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THE BENNETT BANNER
Friday, November 16, 1990
Group stresses recycling
by Kenyetta T. Wilson
The Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority, Inc., an active par
ticipant in the Save The
Planet project, is involving
Bennett College in the nation-
v^^ide project of recycling
paper and aluminum waste.
Beverly James, a senior
accounting major and a mem
ber of Alpha Kappa Alpha,
implemented the recycling
idea as a result of the media
attention placed on the en
vironment, the Alaskan oil
spill, the shortage of trees
and the abundance of trash.
The recycling project began
as a fundraiser for the soror
ity, but because of the mini
mal monetary amount re
ceived for the items and the
group’s genuine concern for
the environment, recycling
became a service project to
the community.
“We hope that the campus
will take this literally,” said
James in declaring the AKA’s
goal for the project.
Bennett’s recycling project
is limited to paper and alumi
num cans because of the
abundance of waste from
soda machines, newspapers
and computer lab. Boxes are
placed in each building of the
campus in areas of high
paper and soda can waste.
W'hen the boxes are half full,
the sorority members gather
the cans and the paper from
the boxes, separate computer
paper and newspaper from
other paper, and take it to
the recycling site. The paper
is taken to the Paper Waste
building on East Washington
Street, and the cans are taken
to a plant on Elm and Eugene
Streets.
Because of paper separation
process, “It’s a dirty job,”
comments James. Paper pro
ducts with residue are accep
table, but candy wrappers and
foreign objects, such as food,
are not recyclabe. The group
asks that donors be more
selective in what they place
in the boxes.
Alpha Kappa Alpha wel
comes anyone who would like
to participate in the collection
of items and the separation
process, or offering a help
ing hand in soliciting campus-
wide participation.
As encouragement for in
volvement, James adds,
“We’re the next generation.
We’re responsible for what
happens in the future. Let’s
take it upon ourselves to make
a difference; let’s become in
volved and recycle.”
Fun times planned by Jackson
Adams is upward bound
by Terrilynne Jenkins
Dr. Alma Adams, chair
person of the humanities divi
sion, participated in Outward
Bound, an extensive leader
ship program this summer
in Ledville, Colo. The exper
ience pushed her to increase
her physical and psychological
stamina.
The program involved such
activities as trying to get
across a lake with three logs,
a piece of rope and posts in
the water, being left out in
the wilderness alone to fend
for oneself and climbing a
mountain solo.
Adams undertook these
challenges to help satisfy the
requirements of a Kellogg
National Fellowship she won.
She was among 52 leaders
chosen from a group of 873
applicants.
The one-week challenge
took place at the headquarters
of the fellowship program.
Adams described the week
as boot camp: “You had to
get up at 5 a.m., be to bed at
9:30 p.m. and sleep in a sleep
ing bag in a co-ed setting with
common showers.”
One of the most difficult
adjustments of the week was
having to use the bathroom
outside. The group was put
on a strict diet without any
meat and required to drink
three quarts of a water a
day.
To prepare for the exper
ience in Ledville, 11,000 feet
above sea level, Adams walked
25 miles a week, lost 18
pounds, read numerous books
on leadership and talked her
self into persevering.
“I felt that I had the
mental motivation to complete
the challenge, and if I also
had the physical require
ments, then I might be able
to succeed,” said Adams.
The mountain climbing
challenge was the last and
most frightening situation
that Adams encountered. The
program isn’t governed by a
pass-fail format. Participants
did not have to complete a
task if they didn’t want to.
“I was motivated by the
fact that everyone else in the
program completed the re
quired obstacles. It took spiri
tual as well as physical
strength to get ready for the
climb,” said Adams.
She started climbing quick
ly because she had so much
anxiety. One hundred feet up,
she got stuck temporarily,
but got coached, got herself
together and made it to the
top.
“It was a very moving ex
perience at the top of the
mountain, and getting down
was a whole lot easier,” said
Adams.
Adams wants to use the
benefits of the Colorado ex
perience to develop a program
to promote self-esteem in our
youth today. Outward Bound
has given her much leader
ship skill to share, Adams
said.
by Moneca Surida
If you are uncertain about
what you’re going to do on
this and other weekends, you
might consider having a look
at your student activity
calendar, which is distributed
monthly to make you aware
of happenings at Bennett.
Who says Bennett students
have to go elsewhere to par
ticipate in fun, well coordi
nated, extracurricular activi
ties? Certainly not Herb
Jackson, director of student
activities for the past two
years. He has been here to
help plan, promote and im
plement athletic as well as
social activities that are fea
sible for the campus.
In the past years, outings
such as skating, skiing and
bowling have been some of
the more popular events
favored by Belles. However,
the future for Bennett as far
as student activities are con
cerned will bring about new
and refined changes that will
encourage more unity among
students, team play and
conscientious participation.
These events will encompass
such things as intramural
sports, fun night, and video
night, pending the completion
of related projects. On the
November calendar, students
can expect to see activities
that deal with self-defense,
weight loss control, aerobics
and much more.
Seniors and other interested
students can look forward to
“fun in the sun” during spring
break on a trip to the Baha
mas or Cancun, Mexico. This
is one activity not to miss.
When asked what he
thought students wanted,
Jackson replied, “Students
rely on the activities that we
plan, which is why so much
time and thought goes into
even the smallest of events.
Students are hungry for any
extracurricular activity —
something as a means of a
temporary escape.”
Jackson goes on to say that
with the help of his student
workers, the various campus
organizations and student
participation, this fiscal year
should be a successful and
fun-filled one.
Communications-from page one
classroom will not hinder
Bennett women, McKissick-
Kemp explains.
“I have worked in white
Studies Program will still
exist, says McKissick-Kemp.
“I.S.P. will still trive for non-
traditional majors on the
campus. Communications
majors will gradually move
away from the ISP program.”
There are two new faces
in the communications de
partment this year — Mr.
Bruce Clark and Ms. Teresa
Jo Styles. Clark teaches radio
and television production, and
Styles teaches writing for
radio and television.
Sophomore Kim Wright
comments on the changes:
“The communications depart
ment and television produc
tion here at Bennett look very
promising. I am excited and
felt very proud of our first
production at Cablevision.”
Communications is a very
competitive field. The fact
that Bennett Belles are not
competing with males in the
corporate America and most
corporations are concerned
with the productivity of their
employees. Unfortunately I
do know that in 1990 sexism,
racism and other — isms do
still exist. We need to prepare
our students for that reality
but not let that barrier stop
us from continuing to strive
for our goals,” she says.
McKissick-K e m p believes
women who graduate from
Bennett with a bachelor of
arts degree in communications
will definitely be ready for
the real world: “Self-esteem
and self-images are organized.
The campus embodies the
direction that the communi
cations department is headed
for, and covers every area in
the field.”
SGA Update: The SGA has done a commendable job this semester. The executive
cabinet consists of President Miji Bell; Vice President Kymberly Boyd; Recording Secretary
Candra Ruffin; Corresponding Secretary Jan baughinghouse; Parliamentarian Karen
Weaver; Miss Bennett Yvette Williams and Miss Royal Blue ’n White Venika Noble.
The coronation of Miss Bennett was a beautiful celebration that reinforced the bond of
sisterhood. On Oct. 26-28 a busload of Bennett sisters went to Atlanta to enjoy the home
coming events of brother school, Morehouse College. Sources say the “scenery” was ex
tremely nice. And the Morehouse Glee Club came to call.
The SGA Office is located on the second floor of the Student Union next door to
Student Affairs. The phone number is 370-5716. Feel free to communicate with the officers
and give input of all kinds. (Cassandra Miller)
International Students: Welcome back all Belles. We hope that everyone had a pleasant
summer and is ready to bounce back in the academic as well as extra-curricular arena. The
latest news on campus is the reemergence of The International Student’s Club. As we all are
aware there has been an influx of various international students. I am sure many of you
are eager to learn all about other cultures of the world. One does not have to look farther
than the International Students’ Club, which has pledged to bring these various cultures to
our campus. The club has turned over a new leaf and has awakened from its long sleep.
Elections of the officers were recently held. The Club consists of these students: President
Lidet Mengasha (Ethiopia); Vice-President Batsirai Mutasa (Zimbabwe); Secretary Rosalie
Yembah (Zaire); Treasurer Yvette Flah (Liberia); Public Relations Office Dorcas Matowe
(Zimbabwe); Chaplain Avis Chikwanha (Zimbabwe); Parliamentarian Florence Kennedy
(Liberia); Miss International Annie Carrol (Gambia); Edna Conteh (Sierra Leone); Shanaz
Chowdury (Bangladesh); Yamuranai Kurewa (Zimbabwe); Sandra Adubofour (Ghana);
Jacquelyn N’Jie (Gambia); Angela Norman (Ethiopia); Margaret Williams (Jamaica);
Gladys Sarpomaa (Ghana); Afua Boaten (Ghana).
The International Club is appealing to all BeUes to please help support their endeavors
and participate in their programs this semester. (Florence M. Kennedy)
Music Tastes: Easy listening? Soul? Ballads? Classical? Inspirational? Exactly what do
the Belles like to hear on their stereos? Though most Belles are outgoing and rhythmic,
jumping and bouncing to the upbeat tempos of artists like Kwame, Vanilla Ice and DNA,
many like to relax and “chill out” to the soothing tunes of Cynda Williams, James Ingram,
and Mariah Carey. The top ten songs are as follows; 1. Tom’s Diner—DNA featuring
Susanne Vega; 2. Something In My Heart—Michele; 3. Bonita Appleb-im—A Tribe Called
Quest; 4. Harlem Blues—Cynda Williams; 5. Ice, Ice Baby—Vamlla Ice; 6, Only You—
Kwame; 7. Love Takes Time—Mariah Carey: 8 If I Could Only Have That Day Back—
Howard Hewett; 9. I Don’t Have the Heart—Janies Ingram; 10. Sensitvity—Ralph Tresvant.
Make no mistake, a variety of musical interests sweep across campus representative of
the diversity we create. Some sisters blast heavy metal, pop, jazz and other sounds from
the boom boxes and stereos Mom and Dad have supplied. We all share a strong belief in a
higher being and yes, the Belles appreciate inspirational music as well.
There you have it: music through the eyes of the Belles, ringing loud and clear.
(Angela Alston)
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Scientific Activities: The MARC/MBRS Symposium was held at the Stouffer Hotel in
downtown Nashville, Tenn, Oct. 11-13. Representatives from Bennett included Garnet
Pinder, Nisco McNeill, Jeanette Cox, Dimetria Gordon, Nevea Willis, Michelle Webb, Karen
Warren, Evelyn Harris, Brooke Walker, Dr. Nellouise Watkins and Dr. Benita Bell, who
were on hand for poster and paper presentations from cell biology to pharmacology. A tour
of Meharry Medical College was also offered. Junior Evelyn Harris presented her own
paper on the use of free biotin to increase fluorescence.
The MARC/MBRS, which means Minority Access to Research Carriers/Minority Bio
medical Research Support is “an important way to bring people together to share research
experience in the biomedical field,” says junior Garnet Pinder. The research presented
covered all fields for computer science, chemistry, biology, and psychology majors. Watkins
says, “The program is a tremendous experience for college students to hear presentations
by outstanding scientists as well as meeting peers across the counry.”
Bennett College is one of the 52 institutions in the United States with a MARC training
program. MARC/MBRS grants that are given to the institutions total more than $1
million. (Brooke Walker)
A&T’s Homecoming: Many Belles were disappointed by the festivities, according to a
Banner poll. 60 percent were disturbed because performers did not show up, but 40 percent
still had fun.
The pre-dawn gathering began with the Greek organizations’ step-show and a perform
ance that featured the rap group, Poor Righteous Teachers. Over 7,000 people came to
Corbett Gymnasium. Sophomore Erren Darden said, “I was pleased with the step-show
but very disappointed by the performance of Poor Righteous Teachers.”
On Saturday, after the homecoming parade, A&T beat Bethune-Cookman 27-20, and
the football win made the fans ready to party into the night. The homecoming show pro
mised performances by Miche’le, Christopher Williams, Regina Delle and Queen Latifah,
but Miche’le and Williams were no-shows. Sophomore Delores Hall said, “I only want to
the show to see Christopher Williams and he was not even there.” There were a lot of parties
for the fans to enjoy though.
The finals featured After 7 in a relaxing Sunday night show at C^orbett Gymnasium.
(Dawn Collins)
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Road Trip: A full bus of Belles travelled to the homecoming of brother school More
house College in Atlanta Oct. 26-28.
Weekend activities included the coronation, a parade, a talent show, a football game
parties on and off campus. Most agreed that the weekend was fun and better organized
than last year’s.
Although Bennett is the official sister school for Morehouse, the homecoming queen is
always chosen from Spelman, a neighboring school to Morehouse and rival school to Bennett.
Freshman Sheena Ross objects to the selection process. She SEiid, “I wish that there could
be more of a competition between Bennett and Spelman. I understand that sometimes you
have to go with convenience, but I just don’t like the idea that Bennett was not even in
the running.”
SGA President Miji Bell drove Yvette Williams, Miss Bennett to Morehouse. Comment
ing on how the relationship could be rebuilt with Morehouse, Bell said, “I think that a way
to rebuild is to continue traditions. We need to find out whatever it was that we used
to involve them in and continue to do that.”
The brothers of Morehouse have been invited to Bellefest in April.
(Kimberly D. Urquhart)