On October 5, 2014 Allen University held a fish fry sponsored by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Vincent Sheheen. Vincent Sheheen was born and raised in Camden, SC. He is 43 years old and is running for governor against incumbent Nikki Haley. His purpose in coming to Allen was to speak with citizens about the upcoming election …
Vice President Joe Biden visited Allen campus on Tuesday, October 15 to encourage SC voters to come out and support the Democratic party in the upcoming election. The gymnasium was filled with people waving VOTE rally signs, excited about this upcoming election.
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YJ Times recently sat down with Sheri Jefferson, the Interim Director of Financial Aid, to discuss concerns and questions students had with the financial aid process. We began by talking about some of the conversations that students are having on the topic. Some are complaining the process is difficult and they lack understanding. Some are … Continue reading
As college students of ages ranging from 18 and up, we have all at one point witnessed racial division in some form, but what about division within our own race? The separation of light skinned blacks from dark skinned blacks goes back over 300 years. Fairer skinned individuals were made to feel superior to their … Continue reading
The Veteran’s Day C.A.R.S. program consisted of scripture readings, musical selections, memorial salutes, and a rousing speech by Dr. George Cunningham. The majority of the program was put into action by Allenites. Joyce Haynes, the leading soprano of the Allen University Choir, began the program with an emotional performance of the national anthem. Dr. Gregory … Continue reading
My experience voting was very interesting. Voting in South Carolina is very different from voting in Georgia. If you’re not from South Carolina you can’t vote but you can vote absentee. Where I’m from, I’m just used to showing I.D and voting. Also you have to go to the furthest places to vote here in … Continue reading
Chad Washington is the athletic director of Allen University’s athletic program and has been working at Allen University since September 17, 2013. Mr. Washington has exciting goals for the present and future of the school’s athletic programs. Coach Washington’s short term goal is to incorporate more sports immediately into Allen University’s athletic program. New sports … Continue reading
On Friday 9, 2014 Allen University hosted the Pipeline Symposium where students presented research work done over their respective summer internships. All the presenters majoring in business related courses wore suits while those in the STEM-based course wore white lab coats. These discipline appropriate outfits served as the participants’ “armor” for the event. The business … Continue reading
Allen’s Fall Convocation Ceremony was held for the 145th time on September 4, 2014 in Allen University’s John Hurst Gymnasium. Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu, an author of two dozen books on the topic of education, delivered a motivational message to the students of Allen University. During the lecture, Dr. Kunjufu gave Allen University students encouragement on … Continue reading
On August 27, 2014, Congressman James Clyburn came to Allen University to speak about his new book, “Blessed experiences.” James Clyburn is on the board of trustees here at Allen University, and he is also the U.S. Representative for South Carolina’s 6th congressional district, serving since 1993, and the Assistant Democratic Leader since 2011. Continue reading
On August 9th, 2014 a young man named Michael Brown was shot by Police Officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Missouri. Conflicting reports from eyewitnesses and the Ferguson police department have made the story of what actually happened unclear. The facts are that Brown, an unarmed 18-year-old black male, was shot after being stopped by Officer … Continue reading
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