The News Argus February 1997 Page 12
FEATURES
Rams
Darryl Hardy describes one of the “new
kids” on the Rams Basketball Team,
Michacl Broadnax.
“ A winner! He comes to practice
everyday ready to play. He serves as an
important ambassador of the team and
campus,” says Coach Samuel Hanger,
head coach of Ram basketball.
Broadnax, a junior, is a little on the
shy side until he reaches the basketball
court. This is when he steps up to show
the coaches and fans that he is here to
play and he means business. “1 will play
hard to do what I can to win the game,”
Broadnax said.
The stats show that he has proved
himself to be a reliable shooter and
rebounder. He started the season being
one of the teams highest scorers and
rebounders. He is now averaging 3.9
rebounds a game, 10.3 points per game,
and playing 20.9 minutes a game.
Otis Attucks, co-captain, says, “he’s
a good player and a good asset to our
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team. But he hasn’t been playing like he
did at the beginning of the season. Yet he
could become all conference CIAA.”
When asked if he has enjoyed his
experience here at WSSU he answered,
"I love it here! I like the whole coaching
staff. I like listening to Coach Hangers’s
philosophies. At first I thought with all
the new faces that we all weren’t going to
gel along, but we all get along. The only
I thing I dislike are the practices, but I
guess everyone hates that!”
This psychology major from Eden
transferred to WSSU after playing for
Gardner Webb University in Bowling
Springs, NC. “ I did not like the
basketball program, and 1 always wanted
to go to a black university. Besides, my
sister went here,” stated Broadnax.
He hopes to help the team reach the
CIAA Championship, “ 1 want to win a
ring.” Graduating from Winston Salem
State is also high on the list of priorities.
National Condom Day
Set for Valentine’s Day
The American Social Health
Association (ASHA), will sponsor
National Condom Day on Valentine’s
Day, Feb. 14, reminding couples to “love
responsibly” by protecting one another’s
sexual health.
Among types of condoms, the male
latex condom is considered the most
effective in preventing STDs. The female
condom, which is made of polyurethane.
is also considered very effective for STD
prevention. A male polyurethane condom
is now available, although its
effectiveness against STDs is still being
tested. Natural membrane condoms are
not recommended for STD prevention.
Free, confidential information about
STDs is available through the National
STD Hotline, operated by ASHA, at 800-
227-8922.
Ask WillaMay
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Look for my new advice column
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Argus. When you see WillaMay’s
Healing Boxes, at various locations
on campus, submit your problems or
concerns. Don’t wait! Drop in your
questions today!
Meachum Enjoys
Performing For People
BY KESHA BOWDEN
Staff Writer
Perhaps you heard him bellowing
Tracy Chapman’s “Behind the Wall”
during the Homecoming Music Fest
sponsored by the Sophomore Class? Or
you remember him as one of the emcees
at Miss WSSU’s Coronation? Or maybe
you heard him play his guitar?
Can’t figure out who this is? Give
up?
Well, its Lorenzo Meachum, a
member of the Department of English
and Foreign Languages’ faculty. A
three year veteran to the faculty, he
teaches speech and English classes here
at WSSU.
Born on Sept 21, Meachum who
was nicknamed “Logie” by his eldest
brother who could not pronounce
Lorenzo, is considered to be “ a terrific
teacher” by students who have taken his
classes.
Before joining WSSU’s faculty, he
has graced stages “from Maine to Miami,
from California to the Carolina”
performing in such classics as “Ain’t
Misbehavin’ ,” “Quiet in the Land” and
“Piano Lesson.” Currently, Meachum
is working on the play “Pearly
Victorious” which will open in late
March in Greensboro.
He has been “twice blessed” with
performing talent. He also has a
powerful singing voice. He was an
opening act for singer Buddy Guy and
has toured with the Hot Ash Band.
When asked what advice he
Lorenzo Meachum
wouldlike to share with WSSU
students,he said, “When you wake up in
the morning, run.”
The story goes that “in the jungle, in
order to survive the lion knows he must
run faster than the slowest gazelle. So as
soon as he wakes up in the morning he
starts running. When the gazelle wakes
up in the morning he knows in order to
survive he must run faster than the fastest
lion . So when he wakes up in the
morning he starts to run.” In other
words, he feels his students must be the
gazelles. In order for them to be
successful they must work harder in all
their endeavors than the hardest working
person.
Meachum also said he wants
“WSSU students to realize that the most
important part of WSSU is the U. This
school belongs to the students and for U
to make a difference U must get
involved.”
Roseboro Steps Down
WSSU Media Relations News Release '
Albert L. Roseboro, Winston-Salem
State University athletic director, has
announced plans to step down from his
position later this year.
Roseboro informed Chancellor
Alvin J. Schexnider of his decision in a
letter recently. Roseboro will serve in his
current position until June 30.
In accepting Roseboro’s resignation.
Schexnider thanked him for his 24 years
of service to Winston-Salem State
University.
“Mr. Roseboro has had the rare
opportunity to serve his alma mater as a
student-athlete, coach, member of the
faculty and athletic director. These roles
have enabled him to help shape our
intercollegiate athletics program. Simply
put, we are grateful,” Schexnider said.