By: Shenay Russell
Surely many of you know Shaq Smith – Mr. PR, Mr. “Let’s Go!” himself. Shaq Smith has made his name known throughout the black community at Pitt in a surprisingly short amount of time. May it be personally, via Twitter or Facebook, or from seeing him around campus, Shaq’s presence on Pitt’s campus is well known and it doesn’t seem to be waning anytime soon.
Shaq Smith is extremely outgoing and prides himself in being the “go-to guy” and having such a resonant reputation on campus. When asked what entertainment meant to him, he stated:
Entertainment to me is simply any activity that holds my attention. Some of my favorite forms of entertainment are music, cinema, games, and sports. I have always found myself amused by these activities. I have always believed that entertainment is important for everyone, even though we all enjoy different forms of [sic] activities.
Shaq enjoys being a vital part to Pitt’s entertainment scene. To him, entertainment is a way to unite the black community here at Pitt. Shaq admits one of his major influences is Pitt graduate, Gary Curtis.
Shaq is involved in a variety of activities on and off campus. Some of these endeavors include: being a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, Fab 5 Entertainment, and manager/publicist of Pitt’s own, B Shels. He doesn’t plan to stop there; Shaq plans to create his own PR company focused in the Western Pennsylvania area. He also wants to create his own website, www.ShaqSmith.com, as well as, assist B Shels in completing an album.
Whether your personal feelings of him are positive or negative, you have to respect Shaq’s candor and drive. Can’t get enough of Shaq Smith? Check out his blogs: "I.Am.ShaqSmith" (http://shaqsmith.blogspot.com) and "ParallelVisions" (http://iamshaqsmith.blogspot.com) or follow him on Twitter: @ShaqSmith.
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