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"COMPLETE AWARENESS FOR COMPLETE COMMITMENT" VOLUME LVH NUMBER 14 NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY, GREENSBORO Wednesday April 16, 1986 Students question SGA By Daphne Page freshman business administra- Special to the Register tion major. "The people who In a few days the Tharr- are a part of the SGA seem ington SGA administration dedicated. Their purpose, will be giving up their posi- however, has reason for one to tions. However, students are wonder why we are to respect still questioning their term. them ." "I dont think the SGA has Aaron E. Freshwater, a done a worthwhile job. They junior electrical engineering haven't succeeded in doing major, said, "The SGA has what the students on campus very good officers. However, I ■ . wanted to do," said Keith don't think they have pushed Wood, a senior business ad- hard enough to fulfill the ministration major. students desires. "I feel the SGA has been "Moreover, it's up to the totally ineffective. The ques- students to get more involved. tion is 'What have they done It's going to take a lot more in- this year?'" saidKim Payne, a put from the students to get jiiiiiiisif junior accounting major. things accomplished. The But SGA President James students are the university's Election winners (ByjayHaii) Tharrington, feels that the purpose, therefore, it's up to Michael Brunson smiles after being elected SGA Stephanie Tidwell, Miss A&T elect, calls year has been quite successful. the students to unify and take president for the next school term. home to tell her parents the good news. "I wouldn't blame lack of a strong stand on all university communication on anyone, we issues," said Freshwater. all are students and we need Darnevey A. Law, vice Hazing incidents produce each other " said Tharr- president of internal affairs, changes ington. "It's been a rewarding said he has noticed a continual By LINDA BUMPASS Plott St., Greensboro, is because we have to give them and enjoyable year for me. I misconception on the students Staff Writer charged with four misde- due process," he said. have no regrets. Everything behalf. Prompted by the suspen- meanor counts of assault with Buck said he's received I've done this year shines in The SGA including the 40 sions of two A&T fraternities a deadly weapon, two felony reports from graduate chapter the light of God." member senate, have played for alleged changes hazing, in counts ofassault with a deadly fraternity members and ad- Some feel that students play an intricate role the univer- procedures in governing universi- weapon, inflicting serious in- visers concerning the in- a big part in the success of the sity's functioning, he said. ty pledge periods for Greek- jury, two misdemeanor counts cidents, but the information is SGA. Due to apathy on the stu- letter organizations are being of hazing and one misde- not ready for release until it's "I feel the SGA have very dent behalf, and poor com- planned and will be initiated in meanor count of simple submitted to the chancellor. good intentions, but there is munication on our behalf, a the fall, says Chancellor Ed- assault and battery. Fort said once he receives only so much they can do," lot of pertinent issues go un- ward B. Fort. Fort said campus police are the report he will make a deci- said David Williams, a noticed. Law added. "I don't want students com- still investigating alleged sion on any action ing to this university and fear Alpha Phi Alpha hazings, and According to arrest war- joining a fraternity or sorority any needed action will be rants, the students assaulted because of hazing," he said. taken when the investigation is were: Omega Psi Phi and Alpha complete. • Jeffrey Henderson of 106 Phi Alpha fraternities were "I am against hazing," he Haley Hall. His beard was set both suspended through spr- said, "because it's ... against afire and his chin scarred. ing semester 1987. the law. And if found on this Arnold Mazyck of In the Omega case, charges campus it will be prosecuted to 1070-A• Scott Hall. He was hit were brought against one the fullest." on the head, arms and fraternity member, Fort said, The administration has not shoulders with a two-by-four and law enforcement officials determined the type of penalty piece of wood. are handling the investigation. the Omegas will face, says Dr. Clemente McWilliams of The university will conduct its Roland E. Buck, vice 109•Halev Hall. He was hit on own chancellor for student affairs. (continued on page 8) Steven Jones, 20, of 731 "We haven't determined, Aggie Fest to feature five groups By Patricia Poole dent Government Association fun show," said Antonio Special to the Register President Bryant, a freshman from Many students feel this The groups performing in- year's April Greenville Aggie Fest, set for clude Starpoint whose latest I enjoy 26, will be an enjoyable event hit is "Object Of My Desire," Starpoint and hope plan that the special guest and to attend. Juicy known for "Sugar will - round this Free," Trouble Funk, event off...it should "I feel that Aggie Fest this be a lot of fun," said Pippa year will be more enjoyable and Skinny Boys known for Sutton, a junior from than year last as far as enter- "Jock Box." Also, a local Rochester, N.Y tainment is concerned," said group, Chocolate Buttermilk, The concert will begin at Michelle Boyd, a sophomore from Fayetteville, will appear, noon in Aggie Stadium. Teacher year from Raleigh Williams said. Tickets for A&T students, of the Dr. William DeLauder, Dean of the anc high school and other college School of Art The concert will feature five "I congra Sciences, presents tulate A&T on students, will be $8. General Dr. Vallie Guthrie of the Chemistry Depart groups, according to Curtis their choice of picking Juicy admission is $10. Admission ment, the Teacher of the Year Award at the annual Arts am Williams, assistant to the Stu- and Starpoint. It should be a on the dav of the show is $11. Sciences Honors Program. Page 2 The A&T Register Wednesday, April 16, 1986 Jenkins reflects 1986-87 SGA officers elected By ESTHER WOODS student life," he said treasurer, while James Hill HI, News on reign Editor The new Miss A&T, who also ran unopposed, was Screams filled the air, Tues- Stephenie J. Tidwell elected Attorney General. By said/Tin AARON L. EVANS day, in the Memorial Student elated. I had doubts Mark E. Oliphantran unop- Special to the Register Union as Michael Brunson throughout the whole cam- posed and won the nominating Miss A&T 1985-86, Debara was announced president of paign because things committee chair. Jenkins, views her reign as a the student government sometimes looked like they challenge Jenkins great and an association and Stephenie weren't in my favor," she said Students elected to the everlasting experience. She said that she has worked Tidwell was announced Miss Tidwell, a junior economics Judiciary Council were Sheila A&T for the 1986-87 school major from Black, chairperson; Linda "I wouldn't trade anything hard at emphasizing the im- Passiac, New year. Jersey, had Bumpass, Milton A. Earle, for it. It was just wonderful," portance of positive thinking 514 votes in the "I would like to thank the April 11 election, while her Hilda Goins, James E. said Jenkins, who does not and self-confidence throughout the student body. students for standing behind closest competitor, Vickie Howell, Rickey D. Hyatt, know who her successor will me, Although eager to relin- voting, and believing in Hinton had 642 votes and Rodney Oakley, Melonise P. be. Run-offs between Miss me as they quish her crown, have done in the Christine McNeill had 136. Spinks, Willie C. Wood.III, A&T candidates Vickie Hin- Jenkins ad- past," mits, if possible, she would re- said Brunson. Following a run-off elec- and Esther M. Woods. ton and Stephenie Tidwell will A tain the title for a second run-off between the tion, Tidwell won with 768 be today presidential Other elected officers runn- reign candidates votes, while Hinton recieved Jenkins, a ing unopposed were senior home "I will definitely miss this resulted from the April 11 588 votes. economics major, election sophomore class officers: Ber- said she great honor, but the memories when Brunson receiv- A run-off election was also found it pleasure 455 nadine Anthony, secretary; a to work will always be treasured." ed votes, while his op- scheduled between the vice hand in hand ponents, and Banielle Simmons, Miss with the Student After graduation, Jenkins Frank McCain had president of internal affairs Government 419 Sophomore. Association, will be employed by Dudley votes and Christopher' candidates, Erwin Mandell while maintaining a very close Morris had 342.