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All good things must come to an end...

Unfortunately, ALPHA WEEK 2K10 has come to an end. We had a great time and are honored to have the opportunity to have such a successful week for the campus. but don't worry, we'll be back. ALPHA WEEK 2011 WILL BE HERE BEFORE YOU KNOW IT....STAY TUNED.

ALPHA WEEK HAS ARRIVED

MAKE SURE YOU GET A BLACK CARD...

To enjoy the best ALPHA WEEK 2K10 has to offer, make sure you have a black card. They go on sale tomorrow in the student center from 11-2pm. $50 for access to all the events!!! no wait in line!!! ALPHA WEEK awaits...

ALPHA WEEK TRAILER!!!

Window Seat by Erykah Badu....art vs media stunt

Soul artist Erykah Badu has recently released a new video for her album New AmErykah Pt. 2. In this video, shot at the grassy knoll, she decides to use one shot of herself walking and removing her clothes to the point of complete nudity. Many people have speculated about what she was trying to say...if anything at all. Some believe she was merely trying to spark controversy to increase sales. However, this is mainly due to the fact that the video was shot in an area considered to be sacred to most Americans. (i.e. the location of JFK's assasination) Furthermore, others argue that if she was not a black woman it would not be as constroversial. Not to mention the video was inspired by Lesssons Learned by alternative group Matt & Kim. This conversation could go on and on, but what do you think? Check it out

Window Seat

Window Seat from Zassou on Vimeo.

Lessons Learned

Simon the Cyrenian Speaks

He never spoke a word to me,
And yet He called my name;
He never gave a sign to me,
And yet I knew and came.

At first I said, "I will not bear
His cross upon my back;
He only seeks to place it there
Because my skin is black."

But He was dying for a dream,
And He was very meek,
And in His eyes there shone a gleam
Men journey far to seek.

It was Himself my pity bought;
I did for Christ alone
What all of Rome could not have wrought
With bruise of lash or stone.

Written by Countée Cullen

Who is @ALPHAWEEK2K10?

WANNA KNOW WHO IS THE VOICE BEHIND THE @ALPHAWEEK2K10 twitter page? Well you'll just have to follow and find out!! Maybe you can figure it out on your own during ALPHA WEEK...GET READY.

Plan Ahead!!

We know its the spring semester and all but don't forget about your future academic planning at The Tennessee State University. Keep your eyes on your myTSU account and REGISTER FOR YOUR CLASSES EARLY. But before you just choose your professors make sure you talk to a mentor or colleague in your major because we all know what its like to catch that one professor that will dagger your gpa. #justsaying

ALPHA WEEK IS APPROACHING....

STAY TUNED...

19 D.O.H Birthday Tribute

HEALTH CARE BILL PASSED!!!

via New York Times

"Congress gave final approval on Sunday to legislation that would provide medical coverage to tens of millions of uninsured Americans and remake the nation’s health care system along the lines proposed by President Obama."

"The health care bill would require most Americans to have health insurance, would add 16 million people to the Medicaid rolls and would subsidize private coverage for low- and middle-income people, at a cost to the government of $938 billion over 10 years, the Congressional Budget Office said."

FACEBOOK GROUP

Alpha Week 2k10 we will be fully functional online to keep you informed and prepared!!! So, go ahead and join the Facebook group CLICK HERE

THE SURVIVAL KIT

As you know, Alpha week is coming very soon. So you will want to be prepared...well as prepared as you can be. LADIES here's your checklist:

• Black Dress


• Semi Formal Dress


• Lingerie or Pajamas


• Bikini


• Grass Skirt


• Weave....that is of course if you wear weave, make sure you get it done right....seriously.


• REDBULL, REDBULL, REDBULL!!!

and GUYS make sure you can keep up!

• Suit


• Fresh Cut


• Beaters


• Trunks


• Pajamas


• and....REDBULL, REDBULL, REDBULL!!!

March Madness!!!

This one is for all the college basketball fans. It's finally time again for March Madness!!! Many people think that college basketball is one of the most passionate sports in athletics. These players fight to the end of every minute and hustle on every play. They leave everything on the court-blood, sweat, and tears. AND in the this game you never know who will win the final round!!! LE'GO!!!!

TO VIEW THE CURRENT BRACKET CLICK HERE

Controversy VS. Comedy

Ok, so most people have seen the highly discussed 1hr cartoon "Freaknik: The Musical". This comical cartoon features guest appearances by many celebrities including, T-Pain, DJ Drama, Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, Charlie Murphy, and more. This story is filled with classic stereotypes of blacks in entertainment, sexuality, and spring break in Atlanta, GA. HOWEVER, the question is how far is TOO far? The depiction of Oprah Winfrey, Jessie Jackson, Al Sharpton, Russell Simmons, and Bill Cosby as an evil society of black activists has sparked great controversy within the black community. Some feel it should be boycotted and others feel that all is fair in the name of comedy. Everyone's entitled to their own opinion, so what do you think? Leave us a comment and tell us how you feel!

Servant Leadership

"Tennessee State University has been named to the 2009
President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction, the highest
federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering,
service-learning and civic engagement. "-via TNSTATE.EDU

This is truly a testiment to our institutions motto Think, Work, Serve. In 2008 we were selected as a Community Service honoree, but as we have progressed in our service to others so has our recognition. Congratulations TSU!!! We must continue to expand our service for the benefit of our communities.

Alpha Week Update!

Ok, so we're closing in on the 4 week mark until Alpha Week 2K10!!! Start getting prepared for what's about to go down. We can't reveal too much right now, but just know that it's time for people to start thinking outside of the box. For all of your Alpha week updates follow us on twitter. and get ready for the greatest week you have ever experienced!!!!....

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10 Freshmen???

So, early we posted the Big Sean freestyle for XXL mag's issue featuring this year's top 10 freshman rappers....But who do you think is the best???
1. J Cole
2. Pill
3. Nipsy Hu$$le
4. Wiz Khalifa
5. OJ Da Juiceman
6. Freddie Gibbs
7. Big Sean
8. Jay Rock
9. Fashawn
10 Donnis

Maytown Project

Strives are still being made towards the Maytown Project for Tennessee State University. In order to promote the growth and expansion of our university, this initiative should be supported! The May Family, owners of a 1500-acre plot of land in contention with local government officials, gave TSU 250 acres of land and a $400,000 endowment to construct a proposed agricultural research park and center for sustainable agriculture research. Over the next 25 years this area will be developed and to provide jobs as well as economic growth for Nashville. For more information on the Maytown Project Click Here

Hewlett-Packard Smartphone attempt

Sales of H.P.’s hand-held products, including its iPaq smartphone, dropped to $25 million in the quarter. Their attempt to branch out into smartphones has not been as successful as past technological attempts. Apparently, you will not be seeing many of the 'iPaq' phones around campus this semester. Most likely the Blackberry and iPhone will continue to be the top phones you see in dorms and classes.

For more info on the iPaq Click Here

BLACK HISTORY MONTH AT TSU

"As associate director of the University's honors program, Latham has been busy prepping high-achieving students to take on the world through global leadership. He placed the first of three through two fundraising initiatives for the Honors Program, evolved the program's curriculum into a rigorous four-course model patterned after the academic program at Harvard University's Business School and designed an annual Student Leadership Conference that helps students learn how to approach their careers from a global perspective...."

-via www.tnstate.edu

MORE INFO CLICK HERE

HIP HOP FOR 2010!

Healthcare Reform

ALPHA WEEK 2K10

ALPHA 2K10!!!! THE WEEK TO END ALL WEEKS! COMING SOON....