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Check your grades, schedule and more with a TSU App? pg. 2

Tried Helen’s Hot Chicken? pg.12

Look Stylish on a Dime? pg. 12

TSU Crowns Int’l Queen, pg. 5

What’s the TRUE Meaning of Thanksgiving? pg.9

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DEVIN SANGSTERStaff Reporter

T ennessee State University is tak ing another big step in

becoming more tech savvy. According to off ic ials within TSU’s Information T e c h n o l o g y

depar tment, work is under way on the f irst TSU cel l phone and tablet app. This app wil l ser ve as the br idge from students’ direct MY TSU account to their mobile devices. With the new addit ions of touch screen computers along with an improved campus Wi-Fi ser ver, this

new app wil l help students navigate through the school year. Simple functions l ike check ing grades, c lass schedule and register ing for class, can al l be done by using the new application. Tim Warren, one of the lead managers for TSU’s IT depar tment is spearheading this

effor t and said he hopes to have this app up and running by next fal l . “ Well , we tr ied to have it up and ready by (spring) semester but with registration coming up and al l the paper work that goes into it , i t wi l l be ready by the summer,” says Warren. Although students have to wait another year for the new app to ful ly develop, Warren says the new functions are more than wor th the wait . “Students can view their grades, holds on their accounts, and even their location just by using this app,” added Warren. The app is also produced by the same company that made MY TSU so students wil l not have to worr y about creating a new account to access the app. The same log in used for MY TSU is the same that can be used to access the application. Even though the

app is not accessible, some students are already buzzing about its new capabil it ies. “ I would definitely use it so I won’t have to log in to TSU from my phone. I t would be faster and more eff ic ient for me,” says Alexis Fleming a junior from Aurora, Co. However, most students do not even k now that a TSU app is in the works but are st i l l eager to see what possibi l i t ies i t could br ing. “ I didn’t even k now about the TSU app but I ’m not opposed to it ,” says Daniel le Moore a senior hospital ity management major from Las Vegas, Nv. W i t h new computers, new ser vers and now a new TSU app, students wil l now have an easier t ime accessing al l their wants and needs r ight from their own phone.

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Top Ten Ways To say THanK yoU

DEVIN SANGSTERStaff Reporter

1. Creative gifts- NothiNg says thaNk you more

thaN a gift from your heart, especially if it represeNts somethiNg Near aNd dear to both of you.

2. give a Card- thaNk you cards may seem

outdated but a true thaNk you card caN ofteN express how much you really feel about that persoN. take a trip to your Nearest walgreeNs or cVs aNd pick up a hallmark card to share with someoNe who meaNs a lot to you.

3. Write a Note- if you haVe a hard time

expressiNg your feeliNgs face to face aNd you haVe No luck fiNdiNg a thaNk you card, write a thaNk you Note. a simple origiNal heartfelt message will surely briNg forth the thaNk you that you’re lookiNg for.

4. give Your time- beiNg a studeNt meaNs you

are always busy aNd oN the go, so what says thaNk you better thaN your time aNd preseNce? speNdiNg time with someoNe who you NeVer get to see is a perfect way to say thaNk you for always beiNg there.

5. surprise them- eVeN if we do Not admit it,

we all truthfully like a good surprise. whether it be a gift, food, or somethiNg more spoNtaNeous, say thaNk you with a twist!

6. saY it With taleNt- tell somebody thaNk

you with your owN taleNt. if you caN siNg theN siNg a thaNk you soNg. if you’re aN artist, create a masterpiece to say thaNk you. whateVer your hiddeN taleNt is, use it to express your siNcerest gratitude.

7. food- oNe of the tastiest ways to say

thaNk you is to share food with the persoN who meaNs the most to you! eVeryoNe loVes a homemade meal or a delicious sNack so share your edibles for aN iNcredible thaNk you.

8. help them With a task- eVeryoNe has somethiNg

goiNg oN with them, so what better way to thaNk somebody for helpiNg you theN by giViNg them a helpiNg haNd. giVe adVice, help them study or just be a good frieNd to say thaNks for all that the do for you.

9. treat them – oNe of the best ways to

giVe thaNks to someoNe is by treatiNg them somehow. offeriNg to pay for a moVie, a diNNer, or aNy special outiNg says thaNk you iN more ways thaN oNe.

10. Just saY it- as cliché as it may

souNd, oNe of the best ways to giVe your thaNks is just by simply sayiNg thaNk you. it’s somethiNg we do Not say ofteN eNough to oNe aNother, so share your seNtimeNts with those that deserVe it most.

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BY MELODY SCALESStaff Reporter

Pretty soon, students will be able to eat more but pay less. It’s all part of the

new promotional dining program called Tiger Dining where campus officials will help pay for students to eat. Every time students add $50 onto their Tiger Bucks or declining balance, the university will add 15 percent of that - $7.50 - to the student’s Tiger Bucks. That will mean a

total of $57.50 on the student account. “I think these new promotions are great because it gives the students the opportunity not to starve at the end of the semester because their DB (declining balance) has run out. I know when I was a freshman, the struggle was real because they didn’t tell us about the meal equivalency, so me and a lot of other freshmen would spend all our DB in the first two months when school

started and struggle the rest of the months,” says junior Jordan Thomas who has remained on the meal plan ever since his freshman year. Students will have to go to the Tiger Dining Office in the main cafeteria in order to deposit the money on their account. Tiger Dining is also offering another dining promotion to students where they can buy 25 extra meals on their meal plan for $140.

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Book Bundle Promises Bang for your BuckBY IMAN RATTRAYStaff Reporter

For the first time, Tennessee State University students received digital

tablets as part of the TSU Book Bundle Program. The program was designed to establish that first and second year students were able to have their general education books on the first day of class. According to President Glenda Glover, students would be saving money, and the cost of electronic books would be lower than buying traditional paper books. “ Most of my notes were on the TSU’s website elearn. The book bundle wasn’t worth a penny to me,” said freshman Aaliyah Horsey. According to TSU’s website, the mandatory fee of $365

is automatically charged to the students account if their registered for general education courses. If enrolled less or more than full time they are charged an additional $70 per general course. Students have the choice of paying out of pockets or put the fee in with their financial aid. “The book bundle didn’t cover two books that I had to pay out of pocket for,” says Hornsby. Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs, Alisa Mosley, responded to some of the students concerns regarding some general courses books not being offered. “We’ve added honors sections to the bundle as well as management and agricultural sciences. The rule of thumb is the general education courses listed on the TSU website,” said Modley

A n o t h e r Freshmen, Cedric Evans had a different opinion when asked about the book bundle deal. Evans looks forward to getting it next semester. “The bundle covered three of the four books that I got and I didn’t even have to pay for it. M o s l e y says TSU is in the works of getting a bundle deal for upperclassmen. Business and nutrition will be initiating their bundle in the spring for upper division courses. “Faculty are driving the upper division pilots, but I must say that I would love to see more books included. I want faculty to work together and develop low cost solutions for education materials for all students.” says Mosley. TSU is the only university offering the book bundle program

in the Tennessee Board of Regents higher education system. Some juniors and seniors look forward to getting the bundle. “Core classes are just, if not more important than general

education courses. I think there would be more of an increase in upperclassmen getting bundle deals then freshmen or sophomores.” Senior, says Newton Morgan.

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BY MELODY SCALESStaff Reporter

Tennessee State University is no doubt located in Nashville, but for one week,

it was home to an international cultural takeover. The week-long event, hosted by the Office of Diversity and International Affairs, included two Japanese festivals, discussion about the Japanese teaching program called JET, a study aboard program and the popular Miss Collegiate International pageant. One of the week’s highlights was the kimono fashion show held by a kimono designer who has been in Nashville for three months since moving here from Japan.

Ashchi Uemoto, owner of Emishi, has been designing kimonos in all sizes for three years. Before becoming a kimono designer, Uemoto studied the traditional tea ceremony with her uncle where she then gathered a passion for designing kimonos. Uemoto said she enjoyed watching the students’ eyes as they were exposed to some of the Japanese culture. “I think Japanese style is an image. It’s (expensive) and (hard to come by) but it’s worth it,” said Uemoto. According to Jewell Winn, executive director of International Programs, the Office of Diversity and International Affairs received a grant to help fund this year’s

International Culture Week. Chandra Norman Lipscomb, coordinator of International Programs says the grant money really helped to make this week better and more authentic. was used to help purchase authentic Japanese artifacts and Japanese robes that were handed out to the first people who came. “If we had not received the grant, all of this would have been downscaled considerably, but as a result of this grant, we were able to share in a very mighty way. I’m so grateful for that,” says Lipscomb. “I really like it. I think (International Culture Week) is a fun thing to have. I like learning about different cultures other than

American culture. Besides, America is a big culture collaboration in

itself so it’s a good thing to have,” says freshman Re’Nisha Worthy.

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BYMELODY SCALESStaff Reporter

Miss Collegiate I n te r n a t i o n a l has crowned its first queen.

She is Priya Saini from India. Her name means “loved by all”. Saini beat out the 12 other contestants representing countries such as Liberia, Somalia, Saudi Arabia, Laos, Jamaica, Panama and

Iraq to name a few. Saini is pursuing a master’s degree of science in plant science. She’s lived in Nashville since 2012. Though wearing a crown now, her beginnings were far from royal. She was born in Punjab, India, on June 13, 1990 into a life of farming. Her family then arranged her marriage with a man she had yet to meet and was promised to work in his

house for the rest of her life. She eventually got the opportunity to move away for school. She came to America scared with no relatives to help her along the way. All she had was a dream to further educated. She credits Tennessee State University for the opportunity to learn about the world and herself. “When I came to

TSU, for every step there was a helping hand, and I’m really proud I came to this school. TSU is like one of my family members and I believe TSU is supporting me for my entire life because I feel apart of it,” says Saini. Saini also has

plans for TSU now that she has become Miss Collegiate International. “I want to do more interaction with the international students and the students that live in the United States. I want to talk to them about our cultures, and I want them to mingle.

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G r a d u a t i n g senior, Andrea Pascasio, has her plate

ful l . Pascasio is an

entrepreneur, comedian and a substitute teacher at Buena Vista Elementar y, Whites Creek , and Hunters Lane High Schools. She also has a new tit le. She was recently named second runner up in the Miss

Collegiate International pageant. S h e f irst came to Tennessee State University as a freshman in 2010. “ I decided to go to TSU because it was close to my home here in Nashvi l le. I felt destined to be a TSU t iger because growing up, I was in the Preston Taylor Boys and Gir ls Club where I was tutored by TSU students and they would always give tours around the campus,” Pascasio. C o m i n g from Panama, Pascasio bel ieves she stands out and is able to share her culture with others and learn what it ’s l ike being at a HBCU. “ TSU is special to me because I ’m Panamanian. I t ’s a fr iendly community and I ’ve met amazing fr iends here,” said Pascasio. The tough decision came when she had to decide whether to stay on

campus or l ive at home. She has l ived off campus for al l four years. “Living at home was the best decision I made when coming to TSU. Being at home gives me advantages of home cooked meals, saving money and having my family suppor t me 24-7,” said Pascasio. She is able to pick up her brother from school, watch him and spend quality t ime with him. ”My brother requires lots of attention and energy that my parents may not have. People think I do a lot as an older s ister but I do it because I want my brother to stay out of trouble and go to col lege,” said Pascasio. She has also studied abroad in Germany, Par is and Amsterdam. She’s been a par t of the Professional

Association for Latino College Students s ince her freshman year and plans to run for the Student Government Association president to help improve the Latin community. The classroom isn’t the only place you can f ind Pascasio. You can catch her at local comedy clubs per forming. She also runs her own cupcake business cal led Cupcake Loca, which has been in business for the past f ive years. After graduation, she plans to get into her f ield of communications and apply for the two-year Teach for America Program. “My ult imate goal is to become a talk show host or a comedian. I a lways wanted to be in the communication f ield. This is where I ’m supposed to be.” Pascasio is scheduled to graduate in December.

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BY TODD DEANStaff Reporter

I n just a few days, famil ies wil l be crowded around the table, enjoying

T h a n k s g i v i n g dinner. However, that ’s not the case with ever yone. About 30,000 chi ldren in the greater Nashvi l le area go to s leep unsure of when they wil l receive their next meal. There were 1,600 homeless chi ldren in public school last year, according to the Nashvi l le Scene. T e n n e s s e e State University ’s Wesley Foundation is hoping to put smiles on the faces of the less for tunate famil ies. The Wesley Foundation is chal lenging TSU’s faculty and organizations to assist them in their effor t to give

back by creating T h a n k s g i v i n g baskets for famil ies who won’t have Thanksgiving meals. ”Al l organizations that donate wil l be par t icipating in this community ser vice project through their donations and through the par t icipation of putting the baskets together and distr ibuting them,” said Rev. Michele Mor ton. Those interested can help del iver baskets from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Fr iday, November 22.

BY MIRANDA BROWNStaff Reporter

C hristmas is r ight around the corner and so is the

annual Tennessee State University Christmas tree l ighting ceremony. SUBG, along with Mr. and Miss TSU, wil l be hosting the 44th annual event. Ever y year, hundreds from campus and the community come out to watch the

tree as it is l i t up in the rotunda park ing area nestled between the Floyd Payne Center and Hale Stadium. The program star ts with the tree l ighting, fol lowed with per formances by student organizations in the Forum in the student center. Once the student sk its are done, attendees wil l vote on the best student presentation. The annual fest ivit ies wil l begin at 7 p.m. , Dec. 3.

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November 19, 2014 • The Meter Tennessee State University8Residence Life Makes Campus Home Away From HomeBY KARYN JOHNSONStaff Reporter

Employees in the Residence Life office say recent campus crime has

placed Tennessee State University in a negative light. Because of that, they’ve launched an effort they say will keep the residents on campus in a positive frame of mind and feeling at home. Their response comes in the form of new furniture, televisions and more. Adrina Russell, director of Residence Life and Brent Dukhie, the department’s assistant director, have spent the last few weeks evaluating processes and offerings from their department and looking at the ongoing events

happening in campus residence facilities. Russell says, while campus police are doing their part to keep campus safe, more can be done from Residence Life to help students feel safe and at home. “We want to soften the atmosphere and make it more positive,” Russell said. Residence Life has added new furniture such as couches, chairs and tables in the lounges of Wilson, Boyd and Watson Halls. In Boyd Hall, where much of the police attention has been focused stemming from a report of shots fired, dorm searches and an arrest made, the residents received a new 60-inch flat screen television in their lounge area. ‘Breakfast in Boyd’, a talk and eat program,

will begin being offered in the dorm as well. Russell and her staff said they understand the presence and enforcement of campus police in the dormitories, ID badge requirements and room checks but some

of that may make some residents feel uneasy. They want the residents on campus to not only feel safe but to be satisfied and comfortable in their home away from home. We are trying harder to do more

positive things for the students,” said Dukhie. In addition to new furnishings, Residence Life is putting in place some social activities to help the students bond and have fun. Recently, there was an open mic night in Hale Hall where refreshments were served. November 13 in Rudolph Hall, a seminar called, ‘My Hair, My Choice’ was held to discuss hair maintenance. There are also ongoing events that take place weekly for residents to participate in such as the running club in Rudolph Hall. They meet at 7 p.m. every Tuesday and 7 a.m. every Saturday. “This is not just our experience, it’s the students’ experience,” Russell said.

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BY ANASTASIA WILLIAMSStaff Reporter

Changes could be coming soon to a store that’s popular

with Tennessee State University students.

Family Dollar, which has two locations on Jefferson Street, could soon be owned by Dollar Tree. Store owners have launched an aggressive campaign to buyout Family Dollar by rolling out a hostile takeover plan. Family Dollar

announced it would accept Dollar Tree’s offer of $8.5 million, but Dollar General refused to back down. The company has gone straight to shareholders, trying to buy them out of their shares in order to gain majority stake in the company. Dollar Tree offered stakeholders $74.50 per share. Dollar General countered with an offer of $78.50 per share which equates to a total price tag of about $9.7 million. As of right now, Dollar Tree has entered into a cash and stock merger agreement, but Randy Guiler, vice president of Investor Relations says, nothing has been finalized. “ S h a r e h o l d e r s are voting Dec. 11. If they approve the

merger we can expect closing to take place sometime after that,” Guiler said.Family Dollar has reaffirmed its support of the Dollar Tree offer because of its attractive value in the form of a immediate cash buyout meaning Dollar tree is willing to pay cash for the company. The companies have a high chance to close the deal because Dollar Tree is willing to get rid of as many stores as needed. Dollar Tree has branded its locations as offering items priced at $1, making it the nation’s top operator of discount variety stores. The buyout will no doubt be a big change for the discount stores, but it could mean a difference for

students shopping. There are 35 Dollar Tree stores and 38 Dollar General stores within 50 miles of campus. The campus is down the street from two Family Dollar locations. “Students make up a good portion of the daily shoppers we see at least 75 to 100 students a day”, according to Simmons Moses, Family Dollar manager. The company that buys out the discount retailer is likely to inherit TSU shoppers and other shoppers that live in the area. The stores have yet to confirm if there will be any merchandise changes at Family Dollar. Closing of the merger is expected in the beginning of the new year.

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It’s not about the turkey, dressing, or even giving thanks. You’d be surprised how many college students are unaware of the TRUE meaning of Thanksgiving. According to the Huffington Post, the first Thanksgiving occurred in 1637, but it wasn’t the fairy tale people make it. Massachusetts Colony Governor, John Winthrop, declared the date to celebrate the

return of a group of hunters. The hunters returned from a mission in which they massacred 700 Pequot Native

Americans. Infants, children, mothers and fathers were murdered. This holiday is basically a slap in the

face to any true native of this country. Of course the Europeans that now settle here forgot

the true meaning of Thanksgiving. As a culture, Americans have commercialized the holiday to reflect a day to give thanks. How saying thank-you relates to the massacre of 700 people, I have no idea. It’s a cute concept though. Americans buy turkeys, reunite with family members, and it’s a great kick-off to the holiday season. Let’s switch it up this year. When you go home for the holidays, tell your family about the original purpose of Thanksgiving and how it started. I understand it may kill the mood at the dinner table, but we as a people can’t stay ignorant forever.

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BY KIMARCUS THOMASStaff Reporter

Members of the well known gym facility, LA Fitness, will

have to find another fitness center by the end of the year. This will no doubt affect members in Middle Tennessee, particularly Tennessee State University students, belonging to that gym. There are three gyms in the Middle Tennessee area – Nashville, Madison, Antioch - that are part of the shut down. LA Fitness officials would not confirm the reason for its closing. Kimberly Collins, a longtime customer of LA Fitness, says she is upset about

the closing because she feels this was the only fitness place that actually cared for its members and the people who had a dream of losing their weight and getting in

shape. ”I was hurt when I found out about the closing of

LA Fitness. I wish the company nothing but the best and I also hope that the franchise members find another workout home that will cater to their needs,” said

Collins. “This facility has touched the hearts of many while blessing others with

some great weight loss stories.” Trey Knight said he is not at all surprised about the closing of this facility. “I didn’t like the customer service

with this facility. I remember going to LA Fitness a long time ago and I didn’t

like the atmosphere with this business. I believe this business could have been a lot better if it had more things to choose from,” said Knight. Sharonte Henderson decided she would sign up for LA Fitness back in August only to find out that they were closing. “I was looking forward to joining LA Fitness but it would be a waste of time now,” Henderson says. “I need to find a gym or trainer soon.” Some TSU students who were members of LA fitness say they will now start going to the TSU workout facility behind the Gentry Center Complex which is open from 9 a.m. – 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

LA Fitness Closing its Doors Nationwide

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BY TAYLOR POWELLStaff Reporter

The Tennessee State University Student G o v e r n m e n t Association is

beefing up its presence on campus. The group of student leaders decided to reach out to the student body about concerns and issues going on around campus. Members of SGA say they are flooded with student issues and concerns everyday. Some send in emails, call or text SGA members. “We were keeping track of all the concerns and issues,” said Racia Poston, representative-at-large. When they are at meetings, the team first looks to see if there are any student concerns before writing them down. The messages vary from students looking

for scholarships to those concerned with campus safety. “So to keep us more organized, I thought it would be useful to create a Google Drive document. The Google document is a living file, which means it always changes due to the fact that people can go in and edit, view and comment on things on the spreadsheet,” said Poston. The document will be on a spreadsheet so that everyone in SGA can view it. Each representative will go through everyone’s concerns and determine if the issues have been addressed or if the issues or concern are being worked on. We want to be real transparent to the student body, just to let them know as student leaders, we are here to help them. We are doing what we can to help them as well as holding

us accountable for the things we are pushing through,” said Markeil Lewis, SGA president. Students wanting to get attention for their campus concerns can

do so by submitting their issue to ask.fm/tnstateSGA. You can also stop any of the SGA members and talk to them.

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BY ANTONETTE LOVETTStaff Reporter

The Vanderbilt rape trial has been delayed until January 25, due to defense

attorney, Worrick Robinson, having emergency surgery on his arm. Robinson hurt himself while doing yard work at home. Robinson represents Cory Batey, one of the four former Vanderbilt University football players. The ex-football players, Brandon Banks, Cory Batey, Brandon Vandenburg and Jaborian “Tip” McKenzie, are being charged with raping an unconscious female student while on campus in a dormitory the morning of June 23, 2013. Each suspect was charged with five counts of aggravated rape and two counts each of aggravated sexual battery. Vandenburg, the victim’s boyfriend at the time, was also charged with one count of unlawful photography and a count of tampering with evidence.

The trial began Nov. 3 for Batey and Vandenburg but then was later delayed because Robinson needed an MRI on his bicep. While prosecutors wanted to continue the trial with Vandenburg, his defense attorney argued that they were prepared for a joint trial. The trial date has yet to be set for Mckenzie and Banks. Police say that the Vandenburg and the victim went to the Tin Roof Bar. As time passed, they left and Vandenburg

reportedly drove while the 21-year-old student was passed out in the passenger seat of her vehicle. The two then allegedly went back to the dorms. Moments later, students allegedly heard a loud bang. It was later reported that he loud bang was from a security door being broken into. Authorities believe that Vandenburg had sex with the victim while the other three players were present in the room.

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BY IMAN RATTRAYStaff Reporter

T ennessee State University is giving back to

the community as par t of the Community Holiday Celebration. Faculty members, students and alumni are asked to donate

nonperishable canned goods, c lothes, shoes, toi letr ies, napk ins, hand sanit izers and other personal i tems. TSU now has decorated

boxes which ser ve as drop off locations in different areas on campus. You can f ind them in the cafeter ia, president ’s off ice, residence hal ls and the student center. The director of the campus center, Keith Morgan, says TSU has taken repor ts from local churches, and the Depar tment of Homeland Security to determine the community needs. “ TSU has always given back . We give back basical ly by being here. Things are now publicized. People who don’t real ly k now us as Tennessee State University wil l say we reach out and people tend not to forget things l ike that,” said Morgan. N a s h v i l l e resident, Phi l ip Johnson, looks for ward to the holiday giveaway. “ I heard of TSU

so often but as a Nashvi l l ian, I have not been there. I ’m so glad they ’re coming out to the neighborhood to suppor t us. I f you’re not vis ible, I would never k now you so I ’m glad TSU is out here mak ing moves and mak ing people aware,” said Johnson. Those interested can drop off their donations at the spots around campus. Event organizers wil l pick them up December 1. TSU students and faculty members wil l be giving out the donations to Schrader Acres Senior Cit izens Home near campus and going door to door throughout the city, del iver ing Christmas baskets to famil ies. The holiday giveaway takes place December 3.

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BY IMAN RATTRAYStaff Reporter

T here are new b e g i n n i n g s in store for Jefferson Street,

thanks to a pastor and his vis ion. Bishop Joseph W. Walker I I I , executive pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church, plans to construct a mult i-mil l ion dollar bui lding cal led the Dream Center to “br ing back the value and economy to Jefferson Street ”, according to Walker. According to the Master Plan, a video explaining the inter ior structure of the building, the Dream Center wil l include a preschool cal led the Mount Zion Academy which wil l include a state - of-the ar t nurser y, c lassrooms and conference rooms. The center wil l a lso usher in a bit of histor y for Jefferson Street by welcoming the

road’s f i rst Starbucks coffee shop. While the new business center wil l be good for Jefferson Street economics, this wil l a lso mean potential employment oppor tunit ies for students at Tennessee State University, Meharr y Medical Col lege and Fisk

University. “ This is such a good thing for col lege students who don’t have a car. I t wi l l be good to have more jobs within walk ing distance of the campus, that way students won’t have to rely on others to take them back and for th to work . They

can just walk ,” said junior biology major, Chasity Harr is. The new building wil l a lso feature a ful l -ser vice bookstore along with a f i tness and dance studio. The recreational center wil l include a ful l cour t and track on the top. A workout faci l i ty wil l a lso be included.

“ I t wil l be a game changer and most impor tantly a major faci l i ty that meets the needs of the people of Nashvi l le,” said Walker. “ I t is great to see a church and its pastor giving back to the community. ( I t ’s good to have) someone who real ly cares and who is not just here to get their photo taken,” said Janese Caldwell , junior biology major. The total project wil l cost $7 mil l ion. The building wil l be developed in two phases costing $3.5 mil l ion each. The building wil l not be the only focus of the multi-mil l ion dollar project. Renovation of the histor ical Jefferson Street location wil l be included to make sure it is comparable to the new structure being built across from it , according to developers.

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Life & Style Tennessee State UniversityNovember 19, 2014 • The Meter12Food Review:

Thrifting has become the latest trend for people who shop on

a budget and like the thrill of finding items for a cheaper price. Thrift stores like Goodwill, Southern Thrift Store, Unique Thrift

Shop and Lions Thrift Store, are known for their cheap prices and easy finds. Goodwill offers a 50 percent discount for items that have a particular color label

on them. Other great deals that Goodwill offers include: selective clothing for $1.50 on Sundays; Tuesday’s are all about the students and members of the military. With a valid student or military ID, you will receive 20 percent off your purchase. “There is a vast amount of clothing you can choose from. It’s also great for people who love fashion because you can buy all types of clothing for a very cheap price,” said Tennessee State University student, Ashley Doxy. The Goodwill isn’t the only hot thrift spot on the block. The Southern thrift store on Gallatin Pike has various items from sweaters, shirts and jeans at 50 percent off. The store also carries home good

items and holiday decorations. “What I love about thrifty shopping is the fact that an individual can purchase any type of needed household item for an inexpensive price. Also a thrift store allows the donator a tax right off for their donated items. Lastly, I like the fact that a thrift store is built around the idea that another man’s trash is another man’s treasure,” said Ricky Madden. For the upcoming holiday, remember the next time you purchase that sweater or those ripped jeans from your local thrift store, you’re giving back to a family, a friend, or a stranger in need of your donation, and reminding them of the thanks in thanksgiving.

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There is a new popular restaurant buzz around Nashville called “hot chicken”.

People are starting to add spicy chicken wings to their menus. Helen’s Hot Chicken started as a concession trailer at 1222 Rosa L. Parks where guests could order plain, mild, hot or hell hot chicken served with fries, Hawaiian sweet rolls and sodas. Owner Jeremy Mallard says the recipes are from his grandmother Helen Mallard. “Our chicken is not just hot chicken. It’s hot but it still has flavor. It’s not cooked in lard or greasy, and it is an original recipe,” said Mallard. On October 25, they opened a new location

in Otey Plaza at 1801 Jefferson Street across the street from Fisk University. They plan to keep both locations open but Mallard says he thinks the winter time will bring most people to the Jefferson Street location because it has indoor seating which was one of his reasons for opening it. They offer breast quarters, leg quarters, wings, tenders, french fries, baked beans, potato salad and the popular chicken and waffles platter. You can wash that all down with their mango drink, fruit tea and Arnold Palmers that are made in-house and are very popular. “The chicken and waffles are really good. The waffle was fluffy and the mild chicken tenders weren’t just dipped in sauce but actually seasoned underneath. The service was slow but worth it and I’m glad they are open on Sundays,” said Harold Hill from Memphis, Tenn as he

waited for his meal. I tried the hot breast quarter with baked beans and potato salad with a mango drink. The chicken was really hot. I can only imagine how hot the ‘hella hot’ is. The potato salad tasted fresh and homemade. The baked beans were perfect and the mango drink was just right. It wasn’t too sweet or too tangy. The building offers plenty of seating, flat screen televisions and graffiti art that reads “Helen’s Hot Chicken” and “Hella Mango” painted directly on the wall. “As a resident of Nashville, I’ve seen things change overtime and I am very impressed to see so many local black owned businesses flourish. It is a perfect place and time to start a business. Their chicken is seasoned well and the sides are homemade. You can tell everything is original. I will be back,” said senior mass communications major, Jade Ulmer.

Their hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday -Thursday, 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on

Sunday. For more info you can visit helenshotchicken.com or call 615-964-7331.

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Tennessee State U n i v e r s i t y volleyball is showing strong

this year with a new competitive energy. Naomi Wells, a four year volleyball player, has been making big sports news. The Huntsville, Al native, said she hopes to become the Ohio Valley Conference player of the year and OVC champ. “Naomi’s amazing. She’s probably the best athlete on this campus and has had a pretty interesting four years here at TSU. Naomi definitely has a good chance of being the best player in the conference, and one of the best players TSU has ever had in volleyball,” said Coach Kathy Roulhac.

On October, 24, Wells broke the all- time record for most career kills in a match against Southeastern Missouri State University. “I am so honored. You know playing a sport, sometimes you lose track of why you started, but with coaches like Kathy Roulhac, she will teach you how love is the most important thing when playing, and that you have to see the game as a passion not a duty. She’s the type of person I do it for as well as my TSU family,” said Wells. As Coach Roulhac explained, there were players who faced injuries, learned new positions, and had to adjust to new teammates. It can be a challenge to gel together and form a

chemistry, and have to compete at such a high levels that these girls do each week. Despite the challenges, Roulhac says she definitely sees the chemistry in her team this season. “Oh yea, we have good chemistry. That’s never the problem. Issues we had earlier in the season were more so experience and that we made a lot of mistakes in the game of volleyball, every point counts. Injuries have limited our ability a little bit to do some of the things that we had planned to do, so we ended up moving people around to new positions. Our team is very versatile, so we try to throw things out, and try to mix things up to see what works. All in all, I think even

though the record is not really saying how great we are, I think we have a great team and definitely a bright future,” said Roulhac. Wells and the

team will travel just minutes away to take on the Belmont University Bruins at 6 p.m., Tuesday, November 11.

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A s the Tigers wrap up their footbal l season on the road against

the Murray State Racers this Saturday in Murray, Ky, the Tennessee State University runners, jumpers, and throwers

are gett ing ready for the 2014- 15 indoor-outdoor track and f ield season. Last season concluded with the TSU women’s track team tak ing home f irst pr ize in the 2014 Ohio Val ley Conference Indoor Championship, giving Coach Chandra Cheeseborough her seventh OVC t it le. Meanwhile, the men’s

team placed third, just behind Eastern I l l inois University. While the team wil l return with a lot of i ts runners who k now the system, Coach Cheeseborough wil l continue to encourage the team to stay posit ive and do their personal best throughout the season. “ We’re going to st ick to the basics, nothing different than last season, and continue to stay healthy, hungr y, and competit ive,” said Cheeseborough. C h e e s e b o r o u g h said that the off-season included what she cal led a strong fal l training by the team which was endurance -based and included lots of plyometr ic workouts. The TSU track team carr ies high expectations, and while Cheeseborough gives her team the necessar y tools and training to be strong

competitors, i t wi l l be up to sophomore team captain Amber Hughes to not only carr y out these high expectations, but also to push the team to and through the f inish l ine. “ I can’t predict how the season wil l dif fer, but being in the captain posit ion, I wi l l ensure we work hard and give it our al l . With new faces and more talent, I k now we wil l do an amazing job this year in competit ions. My expectations are high for the team, as well as for myself. I expect my team to go beyond winning the OVC championship. I want us to make it past regionals and make it to nationals. I k now it ’s possible, and I ’m sure we’re going to get there with dedication and hard work ,” said Hughes. The chal lenge moving for ward may not

necessar i ly be winning the conference as much as it is maintaining that same level of intensity and focus in order to pick up where the team left off and advance. ”No matter who we’re competing against, we’re look ing to beat whoever we have to in order to be winners,” said Cheeseborough. “ I ’m look ing for ward to a breakout season. My goal is to not only win the championship in my events, but also have the team win and make to nationals, and most impor tantly to make my team, Coach Cheeseborough, and ever yone that contr ibuted to our team’s success, proud,” said Hughes. The next meet wil l be held Thursday, December 4, in Nashvi l le for the Music City Chal lenge.

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