Page 2 BRONCOS' VOICE January 29,1991 From the Editor^s Desk: Just a few notes from the staff of the Broncos’ Voice: First of all, we would like to welcome the faculty, staff and students of FSU back for the Spring semester and wish everyone much success in 1991. The Broncos’ Voice really took off last semester and we have received many comments and observations (most of them very positive) concerning the job we are doing. Keep them coming. We welcome all opinions and suggestions. Our phone number is 486-1357. Feel free to use it. After all, this is your newspaper. *** However, if you would like to make more of a contribution to this publication than an occasional comment or complaint, come by our office in the student center. Good writers are hard to find and are always needed. The experience gained by putting your wridng skills to work is invaluable in the job market. After all, it is your future. *** Don’t forget about the many events planned for Black History Month coming in February. Visits from Alex Haley and the Harlem Globetrotters, along with numerous activities celebrating great Afro-Americans. Take the time to attend these events. Much time and effort has been expended to make this year’s celebration the best ever. And who knows? You may learn something! After all, it is your history. *** FSU’s men’s basketball team is having its best season in years. At press nme, the Broncos were 10-3 overall and ranked 16th nationally among NCAA Division II teams. Home games are played in the Cumberland County Civic Center and shuttle buses are available for student transportation. The Lady Broncos play in Lilly Gym, right here on the FSU campus. Come out to the games and support the Broncos! After all, it is your home-team. *** Finally, December’s Fall graduation ceremony was one of the many FSU success stories of 1990. Congratulations to all the graduates and good luck in the real world!!! The rest of us will see you there soon. Thanks, Kelvin Culbreth Editor-in-chief The Effects Of War On FSU by Bayyinnah McGregor and Eula Wright On Jan. 16, President Bush ordered United States and Allied Forces troops, stationed in Saudi Arabia since August, 1990, to attack Iraq. The attack and the ensuing war with Iraq has direct and indirect consequences for students at FSU. According to Dr. Joseph Monroe, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, 37 students were forced to withdraw from the university for deployment in the Middle East. Also, "six females withdrew to go home to their families," said Dr. Monroe. Females who remain in school also find it difficult to cope. Ayanna Carney, a freshmen whose boyfriend is stationed in Saudi Arabia, stated, " The stress is unbelievable. I can’t help but think. When will he be back? Will he come back? All we can do is pray and support our troops in every way we can." Many FSU students support Bush’s attack on Iraq. Some students remember their reactions upon hearing the news that war had commenced. "I was watching the highlights of the N.C. State basketball game, and The Broncnf:’ Voice Kelvin Culbreth, Editor-in-chief Barbara Beebe, Managing Editor Thomas Buchanan, Advertising Eula Wright, Advertising Patrizia Wallace, Reporter Annier Mott, Reporter Nevette McEachern, Reporter Kurt McManus, Reporter Bayyinnah McGregor, Reporter Lori Little, Sports Reporter Leslie Corpening, Sports Reporter Heawatha Sanders, Photographer Kenneth Hawkins, Photographer Clem Donier, Illustrator Stephen Charles, Illustrator Dr. Harmon S. Watson, Advisor The Broncos' Viijlv is a publicaiion supported and produced by the student body of Fayetteville Si.i't University, t: is published bi-weekly with a circulation of 3,000. Letters to the editor are ent'juraged and \^elcomed by the staff of The Brcncos' Voice. All letters must be typewritten and n..^ more than 200 words. Submissions should be in the Broncos' Voice office no later th.'in H t'dnKsd/*y at SFM. All submissions become the property of The Broncos' Voice. All correspondence should be sent to The Broncos' Voice, Fayetteville State University, 1200 Murchison Road, Fayetteville. N.C. 28.^01; or we can be reached al 919-4H6-I357. The fir(‘ncos' Voice reserves the right to refuse or discontinue any advertisements that discriminait on th^ basis of age, sex. creed, or national origin. my first reaction was that of shock," expressed Brian Morrison. "I felt optimistic because I knew we must do something. I also feel that it is necessary. We have people here living the good life. There are people over here yelling peace, peace," the graduating senior continued. "They don’t understand what peace is if they’ve never been in war." Nicole Hairston, a sophomore, has loved ones in Saudi Arabia. "At first, I thought George Bush was not right, and that war was not the right answer, but now (that) this has happened, I guess it is good that we can go and help, because; these Iraqis are taking their frustrations out on innocent people. I have loved ones there and it still hurts to think they will not come back. But, I guess these are the realities that we must deal with." Some FSU students feel the need to take action in support of family members with loved ones stationed in the Gulf. "I am behind them (U.S. troops) 100 percent. Now I feel that I need to do something here on campus, so I’m starting a support group for those who need more help in dealing with this situation," stated junior Cammie Sheppard. (cont’d from page 1) involve planning and thinking," Hackley stated. "The timing of the land was good. It makes us feel good that someone supports this institution and it’s faculty." The donation of land to FSU is the largest ever received by the university.

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