HUPD WORKS ON NEW PRECINCT

Hampton University is now building a new precinct and traffic office on the campus. The office is located adjacent to the old traffic and police department at HU.

Tony Whiting, the carpenter working on the new area, was at work just 15 minutes ago on his third day of the job. He mentioned there would be a one-stalled men’s bathroom as well as a one-stalled female’s bathroom in the new traffic area. Whiting was working on the baseline board tiles and hanging bathroom fixtures.

How would this new change affect students next year when they went to get decals for their vehicles or new stickers for student I.D. cards?

“I don’t think it’s going to affect students anymore than it did before. Nobody knows it exists,” Terrance Lovelady, senior finance major said.

He isn’t the only one who feels this way. Campus police are also going to be affected in the building change as the old building will be now housing a new office and more work space.

“I don’t think there will be a negative affect. It will be positive. One of the reasons for doing the renovation in the fall was so that when student registered, they wouldn’t be waiting outside. There will be space in the office for ladies to work.”

The transformation for HUPD and HU traffic seems to be a positive move on the students and on the staff.

Lights, Camera, Action

SHSJC event planning class is underway preparing for their last event of the year. Thursday, April 17 will be the "I See You": A reflection of you film festival. The show begins at 5pm and is conjoined effort between Event Management Inc., and the Center for Broadcast Excellence.

The idea for the film festival came from the mind of Hampton senior Terrance Dawkins. "The idea just came to me and now here with are with flyers and everything," he said.

Dawkins an advertising major from Spartanburg, S.C., plans on submitting a few films of his own. "We're just hoping for a really good turn out".

The shows host, Hampton University junior Morgan Anderson, hopes the same thing. "We've got a grade riding on this event, so everyone is hoping it turns out great."

Anderson, a public relations major from Philadelphia, P.A., explains the preparation that goes into a Event Management Inc., event. "It's really a lot of work. There are several committees doing everything from previewing films, taking care of catering, to securing a venue."

The deadline to submit short films, documentaries, and videos is April 4. There is no entry fee and the show is open to all Hampton University students.

For more information go to http://www.hamptonu.edu/shsjc/

No Time To Slow Down

This time of year most seniors are thinking about March Madness and tan lines. While many are gearing down before graduation, some seniors are putting in extra work to secure their futures now.

Hampton senior Jeff Dawkins, a marketing major from Spartanburg, S.C., is working at Thomas and Sons a marketing firm in Norfolk.

"It's a really great experience. I'm getting the chance to do an internship while I'm still in school instead of waiting til the summer to done one."

Dawkins isn't the only senior hard at work this semester. Maya Henderson, an elementary education major from Fayetville, N.C., is spending her free time working for Newport News public schools.

"It's really an excellent opportunity to help the school's while helping myself," Henderson explained. After spending many afternoons with middle school children she feels more prepared to enter the world of teacher after graduation.

Dawkins also said he felt more prepared to enter the work world. "It's a really good internship. I'm not running around getting coffee, I'm doing real work that's going to help me when I leave here."

While Dawkins is making money at his internship. Not all internships are paid. Some of the best ways to find internships is to contact your advisor or go online to websites like fastweb.com.

These seniors also advise that their peers don't fall victim to "senior-itis". "It's important it is to finish your senior year out strong so you can really enjoy your summer with no worries," Henderson said.

No More Extended Stay Overnights in April at the Harbors

Spring time has rolled around and it is very noticeable around the campus of Hampton University. Students are pulling out their spring fashion from their closets, signing up for classes, and even planning on their will be residing next school year. Some will be in Dubois Hall or Wilder Hall on campus, while others will move off campus. Many students who do decide to move off campus look at staying at the Harbors complex.


The Harbors are literally right across the street from the Harvey Library on campus.

“The harbors are decent apartments that are very convenient. I actually can sleep in longer as my classes are located directly behind the Harvey Library. So, for me, there was no question, I wanted to live in the Harbors,” Jasmine Croom, a Junior Business major said.

In the past couple of years, students had the extended process of camping outside overnight to assure their spot in the harbors because of the competitiveness to get into the harbors.

“Last year me and my roommate waited in line from 6 o’ clock PM until 9:30 AM the next morning. It always seems to rain on the night you have to wait outside in the line. It seemed like the worst experience at the time, but it turned out to be worth it because I got a place in the Harbors,” Harbors tenant, Alicia Craig said.

On the other hand, this year students were able to obtain an application year around and turn it in as they pleased for a spot in the harbors during the 2008-2009 school year.

One of the office employees at the Harbors stated that she switched things up this year in order to bring down the confusion. It just seemed easier for people to come in and take an application rather than to hand out the applications like they did in the past.

This year was much easier for students to acquire a place in the Hampton Harbors Apartment Complex because students did not have to wait outside in the cold and rain overnight.

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