The Black Collegian articles from February 2001

The Black Collegian archives from February 2001

Letters to the Editor.
February 1, 2001... Dear Editor: What an issue! I am currently a doctoral student at the University of Missouri-Columbia but a native of New Orleans. Although I had heard of THE BLACK COLLEGIAN, I had not seen one until running across a copy on campus a few...

From the Publisher.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... It's Our Anniversary: A 30-Year-Old New Company Even though we are celebrating our 30th Anniversary, we are essentially a new company. We began publishing THE BLACK COLLEGIAN Magazine in the 1970-71 school year under the corporate name of...

The Editor's Perspective.(Brief Article)(Editorial)
February 1, 2001... Never Give Up For 30 years and counting, THE BLACK COLLEGIAN Magazine has evolved into a cutting-edge publication providing African-American college students with timely career-related information and guidance needed for them to succeed in...

Campus Advisor.
February 1, 2001... Understanding Relationships-A Lesson in Endurance Dear Campus Advisor: I am in a committed relationship after three years of dating while in college, never really finding someone for me. Meeting this person has been the best thing that...

Student Artists.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Showcase Their Creativity Inherited from the Past In America's determination to assimilate Africans into their world, the cultural and artistic creativity of African Americans was severely repressed. Although allowed to weave their artistic...

THE TOP 100 EMPLOYERS and the Majors in Demand for the Class of 2001.(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2001... The labor market prospects for the Class of 2001 remain very positive despite a slowing economy. Because of more "baby boomers" retiring, employers expect to expand hiring. Confidence in the economy has weakened from last year but increased...

In a Slowing Economy, Job Opportunities Still Abound for 2001 Graduates.
February 1, 2001... Since late summer, the economic news indicating the long "anticipated slowdown" triggered by several interest rate increases, had finally arrived. The stock market has witnessed an erosion in value, especially among dot-com companies; major...

On-Site Interview Success: The Question Now is, What Separates the Good from the Excellent?
February 1, 2001... When it comes to the onsite second interview, good enough is simply not good enough. Everyone the company has invited to the site for evaluation has passed the initial screening: their resumes are impeccable; their dress and grooming are...

How to Evaluate a Job Offer.
February 1, 2001... You receive that long awaited call from the company recruiter. The conversation goes something like this: "Hello, we'd like you to join our company as (title and function). The yearly salary (or monthly rate) will be ($$$$$)." Your initial...

When Job Hunting, What You Don't Know Can Hurt You.
February 1, 2001... Knowledge is power---that's why you opted to go to college isn't it? Financial power, professional power, and power to get the job you want. But even though you'll have a degree and the job market is in your favor, there're still some things...

Making the Transition from College to the Workplace.
February 1, 2001... You've landed the job offer and are about to arrive at work for your first day. One thing is certain; you're absolutely excited about this new opportunity and the beginning of your career! But, you're not sure whether you have the schooling in...

DRESS for SUCCESS.
February 1, 2001... Whoever coined the phrase "you can't judge a book by its cover" was certainly out of touch. Although the intent of the phrase holds true, the reality of it is that we all make judgments of one another based on presentation. In fact, we make...

It is an Exciting Time for Accounting Majors.
February 1, 2001... The United States' economy is in a period of unprecedented growth and it could not be a better time for you to enter the world of accounting. The stereotypical view of the accountant as the "green eyed-shaded bean counter" is gone. As a result...

Opportunities and Challenges Await Computer Science Graduates.
February 1, 2001... Opportunities in computer science and information technology are at their highest point in recent years, including high salaries, multiple job offers, and a variety of perks for luring individuals into joining a company. In general, students...

New Teachers for a New Millennium.
February 1, 2001... Who Was Your Favorite Teacher? During your elementary and secondary school years, did one teacher stand out from the others and make an extraordinary impact on your life? Was it a charismatic, spirited and entertaining teacher who pulled...

Honor, Confidence and Commitment Symbolize Military Officers.
February 1, 2001... Randell Beamon III, a student at the Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, spent the last three summers interning at legendary high-tech leader Motorola, Inc. After three summers of paying his dues, Beamon would be on track for a...

The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Three Decades Later: How Fares the Dream.
February 1, 2001... Memories of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. are annually rekindled by the national commemoration of the date of his birth, even as the details of his struggles blur in our collective memory. THE BLACK COLLEGIAN was founded in...