Senate Thrown Into Confusion
Emanuel Vaughn (El Raheem) and
Dr. Edward McShane (Longshoe)
from the production of “Short
Eyes”. Story on Page 4
By Emanuel Vaughn
In less than 30 minutes time, SGA
Vice President David Belgrave’s
position as senate president was
threatened and restored by the student
senate.
The issue of last Tuesday night’s
senate meeting was the proper fun
ctioning of the student body senate.
Everette Johnson, SGA President, in
tended to delcare a state of emergency
and take over all senate function until
such time as senators were officially
named in writing by the presidents of
their respective organizations. His
stand, which was supported by
Belgrave, was that the senate did not
have proper representation and did not
attempt to obtain fair representation of
the student body, and therefore, was
not operating properly. Members of
the senate declared that they were
operating as close to the student con
stitution as possible.
They further supported their point
by presenting documents from their
past meetings which clearly stated their
intentions and efforts.
According to Roy Davenport, Vice
President of the senate, the only thing
which was working improperly was the
senate president, David Belgrave.
Davenport further charged that
because of Belgrave’s lack of loyalty,
lack of knowledge of the constitution,
and presentation of an illegal
document, it was clear that he is in
competent and moved that Belgrave
should be voted out of his position as
senate president.
This motion was accepted and
passed by a voice vote. Belgrave reac
ted to this move by leaving the
meeting.
Johnson, clearly displeased by this
vote, was asked to withdraw his inten
tion to declare a state of emergency. At
this point, he refused to do so. The
senate, now headed by Davenport (by
reasons of the chain of command)
again presented evidence of their effor
ts to function properly.
Johnson, now seemingly satisfied
with the senate documents, withdrew
his intention. He then asked the senate
to change its vote and reinstate
Belgrave as president.
Davenport again reminded the
senate of Belgrave’s incompetency, but
still made the motion to reinstate him.
The senate approved and Belgrave was
reinstated. The voting-in and -out of
the senate president took ap
proximately twenty minutes.
Although Belgrave was not present
to witness his reinstatement, he will
address the senate Thursday, Novem
ber 19 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be
held in the Student Center and is open
to all FSU students.
^OICE
SPEAKING FOR OURSELVES
Volume 36, Number 3
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. November 19,1981
Nominees Rejected
By Anthony C. Scott
A sparsely attended student senate rejected SGA president Everette Johnson’s
nominations for attorney general and entertainment chairman. After approving
Johnson’s choice of Mrs. Davetter Sheppard as Chief Justice, the senate disap
proved Brian Nixon as attorney general and William Elliot as entertainment
chairman.
With less than 20 members present, the senate questioned Nixon about his
qualifications for the position. He was asked if he had ever had a conflict with
Johnson. He admitted that there had been one time when he felt that Johnson
had “acted in poor taste” in a local restaurant. After the questioning, Nixon was
turned down for the position. ■ . • u
The senate also questioned the need for an entertainment chairman despite the
fact that the two previous- administrations had one. There was some discupion
about the nomination process itself. One point was whether the SGA president
should submit a slate of names rather than just one for senate consideration.
According to Roy Davenport, senate vice president, Johnson was requested by
formal letter to appear before the senate at its Nov. 10 meeting. However, John
son denies receiving such a letter.
In other business, the senate discussed the problem of senator apathy. 1 he
senators are elected SGA representatives of precincts made up of all active on-
campus organizations. There are over 60 such organizations on campus,
however; less than half are regularly represented.
At its Oct. 28 meeting, the senate elected the following officials; Roy Daven-,
port, vice president. Ruby Reid, secretary, Judy Jones, assistant secretary, and
Gary Howard, parliamentarian. The constitution designates the SGA vice
president (now David Belgrage) as president of the senate.
The senate’s immediate plans call for dealing with problems concerning the
constitution, the SGA budget, and how to handle student complaints against the
institution. ^ ^ ^
The senate meets every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the RJSC Conference Room.
Coronation Ceremony
Homecoming ’81
The Homecoming Coronation .of
Miss FSU, Beverly Edge, was a display
of imagination and class. For all those
who missed this royal night, we present
this reenactment:
First, the Royal Messengers, por
trayed by Drs. John T. and Dolores
Dantzler-Wolf, begin the night’s event
with a message for the citizens and
visitors of FSU: “Welcome to the
1981-82 Homecoming Coronation
Ceremony. The queens you will see are
both beautiful and majestic. So sit
back, relax and enjoy the ceremony.”
Beverly Edge, Miss FSU
Communications Center Burglarized
The Communications Center,
which houses FSU’s radio station,
was broken into during the early
morning hours on Nov. 16. An FSU
security officer who was on patrol
noticed an open door at about 2:45
a.m. Further investigation proved
that there had indeed been a
burglary.
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By Carleton Bell
Mr. J.C. Ross, Director of the
Communications Center, estimates
the damage at $5,500. Among the
items stolen were a cassette recor
der, a microphone, two cartridge
machines, two speakers, a .d the
needles from two turntables. Exten
sive damage was also done to some
of the doors and a glass window was
broken.
Mr. Ross stated that the future of
the station will only be affected
slightly and that security will be in
creased before more equipment is
obtained.
FSU security, along with the
Fayetteville Police Dept, are con
ducting an investigation. As of now
there are no suspects.
Then, the national anthem is played by
FSU’s ROTC.
The audience is ready to begin. The
choir sings “I’m Looking for a
Miracle” with such clarity, it helps to
set the majestic mood. The introduc
tion of visiting queens from other lands
includes: Miss Winston-Salem State,
Miss North Carolina Central, Miss
A&T, and Miss Livingstone College.
Each is accompanied by a member of
her court.
The Royal BaiAd Ultra Sonic) plays
a ballad during the introduction of
organization queens and escorts. The
queens, displaying gowns of many
designs, are full of color, flair, and
beauty. Their escorts, dressed in
traditional black tuxedos, walk with
pride and dignity.
At the conclusion of the introduc
tion of organization queens and escor
ts, the FSU court, made up of class
queens, is introduced. These young
ladies, bestowed with the responsibility
of accompanying Miss FSU in many of
the events she is expected to attend,
also possess both grace and beauty. In
cluded in this court is Miss Senior -
Dianchea Morris, Miss Junior -
Coquincie Rhodes, Miss Sophomore -
Trudy Harmon, and Miss Freshman -
Michelle Stewart. Their responsibilities
for this event include being arm
bearers. Each item carried by them is
needed to make the coronation com
plete. Miss Faye Baldwin (Miss FSU
79-80), and Dr. and Mrs. Lyons ensure
the proper placement of each item.
Now, the introduction of our queen.
Miss Beverly Edge. Miss Edge, escor
ted by SGA President, Everette John
son, is dressed in a fabulous white
gown. As she is gently escorted to her
throne, one can see the excitement and
pride in her every step. Once helped
upon the throne, the Royal Messengers
describe the crowning process:
A crown is placed upon her head; a
scepter is handed her, a robe is placed
upon her shoulders; roses .are given to
enhance her beauty; a kiss is given
from the heart - She IS our
Homecoming Queen!
Inside
Letters Page 2
Willie Speaks Page 3
“Short Eyes” Page 4
FSU’s Finest Page 6
Sports ■. ■ Page 8