Voorhees College V.S Morris College

On March 22, 2016 Voorhees College Lady Tigers Softball Team travel to Morris College to play a double header softball game. The hour and a half drive was not wasted.

Both teams played an amazing game. I, pitcher for the Voorhees College Softball Team, felt that the game against Morris College was the best we ever played. We actually competed and Morris Lady Hornets Softball team gave us a run for our money.

Even though we played well, we lost 22-21 to Morris College in the first game. This upsetting lost gave us more drive to come back second game even stronger.

Second game we started off great and was leading three to zero. However, the next inning Morris College took over the second inning and scored 13 runs. We were next to bat after a long three up three down. We took advantage of the pitcher tiredness and got on bag plenty of times.

Before they earned three outs the score was 30 to 13. The Lady Tigers had made a comeback. Everyone was shock and we were even surprised, but it was a team effort for that successful win. Also, check out this website for helpful tips in winning softball. http://www.playsportstv.com/softball/articles/685/girls-softball-practice-tips-from-a-world-series-winning-coach

I say all this to say even when one is down and out and feel like he or she can't conquer a desire goal, you will never know until you try. Put your best foot forward and strive to get the win. The win could be getting an A in a class or getting the dream job you wanted.

Katt Williams is Becoming Violence

Well known comedian, Katt Williams, got into a fist fight with a 17 year old on Wednesday March 23, 2016. Early Wednesday afternoon, video clips went viral of Katt Williams first sucker-punching a teenage boy, and then being taken to the ground by the young fella. Take a look at this video and see what others are talking about. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL7C9qk0KxI

However, this incident was just the tip of the iceberg. Less than two weeks ago, Williams, sucker-punched a man on stage at a Beanie Siegel concert in Philadelphia, inciting a brawl that left the comedian to another beat down. Here's a look at that altercation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zJn19fKeDU

Anyone can see that Katt Williams is becoming more involved in trouble and fights with others. This is has been a common outlet for the comedian and its getting old. However, this website will give you a little more insight about what really happen with the teenager.
http://www.inquisitr.com/2917972/katt-williams-fights-a-7th-grader-gets-choked-out-in-3-part-snapchat-full-youtube-video/
The only advice I have for Mr.Williams is to think before he acts. Others also need to do the same. One action can be the downfall for the rest of future. Katt Williams will no longer be looked at the same or respected by some of his peers because of his violent actions.

Remember someone is always watching or recording, therefore one need to be on top of his or her game. There is no time for mess ups or slip ups. Once something happen it can be erase.

Joining a Divine Nine

The Theta Epsilon Chapter of Voorhees College welcomed, on March 19, 2016, a junior and now we currently have eight Zeta's on the college campus. Intake of new members are always a joy and is a excited moment for everyone. Many come out to support such as family, friends, and classmates. Others come out to help make up their mind on joining a divine nine organization.

When deciding to join a divine nine organization one should think deeply on this decision. This is a decision that will be with you forever. There are three pointers one should take into consideration.

The first thing I recommend one to do is to decided with their heart and not worry about what others say. When making a decision like this one head should be clear, concise, and free of any influence. Never allow someone to have control over something you want to do.

The second thing I recommend one to do is to look into each organization. Look into the principles each organization stands for. Also see if their principles represent you. See how you could better the organization and how it could better you. This website is also a good look into each organization:
http://www.campusexplorer.com/college-advice-tips/851FB5B7/Black-Fraternities-and-Sororities-The-Divine-Nine/

The last and final thing I recommend is to know the price and requirements of each sorority or fraternity. One is obligated to pay a certain amount to be apart of any Greek organization. There are also certain GPA requirements along with community service, recommendation letters, and background information.

One should listen to the advice listed above and think about it if your in college, or when you get to your desire college. Be confidence about the decision you make. However, I know the best decision I made was becoming a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.

Focus on Your Desire Future

In the future I plan to be a sports reporter/broadcaster, sports journalist, or news editor. I have notice that in college, one is taught how the fundamentals of your future occupation, however the best way to be taught is to get experience.

In order for anyone to reach their goal, he or she needs more experience in that field. Even if it's mass communication or biology, an individual still need internships and personal connections in that field. The connections start now, as a college student.

Any job one wants in the future should be earn with hard work and dedication. Realizing this has made me have a different drive. This has open my eyes to do something every weekend to get closer to your dream job.

I ask everyone to remember you can only be as great as you try to be. Don't take days off. Work on your craft every day and focus on the long term goal, which is your desired future. Nothing worth your future is given, it is earned.

For instance, the celebrities one see in the public eye today were not given their opportunity, they earned it. If one don’t believe this is true take Beyoncé and Taylor Swift as an example. Also look at Kobe Bryant and Candice Parker. These international known figures have reach their desired future through the hard work he or she has put in.

 

To Give a 2nd Chance or To Not Give A 2nd Chance

Second chances are opportunities that are given to someone by another individual after that person has done something bad to them. Usually it is hard to come by second chances, but it is really based off the situation.

For instance, I was hurt by this guy and I stopped all communication with him. He went to my friends and family trying to win me back, however I didn't feel he needed a second chance because I was nothing but nice to him.

After hearing my family and friends out I realized that maybe I was being too harsh about the situation. Therefore, I took him back with caution and was skeptical until he could prove that my decision to take him back was the best.

However, that didn't happen. He continued to mistreat me and was not loyal. Everything my family and friends said were wrong. He blinded them with his sweet ways. This doesn’t just happen to the best of us, this is a universal problem when it comes to second chances.

            Others also make the decision whether to give people a second chance, so you are not the only one. For example, Robin Thicke and Paula Patton. Robin Thicke poured his heart out to her and she didn’t take him back. Despite the songs, “Forever Love” and “Get Her Back”, he wrote to get her back, she refused to take him back.

But I say this to say, only give second chances to people you want to give second chances too. Never give a person the advantage of doing you wrong or mistreating you. A famous idiom states “Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me,” therefore you can't blame no one else but yourself. However, you can find out more about this scandal by clicking here: http://www.etonline.com/news/167257_robin_thicke_says_he_embarrassed_by_attempts_to_get_paula_patton_back/

Local Festivals

The first weekend in April is our local, Lamar S.C, festival. The name of this festival is the Egg Scramble.

During this weekend people from surrounding areas such as Darlington, Hartsville, Florence, Bishopville, and Sumter come to support and show love to the Lamar community.

There are rides for kids to enjoy. Thecircumstances of these rides are from little kids to teenagers and even tweens.

The Egg Scramble also offers different food booths for individuals to chow down on. Some booths serve funnel cakes and sweets while others sell Philly cheese steaks and loaded hot dogs. There are a variety of food and rides that anyone would enjoy.

The local high school band, my alumni school and band, performs during the annual parade and sometimes other bands perform as well. The parade also consists of creative cars owned by locals and sometimes different cartoon characters for the kids to watch.

This event usually starts Thursday night and end Saturday night. This is weekend where the community comes together and celebrates us being a town and being there for one another.

I recommend everyone to have a festival or event in their home town. It doesn't matter how small or how big it is, the goal is to give back to the community and show others how your town is better than theirs. Just remember different events in your town are the reason people stay and increase and population or leave without looking back.

http://www.lamareggscramble.com/Pages/default.aspx

 

Mitchell named Voorhees College Softball Coach

          Voorhees College, located in Denmark, S.C, has received a new softball coach. However, he is not a new face to the college community; he is just new to the sport.

            The new Lady Tigers Softball coach is Derrick Mitchell. Mitchell has been coaching basketball ever since I arrived on campus, fall 2014. He has taken the role of softball coach in order to keep us, the ladies, active and make a difference to our season record.

            Mitchell has been goo so far with managing and coaches us as a team. He motivates us to have a winning season and he understands how softball is different from basketball.

            Mitchell has played basketball his entire life; it has become second nature to him. However, softball isn’t. While we are learning new techniques, Coach Mitchell is learning new coach styles and the major keys to softball.

            Even though he has little experience with softball, he is striving to have a winning season, like the 15-5 Tigers basketball team. Derrick Mitchell is a great coach for this position and I know he will make a difference to our season and total wins.

Go Big for Valentine’s Day or Keep It Simple

Valentine’s Day is a day people celebrate their special someone and love ones. They are taken out, surprised with gifts, or ask the big question “Will you marry me?”

Well for me, Valentine’s Day didn’t go that way.

Four days before Valentine I met my guy friend, Chris. We began conversing amongst one another and getting to know one another. Therefore, getting a gift or going out was not on my mind or “to do” list. However, we did do something small.

We went out with my friends to Wal-Mart and Zaxyb’s. Nothing major just something slight. When my friends and I went to Wal-Mart Chris stopped at the arcade grab it machine. Inside were teddy bears and other stuff animals.

 He pulled out a dollar and put it in the machine. He slowly proceeds to pick up the object and move it towards the drop bin. Before I knew it Chris won me a bright pink stuff fish.

My Valentine was complete. After that one grab I felt like I have found my valentine.

Voorhees College also celebrated Valentines Day. Cafe surprised the students with Valentine cookies and cupcakes. Also, the men of Alpha Phi Alpha sold Valentine Day baskets in advance to give out on the 14th. Therefore, I was not the only one who had a great Valentine Day, many of Voorhees students were show how much they were appreciated. 

I never really celebrated Valentine’s Day until that day. I never really had a Valentine, but yesterday was the best. However, I say all this to say.

Remember the small things mean the most. It’s not about the expensive gifts, unexpected surprises; it is about the thought that counts. Being in college and having a valentine or not having one is difficult, especially seeing others with one. This website would be helpful for college students to show them how deal with Valentine Day:http://collegelife.about.com/od/dating/a/tellingacrush.htm
 

Black History Month is Trending in 2016

Black History Month is a month where blacks are recognized for their contributions to the world and ability to make a difference for African-American lives. Black History Month is celebrated during the month of February.

This Black History Month has been the talk of the 2016 year. The diversity issue within the Oscars and minorities not being nominated for awards has made this year’s Black History Month to be the first highlight of 2016.

            Many people have stated that Black History Month needs to be forgotten and not celebrated because Caucasians and other races don’t have a month for themselves. However, I feel as though it shouldn’t be forgotten. Black History Month should not be forgotten because it teaches African-Americans about their history.

Schools are now starting to limit the teaching of black history and its stopping the expansion of knowledge of the struggle African-Americans have faced. Allowing it to be taught in school and continuing the celebration is the only way people will continue to learn about African-American history.

            Black History Month has grown from a week into a month. Before Black History Month there was Negro History week. Negro History week was established in 1926 and was celebrated the second week of February. It was set for that week because it coincided with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln, (February 12, 1809), and Frederick Douglass  (February 1818.)

            People should really respect Black History Month and recognize how important it is. Despite the views people have black history has a major role in our history. Without black history, there is no history.

So remember to think of history as a cause and effect event because there will be no history without African-American history. Don’t forget where one comes from and the background he or she has. If one is interested in knowing more about African-American History he or she should check out this link: http://www.africanamericanhistorymonth.gov/about.html

 

The Relationship before the Relationship

First off let’s understand what exactly a situationship is. A situationship is sort of like a relationship without the title, but that is where most of the confusion begins.

For a comparison, one would picture the rapper Lil Durk and the hip-hop artist Dej Loaf. These two artists are not together however, they explain their situationship in the song “My Beyoncé.” Some say they have never gone together, but I believe they have a “fling” or a situationship. Just check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5LUMfJjW3Q

I have some advice when it comes to situationships. 

When it comes to a situationship one should be able to converse and ask the major question that will determine everything, “What are we?” Some individuals believe questioning is being aggravating; however it is being clear about what you want. I also advise one to not get their feelings involved too deeply.

Understand that things between you and them are not official until one is able to have that conversation and decide what is best for them. These two suggestions should help anyone who feels as if they are in a situationship and should allow themselves to never get in one.