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3 • BENNETT BANNER • NOVEMBER 9, 2001 • NEWS & FEATURES • NEWS & FEATURES • NEWS & FEATURES Banks continued from Page 1 During a recent athletic and dance troupe interest meeting in the Ida H. Goode gym. Banks expressed his goals to more than 70 students. "My vision is to give the stu dents at Bennett College a real athletic experience,” Banks said. Banks said he will work dili gently to attain coaching staffs fw softball, teimis, track, cross coun try, volleyball, swimming, and possibly horseback riding, and bowling. He said he also plans to have a cheerleading squad, p^ squad, and a dance team. "In order to get the [Athletic] Department in top condition, it mighttake up $2.1 million," Banks said. So Banks said he will be seeking funds frc»n various corpo rations like Federal Exjwess, Proc tor & Gamble, and Coca-Q)la to cover the costs of repairing the gym floor, lodcer rooms, and pur chasing a larger score board. The new AD said some of his immediate goal include new uni forms and sneakers for the athletic teams, an athletic newsletter, a media guide, a functioning con cession stand, halftime activities, and VIP seating on the stage for faculty, staff, and selected com munity membo^. "I'm h^py about the changes in the athletic department, espe cially in us having cheerleaders, and danco^ to support our teams. Now we can have what other schools have," said Velma Ragsdale, a sophomore elemen tary education major from Seattle, Wash. Angel Lee, a senior mathemat ics m^or from Washington, D.C. said, "I dropped in on the basket ball team’s first practice [Nov. 2] and was pleased. "Coach Banks is really working the basketball team hard, which is something that they need." The basketball team’s first game is Nov. 17 against Hood College, and the first home game is against Spelman College Nov 30. MGrnGr continued fronn Page 1 notenough spaces could be found." The second floor will not house offices to save money. "By not having offices up there, the College won't have to pay to heat that floor,” Mangum said. Steele Hall has been "closed" for renovations, but a starting datefor the repairs has not been announced at press time. Until then Dr. Alma Adams, an art professor, said she will con tinue using Steele for some of her art classes. A few other Humani ties faculty members are still us ing rooms in the building for mu sic lessons, conferences, and tele phone facilities. Sept. 11 continued from Page 1 tion towards those who look like people from Pakistan, Iran or Af ghanistan] should not be done. I have not heard anything on the local level,” Khopkar said. Both Rao and Khopkar said that the show of support from the Ben- and colleagues ask about my fam ily, and I am very happy about the support I am receiving," Rao said. Khopkar said her students have been yay suRXMlive. "rve discussed with my classes what is going on and they re- nett College conmmnity has helped sponded very positively. They re them to deal with the tension. very much concerned about me, ”Every day [Bennett] students Khopkar said. Players continued from Page 1 With no stone unturned, a col lage of amusing stories takes the audience (m a high-speed, emo tional ride diTough the decades of the authcff’s life. "The New Yoric Times" de scribed this play as "a joyful cel ebration of survival against what seemed to be impossible odds and of fulfillment in a harsh world of injury and deprivation." Tribute is given to flie strength and courage of one African Ameri can woman who embodies the struggles and triumphs of all Afri can Americans. "From the Mississippi Delta" takes viewers on a historical, up lifting and soul-stining journey that wiU touch the hearts of all people. Admission prices are $10 for general patrons; $4 for Bennett students; and $5 for other students. Mature subject matter is addressed. ACES credit given for Nov. 19 performance. The play is directed by Stei*anie Howaad "Ms. Asabi," who is an instructor in the Theatre program. TTie cast members are Ruby Tho mas, Kiandra Parks, Lauren McMillan, MonyaTomUnson, and Robin Dunn. Master’s & Ph.D. Degi-ees In linvi«)iimpiUal Srtoiice ami ManagBmonl Fh.D. ill Economies and Eimronmental Science t)onald Bw*n Schw! of KmwonmentaJ Srtcnec & Managcmerit UniTCrsity of California, Santa Barbara \1sit us at wv\v.lm’B.«i“sb,«lsi. or cali JhH fnw jS(iS-4-!IC-iSKBN We have a surefire way to predict the future. Hire you to invent it. Cyberspace controls and laser defense systems came as no surprise to the U.S. Air Force. In fact, they came off our drawing boards. No wonder we re always looking to hire the best and brightest. You can leverage your degree immediately and get hands-on experience with some of the most sophisticated technology on earth. To find out how to get your career off the ground, call 1-800-423-USAF or visit our Web site at airforce.com. V U.S. AIR FORCE
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