Should athletes be paid for their performance on the field? Should students be paid for the performance in the classroom?

On Thursday in my African Americans in Sports class we debated whether college athletes should be paid for what they do for the university on the field. Also, the question of whether students should be paid for their performance was debated also? Many view points were raised.

Various comments were from students in class, twitter, and facebook:

Student 1: "Yes, as much as we hate to see the highest paid people in the world be athletes..There is no question they are the hardest workers...they put in so much time..and they deserve what they make"

Student 2:"athletes are already paid through their scholarships and other benefits that regular students don’t have"

Student 3:"why shouldn’t they be paid is the real question..."

Student 4:"Athletes already receive scholarships. That should be their form of payment. Also, students are not fully rewarded based on their accomplishments in the classroom so they should be paid"

Student 5: (via twitter) "athletes shouldn’t b paid as MUCH! && students shud b paid bcz we gta deal w dez borin ass profs && we aprt of the economy too!"

Student 6:"Students should be rewarded if they continue to do well. Athletes should be paid because sports are a form of entertainment."

Student 7: (via twitter)"other than Black communities, college specifically is seen as the norm once you're out of HS. Athletes at the end of the day, r the money makers of whoever owns them...they get paid because of their "indentured servitude" while being a student is a hell of a choice..."

Student 8:"but for the record school is a choice and its doing us a favor by teaching us so we shouldn't get paid"

There are various opinions on the issue. Personally, I feel as though students should not be paid because we chose to pursue an education. Also, money should not be an incentive for someone to work hard and get A's. I believe being a college student and maintaining good academic standing should be a given. Also, college is a business and the university would loose money paying every student. Athletes I feel should not be paid because that situation could get messy. The term "student athlete" is important to remember. Athletes are students as well and they are participating in the same educational opportunity as us. Also, I feel as though scholarships for athletes should be enough. Athletes do a lot for the university and ultimately make the name of the school well known but, I feel paying college athletes takes away from the excitement of college athletics as a whole.

I am always interested in hearing what you guys have to say on the issue, so leave a comment or whatever you feel.


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Moses

My New Haircut 2: "Return of the Broski"

After a long weekend, I know I am not alone when I say I hate Mondays. Mondays are a return to the hustle and bustle of life. Mondays resume acts of running after the bus, crowded buses, people stepping on your shoes, and EXAMS. I just thought to post something a little funny that gets you laughing on a fast paced Monday.



Have a good day!

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Moses

Hey Mr. West....

After everything that has been going on with this man from the shocker at the VMA's to canceling his tour with Lady Gaga, one thing has happened that is at least in his favor. The Los Angeles court commissioner dismissed all three misdemeanor charges against Kanye West in relation to a fight with the paparazzi at the Los Angeles International Airport back in September 2008.

Well, with this behind him lets hope the Mr.West can rest and clear his mind, while we wait for superb music from him.

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Moses

Trick or Treat

Halloween is around the corner. I'm not one the gets all into Halloween with a costume and all. I just go to the parties and have fun. Yesterday there was an event held at the Cook Campus Gym sponsored by Residence Hall Association or also known as RHA and various student organizations. My friend Olivia told me about it so I decided to check it out. The event brought in elementary students from New Brunswick and surrounding towns such as Franklin and Piscataway. It was a success in my eyes. I walked in and was immediately shocked at how many people were there. It was packed and all I saw at the start was families having fun running from table to table with their children in their costumes.



Events like these really make a difference. There's no point being a state university and not doing anything for the town you live in. The smiles and happy children everywhere was a good sight to see.


Sidebar (After the event Olivia and I headed to this Jamaican spot on Easton Ave. that I always heard about. The food was really good even though they cheated me out of my plantains the food was really good. Imagine spicy jerk chicken, rice, vegetables, and all that goodness. If you’re into Jamaican food you should definitely try it.)


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Moses

Lil Wayne...Jail?

I never understood how people with success and wealth continue to get in trouble with the law. T.I., Michael Vick, and now Lil Wayne can add himself to the list of celebrities in trouble with the law. Are the weapons, the "purple sizzurp", the marijuana, etc. that worth it, where u risk your career for it?

Shoutouts to 2dopeboyz.com for the info.
Lil Wayne will be forced to plead out to a jail term in New York City on Thursday, according to sources with AllHipHop.com.

The rapper is expected to accept an 8-month bid in jail over his alleged involvement with a loaded .40-caliber pistol gun found on his tour bus in 2007 while in New York.
The 27-year-old now faces 15 years in jail for each count of criminal weapons possession and criminal possession of a loaded weapon.



“Wayne is going to plead guilty,” a source close to the case told AllHipHop.com, stressing that this was definitely going to happen. The rapper pleaded not guilty at press time and has yet to make any such public declaration. “The date is coming up and he’s going to do it tomorrow.”

Wayne is rumored to be willing to accept the deal to avoid a long term in jail over the gun. The same source said the term will begin in February of 2010 under the terms of the deal. “If he doesn’t plead, he goes to jail for a long time,” the source said.“They told him that if he doesn’t plead tomorrow, it will go to trial and then he faces a far longer jail term,” the source continued.

A small amount of DNA may have changed the landscape of the case, according to a report by the Associated Press. There is a “minuscule” amount of the rapper’s DNA on the gun, reports say, and that has strengthened the case for the prosecution.
Another hearing is set to resume tomorrow, where the rapper will reportedly announce his next move.

AllHipHop.com was unable to obtain comment from representatives for Wayne at press time and the rapper didn’t speak to the media at a court date earlier today.

Lil’ Wayne has another trial looming in March over felony drug and weapons charges from a January 2008 police raid. – AllHipHop

Another celebrity in jail, when will people learn. I guess Young Money will have to rely solely on Drake to make money now.

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Moses

The King of Pop lives on....

I saw this video and this man definetly has his Michael Jackson impersonation on point. Don't believe me see for your self.


No matter what race, age, and economic status you were, Michael touched everyone. Michael Jackon lives on.....

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Moses

Bill Clinton

As the gubernatorial elections start heating up closer and closer to election day, Rutgers was blessed with the pleasure of having former President Bill Clinton speak in support of a Gov. Corzine Rally today at the College Ave Gym. I wanted to be there, I even had a ticket to attend also. However, I got out of class late and was informed about the mass of people already there so I decided to kick back and take it easy.

As you can see the turnout was crazy. A lot more people here than the number of albums Fat Joe sold and there were a little more than 2000 people here lol....

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Moses

Music Without Headphones = No Music

As I stated in my previous post, I play music throughout my daily activities. What one thing do you need the most when it comes to music from an iPod, iPhone, blackberry, mp3, etc? YES, HEADPHONES. I’ve been gracing the streets of Rutgers for weeks with broken headphones, where one ear piece is working while in the other ear piece you can only hear music with no words.

I painstakingly spent ten dollars for another pair of headphones from the Livingston Campus Center Convenience Store. My facial expression as I handed over the money was

I know I am not the only one that has faced this problem too. Headphones have got to be the one electronic accessory I spend the most on. I have to say already, I have gone through about 5 pairs of headphones. Money adds up especially for something you would think as small as headphones.


Cheapest Ipod Headphones are $29.99.


Blackberry Storm Headphones $30.00.


Skull Candy Headphones $32.00.

As you can see headphones are not cheap and can get pretty pricey. I bought ten dollar Gummy Headphones today. Yes, the price may be reasonable, but I am still counting down the days till the last song, till the last beat, till the last sound I will hear out of these headphones. Till then I will stay bumping music.

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Moses

Headphones On...What Am I Listening to

Music is a daily necessity. I’m always checking out 2dopeboyz.com or str8hiphop.com for the latest in music. Whether I’m walking down College Ave or on a cramped B or REX B bus I always have my headphones on. Some of the music that is in heavy rotation are those you see above. Lyrics are an essential thing I like in music and I feel some the the artist up top exemplify this. Wale, Drake, J Cole, Ryan Leslie, Wiz Khalifa, and Trey Songz are all artist that I listen to on a daily basis. Music can turn a gloomy day into a better one for me or turn a heartbreak into an I don’t care on to the next girl mood. Lol. Nonetheless, great music gets me going for any situation from a party, to a game of basketball game at the gym, or on the way to an exam.

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Moses

"How you doin beautiful?"

Many times when I say hi to girls I say "How you doin beautiful" or some cheesy compliment like that. My friends laugh at me about it, but I don't care. There are reasons why I do that. First off, we all come from different walks of life. At Rutgers University, a large public state university, you meet a lot of different people. Some us college students may not have had that your beautiful, your pretty, or things like that from friends or family back home. That’s why when I say "How you doin beautiful" (ONLY FOR FEMALES) for me at that very instance I am letting that person know that they are of value in this world. Some girls are prettier than others yes, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Regardless of this every girl in the world deserves acknowledgement. I use it as something to help build ones self esteem. I know some of yall may not see what I'm saying as that deep, but that’s how I feel about it.

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Moses

IT'S A CELEBRATION CLAP CLAP BRAVO

Hey WORLD this ones for you. Lol . Welcome to my first blog. I decided to do something new and find a new outlet to express my views and opinions. Also, I wanted to showcase my style and who I am as a person. Blogging is something I have seen really big of late especially through one of my closest friends Fatima. I hope you guys will enjoy this journey through my life and my eyes. Like Drake “I'm transitioning from fitting in to standing out”.

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Moses