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Bronco* Voicc Happy New Year % Editorial Comment ROLL CALL B\ RonerA. Harris Today marks a new era in the History of FSU. For the first time we have an alumnus, Dr. Willis McLeod (pronounced McCloud), leading this university’s ascent to greatness. You would think that this associa tion would be a natural rallying point, yet many Broncos (both new and old) thought that Dr. McLeod didn’t command the experience or hold the qualifications necessary to continue the steady growth established by former Chancellor Lloyd “Vic” Hackley. Yet in short time and with swift order. Dr. McLeod has confounded his detractors by forwarding a very simple, plain, and clearly understood mandate to FSU faculty, adminis trators, and staff: either put the student first or pack your bags and leave (don’t take it personal, just take it). His first weeks on campus revealed to him the pain, frustrations, and anxieties of students who were receiv ing third-class service at first-class rates by second-rate attendants who had somehow and somewhere along the line put their job securities and anxieties before those of the student. This development was’t the status, atmosphere, or treatment that embraced Dr. McLeod when he was a stu dent at FSU (in fact, quite the opposite was the case), and it will not remain the case at FSU now that he has something to say and do about it...and he does, on both counts. A collective sigh or relief could be heard from many “good” faculty and staff who had, before this mandate, been trapped by FSU’s unin spired, heavy-handed, and cumbersome internal leadership that had more to do with whom you knew than with what positive things you were doing for the University (campus politics at the expense of the student). Students felt the choking effects of this foggy circumstance and responded predictably: over the long haul they became complacent, despondent, and apathetic. Upperclassmen weren’t leading and underclassmen weren’t offered a positive environment to thrive in or a sterling example to emu- Iterrific kid program The Broncos’ Voice would like to congratulate the following students jf Fayetteville's Westarea Elementary school in being awarded the Ter- 'ific Kid award for exemplifying “positive” character. Pre-K Carolyn Dedeaux Akeem Simon Kindergarten Alexis Carsten Anthony Bishop Brittany Blanton Brittany Johnson-Jones Tiffany Johnson-Jones Tiffany McRae Andrew Sauls Antwan James Denee Borden Mario Lyons First Grade Marvin Sherouse Damien McDowell Kia Rhyne Charles Lee Bruce Dawson Ruth Yusckat Warren Evans Reginald Davis Casey Garrett Taushanna Mack Second Grade Whitney Nebolisa Wesley Moore Christina Ramos Sherrod Preston Blake Brandt Holly Youngs Joshua Ramey Jamie Gibson late (case in point: last weekend's rumble between the campus fotball and basketball squads). The end result was fences within fences that stifled the administrative sensitivity and responsiveness needed and necessary to invigorate and inspire students. Quite literally, our Bronco Pride was being cancerously destroyed from within. Dr. McLeod knew it would be committing managerial suicide to clean house (replace current faculty and staff with hand-picked successors) in the middle of a semester year, yet he also knew that there were faculty and staff in place that had to go. So he’s very simply and brilliantly is sued a roll call: put students first. Period. Deeds not words will deter mine whether faculty and staff accept the mandate (and stay) or ignore it (and go). Students will be able very easily to measure the effectiveness of Dr. McLeod’s mandate by the attitude and level of service they receive at all levels and departments of FSU. Examples? Financial Aid will file your paperwork on time (no more lost papers), answer all questions, and offer professionally prompt, courteous, and friendly service as the rule, not the exception. Professors with that “I got mine, you get yours” attitude and tenured professors with that “You can’t touch this” mentality be ware: you’ve got about this semester to “get your act together.” Expect a total review and upgrade of our academic ciriculum (including manda tory African-American studies) and the revising or deletion of Univer sity Studies Course (I haven't met a single student who likes that course). So who’s on the bubble (that space between working and walking)? Vice chancellor of Student affairs Dr. Ghee and Dr. Sexton: lack of dy namic vision—the students are bored to death. Dr. Matisya (he has the background, credentials, and more than meets Dr. McLeod’s mandate) should be given a shot at the spot as he could do no worse. Band Director Mr. Woods: when you have more former than current band members on campus, look to the director as the cause or reason why the students aren’t participating. By the way, we would really appreciate it if the band were allowed to play “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and funkier songs at basketball games, thank you. Athletic Director Dr. Burns: because of a lack of advertising and marketing, no one but FSU students knows when we play our basketball games. Worse, when the community does find out, they can’t afford the price to bring their families. Advisor'tp'FSU Cheerleaders Rita Adams: it’s understandable to reprimand k’u^elits for- making a mistake, but to ban them from participation for the rest of their stay at FSU amounts to cruel and unusual punishment. There are more on the bubble. Can you tell me who? When former Chancellor Hackley realized what Dr. McLeod very quickly identified (that students aren’t the priority), he offered a couple see Roll Call, page 7 Real Men vs. Real Women h\ "Concerned Women of FSU" I was totally appalled that males at Fayetteville State University had the audacity to say that “real women get real men.” We must all address the question ‘Do men at Fayetteville State know what a real man is?’ The answer to this question is subjective. There are so many varied attributes that every man, rather human, should possess in life and rela tionships. Self-respect, personal discretion, and responsibilty are three qualities that many FSU males lack. The first quality is self-respect. Self-respect does not mean just re specting your own needs. An example for FSU men is if you are intimate whh a girl with a reputation. You can’t brush her off as another notch in your belt or as a tramp. It takes two to tango. Thus, you are just as trashy as you percieve her to be. Another quality would be a sense of discretion about what you do and who you do it with. If you find a woman of interest your boys should not know intimate physical details. Some things are better left unsaid. The third quality would be a sense of purpose or personal goals. This is not to say that if you are a freshman you should account for each minute of the next 10 years. But the next ten years should not be spent as a FSU student or resident. If you stand for nothing you will fall for anything. And many good FSU men are swayed by their “confused “ peers. Last but not least, men should be responsible. In our changing times, there are many single fathers. Many of our FSU males have kids...claimed or Continued next page Third Grade Larry Lynch Otiiia FaJaniko William Gunther Alayna Lee Kelvin Johnson Rahsheed Williams Antonio Diaz-Baker Cynthia Howard Crystal Simms Fourth Grade Samauto Montoe Nicholas Dawson Ayanna Bates Katrina Thompson Felicia James Cordell Gibson Loren Seffels Kaleisha Knight Daniel Everett Fifth Grade Clyda Chavis Malissa Ellis Christine Bullock Jaime Guinn Jovelle Chaison
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