VOLUME 70 | ISSUE 9 February 7, 2018
THE TSU HERALD
LEADERS OF THE NEW SCHOOL Library New Routes | Freshmen Tutorials | SGA Resignation | $2.7 Million Grant | Sext in the City
EDITOR’S LETTER
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Greetings Tigers, The goal of the “Leaders of the New School” Issue is to promote leadership from the ground level as a way to mobilize our peers in efforts to create change. As it stands today, many students at TSU have no idea how to establish themselves as campus leaders without a visible title.
This issue will discuss how the freshmen students are working to secure resources that will benefit their entire class (page 5) and highlight student leaders that are continuing to do work outside of their titles (page 4), despite backlash and lack of support from team members.
The staff will also be using every issue this Spring to foster dialogue amongst the student body. Although the staff reaction was mixed, we decided to print the “Leaders of the New School” Issue with Martin Luther King Jr. sporting a du-rag as our cover image for this week. This issue is being released post-MLK Day, leading into Black History Month. The conversation around the image has a lot to do with bridging the gap between “old-school” leadership styles and the “newage” way of thinking when it comes to mobilizing large groups for a common goal. The staff is aware that not everyone will agree with this depiction of our beloved civil rights leader, however we encourage dialogue and differing of opinions and ask that our readers submit their responses for next issue’s Letters to the Editor.
This issue also features an article about Fredo Santana, a Chicago-born rapper who wanted to make a difference in the music industry (page 6) by bringing Todd Travon Rogers 70th Editor-in-Chief awareness to drug use.
GREEK LIFE NEWS BRIEF The Office of Campus Organizations and the Division of Student Services hosted the annual Greek Informational Risk Management Workshop on Feb. 2 in the student center cafe. The risk management workshop is mandatory for any student looking to participate in the Spring 2018 membership intake process. If you missed the informational or have any questions, contact director Shannon Henderson in SSLC 215. UPCOMING INTEREST MEETINGS
Sigma Omega Phi February 6, 2018
Swing Phi Swing February 6, 2018
Zeta Phi Beta
February 8, 2018
Sigma Gamma Rho February 16, 2018
Alpha Kappa Alpha February 17, 2018
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BTW: There are some major changes happening at the School of Communications and KTSU. Things are looking up for students. Look for creative radio, television, and film opportunities.
NEWS
Construction Underway on the New Library with Alternate Campus Routes By Todd Travon Rogers Photos by Mikol Kindle Jr.
Debate Team Sweeps Competition Texas Southern University’s world-renowned Debate Team claimed victory at the inaugural HBCU National Speech and Debate Championship Tournament hosted by Wiley College in Marshall, Texas. The team received the Overall Sweepstakes Championship, the Overall Debate Sweepstakes Championship, and The Individual Events Sweepstakes Championship. Teams from 22 colleges and universities participated in the tournament. The inaugural tournament ended with special recognition given to Oscar Award-winning actor, Denzel Washington, as Wiley’s President, Dr. Heywood Strictland, conferred on him an honorary degree. A posthumous award was given to legendary debate coach, Melvin Tolson, Head coach at Wiley College. Tolson was inducted into the Hall of Fame along with Dr. Thomas F. Freeman, Head Coach Emeritus of the Texas Southern Debate Team.
Many students are looking forward to the new library facilities being built near the law school and College of Public Affairs. However, the construction is causing detours for students looking to get to the far end of the campus near the Freshmen Towers. Alex Mayfield said he thinks its dumb and an inconvenience, but Jordan Stanley disagrees. “I like that were updating the school,” Stanley said. “People will appreciate the new library once its done.”
The team’s rich history dates back to 1949, under the leadership of the Dr. Freeman, now in his 68th year at the university. Today, the team is being led by former debate student, now Head Coach, Dr. Gloria Batiste-Roberts. The current President of the Debate Team is Antre’chelle Dorsey.
The Debate Team is preparing for International Competition to be held in Montreal, Quebec in March 2018. Interested students are encouraged to contact coaches in the Thomas F. Freeman Center for Forensic Excellence located in the Paige Education Building, suite 112. 3
NEWS
All-Black Cast Celebrate Themselves in Fashion at the Black Panther Movie Premiere By Staff Writer
The film “Black Panther” premiered on Monday night and the cast of the Marvel adaptation displayed royal fashion in celebration. The Black Panther himself, Chadwick Boseman, arrived in a gold and black blazer - dressed like a king; a youthful Angela Bassett wore a yellow fringe-jumpsuit with statement gold jewelry; “Atlanta” star, singer Donald Glover stood out in an orange suit and printed shirt; and Lupita Nyong’o owned the purple carpet in a matching embroidered dress. Black Panther will be in theaters worldwide February 16, 2018.
IVP Johnson Resigns From SGA Position, Releases Statement
By Todd Travon Rogers Editor-in-Chief
tration ticket, a process that has been disbanded for the upcoming elections. Addressing the student body as “family,” Johnson says she has thoroughly enjoyed her time serving as an executive board member, however, Johnson never felt supported in her role.
Former SGA IVP, Aria Johnsonhief
On Feb. 2 Vice President of Internal Affairs (IVP) Aria Johnson submitted an official resignation letter from her position within the Student Government Association (SGA). During Spring 2017, Johnson ran on the Elevation Adminis4
“The Elevation Administration experienced much tribulation beginning with the 2017 spring elections,” Johnson says. The letter references last year when her ticket members were stripped of their victory after winning by a landslide. The Elevation ticket entered the second election the following week, again winning the “popular vote” amongst student voters.
Johnson describes the four months spent with her fellow board members in professional and team development as “daunting”. The previous evening, Feb. 1, Johnson received a phone call tipping her off to her imminent impeachment. She says although she met with her cabinet and advisor a number of times before, she was never informed of her upcoming fate. “The blatant negligence and disregard for protocol from the top down did not surprise me as it has unfortunately been the norm throughout our tenure,” Johnson says. Johnson says she can admit to biting off more than she could chew academically
while trying to accomplish her goals as a board member. Johnson says she can admit to biting off more than she could chew academically while trying to accomplish her goals as a board member. Statements released by both Johnson and other SGA representatives like the current Attorney General; Malik Earle and Executive Comptroller; Melvin Anderson, suggest that the impeachment was due to low grades. “I was not the only member of the executive cabinet who is missing a significant piece of criteria,” Johnson says. “Yet, somehow they remain in office.” A student court case is schedule for Thursday, Feb. 8.
NEWS
Who’s Making Decisions for the Freshmen Class? By Todd Travon Rogers Editor-in-Chief
Texas Southern Acquires $2.7 Million for New Center for Justice Research By Kendrick Callis University Communications
STUDENT GOVERNMENT NEWS BRIEF
JANUARY 24, 2018
Student Senate approves the minutes from December 6 when bills for Freshmen Tutorials and SGA uniforms were passed. Comptroller Melvin Anderson gives a $89K Student Government Association budget report. Student Senate pass UPC Fun Bus Bill proposed by Senator Dean, allotting $10,800 for financial assistance to support TSU basketball during away game by covering cost of transportation.
Freshmen Rep Aaren Hall
“The class of 2021 needs more support. We need more motivation to succeed together. I’m in the works of putting together an event for freshmen to network with alumni in their major. Were lacking knowledge about resources and how to obtain them.”
(l-r) TSU Provost Kendall Harris, Ph.D.; Oliver Bell, TSU Board of Regents; Dr. Howard Henderson, TSU President Austin A. Lane, Gerard Robinson, Center for Advancing Opportunity; Dr. Harry Williams,Thurgood Marshall College Fund; and Houston District Attorney Kim Ogg.Foundation.
Texas Southern University (TSU) announced the establishment of the Center for Justice Research (CJR), a new initiative designed to produce innovative solutions to criminal justice reform and address challenges in America’s criminal justice system. TSU was awarded $2.7 million by the Center for Advancing Opportunity to fund the center.
Freshmen Rep Eric Adejuwon
“The freshmen class need purpose and respect. Were lacking leadership. We can’t expect students to be successful without proper role models and the full HBCU experience. If we are only exposed to mediocrity, then we will never achieve excellence.”
The primary focus for the TSU Center for Justice Research (CJR) will be to produce innovative solutions to reform efforts by utilizing an experienced group of researchers working to understand and address the current challenges of the U.S. criminal justice system. “The Center for Justice Research represents a new direction for Texas Southern and will strengthen our commitment to equal justice for all citizens,” TSU President Austin A. Lane said.
The goal of the center is to develop and disseminate interdisciplinary criminal justice research to dismantle barriers faced by American citizens in fragile communities. Howard Henderson, Ph.D., professor of Administration of Justice in TSU’s Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs, will serve as the Center’s director. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-18th District) is a a senior member of the House Committee on Judiciary and Homeland Security and a strong advocate for justice reform. “TSU is an appropriate place for this commitment because it is the people’s university. It costs more than $32,000 to incarcerate people and more women are being incarcerated, so there is a crucial need for this grant,” Jackson Lee said.
Senator Burley announces support for TSU Herald Cart Bill to ensure efficient coverage across campus.
JANUARY 31, 2018
The Student Senate approves SGA President Corbrin Burton’s request appoint a new Chief Election Commissioner for the upcoming Spring 2018 elections, who happens to be a freshman. The Student Senate approves Senate Chair Tocruray’s request to appoint a new Senator of University Academic Village (UAV) and Senator of Male Towers. Comptroller Anderson gives a $72K itemized budget report.
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
SGA IVP Aria Johnson resigns from her position. Attorney General Malik Earle submits official opinion regarding IVP Johnson. Comptroller Melvin Anderson issues an official appeal report requesting the official opinion of Earle is decided by the student court system.
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EDITORIAL TSU recognizes Black History Month with Celebration Texas Southern is kicking off Black History Month with the Black History is Our History campaign. This initiative will recognize those who have contributed to the University’s rich 90-year history and the local, national and global community. Historical images and anecdotes will be highlighted around campus and the University’s publications, website, and social media platforms throughout February. This campaign will continue TSU’s 90-year anniversary celebration. TSU students, alumni, faculty, staff and stakeholders are encouraged to submit any story ideas, photos, or memorabilia to support this effort. A calendar of events will be posted to keep the TSU community informed about all Black History Month events that will be held on campus. Follow TSU on Facebook at @texassouthernuniversity, Twitter at @texassouthern, and Instagram at @texassouthern. For story ideas and calendar submissions, e-mail the TSU Office of Communications at media@tsu.edu.
Chicago Drill Rapper Fredo Santana Passes Away 70 Days Sober Due to Complications By Jada Hardnett
Contributing Writer
Fredo Santana, born Derrick Coleman, was very well known in Chicago for being a major contributor to the style of trap music originating from the Southside, called drill rap.
to cope with his demons and that he wanted to be the icon and the first person to show other men suffering like him that they have their whole lives ahead of them, and can get help.
Along with his blood cousin Chief Keef, another well-known rapper, Fredo made a name for himself on the music scene.
Santana was found dead on January 19, 2018 at his residence in Los Angeles.
Recreational drug use in the music world, especially hiphop and rap, is no secret, and many of artists are known for indulging. In September 2017, artist Russ went under fire for his post on Twitter, while wearing a shirt dehumanizing those who use drugs. Santana responded via Twitter saying, “Until I can stop thinking about my dead homies and the trauma that I been through in my life that’s when I’ll stop.” In October 2017, about a month after the online Russ altercation, Santana ended up in the hospital due to a seizure. He took to Twitter again, saying that the seizure was caused by his use of Xanax and lean. The rapper said that he could’ve almost died. He also revealed that close friend and fellow rapper Gino Marley found him seizing and bleeding.
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“It could’ve been the end,” Santana wrote. In the continuing tweets, he states that he was “getting help” and “might go to rehab.” He continued, saying that his usage was his way of running away from his old life, a way
“Rest in Peace to a real Chicago legend. It’s tragic that he’s gone before he really got to blossom into the man he could be.”
Another Chicago rapper, Vic Mensa made a public statement saying, “Rest in Peace to a real Chicago legend. It’s tragic that he’s gone before he really got to blossom into the man he could be.” Vic also believed that Fredo turned to drugs to escape his PTSD from growing up in a violent neighborhood. Though talk about mental health in the Black community is very scarce, Santana was not the first rapper to speak out on it. Chance the Rapper, spoke on anxiety and how he believes it stemmed from seeing friends die in front of him. “A really big conversation and idea that I’m getting introduced to right now is Black mental health. ‘Cause for a long time that wasn’t a thing that we talked about,” Chance said. “I don’t remember talking about anxiety or
PTSD. I don’t remember when I was growing up, it really being a thing.”
“Hood PTSD is said to be caused by several factors, including gang culture, shootings, violence in home and neighborhoods” The term is “Hood PTSD,” something that both men and women in prisons and inner cities suffer from. Hood PTSD is said to be caused by several factors, including gang culture, shootings, violence in home and neighborhoods, and so forth. A recent investigation by ProPublica highlights a study of hospital patients in inner-city communities that revealed rates of PTSD symptoms comparable to those seen in veterans of the Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq wars. People who suffer from this tend to self-medicate, with drugs and alcohol, versus seeing a therapist for treatments, either because they cannot afford it, don’t recognize the symptoms, or simply lack resources. When speaking on drug usage, we say it’s bad and judge those who do abuse them, never wondering what led them to do it in the first place. When speaking on PTSD, we only talk about soldiers and veterans. What about those in our very backyard? Santana was 70 days sober during the time of his death.
SPORTS
Lady Tiger’s SixGame Winning Streak Snapped at Prairie View Courtesy of TSU Athletics www.tsusports.com
struggled from the field (shooting 4-of-14), but was bailed out with 13 trips to the free throw line, where she made all of them. One bright spot for the Lady Tigers was the (second) return of Chynna Ewing. A freshman starter from the 2017 SWAC championship season, Ewing made her season debut Dec. 17 when TSU hosted Paul Quinn College, but had not played since due to injury. In her return Saturday, Ewing scored six points and led TSU with three steals. TSU’s Isis Lane scored four points and blocked a career-high two shots. The Lady Tigers return to action next Saturday when they host Jackson State. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.
Center Taylor Robinson #44 Prairie View A&M pulled away from Texas Southern over the last six minutes of the third quarter Saturday en route to a 6548 win over the Lady Tigers. Taylor Robinson came off the TSU bench to score a teamhigh 11 points for the Lady Tigers (12-9, 7-3 SWAC). The graduate transfer from St. Louis, Mo. (Temple University) was 5-of-5 from the floor. Kaitlyn Palmer chipped in 10 points for TSU. The teams were tied 26-26 after two periods of play, but Prairie View A&M outscored the Lady Tigers 18-3 over the last six minutes of the third quarter to take a comfortable 53-36 lead into the final 10 minutes. The loss snapped Texas Southern’s six-game winning streak, and was the first for the Lady Tigers since falling 61-56 to Prairie View during the first week of Southwestern Athletic Conference play. TSU’s Joyce Kennerson, who entered Saturday’s game as the nation’s leading scorer, was held to four points and a 1-of-8 shooting day from the floor. Kennerson failed to reach double-figures for the first time since Jan. 21, 2017, when she was held to five points in a 49-45 loss at Arkansas–Pine Bluff. Shala Dobbins scored a game-high 21 points for Prairie View A&M (8-13, 6-4 SWAC). The second-leading scorer in the SWAC behind Kennerson, Dobbins also
Men’s Indoor Track Finishes Second in J.D. Martin Invitational Courtesy of TSU Athletics www.tsusports.com
The Texas Southern Tigers participated in the J.D Martin Invitational this past weekend taking home second place overall. The meet was hosted by Oklahoma University on Saturday in Norman, Oklahoma at the Mosier Indoor Facility. Texas Southern performed well in many of the events, placing in the top 10 in six events. In the 60m dash, three Tigers placed in the top ten, Jordee Archer Harvey in second (6.78s), Roman Turner in fourth (6.82s), and Jaalen Generette in seventh (7.01s). Texas Southern devoured the other competitors in the 400M dash, placing within milliseconds within one another with Darius Birden taking home first place with a time of 50.10s, Bronshaye Bolden in second place with a time of 50.55s, and right behind him was Tarique Fisher with a time of 51.13s. Jacob Price showed his school pride, as he placed first in the 800m run with a time of 1:55.63s, behind him in fifth place was fellow teammate, Marcus Caldwell with a time of 2:033.22s. The Tigers’ 4x400m relay, made up of Mykele Young Sanders, Birden, Bolden, and Fresh-
man Kenneth White, team finished first with a time of 3:20.70. The Tigers also showcased their long distance abilities in the 3000m run placing second by Jorge Martinez with a time of 9:00.43s and fourth by David Guzman with a time of 9:23.89s.
order of finish for the west. Texas Southern’s Michael Vilianueva was voted the SWAC Preseason Pitcher of the Year. Villanueva had a 5.66 ERA, totaled 63 strikeouts, and had eight wins for TSU.
Maliek Kendall showed off his jumping ability placing 5th in the 60m hurdles (8.59s), fourth in triple jump (14.46m), and came in first in high jump (2.00m). Karon Bain also displayed his leaping skills by placing fifth in high jump (1.80m) and long jump. Taylor Levine also performed in the long jump placing second (6.77m). TSU also placed well in shot put and weight throw. Chris Allen came in fifth in shot put (14.27m), right behind him in sixth place was Terrell Perry (12.84m). Joshua Gay was very versatile in Saturday’s meet coming in ninth in shot put (11.43m) and seventh in weight throw (12.43m) Ahmad Francis also competed in weight throw for Texas Southern, positioning at fourth place (14.52m). The Tigers will compete again next weekend in their last meet before SWAC Indoor Championships, at the Howie Ryan Invitational here in Houston at the University of Houston’s Yeoman Fieldhouse.
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Prairie View A&M defeats TSU 96-82 The Texas Southern Tigers got off to a slow start on Saturday
as they dropped a 96-82 road decision to Prairie View A&M.
Donte Clark scored a team high 27 points as TSU shot 56 per-
Villanueva headlines Preseason SWAC Teams Courtesy of TSU Athletics www.tsusports.com
Texas Southern Tigers Baseball was predicted to win the west division as the Southwestern Athletic Conference announced its 2018 preseason baseball honors on Thursday. The honors were voted on by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors. In the west division, Texas Southern earned the most points with 64 (7 first place votes), Grambling State had the second most with 58 and six first place votes. Prairie View A&M earned the third most points in the west division with 38 (1 first place vote). Arkansas Pine Bluff also earned 38 points (0 first place votes) and Southern (26 points) rounded out the predicted
cent from the field for the game. Derrick Bruce added 19 points
off the bench while Lamont Walker contributed 17 points and six rebounds.
The Panthers held a 53-34 lead at the break as they shot the ball
well throughout the game going 10-of-22 from beyond the arc
and 33-of-56 overall (58 percent) from the field. The
Tigers
bench
outscored
PVAMU’s 30-11 but it proved
not be enough to match the Panthers hot shooting from their starters.
Texas Southern will return to the court on Saturday, February 10 at 5:30 pm at the HPE Arena.
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