The Countdown Begins. . .

Everything seems like days away, but time is flying by!

The checklist is complete!

1. Venue is booked

2. Wedding dress is fully intact

3. Tuxedo's are being picked up 

4. Bridal party is handled

5. Wedding bands ordered

THE LAST BUT NOT LEAST THING TO DO

6. GET MARRIED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There are 4 days left until the big day. Four days left until my brother ties the knot. Four days left for my brother to really enjoy the life of a single man. There aren't enough words to express how excited I am to gain the sister I always wanted, and to join them on this special day is very exciting. Growing up, I never really experience the girly teaching about fashion and hair, because I had an older brother. Throughout my time of growing up my Friday nights were spent with my brother and his friends, just chilling at home or somewhere out and about. Now I've had my own share of friends as well, but it was also fun to hang out with the older kids, since my brother was one of them. 

Coming from that to knowing that in just a few days my brother would be officially starting his life with his beautiful fiance is amazing. LOVE has never been so beautiful. We're all just four days away from putting on that dress and walking down the aisle. Four days away from my mom sitting on the front row shedding tears of joy, because her son is now a husband. Four days away from hearing them say those two simple words that changes their whole lives. Four days away from jumping over the broom and officially being called Mr & Mr's Sams. Four days away to cry with the bride and bridesmaids for realizing that in four days that day will be the day. Four days away from a kiss that is a lovely trick designed by nature to stop speech when words become superfluous.

 Four days away from dancing the night away to celebrate the start of something new. 

Four days away from saying "I Do!"

" To have known you and to have loved you has been the most beautiful dream. I can only hope that I never wake up."

The Story Begins. . . . . 

Thank You,

Your Favorite, XOXO

Magic Johnson visits SC State University

On March 26, the School of Business brings Magic Johnson to SC State to talk to the students who are business majors.

Magic is a well known basketball player, but then he switches his life over to the business world.

Magic expresses and shares his experience within the business world as well as advice for success and entrepreneur at the 43rd annual business week.

Magic expresses to the students that is all about who you know ad not what you know.

Letting SC State students know that the business world didn't take him too serious coming straight out of basketball. 

All you have to do is 

Discover the Power!

 Magic now owns his own company Magic Johnson Enterprises. 

Magic's urban investment were formed in 2001 as Canyon-Johnson Urban Fund. 

In 2006, Magic made a huge deal with Sodexo. Sodexo is known to be one of the largest food companies and is also located right here on this illustrious campus of South Carolina State University. 

Magic Johnson is now a very successful business man, that goes around and talk to other young minds and get them prepared for what the big world will throw at them in the near future!

All you have to do is

 Discover The Power!

Thank You

- your favorite, xoxo

Bowling Alley CX

Come visit your local bowling alley

located in the K.W Green Student Center

FREE for all South Carolina State University students!

The bowling alley inside the student center holds a great significance on the campus of SC State.

On February 5 1968 , South Carolina State students were denied entrance according to segregation that existed in Orangeburg, South Carolina. After the owned Floyd denied the students entrance, the next day started a protest and led into the Orangeburg Massacre.

The bowling alley went by the name of All Star Bowling Lanes.

Today, the bowling alley no longer exist, but the sign still remains. 

In remembrance of this great piece of history we hold our very own bowling alley for South Carolina State University students to cherish and to remember a part of history that belongs to the university. 

Thank You

- your favorite, xoxo

Holly Herrick 

Last Thursday on April 9,2015 I got the very special opportunity to interview Charleston's very own Holly Herrick.  It was experience I enjoyed more than anything, and brought so much joy yo my life as well as experience into the broadcasting world. 

During this interview, I got to learn a lot about Holly and how she became the successful cookbook publishing author that she is today.

Holly expressed how she got started by going to a culinary school called Le Corbin Blu in France to pursue her dreams. In France, she learned the the right and gourmet way of cooking and the people on France serve it up! It was a marvelous experience being in France Holly mentioned. After college, Holly started cooking and making her very own  cookbooks. Her first cookbook that was published is called Southern Farmers Market Cookbook. Within 7 years, she wrote  published 5 more cookbooks of all different types of food and dessert. To purchase Holly's cookbooks, you can find and buy them on Amazon.com 

Holly has had such an adventure during her life from going to France and studying in culinary to becoming a cookbook publishing author. Holly now resides in Charleston, South Carolina with her dog and cat. 

To learn more about Holly, and what she does you can visit her website HollyHerrick.com 

You can also watch my full interview and a few bloopers with Holly on Youtube.com

Thank You

-your favorite, xoxo

Let There Be Light

In this post, I will be showing three different pictures with and without light to explain that I know the difference between all three.

The first picture is a bad example of a picture and what your set shouldn't look like. This picture is a example of a wide shot and no lighting. It's dark and you can barely see my face to know that I'm talking about any or everything. This is not the lighting you want if you are on the air or just practicing for film.

The second picture is a example of close up shot with lighting from all angles, including a black light. This is a good example of what your shot can look like if your shooting a one man ban. A good close up and personal shot with medium light. It's perfect just for one person!

The last picture is a good example if your doing a two man report. It has good lighting as well as a back lighting. It's a little shadow in the back but it's still a good two man report as a wide shot.

Thank You

- your favorite, xoxo

Student Feature Story

Perrion Manns

Hello, My name is Perrion Manns.

Perrion Manns is a 21 year old junior Broadcast Communication Major, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

 Perrion is the middle child of five sisters and two brothers. 

Perrion has many goals that he would like to accomplish within the next couple years of his life.

 For example, one of his short term goals is to graduate from college. 

He also wants to land a job in the communications field and have  his own communications business in the industry. 

Perrion Manns currently attends South Carolina State University, and recently he have started his own blogger talk show and website to bring out his experience and skills. To also get the world interested in what he is trying to do.

Last spring, Perrion Manns became a brother of Omega Psi Phi better known as the Ace Dawgy. 

He is also involved with Residence Life and Housing, he work as a Resident Assistant in Mitchell Hall for freshmen boys only.

Perrion also has his own brand known as Elev8ed Scale!

Perrion also holds the title of the President of The Communications Club.

During his time a South Carolina State University, he has gain videographer skills, editing skills, as well as many other skills that are needed for the broadcasting industry. 

To really get into detail about Perrion's life, let me tell you about some of his favorite things.

Favorite Artist PartyNextDoor and Drake.

Favorite Show(s): Martin, and Fresh Air Bel-Air.

Favorite Football Team: The Green Bay Packers.

Favorite Movie: The Wolf on Wall Street.

This story concludes the life of Perrion Manns! 

Thank You
- your favorite, xoxo

Orangeburg Massacre

The Orangeburg Massacre refers to the shooting of protesters by South Carolina Highway Patrol Officers in Orangeburg, South Carolina near South Carolina State University on the evening of February 8, 1968. The approximately 150 protesters were demonstrating against racial segregation at a local bowling alley. Three of the protesters, African American males, were killed and 28 other protesters were injured.

There was memorial created on the campus of South Carolina State University.

There's also a memorial service every year to hour those who were involved. 

Here's a short video of the memorial. . . . . . . . . . . .

In a state trial in 1970, the activist Cleveland Sellers was convicted of a charge of riot related to the events, for events on Tuesday at the bowling alley. He served seven months in state prison, getting time off for good behavior. He was the national program director of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. In 1973 he wrote The River of No Return: The Autobiography of a Black Militant and the Life and Death of SNCC. Twenty-five years later, Sellers was officially pardoned by the governor of South Carolina.

Thank You

- your favorite, xoxo

SC State Crisis

On Feb. 10, 2015 

A House subcommittee has approved a measure that would temporarily close South Carolina State University to allow the school to correct its finances.

The Higher Education and Technical Colleges subcommittee approved the measure on a 3-1 vote Tuesday afternoon. The bill still must go to the full House Ways and Means committee, and potentially the entire House, for consideration. 

If approved, the school would shut down July 1st, would remain closed for the entire 2015-2016 school year, and would reopen in fall of 2017. All programs, both academic and athletic, would be affected. The school's president and board of trustees would be fired, and faculty and staff would be dismissed. Students who have a 2.5 GPA or higher and qualify to transfer to another in-state school would have their tuition paid for up to four years.

Here's a link of the meeting, of when the committee met to talk about the future of my university. 

As a university ambassador, my concerns were all over the place. I have cheered for 2 years for this university, and I am glad to say that I chose SC State and that I love my HBCU. I always kept my faith high and my head even higher, because there was no way you can just close down a university with an overnight decision. Although my parents concerns were slightly different, I was told to start to find options but knowing that if i would have to transfer I wouldn't be happy at any other school unless it was South Carolina State University. Now knowing that everything will be okay, I am proud to show and tell that I am a product of South Carolina State University. 

Here's a great link to show our school pride as students and alumni ! 

GO BULLDOGS!

Thank You

- your favorite, xoxo

Do YOU Have a Professional Side?
Do you know what it's like to be in the business world?
Do you have a professional image or professional connections?

From: Reid, Allen, Konstantin, Eric, and Jean

 To: The World

 Presents. . . . . . . . .

What is LinkedIn? 

LinkedIn is a business oriented networking service that was launched in early May 2003, made for professional networking. 

It's All About Who You Know!

Who uses it and how? 

From professional businesses to professional individuals looking to find a good job.

You start off by creating a profile to display your resume electronically and everything that you have done and know how to do to let CEOs and business owners know that you are very well qualified for any job that they may offer. LinkedIn is also used to just connect professionally with other people that may have connections you may like. It has millions of members across the country that you can connect with. It allows users to represent real world professional relationships. It allows users to endorse each other's skills.

Here's a quick overview link to how it works

Why is LinkedIn so popular?

ITS ALL ABOUT NETWORK!

The networking building is reinforced. 

LinkedIn is so popular because it allows millions of people all over the world to connect professionally, and to display their resume. It also allows people to research companies that they may be interested in working with. 

 What are some of LinkedIn’s features that you like, think are important? 

 LinkedIn can be used in all different types of languages to be comprehend for all different types of race and ethnicity. One of the features that I enjoy is LinkedIn Answers. LinkedIn Answers is a more engaging way to discuss professional topics and questions, and it also users to post their questions and concerns and other users rank them. 

What will you try to convey with your Linked site? 

Below I will post my very own personal LinkedIn, to give you guys an example of what it looks like and how its used. You can browse around to get to know the site a little better.

Thank You

- your favorite, xoxo

Apple's Wristy Wonder

What will be next for Apple?

Apple is known for making many popular products from the Mac, iPod, iPad, and iPhone, and now the new well thought through and amazing Apple Watch.

Apple has launched a new line of technology better known as the Apple Watch. The new wearable technology!

For my own personal reasons, I am not really a big fan of the new "cell phone watches." They just don't appear amusing to me, and I was never a big fan of watches unless they make my wrist glisten like glitter or was an accessory to my outfit for that day or so. 

But I totally think that the Apple Watch was a brilliant idea, any genius or "computer freak" would definitely buy it to go along with their very own iPhone or maybe just to look cool. 

Here's a link to show you a short demo video on how the Apple Watch works, and its features.

Is the Apple Watch considered a hit or miss?

Cons

One of the cons for this wristy wonder is that the it is not water proof, so one hit of water and its time to say your goodbyes. But it is also a work in progress.

They are very pricey. 

Pros

The great things about these watches is that they are not only used to tell time, but they are a business tool, with the assets of privacy.

They also come in many colors and styles.

Will these watches be used for good or will they take over as being a new phone?

Thank You
- your favorite, xoxo

the thinking process. . . .

Ever wonder what it's like to walk in someone else's shoes or to be in the presence of someone else's life?

 To be the all-star of the football or basketball team. To be the smartest person in the class. To be the hottest girl on the cheer leading team, or to just be that simple individual that gets walked by everyday.

It's all about the human perception, and the view from the top.

To know someone is to communicate and to communicate is to be friendly. But is there ever a time where you toke a moment to daydream about the individual you would've been without the sports, without the makeup, without the high fashion, the dance moves and the education? 
Would we all be counted on the same level, or is there still some type of separation? 

Will one be called sorry for not making the first touchdown and/or shot? Or be called ugly and a loser for not making the cheer leading team? Or be called stupid, for being high in fashion and popularity?

Maybe you should take a moment and think about that.

Thank You

- your favorite, xoxo