Community Outreach
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Presents "Men Can Cook"
"I could tell the men in the contest were proud of their dishes," said Kenna Odeghe, event committee member. "Most of the men credited their mothers, wives, or other family members for passing on to them their favorite recipes." Judges for the contest were Antonio Anderson from Enoteca Toscana Wine Bistro in Camarillo, Martha Garcia from Tomas Cafe in Oxnard, and Chef C. Gerard Turbush owner of Jala Fresca in Simi Valley. The winners for the contest are as follows: Best Entree: Beef Burgundy by Charles Simpson. Runner up was Earrington Gentry for his barbeque ribs. Best Side Dish: Soul Food Pancit by Charles Jones. Runner up in this category was Si'dereck Ross was for his side dish of Jambalaya. Best Dessert: Banana Pudding by Joshua Weaver. Runner up was George Sellers who made homemade buttermilk pie. People's Choice Award: Lumpia by Bernie Canilao. Phi Beta Sigma hosts a Star Search
He thought it could be fun and a good opportunity to show people what he does best. And according to the judges, he was the best in the competition held Saturday. West, a sophomore communication and rhetorical studies major, commanded the stage at the second annual 'Cuse Got Talent, winning the competition. The crowd of more than 100 shouted and cheered for West's hip hop/R&B dance routine, which won over the judges and earned West the $400 first place prize. "It was really intimidating at first, but when I got on stage, it was all about me and expressing how I felt at the moment," West said. With acts ranging from free-form poetry to interpretive mime dancing, this year's 'Cuse Got Talent embodied the artistic diversity Syracuse University has to offer. SU students lit up the stage at this year's event, hosted by Phi Beta Sigma and the Traditions Committee. Each act brought its own unique talent to the stage and awaited critiques from a panel of judges who would ultimately determine which act deserved first place. "I was pleased with the turnout," said Kannan Muralidharan, a senior and Phi Beta Sigma member. "Not only in number, but the diversity as well" |
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O Ambassadors - West Africa
O Ambassadors™ is an exciting new joint project of Oprah’s Angel Network and Free The Children that will inspire young people to become active, compassionate and knowledgeable global citizens. West Africa has seen unimaginable conflict and political corruption in recent years. Tragedies like the civil war over the diamond trade in Sierra Leone have shattered lives and worsened poverty. But beyond these images of war, West Africa is also a mosaic of ethnic groups who create an incredible culture of music and dance. The tropical jungles and mountains are some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. Most importantly, the strength and compassion of West Africans through times of unimaginable loss is truly an inspiration. Explore beautiful West Africa and see how you can help these inspiring people achieve their dreams. Read more | |
Volunteering in Costa Ricaby Moe Tamani Some of the tropical mammals found here include sloths, monkeys, tapirs, and then wild cats like jaguars. There are over 850 species of birds, 200 species of animals, 35,000 species of insects, 200 species of reptiles, and 9,000 species of plants. 25% of the country landmass is considered as a protected area and there are several national parks like the Rara Avis Reserve, Whale Marine National Park, Santa Rosa National Park, and Corcovado national park among many others. As a volunteer in Costa Rica, you will get to become a part of their vibrant and unique culture, which will provide you with the base for fostering a meaningful working relationship with the local community. Costa Rica offers different types of volunteer projects but a larger number of programmes focus on conservation. You will also get an opportunity to be a part of their environment and take back home more than just a certificate of completion. Read more |
