If you or someone you know is thinking about quitting, now is the time. Join millions of other smokers in taking the challenge to quit for 24 hours. Drop by the booth for information on how to quit and a FREE quit kit. Bring us your pack of cigarettes to enter to win a prize and begin to live free of tobacco addiction. We know you can!
The mission of SWAP is to empower students to make healthier lifestyle choices and informed decisions by providing comprehensive wellness opportunities through communication, education and screenings. They are affiliated with the Bacchus Network, the one of the largest college and university based peer-education programs in the nation.
For more information or to get involved with the SWAP club contact Helice Agria at 602-787-7273 or visit their web site.
The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office has 15 specialized bureaus, with over 900 attorneys, investigators, administrators, paralegals, victim advocates and support staff. All are dedicated to improving the quality of community life in the Valley.
Mission:
The Maricopa County Attorney is dedicated to the vigorous prosecution of those who commit crimes within the county. As the chief advocate for the State and the citizens of the community in criminal matters, the County Attorney seeks to provide the highest quality service and to maintain the integrity of the criminal justice system. Criminals must be held accountable, while assuring that the statutory right and emotional needs of the victims and witnesses are properly addressed. Additionally, the County Attorney seeks to implement, promote and participate in programs that reduce crime and enhance the quality of community life. The County Attorney also contributes to excellence in local government by providing complete legal services to the county, its officers and political subdivisions.
Join the African American Student Association as they present HIP HOP “Captivating and Crippling”: A Panel Symposium on Tuesday, November 18th in the KSC Student Union from 11:30a.m. to 1:30p.m.
Featuring guest artists and panelists from Paradise Valley Community College and the local hip hop community. Also joining the event is Lady La of POWER 98.3, where hip-hop lives.
Panelists will discuss hip hop industry and its influence on popular culture and society.
Guest Artist Information
D2 (Derek Martin,II.) realized his dream at an early age. D2 was influenced by a variety of genres of music from Quincy Jones, Prince, Earth Wind and Fire to Pink Floyd and Fleetwood Mac. As a child D2 was a gifted drummer and visual artist who above all had an affinity for poetry. With these natural talents it was only a matter of time before D2’s talent crossed paths with his appreciation for hip - hop music. At the age of 13 D2 got his first paying gig as the drummer for a local church in his home town of Columbus, Ohio. In May 2007 he opened his company MONUMENT PRODUCTIONS which is drawing companies attention and attracting new customers through his music. Check out D2 and some highlights of his music samples on myspace.
Brandon “The Rep” Kagel has used hip hop as a medium to discuss how faith can turn personal tragedy into hope. At the age of sixteen, Brandon Kagel’s mother committed suicide. He took refuge in the music he loved including Run D.M.C., Eazy-E, Snoop Dog, Dr. Dre, 2-Pac, and Ice cube. Kagel and his brother began to make up rhymes and spit them back and forth to each other. Like some in industry he glamorized the life of being a “thug’ and after years of drug abuse, his brother would die in the streets after getting shot multiple times from an argument spurred by his addiction. After moving out of a crack house and breaking up with his former rap group, Brandon found himself alone. He soon met his future wife whose mother was a deacon at a prestigious church, and she immediately bought him a bible. This was the beginning to the artist we now know as “The Rep”, which stands for The Representative (of God). Since then, “The Rep” released his first project in ..01 titled, Street Prophecy which aptly connects the hip hop secular with the gospel.
The PVCC African American Student Association offers opportunities for individuals interested in uniting the African-American community; making students aware of educational opportunities; sharing African American culture; promoting and accepting cultural diversity. For more information about AASA contact their club advisor Tony DeShay at 602-787-7078 or Leroy Hunter at 602-787-7900 or visit their web site.
