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Feather Earrings! Inspired by the Native American culture they have taken over Shaw's Universities campus. Feather Earrings are earrings that hang from a piece of silver or metal that is either an actual feather or a metal version of a feather. Full story

Student Leadership Institute Weekend Getaway

The Shaw University student leaders were treated to a fun, challenging but educative getaway in Black Mountain, NC. The Student Leadership Institute was organized by the Student Affairs director, Ms. Ebony Johnson and attended by the Student Government Association (S. G. A), amongst other student leaders at the University.

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Fall 2011 Honor's College Induction Ceremony.

The 2011 Honor's College Induction Ceremony took place on October 20th. Dr. Dorothy C. Yancy was the speaker.

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New signage on Shaw campus

With new signage, visitors on Shaw University campus and Freshman will no longer have to wonder around as they try to navigate their way, thanks to Dr. Jeffery Smith and the Office of Admissions.

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New Options for Transportation

Shaw University Transportation Department has added two new buses, bringing the school's total bus transportation fleet to nine buses. The sleek new additions are a welcome gift to the athletics department, and they also increase the carrying capacity in the event of an evacuation.

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Downtown Raleigh Cultural Festivities

African American Cultural Festival

The inaugural African American Festival, in its second year, was held on September 4 and 5, 2011 with more than 15,000 in attendance. The cultural artists, vendors, family entertainers spent 3 days celebrating along the newly revitalized Fayetteville street in downtown Raleigh.

President Obama speaking about College afforadability

Bye Bye Loans

Last week the government released a plan that would reduce the amount of loans for millions of young adults in America. Full story

Shaw University Platnium Sound Marching Band

Time to Say Goodbye to Platinum Sound for the Season

On Saturday, November 5, 2011 the band performed at its last game of the season against St. Augustine's College. The game turned out to be a joyous occasion and a great bang to end the season, the football team beat the opponents 20-16.

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