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Leadership Hand-off AAT Phob) North Carolina A&T State University outgoing chan cellor, Dr. Lloyd V. Hackley, passes the ceremonial torch to the new chancellor, Dr. Stanley F. Battle, at a welcoming program held Monday, July 9 at the histor ical Dudley Building on the A&T campus. WSSU safety commission releases report SPECIAL TP THE CHRONICLE Winston-Salem Stale University Interim Chancellor Michelle Howard Viul's Commission on Campus and Community Safety gave its final report to the university Tuesday, provided findings and made recommendations for enhanc ing WSSU's safety and the wider commu nity. The Commission was established after Winston-Salem Police Sgt. Howard Plouff was shot and killed Feb. 23, in the parking lot of the Red Rooster, a local nightclub. Keith Anloine Carter, a WSSU student, has been charged with Sgt. Plouff's murder. The Commission first met on March 19. The Commission consisted of WSSU faculty, staff, students and representatives of the wider community. It was chaired by WSSU Police Chief Willie Bell and Dr. Melody Pierce, WSSU vice chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services. Representatives from the City of Winston-Salem's Mayor's Office, Police Department, and the Forsyth County District Attorney's Office served I ilc Phi uc i The Clock Tower thai stands in the heart of the WSSU campus. on the Commission. The study provided by the Commission is the first of its kind in university history. Some of the findings are: ? (There is a) lack of school spirit, and not enough activity alternatives for stu dents on weekends; ? There is a negative relationship between students and campus police; ? The need to improve the Student Code of Conduct for easier review and reporting simplification; and, ? The need for more services for con flict resolution and handling of other social problems. Key recommendations of the Commission include: ? Improving campus climate by pro viding more social events on campus, encouraging faculty and staff to attend, and having campus police walk the hall ways of classroonji buildings during evening and Saturday classes; and, ? Appointment of a committee to develop a plan to provide ongoing train ing in negotiation and conflict resolution for faculty, staff, and officers of organiza tions. Carver alumni will have Pig Pickin' Saturday SPK'IAl II) [III ( IIKONK I I. The Carver Alumni Association will host an old fashion "Pig Pickin' on the campus of Carver High School on Saturday, July 21, from 1 1 a.m. - 4 p.m. There will be barbecue by the pound, plates and sandwiches cooked by Johnny Glenn and flavored with barbecue sauce prepared by Odell Tillary. The sauce is made from the Tillary Family secret recipe. For those who prefer fish or chicken, John Rice has pulled out the Rice Family secret ingredients for both his fish and chicken. Assisting the men with side dishes will be Judy Brown. Linda Davis, Verlie McNeil, Carolyn Spease and Sara Salaam. An auto and cycle exhibition will be sponsored by Southside Rides and Moore. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, umbrellas and blankets. Music will be provided by Michael Smith. Johnny Glenn, from left, John Rice, Francis Manns, David "Roc" Edwards, Issac Howard, Ray Stewart and Ode II Tillary. HIV from pa A8 ? the CDC released a report in 2006 entitled "Revised Recommendations for HIV testing of Adults, Adolescents, and Pregnant Women in Healthcare Settings," which recom mends that all patients aged 13-64 should be tested for HIV. This approach is a big step in making HIV testing a routine procedure for pri mary care and prenatal doc tor's visits. It could promote the detection of many HIV cases that are not yet known and possibly prevent spread of the disease if that patient knows he or she is HIV pos itive. Studies have shown that African Americans are more likely to receive an HIV test, compared to whites and Latinos; howev er, only 50 percent of this population is being tested (compared to 33 percent of Whites and 37 percent of Latinos). This finding demonstrates we must con tinue to be vigilant in edu cating one another and breaking down barriers to HIV testing. What can I do to prevent HIV? The CDC recommends stresses the ABCs of HIV prevention: practicing Abstinence, Being faithful, and using Condoms. Abstain from sexual activity until you are in an exclusive rela tionship with a single part ner whose HIV status you know. If you have, or have had, more than one partner, get tested for HIV and talk to' your partners about HIV prevention. Use latex con doms and lubrication each and every time you have sex. Male and female con doms offer the best protec tion and should be used for all sexual encounters, including oral and anal sex; you should always talk to your partners about HIV. drug use, and other STDs before having sex. Remember: get an HIV test and to ask your partner to get an HIV test before initi ating sexual contact! If you have another STD. get treat ment, as the physical changes (for example, geni tal lesions) that these STDs can cause will increase your risk for contracting HIV. Don't use drugs, as drug paraphernalia (e.g. syringes, needles, and other devices) can spread infections if they contain the blood of an HIV infected individual. Future Directions The CDC and other agencies have created pro grams and dedicated more than $300 million to fight ing HIV in African American communities in the US. While there is still no cure for HIV/AIDS, there are many new treat ments available now that help people live fully func tional lives, and programs are available to assist people Walk from page A1 about other Walks to Remember and liked the idea. I Since there is currently no chapter of Compassionate Friends in Forsyth County, she organized the walk herself with the help of friends. Mosby-Reynolds is famil iar with grief. Five years ago, I she lost her 21 -year-old daughter, Ronnetta Monique Mosby, an honors student at N.C. A&T. when she died in a car accident in High Point. She was just about to gradu ate. A&T awarded Ronnetta her degree posthumously. Mosby-Reynolds affectional ? ly refers to Ronnetta as "my heart." She said losing a daughter was like losing part of her heart. "It was like a dream, maybe like a nightmare, it's I something that you don't plan ; for or something that you think will never happen, that your children will die before ?you do." said Mosby Reynolds. "People who do not ! believe in God I don't know ' how they make it because my ? faith is truly what helped me to keep moving forward " She said the loss is diffi cult, even now, with the last year being the toughest one ' yet. with Ronnetta constantly ! in her thoughts. The hurt never ends. That is why the walk is for people who lost a child no matter what the age or how long ago. No parent should bury their child, she believes. Mosby-Reynolds said the response is far more than the 50 or so people she was expecting when she conceived the local walk. She's glad that so many people are showing interest and hopes that more do so. "The (early registration) deadline is gone, so what? We'll do it onsite. If the food runs out, it just runs out, but you'll still have the experi ence of the other things that we have planned," said Mosby-Reynolds. "I hope people are encouraged by the event and not saddened." Nancy Lang, one of the people who helped Mosby Reynolds organize the event, lost her 22-year-old son, Clint Hood, nearly two years ago in an automobile accident. She said she's found strength in a support group of grieving mothers, and that helping oth ers with their grief has helped her heal. Lang hopes that the walk can ifelp other people find similar comfort as they meet and greet other grieving families. "It boils down to the fact that we want to keep the door to our children's life open, we don't want them to be forgot ten," said Lang. Submitted Photo Nancy Lang is pictured here with her son Clint Hood, who is now deceased. Literature will be handed out at the event listing resources available to those suffering from loss. Lang said grieving parents often don't know where to turn. Neither Lang nor Mosby-Reynolds had not heard of Compassionate Friends when they first lost their children. Lang said for a parent to lose a child is a different type of grief that always stays with them. "Losing-a child is so much different than losing anyone else," she said. "I've lost both my parents. I've lost a beloved nephew. I've lost friends, Jjut I have never ever dreamed the way that it changes your life. It's a life changing experience," said Lang. Both Lang and Mosby Reynolds said they will try to make the Walk to Remember an annual event. with obtaining these lifesav ing medications. We must work to create awareness, support in our community for those with HIV and their partners, and access to HIV testing and treatment. Education is an important component of the fight to reduce HIV/AIDS. - Contribution by: Sarah Langdon and Jaimie Hunter, MPH For more information about the Maya Angelou Research Center on Minority Health, visit www.wfubmc.edu/minority health . Or. for health infor mation. call 336-713-7578. Picture A Nation United Senator Barack Obama lor President Get Involved: Go to His National Website ? www.barackobama.com Join Our Local Organizing Committee ? www.triadforobama.com Make a Donation, Go To ? https://donate.barackobama.com/page/contribute Make History - Make America Stronger! MKEPORHST The Maya Angelou Research* Center on Minority Health at Wake Forest University School of Medicine Is currently recruiting participants for focus groups for a study entitled "The People's Clinic: A North Carolina Minority Health Education Collaborative" This study involves: ? Participating in a focus group, during which you will be asked to provide feedback on The People's Clinic health education columns You are eligible to participate if you: ? Are African American ? Are 1 8 years of age or older, ? Read The People's Clinic column at least occasionally Date: August 9th, 2007 Time: 5:30 PM Location: Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 950 File Street Space is Limited! So please contact the Angelou Research Center to register and for any questions toll-free at 1-877-530-1824. All participants will receive a Target gift card for their participation. BG06-040
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