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Library computers down
while being upgraded
Derrick L. Armstead
Staff Reporter
Checking out library materials
used to be so simple that many
students took it for granted. But
with the recent changeover of li
brary computer systems, students
now realize what a convenience
the computers were.
A process that normally took
from one to three minutes, now
averages about six minutes. De
lays occur because the borrower
has to fill out a checkout card in
stead of having the computer scan
the materials. Many students won
der why they have to go through
this process. Everyone seemed to
think that the computer system was
broken.
In order to gain more informa
tion about the situation, Floyd C.
Harding, director of library ser
vices, commented on how this
problem affects Shepard Library.
Harding stated that the old system
was phased out because of weak
vendor support and inadequate
power capabilities.
Harding said that the delay in
system implementation was due to
the late arrival of equipment and
transfer of information from the
old system to the new one. He said
he hopes the system will be on-line
before finals, but that it could
possibly be as late as January.
The new system will have more
features such as; an advanced CD-
ROM network, more access to pe
riodical subscriptions, list of gov
ernment documents, better power
abilities and links with other
schools in the UNC-College Sys
tem. Students should have been
aware of the impending change
because of a library newsletter ar
ticle at the beginning of the year,
said Harding.
Finances have played a part in
the amount of reference and re
search materials at North Carolina
Central University. A substantial
budget of about $977,000 was
available last year, compared to
only $477,000 for this year. A re
duction in this year’s budget was
due to a lack of available funds.
The money is usually spent on
materials such as journals, refer
ence materials, CD-roms and mi
crofiche.
This recent problem has caused
Mr. Harding to express genuine
interest in the opinions of the stu
dents. One of his final comments
was, students should become ac
tive in voicing their concerns about
future problems to the library
committee, so they may develop a
library that they want and deserve.
November T 9, 1994
Founder's Day a
tribute to Shepard
Shelvia Dancy
Staff Reporter
North Carolina State Senator
Jeanne H. Lucas and North Caro
lina Mutual Life Insurance Co.
executive Roger Gregory narrated
the forty-seventh annual Founder’s
Day Convocation.
Held Friday, Nov. 4 in the B.N.
Duke Auditorium, the event was
presided over by Chancellor Julius
Chambers. This year the event
was in commemoration of NCCU
founder James E. Shepard.
The ceremony began with an
organ prelude by Fred Mason Jr.
and the presentation of colors by
the Army Reserve Officer Train
ing Corps.
University Marshal Arthrell
Sanders began the processional, .
Kenneth Chambers, chairman of
the faculty senate committee, and
Junelle Gist, Miss NCCU 1995,
provided the welcome address.
The life of Shepard was
chronicled in a musical narration,
from his birth in 1875 through his
academic career to his pioneering
efforts in establishing of what is
today North Carolina Central
University.
Said Chancellor Chambers, “It
is in his memory that we make the
eternal pledge to live up to the
motto he gave us, ‘truth and ser
vice.’ “
As each stage of Shepard’s life
was chronicled the NCCU Tour
ing Choir performed mu.sical se
lections.
Songs performed ranged from
“Go Down Moses” to “Soona Will
Be Done” to “Lift Every Voice
and Sing.” Graduate student
Ayanna Smith and Senior Detroit
Yancey performed solos that re
ceived standing ovations.
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FRIENDS DONT LET FRIENDS DRIVE DRUNK.
Delta Week focuses on unity
By Catilla Everette
C corespondent
“Outreach to Others, Uplift Each Others, and Respect
One Another,” was the theme for the NCCU Alpha
Lambda Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta during their
annual Delta Week. The sorority worked hard to uphold
this theme by sponsoring activities focusing on interac
tion between other Greek sororities, students and faculty;
political and economic awareness; and health and wellness
issues dealing with African American women.
Sunday, Nov. 6, began the fanfare of Delta Week with
the Delta Tea. “Keeping Yourself in Order, The Total
Woman,” was the theme for this event. The panelists
shared their specialties in the various areas of women
health. LillianHome, DirectorofStudentHealthServices,
discussed the various sexually transmitted diseases and
other women problems. Stephanie Pender-Amiker, a
Durham psychologist, focused her discussion on the
mental problems women may face. Temple McDowell,
a senior at NCCU, gave valuable beauty tips.
The Delta Tea also covered the history and historical
women who were a part of Delta Sigma Theta. The
evening was filled with thought provoking questions that
paved the way for a week full of informative, entertaining
information.
“As I looked at 100 beautiful black people in the room,
I saw a wealth of intellect and outer beauty. I hope that
everyone will look in the mirror and see the same beauty
I see, and then the walls of animosity, stereotypical
labeling, and self-worthlessness will crumble down.”
said Lisa Mitchell. This quote was one of many that
sparked the heavy panel discussion on Monday called
“Sister to Sister,” The panel discussed the growing
concerns many “sorority hopefuls” and sororities have
had for many years.
“Why is there hatred between the different Greek
organizations?” The panel, consisting of members of
each Greek sorority from NCCU and the Durham com
munity, tried to answer this question. Grace Dzidzienyo,
Alpha Lambda Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Alumnae
and facilitator of this panel discussion, took the question
to another level and asked, “What does sisterhood means
to each person on the panel, and how can one exemplify
this within their organization and abroad? “
The interaction between students, the panel, and
Dzidziendyo was informative. Dr. Dzidziendyo ended
the discussion by reading a passage from In The Company
of My Sisters, by Julia Bond: “It’s true, we don’t always
get validation from others, even other Black women.
However, not getting validation is no excuse for abusing
ourselves or anybody else.”
“Women of Color and Their Role Internationally ,”
was the topic of Melania Page’s speech on Thursday.
Page, a senior at NCCU and the 2nd National Vice-
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