NUBIAN MESSAGE WEDNESDAY | SEPTEMBER 30 | 2009
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The 2009 Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant
Alpha Phi Alpha crowns new “Miss Black and Gold”
Crystal Clark | News Writer
The brothers of the Eta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, held their annual Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant on September 21, 2009, crowning Kateria Poe as the 2009 Miss Black and Gold. Contestants competed in 4 categories: swimsuit, talent, evening wear, and a question and answer session. The seven contestants included NCSU students Melissa Young, Jasmine Stockton, Kendra Obimah, Kateria Poe, Naomi Drake, Mia Andrews, and Shakaela Webb. The women, adorning silver dresses to match the show’s “Ice Angels” theme, introduced themselves to audience members while performing an opening dance routine to “Halo,” by Beyonce. “This is something that we do annually to provide both scholarship money and a venue for African American women on campus to show their intelligence, confidence, and beauty,” said Christopher Webley, a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. The swim suit contest was the first portion of the show, and many of the contestants wore one piece suits in colors ranging from electric red to pure white. Contestants were able to showcase their creative side in the talent Kateria Poe, a junior in women and gender studies and competition. Contestant one, Melissa Young, exhibited her vocal range by winner of the Miss Black and Gold Pageant 2009, answers a singing “Super Woman,” by Alicia Keys. Contestant two, Jasmine Stock- question selected based on her platform | by Kali Rogers ton, performed a hip hop dance routine to “Radio” by Beyonce, which showed off her flexibility and versatility in rhythmic movement. Contestant three, Kendra Obimah, performed an African cultural dance in traditional African attire, gaining a large applause from the crowd with her “dutty wine.” Contestant four,
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Krimson Kafe: A Night of the Arts
Jasmine Willis | News Writer
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The Kappa Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. held Krimson Kafe on Thursday, September 24, in Riddick Hall Lounge. The program featured performances from students and refreshments from Beyu Cafe of Durham. The purpose of the Krimson Kafe was to provide students with artistic entertainment. President of Kappa Alpha Psi, Derrell Vann, a Senior majoring in Architecture, felt that the non-traditional program provided a relaxed feel for African Americans. “Our whole purpose of the program was to be different,” said Vann, “We wanted to hold an event people could enjoy without having a party or being Miriam Kamya, a freshman in textile and apparel management, watches a video of a poem recited by Tiana Lewis, a senior in industrial engineering, during the Krimson Kafe in Riddick Hall. “It was lectured.” awesome,” said Kamya. “I had a great time.” | Kali Rogers Over 100 people attended the program. Entertainment included spoken word from artistic students from around North Carolina and neighboring states. Creative coffee samples and deserts were provided by Beyu Cafe. “Krimson Kafe was a good way for individuals to express their feelings through the arts, such as dance and spoken word,” said Shakaela Webb, a freshman majoring in Biology, “It was exactly what I expected, people expressing themselves in a creative way.” “My favorite part was when a Hispanic girl related love to math,” said Webb. “The program went very well for its first time.” Michelle Hunt, a freshman majoring in Psychology, said, “I did not know much about the program, but it went better than I expected.” The only problem Hunt encountered was trouble hearing in the back. “A girl from Washington, D.C. was my favorite act,” said Hunt. “The program was definitely a success, because each member of Kappa Alpha Psi, did his part to make the event a big hit,” said Vann. The Kappa Xi Chapter will hold more events like Krimson Kafe in the future. “We are trying to think outside of the box, in an effort to be better than what we are now,” said Vann.