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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2010

ISSUE 3

Too Few Students Gather for Progress

Photos by Eric Smith/The Collegian SGA President addressing SC State students and members of the community in front of Orangeburg City Hall. The crowd participated in the “March for progress” that began on SC State’s campus.

Photo by Eric Smith/The Collegian Students walking down Russell St. towards City Hall

BY ERIC SMITH STAFF WRITER

overlooked the group of students.

“I wish we had more students, but the ones who did come are committed and can go back and share and so everything about the effort that was made today I believe is positive and is a step forward.”

But for the students, everyone was in “like minds” for more representation of the voice of the SC State Bulldogs in the surrounding community.

In all the success of the march was not compromised, but the scope in future plans is envisioned to look a lot broader.

“We as a people have come a long way, but there is still progress to be made.”

This may have been the very phrase that ran through the minds of the group of Bulldogs that left the front gate of campus around 4 pm on a cold, cloudy & gray Saturday, to participate in the SGA “March for Progress.”

A part of the Orangeburg Massacre Week, the march started from Martin Luther King Jr. Auditorium and went all the way to the Orangeburg City

Hall; all the way gaining movement in it’s stead.

Among the crowd of supporters was Miss SC State Zuri Stackhouse.

“The Outcome of the event was really great although I wished for more student support,” she said. “What Zack ( Zachary Middelton, Current SGA President) had to say was very important because everyone feels like were not included in the city of Orangeburg and we should be, because Orangeburg is technically a College Town.”

This seemed to be one of the key points made in the speech given by

Middelton in front of Orangeburg City Hall. “Many students feel that Orangeburg has nothing to offer,” he said, “but for someone who has lived here all their life that is just not true.”

The SGA president stressed the importance of students to the Orangeburg community and wanted Orangeburg to have the same impact on students as it had for him and others growing up in Orangeburg.

Commenting on this historic march, Director of Student Life and Leadership at SC State, Lillian Adderson said she thought it was a solid start as she

Massacre film evokes strong emotions

BY JONATHAN WHITE MANAGING EDITOR “Scarred Justice: The Orangeburg Massacre1968,” a film bringing to light one of the bloodiest tragedies of the Civil Rights era after four decades of deliberate denial, jump started last week’s Orangeburg Massacre Commemoration Week.

Though few in number, students and faculty all gathered in the IP Stanback Museum and Planetarium to watch the film which brought about a stir of emotions.

This scrupulously researched documentary, finally offers the definitive account of that tragic incident and reveals the environment that allowed it to be buried for so long.

It raises disturbing questions about how our country acknowledges its tortured racial past in order to make sense of its challenging present.

The film details the events that led up to the Orangeburg Massacre.

What started as a small protest for black students of SC State College and Claflin University so that they could be allowed to bowl, ended in a tragic night, taking the lives of three students, Samuel Hammond, Delano Middleton, and Henry Smith.

The film featured interviews from the survivors including Cleveland Sellers, John Stroman, and Robert Davis which gave them a voice and an opportunity that they never got, to tell what really happened on that horrific night.

Although many students left after the film, many stayed to discuss their thoughts and feelings of the documentary and justice itself.

“It’s nothing like seeing the motion picture of what happened. Reading the book was one thing, but seeing it was something totally different,” said a student who volunteered to share her feelings of the film. “Watching SEE FILM ON PAGE 4

Photo by Eric Smith/The Collegian A scene from “Scarred Justice: The Orangeburg Massacre 1968,” where SC State students outside of Hary Floyd’s All Star Bowling Lanes; where they were denied access to the facilities because the owner still practiced segregationist policies.

“Taking a Stand”

Photo by Eric Smith/The Collegian Henry Smith (right) sits with his mother before leaving for the spring semester at SC State College.

Smith is played by professional drama major Charlie Jones III and senior speech pathology major Ensley Greaves plays Mrs. Smith

BY DERVEDIA THOMAS EDITOR IN CHIEF “Taking a Stand” the reenactment of the Orangeburg Massacre, opened to a full house and continued to have strong showings at the 3000 capacity Martin Luther King Jr. Auditorium.

SC State heroes like John Stroman and Cleveland Sellers were among those in attendance along with Fred Moore, who was the Student Government Association President of SC State College in 1955 and was expelled along with several other student leaders for their pioneering protests against injus-

Photo by Stephanie McDuffie/Student Media Associate adviser Delano Middleton (left) meeting Sammuel Hammond for the first time Daleno is played by Student Government Association President Zachary Middleton and Hammond is played by Lawrence Nelson who also played President Benner Turner in the opening scene tices in Orangeburg. His bravery was honored in the opening scene of the play with a powerful performance by mathematics major Austin Floyd.

The three and a half hour play, humanized and displayed the personal stories of the not only the three students killed, but also one of the police officers that shot them. Moses O. Bell played a level headed but focused Stroman, Elijah T Corley an aggressive James Davis and Charlie Jones III played a compelling Henry Smith.

Samuel Hammond’s spiritual personality was introduced convincingly to audiences who did not

Photo by Stephanie McDuffie/ Student Media Associate adviser Ethel the love interest of Sammuel Hammond, grieves over the loss of her friends after returning from the infirmary.

know him personally by Lawrence Nelson and a passionate, eager Delano Middleton was brought to life by his great-nephew Student Government Association President Zachary Middleton. Like his great nephew, Delano was also a footballer eager to make a change. Few in the audience knew that in one of the scenes Middleton [Zachary] actually wore one of his deceased uncle’s actual jumpsuits.

The female actresses elevated the play to another level adding emotion through their personal SEE PLAY ON PAGE 4

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The Collegian • MONDAY FEBRUARY 8, 2010

SC State needs to do MORE for Fred Moore

BY DERVEDIA THOMAS EDITOR IN CHIEF Fred Moore is certainly an unsung hero at SC State University. As student council president at SC State College, he took a stand against the administration of the college in support of the black citizens in Orangeburg and was expelled along with several other student leaders.

Has this hero been given the recognition he deserves? What about the “others” who were expelled. No one speaks their names; good luck trying to find a recent picture of them or even Moore online, there is no building on campus named in their honor? Who are they and what have they done for us?

Cecil Williams, veteran photographer who captured and publicized to the nation many of the struggles of the civil rights movement in Orangeburg, wrote in his book Freedom and Justice, that when black parents in the Orangeburg Civil Rights Movement petitioned for integration of the school system in 1955, the white community formed a White Citizens Council that agreed

to deny any black person who signed that petition essential services such as food, medicines, oil for heating their homes and gas for their vehicles.

Blacks were even fired from their jobs, evicted from the places they rented and some even had their homes foreclosed. This all happened after the passing of Brown v Board of Education Decision.

Williams goes on to explain that students at both SC State and Claflin University were affected by what was happening to the citizens; food was available to them through the food services provided on campus, but the community at large was suffering at the hands of the same people paid to provide food at SC State College.

Motivated by this injustice Moore and members of the student council went to SC State College President Benner C. Turner and asked him to stop buying from those businesses that denied the black community, but he refused. The students then planned a boycott of campus food services and refused to go to class.

Fifteen hundred students participated in the boycott and strikes. FIFTEEN HUNDRED! This action put a major

Photo and caption courtesy www.knowitall.org After his expulsion from SC State University for his civil rights activity, Fred Moore went dent in the pockets of the food service owners and the all white Board of Trustees instructed Turner to expel Moore along with Leroy Nesbitt, Alice Pyatt, Alvin Anderson, Barbara Brown and 11 other student leaders.

Moore was just two weeks shy of his May graduation.

Certainly every black native of Orangeburg should have the names of these students who stood up for them on the tips of their tongues, but I doubt that is the case. Many still don’t know about the Orangeburg Massacre, far less these students who

had the courage to take a stand and who were forced to face the trauma of being kicked out of school as a result.

President Andrew Hugine Jr. apologized to all of the expelled students, but what since then? It just goes to show that people can be forgotten unless someone takes up the mantle to keep their story alive.

The mantle was certainly taken up

by SC State students in the opening scene of the play “Taking a stand,” but is that enough? One of the more striking lines in that play came at the end when Moore was being expelled

by Turner. He told the college president that long after he [Moore] is gone his name will resound through the halls of the campus. In 2010 are we keeping his prophesy alive?

This item in history should be mandatory learning for all students.

These heroes should be honored publicly and frequently and their story should be told over and over again so that SC State University students know the “stock” from which they were made and will not be afraid to take a stand.

Article Comments on the Web Article: Former Volleyball player dies after extended illness Comment: Wow.. erinn this is so hard for me to believe.. for this of you who don’t know. I played soccer with erinn all growing up. She was my all time favorite defender. And a really good friend. I still can’t believe this has happened. Its hard to think that someone I grew up with, had crazy sleep overs with. God the way mama lol my mom n yours. Would try n yell at us in the pool to get out so we could leave and how we would just get really quite n they would start up an other 3 hour convo. I’m sorry I haven’t really been around after I left for the army. Don’t mean I wont still Cary around the memories. I love you girl. May u rest n peace.

Article: Greeks urged to stay on the yard This is actually entertaining to see that Greeks are urged to stay on the yard now. This was bought to administration last year when Alpha Phi Alpha was

put on cease and desist and never given a fair judicial hearing, and we were trying to tell administration that you are making a big mistake, and SC State’s campus is about to be dead. Well it seems like this has come true, since now administration is “urging” Greeks to stay on campus. I feel at an HBCU like South Carolina State, the Greeks are a essential to the campus whether it is for entertainment or outreach to the community. Also, if one had seen the supposed “violations” that Alpha Phi Alpha committed, one could see that it was more a personal vendetta against the chapter and that the charges were not based on any evidence gathered.As the former President of the Beta Delta Chapter during that year, I hope SC State learns that everytime you get beat at your own game, don’t make it personal, and suspend a chapter because they stood for what they believed in, and tried to make a stand to show administration that the students do matter, and you have a job because of “us.”

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State University Progress Energy Donates $25,000 to SC Parking Rules and SC State University Regulations South Carolina State University has announced that it is the recipient of a gift of $25,000 from Progress Energy that will support nuclear engineering majors. The check was presented to President George E. Cooper by the vice-president of Progress Energy’s southern region, Melody Birmingham-Byrd.

“Progress Energy is a strong supporter of education,” said Birmingham-Byrd. “Nuclear energy is an important part of our shared future, and we are proud to partner with SC State to encourage the next generation of nuclear engineers.”

This encouragement will be in the form of scholarships for students who aspire to become an integral part of our Nation’s search for efficient and sustained energy sources, and according to President Cooper, this gift will allow SC State to continue preparing students to thrive in a global society.

“With the staunch support of philanthropic organizations such as Progress Energy, SC State will continue to remain at the helm of programs such as nuclear engineering,” stated Cooper. “We want to ensure that our students are afforded the opportunity to become scientists/engineers equipped to meet the increasing global demand for nuclear energy, and thanks to Progress Energy, there are aspiring engineers who will now receive the necessary funding to pursue a career in the field.”

Anthony Holloman, vice president for Institutional Advancement, is equally ecstatic about this generous contribution. “Despite a faltering economy, organizations like Progress Energy continue to show their support. With the only accredited nuclear engineering program in South Carolina, Progress Energy has now given students a chance to excel at a University that has garnered credibility within the state and throughout the Nation,” stated Holloman. “These funds will continue to aid us in recruiting and retaining talented students ready to combat relevant problems regarding nuclear energy.”

ATTENTION!!!!!

There will be no print issue of The Collegian during the week of Feb 15.

Student Media will be attending the BCCA Student Media Conference in Jackson State University, FL A new issue will be out on Feb 22, 2010

The SC State University Police Department wants to inform you that although the SC State campus is currently under construction, it is imperative that all faculty, staff and students continue to follow the University parking rules and regulations.

University police will continue to tow vehicles in violation of the following: South Carolina Handicapped parking laws, vehicles parked in locations that will impede traffic and vehicles parked in reserved spaces.

University policy also requires that all faculty, staff and students have a current parking decal. Decals may be purchased Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 7 p.m.

Vehicle registration is located in the basement of Poplar Hall.

To ensure your safety, the SC State University Police Department urges you to consistently adhere to all of the aforementioned parking rules and regulations. While construction and the relocation of several Offices are obstacles to convenient parking, please remain patient while we find amenable solutions during the transition.

If you witness any Illegal activity Call the

Crime Stoppers Tipline

536-8200

This anonymous, voice-activated line is checked hourly.

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CAMPUS NEWS The Collegian • MONDAY FEBRUARY 8, 2010

Former President tell students that BET needed to satisfy its customers

BY DERVEDIA THOMAS EDITOR IN CHIEF Former President of BET Jefferi K. Lee says BET needed to distinguish between its audience and its customers and focus on satisfying the latter.

Lee was the president and CEO of BET when it started in 1980 and is now the president/CEO of Bio-Defense Group Inc in Columbia, Maryland.

Lee explained that BET’s audience is an entirely different entity from its customers. “People complain about our offerings, but those persons are not our customers,” he said. “The average viewer does not write a check and mail it to us. Our customers are the Cable Operators and our Advertisers. Understanding the difference between the two is critical.”

As a result the former president explained that programming had to be designed to capture the market that its advertisers wanted and the numbers cable operators wanted.

Lee made this important distinction at SC State’s weekly Executive Speaker Series on Feb 3. In his speech entitled “Proven strategies to gaining market share,” Lee also recommended this strategic approach to aspiring entrepreneurs as well as student’s as it pertains to their academic success.

“Small businesses in America stay

small because the entrepreneurs never decide who their real customers are and how to expand their customer base. You must also know what your employer wants,” he continued.

“If you can show that you know what the employer’s business is about in an interview, you are likely to get the

job.”

The audience was mainly comprised of students from the college of business and applied professional sciences. To this group he asked, “What do you want to do in business? What drives you? Do you have a life blueprint or are you just going through

Photo by Rolondo Davis/University Photographer Former President of BET Jefferi K. Lee speaking with an SC State business student after the Executive Speaker Series on Feb 3.

Crime Updates Student in Altercation after Massacre Film A female student was involved in an altercation with another female outside of the I.P Stanback and Planetarium after viewing the film “Scarred Justice: The Orangeburg Massacre1968.”

Campus Police are not calling it a robbery although the student lost her wallet during the altercation and is not familiar with the assailant.

Sunday Moring Brawl at “The Café” Campus Police were called to investigate a fight involving two international students in the Washington Dining Hall early Sunday morning.

Unconfirmed eye witness reports indicate that the altercation began when one male student threw a glass a juice at the other male who reciprocated with violent kick to the face. The fight was then intercepted by a third party (student) when a chair was raised by the first student.

the motions? ” He explained that aspiring towards being in marketing, management or any other field is not an “end.”

“Where are you going with this,” he said. “A diploma tells me you know how to learn…stop. A look at your GPA tells me how committed you are to learning.”

He went on to say that someone with a 3.5 GPA shows a commitment to learning in contrast to someone with a 2.5. “With a 2.5, you know how to learn, but in the interview you will have to convince me that you are committed to learning. Here is the reality, In May, China will graduate more honor students than the total number of students graduating in the United States regardless of GPA. No longer are you competing with people in South Carolina; forget Clemson, you are not competing against them. You must make yourself stand out; how are you different?”

BET, he said, started when founder Bob Johnson took only $15,000 of his own money as well as another $500,000 he borrowed from John Malone. Johnson later sold the company for $3 billion dollars 18 years later. With that said, Lee advised students that obstacles will come in their way but they must stay focused and keep their eyes on the prize.

Brigadier General Stephen M. Twitty Keynotes 114th Founders’ Day SC State University will celebrate the 114th anniversary of its founding at the annual Founders’ Day Convocation on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010 at 4 p.m. in the Smith-Hammond-Middleton (SHM) Memorial Center.

This year’s Founders’ Day theme is “Honoring Our Heritage: Forging Our Future.”During the event, SC State University will announce the distinguished alumni and 10, 20 and 30-year faculty and staff service award recipients, as well as the 2010 inductees to the Quarter Century Club and Thomas E. Miller Society.

The Founders’ Day keynote address will be delivered by Brigadier General Stephen M. Twitty.

A native of Chesnee, S.C., Brigadier General Twitty’s army career spans over 24 years. He has served in a variety of assignments throughout the United States and overseas.

Brigadier General Twitty has served in four combat tours; during the first Gulf War in Operation Desert Storm, and most recently three tours in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom where he was awarded the Silver Star Medal, our nation’s third highest award for valor. Brigadier General Twitty received this award for his actions as an Infantry Battalion commander during the fall of Baghdad in 2003. He has also been awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal and the Legion of Merit. Brigadier General Twitty was inducted into the Army ROTC Hall of Fame in 2009, and was selected as one of South Carolina State University’s Distinguished Alumni in 2004.

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CAMPUS LIFE Saved Does Not Mean Un-dateable The Collegian • MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2010

By Lacreatcia Adams Staff Writer Everyone is different. Therefore as the future leaders of society, we must learn to be more understanding and respectful towards those who have a strong belief in God and have that desire to date.

Let’s face facts, there are people out in the world who are stereotypical and will classify a person as being “un-dateable” merely because they choose to live their lives according to God’s word.

This should not be the case here, yet people still choose to remain ignorant to the truth. To learn more, we interviewed junior physics major Jasmine Oliver about her religious beliefs and how she applies them to dating.

The Collegian: How does your faith in God come into play with your relationships?

Jasmine Oliver: My faith in God shapes the relationship. In terms of the guys that I choose to date and then when I’m dating someone, I pray about it; talk to God about the guy, asking if this is the guy for me, for it will work out, and if not, that he’ll [God] will

break it up before we get too close and too into each other to listen to his voice in the relationship.

The Collegian: Have you broken up with a person because of different religious beliefs?

Jasmine Oliver: Yes, I have. I was dating a guy and he was a Christian but we were two different denominations, and his denomination was very radical. They believed that you are only going to heaven if you are baptized in this denomination and I didn’t believe that, because I believe that everyone that follows Christ and that is baptized and saved and has a relationship with Him is going to heaven. Not just those people who are in a certain denomination.

So we were very close; he was a great guy but because of the difference in our views of Christ, I did break up with him. And I don’t regret it, I don’t.

TC: Do you think people can date other Christians of different denominations?

JO: Oh definitely. Yes I do. It depends on the person and depends on just how they view it. I would date some-

body outside of my denomination. I even go to a church outside my denomination. But if that denomination’s view is so radical and so closed that they can’t accept other Christ followers then no.

Because I’m not going to change for somebody just because somebody says this is the way you have to be and I don’t think the same way.

TC: How do you feel about Christians dating non-Christians?

JO: I am against it. Because the bible says you should not be unequally yoked. And it’s hard to find good Christian men these days, but then it’s easier than you think. You find them in places you wouldn’t expect.

Women as well, not just men. I would suggest to others to not get into a relationship with a non-believer if you are a Christian because you don’t want somebody that’s going to weigh down your faith. You want someone that is going to help you, so you both are going to be striving for Christ together and not somebody who is going to bring you down and distract you from Christ.

advice for those who are Christians who want to know about comfortable dating here at STATE that are very strong in their faith?

JO: I would tell them to don’t settle for something that is less than what God has for you and if the guy or woman that God has for you is not here; that is, if you don’t find a person that is on your level spiritually or that is going to help you spiritually then I would say don’t pursue it. And also to just keep the faith and keep praying about it because that’s the most important thing in relationships; that you pray about it because you can get in relationships with the wrong people. I know I have been in some really bad relationships. Then also pray about your sexuality, pray about your purity, pray that God will help you to remain pure; because it does say in his word that we are supposed to remain pure and avoid sexual immorality. I know it’s college, I know it’s hard. I…know. But just pray about it and keep trying, keep fighting. Don’t give in, just keep fighting it as hard as you can and if you mess up, it’s okay, fight some more!

TC: Do you have any comments or

TAKING A STAND IN PICTURES

Photo by Stephanie McDuffie/ Student Media Associate adviser Sophomore mathematics major Austin Floyd playing former SGA President Fred Moore.

Photo by Stephanie McDuffie/Student Media Associate adviser Sammuel Hammond is introduced to his love interest Ethel for the first time, while being interrupted by “Duly.”

L-R Robert “Duly” Davis played by Erskine Johnson, Ethel played by Briauna Perry, Verna, Henry Smith’s girlfriend played by Bee Stokes and Henry Smith played by Charlie Jones III Photo by Eric Smith/ The Collegian Far left, John Stroman played

by Moses O. Bell discussing a plan to test the bowling alley policies by sending their white friend in first and then entering from the back of the alley to enter the bowling alley

Film Continued from Page 1 this film made me sad about not seeing this in history books, and not knowing about this before I came to SC Sate,” said another student.

As the conversation went on and thoughts were shared, one professor asked students, “What do you think we can do to bring about justice?”

One student answered, on the brink of tears said, “I’m upset at the fact that this happened, but what can I do? How can I go about bringing justice. It hurts that we weren’t able to

do anything, and eventually justice will prevail.”

Many in the room felt that it wasn’t enough to just “wait” on justice, but we have to take a stand now. The conversation took a brief turn when students and staff began discussing what everyone could do to bring justice and get students more involved in the Orangeburg Massacre week.

Education Professor, Omari Dyson shared his feelings on what he thinks need to be done, “This film was only the tip of the iceberg. Yes, there were deaths that happened on this campus, but now there is

Photo by Stephanie McDuffie/ Student Media Associate adviser Delano Middleton played by Zachary Middleton in his final moments reciting the 23rd Psalm with his mother played by recent SC State alumna Joy Vaugn.

death in the mind. There are students here at SC State that don’t even know what happened. The awareness should not only be just one week, because it’s black history month, but this should be a continuous process.”

Senior Music Education major, Joann Gates bitterly expressed her views about some of SC State students, “We run to the stores to buy CD’s, we run to the stores to buy shoes, but why be ignorant to our own history? As the saying goes, If you want to hide something from a black person, put it in a book... well

Play Continued from Page 1 interactions as mothers, girlfriends and participants in the protests.

On opening night, students had positive things to say about the endeavor.

“It was really enlightening,” said social work major Sierra Tintrell. “I watched the Scarred Justice documentation, but this was better than that.”

“It was good; it was really, really, really good,” said junior business management major Tyrell Robinson “It was better than I expected. It had all the qualities I wanted to see. I might come back tomorrow.”

John Stroman who declined to give a detailed comment on the record said it finally showed who was really involved for the protests.

Not reflected in the play was the participation of Claflin students in the bowling alley protests. Nevertheless, Claflin students were in attendance.

“I thought it was really good,” said Brittney Vaughn a sophomore mass communication major from Claflin University. “We’ve heard the story so many times, but seeing this play put in a new perspective.” Her colleague Crystal Williams, a sophomore Sociology major agreed but thought the play could have been shorter.

Written and directed by senior business management major Calhoun Cornwall, “Taking a Stand” is the first reenactment of the Orangeburg Massacre which ended the lives of three students on SC State College campus and wounded 27 others. The play ran until Saturday 5, at the Martin Luther King Jr. Auditorium.

that must be true. Instead of taking what society gives us, we should do our own research.”

As the conversation came to an end, Sophomore English major, Eric Shattuck shared some very real and true views.

“I appreciate the video and the history was an important component, but I don’t believe it was enough,” said Shattuck. “I feel the school has to somehow reach the students, and its hard to do that and get people to care. If you look around the room, there were probably only 50 students out of the 5,000.”

There are many students here at SC State that do care about what goes on at State, who come to events, show support, and get involved. But what about the high percentage of students that don’t?

What can we do to make a change? We take credit for a lot of things that African Americans have done to pave the way for us, but what have WE done? Sure Obama is the President, but what have you done. Sure those three lives that were taken of Feb 8 have paved the way for students at State, but what have we done.

Its time to take a stand!!

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NATION & WORLD The Collegian • MONDAY FEBRUARY 8, 2010

Haitians at US colleges worry: stay in school?

By DEEPTI HAJELA Associated Press Writer NEW YORK – Every payday, Jeff Paul sent whatever dollars he could spare to his mother and little brother back home in Haiti. They’ve become even more desperate since the Jan. 12 earthquake, compounded by thieves, destroyed his mother’s business; they had to sleep in the streets of Port-auPrince before a relative took them in.

“There’s no food, they don’t have money,” said Paul, a part-time security guard and sophomore at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn. “Therefore, on my part, if I don’t do as much as I can do, it’s like I’m a devil. ... I was there, I been there, I know what it look like when somebody don’t eat.”

For Paul and hundreds of other Haitian college students in the United States, the past few weeks have been a torment as they’ve viewed the devastation from afar, waiting to learn if their relatives in Haiti survived and how they’re coping.

Some who may have considered leaving school to return home are daunted by the conditions in Haiti. And some have heard from their families that they should stay where it’s safe and where they can do the one thing that could make a difference in the future — get an education.

“That’s real hard for me,” said Mario Calixte, 26, an international student majoring in computer science at Virginia Tech. His parents lost their home in Port-au-Prince.

“I cannot spend a day without thinking about how I can help them,” Calixte said. “Seeing that I am helpless, it’s killing me.”

It’s frustrating for the students knowing that joining their families wouldn’t help and could even add to the strain.

“There’s nothing in Haiti for a computer science major,” said Jennifer Francois, 23, another Virginia Tech student from Haiti. She said she would only be a burden as her parents and

In this Jan. 28, 2010 photo, Jeff Paul, second from left, president of the Haitian American Student Association at Medgar Evers College, attend a campus vigil for the victims and families of the Haiti earthquake in Brooklyn, New York. (AP Photos/Bebeto Matthews) (BEBETO MATTHEWS, AP / January 27, 2010) two sisters try to rebuild their partially collapsed home.

“They have to have money to feed me, and they don’t have it right now,” she said.

Mixon Brown, 24, a nursing student at Rockland Community College in Suffern, N.Y., was with his family in Haiti when the quake hit and returned to New York 13 days later to the threeyear program he began in August. His family home, a few hours from Portau-Prince, is now full of relatives from the city — relatives his family will try to feed off the meager living his father makes as a farmer.

“If I am here, they will have more hope,” he said. “They believe in education, and know when someone studies in America they really can find jobs. ...

They would be glad because they feel I can help them.”

Since the earthquake, these students have become more determined to finish their studies, seeing in their degrees the promise of jobs with incomes higher than they could get without higher education.

With responsibility in the future to care for many more people than before, that income is more important than ever.

About 850 Haitians study as international students at American colleges and universities, according to the Institute of International Education, a nonprofit advocacy organization that tracks international students in the U.S. More are students like Paul, either permanent residents or American citizens whose parents still live in Haiti.

Patrick Guilbaud, who directs Francois’ program at Virginia Tech and

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himself Haitian, stressed the importance of Francois and other students staying and completing their educations instead of leaving school to return to their families or trying to find jobs in hopes of earning money in the short-term.

“There’s nothing for them to go back to,” he said, since the country’s infrastructure needs rebuilding. “They would not be useful going back right now. It really makes a lot more sense for them to strengthen their academic training.”

The Institute of International Education has set up a grant program to help Haitian international students with financial difficulties caused by the earthquake.

“Unless you have extraordinary skills that are really needed right now, you should stay here and you should get the skills you need to help in the reconstruction,” advises Peggy Blumenthal, the institute’s chief operating officer.

The students’ families in Haiti also are encouraging them to stay in school, the students say.

“When I talk to them, they say to me I don’t need to be worried, they have hope the situation will change,” Calixte said.

“They say to me, ‘Stay where you are, get a good education, get a good job.’ “ Edner Paul, a 17-year-old freshman studying math and economics at MIT, came to the U.S. with his mother to attend high school. Paul, who’s not related to Jeff Paul, knows he’ll be able to do more for his father and siblings in Haiti by staying school and getting his degree.

And he’s committed to that goal, now more than ever.

“I’m going to work harder than I did before,” he said.

JSU president defends “uniting” HBCUs (AP) — JACKSON, Miss. - Jackson State University President Ronald Mason says he’s still against the governor’s proposal to merge Mississippi’s three black universities, even though Mason has been circulating his own idea about unifying the schools.

Mason has received a sharp rebuke from black legislators and supporters of historically black colleges and universities over his plan.

On Friday, Mason said he’s still against Barbour’s plan “to force” a merger. But, Mason said his unification idea should be discussed since black schools are struggling to survive in the tough economy.

Mason says his idea “was accelerated” after Barbour made his recommendation about the mergers. He also says his presentation was supposed to have been kept private, but was leaked to the media.

Southern U. Senior Launches Scholarship With Her Own Money

Former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin addresses attendees at the National Tea Party Convention in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Sarah Palin, in a speech that was short on ideas but big on enthusiasm, took aim at President Barack Obama and the Democrats, telling a gathering of “tea party” activists that America is ripe for another revolution.

Noting his party’s dismal showing in elections since Obama moved into the White House a year ago with talk of hope and promises of change, Palin asked the gathering: “How’s that hope-y, change-y stuff workin’ out for you?”

Her audience waved flags and erupted in cheers during multiple standing ovations as the 2008 GOP vice presidential nominee gave the keynote address Saturday at the first national convention of the “tea party” coalition. It’s an antiestablishment, grass-roots network motivated by anger over the growth of government, budget-busting spending and Obama’s policies.

Palin’s 45-minute talk was filled with her trademark folksy jokes and amounted to a pep talk for the coalition and promotion of its principles.

The speech also was rife with criticism for Obama and the Democrats who control Congress, but delivered with a light touch. Aside from broad conservative principles like lower taxes and a strong national defense, the speech was short on Palin’s own policy ideas that typically indicate someone is seriously laying the groundwork to run for the White House.

Indeed, Republican observers say she’s seemingly done more lately to establish herself as a political celebrity focused on publicity rather than a political candidate focused on policy.

Catering to her crowd, Palin talked of limited government, strict adherence to the Constitution, and the “God-given right” of freedom. She said the “fresh, young and fragile” movement is the future of American politics because it’s “a ground-up call to action” to both major political parties to change how they do business.

“America is ready for another revolution!” she told the gathering.

Palin suggested the movement should remain leaderless and cautioned against allowing it to be defined by any one person.

“Let us not get bogged down in the small squabbles. Let us get caught up in the big ideas,” she said, though she offered few of her own.

The former Alaska governor, who resigned from office last summer before completing her first term, didn’t indicate whether her political future would extend beyond cable news punditry and paid speeches to an actual presidential candidacy.

All she offered was a smile when a moderator asking her questions used the phrase “President Palin.” That prompted most in the audience to stand up and chant “Run, Sarah, Run!” But, given the plethora of attacks that Palin leveled at Obama, she seemed like she was already running against him. And, perhaps, as an independent.

She talked little about the Republican Party and encouraged “tea party”-aligned candidates to compete in GOP primaries.

Palin ribbed Obama for Democratic losses in New Jersey and Virginia governor’s races last fall and in a Massachusetts Senate race last month, saying: “When you’re 0-3 you’d better stop lecturing and start listening.”

On foreign policy and national security, Palin said he had “misguided thinking” and a pre-Sept.

11 mindset.

Her fee was $100,000 for the appearance at the for-profit event

By Norman J. Dotson Jr. Blackcollegewire Many college students dream of one day becoming bigmoney donors, lavishing their alma maters with boatloads of cash and scholarships.

One Southern University student did not wait long to give back to her school. Mercy Ukpolo, the current Miss College of Business, used money generated by herself and her mother to give the first Mercy Ukpolo College of Business Scholars scholarship.

The 21-year-old senior business management major presented junior accounting major Ashlee Forbes with the first scholarship on Nov. 20. The scholarship is a book scholarship to help business students by the necessary books and supplies for the year.

“I am humbled to have been able to give my scholarship to such a deserving student,” Ukpolo said. “I plan on continuing to give back to SU for many years to come.”

Ukpolo recalled how the scholarship began. She said saved money for months and stashed away $350 before telling her mother, Dr. Fawn Ukpolo, what she wanted to do with the money. Her mother told her that she would match the money already saved up if she was serious about starting a scholarship fund.

The Ukpolos pooled together $700 for the fund.

“I started the Mercy Ukpolo ‘COB Scholars’ scholarship because God has continued to bless me and it was my time to give back,” she said.

The drive to help other students came from Ukpolo’s background. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Ukpolo came to the United States at the age of six. She said she worked hard to learn English upon arriving in the states.

“Education has been my number one priority because I am a huge advocate for high scholastic efforts in every arena in life,” Ukpolo said. “Therefore I want to help students who are just as dedicated to achievement as I am.”

Ukpolo earned scholarships from organizations such as the United Negro College Fund, NAACP and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.

She plans to earn a doctoral degree before she turns 26, Ukpolo said, and plans to continue to give back to Southern and her homeland. Other future plans include starting a tutoring company, writing children’s books, starting a charity and possibly starring in her own cooking show.

And those dreams of becoming a big-money donor?

Ukpolo said she hopes to become ExxonMobil’s first black chief executive officer and continue giving back to her scholarship fund.

Norman J. Dotson Jr. is editor-in-chief of the Southern Digest, the Southern University Baton Rouge student newspaper, which originally published this article

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VOICES

The Collegian • MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2010

Ask Lorpu: “Why do women still expect men to pay for dates? ”

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Why do women still expect men to pay for dates? I been chilling with this girl for about three months now and she has never paid or even offered to pay for anything. I like her and would want to make her my girl but I think she’s a gold digger. I need a girl that can hold her own, what should I do?

Wow! Ok, well I defiantly can not speak for all the ladies due to the fact that all women do not expect men to pay for dates; but considering the fact that I am a lady that definitely expects a man to come prepared to pay for a date, this answer will be from my personal view.

As a lady, I always expect a guy that says he is interested in me to treat me like a queen. On average a king takes care of his queen, this does not mean that she cannot take care of herself. I look at it this way; before you came along, she had something going for herself; I believe this is why you found her intriguing. I say this simply because, I often hear men using the word “gold digger” as a negative connotation toward women. I do not believe a woman is a “gold digger” merely because she expects a guy to take care of her or even treat her a certain way. On the other had I do believe it is very important for a lady to show her appreciation every now and then.

Women… men have feeling just as we do; they also like to be treated and made to feel special. In your case, sure it is essential that you take a step back and give her the opportunity to treat you out. I am unsure of how these situations work out, but I am under the impression that you may assume that she is not willing to pay therefore you are always picking up the tab. Some may say that if she really wanted to pay then she would intercept and make it known that she wanted to pay. This may be true, but all females are not the same and due to the fact that I believe you are always reaching for the tab then maybe she feels as if you are the kind of guy that feels uncomfortable with his girl paying for anything.

My suggestion is that while planning to go out, you ask her in a playful manner whether she is willing to pay for the upcoming outing and hear what she says.

This will give you an idea of where her head is and whether you want to go farther with this young lady or call it quits.

An Unofficial Guide to Dating

By Lacreatcia Adams Staff Writer In every relationship, there needs to be certain things that are included. Here they are in order of the most important.

RESPECT: How can one tolerate another person unless they respect themselves first? Women in general have respect for males, especially those who work diligently for whatever they want in life. They also respect the men who strive to defeat the negativity in everyday life. In general, respecting the male’s perspective of is going to take effort and time. All that we ask for is the same in return.

COMMUNICATION: Without it, you don’t know what the other person is thinking. There’s a right and wrong way to do this.

Everyone is guilty of not effectively doing this with their significant others, but learning from the mistakes is the real lesson. But the catch to this is; are you willing to listen effectively as well?

Some people know how, but getting someone to understand how they like to express themselves

LIT TERAE THESARUM EST

is another story. Males will not give the female a chance to actually elaborate what they want, while females make assumptions about what it is men are trying to say. Just as long as the couple is establishing excellent communication with one another, the chances of the relationship would be 50-50.

TIME SPENT TOGETHER: Quality time will make or break a relationship, period. However, there is a line between togetherness and smothering. Now, I am not saying to become the drama queen ladies, but be firm about what it takes to make it work. This includes males as well.

Even when women have done all of this, men still screw it up! Being that we are in a world where everyone is busy and their lives seem chaotic, knowing that somebody really tries to make all attempts to spend quality time whenever they can is something to take into consideration. Some may need quite a bit of time out of the week, others can be happy with once a month. To each his own, to err is human.

AFFECTION: EVERYONE is different when it comes down to this. Nevertheless, some people need plenty of it whereas others do not. We are not discussing the

overrated Public Display of Affection (PDA), but small things, such as hand-holding.

Behind closed doors, major physical affection should take place. Males please do not be afraid to show your leading lady or significant other some love. Whether it’s the random kiss, smack across various areas of her body in a loving/joking manner or something simple as a hug! Every female is different; you just have to navigate your way through that.

SEXUAL FREQUENCY: Seems self-explanatory but not really and it is quite obvious that people across this campus are engaging in sexual activity. Knowing a person’s sex cycle can be tricky. Some, people need sex once or twice a day.

Various people are cool with once or twice a week.

Others are satisfied with once or twice a month; it really depends on the attraction one has for their significant other. Also it includes how high your libido is for sexual experience to happen. How can sex be fun to do if you are not interested in the other person.

By the way, be adventurous in the bedroom. Creativity is essential here. Try new things sexually. But know how often they need that sexual healing.

Orangeburg Masquerade Special to The Collegian from Marc Clark, participant in the Orangeburg Massacre Oratorical Contest.

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Welcome ladies and gentlemen to Orangeburg’s 1st annual Masquerade An event where we as blacks were mocked and laughed at…. this event is also known as hey, I just wanna play.

What’s good my “nigga?” Has become a disease we’re immune to.

My “niggas,” don’t affect me, but after this event, feel free to stop by Ferguson vs. Plessy.

Hey Delano let me ask, did you ever wear a mask or did you stand tall while emotions clashed.

Feelings hurt, four people actually died, one woman got her stomach bashed, but we try to understand YOUR story.

101 mandatory reading in class, snore it bores me.

Why can’t we be more concerned and involved in our community?

We proclaim that we understand all the pain the white man brings, but we still some “niggas” walking about, pants on the ground, disrespectful to women; we wear rope chains, its strange, we bang black on black crime, black nines destroy young black minds.

Its more than four people losing their lives, it’s about fighting for what you believe in for any given reason, even though you’re up against the odds.

Who knew February 8, 1968 would mark our fate.

Henry Smith, Delano Middleton, and Samuel Hammond report to the “SH-I-M” It’s college night in the gym.

See most of us could care less, but too scared to confess.

You don’t give two flying ducks about all the historical protest.

You all complain about this school while slandering these great men’s names, but after four years, you’ll LEAVE in search of fame.

Their inspiration had to come from Dr. Martin Luther King.

No maybe they were just tired of not being treated the same; being denied to bowl down the white man’s lane.

But to my peers enjoy the party have a drink, take a load off, after this masquerade there’s a massacre at the “SH-I-M” Don’t be afraid, walk right in, were all enjoying the benefits, but not being appreciative of what we have or respecting what we lost.

We just pay the cost, but we don’t wanna do what it takes to be great.

Many of my people wonder why we’re not were we want to be.

I just can’t blame you, look at me.

But three dead and one unborn inspired me to step out and achieve and fight for what you believe in.

In order to accomplish what you want, you have to step out in faith.

It’s okay, you don’t have to see the whole staircase.

Stop being blinded and open your heart and release your burning desire.

Stop the gun firing and police sirens It seems we still won’t have change unless we change those names that rest on concrete and door frames.

They will forever remain in our hearts and in our minds BANG BANG BANG BANG!!!

Shouts in the crowd, screams out loud.

This masquerade has just turned into a parade on this day.

Three shoots and three men, an unborn, their lives were taken away and what we do? Nothing but use harsh words, and we can’t begin to comprehend what happened back then… we can try.

But you will always be shadowed by your own beliefs; we never experienced police brutality, well at least not me.

I can’t even begin to speak about the road paved for me.

We take a lot for granted.

It’s sad what we don’t know, but we pretend to be prestigious, like Cathy lee and Regis What’s the true story? Three men and an unborn fetus, I bet you didn’t know.

But the question is, do you truly care?

I do appreciate all 200 women and men, but rest in peace to S.H.M.

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SPORTS

The Collegian • MONDAY FEBRUARY 8, 2010

Saints win 1st NFL title (AP) MIAMI – The New Orleans Saints turned the Super Bowl’s postgame celebration into something out of the French Quarter.

From the trophy podium on the field, Drew Brees blew kisses and caught confetti raining down as Dr. John and Professor Longhair blared from the stadium speakers. Sean Payton hung over the railing clapping and shouting down to the crowd as if he were rolling on a Mardi Gras float, then waved a newspaper with the banner headline “WORLD CHAMPS.” Who are the champions? The New Orleans Saints, dat’s who.

The Saints overcame an early 10-point deficit, pulled off a risky onside kick and won their first NFL title by beating the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 Sunday night. Brees tied a Super Bowl record for completions and was voted the game’s MVP, while the Saints held Peyton Manning to a single score in the final three quarters, intercepting him for a touchdown that sealed the victory.

New Orleans knows how to celebrate, but for the beleaguered city and its long-bedraggled NFL franchise, the championship touched off a new kind of joy.

“Four years ago, who ever thought this would be happening when 85 percent of the city was under water?” Brees said. “Most people left not knowing if New Orleans would ever come back, or if the organization would ever come back. We just all looked at one another and said, `We are going to rebuild together. We are going to lean on each other.’ This is the culmination in all that belief.”

Nearly an hour after the game, Saints rooters kept chanting their rally cry, Who Dat? One player climbed into the stands, others tossed their sweaty padding to souvenir seekers, and coach Payton held up the Lombardi Trophy so fans along the railing could touch it.

“I just wish we could split it up in a lot of little pieces,” Payton said.

With the city still recovering from Hurricane Katrina, an NFL title is sure to accelerate the healing.

It was the Saints’ first appearance in a Super Bowl, and few outside of Louisiana foresaw a victory, with Indy a 5-point favorite.

“We really felt as underdogs we had the better team,” Payton said. “To be in that position where maybe a lot of people were picking against us, we

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees celebrates with his son Baylen after winning the NFL Super Bowl XLIV football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Miami, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. The Saints won 31-17.

(AP Photo/David J. Phillip) liked the spot we were in.”

The Saints weren’t thrilled to fall behind 10-0. Manning directed an early 96-yard touchdown drive that tied a Super Bowl record, and when New Orleans managed only one first down on its first two possessions, a blowout seemed possible.

Instead, the Saints mounted a comeback to match the largest in Super Bowl history, and the onside kick turned the tide. The last chord of “Won’t Get Fooled Again” from the Who’s halftime show had barely faded when the Colts got fooled.

“That really becomes like a turnover,” Payton said.

“We knew we were going to call it at some point. At halftime I told them, `We’re going to open up the second half with this. Let’s go make a play.’”

The Saints had spotted a flaw in the Colts’ alignment, but they needed for kicker Thomas Morstead to put the ball in play properly.

“I was terrified and excited at the same time, because I knew we could do it if I executed it,” Morstead said.

The Saints’ Chris Reis emerged from a huge scrum with the ball, and six plays later Brees’ 16-yard touchdown pass to Pierre Thomas gave them a 1310 lead.

Let the Stars shine

BY NKOSI KENNEDY SPORTS EDITOR Valentines and sports do not go hand in hand. You can’t have a romantic night out that starts with a Bobcats game. The two things are like oil and water, they just don’t mix. But this year, we get the ‘pleasure’ of getting an All-star game on the single most romantic day of the year. Just know that if you have a significant other and like basketball, invest in a TiVo or tape recorder.

Of all the popular sports in America, basketball has the best showcase for their talent. First, they let the fans have a say in which players the starters should be.

After that, the coaches and owners get the final word in who should play. This method is mutually beneficial to both sides. The fans get who they want while the league gets those guys who play at a high level but don’t get enough coverage.

But the biggest thing that makes the All-star game big isn’t the game itself; it’s the spectacle before the game. Since the event isn’t known as the All-star game

to the people, but the All-star weekend. The rookie – sophomore game shows us all the young talent that the league has to offer for years to come. With the three point shootout, the league shows us the best marksman from behind the arc. The skills-challenge shows all the things necessary to become a good player while the celebrity game makes us realize how talented the pros really are. But there is one event that has taken on a life of its own and that is the slam dunk contest.

The slam dunk contest has a long history of excitement and awe inspiring moments. From the battles between Dr J and Michael Jordan to the high flying moves of Dwight Howard and Nate Robinson, it’s provided untold moments of joy to fans. The event itself has fallen on hard times with very few stars participating. But it’s still enough to give us fans one or two unforgettable moments to cherish.

The game of love isn’t very different from the game of basketball. Both take hard work and a lot of time to be successful. But, both games require sacrifices in other areas of our lives. Maybe it’s the right thing to let your woman have this day and forget that the best and brightest in the NBA are playing… Or, you could take her to a romantic restaurant with a decent sized TV.

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Manning and the Colts answered with a 76-yard touchdown drive, so the Saints had to rally again.

Brees threw for another score, a 2-yarder to Jeremy Shockey, and this time they were ahead to stay, 2417.

With barely three minutes left, the Colts’ last chance was for Manning to make an open-field tackle, and that wasn’t going to happen. Tracy Porter returned an interception 74 yards for the clinching score, with Manning spinning awkwardly to the turf at midfield in his vain attempt to stop the score.

An anticipated shootout between the NFL’s two highest-scoring offenses never materialized. Manning finished 31 for 45 for 333 yards, and the Colts outgained the Saints by 100 yards. But Indy scored on only one of its final six possessions against a Saints defense that ranked 25th during the regular season.

“We probably never got into a great rhythm,” Manning said.

The Colts came up shy in a bid for their second NFL title in four seasons. Four-time NFL MVP Manning used the word “disappointing” at least 10 times in his postgame interview session.

But the New Orleans native could appreciate what the result meant to Louisiana.

“I certainly know how it was three years ago when we won,” Manning said. “I know the people of New Orleans and the Saints have that same feeling right now.”

Garrett Hartley, hero of the NFC title game with his overtime field goal, made kicks of 46, 44 and 47 yards to keep the Saints close, and Brees put them over the hump. He went 32 for 39 for 288 yards and two scores, and the Saints scored on five of six possessions as the game swung their way. “ We just believed in ourselves, and we knew that we had an entire city and maybe an entire country behind us,” Brees said.

Long derided as the Aints for their futility, the Saints became nomads after Katrina in 2005. The NFL refused to abandon the city, and the Saints won the NFC South in 2006, their first season with Brees and Payton.

This winter they swept three postseason games after winning only two in the previous 42 years.

Bon temps roulez.

“This championship is for you, New Orleans,” Brees said.

Flagler’s 22 Points Lead Bulldogs To Victory

By SC State Sports Information ORANGEBURG, SC—All-MEAC senior guard/forward Jason Flagler tossed in a gamehigh 22 point and grabbed five rebounds, while senior forward Arsenio Williams poured in 16 as South Carolina State posted their fourthstraight league win 72-60 over Hampton Saturday at S-H-M. South Carolina State improved to 12-8 overall, 6-3 in the MEAC and Hampton falls to 615 overall, 4-6 in the league.

“It was a messy game and we missed some Sr., Jason Flagler good shots under the baskets,” said SC State head coach Tim Carter. “We got it together and were patient with the ball and got Arsenio the touches he needed to finish strong.”

SC State jumped to a quick nine advantage, 16-7 on a steal and layup by Arsenio Williams at the 13:10 mark. Senior guard Brandon Smalls nailed a 3-pointer with 8:51 left in the first half to put the Bulldogs ahead 12, 23-11.

Hampton rallied back to take the lead 27-26 when senior Vincent Simpson poured in 13 unanswered points along with nailing four 3-pointers at the 4:34 mark. Arsenio Williams’s layup with 0:18 seconds gave SC State 34-29 lead at halftime.

The second half the Bulldogs took a commanding 17 point lead, 58-41 off a 3-pointer by junior guard Carrio Bennett. Hampton’s Charles Funches scored a layup with 3:53 left in the game to cut the lead to nine, 62-53.

A tip-in by Arsenio Williams followed by a layup with 0:15 seconds left sealed the 72-60 victory for the Bulldogs.

South Carolina State will return to action on Monday when they host Howard University in an MEAC Doubleheader. The women’s game tip-off at 5:30 p.m., followed by the men’s at 7:30 p.m.

GAME NOTES: SC State shot 25-56 from the field; 19-25 from the freethrow line, and had 11 steals on the night.

Wiley Scores Game-High 23 In 6747 Loss To Hampton

By SC State Sports Information ORANGEBURG, SC—Junior guard Whitney Wiley poured in 23 points, while senior Sophilia Hipps chipped in 11 but it wasn’t enough as South Carolina State suffered its third straight league loss 67-47 to Hampton Saturday at S-H-M. South Carolina State women’s basketball team played in their annual “Think Pink” game, where they honor surviving cancer victims by wearing pink uniforms.

Jr., Whitney Wiley On the day, Hampton was led by junior forward Quanneisha Perry with 20 points and six rebounds, while guard Laura Lewis added 16 in the victory.

SC State falls to 6-15 overall, 1-8 in the MEAC, while Hampton improves to 11-10, 7-3 in the league.

The first half belong to the Lady Pirates sparking a 20-4 run off a layup

by Whitney Hill to extend the lead 25-5 at the 3:42 mark. A layup by Senior Sophilia Hipps pulled SC State within 15, 25-10 with 2:46 left in the half.

Laura Lewis hit a layup with 0:06 seconds to give Hampton a 20 point lead, 32-12. The Lady Bulldogs shot a season low 33% from the field in the first half.

Lewis nailed a 3-pointer to open the second half for the Lady Pirates at the 19:54 mark to put them ahead 35-12. A pair of free-throws by Whitney Wiley would pull the Lady Bulldogs as close as 17, 46-29 with 10:47 left in the game.

Lewis’s 3-pointer with 4:03 left in the game sealed the 67-47 victory for Hampton. The Lady Bulldogs committed 19 costly turnovers in the game.

South Carolina State will return to action on Monday against the Lady Bison of Howard University in a 5:30 p.m. Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference doubleheader. The men’s game will be followed in a 7:30 p.m. tip-off.

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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT The Collegian • MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2010

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By Jonathan White Managing Editor So you think you’ve found the perfect guy? He’s on your mind daily, and you’re on the verge of falling in love with him, if you’re not already there. But you have a problem? You don’t know if he feels the same about you. Yes, he does say it, but is that enough? Men usually aren’t the type to express their feelings unlike women.

Especially when it comes to communicating directly about feelings of the heart, many men shy away. So how do you know? When he brings roses to your doorstep? When he gets jealous the minute you look at other men? Or when he’s in your face every second?

Actually, none of the above. If you’d like to be sure you’re not fooling yourself when you imagine the two of you together in the future, look to the little things he does, not the big showy romantic gestures. Here are the most obvious signs that he’s serious about the relationship.

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How do you know when your man is really in love?

Happy Valentine’s Day

• He calls for no reason.

• He doesn’t notice other women much.

• He doesn’t mind being with you in public.

• He actually remembers how long you two were talking.

• His friends know all about you.

• He takes an interest in your interests.

• He wants to cuddle and chat.

• When he talks about the future, you’re in it.

• He doesn’t mind compromising sometime.

• He starts pulling away from his boys to spend more time with you.

• He takes you to meet the ENTIRE family, not just his “cousins.”

• He no longer has a desire to mess with any other women.

• He doesn’t mind his friends saying he’s “whooped.”

• He loves spending time with you.

• He’s forgotten about his ex.

• He gives you a nickname.

• He keeps calling the girl just to say he loves her and sends flowers even if it’s not a holiday.”

• He says I love you. (And means it).

Top 10 Worst Pick-up lines

By Jonathan White Managing Editor

1. “You must be tired because you’ve been running through my head all day.”

2. “Can I buy you a drink or do you just want the money?”

3. “Do you believe in love at first sight or should I walk past again?”

4. “Can I have your phone number? I seem to have lost mine.”

5. “Ey lil mama, whacho number is?”

6. “Do you come here often?”

7. “Hey! Do I know you from somewhere?”

8. “Did it hurt when you fell from heaven?”

9. “Hey, great legs! What time do they open?”

10. “You must be named Jelly, because jam doesn’t shake like that.”

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BY NICK VANCE CONTRIBUTOR

oses are red, violets are blue, and it’s your love that is so true.

I can feel your heartbeat rise as you hold me, as your love already told me.

My heart is swollen with love as beautiful as a white dove.

I love my sisters, with all they’re shades, a true blessing that God has made.

Your smile shines under the moonlight, as I try to control my feelings with all my might.

Love is such a big word, but I mean it.

Your love is all my heart desires; you are the wood to my fire.

Valentines is my day to love you, and only you!

My heart is stuck to you like glue.

I yearn to be by your side, and I hate to see you cry.

You are a black Nubian queen, so beautiful, it must be a dream.

I hope to always be your sunlight!

Happy Valentines Day