<![CDATA[The Bear Facts RSS]]> /se/the-bear-facts-rss-1.1837200 en-us Thu, 23 Feb 2012 60 <![CDATA[Changes Ahead For Federal & State Financial Aid Programs ]]> http://www.shawbearfacts.com/bear-life/changes-ahead-for-federal-state-financial-aid-programs-1.2777291 Ryan Girley
Shaw University Students To Be Impacted By Changes In State & Federal Financial Aid Legislation

Prospective students bound for Shaw University may have a more challenging time ahead of them as they analyze changes to financial aid award packages set to take effect this spring. ...

]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 1.2777291 Bear Life Ryan Girley Bear Life <![CDATA[Fairy Tales]]> http://www.shawbearfacts.com/special-issues/religion/fairy-tales-1.2777268 Donna Battle
The Danger Of A False Reality

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. ...

]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 1.2777268 Religion 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. ...]]> Donna Battle Religion <![CDATA[Dr. Yancy Discusses Shaw’s Recovery with the Triangle Tribune]]> http://www.shawbearfacts.com/news/dr-yancy-discusses-shaw-s-recovery-with-the-triangle-tribune-1.2770819 Sommer Brokaw
Shaw University Bounces Back

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 ]]> Wed, 8 Feb 2012 1.2770819 News 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 Sommer Brokaw News <![CDATA[Student Bear Life Writer]]> http://www.shawbearfacts.com/about-us-interact/student-bear-life-writer-1.2732230 Marquita

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 wh...

]]> Fri, 9 Dec 2011 1.2732230 About Us/ Interact Marquita About Us/ Interact <![CDATA[Andrea Williams ]]> http://www.shawbearfacts.com/about-us-interact/bear-facts-staff/andrea-williams-1.2724822 Andrea Williams
Co-Managing Editor & Staff Writer

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...

]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2011 1.2724822 Bear Facts Staff Andrea Williams Bear Facts Staff <![CDATA[African American Cultural Festival]]> http://www.shawbearfacts.com/city/african-american-cultural-festival-1.2720319 Marquita Royal

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 s...

]]> Thu, 1 Dec 2011 1.2720319 City Marquita Royal City <![CDATA[Feeding Ones Community]]> http://www.shawbearfacts.com/city/feeding-ones-community-1.2720313 Marquita
By: Marquita

The way to a community's heart started over a dozen years ago and today is still going strong. The name of this wonderful place is called Hallelujah Soup Kitchen. More investigation revealed that the Soup Kitchen has not always been on Wilmington...

]]> Thu, 1 Dec 2011 1.2720313 City Marquita City <![CDATA[Campus Improvements Continue]]> http://www.shawbearfacts.com/bear-life/campus-improvements-continue-1.2717383 Ryan Girley
By: Ryan GirleyHistoric Wade House Torn Down

The winds of change are continually blowing at Shaw University. Federal Emergency Management ]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 1.2717383 Bear Life The winds of change are continually blowing at Shaw University. Federal Emergency Management Ryan Girley Bear Life <![CDATA[Managing Co-Editor and Fashion Writer]]> http://www.shawbearfacts.com/about-us-interact/bear-facts-staff/managing-co-editor-and-fashion-writer-1.2714279 Amirah Ward

Originally from Newark, New Jersey. Majoring in Mass Communication with a Journalism concentration. A g...

]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2011 1.2714279 Bear Facts Staff Originally from Newark, New Jersey. Majoring in Mass Communication with a Journalism concentration. A g...]]> Amirah Ward Bear Facts Staff <![CDATA[Student Leadership Institute Weekend Getaway]]> http://www.shawbearfacts.com/bear-life/highlights/student-leadership-institute-weekend-getaway-1.2714080 Andrea Williams

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...

]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2011 1.2714080 Highlights Andrea Williams Highlights <![CDATA[Time to Say Goodbye to Platinum Sound for the Season]]> http://www.shawbearfacts.com/bear-life/shaw-university-platinum-sound-marching-band/time-to-say-goodbye-to-platinum-sound-for-the-season-1.2714047 Danielle Green

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. ...

]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2011 1.2714047 Shaw University Platinum Sound Marching Band Danielle Green Shaw University Platinum Sound Marching Band <![CDATA[Bye Bye Loans]]> http://www.shawbearfacts.com/city/national/bye-bye-loans-1.2714018 Tayvein Roberson

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

]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2011 1.2714018 National Tayvein Roberson National <![CDATA[African American Festival lights up the "City of Oaks"]]> http://www.shawbearfacts.com/city/raleigh-entertainment-events/african-american-festival-lights-up-the-city-of-oaks-1.2701679 Marquitan Royal
By: Marquitan Royal

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]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2011 1.2701679 Raleigh Entertainment/Events Marquitan Royal Raleigh Entertainment/Events <![CDATA[Fashion Dreckitude]]> http://www.shawbearfacts.com/special-issues/fashion/fashion-dreckitude-1.2696206 Amirah Ward

In a typical fashion show, models walk the catwalk dressed in clothing created by a designer. This is where the latest fashion trends are made. There are certain expectations when attending a fashion show. First, the audience expects actual fashion (wh...

]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2011 1.2696206 Fashion Amirah Ward Fashion <![CDATA[Body Art Craze]]> http://www.shawbearfacts.com/special-issues/fashion/body-art-craze-1.2696114 Dshanna Scruggs

The art of tattooing and piercing have been around for years. However, it has recently become the new trend like a new style of dress or a new hairstyle. College students have especially taken to this growing trend, making a demand for more tatto...

]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2011 1.2696114 Fashion Dshanna Scruggs Fashion <![CDATA[Fly Feathers]]> http://www.shawbearfacts.com/special-issues/fashion/fly-feathers-1.2696037 Dshanna Scruggs

We wanted to talk about an interesting fashion trend on campus, 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 tha...

]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2011 1.2696037 Fashion Dshanna Scruggs Fashion <![CDATA[Tough Year for Reigning CIAA Champions]]> http://www.shawbearfacts.com/sports/football/tough-year-for-reigning-ciaa-champions-1.2684840 Jacquelyn Fornville

The Shaw University's Bears football team had a rocky year coming off a CIAA Championship win and finishing 9-2 to close out the season. ...

]]> Sat, 5 Nov 2011 1.2684840 Football CIAA Championship win and finishing 9-2 to close out the season. ...]]> Jacquelyn Fornville Football