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2yThe Daily Tar HeelFriday, October 1 8, 1 991 I ddMiMfe 1 Brothers support group provides University family for black men A IF. ... . ... ..D.;..r...,fw,nHn invitingaspeakerwhogivesapresenta By Winifred Sease Stiff Writer "It's like a gas station," said Michael Bowden. "You can go there and get energy." Bowden, a sophomore public policy analysis major from Charlotte, offered this metaphor for Brothers. Brothers is a discussion and support group for and about black males. The group, which was begun in the fall of 1987. was founded and is facilitated by Clifford Charles, counselor and coordi nator of minority student programs at the University Counseling Center. 'The purpose of the group is three fold. It provides social support, cultural affirmation and educational program ming," Charles said. Topics of discussion include aca demic achievement, career planning, relat ionsh ips, positive identity, religion, multicultural living and such specific North Carolina ORIGINAL SPORTS BAR ALL GAMES TELEVISED LIVE. SATURDAY. 101991 NCAA 12:00 CAROLINA vs. VIRGINIA Tennessee vs. Alabama 3:30 LSI) vs. Kentucky Illinois vs. Iowa Washington vs. California Oklahoma vs. Colorado Notre Dame vs. Air Force 8:30 WORLD SERIES GAME 1 Pittsburgh or Atlanta vs. Minnesota Call for NFL Sunday TV Schedule DON'T FORGET OUR WEDNESDAY SPECIALS! J75 SPORTS QUARTS (32 OZ.) $3X TUB "0" BEER (64 OZ.) 504 W. FRANKLIN ST. 929-6978 issues as the Persian Gulf War and "The Student Body," the infamous statues moved from in tront ot uavis Liorary. These are all discussed from a perspec tive that focuses on the black male ex perience, Charles said. Andre Tippens, a senior business major from Charlotte, said, "Brothers lets you know you are not alone, build confidence, share cultural identity, and talk about anything. "It is an excellent group," Tippens said. "It allows you to focus on what you have to do." One concern raised by Tippens was the fact that there were decreasing num bers of black males on campus and the ones that were here were not staying for four years. Charles said that joining a group such as Brothers is a solution to many of the problems students face on campus. For example, Tracy Cameron, a sopho more business major from Middlesex, said he did not feel as if he belonged at UNC. He started attending Brothers as "You get information you wouldn't otherwise get. It is a safe and confidential environment where one feels comfortable enough to express his thoughts without criticism." Lionel Williams Brothers member a freshman and now feels he is a part of the University, not because he is black, but because of his grades and achieve ments. Also, Brothers has done outside ac tivities. Last year, its members attended Glenwood Elementary and talked with black male sixth graders about aca demic achievement and setting goals early in their school careers. The best aspect of the group is the friendship, said Aaron Bell, a sopho more business major from Gastonia. "You meet people, make friends and have somebody you can confide in who understands. We are all on the same level." Bowden said.'The group is very posi tive; it's like a comfortable gathering of friends or a little family." He also said one could learn a lot. The format of the meetings varies from inviting a speaker who gives a presenta tion and answers questions to having the members meet amongst themselves. Lionel Williams, a junior pharmacy major from Jackson Springs, said, "I learned to think about the future, gradu ate school, for example, and the group allowed me to gain a broader perspec tive and see the world differently. "You get information you wouldn't otherwise get," he said. It is a safe and confidential environment where one feels comfortable enough to express his thoughts without criticism, he said. Williams said, 'The group is a place where black men get together and ex press ourselves on issues unique to us." "I feel very positive about the group, how it has evolved, and where it is going," Charles said. The members encourage and invite newcomers to attend the meetings on Thursday nights, from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., in the first floor lounge of Hinton James. Campus Calendar FRIDAY Noon: CGLA Lesbian Lunch will be held in 21 8 Union. TARP will wrap-up Recycling Week in the Pit with a drawing for all pledge signers. Fifty prizes wi II be awarded, and you need not be present to win. UNC YEAD-AT-MONIP: Informational Meeting Thursday, Oct 24th 3:30-5:30 pm 330 Video Presentation 4.00 Student Panel ? in Toy Lounge 4th Floor DEY HALL 1 p.m. UNC Slavic Club will sponsor a "Russian Table" in 218 Union. 1M-REC Sports: Rugby vs. UNC-Charlotte on Carmichael Field. 3 p.m. Graduate Art Student Association will sponsor a talk by Jaraslov Folda on "Byzantine Trav els in the Soviet Union, Aug. 6-22, 1991" in 117 Hanes Art Center. 8 p.m. Henderson Residence College invites ev eryone to come to the Cabaret for a little night music, free munchies and beverages. Co-sponsored by Caro lina Dining Service and Harris Inc. SATURDAY 8 p.m. The Carolina Union will sponsor The Pixies with Pcre Ubu in Memorial Hall. Tickets are available. Questions? Call 966-3837. Noon: The Senior Class of 1992 invitesall seniors to come to Hams to watch the UNC-U Va game. Food and drink specials will be available. SUNDAY 9:30 a.m. Pumpkin Sale until noon at University Methodist Church and the Newman Center. HE'S NOT HERE on the Milage Green. presents BICE Sf flEEI SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 (weather permitting) mCOrZBAaLACmSSEALUMhl! Don't Miss Karaoke Sing Along Every Sunday And don't forget our Tuesday Specials! $1.75 Blue Cups 942-7939 $3.50 Pit. Pitchers 1 p.m. IM-REC Sports: Women's soccer vs. NCSU at Finley Field. IM-REC Sports: Football Club vs. Pack Club; away. 3 p.m. IM-REC Sports: Men's soccer vs. Wilson at Finley Field. 5 p.m. The Black Interdenominational Student Association will have worship services in the Wesley Foundation followed by fest and fellowship. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. invites all inter ested women to attend the fall 1991 Sigma Tea at 5 p.m. in Gerrard Hall. Formal attire is required. Ques tions? Call 933-2352. ITEMS OF INTEREST Anyone interested in KIDSREAD should come to the Campus Y before Saturday for more information on the next training session. Tar Heel Target will hold an interest meeting at 5:30p.m. Oct. 21 in the Upendo Lounge. Timberlyne Shopping Center 967-7771 WE DELIVER! SUBS & SALADS 2:00 PM-930 Pl OnOjfjf Campus $10.00 minimum W POWER f jp- CENTER JL M BIGGER f BETTER k MORE FOR LESS . m -dJ Bigger slores, more selection at the lowest prices. ; . - H tfC The biggest value oriented center in North Carolina. Ej ''W Located on Walnut Street in Cary with easy access IT jl from the 1-40 and US 164 Interchange. fc) l I I A Powerful New Shopping Experiente jj J! H v a 4 v3y ;, ir,inmiM7T.niirTiiiiniiiniriiiii nii-u mi in n mfh.in Now is the time to make your choice. Because every ArtCarved college ring fr6m handsome traditional to contempo rary styles is on sale now! You'll be impressed with the fine ArtCarved craftsmanship that's backed by a Full Lifetime Warranty. And you'll appreciate the savings. Don't miss out! We Quality. The Craftsmanship. 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