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Page 6, The News Argus. March. 1981 1 / Editorials Terror In Atlanta A few months ago the nation was in a frantic state because 52 Americans were being held hostage in Iran. They were freed and to many Americans, our country was once again in composure. However, this was about as far from the truth as it could be. We all should feel grateful that Iran has let our Americans come home. But what about the black children dying almost daily now in Atlanta, Georgia. It greatly disturbs me because there seems to be a sense of apathy among us when it comes to the issue of these murders. Each night when the news reveals that another black child has become missing or has been found dead and mutilated a feeling of despair overcomes me. It is unbelievable that so many can be murdered and not even one substantial bit of evidence can be found to capture and convict a murderer. Maybe there is not much we can do as individuals, but as citizens of the United States the least we can do is show concern. Without the country’s support, those 52 Americans might still be in Iran. Atlanta cannot accomplish the awesome task of finding a murderer alone. Our support is desperately needed to aid in ending this nightmare. If we become motivated to push this issue, so will the administrators in Washington, D.C. Please support the fight to save our black children. (Note; Letters to the editor would be appreciated concerning this issue and others.) Why College? When most of us first stepped foot on this campus as students, we were more concerned with personal identity than anything else. How could we represent ourselves in a way that Winston-Salem State University would remember us after we leave. The first thing that many of us decided to do was to make sure we were seen at all the social functions about campus. If we made an appearance at all the foot ball games, and as many parties as possible, soon everyone was bound to know us. Next, if we joined every extracurricular activity and every club and group this would surely make an impression on the members of the University. So we did. One becomes so caught in the involvement in these activities that often one thing is forgotten which is our chief purpose for being in college. Many of us neglect our studies or fail to seek career opportunities. Then, just like a bomb, the true issue explodes in our faces. We become seniors and four years of our lives have slipped by. We know everyone on campus and we belong to every well- known organization, but what do we want out of life? Why have we chosen to be here? What have we accomplished and how will it help us to pursue a career? / Therefore, we should all keep in mind at all times the meaning of a college education. We should be involved in extracurricular activities, but not to the point that we miss out on preparing for the future. If one finds that too many outside temptations confront him, he should take heed to our motto: Enter to learn, Depart to serve. Honors Day March 29 PRAY FOR THE CHILDREN IN ATLANTA Recruitment Schedule Employers and graduate school represenlalives will be on campus lo discuss job opporlunilies and academic programs on ihe dales below. DATE ORGANIZATION MAJORS POSITIONS March 3 Bahnson/Enviroiech Winsion-Salem. N.C. Business Admin. Accounting, Comp. Science Hillsborough County Education Teachers March 4 Warren County Schools Front Royal. Va. Teachers March 5 Carolina Power and Light Raleigh, N.C. Business Admin. Customer Services Office Supervisor Aiken County Schools Aiken, S.C. Education Teachers Cobb County Schools Marietta, Ga. Education Teachers Iowa Stale University Bus., Math, Graduate Students Ames. Iowa Eng.. Psych., Socio., Science (3.0 Average Priority) March 11 Duval County Schools L.D., Speech Path., Art, Teachers March 12 March 15. 16. 17 Souihwestern Publishing Youih Monvation Task Force (Co-Sponsors-Placemeni Office & National Alli ance of Business (NAB) Biology, Chem., Eng., Elem., Ed., Physics, Spec. Ed. All Sales Representative of Winston-Salem State University Columbia Scholastic Press Association Medalist Published monthly by the students of Winston-Salcni Slate University, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27102. Telephone 761-2045. Distributed free ofchaigc to tlic students, faculty and staff of Winston-Salem State University. Editor- Debra Foriest; Assignment Editor-Juliaeite Sutton; Sports Editor-Evcrett Jackson; Layout Editor-Brian Washington; Reportcrs-Siiaron Moyer, Faye Vernon, Loretta Leak, Shara Burt, Renee Wilkins, Von Corbett, Michael Hampton, Tracy Hicks, Angela Jackson; Sports Siafr-Vickic Hunt; Advisots- Ms. Felecia Jones and Ms. Marilyn Roscboro.
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