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The Collegian is Back By Dervedia Thomas Editor in Chief The Collegian is back in print and still online. After a six week bidding process the university was able to secure a printer for The Collegian so you should expect the paper coming to you every week. What’s new this year? As you can probably tell, The Collegian is bigger and better than ever highlighting students and giving you the hard core
Two More TVs stolen from Student Center
facts that you deserve. Where have we been all this time? The Collegian has still been giving students, faculty and staff a voice online at www.thescsucollegian.com with some of the biggest stories like “Students express Parking woes; show resistance to Pedestrian campus,” “Destination China,” and “Faculty Discuss Vote of no Confidence in SC State Leadership.” We were even the Times and Democrat’s source of news in one of their
Music Students want Answers
Photo by Rolondo Davis/University Photographer Freshmen students during orientation week in Aug 2009.
By Jonathan White Staff Writer
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oving to college and adjusting to college life can be an overwhelming experience, especially if you have not become acquainted with the campus before. As a college freshman, not only do you have to deal with stressful days, but you’ll also have to deal with meeting new people and keeping up with your studies. Some people find it hard to deal with culture shock and many adjustments that college entails, while others love the change. Freshman Early Childhood Education major, Shydah Council is dealing with the change quite well. “I’m adjusting well because I was already here two months prior to the fall semester in the summer school program; so I knew exactly what to expect,” she said. Although Council represents many students at SC State, Freshman Mathematics Education major Allen Branon who is from out of state is having a different experience. “I’m not adjusting well
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campus because I’m having a hard time getting to know people and waking up early in the morning for class.” Although, 75 percent of SC State freshman polled by The Collegian say that college life isn’t all that bad, some like Speech Pathology/ Audiology major Courtney Brown, said SC State is not what she expected it to be. “I thought it would’ve been way more difficult, but is not that bad,” she said. “My expectations were much higher.” Many students indicated that during high school teachers told stories about the hard work load and the challenging professors, but is this information begs the question, is STATE challenging freshman? “It’s been a really easy transition from high school, the work isn’t as hard as teachers/guidance counselors made it seem,” said Undecided major and out of state student, Stephan Clarke. “Teachers are teaching at really slow paces; this school doesn’t SEE FRESHMEN PAGE 4
New VP: SC State Failing to Retain Students Student asks if it is due to the registration process By Dervedia Thomas Editor in Chief
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Freshmen: How are they Adjusting?
Two more televisions have been stolen from the TV Lounge of the K.W. Green Student Center. The first incident occurred on Jan 28. According to Interim Campus Police Chief Michael Bartley, the televisions were stolen during the weekend of Oct 2627. Bartley said he has since sought the assistance of the State Law Enforcement Department’s (SLED) forensics to see if they can positively identify the persons who did it. “Fingerprinting and collection of DNA samples that may have been left behind are their specialty,” said Bartley. “They have some equipment that we don’t have like extensive dusting techniques.” Bartley said he could not comment on whether these tecniques were used in the investigation of the first incident because he was not chief at that time, but he did say that the televisions were not recovered nor were the perpetrators caught. New Vice President for student affairs Charles N. Smith said he was shocked by the incident as well as another theft of a television in Earl Hall that week. Despite this, Smith said he did not believe it was students. “People always want to say that its students, but I don’t believe that” he said. He also said that as soon as the budget is finalized he is going to look at installing cameras in the student center to ensure a higher level of security.
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SC State’s new Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr Charles Smith says SC State’s problem is not enrollment, it’s retention. Smith presented several figures to the Board of Trustees on Oct 1, including the number 991; the total number of students enrolled in the spring ’09 semester who did not return in the fall. This figure includes 395 freshmen, 186 sophomores,
78 juniors, 118 seniors, 69 unclassified undergraduate and 145 graduate students. “It is my understanding that the target number for the 2009/2010 fall enrollment of 5102 was not realized,” he said. “However I have reviewed the data and there are several factors contributing to this decrease beyond the shortfall in first-time students.” These factors include failure to retain 449 students who were enrolled in the Fall’08 semester but did not return in spring ’09 as well as the 991
enrolled in Spring who did not return in the Fall’09. The new VP said that even if we had retained 65 percent of the 991 students our enrollment would have been 5190 exceeding the 5102 target. Smith went on to explain that there are 300 academically and judicially qualified returning students that started, but did not complete registration for this semester. “How much of this was due to the registration process?” Was a question from a student attending the board meeting along with at least 10 other students and faculty members. SEE RETENTION PAGE 3
THE NUMBERS 734 The number of freshmen enrolled now
1002 The number of freshmen enrolled in the Fall ‘09
449 The number of students attending in Fall’08 who did not return in Spring ‘09
991 The number of students who were enrolled in the university in Spring ‘09 who did not return in the fall.
1890 Creates Transportable Computer Classroom to Promote Literacy Many South Carolinians in some ru- taged communities. ral and urban areas of the state have limited-to-no access to computers and the Internet. The lack of access causes them to lag further behind academically, economically and socially when compared to those living in communities where availability to the technological equipment and resources surpass disadvan-
To help close the gap between the “haves” and “have nots”, the 1890 Research & Extension Program at SC State University will tour the state, stopping at various locations in selected cities and towns in a transportable computer classroom, dubbed the Mobile Technology Center. SEE 1890 PAGE 3
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The man on TV is not your Daddy
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t’s not everyday you stumble across something in the press that just screams out for comment. This especially pertains to the music I’ve loved since I was born, Hip-hop. So when I come across several articles about how Jay-Z should be a role model, I wasn’t really concerned about it. But the more I thought about it, the more I found a problem with it. As African American’s, we have made some incredible strides over the past 60 years. We have, as a people, risen from the back of the bus to the front of the white house. It’s an amazing thing to accomplish and you will find nobody happier then yours truly. But there is one thing we still need to learn, and that is patience. In this “bigger is better” world, people often forget about those who are doing the right thing. To be honest, those who don’t get in trouble are boring. There’s nothing inherently special about a single parent working 9 to 5 just so her children aren’t starving. It’s no longer enough for a person to
BY NKOSI KENNEDY just have a stable home and family. We’re no longer keeping up with the Jones’s, were keeping up with the Kardashians. The second that Michael Jordan stepped off the court, everybody was looking for the next one. The same thing can be said for black people and a role model. The second we see somebody that has amassed a lot of money or influence, we demand them to be a positive influence on the children. What I wonder is why do these people suddenly gain an obligation to be the father to our children? When did these celebrities become
our moral standard? The real problem is that by us looking up to celebrities, we show our children who to look up to. Children are growing up dreaming to be musicians and athletes, not doctors or lawyers. We endorse images of playboys and bachelors while forgetting about the hard working husbands and fathers. As a culture, we need to get back to raising our own instead of expecting others to do so. How many children are growing up claiming Denzel Washington as their daddy and not the guy who’s keeping a roof over their heads? We are so comfortable letting somebody else raise our children that were no longer asking what they are being taught. Is life so tough, that we can no longer shoulder the burden of supporting and raising our family? The real world is not a game and life never gets easier; but if we want as a people to succeed, we must ask ourselves one question. If we’re planning on bringing a child into this world, who do we want to raise it?
Dreadlocks, More Than Just a Hairstyle By Kyle Williams Contributor
My father is Jamaican and had dreadlocks that went down to the small of his back. Working in Jamaica and California as a dentist, he received no complaints about his choice of hairstyle. It wasn’t until he began to practice in South Carolina that his hair became ‘dis tasteful’ for the job, according to his colleagues. I remember it like it was yesterday. The day he walked into that house with his head shaved he turned into a different person. He turned from a very personable, easy-going person into a reserved, antisocial man. With the loss of his dreadlocks came the loss of his own identity, his relationship with his children and even tually his marriage. In my opinion the Locks is what kept him sane. To him they were more than just a hip hairstyle; they were his connecting avenue to his deity marking his self identity. Popular throughout the country as a fashion statement or political statement against government conformity, dreadlocks or Locks (as they are more graciously known) have a deeper meaning than people give credit. Contemporarily they are associated with Marcus Garvey’s Rastafarian movement and Bob Marley, but there is evidence to support that Egyptian pharaohs including Tutankhamen had their hair locked. The Bible even makes a reference that those who do not shave are the closest to God and we know Jesus himself had long hair. The spiritual meaning associated with Locks is strong and should be understood when undertaking the responsibility of dreading one’s hair. Hairs are receptors that maintain a person’s body temperature and I think it goes beyond that. I believe that hair can also be the receptors of spirituality that takes in energy both good and bad and ultimately helps to regulate a person’s identity. This may seem a bit high-strung, but I’m just basing this off the experience with my dad. Dreadlocks hold more of a superior power than realized and I believe that their majesty should be better grasped and appreciated. Not to knock anybody for having them, but those willing to embark on the quest attributed with Locks should be aware of the clout of the situation. We ought to expand our minds and realize all the stipulations that come with the decisions we make and not rely on what is popular to influence us. This goes for locking hair and beyond. Just a little food for thought or mind wine.
Are Tweets Enough for Social Change? By Chris Hess Black Collegewire In the high-paced, technologically advanced age we live in today, news and information come to us at a breakneck speed. President Obama can’t sneeze without the nation knowing about it before someone can even say “bless you.” With the emergence of Facebook, Twitter, blogs and text messaging, it seems our voices are well protected behind the safety of a keyboard. But in the same breath our opinions can just as easily be ignored and brushed aside without a second thought. What will be our generation’s lasting mark on history? In the 1960s young people were willing to take a stand for Civil Rights and against the Vietnam War. Indeed, they didn’t just take a stand, they were arrested in protests. There is the old saying, “If you have something to say, say it to my face.” Tweeting and texting are not exactly like saying something to some-
one’s face, and there are plenty of faces with no shortage of things to say to them. Government bailouts, the war in Iraq, health care reform … need I go on? When I see news coverage on issues like health care reform, the only people I see screaming at our representatives are at least 20 years my senior. I haven’t seen one young face in the crowd voicing their opinion. Yet, young people are the ones who will be facing rising health costs the rest of their lives. When AIG received billions of our hard earned tax money too much of the money went to bonuses and luxurious vacations “I’m really surprised no one your age is kicking and screaming about this. We would have burnt down the AIG building,” my father said to me. He was right, simply posting “that’s messed up” as a Facebook status does not cut it. And once again it’s young people who will have to assume the
debt that was created to pay for bailout. This country was founded on angry groups of people converging and telling the government enough is enough. Isn’t it much easier for our representatives to ignore a 140 character tweet than 50,000 screaming 20-somethings at the police barricades? We should be aware of what happens around us and realize that the ones who protested and fought in the 60s are now wearing dentures and golfing in Florida. The ball is now in our court. We are the ones everyone is looking to. Are we going to air ball our chance to change history, or slam - dunk our mark right down their throats? The choice is ours. Chris Hess writes for the Campus Echo, the North Carolina Central University student newspaper, which originally published this article.
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CAMPUS NEWS The Collegian • MONDAY OCTOBER 5, 2009
H1N1 and SC State Music Students say They Want By Jamika Harris Staff Witer Public concern over H1N1 (Swine Flu) has reached SC State. Earl Hall has been quarantined and specialists have been brought in to inform students about this epidemic. What however are the facts surrounding this disease and what facilities are available at SC State? President George E. Cooper in his Oct 1 board meeting confirmed that there are no outbreaks on campus. Director of Brooks Health Center, Pinky Carter further informed The Collegian that testing for H1N1 is not available on Campus. “We test for the flu,” she explained. “Only DHEC (Department of Health and Environmental Control) and the CDC (Center for Disease Control) can test for the Swine Flu.” A regular flu shot which Brooks Health Center has available is recommended yearly. She continued saying that Earle Hall does not have an outbreak of the H1N1 however, those who do have the flu are being separated from others to prevent such an incident. Earle Hall is a site prepared IF an outbreak is to occur according to Carter. At the time of this article the health center director also confirmed that Brooks also does NOT have the H1N1 vaccine. “We are registered,” she said, “but only if we are a selected site will it be available, because the country did not manufacture enough for everybody.” According to WIS news, the first vaccine shipments are expected to arrive in South Carolina early this week. Nasal spray vaccines are being shipped to all county health departments and over 250 private providers throughout the state. The injectable vaccine, which is recommended for pregnant women, is scheduled to arrive in South Carolina at the end of this week or early next week, according to media reports. The Collegian was unable to contact Carter to confirm whether SC State was selected as a site before press time. DHEC’s website confirms 38 cases of the flu in Orangeburg since it was first reported in April and the first death associated with novel H1N1 flu in the state was confirmed on Sept 19. SC Officials have also confirmed more than 500 cases of swine flu since the first was first reported in South Carolina in April. Guest speakers Dr. M. Singleton, Brooks Health Center Medical director and Drew Gerald, DHEC epidemiologist coordinator spoke on Sept 16 at SC State about maintaining wellness in this flu season. The professionals first dispelled some misconceptions including the fact that H1N1 is not transmitted by eating pork. Singleton recommended that those who have signs of being sick including high temperature, dehydration, and congestion in the lungs even minimally should be seen by a doctor. Gerald recommended that persons with a fever to stay away from class, school, and work to prevent the chance of spreading their sickness to others.
Cooper to consult Faculty and Staff on budget decision By Dervedia Thomas Editor in Chief No decision has been made about furloughing employees or a Reduction in Force (RIF) to deal with SC State’s financial shortfall. After a three hour closed executive session newly appointed Chairman Jonathan Pinson said no decision will be made about personnel issues until the president meets with his staff. The president however has been given 10 days to return with a decision. Students, faculty and staff lined the walls of the board meeting as a silent depiction of their demand to be included in the process. Two days earlier faculty discussed a vote of no confidence in the university’s administration if they are not satisfied with the level of faculty inclusion. Faculty expressed concern that budget deficits resulting from low enrollment numbers will result in a possible 15-18 day furlough and another RIF. Cooper who said he thought he had been consultative said he is looking at a way to engage faculty more, but he will have to make unpopular decisions. “In these tough times we are going to have to make some decisions that are not popular,” he said. “That is an important part of the academic environment, I listen very well and will try to be more communicative; I thought we were.” Cooper indicated before the closed session however that terry retired personnel who completed their five years post retirement and persons with dualemployment (persons who carry out two job functions in the university) could be a target for the RIF. Faculty Senate President Dr. Evelyn Fields asked whether the academic impact of that action was considered and requested that faculty be part of that portion of decision making. Her statement was challenged by new Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Joyce Blackwell who said faculty has given input. “ When we met as a cabinet to discuss the budget, we had input from faculty through representation from the Deans of the colleges; we went through each item line by line.” Fields concurred that a meeting was held but did not consider that meeting faculty input. The Collegian spoke with two other deans who attended that meeting who agreed. “I certainly did not have any input because I would have opposed it,” said Dean Kenneth Lewis of the College of Science Mathematics and Engineering Technology. Dean Thomas Thompson from the school of graduate studies said the deans did not have an opportunity to talk with faculty about the RIF, he also indicated that they were not even aware that they were meeting to discuss that issue. Other measures discussed by the President after the meeting included reducing the number of sections of courses, implementing non traditional hours such as classes between 9 p.m to 12 a.m, asking teachers to carry a full 12 hour course load and asking some administrators who qualify, to teach classes.
Answers By Dervedia Thomas Editor in Chief SC State’s Oct 1 Board of Trustee’s meeting had all of the usual faces along with a few extras. Students along with about 11 faculty members crammed the board room to listen to President George Cooper’s presentation to the BOT. The students who were all from the music department said they wanted answers. “We are concerned about funds being allocated to other parts of the university because of a lack of freshmen,” said music major Eric Smith. “We’ve been hearing about degrees getting more money while cuts are being made to others,” he continued. His colleague Cettis Seals, freshmen music major agreed and questioned the over $55 000 pay raise received by President Cooper. “ Why are we not getting the same amount of money,” he asked. “Some of us need new instruments, I had to bring my own instrument. The stands are
Photo by Dervedia Thomas/The Collegian Students in the lunch room attached to the board room while during the session’s 10 minuite break. explained Smith who said he outdated and broken.” was concerned especially about “The are sometimes three to funds to replace faculty that left four people to a stand,” interas well as a recording studio. jected Ryan Sumpter. Th e students left before the “We need a lot more equipBOT came out of their three ment,” continued Seales. The students explained that hour executive session. The Board did not make a dethe music department has been cision but has given Cooper 10 trying to secure funds, but the days to consult with faculty and information has been going staff and return with a plan of through Title III since the Fall dealing with the 6 million dol2008. lar shortfall. “They keep making changes,”
1890 continued from page 1 The tour, set to kick-off on October 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg, will introduce residents to computers and the Internet through interactive educational sessions held on board. “The tour will help familiarize our adult visitors with the vocational skills that employers expect prospective employees to know and use effectively on the job. In addition, our young visitors will learn skills that will help improve their academic performance,” said Demier Richardson, senior extension director of community education and the coordinator of the tour. The self-contained classroom on wheels is a custom-designed Winnebago outfitted with state-of-the art audio and visual equipment, a 12station computer lab, Internet access via satellite, and dry-erase board walls. The vehicle is also handicap accessible. Visitors who board the Center learn the basics on how to use a computer, develop and use proper keyboarding techniques by learning the home row keys and get a crash course on navigating the Internet. The mobility of the Center further enhances 1890 Research & Extension’s capacity to educate visitors on health-related, social, educational and financial ills impacting communities in the state and, similarly, across the nation.
Through the use of the computers and Internet, visitors can access information on food and nutrition, learn methods that help avert certain chronic diseases, search and apply for jobs and obtain details on initiatives that help spur business and economic development. Officials cite 1890 programs and services, like the Mobile Technology Center tour, as proactive solutions to the problems their clients encounter. The programs and services also allow the organization to achieve its land-grant mission of using teaching, research and outreach or Extension to improve the lives of South Carolinians. “We look at the trends affecting our clients and identify how various aspects of their lives are impacted. We, then, strategically develop and deploy programs, courses and other educational opportunities that will ultimately help persons in the affected communities reach their full potential,” said Delbert Foster, 1890 Extension administrator. Following its stint in Orangeburg, the tour will travel to communities serviced by the seven 1890 Extension offices: Anderson, Charleston Cluster, Greenwood, Hampton Cluster, Marlboro Cluster, Orangeburg Cluster and Williamsburg Cluster. For more information on the Mobile Technology Center tour, contact Demier Richardson at (803) 533-3664 or dricha6@scsu.edu or Demovia Gooden at (803) 533-3673 or dgooden2@scsu. edu.
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Smith indicated that he did not have a sense of 4700 why they left, but he is setting up a “command post” to call each of the 300 to determine the rea- 4600 Enrollment sons. 4500 Student Government Association President Zachary Middleton added that advisement is a 4400 major issue as well as the lack of technology im- 4300 plementation on campus. President George E. Cooper joined the conver- 4200 sation saying that SC State needs to improve its 4100 overall service. “Our students tell us we are bu2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 reaucratic,” he said. “When its time to find people in offices, we are not in our offices, we’re not customer friendly.” Cooper continued by saying that students say SC State is not current in its teaching and learning strategies and not using technology. “We need to be innovative and think outside the box” said he continued. Trustee Maurice Washington called for a timeline to have the exercise of contacting students completed. Trustee Martha Smith who was alarmed by the high number of seniors not returning agreed. “We are not willing to sit here another month for documentation that we have paid for, we need to move like there’s no tomorrow; at maximum two weeks.” A call for someone to be held accountable for low enrollment numbers came two days prior from faculty who feared increased furlough days and further Reductions in Force as a result of the over 4 million dollar deficit. Faculty also discussed calling a vote of no confidence in the administration if they were not included in the decision making process. A decision on possible furloughs and Reduction in Force (RIF) initiatives was delayed until President Cooper meets with his staff. A general assembly has been called for faculty, staff and students on Oct 7 in the Martin Luther King Jr. auditorium.
SC State research to improve pesticide practices of state’s food industry Results from a new pest management study at SC State University will help ensure the state’s food producers and suppliers meet consumers’ demand for high quality, competitively priced food and feed commodities, while reducing the use of pesticides and their harmful effects to humans and the environment. The University’s 1890 Research & Extension Program awarded a $350,000 grant to SC State’s Dr. Rizana Mahroof, assistant professor in biological sciences, who will lead the collaborative research project.
“There is a global consensus that insecticides are dangerous to humans, attributing to many serious illnesses, and the use of the chemicals is detrimental to the environment,” said Mahroof. “Researchers, professionals in the food and pest management industries and environmentalists are now looking for alternative environmental and human friendly methods that either manage or control pests.” Managing the pest problem is also important as the contamination and damage
Dr. Rizana Mahroof, assistant professor in biological sciences caused by insects in food products -- most especially stored products such as wheat, corn, rice, other cereal grains noted Mahroof. For more information about the reduced-risk pest management study, contact Dr. Rizana Mahroof at (803) 5368174 or rmahroof@scsu.edu.
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CAMPUS LIFE The Collegian • MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2009
SC State Music Fraternity is Getting Back to Basics By Jonathan White Staff Writer The brothers of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America, Inc music fraternity are back on the yard and ready to jump start the new year. Due to the fact that all Sinfonians in the fraternity graduated, the Phi Mu Alpha brothers have been off the yard since 1999. Advisers Dr. Robert Lawrence and Jimmy Cheea re-charted the fraternity in February of 2008 with 47 applicants with17 new members as the end result. “This year we want to show leadership and get going back to the basics,” said President of Phi Mu Alpha Rashard Anderson. “We want to promote and get other fraternities to remember the purpose for which they started, which is true leadership and service.” Phi Mu Alpha is a multi-faceted fraternity focusing on brotherhood and service, bounded together by the love of music. “I’m excited about the re-charter of the fraternity, because it’s all about unity,” said Public Relations officer for the organization, Allen Graham.
Founded October 6, 1898 with the installation as a national fraternity two years later at Howard University; it is the largest and oldest music fraternity in the world with over 240,000 brothers and chapters on over 300 college campuses. It is also the first non-historically black fraternity to admit African Americans to charter. Their purpose is to serve the community, advance music in America, and develop manhood within men. To fulfill this purpose, SC State’s chapter has reached out to hospitals, homeless shelters, and nursing homes with their Mills Music Mission project. “It was a powerful experience,” said the fraternity president. “At the nursing home we sang songs, gave flowers, and spent time with the patients all day.” This year the brothers aim to raise money to give back to the music department by getting new music stands and helping out. They also hold men’s forums, which are set up to help men in professional settings, with personal issues and skills like dinner etiquette. According to the organization, join-
SC State’s Honors Program Begins Peer Mentor Program
By The Collegian Staff SC State’s Honors, International, National and Student Exchange Peer Mentoring Program will lend a helping hand to the future generations of SC State Bulldogs by initiating a program that will assist Honors Program freshmen with the transition from high school to college. This program connects freshmen with upperclassmen who will serve as mentors and provide support. The Peer Mentor Program will begin on Monday, Sept. 28, 2009. “The Peer Mentor Program is important because there are too many instances where students come to college alone and confused and are too afraid to ask questions,” said Juan Maultsby, student services program coordinator. “This program will help students team up with someone who has already experienced situations like that,” he continued. “I believe this program will afford the incoming Honors freshmen an opportunity to connect with their mentor to give those networking skills and coping mechanisms to deal with college life. My hope is that this program will transcend inter-disciplinary boundaries at the University,” said Maultsby. Peer mentors are generally juniors and seniors who demonstrate outstanding community service. Mentors are also participants in various organizations, and have a minimum GPA of 3.5. During the Peer Mentor Program, mentors will assist the students with adjusting to the “college life.” They will also provide students with helpful tidbits that can be utilized for freshmen to take full advantage of all resources and opportunities that exist on campus. This program will last for a year. After the year, the mentee is encouraged to keep in contact with their mentor during their tenure at SC State. “This Peer Mentor Program will provide invaluable support, nurturance, and guidance to impressionable young collegians experiencing life away from home for the first time. Everyone knows how critical a successful adjustment period is for the first year of college in retaining and keeping students. Students will benefit greatly from the warm bonds formed with upperclassmen through shared experiences, wisdom and advice in achieving academic success and avoiding pitfalls,” said Dr. Harriet A. Roland, director of the Honors, International and National Student Exchange Programs. For additional information about the SC State’s Honors, International and National Student Exchange Peer Mentor Program, contact Juan Maultsby at (803)516-4610.
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The brothers of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America Photo courtesy Rashad Anderson, president.
ing this fraternity offers many opportunities for performance, community music outreach, and other activities designed to develop a true appreciation for the power of music to uplift the soul. Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia is inviting
SC State students to join this brotherhood of men bound together for mutual helpfulness. To be a part of this awesome brotherhood you must have at least a 2.5 GPA, 29 credit hours, passion for music, and a yearning for brotherhood.
Kick Start Your Career By The Collegian Staff SC State University alumni Pride L. Sanders and Christy Rutherford were ecstatic when they signed up for the United States Coast Guard, but upon graduation, fear seeped in and made them question their motives. Why did we do this? What did we get ourselves into? Rutherford recalls her reason for enrolling in the U.S. Coast Guard while attending SC State University: her friend’s car. Rutherford’s friend had just returned from the U.S. Coast Guard boot camp and bought a new car with her salary. “I remember saying, ‘I want to be just like that,’ recalled Rutherford. Now a congressional fellow on the U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. A 1998 graduate of SC State and lieutenant commander, Rutherford has conducted counter drug patrols in the Caribbean, capturing drug smugglers intending to transfer these illegal goods into the U.S., coordinated and responded to Maritime emergencies, responded to Hurricane Katrina, and ensured port safety and security in Houston. At 22, Rutherford’s first assignment in the U.S. Coast Guard was on a cutter ship, defined as any Coast Guard vessel over 65-feet in length. “This job taught me multi-tasking, delegating, being a leader, and empowerment,” she said. “We were empowered to make decisions at a young age.” Also a 1998 graduate of SC State, Sanders is currently a lieutenant commander for the U.S. Coast Guard with a focus on counternarcotics and counter narcoterrorism at the Pentagon. Previously, Sanders served as the commanding officer of a 110 foot patrol boat based out of Miami, Florida. He is one of the few, if not the only graduates from an HBCU to command a Coast Guard cutter. The number of minority officers in the U.S. Coast Guard is low, but there are scholarship opportunities available that will encourage students to enroll in this significant organization. While recruitment is not Rutherford and Sanders’ mission, it’s difficult to ignore the positive attributes of entering the U.S. Coast Guard, including a starting salary of approximately $40,000, and a retirement plan that could gain you up to $55,000 a year upon retirement around the age of 40. “We’re not here as recruiters,” says Rutherford. “We’re here as students from SC State, and we want to give people the opportunities that we had. This is something we strongly believe in,” she continued. Through the U.S. Coast Guard’s College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative (CSPI), you will receive up to $2,200 per month while attending school, up to two years of paid tuition, fees, and books, paid medical and dental insurance, 30 days paid annual vacation and more. After college graduation and completion of Officer Candidate School, you will also become a commissioned officer and receive valuable U.S. Coast Guard training. Some eligibility requirements include maintaining a grade point average of 2.5 or better, completion of your bachelor’s degree within 24 months after entry in the program, a score of 1,000 on the SAT, 1100 on the SAT I, 23 on the ACT, or ASVAB GT of 109 or higher, and be a U.S. citizen. For more information on CSPI, including a full list of eligibility requirements, contact your local recruiter, Charles W. Cunningham, at (803) 699-7230. You may also contact the Career Center at (803) 536-7033.
Freshmen continued from page 1 challenge me at all. I did this kind of work in the sixth grade,” Clarke said. While some students are “adjusting” to college, others are enjoying the freedom of being away from home. One of the greatest things about college is that students have much more freedom. No longer do you have to wake up and be at school by 7:30 in the morning, but you have the choice to take afternoon classes, night classes, long breaks, and they may even have the freedom to cut your classes without much consequence. It’s important to realize, though, that these freedoms come at the cost of responsibility. “I’ve already skipped class five times but I’m realizing now that I have to buckle down,” said Allen Branon. During this period, Freshman have the opportunity to learn to be responsible about the decisions they make so that they can balance their academic, social, financial, and career life. “I hate cramming papers and studying for test, since I get out of band practice so late, but I’ve learned how to manage my time wisely,” said Freshman Business Management major, William Lewis. Grades are going to have an impact on your student’s future now more than ever, but there will also be many distractions. Friends, parties cell phones/text messaging, Facebook, Myspace, and extracurricular activities can be some of the main distractions for college freshman in this technology age. “Sometimes when I’m supposed to be studying I end up on Myspace, but now I’ve learned to put up the laptop and hit the books. My studies are more important,” said Freshman Psychology major Jessica Grayson. None of these innovations are bad things in and of themselves-- in fact, quite the opposite. According to Fox College Funding, today’s college students are lucky to attend school in an era where so many communication tools and other innovations are available. However, they recommend that as student, you need to avoid getting so distracted by all these fabulous things, that you fail to meet your academic goals. Amongst all of the hard work and difficulties that students face in college, some people tend to forget to rest. Rest is extremely important if you want to be successful in college and in anything you do. It is rest that will give you the energy to take on the challenges of everyday life. When things seem to be piling up and you’re getting overwhelmed, try to take a break and make some time for yourself.
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NATION & WORLD The Collegian • MONDAY OCTOBER 5, 2009
27 Jackson State Students Suspended for Band Hazing By Densie Black Blackcollegewire Twenty-seven Jackson State University students in the Sonic Boom of the South have been suspended for two years following judicial hearings this week that found them guilty of hazing and moral turpitude. Along with 25 members of the percussion section, two former members also received letters last week on Sept. 30, informing them they have been suspended for two years. The suspensions follow an investigation by the JSU Department of Public Safety concerning an off-campus hazing incident that left one student injured. According to Dr. Marcus Chanay, JSU associate vice president for student life, the hazing incident took place off campus Sept. 18 around 12:20 a.m. after band practice. The investigation revealed that freshmen were told to meet off High and State streets, and to wear blue jeans with gym shorts underneath. All freshmen were instructed to line up from shortest to tallest and link up in a line interlocking one arm around the neck and waist of the person in front of them. At this undisclosed location, the freshmen reported that they were assaulted by upperclassmen and former band members with 2x4s, pipes, baseball bats, paddles, sticks, mallets, beer bottles, and a chair which caused swelling of limbs scratches, bruises, abrasions and fractures. “I was very disappointed and disgusted,” said Chanay. “ The band is supposed to be a family.” Chanay added that it was hard to get information pertaining to the Sept. 18 incident from the freshmen because many were afraid to talk, fearing retaliation. “While we are very disappointed this event of hazing took place, we hope the suspension sends a message to all current and future members of the Sonic Boom as well fraternities and sororities that hazing is
simply unacceptable,” he added. The punishment for the freshmen involved in the hazing allegations will not be as severe as the ones found guilty of hazing. Many of the freshmen are being charged with failure to comply with university policy, which will results in fines. Students have 24 hours after notification to appeal any sanction imposed by the Disciplinary Committee. Jacobi Thompson, a senior mass communications major from Thomasville, Ala., is one of the students who received a letter informing him of his suspension. Thompson plans to appeal the sanction because he feels the ruling was unjust. “In my situation there was no way I could tell them any concrete evidence because I had nothing to do with it. I felt they did not think about every individual student in their ruling,” Thompson said. “If you didn’t give them the information they were looking for, they assumed you to be guilty. I understand the student conduct policy, but nobody was there to stand up for us,” he said. Not everyone agreed with Thompson’s assertion of unfairness. Reginald Castilla, director of the Upward Bound program at JSU, works with some young high school band students who aspire to come to the university. He said the incident sheds a negative light on JSU. “For the 27 suspended, the punishment may be sufficient, but for the overall band program, it does very little to stop the bigger problem of hazing.” The remaining members of the Sonic Boom will perform this Saturday, Oct. 3 at Veterans Memorial Stadium for the Southern vs. Jackson State game. Denise Black writes for The Blue & White Flash, the Jackson State University student newspaper, which originally published this article.
Obama officials to discuss Chicago student beating
Nadashia Thomas, 6, a cousin of Derrion Albert, holds a sign beside a poster of Derrion Albert at Fenger High School in Chicago, Sept. 28, 2009. A vigil for Derrion Albert was planned outside of Fenger High School. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
(AP) WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is sending Attorney General Eric Holder and Education Secretary Arne Duncan to Chicago next week to discuss the recent beating death of a 16-year-old honors student. White House press secretary Robert Gibbs says Holder and Duncan will meet Wednesday with school officials, students and residents and talk about school violence. Earlier this week, Gibbs described as “chilling” a cell phone video showing the fatal beating of Derrion Albert. Chicago prosecutors have charged four teenagers in the beating of the sophomore honor roll student. Officials say Albert was walking to a bus stop when he got caught up in street fighting.
Spelman Student Killed in CAU Campus Shooting (BCW) Early Thursday morning, Sept. 3, gunfire erupted during a fight on the campus of Clark Atlanta University, leaving one student dead and another wounded. Jasmine Lynn 19, of Kansas City, Mo., was walking with a group of friends when she was struck by a stray bullet as a fight broke out in the 200 block of James P. Brawley Drive. “One of the friends actually heard the gunshots, actually saw the weapon and told her to get on the ground,” Atlanta Police Lt. Keith Meadows said. “As she was getting on the ground, she was struck in the chest by a stray round.”
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Who’s New In The Neighbourhood?
SGA Corner
Dr. Charles N. Smith
Why I Love Student Media By Zachary Delano Middleton Student Government Association President Much ado is usually made about the relationship between the government and the media. For it was Thomas Jefferson who once said “Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.” Now I am not going to go that far. However, I will say that government is dependent upon the media in order to serve as a body that interprets policy and disseminates it to the general population. The rift between the two sides usually is related to the media’s interpretation. Freedom of the press allows the media to interpret government as it is seen through that particular reporter’s or pundit’s eyes. Members of government side of the relationship would rather it be interpreted in a way that positively reflect each official, policy, and procedure. Members of the media side of the relationship feel the need to interpret the good, the bad, and the ugly. Therein lies the rub. Here at SC State, the relationship between student government and student media is in fact no different. If it were up to me I would want “The Collegian” to report on nothing but the positive. Like fact that the SGA is in the process of raising money student book scholarships or the fact that in collaboration with the HD players we will have the first Orangeburg Massacre reenactment in the history of the school. However, it’s not about what I want, but rather what you the student need to know. You need to know about the underlining factors that dictate policy whether it be positive or negative. You need to know about the character displayed by your elected officials. You need to receive a true unbiased firsthand account, in order to truly understand what’s going on around you. It is your right. The irony of the relationship between student government and media is that even though it is rocky at times, one entity would not be anything without the other. I have expounded upon why student government needs student media. However, most students don’t realize the fact that it was the student government association that led the charge in creating free press on campus. In a paper published by South Carolina Historical Magazine entitled “Civil Rights and Campus Wrongs South Carolina State College Student Protest, 1955-1968” SC State professor William Hine describes the struggle that ensued in order for The Collegian to become the free voice that it is today. In 1956 the students of South Carolina State College boycotted several aspects of campus life. They refused to eat the food due to the administration’s decision to continue patronizing business that practiced racial injustice. They went on a class strike primarily because of the presence of State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) officers on campus, but also because the administration took no stance on the issue. As an attempt to reconcile several students led by Fred Moore the 1955-1956 SGA President drew up a list of grievances. In that list of grievances one of the major requests was that the administration would not be able to censor the student newspaper. So as you can tell for decades the SGA has been working to allow students the opportunity for free press. I personally feel that the media, when used correctly, can be the strongest instrument for change. Look no further than our last national election, or our pop culture, or any other world related topic. The media can shape who and what we are as people. That is why I challenge our student media to be fair and unbiased and really understand the obligation that they have to our student body. So as I end this manifestation of adulation, I will just say that the student voice is the most important voice on this campus. The Collegian, WBTV, Stated Magazine, and other various campus media sources have done an incredible job in highlighting the voice and the actions of the student body. I want you to not only support student media, but if you feel that you have a voice that needs to be heard join them. Contact the Student Media Office #803-536-7522 or email thecollegian@scsu.edu. I look forward to your input.
Dr. Joyce Blackwell
In less than one month on the job, this new VP of Student Affairs is already making headlines with his analysis on enrollment and retentions. Smith was the former associate provost and vice president for Student Services at Alabama State University.
Dr. Gale Wesson
The Former vice president for academic affairs at Saint Augustine’s College will be SC State’s chief academic officer. Since accepting office, Blackwell has been given the responsibility for not only the academy but also Student Success and Retention in times of declining student enrollment.
The newest newbie of the group, Dr. Wesson has been given the position of Vice President for Research, Economic Development, and Public Service. Wesson was the former associate vice president for economic development at FAMU.
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Photo by Rolondo Davis/University Photographer SGA President Zachary Middleton (middle) with student winners Shakeem Jenkins (left) and Chenelle Duffy (right). Both students were given the character award for displaying the character traits of the month -”Trustworthy” and “Supportive.” Both students were nominated for their good Samaritan work with other students who fell ill and needed assistance. This program is part of the SGA Character initiative where students are recognized each month for displaying the designated character word. October’s words are Honesty and Cheerfulness. To nominate a student who you believe has displayed these traits, send an e-mail to jarredquarless@rocketmail.com with a short character description of your nominee.
WHAT’S GOING ON? ART EXHIBITION KARA M. GUNTER
“Rote Dysfunction”
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
HOMECOMING
Dr. George E. Cooper will host a general Assembly on Wednesday Oct 7, in the Martin Luther King Jr, Auditorium at 10 a.m.
Sunday, October 25, 2009 Gospel Play 5 p.m. Location: MLK Auditorium Monday, October 26, 2009
YOUTH DAY
SC State’s Fine Arts Center Friday, Sept. 25Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009. Gunter’s sculptural installations explore themes of a personal yet universal nature, using created vocabulary of object symbols. The major themes in Gunter’s work are dysfunction and repetition; or more specifically, the dysfunctional nature of repetition. For more info contact, James Arendt, director, SC State Gallery at (803) 536-8918.
October 17, 2009 has been designated as Youth and ROTC Day and Fall Open House. Discounted game tickets for $10.00 to youth ages 17 and under, and youth groups (community organizations, churches, civic organizations, fraternal organizations, etc.) to attend the SC State University Bulldogs vs. Florida A&M University Rattlers football game will be available. To participate, please complete the pre-registration form enclosed and return to the Office of Admissions, Recruitment and Scholarships by mail at the address listed, by fax to 1-803-536-8990, by email admissions@scsu. edu or complete on-line at www.scsu.edu .
Novelty (American Pop Star) 12 -5 p.m. KW Green Student Center Plaza. Comedy Show 7 p.m. Featuring Benji Brown & Gary Owen, BET Comic View Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Dorm Step Show 7p.m. Guest Host: Benji Brown, BET Comic View, Location: SHM Wednesday, October 28, 2009 Fashion Show, Location: MLK Jr. Auditorium Thursday, October 29, 2009 Museum Reception, Location: I.P. Stanback Museum & Planetarium Coronation & SGA Installation Location: SHM Friday, October 30, 2009 Greek Step Show / Concert, 7p.m. Location: SHM
Wierd Stuff Cat survives after being shot in head with arrow (AP) LEARNED, Miss. – BC the cat survived, but likely used up one of his nine lives when someone shot an arrow through his head. The 2-year-old gray and white tabby came home one day last week looking like he was doing a bad imitation of the Steve Martin skit from the 1970s. BC’s arrow was pointing front-toback rather than side-to-side. Owner Randolph Henderson told WLBT-TV of Jackson that BC was walking and meowing, but was having trouble eating because the arrow kept bumping the cat food bowl. Dr. Troy Majure, the veterinarian who removed the arrow, said it chipped BC’s skull and somehow arched over the brain. The only signs of the kitty’s injury this week were scabs on the front and back of his head.
Woman fined for letting 12-yearold drive (AP) GREAT FALLS, Mont. – A Montana woman accused of letting her 12-year-old daughter drive three
siblings to day care has been fined nearly $1,000. Angela Parenteau entered a no contest plea to one count of criminal endangerment Thursday in Municipal Court in Great Falls. Three other criminal endangerment charges were dropped under a plea agreement. Prosecutors say in March, Parenteau allowed her daughter drive three younger siblings from their house in Vaughn to a day care about 15 miles away in Great Falls. Police say Parenteau claimed she was too sick to drive and on medication. The state said it agreed to the plea agreement because the 12-year-old girl did not want to testify against her mother.
ony theft for embezzling an estimated $88,000 from American Media. It was during his preliminary hearing Sept. 21 that Lyle was notified he had won a prize in a second-chance lottery drawing. The prize includes a boat, cash and tickets to a NASCAR race at the Kansas Speedway. Lyle will be sentenced Nov. 30. His conviction carries a sentencing range of five to 17 months in jail or prison. But prosecutors say Lyle likely will get probation because he has no previous felony convictions.
Man wins lottery prize during embezzlement case
WEST MONROE, La. – Deputies arrested a blood-stained 39-year-old woman for allegedly biting her boyfriend’s tongue during an argument. According to an arrest affidavit, the woman’s boyfriend told deputies that she hit him over the head with a beer bottle during the disagreement. He said he attempted to kiss her to reconcile and she bit his tongue, causing it to bleed. The News-Star of Monroe reported that the woman denied hitting him with the bottle, but admitted to biting
(AP) GIRARD, Kan. – A former Kansas radio executive who admitted that he embezzled to support an addiction to scratch-off lottery tickets won a $96,000 lottery prize. Prosecutors say the prize money will go toward paying restitution to Paul W. Lyle’s former employer, American Media Investments. Lyle pleaded guilty Thursday to fel-
La. woman accused of biting boyfriend’s tongue
his tongue because he was in her face trying to kiss her and making lewd comments. Deputies observed a large amount of blood on her face and clothes. The woman was booked Thursday with domestic abuse battery.
Cops: Mass. couple beat man at KFC over slow order (AP) – Authorities say a couple, upset over the slowness of their KFC order, assaulted a man who asked them to stop yelling profanities for the sake of children in line. The couple was arrested Thursday after witnesses told police the couple beat the man as he was leaving the restaurant. Police say 31-year-old Jared Garfagna of Marshfield punched the man in the head, and then Garfagna’s girlfriend, 24-year-old Sara Mohn, kicked the man. The victim had cuts on his eyelid and wrists. Mohn has been charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. Garfagna has been ordered to appear in court on assault and battery charges.
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The Collegian • MONDAY OCTOBER 5, 2009
SC State Suffers 38-14 Loss to South Carolina By SC State Sports Information COLUMBIA, SC—The South Carolina State Bulldogs suffered its first loss of the season, 38-14 to SEC conference opponent University of South Carolina Saturday at WilliamsBrice Stadium. South Carolina jumped out to an early lead in the first-half on a 30yard field goal by Spencer Lanning followed by a 1-yard punch by Stephen Garcia to give the Gamecocks a 10-0 lead with 2:00 minutes left in the half. SC State got on the board on a 5-yard run by quarterback Malcolm Long to close out the half 10-7. The Gamecocks was on fire scoring 21 unanswered points in the third
quarter on a 22-yard run by Kenny Miles and two touchdown catches of 40 and nine yards from Garcia to Moe Brown to extend the lead 31-7. Backup quarterback Reid McCollum hit freshman Alshon Jeffery with 5:39 left in the game to give South Carolina a 38-7 advantage. A Malcolm Long 1-yard touchdown run closed out the game with USC prevailing 38-14. South Carolina now leads the series now 2-0 since the first meeting in 2007 where the Gamecocks won 38-3. The Bulldogs scored their first career touchdown against a Division I opponent in the loss. The Bulldogs
Pats beat Ravens 27-21; Brady has TD pass to Moss
Photo courtesy www.thestate.com USC freshman wide receiver Alshon Jeffery stiff-arms S.C. State cornerback Donovan Richard on a first down catch-and run. finished with 326 offensive yards on interception. the day, while South Carolina racked Long finished with two rushing up 377. touchdowns in the loss. Senior Oliver Tre’ Young finished SC State returns to action on with 181 all-purpose yards, while Saturday when they travel to Norfolk, quarterback Malcolm long connected to play MEAC foe Norfolk State in a 1 12 of 22 for 135 yards and one p.m. showdown.
SC State Falls to Coastal Carolina, 3-0, in Women’s Volleyball By SC State Sports Information
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady and Randy Moss hooked up for their first touchdown pass of the season, the Baltimore Ravens failed on fourth-down plays on their last two series and the New England Patriots held on for a 27-21 win Sunday. Moss’ touchdown made it 24-14 late in the third quarter, but Joe Flacco’s 13-yard scoring pass to Willis McGahee cut that to 24-21. Stephen Gostkowski’s 33-yard field goal gave the Patriots (3-1) a six-point lead midway through the fourth quarter. On the next possession with a fourthand-1 at the Ravens 45-yard line, McGahee was stopped for no gain. The Ravens (3-1) got the ball back with 5:09 left after a punt and moved to a fourth-and-4 at the 14. Flacco then threw to Mark Clayton, who was open beyond the first-down marker but dropped the ball with 28 seconds remaining. The Patriots then ran out the clock, keeping intact their unbeaten record against the Ravens with their fifth win. Baltimore left tackle Jared Gaither was taken off the field on a stretcher midway through the second quarter when he blocked right defensive end Jarvis Green, who pushed him into Flacco. Both Ravens went down and Flacco got up quickly. But Gaither stayed on the ground for about 10 minutes before being lifted onto a cart. He had movement in both arms and legs and was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital for tests on his neck and shoulder. “It sounded like he was OK and it was more a precautionary thing,” Patriots coach Bill Belichick said. Trailing 17-7 at halftime, the Ravens made it 17-14 when Terrell Suggs hit Brady for a sack and knocked the ball out of his right hand. Dwan Edwards recovered in the end zone for a touchdown with 6:19 left in the third quarter. But Brady remained unshaken and led the Patriots downfield on their next possession, a 79-yard drive that ended with his touchdown pass to Moss. Brady unloaded the ball early as he was being blitzed, underthrowing it and allowing Moss to step in front of Domonique Foxworth for an open catch. Moss caught 23 scoring passes in 2007, his first season playing with Brady, who was sidelined for all last
Conway, SC—The SC State women’s volleyball team fell to Coastal Carolina, 0-3, (21-25, 14-25, 12-25), in a non-conference match-up in Kimbel Arena on the campus of Coastal Carolina University. With the loss the Lady Bulldogs fall to 6-10 on the season while the Chanticleers improve to 7-8. Jr., Jarne Gleaton SC State was led by junior Jarne Gleaton who had a good all around game recording seven kills, four service aces, six digs, and two block-assists. Senior Brittany Davis had five kills and freshman Elizabeth Webb had five kills and seven digs for the Lady Bulldogs in the loss. Chelsy Kimes led all attackers with 16 kills and Kelsie Mauck picked up 16 digs to lead Coastal Carolina in the victory. SC State will try to rebound from the loss this weekend when they host Cal State Bakersfield on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2 and 3. Friday’s match is set for a 6 pm start while Saturday’s game is set for a 12 noon first serve. Both games will be played in Dukes Gym on the campus of SC State. Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Kelley Washington (15) pulls in a pass reception over New England Patriots cornerback Shawn Springs (29) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
season except for the first half of the first quarter of the opener. The Ravens responded with an 80yard drive, 50 coming on a run by Ray Rice and the final 13 on the pass to McGahee The Patriots struck quickly after Brandon McGowan recovered Chris Carr’s fumble as he returned the opening kickoff. But they couldn’t get a first down and settled for a 32-yard field goal by Gostkowski. Carr held on to the next kickoff and Flacco led the Ravens on a 15-play, 81yard drive capped by a 20-yard scoring pass to Derrick Mason, who landed hard on his back but returned to the game. Mason had six catches for 77 yards on the drive. The Patriots went ahead 10-7 on the next series with a 1-yard sneak by Brady then made it 17-7 with 3:57 left in the half as Sammy Morris scored on a 12-yard run. The Ravens then drove from their 20-yard line to the Patriots 17 with a chance to cut the deficit to 3 at halftime. But Leigh Bodden intercepted Flacco’s pass at the 9. Notes: Moss’s touchdown was his 137th, breaking a tie with Marshall Faulk and moving into sixth place in NFL history. ... Suggs set a club record with 437 sack yards on Brady’s 14-yard sack that resulted in a touchdown. ... Baltimore held its 39th straight opponent without a 100-yard rusher, the longest current streak in the NFL. ... Patriots WR Wes Welker returned after missing two games with a knee
Samba! Rio wins right to host the 2016 Olympics (AP) COPENHAGEN — The country’s president was blunt. “It is,” Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said, “Brazil’s time.” And the International Olympic Committee agreed with him. Snubbing Chicago on a chilly Danish evening of high drama, the IOC sent the 2016 Olympics to Rio, Brazil’s bustling fun-loving but crime-ridden city of beaches and mountains, romance and slums. President Barack Obama’s appeal fell on deaf ears. Chicago was knocked out in the first round — in one of the most shocking defeats ever handed down by the committee of former Olympians, sports administrators, royals and other VIPs. They were wowed by Rio’s enchanting sales pitch: some 400 million sports-mad people on a giant untapped and vibrant continent just yearning, hoping, that the Olympics finally might come to them. Silva wept and Rio partied as only Rio can when the long-awaited announcement came. “From the bottom of my heart I can say that this is the most exciting day of my life. I feel much more proud to be Brazilian,” Silva said. The IOC closed its eyes to the risks, the huge projected costs of the Rio Games, the concerns about how athletes will get around and where people will sleep, to focus on the reward of lighting the Olympic cauldron in one of the last corners of the globe yet to be bathed by its light. The indignity suffered by Chicago was such — it got just 18 votes despite long being considered a front-runner — that some IOC members squirmed. Chicago was dignified in defeat. Obama called Silva to congratulate him. But the nature of the loss still rang as a stinging anti-American rebuke. Close to half of the IOC’s 106 members are Europeans. French IOC member Guy Drut said “an excess of security” for the Obamas unsettled some of his committee colleagues. He complained that he’d been barred from crossing the lobby of his hotel for security reasons, and he grumbled that “nothing has been done” to resolve the financial disputes between the IOC and the USOC.
Short-Handed Soccer Team Drops 2-1 Decision to NJIT By SC State Sports Information NEWARK, NJ – The South Carolina State soccer team, short-handed for most of the contest due to an early red card, dropped a 2-1 decision to the New Jersey Institute of Technology Friday. The loss snapped Coach Glad Bugariu’s team’s four-game winning streak. The Lady Bulldogs, who fell to 6-5 on the season, got their only goal of the match from junior Sasha Bender off an assist from freshman Cassie Rodriquez. The match was the first Great West
Conference contest of the season for SC State, which is off to its best start ever despite Friday’s setback. Glad’s team will try to rebound from its first loss in five outings Sunday, when the Lady Bulldogs travel to Dover, DE to take on Delaware State in another Great West Conference battle at 1 p.m. “We were simply not prepared for this game,” said Glad. “But, we will work much harder to give ourselves a chance on Sunday.”
SC State Men’s Basketball Team To Participate in an ESPN BracketBuster Game By SC State Sports Information South Carolina State is one of two Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference teams participating in the eighth annual BracketBusters event, a two-day men’s college basketball extravaganza pitting potential NCAA Tournament hopefuls against each other Feb. 19-20, during 11 nationally televised games – on either ESPN2 or ESPNU -- selected from a pool of 98 teams. For the fifth straight year, ESPNU, the 24-hour college sports network, will televise five BracketBusters games while ESPN2 will televise six contests. The 11 BracketBusters matchups will be announced Feb. 1, while game time and network assignments will be announced Feb. 8. BracketBusters, named because of the success of the teams in NCAA Tournament play, will provide the 22 televised teams an opportunity to play other top non-conference opponents three weeks before Selection Sunday. The 76 teams not selected for BracketBusters will compete against each other through the same two days. The 98-team field will feature 12 teams from the Mid-American and Colonial Athletic; 11 from the Ohio Valley, 10 from the Missouri Valley, Horizon League and Metro Atlantic Athletic; nine from the Western Athletic and Big West; four from the Big South and Southern; three from the America East; two from the MEAC; and one from the Big Sky and Summit League. The other MEAC team being considered is Morgan State, the defending league champion. As part of the agreement, all 11 of the BracketBusters home teams, as well as the remaining 38 home squads, will play a “return” game at the home facility of their opponent in November or December of the 2011-12 season. BracketBusters is part of ESPN’s college basketball franchise programming, along with Rivalry Week Presented by Cisco, Feast Week, Holiday Hoops Presented by Kay Jewelers, Judgment Week and Championship Week Presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods. Teams participating this season in BracketBusters have produced 89 appearances in the last six NCAA Tournaments, including a team in the Final Four – George Mason (2006); one in the Elite Eight – Davidson (2008); and six Sweet Sixteen squads – Butler (2007), Southern Illinois (2007), Bradley (2006), Wichita State (2006), UW-Milwaukee (2005) and Nevada (2004).
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The Collegian • MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2009
Atlanta “Housewife” ex-fiance dies in fight
Enough MJ Already By Jonathan White Staff Writer Michael Jackson was one of the greatest entertainers and performers of all time. He awed everyone with his intricate dance moves, like the antigravity move, robot, and moonwalk. He is widely credited for transforming a music video from a promotional tool, to an art form. His work broke down cultural, racial, and generation barriers and inspired subsequent generations of music artist. It’s no question that Jackson was one of the greatest, but the man was no God. While alive, the world called him jacko, a child molester, sick human being, and the list goes on. But now, after his death, he regains the title King of Pop? Have you ever heard of the saying, “You can’t give the dead flowers!” Well the world has done just that. During the time Jackson was alive, people soon forgot about all of the accomplishments that he made and focused on what the media made him to be. They made fun of the way he talked, his ever-changing appearance, and rumors of child molestation charges. Comedians and shows made the world laugh and laugh at this King of Pop! But after death, there were tears, suicides, and a little too much media coverage. Every channel you turned to had Jackson news and videos; including newspapers, magazines, and websites. All Michael Jackson, all the time! Jackson died on June 25, 2009, but the way the media carries on about it, you would think that he died yesterday. What happened to the serious news coverage? Can we let Michael rest in peace! I thought that was the whole purpose of dying. I’ll admit, the man did some great things and it was sad to see him go,
(AP) ATLANTA — The former fiance of a cast member from “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” died Friday night after a fight outside an Atlanta strip club, and police said they had charged a man in his death. Atlanta police spokesman James Polite said Frederick Richardson was charged with voluntary manslaughter in the death of Ashley “A.J.” Jewell, who died from massive head injuries after the fight in the parking lot of the Body Tap Club. Jewell was engaged to “Housewives” cast member Kandi Burruss until August. He appeared in several episodes of the television show, which follows the lives of metro Atlanta socialites. Police say Jewell worked at the strip club, but they are not sure what started the fight. Richardson was in the hospital, and police didn’t immediately know his age or whether he had an attorney. Burruss, a Grammy award-winning songwriter who penned TLC’s hit “No Scrubs,” posted a message on her Twitter account early Saturday. “im just in one of those moods where i dont wanna talk, i dont wanna b held & told its gonna b ok. i just wanna cry myself 2 sleep, alone,” wrote the 33year-old Burruss, who was also was a member of 1990s R&B group Xscape. “I could never n a million years imagine this happening. please pray for AJ’s children.” Burruss told Essence.com in an interview last month that she was caring for Jewell’s 12-year-old twin daughters. “He would have taken them with him, but they needed a strong female role model and wanted to stay with me,” she said.
Photo courtesy www.photobucket.com The late Michael Jackson
but his death was no Hurricane Katrina or Great Depression. “The media is really running out with all of this coverage. Everyday it’s something new, I think they should just let the man rest and focus on what’s really important in life,” said Freshman Nursing major Kindrea McNeil. McNeil represents 73 percent of SC State students who feel that the MJ news has gone overboard. Celebrities have also took this too far. NBA player Magic Johnson has commented that Michael has opened doors for African American athletes. Exactly what did Jackson do for basketball? Jackson was an entertainer, not a civil rights activist.
Rapper/singer Lil Mama likens MJ to Jesus Christ. How can this poor child compare MJ to Jesus Christ? I mean the moon walk was impressive, but he cant walk on water. The MJ news has gone too far. Its time for the world to rap this up and remember that we are still in a recession; and even now, nearly three months after Jackson’s family trotted out his gold case corpse on live TV, a new movie/documentary is set to debut entitled “This Is It.” Well hopefully, this will be it!
Skinny Leg Jeans for Men By Jonathan White Staff Writer
A Fashion Do or Don’t?
“OMG, Girl, his jeans are tighter than mine,” said Monique as she walked pass a guy with skinny legged jeans. The fashion industry has recently released a new wave of fashion trends including glasses, Mohawks, and skinny legged jeans. If you’ve been keeping up with the hip-hop culture (or even pop culture) for that matter, these are the thoughts I’m sure you’ve been having lately. And if you haven’t, I sure have. Trends in fashion are typically a reflection of what is going on in the world at the moment in time, and one must one wonder what is happening in the world for designers to promote, and consumers to consume, fashion that specifically isn’t male or female. Men are no longer re-
quired to represent themselves in manly or hyper-masculine ways. When men are not visibly representative of their stereotyped masculinity, they are labeled in ways that question there heterosexuality. I don’t agree with labeling someone solely based upon how they look, but at times its hard to ignore what appears to be the obvious. For years, the entertainment culture has tried to include everyone, straight, gay, or in between. But in recent years, with the rise in metro-sexuality, heterosexual men are seeing their masculinity compromised. If a guy is wearing skinny legged jeans, he’s most likely a skater/rocker type guy, or maybe even a dancer. But I believe this style has went from a fashion do to fashion NEVER AGAIN! I don’t particularly believe guys should wear jeans that are meant to show off
curves and legs, its quite feminine! What are you trying to show off? Yes, its good to have your own unique style, but the jeans are a bit too much. But the sad thing is, people aren’t really wearing it because its their style, it’s worn because of something they saw on television, or coined from celebrities such as Pharell and Kanye West. A fitted Jean is okay, but when your jeans are hugging your calves and thighs, we have a problem! In other words, I believe that the fashion and entertainment world have gone a little too far with this one. The skinny jeans are only opening the door for more. What’s next? Guys in leggins and skirts? BTW, 60% of SC State students polled say skinny legged jeans for men are a don’t
Bill Cosby Leads Forum at Howard By Victoria Fortune Black College Wire A line of people waited outside of the Howard University Aldridge Theatre on Sept. 20 to attend the “About Our Children” forum featuring longtime entertainer and activist Bill Cosby. The forum, hosted and televised by MSNBC, was moderated by Independent Women’s Forum CEO Michelle D. Bernard and included panelists who touched on topics ranging from education to poverty. “I want people to think back on history and realize that there is truly nothing that we can’t do,” Bernard said. “Today is just the first day of what will be a national grassroots mobilization effort where we will gather parents and children to really take the bull by the horns to do everything that we can to ensure that every child has a shot at the American dream.” The panel included Dr. Alvin Poussaint, psychiatry professor at Harvard University, NAACP President Ben Jealous, author and publicist Terrie Williams, and Michelle Rhee, chancellor of the D.C. public school
system. The panel began with a discussion of parenting and education. “Outside of your house, and even in the TV sets, we can’t trust those people to tell our children correct things or to give them love,” Cosby said. “You’ve got to go visit the schoolteacher. Someone is spending six to seven hours with your child, and you don’t want to know who it is?” Fifty years have gone by since Brown v. Board of Education, and America is still having a dialogue about equal education among all students. Chancellor Rhee has been in the public education field for 17 years and believes there is a preconceived notion that parents don’t care. “What I have found in my career in education is that I have never met a mother anywhere who didn’t want the same thing for her children that I want for my children,” Rhee said. Civil rights activist Dorothy Height, an audience member, also expressed her thoughts on single parenting and ways in which the Howard University can help in educating students who have lost hope.
Alvin Poussaint, Bill Cosby and panelists “One of the things that we have to do is try to find the time to teach the students how to learn certain skills,” Height said. “There are many organizations in the community who have programs that are helpful. I think we have to just say to the children that they have to have hope there will be a future. I know it’s hard to do, but they have to look at and see.” As Height spoke about restoring hope within the children, the panel
also spoke about the emotional health that the children face. “The most important thing that a parent should remember is the harder the kids push back, the closer we have to come to them,” Rhee said. “You value yourself, you value your life, and you will value your child,” Cosby said. Victoria Fortune writes for The Hilltop, the Howard University student newspaper, which originally published a version of this article.
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