A peek at the orientation week experience for the Genesis Class of 2015 at Shaw University. Shaw University welcomed 698 Freshmen for the Fall 2011. The orientation week took place from Saturday August 6th to Sunday August 14th, and involved a myriad of activities. The proud Freshmen were treated to […]
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JamaicaMon Project, Summer 2011
God Bless Shaw U
Painful good-byes were said on April 17th as the students at Shaw University were told that they had three days to evacuate the campus. “There was no notice, no alarm,” said sophomore Shatia Kelly.”I was afraid to look out of my window and see my school”. That morning, I […]
Shaw students’ react to the ‘unexpected closing’
The 2011 Spring season saw a fierce tornado tear through downtown Raleigh, including Shaw University, and caused the school to close for the remainder of the semester. Students were sent home a few days later because the campus is not safe for them to live. I had a chance […]
A Prayer of Hope in the Face of Disaster
On April 16th Shaw University faced a natural disaster that would change everything. A reported EF-3 level tornado caused havoc across the city of Raleigh, and more importantly on Shaw’s campus. The damages the campus faced included shattered windows in the dorms and buildings , uprooted trees, and the destruction […]
A Day To Remember
On April 16th, what started off as a normal day would turn into something completely different not only for me but the entire Shaw family. My day started with a meeting with our sorority graduate chapter at the graduate house only minutes from school. What I thought would be a […]
My Thoughts
So this past Saturday, a tornado ran through the Shaw University Campus. According to the Weather Channel and other numerous Weather Media Outlets, the tornado was a category F3. I will admit, physically seeing the tornado headed straight toward me was frightening. Looking out of the fifth Floor window of […]
I LOVE MY SCHOOL!
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Transforming Your Dorm Room from Drab to Fab on a Budget!
It’s not always easy to reside in a dormitory away from home, and the bedroom that you have grown accustomed to. For this very reason it’s important to create a comfortable space for yourself within the dormitory. Consider the fact that most of your year is spent at college, with the exception […]
Study Tips for College Students
Many college students experience difficulty implementing effective study habits into their daily routine. Studying for a quiz or exam is not necessarily fun, but utilizing good time management skills and study tips will give you more time for other fun activities. You can still party and have a good time, […]