|^VoL61,No.l
Circulation 2,200
The Compass
The Student Newspaper of Elizabeth City State University
Elizabeth City, NC
March, 2000
Photo courtesy of Margaret Fisher
Left to right: Richard Singetary, Dr. Drusiano Scerbo, Mr.ThomasStoclcett,
Prof. Alexis Joyner.
Parking Blues: when will It end?
By Tresha Morning
Staff Writer
As in the past, this semester
Elizabeth City State's University's
campus police have come under fire
from students.
One of the biggest complaints from
ECSU students is the security on
campus isn't as effective as it should be.
An example of these complaints is
when a student was in distress and
campus police did not stop to assist, but
simply continued patrolling and that
ticketing is more focused on man safety.
On any given day, campus police can
be seen writing tickets or snowing a
tow truck driver where to pick up a car.
Most of the vehicles are taken to Steve's
Auto Repair. Some students feel that
campus police spend most of their time
correcting parkmg violations. Junior
Samantha Royster-Cunningham feels
this way. "They ticket too much. They
know parking is limited and until the
school is fixes it, they should lay off
giving so many tickets."
Campus Police feel that parking
violations is not the main aspect of their
job. Patrolmen Anton M. Thomas states
"That's not all we do (ticketing), we
also do accident and police reports on
all types of complaints. Examples of
these complaints are articles stolen,
harassing phone calls, sexual assault,
fighting on campus, and drug and
alcohol violations.
Other complaints that have come
from the students are that campus
police are seen off campus too often,
there is not enough security at night
and that there should be more officers
on foot patrol. Sophomore Danielle
McCain says that "for those who have
class at night should not have to walk
in the dark in fear of something
happening to them."
The students' complaints are being
heard and addressed. Things that are
done to ensure a safe campus are
having patrol 24 hours a day, having the
police station open at any time to
respond to student's complaints, and
having Security Residence Officers to
patrol the campus to deter crime.
Some of the suggestions have come
from the campus community. Pernell
Bartlett, Langu^e, Literature, and
Communication Department secretary,
feels the use of video cameras on
campus and the designation of all 30
minute parking as open spaces" would
improve campus security. Senior Tracsa
Williams suggests "...not focusing solely
and wholeheartedly on where a student
parks since new buildings are being
erected at this time, and parking spaces
are definitely limited."
work hard to make Elizabeth City State
Thomas Stockett's
art work on display
for African^Americaii
History Month
by Margaret Fisher
Staff Writer
When the Baltimore artist, famous for his paintings,
sketches and cartoon drawings, walked into the fine arts
gallery, those who were present at his reception could
see a humble man, one who enjoys the results of his
work but doesn't flaunt it.
It was a celebration of Black History Month at
Elizabeth City State University, and Thomas Stockett's
artwork reflected the passion and realism of the African-
American culture.
The collection was loaned to the University by
Stockett's friend, Richard Singletary, a resident of
Portsmouth, Virginia. The exhibit ran through February
until March 10.
"I started collecting (Stockett's art) because I wanted
to make sure there was a record of his works," said
Singletary, a teacher of African-American art at Norfolk
State University.
Stockett's paintings and sketches include a rich
multicultural variety of African-American life of the
past, yet portray enough warmth and depth of character
to believe they happened today,
"It makes us more aware of black artists and black
art," said Sherry Lewis, the chairperson of the black
history month committee at ECSU.
D’Angelo’s
Voodoo
NBC National News
Correspondent
To Visit Campus
April 13
Despite criticism, campus police
ork hard to make Elizabeth City ^
University a safe campus for its
residents. The Office of Campus Police
is located in the Thomas-Jenkins
Building and has someone available 24
hours a day for student needs. ^
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