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PAGE FIVE THE VOICE DECEmER 1971 The Lycemn Whose Programs Are They Anyway? Students, who plans the lyceum programs? Who decides what guests are to honor us with their presence? If anyone knows, please say. There are many of us who would like to know. Is it done by a faculty committee, a student committee, or a faculty-student committee? Why don’t we ever have any lyceum guests like the Temptations? Does somebody have something against their kind of muMC? Why must it always be some classical or renowned pianist or politician? We should have the opportunity to experience both kinds of music (classical and rock), and our appreciation should be given a broader scope. Sure we have rock singers during Homecoming, but is this the only time that we can have them? Can’t we have a change sometimes? A change in pace is way overdue. Why do you think? If anyone knows who plans the lyceum, who decided upon the guests, please send in answers to this letter. We would like your opinions. Why should our appreciation be narrowed to only one side of the musical, political, or social scene? Why can’t we be honored with one classical guest and one rock guest as well. It’s just not fair to us as students and its time somebody spoke out! WHOSE LYCEUM PROGRAMS? WHOSE LYCEUM PROGRAMS? WHOSE LYCEUM PROGRAMS? THEIRS! (Please send in letters in answer and in response to this letter) Register and Vote XS THIS 'B/.AC/C Cui-TuTte? Published monthly during the school year by students of Fayetteville State University. Editor-in-Chief Brenda Wat^n Associate Editors Jan'ce Puahng Dons Hines Joseph Holden Copy Editors JoanMcIver Everna Gwyn Sports Editor Donald Brown F^ion Editor Johnny Jones Managing Editor o Circulation Manager ^ Chief Typist w f Chief Photographer Campus Staff: Carolyn Enoch, Pearline Juey, Cynthia Locke, Melvin Mitchell, Emmira Shannon, Alston Wolfrey, Jo Ann Hobbs, Sharon McDonald, Thomas Stewart, Brenda StafOmgs, Yvonne Brown, Samuel Clemmons, Wanda Jones, Cindy Daniels, Florence McEachern, and Herbert Simmons, Lois Mr. Douglas McAdoo V- An Open Letter to FSU Students: Was Loss A Blesang in Desquise? I am William Truman, a student at Cheyney, and editor of the yearbook. The Beacon. You are probably wondering why I am writing you. What prompted me to write was the hostility that we received as your guest. We are, supposedly brothers and sisters, helping each other in the common cause. And what is the essence of the common cause? Love and respect toward your brother- thus- unity. Prior to our departure from Cheyney, Mr. Bennet, assistant music director and alumnus of FSU, had sopken of its warm hospitality, and the student body responded by coming to the game. Everyone was looking forward to having an enjoyable time. Our band had cancelled previous engagements to have money for the trip. Many students were having mid-term exams the following Monday, but were persuaded to come to Fayetteville, especially when we were told it was your homecoming. The majority went because FSU is a black school and we thought we could identify. we were told it was your homecoming. The majority went because FSU is a black school and we thought we could identify. Our loss to you was a blessing in disguise. By that I mean we were able to see some of our shortcomings toward each other. And that is, a tradition of hostility among black colleges. Let me cite some examples. Last year we played basketball at Delaware State, and won by one point, which resulted in a riot. It so happened that the game was being televised, giving the TV audience a ringside view of the black’s behavior. As a result, Delaware was removed from our 1972 schedule. Another example is Lincoln University, approxiamtely 30 miles from Cheyney, at which we were confronted with the same situation. After your game on Nov. 20, we were literally attacked both verbally and physically. Later that evening some students and members of the armed forces stationed at Fort Bragg damaged the motel where we were staying for which we most certainly will be held responsible. A feeling of geographic rivalry was projected from the Fayetteville students. Brothers and sisters, let’s unite and remove these unnecessary trivial attitudes. Let us not fight the Civil War over again, but become one in brotherly love. If we are to fight among ourselves in college where we are presumably learning to free oursevles from oppression through education—^1 we be able to join together in the common cause in the outside worid? William Truman The Voice DO STUDENTS WANT PAPER TO CLOSE It has been a long semester for members of the Voice staff. There have been some problems that have affected its performance, and most of them have been negative. As the first semester ends and thoughts turn to the next, many can’t help but wonder if the students really desire a newspaper, don’t care one way or the other, or wish to see the publication die. There has been no evidence that the latter is true. But the non-answer has taken its toll on the staff to the extent that of the enthusiastic group that started, only a token force remains. Part of the problem of putting out our publication was caused by a lack of experienced personnel and the slowness in receiving supplies, etc., but for the most part, these were overcome. New typewriters were received, and a tremendous amount of effort was expended in getting out the first edition. The., the real problem started. The sUff was proud of its first edition, for who can ever forget his first. First loves are said to be eternal, hirst born are fatally spoiled. First anything is easiest remembered, no matter of conseuqence of quality. But the staff’s first was met with disapproval by some students of the revolutionary faction. And William Alston, SGA president, asked that funds paid by students should be controlled by the SGA, and if the SGA didn’t want something it should have the power to discontinue it. Whether or not SGA morally has the right to veto over all student activities, or the know-how to get them accomplished is not important, for the idea has no precedence elsewhere an^ wa^ 'not warmly received by the administration, nor has there been any lobbying on the part of other student groups on its behalf. But it changed the minds of some students on the staff who did not want to be faced with a lot of work, if it wasn’t going to be appreciated. Movements come and go and are soon forgotten. But attitudes are hard to change. What will it take to build a larger, stronger staff as the new year approaches? Membership in the Voice is open to all who wish to participate, subject to rules common to all organizations, diligence and competence. More members, especially underclassmen, are urgently needed. Good writers should come forward to sharpen their skills that could lead to interesting and rewarding careers in the various news mediums, and teachers should encourage them. Certainly there is a need and a want for student newspaper here. But for some members of the staff who don’t know it, it makes for hurt feelings. And who can work when his wounds aren’t healed.
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