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Why Are WSSU
Students So
Reluctant To
Join Organizations ?
By Victoria Graves
Eddie Elijah, member of the Pre-Law
Society one of the many student organiza
tions on the campus of WSSU, says
students at WSSU are reluctant to join
organizations. Maybe it’s because of a con
flict of interest, but clubs in the social
science department should appeal to all
students, regardless of their field of study,
says Elijah. “These organizations are peo
ple oriented.”
Other students on campus who are af
filiated with organizations had thoughts on
the subject.
Ernie Maxwell, a member of the queen
city club says “peer pressure, no self gain
and not having the time,” were also vital
factors.
Another student, William Pass says
laziness, lack of knowledge about clubs
and not wanting to take the time out were
reasons for students not becoming involv
ed. Emery Partee and Alicia Lucus had
similiar thoughts. Partee says students
are insecure with themselves and unwill
ing to be committed to something. He also
said students talk about doing, but when it
comes down to it they don’t want to do the
work that is involved.
Ms. Lucas on the other hand focused on
the lack of awareness of the part of the
students. “They don’t realize the benefits,
knowledge and experience to be gained in
joining organizations,” she says.
On the whole at W^U, not only are the
students uninformed, but the administra
tion does not endorse social activities or
emphasize joining organizations. The
students in turn have the attitude that a
good student is one who only focuses on
school work and discipline.
March
Paula Mickens, Miss WSSU,
received an ovation from the
crowd when she gave a brief talk
on the significance of maintain
ing traditionally black colleges.
“I challenge you to join the cause
of helping to maintain our black
institutions,” said Mickens.
A number of fraternities,
sororities and organizations at
WSSU carried banners showing
their support of Black College
Day. Among the groups carrying
the hand-held banners were Delta
Sigma Theta, Alpha Phi Alpha,
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WSSU Youth tor Christ, Delta
Sigma Pi, Alpha Phi Omega and
Zeta Phi Beta. The banners were
prominently displayed in front of
the main entrance to Carolina
HaU.
The march and rally was part
of a national day of observance
for predominantly black colleges.
The festivities at WSSU served as
a local Black College Day
celebration. Black students
throughout the state traveled to
the state capital in Raleigh where
they were joined by state and na
tional black leaders.
Thousands of students at predominently black colleges and universities flocked to
Raleigh for a statewide march and rally in support of Black College Day.
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