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I The diverse makeup of the Black Cultural Center’s Student Fund-Raising
Committee shows that we can put aside our petty differences.
A strong foundation has been laid for the
improvement of race relations on campus in the
form of anew committee created to raise money
for the Black Cultural Center.
The BCC Student Fund-Raising Committee,
composed of representatives from a number of
student organizations, presents an admirable
example of cooperation for the University. Al
though the students are diverse in backgrounds,
they have united to achieve a common goal, and
a difficult one at that.
Supporters have raised only $2 million of the
estimated $7 million necessary to construct the
BCC, and the fund raising also appears to have
come to a standstill. The new committee will
work to raise money through various fund rais
ers such as phone-a-thons and multicultural ben
efit shows, as well as attempt to re-energize the
fund-raising efforts.
Who’s Invited to Perot’s Party?
It’s that special time of the year again. The
seasonal pace brings crisp fall mornings, the
political pace lurches into campaign speed, and
Ross Perot decides to carve a niche for himself in
the public eye. But the moody Texan’s latest
third-party initiative is an ill-timed, ill-advised
effort to reassert his influential prowess in the
political arena.
The news came earlier this week, when Perot
announced plans on “Larry King Live” to estab
lish anew “Reform Party” for independent
voters fed up with Democrats and Republicans.
His army of United We Stand volunteers is
mobilizing to get the party certified on the bal
lots of every state beginning with the daunting
challenge of California. The requirements for
certifying anew party vary in each state, but the
California deadline is only a month away. Perot’s
soldiers are armed and ready—eager to disrupt
yet another election.
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“Remember the golden rule: Those who have
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Board of Traatoos Membor WALTER DAVIS
Before voting for the tuition hike last Friday.
“I’m sending back thousands of dollars this
week to people who sent me money. It breaks
my heart not to be able to spend it.”
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Even if they are unable to raise all of the funds,
the fact that various students are combining
forces exemplifies characteristics from which
everyone can learn. The vigor with which they
pursue this common cause may ignite further
interest from outside donors. This interest could
come in the form of additional donations or even
the formation of other fund-raising efforts.
The diversity that differentiates the students
strengthens the committee, as a variety of stu
dents equates to a variety of resources and con
nections.
Regardless of one’s stance on the construc
tion of a BCC, the cooperation of various student
groups through the BCC Student Fund-Raising
Committee indicates an admirable desire on
campus to ease race relations and may signal the
beginning of a powerful coalition that can ad
dress other campus issues.
While a plurality of ideas in political discus
sion is generally healthy, this last minute attempt
at party making only serves as an unsettling
distraction. Perot has not made clear whom the
party’s candidate would be, only that the party
and candidate will “not be owned by special
interests.” Well, we all know who the money
bags is, and now just might be the time to redeem
his $64 million dollar loss in the last election.
Perot should be reminded that no one has seen
the virtue of getting on the ballot as a third party
since Henry Wallace had a go at it in 1947.
With anew political spirit in Washington,
D.C., and both parties showing signs of change,
the value of a “Reform Party” would be poor at
best.
Independent candidates can get on the ballot
without a third party, and the political climate
can get along just fine without the unseasonable
presence of Ross Perot.
“When I went to the University of Bridgeport,
I worked nights slinging Coca-Cola boxes to
pay my way through.”
DA Rep. FRED HEIREMAII, R-N.C.
Explaining to students why he supports the elimination
of federal interest subsidies for student loans.
“The General Assembly is saying to victims,
at all levels, you are responsible for the plight
at which you find yourself.”
NX. Sea. FRED HOBBS, DGnnge
Speaking about the past legislative sessions approach
to women's issues at the Orange County Rape Crisis
Center Tuesday.
“Right now, we’re engaged in a survey here on
campus to find out just what our food culture
is.”
Mart Body President CALVIN CUNNINGHAM
Discussing the thought-provoking work being done by
the Food Service Task Force.
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EDITORIAL
‘I Am Sorry’ and Women: A Perfect Combination
Since writing “Opening Our Eyes and Watch
ing Our Mouths” on Sept. 15,1 have been
called an ass, a coward, a racist and —■ my
personable favorite Cro-Magnon. Not that I
enjoy being called Cro-Magnon, but at least it’s
imaginative.
I realized how negatively that column was
received when my best friend called from Bos
ton last week. “Aaah, you bastard, "he screamed
when I picked up the phone. (This is his standard
salutation.)
“Who the hell is this?” I demanded, then
recognized his voice. “Sorry, Lenny. Today, it
could have been anyone. ”
Anyway, I would like to apologize for versing
the opinion that homosexuality is disgusting in
that column. It was a cheap shot, and I shouldn’t
have said it.
However, to interpret the rest of that column
as racist entirely misconstrues my intentions. I
understand that this University is fostering a
group of wonderfully civic-minded individuals.
Unfortunately, such people are often too quick
to throw out allegations of racism at the mere
mention of nationality, skin color or terms such
as “slanty eyes.”
Understanding the appalling nature of the
truth, I will stand by my prior contention that
people of Japanese ancestry do, in fact, have
slanty eyes. That is not to say an Oriental person’s
ocular structure is inferior to that of anyone else.
The point of the column was not to say ethnic
minorities should reject or forget their ethnic
backgrounds, but that minorities —as well as
majorities should welcome and respect the
fact that their value to this society lies in integra
tion rather than segregation. Our future lies not
in the exclusion of culture, but in the sharing of
it. However, terms such as Chinese-Americans
intrinsically separate minorities from the rest of
our society.
That is to say, I hope people do not willfully
destroy the common identity of American riti-
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’Million Man March’ Should Be Observed Locally, Too
Minister Louis Farrakhan and the Rev.
Benjamin Chavis have called for 1 mil
lion black men to march in Washington,
D.C. on Oct. 16. The march itself covers three
main issues. 1) One million black men will be
marchingin Washington toatone to Allah(God)
for their sins. 2) These men are saying that they
are ready to take responsibility for their families
and the restoration of the black community. 3)
The day is set as an economic boycott on corpo
rate America.
Before I go further, I would like for everyone
to know that all people of color are welcome to
participate in the march. However the goal is
first and foremost to reach a million black men
and their families.
Minister Farrakhan and the Rev. Chavis are
asking black people to recognize Oct. 16 as a
Holy Day of Atonement and Reconciliation.
On this day all that do not attend the march are
asked to stay from work, school and abstain
from buying anything. This means do not buy
food from Lenoir, Chase or Union Station. This
includes Student Stores and any non-black owned
businesses in Chapel Hill. Is this too much to
ask? Is missing class and/or work for one day
too much to offer in respect for men who attend
the march and yourselves?
I say yourselves because the Million Man
March is a major step in our liberation as a
people. A million black men have never come
together in this country. Now that we have and
for a positive reason, please do not hinder us due
to ignorance.
The Day of Atonement shall be a day to teach
the importance of a strong black family and a
united black community. On this day black men
will be standing to take on their responsibilities
SBP's Loan Cut Opposition
Shows No Regard for Future
TO THE EDITOR:
I was disturbed to read the letter to the editor
Tuesday from Calvin Cunningham and his part
ner titled “Students Must Unite to Fight Federal
Cuts to College Loans.” The final paragraph of
the letter was inexcusable, short-sighted and
shows absolutely no regard for the future of the
country.
The paragraph states “these aid programs are
an investment in our future, a fiiture that is
worth far more than a balanced federal budget. ”
Calvin, nothing is more important, nothing,
than having a balanced budget virtually every
zens. Anyone can be
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ever, relatively few
people in our society
can call themselves
Chinese-Americans.
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ethnic minorities
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of American society
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That is why I think politically correct lan
guage is harmful to society, not because I pay
tribute to a Grand Wizard, wear a white sheet
and like NASCAR.
Hopefully, we can move on and still be friends.
Either way, we’re definitely going to move on.
In fact, we’re going to move on to one of my
favorite topics: women’sstudies. I’vebeen study
ing women for years, but never for grades, so my
first women’s studies class was a bit frightening.
At first I thought it was great. There’s like
three guys and 97 women and I’m feeling like
Wilt Chamberlain. Looking around, confronted
by 97 glowering faces I realized: I am the enemy.
It was like Vietnam all over again, except there
were no guns, no grenades and there were women
instead of Vietnamese people. Yikes!
Now that it’s time to start writing papers,
women’s studies has started getting really scary.
Another thing that’s really scary is when you
wake up and there’s a spider on your stomach
and you’re trying to get it off when you realize
some guy wearing a hockey mask is in the room.
And he’s brandishing a chainsaw.
However, that is not as scary as a women’s
studies paper especially if you’re a guy.
as men and protec
tors of the family. It is
a day forblack people
to settle whatever dif
ferences we have with
each other. No mat
ter ho w small or great
our problems may be,
we must come to
gether in unity. Then
we can begin to
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communities with ease.
This day, Oct. 16, should be taken with the
utmost seriousness. These million or more men
are marching in Washington to confess their sins
before Allah (God). We are presenting ourselves
as a sacrifice to the Lord of the Worlds for the
redemption of our people. The guiding principle
of the march is from 2 Chronicles 7:14 “gift
my people, which are called by my name, shall
humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face,
and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear
from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will
heal their bands.”
So, Black Man, if your mind and heart are not
set on making a change for the better, as a friend
said to me, “Don’t go quarter steppin’!” This
applies for those at home as well. Bear with me
as I share something with you so that one may
understand that this Million Man March is no
lightweight thing.
Jesus of the scriptures gave his life for the sins
of the people. This does not necessarily mean he
died, but he devoted all his time working to
redeem the people. Minister Farrakhan, by the
grace of Allah (God), is fasting for 30 days to
MADMTORDM
single year! The federal budget has not been
balanced for 25 years, and the situation has
become worse with time.
Nothing, Calvin, is more important than bal
ancing the budget. You are too short-sighted and
ignorant to realize that we will have no future if
Stye lath) (Ear Hppl
So when my teacher, Lester Bian, said we
could pick our own paper topics, I wigged out.
After hours of brainstorming, I came up with
some potential ideas to show my teacher
■ “No Woman, No Cry,” the vision of Bob
Marley.
■ How women have been tied down in our
society bondage technique flowcharts.
■ “Showgirls.” It’s not a musical, but this
movie still makes me feel like singing. An in
depth analysis.
■ Airbags to Zoomers: Euphemisms for
Breasts, from A to Z.
■ Female wardrobe selection (case study):
The girl I saw at He’s Not wearing a short skirt
and no panties —a hands-on research.
■ Why telling that joke could prevent me
from ever getting another date.
■ 101 good things about boobies.
Lester looked at die list and said I didn’t really
understandtheclass. “You’resupposedtoexam
ine an issue that affects women, like the struggle
for equal wages,” Les explained.
Suddenly, I remembered some drawings on
the walls of the cave I grew up in.
“You mean, men don’t drag women around
by the hair any more because both sexes are
equal and all that stuff?”
“That’s what I mean,” Les said.
Hell, that’s pretty simple, isn’t it? Totally 100
percent obvious. This isn’t China —do we really
need a women’s studies department?
We don’t have a men’s studies department,
even though you could argue that that’s exactly
what the history and political science depart
ments are.
Women’s studies. The idea seems like a hav
ing gender-biased self-esteem workshop with its
ownlittle teacher bureaucracy. Maybe not. Some
of us will never know.
Andy Diamondstein is a senior journalism major from
Scottsdale, Ariz.
atone for his sins and the sins of a nation of 40
million. He is asking us members of the Nation
of Islam to fast for five to 14 days, asking Allah
(God) to forgive our sins and the sins of the
community. I, by the aid of Allah (God), com
pleted the fast and will try again if need be
because your hurt is my hurt.
Everyone should make some type of sacrifice
to participate in this Day of Atonement. Those
who reject the Day of Atonement are written of
in the Book. Read Exodus 32:30-33 and Leviticus
23:28-30. Unity is the key to making the Million
Man March a successful event. We must partici
pate in all facets of the march. While a million
plus of our brothers are in Washington, we must
support them through the Economic Boycott/
Day of Absence .I’m sure there will be plenty of
family/community buildingprojectsforstudents
to attend, for they’re being planned now. I end
this article with a quote from page 11 of“TheFall
of America” by the Hon. Elijah Muhammad:
“We must unite at all costs. Once united, we
must stand fully packed as a wall against injus
tice. If your brother does not want to unite with
you, then you must teach him: cable him, urge
him and persuade him by all methods available
until he realizes that he, too, must give his all on
the altar of justice.”
I thank Allah (God) for coming in the person
ofMasterFard Muhammad, for raising the Hon.
Elijah Muhammad and extending his mercy
through Minister Farrakhan. Without these men
I would not ha ve had a word to write. Peace, love
and happiness to all our people. Our liberation is
at hand!
Dwayne X (Eatmon) is a junior microbiology major
from Greensboro.
the fiscal situation is not corrected. What is the
point of delaying loan payments if they will
simply be applied further to the national debt?
Why should all Americans have this added to the
debt when it only benefits a few students?
We need to take care of the national fiscal
crisis, and every program, except maybe de
fense, which has been cut for about 10 years, will
either be cut or have its growth slowed. Everyone
must be willing to do his or her partto balance the
budget. Otherwise, the nation is finished, and I
hope that Dick Gephardt clones like Cunningham
will never get into political office.
Peter Web
SENIOR
GEOGRAPHY