Fairy tales are often accused of painting false hope. However, many of the fairy tales I have read tell stories of triumph over injustice, and the characters are just as flawed as us. For example, Snow White may have been the fairest in the land, but I am convinced she […]
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Fairytales
Fairy tales are often accused of painting false hope. However, many of the fairy tales I have read tell stories of triumph over injustice, and the characters are just as flawed as us. For example, Snow White may have been the fairest in the land, but I am convinced she […]
Dr. Yancy Discusses Shaw’s Recovery with the Triangle Tribune
Since a tornado tore up Shaw University last spring, everyone from the administration on down has made adjustments. But now things are starting to return to normal. The storm that hit the oldest historically black college in the South on April 16 reportedly injured no one, but it shortened the semester, […]
Student Bear Life Writer
I am a current senior form Clinton, NC I am a current photographer and writer for Shaw Bear Facts. I live life to the fullest and make my words a reality, by taking life one day at a time and appreciating what God has given me.
Andrea Williams
The name Andrea means strong and courageous. I believe these are two adjectives that accurately describe me. I hail from the city that never sleeps, the Bronx, New York. My favorite colors are pink and purple. I enjoy interacting, and helping others. I believe there’s more of blessing in life […]
African American Cultural Festival
The celebrated African American festival took place on September 2 -4, 2011 in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. The first festival of its kind was held last year with festivities lasting two days. This year the festival expanded to include an extra day and the Raleigh residents were treated to a […]
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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. Whether […]
Bye Bye Loans
For many students the horror of paying back loans after graduation is something that we tend to not want to deal with until we receive the bill in the mail or phone call from a representative at the bank. The years of struggling to pay back all the money that […]
Time to Say Goodbye to Platinum Sound for the Season
As the famous singer Chris Brown would say, “There’s never a right time to say goodbye,” but that time has quickly approached for the members of the Platinum Sound marching band. On Saturday, November 5, 2011 the band performed at its last game of the season against St. Augustine’s College. […]