Page 2 The Broncos' Voice October 18, 1989
Editorials
BY STEPHEN T. WARD
After mid-term exams, all
the students I saw, were ready
for Halloween, because we’re
walking around with the
Zombie Syndrome. All night
reading papers due cramming
for exams, walking with our
arms extended, backpacks
over our shoulders, £ind red
eyed take its tolls. Just when
we catch our breath, our four
days are over. When we see the
light at the end of the tunnel,
we discover It's a train.
But... keep the faith. Soon
It will all be over. For the are
seniors, by the end of the May,
when you have graduated, you
wondered where all the time
went, and wished you had
applied yourself better with
the classes. Like Hugo, this too
shall pass.
Speaking of Hugo, some
body played a little trick with
the Foxy 99 radio station.
Evidently, a student called the
radio station and informed
them FSU was closed. He
pretended he was Dr. Hackley.
Within minutes, the an
nouncement was made. The
operator on campus wasn't
sure how to answer the calls.
There were a number of
students who did not hear the
announcement over the air
wave, but heard it second hand
at the cafeteria. So, one
student commented, 'Well, I'll
pretend I heard the radio
announcement and not go to
class." Many students did
exactly that. Some professors
were gracious upon their
students attended class by
giving extra-credit. Hey, we'U
take whatever point we can
get.
The school should give a
secret code to the radio and TV
stations so Dr. Hackley won't
be impersonated in the future.
It sure would have been nice to
cancel classes any way.
Bookstore War:
Its Not Over Yet
BY DORIS BIHLMEYER
I recently received a letter
from an IndividuaJ informing
me that my article "Arc
Bookstore Prices Too High"
contained incorrect facts. I am
ninning this letter in hopes of
receiving a response from my
source or any other personnel
regarding the allegations
presented. The letter reads as
follows:
Dear Ms. Bihlmeyer:
Your article on "The
Bookstore" in the latest
edition of the Bronco’s Voice
was very interesting and
informative. Unfortunately,
some of your facts are
incorrect. 1 suspect you were
intentionally misinformed.
A survey of the bookstores
on other campuses of the
University System will show
that the bookstore on every
other campus sells books at
either cost or a 5-10%
discount. How can they do
this? It's easy; all bookstores
buy in quantity and receive
discounts of 20 to 33% on each
book purchased. Thus a book
with a list price of $35 may
actucilly cost the bookstore
only $24.50. Why, then, must
FSU students pay 30-40% over
list price?
With the "captive" sales of
the FSU bookstore, there can
be no excuse for such
profiteering. Salaries and
expenses don't cost that much.
If you could examine the books
you would discover that the
FSU bookstore has the largest
cash surplus of any campus
activity.
But don't take may word for
it. Check this with bookstores
in the local area and with other
unitsof I he University of North
Carolina.
Whitly Black
Please send any response,
agreements or disagreements
to the Bronco’s Voice. I, and a
great many students, are
awaiting a reply.
Health News
The Old North State
Medical Society sponsored
their annual Health Fair for
the students of FSU at the
Student Center. The society is
comprised of black physicians
and dentists practicing in
North Carolina and the
Cumberland County Com
mittee on Strengthening the
Black Family whose sole
purpose is to design programs
to strengthen the Black family.
The group members
screened for cholesterol, blood
pressure, blood glucose,
dental, vision, hearing, blood
sugar, GYN, pulmonary
function, poor circulation,
height, cancer, and other
health examinations.
The need of such a
committee exists despite the
tremendous advances into
today's medicine and science.
There iire significant health
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disparities for Blacks: Heart
and blood vessel diseases are
the leading causes of death
among Black Americans;
death rates among Blacks are
two to four times greater than
for Wliites for cancer of the
esophagus, stomach, prostate,
cervix, Eind pancreas; death
from diabetes is 33 per cent
higher in Blacks than Whites;
infant mortality, death before
age one, is the second leading
cause of death in Blacks; and
females, the leading cause of
death.
Dr. Paul M. Carter, a general
surgeon said, "The event is for
everyone. We also encouraged
students from high schools to
attend. In the back, we held
workshops, showed videos and
discussed them. Also, WFSS
and WIDU interviewed
physicians and participants."
Stephen Ward Editor-In-Chief
Doris Bihlmeyer Staff Writer
Sharon Carr Photographer
Jewel Caston Circulation Manager
Stephen Charles Illustrator & Staff Writer
Perez Gatlirg Sports Writer
Pet Gearhart Sports Writer
Vemika Jones Staff Writer
Eric I^wis Sports Writer
Anthony McCollun Sports Editor
Nevette McEachem Advertising Editor
Angelo Owens Contributor
Jessica Sawyer Staff Writer
Neda Williams Staff Writer
Dr. Alex Nakireru Advisor
Help Us
Stamp Out
Crime
FSU Crime Prevention Unit
A MESSAGE FROM
THE CHIEF
As in all communities, FSU
does have incidents of crime.
Crime reduction requires the
continued active support of
the entire University eommu-
nlty. By taking certain
precautions, criminal acts can
be eliminated. We urge you to
work with us to achieve this
goal.
FSU Campus Police Depart
ment has a service-oriented
police department. Its
professionally trained staff is
readily accessible to you 24
hours a day, 365 days a year.
This article is designed to
acquaint you with informa
tion and suggestions on how
to protect your property and
safeguard yourself while on
the campus of Fayetteville
State University.
CRIME PREVENTION
MEASURES
At the Office
Engrave your Social Security
Number on personal items of
value.
Lock your office whenever you
leave, even if you will only be
gone a short while.
Appoint someone to make sure
your office is loced at the end of
the work day. Make it a team
effort.
Keep your purse, wallet, and
other valuables in a desig
nated, secure location.
If you are entrusted with a key
to a specific area never loan it
out.
Never keep large amounts of
cash in the office. Petty cash,
fees, copier/coffee money, etc,
should always be kept in a
designated locked container or
safe.
Never store equipment for long
periods of time. Inventory
frequently.
If you lend equipment toother
departments, make sure the
transaction is in writing.
Portable equipment (com
puters, typewriters, calcu
lators, etc.) should be
physically secured to the work
area
Don’t leave operator's manuals
next to unattended equip
ment. Stolen equipment,
especially computers, are
easier to dispose of if
accompanied by an operator's
manual.
Stay alert. Immediately report
any suspicius person
wandering around your area A
common ploy for thieves is to
say they are looking for ajob or
an individual.
If you have to work at night,
avoid working alone. Keep all
outside doors locked.
When Utilizing Sports
Facilities
Never take valuables with you.
Do not wear jewelry you intend
to remove while working out.
Secure your belongings in the
lockers provided by each
facility.
For Yom Car
Close all windows and lock all
doors before leaving.
Lock all valuables in the trunk.
Don't leave the registration,
credit cards, or other
important papers in the glove
compartment.
If your car is damaged by an
accident, hit and run, or
vandalism, notify University
Police. An officer will respond
and either take a report or
refer you to the Department of
Fayetteville City Police
depending on the location of
the occurrence.
A police report is usually
necessary in order to file with
your insurance company.
SEXUAL ASSAULT
PREVENTION
Personal safety must begin
with you. Be aware of the
possibility of being sexually
assulted. Take the following
precautions to protect
yourself:
Always be aware of your
surroundings.
Never work or travel alone at
night. If you must, let a friend
or relative know where you are
going and what time you
intend to return.
When walking, never take
shortcuts. Always use a main
thoroughfare.
Make sure you have enough
gas to get where you're going.
Keep your care In good repair.
If you feel you’re being
followed, change your pace or
walk in the opposite direction.
If they persist, go to the nearest
populated area and call th^
campus police immediately.
If You Are
AssaultedA^ictimized
Stay calm. Do not be ashamed
or embarrassed.
Remember everyting you can
about your assailant's
description.
If your offender was on a bike
or driving a car, remember as
many details as possible;
make, model, color, license
number, any damage, etc.
Call the campus police
immediately. The shorter the
time between an incident and
the investigation, the greater
the chances are apprehending
the assailant. Your welfare and
preventing a repeat occur
rence is our main concern. If
needed, professional and
medical personnel are
available to you.
HARASSING
COMMUNICATIONS
Nuisance calls occur quite
frequently. The best preven
tion is to ignore them. Talking
with the caller, expressing
anger or fear, only entices
them to call back. Simply hang
up when you learn the nature
of the call. If the calls become
threatening or there are
indications you are being
followed, report them to the
campus police immediately.
FIRE SAFETY
Report any fire to the police,
even if it has been extin
guished. The police dispatcher
will make appropriate
notification. When reporting a
fire, be specific as to the
location and seriousness. Wait
for the fire department's
arrival to show them the exact
location.
When a fire alarm sounds in a
building, it should be
evacuated immediately. This
policy is for your protection.
You will be allowed to re-enter
as soon as it is determined
there is no threat to your
safety.
BOMB THREATS
If you receive a bomb threat,
ascertain as much informa
tion cis possible about the
bomb and its location, such as:
Exact location of the bomb?
When is the bomb going to
explode?
What does the bomb look
like?
What kind of bomb is it?
Why was it placed?
Who is speaking? (Note
caller’s sex, voice descrip
tion, background noises,
type of language.)
Any message from caller?
Notify University Police
immediately. Do not touch any
suspicious objects. Wait for
police/fire personnel to arrive
on the scence and begin
searching.
TORNADO SAFETY
When a tornado watch is
announced, this means a
tornado may occur. Keep your
radio, television or radio tuned
to local station for information
and updates from the weather
service.
When a tornado warning is
issued, take shelter immedi
ately. This means a tornado
has actually been sighted.
In Office Buildings - stand in
an interior hallway on a lower
floor, preferably in the
basement. If a building has no
basement, seek interior
spaced that form a protective
core. Small rooms, such as
closets or bathrooms In the
center offer the greatest
protection.
Always stay away from
windows, exterior walls and
doors.
Avoid auditoriums and
gymnasiums or other
structors with wide, free-span
roofs.
If You Are Outside - If there is
no time to find suitable
shelter, lie flat in the nearest
depression, such as a ditch,
culvert, excavation or ravine.
Cover the back of your neck
with your hands.
FayetteviUe State University
Police Department offers many
more services to the University
Community. If you have any
questions or would like more
information regarding any the
preceding topics, feel free to
contact us. The campus police
is located at 601 Hastie Loop,
East Campus.
EMERGENCY PHONE
NUMBERS
POLICE EMERGENCY 486-1295
POLICE DISPATCHER 486-1775
486-1342
CAMPUS INFIRMARY . 486-1454
FIRE DEPARTMENT 911
OPERATOR 0
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