Checkstops: Prevention is Better Than a Cure
By DENA-KAY MARTIN AND KATRINA GARDNER | Dec. 1, 2004With few days left before the end of the fall semester, most students have already gotten their spring semester schedules finalized.
With few days left before the end of the fall semester, most students have already gotten their spring semester schedules finalized.
The Caribbean Student Association's annual awareness week began Sunday, offering several events planned to help raise awareness about West Indian Culture.Since this year marks the CSA's 30th anniversary at UB, executive board members said they are striving to make this weeklong celebration extra special."We want everyone who celebrates with us to experience the rich, artistic culture that the Caribbean and CSA have to offer," said Terice Barnett, secretary of the CSA.Their goal is to create events that are cross-cultural, aiming to build a sense of community with members and non-members alike.This year the club plans a spectacular celebration that will intertwine CSA with the rest of UB's diverse community.Wednesday, the CSA will be showing support to the Latin Caribbean at the Latino Bazaar where students will have an opportunity to learn what other Caribbean organizations have to offer.Thursday, the CSA plans to invite other clubs on campus to join them for a free game of Laser Tag.A Caribbean arts and craft workshop is planned for Friday where students can make traditional items such as beaded necklaces and earrings.
Citizens who fall into the 18 to 24-year-old age bracket are being given a lot of orders this election year.