek-night/) - Players, fraternities and sororities shared the court during N.C. Central University Basketball's Greek Night games against Howard University, Monday night. Greek organizations filled the bleachers in McDougald-McLendon Arena with their colors, as the gym buzzed with more energy than usual during the special game, which regularly draws larger crowds.
- [Everything you need to know about the March 2 Spring Career Fair](https://campusecho.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-march-2-spring-career-fair/) - Polish your resume, and iron your business attire. N.C. Central University’s Spring 2017 Career and Internship Fair is right around the corner. Hosted by Career Services and Outreach, this opportunity is open to all majors and classifications. The fair will be held March 2 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. in the Leroy T. Walker Complex.
- [2017 reigning Regional Science Bowl champions retain national spot](https://campusecho.com/2017-reigning-regional-science-bowl-champions-retain-national-spot/) - NCCU has now hosted the Regional Science Bowl for 21 consecutive years, ever since it was launched in 1991 by the U.S. Department of Energy. Today more than 9,000 high school students and 4,000 middle school students compete nationally in science bowl.
- [Wytha Balance Yoga Provides Classes For All](https://campusecho.com/wytha-balance-yoga-provides-classes-for-all/) - About five years ago Ingrid Saddler-Walker, a certified yoga instructor, spoke with a Durham VOICE reporter about her passion for yoga and her new children’s yoga camp. Since then, Walker has opened up her own yoga studio, Wytha Balance, and has continued to teach yoga in the community.
- [Eagles look to stay hot heading into MEAC tourney](https://campusecho.com/eagles-look-to-stay-hot-heading-into-meac-tourney/) - With a win against Howard University Monday night, NCCU Men’s Basketball upped its winning streak to 12 games and improved to 21-6 on the season.
- [A visual tribute to an unsung hero of black history: Pauli Murray](https://campusecho.com/a-visual-tribute-to-an-unsung-hero-of-black-history-pauli-murray/) - She was born as Anna Pauline Murray in Baltimore, M.D. on November 20, 1910. Her mother perished from a cerebral hemorrhage four years later and her father was murdered in a state hospital when she was barely thirteen. These tragic events left her in the care of her aunt and grandparents who lived in Durham.
- [VIDEO: Cornel West urges youth to unify, fight for social justice](https://campusecho.com/video-cornel-west-urges-youth-to-unify-fight-for-social-justice/) - West was the fifth guest speaker in the 2016-17 Rock the Mic Lecture Series hosted by N.C. Central University’s Department of Student Engagement and Leadership. The lecture series, in its second year, is designed to engage students in topics of politics, education, and social justice.
- [LEGO Batman shows the softer side of the Dark Knight](https://campusecho.com/lego-batman-shows-the-softer-side-of-the-dark-knight/) - We all enjoy a little bit of humor every now and then. But what about in a violent, brawl-like action film? Director Chris McKay steps up to the challenge in his spin of the Lego franchise, “The Lego Batman Movie.”
- [Valentine's Day: Dread or Delight?](https://campusecho.com/valentines-day-dread-or-delight/) - But aside from the glamour and fluff, what is the actual perception of Valentine's Day? Let’s just say, men and women tend to have a very different sentiment about the “love holiday.”
- [Making NCCU royalty accessible to all](https://campusecho.com/making-nccu-royalty-accessible-to-all/) - Don’t let the crowns and sashes fool you. Royal Court members and other "campus royals" are embracing hands-on community service, thanks to a new initiative.
- [A visual tribute to an unsung hero of black history: Fred Hampton](https://campusecho.com/a-visual-tribute-to-an-unsung-hero-of-black-history-fred-hampton/) - Too many others who have struggled for the rights of African Americans have slipped under the radar. The civil rights activist Fred Hampton, for example, is largely unknown by many blacks.
- [Alumnus challenges students to prepare and think for the future](https://campusecho.com/n-c-central-university-alumnis-visit/) - When assistant professor of the Mass Comm department Russell Robinson invited the N.C Central alumni to his Pop Culture class, Edward Harris Jr. had some words of great encouragement.
- [Campus archivist has passion for the past](https://campusecho.com/campus-archivist-has-passion-for-the-past/) - Inside the James E. Shepard Library, just before entering into the office of Andre D. Vann, coordinator of university archives, you notice black and white portraits that date back to the early 1900s.
- [SNCC civil rights activists recount their Georgia experiences in the early 1960s](https://campusecho.com/sncc-civil-rights-activists-recount-their-georgia-experiences-in-the-early-1960s/) - Five former Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee Civil Rights activists talked about their experiences in the 1961 Southwest Georgia Project during the peak of the Civil Rights Movement. The activists— Faith Holsaert, Shirley Sherrod, Larry Rubin, Annette White and Janie Rambeau – addressed a group of about 50 students and faculty on Saturday, Feb. 4 in the Alfonso Elder Student Union.
- [Author and activist Cornel West set to appear at NCCU's 'Rock the Mic'](https://campusecho.com/author-and-activist-cornel-west-set-to-appear-at-nccus-rock-the-mic/) - Author, activist, and professor Cornel West will appear Friday to celebrate Black History Month in the next “Rock the Mic” lecture at N.C. Central University.
- [Moonlight: a look into the Oscar nominated film](https://campusecho.com/moonlight-a-look-into-the-oscar-nominated-film/) - It is rare to see a film depict the internal struggles of a young, black boy as he grows up in a violent, drug-infested neighborhood. But thanks to director Barry Jenkins, that rareness becomes a reality in “Moonlight. The film shows a boy who is not only wrestling with his circumstances, but also with his identity.
- [Freeman Hrabowski challenges students to break barriers with their minds](https://campusecho.com/freeman-hrabowski-challenges-students-to-break-barriers-with-their-minds/) - Freeman Hrabowski, educator, civil rights activist and STEM advocate, spoke at B.N. Duke Auditorium, Jan. 17, as the first spring speaker in the Roc the Mic series.
- [SOUND JUDGMENT: 'C U L T U R E' by Migos](https://campusecho.com/sound-judgment-migos-culture/) - Migos is starting 2017 off with a bang, dropping their highly-anticipated sophomore album Culture on January 27.
- [CARTOON: Have you seen this man?](https://campusecho.com/cartoon-have-you-seen-this-man/) - Former Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Miron Billingsley left N.C. Central University under unknown circumstances.
- [Eagles rout Aggies for 5th straight win](https://campusecho.com/eagles-rout-aggies-for-5th-straight-win/) - In a rivalry game for the books, the NCCU Eagles Men’s Basketball team shut down the N.C. A & T Aggies Saturday with an 82-59 victory. The win was largely the result of a stunning 16 three-point shooting streak. A feat only matched once in NCCU basketball history, according to NCCU Athletics.
- [PHOTO GALLERY: Apollo Night Live](https://campusecho.com/photo-gallery-apollo-night-live/) - Sophomore Week 2017 ended last Thursday with performances and prizes in the Alfonso Elder Student Union. Apollo Night Live was the last of four events created by SGA class officers for Sophomore Week.
- [Dreadlocks, 'too messy' for the workplace?](https://campusecho.com/dreadlocks-too-messy-for-the-workplace/) - My appearance should not be the topic of discussion. Although, what should be considered during the employment stage is whether I have the required experience: my work ethic and lastly, indiscriminate professionalism.
- [Why Batman will never be black](https://campusecho.com/why-batman-will-never-be-black/) - So why couldn’t Bruce Wayne be an African-American, playboy philanthropist who secretly guards Gotham by night? Well, the answer is a bit complicated.
- [NCCU celebrates the life of Chancellor Debra Saunders-White](https://campusecho.com/nccu-celebrates-the-life-of-chancellor-debra-saunders-white/) - On Nov. 26, N.C. Central University and others received sad news that Chancellor Debra Saunders-White, 59, died after a long battle with kidney cancer. To honor and celebrate Saunders-White's life, the university arranged a memorial service at B.N. Duke Auditorium Monday evening. By 5 p.m., there was only standing room for students, faculty, and staff in the 250-capacity auditorium.
- [CARTOON: Remembering the chancellor's smile](https://campusecho.com/cartoon-remembering-the-chancellors-smile/) - Not longer than a few weeks ago, we lost our Chancellor due to a long battle with cancer. I can only recall brief memories of her while she was still on earth with the rest of us. I remember her walking into the cafeteria with that same bright and perfect smile as she passed by, greeting students and Sodexo employees alike.
- [VIDEO: Celebration of life, the memorial of Chancellor Saunders-White](https://campusecho.com/video-celebration-of-life-the-memorial-of-chancellor-saunders-white/) - On November 26th, N.C. Central University Chancellor Debra Saunders-White died after a long term battle with cancer. On November 28th, a memorial service and candle light vigil was held in her honor at NCCU. The following documentary is an in-depth look into the entire event, from the setup to the very end.
- [NCCU students establish eSports club for gamers](https://campusecho.com/nccu-students-establish-esports-club-for-gamers/) - N.C. Central University students who aren’t cut out to be physical athletes can rejoice now because there’s a new sports club in the making. The club’s name is NCCU eSports, which focuses on competitive gaming. The group was established in 2015.
- [NCCU reacts to Trump victory](https://campusecho.com/nccu-reacts-to-trump-victory/) - In the days following the end of one of the most politically divisive election cycles in American history, the Campus Echo reached out to the NCCU community to find out how Eagles are reacting to the prospect of a Trump presidency.
- [Eagles, Aggies prep for battle](https://campusecho.com/eagles-aggies-prep-for-battle/) - The Eagles, undefeated in conference play, face their toughest competition as they host the North Carolina A&T Aggies on Nov. 19. The winner of the match will claim the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference title. The rival matchup will be the 88th between the 20th-ranked Eagles and the 9th-ranked Aggies (9-1, 7-0 MEAC).
- [New mural honors victims of police violence](https://campusecho.com/new-mural-honors-victims-of-police-violence/) - This October, N.C. Central University's Department of Art gathered their students' talents together to create a mural called “The Souls of Black Folks,” in memory of victims of police violence.
- [Eagles prepare for take off into new basketball season at Flight Night](https://campusecho.com/eagles-prepare-for-take-off-into-new-basketball-season-at-flight-night/) - The N.C. Central University men’s basketball team hosted Flight Night, an NCCU version of "Midnight Madness" on Nov. 1 in McDougall-McLendon Gym.
- [From culture shock to football standout](https://campusecho.com/from-culture-shock-to-football-standout/) - Five years ago, Frederick Henry-Ajudua was lining up kicks and drilling field goals. Now, he’s racking up sacks at the Division I level.
- [The rise of minority banking in Durham, Mechanics & Farmers Bank](https://campusecho.com/the-rise-of-minority-banking-in-durham-mechanics-farmers-bank/) - For 109 years, the Mechanics & Farmers Bank has been a staple in the Durham community. Founder of N.C. Central University, James E. Shepard, had a hand in developing the bank into what it is today. Originally located on Durham’s Parrish Street, the Mechanics & Farmers Bank was an intricate part of Black Wall Street. Mechanics & Farmers Bank provided African Americans opportunities in Durham that weren’t available during the Great Depression.
- [Womble's 'Guns of Ava' pays tribute to Vietnam Vet](https://campusecho.com/wombles-guns-of-ava-pays-tribute-to-vietnam-vet/) - "Guns of Ava" is a special kind of play because it is the first non-fiction play Womble has written. The play is based on the true story of her dear friend and decorated war veteran Ken Dula, who was a solider in the Vietnam War, a controversial war where a grand total of about 1,450,000 people died.
- [Professional brings career experience to the classroom](https://campusecho.com/professional-brings-career-experience-to-the-classroom/) - Meet someone who’s taking the experience of working with a global company and bringing it to his classroom at N.C. Central University. Jeffrey Shafer is the Vice President of global corporate communications at Lenovo, a technology company based in Morrisville, N.C. Shafer was selected to be this semester’s Wells Fargo Endowed Chair in the Department of Mass Communication.
- [Exploring the tiny ecosystem in our armpits](https://campusecho.com/horvath/) - NCCU biology professor Dr. Julie Horvath is researching the most pungent of areas in human anatomy. She’s looking at the microbes in the human armpit and how different products, like deodorants and antiperspirants, affect their growth.
- [Students dive into the language of crime](https://campusecho.com/language-of-crime/) - Step into Stefanie Frigo’s forensic linguistics course (ENG 3030) and you might find yourself reading a sentence like this: “Drop off $1 million in the trash can at the corner of Avenue A and Elm Street … or you will never see your daughter again.”
- [Barber and others march to the polls, stress importance of Southern voters](https://campusecho.com/barber-and-others-march-to-the-polls/) - On the first day of early voting for the 2016 presidential election, N.C. NAACP President Rev. Dr. William Barber II held a press conference at N.C. Central University’s Hoey Circle. NCCU students and bystanders circled around Barber as he stood behind the podium at the press conference to talk about the challenges North Carolina citizens are facing, even though the 4th Circuit Federal Court overturned a variety of North Carolina voting restrictions.
- [Iyanla Vanzant coming to speak at Rock the Mic](https://campusecho.com/iyanla-vanzant-coming-to-speak-at-rock-the-mic/) - Author, life coach and television host Iyanla Vanzant will speak at the Rock the Mic Lecture series this Wednesday in the B.N. Duke Auditorium. The event will begin at 7 p.m.
- [Clinton surprises NCCU students outside W.G. Pearson Cafeteria](https://campusecho.com/clinton-surprises-nccu-students-outside-w-g-pearson-cafeteria/) - When students found out that award-winning recording artist Pharrell Williams was coming to N.C. Central University on Thursday evening, it was enough to generate some excitement. Then Hillary Clinton showed up with him.
- [PHOTO GALLERY: International Festival provides a glimpse into diverse cultures](https://campusecho.com/photo-gallery-international-festival-provides-a-glimpse-into-diverse-cultures/) - N.C. Central University held its ninth annual International Festival on Oct. 25 in the Farrison-Newton Communication building. The festival celebrates food, music, and dance from around the world while teaching students more about the various cultures right here on the verdant green.
- [NCCU students 'soar to the polls'](https://campusecho.com/nccu-students-soar-to-the-polls/) - On Oct. 27, NCCU students and community members lined up on George Street and marched to NCCU's School of Law to cast their ballots. Early voting started in North Carolina on Oct. 20 and ends Saturday, Nov. 5. NCCU's School of Law voting precinct is open Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- [PHOTO GALLERY: 'Embracing Diverse Voices' showcases African American artworks](https://campusecho.com/photo-gallery-embracing-diverse-voices-showcases-african-american-artworks/) - N.C. Central University opened its art exhibit, “Embracing Diverse Voices: Ninety Years of African-American Art” to highlight the contributions of African-American artists both famous and lesser known.
- [CARTOON: The meaning of a holiday in 15 years](https://campusecho.com/cartoon-the-meaning-of-a-holiday-in-15-years/) - When we were children, the most exciting day of the year was Christmas. Every child looked forward to waking up in the morning to unwrap the presents they requested from Santa Claus or their parents. As college students at NCCU, we get excited after an exhausting semester for Homecoming and fall break. People come up with different plans of how they will spend their leisure time. Overall, the gifts, events, and time off would not be the same without the presence of family, friends, and loved ones surrounding you. Hopefully everyone had a good break and spent it with others.
- [Early voting kicks off at School of Law](https://campusecho.com/early-voting-kicks-off-at-school-of-law/) - As Election Day approaches, organizations that have campaigned for students to get out and vote hope their efforts have paid off in time for early voting on campus.
- [Greek life opens registration for orientation classes](https://campusecho.com/nccu-greek-life-opens-registration-for-orientation-classes/) - N.C. Central University’s Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life is requiring all students interested in membership intake for a Greek fraternity or sorority to take an orientation class to be considered to participate in the intake process for the 2017 spring semester for the second year in a row.
- [Step Show: highlight of homecoming](https://campusecho.com/step-show-highlight-of-2016-ultimate-homecoming-experience/) - On Oct. 14 the Step Show set the tone for a lively weekend. Held in the McDougald-McLendon Gymnasium, NCCU’s fraternities and sororities each took the stage and killed it.
- [Kaine and friends denounce Trump, encourage voters at NCCU](https://campusecho.com/kaine-and-friends-denounce-trump-encourage-voters-at-nccu/) - Hillary Clinton running mate Tim Kaine headlined an early voting rally at North Carolina Central University on Oct. 20 that included appearances from North Carolina politicians and a Durham basketball legend.
- [PHOTO GALLERY: Elegant Homecoming Coronation followed by activity-filled block party](https://campusecho.com/elegant-homecoming-coronation-followed-by-activity-filled-block-party/) - Highlights of NCCU's Ultimate Homecoming included Wednesday night's Coronation Ball and Thursday's block party.
- [Terrence J talks HBCUs, showbiz success at Rock the Mic](https://campusecho.com/terrence-j-talks-hbcus-showbiz-success-at-rock-the-mic/) - Nearly 900 people filled the North Carolina Central University B.N. Duke Auditorium on Sep. 14 to hear from actor and TV personality Terrence Jenkins, better known as Terrence J. The lecture kicked off NCCU’s second annual Rock the Mic Lecture Series.
- [CenterFest Arts Festival takes over Downtown Durham](https://campusecho.com/centerfest-arts-festival-takes-over-downtown-durham/) - More than 140 artists showcased their handcrafted work at this year’s CenterFest Arts Festival in downtown Durham. CenterFest is North Carolina’s longest running juried outdoor arts festival held annually to highlight the talent of visual artists.
- [Chicken Wednesday fashion](https://campusecho.com/chicken-wednesday-fashion/) - The newly inducted chill in the air has brought with it a season that is highly regarded among fashion forward millennials: fall. At North Carolina Central University, style is a language that is understood by few, yet perpetuated by many.
- [Purple Week: an in-depth look](https://campusecho.com/purple-week-an-in-depth-look/) - The N.C. Central University Women’s Center hosted Purple Week from Sept. 26 through Oct. 2, a week devoted to Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
- [PHOTO Story: Student explores meaning of 'Justice or Else' at Million Man March](https://campusecho.com/nccu-million-man/) - NCCU students join thousands at Million Man March, Saturday Oct. 10.
- [VIDEO Post Card: Students and alumni say 'get well' to our Chancellor](https://campusecho.com/get-well-card/) - N.C. Central University students and alumni send a video "get well" card to Chancellor Debra Saunders-White.
- [VIDEO Story: African American Cultural Celebration initiates Black History Month observance in N.C.](https://campusecho.com/african-american-cultural-celebration-initiates-black-history-month-observance-in-n-c/) - On Jan. 30, the N.C. Museum of History hosted its 15th Annual African American Cultural Celebration. The celebration featured a wide variety of events by local musicians, artists, historians, and more who came from all across the state to honor the theme for 2016: Civil Rights—March On!
- [VIDEO Story: Statewide voting rights teach-in comes to campus](https://campusecho.com/statewide-voting-rights-teach-in-comes-to-campus/) - On Feb. 11, statewide advocacy organizations sponsored a voting rights teach-in at NCCU to prepare students for the upcoming primaries and presidential election later this year. Professors, students, and activists convened at the Miller-Morgan Auditorium to discuss controversy surrounding recent voter ID laws passed by the North Carolina’s conservative state legislature.
- [VIDEO Story: Student speaks to "Historic Thousands on Jones Street"](https://campusecho.com/video-news-story-student-speaks-to-historic-thousands-on-jones-street/) - N.C. Central University students were among several thousand North Carolinians who braved the cold on Saturday, Feb. 13, to march on the N.C. Capitol Building for the 10th Annual “Historic Thousands on Jones Street,” also called “HKonJ.”
- [VIDEO Story: Women’s and Gender Studies comes to Central](https://campusecho.com/women-gender-studies-comes-to-nccu/) - NCCU Students can now elect to minor in the study of women and gender. After several starts and stops, NCCU has become the first HBCU in the UNC System to officially offer women's & gender studies as a minor. The interdisciplinary course of study is available through the College of Arts of Sciences.
- [VIDEO Q & A: NCCU Provost steps in as Acting Chancellor](https://campusecho.com/video-q-a-nccu-provost-steps-in-as-acting-chancellor/) - As of August 8, 2016, NCCU Chancellor Deborah Saunders-White, who was diagnosed with kidney cancer last year, has taken a medical leave of absence to focus on healing and recovery. In her absence, Saunders-White appointed Johnson O. Akinleye, the Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, to serve as Acting Chancellor. We sat down with him to discuss what this means for the institution.
- [CARTOON: On the front line: a cycle of protests and police brutality](https://campusecho.com/cartoon-on-the-front-line-a-cycle-of-protests-and-police-brutality/) - In recent years, it seems like an awful cycle: a black person is attacked, shot, or killed by a police officer, African Americans protest peacefully while more radical ones riot, and then after a week or so everything dies down and seems like normal life until another black life is taken.
- [Homecoming: do's and don'ts](https://campusecho.com/homecoming-dos-and-donts/) - For freshman and transfer students who are unfamiliar with homecoming: eagle style, allow me to give you the do’s and don’ts for a successful homecoming experience.
- [Campus goes red for sickle cell](https://campusecho.com/campus-goes-red-to-support-sickle-cell-awareness/) - A sea of red filled the Alfonso Elder Student Union Thursday Sept. 29 as students, faculty, and staff came together to have fun and educate themselves about sickle cell disease at Stand Up to Sickle Cell for Sickle Cell Awareness Month.
- [40 Under 40, honoring the alumni of NCCU](https://campusecho.com/40-under-40-honoring-the-alumni-of-nccu/) - Each year, N.C. Central University recognizes outstanding alumni who have accomplished big things in a short amount of time. Namely, before turning 40. The 40 Under 40 program is an Office of Alumni Relations-sponsored event that launched four years ago to honor alumni who have “made great strides in their respective fields,” all while under the age of 40, said 40 Under 40 Selection Committee Co-chair Angelique Stallings.
- [Entertainment professionals encourage students to dream big](https://campusecho.com/entertainment-professionals-encourage-students-to-dream-big/) - LiveFree Magazine’s Dream Big Tour hit N.C. Central’s campus Tuesday at the Alfonso Elder Student Union. The Dream Big Tour was an opportunity for aspiring actors, singers, and journalists to learn and mingle with industry professionals.
- [The NCCU modeling scene welcomes first plus size modeling troupe](https://campusecho.com/the-nccu-modeling-scene-welcomes-first-plus-size-modeling-troupe/) - The Curvaceous Eagles have taken yet another step in their work to combat sizeism, a step that adds a twist to N.C. Central University’s modeling and fashion scene.
- [Atlanta-based artist has first museum showing in the Triangle at NCCU](https://campusecho.com/atlanta-based-artist-has-first-museum-showing-in-the-triangle-at-nccu/) - The phrase "more than meets the eye" isn't just true; it's a challenge to look more deeply and critically at the world. Meet an artist who takes the deadly history of a familiar object and turns it into inspiration for his art.
- [Women’s Center reveals Vision Wall for domestic violence awareness](https://campusecho.com/womens-center-reveals-vision-wall-for-domestic-violence-awareness/) - The signs of domestic violence and its victims are not always visible. But an initiative at N.C Central University aims to bring attention to this issue in an intentionally visual way.
- [Three Mothers of the Movement tell their stories while seeking justice](https://campusecho.com/three-mothers-of-the-movement/) - Three Mothers of the Movement -- Gwen Carr, Maria Hamilton, and Geneva Reed-Veel -- shared their experiences, critiqued the criminal justice system, and pledged their support for Hilary Clinton Monday at N.C. Central University's School of Law. Dozens of students and faculty members packed the Great Hall to hear the mothers, each of whom lost a child after confrontations with the police.
- [VIDEO: NCCU book bag drive provides school supplies to local students](https://campusecho.com/video-nccu-book-bag-drive-provides-school-supplies-to-local-students/) - On Sept. 17th, N.C. Central University hosted its 11th Annual Book Bag Drive. In total, 140 bags were donated.
- [No more free meal plans for RAs](https://campusecho.com/no-more-free-meal-plans-for-ras/) - Starting this semester, Residential Life is eliminating the paid meal plan benefit for resident assistants. While this means the RAs' stipends will increase from $135 per month to $200 per month and they still receive free housing, it still means a big loss for the students. Is a $65 increase to their paycheck more beneficial than saving more than $2,000 per year in tuition costs?
- [Wi-Fi to be fixed overnight, ITS says](https://campusecho.com/wifi-to-be-fixed-overnight-its-says/) - For N.C. Central students who've had trouble accessing the internet, your frustration may be coming to an end. An NCCU Information Technology Services official said Wednesday that the problem should be fixed by Thursday morning.
- [Smith makes Buccaneers' roster](https://campusecho.com/smith-makes-buccaneers-roster/) - After a solid preseason performance, former N.C. Central University defensive back Ryan Smith has made the Buc’s 53-man roster.
- [NFL team may select NCCU Eagle cornerback Ryan Smith in next week's draft](https://campusecho.com/nfl-team-may-select-nccu-eagle-cornerback-ryan-smith-next-weeks-draft/) - Thursday, April 28 promises to be a big day for one former N.C. Central University Eagle Ryan Smith. Smith, a cornerback with the Eagles from 2012 to 2015, will be the first Eagle football player selected in the NFL draft since 2007. If selected, Smith will be the third NCCU Eagle to make the draft, alongside Reggie Smith and Greg Peterson, since the mid-1980s.
- [Chicken Wednesdays - fashion, food, fellowship](https://campusecho.com/chicken-wednesdays-fashion-food-fellowship/) - While the food is what seems to draw people in, Chicken Wednesdays are no longer just about, well, chicken. Now, many students anticipate the social interaction almost as much as the cuisine. Over the years, it’s become more of a fashion show and a meeting ground for students.
- [Lalah Hathaway set to perform at sold out show for 2016 Lyceum series](https://campusecho.com/lalah-hathaway-set-to-perform-at-sold-out-show-for-2016-lyceum-series/) - Gracing the stage for the 2016 Lyceum series is the Grammy Award-winning singer Lalah Hathaway. Tomorrow night’s performance at 7:30 p.m. in the B.N. Duke Auditorium is now sold out. Hathaway, born in Chicago in 1968, is the daughter of the late, legendary soul singer Donny Hathaway.
- [VIDEO: SOUND OFF- Students weigh in on upcoming presidential election](https://campusecho.com/video-sound-off-students-weigh-in-on-upcoming-presidential-election/) - NCCU students give their opinion on voting and who they are voting for in the upcoming election.
- [Let there be mics, let there be knowledge](https://campusecho.com/let-there-be-mics-let-there-be-knowledge/) - Once again, the Rock the Mic: Lecture Series is hitting N.C. Central University. The yearly lecture series was created by Student Engagement and Leadership in 2015 to encourage critical thinking and open dialogue about social issues.
- [Eagles face first test in Gridiron Classic](https://campusecho.com/eagles-face-first-test-in-gridiron-classic/) - As the team prepares for its fifth meeting with the Blue Devils, players and coaches understand the challenge they will face but said they’re ready to put their hard work to the test.
- [#MelaninMonroe](https://campusecho.com/melanin-monroe/) - There is magic in darkness. There is beauty in my skin. There is grace in my walk. There is power in my stance. There is love in my heart and strength in my voice. There is greatness all around because, baby, I’m a black girl.
- [VIDEO NEWS STORY: Residence hall robbery puts students on edge](https://campusecho.com/video-news-story-residence-hall-robbery-puts-students-on-edge/) - Two students were robbed at gunpoint in New Residence II, a residence hall at North Carolina Central University on August 24, according to a NCCU Campus Police report.
- [Dozens remain on wait list for campus housing](https://campusecho.com/dozens-remain-on-wait-list-for-campus-housing/) - In all, 35 students remain on a waiting list for campus housing as of August 26, according to the Division of Student Affairs
- [Dozens of students remain on waiting list for on campus housing](https://campusecho.com/housing-shortage/) - Biology senior Shayla Vinson is of one of the 160 students who arrived on campus to discover that they did't have on campus housing.
- [Class of 2020 at 1,134, gender gap increases yet again](https://campusecho.com/class-of-2020/) - N.C. Central University welcomed 1,572 new Eagles to the verdant green, 22 more students than last year. Of these 1,134 are incoming freshmen joining the class of 2020 and 438 are transfers from other colleges and community colleges.
- [Runaway makes fine art accessible to all](https://campusecho.com/runaway-makes-fine-art-accessible-to-all/) - In the heart of downtown Durham lies everything from tasteful eateries, amazing art, and of course, chic and trendy shopping stores. New to downtown, but no stranger to the Bull City is Runaway, a local clothing line.
- [Akinleye steps in as Saunders-White undergoes treatment](https://campusecho.com/akinleye-steps-in-as-saunders-white-undergoes-treatment/) - Chancellor Debra Saunders-White is taking time off as she undergoes treatment for kidney cancer. Johnson Akinleye, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, will serve as acting chancellor.
- ['Dear World' visits NCCU, students share their stories](https://campusecho.com/dear-world-nccu/) - Words are powerful. Even though words are simply strings of letters, they can convey hundreds of stories and emotions. Recently, N.C. Central University’s students were given the opportunity to share their own stories and emotions on their skins.
- [](https://campusecho.com/2015-2/) - Death is something most of us try not to think about. It’s thrown in front of our faces when it’s in the news or when a loved one dies. The rest of the time, it’s tucked away neatly in the deepest corner of our mind. Grover C. Burthey Jr. doesn’t have that luxury. He’s a mortician, and death is a business to him—a family business.
- [PHOTO GALLERY: Student designers rewind the clock on the catwalk](https://campusecho.com/photo-gallery-student-designers-rewind-the-clock-on-the-catwalk/) - Fashion isn’t always for just looking nice. It can represent personality, culture, and different historical moments. It was the way fashion can express different historical moments that was explored by N.C. Central University student designers on April 14 in McDougald-McLendon Gymnasium.
- [Move over Andrew Jackson, Harriet Tubman is coming to the $20 bill.](https://campusecho.com/move-over-andrew-jacskon-harriet-tubman-is-coming-to-the-20-bill/) - Martin Luther King once said “the arc of moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice.” And now, it looks like that arc is finally bending towards Underground Railroad conductor Harriet Tubman, and against seventh U.S. president Andrew Jackson. In 2020 she’ll be on the front of the $20 bill and he’s been reassigned to the back of the bill.
- [Go deeper with the news](https://campusecho.com/go-deeper-with-the-news/) - Social media serves as a main news source for some people who are foreign to actively seeking out news from other media outlets. But how are you keeping up with news?
- [NCCU dancers embody their 'vices and virtues'](https://campusecho.com/nccu-dancers-vices-and-virtues/) - Lust, desire, sloth, gluttony. Everyone has experienced these damnable sins. Through the art of expression, dancers dive in.
- [The ultimate spring break trip](https://campusecho.com/the-ultimate-spring-break-trip/) - To go to college is one thing, but to truly experience your undergraduate years you must have an ultimate spring break trip.
- [Building a future for fathers](https://campusecho.com/building-a-future-for-fathers/) - On March 31, a group of students made up of mostly males, gathered in the Alfonso Elder Student Union lobby for what turned out to be a much needed venting session for everyone. The event, Future for Fathers, hosted by the Men’s Achievement Center, was meant to discuss “the past, present, and future relationships pertaining to fatherhood.”
- [Holocaust 'hidden child' shares her story](https://campusecho.com/holocaust-hidden-child-shares-her-story/) - Holocaust survivor Renee Fink told a B.N. Duke Auditorium of about 100 the story of her life, Thursday, March 31. Fink, one of 12 holocaust child survivors – referred to in holocaust studies as the “Hidden Children” – is a representative of the N.C. Holocaust Speakers Bureau.
- [VIDEO: UNC President Margaret Spellings visits Central](https://campusecho.com/video-students-protest-spellings/) - On Friday, April 1 newly appointed president of the UNC System Margaret Spellings came to NCCU for a tour of the campus and a press conference. Students held a counter press conference to protest the appointment of Spellings and actions taken the UNC Board of Governors.
- [PHOTO GALLERY: High energy probate welcomes newcomers](https://campusecho.com/photo-gallery-high-energy-probate-welcomes-newcomers/) - Hundreds of students, family and friends clapped and squealed as the new members of eight fraternities and sororities revealed themselves on March 29 and 30 in McDougald-McLendon Arena.
- [NCCU names first woman police chief](https://campusecho.com/nccu-names-first-woman-police-chief/) - N.C. Central University made history by enlisting its first-ever female Chief of Police, Odetta Johnson.
- [Full time mom, full time student](https://campusecho.com/full-time-mom-full-time-student/) - According to a 2014 study conducted by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, 26 percent of undergraduate students are raising dependent children. This is the case for N.C. Central University senior Andrea Thornton-Briscoe.
- [End of semester celebrations](https://campusecho.com/end-of-semester-celebrations/) - May 14th is the big day for graduating seniors!
- ['The Plugg' hosts second DJ showdown](https://campusecho.com/the-plugg-battle/) - With the scratch of vinyl records and a drop of the bass, DJs have the power to move a crowd all night long. Under the pressure of other DJs, winning the crowd over with a sound and a rhythm can prove challenging. In N.C. Central University’s Alfonso Elder Student Union on March 24, NCCU’s “The Plugg” AudioNet show hosts, Kelvin Walker and Jonae Raenetta, held their second DJ Battle.
- [Strepay redefines success](https://campusecho.com/strepay-redefines-success/) - NCCU tennis player Dillon Strepay had no tennis experience before his first match this year. This season, he's been focused on continual improvement, rather than his record.
- [Students welcome renovations in James E. Shepard Library](https://campusecho.com/students-welcome-renovations-in-james-e-shepard-library/) - N.C. Central University students returned to campus from winter break to a newly renovated James E. Shepard Memorial Library.
- [Video of student's good deed goes viral](https://campusecho.com/video-of-students-good-deed-goes-viral/) - An act of kindness from NCCU students goes viral after Elijah Moore post the video on Twitter.
- [VIDEO NEWS STORY: "Black Girl Magic" at NCCU](https://campusecho.com/black-girl-magic-at-nccu/) - NCCU Alumna Desmera Gatewood discussed black women's strengths and weaknesses at the Black Girl Magic event on Thursday night in Baynes Residence Hall. Gatewood, a Black Lives Matter activist, said it is important for black women to know how magical they are even if the world doesn't show them.
- [NCCU meets Zipcar](https://campusecho.com/nccu-meets-zipcar/) - Zipcar is a company that rents out cars by the hour or day. The company says it’s all about saving the environment, going green, and car sharing. The idea is less cars equals less pollution.
- [Students "Meet and Greet" SGA hopefuls](https://campusecho.com/students-meet-and-greet-sga-hopefuls/) - Candidates in NCCU's Student Government election wasted no time in getting their message out to students at a meet and greet held on Tuesday in the Greek Bowl.
- [Local 20-year-old blows the audience away in Beyú Caffé](https://campusecho.com/local-20-year-old-blows-the-audience-away-in-beyu-caffe/) - Local artist, 20-year-old Kayla Thompson, small in stature, inherited a big voice and is hoping to be that one in a million that does make it. She plays the guitar and puts her own spin on popular songs that she sings.
- [Spectacular Magazine names WNCU News Director Woman of the Year in Education](https://campusecho.com/spectacular-magazine-names-wncu-news-director-woman-of-the-year-in-education/) - Durham-based Spectacular Magazine is set to announce its 2016 Women and Men of the Year Awards in conjunction with Black History Month. Kimberley Pierce Cartwright, news director at N.C. Central University’s public radio station, WNCU 90.7 FM is being named Woman of the Year in Education.
- [John O’Daniel Exchange: When opportunity meets vision](https://campusecho.com/odaniel-exchange/) - Wendy Clark, an entrepreneur and small business owner sought an opportunity that would not only benefit her, but the people in the community as well, by purchasing the abandoned John O’Daniel Exchange building in January 2007.
- [UMD Food Pantry and Clothes Closet working to make life better](https://campusecho.com/umd-food-pantry-and-clothes-closet/) - With winter in full swing,Urban Ministries of Durham is extending a helping hand to families experiencing homelessness and poverty in North East Central Durham.
- [The School of Hard Knocks Rocks](https://campusecho.com/the-school-of-hard-knocks-rocks/) - The School of Hard Knocks is a storefront gym located at 951 East Main Street in East Durham. Bishop Arnold Harris opened the gym about two years ago next door to his church God First, People Second, in hopes of giving the community something new to do.
- [Shoulder2shoulder mural calls for LGBT acceptance](https://campusecho.com/shoulder2shoulder-mural-calls-for-lgbt-acceptance/) - What started as a class project turned into a gift to the N.C. Central University Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender and Alliances Center and the LGBT Center of Durham. The gift was NCCU’s first LGBTA mural, unveiled March 3 in the Alfonso Elder Student Union.
- [Samuel and Sons Barbershop: Moving on and passing the torch](https://campusecho.com/samuel-and-sons-barbershop/) - Nearly four years after rebuilding his barbershop that was once burned beyond recognition, Samuel Jenkins’ Samuel and Sons Barbershop is once again in a state of transition. Jenkins has decided that on Dec. 18, he will pack up his clippers, move on from the place he worked so hard to rebuild, and pass the torch to another barber.
- [VIDEO NEWS STORY: Crossing Fayetteville Street is becoming increasingly dangerous](https://campusecho.com/video-news-story-crossing-fayetteville-street-is-becoming-increasingly-dangerous/) - Being a pedestrian can be hazardous to your health, even lethal. And Crossing Fayetteville Street on N.C. Central University’s west campus is getting riskier and riskier.
- [VIDEO Q & A: Soledad O'Brien speaks on mass incarceration and criminalization](https://campusecho.com/video-qasoledad-obrien-sits-for-a-qa/) - "The reason you call people 'thug' is to dehumanize them." Journalist & documentary filmmaker Soledad O'Brien visited the campus to moderate a discussion on mass incarceration and criminalization in the United States.
- [Just when you thought it was over](https://campusecho.com/just-when-you-thought-it-was-over/) - Black history month has ended. However, black history is longer than the days your ancestors spent in the cotton fields. Let’s not only embrace our rich melanin for 28 days. Luckily, this year we had an extra day to celebrate! Let’s not only unite for 672 hours. Stop pulling the trigger of a glock 40,
- [“Why are black women so angry?”](https://campusecho.com/why-are-black-women-so-angry/) - This stereotype disturbs my soul: Black women are angry, they are bitter. It’s absurd to label a group of women angry because of their skin complexion. As a black woman, I don’t like to victimize myself. But if people assume that black women are “angry,” these are reasons WHY we might be angry. We are
- [Flex card or Pearson Cafe?](https://campusecho.com/flex-card-or-pearson-cafe/) - It's a question many students face each and every day. Pearson Cafe or Flex card?
- [Discolored water concerns students](https://campusecho.com/discolored-water-concerns-students/) - Students began to notice a change in Ruffin Hall’s water on Tuesday Feb. 24. No email was sent out by the Department of Residential Life or the community director of the residence hall to warn residents about the water discoloration.
- [Kane schools NCCU](https://campusecho.com/kane-schools-nccu/) - Hip-Hop artist Big Daddy Kane stopped by NCCU to talk music and more.
- [Students dance Zumba for a greater cause](https://campusecho.com/students-dance-zumba-for-a-greater-cause/) - Students hopped, swung, laughed and moved to music as they practiced Zumba to raise money for the American Heart Association in the Leroy T. Walker gym Friday, Feb. 12.
- [Creating new rhythms in The Shed](https://campusecho.com/the-shed/) - In a secluded corner of downtown Durham hides a retro jazz club, The Shed, where musicians and young jazz lovers gather for jam sessions, jazz records, used books and warm drinks.
- [Theatrical production 'Hurt Village' examines gentrification](https://campusecho.com/nccu-hurt-village/) - N.C. Central University’s production of “Hurt Village,” by playwright Katori Hall, is a brash, honest and contemporary play about the gentrification of a black neighborhood. The play tells the story of a soldier who comes home to Memphis from military service in Iraq as the complex he grew up in is about be demolished.
- [Media-OUT of Control](https://campusecho.com/media-out-of-control/) - You may think it is weird that I aspire to be a journalist, yet I am often critical of how the media often operates. Sometimes I despise reading some blogs and watching the news. I don’t agree with all the content on gossips blogs, especially when bloggers are getting paid to insult someone’s character or
- [Students delve into common questions of love, relationships and sex](https://campusecho.com/students-delve-into-common-questions-of-love-relationships-and-sex/) - The National Council of Negro Women held its annual panel “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?” on Tuesday, Feb. 9 in the Alfonso Elder Student Union. Panel participants addressed common questions of love, relationships and sex.
- [Students not keen on reusable take-out program](https://campusecho.com/students-not-keen-on-reusable-take-out-program/) - At the start of the 2015-2016 school year, NCCU's Eagle Dining Services implemented a new plan with reusable food containers in an effort to be more environmentally friendly.
- [Students to learn about African Latino experience in Spanish courses](https://campusecho.com/students-to-learn-about-african-latino-experience-in-spanish-courses/) - The Spanish program's focus on the African Latino community makes N.C. Carolina Central University the first HBCU to develop this approach to teaching Spanish.
- [Coaching years of legendary John B. McLendon captured in student thesis](https://campusecho.com/coaching-years-of-legendary-john-b-mclendon-captured-in-student-thesis/) - When graduate history student Raja Rahim started looking for a thesis topic she found something close at hand: the life of renowned N.C. Central University basketball coach John B. McLendon. ... According to Rahim, McLendon single-handedly revolutionized the game of basketball. “There is no player, coach, or organization at any level of the game that doesn’t use a variation of the strategies that he created while here at NCC in the 1940s,” said Rahim, explaining that McLendon introduced both the fast break and the two in the corner offense, now known as the four corners.
- ['Black Man in a White Coat,' a review](https://campusecho.com/black-man-in-a-white-coat-a-review/) - In Damon Tweedy’s memoir “Black Man in a White Coat: A Doctor’s Reflections on Race and Medicine,” Tweedy reflects on his experiences as a medical student, the impact of his past patients and the role race plays in medicine.
- [Moldy vending machine food goes unnoticed](https://campusecho.com/moldy-vending-machine-food-goes-unnoticed/) - One of the vending machines located in the communications building had outdated Tony’s refrigerated food pizzas, chicken sandwiches, pre-made sandwiches and milk.
- [Online education program brings recognition to NCCU](https://campusecho.com/online-education-program-brings-recognition-to-nccu/) - The Education Technology program at NCCU’s School of Education came in at number 17 nationally, number two in North Carolina, and number one among HBCU’s on the U.S. News and World Report’s ranking of best online graduate education programs.
- [Meals on Wheels](https://campusecho.com/meals-on-wheels/) - Meals on Wheels of Durham does much more than deliver food to the home bound. Program Director, Gail Adland, talks about their services as well as their recent 40th Anniversary Open House.
- [Child please!](https://campusecho.com/child-please/) - We have to stop comparing ourselves; it causes too much friction. It's like a man and woman trying to have sex with two condoms. Instead we must uplift each other whether through encouragement or criticism. For example: “Look brother, I love how you’re speaking through your articles. They’re well thought out; but make sure you edit your
- [Make it happen Captain](https://campusecho.com/make-it-happen-captain/) - What is the purpose for going to college? College is more than a school of higher education. College is an opportunity for you to embrace your true identity and the desires that will drive you into a path of prosperity. “H” “e” double hockey sticks, not even public colleges are cheap. Without a scholarship, we’re
- [NC A&T outlast Eagles in overtime victory](https://campusecho.com/nc-at-outlast-eagles-in-overtime-victory/) - The N.C. A&T Aggies beat N.C. Central for first time in three years Saturday shocking the sold out crowd in McDougald-McLendon Arena.
- [Dance pros provide an Ultimate ATL Experience with students](https://campusecho.com/dance-pros-provide-an-ultimate-atl-experience-with-with-students/) - Dance professionals, Kenneth Tipton and Andre Keith, held an intense two-hour dance workshop in the Leroy T. Walker Complex held a two hour dance Friday, Jan. 29.
- [What really happens in the DM](https://campusecho.com/what-really-happens-in-the-dm/) - Snap chat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook – everyone’s using these popular social media accounts. They’re free, they’re fast, and they’re fun. Another thing they have in common is that they can mess up your life.
- [Resume boot camp shapes up students](https://campusecho.com/resume-boot-camp-shapes-up-students/) - N.C. Central University presents resume boot camp to shape up students for their future on Jan. 28.
- ['Why? Fair' trade questions for tickets](https://campusecho.com/why-fair-trade-questions-for-tickets/) - Students earn Aggie-Eagle Classic tickets for basketball game while learning about their campus on Jan 27.
- [NCCU Fab Lab challenges the limits of creativity and technology](https://campusecho.com/fab-lab/) - Innovation starts with an imagination, but learning and applying the skills to make your vision come true is where the real challenge begins. Since May 2015, N.C. Central University has been operating a fabrication lab, or Fab Lab, on the third floor of the Mary M. Townes Science building. In this small but creative center, students and staff can test the limits of technology.
- [Campus organizations to discuss  new N.C. revenge porn law](https://campusecho.com/campus-organizations-to-discuss-new-n-c-revenge-porn-law/) - NCCU campus organizations Emerge, Men Creating Change, the Women’s Center, and University Police will hold an informative panel discussion on the new law and cyber dating Tuesday 6 p.m. in Baynes Residential Hall’s multipurpose room.
- [Civil rights activist Andrew Young gives knowledge to NCCU students](https://campusecho.com/civil-rights-activist-andrew-young-gives-knowledge-to-nccu-students/) - Former Atlanta Mayor and United Nations Ambassador Andrew Young speaks to NCCU students about his experience, knowledge and leadership perspective.
- [Have a productive semester ... or not!](https://campusecho.com/have-a-productive-semester-or-not/) - Cartoonist Jessica Waters worries that N.C. Central University students might start slacking off a bit after the first few weeks of the semester.
- [It's your call](https://campusecho.com/its-your-call/) - “Just join the military if you want a free education. I'm sure you'd do fine in the Air Force.” I've heard these words many times since I've graduated from high school from friends, acquaintances and family who have joined the military. I was flattered to hear these words, but I knew I just wanted to go to college. Recently, some of my friends in uniform weren't fond of the idea of free education for college students. I've heard some say “if they want something for free, they need to earn it.” Serving the military has its benefits and one of them is a paid education. While I can't say the statement to “earn it” is wrong, I do think it's a little misguided.
- [A wintry weekend at NCCU](https://campusecho.com/a-wintry-weekend-at-nccu/) - N.C Central University cancelled classes on Friday, Jan. 22, as winter snow storm Jonas blew through North Carolina.
- [CARTOON: First day vs. second week](https://campusecho.com/first-day-vs-second-week/) - We become so excited to start the new semester off fresh and stylish but once the assignments and quizzes pile up, the excitement drops and the struggle begins!
- [Souls for SALE](https://campusecho.com/souls-for-sale/) - It’s 2016, and I hope you all have stopped the foolery on social media. I’m not talking about how you get on Twitter to portray yourself as Mister Popular, while in reality you’re as awkward as they come . And I’m also not talking about how you use filters on Instagram to enhance your beauty.
- [VIDEO: Lady shot put throwers show their strength](https://campusecho.com/shotputthrowers/) - NCCU Women's Track & Field shot put throwers Sasha Morphis, family and consumer science junior, and Jaszmine Bowman, mass communication junior, talk about their trade to the Campus Echo.
- [PHOTO GALLERY: Afua Richardson talks X-Men hip-hop cover and diversity in comics at NC Comicon](https://campusecho.com/afua-richardson-x-men-nccomicon/) - The world of comic books is colorful, chaotic, and sometimes a hot mess. There are so many ideas and styles, it can be hard to choose what to read. The comic book world has been developing into a more diverse universe and fans are loving it.
- [PHOTO GALLERY: Duke-NCCU ROTC learn leadership at challenges at Camp Butner](https://campusecho.com/photo-gallery-duke-nccu-rotc-learn-leadership-at-challenges-at-camp-butner/) - Imagine sleeping on cold concrete with nothing but a sleeping bag, only to wake up at the crack of dawn, march into the middle of the forest and do rigorous exercises for several hours in the rain. When it's over, you're covered with dirt and sweat. This is how the students at Duke University and N.C. Central University’s Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps spent a recent weekend.
- [Aggie-Eagle Classic, all or nothing!](https://campusecho.com/aggieeagle-classic/) - Eagles go for 2nd straight season with a share of the MEAC Championship against N.C. A&T Aggies.
- [VIDEO: N.C. Central students support Mizzou](https://campusecho.com/n-c-central-students-support-mizzou/) - Opinion editor, Melquan Ganzy and Jasmine Holeman were intrigued to know the thoughts of N.C. Central University students about racism and discrimination at the University of Missouri. The students also gave words of encouragement to the blacks students at Missouri.
- [Women’s basketball team “all in” on upcoming season](https://campusecho.com/lady-eagles/) - The N.C. Central University’s Lady Eagles start their season Monday with one mindset: all in. Metaphorically they wear it on their sleeves, literally on their wrists with their “All In” wristbands. The Lady Eagles are coming off a tough 7-22 regular season and an equally disappointing 5-11 in conference.
- [A message from a grieving mother: Sybrina Fulton addresses students at B.N. Duke](https://campusecho.com/sybrinafulton/) - Sybrina Fulton, the guest speaker for the Rock the Mic Lecture Series, urged students to face up to issues of racial profiling and police brutality and to actively seek solutions.
- [LED leads the way for young women](https://campusecho.com/led-leads-the-way/) - NCCU’s Lady Eagle Development, a program in the Women’s Center, is a mentoring program designed to meet your needs.
- [PHOTO GALLERY: The Ultimate Homecoming](https://campusecho.com/homecoming/) - Homecoming is a cherished tradition at N.C. Central University. Alumni literally “come home” and students welcome them back to their alma mater. Some are saying that the 2015 homecoming lived up to its billing as the “Ultimate Homecoming.”
- [The extra-mile](https://campusecho.com/the-extra-mile/) - Many students in college don't have anything work-related on their resume that will help them get a job. How are you going to get a job with no work experience?
- [Reinvesting in the Community](https://campusecho.com/reinvesting-in-the-community/) - The Wachovia banking drive-through location on Driver St. has been closed since 1998, sitting abandoned behind a well-maintained plaza of businesses and a church.
- [CARTOON: Smart phone addiction](https://campusecho.com/smart-phone-addiction/) - It's an ongoing struggle: teacher vs. smart phone ...
- [SOUNDSLIDES: My mom's battle with breast cancer](https://campusecho.com/my-moms-battle-with-breast-cancer/) - Twelve years ago on Oct. 14 my mom, Angela Baker, was diagnosed with breast cancer. She is now diagnosed with stage four breast cancer. A few days ago I accompanied her to Washington DC on her journey to demand that the federal government fund more research to find a cure for stage four breast cancer. Here is her story ...
- [VIDEO: Principal Shayla Holeman brings her experience to Eastway Elementary](https://campusecho.com/principal-holeman/) - Durham's Eastway Elementary, located in heart of northeast central Durham, serves 620 pre-K trhough 5th grade. The school serves a diverse student body, 50 percent of whom are African American. Ninety percent of Eastway's students are eligible for the National School Lunch Program, compared to the 45 percent statewide average. Shayla Holeman was previously the principal for two years at South Elementary in Person County.
- [Hello, my name is ...](https://campusecho.com/my-name-is/) - In October, on the talk show “The View,” the co-host Raven Symone announced to the world that she would not hire someone with a “ghetto” name.
- [Instructor by day, punk by night: Hooley’s band ‘The Bastages’ takes on social issues](https://campusecho.com/the-bastages-hooley/) - Mosh pits, crowd-surfing, and yelling out of a microphone backed by adrenaline-rushing guitars and drums aren’t things expected from the average Joe. Somewhere in the midst of the Triangle area, a professor, an IT specialist and a nurse come out of their 9-to-5 jobs to rock the house and bring the crowd back to the hardcore punk era of the 1980s.
- [Romance over Netflix and chill](https://campusecho.com/netflix-and-chill/) - Romance is a feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love. It’s no secret that romance and chivalry are no longer required to bag a lady. But why is that?
- [Big raises for Saunders-White, 11 other UNC chancellors](https://campusecho.com/raises/) - N.C. Central University Chancellor Debra Saunders-White, along with 11 other University of North Carolina system chancellors, just got a hefty raise.
- [After Tiger football team boycott, U. of Missouri president resigns over racial turmoil](https://campusecho.com/tiger-boycott/) - University of Missouri System President Tim Wolfe resigned Monday following protests over his handling of racial issues.
- [Accept me for who I am](https://campusecho.com/accept-me-for-who-i-am/) - The only thing that separates us is our sexual orientation, and our sexual orientations are separating a true brotherhood.
- [Walltown dancers perform](https://campusecho.com/walltown-dancers/) - Walltown Children’s Theatre took center stage in a dance performance on Sept. 19 at the Durham Arts Council’s annual CenterFest in downtown Durham.
- [Jasmyn's art says 'subscribe to @campusecho'](https://campusecho.com/jasmyn/) - Jasmyn's art says 'subscribe to @campusecho'
- [Eagles defeat Co-MEAC champions Morgan State](https://campusecho.com/eagles-defeat-morgan-state/) - On Oct. 24 the Eagles defeated Morgan State University in O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium for a MEAC showdown.
- [Eagles top Spartans in Homecoming game, keep MEAC hopes alive](https://campusecho.com/homecoming-game/) - N.C Central kept its MEAC championship hopes alive Saturday, beating Norfolk State 24-16 in front of a Homecoming crowd of 11,965 at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium.
- [Let it go](https://campusecho.com/let-it-go-2/) - You don’t have to be a product of where you’re from. I was raised in a rough area of Greensboro – Southside, to be exact. My pops decided when he wanted to appear and disappear to be a father figure. But I grew wiser, although the man in my life was a big drug dealer.
- [2016](https://campusecho.com/2016-2/) - I don’t know if it’s just me, but I’m a little afraid of senior year. It’s not so much the exits I must complete upon graduation, it’s the career path. My biggest fear is to fail life. Who will be my competitors in the fashion industry? What will I need to do to become a
- [Let us in](https://campusecho.com/let-us-in-2/) - According to The Huffington Post, Bethann Hardison, a fashion activist and model recently wrote a letter to several high end fashion houses like Versace, Louis Vuitton, Alexander McQueen, Calvin Klein, Prada and Chanel about the lack of diversity on the runway. In the letter, Hardison mentioned: “Eyes are on an industry that, season after season,
- [Los Primos supermarket still stands tall](https://campusecho.com/los-primos-supermarket-still-stands-tall/) - Since taking over Los Primos 13 years ago, owner Miguel Collado has battled through adverse conditions and managed to maintain one of the only supermarkets in Northeast Central Durham.
- [What's new at the Holton Career and Resource Center](https://campusecho.com/holton-center/) - The Holton community center, located in the heart of East Durham, is a pillar for students interested in mastering a trade and possibly diving head first into a career.
- [Here comes the bus app](https://campusecho.com/here-comes-the-bus-app/) - Parents of Durham now have an option to track their child’s bus location when curious about their whereabouts. The “Here Comes the Bus” application allows parents to view real time school bus information of where their child’s location is via smart phone, tablet or computer using the latest in GPS technology.
- [Fashion Inc. begins the early stages of 'Era of Time'](https://campusecho.com/fashion-inc/) - Since the modeling casting call on Sept. 21, campus organization Fashion Inc. has pulled out the thread, needles and pattern paper to plan for their upcoming fashion show on April 7. Although they're in the early stages of the show, the students and their adviser, instructor Wadeeah Beyah, strive for another great show. However, there's still so much to do before they can make that happen.
- [Speaker recounts darkest days of Ebola crisis, reflects on scourge of infectious diseases](https://campusecho.com/ebola/) - Nahid Bhadelia, an assistant professor at Boston University School of Medicine, came to N.C. Central University on Oct. 27 as the first keynote speaker for the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Speaker Series on Global Health. In Bhadelia’s presentation, “Emerging Pathogens, Health Systems and the Ebola Epidemic,” she recounted her experiences in Sierra Leone treating Ebola patients.
- [Eagles to face off with Morgan State Bears Saturday](https://campusecho.com/beat-savannah/) - After an impressive road victory against Florida A&M University 27-24, Oct. 17, the Eagles came out to a slow start against Savannah State and were down 22-0 at the end of the first quarter. This was the largest deficit the Eagles have seen in any first quarter this season.
- [Music students go global](https://campusecho.com/music-students-go-global/) - Assistant Professor Lenora Helm Hammonds began teaching Composing Arranging and Song Writing in the Global Network in 2012.(MUSL 1300 OL) It is a class that focuses on Jazz and offers students the ability to interact and network with other students across the country.
- [African-American Bar Association wants blacks to vote](https://campusecho.com/wileybrantonsyposium/) - The National Bar Association’s 26th Wiley Branton Symposium, hosted by N.C. Central University's School of Law on Oct. 2 was not deterred by the rain or the storm watch warnings for Hurricane Joaquin. The turnout was standing room only.
- [DONS Basketball League teaches teens more than just roundball](https://campusecho.com/dons-basketball-league-teaches-teens-more-than-just-roundball/) - Don's Basketball League (DBL) provides a 12-week summer basketball league during June, July, and August, at no cost to its participants. Founder Otis Lyons, or “Vegas Don,” says that the league provides an “authentic NBA experience.”
- [STEM students blossom](https://campusecho.com/stem-students-blossom/) - Seven N.C. Central University science, technology, engineering and math students (STEM) were able to showcase the work they produced during summer internships at a Sept. 18 event called “I Know What You Did Last Summer.”
- [Holocaust survivor Esther Lederman speaks some history into NCCU students](https://campusecho.com/lederman/) - Esther Lederman and her family were forced to leave her home in Lodz, Poland, when the German army invaded her country in 1939.
- [Rachelle Gold lands three teaching awards in 2015](https://campusecho.com/rachelle-gold-lands-three-teaching-awards-in-2015/) - "Teaching is love made visible” -- Those were the words Rachelle Gold used to describe her passion for teaching. In the past year alone, Gold, an N.C. Central University assistant professor of English since August 2008, has received three awards in 2015: the NCCU Outstanding First-Year Advocate Award in March, the NCCU Award for Teaching Excellence in May and the Chancellors Award for Innovation in August.
- ['Disable the Label' -- a week for celebrating and supporting everyone's talents and abilities](https://campusecho.com/disabllity-week/) - Tossing footballs into trash bins in the Greek Bowl on a sunny day. Playing in a energetic wheelchair basketball game. Playing trivia games to learn more about disabilities. This is what students, faculty and staff did to celebrate N.C. Central University's seventh annual disability awareness week, “Disable the Label,” hosted by Division of Student Affairs and Office of Student Disabilities from Oct. 3 through Oct. 9.
- [Key injuries a headache for NCCU Eagles](https://campusecho.com/keyinjuriesgiveconcern/) - Key players Mike Jones, Khalil Stinson, Quentin Atkinson and Ryan Smith all found themselves on the inactive list, Smith for just a few games and the others the season.
- [PHOTO GALLERY: Theatre season premieres with West Indian folktale "Ti-Jean and His Brothers"](https://campusecho.com/ti-jean-and-his-brothers/) - N.C. Central University’s Department of Theatre opens its fall season with a play that’s sure to be a hit – Ti-Jean and His Brothers, a rich and colorful play written in 1975 by Derek Walcott.
- [Campus Echo, Kiva partner to help poor](https://campusecho.com/campus-echo-kiva/) - Kiva gives individuals and organizations, such as the Campus Echo, an opportunity to pool their money and lend it interest free to people in need worldwide.
- [LGBT activist Laverne Cox speaks to overflow audience about her life](https://campusecho.com/laverne-cox/) - Actress and LGBTA advocate Laverne Cox discusses with students her journey of becoming a transgender female.
- [Hardy's faith leads her to victory](https://campusecho.com/hardys-faith-leads-her-to-victory/) - Second-year law school student Dominique Hardy was diagnosed with Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans, a rare and sometimes fatal skin cancer.
- [VIDEO: Students discuss their recent art show sale](https://campusecho.com/video-student-art-show/) - Art students in Alpha Rho Tau art club discuss their art show sale. The sale sale featured a variety of styles in several media. It helped students raise funds for art supplies.
- [VIDEO: RA Life - A discussion with Jamal Percy](https://campusecho.com/ra-life-nccu/) - According to resident assistant Jamal Percy you don't become an RA for the "perks" but to become an RA "to make a difference in the students lives." In this video interview he discusses the challenges and rewards of his work as a resident assistant.
- [Fashion Inc. ... it's more than just looking fly](https://campusecho.com/fashion-inc-its-more-than-just-looking-fly/) - Fashion Inc. focuses on target marketing, creating brands, and more.
- [Library change machine MIA](https://campusecho.com/library-change-machine-mia/) - Construction of the megalab has led to a fatality in the James E. Shepard Library. Well, not a real fatality. It’s the change machine that everyone uses when they don’t have funds on their Eagle Card to wash and dry their laundry.
- [100 get their flu shots at NCCU free clinic](https://campusecho.com/nccu-flu-shots/) - Each year about 36,000 die in the United States from the flu. But on Sept. 22 about 100 members of N.C. Central University community got some protection from the deadly virus. Shots were offered to all of NCCU faculty, staff, students, retirees and dependents covered by the N.C. State Health Plan.
- [NC state treasurer talks money at Hubbard-Totton](https://campusecho.com/nc-state-treasurer-talks-money-at-hubbard-totton/) - North Carolina Treasurer Janet Cowell meets with NCCU students on the importance of money management. Cowell spoke for an hour before a packed crowd on Tuesday in the Hubbard-Totton Auditorium as part of her “Treasurer’s College Finance Tour.”
- [SLIDESHOW: Theatre scene shop builds 14 sets for National Black Theatre Festival](https://campusecho.com/photo-slideshow-theatre-scene-shop-builds-14-sets-for-national-black-theatre-festival/) - Throughout July and into August Arthur Reese's theatre scene shop in the basement level of the Farrison-Newton Communication Building was home to a flurry of activity. Reese and others prepared 14 sets for the National Black Theatre Festival which ran in Winston-Salem from August 3-8. The Campus Echo photographed and recorded a bit of the activity ....
- [NCCU art professors exhibit their work](https://campusecho.com/nccu-art-professors-exhibit-their-works/) - “The Art Department Faculty Exhibition” at N.C. Central University’s Art Museum displayed work by art professors Connie Floyd, Melvin Carver, Achamyeleh Debela, John Hughley, and Chad Hudges, along with work by Kenneth Rodgers, NCCU’s art museum director.
- [Williams aims to outwit the clap](https://campusecho.com/gonorrhea-antibiotic-resistant-std/) - Daniel Williams, associate professor in NCCU’s Department of Biological and Biomedical Science, is targeting gonorrheal antibiotic resistance.
- [VIDEO NEWS STORY: Student returns to Kenya for reproductive health project](https://campusecho.com/video-test-1/) - Video test heddy herry herry.
- [PHOTO GALLERY: Alpha Rho Tau art sale shows off students' talent](https://campusecho.com/alpha-rho-tau-art-sale-shows-off-students-talent/) - Art is everywhere. It’s music, photography, films, fashion or even a simple painting. And there's plenty of art to see at the Alpha Rho Tau art sale, which runs through Oct. 2 in the student art gallery located in the Fine Arts Building.

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