Text Box: Whether she is describing a scene with words like “the kitchen screams simplicity” or talking with enthusiasm about her hopes and dreams, Anzinga Low brings a sense of intense clarity to her communications. One of seven children from a mixed ethnic background from the Bronx, Anzinga likes to get past what appears to be and get right to what is. As a McNair Scholar, Anzinga has had several experiences and people who have helped shape her. Her internship with Shape Magazine during her semester abroad in London was “The best time of my life. My first work experience.” Text Box: Ron Flores is the faculty member she claims is her favorite. “He expects the best from you. He challenges your mind. I like that a lot.” An English Writing major and a member of Gamma Sigma Alpha as well as the former Campus Activities Director for Chi Omega, this Spring 2004 Dean’s List student says she appreciated the opportunity to do research during her McNair Summer Research Internship. During that time she researched about and wrote the bulk of a play about a man coming to grips with family and mixed culture issues. Text Box: As Anzinga makes plans for her future, she has several options to consider. Among them is going to journalism school or law school. At this point she is leaning towards applying to teach English in Japan for a while. Currently the Floor Coordinator for the Intercultural House, Anzinga encourages other SLU students to “take advantage of every opportunity given you.” Text Box: his Masters at CUNY. He sees Sydney Seifert ‘04 and D. Ramos ’04 quite a bit. Kendall Landers attended the National Indian Education Association Conference in Phoenix, AZ. and assisted in an educational presentation about motivation. Congrats go out to members Text Box: The Pre-McNair Program welcomes its newest member Ryane Lokey. Word from Toyin Showole ’04 is that both she and Shirley Obioha ‘04 are engaged in practical experience working with doctors in the Syracuse area this term. Travis Babcock ‘04 continues to keep in touch while working on Text Box: and buddies on the St. Lawrence men’s and women’s soccer teams. Each team earned the NSCAA/Adidas Team Academic Award for posting a team grade point average of 3.0 or higher during the 2003-04 academic year. The SLU Women’s Golf Team, with Karla General as a member won the NYSWCAA Championship this year. Text Box: SENIOR FEATURE: ANZINGA LOW Text Box: MEMBER/ALUMNI NEWS BRIEFS Text Box: CSTEP GRaduate FEATURE: Nicola Reid Text Box: Page 2

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Text Box: Best wishes for a productive final exam week and a restful and enjoyable winter break. Program members going abroad in the spring include the following: Akintunde Akinmade and Kendall Landers in London, Melina Cruz in Trinidad and Sahiry Rodriguez in Washington, D.C.

Generally a reserved personality, Nicky Reid is all smiles when she talks about teaching, field hockey and attending the CSTEP statewide conference at the Sagamore Resort this past spring. Currently completing coursework for a Masters Degree in Education, Nicky was a mathematics major as an undergrad here and intends to be a math teacher. Her long term dream is to open her own boarding school in Jamaica for underprivileged youth and provide a combined curriculum from the Jamaican and US educational systems. In the meantime, her plans are to teach math in New York City schools.

Nicky was originally a CSTEP buddy but became a member last year. She just completed her 10 week profes

sional semester teaching math in 7th, 10th and 11th grades at Madrid Waddington Central School, and she found the experience very rewarding. She has had a number of other experiences tutoring as a reading tutor, peer tutor and Upward Bound tutor, and as a teaching assistant in Trinidad during her semester abroad in Spring 2002.

A past Jeffrey Campbell Award winner, Nicky was also a Teaching Scholar in the Education Dept. She worked in several venues on campus as an undergrad including in the Registrar’s Office, and she sends special thanks to the staff there. She adds words of special thanks to Linda in the Business Office. They were among the people who offered her the greatest help, she said.

An All-Star and three-time All-American player on the SLU Field Hockey Team, Nicky made SLU history by being selected All-American three times. She was also recognized as an NFHCA North Senior All-Star in the Fall 2003.

The oldest of five girls with one older brother, the Kingston, Jamaica, native also was active in the Black Student Union and the MANNY Student group.

Offering words of appreciation to Rance Davis, Dr. Robin Lock, and Carol Kissam, Nicky said they each played an important  role in her success here.

She has the following words of wisdom for her peers: “Take advantage of every opportunity the University offers, and always keep your goals in sight.” She adds, “You don’t have to always take HUGE steps, smaller steps go a longer way.”

 Anzinga Low

 Nicola “Nicky” Reid