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Page The Voice Viewpoint Mid-Term Evaluation Homecoming! Fun Activities! Excitement! Exams! Well, two out of four is not bad. Yes, as students we were assured by our professors and instructors that we’d take a mid-term exam. The administrators and ath letic team made us aware it was Homecoming. Our Student Government Association (SGA) assured us of what—not a thing. They postponed everything form homecoming activi ties to a homecoming show. Not only did they leave students bewildered but alumni as well. Their “logic”: We are in the midst of mid-term exams. Maybe they need a mid-term evaluation. First of all, the SGA President would rate a zero on delegating authority. That is, she doesn’t understand authority or may be she does but with the attitude of Catherine the Great, who did more for ther status rather than for her people. In this case. President Driver does nothing for her electors, but she is putting together one helluva resume. In history, she would be considered an “enlightened despot.” Secondly, the leadership of our SGA executive branch is inexperienced and the executive branch spends too much time officiating intramural scrambles for resources. In addition, the executive branch spends a lot of time quareelling among themselves rather than outlining and implementing activities for the student body; and outlining objectives for Student Government. Or do they understand what Student Government is all about? Nevertheless, our administrators recognizes them as “The Voice" of the students. In retrospect, to para phrase the Rev. Jesse Jackson, our Student Government Association has had to endure the substitution of showman ship and acting for statesmanship and positive leadership. In conclusion, SGA officials it’s not too late to re-evaluate. Now, the challenge I offer you is: As Student Leaders, represen tatives of the student body you must adopt a plan of action — purpose and achievement. Michael C. Gaddy, Editor-in-Chief Black College Day Monday September 30 was a special day for black people everjrwhere, it was Black College Day. The students of FSU were highly enthusiastic about supporting Black College Day. Black College Day is a day set aside to keep black students enrolled in Black schools so that other black students can have the opportunity to receive a quality public higher education. This thought in mind helped students crowd the five FSU buses with big eyes of excite ment. Awaiting departure, all conversed about what the day would consist of. Each with a different story to tell. Finally, the buses started to a destination, Shaw University. Somehow as we passed the scenic surround ings behidn FSU’s student center all of the glamour and excitement the day had to offer ceased. Many sat quietly, others mumbled among themselves, while the majority slept. The day had officially begun. Suddenly, someone screams, “Raleigh city limits.” The crowd jumped with excitement. Brushes, lipsticks, and mirrors came out quickly while colognes engulfed the air. The five buses that caged the excited Broncos reached Shaw University. Every one crowded off the buses and went to Shaw’s student center. T.V. Cameras seemed to draw the crowd. But as they came they saw signs welcoming them to Black College Day 1985. The purpose has been sparked again. We were welcomed by Philander Benson, the SGA President at Shaw University. Then, the Gospel Choir of Shaw University stirred the spirits of freedom to greater heights as they sang. Finally, the time arrived...the march. “We don’t want no merger/All we want to do/is read write and study hard and stay in our Black school,” was the theme of Black College Day. The march beagn at Shaw University and ended at the capitol. Eyes of excitement sturred upon us from three office buildings in Raleigh. Soem black people lined tjie streets to cheer the marchers on. Black College students were expressing them selves. Two prestigious speakers gave messages of encouragement: Dr. Abdul Alim Muhammed and U.S. Rep. Walter Fauntroy of Washington, D.C. The state of North Carolina has a higher number of historically black colleges than any other state in the Union. The 11 Black Colleges are Barber-Scotia College, Bennett College, Elizabeth City State University, Livingtone College. Fayetteville State Uni versity North Carolina Agriculture and Technical State University, North Carolina University, Saint Agustine’s College, John son C. Smoth University, and Winston-Salem State University. Letter To The Editor Dear Editor: You and your staff are to be congratulated for a fine job in producing the September 10,1985 issue of Tke Voice. I enjoyed reading the entire issue and do appreciate what you are doing to “get the word out” to the FSU family and the community. There is always a need for excellent journalistic communications, and you all are doing a very fine job in meeting that need. Keep up the good work. I am looking forward to the next issue. Jim Scurry, Career Planning and Placement Director. This editorial does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Voice Editorial Board, its staffer Fayetteville State Uni versity, or its staff. caiME crmxdown: 5IUDBNTLCMJ eacheijojr:&d«e.| f MURDER*, FIRST DffiiRtE. The Voice Michael Gaddy Editor-in-Chief Samuel Cole Managing Editor Margaret Phillips Business Manager Marian Gore Sports Editor Torette Underwood Acting Feature Editor Chris Miller Chief Photographer Teresa Lennon Copy Chief Dr. Loleta W. Foster Advisor STAFF MEMBERS Mary Blythers, Reginald Grimes, Shari Johnson, Aaron Joyner, Phyllis Thomson, Melvin Kravitz, Angela Timmons, Kim Verbal. THE VOICE is a student-run newspaper published through the Office of Student Development. Editorial content is determined by THE VOICE staff and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of Fayetteville State University, the faculty, staff or student body.
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