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8 September 2013 SpelmanPaper@gmail.com
“Raggs” to Riches
Karon Smith, Morehouse C’2016 Gives Advice On Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur
By:Teri Davis C’2016
WELLNESS REVOLUTION
How to Eat Better, Move More, and Sleep Well.
By: Lydia Hayes C2014
his business has forced him to make difficult choices that
sometimes cause him to become distant from people he
once considered friends.
“Once you put yourself at a certain level everyone
cannot be your friend,” Smith said. He added that
evaluating the company around you, allows you to
mature. However, as Smith and his business grows, he
never forgets to reflect back on the words of his mother.
“She told me not to put the cart before the
horse,” Smith said. With those words, Smith will
matriculate through Morehouse College and expand his
entrepreneurial horizons.
experience in the industry.
As he learns more about being a businessman,
Smith faces some obstacles. Specializing in urban
and street styled men’s clothing that appeal to
younger generations, he finds that sometimes being
the same age as your target demographic can be
tricky. Smith, only 19 years old, has had to combat
doubters with confidence.
“People do not take you as seriously as a
30-year-old with the same type of business,” Smith
said. However, Smiths seven-year-old boutique has
reaffirmed his belief that “age does not limit your
knowledge on what you can do.”
The bottom line is that consumers are
interested in businesses that are unique. Smith’s
self-proclaimed attention to “exclusivity, style, and
quality for a good price” has earned him a dedicated
clientele. In March 2014 he plans on opening his
second boutique in the Little Five Points area of Atlanta.
With success comes sacrifice. Smiths dedication to
Becoming a successful,
independent business owner
does not come easy; its a
step-by-step process. Karon
Smith, a sophomore Economics
major at Morehouse College, is
well aware of what this process
entails. He owns Raggs Boutique,
in his hometown of Chicago.
“At a very young age, I began
to dabble in fashion and business,” Smith said. As he
reflected on what he has learned in business and finance,
he attributed much of his mental growth to his hands on
$avvy Spending
By Jordan Daniels C’2016
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Money, or lack there of, is always an issue. College
students who are paying tuition fees are always looking
for ways to make money last, while still trying to have an
enjoyable college experience.
Spelman students spend a large amount of money
on tuition, room and board, and a meal plan each
semester. Outside of school fees, students predominately
spend their money on food, textbooks, and clothing.
Those who live off campus have to factor in rent,
gas, and parking payments. Though
owning a car gives students an
element of freedom, a lot of Spelman
students experience the financial
burden of owning a car. After a recent
poll, Spelman students weighed in on
how they manage their money.
“Anything that is not adding
to your educational value, at this
stage, is unnecessary,” explained
sophomore Nneze Akwiasu.
Graduating seniors Cierra
Jackson and Simone Sibley offered
their opinion on the subject.
“Don’t try to live up to someone
else’s standard,” voiced Jackson.
“Try not to live above your
means,” said Sibley.
Junior Zoe Mayfield and
Freshman Raija Thomas relayed
advice to students who were having a
hard time handling or saving their money.
“If you have student loans start by paying those off
first,” said Mayfield, Junior at Spelman College. “Every
little bit counts.”
“Put a little money away each week to save,” said
Thomas “Don’t buy things you don’t need.”
With the semester just beginning no one wants to
overspend, discovering what Spelman students spend
most of their money on will hopefully help them save
money in the future.
What do Spelman Students
Spend their Money on?
Clothes
9%
Laundry
7%
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Compared to other minorities African-American
women have the largest number of health risks as stated
by the US Department of Health and Human Services.
Some of these health risks include, heart disease, high
blood pressure, and high cholesterol—all conditions that
can be prevented by exercise and a healthy diet.
As confirmed by a study conducted at the David
Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, African-American
women are more prone to the following health risks:
Cardiovascular disease (69% higher in African-
American women)
Hypertension (352% higher in African-American
women)
Stroke deaths (54% higher in African-American
women)
Noting, a rise in these conditions among members of
its student body, Spelman College has decided to combat
unhealthy lifestyles and promote awareness by launching
the Wellness Revolution. The Wellness Revolution
encompasses the programs and services offered by the
Wellness Center. These free services are available to
students, staff, and faculty. These programs include:
Weight Room Orientation: become familiar with
equipment.
Exercise Prescription: one hour appointment to
analyze habits, blood pressure measurements performed,
medical history, and nutrition.
Fitness Assessment: series of tests to evaluate current
level of fitness--heart rate, cardiovascular endurance,
muscular endurance, flexibility, sit-up test, etc.
Quick Start Fitness Session: One-hour workout.
Freshman Fitness Package: exercise prescription,
fitness assessment, and one-hour workout.
Another component of the Wellness Revolution is
the Healthy U Interactive portal. Here you can create a
personal profile that allows you to record and track your
weight, physical activity, and a personal food log. The
interactive profile tracks your overall improvements and
growth in a graph. You can add friends to your profile
to build a community. To learn more about Healthy U
Interactive and the Wellness Revolution visit the Wellness
Center located in Read Hall.
By: Lydia Hayes C2014
Do you love makeup? Are you a product junky?
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