Coronation of Mister and Miss Tougaloo

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THE TOUGALOO HARAMBEE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2015 Coronation of Mister and Miss Tougaloo - Jonathan Taylor and Taralyn Rowell By Tatyana Harris Mister Phi Beta Sigma, Miss and Contributing Writer Mister NAACP, Miss Alpha Kappa This lovely Thursday evening in Alpha and Mister Debonair, Miss October contributed to the setting and Mister UNCF, and lastly Miss for a coronation night of crowning and Mister Fame. the 2015-2016 Mister and Miss Then came the highlight when the Tougaloo College – Jonathan Tay- main court was introduced, starting lor and Taralyn Rowell. with Miss and Mister Freshman, Once you walked inside Kroger Miss and Mister Sophomore, Miss Gymnasium, you readily picked up and Mister Junior, and Miss and on the “Great Gatsby” theme. It was Mister Senior. a big ball of fringe and headpieces The choir, named the Eagletts worn by the hostesses. for the night, was in rare form to Each one was welcoming to the provide an array of music. From point that you couldn’t help but a heartbreak medley to a beautiful respond with a smile. The entire “standing ovation getting” perfor- cast was involved and attentive to mance of Jazmine Sullivan’s “Bust immaculate details; it was well re- the Windows,” they followed with hearsed. a chilling rendition of “Dangerously With the help of David’s Brid- in Love.” al, Men Warehouse, Mimi Bridal The Eagletts did a great job un- Shop, and Silver Gallery for the der the direction of Senior Naomi dresses, suits and jewelry the theme Short, Tougaloo music major. became reality. The interlude was With the introduction and a little graceful creating a jazz fest. background on each, Miss and Mis- So it was only right to have Chap- ter Tougaloo College finally arrived lin Johnson give the blessing, hon- on the scene. Tougaloo President oring the years he has been here at Beverley Hogan gave an encourag- Tougaloo. The Student Government ing enlighten speech addressing our Association members were incorpo- new King and Queen. rated into the program. SGA Presi- Last year’s crown winners Mr. PHOTOS BY KIERA BRONSON, SENIOR, CO-EDITOR dent Acacia Cooper gave a beautiful Marcus Brumfield and Ms. Oriana welcome, as guests arrived, includ- Odell made it known that they were ing students, faculty and family. happy about crowning the new Miss How would you feel as you are Tougaloo College Taralynn Rowell being introduced by Emmanuel and Mister Tougaloo College Jona- Williams and Laura K. Cooper? than Taylor. The two looked great, adding to Long hugs were shared and hap- their attire an upbeat positive de- py congratulations shown through meanor. huge smiles, as they welcomed the The host and hostess were former new crowning students. Miss Tougaloo College Letia Taylor As everyone got in their final and our own TAMS Advisor Xavi- clapping and the crowning was er Amos. Even with a few mishaps completed, the Court performed a and harmless jokes the night was a grand edition of a modern Waltz. success. The gala evening closed with a As the night progressed each video made by the King and Queen member of the general court was and produced by Mass Comm Pro- announced starting with Miss Zeta fessor Karlos Sanders. Phi Beta and Mister Royal Blue From the aunts to the moms, Elite, Miss and Mister Alpha Lamb- everyone got in their thank yous. da Delta, Miss and Mister Omega And a great and heartfelt shout out Psi Phi, Miss Black and Gold and goes to Eric Pilcher for the amazing Mister Alpha Phi Alpha, Miss and background and designs. Page 2 • Monday, November 2, 2015 THE TOUGALOO HARAMBEE THE TOUGALOO HARAMBEE Monday, November 2, 2015 • Page 3 A Message from the President

Dr. Daphne R. Chamberlain, chair of Tougaloo’s Dept of History and Political Science; Dr. S. Nicole Cathey, Assist professor of political science; Hollis Watkins Muhammad, chair of the Veterans of the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement Inc.; Professor Angela Davis; Tougaloo’s President Beverly W. Hogan; Jarmyra Davis, Tou- galoo Chapter MS NAACP 2015-2016; Cynthia Goodloe Palmer, Executive Director of VMCRM; and Dr. Michael Williams, Dean of Tougaloo’s Division of Social Sciences. PHOTO BY JAY JOHNSON

Dr. Beverly Wade Hogan

We are excited to begin another is indeed our highest aim. academic year. We warmly wel- I am reminded that Harambee in come our new students, faculty and Swahili means pulling or working staff to the Tougaloo College fami- together. It was a slogan of the first ly. While not new to the College, I independent government of Kenya hope you have had an opportunity led by President Jomo Kenyatta. It to meet the new Interim Provost/ certainly builds on one of our long Vice President for Academic Af- held beliefs - together, we can make fairs, Dr. Asoka Srinivasan. it happen. So, in the spirit of the We are pleased by the re-launch- meaning of Harambee, let us work ing of the Harambee and express together for the betterment of our appreciation to Professor Ayesha Tougaloo. K. Mustafaa, the faculty advisor This year, as part of our Loyalty for Harambee for her leadership to Campaign, we will think and act in make this happen. The Harambee the best interest of Tougaloo, pro- provides a forum for our students’ moting our college pride and en- ideas, opinions, interests and voices couraging others to do the same. to be shared with our campus com- I am Tougaloo. You are Touga- munity. loo, We are Tougaloo. This is our It is also an excellent opportuni- call to action. Each of us must see ty for our students to gain practical ourselves as part of the whole that journalism skills, while helping to makes Tougaloo a good place for keep our campus community in- everyone who is here, has been Angela Davis under the formed of relevant global issues. here and invests in our work. We experienced a busy and pro- We encourage the Harambee to ductive summer. We addressed be the rallying card for students Moss of Tougaloo College some of the identified areas of con- to work together with other mem- cerns that we believe will improve bers of our college community to By Diamond Williams she began to break down her perspective of how our living and learning environ- inform the campus community of Co-Editor mass incarceration is not just an issue started in pres- ment. We added access points to important and impactful issues. It Tougaloo College welcomed Civil Rights activist, ent day years. The issue of mass incarceration was strengthen our Wi-Fi capability. is my hope that all students work- Professor Angela Davis on October 22, 2015 for an first linked to the war on drugs. We installed computer banks on the ing with the Harambee will use this informative lecture. But Davis pinpointed that the issue is about more first floor of the Library to provide opportunity to learn and practice Davis has dedicated a majority of her life’s work to than punishment. “In order to grasp the complex an enhanced and a more secure the skills essential for responsible prison reform. So it was only right that her informa- connection between racism and over incarceration, space for students to study and do journalism. tive lecture addressed the issue of mass incarceration we have to acknowledge the relationship between research. I look forward to reading all edi- and systematic racism. racism and punishments,” said Davis. This is the beginning of broader tions of the Harambee. Your sup- Davis began her lecture by showing homage to Over the years, Davis has been fighting to unbind plans to revamp our Library into a port and contributions to this paper the Civil Rights Contributions of Mississippi and the bridge between mass incarcerations and the Pris- more 21st century learning center. advance our progress, while pro- Tougaloo College. She expressed how Mississippi’s on Industrial Complex. While enlightening Tougaloo And, we also made repairs to our viding our students with a voice/ contribution within the Civil Rights Movement, orig- students on the seriousness of this issue, she also dormitories. Other renovations will platform that is not always captures inally known as the Freedom Movement, paved the showed a glimpse of her passion toward her work. continue during this academic year. in today’s social media messages. way for us today. Tougaloo College was honored to share this unique We value our students’ engage- We look forward to a productive “People should be constantly reminded that there experience with the general public, student body and ment with the administration to ad- year. And, let is remain steadfast in would be no Barack Obama or Civil Rights Move- staff. dress campus concerns. We encour- amplifying what makes Tougaloo ment if there was no Fannie Lou Hamer.” Davis be- In closing, President Beverly Hogan presented age our students to help keep the College as essential and irreplace- gan discussing the goal of the Freedom Fighters with Professor Davis with an award on behave of Tou- lines of communication open and able contributor to our nation’s the unanswered question, “If freedom was the essen- galoo College for Davis’s lifelong contributions clear between the administration progress and global democracy. tial goal, has freedom been achieved?” through selfless service to the African American and student body. Student success Beverly W. Hogan Transitioning to the subject of mass incarceration, community, women, education, and prison reform. Page 4 • Monday, November 2, 2015 THE TOUGALOO HARAMBEE Coronation of Mister and Miss Tougaloo -

Jonathan Taylor and Taralyn RowellPHOTOS BY KIERA BRONSON, SENIOR, CO-EDITOR

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POLITICS

Page 6 • Monday, November 2, 2015 THE TOUGALOO HARAMBEE It’s so political, it’s frustrating By Darrion Arrington decorum that the moderators lacked. But it would have been “some of the most pressing issues facing the country.” Senior, Political Science far more informative had the conflict been less contrived. What a relief. But rather than refereeing a debate, Cooper Many voters tune into debates because they are tired of To Clinton: “Will you say anything to get elected?” When and his CNN colleagues posed most questions in the form 30-second attack ads. But watching the Democratic de- Cooper wasn’t satisfied with the answer, he repeated the of a jab and an invitation for others to pile on. bate was an exercise in frustration, but not with the candi- charge, again in the form of a question: “Do you change To Clinton: Is Bernie Sanders tough enough on guns? dates. your political identity based on who you’re talking to?” O’Malley: Is Clinton too quick to use force? Webb: Should Under the guise of raising “concerns that voters have” When he still didn’t like the answer, he tried to force a a conscientious objector like Sanders serve as command- about the candidates, CNN’s Anderson Cooper opened the label upon her: “Just for the record, are you a progressive er-in-chief? And so it continued. debate by repeating every well-worn line of attack against or are you a moderate?” So much for debates allowing vot- When Anna from Tempe asked, “What will you do to ad- them. ers to see beyond simplistic and often misleading one-word dress climate change?”, CNN’s Don Lemon added: “Gov- Instead of allowing the candidates’ disagreements to arise labels. ernor O’Malley, please tell Anna how you would protect naturally, CNN forced them down the candidates’ and view- Turning to Sanders, Anderson channeled the RNC: The the environment better than all the other candidates on that ers’ throats. This was moderator-as-matador, with the per- Republican attack ad against you in a general election stage.” formance aided by rules designed to encourage the bulls to writes itself. You supported the Sandinistas in Nicaragua. Anna’s question should have stood on its own, and all the charge. You honeymooned in the Soviet Union. And just this week- candidates should have had the chance to answer it. Instead, Any time someone mentioned a rival, that candidate got a end, you said you’re not a capitalist. Doesn’t that ad write after O’Malley responded, Cooper asked Webb for the sec- chance to respond. That would be a fair rule if the modera- itself?” ond time if he was “out of step” with the party, given his tors tried to maintain equal time, but they didn’t. Cooper picked out the most obvious political weakness- support for fossil fuels. And he asked Sanders, es in Martin O’Malley, Jim Webb and Lincoln Chafee, and “Are you tougher on climate change than Senator Clin- after attempting to bloody each, he said he’d move on to ton?” Get out and vote! By Kristyn Newman “It’s important to vote, because environmental protections, healthcare Contributing Writer people complain, yet they never get reform, and other issues. Voting turnouts for college stu- out and make their voices heard. Our Another student, Alexis Anderson, dents in the past few years have ancestors fought for the privilege to is a freshman, all the way from Cal- been scarce. The majority of vote, yet we take it for grant- ifornia. Anderson shares that while college students do not ed.” being consumed in her studies, and vote, because they feel Raegan Johnson, adjusting to her freshman year, she their voices will not be freshman class presi- has not registered to vote. heard and their votes dent, had similar views Although Anderson has not regis- will not count. to Thompson. Johnson tered to vote, she still feels strongly In the 2012 presi- stated, “Without hav- about issues in society, such as legal- dential race, the turning the voting privilege, izing marijuana in all 50 states. out of people aged 18 my opinion and voice of Contrary to what some youth may to 24 was just 21 percent. democracy would not be believe, their vote does matter. In With hopes for higher turn- heard.” the 2012 election, the youth were the outs in the upcoming 2016 election, While Thompson didn’t disclose deciding factor for President Obama we wanted to findLet’s out if our Talk!students her Arepolitical party, you most younghaving people to trouble win Ohio, Florida, Virginia, and Arrington here at Tougaloo will be at the polls are known to vote more democratic Pennsylvania. in November. adjustingthan republican. to The college views of today’s life?Regardless of your race, religion, During the discussion of income inequality, Jim Webb Shaquondra Thompson, a sopho- youth tend to align more with those or education, your voice matters in could be heard saying off camera: “Bernie, say my name so more from Clinton, Mississippi, ea- of the Democratic Party. society. How will the problem ever I can get into this.” It was hard not to feel for him. gerly shares she is registered to vote According to issues, youth in this get fixed if the government does not CNN wanted a bullfight. But for the most part, the can- in Hinds County andOr will beJust at the wantgeneration are to known ask to support a question? im- know there is a problem? didates were more interested in discussing their own ideas polls November 3. migration reform, marriage equality, Get out and vote! than trashing their rivals, and rightly so. This was the first debate of the campaign, the first chance for the candidates to explain their platforms to a national Now, hereLet’s Talk!is your Are chance you having to trouble“Ask Pope.” audience. Yet the moderators had little patience for that. And when they weren’t inviting criticism, they were leveling it Pope will attemptadjusting to to answer college life?your questions. themselves. To Bernie Sanders, Cooper delivered a political punch CommentsOr Just want toalso ask welcome.a question? with a commercial plug: “Why did it take 18 inspector general reports – and a CNN investigation, and others – before you and your colleagues took action” on problems at the Now, here is your chance to “Ask Pope.” Department of Veterans Affairs? PopeYou may will be attempt asked for to aanswer “head shot”your questions.for print! To Hillary Clinton, he asked: “In all candor, you and your husband are part of the 1 percent. How can you credibly Comments also welcome. represent the views of the middle class?” Doubling down, Send your questions to [email protected] adding: “Why should Democrats embrace an insider like You may be asked for a “head shot” for print! yourself?” or drop them oﬀ in the box located at That’s not to say there were no good questions. Each can- Send your questionsWarren to [email protected] Hall. didate was asked, “What is the greatest national security or drop them oﬀ in the box located at threat to the country?” (Cooper urged them to answer that Warren Hall. one “very quickly.”) And Carrie from Manassas, Virginia, asked: “President Obama has had a difficult time getting Republicans to com- promise on just about every agenda. How will you approach this going forward, and will it be any different?” Great question. Unfortunately, only Sanders was asked to answer it.

The debate covered some important issues, and the candidates mostly acquitted themselves well, exhibiting a basic HARAMBEE HAS RETURNED!!!

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BetweenBy Jordan Williams Eddie and Whoopi an American stand-up comedy Contributing Writer film directed by Robert Townsend The 70’s and 80’s were both and starring Eddie Murphy. It was decades of progression for Afri- Murphy’s second feature stand-up can Americans. The 1970s were film, following Eddie Murphy De- exciting years in the fields of pol- lirious. itics and military while the 1980s However, unlike Delirious, Raw took African-Americans to even received a wide theatrical release. greater heights than before. More The 93-minute show was filmed visible than ever, African-Ameri- in New York City’s Felt Forum, a cans came to have a great impact venue in the Madison Square Gar- in politics, science and especially den complex. mainstream entertainment. After the initial sketch and into In 1980, Robert L. Johnson be- the live show itself Murphy began his operation of Cable Televi- gins by saying how various people sion’s Black Entertainment Tele- he referenced responded to their vision (BET) out of Washington, mention in his previous stand-up D.C., and Bryant Gumbel made show, Delirious, specifically Mr. history by becoming the first Afri- Tand Michael Jackson. can-American to anchor a national Murphy also talks about a phone news program at NBC Television call he received from Bill Cosby in in 1982. which he said that his son, Ennis, Eddie Murphy Whoopi Goldberg The music genre of rap came heard his profanity and request- to cable television on August 6, ed that Murphy not say the word al favorites), I loved it when he/she it was Whoopi. The voice was very able. You laughed during the funny 1988. MTV featured rap artists “f…” on stage again and began sang “Around the World in Eigh- believable. It was funny when she parts and you could feel the pain from the African-American com- chastising him for his offensive teen (expletive) Days.” The story would say “He said okay; I said and hurt during the sad moments. munity. On September 18, 1983, material. Luis, the film contained “Fontaine” tells about leaving the okay; Okay, Okay, Okay”; Very In closing, Eddie Murphy Raw Vanessa Williams became the first the word “f…” 223 times, setting U.S. to travel to Europe was funny, funny. was released when Eddie Mur- African-American woman to be the record for highest “f… count” but then it turns depressing when But just like “Fontaine,” the phy’s career was already at a high crowned Miss America. ever in a feature-length, theatrical- he/she talks about and describes story would go from funny to de- point. Whoopi Goldberg’s show Among these impressive ly-released film at the time. There- visiting the Anne Frank Museum; pressing when she talks about be- was the spark that started a career achievements were the successes fore more virgin audiences might she learns about Anne Frank; how ing pregnant; her boyfriend leaves in film for her. The content of both of two of the world’s most well ac- find Whoopi Goldberg’s show she and her family hid from the her when he finds out and she has shows was a product of life for Af- complished comedians of that era smoother. Nazis; being found by the Nazis to make a tough decision of either rican Americans at that time. Mr. Eddie Murphy and Ms. Whoo- In this one woman show Whoo- and finds out about her eventual keeping and raising the baby by Granted, Whoopi Goldberg’s pi Goldberg. pi Goldberg did on Broadway, she fate. It’s amazing how she goes herself at a young age or getting an show did not include as much One of Eddie Murphy’s careers had shown how versatile she could from funny to sad quickly. abortion. profanity(if any) as Eddie Mur- most memorable high point was be when she took on characters Another favorite character was The two characters mentioned phy’s raw, however, they both are the 1987 release of “Eddie Murphy like the Surfer Chick and Fontaine the “Surfer Chick.” If you never stood out the best, more than any expressions of the oppression and Raw.” for example. saw her doing this and just lis- other, because although they may misunderstanding of our people at Eddie Murphy Raw (1987) is As Fointaine (one of my person- tened, you may have never guessed be fictional, they were very believ- that time. Sampling: The Art of Generations X and Z By Jeremy Killingsworth is very profitable. And with profit, the -ma Contributing Writer jor records are always out to collect their Music is the form of art that helps express money. and transmute feelings conveying the histo- This mean a lot of artists don’t own their ry of a people who have always struggled own music, so that most majors will fine through the everyday hustle and bustle. people for using samples without permis- Local Dj Vemon says, “The art of sam- sion. Sometimes, the families of fallen mu- pling is to bridge the gap of one generation sicians often sue for unauthorized use in to another generation.” With that idea, the sampling certain music, just so they can put children of hip hop come from very hum- money in their pockets. ble beginnings as a result of the “lacking On the flip side of the same coin, family of having.” members who are in charge of their fallen In the late 70s, urban communities artist’s music can cut major out and give throughout the country were going through the musician free range to sample anything a huge drug epidemic, so the youth suffered from that fallen artist. with the cuts from schools of art and music Sampling opens the door for new music programs. This left the youth with no cre- emerging from the past, while the other ative outlets. music genre doesn’t pay homage to this Even through all the struggle beauty new style of music or to artists who might emerged from simply just “wanting to cre- records that bring no vocal accompani- art don’t truly understand what it takes to not have had a big hit. But if allowed to ate,” so the determined among us made ment, as they bring about something new. make music for a sample. sample, they can still discover wonderful do with just two things – a turntable and The sonic forces of the music bring about First, one must truly understand music music from yesteryear. microphone. With these “weapons,” we true evolution of what we call sampling. theory to go about changing something that Sampling is the art that helps “commu- embraced something very special – “the Most of the musical community con- has already been established. With this idea tate” a musical past that is for the next break.” sider sampling to be stealing from “real of bringing old school music to the fore- generation to explore and redefine and even These are special parts of soul and funk musicians,” yet those who speak ill of the front and flipping it to make something new create the next musical masterpiece. Page 8 • Monday, November 2, 2015 THE TOUGALOO HARAMBEE TALK TO ME! SGA Installation By Sharqueria Otto Contributing Writer Sharing Experiences, The Student Government As- sociation (SGA) had its installation ceremony October 14, 2015 at Woodworth Chapel. Ms. Aca- Sharing Advice….. cia Cooper, a senior and newly elected SGA President, shared By Johnny Robinson the day, you find yourself yearning this person no longer makes your the plans she has in store for Tou- Contributing Writer to hear their voice. But if the two heart flutter. galoo College’s Student Govern- (Johnny Rob- of you are no longer talking as of- This fifth and final one may be ment Association. inson is a Jack- ten and it doesn’t bother you at all, one of the more obvious signs: you Cooper is involved in many son native. He your relationship may be coming to are constantly thinking about break- things: Beta Beta Beta Nation- attended Cal- an end. ing up with them. After getting into al Biogical Honor Society, Pre laway High You no longer envision your S.O. an argument with our significant Alumni Council and F.A.M.E. In School. His in- to be a permanent fixture in every other we sometimes fear that this her free time, Cooper volunteers terests include facet of your life. We are at a time in may be the argument that ends the at a community animal rescue blogging, read- our lives in the world where many relationship. and adoption facility and also at ing, and learning of us have set goals and envision a Immediately after we think about the Mississippi State Research Laboratory. She also tutors biol- Robinson new things. His life for ourselves. any and every possible thing we Acacia Cooper goal is to became Along the way, as we meet new could do to save the relationship, ogy. a college instructor.) people and connect with others, we you realize you no longer care to do With all these organizations tions by Ms. Vershaune Stamps, Question: What are some signs tend to modify our vision and our that or put any effort into saving the she’s involved in, she still main- a Junior Music major, included that should make you think a re- goals to include this new people. relationship, there’s a very likely tains her high GPA. Being a Pres- beautiful singing. lationship is over? However, if you can no longer see chance that the relationship may be idential II Scholar and Jackson Everyone enjoyed her beauti- Relationships, like many many your partner being a part of that vi- coming to an end. Heart Study Scholar, she earned ful selection of music, which vis- things, don’t always last a lifetime sion, then chances are this person Breakups and relationships are enough money to attend and ibly had the audience moved and like we would want them to. Often is no longer as important to you as very complex and very unique. This perform her summer research at touched. After her performance, times, after the relationship has end- they once were. signs I have listed may not apply Virginia Tech Multicultural Ac- SGA President Cooper gave her ed, we began to question every part Your partner and the problems to everyone. No one relationship is ademics Opportunities Program. presidential address, and an- of it. in your relationships have now be- quite like the other. The program prepares under- nouncements were later given by We ask ourselves where did we come a cause of stress in your life. It is also important to remember graduate students for graduate Mister Tougaloo. go wrong? Did I not put enough Relationships can be very stressful, that just because a relationship ends level research for the academic The SGA has much in store for effort into the relationship? Is there though your partner should now be doesn’t mean it was a failure or that school year. this school year, to give students something we could have done to a primary source of stress for you. you wasted your time. If this person Cooper will be leading the a better environment where they salvage it? Your S.O. should be a source of brought new meaning, a great sense SGA with her “We are the can communicate with their rep- After time has passed and we joy more than stress. If you take the of joy, wisdom, and support, know Change” campaign. Miss Tou- resentatives with suggestions. have gained closure and clarity we time out to truly assess everything that person did not waste your time galoo College, Taralyn Rowell, The SGA prepares students for receive the answers to our ques- and you realize that your partner is at all. This person has had a huge gave greetings before the instal- leadership, skill development, tions. However, more often than not a primary cause of stress and unhap- impact in your life; this person has lation proceedings. Tougaloo and student interaction. there are signs of the relationship piness, it may be time to reevaluate helped you to flourish. College President Dr. Beverly Before the ceremony ended, coming to an end. the relationship and your reasoning Any person who can bring any- W. Hogan also gave greetings, Tougaloo eaglets and faculty We choose to ignore those signs, for continuing to be in the relation- thing great and life changing into welcoming guests and Tougaloo sung the Alma Mater, which is and let our love and our feelings for ship. your life is someone you should students who attended the SGA a beautiful song that expresses our significant other keep us from You are much happier being cherish and hold in your heart for- installation. Mister Tougaloo Tougaloo’s meaning and what seeing the subtle and not so subtle alone than being with them. I must ever. In the end, be thankful for a College was also in attendance at it stands for. After they sung signs. Here are some signs that the say first that we should all be able to moment someone made your heart the installation. the Alma Mater, the installation flame is beginning to dim. be happy being with just ourselves skip a few beats. Spencer Davis, the SGA vice ceremony was adjourned and The two of you no longer talk as sometimes. But if you find yourself Lastly, remember that you made president, also shared what he participants met outside to take much. At the beginning of the rela- experiencing much joy without the it many years without this person, has to offer. These student rep- pictures. tionship your S.O. is the only per- person and even feel relieved when so surely you can make it without resentatives put in hard work to Cooper gave a brief interview son you wish to talk to. Throughout you aren’t with them, chances are them now. provide Tougaloo College with on how she is going to make Tou- great events. This requires SGA galoo a better social environment pre-planning and getting sugges- for students. She wants to pro- tions from the students. It gives vide students with activities to them a chance to see what the not only interact with each other Big opportunity in the Honda students’ want and also any sug- but also to learn that leadership gestions on what they would like is important for their future and for the campus to be involved in. careers they plan on achieving. The SGA installation gives stu- She also wants students to All-Star Tournament dents an opportunity to recognize “step outside their comfort zone By Chinyere Brown and get to know their officers. and start being part of various of Contributing Writer The Executive Board and Offi- organizations,” so that they may Here at Touga- cers were present and made for be leaders and activists them- loo College, stu- a great ceremony. Musical selec- selves. dents from the Humanities De- partment have a big opportunity before them. The students are preparing them- Brown selves to face off against other students for the Honda Campus All- Star Tournament. The Honda Campus All Star Audience watching the teams compete. PHOTOS BY NINA BROWN Tournament is one for students to compete against each other in a gionals. The regionals could take grand prize of $50,000. If given the friendly competition to show their place in Alabama or Georgia. From chance to compete in California, knowledge in different subjects. there, it will take them to Los An- the students will be able to go to Teams competing during the Honda Challenge. Honda Coach Margaret Anderson geles, California, to participate in Disney Land and get a free day of said, “This will be a great opportu- Nationals. relaxation. its markings on the academic map. big $50,000 prize to bring back nity for not only the students but for In Los Angeles, Tougaloo stu- Anderson hopes that the team “We have high hopes for that Coach home to Mississippi. Let us cheer Tougaloo College as well.” dents will be able to compete with will bring home the prize to Tou- Margaret Anderson and her team on our fellow Bulldogs. Win or lose The students participating in the other students from different col- galoo and be able to represent the will represent show up and show we will always be proud of our Tou- tournament are preparing for re- leges in a friendly rivalry to win the College in the best light and further out in the competition and will the galoo Eagle Family. THE TOUGALOO HARAMBEE Monday, November 2, 2015 • Page 9 Tougaloo Lady Bulldogs and Reagan Tinner from pact to the Lady Bulldogs as a Harambee Sports Writer Port Gibson High School. coach, leader and a friend. He stat- Let’s talk about those Lady Bull- The five new transfers ed, “This team is getting better ev- dogs! According to Tougaloo Ath- bring experience to the team are: ery day. And when we finally get letics website, the women’s bas- Chesha Lewis from Jackson State that family concept in our minds, ketball coach, Yolanda Cartlidge, University; Arnissayur Robinson we will be unstoppable.” has announced the team’s 2015-16 from Copiah-Lincoln CC; Shen- As the days are winding down, basketball schedule. equa Foster from Volunteer State the Lady Bulldogs are preparing Cartlidge stated, “I’m looking CC; Tynika Bender from East themselves to open the season on forward to getting the season start- Central CC, and Lashonda Wilson the road against William Carey on ed. We have a very challenging from Holmes CC. Nov. 3 in Hattiesburg, Miss. Last schedule that includes a number of The returning athletes are Ashli season, Tougaloo went 0-2 against NCAA Division I programs. We Sutton, Dymond Jackson, Taylor the Lady Crusaders. want to be prepared for conference Hodge, Tremayia Weatherspoon Chesha Lewis, former Jackson play. We know the GCAC is going and Montoria Atkinson – last State player, expressed her opin- to be tough this year because it’s season’s GCAC Freshman of the ion about the last season and this tough every year. But we’re excit- Year. Atkinson was the only play- upcoming season, stating, “Let the ed about the players we’re bring- er in the GCAC to average a dou- past stay in the past and let the fu- ing back and about the new ones ble-double with 14.6 points and ture speaks for itself.” that we’ve added.” 10.4 rebounds per game. She said Furthermore, the 5’8 guard, Ar- The coach has added six new she will continue to lead the con- nissayur Robinson, better known freshmen, five new transfers and ference in rebounding and scoring. as “Pooh,” stated, “This year will five returning players. The six Not only did the Lady Bulldogs be a game changer to our fans. Tougaloo Lady Bulldog Chesha Lewis freshmen are: Ashley Brown from add more players but as well add- And this season will definitely be Brandon High School; Ahsia Clay- ed another assistant coach. Coach better than last year.” After inter- posting a 4-24 record last season, The poll for preseason does not ton from Murrah High School; Jonathan Oliver is now the new viewing her, she also addressed the Tougaloo Lady Bulldogs were determine how the Lady Bulldogs Kyeonia Harris from Raymond strength and condition coach and that basketball is her motivation picked to finish seventh in the will finish this season. So watch High School; Casey Chenevert assistant women’s basketball as a student athlete and the reason 2015-16 Gulf Coast Athletic Con- out and open your eyes because from Morgan High School; Lakita coach. she is here today. ference Preseason Coaches’ Poll, the Lady Bulldogs have a point to Boyd from Morton High School Oliver has brought a great im- According to the GCAC, after announced recently. make (prove)!

Tougaloo College Division of Humanities Department of English

“Read & Feed”

Come see The Hunger Games and help us FIGHT HUNGER! Tuesday, November 17th 6pm BGT Auditorium **Bring one canned good or non-perishable item for free admission** Page 10 • Monday, November 2, 2015 THE TOUGALOO HARAMBEE T.A.M.S. SOAR “HIGH”…

By ShaniquaFOR Adams whileHIGH attending Tougaloo. dors forSCHOOL Meritorious Scholars. perspectve students and provides DAYcan provide. Contributing Writer Many organizations were in Sanders Coley, T.A.M.S. presi- assistance in the field of admis- After observing these dedicated Tougaloo College hosted its attendance to inform the vistors dent, gave a brief introduction on sions.” students work on behalf of their Annual High School Day for the about how each of their organi- what the organization stands for T.A.M.S. members were soar- school, it is evident that without graduating high school seniors, zations contributes to Tougaloo. which is exemplified in its name. ing out and talking to different T.A.M.S., there may not be a High transfer students and parents to Out of the many, one stands out “T.A.M.S. is an organization high school students explaining School Day at Tougaloo College. get a sneak peek of what to expect – T.A.M.S. or Tougaloo Ambassa- which introduces the school to the many opportunities Tougaloo Their work is truly appreciated!

Left to right: Miss UNCF, Omega Psi Phi frat, Miss Tougaloo, Kappa Alpha Psi frat, and Miss Think Pink! That’s what Pre Alumni Council did! Their table supported Breast cancer, and of Senior share their happiness and school spirit for high school day! course there was sweet treats for anyone who came to their table and signed up for PAC!

A thumbs up for high school day! Tougaloo professor and faculty enjoyed the activities at high school day! THE TOUGALOO HARAMBEE Monday, November 2, 2015 • Page 11

Tougaloo’s 146th Founders’ Week Oct. 12-15,PHOTOS 2015 BY JAY JOHNSON Page 12 • Monday, November 2, 2015 THE TOUGALOO HARAMBEE

The Veterans of the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement, Inc. The Department of English & Modern Languages, Tougaloo College The Department of History & Political Science, Tougaloo College The Department of Visual & Performing Arts, Tougaloo College -PRESENT-

Remarks by the family of Dr. Margaret Walker Alexander For more information, contact: The Veterans of the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement, Inc. Ms. Cynthia Goodloe Palmer, Executive Director Office: 601-977-7914 | Email: [email protected] Dr. Margarest Walker Alexander Photo by William Ferris, William R. Ferris Collection, Southern Folklife Collection. Wilson Library, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

This event is supported by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation

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