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Prairie View the A&M University Volume 59 Number 16 S> PANTHER April 22-29,1985 PVA&MU recognizes honor students

By Hattie Horn "The only thing that comes to There's so much good in the sleepers is a dream," she said. worst of us," she continued, Prairie View A&M University "And when the sleeper wakes "and so much bad in the best of held its 31st annual honors Con up, even that's gone." us, that it hardly behoves any of vocation Thursday, April 11 in Russell cited statistics showing us to talk about the rest of us." the university fieldhouse. The the small number of minority-- Russell ended her speech by Convocation was held to recog black- -individuals holding jobs as stating, "You have a chance to nize students who had achieved doctors, lawyers, chemists, etc. make a choice at Prairie View," academic excellence for the 1984 ' 'Did you know that the major she said. "For academic excel semesters. ity of our black physicians, attor lence, American style, in 1985." Patricia A. Russell, attorney neys, and engineers came from Additional comments were and president of her own consul predominantly black institu made by University President ting firm, was the guest speaker tions?" she asked. Br. PeTCy Pierre who said, '"V*le for the occasion. Speaking to an Russell, who V*a? been admit \\ave come v a t'vme VtWmr audience composed of students, ted to practice before the United V7ew has changed." he said, Pictured above are the two newest members of the Commodores. The parents, faculty, and administra States Supreme Court, recounted "and I support the students' popular group performed in the Baby Dome April 13th along with tors. Russell stated that Prairie an incident where she observed a efforts in their quest for acade Whodini. View students had a chance to robot delivering mail in the Hall mic excellence. make a choice in 1985--a choice of Justice. She said robots could Pierre said the students should for academic excellence. not be allowed to take the place continue to work hard to keep Concern over hazing prompts "If you think education is of people. retain what they have attained, expensive, try ignorance," she "That's why we (blacks) must but to push for higher goals said. strive to achieve high goals," she The president also presented new rules and regulations Russell, a graduate of Howard said. "It's important that we stay plaques to five students who University Law School and Ken in the numbers." received all A's for two consecu tucky State University, stressed Because of statewide concern themselves to any physical or Russell urged the students not tive semesters and awarded the importance of getting an over hazing incidents which re mental abuse with or without to be discouraged nor impatient them Presidential scholarships education in this day and age suited in injuries, P.V.U. has their consent HAZING IS OUT!!! for economic gain. valed at $2500 each. The five saying, "It's a hard ball game issued new rules governing fra (3) Engage in activities which "We know that we must climb students are Dat V. Bui, Flora out there and all the bases are ternity/sorority pledging prac will interfere with their normal the mountain in life," she said, loaded." See page Honors page 8 tices. pattern of study and activities (4) "in order to see what's ahead. The following rules and regu Establishing a "line" or appear lations for controlling hazing in a line (5) Modify their living have been revised this semester schedule or study schedule as a by the Pan Hellenic Advisory condition of belonging to the Board and S.C.O. for all Greek pledge club (6) Engage in pledge SGA Officers 1985-86 and non-Greek organizations. club except on a voluntary basis In conducting the pledge club, or be prejudiced nor penalized there shall be no hazing, physi because he exercised his right to President Parliamentarian Senator Physical Plant cal, or mental abuse or any act voluntary action. (7) Submit to Mary Powell 248 Rochelle Hewitt Ignatias 'Teddy" Dikas which may injure, degrade or any form or paddling, participa embarrass the individual. The tion in a "death walk" or partici Bradlen Cashaw 198 Senator Academic Affairs following are some examples of pate in any form of activity Michael Glass 199 Phillip Moore acts or behavior which should not except on a voluntary basis. (8) be tolertated: (1) Paddling with Submit to any action which he or Vice President Senator Student Affairs any object (2) Imitating an ani she does not agree is in his best Steven Suggs 377 mal such as dog, etc. (3) Brand interest, or be denied the right to Marques Johnson ing or scratching (4) Tacky or express his grievance or be de Sabrina Smith 244 unbecoming dress (5) Name call nied due process or the right and Senator Memorial Student Center ing (6) Vulgar or obscene langu appeal of relief. Treasurer Jennifer Pegram age. Additionally, in no event Karen Jackson should the pledges be required See Hazing page 8 to: (1) Perform personal favors prior to "Help Week' (2) Subject TWO Prairie View Panther April 22-29,1985 Campus News April 22-29,1985 Prairie View Panther THREE EMTM1ALS & CWMENTS # Jacquelin Cornelius, a senior accounting major, has received the Petroleum Accountants Society of Houston Accounting Scholarship for 1985. Cafeteria services, living accommodations Jacqueline is a member of the National Association of Black Accountants, Prairie View Student Chapter. She has been involved Telling it Like it is top issues in SGA elections with the Prairie View Jazz Troupe and is currently working with the By Gretchen Smith coming forward and admitting Performing Theater of Arts-New England in her native city of Fort ely an area where improvement Lee, who says, "They should do her fraudulent statement, yet Worth. "Recanted rape story a lie. is necessary. something to liven up the cam despise her actions. Her wild She is a contestant in the 1985 Miss Prairie View Scholarship Chicago prosecutors say" was A number of students on the pus and make the stay more imagination may have justified Pageant. the headline written in last Sun campus of Prairie View were Although many students were pleasant. Students held different day's Houston Chronicle. After a the judicial system in their harsh surveyed to determine what is interested in the upgrading of opinions on what areas should be week of freedom on $100,000 ruling that a woman cannot just sues they felt were important in the Alumni food services, most of of most concern. Though most The Department of Accounting received a $1,000 grant from the "cry rape"--she must prove it. bond, Gary Dotson was returned this year's SGA election. them thought the attention of the students thought the attention, Petroleum Accountants Society of Houston. Dan Daigle and Robert to jail. Cathleen Crowell Webb's For years women have been Among the issues, many of the candidates should be directed to of the candidates should be di McAughan, representatives of the Society, presented the grant. The accusation of rape and kidnap appalled to learn that the students felt the candidates at better living conditions on cam rected at the renovation of grant will be used to benefit the Oil and Gas Accounting curriculum. cost Dotson six years inprison- accused is often treated as if he tention in bettering PV A&MU pus. Ideas included renewing the dorms, most noted improvement. ment in Dixon Correctional Cen were the victims. It is nc should be directed at the ARA old buildings and building new "Prairie View has improved ter (in Illinois). Dotson has been obvious why. and cafeteria services. Many ones, and adding on outdoor pool almost 100 percent over the five Webb, who lives in New were aware of the poor condi like other campuses have. These Dr. Young W. Park of the Animal Science Department will attend sent back to Dixon Correctional years I've been here," declares Hampshire with her husband and tions, and felt that this is definit ideas were presented by Lee Bart the 1985 Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology at Center to continue serving his 25 senior Dianne Sloan. two children, indicated she Anaheim, California on April 21-26. He will present a research paper. to 50 year prison term. Assistant would be willing to speak to Park also recently received a special research grant from USDA/CSRS State's Attorney Peggy Frossard in the amount of $100,000 for a proposal titled "Chemical and argued the state's position that Governor James R. Thompson who has the power to pardon and the weather we have been seeing lately, can summer be far away? Bacteriological Characteristics of Goat Milk and Cheddar Cheese. Dotson is in fact guilty as Communications:expressing ideas, beliefs charged. Webb claims to have Dotson. Thompson agreed Fri made up the rape charge because day to review the charges of rape By Teddy Dikas she feared she was pregnant and kidnap, as well as the two FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE day hearing that sent Dotson to after having sex with her boy Communications is the funda-„ The entire Communications ed to ask. questions of academic MAY 6 - 11, 1985 prison. If the appeal is unsuc friend. Hell of a way to clear your mental factor in academic department is the university's cessful, Dotson will be eligible interest whicb would be answer tracks huh....? pursuit. most valuable source of informa for parole in 1988. ed by otbeT students in different Wednesday - Friday, May 8 - 10, 1983: I admire Webb's courage in tion, meant to use students and Does everybody believe tbis? fields of study. Tbese questions be used by students fot tbe Well, if you don't, try putting -would be published as well as tbe purpose of academic and admini Ml NROTC. and AROTC examinations will be scheduled by the professors of NROTC and AROTC during this period. your own idea of communications answers. This Idea will belp in strative awareness. Fellow stu in written words and submit it to Ml Physical t dueat ion Practice examinations will be scheduled by the head of the Physical Education Dept. dents, isn't it time for us to seize keeping up out general academic the PANTHER'S publication during this same period. Examinations for all classes meeting at 5:00 p.m. or later wi\1 be given during THE PANTHER this invaluable opportunity pro awareness in different areas of office. This is a challenge. regular class time the last meeting day. vided for us by the university; or study. EDITORIAL STAFF A majority of people know how are we still going to sit around We students in Communica to conceptualize interesting and play "Uno"? Let's stage a Saturday, May 11, 1985: tions need to be busier than ever issues, but always find it difficult come-back to effective communi in finding out information for MANAGING EDiror-— to communication them to other cation by making proper use, of students in other areas. If you're Examinations for Graduate classes and Weekend College classes will be given during the regular class period. NEWSEDrroi" people, thus we have communi our source of information in interested in Radio and TV, make ASST. NEWS EDITOR Tamara Valdry cation problems. Recently, many exchanging some academic ZZZZZZZZ. yourself recognized. Mr. Cole DATE TIME OF EXAMINATIONS COPY EDITOR Joyce Johnson students, especially foreign stu ideas. man needs some hands in the SPORTS EDITOR Antwon Williams dents, have confronted me with 9:00-11:00 11:00-1:00 1:00-3:00 studios. If you're in print media, PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR RayfordOutlsnd questions on how to communi- If it is possible, I will suggest hey! Dr. Jack McNamara needs CIRCULATION MANAGER j cate their ideas to other students. that we start off by adopting a Monday Classes Classes Classes some interns upstairs. Be useful BUSINESS STAFF | As a student in communications, Socratic method of asking and May 6, Meeting at Meeting at answering questions in a section to yourself and to the school. "A Meeting at ADVERTISING MANAGER Veronica Banks I my answer to them had to be 9:30 AM 8:00 AM of the PANTHER. In this situa word is enough for the wise." 10:00 AM LETTER POLICY "Hey! Write it or say it, for T-TH T-TH M-W-F goodness sake." tion, all students would be allow- Letters to the editor should be 300 words or less The staff reserves the right to decide which letters will be published, and Tuesday Classes Classes Classes has the right to edit any letters for style and length Every ef May 7 Meeting at Meeting at Meeting at fort will be made to preserve the content of the lette Patricia Russell an inspiration 4:00 PM 1:00 PM " 12:30. PM submitted. Each letter must be typed or legibly hand written M-W-E 14-W-E and must include the name, address and phone numberoftht T-TH writer. All letters submitted become the property of the Panther. graduation day, and the pride of past. She set up a challenging PANTHER EDITORIAL POLICY If I should ever forget my day being recognized with ImMe de Wednesday Classes Classes Classes of graduation at Prairie View atmosphere among students gree. She urged that we remain The Panther is a non-profit, self-supporting publication. All May 8 Meeting at Meeting at Meeting at A&M University, I would never the architect of our own future in editorials published are discussed and written by the editorial when she talked about the pride 3:00 PM 2:00 PM career pursuit by saying the Ivy 3:30 PM staff, unless the material is submitted by a guest columnist. The forget the 1985 Spring Convoca in being the highest honor stu M-W-f M-W-F T-TH views and opinions of this paper are not necessarily t o tion Speech, delivered by Attor League universities like Harvard Prairie View A&M university, or the Texas A&M University ney Patricia Russell, on academic dent. Besides, she inspired some "have no place for 2.00 stu excellence. poor students when she mention dents." She made it clear that it Thursday Classes Classes Classes S Ttfe Panther will accept news submissions from campus Patricia Russell, a model of ed all the reasons why she thinks is better for us students of Prairie May 9 . Meeting at Meeting at ' Meeting at organizations and individuals at the office or by telephone at academic excellence, a dramatic that we can do it if we tried. View to get together now and 8:00 AM 11:00 AM 2:00 PM 857-4511. I'm still having a mental pic nash out teeth for the bright M-W-F personality, a talented orator, M-W-E T-TH We request that the material be typed, double spaced, with an articulative speaker and ture of Patricia Russell standing ness of our future than to sit the name telephone number of a contact person. We reserve the grammatical genius, brain on the podium and pointing her around and play chase, and right to editorial discretion concerning publication of submitted E ridav Classes , Classes Classes washed the audience speaking on inspiring finger on a crowd of forfiet our deposits in education. items and photographs. students. She reminded us of the May 10 Meeting at Meeting at Meeting at The Panther serves the university community and the academic excellence. She left a Attorney Patricia Russell, one minute prophecy between 9:00 AM 11:00 AM 12 Noon surrounding area. It also serves as a laboratory for Communica lingering image.on the minds of you've said it all; he who has success and failure, the diffe M-W-E T-TH M-W-F tions majors and gives them hands-on-training in their chosen most students of Prairie View ears, let him hear. We appreciate career. when she spoke of some ren rence in being - -ir participator "your 'worcls of inspiration. owned black itellectuals of the instead of being a spectator on FOUR Prairie View Panther April 22-29,1985 April 22-29,1985 Prairie View Panther Campus News CG'S sponsor run to Austin Drunk drivers don't discriminate. r^LV'P-\n|TeXaS 200 kif 7re alcohol'relat^ auto crashes. And this figure keeps nmhtms ri connnue u T T Tk'V continue to ki»- But ^ other significant social Dr. I. T. Malloy will conduct a The Prairie View A&M Hamil The run will be in relay form and problems, this one can be solved it everyone helps out. Dr. Arthur Whimbey, a na each member will run a mini values clarification workshop on ton-Fearing Counter Gueriilas tionally recognized consultant in fa Apply now for are^driT ^ 1"" d"Ve'and that P"™ »°n't J™k. Also, if you April 25 from 3:15 p.m. until 4:50 will run 143 miles to raise money mum of six and one half miles are with a drunk friend, don t let him get behind the wheel. the area of critical thinking, will carrying the gold and black CG p.m. in the Administration Audi to aid the starving children of Drunk driving isn't someone else's problem. It's yours as well. present two workshops on our baton. The carrier of the baton torium. The seminar is free and campus on Tuesday, April 23, Ehtiopia. may run a complete six and one This p fncnds oj.I«• H-ow, 0-t*r „f MADO - 71u- Wr, lmaMX c,m(XInla open to the public. For more "USA for Africa," a song BuU Pj,m 1985. He will conduct a faculty editor of the Panther. half miles, or run two-thirds of a « or H,msm. Sluoaum T,*,v Gmmrv Howl information contact Linda Wood that's at the top of the charts, unJ HtTrruinn Hospiuil. workshop and a student work mile at a time. son at 857-2217 or 857-2218. shop. The faculty workshop will features a number of prominent The sponsors of the CG run to be from 10:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. in American music artists, singing Austin are Captain Tefteller, the Engineering Center in Semi For more information call 857-4511 for the starving children of Afr THERE ARE TWO SIDES TO Captain Whiteside, and Captain nar Room 206J. The student ica. The lyrics of the song, "We Lee. Members of the CGs have workshop will be conducted from are the ones who make a better BECOMING A NURSE IN THE ARMY. day, so let's all start giving," set up a pledge table in the Dr. William Moore testified 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. may inspire help for the deprived cafeteria where students may before a Congressional subcom To register for the workshop, And they're both repre children of Ethiopia and other pledge a penny a mile (which mittee on April 10. Moore's please call Mrs. Etta Hill, 2256/ underdeveloped countries. The would total $1.43) or may make a sented by the insignia you wear testimony was made in behalf on 2259 by Friday, April 19. CGs have decided to lend a donation or pledge at their own as a member of the Army Nurse NAFEO, an organization that hand, and a foot for that matter, price. Corps. The caduceus on the left represents 114 historically black Donations have been made by colleges and universities. He KPVU to help the starving children of means you're part of a health care Ethiopia. businesses and corporations called for the continuation of the Fletcher and Carter said the from surrounding counties, and system in which educational and Office of Minority Economic Im group has a style of its own and ANNOUNCES Every year for the past few in addition to student pledges, career advancement are the rule, pact Program within the De that a rapper's approach to music years the Counter Guerrillas the CAs have acquired about — not the exception. The gold bar MMHH partment of Energy, and for the is different to that of a regular have run to Austin for different $1,000, and their goal is to raise institution of a nationwide Clus singer's. ITS FIRST LIP SYNC. charitable purposes. on the right means you command respect as an Army officer. If you're $3,000. Money will be accepted ter Thrust in Energy Research. This year every member of the earning a BSN, write: Army Nurse Opportunities, P.O. Box 7713 $ until the end of April, and 100 Registration fee 2°° per person Large groups welcomed. CGs was independently involved Clifton, NJ 07015. percent of the money contributed in organizing the run to Austin. to the CGs will be turned over to Registration ends April 25,1985 the Red Cross for the famine Ada L. Baker, senior account relief fund. ing major from Dallas, has won the 1984-85 Accounting Excel Wi. G«oige E. Brown, Dr. lence Award. This award is pre Lip Sync April 30,1985 Purvis Carter, Mr. William sented annually by the Educa urn mm mm Chapman, Dr. Larry Cole, Dr. tional Foundation of the Texas Hobart Taylor Hall Cash Awards presented AR0TC Field Day Freddie Frazier, and Mr. Claren Society of Certified Public Ac Shampoos and Set $10.00 ce Talley have been elected to countants (TSCPA) to outstand The Army ROTC department Exceptional I Press and Curl 7.00 serve a two-year term as faculty ing senior accounting students at We urge your participation It's going to be Great here at Prairie View A&M Uni Management Opportunities. senate representatives form the Texas Universities participating Call 857-4511 versity will hold its' annual high Manicures 4.75 College of Arts and Sciences. in the foundation's programs. — Bernita Turner school field day on Saturday, For exceptional College Grads (and those who are soon to be) Curls 40.25 The recipient was selected on the Terrie Douglas April 27 beginning at 8:00 a.m. basis of the highest overall inside the University's Field CURRENT Relaxers From *... 28.75 G.P.A.' and overall accounting House. OPPORTUNITIES: G.P.A. There are expected to be over • NUCLEAR ENGINEERING 25 schools in attendance from the • BUSINESS MANAGEMENT We're your Campus Salon greater Houston, San Antonio, • AVIATION • LAW and Dallas area school districts. Located Next to the Panther Mart Prairie View A&M University •SPECIALIST IN RURAL ELECTRIFICATION" • MEDICINE • INTELLIGENCE The competition will consist of • CIVIL ENGINEERING each school entering a team of • SHIPBOARD OPERATIONS Call for appointments at 857-4120 MEMORIAL STUDENT CENTER Son Bernard various students into a particular military category and compete Mary Clemmons and Lee Ola Parker Complete service only a step away. Electric with the team from the other schools. The military subject Operators Cooperative, Inc. areas consist of the following areas; Precision Drill (basic and BALL ROOM P O. Box 158 fancy, with/without Arms), The Gei Responsibility East.

Be'lvi'le. Texas 77418 Ph0ne 409/865-3172 Ranger swim Test, the Oritorical, BEAUTY SHOP Availoble for TELEPHONE 1409', Waller County Office 372-9176 Military Skills, Current Events, Rifle Marksmanship, and the BARBERSHOP — Dances Bellville Office Direct 826-3668 Physical Fitness Competitions. TV ROOM — Banquets Trophies will be awarded to — Conferences the first, second and third place PANTHER MART winners of each event. The over COUNTRY FRIED CHICKEN CITIZENS STATE BANK all score will be computed and Heipstetl SaMIe & SkN Ktpiir and your newly remodeled the Lyndon Baines Trophy will be game room awarded to the school with the * GiftSW highest overall score. BootadSUtMSofe 05.00 All students, friends, faculty Beet «d Htif Sek ad Heel 8.95 and community is invited to the Shoe HeVSekead Heel 27 .00 Things would be a whole lot better Boot HeU Sole 20.90 ; High School Field Day as these Shot ft* Solo 19 .00 Z>pen 0 v. -v J MEMBER F D I C young adults compete in the Shoe Drao Heel 9.50 FAMILY DINING ROOV if we just do it together ' various events. Further informa Shoe T«n Hat ODD 7.00 DRIVE THRU WINDOW P 0 Box 575 Phone (409)826-2431 w;li|ia M 9V ««k IM ID tion may be obtained concerning * Afflin M Mwkaii. MclKn. CATERING IT :'26-T573 HEMPSTEAD TEXAS lamed Mhoohi FneUo the event by calling Sergeant 1010 Amm SM MootoFnto Major Stephney at (409) 857- i.Taut "Hi MO ia H H> - . ?9C ne^ostead 4512. April 22-29,1985 Prairie View Panther SEVEN SIX Prairie View Panther April 22-29,1985

AITS & EXTOIAMENT PRAIRIE VIEW AfcM UNIVERSITY

DEAN * 5 LIST - FALL 1984

RL'.UWOA M. McDA«l»L •H1LLIP C •I1«0LD5 VALENCIA A THOMAS BARTHOLOMC AJULUFQH KAREN T. CALVIN CAARON C. FITZGERALD MARVIN C. HOWARD MOREEN C. THOMPSO* fATICKCI A. AKPOSOMf DELWIN CANNON HUBERT B. FLETCHER EVE M. MUOSON NO..R .' A MeA*f! •EC INALO lid! TAMMI *. » U-HlT GREGOAT *. AOBIASON THERESE N. THOMPSON OARLMC C. AlCXANDC* •OAT 0. CANNON FRCICNC M. FLOWERS YARNELl HUDSON TONDRA 0. THOMPSON The Magic of Whodini RCBCCCA ». ALCXAHDCR WANDA C. CARPENTER KATHT M. FOLEY LASBAT J. IHORU DENNIS L. McWMlWMtT KIRK I. POBlA SON DEAA1CR J. AoBfATS EL8R10CE J. THRASH StACT L. ALCXANDCR HERMAN 0. CARRIER LES3LIE R. FOLEY CARMELADCLL JACKSON ILOUISC D. HE TOY t N NCMNEh M ROBERTS CAPUCINE TIGNCR KATMY C. ALFRCO CARA D. CARTER GENEVA M. FONTENOT CAROLTN A. JACKSON DANROLL E. MILAM CMAISTO'MCA ROBINSON CHERTLYN D. TIG«Ol IRVING «- AILCN VERONICA CASTLE KEfTH P. FORNEY DEIRDRE D. JACKSON ANGELA D. HILLS TANYA «. ROBINSON SHELIA R. TILLMAN KARCR R. ALLC* WALLACE D. CHALMERS LEON C. FOSTER EDWARD A. JACKSON LESLIE A. MINNS VANESSA R. TIMS By Hattie Horn GERALD K. MINOR DAWN M. AOLtlNS VILLI AH C. ALSTON DORA C. CHAVEZ MAURICE FOSTER JENNIFER S. JACKSON CANDACE A. TURNER TONI JOHNSON ROLLINS ANCCLA C. AMOS TRACT E. CHIVERS RICHARD H. FOSTER TAMARA A. JACKSON L. MINOR CHANTE A. TURNER Carter said that 'rap' music is RACHEL T. MITCHELL RITA R. RUSHER JCrriRT f. ANDREWS ADRAIN F. CHOPP PATTI L. FRANSAW SAID M. JAMA CHRIS I. RUTLEDGE GODWIN C. UOUJI Like a magician pulling rabbits CIDCON N. ANTANWU ALICE MARIE CLARK DAYLE D. FRAZIER OEGORY D. JAMMER CYNTHIA J. MOD IQUE "one of the strongest forms of J. RUTLEDGE * * TAMARA M. VALDRT DARWIN K. ARMSTRONG SAMUEL H. CLARK CONSTANCE T. GAMBLE BENITHA JEFFERSON JOSE C. MOLINA HICIAEI WARYEN J. SAH KEVIN L. VALENTINE out of his hat, the musical group TCRRANCC L. ARTIS AUDREY E. COAXUM CARL A. GARCIA CWENDOLYN M. JEFFERY STEVEN P. MONOISA music today. We want to go CECIL I. SAHS KEVIN 0. VANDERBILT •RCMTLCY S. ART DEAN E. COCHRAN DEBBIE A. GARDNER MARK F. JENKINS JEANNETTE MOORE Whodini has hit records popping DEREK V SARDERS TONJA L. WACNER down in history as being one of LAURA L. AVIC CRAIG S. COLEMAN SANDRA K. GARRETT ORDINC A. JESSAMT ROBERT A. MOORE DANITA F. WALKER CHISTROPNCR I. ATIRA TIERI J. COLLINS ROORIGUEZ V. GILBERT APRELLA M. JOHNSON TAMMY R. MOORE KELVIN SANDERS out of theirs. RETNA J. SANTAANA ARTHUR C. WASHINGTON the pioneers who brought it to JENNIFER A. RAXLCY JUANITA A. CONNER BRIOGETTE L. GILFORD MICHAEL L. JOHNSON KAY B. MORRIS RUTH A. WASHINGTON DEBRA E. SAPENTCR Riding the wave of success are PATRICE A. BAILEY CELESTE L. COOK CLEMENT E. GLENN 3AN0RA GATE JOHNSON DWAYNE A. MORTON MONICA L. WATERS light," he said. TOR TICKET IKFORHATIOR IRCNC L. BALDWIN JACQUELINE CORNELIUS JAMES B. GLOVER STEVEN R. JOHNSON MICHAEL C. MORTON EMIL «. SARCENT BARBARA F. WATSON Grand Master "D", the Rapper CATLA P. BALLARD CAROLTN A. CROCKETT CHERTL L. GOBERT TOMMY D. JOHNSON DONALD MOTEN MELVIN D. SCOTT, JR. ELINA C. WATTT Carter provided information COKTKCT- VERONICA R. JOHNSON 30NDRA R. SCOTT NARK L. BANKS BRTAN K. DALCO JOSEPH M. G0MZALE3 LOIS D. MULDREW SABRTNA F. WEAVER Ectasy a/k/a Drew Carter and PATRIM JACKSOR (AM) 857-2968 CEDRIC A. JONES KATHY M. SCRUGGS about a movie the group will be CART A. BATES ALISAH R. DANGERFIELO CLEOTHA GOODEN DEBRA NASH CHRISTOPHER D. WELCH VERM EMAROS (909 ) 857-2923 NVET P. BECKHAM ZINA L. DANGERFIELO VALERIE M. CORDON ELAINE JONES VICTOR C. NDANDO-NCOO CATRON SCURLOCK John Fletcher and one other. LONNIE A. SENEGAL TAMMY MARIE WELCOME starting in along with Kurds GEORGE EDWARDS (409).857-2029 THOMAS J. BELL LLOTD DAROEN TRINA R. CRADNEY KEITH T. JONES MICHAEL L. NEO ANGCLA J. WESLEY MARLENE S. BCMXGNU3 BCRNIA P. DAUGHERTT EARDLEY P. GRANT SARAH K. JONES CHAROLETTC L. NELSON HILTON C. SETTRO They make up the front line of HENRIETTA L. SHECOG CARTHENIA C. WESLEY Blow, Run DMC, and the Fat VANNRARCf J. BENJAMIN CHRISTOPHER D. DAVIS STEPHANIE A. CRANT JOHN K. JOSIAH SHIRLEY C. NET FELICIA L. WHITE Whodini. BETA J. BENNETT OEHONT DAVIS AARON W. GRAY FATAH KADIGUN JACKLTN L. NICREVILLI LISA M. SIDNEY Boys, other rappers within the HICHAEL B. SIMMONS MARCXA D. WHITE REGINA A. BENNETT EDWIN D. DAVIS RONALO R. GREENE WANDRA D. KEMP NICKY N. NKETIAH SARAH L. WHITE Plying their trade as unique HARRISON J. DAVIS JUDT 3. CREENLEA WILLIAM J. NOWLIN PAUL 0. SIMON WILL BLACKMON LISA M. KET SHELIA J. WHITESIDE realm. ACNERETTA K. BLEDSOE KELVIN DAVIS JANICE M. CREENWOOO KEITH L. KING BONIFACE C. NWABUNIKE THOMAS SIMON "rap" music masters, Whodini OSCAR W. DAVIS CHARLES R. GREGORY MAUOESTINE R. KIR8Y CHUKWUMA NWAONICHA ALVIN W. SMALL LEON B. WHITLEY CECELIA T. BLIBO JOHANNA R. WHITMIRC "The title is unknown at the MICHAEL ANGELA CRIFFIN SHARON 0. KIRVEN VALERIE LEE OAKLEY VANESSA P. SMILCT IAN R. DOWAMY H. DAW3EY BRCNDA F. WILLIAMS appeared in concert with The JOSE L. DE HOURA THOMAS E. CRIFFIN CHRISTOPHER 3. OBIORA ANTHONT C. SMITH moment," he said. "But it will CYNTHIA E. BOSIE WILLIAM Z. KNUCKLES BTRON WILLIAMS CLIFFORO C. BOYCE PAULA N. DENMAN WALKER W. CRICCS RONALD S. KOEHN ROSEHART A. OJIMABO BRYNETTE A. SMITH Commodores at Prairie View KEVIN S. DENNIS HAROLD A. GUIDRT ALA0R1NE K. LAKET SYLVANUS E. OKON CART R. SMITH CURTIS WILLIAMS be dealing with the everyday life BITA N. BRICNAM WILLIAMS DEHISE A. CUILLORT DARYL U. LANG GREG T. OLIVER ELMO SMITH EULALIA A. A&M Saturday, April 13. They BENISC N. BROMOW DEARMA E. DE3HIELD MONET C. WILLIAMS of a rapper. Production will start ISAIAN N. BROMOW JOHN R. DEVERAUX MARIA A. CUTIERREZ VICTOR V. LANCSTOW FATAL F. OLUSEJC CRETAL C. SMITH IN ONTEDEBELU FLOYD WAYNE SMITH, II MONIQUE C. WILLIAMS have been touring promoting CLINTON C. BROU33ARO R03VELL V. DIXON KIRK 0. MACKNET DEBRA A. LEE AUGUST ROSLIN R. WILLIAMS soon and the movie should be out PATTI E. HALEY MICHAEL T. LEE OLATOKUNBO B. OTULANA KENNETH W. SMITH YAALETTE B. BR0U53AR0 TERESA B. DIXON THERA D. WILLIAMS their album "Escape," from CARMELITA HALL H. LEWIS OWENS MONICA L. SMITH ALIIA T. BROWN RECINALO K. OOUCLAS LAURA PAMELA A. MIRROR E. WILLIS in late August or September." CARVETH A. HALL DONALD R. PARKER TARRISH R. SMITH CARLTON C. BROWN LALONNI K. DUB03E ROSARIO H. LIM WILSON which the smash hit, "The JULES C. PARKER LAVANDA R. 3M00T DWAYNE A. Fletcher added that Michael BARIAN Q. BROWN JACQUELINE A. DUNN JAN IS C. HAMMONDS KEITH B. LIPSCOMB MARILYN WILSON PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY HETANIA 0. LOCKETT JENNIFER M. PECRAM DAVIO A. SPENCER Freaks Come out at Night" is JEFFREY R. BROWN PAMELA I. OURGAN TAMMIE D. HAMPTON RAT WRIGHT MICHAEL A. LOVE HARRIS C. PHILLIP ROSCOE E. SPENCER, JR. Shultz, who directed the run JUDY A. BROWN BEATRICE I. DURU PASCAL R. HARDEN EDNA F. TORK LAVONOA M. LUCKETT RECINA 0. PHILLIPS ROSA Y. 3TARKCS climbing the charts. METOYA L. BROWN BAN1EL 1. ECHETA RONALD L. HARRIS SHIRLEY B. YOUNG away hit "The Last Dragon," REGINALD C. BROWN BIKE C. EDMOHO BRTAN K. HARRISON CALVIN E. LUCKEY ANTHONY T. PLEASANT RHONDA F. STCVERSON Fletcher said the group got its EMPLOYEES FEDERAL STACET BROWN ANNE J. EDWARDS SHARON D. HARRISON CLARENCE 0. HAGEE MILLARD C. POOLE GLENDA M. STEWARO will be directing. R1CMAR0 BROWNING JCNRIFER G. EDWARDS TIM Z. HARRISON GREG 0. MAGWA NATHANIEL K. PREVOST ALFREO J. STINSON name when working with a New WILLIE BULLARO DOUGLAS O. EKE COT L. HENDERSON MCLONT A. MAKEY CASSAUHOA L. PRINCE PAT3T N. STOCKLIN Whodini's producer is Larry RAYMOND A. RONTON ESTHER B. EKUMATALOR CMRYSTAL A. HERNDOM GARLAND D. MALONC JAMTCE F. PUNCH DANA SUBLETT York disc jockey by the name of Smith and they said he is the FRIEDA R. RDREE AMObl O. CKWUEME KEVIN D. HILL WILLANO L. MAMGRUM EARL A. RAMMING JOCELYN RCNEE TATUM Mr. Magic, who was famous for SHARON D. RURNCTT1 ARTHUR F. ELGIH URSULA •. HILTqN PAULA «. MARSHALL OLIVIA G. NAILEY JOHN E. TAYLOR "Quincy Jones" of rap. HAROLD J. RURTOH RURLM J. tLIIOWDO MARK A. HlMTOM' TAROLTN D. MARSHALL LILL IE D. NANOLE 03CAP 0. TAYLOR his rapping Mr. Magic "rat-a- wntt. \\i •C.RTHA A. tSCfclMUt ntXWA J. HOOOtS OfHWA * . HKRTIM DA V I 0 E. NAMSBUNG FREDRICK 8. TERRELL "He also produces Run DMC PfLMA E. CALDWEU. MRON S. CSIERE WILLIAM L. HOLMES DtMlTA W. HA30W EVA D. AAKlUf 3TEPHAM1C H. TERRELL tat." LEAN R. CALL IS WTNNA G. EEAGfN3 BNETr M. HORN NICHAND L. MATTHEWS PUATIA t. NATCLIFt DENNIS E. THOMAS and produced Confuncrion's DIANE Y. CALLOWAY HONACE G. FENTON OWAfNE N. HOUSTON LEA C. MAXWELL NUSLTN A. REAVES FELIX O. THOMAS P. O. BOX 2606 "Some guys over in Europe 'Electric Lady'," Fletcher said. wanted to make a record about "Because of him, rap music is PRAIRIE VIEW. TEXAS 77445 him and his contribution to the not just rap, but good music." 'rap' world," he said. "We were A Service to The Prairie View Community for Over Forty Seven Years UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS - FALL 1984 close to him, so they asked us to Fletcher explains that Whodini make the record. The record was is out to make a statement and NOW OFFERING CASSANDRA ROBERTS entertain audiences. JODY W. ADAMS* titled 'Magic's Wand' and they CALVIH DEVCREAUX IAN 0. JOHNSON JUNIOR S. ROBINSON TONYA H. ADKINS "We want to make a state BR1DGETTE DICKENSON PAUL D. JOHNSON LARRY P. ROORXCUCZ wanted a name to match the SETH K. AHENKORA ($100.00 Minimum) TVEREHETTE M. DIXON VERIA L. JOHNSON KIRN ATM ROOTWAJI Regular Share Accounts SHCHU AHMED ment, but don't want to make a N1TA DOTAL XLMAM J. KANNA CARL C. ROSS record." LILT Q. AKOTAOBI CEORGETTA H. DUFF BENJIE C. KXRB1 FRANCTTA D. ROY Thus, the birth of Whodini. statement," he said. "We want GANITU 0. ALASHE DORIS R. DUFFIE KARL A. KIRBY BRENDA J. RUSSCU. Super Savings Certificate ($2,500 Minimum! STACET K. ALEXANDER PHILLIPS ESOIHEME ANDY F. KNIGHTS JOHN J, SABA "Rapping is a different aud to put the variable in front of SHAMSHUO ALI EMILE L. EVANS JOSEPH M. KORMAH TERRIA L. SAHS* INCRID J. ALLEN VERONICA A. FLANNIGAN RICHARD A. LARK DUVAL B. SANDERS ience," said Fletcher. "Rappers your face and let you make the VIRGINIA M. ANDERSON COREY L. FLOWERS 30 Months Share Certificate ($1,000 Minimum) HOANC N. LE SCOTT SCHABG decision." CODWIN A. ANIZOBA* VERNESSA V. FLOWERS ROSALIND Y. LEWIS •AIDCITT B. SMITH think different in terms of how CHARLTON X. ANTA SCOTT D. FORHAR FITZGERALD LITTLETON BRUCE A. SMITH DEIDRE C. ARCHER FRANKIE E. FRANCIS* style and rap is constructed. You And from the look of things, PHYLLISSE C. LONDON JAOUETTA D. SMITH Fall 1984 Honor Roll 6 Months Money Market Certificate ($10000 Minimum! JANICE L. BAILEY * ALVENIA T. FROMAYAN BURNES 0. LYONS KENNETH R. SMITH LUELLA H. BAILET have to say more words at a time Whodini's magic potion for suc VALERIE *. CAITER* EDWARD M. HADDOX* ROMEA SMITH* ADA L. BAKER LARRT GARRETT TVETTC N. MADISON SABBXNA M. SMITH* and keep a rhythm." cess seems to be working. KENNETH I. BARAN0W3KX FLORA D. GIBSON* MICHAEL L. MALONC BRYANT STERLING New Individual Retirement Account (IRA) ($500 Minimum! TAHATA A. BAURE KIRK F. GILPIN * CAROL K. MARSM * CLEVELAND C. STERLING KRISTIANA E. BENNETT MICHAEL CLASS LARRY D. MARTIN JAMES A. STEVENS FERRY J. BENNETT* SYLVANUS M. GOLAKAI RONALD N. MARTIN HENRY L. STCVERSON OUR MOTTO: "Not for Profit CARMELITA S. BEVILL* LORI E. GOODMAN HERMAN J. MARTINEZ MART E. TAYLOR* VICTOR V. BIBANCO JAMES L. COSET* JERRY N. MASSXE TRAVIS TERRY, JR. WARREH A. BLACKMON WILLIAM A. GRAVES WILHOT A. McCRITTT ANTHONY 0. THOMAS Not for Charity CAROL L. BLAIR * DCBRA S. GREEN THADOEUS D. McCOY* ELISABETH J. THOMAS JON C. BLAKE LEVY L. GREEN PAUL A. McFARLANC * TIMOTHY E. THOMPSON DIANE BOBS BEAYRXCC GREENE LUDLOW A. HoWNI MET NATHANIEL TOLLIVEI But for Service" SANDRA C. BOLDER NELSON D. GREENE JERRELL A. HCIKLC ROGER C. TOOTE ANITA H. BREAUX* CLARENCE J. GUIDRY MILDRED L. MILLER DOC 0. TRUONC * LISA L. BREMER SMAWN R. CUILLORT JOCELYN L. MINGO DAB C. TUBMAN QUCNTIN M. BRICC3 OFFICE HOURS: Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m. KENNETH L. HALEY* JOHN K. MXNN1CK ANGELA G. TURNER LORI A. BROOKS BARBARA ANN MALL JACQUELINE F. HINTCR* AUDREY N. TURNER* SHERTL C. BROOKS ARVIS R. HARRIS JAMI MONTGOMERY Looking For Good Used Auto Parts? DONNA D. BROWN BERNITA A. TURNER Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon DONNA X. HAWTHORNE SANDRA D. MUNDINC INO A. UKANNA * J. D. BROWN CORNELIUS L. HAYES FREDDIE L. HAILS DAT V. BUI* KARL B. VADCM JOMNNY M. HATES ALI F. NAJ1M* JINA P. VANDI DEBRA 0. BURGESS* JOSE L. HERRADOR* LATANYA R. HAULS NWHAT VO* PHONE: 409/8574925 CRAIG R. BU3CH* HOA D. HO* KARYN R. NELSON KHOA D. VU* THAD0CU3 V. BUTLER JORGE D. HOWARD DARRYL B. NEWHOUSC PAT A. WALKER BRUCE CARROLL TEDDY C. HOWELL ARTHUR 0. NWCKC JOLANDA C. WARREN 409/8574929 WANDA T. CHANCY CARLTOH R. HUBBARD* IGNATIUS O. OBIDCI MICHAEL D. WARREN GILLIAN A. CHANNCR STEPHEN L. HUBBARD MARSH TIMOTHY ONARA PAULA R. WATERS CARRIE A. C0BB3 -GREGORY D. HUNT* CLEMENT C. OHXOHOBA PAULETTE WATSON OFFICE LOCATION: 104 F.M. 1098 DCLPHINA M. COLEMAN DOMINIC HURST CHRISTOPHER OHOEGBELE SHARON F. WEBB Body Ports • inginos • Starters JANET A. COLEMAN OUTER H. WUYNM OKICHUKWU ONUOMA* WANDA E. WESLEY CHANDRA T. COLLINS NAKECH 0. ISHOLA DIANABASI D. OTONC BRENDA C. WHITE* Transmissions • Alio Assomblios DERRICK K. COLLINS ADOLPNC JACKSON, II MARCUS J. PAGE ELIZABETH A. WILLBUR* RONNIE CONNER ANGELLA JACKSON JCRIMITA S. PAYNE DCNC3C D. WILLIAMS DWATNC C. CRAWFORO KEVIN L. JACKSON HIEP N. PHAM ERIC C. WILLIAMS Windshields • Alternators SHIRLEY A. CRAWFORD MARTHA M. JACKSON LAY KHENG POM HARVEY L. WILLIAMS CORNELIUS C. CROCKETT TAMMY D. JACKSON* SCHC-KHIM POM MICHAEL I. WILLIAMS Batteries • Wheels • Tires IVORY ft. CROSON WANDA L. JACKSON APRIL L. REDMON ROBERTSTCEN WILLIAMS KCNORICK E. CURRY DOtTON A. JAMES ALIEN S. REED ROBERT R. WILLIAMS ERIC K. DARGAN LIROY A. JAMES* GARY M. RENPRO TRESCA V. WILLIAMS* PHILIPPE DEJOUR CAROL E. JEFFERY* KIMBERLY A. REN/RO LYNETTE WlNPOH We Install What We Soli OMAR G. OFKMON* ENG-MOEI JIOE MANSFIELD RICHARDS SAID t. IIYANI WHODINI PERFORMS in the Baby Dome. Pictured above SOUMAHORO ZOUMANA 409/826-8225 • are Drew Carter and John Fletcher. Highway 290 Eos' Hempstead EIGHT Prairie View Panther April 22-29,1985

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Gibson, Okechukwu Onuoha, Mary K. Taylor and Kenneth Haley. President Pierre said that Russell gave an inspiring speech and that Prairie View A&M would accept the challenge and continue to set high goals of academic excellence. An informal "rap" session was held following the Convo cation in the Administration Auditorium. Students, faculty and parents were encouraged to meet and ask questions of Rus sell.

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Any idividual who is guilty ot voilating the rules during the pledge program is to be auto matically declared inactive by campus organizations and spon sors bearing the responsibility for implementing this. Prairie View A&M University's regula tion on hazing states that "any student guilty of inflicting acts of hazing on a fellow or person will be dismissed from the institu tion. Hazing is prohibited by law in State Educational Institutions. The Texas law provides that: Any student of a State Educational Institution who commits the off ense of hazing shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00), imprisonment for not more than six months or both." During the Pledge Program each member and pledge mem ber should be aware that the object of the pledge club is to bring out the best and finest qualities of its members: The members of the campus organi zations have the responsibility to help each pledge to achieve success. For more details contact Mrs. OF YOUR FUTURE Cathy Harris, Counselor of Stu dent Services in Evans Hall, Ext. Whether you're on the bridge of and satisfaction you've always An excellent starting salary with 2217 or 2218. a 200-million-dollar Navy dreamed of. a chance to earn up to as much as destroyer, an officer on a nuclear And as a Navy officer, you'll $.'13,600 after four years with reg sub, or piloting a Navy F-14 be in a position of decision ular promotions and increases. Tomcat, you'll be in charge. And making authority. With expert Even more with bonuses. moving up fast. management and technical After four years of college, At 22, you'll be well on your training behind you to help you you'll be on your way. Get there way in a career that provides the get the job done right. fast in the Navy. See your Navy People kind of excitement, responsibility The rewards are right, too. recruiter or call 800-327-NAVY. Power NAVY OFFICERS GET RESPONSIBILITY FAST.

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