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Welcome to SHAW UNIVERSITY!!

HOME OF THE BEARS!!!

Bear Vision: A Bear’s Insight to the City

The 1st HBCU in the South!

Raleigh, North Carolina

Local Listings and Directions inside!!

Sponsored by the Department of Student Activities

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Table of Contents

Map of Downtown Raleigh…………………………… 3 Hair Salons ……………………………………………..4 Barbershops…………………………………………….5 Nail Salons………………………………………………6 Shopping Malls…………………………………………7 Specialty Shops ………………………………………...8 Restaurants.…………………………………………9-10 Sam’s Club…………………………………………….11 Target…………………………………………………..12 Wal-Mart………………………………………………13 Greyhound……………………………………………..14 Amtrak…………………………………………………15 CAT Bus……………………………………………….16 23 Free Things To Do ……………………………..17-18 Bear’s Den …………………………………………….19 We are here to help you………………………………20 YMCA Transportation Schedule…………………….21

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Downtown Raleigh

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Hair Salons

Bear Xpressions Studio 10 Hair Salon Shaw University – Bears Den 331 Tryon Rd. Raleigh, N.C. (919) 609-6760 or (919) 546-8211 (919) 329-9002 (Roller Set $15 & $10 Doobie) Ladies First Hair Palace Salon Serenity 3637 New Bern Ave. 305 Blake St. Raleigh, N.C. Tower Shopping Center (919) 835-0870 (919) 225-6300 (Shaw students 10% off) La`Kim’s Hair Salon Luv’s Beauty Salon 05 E. Cabarrus St. Raleigh, N.C. 511 Bragg St. Raleigh, N.C. (919) 834-4766 (919) 833-2043 Person Street Beauty House Stalter Sue Hairstylists 510 S. Person St. Raleigh, N.C. 322 S. Salisbury St. Raleigh, N.C. (919) 833-9377 (919) 834-2359 Hair Creation Beauty Salon 427 S. Blount St. Raleigh, N.C. (919) 834-6605 Virtue Hair Gallery 801 Rock Quarry Rd. Raleigh, N.C. (919) 832-1535 (Home of the $10 Doobie)

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Barbershops Bears Xpression Barber Shop Shaw University – Bears Den Haircuts: $7.00 Edge Ups: $5.00 Eyebrows: $5.00 (919) 609-6760 or (919) 546-8211 Barber Shop 2900 Spring Forest Rd. (919) 850-9218 Northridge Barber Shop 6400 Falls of Neuse Rd. (919) 878-3443 Upscale Barber Shop 4904 Atlantic Ave. #106 (919) 862-0113 Cloverdale Barber Shop 2030 W. Garner Rd. (919 772-6169 Harris Barber College 803 S. Blount St. (919) 834-3134 Blalock’s Barber Salon 217 S. Wilmington St. (919) 832-6153 Platinum Cuts 918 Rock Quarry Rd. (919) 839-0048 Big Will’s Barber Shop 717 E. Martin St. (919) 829-2525

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Nail Salons

Rol Nail Spa 714 W. Peace St. (919) 833-5553 Jolie the Day Spa & Hair Salon 420 Woodburn Rd. (919) 834-1772 Heavenly Hands Nail Salon 2116 New Bern Ave. # 10H (919) 231-0064 Glamour Nails Triangle Town Center (919) 792-2919 Foxy Nail 1100 N Raleigh Blvd # 114 (919) 743-0110 Nail World 2233 Avent Fery Rd. #111 (919) 832-2970 Varnish Nail Café 509 W Whitaker Mill Rd. #114 (919) 546-9111 Hayes Barton Nails 203 E Whitaker Mill Rd. (919) 828-1008 Kreative Styles (Owned by a Shaw graduate) 717 E. Martin St. (919) 231-0064

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Shopping Malls Call for Bus Schedule

Crabtree Valley Mall 4325 Glenwood Ave. (919) 787-0335 Cameron Village Shopping Center 1900 Cameron St. (919) 821-1350 City Market 303 Blake St. (919) 832-9300 Triangle Town Center 5959 Triangle Town Blvd. (919) 792-2020 Ridgewood Shopping Center 2518 Fairview Rd. (919) 787-2599 North Side Shopping Center 1900 Cameron St. (919) 821-1350 North Hills Mall Six Forks Road 919-881-1146 Southpoint Mall 6910 Fayetteville Road Durham, North Carolina 919-572-8808 Northgate Mall 1058 West Club Blvd Durham, North Carolina 919-286-4400

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Specialty Shops

Urban Flava (Hip Hop Wear for Men & Women) New Bern Ave. Tower Shopping Center (919) 250- 7550 (Shaw Students get 10% off) Baggio 112 E. Hargett St. (919) 831-2977 Dr. JAYZ 2843 Capital Blvd. (919) 872-3456 Daniel Clothing 213 S. Wilmington St. (919) 832-0061 Fashion Avenue 4121 New Bern Ave. (919) 231-4701 House of Style 223 S. Wilmington St. (919) 828-5996 Images of New York 219 S. Wilmington St. (919) 828-8833 Issac’s Men’s Store 309 S. Wilmington St. (919) 834-4978 Outer Skins (Women Fashion) 3901 Capital Blvd. (919) 875-1300

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Restaurants

The Grill (You can use your Shaw ID for any meal!!) 118 E. South St. Raleigh, N.C. Located on the 2nd floor of the Willie E. Gary Student Union Bogart’s American Restaurant (Steaks, Martini Bar) 510 Glenwood Ave. Raleigh, N.C. (919) 832-1122 The Brass Grill (The Best Philly Cheese Steak in Raleigh) 210 S. Wilmington St. Raleigh, N.C. (919) 833-9595 Steak Out – broiled delivered (Best Burgers) 702 W. Peace Street Raleigh, N.C. (919) 832-3131 Dominoes Pizza 2630 S. Saunders St. Raleigh, N.C. (919) 821-2330 Big Ed City Market Restaurant (Home-style cooking) Raleigh, N.C. (919) 836-9909 Rum Runners 208 E. Martin St. Raleigh, N.C. (919) 755-6436 Woody’s City Market 205 Wolf St. (919) 833-3000 Chic-Fil-A 412 Fayetteville St. Mall (919) 834-3875 Wing Zone (The Best Wings in Raleigh) 2020 Hillsborough St. Raleigh, N.C. (919) 832-9464 Hi 5 Sports Restaurant & Club 510 Glenwood Ave. Raleigh, N.C. (919) 834-4335

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Restaurants cont’d

Quiznos Sub 4531 New Bern Ave. Raleigh, N.C. (919) 255-6096 Quiznos Sub 3801 Hillsborough St. #500 Raleigh, N.C. (919) 754-1601 Subway 126 S. Salisbury St. Raleigh, N.C. (919) 828-0009 New York Deli 320 S. Wilmington St. Raleigh, N.C. (919) 821-5335 Papa John’s www.papjohns.com

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Sam’s Club Call for directions!!

Sam’s Club 3001 Calvary Dr. (919) 874-0112 Sam’s Club 2537 S. Saunders St. (919) 839-1700

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From the old dorms at Shaw University (Newsome and Fleming Key) Make a Left on to Person Street Make a Right on South Street Make a Right on Bloodworth Make a Right on to Martin Luther King Jr. At the 2nd light (Blount Street) make a Left Keep Straight Cross Mechanical Blvd. (do not turn, continue to go straight) You’ll come to Timber Drive (at a stop light) You will see Target across the street on your Left side. From the new dorms at Shaw University (Talbert O Shaw Residence Hall) Make a Right on Bloodworth Make a Right on Martin Luther King Jr. At the 2nd light (Blount Street) make a Left Keep Straight Cross Mechanical Blvd. (do not turn, continue to go straight) You’ll come to Timber Drive (at a stop light) You will see Target across the street on your Left side.

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From the old dorms at Shaw University (Newsome and Fleming Key) Make a Left on to Person Street Make a Left on Lenoir Street Make a Left on Blount Street Make a Right on Martin Luther King Jr. At the 1st light make a Left (Wilmington Street) Keep straight pass Cookout, Wendy’s, and Taco Bell (on your right) Keep straight and Wal-Mart will be on your right From the new dorms at Shaw University (Talbert O Shaw Residence Hall) Make a Right on Bloodworth Make a Right on Martin Luther King Jr. At the 2nd light make a Left (Wilmington Street) Keep straight pass Cookout, Wendy’s, and Taco Bell (on your right) Keep straight and Wal-Mart will be on your right

Do you need a 24 hr Wal-Mart?

From the old dorms at Shaw University (Newsome and Fleming Key) Make a Left on to Person Street Keep Straight Make a Right on the New Bern Avenue Keep Straight (pass Cookout, pass Wake Medical Hospital) Wal-Mart will be on your left (Walgreens will be on you right) From the new dorms at Shaw University (Talbert O Shaw Residence Hall) Make a Left on Bloodworth Keep Straight Make a Right on the New Bern Avenue Keep Straight (pass Cookout, pass Wake Medical Hospital) Wal-Mart will be on your left (Walgreen’s will be on you right)

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Greyhound Bus Station

Address

Raleigh’s Greyhound Station 314 W JONES ST Raleigh, NC 27603

Telephone Numbers Main: 919-834-8275 Baggage: 919-834-8276 Greyhound Package Express: 919-834-8276 Customer Service: 919-833-8091 Greyhound Charter: 800-454-2487 Hours of Operation Hours of operation are subject to change. Please call to verify hours before making travel arrangements. Station Monday-Sunday: 24 hours

Holiday: 24 hours

Ticketing

Monday-Sunday: 24 hours Holiday: 24 hours DIRECTIONS If your on South Street: Turn Left on Person Street If your on Lenoir: Turn Right on Person Street Turn Left on Edenton Street Turn Right on N. Harrington Street Turn Right on W. Jones Street 314 W JONES STREET

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Amtrak Train Station

Address: 320 West Cabarrus Street Raleigh, NC 27601

Directions From McDonald’s Make a Right on Blount Street From the old dorms at Shaw University Keep straight on Person Street Make a left on Lenoir Street Make a left on Blount Street From the new dorms at Shaw University Make a left on Bloodworth Make a left on Lenoir Make a left on Blount Street Make a right on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Go under the bridge Make a right on to the McDowell Street ramp Turn left on W. Cabarrus Street 320 West Cabarrus Street Got questions? Go to www.amtrak.com

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Do you need a ride to the bus station? Do you need to go to the train station? Do you need a ride to the mall?

Are you constantly waiting on a ride?

Wait No More!!

Ride Raleigh’s CAT BUS Get Online!!!

Go to www. raleighnc.gov Scroll down to the left side of the screen and click on CAT This website will teach you how to catch the bus and will give you bus rates. Good Luck!!!!!

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23 Things to Do in Raleigh

1. N.C. Museum of History Sparkling facility showcases North Carolina's unique and colorful history.

2. N.C. Museum of Art Features one of the South's best collections.

3. N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences Learn about the state's natural history, from the coastal plains to the mountains in the Southeast's largest natural history museum.

4. N.C. Sports Hall of Fame Members include Arnold Palmer, Dean Smith and Richard Petty. Housed in the N.C. Museum of History.

5. N.C. State Capitol This National Historic Landmark was built in the 1830s. Greek Revival architectural style.

6. N.C. Executive Mansion Called "the most beautiful governor's mansion {interior} in America" by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

7. Parks, Lakes and Greenways Visitors to Greater Raleigh can enjoy more than 150 beautiful parks and lakes, covering 6,500 acres, and 46 miles of greenways.

8. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Gardens A colorful variety of trees, shrubs and flowering plants surround a life-size bronze statue of Dr. King.

9. State Farmers Market Produce doesn't get any fresher -- or more colorful - than at this 75-acre open air market.

10. Artspace A center for the visual arts featuring 44 working artists in open-to-the-public studios.

11. J.C. Raulston Arboretum at N.C. State University Features more than 6,000 varieties of plants from 55 countries.

12. Historic Oakwood Victorian neighborhood listed in the National Tour of Historic Places. Nearby Oakwood Cemetery is the resting place of U.S. Senators, N.C. Governors, Confederate soldiers and generals.

13. Pullen Park Downtown park featuring a 1911 antique carousel, Andy & Opie TVLand Statue, train ride, kiddie boat ride and pedal boats.

14. State Legislative Building Home of the N.C. General Assembly. Designed by Edward Durrell Stone, who also designed the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and the American Embassy in New Delhi, India.

15. St. Augustine's College Chapel Built in 1895, the chapel is home to the bishop's chair, a memorial to the Right Reverend Henry Beard Delany.

16. African-American Cultural Complex An exposition of contributions made by African Americans to the development of North Carolina and the United States.

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23 Things to Do in Raleigh (cont.)

17. Raleigh City Museum Interesting exhibits take visitors through the 200-year history of the Capital City.

18. North Carolina Solar Center Demonstration house and research facility on the N.C. State University campus.

19. Historic Oak View County Park Historic farmstead that focuses on Wake County's agricultural heritage.

20. Ray Price Legends of Harley Drag Racing Museum Check out the only Harley-Davidson drag racing museum in the world located on the second floor of one of the largest Harley dealerships in the United States. The newly-expanded showroom is the home of the world-famous drag racing champion Ray Price.

21. Harris Visitors Center Explore Carolina Power & Light's nuclear plant, featuring a computer-operated control room simulator. The facility includes a visitor center, exhibits, the 4,100-acre Harris Lake and the White Oak Nature Trail with picnic facilities.

22. N.C. State Centennial Campus This advanced technology campus of the future is a mixed-use academic village for research and corporate activity. Visitors may tour state-of-the-art engineering and climate labs, the National Weather Service Forecast Office, and the world's foremost College of Textiles.

23. Research Triangle Park One of the world's largest planned research parks, spanning 7,000 acres. Based in Durham County, with a portion located in Wake County. Information center in Durham County provides maps and directories. A 20-minute drive from downtown Raleigh.

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Bear’s Den Hours (Hours are subject to change) Monday – Wednesday - 2:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Thursday – 1:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Friday- 1:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Saturday - 3:00 p.m. until 11:00 pm Sunday- CLOSED

Games

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WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU!!!!

Office of Student Affairs 919-546-8282 Department of Student Activities/Greek Life 919-546-8211 Counseling Center 919-546-8283/8284 Student Government Association 919-546-8294 Director of the Student Union 919-546-8280 The Lower Level of The Willie E. Gary Center The Bear’s Den (Department of Student Activities) The Book Store The Mail Room Thompson Hospitality (Office) The First Floor of The Willie E. Gary Center

The Cafeteria Promotional Areas The Second Floor of The Willie E. Gary Center

Office of Student Affairs The Ballroom The Grill (Computers are located in the Grill) The Director of the Student Union The Counseling Center The Office of the Student Government Association The Riddick Room

Call 919-546-8211 if you have any questions!!!!!

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“A New Reality” Transportation Schedule

We will start out with 1 bus and add another bus as usage increases

We will run two busses for large events Buses will run up to 1 hour past “Y” closing Pick up will be behind the Willie E. Gary Student Center Student must have Shaw University/YMCA ID YMCA card

to board bus Monday – Thursday 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

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6:00 6:10 7:45 8:00 8:15 8:30 9:50 10:00

Friday 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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6:00 6:10 8:15 8:30 Saturday Noon – 3pm

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12:00 12:10 12:15 1:00 1:00 1:10 2:45 3:00