VOLUME 70 | ISSUE 8 December 6, 2017
THE TSU HERALD
TIME TO CHANGE
Silent Protests | Toyota Green | Reel Fashion Series | Black Women Sexual Expression | Brotherhood
UNDER THE COVER
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WHAT’S UNDER THE COVER? Spike Lee Reboot
Black Lives Matter
Iron Sharpens Iron
The director’s new take on a classic fosters conversation about sexual promiscuity amongst Black women.
BLM leader Mckesson misses an opportunity to speak at HBCU according to Black students.
TSU-Collegiate 100 establishes dialogue for men around masculinity and brotherhood.
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CAMPUS LIFE
Student Senate Passes IVP Johnson’s Resolution, Care Vans By Todd Travon Rogers Editor-in-Chief
Q: What has SGA done for the student body lately? On Nov. 8 the student senate, or legislative branch of SGA voted to pass a resolution proposed by Internal Vice-President Aria Johnson concerning student safety needs. “I drafted a resolution to present to the student senate for what the executive cabinet of SGA are calling a “Tiger Van, or Midnight Van,” Johnson said. Johnson said the van system will alleviate our stu-
dents, especially our female student population, from walking the streets late at night.
Johnson said that she knows there are plenty of kinks and logistics to consider before the van is fully up and running.
not taken a defensive driving course to take one first,” Johnson said. “Well be familiar with driving the van.”
“They’re walking in With this care van propitch black,” Johnson said. gram being in its inaugural “With no escort.” year, the internal vice-president does have some con Johnson said the van cerns, but is reassured that will be fully-operated by operations will be up to a the SGA executive board in certain standard. shifts of two, with one male and one female escort, or an “I want anyone in the advisor onboard at all times. executive cabinet who has
The van will be making a T-route through Third Ward from Scott St. to Old Spanish Trail (OST) with the main stops at Walmart, CVS, Walgreens and popular eateries like Whataburger.
Johnson said that most student leave the security of campus to venture through Third Ward for food destinations like Wing Stop and Frenchy’s.
Johnson said that no “Were going to do a funds will be taken away soft launch with the care van from student fees to cover in January,” Johnson said. this project, because the van “We’ll try it out for maybe acquired is already own and two days out of the week.” operated by the university.
Starting off, he van will not run on the weekends.
Our HBCU Campus Miss: The Reign of an EBONY Queen By Jacqueline Morgan The Southern Digest
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) were founded to promote Black excellence and brilliance. In an effort to emphasize this notion, EBONY Magazine has generated an opportunity for all HBCU Queens to reign, on and off of their school’s campus. The HBCU Campus Queen competition is open to all of the young women who were elected by peers and school officials to represent her institution of higher learning. This is inclusive of 75 Queens, all HBCU attendees. In the past, the winners of the competition have
earned a trip to New York for a photo shoot that later appeared as a spread in EBONY Magazine. The students on each campus play a vital role in the selection of these young women. There is a legacy behind HBCUs that each student who attends must live up to. As the faces of universities, campus queens are obliged to take on this task with grace. While voting has yet to begin, the time for EBONY Magazine’s HBCU Campus Queens online competition is near. You may find more information about the competition at www.ebony.com 3
LIFE & STYLE
Blodgett Urban Garden Teams with Toyota, Student Media Team Films Documentary By Todd Travon Rogers Editor-in-Chief
10 Ways to Change Your Mindset Over the Holiday Break By Todd Travon Rogers Editor-in-Chief 1. ACKNOWLEDGE AND EMBRACE IMPERFECTIONS Don’t hide from your weaknesses. The only way to overcome them is by acknowledging and facing them head-on. 2. TRY A DIFFERENT LEARNING TACTIC Take a close look at the things you did that worked in your favor academically (i.e. joining study groups, studying notes right before class) and use those techniques in the areas where you were lacking. 3.
REPLACE THE WORD “FAILING” WITH THE WORD “LEARN-
ING” Use every situation where you failed, or fell short and use
them as learning opportunities. Honestly look at the areas where you could have done better and find tools, or resources to help you improve. The media team consisted of Jasmine Adams, production manager; Allen Sams, videographer; Moremi Adetunji, interviewer; Kye Williams and Todd Rogers, producers; Melvin Anderson, sound; Tannya Williams, B-roll; Emmanuel Greene and Marquis Harris.
Toyota Green Initiative (TGI) charged Texas Southern University (TSU) and other HBCUs to participate in a green lifestyle. The TGI coalition gathered at the Blodgett Urban Garden (BUG) located across the street from our illustrious campus. On Saturday, Dec 4. the coalition brought together actor Laz Alonso, entertainment executive Mali Hunter and others to enforce the benefits of adopting a sustainable lifestyle. “Were partnered with these HBCUs,” Alonso said. “Its a great way to foster a relationship between these schools and the communities they’re in.” Student volunteers from TSU and Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) took turns weeding the garden, laying down fresh mulch, and building wire fences. A student-run media team from TSU’s School of Communication (SOC) shot a short documentary on the initiative with BUG.
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The media team consisted of Jasmine Adams, production manager; Allen Sams, videographer; Moremi Adetunji, interviewer; Kye Williams and Todd Rogers, producers; Melvin Anderson, sound; Tannya Williams, B-roll; Emmanuel Greene and Marquis Harris, editors. “The students that are from Prairie View, as well as TSU, are the future,” TGI senior publicist, Taryn Clark said. “These kids are our community’s future doctors and lawyers, so it’s important that everyone is healthy and lively.” One of Houston’s hometown heroes, rapper Trae the Truth, made a surprise appearance during the event, along with Councilwoman Amanda Edwards. The rapper isn’t a part of the coalition, but said this go green initiative works hand and hand with the work he’s doing in the community. “Of course, you know I love doing stuff like this,” Trae said. “Mali told me where she was at, so I pulled up.”
4. STOP SEEKING APPROVAL OF OTHERS Don’t put other people’s approval over your goals while in college. Don’t sacrifice your personal growth at the expense of others (i.e. friends, family, fraternity, work). 5. VALUE THE PROCESS You should really enjoy where you are right now. You’ve already separated yourself from the pack in your hometown, so don’t be discouraged about getting into the groove. Look forward to the remainder of this process because it goes by fast. 6. TAKE OWNERSHIP OF YOUR ATTITUDE Be positive. Once you develop a successful mindset in college - acknowledge yourself as someone who can be proud of maturity and growth. Be the person that people back home want to use as a guide to success through education. 7. MAKE A NEW GOAL TO ACCOMPLISH Never stop going for the gold. Just because you did well last semester, be prepared for new lesson plans, class structures, and professor standards. Continue to grow by setting new academic goals for the semester (i.e. I did well in my classes during the fall, so this semester I’ll get involved in an organization). 8. CREATE ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNERS Hold your friends accountable during your time at this university. Don’t screw up your success by association with the wrong crowd. Find friends that will not only look out for your best interest, but are willing to go through the process with you. 9. REFLECT ON MISSED OPPORTUNITIES Reflect on your missed opportunities and find ways to connect with individuals that will help you mend, or establish new relationships. 10. DISASSOCIATE YOURSELF FROM NEGATIVITY Remove negativity from your life immediately, but it is toxic. Don’t feel down when you have to cut ties with a classmate or childhood friend who is not promoting growth in your plan. Remember everyone won’t make it with you to the finish line.
ARTS & CULTURE MFAH Screens ‘Mahogany’ During Reel Fashion Series By Todd Travon Rogers Editor-in-Chief
On Saturday, Dec. 2 the Museum of Fine Arts Houston (MFAH) premiered their screening of “Mahogany,” starring Motown singer Diana Ross in the lead role. The film originally debut in 1975, so the theme for the night was “Diana Ross chic”. Houston Chronicle life & style reporter, Joy Sewing hosted the Reel Fashion event. She said she hadn’t seen the film in many years and it was a treat to see it with fresh eyes.
Entertainer Diana Ross in the titular role.
Gospel Superstar, TSU Alumna Yolanda Adams to Serve as Winter Commencement Speaker Yolanda Adams, a Grammy Award-winning singer, will address graduates at Texas Southern University’s Winter Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 16. ”It is an honor and privilege to encourage our fall graduates on their special day. To graduate from a university is an undertaking that requires skill, discipline and perseverance until the desired outcome is met,” Adams said. “I am proud to officially speak hope and positivity into their dreams.”
“Many in attendance were so taken by the relevancy of the movie’s themes, such as politics, poverty, fashion and sexism,” Sewing said
“Politics, poverty, fashion and sexism...” The film’s director, Berry Gordy chose to create a romantic drama about “the woman every woman
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HEALTH
ENTERTAINMENT
Spike Lee Reboots Classic for Netflix, Sexual Expression for Black Women
By Todd Travon Rogers Editor-in-Chief
On Nov. 23 video streaming service Netflix released the reboot to director Spike Lee’s 1986 classic film “She’s Gotta Have It” starring DeWanda Wise in the controversial lead role of Nola Darling.
“For me, that’s too much – it’s too much to hide,” relationship with the same Johnson said. “But overall, I sex as evident in her dealings do think it is possible for a with Opal, a lesbian. woman to have as many rela tionships as she wants.” During its original run, the film received a number of Johnson said she accolades from independent doesn’t think anyone should film festivals and has gained be judged by the person they are with. “If that is the person you choose and you’re happy,” Johnson said. “You should be able to do what you want to do. Male or female.”
“You should be able to do what you want to do. Male or female...” Spike Lee’s film was originally released in theatres on August 8, 1986 earning $28,473 on its opening weekend. Actress Tracy Camilla Johns (center) originated the role of Nola Darling, a sexually carefree artist living in New York.
Wise describes her charac- a somewhat cult following ter as “sex-positive, polyam- similar to the residual energy orous, pansexual”. of his other films. This energized reboot of Lee’s film, expands the original story “sex-positive, polyam- and explores issues relevant today, such as the sexual orous, pansexual...” expression of women in the wake of carnal accusations The film, which is cited against men. as the director’s first feature-length film, explores the Even with films like life of artist Nola Darling as “She’s Gotta Have It” and she navigates her sexuality modern sexual icons for as a young Black woman in Black women like Nola Darthe New York City. ling, freshman kinesiology major Maia Johnson said she She keeps a trail of doesn’t feel sexually liberatmen vying for her affection ed mentally, emotionally, or (funny Mars, stable Jamie, physically in today’s society. and wealthy Greer), but Nola is so caught up in her work Johnson said she and interpersonal struggles wouldn’t be able to handle to fully commit to one suitor. juggling multiple relationThe original film even touch- ships like the lead character es on the main character’s in Lee’s film and reboot. 6
Actress DeWanda Wise plays the main character Nola Darling in the 2017 Netflix reboot of “She’s Gotta Have It”.
“I feel liberated because I do me without caring what anyone thinks, whether they’re judging me or not,” Stegall said.
When given the choice to pick between a man with stability, but commitment issues; a man with money, but a demanding work schedule; or a man that makes her laugh, but stays at home with his mother – Johnson said she would choose the man with money. “I would choose the man with money,” Johnson said. “Because I wouldn’t want someone that couldn’t’ commit to being with me. What’s the point of us even talking, or building toward something if he can’t hold me down. It wouldn’t matter if I didn’t see him often because in the back of my mind I know he’s all mine.” Freshman Jayda Stegall said she feels sexually liberated in the fact that she can talk about sex freely, display sexuality openly, and dress as expressive as she’s like without being judged.
Spike Lee directed both the 1986 original and reboot, originating one of his most popular characters, Mars Blackmon.
Stegall said there have been many times when she thought to herself, “Damn, I wish I was a man in this situation”. “There have been times when I would have to choose to be with one person versus talking to multiple people. With me growing up with morals and values; I would choose one person,” Stegall said. “In those moments, I would want to be a
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ENTERTAINMENT Mahogany Continued (continued from page 5)
wants to be and every man wants to have”.
“The woman every woman wants to be and every man wants to have...” Gordy, instrumental in the success of Motown Records chose his star player at the time, Ross, to take on his complex character on the rise of stardom. Journalism student Paige M. Hubbard attended the event in support of her longtime mentor, Sewing. “I was inspired by the resilient nature of Diana Ross’s character. I could just resinate with so many topics of the film,” Hubbard said. “It was beautiful and I got to explore my artsy side for a night.” The next film to appear at MFAH Reel Fashion series will be the documentary “The Gospel According to Andre,” directed by Kate Novak. This film follows fashion icon Andre Leon Talley’s life through fashion and segregation. “The Gospel According to Andre” documentary will premiere in January 2018.
ATTENTION: You can purchase tickets to “The Glamour and Romance of Oscar de la Renta” fashion exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston (MFAH) for $25 (adult fee). The exhibition will be on display through Jan. 28, 2018.
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OPINIONS
Black Lives Matter Activist Lectures at UH, Online Bullying
By Todd Travon Rogers Editor-in-Chief
Texas Southern University and TSU Herald staff are in no way associated with the BLM movement. DeRay Mckesson, leading voice of the national Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement visited the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work (GCSW) on Nov. 29. Mckesson emerged as a key player in the BLM movement following the death of teenager Mike Brown at the hands of a police officer in 2014 and rose to fame attached to the protests in its aftermath.
DeRay Mckesson, leading voice of the national Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement visited the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work (GCSW) on Wednesday, November 29. Mckesson emerged as a key player in the BLM movement following the death of teenager Mike Brown at the hands of a police officer in 2014 and rose to fame attached to the protests in its aftermath.
white privilege to combat racism too,” Stanley said.
The GCSW held the “They can use their second annual Social Justice Solution Series with faculty white privilege to commember Aabha Brown leadbat racism too...” ing the conversation on police brutality and the injustices in our government’s Many TSU students policies. believe it was a missed opportunity for not only Mckes Although the Univer- son’s team, but TSU and the sity of Houston (UH) has Third Ward community to a large African-American not host the BML leader. population (3,557 students make up 11%), Texas South- With all of the great ern University (TSU), a his- history and civil rights movetorically Black university, ments that have taken place has an even higher percent- on this campus, Mckesson’s age of students (80%) who words would have hit home. would benefit from the topics of discussion. TSU senior Jordan Stanley said he thinks it’s good to have this conversation on race brought up in venues like Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs). “White people will realize that they can use their
“It was more of a missed opportunity for Texas Southern University – being an HBCU, we should have campus events like that on a regular basis.
comments on the wall of the TSU Herald Facebook page.
Some posts were directed towards the TSU Herald editorial staff. Westbrook wrote, “TSU – Where Mckesson participated racisim is considered right” in a Q&A session with top- and “Black Lives Matter klan ics on white privilege, racial goes full retard”. inequality, and gentrification. The conversation also Again, Mckesson’s lectackled LBGT issues and the ture took place on the camparallels between the Black pus of UH, he was invited by struggle of yesterday and their graduate school and the queer movement of to- had no affiliation with TSU, day. or its student-run newspaper. However, Westbrook mistaken and continued. “Public conversation is was what creates change...” Another post read, “TSU – Black Lives Matter safe space and Black “It was more of a missed “Public conversation losers racist hell hole” under a post opportunity for Texas is what creates change,” about a Black man shot 14 said. “Understand- times by Houston Police DeSouthern University...” Mckesson ing the issues that LGBTQ partment (HPD). people face is necessary to “As far as being a making improvements.” Students at TSU realmissed opportunity for him ize the importance of such coming to TSU – No. I don’t The following day, on engagements and are lookthink it was a missed oppor- Nov. 30, Facebook user Craig ing forward the university tunity for him,” Stanley said. Westbrook left a number of (continued on page 11)
The Black Lives Matter Global Network is a chapter-based, member-led organization whose mission is to build local power and to intervene in violence inflicted on Black communities by the state and vigilantes. www.blacklivesmatter.com 8
OPINIONS
What About a Brotherhood? By Joshua Gilmore-King Contributing Writer
excelling in various careers. The answers to inquiries about male leadership, the role of Black men in society and finding your identity in such an oppressing time On a campus with left most of the young men many women empowerment knocking on the tables in removements, social activism spectful agreement. and Black feminism – the Most attendees exrole of Black collegiate men has been left for that 44% hibited constant vocal gesto gather together in what- tures and showed signs of internal understanding. ever way they can. Texas Southern University (TSU) is home to over 6,000 undergraduate students. Of those 6,000 students, only 44% of them are men.
Collegiate 100 (C100), an on-campus organization at the university and an auxiliary organization within the 100 Black Men of America, Inc., was originally founded in 1995 at Middle Tennessee State University.
What Makes You Top Contender for Mister Texas Southern University By Todd Travon Rogers Editor-in-Chief
One of the most insightful quotes of the evening came from Darnell Joseph. “Life is not a trial run,” Joseph said. Jordan Simpson, a student in pharmaceutical studies at TSU, followed with an internalizing question of his own to the panel, “What are your thoughts on toxic masculinity and hypermasculinity?
On Thursday, Nov. 30 the men of C100 held the “Iron Sharpens Iron” event to promote and encourage unity among males not only on campus, but in the Black Toxic masculinity, community. which is formally used in so The panel consisted of cial sciences to describe traprofessor Kalan D. Laws, an ditional norms or behavior on-air radio personality for among men in contempoKTSU 90.9FM and member rary American and European of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity societies that are associInc.; Torrie A. Richardson, ated with detrimental social an educator for Houston’s and psychological effects. Independent School District and member of Iota Phi The“We do too much ta Fraternity Inc.; Darnell Joseph, who served as an Acacompeting with demic Technology Officer at each other and not TSU and representative of C100; and Cedric Clemons, enough talking to a current student at TSU each other...” and member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. “We do too much All very unique men in competing with each other their respective lights, the and not enough talking to panel offered to contribute each other,” Laws said. different perspectives on (continued on page 11) the ideas of manhood while
The current reigning Mister Texas Southern University 2017-2018 Chad L. Zeno of Lafayette, Louisiana. Zeno is a senior and studying respiratory therapy.
Mr. Texas Southern University Chad L. Zeno is currently looking for the top candidates for positions within the TSU Royal Court, specifically the title of Mr. TSU 2018-2019. As it stands today, the TSU Royal Court falls under the Student Government Association (SGA) which means candidates for this title must participate in Spring elections.
as Miss TSU, however guidelines regarding the title are not published in the SGA constitution, so it is unclear what duties Mr. TSU actually performs. According to the most updated SGA Constitution, if Mr. TSU works in the same capacity as his counterpart, he will represent university and act as host of university functions, participate with the Royal Court during homecoming, establish and maintain a court to include all classes and establish a platform.
Another component of achieving the title will be the pageant competition. All candidates will compete in a traditional pageant that Zeno and his queen, usually includes a talent and Tramauni E. Brock, held an eveningwear portion. informational meeting on Thursday, November 30 to Seemingly, Mr. TSU give further details into the serves in the same capacity lives of campus royals. 9
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Revitalizing and Protecting Third Ward, Project Row Houses Round 47 By Syan Rhodes Click2Daily Reporter A new installation, “The Act of Doing: Preserving, Revitalizing and Protecting Third Ward” at Project Row Houses is tackling the controversial topic of gentrification, something that many say is reshaping the social and physical landscape of Third Ward, and not for the better. “I think there are a number of people who have felt devalued with the gentrification that’s going on but also feel very empowered by the efforts that we have continued to make in
A new installation, “The Act of Doing: Preserving, Revitalizing and Protecting Third Ward” at Project Row Houses is tackling the controversial topic of gentrification. You can visit the interactive art houses Wednesday through Sunday from noon until 5 p.m. and the exhibit runs until Feb. 11, 2018.
“Change can be great, change can be wonderful, but why does it have to be so expensive? this neighborhood and really championing the residents who have lived here,” said Ryan Dennis, curator and programs director for Project Row Houses.
the changes are made why does it have to affect residents who have been there forever, why does it become more expensive for me to live in my own house?” said artist Marc Newsome whose The exhibit, located in installation is called the “I seven art houses, features Love 3rd Ward House.” works by artists, Right to Stay, Right to Say (Zeinab The interior features Bakhiet, Olutomi Subulade, walls painted into a “gentri& Melanie Meleekah Ville- fied-edition” of a Monopoly gas); Brian Ellison; Danielle game board. Fanfair, Harrison Guy, Marlon Hall, & Anthony Suber; “I made a physical Nikita Hodge; Sofia Mekon- manifest of an emotion peonen; and Marc Newsome. ple have about Third Ward. Round 47 also features Col- Living in a gentrified area, it laboration Timeline House, could be anywhere it could designed by Adelle Main. be Brooklyn, it could be Harlem, the whole changing All of the installations tide, the expenses going up, focusing on the challenges the land grabbing, it’s kind and opportunities surround- of like a big board game, ing gentrification. that’s how it feels,” Newsome said. “Change can be great, change can be won- You can visit the interderful, but why does it have active art houses Wednesto be so expensive? Once day through Sunday from 10
UH Basketball Low Attendance, No Support from Tigers By Todd Travon Rogers Editor-in-Chief
The Hofheinz Pavilion at the University of Houston (UH) is no longer bustling with Cougar fans like it once was. The former 8,479 seat multi-purpose arena is currently undergoing a $60,000 renovation.
UH officials have provided a free shuttle service to and from the basketball games with free access to their students. Although the games will take place on our campus, TSU students may be required to purchase a game ticket.
The arena will also have a change in name, after Tilman Fertitta, who donated roughly a third of the funds needed to complete construction.
This fact has discouraged many of the HBCU students from attending UH’s games on our campus, especially with the lack of mutual support between the two universities, most Due to the recon- noticeably, until this venstruction on their campus, ture occurred. the UH basketball team has been forced to relocate According to the their home games to the Daily Cougar, since 2006 athletic facilities on Texas UH basketball team have Southern University (TSU) gone 148-50 at home. In campus. This includes prac- this time, it has filled less tice and game play in the than half of the 8,000 plus H&PE at TSU. seats in their old arena.
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CONCLUSIONS
Brotherhood Continued (continued from page 9)
He expounded the idea of the continuing digression of modern-day Black men and the neglect of mental, spiritual and emotional growth that our female counterparts have seemingly mastered.
“We need each other...” “We need each other,” Professor Laws said. The Black man has been segregated in so many different areas including sexuality, strength, education, socio-economic status, and wealth. Bahama natives, Chauncey Bethel and Kalan King spoke about their experiences growing up on the Caribbean Island. “We have this masculinity complex that is so much more defined,” Bethel said. “You learn to be rough and tough at a young age.” The idea of self-identity was also a main subject in the discussion with Joseph at the forefront of the conversation. Denzel Cammon, a student and social advocate for several communities, spoke on dismantling several darkening agents that affect Black men as a unit and hinder progression. Cammon said you don’t have to be hyper-masculine to be a man. Jerod Scurry, a prospective dental student and junior biology major at the university made many suggestions.
“We should start at
the foundation and get men such as myself, and others to build around one another,” Scurry said.“It’s not about what we’re preaching, it’s about what we’re doing.” Eric Olajuwon stressed the importance of authenticity of heart, motive, action, and belief. Aaron Dallas Jr., president of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and philanthropist, wants to shift his focus on implementing those same methods inside the Black church.
Black men encounter are numerous, but with faith, family, fellowship and love, there is no obstacle too great for us to overcome,” Taylor said.
Black Lives Continued
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hosting signature lectures with keynote speakers. “Organizations on campus like the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (TSU-NAACP) should reach out to people who speak on social and political issues that identify directly with our demographic,” Stanley said.
“I think the Black church needs to vocalize and discuss how we have ostracized groups that do not look like us,” he said. “The gospel is not for a specific group, The TSU Chapter of but it’s for everyone.” NAACP declined to speak on The night was con- DeRay Mckesson and BLM. cluded with two students who are active in social and political movements, Anthony Collier and Kaleb Taylor. The two weighed in on (continued from page 6) the issues and how they saw the university progressing man because they can have once the current class is no sex with whomever they want to and they won’t get longer here. judged for it.” “Collegiate 100 is all Both young women about service and brother- hood,” Collier said. “We defi- agree that there is a double nitely want to show a lot standard for women who enof the men on campus that joy the company of multiple there are some Brothers do- men. ing positive things.” “Anybody can say shouldn’t be a double “Collegiate 100 is all there standard and that things should change, but regardabout service and less if we do something brotherhood...” about it or if a woman goes out and does what men do Taylor encouraged on a regular – she’s still gothe bright future of the Tex- ing to be judged,” Stegall said. as Southern University.
Black Women Continued
“I would pick the man with money and the demanding work schedule because I feel like if you can work through it with that man – it would eventually turn out different. Like being consistent and working through his schedule with him, rather than not having commitment from him,” Stegall said. “And I would never pick a dude that stays at home with his mom - that’s just a no.” It’s become clear that modern Black women are leaving their options open when it comes to sex and multiple partners. “I did have one option, but that’s out the window,” Stegall said. “I really don’t have that many options for right now.” The nursing major said her values and morals keep her from exploring her sexuality full-out. “I wouldn’t just go out and have sex with any man,” she said. “I wouldn’t feel comfortable doing that with just anyone because I’d have to trust the person.” All 10 episodes of season one are currently available online at Netflix.com.
UH Basketball Continued (continued from page 10)
There has not been a priority of UH students to attend their own games.
Reagan Earnst, sports report for the Daily Cougar wrote, “Games at TSU are going to be empty if the stuThe nursing major said dent body doesn’t find a way “I’m reassured and I can say confidently that the she would choose a man with to get to at least one game future of Texas Southern is money and demanding work this season.” very, very bright,” said Tay- schedule over Nola Darling’s lor. “The things that we as other two options. 11
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