Vol 66 No. 5

Vol 66 | Number 05

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THE TSU HERALD | October 23, 2013

CAMPUS NEWS page 3

AN EVENING IN HARLEM: CORONATION 2013

LIFE & STYLE

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THE RETURN OF SCANDAL

SPORTS TIGERS SUFFER ANOTHER LOSS AGAINST ALCORN STATE

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OPINION

HOMECOMING

2013

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20 QUESTIONS: HOMECOMING EDITION

Have We Transitioned from Tradition?

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Campus News Life Change presents: “Becoming A True Worshipper”

BY DARNELL TYLER Contributing Writer

The Texas Southern University chapter of Life Change! Invites all students, faculty, staff, family, friends and community to a live full-length professional drama entitled, “Becoming a True Worshipper”.

The presentation is scheduled for Saturday, November 2, 2013 at 5 p.m., in the newly renovated Granville M. Sawyer Auditorium with doors opening at 4 p.m.

“It is truly amazing and motivating. For everyone who’s seeking to have a better relationship with God this drama will truly show you how to. Also, it’s a blessing to see young people hungering and thirsting after righteousness,” Ayzha Ward, a TSU student who rode the bus to see the drama in Humble, Texas said.

The drama focuses on young adults making life-changing choices about violence, suicide, drugs, sexuality, peer pressure, and unwanted pregnancies.

This ninety-minute drama features a live band and a praise and worship team and highlights the enduring consequences of making those decisions.

The themes covered in this drama are so important to all of us as a people, which is why Life Change has decided to offer free admission for all attendees.

This production has previously been performed before standing room audiences in Lake Charles, LA, Lafayette, LA and Humble, TX. For the Humble production, TSU students filled two chartered buses and one UAV bus to attend the powerful drama.

“Becoming a True Worshipper” consists of 70 cast and stage crewmembers with the majority being Texas Southern students.

For the past month, Life Change! has worked with TSU’s a nationally recognized playwright, Professor Thomas Meloncon, to ensure the successful launch of this production.

EDITORIAL STAFF

“I would encourage every one to come out in see this drama. We all need this.” TSU Theater Director, Thomas Meloncon said.

Texas Southern University’s Life Change! is an organization of students that meet twice a week for bible study, campus outreach, Christian fellowship activities, group discussions, skits, and community service.

As the name implies, Life Change! provides students with an opportunity to discover and fulfill God’s purpose in their lives.

As a result of joining Life Change!, students have seen an improvement in their grades because they now know the importance of prioritizing in every facet of life.

Many students attending a college or university for the first time can typically become unfocused and very susceptible to distractions.

These distractions can unfortunately be to the detriment of their academic performance.

For further information concerning this drama you can contact Ashley at 832-4079071.

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF MECOLE’ HAYES Campus News Editor MARIEA BOYD Life & Style Editor SENORA HARRIS Sports Editor BUCK BEDIA Staff Writer LINDSAY GARY Publications Manager TIYOSHA TURNER Advisors SERBINO SANDIFER-WALKER MICHAEL BERRYHILL

The TSU Herald is published by the students of Texas Southern University.

Opinions expressed are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect those of the administration. The newspaper is printed biweekly, except during holidays and examination periods.

For additional information, call (713) 313-1976.

Darnell Tyler becomes a true worshipper on stage during the drama, “Becoming A True Worshipper”.

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Campus News news updates TSU students wonder what’s next with the U.S. Government

Citizens from every end of the spectrum are breathing sighs of relief as the government reopens after 16 days of being shut down.

Senate majority leader Harry M. Reid’s deal breaker with Congress will allow funding for government agencies until January 15, 2014.

“I’m just glad that it’s over for now. I never understood why our government shut down to begin with. Now, I’m waiting to see what will happen next,” graduate student Tovah Waites said.

As federal workers clock back in, many TSU students ponder whether all is well now that an agreement has been reached.

“I feel like it’s only a temporary fix. It’s as if they just gave an extension on the shut down,” Alvin Benson, a Radio-Television-Film major, said.

Students are still continuing to question the reasoning behind Washington’s decisions.

They would like to see their political leaders focused on the issues that are important to everyday Americans.

Obama administration plegdes to fix HealthCare.gov

Twenty days into the open enrollment period of the country’s new Affordable Care Act, the online marketplace is still experiencing system glitches that are proving to be a barrier for those shopping for affordable health insurance premiums.

The Obama administration has pledged to fix the issues that are blocking those that are seeking healthcare options from accessing it.

“Our team is bringing in some of the best and brightest from both inside and outside government to scrub in with the team and help improve HealthCare.gov,” said the Department of Health and Human Services in a recently posted online blog post.

It is still unknown whether or not the system glitches that Americans are experiencing when visiting the HealthCare.gov website will prevent the government from reaching its goal of enrolling six million uninsured Americans in six months.

The Obama Administration has brought in more computer experts from both government and private companies to have the online marketplace running at optimal performance in order to meet the needs of the consumers.

President Obama addressed the nation on Monday regarding the systematic issues that have plagued the HealthCare.gov site stating, “There’s no excuse for the problems, and they are being fixed.”

An evening in Harlem The 2013 Coronation Ball

BY MARIEA BOYD Campus News Editor

This year’s homecoming coronation ball was a dream come true for Mr. and Miss Texas Southern University and all of the campus kings and queens that participated.

Although coronation was not apart of homecoming week as it had been in previous years that did not stop participants from enjoying “A Night in Harlem.”

“I was speechless,” Mr. TSU, Nathaniel Harris, said. “The ball was perfect and something I’ve never experienced.”

The cafeteria was transformed into a Harlem ballroom that was draped with black and sliver decorations, which took guests on a time ride back to the 1950’s.

The event began with an original dramatic vignette from Thomas Meloncon.

Followed by the vignette was the introduction of the Royal Court and Miss Homecoming, Shaunté Abdin.

This year the royal court included: Mr. and Miss. Freshman, Jordan Smith and Emmett Malik Earle, Mr. and Miss. Sophomore, Pharon Beaver and Crystal Owens, Mr. and Miss. Junior Javon Artis and Venishia Marthel, and Mr. and Miss. Senior, Oliver Lancelin and Natalie Briggs.

Abdin is a TSU alumnae who graduated Cum Laude in 2007 and received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in biology from Texas Southern University.

She is currently an environmental scientist at Just Live and now lives in Houston

with her husband and their three children.

The highly anticipated entrance of Mr. and Miss TSU followed Abdin’s presentation.

“I felt like Cinderella walking into the ball for the first time,” Miss TSU, Marinda Frugé said.

Before officially taking the throne for the first time as Mr. and Miss TSU, Dr. Freeman, the honorable debate team coach and mentor to many students, gave his proclamation of the enthronement for the two, which served as their initiation into the royal court.

“This was a really humbling experience,” Frugé said.

The outer court were the last to be introduced.

It consists of the kings and queens who represent their campus schools and organizations such as, the School of Communications and the California club.

In correspondence with Miss TSU’s platform “Sustaining Our Successors”, Frugé incorporated the crowning of three little girls as princesses.

“I just wanted the little girls to see themselves in a positive future and as future queens,” Frugé said.

Finally, the grand dance took place, which put an end to the magical night.

“Seeing all the people that showed up gave me the level of support and comfort I needed to continue the school year with my platform as Mr. TSU,” Harris concluded.

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Cover Story Homecoming 2013: Time to return to our roots

BY LINDSAY GARY Staff Writer

Texas Southern University is in my blood, after migrating from Louisiana, my grandmother attended the Houston College for Negroes; three decades later, my parents would attend what became known as Texas Southern University.

This legacy, coupled with my rearing in the third ward community, has significantly impacted the woman I am today, including my choice to study at this institution.

Every year, my grandmother, father, mother, sister, and I would line up with family and friends along Cleburne Street to watch the Texas Southern University Homecoming Parade.

Homecoming was the tangible expression of black unity, black education, and black advancement, an extension of the university and all it represented.

The dancers were talented and confident, the Ocean of Soul was artistic, and the administrative and student leaders beamed with brilliance.

Then came Miss TSU and the homecoming class queens—they were so radiant, poised, and classy.

They smiled and waved so gracefully in their sparkling crowns.

I remember telling my father I wanted to be just like them.

Homecoming was more than a parade, football game, and events, it was a celebration of our accomplishments as a people and it set a positive example for the entire community, specifically to the youth as it reminded us of our potential to be something great, our potential to be a part of Texas Southern University.

So while this may have been my first homecoming as a student, I have been a part of this community and its traditions long before I obtained a student ID.

After reflecting on my experiences as a child and adolescent and interviewing students and alumni, I am prompted to ask where does our homecoming tradition stand?

After attending a non-HBCU, I was

was eager to finally become a student at TSU, to be amongst the young, gifted and black, to continue my community and familial legacies, and to be surrounded by administrators who wanted to ensure my success, while experiencing HBCU traditions, particularly homecoming.

“Homecoming should be a community celebration of our achievements and it should inspire others to attend and graduate from this university so they can go on to impact the world.”

- Lindsay Gary

I enjoyed the events I attended this year, the coronation, step show, parade, and tailgate.

It was surreal to finally be experiencing the history and tradition as a student.

But I have to admit, it has changed.

Attendance was low at many of the events and

there was overall a lack of school spirit across the campus.

Many are discontented with what they claim was an uneventful homecoming week.

One student said homecoming week was more like midterm week.

A family friend and alum commented on the low attendance at the parade and attributed that to the parade being moved out of the community and into downtown.

Still others complained about the coronation ball being before homecoming week.

Although all of the students, administrators, and alum I interviewed enjoyed the tailgate and festival, the underlying theme in the complaints lied with tradition.

Homecoming had formerly been a jam-packed week of fun and uplifting activities including the pep rally, football game, royal coronation, comedy show, concert, casino night, festival, step show, and parade—events that made everyone proud to be a part of Texas Southern.

While only a few of these events were held this year, an overwhelming amount of disappointment still lingers.

Students, alumni, administrators, staff, and members of this community should all find homecoming enjoyable.

Our events should be filled to capacity and they should be a place for every participant to celebrate all that is Texas Southern University.

Homecoming should be a community celebration of our achievements and it should inspire others to attend and graduate from this university so they can go on to impact the world.

We have to unite as a community to restore this tradition. All of us should experience the same pride I had as a little girl, watching the parade in my father’s arms.

Life & Style

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Olivia Pope continues to dazzle as “Scandal” returns

BY SENORA HARRIS Life & Style Editor

October 3rd was a day of rejoice for “gladiators”, as it brought on the highly anticipated season three premiere of the hit television drama, “Scandal”.

Since originally debuting in 2012, “gladiators”, an adopted pet name for the shows’ fans, have nearly multiplied. 10.5 million people tuned in on that Thursday evening to see what would become of the show’s heroine, Olivia Pope, played by actress Kerry Washington, after being publicly exposed as the president’s mistress.

Even though junior, Justine Vazquez recently began watching Scandal , she claims to have been very excited about the show returning, as she is now a big fan.

“The most special part about Scandal is the scenarios that Olivia gets put in and how she gets out of it,” Vazquez said.

“Some situations I look at and I’ll be like ‘She can’t candle that, there’s no way you could fix that!’ and she fixes it. It’s creative.

The writers are genius.”

While the show has been met with great praise and accolades, it has generated controversy as well.

The romantic relationship between Pope, a black woman and President Fitzgerald “Fitz” Grant, a white man played by actor Tony Goldwyn, has been heavily scrutinized.

Critics of the relationship argue that it presents a racial dynamic demeaning to black women and that it reinforces male dominance in society. However, “gladiators” at TSU feel that is not to be true.

Despite the negative interpretations, sophomore, Bianca Schumake feels that the subject of race is not an issue.

The administration of justice major described Washington and Goldwyn’s onscreen chemistry to be “electric”.

“As far as the show goes and in reality, love has no color,” Schumake said.

“They’re put in a position and time frame where they can’t be with each other. But you can really tell by the show that they really love each other.”

Vazquez said that while watching the

relationship between Olivia and Fitz unfold, race was the last thing on her mind.

“The bottom line is that she is his mistress,” Vazquez said.

“It doesn’t matter whether she was white, black, or Hispanic. At the end of the day, she was his mistress. I’ve never really looked at it from the aspect of her being black and him being white.”

As for the road ahead in this season’s “Scandal”, there are many hopes and predictions among the legions of “gladiators”.

Ashley Eche, a longtime fan of the show, shared the outcome that would be most nightmarish for her.

“For the Vice President to become president, that would be the worst thing ever,” Eche said.

“It would mess up the whole administration. She’s mean, and she wants everything her way.”

In addition to the seemingly star crossed lovers Olivia Pope and Fitz finally ending up together, Vazquez hopes to see the President earn redemption from his rigged presidential election.

“If Fitz runs again, I want him to win because they voted for him. I want him to win fair and square,” Vazquez said.

As of recent, many news outlets have been speculating that actress Kerry Washington may be pregnant, which she has yet to publicly confirm or deny.

Although real world circumstances are currently uncertain, Eche has a feeling that a baby could be in Olivia and Fitz’s future.

“I think they’re still going to be messing around this season. She’s going to get pregnant.”

Students can continue to follow the political drama on Thursday nights at 9 p.m. on ABC.

“It’s creative. The writers are genius.”

- Justine Vazquez

Kerry Washington plays the role of “Olivia Pope” on the hit TV drama, “Scandal”.

Tony Goldwyn and Kerry Washington share an intimate moment on camera as Fitzgerald “Fitz” Grant and Olivia Pope.

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THE EYES OF OUR TIGERS

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1: Members of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committe gather for a photo during the Celebrity Basketball Game.

2: TSU mascots, Tex and Rex celebrate on the sideline after TSU scores a touchdown against Alcorn State during the homecoming game.

3: The Ocean of Soul Marching Band wows the crowd with their half-time performance during the Alcorn State game.

4-5: The Beta Upsilon chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.celebrates their Step Wars win on stage after the step show and perform their “boxing” themed routine during the show.

6: Denitra Sanders, Erica East and Kayla Petean enjoy the coronation ball in their gorgeous evening gowns.

7: A member of the Eta Mu chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. shows off his ape face during their performance at the step show.

8: Daveon Gee, Carol Harper, Frank Coleman and Lacey Brown pose with their favorite team jerseys during the Celebrity Basketball Game.

9: The Alphas have totally gone “Ape” backstage at the Step Wars Step Show.

10: The Nu Alpha chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and the Beta Delta chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. enjoy each other’s company at their tent during the homecoming tailgate.

11: Members of the cheerleading team pose with the TSU mascots during the halftime performance at the Alcorn State game.

12: The Delta Gamma Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. storm the stage before becoming the reigning champions of the annual Greek step show.

13: The College of Science and Technology walking during the 2013 homecoming parade.

14: The Gamma Psi chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. perform their “Univer-Skee-Wee Circus” themed step show routine.

15: President Rudley and his wife, First Lady, Docia Rudley, pose with Marinda Frugé (Miss TSU) and Nathaniel Harris III (Mr. TSU) during the homecoming game against Alcorn State.

16: Dr. Freeman gives the enthronement for the royal court at the coronation ball.

17: The men’s basketball team shows their support at the Celebrity Basketball Game.

18: Broadcast Journalism major, Courtney Savage, interviews the TSU mascot, Rex, during the homecoming game.

19: Rev. Bill Lawson, Melanie Lawson, Dr. Rudley and Audrey Lawson pose with Mrs. Lawson’s award at the President’s Gala.

20: Dr. Rudley gets down on the dance floor during the President’s Gala.

21: Mirinda Frugé (Miss TSU) and her little princesses look absolutely gorgeous at the coronation ball.

Photos courtesy of: Joedicy Simms, Buck Bedia and Durrell Jacobs

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Life & Style If two is company and three’s a crowd, what exactly is allowed?

Students open up about open relationships

BY SENORA HARRIS Life & Style Editor

Although what constitutes as a relationship has multiple meanings, Texas Southern University students have attempted to explain one of the more controversial topics: open relationships.

For years, there have been whispers about different celebrities being in open relationships and marriages.

Among those couples are Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Jada Pinkett and Will Smith, and more recently Paula Patton and Robin Thicke.

However, open relationships aren’t restricted to the rich and famous, as college students also participate in them.

“Everyone dates multiple people,” student Evvan-Joi Croll said of the college dating culture.

“Unless you’re girlfriend and boyfriend, you’re open. It’s not that uncommon to one person dating multiple people.”

Student Willie Yarborough explained how an open relationship is completely different from a traditional monogamous one, which involves two people.

“When you’re in a serious relationship with somebody, the main idea is that you’re exclusive to each other,” Yarborough said.

“That’s your girl, or that’ s your dude.

That’s the idea. But when you say ‘open’, it takes off those boundaries. It’s not your girl or your dude. When you put the title ‘open’ on it, it’s like your options are open basically.”

After witnessing many classmates in high school be in open relationships, freshman Evvan-Joi Croll can see what may be appealing about dating freely in college.

“You get to date different people. I think that would be cool because different people offer different things. It’s good to have different people because you haven’t found ‘the One’,” Croll said.

While there may be great benefits that come with being in an open relationship, there

can also be major consequences.

“If you’re having sex [someone could get] STD’s,” Croll said.

In addition to potential threats to the body, open relationships can be emotionally harmful.

The freedom that comes with open relationships can serve as a double-edged sword, as the knowledge that a partner is affectionate with someone else can foster insecurity and jealousy.

“Feelings are definitely a con. It depends on how strong or where you are mentally. Some people just can’t deal with it,” Yarborough said.

However popular open relationships may be, not all students think they’re necessarily a good idea.

Although student Zipporah Oforlea has friends who are content in open relationships, she personally feels that they are a “recipe for disaster”.

“I feel like if you’re going to be with this, that, and the other person, whether it’s emotional, physical, or whatever, why not just be single?” Oforlea said.

While Oforlea may not believe in open relationships, she thinks whether or not they are successful for college a student comes down to a case-by-case basis.

“I think regardless of what your age [is], if you’re trying to keep your options open, then you’re trying to keep your options open,” Oforlea said.

“If you’re ready to be in a relationship, then you’re ready to be in a relationship. It’s just to each it’s own; it depends on the individual.“

As young people, it is assumed that students will have plenty of experiences that are not confined to that of the Tiger Walk.

Until they move on in life post TSU, the notion of romance is one that continues to develop and evolve.

Willie Yarborough shared his thoughts about relationships in general.

“No relationship is perfect. It depends on the foundation of the relationship, how you carry it, and the boundaries you set from day one.”

statistics National Canter for Biotechnology Information • Among sexually active adults, 17.6% of women and 23% of men reported non-monogamy over the past 12 months in 2002.

• An estimated 11 million Americans reported partners’ non-monogamy.

• An estimated 8.4 million women reported mutual non-monogamy.

• Younger age, lower education, formerly or never married status, living below the poverty level and having spent time in jail were all associated with all three types of non-monogamy in general.

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Sports sports updates

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Tigers lose homecoming game against Alcorn

SOCCER The Lady Tiger soccer team (2-12,12) has collected two wins in a row.

First, they faced Alcorn State on October 18th and rolled right over them winning 6-0.

Maryln Campa went off, scoring 3 goals and also added an assist to teammate Tiana Humphrey.

Ruth Giraldo and Gabriella Perales each put one in the back of the net.

The second win came on October 20th in a 2-0 win over Mississippi Valley State.

Maryln Campa and Ruth Giraldo each had a goal.

The Lady Tigers play their last two games of the regular season right here on campus this weekend on Friday, October 25th against Grambling at 7 p.m. and on Sunday, October 27th against Arkansas Pine-Bluff at 1 p.m.

VOLLEYBALL The Lady Tigers (9-8, 4-0) traveled to Prairie View A&M University on Thursday, October 17th and swept them 3 straight sets.

The final match was a 32-30 thriller but the Lady Tigers were just too much for the Panthers.

Kali Fluke was dominate scoring 18.5 points with 12 kills, teammates Veronica Azubuike had 11.5 points on 9 kills and Robyn Shannon tallied 10 points on 9 kills.

Jyra Churchhill and Sarah Wooten were there dishing out assists, Churchill set up 21 assists and Wooten contributed 14.

The next home game will be on Saturday, October 26th as the Lady Tigers take on Alabama State at 1 p.m. in the HP&E Arena.

BY BUCK BEDIA Sports Editor

Fresh off their first win of the season the Tigers (1-6) came into the Homecoming game ready to take on Alcorn State. (6-2).

The Tigers kept the fans on the edge of their seats waiting for just one more big play from a well-balanced offense that totaled 391 yards for the day.

Unfortunately, it was a hard fought game, but the young Tigers could not pull off a 4th quarter come back.

“Personally, I don’t think the better team won,” Coach Asberry said on his radio show with Lary “Chattabox” Hale Monday afternoon. “I think that we were the better team, these kids have really been playing hard.”

The offense is looking promising as Homer Causey had another solid outing going for 226 yards on 17-32 passing and rushing for 110 yards.

Eight of Causey’s completions went to Malik Cross who had another great performance for 110 yards for the air attack.

“We have enough talent on the ball around him to move the ball down field, he’s growing, he is maturing in front of our eyes.”

Part of that talent has been junior running back Daveonn Porter, who had 76 yards rushing on 20 carries on Saturday.

Last week against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Porter carried the ball for 156 yards and also scored a touchdown.

A critical play in the 3rd quarter occurred when Coach Asberry decided to go for it on 4th down when the Tigers were well within the range of the kicker.

“I didn’t think they could have stopped us, we were moving the ball well, but it’s just one of those decisions you got to make and it didn’t work,” Asberry said.

The Tiger defense has found a spark with the trio of Brandon Thomas, Jarius Moore and Amir Bloom.

Thomas led the defensive hammer with 12 tackles including two tackles for a loss.

“Brandon is a solid football player, he hustles, makes plays and as long as he is healthy and continues to perform, he will be out on the field for us” Asberry boasted over the air waves.

Defensive standouts, Jarius Moore made his presence felt with 10 tackles and Amir Bloom who led the team with 2 sacks.

With an early by-week in week 2, staying healthy is one of Coach Asberry’s main concerns for the Tigers.

“We are a little nicked up, but our strength and conditioning program has done a very great job, helping our guys stay physically ready for these tough football games,” Asberry said.

TSU will be on the road this weekend to face a struggling Grambling State team that has not won a game this year.

There was some concern if Grambling was even going to play this week after last boycotted and boycotted last week’s road game against Jackson State.

Grambling has been in the headlines lately for the unsafe condition of their weight room, mold in the locker room and improperly cleaned uniforms and equipment.

“We will be playing in Grambling on Saturday, we talked to the SWAC officials this morning and they have assured us that the game will be played,” Asberry said.

The next home game for the Tigers will be on Friday, November 1st at 8 p.m. against the Southern University Jaguars at BBVA Compass Stadium.

Brandon Thomas and Jarius Moore work together to bring down a player from Alcorn.

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Sports High expectations for Tiger basketball programs

BY HAROLD DAVIS Staff Writer

Both the Men and Women’s basketball teams are defending regular season Southwestern Athletic Conference champions going into the upcoming season.

Although they weren’t allowed to participate in the SWAC Tournament last year, that did not stop the Tigers from winning their last 12 games and bringing home the title as the regular season SWAC champions.

The men’s basketball team led the SWAC in numerous offensive categories last season including, scoring margin, 3-point field goal percentage, and field goal percentage.

“We just want to get better as a team,” second year head coach, Coach Mike Davis said.

The same can be said for new head coach of the Lady Tigers basketball team, Johnetta Hayes-Perry.

Coach Hayes-Perry took over for former head coach, Cynthia Copper-Dykes who led the Lady Tigers last season to win their first Women’s National Invitation Tournament title

in school history.

Coach Hayes-Perry, who served as an assistant coach on last year’s historical team, wants that same focus for this year’s team.

“Our expectation is to play for the SWAC Championship,” Hayes-Perry said. “We have to come together as a team again but I think we have taken great strides in doing that with our summer workouts.”

The 2013-2014 schedules have been released and the anticipation for the upcoming season is at an all-time high for both teams.

The Men’s Basketball team opens play at the inaugural HBCU Tip-Off in Atlanta on Thursday, November 8th against Norfolk State University, while the Lady Tigers open play against the University of Tulsa in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Coach Davis was mile mannered when asked about the opportunity to play in the tournament.

“Tournaments like these are measuring sticks to see where your team’s at. We are

Omar Strong assists Ray Penn in scoring against Jackson State during last year’s game.

humbled to have the opportunity to play in this tournament to start the season,” Davis said. “Probation has been lifted so the vibe to play for the SWAC title is there also.”

With only one returning senior for the Lady Tigers, Coach Hayes-Perry doesn’t question the leadership or winning mentality that is instilled in the team.

“The WNIT win last season has set a standard here. The face of 4 returning players helps motivate our team in practices and film sessions. My friend and former colleague Coop, [Cynthia Cooper-Dykes] enforced a winning attitude and we look to carry that over into this year.”

Both teams can be seen at the opening basketball pep-rally, Midnight madness which is scheduled to take place on Friday, October 25th in the H&PE Arena.

Guard, Kayla West takes it to the hole during last year’s Jackson State game.

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Opinion We are not the people

BY SIERRA WASHINGTON Contributing Illustrator

25 Questions: Homecoming Edition 1. Can the student body have a survey or suggestion box for next year’s homecoming?

2. Will future homecomings be this horrid?

3. Who is at fault for this tragedy?

4. Why do TSU Police officers have to take the fun out of everything?

5. Why was this year’s homecoming so inconsiderate to the student body?

6. Shouldn’t the students have some type of input?

7. Can UPC be over homecoming next year?

8. Why weren’t the homecoming events publicized more?

9. Who were the Kappas taking shots at during the stepshow?

10. Will another sorority ever win the step show?

11. Why did we sit in the auditorium for 3 hours to see a 15 minute step show?

12. So, who runs the yard now?

13. Who had the livest tent at tailgate?

14. Where did they put the Sigma and Iota tents during tailgate?

15. Why was my highschool homecoming better than TSU’s?

16. Did anyone actually dress-up for the dress-up days?

17. Are you too grown to participate in dress-up days?

18. Why were the alumni acts better than the student acts at the talent show?

19. Who all took that trip down I-290 for humpday and the tent party?

20. Did you see “Pond Girl” there?

21. Did she smell?

22. So, who got shot at 100 gallons?

23. Why are so many negative things being associated with our fraternities?

24. Do they really think they’re a gang of thugs?

25. Even alumni said that homecoming was boring, what will be done differently for next year?

#TxSU20 Tweet @TheTSUHerald with your questions using the #TxSU20 hashtag.

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What’s Happening on campus & around town

Monday - 10/21

Tuesday - 10/22 Lady Tigers Volleyball vs. Southern University 7 p.m.

H&PE Arena

Monday - 10/28

Tuesday - 10/29

Wednesday - 10/23

Thursday - 10/24

Campus Sustainability UPC presents: Day “Battle of The Sexes” 10 a.m.

Seminar SSLC

Wednesday - 10/30

Thursday - 10/31

HALLOWEEN Trick/Treat on the Tiger Walk

Friday - 10/25 Lady Tigers Soccer vs.

Grambling 1 p.m.

Durley Stadium

Friday - 11/1

The Weekend 10/26 & 10/27 TSU Tigers vs. Grambling 2 p.m.

Away Lady Tigers Volleyball vs.

Alabama State 1 p.m.

H&PE Arena

The Weekend 11/2 & 11/3 Life Change presents: “Becoming A True Worshipper” 5 p.m.

Sawyer Auditorium

Our calendar is reserved for the advertisement of on and off campus events. If you are interested in having your event placed on our calendar, then please stop by room 221 of the Student Center or call us at (713) 313-6710.