Shakell James
\n<\/span>Staff Writer\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The freshman class council at Jackson State University held its \u201c Confidence Not Cockiness\u201d forum on Monday, Oct. 24 in Dixon Residence Hall.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The student leaders discussed the difference between confidence and cockiness, how to present yourself among others, and how to approach one\u2019s arrogance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Austin Rolfe, a junior business marketing major from Little Rock, Ark., served as Mr. Sophomore for the 2021-2022 academic school year. He currently holds the position of junior class vice president. He highly recommended not letting yourself get into your own head.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cConfidence is energy about yourself that is presented positively,\u201d Rolfe said.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to the student leaders, cockiness can come off in a negative light and it can cause groups of people to develop preconceived notions that may not be true.<\/span><\/p>\n

They suggest when encountering someone with a cocky attitude, the best thing to do is have a private conversation with them explaining their behavior.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Several tips were given to boost confidence. Tips include:<\/span><\/p>\n

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• Get a journal\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
• Turn your insecurities and alter them into compliments\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
• Practice in the mirror<\/span><\/li>\n
• Create sticky notes with encouraging words<\/span><\/li>\n
• Surround yourself with encouraging family and friends<\/span><\/li>\n
• Always trust your intuition whenever there is a pessimistic effect<\/span><\/li>\n
• Do not allow people to take advantage of you<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Kennedy Harrison, a senior political science major from Dallas, Texas, holds two different student leadership positions, president of the Blue S.T.R.E.A.K and attorney general of the Student Government Association (SGA) for the 2022-2023 academic school year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

  \u00a0Harrison said that student leaders have to remain cautious and not lose themselves in their titles.\u00a0 \u201cIt\u2019s ok to not be a part of the crowd sometimes,\u201d Harrison said.<\/span><\/p>\n

  Elisha Brown, a junior elementary education major from Columbia, Miss., said she did not plan on becoming a student leader for the 2022-2023 academic school year. It was never her plan to even run for Miss Junior but she said her main support system had different plans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

  \u201cHaving the right people surrounded around you will wash away any doubt you have about yourself,\u201d Brown said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

  Caleab Pickens, a public health major from Jackson, Miss., and current freshman class president said that cockiness carries a negative connotation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

  \u201cYour biggest downfall is not listening to people,\u201d Pickens said.<\/span><\/p>\n

  Joshua Edwards, a senior Journalism and Media Studies major from Tulsa, Okla. and the current and sixth Mr. Jackson State University admitted that being a student leader is more difficult than what meets the eye.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

  \u201cIt\u2019s okay to not be perfect at all times and once you accept that, you will always be the person you\u2019re called to be,\u201d Edwards said.<\/span><\/p>\n

  Attendees of the forum seemed to be receptive to the information given by the new freshman class council.<\/span><\/p>\n

  Jamere Slaughter, a psychology major from Chicago, Ill., said cocky attitudes remind him to stay humble.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

  \u201cIt was really informative, it made me think about my future endeavors on campus. I won\u2019t be as nervous, scared, or hesitant about trying new things on campus or even in life outside of school,\u201d Slaughter said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

  Regan Johnson, a computer engineering major from Jackson, Miss., and the current freshman class secretary is all about self-love. She said that it is important to not be so critical of yourself and shortcomings.<\/span><\/p>\n

  \u201cAlways know your worth and always love yourself,\u201d Johnson said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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