HSSU V I E W Harris-Stowe State University’s Student Newsletter February 14, 2006 Harris-Stowe State University’s HSSU Student Newsletter V I E W Volume 2, Issue 1 February 14, 2006 Back from Iraq! Senior Otis Beck returns from Tour of Duty By Kevin A. Evans When I pitched this story to my fellow newsletter colleagues something occurred to me. The great, career- making, breaking news stories usually don’t have happy endings; they usually revolve around disturbing news, deceit and downfall. That’s just the business of reporting, but I’ve come upon something that is none of those. There are politics in the Iraq war and controversies and investigations. HSSU senior Sergeant Otis Beck upon returning from a But there is another side. It is one of inspiration. Otis Beck, tour of duty in Iraq. Photo by Dr. Eileen O’Brien. an HSSU senior majoring in Criminal Justice, is an inspiring young man; just ask any member of the Honda Campus I had the pleasure of accompanying Dr. O’Brien and All-Star Challenge Team. Throughout the 2005 season they Harris Stowe State College alumni Mark Stepney in were mindful of their team mate and the tremendous welcoming Otis home. We waited patiently for over an sacrifices he was undertaking upon being deployed to Iraq. hour for the 145 members of the 892nd Transportation December 16, 2005, was a very special day for Dr. Company during which time we were treated with cookies Eileen O’Brien, sponsor of the Honda team. Those who and punch all while we were being told that they will be know her are well aware of how she feels about the students arriving shortly. Sitting on the bleachers at Southwestern on her award-winning Honda Campus All-Star Challenge Illinois College located in Belleville, Illinois, I sat among Team. She calls them her babies. On this day she welcomed home one of her babies, Sergeant Otis Beck. See Iraq, page 7 much homework. Here are My Life After Relocation some general facts. Xavier University’s campus is like a Katrina Student Finds Her Way small island because all the By Natasha Meredith and Kevin A. Evans businesses around us are still closed. We have to travel far In the first issue of the HSSU View we did a cover story on the just to get the basic things we students who were affected by the devastation of hurricane need. I do realize that they Katrina. One of the students, Natasha Meredith, a senior at have made a lot of effort to Xavier University, was featured on the cover. She has kept in get to where we were before contact with HSSU View staff members via e-mail since Katrina. returning to New Orleans to resume her studies. She was We finally got ATMs! kind enough to act as correspondent for the newsletter. Displaced New Orleans There used to be a fence student Natasha Meredith around Xavier, but it is now while at Harris-Stowe. February 1, 2006 2:56 a.m. gone. I am so happy for that because I felt like I was in jail. Another good thing about Whatzzzup! I really don’t have a lot of time but I can try to get you some detail of what’s going on. I have so See Katrina, page 8 Page 1 HSSU V I E W Harris-Stowe State University’s Student Newsletter February 14, 2006 February 2006 Black History Month 123 Brown Bag Movie Workforce Recruitment Matinee, 11 am, Annex Program Interviews, 8 am-5 SGA Movie Series, 7 pm, Library-Seminar Room pm, Annex 678910 Funny T-Shirts and Queen’s Tea, 12pm, Brown Bag Movie Erma’s Art Exhibit, Pictures, 12-2 pm & 5-7 Annex Matinee, 11 am, Annex Annex pm, Annex Black Inventor’s SGA Movie Series, 7 Black Inventor’s Pool Tournament Play, Traveling Exhibit, Lower pm, Annex Traveling Exhibit 2/6-2/24, Game Room Level Hallway– West Wing Black Inventor’s Traveling Exhibit 13 14 15 16 17 Ode to Black History, Candy & Hearts Black Heritage Stamp Freestyle Battle, Honda All-Star 12 pm, Main Auditorium Valentine’s Day Sale, 10 Unveiling, 11 am, main Aud. featuring Big Will from 106 Challenge, 8:30 am-1:30 featuring HSSU Concert am-7 pm, Lower Level African Marketplace, 11 & Park 12:30-2 pm, Bank pm, Cardinal Ritter High Chorale Health Fair & HIV/AIDS am-5 pm, Lower Level of America Theatre (EPC) School Testing, 10 am-6 pm, SGA Movie Series, 7 Talent Show Auditions, Lower Level Hallway pm, Annex 11 am-6 pm, Main Aud. 20 21 22 23 24 Think Fast Black Brown Bag Movie Soul 70s Day (Dress HSSU/SLU/WASH U History Game Show, 12 Matinee, 11am, Annex Up) & A Taste of Soul, 12- Talent Show, 7-10 pm, Main pm, Cafeteria SGA Movie Series: 7 2 pm, Annex Auditorium pm, Annex Harlem Renaissance, 6- 6:30 pm Auditorium 27 28 Rags to Riches, 12-2 pm, Cafeteria Greek Square, Divine Nine Plot Unveiling, 12 pm Want to See a Tag, Topic Covered? You’re It! Email your suggestions, comments By Kevin A. Evans or topics you would like to see covered in the newsletter: Imagine yourself [email protected] in an area marked by camouflaged struc- tures, dark corners, the Newsletter Staff latest hip hop music, Reporters: Michelle D. Dallas, Kevin and colorful lights A. Evans, LaQuita Johnson, Justin dancing off the ceiling, Mosley, Chasma Smith, Leonard Tewolde No, you are not inside a nightclub. The area Editor: Chrystal Williams I am talking about is the annex at game of Laser Tag. Students were Photographers: Kevin A. Evans, Harris-Stowe State University, and the divided into two teams, the Red Team Eboni Johnson, Leonard Tewolde game is Laser Tag. and the Green Team. Contributing photographer: Chris Lloyd of the Smith Agency All of this took place on January Dr. Eileen O’Brien based in Grand Rapids, Michigan 18. Students had the option to attend Advertising Rep: Leonard Tewolde transformed the usual student hangout the afternoon games or the evening Correspondent: Natasha Meredith into a playground designed to provide games. Each one was equally entertainment for those interested in enjoyable by all those who Sponsor: Dir. Mark Zeman competing in this fun and exciting participated. Page 2 HSSU V I E W Harris-Stowe State University’s Student Newsletter February 14, 2006 Baptist the Hornets had five players Athletics: Strong Foundation score in double digits and eight players scored at least 8 points. That’s the kind Yields Strong Team of team play that can carry the By Justin Mosley Hornets a long way. The Hornets have nine games The HSSU men’s basketball team Harris-Stowe is, however, losing remaining, seven of them are enters its third season using the 6’4” guard/forward Kelvin Mosby Jr. conference games, giving the team a Emerson Performance Center as its who is currently leading the team in legit shot at getting a home game in home floor. In the past, since we did scoring with not have a suitable gymnasium for 15.33 ppg scoring practice, our teams had to travel to average and 6.38 hold team practices. Now with the rpg. Both of those proper facilities, the 2006 version of totals rank top 100 the Hornets are as competitive as ever in NAIA Division thanks to an enthusiastic staff, talented 1. players and a state-of-the-art facility. Don’t look As the Hornets play on a strong past the Hornets foundation, they look to build on a this year though. strong foundation of returning players. The Hornets are The Hornets return four of their top 1-4 in conference five starters including 6’3” guard Joe play with a recent Barker (13ppg and 43% on 3pt FG’s), win over Williams Several key men’s basketball players are returning this year. 6’3" guard Dustin Fox (13ppg and a Baptist and only career high 29pts), 6’1” guard Melvin one of those conference losses was the conference tournament. Look for Martin (12 ppg and team leading 3.24 by double digits. The Hornets took a the Hornets to make some noise the apg) and 6’9” center Aaron Jones (1 ranked Missouri Baptist team into rest of the season, especially in the 0.8 ppg and 9.1 rpg, which is second overtime and are averaging a AMC Conference tournament starting in the conference and 12 in the remarkable 91.5 ppg over their last two on February 28. nation). contests. In the victory over Williams Gillespie Hall’s Pre-Leasing, Fall Semester ’06 By LaQuita Johnson Get ready for a great experience while seeing history For more information or to reserve your place visit one in the making. The four story 235-bed facility is now of these websites (www.gillespiehssu.com or at accepting applications to reserve rooms for its grand [email protected]) or call (314) 340-3331. opening this fall. The new residence hall will be leasing two- and four-bedroom suites. One price will take care of everything, including rent, electricity, water, phone, DJ - K.T. cable and internet. Inside the suites students will be able to enjoy all the comforts of home. Each suite will contain numerous amenities such as a microwave, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher and garbage disposal. The bedrooms are fully Beats Per Minute furnished with a bed, dresser and desk. A laundry facility Specializing in Sound Reinforcement is also furnished for your convenience. Wedding Receptions, Private Parties The new student center is loaded with awesome and All School Functions features.