Ont of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole, Inside I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul.-i.

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It matters not how strait the gate, f\k| f* A II rni How charged with punishments VJIM W M BVl t Pi A the scroll, .-* *- C -pgo I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul. ••••••••••••••••••••• by WILLIAM ERNEST HENLY Arts-pg.6 Black cops' INVICTUS! pg.6 OF COURSE! Editorials DENTS' NION Sports, Legal Clinic,& Woman to woman full of pride and looks down on the nations welfare system saying loudly, "not fair or right for our hard earned tax dollars to be used P9-8 for those people." This may be the case, but America seems not to understand some people's need for food stamps just as much as America needs plastic credit cards. Take away welfare first, let's see America live one week without credit/welfare! Economics will tell you it cannot be done. The nation is millions of dollars in debt because of the new order of credit/welfare that's socially accepted by the so called moral majority. Brother and sister can't you see? We're all frivolized Walking home in America is not the most beautiful walk in the people world. Housing is a major problem for many younger and older In a frivolized Americans. Slumlords, who live in residential campsites known as place suburbs, owning homes under the feet of true people and don't With frivolous sin care about the upkeep and value of the property they rent. They in every face only care about the rent that's due; and you can bet they don't take Frivocity- credit. Some won't take welfare checks. that is the word To put it simply, they don^t care. It may be true that some of us Frivocity- don't care either. This is why brother and sister, it's important for or have you heard? us to buy land; and become our own landlords and treat each other -Queen of Frivocity- like it's suppose to be. Mr. Stevie Wonder said it well in the lyrics 1984 of a song. He said, "You may have the cash but you can't cash in your face and we don't want your kind in here." America with its advanced educational system just can't seem to get it together. Our children aren't understanding those who they know don't care. No it's not the children because real teachers handle students. Don't you remember? It's not so long ago. I. Thaw that know that you can give an account of some teachers in your educational history that made it known who was the teacher and look! who was the student. Well, I'm sad to say they don't teach Winter is just around the anymore. We must find help outside of the school systems of corner. Time to drag out those America if we plan on building a stronger black educated heavy coats, bulky sweaters, and population. We must look to the black church for the outside aid, binding boots. For those of you needed to help the education of black america. who use Wisconsin's winters as The black church must wake up. Wake up your spirit and call on an excuse to look shabby, rethink the Creator to lead you in His will's work. The black church must your look. educate America. The black church I am speaking of is those of Since you are ushering in a new you who make the true church of the Creator. If you're black and season, why not give yourself a go to church then lam talking to you. Wake up! For those are the new look? In the past black A black perspective days to tell the truth about the world we live in which is not the true women have had little success in by Jesse G. Ward world. The black church is being called to aid in the education of wearing makeup, but that's no I believe in divine guidance, divine power and in the total America longer the case. Fall colors have fulfillment of divine prophecy. I am strong, but I am not an expert The black church must prepare herself for building. For all of been specially formulated your in any field. I am sincere, and my sincerities are my major the monies you may have it's worthless if it's not used for skin and don't have the credentials. education. No more church scholarships are needed. Don't get me unflattering grey or orange-red I am happy to have been elected President of the Black Student's wrong, it's okay but again I'll say it's not needed, it's just nice. overcasts previously designed for Union. The position of the president may be viewed as a power We need school set Up to teach our youth. Schools for basic white skin tones. position by the majority. You have been trained to think power teaching of values we need. Schools that will educate and give Put on a fresh face. For a when you hear the word president used in the United States. spirit to the people searching for education with spirit. So when subtle look, here are a few Today, power is not positive but negative in this land. It's sad if you have bible school do have it; teach and also give the Lord's suggestions from Patricia you view power as they do, as you see it in the eyes of the Ruler message as you do. You will find more youth in the church who are Morris, Flori Roberts Cosmetics In our eyes we see America falling. We see her not hearing the aware of the true education that comes for the Creator, who distributor. "Try bronze cheek, cries of freedom, only pretending to hear. For those who don't created all knowledge and controls who gets the truth. So, teach color, copper lip and nail color, understand what America is up to, they better get out of the way! and I am sure the Creator will give the rest that's needed. Schools burgandy-brown eye shadow, Because she is not headed our way. She is headed down. And if from high to grade schools are needed and the black church must leaf gold highlighter and soft we keep on pretending like this is our "B" movie we won't be here awaken to her responsibilities. brown eye color pencil. Not all of any longer. I know by now that I am hitting a little close to home but brothers the new fall colors are reserved and sisters I must say it now. It must be said for our future, it must A nation so great, so strong, so plentiful, that can't take care of for eyes, cheeks, and lips, but be said for the economic well-being of blacks. matters at home is a falling nation. Look around you and you will interesting yet natural looking see the state of America. The fact is this nation loves living beyond Support is very important. Economic support is needed to help highlights for the hair as well." its means. The nation runs on credit, monev not really available. small black business communities grow. By any means make If you still feel like a ski mask America's credit/welfare class better known as the american investments together for a better community. For example, food is the best solution to your middle class is on credit. Living beyond their means the stores that support the black community with educational winter-face-blues, here is a credit/welfare class; files bankrupcy. The credit/welfare class is scholarships to basketball clinics for our inner cities. survey taken by experts. OKAY Black business must tell the black marketplace why they should FELLAS WHAT DO YOU buy black. The local black business must just be that, a black Sandra Conners /Editor Contributors: THINK?" business which is run with improvements in the neighborhood it An average of three out of five Brandon Adams was made in. If so, your business is not black and is just a black males preferred their lady Harold C. Russell Eric Moore business. A business that's not worthy of the black market and friends to wear makeup in Delilah Gaston Debra Davis should not be supported. So, local shop owners of black business moderation. The gentlemen here Anthony Thompson Barbara Peterson must get together and let us, your people, know about your at UWM seem to prefer a natural Teckla Holifield Sandra Turman collective works toward a better black business relationship with looking woman, and one such Millicent Houston Jesse Ward the black community. gentleman said,"If you can't put Camille Dunn Brenda Rent We must begin to see that we must help ourselves first, then it on right, don't put it on." The Glenda Otis Thank you UWM Post others will help also. We must not look beyond ourselves for help: survey also indicated that black Renee Thomas Dept. of Educational Opportunity for the Creator has put all that we needed inside of us. We must men don't particularly care for Dept. of Letters and Science look toward Him of the Most High for wisdom, strength and arched eyebrows. They tend to Office of Black Student Advising goodness on a collective level. like them thick and natural. As By this time most of you are concerned about why I speak so cold as winter can be in INVICTUS is published by the Black Student Union of the strongly about: America and her fiscal problems, housing Wisconsin, a little extra hair on University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The office is located at treatment, educational systems downfall, the church and business the face might help in the long 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd., Room E377 in the Student Union. economics. It's very simple. The black college student in the run. Phone: 963-7821. Editorial content and policy is the responsibility 1980's and on, must get the knowledge and give it back to the of the editorial staff. Copyrittht 1983. Ail rights of duplication community. Some of us don't know why we are here on the college By Millicent Houston and information retrieval are reserved. campuses of America. Page 2 INVICTUS October 1, 1984

1 sometimes wonder what ac­ Religion Shapes Societies complishments could be made for Anthony Thompson instance, becomes stunted or all of mankind if a larger pro­ It doesn't matter whether it's destroyed but rather that the portion of mankind was given the Islam or Christianity, every cul­ upsurge of power makes such an opportunity to have an education ture has some form of these two overwhelming impression that and then be able to apply it in a OBSA religions. men are deprived of their inde­ positive way. If a small number In the context of this article, pendent judgement and, more or of scientists can progress this religion is presented in the role it less unconsciously, give up try­ rapidly just think what a large Dr. Samuel Betances, a profes­ must play in bringing the world ing to assess the new state of number of scientists could do. Graduate sor of sociology at Northwestern back into harmony with nature. affairs for themselves...He is Instead of only a few big industri­ University, and the co-host of Even though different forms of under a spell, he is blinded, his alized nations the whole world WMAO's "Inside Out", will be religions have many basic varia­ very nature is being misused and could be modernized and man­ Education the keynote speaker. Dr. tions and some differences, all exploited. Having thus become a kind could progress in mutual Betances is an expert in race and religions emphasize good ruling passive instrument, the fool will harmony. ethnic relations and is the or conquering evil. In Christian­ be capable of any evil and at the Religion has to perform ifs role The annual conference on. co-founder of the Latino Institute ity, Christ represents the good same time incapable of seeing and cure mankind of its backward "Graduate Education for Minori­ of Chicago. that has defected the evil nature. that it is evil..." practices. It must attempt to ty Students" sponsored by CIC All ' students interested in Religion has many important This quote reminds me of the bring peace to the universe. will be held Friday, October 12, attending graduate/professional functions and responsibilities in state of young minds as they Before religion can bring peace 1984 at the University of Illinois school are encouraged to attend today's society. The present con­ finish military training. Regard­ to the universe, peace must first at the Chicago campus. The CIC be restored to all of humanity. this conference. Students seek­ dition of the world threatens the less of what type of religious is a federation of the following very existence of mankind. In­ upbringing they might have had, For as the history of mankind has universities: ing more information should call shown us, oppressed people will OBSA at 963-6653 or 6657. stead of nations working together they are prepared to go and kill University of Chicago to make the world a better place someone without questioning or always struggle to be free. The University of Illinois in which to live, they are racing even considering whether or not greater the extent of oppression, OBSA is offering a Support the more violent will be the Indiana University to see who can maintain the it is right or wrong. Group for Minority Women struggle. University of Iowa greatest capability of destruc­ Recently, while visiting a local University of Michigan Today, it seems as if forces of Weekly sessions every Thursday, tion. Considering the destruction Baptist church, I was shocked to Michigan State University capability of just one hydrogen hear the minister tell the congre­ evil are trying to obtain a peace­ University of Minnesota beginning October 4, 1984 from ful coexistence through force. 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. bomb, there are already enough gation that religion and politics Northwestern University bombs built to wipe humanity off have no relationship to each They seem to think that if they Ohio State University oppress someone hard or long The purpose of the Minority the face of the earth. other. He went on to say that Purdue University In realizing that the hydrogen people shouldn't concern them­ enough, he will stop resisting. University of Wisconsin Women's Support Group is to Humans have the ability to think, discuss issues that are pertinent bomb is only a fuse when com­ selves with government policies, The formal conference ses­ pared to the nuclear warhead, it but should concern themselves and will never remain content sions will begin at 1:00 p.m. to women of color, to provide until they are totally free and support, enhance communication is sad to note that in history there only with saying their individual There will be a special morning has never been any major wea­ souls. regarded as human beings. In pre-conference workshop on the and interpersonal relations, many smaller countries, govern­ pon built that hasn't eventually If religion is performing its Graduate Record Examination at networking, and to foster unity ments are being overthrown by been used. duty, which is to emphasize the 10:30 a.m., conducted by a staff and sisterhood. its citizens. In most of these It is sadder still to note the role positive aspect of every situation, member of the Educational instances the people were being religion is performing in society. it has to get involved in political Testing Service. Although the oppressed to the level that they There are all types of evil abuses affairs. It's not that the church workshop is designed for counse­ For more information, contact couldn't afford to feed their going on in the world today. It would have the physical power to lors, interested students may Barbara Roberts in the Office of families. appears as if religion isn't even usurp a decision of society, but attend. Black Student Advising, at I have noticed that in most 963-6677. around. In some parts of the rather that the people would be world there are mass killings on motivated by religion to act in a large western nations, soup lines the mere suspicion that a person positive fashion. or other means of providing food does not agree with the practices If religion takes its proper role have been established even of their government. People are in society, people would begin to though the people as a whole allowed to die of starvation while move in a positive direction. isn't oppressed anywhere neat Career Day there is technology that could the level what they are in smaller Theologians must start encourag­ underdeveloped countries. October 4, 1984 Wisconsin Room-Union prevent it and food lying around ing the people to get involved in going to waste. People are the affairs of mankind as St. To insure a peaceful existence 9:00-2:00 GENERAL SESSION among mankind no one can be 3:30-5:00 HEALTH CARE SESSION killing each other just to obtain Augustine said,"...only, how are the other's posessions. they to call upon the Lord until depressed. All things must be Don't miss this opportunity to explore the Religions should be bringing a they have learned to believe in carried on in a human way. If it career of your choice with employers from little of seasoning to life. It him? And how are they to believe can not be accomplished in a human fasahion, then it must not business, industry, government and health care. should overcome the forces of in him without a preacher to be for humans. destruction and restore co-ex­ listen to?" Religion will still have Religion has a tough job ahead .4 istence of mankind to a peaceful, no power if the preacher steers natural, and humane state. In­ the people in the wrong direc­ if it is going to achieve the Fresh Start" stead, religion is being used by tion. Preachers must use their purpose for which it exists. That the forces of evil to camouflage abilities to reason and stop be­ purpose is not only to save By Monica Parchia the evil they are doing. lieving everything that is taught individual souls, but to raise the in theological institutions. You conscious level of mankind. The Need to make a fresh start? dissatisfied with our day-to-day Intelligence agents are in for­ conscious level of men must be eign countries disguised as Can almost identify which insti­ Tired of feeling stressed and# experience we can change it, raised before religion can be tute a preacher graduated from stretched, pushed and pulled? rebuild, and make a fresh start. Christian missionaries. When used to help stop the forces of Trying to balance school, work, To make a new lease on life, to they are killed for whatever the by his ideologies and hang-ups. destruction present in society family responsibilities and other make positive change, we must reason, the public gets the im­ Conditions of the world are a today. It seems that man has relationships while staying use our time on activities that pression that someone is murder­ lot worse than it should be. fallen to the level of the beasts. abreast of global, national and nourish us, and help us expand. ing helpless missionaries preach People are being oppressed to a In this era of nuclear warfare, if local events that impact our lives Changing your way of thinking ing the gospel of Christ. far greater extent than most humanity is still to exist in its is exhausting. And all the while and being is never easy, and it Religion has been used to deny people realize, the mass of the present form, the conscious level we're struggling against racism, takes time. If you need to stop people their human rights in all people in Africa, Turkey, and a of all of mankind has to be raised sexism and the threat of nuclear thinking limited thoughts about parts of the world. Because a lot of other surrounding countries back to the level of humans. society of people have believed in are under-educated and poor. war. Not to mention trying to yourself, don't allow 'I can't' to It seems to me that religion is a different form of religion or Even when food is not scarce,the find time for excercise, laughter become a part of your mixed into the culture of all men. lived a different lifestyle they majority of the people cannot af­ and to just be still. vocabulary. In your heart, mind It seems to me that religion is Sometimes we get so caught and soul, you must constantly have been regarded as inhuman, ford to pay for it. Instead of advanced nations providing the mixed into the culture of all men. up with surviving day to day that say, 'Yes'. 'Yes, I can'. 'Yes, I regardless of how righteous their If the religion of different cul­ we forget to ask ourselves 'if will'. lifestyle has been. economic and educational assis­ tance needed by the countries, tures acted as a positive force to we're living our lives in ways that You have-to be vigilantly on Of all the forces working a- combat the evil forces presently they give weapons and provide are fulfilling to God and guard against negative thoughts gainst religion performing its dominating the thoughts of man, the governments with military ourselves. We even forget that and replace them with positive proper role in society, the rising the consciousness of mankind as we deserve to be fulfilled. Often ones. Create realistic goals and popularity of mass communica­ aid. This brings to mind a quote a whole will return to its proper the only time we stop to assess develop step-by-step procedures tions networks does the most by Erasmus in The Complaint of level in regards to the total. damage. The television is robb­ Peace. "Yet it appears that some our lives is when we're in crisis/ to reach them. Then create more creation of God. . ,, „ ^ ing society of the initiative to diabolical fiend has taken over rt Sometimes our challenges give goals. And don't give up even if (con t. on pg.3) us the incentive we need to make you mess up. Remember, think for themselves. There was the very heart of man and forced necessary changes in our lives. anytime, anywhere, you can a time when laws couldn't keep him to reject and destroy these Perhaps the most valuable begin again. Everyday provides people from seeking knowledge. inclinations to transquility with lessons we learn are from our yqu with an opportunity to live a Now the masses don't read any­ an unsatiable desire for fight­ OBSA previous mistakes. No matter more oroductive and meaningful thing beyond the newspaper or ing. "It appears that instead of The office of Black Student how crazy we feel or what crisis life an occasional magazine. providing these underdeveloped Advising has a new tutorial for­ we face, we can grow from it if Let's face it, life is work. The only contact with the rest nations with aid that will bring mat for the fall semester. Tutori­ we have the will to do better. Nothing but hard work gets you of the world the majority of the about contentment, aid is being al services will be housed within With determination and over. And this should be instilled people receive is through televi­ provided whose purpose is bring­ the Learning Skills department in perserverance we can, with in our children. No miracle is sion or radio broadcasts. Any­ ing destruction to the world. Mitchell Hall. Ten tutors have God's help, turn any situation going to effect the changes you thing stated or suggested by' Religion in its proper role would been hired to provide tutoring in around. Even prison bars cannot desire. God won't work for you. commentators is accepted too have the power to heal the areas that range from architec­ contain you when your mind is God can only work through you often as fact without any ques­ sickness of society. If all of ture to zoology. OBSA tutors will positive and you acept God as when you move your mind and tioning or investigation. Espec­ mankind was striving for positive offer assistance in areas not your friend. The will to make your feet. Godpower can't do a ially when it pertains to govern­ goals, most of the sickness in traditionally offered by Learning changes in your life and the thing for you if vou give up. ment and its agents. society could be stopped. Skills. Some of those courses are knowledge that you have the Everyday, every moment, you From constantly seeing movies In observing the scientific dis­ architecture, math 099, and ad­ ability to change, can be your have the freedom and where sheriffs, policemen, and coveries and advances made vanced sciences. greatest motivation. Remember, opportunity to empower your life, special agents are portrayed as throughout history, it seems that Students are encouraged to nothing is too good to be true. to make the changes you want. the good guys, it seems as if the the majority of scientific progress sign up for tutors as early as The greater the idea, the closer it With faith and perserverance, all human mind has been condi­ has been made within the last possible. Students can still sign is to God. things are possible. Remember, tioned to accept the word of the 100 years. While all of this up for help in mid-semester but We have the power to shape 'In all thy ways acknowledge Him law as the absolute truth. But progress has been made, the the chances of getting an OBSA our destiny with our thoughts, and He shall direct thy paths.' there are unjust laws. majority of people on earth are tutor may be lessened. words and actions. Our lives are Your life is for living. Make a Conditions must have been uneducated or so programmed by For further information please mirror images of how we've used fresh start. similar when Bonhoeffer wrote in society that they only go to work visit Learning Skills in Mitchell our time. And if we're the book Letters From Prison, "It and come home, watch televi­ B-94 (x5363) or call the office of is not that certain human capaci­ sion, go to bed, and then start all Black Student Advising (x6657). ties, intellectual capacities fot over again. October 1, 1984 INVICTUS Page 3

Club for two years, served on the The thing that really surprisedl Religion (con't from pg.2) class, I noticed students were Moving up Dance committee, was a me was the way everyone studying anywhere. From member of Student Council, and dressed. I mean, when I thought outside the cafeteria to the By Teckla Holifield was the Football Homecoming of college, I put in mind nice, bathroom to the library. In high Queen. I aljso played basketball casual clothing for both men and Now you're in college. Known school you either studied in study Unfortunately, I don't know for two years. My high school women. What I saw was a totally hall or at home. too much about the thoughts of as the big times. Have you taken days will surely be missed. different picture. Students were The next item on my agenda men in most countries, or the role a glance back at your high school The minute I stepped in the dressed any way. I mean there was to find out what social these thoughts are playing in days? front doors of UWM, a new were some dressed nice but activities UWM offered. I found justifying the role of evil, but in "Ring" goes the bell and freshman, I knew I was in for a others were punk-funk, military, the United States it seems that you're late for homeroom. Then out about sororities, free movies, new challenge. The atmosphere and all kinds of ways. money has taken over the role of homeroom is over and you're on sports, parties, and taste-testing was unbelievable to my eyes. My next adventure was at­ the varities of food. good. In looking at the words In your way to first hour. "Hey tending my first class. I walked God We Trust stamped on the There were so many new faces, I also learned fast that you're Mary, wait up" says your best in the room, sat down, and my currency of this country and unlike high school where you see totally on your own. Teachers friend. "I'll walk to class with eyes began to wander. I noticed iudging the foreign policies of the the same faces everyday. don't care if you don't come to you." people eating and drinking. In government, it appears that the The next thing I visited was the class. I mean, it's your money dollar is the God being referred First hour passes, then second cafeteria. Not just one'cafeteria, high school we couldn't even that you waste. You also have to to. hour, and before you know it but several cafeterias, and chew gum. do alot of studying. Once you you're at lunch. The cafeteria is several foodstands. Back in high The teacher entered and said enter the world of college you Things are not judged as to teeming with noise. You get school there was just one big what she had to say. I was must take full responsibilitv. For whether it is right or wrong, lunch and sit at the table with cafeteria we called the lunch amazed when she said, "Okay, everything. You are now instead things are judged as to your buddies. You start room. I'll see you Wednesday." There considered an adult and you must how much will be involved in the gossiping and laughing. The next thing I noticed was were no bells!! We didn't have make the actions of one. If transaction. The measure of suc­ Students at the next table are that no one really noticed me. No to sit there and wait until it was you're like me and want to cess is not how much an individu­ arguing about he said-she said one was actually calling me a time to go. "Boy!" I thought. successfully fulfill your goals, al may have helped mankind, but gossip. You hear the fellas freshman. Everyone was doing "I really like this." you will take part and study, rather how early a person can asking each other if they've their own thing. I was really Walking from building to study. retire from employment and en­ "seen the cute girl in second getting to like it then. building, instead of from class to joy a life of leisure. hour." Then lunch is over and After obtaining enough capital back to class you go. to retire under this system a Finally, the bell rings and person gives no thought to the school is out. You're walking out reality that in order for him to of eighth hour and everyone is live a life of leisure with all of the gathering at the lockers. "Hey comforts of modernization that Mary, do you have any someone else must be working homework tonight?" "No, not extra hard. Even if the thought tonight. What about you?" occurs to him, the fact that he is "No, me either. Mary, let's go standing on the heart and soul of mess with Brian and them someone doesn't even bother guys." You and your friend are him. Man seems to have lost all on your way. Then later on that track of reality in his quest for night you're back on the phone material things. Erasmus must gossiping. have been thinking along these Are you starting to remember lines when he said, "In the past your high school days yet? Let's the mind commanded the body not forget about homecoming, without trouble, and the body Turnabout, sports, pep rallies, obeyed freely and willingly. Now spirit weeks, and of course. with the natural order of things Prom. Remember now? disturbed, the passions of the Yeah, I thought sO. body seek to override the reason, Hi. My name is Teckla FREE and reason is compelled, in a THE UNIVERSITY Holifield and I am just like you. NOTARY sense, to forsake its direction." My high school days are over. Man has seen so many material During my time in high school I PUBLIC LEGAL CLINIC things advertised on the televi­ was what you'd call a popular SERVICE UNION E343 963-4140 963-5130 sion that he strives to obtain lady. I was President of the Pep them, totally disregarding the cost that obtaining them 'will have on someone else or even to himself and family. DREAMS The government of this coun­ try which claims that the Soviet Union is its most threatening By Kent Britton enemy still sells grain and other products to them. In its greed for The word 'dream' makes money it will even supply its several people begin to think. enemy with materials that will Dr. Martin Luther King had a help build up its strength. dream. He had a dream of blacks If religion is to act as a positive and whites living together as force in lifting the consciousness one. Some people have that of man, it has to get itself All-Americandream of owning a together and start performing its home. Most people live out their proper role in society. dreams. But, such people as Dr. The role that religion is playing Martin Luther King didn't. in society today brings to mind a As a black person I feel that quote from Bonhoeffer. He said, dreams are very important. As 5630 West Fond Du Lac Avenue "Still more pathetic is the total you begin to feel as though the Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53216 collapse of moral fanaticism. The world is taking over, you still fanatic thinks that his single- have your dreams as something 414/466-2344 minded principles qualify him to to look forward to. Being a do battle with the power of evil, student at a predominately white but like a bull he rushes at the university is a good example of Education is the key to the future. Let North red cloak instead of the person this situation. If your major is who is holding it; he exhausts medicine, business, music, art, Milwaukee State Bank open your door with a himself and is beaten. He gets etc. That is your dream. Don't let student Lr"~ v entangled in non-essentials and the world pull you down, or even falls into the trap set by cleverer make you give up hope. Your people." Religions seems to be dream is to be a nurse, be the attacking one another instead of best nurse in the city. Banking Hours: the forces of evil that they are There's an old saying about supposed to be combatting. The­ dreams are for children. That's ologians are urging followers to not true. Jesse Jackson, in 1984, Monday thru think of their individual souls had a dream of being the first Thursday 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. when they should be concerned black president of the United Friday 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. with the livelihood of all humani­ States of America. Is he a child? ty- Dr Martin Luther King had a Saturday . 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon Religions of all forms have to dream of unity. Was he a child? perform their proper role if Dreams are for everyone, humanity is to exist. They must whether they are young, old, realize that no power is stronger rich, poor, or whatever the that the force of righteousness. classification. Everyone dreams. With this realization they must People walk around saying, "1 stand up and combat the forces of don't dream." Some are afraid evil in any form it may present to admit it for fear of criticism. If itself. Jesse Jackson had been afraid of criticism he would have quit in the beginning. He may not have been nominated in 84 but watch for him in 88. Member F.D.I.C. As a whole, I'm saying hold on II20ICCCJS to your dreams. They may be all that's left in this world to keep you going through life. They are Voice your opinion . . . Invictus valuable and priceless. wants to hear everything and everyone. INVICTUS Pjje* October 1,1984

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Malachi Favors [bass]

Lester Bowie [trumpet]

Roscoe Mitchell |sax]

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Photos by Patrick Robinson

The Art Ensemble of Chicago performed in the Wisconsin Room of the UWM union on September 18th, 1984. The concert, sponsored by the Alternative Concerts group, was a big success.

Don Moye [drums] Joseph Jarman Page 6 INVICTUS October 1, 1984

accumulation of wrongs against become overaggressive. This blacks in the past. The slogan happens only because of what the Black Officers Face Challenge used by marchers was, 'We're administration will tolerate." by Harold C. Russell fired up. We ain't gon' take no Jones says that police-communi­ One black officer said that he McGee was quoted as saying, Their's is a constant struggle. more!' This obvious reference to ty relations depend heavily on found discrimination and preju­ "They(the police) feel they are at Many of them are from the same the past serves two purposes. It the goals of the police admini­ dice no matter what section of streets they now patrol. They're war with the black community. rallies the community around a stration . He advocates that those town he was assigned to. Ano­ looking, anxiously, for the trou­ What develops,"warned McGee, common cause. It also blinds goals should be made known to ble they escaped by learning the ther says, 'If you're black and "is the mentality of shoot first some people to the dilemma the the public. working in a white neighborhood, law and deciding to live by it. it's and ask questions later." A black black police officer faces. , "The best way for us to avoid your work is almost always ques­ a decision that brings some officer says that many of his Detective Jones says, 'Racial being thought of by the black status and esteem from their tioned. It's as if they're telling white peers are "skeptical about harmony on the force is like a community as bad cops is just to peers. It also gives birth to a you, "Yeah, so what if you're the going into the black community rubberband. There was a discus­ be good cops. That is the only unique struggle. police, I'm white." and doing any sort of effective sion about the Lacy case between way to convince anybody. We "Black police officers choose In the black community,there's police work." With these types of blacks and whites. Things got a have to be the best, most re­ law enforcement as a career for a solid distrust of the law. Inci­ pressures on them and their little strained and maybe some sponsive police force there is. all the reasons whites do", detec­ dents such as the Ernest Lacy partners, the black police officer professionalism was relaxed. Dif­ We have to make arrests. Those tive Arthur Jones said, adding, case, where a 22 year old black sees injustice, sometimes racially ferent situations affect the po­ arrests may be controversial. We "not the least of which is that it's man was stopped as a suspect in motivated, as another source of lice department the same as the have to be up front about it with a job." a rape and died of undetermined conflict between themselves and community at large. As far as ac­ the public. People, officers in­ In the city of Milwaukee the causes, increase the distrust the people they are trying to tually getting out there and doing cluded are going to get hurt. We black officer tightropes between many times over. Administrative protect. the job, I don't think Lacy mani­ just have to be up front when it career and heritage in as delicate insensitivity strains an already When he was asked about the fested itself too much in the happens." a balancing act as any ever stretched taut relationship. Both Ernest Lacy incident and what performance of police duties." So there is a fife burning ufTder performed by master magician the police department and the his own reaction would have, Jones also responded to the the law. It could flare up and Harry Houdini. They feel even black community suffer. been, a black officer said,"yes, sensitive issue of whether or not establish its ugly presence at magic couldn't produce the same Civic leaders and citizens in training is lax. Even I would have there are black cops on the anytime. Those who'll most sure­ results. No one is fooling anyone the black community claim that had a problem being sensitive to force who use excessive force ly be caught up in the blaze of on the street. there is a need for sensitivity his condition. I don't think those against members of their own emotions are Milwaukee's black training amongst the officers of officers did so much wrong, race. "Black officers don't over- officers. These men and women Black officers face a personal the Milwaukee police force. They except that it could have been compensate to show whites that are between the rock, the hard struggle as well as the normally feel that some of the officers that they knew he was in need of that they're okay. The depart­ place, and the'right' thing to do. high tension pressure attendant cause more problems than they assistance and ignored him." ment has had certain procedures on police work. The constant solve when they answer calls in Many of the officers inter­ for working towards promotions. pressure makes the job more in the black community. Common viewed felt the strong community If an officer sees it as a way of than a job. Council Alderman Michael uproar over Lacy was due to an earning rank he or she may A R T S & ENTERTAI NMENT 27th ANNUAL EBONY

FASHION FAIR by Sandra Conners

On September 14, 1984, The The proceeds from all the 27th Annual Ebony Fashion Fair Ebony Fashion Fair go to came to Milwaukee's own charitable organizations such as Performing Arts Center, and the the Sickle Cell Society, The theme-'Color Fantasy'. Young Men's and Women's Designs presented at the Christian Association, the Na­ fashion show highlighted bold, tional Association for the vivid colors that enhanced and Advancement of Colored People, complemented one another and many others. rather than matching consistent­ Shows are sponsored by such ly. This is a departure from groups as the NAACP, Delta traditional styles. Sigma Theta, Alpha Kappa Al­ Various American and pha, Phi Delta Kappa, the European designers displayed .Urban League, the United Negro eye-catching combinations of fur, College Fund, Omega Psi Phi, sequins, wools, velvets, satins, and a host of other outstanding leat, leather and jersey. sponsors. Twelve tantalizing models I highly recommend to all of exhibited unique grace, be­ you who missed the show to plan wildering the captivated on attending the 28th Annual audience that filled the PAC. Ebony Fashion Fair. It may yield right". Several people believe The twelve models presented yet another adventurous tour fashions from such designers as through the world of fashion. Movie Review Prince is a worshipper of Satan. Christian Dior, Yves St. Laurent, But others believe that he is sim­ ply getting his message across Halston, Oscar de la Renta, Mali, PURPLE RAIN By Mia Weston and Ferragamo. through vulgarity. People like The motion picture Purple had to compete with Morris Day, violence and sex, so Prince is Rain written, produced, directed, the lead singer of The Time. As spreading his peace concept and starred by the multi-talented the movie comes to an end, The through a vice-versa technique. Roger, "Prince" Nelson is a very Kid finally wins Apollonia's love, Overall, Prince has influenced "PRINCE" extraordinary movie. however, it's not until his father youngsters to be mislead. They Prince had an excellent band attempted suicide. This accident have picked a wrong role model called The Revolution. The made The Kid's struggles even to follow. Revolution performed at The harder. He dedicated his hit Fifth Avenue Night Club along song Purple Rain to his father. with the group The Time. The This performance was the begin- INSIGHT owner of the night club was ing of a rising star. BY GOLDI named Boss. I spoke with several viewers Apollonia-6, formerly Vanity-6, is Prince referred to as The Kid and they have all consented to a vocal group consisting of three in the movie, had three struggles Purple Rain's strongest point women. Apollonia is the lead to overcome. First, he had to was the music. Mr. LeVernon singer, with Brenda and Susan as deal with the battering of his Lawson feels that all of the songs background vocalists. They "never satisfied" mother by his coincided with the scenes. He performed their hit single, "Sex "too bold" father. Everytime said, "The music was right on Shooter." This is their first song The Kid would come home, his time with the scenes." as Apollonia-6, with an album parents were fighting or had The Public Relations director, coming on the open market. fought. Kent Britton says, "I thought the Vanity, the former leader, left to The Kid's second struggle was movie itself was like a big video. pursue a solo career. to be a success in the music The strongest part of the movie Morris Day and The Time were world. It seemed quite difficult was the music." rivals of Prince in Purple Rain. to make it "big" because the Charlesetta "Lady" Jackson They performed two of their hit people weren't ready for the believes Purple Rain was very singles, "Jungle Love", and sounds that The Revolution sexual but not pornographic. "The Bird". The songs were made. There were controversies The music was Raaw! Being the taken from their hit album, "Ice and conflicts within the group devoted Prince fan that I am, I Cream Castles," which is already itself. Boss put The Kid in a tight thought he was unbelievably on the market. Recently Day left situation by telling him he had sexy. As a matter of fact, he is The Time to pursue a solo career. three acts and didn't need four. definitely what I want for Christ­ He felt it was time for a change. Prince was struggling to keep his mas. Roger "Prince" Nelson, and place to perform at The Fifth I feel that Purple Rain was an The Revolution sang all the songs Avenue with the revealing trio, extended version of his video in the movie from the album Apollonia-6. When Doves Cry. The most entitled, "Purple Rain." Such The third struggle for The Kid interesting part of the movie was songs as, "Let's go crazy", "I was his love-sick relationship the music. Purple Rain Will Die 4 U", and "Purple with Apollonia, the lead singer of expresses a negative connota­ Rain", were sung with expertise. Apollonia-6. The Kid wanted tion, but Prince is actually tell­ The Purple Rain album is a- Apollonia to be his lady, but he ing a message of "getting vailable to all the Prince fans. October 1, 1984 INVICTUS Page? EDITORIALS FRESHMAN INVOLVEMENT Education's myth The freshmen attending The it's hard, but nothing comes University of Milwaukee(UWM), easy. I asked a fellow freshman are unaware of the various if he planned to participate in any of progress departmental groups available of the organizatios at UWM. for participation on this campus. His reply to me was, "No, this Of the black freshmen enrolled, school takes some getting used There has been no lack of criteria as appearance. While we everyone. Not only those mall­ the majority of them aren't aware to. And besides, I'm not quite debate over the question of equal toot our horns about the percen­ eable to societal mores but the of organizations such as: The sure I'm staying at UWM. educational opportunity in the tage of the population that we unmalleable as well. It is impera­ Black- Students Union(BSU), Maybe once I decide, I'll join an past twenty to twenty-five years. manage to funnel through to tive before any judgment or valid INVICTUS newspaper, and the organization." My reply was, Out of all this vigorous activity graduation, we are funneling a appraisal or solutions are offered various fraternities and sororities "If I thought that way, I wouldn't the decision makers on educa­ significant percentage into the that all the facts be aired. at UWM. be editor of this newspaper." tional policy have offered a limbo of illiteracy. This paper only scratches The majority of the freshmen With the help of others, black steady stream of innovations In analytical prose it is popu­ the surface of the task at hand. come to school for class(es), students on this campus can be designed to reach that goal. In lar to claim that it is time to Frustration among the disadvan­ video games, and to talk to informed of the various activities response to the cry for equality, reassess this stance and admit taged manifests Itself in many friends. I feel that this lack of and organizations on campus. we now have integration, culture- that, indeed, we must address a ways; from violence to disobe­ knowledge is due to lack of Why should they be left in the «free tests, busing, and numerous problem that we have managed dience, in disinterest, indiffer­ activity and information. If dark? Everyone else is helping other components that comprise to ignore rather well to this point. ence, and disgust. These symp­ he/she is not willing to partici­ themselves in some capacity. the public school structure of There are those who are satisfied toms are illustrative of public pate, he/she will never find out Remember, everyone has to go today. In fact, many of the with the existing rate of change, school ills and to deal with them, what's going on around them. I, through that freshmen year in educational changes of the last who do not question the quality being mindful of Alfred North myself, am not like these people college. I know they'd appreciate two decades have been aimed at of that change. Critics of the Whitehead's warning should who are uninformed. I make it your help, and you'd feel good satisfying the national interest in system have compiled a body of serve us well. "Every intellectual my place, as a black student at about being able to help out equal, desegrated education. The evidence that pictures the system revolution which has ever stirred UWM, to do my part as a someone who is going through [regretful] fact that [traditionally] as flawed though entrenched in humanity into greatness has student, as a black student. what you've already gone those efforts have often been off- the national consciousness. been stirred by a passionate The freshmen are starting a through. center with negligible results is Curricular decisions pre­ protest against inert ideas. Then, whole new life in school. I know the primary thrust of this work. If sently hold the power of image- alas, with pathetic ignorance of history has taught us anything, it making as now related in the human psychology, it has pre- is that our system is still only classroom. As a matter of con­ ceeded by some education capable of serving some stu­ science, to prevent a far reaching scheme to bind humanity afresh LETTERS.... dents, and discriminates on the mistake, we must include in with inert ideas of it's own basis of skin color, economic every policy decision an unshake- fashioning." LETTER TO THE EDITOR status, and even so ludicrous a In 'What is the Future of Black able resolve to reach and serve Economics?', Jesse Ward is in Religiously Speaking... agreement with William Julius In response to "Blacks let Blacks down" Wilson that the race factor is I am very much in agreement with the article written by the declining- in American society. former BSU president, Miss. Anita Sparks. All too often we allow Don't cry Miss America According to Wilson, the barriers others to decide our success or failure. We choose to sit back in the Miss America don't cry for blacks to overcome are seat of .complacency and say "Let George do it". How long can economic, not racial. we go (collectivelyas a people) on like this? Down through the eons They elect you their queen WANTED This forgets one of the basic of time, we have had many examples and leaders. How many of And give you their crown facts of slavery: it was an our leaders have we.yes we, killed? We are always saying "Show Burger King: economic institution, although us a leader. We want our people to succeed. ~ But yet when one of Before you can enjoy it 175 W. Lay ton most people see slavery in terms us finally makes it to the top of the ladder, there are always a few to They cut you all down of race, those who benefited most criticize the achievements or question the accomplshments of that Hiring for all shifts 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (capitalists) from racism knew successful individual. They even have the audacity to say "Well, Dip all in your business the sources. Whereas slavery in order to have gotten that far, they must have had to conform to Show the public your past Cashier and food handling provided free labor, discrimina­ the White Man's criterion. You can't be successful unless you do 725 N. Mayfair tion in the labor force today what the White Man says..." When are we going to realize that But there's profit to be made Hiring cashiers and food hand­ keeps blacks underpaid, We are what WE make of ourselves? The White Man did not And they were banking on your lers, for 8:00-9:00 until 1:00-2:00 increasing profits for capitalists. create you. And we need to stop using that as an excuse, and stop ass Old barriers, entrenched thiwugh blaming 'him' for our laziness. The Lord God created YOU; andin racism, still had their basis in His image at that! 3500 S. Moorland Rd. Didn't care about your future Hiring cashiers and food hand­ economics. Not a drop of hesitation Affirmative action is referred Miss. Sparks spoke the truth concerning the lackadasical lers, day shift and 9:00 close to as 'sometimes harmful' in the attitude our people display about important issues that concern our well being. Yet, we complain when things are not in our favor. Well, welcome to the world 4651 S. 27th St. article. No system is perfect, and of exploitation affirmative action has its pro­ However Miss. Sparks, I feel I must contest the statement you First, second and third shift blems, but the advantages far made in the last issue of Invictus..."Maybe we're not as organized General kitchen as«we could be, but Jesus wasn't perfect either. At least allow us The others all point outweigh them. Without As if you were the blame affirmative action, those blacks our mistakes..." First of all, we surely cannot equate our 5512 S. 108 St. inadequacies to the perfectness of the Lord Jesus Christ. Neither Wilson commends for 'changing General kitchen and cashier should Jesus and the very idea of not being "organized" be But who can tell me now American institution,' probably The last winner's name All shifts would not be part of those associated in any way. If Jesus was the Son of God, He was in fact institutions. perfect. If He is not our perfect example, who is? The leaders of the past and the present,were/are not perfect. Jesus was without You're a winner to me Denny's In agreement with Wilson, the To hell with September black underclass is a problem fault or mistakes. I don't know if Miss. Sparks became so and economics plays a large role emotionally involved in writing the article, that the statement was 8001 W. Brown Deer made simply to prove a point. But to prove a point by demeaning For your name is Vanessa Cooks and all job codes in the solution but the problem And I'll always remember also involves culture and someone as perfect and Holy as Jesus Christ, is totally irrelevant All three shifts self-concept. Those belonging to and could have been stated in a different and more appropriate the underclass have no way. Being an advocate of Jesus and His name,naturally I took 5547 N. Lover's Lane Rd. economics to speak of. The offense. Please don't misunderstand me. I don't wish to jump on Cooks, service assist., and wait­ answer to their problems must one aspect of a well needed article, I'm simply standing up for resses over 18 all shifts and part come from other areas; building what I believe. In this day and generation, if you don't stand for time positive self-images for example. something, you'll fall for anything. Following his review of Love and peace, Monica Parchia H The Hurricane 3801 S. 27th St. Wilson, Ward offers solutions to P.S. Anita, I'm doing just as you advocated...SPEAKING OUT. Waitresses and cooks the economic problems of black Third shift weekends only, and America. It is true that 'blacks Freshman Failures can be Avoided part time should major in highly marketable studies,' but all blacks cannot play and make PROBLEMS FACING FRESHMEN ON CAMPUS Hardee's right choices in life. How does Inadequate finances, time problem is balancing time for with. Freshmen tend to change the black underclass make such management, problems with extra-curricular activities and their major three or four times 8300 W. Brown Deer Rd. choices when they don't exist? courses, and educational and academic activities. He spends before they decide exactly what 18 yrs. old To help the black underclass, career plans are le of the the majority of his time career goal they will pursue. Help to close 5:00-12:30 now and society must make choices problems freshmen have. socializing. He must remember There are counselors to help 5:00-11:00 winter available. The choice of higher One young lady said to me, T that college demands much more narrow down your interests. The Placement and Career Develop­ education, the choice of job applied for financial aid, and they studying outside of class than ment Office in Mellencamp Hall training, and the choice of a job. (financial aid office) said my high school. You have to cut McDonald's parents make too much money, down on your social life, if may be helpful. For more infor­ In his concluding paragraph, mation call 963-4486. Ward compares Wilson with but my parents aren't giving me getting a college degree is your 8100 W. Brown Deer Rd. any money to help finance my goal. All part time and weekend main­ Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, The first semester as a and Dubois. To compare them is education.' So she has to take Another problem is with tenance 4:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. freshmen is very disappointing not only an error, but out a Guaranteed Student Loan courses; students know when and frustrating. If you survive disrespectful to the memories of (GSL). My suggestion to her is to they are doing poorly in their through the first year, you are Dr. Martin Luther King and re-apply for financial aid in the class work. My only suggestion Looking for a college senior, Malcolm X who died for their spring of the year January 1985, is to seek help. You can call the most likely to survive the next graduating this semester. Job Department of Learning Skills at beliefs. In addition, Dubois' but as an independent student. three years at this university entails tutoring high school 963-5363, or the Office of Black works in the area of sociology This means she has to be taken successfully. students in reading and arith­ Advising at 963-6001 to assist in stands far above Mr. Wilson. off her parents tax return as a I thank the Department of metic skills. Immediate opening finding someone to tutor you in and starting pay between $14,000 Most importantly. Ward didn't dependent. Student Health for the survey any class you are having and $18,000 a year. Send resume answer his own question, 'What Time management is another they did last spring which helped problems with. to: is the future of black economics?' problem for freshmen. One me to write this paper. freshmen said, T don't have Educational and career plans Vel Phillips YWCA are decisions freshmen are faced By Cynthia Mitcheli enough time for studying.' His By Delilah Gatson 3940 N. 21st. St. Page 8 INVICTUS October 1, 1984

UWM Your Rights as a Legal Clinic

to continue renting from this Tenant person. If, for some reason you have to move out prior to the termination Women's Basketball be filled out, documenting what of your lease, talk to your furnishings come with the apart­ landlord about it. If you are Where are our black women? ment, their condition, and the able to come to some sort of condition of the apartment itself. agreement, get it in writing; if by Gloria Gregory UWM women's basketball The fall semester is here and The procedure for the check-out not, you may be liable for rent for students are entering a very a period up to but not exceeding The UWM women's basketball coach, Mary Ann Kelling (M.A.) form is similar but it also in­ trying time. The pressures of the length of your lease. If you team had a good season last year. says there are a great deal of cludes a request for the return of getting ready for a new school leave early, the landlord must They finished their season 25-8, talented black women basketball your security deposit. year are hard enough to deal still make a reasonable effort to winning their District NAIA na­ players in the Milwaukee area. there are many ways of pro­ with, but when compounded with re-rent the premises, so you tional tournament in Cedar Falls, "The reason UWM doesn't have jecting yourself as a tenant. the need to find suitable housing, should start looking at the Iowa, and are expected to play any of them is because the are all Here is where the old saying things can border on the trauma­ classified ads to check if your just as well this season. The irony going to Big 10 colleges." She "Get it in writing", can have a tic, especially for the first time landlord is advertising the of the situation is that there was also states that, "I really tried to significant effect on enforcing renter. There are many pro­ apartment. It is also a good idea only one black on the team then, recruit some black players this your rights. Whether you have a blems before, during, and after to see if you can find someone to and there aren't any on the team season, but they decided to go yearly, or a month -to- month renting, including questions rent the apartment. Before now. Division-I." The reason many lease it is a good idea to get the about your rights and responsi­ leaving, go through the check-out Why has the number of black black female athletes are going lease or rental agreement in bilities as a renter, leases, procedure with your landlord to women basketball players de­ Division-I, is because their writing. All promises to repair coaches are influencing them to security deposits, and room­ and special arrangements for the assist in getting your security creased in the past few years on mates. deposit back. UWM's basketball team? Are go out of state, according to payment of rent, parking, pets Remember that you and your Your landlord must return your black women losing their interest Kelling. She says that there are and so on, should also be in two black athletes she would like landlord have certain rights and writing. security deposit, minus any in sports? Or are they finding it responsibilities. Your responsi­ amount withheld, with an extremely difficult to pass the to recruit for next year. She Many landlords use a pre­ hopes they don't go Division-I bilities include paying your rent printed standardized lease form. itemized list of deductions, necessary requirements to make on time, providing your landlord within 21 days of your moving the team? instead. Read it to be sure you un­ with proper notice before moving derstand it before signing it. out. If she/he fails to return your out, as well as notice of any If there is a clause which you do deposit or provide you with NORRIS HEALTH CENTER defects or repairs that the not want included, ask the written notice of why it was not property needs. You have the landlord to cross is out and returned, within 21 days, you "Take Care Of All Your HealthNeeds" right to a habitable place to live initial it, and get a copy of it for have the right to sue her/him for in and to exclusive use of the yourself. twice the amount of your security deposit in small claims court. rental unit. Even after you move in to the *Medical Treatment The landlord has the right to rental unit you need to be aware Most major universities offer expect you to take reasonable of problems that can occur. some type of legal advising care of his/her property. The There is a chance that the service to help you with ques­ landlord's responsibilities in­ ownership of your building will tions regarding landlord-tenant clude providing safe, sanitary, problems. At UWM, the Uni­ * Personal Counseling change. If this occurs, do not let and habitable housing, and the new landlord coerce you into versity Legal Clinic, located providing you with proper accepting any changes in your in room nJ43 of the Student * Dental Services notice of rent increases lease, such as rent increases. Union, provides this service as and lease termination. When With a yearly lease, the landlord well as counseling on other legal you move in, the landlord must must abide by all agreements problems. * Health Education provide you with a list of deduc­ made between you and the The phone number js tions from the previous tenant's previous landlord and all of the 963-4140. In Madison, The' security deposit so that you are conditions of your present lease Community Law Office provides aware of what repairs should until that lease expires. With a legal information regarding have been done. The landlord month-to-month tenancy, the landlord-tenant problems, em­ must also inform you of your ployment fraud, university rules * Physical Therapy landlord may change the right to make an inspection of the conditions of the agreement or and other civil matters. Staffed premises to check for the condi­ raise your rent as long as she/he by law students, the office is Most services are free or little cost to tion of the rental unit before you provides you with written notice located at 731 State St., or call all UWM students move in. This should be done of the changes at least 28 days 256-2438. Both services are free with a check-in/check-out form. before your next rent payment, at of charge. Within the first 7 days of your which time you will have to tenancy the check-fn form should decide whether or not you want By Deane Bascom

Call Today; Don't Delay 963-4716 WOM ANT OWO M AlV^M * * Teddi-Michelle Beam -*- ^ ^^^k% Whose future is this anyway?

This article is reprinted from the permanently in the fall of 1984. Your cousin, a high school Lebanon, or Honduras, or Nicar­ nowhere else to go. They are last issue of Invictus last spring. Your mother's hours were re­ freshman, drops by to chat one agua, or on the oceans surround­ disillusioned and poorly pre­ We thought it would give you a duced the following spring, mak­ afternoon. After you discover her- ing those places, so you didn't pared. Occasionally a good pro­ few things to think about. We ing her ineligible for health in­ interest in politics, you ask, expect to see too much of them. fessor appears and is snatched also thought it might make you surance. Most of your medical "What happened to Gary Hart?" But where are the women? A few up by large corporate interests to laugh. Everybody needs a good expenses had been paid by Medi­ She's never heard of him. She of your white friends still attend; train overseas workers to per­ laugh. care, but that's all over now, near does however recognize Jesse even fewer of the black ones. form duties in American-backed the middle of Reagan's second Jackson's name. "Wasn't he one The drying up of federal plants. term. of Michael Jackson's brothers?" funds forced the eradication of Tony Earl was re-elected, Your sisters ana brothers she asks seriously. DEO, and, in the wake of the too, but there still is no student aren't faring much better. To­ Congress, incorporating Grove City decision in early 1984, on the Board of Regents. night's Journal (The Sentinel President Reagan's "build- Chancellor Horton announced Since the University has in­ doesn't exist anymore) notes that down" theory, has just appro­ the disbanding of the Demon­ stituted yet another new compu­ Imagine, please, that on the Patrick Cudahy plant (where priated several hundred billion stration-Retention project, the ter system, your application for May 14, 1984, you stepped off your sistet worked) that had dollars to build a super space Office of Black Student Advising, re-enrollment has been rejected the curb in front of the Union and moved out of Milwaukee in late weapon, trained on the Soviet the Spanish Speaking Outreach three times. They can't find your were hit by the Center Street 1984 was again relocating—to Union from an around-the-earth Institute and the Native Ameri­ previous records. You must sub­ U-Bus* You were not killed, but Taiwan. orbit. Accordingly, Congress had can Studies Program as "too mit old financial aid records, sustained such brain injury that Your youngest brother, advocated scrapping two dozen draining on our dwindling re­ grade reports, and so on, and so you lapsed into a coma from though, is gainfully employed in useless B-52's. sources and divisive." There was on... which you have not emerged. the U.S. Army, although you are The Marines who "left" little student outcry. The re-char­ Want to wake up from this Until now. May 10, 1986. concerned for his safety. The 6 Lebanon in 1983 returned in early tered "White Students' Union" futuristic nightmare? The time to Almost two years after your O'clock news reports that the 1986 following increased tensions issued a press release applaud­ do it is now. Take an interest in accident. What is your world like CIA-backed government in South when the U.S. moved its em­ ing the chancellor for taking a student affairs. You don't have to Nicaragua is frightening off bassy to Jerusalem. Most Middle step forward in human relations. sit on a committee. Just keep Tfife sitengthening Milwau­ (rather unsuccessfully) rebel Eastern countries have broken Invictus carried no banner head­ yourself apprised of the issues. kee spring su*i„.fiUers into your attacks from the north. American diplomatic relations with the U.S. line denouncing the action— Vote in SA and student organiza­ hospital window. It's a good casualties are termed "light." and its ally, Great Britain, after there is no Invictus. The BSU tion elections. thing you came around when you You later learn that one of your this action and the disclosure that struggles along on the $1,675 it And vote in November. Get did. Your family has been fran­ buddies from UWM was killed in the murder of a British police received last fall from the recent­ your friends, relatives, neighbors tically trying to make alternative a helicopter crash in Honduras officer in 1984 was engineered by ly instituted Check-off system. It to vote. Educate and organize. arrangements for you since the during the initial onslaught. Of U.S. intelligence operations to no longer has the funds for a The one thing that was miss­ hospital no longer receives any course, you need to consult your agitate the Libyans. newspaper. ing from the world for those two federal funds for long-term life world map to interpret this news. Enough of world politics. Classes are larger. Many years was you. Don't be a support. Your family long ago Like most of us, you'd never Your head reeling, you go back to professors would leave—pay has stranger. exhausted its financial resources given Central America much UWM for old time's sake. Many only increased two percent since when your father's plant closed thought before. of your male friends are in 1984—but don't, since there's