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April 2007
The AC Phoenix
WSSD Chancellor Announces to Trnslees
the Establishment of Commission on
Campns and Community Safety
Winston-Salem, NC ~ Winston-Salem State University interim
Chancellor Michelle Howard-Vital, in an effort to more closely exam
ine campus and community safety issues, has established the
Chancellor’s Commission on Campus and Community Safety and
has charged the commission to report its findings, recommendations
and implementation timetable by June 30, she reported to WSSU
trustees Friday.
“We must not shy away from any issue that affects the safety of
our campus community or the larger community,” said Howard-Vital to
the board at a regularly scheduled meeting. “Our first priority is the
safety of our students and the community. If we have problems on our
campus, or if our campus safety is compromised by negative outside
influences, these issues must be addressed."
Howard-Vital’S establishment of the Commission is part of the uni
versity’s continuing review and enhancement of its campus safety pol
icy.
The review was heightened in the aftermath of the tragic death of
Winston-Salem Police Sgt. Howard Plouff, who was shot and killed
Feb. 23, in the parking lot of the Red Rooster, a local nightclub. Keith
Antoine Carter, a WSSU student, has been charged with Sgt. Plouff’s
murder. Carter has since been suspended from WSSU, pending the
outcome of the investigation.
The first meeting of the Commission will be March 19. The
Commission, which consists of WSSU faculty, staff, students and rep
resentatives of the wider community, will be chaired by Willie Bell,
WSSU Police Chief, and Dr. Melody Pierce, WSSU vice chancellor for
Student Affairs. Representatives from the City of Winston-Salem’s
Mayor’s Office, Police Department, and the Forsyth County District
Attorney’s Office have agreed to serve on the Commission.
“The Winston-Salem Police Department will work collaboratively
with this commission on a comprehensive plan that will provide a
safer environment for Winston-Salem State University faculty, staff,
and students as well as the citizens of this community,” said Winston-
Salem Police Chief Patricia
Norris.
Forsyth County District Attorney Tom Keith called the formation of
the Commission a bold move of vital importance to the safety and
well-being of the entire community. “We look forward to working with
the university’s leadership, its campus police and especially the stu
dents to help keep the campus safe,” said Keith.
The Commission will examine the campus environment, campus
police practices, university policies related to mentorships, internships
and other current student non-academic engagement activities and
identify best practices for improving the climate for safety on campus
and in the surrounding community.
The Commission will be charged with making recommendations on
ways to enhance campus safety, teach students individual conflict
resolution and recognition of behavior that can be detrimental to the
community, off-campus safety guidelines, student judicial sanctions
and other activities related to factors that may influence or discourage
certain behavior.
As part of the Commission’s work, student interviews will also be
conducted and analyzed.
WSSU students held a candlelight vigil Feb. 28, to honor the life
and
memory of Sgt. Plouff. WSSU student organizations sponsored a
forum after the vigil to discuss their concerns about what happened
and to hear from the campus and Winston-Salem City police about
on- and off-campus safety issues.
Fight Is On In Winston-Salem
Undefeatli) Derek
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Winston-Salem, NC - March 8, 2007—Fight fans
get ready! Ring of Dreams presents Fight Night
Saturday, April 14, 2007 at the Joel Coliseum Annex in
Winston-Salem, North Carolina at 8:00 p.m. Undefeated
Super Middleweight Derek "The Black Lion" Edwards
(20-0-0) will square off against the also undefeated Joe
Green (14-0-0) in a showdown that is sure to rock the
house. Which man will walk away with a perfect record,
and which will face his first loss?
In another match sure to ignite the room, Carlette
“The Truth” Ewell will return to the ring on a mission to
reclaim her title and #1 status in the world. Carlette will
face of against Alexandra “Sweet and Sour” Maloy in a
showdown for the vacant Universal Boxing Council
(UBC) Cruiser weight world title. Previously, Carlette
fought as a Super Middleweight, but she’s added muscle
and size and now seeks to dominate at the
Cruiserweight level. This could be her breakout bout in
this new weight class.
Fans will get to see all of their Ring of Dreams
favorites, plus a pair of newcomers in their debut profes
sional fight. Fan favorite Ijeoma “The Praise” Egbunine
(12-2-0) of Marietta, GA will take on Veronica Rucker (4-
6-1) of Cleveland, OH. New heavyweight Ryan McClure
will challenge Corey Whittfield to see who will earn the
first win of his professional career. Earl “Chocolate Drop”
Ladson will be donning the gloves as well. Fans will be
treated to a minimum of six fights on the Saturday card.
Tickets are now on sale at the Joel Coliseum Box
Office, Dummit Law Firm and www.ticketmaster.com,
Macy’s and fye; order by telephone at 336/722-6400 (W-
S) or 336/852-1100 (Gso). Prices for general admission
are $15 in advance or $20 at the door; for reserve seats,
$25 in advance and $30 at the door; and $50 for floor
seats. Gold and Silver VIP tables seating 8 are avail
able.
Bouts and boxers are subject to change. This event
is sanctioned by the North Carolina Boxing Commission.
For additional information, visit www.ringof-
dreams.com or www.ljvm.com
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