NEWS
su puts on ‘antigone’
STATE AND NATION
SPORTS
Debt falls on both sides. pg. 4
Also: Tennis goes for repeat. pg. 5
su gears up for key series
both parties to blame
Students perform tragedy. pg. 3
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FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2011 MISS SOUTHERN
SGA VICE PRESIDENT
CHIEF JUSTICE
VOL. 57, ISSUE 15
MISS SENIOR
Kiara Stewart
569*
Chisolu Isiadinso
601*
Maurlence Martin
675*
Amber Jarrell
144*
Myeisha Webb
509
Janea Jamison
547
Corey Smith
488
Terah Gibson
119
Isiadinso, Stewart win in runoff by evan taylor DiGesT MANAGiNG eDiTor
The races proved to be closer in Student Government Association runoff elections Wednesday as Kiara Stewart edged over Myeisha Webb by 60 votes. Chisolu Isiadinso won the Miss Southern crown, Maurlence Martin earns the Chief Justice position, and Amber Jarrell earned Miss Senior in Royal Court. “I’m just so happy. Thank you, “ said Stewart with happy tears. Opponent Myeisha Webb vowed to participate in the SGA legislative branch after her loss.
“It’s fine. I’m gonna take the Senate seat, be pro temp of the senate and be ready next year, “ said Webb. Isiadinso made plans to do her best and put her best foot forward. “ I’m very excited I have worked hard this week and as Miss junior so now I plan to bring my ‘A’ game as Miss Southern University, and I will continue my platform and do the best that I can do, “ said Isiadinso. Amber Jarrell, Miss Senior 20112012 explained she is ready to get started, and thanked those who participated in the political process. “I’m really excited, I Just really appreciated everyone who came out to vote even if the vote wasn’t for me
and I’m ready to get to work, “ said Jarrell. Opponent Terah Gibson wished Jarrell luck in her new position. “I wish Amber all the luck. I think that she is a really good candidate, I wish her all the luck, “ said Gibson. Martin and Smith were unavailable for comment about the Chief Justice position. Vacancies in SGA to be filled in the Fall include; AWS Vice President, two senior class justices, senior class senators, one junior class justice, two junior class senators, one sophomore class justice, two sophomore class senators, and freshman class offices.
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chisolu isiadinso defeated Janea Jamison in Wednesday’s runoff to win Miss southern.
Choices exhibit opens at SUMA by evan taylor
DiGesT MANAGiNG eDiTor
African American experiences and collections were highlighted at Choices African American and Contemporary African Art from Private collections at Southern University Museum of Art. Randell Henry, Associate Professor of Art, served as the curator and organized the exhibit introducing the works of Angel White and Ronald Kennedy. “About 10 years ago…. I began thinking about bringing works of major African American artists. I named the exhibit choices clue to all the choices I had to make to narrow the collectors down to two. Irvin Jones and Gregory Spann, “ said Henry. Henry hopes that students would be inspired and see
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Artist Angel White showcases her work at choices exhibition in southern University Museum of Art.
the positive culture of African Americans. “ Hope they will be inspired to be creative in their own lives and works. I hope they find the art intriguing, beautiful, and full of energy, see all the positive aspects of African American culture that the artists bring out, “ said Henry.
for her art from Jack and Jill of America. She deemed her selfportrait as her personal favorite; and feels her family and growing up in New Orleans her major inspirations. “ This exhibit and art gave me a chance to open up with my ideas as an artist. It’s important to have that outlet as
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The exhibit featured the works of artists including; Artis Lane, Sam Gilliam, Thornton Dial, John Thomas Biggers, John Scott, and Elizabeth Catlett “ Students are able to see original art in this museum instead of only in textbooks and pictures, “ said Henry. Angel White won first place
at young age… So that you can be successful, “ said White. White discussed two of her pieces, her free spirit, and the inclusion of her background in her art. “ I call my work African expressionism. It’s a different form I use contemporary techniques and traditional African form, “ said Ronald Kennedy, retired SLU Professor and artist. Kennedy discussed his evolution and how he uses shapes and colors from masks and patterns from African fabric. “Over 20-25 years my art has evolved. I started on a fiat canvas and kept working with the idea and concept. You have to find your own niche and create what you want to do, “ said Kennedy. Art collector Irvin Jones talked about how he became a collector and the factors that lead to his 450-piece collection. “An older black man in Virginia had a large collection of African American art. Told me it was too late to collect art. I was determined to see if I could collect art with a very limited budget, “ said Jones Jones shared how he acquired his eyes and knowledge; and the
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