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VIEWPOINT
The Soul D’mco Train
Cultural Coordinator’s dream almost came true
DAVID R. SQUIRES
Editor in Chief
"Well Greg, what do you think?” I asked
on the dawn of the Soul Disco Train, held
last Friday night in Great Hall.
‘‘I don’t know Squires," the BSM
Cultural Coordinator answered, “I had a
dream that there were niasses of people,
and it was a great success! Even Allen
Johnson was there!”
Greg Pennington’s dream almost came
true. BSM Chairman Allen Johnson was
not there ... but everyone else was! Just
as Pennington, a Harvard graduate and
UNC psychology graduate student, had
predicted, the Soul Disco Train was a
great success.
Pennington, aided by Shelia Peters and
Karen Cuthrell, master-minded the gala
affair, a caricature of televisions Soul
Train, which included local talent and
parodies of popular Soul Artists. The
names were changed, but the acts were
very convincing. The program, which took
place at 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 10 was MC’d by
Graduate Representative, Charles Davis;
or Dom Cornelius.
Clarence Howard, a senior business
administration major, mellowed the
women with his singing talent. Karen
Cuthrell, a freshmen had most of the men
spell-bound with her marvelous voice,
also.
But male and female, alike were en
tertained and more than impressed when
graduate student Gary Griggs sang “Don’t
Go Changing. Griggs was accompanied by
Milton Anderson, who interlude with a
trumpet solo that received a standing
ovation and Mike Morales who provided
background on the cello.
Schick, to the tune of La Freak, was done
by Bevelyn Parham, Deborah and Carolyn
Harrison and Adolph Bennett.
The Brides of Funkinstein were por
trayed by Rosalind McGhee, Janis
Watlington, Lilo Hestor and Karla
WhiUock.
Diane Ross was done by Beverly Wells
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and Roxanne Stanard performed as
Schocka.
One of the nights best acts was Roscoe
McClain. Under the billing of Teddy
Pendergraff and flanked by Beverly Wells
and Janet Hays “the Rock” performing to
the tune of “Close the Door,” was nearly
mobbed by his many female admirers.
Another highlight was the dance contest.
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We salute the death of apathy
Last Friday the Black Students at UNC demonstrated that they could
successfully put on a show and draw masses for an important event.
Obviously, the Soul Disco Train drew a larger attendance than any
Black student-sponsored event in recent years. And it couldn’t have
come at a better time. The over $400 raised by the affair will enable the
BSM to make another of its loan payments on time.
It is only fitting that this space is dedicated to Cultural Coordinator
Greg Pennington, Granville Representative Shelia Peters, Karen
Cuthrell and others who worked so hard making preparations for the
event.
A special plaudit is also extended to WXYC who co-sponsored the
event, providing lights and music. But most of all, we appreciated the
performances, both the local talent and the pantomime performances
by the students.
There were some who predicted the evening to be a flop, a la Kool
and the Gang, a la recent BSM Coronation Balls. But this time Black
Students demonstrated that they could unite for a common cause and
do something worthwhile. This time we didn’t have two or three parties
going on at the same time. This time we all partied together.
Who said Black students at UNC had “don’t care” attitudes? Who
said we were apathetic? Obviously the Soul Disco Train provides a
strong case for the contrary. We salute the death of apathy.
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To the Editor:
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After all, the BSM is your organization.
The BSM Central Committee
. To the Editor:
• I’m teaching a course in the philosophy
department next term on feminism and
political ^losophy. I would like the
course to include pec^le from all groups
who have an interest in feminism, and I
think the course will be most beneficial if
some minority women decide to take it.
(Men are welcome too.) I’ve been advised
that the best way to bring the course to the
attention of minority women is through
your paper. So, if it’s in accordemce with
your paper’s policies, would you please
print the foUowing:
Philosophy 46, Philosophical Issues in
Feminism, will be offered for the first time
next term. This will be a course in political
philosophy, and will attempt to address
feminist issues in a political context.
Minority women who are interested in
feminism are encouraged to enroll. One of,
the goals of the course will be to gain an
understanding of how sexism affects
women differently depending on race,
socio-economic class, and sexual orien
tation. The books for the course will be:
Jflgger and Struhl, Feminist
Frameworks; Cade, The Black Woman,
and Peircy, Woman on the Edge of Time.
For more information, contact Professor
Carol Donovan, Phibsophy Department
202A Caldwell.
■Riank you.
Sincerely,
Carol Donovaij
Assistant Professor of Philosoph}^