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Vol 67 | Number 02

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THE TSU HERALD | September 10, 2014

CAMPUS NEWS page 3

CORONATION 2014: AN EVENING IN PARISIAN ENCHANTMENT

30th Annual Labor Day Classic ends with

Texas Southern Victory

LIFE & STYLE page 5

COLLEGE STUDENTS MUST TURN THEIR ONLINE SUPPORT INTO OFFLINE RESULTS

SPORTS page 9

TEXAS SOUTHERN TEAMS BUILD MOMENTUM FOR UPCOMING SEASON

Photo credit: Buck Bedia

POLITICS page 11

TEXAS GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION 2014: DAVIS VS. ABBOTT

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Campus News Optimism rises as enrollment increases

BY MARIEA BOYD Campus News Editor

Great news is just in for students and prospective professors seeking Texas Southern University as their institution for academic discipline and employment.

As of September 8, 2014, 9,332 students are registered for classes.

This is a 629-headcount increase from the 8,703 students that attended the university in the Fall of 2013.

Now that we are entering the block year that determines state funding for the next two years optimism is flowing through administration.

“Secure enrollment at Texas Southern University could possibly increase faculty and improve the education quality,” Journalism Professor, Michael Berryhill said.

This increase in students will translate to more funding for the University.

More than two-thirds of state appropriations to Texas colleges and universities come as enrollment-driven formula.

The state funding for universities is largely determined by the semester credit hours generated by that particular institution, and this is the flow through the formulas.

The legislature can decide to fund formulas at a greater or lesser level, and that affects total funds for all institutions.

TSU can thank President John Rudley and his administration for their leadership in making sure that this institution does not suffer because of the drop in enrollment.

Last fall, President Rudley and some professors from different departments went on a tour to various universities to spread awareness about Texas Southern University and recruit high school students for enrollment.

Recent data shows that the tour was successful and as far as enrollment goes Texas Southern University has not dropped the ball yet.

That has not always been the case for the Historically Black University, just only a

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF MECOLE’ HAYES Managing Editor LENZI CAUSEY Campus News Editor MARIEA BOYD Sports Editor SIDNIE HOLMES Opinion Editor LINDSAY GARY Life & Style KENNETH WARE JR. Publications Manager TIYOSHA TURNER Advisors SERBINO SANDIFER-WALKER MICHAEL BERRYHILL

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few months ago enrollment and the financial funding was not looking good for TSU.

Earlier this spring Texas Southern University suffered a 10 percent loss of enrollment, a $7 million budget shortfall and a drop in its bond rating.

This is a clear cause and effect situation from the decision President Obama made in 2012, which cut Pell Grant funding from 18 semesters to 12 semesters.

This is bad news for continuing students exceeding the now 4-year mark for receiving the Pell Grant.

At a historically black university like Texas Southern University the Pell Grant is one of the main sources of funding for the low-income students each semester.

About 700 of approximate at the almost 10,000 students that attend the university are working single mothers who can only manage to take two classes per semester.

“As a single mother, student, and business owner it is hard for me to balance all my responsibilities into four years of college.

Since the Pell grant cap has changed I am being forced to get extra loans to pay for school out of pocket.”, said a Texas Southern University student who chooses to remain anonymous.

Some students are wondering how much more will they be affected if the enrollment numbers drop again and funding is cut short.

“There is no data that indicate that there will be a drop in enrollment in future years,’ Associate V.P. of Enrollment Management Jamil Hasan said.

Administration is hopeful for the upcoming years and are confident that it’s success in enrollment is long term.

“Secure enrollment at Texas Southern University could possibly increase faculty and improve the education quality,” - Journalism Professor, Michael Berryhill

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Campus News Coronation 2014: An evening in Parisian enchantment

BY CAMBRAI ROBINSON Contributing Writer

This year’s Miss Texas Southern University Coronation Ball was a night full of surprises, magic, and effortless style.

Texas Southern University hosted its annual coronation ball themed “An Evening in Parisian Enchantment.”

This year’s ball celebrated the universities distinguished, tradition in excellence in academic, social, and civic achievement.

Although coronation was not a part of homecoming week as it has been in previous years; that didn’t stop the Division of Student Services, UNITY Administration, and the entire Texas Southern University royal court from putting on a show that student, faculty, family, and friends will never forget.

Miss Texas Southern University, La’Shunda Barlow outlines her platform as R.O.B.O.T –“Reaching out beyond our tone.”

This year’s coronation ball proved that Barlow is working through her platform, exceeding all hopes, and setting the tone for a magnificent and limitless school year.

The Granville Sawyer Auditorium was transformed into an unforgettable night in Paris.

The stage was set with sensational waterfalls, draped in white and gold decor that made the night even more magical.

The unforgettable night started out with a profound presentation of the honored outer courts by Comedic, and KTSU 90.9 FM Radio “The Choice” hosts Eugene McKenzie.

The outer courts were combined with over 40 represented campus queens and kings representing an array of student clubs and organizations.

Following the presentation of the outer court came along the presentation of the Texas Southern University royal court.

The TSU royal court consisted of a group of male and female representatives from each class.

This year’s court included Mr. and Miss. Freshman, Aaron Morales, and Kimerya Fox, Mr. and Miss. Sophomore Melvin Anderson, and Tionna Cobb, Mr. and Miss Junior,

Oliver Smith-Perrin and Brooke Lewis, and Mr. and Miss. Senior Wiley Walls and Tiara Brown.

The highly anticipated entrance of Miss Texas Southern University stunned the crowd as Barlow and escort Phillp Turner fell gracefully out the top of the sawyer auditorium stage in a white draped, floral covered carrier.

“I’ve never seen anything like this at Texas Southern,” senior, mathematics major, Marquesha Foreman said.

As neon purple lights, mock smoke, and pure magic filled the room, Barlow was officially crowned as Miss Texas Southern University 2014-2015.

“Live through your dreams,” Barlow states as she humbly thanks every student body member for their continued support and voting her as their Miss Texas Southern University.

She then goes on speaking on her goal Miss Texas Southern University, La’Shunda to reach out to kids with disabilities and how Barlow and escort, Phillip Turner our student body can help.

Barlow proves faithfulness to the student body and most importantly to her platform.

Finally, the enchanted night ended in a grand dance and reception in the lobby of the Ernest S. Sterling Student Life Center.

The student center too, was transformed into a magical, white wonderland that topped off the night.

“Seeing all of you people here has truly given me a level of support and comfort that I need to continue my platform and this school year, I thank you for living this moment with me,” Barlow concluded.

I’ve never seen anything like this at Texas Southern.” -Senior, Marquesha Foreman

Miss Texas Southern University, La’Shunda Barlow thanking students for attending Coronatin.

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Cover Story

30th annual Labor Day Classic ends with Texas Southern victory

BY TONY MONK Contributing Writer

Seats in the new NRG Stadium were filled with anxious fans awaiting the kickoff of the 30th Annual Labor Day Classic between the Texas Southern University Tigers and Prairie View A&M Panthers.

In a game that featured incredible highlights from both teams, it was TSU’s players that stepped up early in the game to take the victory away from PVAMU, closing with a score of 37-35.

“This win was good for the alumni and fans, the coaches did well upholding 30 years of tradition,” TSU’s head coach Darrell Asberry said.

Early in the first quarter, after a failed first drive by TSU that resulted in a fumble, PV retained possession and turned the ball over on a backwards pass.

It was cornerback Brandon Thomas that recovered for the defense and ran the ball 17-yards for a touchdown putting TSU on the board first.

The Tigers faced an array of penalties that affected them almost every step of the way, allowing Prairie View to rally back with two touchdowns putting them up late in the

first quarter.

But on TSU’s ensuing drive, they were able to cut the lead with a field goal from Eric bringing the score to 14-10.

The second quarter brought favoritism to the tigers as quarterback Homer Causey found Malik Cross on a 44-yard pass to put TSU up.

The Panthers wouldn’t just roll over as they answered back with another touchdown putting them up 21-17.

Texas Southern would respond again with yet another field goal bringing the score to 21- 20 at the half.

The battle between these two rival schools would not cease as the Tigers offense began to raise the tempo, as Causey scored with a four yard touchdown bringing the Tigers to 27-21.

Later in the game after another PV stop, Medina would make his third field goal with 3:32 left in the third quarter.

Prairie View stood tall as they would later counter with two touchdowns in the fourth quarter though it would all be for not, as TSU quarter back Jamal Small taking the

place of injured Causey would answer with a 27-yard pass to wide receiver Fred Plummer bringing the score to 37-28, though the later PV touchdown would still not be enough bringing the game to 37-35.

Wide receivers Plummer and Cross, were a duo threat to the Prairie View defense helping the offense amass 482 yards for the night.

“We’ve got the most explosive receiving corps in the SWAC,” said wide receiver Plummer. Running back Daveon Porter also aided the offense rushing for 135-yards on 23 carries.

Before quarterback Homer Causey’s injury, during the game he knew he had to keep up the Tigers tempo and aggression as Prairie View was countering with touchdowns of their own.

“I told them so what, we have to go back out and execute like any other team,” Causey, who was 14 for 22 for 224 yards and a touchdown said.

Due to his injury, Causey was not physically prepared to play against Texas College on Thursday, September 4th.

Life & Style

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College students must turn their online support into offline results

BY Kenneth Ware Jr. Life & Style Editor

Whether it’s sharing videos of people participating in the Ice Bucket Challenge – some more reluctant than others -- or demanding justice for slain teen Michael Brown, social media-obsessed college students are contributing to the huge splash online to raise awareness to issues that directly or indirectly affect all of us. #IceBucketChallenge

Posting a video of your friend dumping ice water on your head is comical and gains a lot of “likes” on Instagram.

The comments in your Facebook newsfeed are worth reading, and the posts are deserving of a retweet on Twitter.

“I saw a video on Facebook and thought it was pretty cool so I decided to challenge a couple friends,” said freshman student Terrance Hutchinson. “I’m not sure what ALS is though.”

In groups and alone, young, old, famous and not-so-famous, more than a million people have dumped freezing water on their heads for the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

Like Hutchinson, a lot of these individuals who accepted the challenge did not even have a general idea of the disease.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, often referred to as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease,” is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord.

Motor neurons reach from the brain to the spinal cord and from the spinal cord to the muscles throughout the body.

The progressive degeneration of the motor neurons in ALS eventually leads to their death.

When the motor neurons die, the ability of the brain to initiate and control muscle movement is lost.

With voluntary muscle action progressively affected, patients in the later stages of the disease may become totally paralyzed.

The disease attacks nerve cells leading to full body paralysis; however, the mind stays

sharp as ever.

People dumping ice water on their heads have helped raise over $100 million for ALS.

The group was able to increase donations from the same time period last year by 3,500 percent, according to Forbes. #MikeBrown

“As a young African American female, I am hesitant around police, especially white officers,” said graduating senior Amanda Cooper.

“I can only imagine how minority men feel.”

The hashtag #MikeBrown was trending on all social networks following the shooting death of an unarmed 18-year-old in Ferguson, Missouri.

Anyone with a social media account was overwhelmed with photos and videos of the teen left unattended on the ground after being shot multiple times by Officer Darren Wilson.

“At first I did not believe it was real,” said Cooper.

“But within the next few days I saw footage on CNN and I was just shocked.”

The killing of Brown ignited protests in Ferguson, a working-class suburb of about 20,000 residents.

Hundreds of people gathered at the scene of the shooting to question the police and to light candles for Brown, who was planning to begin college classes.

“My social media was jam-packed with updates,” said Cooper.

“There was no way to ignore what was going on in that city. It’s just sad.”

The story made headlines around the world.

Celebrities weighed in on the incident and even visited protestors in Ferguson. Since the incident, two fundraising websites have raised a combined $432,000 for Officer Wilson.

More than $300,000 has been raised for Brown’s family.

“I would donate money to the Brown family,” said freshman Jamal Micheaux. “I can’t believe people are supporting Officer Wilson financially.”

Although everyone is turning to social media to express their opinion, college students must not forget to go out and make an impact in the community.

Social media should not be the last step in seeking justice or helping to find cure for a disease.

Collegians must step away from their mobile screens – it’s not the end of the world – to actually address their issues with public officials.

“Sending a tweet does not solve a problem,” said sophomore student La’Tricia Jameson.

“It addresses it to your followers, but it does not solve it.”

Ask yourself: What are YOU doing to get involved offline? #ImJustSaying

Protestors take to the streets of Ferguson, Missouri for a vigil in honor of Mike Brown.

Texas Southern University Excellence in Achievement

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As the weeks go by here at Texas Southern University, our photographers have captured all of the moments and current events.

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1. Justin Wheat breaking the pinata during the “Aloha” Luau at the pavillions.

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2. The Texas Southern University Cheerleading Team and Tex the Tiger catch a photo-op before the Labor Day Classic.

3. Students, alumni, faculty, and staff fill the stands of NRG for the Labor Day Classic game.

4. The Motion of the Ocean pose with dance captian Lauren Hicks at the Labor Day Classic.

5. The 2014-2015 Royal Court during the Labor Day Classic half-time show.

6. Head Coach Darryl Asberry speaks with Board of Directors member after winning the Labor Day Classic title.

7. Miss TSU, La’Shunda Barlow and escort, Phillip Turner after the official crowning.

8. Members of the Delta Gamma chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, and of the outer court, pose together during the reception.

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9. Local artist provides entertainment for the 2014 Coronation ball.

10. SGA President, Terrence Bolton during the Coronatino reception.

11. Former Miss TSU, Miranda Fruge, before passing down her crown during the coronation ball.

12. Miss Texas Southern University, La’Shunda Barlow.

Photos courtesy of: Cameron Butler and Joedicy Simms

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Life & Style NY Fashion week blends celebrity, sophistication Courtesy of Associated Press

Ralph Lauren show at NYFW 2014 NEW YORK (AP) -- Nicki Minaj will go from the front row to front and center at Fashion Rocks.

And Britney Spears takes the leap to fashion designer as she rolls out her first lingerie line.

New York Fashion Week is expected to be equal parts celebrity and sophistication Tuesday, with runway shows the include collections by red carpet favorites Badgley Mischka and Vera Wang, as well as the annual Fashion Rocks concert, featuring a host of performers from Pitbull to Duran Duran.

A day earlier, Ralph Lauren Polo presented a show in 4-D in New York’s Central Park.

And Thom Browne brought fashion to life through a play.

Here are some of the highlights: RAG & BONE

The Rag & Bone girl of spring just rolled out of bed after a long night.

She couldn’t find her pants or locate her bra.

She misplaced her top so she threw on her boyfriend’s vest, found some judo pants and headed out.

“There’s quite a lot of skin,” acknowledged David Neville, half the brands design duo with Marcus Wainwright.

In a warehouse space at a long-closed post office Monday night, the two shifted gears a bit from seasons past.

They pared down looks for a sexier feel in customer-friendly colors that included light indigo, creams and white.

The menswear and work wear influences were apparent, “but at the same time it’s all very feminine,” Neville said.

RALPH LAUREN POLO

If you came out for Ralph Lauren’s spring 2015 fashion show to get a close-up of the designer’s new Polo brand for women, you might have been disappointed.

The clothes quickly disappeared in the mist.

The show Lauren presented Monday night on a 4-D runway in Central Park made already willowy models look four stories tall, projecting them onto an enlarging water screen measuring 60 feet tall and 150 feet wide.

Then the catwalk began along different fast-changing iconic New York landscapes, from the Brooklyn Bridge to the High Line.

Lauren, who was at the event in real life, showed up as a water hologram too.

He did a dance, or at least his mirage did, drawing laughter from the audience of several hundred.

While it was hard to see the details of the clothes, the urban chic vibe was clear.

There were ripped jeans, a lineup of neon-colored dresses and bikinis.

THOM BROWNE

Walking into a Thom Browne fashion show often feels like walking onto the set of a Tim Burton movie, with the most fabulous and chic costumes imaginable.

And the designer didn’t disappoint Monday evening when he presented his spring 2015 collection in a runway show that felt more like a fashion designer’s dream version of “Alice in Wonderland.”

The soundtrack was actually a bedtime story for the audience, read by a familiar voice that Browne identified in a post-show interview as Diane Keaton, a fan of his clothes.

“Good evening, everyone,” she began, promising “a short story, a simple story, a timeless story.”

The models brought life to the story, appearing in truly wondrous combinations of fabric and color.

Much more than his spookier February show, for which Browne created a church and dressed his models like strangely robotic nuns, these clothes, many of them suits, were outfits you’d want to pluck off the runway and wear to a party.

Browne said Keaton was the perfect person to read the story he had created.

“She is SO my girl,” he said.

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Sports Texas Southern teams build momentum for upcoming season

BY SIDNIE HOLMES AND LENZI CAUSEY Sports Editor and Managing Editor

Tiger football explodes out of the gate in the first quarter of Thursday’s game against Texas College with a whopping 21 points.

Senior running back, Daveonn Porter led the game with two touchdowns, including a 53-yard run.

Freshman quarterback, Jamal Small connected with three touchdown passes to three different receivers, one of which was to Porter for his third TD and another 39 yard pass to Malik Cross putting the Tigers at 21-8.

“We had to rebuild from the ground up, and it’s been a tough process, but they persevered through a lot over the past few days.

Coming out from Sunday, to turn around and fight today through al the injuries we had, I think the players really persevered, Coach Darrell Asberry said post-game.

“A lot of guys stepped up tonight.”

Defensive back, Dondre Dobbins, picks off the pass intended for Texas College Steer, Curtez Griffin at the their own 32 yard line.

Texas College did score as the result of the holding penalty against TSU and a blocked punt by the steers.

The Tigers did walk out of the BBVA Compass Stadium Thursday stadium 2-0 with a 52-14 win with 2,000 student and alumni in attendance.

“This game and these players were a part of finding the balance and the guys [the team] can rely on while other guys are getting healthy,” Coach Asberry said.

The Tigers leave Thursday, for the HBCU Classic in the Bahamas against Central State on September 13, in hopes of returning to Texas Southern with a 3-0 record.

“Come grow with us! The guys play better when the fans are cheering and the band is playing. We will become a great football program,” Asberry said.

The next home game will be September 20 at 7:00pm. Again it is free for students, as are all home games.

The Texas Southern Lady Tigers volleyball team played at the SMU Invitational1 in Dallas, Texas.

They played a total of three matches against some very competitive teams on September 6th.

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TSU was defeated by Oklahoma 3-0, before winning matches against SMU (3-1), and Georgia Tech (3-0).

According to tsuball.com, Robyn Shannon and Kali Fluke each collected five kills versus OU (14-25, 14-25, and 9-25).

Nicole Robinson stepped up and had a big contribution versus SMU as she led the team in kills with 11 as the Lady Tigers played their most complete match of the tourney (25-21, 1725, 10-25, 9-25).

Shannon also racked up seven kills versus Georgia Tech as Texas Southern lost with set scores of 21-25, 15-25, and 15-25.

Texas Southern will host McNeese State on Sept. 9th at 7:00 p.m. at the H&PE Arena.

The Lady Tigers Soccer team is 0-4 right now and is in between home fields but desire your support as well.

The next game in Houston, Texas will be on September 17, 2014 at 7:00 pm.

Texas Southern’s cross-country teams are due to have a meet at Rice University on Friday, September 12th.

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Politics Texas gubernatorial election 2014: Davis vs. Abbott

BY LINDSAY GARY Politics and Opinion Editor

Texas State Senator Wendy Davis captured national attention last year when she stood in her bright pink tennis shoes on the Senate floor for 11 hours to filibuster an antiabortion bill.

The Fort Worth Democrat along with her running mate, Senator Leticia Van de Putte of San Antonio, will take on Republicans Attorney General Greg Abbott and Texas Senator Dan Patrick in the November gubernatorial election.

As attorney general, Abbott, a selfproclaimed “conservative to the core,” led the push for the Texas Voter ID Law (SB14).

According to many of its opponents, SB14 had the potential to disenfranchise thousands of Texans, particularly students, senior citizens, and those of color.

If elected on November 4th, he plans to continue his staunch conservatism by implementing even stricter voter ID laws, ending ObamaCare, limiting abortion rights, and protecting the 2nd Amendment by challenging federal restraints on gun rights.

Abbott also promises to continue working with law enforcement entities and victims to end human trafficking.

Outside of his conservative political and religious beliefs (he is a devout Catholic), he lives a fairly unconventional life.

He is wheelchair-bound due to an accident that left him paralyzed, and is the father of an adopted daughter, Audrey.

He proudly and quite frequently speaks of his wife of over three decades, Cecilia, who has a Mexican American mother.

He believes she will become the first Latina First Lady of Texas.

Critics believe he uses his marriage as a token of his dedication to the Latino community in Texas as he champions causes that will hinder rather than benefit them.

In addition to being a dedicated supporter of abortion rights, Senator Wendy Davis is an advocate for education.

In fact, she also led a filibuster against the 2011 $5 billion budget cuts to public edu-

cation and has been devoted to restoring this funding since.

Although her opponents argue her filibustering skills will not ensure her success as a candidate or governor, Davis continues to move forward in the campaign trail advocating on behalf of women, veterans, low-income residents, immigrants, people of color, and students.

Davis believes college should be affordable and accessible to all Texans as it not only yields better job opportunities and an enhanced economy, but it is also an equalizer for Texans from different socioeconomic statuses.

Davis’s stance comes as no surprise as she is the product of humble beginnings.

She was raised by a single mother, and eventually became a single mother herself.

She relied on federal financial aid to complete college and law school at Harvard while raising her children.

If elected governor, Davis promises to expand the energy sector in Texas, increase education and job services for veterans, end sexual and domestic violence, fight for equal pay for women, and develop comprehensive immigration reform.

According to a recent Rasmussen Report of Likely Texas Voters, Attorney General Greg Abbott leads the race for the governor’s mansion 48 to 40 percent.

This margin has decreased by 4 points since March of this year.

Therefore, Texas is no longer identified as a Safe Republican stronghold.

With just two months until the general election, this race may become even closer.

Who will you vote for?

Voter Registration

Regardless of your home residence, your future as a Texas Southern University student will be determined by this election.

The deadline to register to vote in the general election is October 6th. For more information on registration, the appropriate voter

ID, early voting dates, and more, visit http:// www.votetexas.gov/.

State Senator, Wendy Davis

Attorney General,Greg Abbot

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What’s Happening on campus & around town

Monday - 9/15

Tuesday - 9/16

UPC Presents: Sickle Cell Forum 12 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Cafeteria

Monday - 9/22

Wednesday - 9/17 Freshman Rock The House 6 p.m.

Sawyer Auditorium

Tuesday - 9/23

Wednesday - 9/24

Thursday - 9/18

Friday - 9/19

The Weekend 9/20 & 9/21

Friday - 9/26

The Weekend 9/27 & 9/28

Wesley Foundation presents: Lunch and Connect 12 p.m.

TSU Wesley Foundation

Thursday - 9/25

Living Testimony Gospel Choir and Praise Dance 7:00 p.m.

H&PE Arena Rm. 155

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.

20 Questions

1. What is going on in the financial aid office?

Anonymously 2. Why is there only one of two people working in there at a time?

3. Why do you have to wait in line for hours and still not get the answers you submit your need? questions via 4. Why did TSU admit so many students if they didn’t have enough housing?

5. Did TSU offer the students who were kicked out of housing any help?

Ask.Fm 6. What happened to the benches the student center? today 7. Are they going to remodel the student center once Chick-Fil-A is built?

8. How many of yall applied to work at Chick-Fil-A so that you and your friends could get free food?

9. What time does the tram run?

10. Why is there only one running?

DISCLAIMER: The questions are submitted 11. Has the football team won you over now? by the student body and are not the views of 12. Do you think they can continue the win streak?

The TSU Herald or Texas Southern University as a whole. Feel free to bring your questions to 13. Did you attend coronation? room 221 of the Student Center. Questions are 14. Where was Mr. TSU? printed at the discretion of The TSU Herald.

15. Better yet, do we even still have one?

16. How do you feel about Miss TSU’s entrance?

17. Why were fire alarms going off during coronation?

18. Is anyone actually going to use the recycling bins on the Tiger Walk?

19. Now that the gates are closed, will more parking be available?

20. Why do we have to purchase new parking passes each semester, why isn’t there a yearly fee?

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