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Langston University Langston, OK 73050 GazetteGazetteVolume 66, No. 7 October 22, 2004 Activists urge HBCU students to vote SPECIAL TO THE GAZETTE FROM BLACKCOLLEGEWIRE.ORG and the ending of the war,” Jack- noticeable majority pushed the son said. “When you decide to Democratic Party agenda and ith the national election less come alive and choose future over counted on being welcomed by a Wthan three weeks away, his- funerals and hope over dope, you well-established base of support- torically black colleges and univer- can change the dynamic of the ers on many campuses. Republi- sities have become magnets for get- playing field and shape our world. cans also have stepped up their out-and-vote activists and the Go vote!” appeal to young black voters; presidential candidates’ campaigns. Some in the parade of celebri- President Bush’s support for his- Many have targeted African- ties, civil rights leaders, hip-hop torically black colleges has become American students with voter artists, activists and politicians had a staple of the Republican campaign. drives that peaked this month be- the backing of nonpartisan voter At a foot- cause in a number of states regis- registration groups, such as the ball game, the Louisiana Legisla- tration ended Oct. 4. National Coalition on Black Civic tive Black Caucus showered stu- “I am somebody! Keep hope Participation’s Unity 2004 Voter dents with gifts and T-shirts while alive! Let’s go vote! Everybody Empowerment Campaign. But a Please see “HBCU’s,” pg.2 scream!” Florida A&M students chanted, echoing the exhortations of Jesse Jackson when his “Hope is on the Way” tour stopped LU professor releases Photo by Paolo Newman through Tallahassee on Sept. 30. The black vote can shift the up- inspirational new book Actor Paul G.. Anderson performed a one-act play, “Expectations of coming election, Jackson said, en- BY SAMUEL HILL Triumph,” on stage at the I.W. Young Auditorium on Oct. 12, 2004. He couraging students to use the vot- hrough his new book, “Heav- brought to life Fredrick Douglass, Paul L. Robeson and Dr. Martin ing rights won by previous gen- Tenly Father, Thank You for the Luther King Jr. Here he is posed next to a picture of Paul L. Robeson, a erations. Blessings,” Dr. Marvin Burns, dean famous author, activist, actor, athlete and singer. “Students have so much in- of the agriculture and applied sci- vested in this election and don’t ences program, hopes to touch even realize it. This election will lives and connect people. Dr. Craig discusses affect tuition rates, scholarships, The book is a collection of sto- job availability after graduation ries and events in people’s lives that seem unrelated but are some- the A.M.E. Church how tied together. BY STEVE JACKSON, Senior Staff Writer “God has a plan for all of us; we r. Samuel R. Craig, director of graduate admissions and recruitment InsInsInsiiidedede just can’t see the whole picture and Das well as the pastor of the Salters Chapel A.M.E. Church, recently Sexual harassment on what he has in store for us,” he said. spoke about the importance of the African Methodist Episcopal Church The book talks about people of lives. He wants his book to be a in the African-American community. college campuses many different backgrounds, cul- gift that keeps on giving. “I think that the historical values of the A.M.E. Church within the Page 2 tures and ages. Langston students “I hope that after people read my black community have not been exploited to the point that we know our might recognize some of the people book they will take time to smell history and who we are,” said Rev. Craig. in the book, including Dr. Ernest L. the roses. If not we will miss the The A.M.E. Church has not only been important for religious reasons, Residence Life Council Holloway, Dr. Jean Bell Manning blessings in store for us,” he ex- it is also a part of black history. maintains order and Dr. JoAnn Clark. Dr. Burns also plained. “The church was founded on what I call the first civil rights demon- Page 4 provides insight concerning his life Employed by LU since 1997, Dr. stration in the country,” he said. and the lives of the people that he Burns received a bachelor’s of sci- In 1787, Richard Allen and other black “freemen” helped to build the has met. He used several quotes ence in agronomy from Fort Valley Methodist Church in Philadelphia, in which there was a “special” bal- Parking lot tripping from those that talked about life State University, and a master’s of cony for its black members. Page 3 changing events that happened to science in agronomy from the Uni- One day Allen and some of his companions were late to service and them or people they knew. versity of Wisconsin. the only place they could go was the front of the church. As Allen and One particular message that Dr. He also has a Ph.D. in plant his men prayed, some of the white stuarts came and pulled the men from What’s the Word?: Burns advocates in his book is for breeding and pathology from the their knees. That racist gesture led Allen and the rest of the men across Should minors be given people to be careful of what they University of Arizona. the street to an old blacksmith shop that they made into a church. the death penalty? say to others. He illustrated sev- A copy of Dr. Burns book can The A.M.E. Church is now stronger than ever, with 19 districts around Page 7 eral instances of how words can be purchased from his website at the world. have drastic effects on people’s www.jandtpub.com. Please see “A.M.E. Church” pg.2 Page 2 • Gazette • Oct. 22, 2004 Gazette Sexual harassment: A growing The Gazette is produced by students in Langston problem on college campuses University’s Communication Department and serves as BY AKIA DOUGLAS there was one report of sexual ha- sexual harassment. According to a teaching instrument. The Gazette is published weekly exual harassment is something rassment filed, according to the the ICASAL, hostile environment except during examinations, holidays and extended Sthat often goes unreported on Langston University campus po- harassment is when repeated com- lice report. However, LaDonna S. school breaks. college campuses. According to the ments or sexual confrontation hap- Illinois Coalition Against Sexual As- McCune, a chemical dependency pens that creates an unpleasant at- sault Library, 90 percent of the vic- counselor at the Professional mosphere and interferes with some- Newspaper Advisor tims that are sexually harassed are Counseling Center on campus, said, one receiving their education. Chaz Foster-Kyser unwilling to report the sexual ha- “The number of harassment cases If a student is harassed at rassment. on campus is higher than what is Langston University they have Editor According to the American Psy- reported. We get more things re- many options in the way they can Shaunna Cooper chological Association, 12.7 per- ported to us then the campus police.” handle the situation. A student can cent of women in college have ex- Sexual harassment is defined as go and talk to Richard Mumford, Assistant Editor perienced sexually related harass- the unwelcome sexual advances, the director of institutional plan- Kevono Hunt ment, 21 percent have avoided requests for sexual favors, and ning and research on campus. Once classes for fear of being harassed, other verbal or physical conduct the report is made he will evaluate 11 percent have tried to report an of a sexual nature, which may af- the situation. Senior Staff incident of harassment, and three fect an individual’s employment, The most recommended option Micki Biddle percent have dropped a course be- interfere with an individual’s work is reporting the harassment to cam- Steve Jackson cause of harassment. performance or create an intimidat- pus police or even local police if a Rasheem James Women aren’t the only ones who ing, hostile or offensive work or student feels the school may not Tatyana-LaShay Johnson get harassed; men are also victims learning environment. handle the situation to their satis- Jamuel Wallace of harassment. Seventy-six percent Sexual harassment is divided faction. of men have reported unwanted into two categories: quid pro quo Sometimes students may not Assistant Layout Artist sexual behavior that interferes with harassment and hostile environ- want to do any of the above. If this Kentrell Floyd their lives, 56 percent of men have ment harassment. The Latin word is the case they can go to the Pro- been subjected to sexual comments, “quid pro quo” means “trading this fessional Counseling Center and a jokes, or gestures, 42 percent of men for that.” It usually happens when counselor there will talk with them. Staff / Sports Photographers have been sexually touched, a person in a higher position uses “If a student comes to us we will De’Shawn Saffold & Paolo Newman grabbed or pinched, according to power to get a sexual pleasure from talk to them and assess the situa- the ICASAL. someone who is a subordinate to tion and see if they need ongoing Langston University In 2002 there were two reports them. Hostile environment harass- counseling services from people Hwy. 33, Sanford Hall, Room 318 about sexual harassment at ment occurs between students. who are experts in that area,” said Ph: 405-466-3296 / Email:[email protected] Langston University, and in 2003 This is the most common kind of McCune. North Carolina Central freshman For calendar submissions send emails to (continued from pg. 1) Taissa Jones agreed. [email protected] HBCU’s “It’s very, very important to vote signing up voters. because we need to get things in our The daughters of Democratic eligible voters ages 25 and older, community that we need,” she said. hopefuls John Kerry and John according to University of Mary- At in LU Edwards praised their dads at land civic engagement research. Georgia, junior Robert Williams, a North Carolina Central University. The proportion of young adults business management major and Al Sharpton told Florida A&M who voted in non-presidential elec- president of the NAACP student students that their votes would af- tions was even smaller. That leaves chapter, said of the right to vote, fect the selection of future Supreme lots of room for recruitment. “We are a generation that has had Support our Lions! Court justices. “Much of our political involve- this given to us on the backs and “He really made it clear that this ment is based on how we are so- through the blood of those before election is much deeper than Bush cialized as we grow up in the fam- us. We are going to do whatever is Cheer them vs. Kerry,” said Kori Scott, a busi- ily, churches, schools and things necessary to make sure people get ness administration graduate student. of that nature, said Jarvis Hall, a out there to vote.” Separately, the speakers stressed leader of a studen registration on as they battle community empowerment and na- drive. “If it’s not something that is tional issues that student voters promoted in the family, then you can influence, including the fate of will find that a lot of young folk— Peru State University affirmative action, the war on ter- and unfortunately a disproportion- rorism and the potential for a fu- ate number of minorities—don’t Saturday, Oct.23rd ture military draft. participate as well as they should.” Many expressed the view that However, Hall added, students college students represent un- are too often branded as not car- @ 1 p.m. in Peru, Neb. tapped voting power. ing. “There is an incorrect stereo- Only about 42 percent of eligible type of our students being apa- 18- to 24-year-olds voted in 2000, thetic, as being detached from the compared with about 64 percent of political system,” he said. Friday, Oct. 22, 2004 • Gazette • Page 3 LU Voices

the New Deal’s housing, agricul- was time to racially integrate the could participate in the primary, this Afrikan-Americans and tural and economic programs, armed forces, causing outrage was the beginning of the “South- Afrikan-Americans had opportuni- among some white southern demo- ern Dixiecrat Movement” in the the Democratic Party ties to obtain employment, some crats. confederate south. in areas previously closed to them. As if this were not enough, in This single act was more than Part 3 of “A Voteless People The third reason for the Black 1948 the Democratic Party publicly South Carolina democratic Gover- declared its support for the civil nor Strom Thurmond (b.1902— is a Hopeless People” Series exodus occurred when the “Dixiecrats” were created. After the rights movement. For more than a d.2003) and some of his white death of Roosevelt in office, Vice century, the only political party in southern democratic colleagues y dear Langstonites, Nation of Islam minister El-Hajj Malik El- President Harry S. Truman the south was the Democratic could stomach, so they formed a M Shabazz or “Malcolm X” (b.1925—d.1965) characterized the Demo- (b.1884—d.1972), a democrat from Party. When South Carolina Fed- “states rights” ticket that was cratic Party as being like a fox, and the Republican Party as being like a Missouri, became the 33rd presi- eral Judge Julius Waties Waring of appropriately labeled the wolf. Both are members of the canine family, with different methods but dent. In the late 1940s, President Charleston ruled the Democratic “Dixiecrats.” Governor Thurmond common goals. Truman (1945—1953) decided it Party must open to Blacks so they Please see “Chapy’s Corner,” pg.6 Is this still true today, especially concerning Afrikan-Americans in the political process of this great nation? I dedicate my third article on a “voteless people is a hopeless people” series and 136th edition of Chapy’s Corner to those who question why any Negro would join the Democratic Parking lot tripping Party. My next epistle (part four) will examine how your one vote can BY SAMUEL HILL Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)— for a parking permit? s more people decide to attend smaller than my old Explorer—but Not many students realize that Chapy’s Corner A dear Langston, many of them the number of spaces around even if they do not have a car, they By Dr. Eric Anthony Joseph realize quickly the value of having Scholar’s Inn and on campus have still must pay the $10 permit fee. Chaplain their own automobile on campus. still made finding a parking spot an I think this is ridiculous. If stu- Coleman Heritage Center With the number of cars on the ordeal. dents must pay, then the rise, and the number of park- school officials should give ing spaces remaining limited, Not many students realize students their permits when the parking situation has be- they finish with admissions. make a difference. come a war zone on campus. that even if they do not You might think that I am a What happened to cause the “Black exodus” from the anti-slavery I live in Scholar’s Inn and have a car, they still must little hard on this situation. I Republican Party to the once pro-slavery Democratic Party? This epistle last fall, after my first semester, take this subject personally will only examine six selected potential reasons for this “Black flight.” I learned fast that I needed my pay the $10 permit fee. because I have already re- The first reason for the Black exodus was the famous “Hayes—Tilden own car. Even though I had ceived three tickets for park- Betrayal.” This betrayal was said to have set the stage of the exodus by several family members here to help ing in a handicapped spot in reversing many of the political, social and economic gains made by with transportation, just getting to This year the police have gone Scholar’s Inn. Afrikan-Americans during the Reconstruction Era. The 1876 presidential Guthrie to buy groceries took some hard on the parking policy. But since there are no handi- election was similar in many ways to the 2000 (Albert Gore, Jr. versus planning and organization. One day they blocked the en- capped students that actually need George Walker Bush) election in that then republican Rutherford B. Hayes In the spring semester, I got a trances to the school and checked the spots in my area, why (b.1822—d.1893) and democrat Samuel Jones Tilden (b.1814—d.1886) 1997 Ford Explorer. Back then the for permits like this was an army shouldn’t I be able to park in one ended up in an almost dead heat. Tilden won a majority of the popular parking on campus was pretty base. of the spots? It is safer to park your vote. The electoral votes in South Carolina, Louisiana, Oregon, and good. There was always a spot in Why does the school slam stu- car in front of your building. I live Florida were disputed, causing a special commission to decide the elec- the front of my building any time, dents with tickets and fines, when tion. day or night. Now I drive a smaller they already charge students $10 Please see “Parking lot tripping,” pg.6 It has been said a deal was cut that gave all disputed ballots to repub- lican candidate Hayes in exchange for a guarantee that all federal troops “Each of us should make the most of our lives. We should would be removed from the south, leaving Afrikan-Americans vulner- able to white southern retaliation. Hayes was then elected president by give life our best. Let us use our lives more wisely to choose one electoral vote. Once that deal was solidified, a retaliatory blood bath targeting Afrikan-Americans promptly ensued throughout the South. our dreams, find our true purpose, and be as happy and suc- Thus, the GOP party of Abraham Lincoln started to take a gradual nose cessful as possible.”— Malcolm X dive in the civil rights for the so-called Negro. The second reason for the Black exodus was the “New Deal” insti- Opinions expressed on this page are those of the writers whose names appear tuted by President Franklin D. Roosevelt (b.1882—d.1945). The stock market crash of 1929 under republican president Herbert Hoover (b.1874— with the articles and are not necessarily those of the Gazette, Langston Univer- d.1964) caused soup lines to become the order of the day for the skilled sity or any of its administrators and/or governing bodies. Letters to the editor are and unskilled alike in urban areas across the nation. Afrikan-Americans welcomed from any individual officially connected with Langston University. in both cities and rural areas, many already living in poverty, suffered greatly from the economic depression. When four term democratic can- They should be neatly typed, double spaced and signed by the person writing the didate Franklin D. Roosevelt (1933—1945) defeated incumbent Hoover letter. All letters, along with a copy on disk or cd, should be personally brought and was elected as the 32nd president in November of 1932, he promised to the Gazette office located in Sanford Hall, Room 318. The Gazette retains the a “new deal” for all Americans that would provide them with security right to edit, accept and/or reject items deemed to be contrary to the best interest from “the cradle to the grave.” Although there were many inequities in of the publication, Langston University and/or any of its governing bodies. Page 4 • Gazette • Oct. 22, 2004

Students maintain order through Residence Life Council BY TONYA GRANT of which are residence halls for the extent of the misconduct. The brought up for discussion at one know who is representing them. Langston University students. council only has the authority to of the resident meetings, univer- Tyrone Walker—Brown Hall, tudents who love defying the If a student breaks basic rules make a recommendation, which then sity officials have begun to work Antoinette Martin—Cimarron Gar- Srules of their housing unit such as smoking in the building, goes to Student Affairs (SA) for on the problem. den, Rolland Nkemazeh—Young should get ready for a rude awak- going out of a fire exit, or sneaking consideration. “Renovations will be completed Hall, Bernadette Benson—Centen- ening. They may soon have to visit late-night visitors into their rooms, The Residence Life Council not by the end of this school year,” nial Court, Brittany Johnson— the Residence Life Council. that student will be subjected to only focuses on student disciplin- said Brown. Scholars Inn, and Carlos Coppage— The Residence Life Council is an face the council. ary actions but other student con- Students are encouraged to Langston Commons. organization that focuses on the The organization is composed cerns as well. For example, if a stu- quality of lifestyle for students stay- of one representative from each dent has a problem with the meals ing on campus. This organization housing unit. In his/her absence, in the cafeteria for that day, he/she was created to crack down on the there is one alternate to serve as a is advised to voice concerns with a LU faculty continues use of drugs, excessive noise, and back up. The meetings to review resident advisor (RA), or he/she otherwise obnoxious behavior. the actions of residents take place can bring up the issue at resident tradition of excellence “The purpose of the council is on the second and fourth Thurs- meetings. hree scholarly articles written by members of the Langston Univer- to serve as a voice for our housing day of the month at 7 p.m. in room “If you don’t tell the people who sity community appeared in the spring 2004 issue of the Chronicles customers,” said Joseph L. Brown, T 206 of Hamilton Hall. can help you, then how will we ever of , a journal published by the Oklahoma Historical Society. housing coordinator for Brown Some of the penalties that defi- know?” said Brown. The writers, Dr. Chongo Mundende, Dr. Jim Showalter, and Rev. Cecelia Hall, Centennial Court, Cimarron ant students will face are fines, There were issues last year about Brooks, wrote on historical topics related to Oklahoma and Langston Gardens, Langston Commons, eviction, work penalties, or a com- the leakage in Centennial Court University. Scholar’s Inn, and Young Hall—all bination of the three depending on Apartments. Because it was In his article, “Saving the land: Soil and Water Conservation in Okla- homa,” Dr. Mundende wrote on climate-related problems. His article looked at the harsh lessons learned in Oklahoma history by the state and federal Education majors attend SOEA Conference government working with farmers and ranchers. Dr. Showalter detailed the Ku Klux Klan’s resurgence in popularity in special education major from ix education majors recently at “Dr. Thompson provided us with Oklahoma during the 1920s. His article, “The Tale of Sergeant Webber: Edmond, Oklahoma. Stended the 2004 Student Okla- a variety of materials that will be Nativism in Northern Oklahoma in 1923,” specifically examines the activ- The next presenter discussed homa Education Association Fall very effective for developing grant ity of Sergeant Webber. “What’s This Portfolio Thing?” Conference at the Holiday Inn and proposals. She encouraged us to In an article that centered on Oklahoma’s black history and Langston Christy Friesen, a student of South not get discouraged and to write Suites in . They were University, “Oklahoma’s First Black Governor: Dr. Isaac William Young,” Western Oklahoma State Univer- many proposals!” said Rebecca among a host of students from all Rev. Brooks explored the life of Dr. Isaac William Young, a past president sity, presented ways to make one’s McIntosh, a senior music educa- over Oklahoma that came together of Langston University, and his rise from medical doctor to become the portfolio more creative. She en- tion major from Gary, Indiana. to learn about the newest advances most powerful black statesman in Oklahoma. It also documents how couraged students to decorate The final seminar was “True and issues that educators are facing. Langston became one of the leading colleges in the country in the 1920s their portfolios to show their own Colors,” presented by Floyd Cox, The conference began with the in- and 1930s. personal characteristics. This semi- the state student organizer. During troduction of state officers. The Each article is scholarly researched and shows the standards of edu- nar also discussed the require- this portion of the conference, Cox opening address was given by OEA cational excellence set by Langston University’s faculty and staff. There ments of portfolios, according to encouraged students to increase Vice President Becky Felts. are copies in both libraries of the university. Dr. Linda Wilson, a professor at the state’s regents. membership with their chapters. , presented “This seminar increased my OEA representatives also provided the seminar entitled “Brain Based knowledge of creative ways to per- students with political recommen- Learning—What’s That All sonalize your portfolio,” said Crys- dations made by the National Edu- Langston to Guthrie Shuttle About?” This seminar discussed tal Barker, a senior elementary edu- cation Association (NEA). The five environmental factors that are cation major from Altus, Oklahoma NEA recommended particular po- needed to enhance brain activity: Dr. Carla Thompson, a profes- litical candidates based on their Departures from Langston: music, color, oxygen, water, and sor at the Tulsa Community Col- views on education. nutrition. lege, presented “Grant Writing.” Students that attended the con- Scholar’s Inn: 10:24 AM, 1:24 PM, 3:14PM “It was amazing to me that the This seminar provided students ference can take this important in- with the information they needed brain consists of over 90 percent formation with them through their Centennial Court:10:38 AM, 1:40 PM, 3:30 PM water!” said Joan Henry, a senior to write grant proposals. careers as educators. Student Union: 10:34 AM, 1:34 PM, 3:24 PM

Do you have an issue or event you would Departures from Guthrie: like to see covered in the Gazette? Email Sears/ Dollar Store: 9:46 AM, 12:36 PM, 2:36 PM your requests and contact info to [email protected] Wal-Mart: 9:53 AM, 12:53 PM, 2:43 PM two weeks before the event. Homeland: 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:50 PM Friday, Oct. 22, 2004 • Gazette • Page 5 Sports Rangers roll past Lions 33-13 BY JAMUEL WALLACE The Lions struck first, when Sports Writer running back Courtney Smith ran he Northwestern Oklahoma in a four-yard touchdown giving TState Rangers extended their Langston a 7-0 lead. The big play win streak over the Langston Li- of the drive was RB Cermase ons to nine with a 33-13 victory in Berry’s 43 yard run into Rangers the first ever Wichita Football Clas- territory. sic, held in Wichita, Kan. at Cessna After a Rangers punt, quarter- Stadium last Saturday. back Tony Williams turned the ball The Lions drop to 0-3 in confer- over for a second time in the quar- ence and 3-4 overall, while the ter when he fumbled and Bret Goad Rangers improve to 2-0 in confer- recovered it for Northwestern. ence and 5-1 overall. Two plays later, Rangers’ RB Odie Armstrong ran in a two yard NW LU touchdown to tie the score at First Downs 20 12 seven. Rushes-Yds 52-256 40-77 After a Lions punt, QB Demarko Passing Yds 137 108 Jones ran a draw play 20 yards into Comp-Att-HI 11-18-0 12-20-3 the endzone, making the score 14- Plays-Yds 70-393 60-185 7 at the end of the first quarter. Pnts-Avg 5-42.8 7-34.3 Jones ran in his second touch- Fmb-Lost 4-2 2-1 down of the game, with a nine-yard Pnlty-Yds 9-78 5-53 keeper giving the Rangers a 20-7 lead. Photo by De’Shawn Saffold LU Athlete of the Week Ranger’s Vincent Butler (19) is swarmed by Lions’ linebackers Elijah Booker (9) and Jason Fobbs (1) in the third quarter. BY JUDY YATES Shelton Parker, who was named Quentin Beaty Central State Football League’s De- fensive Player of the Week, inter- uentin Beaty is #21 for the cepted his second pass of the game QLangston Lions Basketball with 6:58 to go in the second quar- Team. This 6’5” standout forward ter. received the freshman newcomer Armstrong scored his second award at Langston. During his touchdown of the game with a five sophomore year he was the chair- yard run, giving the Rangers a 27-7 man of the basketball board and halftime lead. a team captain. The Lions cut the Rangers lead Beaty is now a junior and is to 14, with a Tony Williams’ one-yard serving as team captain again this sneak with 7:25 remaining in the third season. “This year we are very young, quarter. Beaty received several basket- with a lot of new freshmen and After a series of punts from both ball awards before graduating in transfers. We have a very good teams, Rangers finished the scoring 1999 from Harper-Archer High coaching staff, and the team is when Jones hit wide receiver Aaron School in Atlanta, Ga. He was coming along well. We are look- Knowles 30 yards for the touch- named MVP his junior and senior ing forward to winning the con- down. year and also received a scholar/ ference and national champion- Offensive leaders for the Lions athlete award. He says his most ship!” were Cermase Berry, Tony Williams, rewarding athletic achievement The first basketball game is and Jeff Martin. Berry rushed for 69 Photo by De’Shawn Saffold came as a member of the state Nov.16 against Northwestern yards on 11 carries, Williams was ten Lions’ running back Cermase Berry (36) shakes free from Rangers’ high school all-American team. OSU. Beaty believes the tough- of 15 for 100 yards passing, and defensive lineman Walter Taylor (82) on his way to a 43 yard run in the Beaty chose to major in physi- est competition in the men’s con- Martin had five catches for 69 yards. first quarter. cal education and is busy study- ference will be Houston Baptist Eric Cooper led the Lions defense ing and preparing for the upcom- University. with seven tackles. Darnell Brown, ing basketball season. After college, Beaty would like Antwaine Clayton, Enjai Bush, and 1234 “It is a good learning and play- to play on the professional level Elijah Booker added six tackles each. ing experience here at Langston,” and/or use his degree to teach Northwestern 14 13 6 0 33 he says. and coach. Langston 706013 Please see “Rangers vs. Lions,” pg.6 Page 6 • Gazette • Oct. 22, 2004

(continued from pg. 3) president and signed the 1965 Vot- former President Clinton in his of 1948, which allowed Blacks in Chapy’s Corner ing Rights Act, he made the com- book “Bill Clinton and Black the South the ability to vote in the (D—SC) was the Dixiecrats presi- involve every American’s right to ment that this is the right thing to America.” First, Afrikan-Ameri- democratic primary, accompanied dential candidate in 1948. They had vote, to go to school, to get a job, do for our country and the south. cans were very comfortable with by the signing of the 1964 Civil a convention in Birmingham, Ala- and to be served in a public place President Johnson stated, “This Clinton, and he with them. Sec- Rights Act and the 1965 Voting bama. Although Thurmond lost the without arbitrary discrimination— act alone would send most south- ondly, Clinton’s humble upbring- Rights Act by President Lyndon B. presidency, their agenda was that rights which most Americans take ern democrats to the Republican ing in Hope, Arkansas had en- Johnson; these four actions of the confederacy, which was vio- for granted. Party.” deared him to Black America as caused one of the greatest white lently anti-Black and anti-civil Sadly, President Kennedy did In the mid-1960s, the Dixicrats someone who understood them. flights to the Republican Party by rights. not live to see the civil rights laws switched from the Democratic to Thirdly, Afrikan-Americans be- racist white southern democrats The fourth major reason for the he proposed signed into law. Ironi- the Republican Party to assist five lieved that Clinton genuinely cared and the Black flight from the Re- Black exodus occurred during the cally, he was assassinated in the term U.S. Senator Barry Goldwater about them and was not afraid to publican to the Democratic Party. John F. Kennedy—Lyndon B. southern state of his vice president (b.1909—d.1998) from Arizona in show his concern, privately and Sorry John Forbes Kerry, this may Johnson—Martin Luther King, Jr. on November 22, 1963 in Dallas, his unsuccessful bid for the presi- publicly. In short, Bill Clinton is a have been one of the greatest Camelot Era of the early 1960s. In Texas. Nevertheless, his legislation dency against incumbent president man who is not afraid of Afrikan- “flip—flops” of all time. democratic president John F. became the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Johnson (D—TX). He carried only Americans, as apparently his presi- Dr. Eric Anthony Joseph was Kennedy’s (b.1917—d.1963) Presi- and after one year it was finally six states and 36 percent of the dential predecessors had been. born and raised in Los Angeles, dential Inaugural Address in Janu- passed through the congress and popular vote in 1964. My dear Langstonites, let me Calif. He is in his eighth year of ary of 1961, he promised to end ra- senate by our 36th president The Dixiecrats were, however, conclude with this question: What full-time service at Langston Uni- cial discrimination. During Lyndon B. Johnson (b.1908— pivotal in the southern strategy “pushed” the majority of Afrikan- versity. For further information Kennedy’s brief tenure in office, he d.1973). In the House, 80 percent that won the White House for the Americans out of the Republican you may contact Dr. Joseph at appointed Black people to many of republicans supported the leg- republicans and President Richard Party and “pulled” them towards (405) 466-2901 or E-mail him at: federal positions. President islation, while only 61 percent of Nixon (b.1913—d.1994) of Califor- the Democratic Party? When you [email protected] Kennedy appointed an unprec- democrats supported it. In the Sen- nia in 1968. Nixon served until his consider the impact of the “New edented forty Blacks to administra- ate, 82 percent of the republicans forced resignation in 1974. Deal,” and the “Waring Decision” tive posts, which was unpopular supported it, but only 69 percent Our 40th president, Ronald by both parties at the time. of democrats did. Reagan (b.1911—d.2004), a repub- (continued from pg. 3) After the assassination of The fifth reason for the Black lican, is credited with bringing all Parking lot tripping Mississippi’s Black civil rights ad- exodus occurred when the factions of the republican right- in building 12 and sometimes when I come home the only available spots vocate, Medgar Wiley Evers, Dixiecrats became republicans in wing conservative movement to- are down near building 17, or in the circle in front of building 10. (b.1925—d.1963), and the contin- the mid-1960s. In the late 1950s, gether, steeped in the Dixiecrat The last time I parked in the circle I had a five-pound rock thrown ued civil rights pressure by Dr. then U.S. Senator Lyndon B. states’ rights tradition. During through the passenger side window of my car, which cost me $365 to Martin Luther King, Jr. (b.1929— Johnson (D—TX), went on a per- Reagan’s (1981—1989) administra- replace. d.1968), President Kennedy told sonal mission to keep White demo- tion, the issues and concerns of Another student in my building had his fog lights kicked in earlier this congress that the new civil rights crats in the south in the Democratic the Dixiecrats became principally year and several students have had their cars “keyed”; coincidentally, laws he proposed in 1963 would Party. Later, when Johnson became those of the Republican Party. It is all of this happened on my side of Scholar’s Inn. believed by political scientists that The school will soon have two new parking areas with the completion precisely at this juncture the Re- of the new agriculture building and the stadium parking lot. But the Rangers vs. Lions (continued from pg.5) publican Party ceased being the parking for the agriculture building is mainly for the staff and the stadium Next up for the Lions is a trip up I-35 to face the Peru State. Bobcats in party of Abraham Lincoln and parking would be a good five-minute walk to the closest classroom, Peru, Neb. The game starts tomorrow at 1 p.m. evolved into what it is today to the which really does not help with the parking situation around campus. vast majority of Black America— If the school does open the stadium parking lot for student parking, LU-Courtney Smith 4 run (Israel Jacobs kick good) almost racially exclusive with a few then they should consider offering a shuttle to the classrooms or a cen- NW-Odie Armstrong 2 run (Ty Ray kick good) “Uncle Tom” Negroes that are dedi- tral location of the campus. NW-Demarko Jones 20 run (Ty Ray kick good) cated to protecting and maintain- In the residential areas, I think assigned parking would be the only NW-Demarko Jones 9 run (Ty Ray kick no good) ing the status quo. In this context, way to go. It would be a bonus for the students to get their permits early NW-Odie Armstrong 5 run (Ty Ray kick good) many do not understand how the so they can have a better spot closer to their rooms, while bringing more LU-Tony Williams 1 run (Israel Jacobs kick no good) average civil rights-sensitive Black order to the parking calamity. NW-Aaron Knowles 30 pass from Demarko Jones (Ty Ray kick no good) citizen could blend into today’s The school would merely have to paint numbers on the designated Republican Party. spots and leave a few for the visitors. Yes, students might still probably The sixth reason for the Black ignore the rules, but now the police could enforce the rule with higher Date: Opponent: Time: Site: exodus deals with the policies of fines. 42nd President William Clinton, IV. I doubt that many students would object to such a parking system, Former Arkansas Governor Bill since sometimes they have to walk at least two minutes at night to get Oct. 23 Peru State Univ. 1 p.m. Peru, NE Clinton (D—AR) came to the presi- home. The parking permit money could go to a fund for the painting of dency of the United States inherit- the numbers. The numbers would not need to be painted for several Oct. 30 SWAGU* 2 p.m. Waxahachie,TX ing a less than admirable race rela- more years after the initial painting, which makes this plan a low cost tions history from his predeces- option. Nov. 6 Oklahoma Panhandle St. 2 p.m. Langston sors. DeWayne Wickham, a colum- In my perfect world, this would happen next semester because some- (Homecoming) nist for USA Today, gave three rea- thing needs to happen to correct the parking situation at Langston Uni- sons on why Blacks supported versity. Nov. 13 Haskell Indian 1 p.m. Lawrence, KS Langston University’s Affirmative Action Policy: Langston University, in compliance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964, Executive Nation Univ.* Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities act of 1990, and other federal laws and regula- tions, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, handicap, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid and educational services. ADA Statement: Langston University fully subscribes to all required standards of The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). Persons in need of assistance should contact The ADA *denotes conference game Compliance Officer in the Office of Student Affairs, Room 119 Page Hall, 405-466-3445. This should be reported at some point before, during or immediately after the first scheduled class period so accommodations can be provided for the student to be successful in that class. Friday, Oct. 22, 2004 • Gazette • Page 7 LU Health Watch: Allergies & Asthma BY MICKI BIDDLE asthma. An allergic reaction to its, 465,000 hospitalizations and Senior Staff Writer some common allergens such as 4,487 deaths. pollen, dust, dust mites, animal hair, There are many new medications What’sWhat’s thethe Word?Word? his time of year is just as diffi- COMPILED BY KEVONO HUNT, Assistant Editor Tcult as the spring for people insect venom, and some common for allergies that control symptoms with allergies and asthma. Spring- drugs and molds, can cause nasal up to 24 hours a day. Doctors are time brings skyrocketing pollen congestion, wheezing and cough- always working on new ways to Should minors be given the death penalty? counts with its budding trees and ing, shortness of breath, headache, combat allergic reactions. As for beautiful plants and flowers. How- hives, fatigue, and skin rashes. If a asthma, people should never let the ever, fall ushers in an atmosphere person with asthma has an allergic symptoms go untreated for long. of unpredictable high winds and reaction to a “trigger” or allergen, They should seek medical attention Yes—If they are old enough to weather changes that keep molds it can lead to excess mucus secre- immediately if they believe they commit the crime then they’re and plant pollens confused as to tions and inflammation, edema, and may be suffering from asmtha. old enough to suffer the what time of year it is. Fall is also a swelling of the bronchial tubes. Asthma and allergy sufferers need consequences. time for wheat harvest and plant- Although allergies and asthma, to be aware of what triggers the ing, hay baling and wood burning along with how someone responds, attacks and try to control them. Tina Gray, senior stoves—all of which can make are similar, the difference is that al- Also, they should educate those psychology major people with allergies literally cry, lergies generally cause the asth- around them as to the seriousness Chicago, Ill. as well as trigger those with asthma matic response. According to the of their condition and what to do into full-blown attacks. National Asthma Control Program in case of an emergency. People According to the Mayo Clinic, issued from the Centers for Disease should also avoid situations that an allergy is a wrong response to Control (CDC), for the year 2001 an could jeopardize their health, such No—They haven’t grown something that is not usually harm- estimated 31.3 million people were as hanging out with people who enough to realize the gravity ful to the body’s immune system. diagnosed with asthma during their know about the situation but still of what they have done, or Allergies, though just an annoy- lifetime. In 2000, asthma accounted insist on smoking or spraying a have been alive long enough ance to some, can be life threaten- for 10.4 million outpatient visits, 1.8 perfume or air freshener that may to learn the consequences of ing for those who also suffer with million emergency department vis- trigger an allergic reaction. their actions.

Thomas Tennison, freshman business management major Woman’s conference A.M.E Dallas, Texas set to begin Sunday BY MICKI BIDDLE, Senior Staff Writer Church Yes—If the crime constitutes (continued from pg. 1) capitol murder then they th ne More Time” is the theme for this year’s 5 Annual Phases of should be put to death. a Woman Conference, beginning Oct. 24 and ending Oct. 31. Salters A.M.E., located at 119 “O Washington St. in the city of The conference will be held in the Annie Laurie-Coleman Center. Marcus Hill, sophomore Langston, is 101 years old. “Although the conference is called Phases of a Woman, it is open for music education major “I just want the community of all genders to attend. It is free and there is no set attire, so come as you Lubbock, Texas are,” said Minister P.T. Gassaway, conference coordinator. Langston and the students on the This year’s conference will follow a similar format as last year’s, but campus to know they have a his- with some added fun for the whole community. The conference agenda torical church, not that the other is as follows: churches are not historical,” said th Rev. Craig. “The only difference is Sunday, October 24 at 10 a.m.: The keynote speaker will be Pastor No—They are too young; kids that the A.M.E. Church was Ilinda Jackson. cannot premeditate a murder. th founded by African freemen in the Monday, October 25 at 7 p.m.: The keynote speaker will be Minister They have no concept of actual 1700s and the church is still Renee Jackson. death. Tuesday, October 26th at 7 p.m.: The keynote speaker will be Dr. Mary strong.” Rev. Craig encourages the Mbosowo, associate professor of English. Drew Brooks, sophomore th Langston community—especially Wednesday, October 27 at 7 p.m.: The keynote speaker will be Minis- criminal justice major young people who are not involved ter P.T. Gassaway. Boston, Mass. Thursday, October 28th at 7 p.m.: The keynote speaker will be Margaret in any type of church activity—to Johnson, director of the Baptist Student Union. come and be a part of Salters Chapel Friday, October 29th at 7 p.m.: The keynote speaker will be Tania A.M.E. Church. For more informa- tion contact Rev. Craig at 405-466- Bushnell, former model and Dallas Cowboy cheerleader. Yes—They know what’s right th 4269. Saturday, October 30 , from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.: A free workshop ministry and wrong. They have featuring several speakers, including Royce Mack, Cherity Sumo, Jes- consciences, they have values, sica Lowe, Denise Harris, and Tania Bushnell. Saturday’s program will Are you a cartoonist? Show and they should be held be concluded with a Faith Walk around campus. accountable for their actions st Sunday, October 31 at 10 a.m.: The keynote speaker will be Minister off your work in the Gazette. no matter what the age. P.T. Gassaway. Contact Kevono Hunt, As- st Sunday, October 31 , from 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.: Hallelujah Night sistant Editor at 466-4518 Eunice Malath, sophomore For more information please contact Dr. Eric Anthony Joseph, (405) or [email protected]. nursing major 466-2901, or Phylisha T. Gassaway at (405) 466-3250. Sudan, Africa Page 8 • Gazette • Oct. 22, 2004 LU Calendar Ongoing Immediate Events Events

A female Sexual Assault Survivors Group Lion of the Week October 24-31 will be held on Thursdays from 3-4 p.m. in BY SHAUNNA COOPER, Editor The Phases of a Woman Conference 2004 the Professional Counseling Center, Rm. will take place in the Annie Laurie Coleman 104. More information: 466-3401. Heritage Center the week of Oct. 24-31. Dr. Rosemary K. Harkins Sunday Services will begin at 10 a.m. and The Psychology Club will have meetings Higher Education (NAFEO), Dr. Harkins saw weeknight services start a 7 p.m. More in- each first and last Thursday of the month. a chance for relocation and asked if there formation: Contact P.T. Gassaway 466- The meetings will take place in Rm. 218W were any open positions at LU. 3250 or Dr. Joseph 466-2901. in Sanford Hall at 11 a.m. More informa- The rest, as they say, is history. Her new tion: Contact Charles Perry, president, at position at Langston came with perks such Tuesday, October 26 ext. 4875. as being closer to her home town; however, A book review scheduled by the Program- there were drawbacks as well, including a ming Committee at the Langston University The Pre-Alumni Council will have lengthy commute to work. Library will take place on Oct. 26 at 3 p.m. in meetings the first Thursday of the month. “I was just so anxious to get back home,” the Davis room. The book review will be Membership dues are $10. The meeting she said, “For about ten years, I drove from hosted by Dr. Carol Evans of the English location will vary. More information: far east Midwest City and it took me about Department, who will review the book “How Contact Vonnie Ware-Roberts, ext. 2999. an hour and a half to get here every day,” the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accent.” The re- she said. view will begin at 3 p.m. Refreshments will The National Association of Black Apparently, the drive has been worth the be served. Journalists, a student organization on fuel expense and the time. campus aimed at undergraduate broadcast “I have not regretted being at Langston journalism majors and those interested in Wednesday, October 27 one single bit, because when I was at the journalism, hold meetings every Book reviews will be given by students from Health Sciences Center [at the University of Wednesday at noon in Sanford Hall, Rm. the Literature for Young Adult’s class. The Oklahoma], I was always involved in minor- 310W. More information: Call Dr. Karen review will take place in the Melvin B. ity affairs, and this seemed like the perfect M. Clark, ext. 3297 or Steve Jackson at Tolson Black Heritage Center at 1 p.m. on lifetime opportunity to get to work with so (405) 834-4829. Oct. 27. Kimberly McClam will review “The Photo by De’Shawn Saffold many more minority students,” she said. Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison and She said that during her employment with Free AIDS testing is available the first ack in the early 1990s, Dr. Rosemary K. Coquestia Lowe will review Toni Morrison’s the American Society of Allied Health Pro- working day of the month at Langston Harkins came to Langston University book “Love.” Refreshments will be served. B fessions, she wrote grants that always University’s Clinic, located on the 1st floor with the hope of influencing the lives of seemed to be geared toward escalating the in the University Women Building. black students interested in pursing a ca- Wednesday, October 27 number of minorities in the health field. reer in the field of science. A Lady Lion Softball Informational is sched- In addition to her scientific contributions, Salters Chapel A.M.E. Church wants will- Now, thirteen years later, the word on “the uled for Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. on the 2nd floor Dr. Harkins also served the country by en- ing workers and singers for Christ. Salters yard” is that if a student wants to get a thor- of Jones Hall. All young ladies interested in listing in the army. She was inducted in 1981 Chapel is located at 119 Washington St. ough understanding on the subject of biol- the Lady Lion Softball Team should attend. as a major and retired 18 years later as a full More information: Contact Rev. Dr. Samuel ogy, they need to take Dr. Harkins class. More information: 466-3262. colonel. R. Craig, pastor, or Elizabeth Bostic, pia- Her unrelenting passion for increasing As if that were not enough to keep her nist at 466-4269. the minority presence in science-related pro- Thursday, October 28 fessions made her an easy choice for the busy, she is also a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The Miss Krimson & Kream Scholarship The Anointed Ladies of Alpha Lambda seventh Lion of the Week. “I’ve been a Delta since 1962, so I go under Pageant, sponsored by Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Christian Sorority Inc. invite you Dr. Harkins, interim chairperson and as- the category Delta Dear. Last June, the Del- will be held in the I.W Young Auditorium on to receive free food for your soul. They will sociate professor for the biology depart- tas met in Las Vegas, so I got to experience Oct.28 at 7:11 p.m. Admission is $2. serve food at bible study every Thursday ment, came to dear Langston in 1991 after first-hand what Delta Dear means, and that in the Young Hall Lounge at 7 p.m. leaving a prominent position as dean of al- lied health with . means you get to push to the front of the October 29-30 line and get priority seating—if you can The Langston Chapter of LUNAA will The overpopulated city of Washington Haunted Halls, a haunted house event spon- imagine that,” she said. have monthly meetings in the Research and D.C. was a bit much for her to handle, since sored by the Student Government Associa- Although it has been some time since she st nd Extension Building in Rm. 105S. Please she hails from the smaller city of Amarillo, tion, will take place on the 1 and 2 floor of first went over as a Delta, Dr. Harkins still come prepared to pay your annual dues. Texas. Jones Hall from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. The cost is carries the same enthusiastic spirit that National dues are $50.00 and local dues are “I lived in Fort Washington, which is 19 $2 per person. More information: ext. 3443 younger women have when first joining the $25.00 miles from Howard; if I didn’t leave home by 6 a.m. to get to work by 8 a.m., I knew I organization. Sunday, October 31 might as well wait until 9 a.m. because there “Yeah, Delta Dear, that was something Applications for participation in the Homecoming Gospel Fest will be held on was that much traffic,” she explained. special. I’m glad to have lived that long,” Homecoming Parade are being accepted. Oct.31 in the I.W Young Auditorium at 3:45 p.m. While Dr. Ernest L. Holloway was visit- she said. The theme for this year is “Back to Glory.” ing the Howard campus with the National Do you know someone who deserves to be Pick up applications at Gandy Hall, Rm. Email all calendar events one week in advance of Association For Equal Opportunity in Lion of the Week? Send your suggestions 204. Deadline for entry is Oct.29. More in- the Gazette’s Friday publication date to to [email protected] formation: Contact Craig Carter at x.3446. [email protected].