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THE NEWS ARGUS
NOVEMBER, 1971
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editorial
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Chairman Bobby Seale of the Black Panther Party appeared
at Whitaker gymnasium on November Ik Chairman Seale, a
highly controversial figure, cost the Student Government Association
$1,500.00. At this point many students have questioned the initial
purpose of Seale’s appearance. Some students have argued that
if Seale is so much in favor of “uplifting his Brothers”, then why
such an enormous fee for his appearance? hy not donate the
money directly to the programs of which he spoke ?
The pros and cons of Seal’s appearance have been greatly
voiced. It appears his visit to W.S.S.U. failed to have that ‘ great
meaning” which the S.G.A. had undoubtedly hoped for. Chairman
Bobbv definitely rapped, but how many times have the students
listened to this revolutionary rhetoric ? Seale’s speech added no
more to “the cause ” than the latest edition of the Black Panther
paper!
Because of this attitude towards Bobby Seale’s appearance,
I feel that the S.G.A. needs to re-establish its values (with regard
to figures of this nature). I am positive that there are programs
on this campus that could have made better use of $1500.00. Due
to the limited budget the S.G.A. is forced to run on each year, the
selection of these costly figures should be left to the discretion of the
entire student body. Prior to the appearance of these people a
statement should be made regarding the cost and the initial
purpose for having the individual. To hear the statements “it s
time for revolution” and “stop letting whitey exploit you”, should
come cheaper than $1500.00. If not, then maybe we should all
start “ruiming off at the mouth”.
I personally feel that Seale’s appearance on the campus was
meaningless. If anybody benefited from the appearance, it was the
local Black Panther Party. Now if this was the basic reason for
bringing Seale, I’m sure the local party would have preferred the
$1500.00 for . their various community programs. Surely Brother
Bobby would have understood this ! In the future, S.G.A., if we have
to pay such an enormous price for stale, used products, then let
the student body do the shopping! At that price I would have pre
ferred a tape recording. Until the next issue POWKR 10 THE
PEOPLE.
By Joseph I). Johnson
***This editorial represents the opinion of the editors of THE
NEWS ARGUS staff.
The News Argus offers equal space to responsible persons wishing
to express opposing views to any of its editorials.
PROFILE OF
A PROFESSOR
Dr. Ralph Von T. Napp
Dr. Napp was born in Bridge
port, Connecticut. He is married
and has two children.
Dr. Napp received his A.B.
in sociology from the University
of Alabama, his M.A. (equivalent)
in social philosophy in 1957
from the University of Munich
and his M. Ed. and Ed.D. in
1960 and 1964 respectively from
Duke University. He is present
ly a Ph.D. candidate in sociolog}'
at the University of Konstarz,
West Germany with all but his
dissertation.
He has two publications, three
articles, four papers read before
professional organizations, and
numerous book reviews to his
credit. Some of the honors and
awards. Dr. Napp has been chos
en for are: JVho’s If ho in Ameri
can Education, 1965; American
Men of Science, 1968; Personali
ties of the Sonth and Southrcest,
1970; and Dictionary of Interna
tional Biography, London 1971.
Dr. Napp is also a member of
Alpha Kappa Delta, National
Education Honor Society.
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EDITOR Marilyn Roseboro
MANAGING EDITOR Joseph Johnson
NEWS EDITOR Melvyn Brown
SPORTS EDITORS Ernest Goodman, John Martin
BUSINESS MANAGER Rosalyn Rivers
CIRCULATION MANAGER Gilbert Cooley
PHOTOGRAPHER John Martin
SECRETARY Valerie Merritt
REPORTERS Shelia Bailey, Artimus Graves, Terry Howard,
Donna Ingram, Gloria Leggett, Karen McCoy,
Ronnie Wingate
THE NEWS ARGUS is a student publication of Winston-
Salem State University, the contents of which are the sole
responsibility of its students.
Marie Denning, Advisor
DR. RALPH NAPP
When asked why he chose to
come to WSSU, he replied, “It
was a challenge to me.” He men
tioned wanting to return to North
Carolina as well as being impres
sed by President Williams, and
his staff, as being more reasons.
He also stated that he was im
pressed with the students’ aca
demic freedom liere at WSSU. Al
so Dr. Napp wanted to teach at a
small college. He concluded that
he considers the city of Winston-
Salem a good size, somewhat pro
gressive city.
When asked if he liked being
here he replied, “I like it. I feel
that I need a few more months to
get ac(]uainted.”
Dr. Napp said, “To build up a
strong healthy sociology depart
ment with an accent on good
teaching . . is one of the pri
mary goals he hopes to attain
while instructing here.
When asked how he felt about
class participation, he said, “Very
challenging and stimulating. Stu
dent participation seems to be
healthy and different from other
schools I’ve attended, in that they
(the classes) are quick to chal
lenge you. You have to be more
on your toes here.”
The News Argus extends greet
ings and well-wishes to Dr. Napp
and his family and welcomes them
into the W’inston-Salem State Un
iversity family.
TERRY HOWARD
STUDENT OF
THE MONTH
Terry Howard, president of the
SGA at WSSU, has been chosen
student of the month by the News
Argus staff. He is a senior and
comes from Staunton, Va. He
graduated from Booker T. Wash
ington High School in 1966 where
lie displayed many leadership
qualities. He served as co-captain
of the basketball team, captain of
the baseball team, member of the
student council and editor of the
school’s paper.
Upon graduation from high
school he attended Huntington
Prep School in Boston, Mass.,
graduating in 1968. I’here he was
co-captain of the basketball team.
Here at WSSU he participates
in a number of extracurricular
activities. He is a member of the
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
Terry is an English major and
does some writing for the Argus
I.ast year he was listed in II ho .
ll'ho Among Students in American
Colleges and I'niversities.
Terry plans to attend graduate
school where he will study Eng
lish and law. He hojies to do this
studying at the University of
.Miami in Ohio.
When asked how he felt having
had this lionor bestowed u])on
liini, he rei)Iied, “Surprised, very
sur))riscd because in the past it
has been seldom that an SGA
president has been so recognized.
I am very honored. It makes me
want to do my job that much bet
ter.”
He says that the most moving
experience for him during hi.‘
three vears here has been being
instrumental in involving our
students in the statewide cffort-
Save Black Schools.
The student of the month selec
tion is based upon leadershi]),
scholarship, and citizenship qual
ifications.
Reynolds Scholars
Selected
By Marilyn Roseboro
During the week of November
1, the Advisory Committee of the
R. J. Reynolds Seholarshi)) Pro
gram interviewed seven students
to fill an RJR scholarshij) vac
ancy in the so})homore class.
Lewis Tucker, a native of Wins
ton-Salem, was selected. He is a
graduate of Anderson HigI
School where he helped write the
controversial ])lay, “Take Me
Higher.” The play, which dealt
with the reaction of certain peo
ple to established ideas, received
much attention from the Forsyth
County school board.
Here, at WSSU, I>ewis is a
mathematics major who spends
much of his s]>are time tutoring
math, writing poetry, and par
ticipating in the drama guild.
BLACK MONDAY
A SUCCESS
By
Terry Howard
I think we all recognized
the fact that the effort on Monday
October 25 was a successful be
ginning for the type of work to
be done in this state. Even
though the Bill was passed. Black
Monday was of great value to
our people. It s))arked a concern
ami initiated a determination
which we must now capture and
channel into a long range pro
grammatic thrust in this state.
The Winston-Salem State Uni
versity Rams are to be congratu
lated for our showing in Raleigh
on Black Monday. We have
shown to ourselves, to the W ins-
ton-Salem conunvniity. and to peo
ple through the state that our
students and the Black students
evervwhere can exercise concern,
discipline, and a high level of
organization around a ))olitic;d
question affecting our people.
Our efforts on Black Monday
opened the eyes of thousamis to
tlic plight and the importance of
our institutions. It gave inspira
tion to Black people who are wag
ing struggles on various levels
against injvistice to schools. 1 he
manifestation of the unity and co-
ojieration Black students showed
in Raleigh can be far more im-
])ortant in the long run than any
single bill the Legislature could
ever enact.
The real success of Black Mon-
dav. Iiowever, lies in what we as
voung Bl.'ick peoiile do in the
coming weeks and months. We
nuist not settle back. We
have shown the potential for
dvnamic movement in tlie interest
of Black ])co])le. Let us at
Winston-Salem State University
realize that potential.
'I'his Student Government
pledges to “stay on the case” with
regard to preserving our school,
and we pledge to “get on the
case” in other matters involving
Black students atul Black i)cople.
We will work in conjunction with
others throughout the state in
YOHU (X.C. Youth Organization
for Black Unity) to develop a
comprehensive program for the
coming months. But we need the
help of each Ram on this Cam
pus.
To all of you, students, f.-icul-
tv, and staff. I would like to ex
tend a cordial thanks for your
su)>])ort in our efforts at Raleigh.
You have indeed made a signifi
cant contribution to the history
of Winston-.Salem State Univers-
itv. Your efforts and su))port
have made the largest ))olitieal
movement in the history of this
university, both ;i ))reeedent and
a success.
WSSU CHOIR
SCHEDULE
The W'inston-Salem State Uni
versity Choir began its year of
activities with a ])erformance at
First Ba))tist Church on Novem
ber M, 1971, for W'SSU Day.
Under tlie direction of Mr. Rob
ert I.. ]VIorris, the choir plans the
following list of activities:
Sunday, December 1971 at
1:00 ]).m.—“The Shi))” Wake
Forest Alumni House Date
ojicn.
Tuesday, December 14, 1971 —
Forsyth Clergymans Assoc. St.
Phillijis Moravian Church 10:30
a.m.; Luncheon 12:00 noon