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Langston University Langston, OK 73050 GazetteGazetteVolume 66, No. 4 October 1, 2004 Online enrollment coming soon BY SHAMIA JACKSON ment, I could take care of it at home.” rolling process prior to arriving, University staff members are they would come ahead of sched- angston University’s enroll- also ready for Langston to shift to ule to move in and purchase Lment process could soon be an online enrollment program. books—being prepared for class upgraded. According to Gayle “I think we need to go to online on day one,” she said. Robertson, director of enrollment enrollment,” said Dr. Karen Clark, Though most can agree that and admissions, students may be a broadcast journalism professor online enrollment would be a posi- able to enroll online as early as next and chair of the communications tive change for the university, spring. department. “Most of the other uni- some students are concerned that The enrollment process cur- versities have gone to that. It would underclassmen will enroll in rently requires students to arrive on make enrollment a lot quicker and classes needed for upperclassmen campus one to two weeks prior to a lot simpler. University professors and graduating seniors. But the beginning of the semester and can spend their time on classroom Robertson dismissed those fears, stand in long lines for hours in the preparation for the upcoming se- saying that the upperclassmen are multipurpose center. mester, as opposed to spending a a top priority for this process since “If we could enroll online, it considerable amount of time en- they are the most concerned with would cut back on the hassle and rolling students.” graduation. make things easier for most stu- Stephanie Adams, executive as- Overall, there are a lot of advan- dents,” says senior Amesha sistant to the vice president of stu- tages to enrolling online. This new Matias, a psychology major from dent affairs, thinks that online en- process would save time and stress Velejo, Calif. “We have to run rollment would help speed up the on both students and faculty mem- around all day trying to get papers move-in process each fall. bers, and may help to improve the Photo by De’Shawn Saffold signed. If we had online enroll- “If students could handle the en- university as a whole. President Holloway poses with guest speaker Dr. William E. McHenry. InsInsInsiiidedede Crystal Stell pens Langston receives LU formally opens BY PAOLO NEWMAN USDA grant two new novels Page 2 BY TONYA GRANT he formal opening convocation for Langston University was re- Tcently held in the I.W. Young Auditorium, where Dr. William E. magine that you are a teenager Chapy’s Corner: McHenry had his first speaking engagement on Langston soil. Iwho loves your family so much The very accomplished and influential Dr. McHenry is the current Loose lips sink ships you decide to take the blame for a vice chancellor of academic and student affairs for the state Regents for Page 3 crime that you didn’t commit. Higher Education. The students and faculty of Langston University wel- Well, this is the case in the novel comed Dr. McHenry with a standing ovation before he addressed the Hood Rich, a self published book assembly with exuberant words of wisdom and good food for thought Comedy comes to the LU written by Crystal Stell, assistant for all in attendance to consume. Page 4 director of Student Support Ser- Dr. McHenry addressed many important issues concerning college vices at Langston University. students today. He emphasized the importance of undergraduate life, Hood Rich is a reality based fic- attitude, drive, working towards success, learning how to become a team Lions defeat Blue Tigers tion novel that focuses on main player, being committed to one’s success, and most important, belief in Page 5 character DeMarques Prince,17, oneself. “A man reaps what he sows; you also reap what you sow as a from Detroit, Mich. In the story, student,” he explained. DeMarques goes to prison for President Earnest L. Holloway said, “I was very proud to see the More than step shows: someone else’s wrong doing. He number of students who came out, and of course I was pleased with the expects to serve only a little time The ins & outs of pledging speaker, Dr. McHenry, who is new to the state, and I feel he was very in juvenile hall; however, twists pleased to speak at the campus of Langston University.” He also ex- Page 5 and turns throughout the plot of the Photo by De’Shawn Saffold pressed his willingness to continue the formal opening annually, to set a story make his expectations a daughter through prison walls,” tone for the upcoming school year. shocking and underestimated real- LU Health Watch: Stell explained. “It’s a very pow- Dr. McHenry did just that by trying to persuade students to step up to ity. erful story.” the academic plate and get on base by studying, attending class and Binge drinking “He is a teenage father who Stell’s novel will be in stores being encouraged. Students can take heed of his words: “Don’t let any- Page 7 deals with a lot of pressures, in- in October. She also has another one take your dream away if you believe you can make it happen.” cluding communicating with his Please see “Crystal Stell,” pg.2 Page 2 • Gazette • Oct 1, 2004 Gazette Sexual assault: A real issue The Gazette is produced by students in Langston on U.S. college campuses University’s Communication Department and serves as BY LATRICE HORTON definitely not the case; the victim of sexual assaults that have been a teaching instrument. The Gazette is published weekly may or may not be a virgin and it reported. During the 2003-2004 except during examinations, holidays and extended any college women say the is possible that he/she may have school year, the number of forc- ible assaults was one. However, in school breaks. Mthing they fear most is the had sexual interaction with the as- lingering danger of sexual assault. sailant. a booklet compiled by the USDOJ: According to the U.S. Department According to Chief Algray COPS, it states that fewer than five Newspaper Advisor of Justice’s Office of Community Pettus, Langston’s chief of police, percent of college women who are Chaz Foster-Kyser Oriented Policing Services alcohol tends to play a major role victims of rape or attempted rape (USODJ:COPS), women often in these types of situations. report it to police. Though about Editor leave college because of the em- “Drinking and dating do not two-thirds tell a friend they are usu- Shaunna Cooper barrassment and shame they feel mix, like drinking and driving ally peers and not a family mem- from this violent act. College stu- don’t mix. Young men don’t think ber or official. Another study Assistant Editor dents (more often than not women) responsibly when it comes to relation- showed that over 40 percent of those raped feared reprisal by as- Kevono Hunt are the most vulnerable to rape, es- ships and alcohol just increases that.” pecially in the first years of college. Pettus further stated that young sailant or others. However, victims People often misconstrue the women should not be in the wrong not reporting ensure that the of- Senior Staff perception of “real rape.” Accord- place at the wrong time. fender gets away and the victim Micki Biddle ing to the USODJ:COPS, people “Don’t be in a young man’s receives no help. Steve Jackson tend to think that “real rape” oc- dwelling at two in the morning. “Use good judgment in your Rasheem James curs when a man lurks in the dark, That is sending the wrong message social life,” Chief Pettus advises. Tatyana-LaShay Johnson jumps out at an innocent female to him.” “Young ladies, be very conscious walking by, (who is not under the Here at Langston the police are venturing into a dwelling alone. Assistant Layout Artist influence of alcohol or drugs and required to make a booklet stating Let people know where you are. Kent Floyd is preferably a virgin) forcibly pen- the number of crimes that have oc- And in the case of a sexual assault, etrates her, and flees the scene. curred and have been reported. In- report it; we can’t do anything if More than half the time this is side the booklet are the statistics you don’t report it.” Staff / Sports Photographer De’Shawn Saffold Langston receives USDA grant Langston University BY MACAY BOLAY In 1890, the Second Morrill Act ing recipients: Tuskegee Univer- Hwy. 33, Sanford Hall, Room 318 angston University was recently was passed creating 17 land grant sity, University of Maryland-East- Ph: 405-466-3296 / Email:[email protected] Lnamed as one of eleven 1890s colleges and universities. These ern Shore, Southern University & Land Grant Universities chosen to institutions were created through A& M College, University of Ar- For calendar submissions send emails to receive part of $1.5 million in busi- governmental sanctions that kansas-Pine Bluff, Fort Valley [email protected] ness and technology development granted states land to establish col- State University, Delaware State assistance. leges and universities that teach University, Prairie View A&M munity. She devotes many hours agriculture and the mechanical University, Alcorn State Univer- (continued from pg. 1) to community service activities arts. sity, Florida A& M University and Crystal Stell within her church. For more than 100 years, these South Carolina State University. book coming out around the same The University of Oklahoma, “Actually, that was the reason schools have provided educational Each of the 1890 Land Grant time called A Father’s Love. where she graduated summa cum why I started writing books. I was opportunities for minority students Universities have some of the best “A Father’s Love is a book that laude with an emphasis in human trying to figure out a way to help and those to whom the doors to agricultural science and business can relate to many people in that relations. In addition to working in students with book money,” she education were not open. This was education programs in the nation. the main character, Kobe Student Support Services, she is said. an opportunity to train sons and Through the cooperative agree- Webber, deals with growing up also a personal and social devel- Readers can expect more daughters of farmers and working ment announcement, the USDA without a father,” Stell says. “In opment (PSD) instructor, a sister books from her in the future, in- people. will build upon the strength of the story, Kobe not only gets the of Delta Sigma Theta and Tau Beta cluding the sequel to Unan- Langston University received these programs to ensure that qual- opportunity to build his relation- Sigma, the chair for the Young swered Questions. $149,600 of the $1.5 million for ity education, related to small busi- ship with his father, but also Professionals Club, and a Stell advises people interested strengthening and growing rural ness development, is also available teaches his mother how to love.” Panhellenic Counsel advisor. She in writing novels to read other enterprises. Dr. Jean Bell Manning, to neighboring communities and Stell has three other books out has received numerous academic books, mainly bestsellers. “Also, vice president of academic affairs, counties across the state. at present and one under con- and professional awards, including learn how to network,” she said, accepted the award on behalf of the Langston University is appre- struction. Who’s Who Among Students in “and get familiar with the internet university during the Langston ciative and takes pride in their ac- “The current books have American Universities and Col- because it is a powerful tool that University Rural Development complishment as being selected as grown from my first book be- leges, and Who’s Who Among will be very useful for you.” Conference. a grant recipient. cause with the first book, Soiled American Educators. And through When asked what the key is “I am looking forward to the President Ernest L. Holloway Pillow Cases, I was still learning. it all she still makes time to head to winning over readers, Stell networking opportunities to in- said funds will help students as Stell graduated magna cum home to be a dedicated wife and said it was a “quality product.” crease student awareness on avail- well as assist and support business laude with a bachelor’s of arts de- mother. “It doesn’t matter how many able government assistance in ru- development and growth through gree in psychology/criminal jus- Stell shows great leadership books you write. If they aren’t ral areas,” Manning said. counseling, business planning, tice from Langston University. skills that are needed in today’s quality it won’t be a book worth The remainder of the funds will grant writing and loan packaging She received her master’s from society and within the black com- reading. be distributed among the follow- preparation. Friday, Oct 1, 2004 • Gazette • Page 3 LU Voices Taming of the tongue: Stop fighting over stupid stuff BY WILLIS HUFF, JR. going to a party to see two men chicken or I could have stayed at Loose lips sink ships! hy are so many LU students fight over a woman. I am not go- home. y dear Langstonites, the fire of the tongue has been used to burn Wfighting over men, women ing to a party to see two women We come to Langston to get an Mmany. The popular children’s nursery rhyme, “Sticks and stones and other silly things? Since I have fight over a man. Why go to a party education. All of these parties and may break my bones, but words can never hurt me,” is just that—a been at Langston, it has been down to see men fight over a smudged other stuff are extracurricular! If children’s rhyme and not the truth. I am fully persuaded that oftentimes right ridiculous! It seems like some Puma? If this is going to happen you are going to a party leave the the bitter pain of a word spoken against us can hurt us for a lifetime. LU students can’t let a party be a on a constant basis you can give childish stuff at home. A biblical proverb tells us that “Death and life are in the power of the party. There were fights at the last me my three or four dollars back. Personally, I don’t think there’s tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” (Proverbs 18:21, NASB). three parties I attended. It often I could eat at Taco Bell, anyone up at Langston that you I believe that one of the most dangerous weapons in the world is the starts because some guy is mad that McDonald’s or buy some KFC need to impress. tongue. In addition, from my personal past and present experiences of another guy is dancing with his certain ecclesiastical playa-hater(s) on the yard, I think that the univer- girlfriend. There are words ex- sity and the church is more harmed by the termites within than the wood- changed between the two guys and peckers on the outside. a fight breaks out. Let’s turn this situation around! Letters to the Editor A woman may see another woman As a former Regent of Langston University and a former state sena- Chapy’s Corner dancing with her man. The music tor, I was a strong supporter of Langston and I know first hand the criti- stops with shouts of “Why are you cal needs for Langston University, the students, faculty, and adminis- By Dr. Eric Anthony Joseph dancing with my man? Oh, no she trators. Chaplain didn’t!” Then what you will usu- This year is critical that all readers of the Gazette understand the Coleman Heritage Center ally see is two women fighting or importance of supporting Congressman Brad Carson as our next United getting held back as people try to States Senator. In the 108th Congress, The NAACP Congressional Score prevent them from pulling out each Card gave Congressman Brad Carson an excellent rating of 85 percent. Thus, I dedicate my 133rd edition and fourth fall 2004 semester of other’s extensions. The same Repot Card gave Congressman Coburn a failing 40 percent Chapy’s Corner to those of us who are struggling to bridle and tame our There is also a new situation that rating for the 106th Congress! Brad has voted to improve funding for wild and fiery tongues. Moreover, it is my belief that “loose lips can and is causing more people to fight: Langston University! Brad has fought and voted to raise the level of will sink ships!” people stepping on other people’s college grants from $4,000 to $5,800! Brad doubled the number of com- It has been said that it takes a baby two years to talk and fifty years to shoes. A Lil’ John or Ying-Yang munity health centers for poor people in his district! Brad voted to in- learn to keep his/her mouth shut. Twins song is played and some LU crease funding for HIV/AIDS programs in Africa by $3 billion per year. As a scholar and theologian, I am reminded of one of the first univer- students don’t know how to act. Brad Carson grew up to become a good and moral man listening to sal and general biblical epistles that was written. The author’s name was They take it too far and step on his mother play the organ at First Baptist Church in Claremore. She James, the half-brother of Jesus the Christ (Messiah), and one of the someone else’s shoes. The other wanted him to get a Christian education so she sent him to Waco, Texas four sons of Mary and Joseph’s union (read: Matthew 13:55-56). person gets mad and a fight starts. to be a Baylor Baptist. If he strayed from the straight and narrow, his In his third chapter, James shows us the universal danger of the tongue When students do these things, it mother would wring his neck. (James 3:3-12). In this New Testament epistle, James counsels that the is usually an accident. Congressman Carson is a Rhodes Scholar! He has the beginning of tongue is little but powerful. He also gives us two illustrative pictures, As Chris Rock once said, “If another famous Oklahoma Rhodes Scholar, David Boren. Let’s all get an unruly horse and a hard to steer ship, to show us how to tame the someone steps on your Puma, just out there and vote BRAD CARSON as this should be a very easy deci- power of the tongue. let it slide! Why go to jail for the sion. First, you do not solve the problem of an unruly horse by keeping it next 25 years, all because you in the barn. Instead, we put a bit into the mouth of a horse, knowing that smudged someone’s Puma?” Sincerely, if we can control its mouth, we can control its whole massive body. I think that it is just not worth it. Ed Long, business consultant Thus, James believes that if we can control the tongue, we can control I go to a party to relax. I am not the whole body. Second, you do not solve the problem of a hard to steer ship by keep- “If I walked a perfect line, there’d be people who said I was ing it tied to the dock. Instead, we use a rudder. A rudder is very small in comparison to the size of a ship, but by exerting pressure on that little too perfect . . . there will always be naysayers, but I won’t rudder, the steersman (pilot) can alter the course of the ship and direct it to safety. give them free rent in my head.” — Carl Lewis Therefore, the point is very clear: if you do not control that bridle, if you do not control that rudder, there will be disaster. Even though the Opinions expressed on this page are those of the writers whose names appear tongue is small, it has great power. This power can be used for a con- with the articles and are not necessarily those of the Gazette, Langston Univer- structive purpose or for a destructive purpose. I frequently counsel people who have been hurt because of people’s unruly tongues. sity or any of its administrators and/or governing bodies. Letters to the editor are The late evangelical theologian, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, tells the story welcomed from any individual officially connected with Langston University. of a man who had been fishing out on a pier for several hours and had They should be neatly typed, double spaced and signed by the person writing the not caught anything. As two women walked out on the pier, he finally pulled in a fish. It was not a very large fish, and one of these two women letter. All letters, along with a copy on disk or cd, should be personally brought took it upon herself to rebuke this man. “Aren’t you ashamed of your- to the Gazette office located in Sanford Hall, Room 318. The Gazette retains the self for so cruelly catching this poor little fish?” she asked. And the right to edit, accept and/or reject items deemed to be contrary to the best interest

Please see “Chapy’s Corner,” pg.4 of the publication, Langston University and/or any of its governing bodies. Page 4 • Gazette • Oct 1, 2004

Administrators take zero tolerance Comedy comes to the LU BY LARISA SMITH AND CHONDRA KIRKLAND stance on student misconduct he Student Government Association hosted a com- BY TATYANA-LASHAY JOHNSON Senior Staff Writer There were ten students sus- lems this year have been with Tedy show with comedians that have been featured on BET’s Comic View, NARD and Benji Brown, with special guests Big Tuck and DSR, ecently there has been pended indefinitely and asked to freshmen students. leave school premises. They were “They go through a transition a Dallas, Texas rap group. Rfighting on campus. No mat- The comedians provided laughter all night, but after the show was a ter what the cause, why should stu- suspended because they continued period where they are trying to de- fighting after being told to stop by cide a lot of things. Being away chance to capture another side of the jokesters through an interview. dents have to take it that far? They When asked what encouraged the comedians to come to a small histori- should not take the risk of getting faculty. The students have an op- from home and having more free- kicked out of school, kicked off portunity to appeal to the vice dom than they ever had before their sports team, or being placed president of student affairs,” said causes them to make the wrong on school probation. Dr. Elbert Jones. decisions sometimes,” he said. The latest fight involved male “There is a zero tolerance for “As a whole, the freshmen class students from Tulsa, Okla., and student misconduct, but again is doing a good job. They just need members of the football team. The there is nothing set in stone,” to become more familiar with the fight began in a PSD class that Flemon said. rules, regulations, and the climate didn’t meet because the teacher Before now, 200-300 commu- of the campus.” failed to show up. It started as a nity service hours had been the av- He hopes that next semester will verbal altercation and carried into erage consequence for most vio- bring less problems because the a physical fight outside. lations. Along with community students will be more knowledge- “It turned into a “May-Lay” be- service hours, students are now able about their surroundings. cause people were fighting all having a monetary fine added. The With students starting to see that around administration and police administration hopes that the fines LU administration is not tolerating officers,” said Marc Flemon, assis- will make students think twice be- misconduct, maybe now students tant to the vice president of student fore they mess up. will be more mature. life. Flemon said that a lot of prob-

“A closed mouth will not get photo by Kevono Hunt fed,” is a common cliché for quiet Comedians NARD and Benji Brown provided laughs at the T.M Crisp people who are afraid to speak. VoteBY JIMMY EARLY forJR. your future Comedy Classic, hosted by the Student Government Association. However, silent non-voters can here are steps that can be taken right to stand and fight for what change and become registered vot- cally black university, Benji replied, “Everybody deserves a laugh. I toward achieving a better they believe is right. One of the T ers. love my people. If I’m open, I’m here.” country for the present and future best ways to accomplish this is It is simple to register to vote Nard and Benji are part of a national promotional college tour that of this nation. Everyone has the through voting. and more importantly, one can not travels across the country to perform comedy acts. Benji has been doing vote if he/she is not registered. comedy for the past nine years, and five to six years of that time he’s (continued from pg. 3) th Chapy’s Corner If someone is a United States been traveling to colleges. He discovered his talent in 5 grade when he man, without even looking up, and because he was a little discouraged citizen and 18 years of age or older, began doing impersonations and facial expressions to be class clown. anyway, said, “Maybe you are right lady, but if the fish had kept his he/she can register to vote. In fact, To prepare material for jokes the comedians may ask what’s going mouth shut he would not have been caught!” there are registration forms inside on around campus to relate back to the students, or sometimes just sim- Let me interject here that James is not for a moment suggesting that the G. Lamar Harrison Library at ply catch the vibe when they walk out on stage. Nard’s main objective silence is better than speech. He is pleading for the control of the tongue. the front desk, or people can com- is to “gain control of the room.” Why is it that humanity’s ingenuity has tamed every wild creature in plete on-line registration at Nard and Benji have admired comedians ranging from Richard Pryor the sense of controlling and making them useful; yet, says James, no www.bet.com. to Martin Lawrence. man by his own unaided efforts has ever been able to do so with the Take the initiative and vote to “I used to watch how Michael Jackson would affect the crowd and tongue? help change the problems many that was unbelievable as a kid . . . watching people pass out. The power The hypocrisy and paradox of the tongue is this: we both bless and may feel need direct attention. that you have over people when you’re on the microphone is something curse people with it. Why do we do this? Why are we in the chapel or “I have been a registered voter awesome,” Benji said. church or temple praising God one day and cursing folks out on campus since the age of 18,” said Shamieka The comedians showed their serious side and did leave inspirational the next day? In dating relationships we use sweet words to our beloved Ross, a senior biology major from words for the students. one day, and the next day we break up and use bitter words. To James Anadarko, Okla. She feels that vot- “Put your education first and put God first. Trust in him and anything there was something unnatural about this; it was as unnatural as for a ing gives people the chance to be is possible. Make sure you get your education and don’t follow the crowd; fountain or stream to gush out both fresh and salt water, or a tree to bear heard. be a leader,” said Benji. opposite kinds of fruit. “Most people complain about things going on, but voting gives My dear Langstonites, it is one thing to be thought of as a fool and what goes on in your community, the voiceless. you the chance to try and change another to remove all doubt by opening your mouth! If you do not have because our president controls the “When you don’t vote, you cas- those things,” she said. something constructively good to say, please utter nothing at all! (1 next four year. Voting can deter- trate yourself in regard to all the “I feel people seeing me vote Corinthians 10:31). mine the input and output of this sacrifices others have made. You will help inspire others to vote, Thus, it is one of life’s hardest and plainest duties to see that the war and economy.” take away your own power,” said which can eventually change a tongue does not contradict itself, but speaks only such words as we It is a wonderful sight to see LU Jamese Lewis, a sophomore psy- non-voting community into a vot- would wish God to hear. I adjure you to let us speak well of the institu- students, staff, and alumni regis- chology and international studies ing community,” said James tion of dear Langston and for one another! Holla! tering to vote and talking about major from Arlington, Texas. Pierce, a freshmen psychology Dr. Eric Anthony Joseph was born and raised in Los Angeles, Calif. voting. But, the chain is only as Voting is not a black thing, or a major from Detroit, Mich. He is in his eighth year at Langston University. For further information strong as its weakest link, and reg- white thing, it is about doing the Pierce added, “Voting controls you may contact Dr. Joseph at (405) 466-2901 or E-mail him at: istered voters need to encourage [email protected] Please see “Vote for your future,” pg.7 Friday, Oct 1, 2004 • Gazette • Page 5 Sports Lions defeat Blue Tigers in T.M. Crisp Classic JAMUEL WALLACE Johnson. “We played a lot of yards in the back of the end zone, Sports Writer people tonight, and we just have giving the Lions a 20-7 halftime to learn how to handle our success lead. fter the Lincoln Blue Tigers and close the game like it needs to In the third quarter, running A scored the first seven points, be closed.” back Jimmy Scales scored his the Langston Lions ripped off 33 On Langston’s first drive, quar- team-leading fourth touchdown of unanswered points en route to a 40- terback Kendrick Dozier’s ex- the season—a five yard scamper, 20 win over Lincoln in the 8th An- change with wide receiver Jimmy making the score 27-7. nual T.M. Crisp Classic at Taft Sta- Early was fumbled and then recov- With 5:20 remaining in the third dium in Oklahoma City. ered by linebacker Dana Cham- quarter, Courtney Smith, who The win brings the Lions’ bers. played cornerback to start the sea- record to 3-1, surpassing last It took Lincoln two plays to son, was converted back to running

photo by De’Shawn Saffold With the help of Lions’ offensive tackle Jahi Milton (77) Jimmy Scales (23) goes off-tackle for a long gain. LU Athlete of the Week BY JUDY YATES Veronica Austin his Lady Lion student athlete Tis one busy young lady. Veronica Austin somehow man- ages to juggle sports and club and sorority responsibilities while car- photo by De’Shawn Saffold rying 21 hours. Michael Thomas and Lazarus Chandler, drum majors, lead the 2004 LU Marching Pride onto the field This fall semester she is prac- ticing basketball at both guard and season’s win total of two. The Blue score as tight end Brandon back. He scored the first of his two forward. In the spring she will have Tigers dropped to 0-4. Kendrick rumbled three yards up rushing touchdowns of the night her track shoes on to compete in The Lions’ win broke two los- the gut, giving the Blue Tigers the with a 37-yard sprint, giving the five different events: 100 meter ing streaks—a three game losing early 7-0 lead. Lions a 33-7 lead. hurdles, javelin, discus, shot put, streak against Lincoln, and a three Midway through the second Smith finished with 74 yards on and high jump. game losing streak in the T.M. quarter, WR Mike Gabrielle broke eight carries. As a team, the Lions Austin is a member of the Al- Crisp Classic. off an 84-yard punt return, cutting rushed for 231 yards on 33 carries. pha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., the Lincoln’s lead to 7-6. Dozier was named “Player of Nutrition and Dietetic Club, Alpha Lin LU On the Lions’ next possession, the Game,” as he had 145 yards of Chi Honor Society, Scholars Club, First Downs 16 19 Dozier was inserted into the QB total offense and two touchdowns. and the American Dietetic Asso- Rushes-Yds 35-87 33-231 position where he capped a 4-play, Tony Williams was 5 of 9 for ciation. With two majors, one in Austin has found college com- Passing Yds 133 148 63-yard drive with a 17-yard 94 yards to lead the Lions in pass- nutrition/dietetics and the other in petition to be just as rewarding as Comp-Att HI 11-31-0 12-19-1 touchdown run, giving the Lions a ing. biology, she has maintained an “A” high school. During her junior Plays-Yds 66-220 52-379 Jimmy Early had three catches year, she was an academic all- Pnts-Avg 8-35.8 5-28.8 14-7 lead. average. This impressive senior is Fmb-Lost 3-1 1-1 The Lions received the ball back for 59 yards to lead the Lions in also a McCabe’s Scholar. American in basketball and track, Pnlty-Yds 7-46 10-82 before the half when defensive receiving. While attending Mt. St. Mary’s all-conference utility in track, and lineman Enjai Bush forced a Adrian Fisher led the way for High School in Oklahoma City, conference champion in the javelin. “It was a good victory. It was fumble and LB Jason Fobbs recov- the Lions’ defense with nine tack- she competed in volleyball, track After graduation, she plans to great for the team and the univer- ered it. les and a forced fumble. Darnell and basketball. She was all-state in work on her master’s degree in sity to have some success. I think Dozier went three for three on Brown and Jason Fobbs each had volleyball, state-qualifier in the l00 Texas or New York. Her ultimate it is a sign of good things to come,” the next drive, which ended with meter hurdles, and honorable men- career goal is to be the owner of said Head Football Coach Greg him finding TE Jeff Martin 12 Please see “T.M Crisp Classic,” pg.6 tion in basketball. her own practice or clinic. Page 6 • Gazette • Oct 1, 2004

T.M Crisp Classic(continued from pg. 5) seven tackles, while Dexter Falls had seven tackles, a sack, a forced More than step shows fumble, and three tackles for loss. Next up for the Lions is a trip to Lawton to face the Southern Nazarene Fraternity and sorority members discuss ins and outs of pledging BY WILLIS HUFF JR. Joshua Busby, president of Phi thing!” very year, students join differ- Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. said, Busby said that lifelong friend- Eent fraternities or sororities. “Fraternities stress academics and ships are often formed in fraterni- Some students may think that be- academic expectations. We help ties. “You have the opportunity to coming a member of these groups students research, we also help stu- make friends who will be there way may just be about partying or be- dents with their job search, and we after graduation,” he explained. ing able to step at a step-show. help young men achieve their “You may have your fraternity But Langston University stu- goals.” brothers in your wedding. So, the dents involved with fraternities or Fraternities and sororities also camaraderie is very important.” sororities are doing hard work. play a major part in helping stu- Many students see a step show LU’s Greek organizations are in- dents with their education. and automatically want to join. But, volved in the community by serv- Angela Murphy, a member of as fraternity and sorority members ing and giving back; they also or- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., know, stepping isn’t easy. ganize events and learn about the explained, “Education is very im- “Students might see a step history of their show, but they specific associa- don’t see the tion. “Students might see a step show, but work we do!” On campus, Lewis said. there are several they don’t see the work we do! With being “With being in a different fraterni- in a sorority, the work never stops!” sorority, the ties and sororities work never that belong to stops!” various larger establishments. portant. Your GPA has to be a cer- The step shows and t-shirts are Photo by De’Shawn Saffold The National Pan-Hellenic tain level. You have to have a just a small part of what fraterni- Lincoln’s linebacker Allen Minus (55) attempts to bring down Lions’ Council consists of four fraternities strong sense of why you are here. ties and sororities do. quarterback Kendrick Dozier (6) in the second quarter. and sororities: Alpha Phi Alpha Fra- Your purpose on coming to college Students should do their home- Crimson Storm in the 2nd Annual Southwest Military Appreciation Bowl, ternity, Inc.; Alpha Kappa Alpha wasn’t for the in-take process. work before deciding on joining Saturday at 4 p.m. Sorority, Inc.; Kappa Alpha Psi Fra- Your purpose on coming to college any organization. Lin-Brandon Kendrick 3 run (Gerardo Cornejo kick good) ternity, Inc.; Sigma Gamma Ro So- was to get a degree.” Lewis said, “Langston students LU-Mike Gabrielle 83 punt return (Kendrick Dozier run no good) rority Inc.; Omega Psi Phi Frater- Busby added, “Fraternities help want to join because their mother LU-Kendrick Dozier 17 run (Delvon Nickson run good) nity, Inc.; Delta Sigma Theta So- students. To enter a fraternity, you or their sister was in a sorority. LU-Kendrick Dozier 12 pass to Jeff Martin (Israel Jacobs kick no good) rority, Inc.; Phi Beta Sigma Frater- must have a 2.5 grade point aver- They think they know a lot about a LU-Jimmy Scales 5 run (Israel Jacobs kick good) nity, Inc.; and Zeta Phi Beta Soror- age and be a sophomore, just to be sorority, but they don’t!” LU-Courtney Smith 37 run (Israel Jacobs kick no good) ity, Inc. involved. You must have some Busby added, “Some students Lin-Erik Garcia 25 pass to Ali Thompson (Donovan Singleton run no There is also a band fraternity— form of education and have a foun- join for different reasons. Some good) Kappa Kappa Psi, and a sorority— dation for yourself. If you can man- join a fraternity for step shows or LU-Courtney Smith 22 run (Israel Jacobs kick good) Tau Beta Sigma, as well as a music age your academics and learn women. If your parents were Lin-Jabali Miller 10 interception return (Gerardo Cornejo kick good) fraternity—Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, about your fraternity, then you Greek, then you only know what 1234Final and sorority—Sigma Alpha Iota. shouldn’t have any problems.” they know. Basically, your parents Lincoln Univ. 706720 In addition to the band, music On the “yard,” people may see pushed you in. You didn’t want to Langston 0 2013740 and Pan-Hellenic organizations, a few fraternity brothers engaging find out on your own!” there are also two Christian based in a conversation, or see a few so- Members of the Greek organi- groups—Gamma Phi Delta Frater- rority sisters discussing plans for zations suggested that students go nity and Alpha Lambda Omega So- a meeting. Many students wonder to a few informationals and talk to rority. what brings them all together. a few upperclassmen. Langstonites When deciding upon joining a “Sisterhood is very important,” must also make sure they meet all fraternity or a sorority, many stu- Lewis said. “We try to work with qualifications and do not join because dents need to know what the other sororities and fraternities, as of peer pressure or a step show. organization’s principals are and well as other people who are not “I think if something sounds what they have to offer. in them.” good to you, looks good to you, Jameka Lewis of the Zeta Phi Murphy said, “I think our main you automatically think it’s good Beta Sorority, Inc. said, “A soror- goal is for people to see our unity. for you,” Murphy said. “It’s impor- ity offers so much. In a sorority, you We try to do our very best, to bring tant you do your home work be- can meet new people, do commu- our very best. We also want people fore you decide on joining a fra- nity service, and learn people to see we do community service. ternity or sorority.” skills.” If we can stand as one, we do any- Do you have an issue or event you would Photo by De’Shawn Saffold like to see covered in the Gazette? Langston University students, staff, alumni and fans cheer on the Lions Email your requests to [email protected] Friday, Oct 1, 2004 • Gazette • Page 7

LU Health Watch: Binge drinking BY MICKI BIDDLE tween the ages of 18 and 24 are that binge drinking is on the rise What’sWhat’sCOMPILED BY KEVONO HUNT ,thethe Assistant EditorWord?Word? Senior Staff Writer assaulted by another student who among male college students. Binge hether students choose to has been drinking. drinkers increased the amount of in- Wdrink or not, the conse- •More than 70,000 students be- toxicating incidents from 20 percent Do you think the recent negative ads placed on TV by the quences of excessive consumption tween the ages of 18 and 24 are to 23 percent between 1993 to 1999 presidential candidates are appropriate? or “binge drinking” affect every- victims of alcohol-related sexual in America. Langston University’s one on the college campus and assault or date rape. Liquor Law statistics during the community. The U.S. Surgeon •400,000 students between the year 2002 shows law enforcement “No—it just doesn’t look General and the Department of ages of 18 and 24 had unprotected to have arrested a total of seven resi- Health and Human Services sex while drunk, and more than dents for some form of violations good for the candidates to (USDHHS) identify binge drink- 100,000 students report having of the campus liquor law. focus on anything besides the ing as a major public health issue. been too drunk to know if they In an effort to reduce binge issues.” Binge drinking is typically de- consented to having sex or not. drinking among college students, the federal government has com- fined as five drinks in a row for •About 25 percent of college stu- Aaron Brown, sophmore men and four drinks in a row for missioned an initiative called business administration major dents report academic conse- “Healthy People 2010,” which tar- women. At least 40 percent of col- quences of their drinking. Kansas city, Mo. lege students have participated in gets alcoholism and has set public •More than 150,000 students de- binge drinking in the past two weeks. health goals to decrease binge velop an alcohol-related health The consequences of excessive drinking. problem drinking patterns on the college Educating the public on the con- community are summed up in a •Between 1.2 and 1.5 percent of sequences of drinking to intoxica- “No—they shouldn’t talk bad general worksheet from students indicate that they tried to tion, or binge drinking, is the key about each other. They should www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov. commit suicide within the past to healthy social choices. The ad- just say why they’re the best year due to drinking or drug use. verse effects of alcohol abuse in- •Approximately 1,400 students be- candidate.” clude academic failure, personal, tween the ages of 18 and 24 die •2.1 million students drove under social, and legal ruin, as well as a each year from alcohol-related un- the influence of alcohol last year. Brenda Taylor virtual plethora of health problems intentional injuries. According to a behavioral risk UNICO staff factor surveillance by the Center that include chemical dependency •500,000 students between the Guthrie, Okla. for Disease Control (CDC) 12.7 and withdrawal. College life may ages of 18 and 24 are unintention- percent of people in the Oklahoma seem to socially accept alcohol con- ally injured under the influence of City Metropolitan Area consumed sumption; however, real life alcohol alcohol. five or more drinks in one episode. abuse will inevitably lead to social •More than 600,000 students be- There is increasing evidence devastation. “Yes and no—it’s only appropriate if it is the truth.” Vote for your future Gerald Creighton, freshman (continued from pg. 5) computer science major right thing. Are you sure you’re Chicago, Ill. For the many students that are now registered voters and plan to make a difference, go out and con- registered to vote? vince others. If you mailed in your voter registration “People hand me their voter’s registration forms and I mail them. form and never received a card, you can “Yes—because we do need to For the past two weeks there has check and see if you are on the list of reg- know who that person was been an estimate of thirty forms,” before he was a candidate for said Kate Corbett, a librarian at the istered voters. The G. Lamar Harrison Li- president.” G. Lamar Harrison Library. “There has been more political brary has requested an official list of regis- Monique Washington, conversation from students now tered voters from the Logan County Board sophmore nursing major than in the past,” Corbett added. Dallas, Tx. She also commented about how of Elections so that you can find out for good it is to see improvements on sure. Just ask at the main desk of the li- campus, as students become in- volved and concerned about the brary. If you are not on the list, you can world around them. “Yes—because we don’t Corbett urged students to try to still register to vote. The last postmark date need anyone cheating their make voting the norm at Langston is Oct. 8, 2004. The library has forms on University, as opposed to wishing way into office.” or hoping for something to happen. site, as well as a website where you can She said students can create a register online. For more information, call William Watts, junior change for the best by voting. biology major People should not allow this elec- the Reference Desk at 466-3298. Pine Bluff, Ark. tion to pass them by. Page 8 • Gazette • Oct 1, 2004 LU Calendar Ongoing Immediate Events Lion of the Week Events BY SHAUNNA COOPER, Editor Friday, October 1 The Psychology Club will have meetings Tears, unaware that there were many A public fish sale will be held by the each first and last Thursday of the month. “trails.” Once she did some research of her Langston University Aquaculture Program The meetings will take place in Rm. 218W Doris Jones own, she chose the Choctaw Trail of Tears, on Friday, Oct. 1 at the E. (Kika) de la Garza in Sanford Hall at 11 a.m. More informa- because her hometown of Idabel, Okla. is Institute farm, beginning at 1 p.m. and con- tion: Contact Charles Perry, president, at part of the Choctaw Nation. tinuing until all fish are sold. More Infor- ext. 4875. “My research was on remote sensing of mation: 466-3836. the Trail of Tears. Oklahoma is known for The Pre-Alumni Council will have American Indians and they [NASA] wanted Monday, October 4 meetings the first Thursday of the month. to do some research with them,” she said. The Young Democrats will have a man- Membership dues are $10. The meeting “Remote sensing can tell you what food datory meeting on October 4 in the White location will vary. More information: sources were along the Trail of Tears, or House inside the Black Caucus Room at 2 Contact Vonnie Ware-Roberts, ext. 2999. where you could find water.” p.m. There will be an officer election at the She said her research is now published meeting and refreshments will be served. The National Association of Black on NASAs website. More information: Call 466-4561. Journalists, a student organization on Her background in mathematics, as well campus aimed at undergraduate broadcast as education, caused her to stand out among Tuesday, October 5 journalism majors and those interested in other applicants, thus landing her the op- journalism, hold meetings every portunity to work for NASA once again. “Langston Speak Out,” an open mic fo- Wednesday at noon in Sanford Hall, Rm. “The new administrative announcer rum regarding upcoming elections, will be 310W. More information: Call Dr. Karen wanted to get more into education and try held on Oct. 5 by the Student Government M. Clark, ext. 3297 or Steve Jackson at to get a better foundation for our elemen- Association. Logan County candidates will (405) 834-4829. fter her two-year hiatus at the Langley tary students,” she explained, “so they be present. The event will start at 8 p.m. in A Research Center in Hampton, Vir- adopted a program called pre-service teach- the Coleman Heritage Chapel. Test taking skills seminar scheduled for ginia, Doris Jones came back to share with ing, and I worked with that program as October 1st-15th is as follows; on October her students what she learned while work- well.” Tuesday, October 5 1st the subject will be writing, October 8th ing for the National Aeronautics & Space All her extracurricular activities have not October 5th is the last day to take year- Science, and on October 15th Social Stud- Administration (NASA). been in vain. Because of her connection book pictures for the 2004-05 school year. ies. All classes are scheduled from 5:30 p.m- Jones, associate professor for the depart- with that particular program, over 50 LU Pictures will be taken on the 2nd floor of Page 8 p.m. Please sign up to receive a package ment of mathematics, and the supplemen- students have had the opportunity to acquire Hall from 8:30-4:30 p.m. in room 203W in Sanford Hall. tal instruction coordinator, left Langston some additional experience and exposure. University in 2001 to participate in the “Although I was only supposed to take Wednesday, October 6 Free AIDS testing is available the first NASA/National Association for Equal Op- care of the east coast schools, I work for The Lambda Alpha Chapter of Zeta Phi working day of the month at Langston portunity (NAFEO) Louis Stokes Profes- the project, and I was not going to not let Beta will host the Miss Ebony in Blue University’s Clinic, located on the first sional Leadership Program. our students be involved,” she revealed. Mixer. The mixer will be an information floor in the University Women Build- The program works with HBCUs in As for those people who think that Afri- meet and greet regarding the Miss Ebony ing. strengthening the delivery and management can-Americans cannot be well educated in in Blue Pageant. The event will take place of NASA sponsored mathematics, science, math, Jones said that myth came from years in the Scholars’ Inn Clubhouse at 7:20 Salter’s Chapel A.M.E. Church wants engineering, and technology programs of conditioning. p.m.More information:Email willing workers and singers for Christ. Sell- through a four-year professional develop- “I think we’re the better math people, but [email protected] ers Chapel is located at 119 Washington St. ment program. we don’t think so, because somehow we’ve More information: Contact Rev. Dr. Samuel “I was a program manager for the un- been reprogrammed to think that we’re not. Wednesday, October 6 R. Craig, pastor, or Elizabeth Bostic, pia- dergraduate research program. I was as- When I was coming along, that’s what we An educational discussion on marijuana, nist at 466-4269. signed to three schools—Morehouse, did better in—math and science. We were held by the Langston University Profes- Spellman, and Florida A&M University,” kind of the originators; we should under- sional Counseling Center, will be held on The Anointed Ladies of Alpha Lambda Jones explained. “I was responsible for se- stand it better than others.” Omega Christian Sorority Inc. invite you lecting students to participate in STEM re- Wednesday, Oct.6 at 6 p.m. une at 466- to receive free food for your soul. They will search, and STEM research is science, tech- To nominate an outstanding LU 3401. serve food at bible study every Thursday nology, engineering, and mathematics re- faculty, student or staff member for Wednesday, October 6 in the Young Hall Lounge at 7 p.m. search.” the Lion of the Week, send an email Jones was chosen for the Professional A Basketball Jamboree will be held on The Langston Chapter of LUNAA will Leadership Program because of some pre- to [email protected] with Oct. 6. The boys basketball team will play have monthly meetings in the Research and vious work she had done for NASA during the person’s name, contact infor- faculty members in a basketball game in the Extension Building in Rm. 105S. Please a fellowship in Mississippi. mation, and explanation of why C.F. Gayles Gymnasium. There will be an come prepared to pay your annual dues. At one point in the fellowship, the par- they should be nominated. after-party following game. Tickets for both National dues are $50.00 and local dues are ticipants had to recommend some type of events are $3 in advance, and $2 for each $25.00 research, so Jones selected the Trail of event at the door. More Information: Coach Willis at ext. 3380.