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HSSU V I E W Harris-Stowe State University’s Student Newsletter February 14, 2006

HSSUV I E W

Harris-Stowe State University’sStudent Newsletter

Volume 2, Issue 1 February 14, 2006

Back from Iraq!Back from Iraq!Back from Iraq!Back from Iraq!Back from Iraq!Senior Otis Beck returns fromSenior Otis Beck returns fromSenior Otis Beck returns fromSenior Otis Beck returns fromSenior Otis Beck returns fromTTTTTour of Dutyour of Dutyour of Dutyour of Dutyour of DutyBy Kevin A. EvansBy Kevin A. EvansBy Kevin A. EvansBy Kevin A. EvansBy Kevin A. Evans

HSSU senior Sergeant Otis Beck upon returning from atour of duty in Iraq. Photo by Dr. Eileen O’Brien.

When I pitched this story to my fellow newslettercolleagues something occurred to me. The great, career-making, breaking news stories usually don’t have happyendings; they usually revolve around disturbing news, deceitand downfall. That’s just the business of reporting, but I’vecome upon something that is none of those. There arepolitics in the Iraq war and controversies and investigations.But there is another side. It is one of inspiration. Otis Beck,an HSSU senior majoring in Criminal Justice, is an inspiringyoung man; just ask any member of the Honda CampusAll-Star Challenge Team. Throughout the 2005 season theywere mindful of their team mate and the tremendoussacrifices he was undertaking upon being deployed to Iraq.

December 16, 2005, was a very special day for Dr.Eileen O’Brien, sponsor of the Honda team. Those whoknow her are well aware of how she feels about the studentson her award-winning Honda Campus All-Star ChallengeTeam. She calls them her babies. On this day she welcomedhome one of her babies, Sergeant Otis Beck.

I had the pleasure of accompanying Dr. O’Brien andHarris Stowe State College alumni Mark Stepney inwelcoming Otis home. We waited patiently for over anhour for the 145 members of the 892nd TransportationCompany during which time we were treated with cookiesand punch all while we were being told that they will bearriving shortly. Sitting on the bleachers at SouthwesternIllinois College located in Belleville, Illinois, I sat among

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My Life After RelocationMy Life After RelocationMy Life After RelocationMy Life After RelocationMy Life After RelocationKatrina Student Finds Her WKatrina Student Finds Her WKatrina Student Finds Her WKatrina Student Finds Her WKatrina Student Finds Her WayayayayayBy Natasha Meredith and Kevin A. EvansBy Natasha Meredith and Kevin A. EvansBy Natasha Meredith and Kevin A. EvansBy Natasha Meredith and Kevin A. EvansBy Natasha Meredith and Kevin A. Evans

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February 1, 2006 2:56 a.m.

Whatzzzup! I really don’t have a lot of time but I cantry to get you some detail of what’s going on. I have so

In the first issue of the HSSU View we did a cover story on thestudents who were affected by the devastation of hurricaneKatrina. One of the students, Natasha Meredith, a senior atXavier University, was featured on the cover. She has kept incontact with HSSU View staff members via e-mail sincereturning to New Orleans to resume her studies. She waskind enough to act as correspondent for the newsletter.

much homework. Here aresome general facts. XavierUniversity’s campus is like asmall island because all thebusinesses around us are stillclosed. We have to travel farjust to get the basic things weneed. I do realize that theyhave made a lot of effort toget to where we were beforeKatrina.

We finally got ATMs!There used to be a fencearound Xavier, but it is nowgone. I am so happy for thatbecause I felt like I was in jail. Another good thing about

Displaced New Orleansstudent Natasha Meredithwhile at Harris-Stowe.

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Newsletter StaffReporters: Michelle D. Dallas, KevinA. Evans, LaQuita Johnson, JustinMosley, Chasma Smith, LeonardTewolde

Editor: Chrystal Williams

Photographers: Kevin A. Evans,Eboni Johnson, Leonard Tewolde

Contributing photographer:Dr. Eileen O’Brien

Advertising Rep: Leonard Tewolde

Correspondent: Natasha Meredith

Sponsor: Dir. Mark Zeman

TTTTTagagagagag,,,,,YYYYYou’re It!ou’re It!ou’re It!ou’re It!ou’re It!By Kevin A. EvansBy Kevin A. EvansBy Kevin A. EvansBy Kevin A. EvansBy Kevin A. Evans

Imagine yourselfin an area marked bycamouflaged struc-tures, dark corners, thelatest hip hop music,and colorful lightsdancing off the ceiling,No, you are not insidea nightclub. The areaI am talking about is the annex atHarris-Stowe State University, and thegame is Laser Tag.

Chris Lloyd of the Smith Agencybased in Grand Rapids, Michigantransformed the usual student hangoutinto a playground designed to provideentertainment for those interested incompeting in this fun and exciting

game of Laser Tag. Students weredivided into two teams, the Red Teamand the Green Team.

All of this took place on January18. Students had the option to attendthe afternoon games or the eveninggames. Each one was equallyenjoyable by all those whoparticipated.

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Brown Bag MovieMatinee, 11 am, Annex

SGA Movie Series, 7pm, Annex

Workforce RecruitmentProgram Interviews, 8 am-5pm, Library-Seminar Room

Funny T-Shirts andPictures, 12-2 pm & 5-7pm, Annex

Pool Tournament Play,2/6-2/24, Game Room

Queen’s Tea, 12pm,Annex

Black Inventor’sTraveling Exhibit, LowerLevel Hallway– West Wing

Brown Bag MovieMatinee, 11 am, Annex


Black Inventor’sTraveling Exhibit

Erma’s Art Exhibit,Annex

Black Inventor’sTraveling Exhibit

Ode to Black History,12 pm, Main Auditoriumfeaturing HSSU ConcertChorale

Candy & HeartsValentine’s Day Sale, 10am-7 pm, Lower Level

Health Fair & HIV/AIDSTesting, 10 am-6 pm,Lower Level Hallway

Black Heritage StampUnveiling, 11 am, main Aud.

African Marketplace, 11am-5 pm, Lower Level


Freestyle Battle,featuring Big Will from 106& Park 12:30-2 pm, Bankof America Theatre (EPC)

Honda All-StarChallenge, 8:30 am-1:30pm, Cardinal Ritter HighSchool

Talent Show Auditions,11 am-6 pm, Main Aud.

Think Fast BlackHistory Game Show, 12pm, Cafeteria

Brown Bag MovieMatinee, 11am, Annex

SGA Movie Series: 7pm, Annex

Soul 70s Day (DressUp) & A Taste of Soul, 12-2 pm, Annex

HSSU/SLU/WASH UTalent Show, 7-10 pm, MainAuditorium

Harlem Renaissance, 6-6:30 pm Auditorium

Rags to Riches,12-2 pm, Cafeteria

Greek Square, DivineNine Plot Unveiling, 12 pm

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Gillespie Hall’s PreGillespie Hall’s PreGillespie Hall’s PreGillespie Hall’s PreGillespie Hall’s Pre-Leasing-Leasing-Leasing-Leasing-Leasing, , , , , Fall Semester ’06Fall Semester ’06Fall Semester ’06Fall Semester ’06Fall Semester ’06By LaQuita Johnson

Get ready for a great experience while seeing historyin the making. The four story 235-bed facility is nowaccepting applications to reserve rooms for its grandopening this fall. The new residence hall will be leasingtwo- and four-bedroom suites. One price will take careof everything, including rent, electricity, water, phone,cable and internet.

Inside the suites students will be able to enjoy all thecomforts of home. Each suite will contain numerousamenities such as a microwave, stove, refrigerator,dishwasher and garbage disposal. The bedrooms are fullyfurnished with a bed, dresser and desk. A laundry facilityis also furnished for your convenience.

The new student center is loaded with awesomefeatures. It will be the only place on campus with wirelessinternet hot spots. The student center will be a placewhere the students can go to relax, exercise, study, dohomework, have meetings or play games.

For more information or to reserve your place visit oneof these websites (www.gillespiehssu.com or [email protected]) or call (314) 340-3331.

Athletics: Strong FoundationAthletics: Strong FoundationAthletics: Strong FoundationAthletics: Strong FoundationAthletics: Strong FoundationYields Strong TYields Strong TYields Strong TYields Strong TYields Strong TeameameameameamBy Justin MosleyBy Justin MosleyBy Justin MosleyBy Justin MosleyBy Justin Mosley

The HSSU men’s basketball teamenters its third season using theEmerson Performance Center as itshome floor. In the past, since we didnot have a suitable gymnasium forpractice, our teams had to travel tohold team practices. Now with theproper facilities, the 2006 version ofthe Hornets are as competitive as everthanks to an enthusiastic staff, talentedplayers and a state-of-the-art facility.

As the Hornets play on a strongfoundation, they look to build on astrong foundation of returning players.The Hornets return four of their topfive starters including 6’3” guard JoeBarker (13ppg and 43% on 3pt FG’s),6’3" guard Dustin Fox (13ppg and acareer high 29pts), 6’1” guard MelvinMartin (12 ppg and team leading 3.24apg) and 6’9” center Aaron Jones (10.8 ppg and 9.1 rpg, which is secondin the conference and 12 in thenation).

Harris-Stowe is, however, losing6’4” guard/forward Kelvin Mosby Jr.who is currently leading the team inscoring with15.33 ppg scoringaverage and 6.38rpg. Both of thosetotals rank top 100in NAIA Division1.

Don’t lookpast the Hornetsthis year though.The Hornets are1-4 in conferenceplay with a recentwin over WilliamsBaptist and onlyone of those conference losses wasby double digits. The Hornets took aranked Missouri Baptist team intoovertime and are averaging aremarkable 91.5 ppg over their last twocontests. In the victory over Williams

Baptist the Hornets had five playersscore in double digits and eight playersscored at least 8 points. That’s the kindof team play that can carry theHornets a long way.

The Hornets have nine gamesremaining, seven of them areconference games, giving the team alegit shot at getting a home game in

the conference tournament. Look forthe Hornets to make some noise therest of the season, especially in theAMC Conference tournament startingon February 28.

Several key men’s basketball players are returning this year.

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Contact: Wanda McNeilHarris-Stowe State University(314) 340-3512 Fax: (314) 340-3389Email: [email protected]

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‘Knock Me a Kiss’‘Knock Me a Kiss’‘Knock Me a Kiss’‘Knock Me a Kiss’‘Knock Me a Kiss’By Kevin A. EvansBy Kevin A. EvansBy Kevin A. EvansBy Kevin A. EvansBy Kevin A. Evans

Those who attended for the Harris-Stowe StateUniversity Players’ production of Charles Smith’s playKnock Me A Kiss on December 1-3 witnessed fineperformances by six very talented individuals. Eachnight of the performance actors played to a capacitycrowd at the Bank of America Theater inside theEmerson Performance Center. Students fromJennings Senior High were privileged to a matinee at10 a.m. on the December 2.

Kudos goes out to all those who aided in thisvery exciting stage play. The most notableperformance throughout the play was Cheryl Jones’scene-stealing portrayal of the character Lenore.Atara Estes who played Nina Dubois, wife ofNAACP founder W.E.B. Dubois, in one scene gavean emotionally powerful performance. Her makeup,costuming and performance were so convincing shegenuinely appeared to be an elderly woman. Asalways, veteran actor Ervin Williams gave a solidperformance as W.E. B. Dubois. Darren Mclemorein the role of Jimmy was perfect casting; he seemedto understand the character and was truly committedto the role. Michelle Dallas in the lead role of Yolandaseemed to mirror what her character was goingthrough. Derrick Howell in the role of Countee Cullenheld his own and gave a credible performance.

For theater director Beverly Brennan and hersupport staff working behind the scenes, what youhave done with this production was indeedoutstanding.

Above: Atara Estes as Nina Dubois (front) withMichelle Dallas as Yolanda.

Above, left to right: Darren Mclemore as Jimmy, CherylJones as Lenore and Michelle Dallas. Right: MichelleDallas and Ervin Williams as W.E.B. Dubois.

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“What do you think aboutSuperbowl XL?”

“It’s great that Pittsburgh won theSuperbowl. It has been a longtime.”

De’Andre, Junior

“It was a good game. I am glad tosee Jerome Bettis leave on a goodnote and that the Steelers won.”

Tyra Scott, Sophomore

“Just as I predicted! I would haveliked to see Seattle score at leastone more touchdown.”

Ryan Lane, Junior

“I really enjoyed the commercialsand the Jerome Bettis retirementspeech after the Steelers won theSuperbowl.”

Shanise Lewis, Freshman

“I didn’t watch the Superbowl, but Iknew that Pittsburgh would win.”

LaShonda Chapman,Sophomore

“I feel that Seattle should have wonthe game. There were a lot of badcalls from the blocking penalty thatcost Seattle a touchdown to thePittsburgh touchdown that didn’tbreak the plane.”

Michael Thomas, Cafeteria

TOP 10 INGREDIENTSTOP 10 INGREDIENTSTOP 10 INGREDIENTSTOP 10 INGREDIENTSTOP 10 INGREDIENTSFOR SUCCESSFOR SUCCESSFOR SUCCESSFOR SUCCESSFOR SUCCESSBy Don Johnson, Counseling ServicesBy Don Johnson, Counseling ServicesBy Don Johnson, Counseling ServicesBy Don Johnson, Counseling ServicesBy Don Johnson, Counseling Services

1. Do not miss class. Arrive early and participate.

2. Have a definite regimented study time.

3. Sit in the front of the class.

4. Make school your top priority.

5. Associate with others who see the value of a goodeducation.

6. Read the newspaper two or three times a week tostay informed.

7. Use Academic Support early and frequently.

8. Do not make excuses; be prepared.

9. Know the proper use of the library and its resources.

10. Perseverance, determination and hard work producegreat accomplishments.

Keys to Academic SuccessKeys to Academic SuccessKeys to Academic SuccessKeys to Academic SuccessKeys to Academic SuccessOpen Doors toOpen Doors toOpen Doors toOpen Doors toOpen Doors toEmployment SuccessEmployment SuccessEmployment SuccessEmployment SuccessEmployment SuccessBy Michelle DBy Michelle DBy Michelle DBy Michelle DBy Michelle D. Dallas. Dallas. Dallas. Dallas. Dallas

“Are you an A or B compared to the surrounding uni-versities in the State of Missouri? Why would an employerpick you?” Don Johnson, Director of Counseling Services,poses these questions to the students of Harris-Stowe StateUniversity. His primary concern is that students realizehow diverse and competitive the job market is today.

To equip students to succeed in college, andsubsequently in the rest of their lives, Johnson suggestsstudents follow 10 Ways to Succeed (see below).

“I was motivated to come up with Ten Ways toSucceed after reading Elliot Battle’s book, Letters toYoung Black Men: You Won’t Find A Role Model onthe Streets.” Johnson said. “Success is important becausewe live in a world whereby our success is measured bymaterial possessions.” These ten ways inform studentsabout what it takes to be a candidate – “an opencommodity” – in this competitive global job market.

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All JokAll JokAll JokAll JokAll Jokes Asidees Asidees Asidees Asidees AsideAn Interview with Rob MooreAn Interview with Rob MooreAn Interview with Rob MooreAn Interview with Rob MooreAn Interview with Rob Moore

By Chasma SmithBy Chasma SmithBy Chasma SmithBy Chasma SmithBy Chasma Smith

East St. Louis native RobertMoore, or “ Comedian Rob” as we atHarris-Stowe commonly refer to him,has hosted numerous events aroundcampus keeping us all gasping for airas he pokes fun of real life situations.He auditioned for BET’s Realitycomedy show Coming to the Stagelast fall and was one of the final 15out of about 250 aspiring comediansto be featured in a showcase at theWest Port Funny Bone.

He’s done a movie with B2K’sRaz B premiering February 18-21 inChicago and continues to host and starin numerous shows around St. Louis.While he can easily have your sidehurting from laughing too hard, thereis more to him that just giggles.

Moore works three jobs, is thePresident of the Collegiate 100, wasTheatre Director of the EducationalTalent Search Program for twoconsecutive summers–all whilemaintaining a 3.7 G.P.A.

When asked, how do you balanceworking three jobs and school? Heanswers, “Staying focused and havingpriorities set. If it wasn’t for my focusI could get caught up in a lot of thingsyoung men my age do. With theCollegiate, I had them make two lists,

one of short term goals the other oflong term goals, to let them see whatthey wanted to accomplish and keepthem motivated. On top of that, I praya lot.”

His presidentialinauguration was held onTuesday, November 1,2005. As President he isresponsible for overseeingall events, recruiting,composing a plan for theyear, a detailed plan foreach semester, anddeveloping a budget plan–all to be submitted to the100 Black Men of St.Louis.

Moore speaks veryhighly of the Collegiate 100saying, “I love theCollegiate. It’s more thanan organization, it’s afamily. Those guys havebeen through a lot, wehave a strong bond that’sunheard of in otherorganizations, and you cansee the difference wemake. Our presence is definitely felt.”

Moore was also Theatre Directorof the Educational Talent SearchProgram for the summers of 2004 and2005. He says, “The program helpskids be dramatic and explained thatthere are several other aspects of theentertainment industry. Everyonedoesn’t have to be an actor or a

singer. I really liked it because I feltthe kids really learned something.”

After college he plans to “starttwo clothing lines, Identity and Trebor

MoorY, maybe be a MTV VJ, hosting,acting and in every aspect of theentertainment industry. I want to be ahousehold name.”

With three successful years incollege, remarkable motivation and astrong focus of what he wants toachieve in life, it is clear that RobertMoore is no joking matter.

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newlyweds anxiously awaiting theirspouses and babies getting to meet theirdaddy for the first time. There wewere, waiting patiently holding a signthat read “welcome home Otis” thatwas very artistically done by thedaughters of HCASC Team CaptainJada Boykin.

Stepney was approached by areporter from KMOX radio and gaveinterview about his friendship with

Sergeant Beck. For the men andwomen of the 892nd it was a verywarm and brief reception. During theirtour of duty in Iraq, they drove morethan 700,000 miles delivering food,water and ammunition throughout thecountry.

It is not difficult to imagine thatwhile doing this they were targetedby insurgents’ roadside bombs. Whatthey have accomplished is indeedhistoric. They have supported amission that made it possible for freeelections to take place. This was all

done in effort so that the Iraqi peoplecould have a fully sovereigngovernment. For Sergeant Beck theravages of war are not the things thatyou come away with after talking withhim. When asked about hisexperiences in a foreign country Ifound out that Sergeant Beck used thisas an opportunity to learn about othercultures. In talking with other coalitionforces he learned to speak severaldifferent languages including Dutch,Arabic, Polish, Italian, Spanish andRomanian.

Comedian Rob during a humorous moment.

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KatrinaKatrinaKatrinaKatrinaKatrina, from page 1, from page 1, from page 1, from page 1, from page 1 post-Katrina is that public buses are now free until March. Before Katrina wehad to pay $1.70 one way. In some areas around us you can still see theeffects of Katrina – fallen palm trees, stalled water marked cars and un-opened businesses.

I’m very lucky to be able to send this e-mail to you because our power hasbeen going on and off frequently, and internet connection has been very shaky.In some areas the power is still off. We are still determined to succeed andmove forward!

- Natasha Meredith

Hurricane Katrina struck Xavier University on August 29, 2005. Manystudents evacuated with the belief they would be gone only a few days. However,the floods proved much worse than anticipated, and the levees broke leavingXavier, and most of New Orleans, under water and in a state of disaster. Anestimated 18,000 college students from the region were either relocated toother schools, dropped out or left college to help with families.

Five months after the hurricane, nearly 3,000 students have returned toXavier. University staff, city and state officials, and emergency personnel fromevery imaginable relief agency have assisted in the effort to restore the universityand its students to their normal routine. Harris-Stowe and other colleges havebeen proud of the opportunity to assist a few displaced students during thistime of need.

To learn more about Xavier University and its restoration process, visittheir web site at www.xula.edu.

After months of cleanup, debris is stillevident. Life is only slowly returning tonormal. Photo courtesy of Irving Johnson,Xavier University in New Orleans.

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MLK KickMLK KickMLK KickMLK KickMLK Kickoff Celebrationoff Celebrationoff Celebrationoff Celebrationoff CelebrationBy Leonard TBy Leonard TBy Leonard TBy Leonard TBy Leonard Tewoldeewoldeewoldeewoldeewolde

On January 7, 2006, Harris-StoweState University hosted the Dr. MartinLuther King, Jr. Year 2006Kickoff Celebration for the State ofMissouri. This year’s theme was“Celebrating 20 years of Embracingthe Vision and Fulfilling the Dream.”

The ceremonies began by theMistress of Ceremonies, theaterdirector Beverly Brennan, introducingthe pre-program concert by The JazzEdge, The Sheila Rabbitt Dancers andThe Cameron Youth ChamberOrchestra.

Brennan then introduced the Co-Masters of Ceremonies Vicki Newton(KMOV-Channel 4) and Russ Mitchell(CBS Evening News, CBS NewsCorrespondent and CBS SundayMorning). This was followed by the

invocation done by Rev. Dr. Martin J.Rafanan, the posting of the colors by

the St. Louis Fire Department HonorGuard, and the singing of Lift Ev’ryVoice and Sing which was sung byCharles Glenn.

Following these introductions, Dr.Henry Givens, president of Harris-Stowe State University, gave theopening remarks and introducedcommission members and specialguests. Givens noted, “Harris-Stowehas held every Dr. Martin Luther KingKickoff Celebration for the State ofMissouri since the commission wasstarted.”

Among the many special guestswere William “Lacy” Clay, Jr., U.S.House of Representatives, FirstCongressional District; Peter Kinder,Lieutenant Governor; MaidaColeman, Minority Leader, MissouriSenate, Fifth District; Robin Wright-Jones, Missouri House ofRepresentatives, District Sixty-three;Francis Slay, Mayor, City of St. Louis;and Charlie Dooley, County Executive,St. Louis County.

Following the speeches there wereseveral performances including theFuerza Salsera Dance Company andHarris-Stowe State University’sConcert Chorale rendition of“America the Beautiful” in which thechoir received a standing ovation.

After the performances, keynotespeaker Andrew Young shared hisjourney with Dr. Martin Luther King,Jr. and Coretta Scott King during theCivil Rights Movement, the time hewas the mayor of Atlanta, Georgia,while he was the Ambassador to theUnited Nations, and chairman to manyboards and organizations.

Following Andrew Young’skeynote address there was an awardsceremony honoring many from theSt. Louis area. Some of awardsincluded: Distinguished NationalJournalism Award: Russ Mitchell;Distinguished Civil Rights Award:NAACP-St. Louis Chapter;Distinguished Education Reporter:Sharon Stevens; DistinguishedColumnist Award: Sylvester Brown;Distinguished Local Media Award:Alvin Reid; and Distinguished BlackHistory Recognition Award: LoisConley.

Student Leadership ForumStudent Leadership ForumStudent Leadership ForumStudent Leadership ForumStudent Leadership ForumBy Leonard TBy Leonard TBy Leonard TBy Leonard TBy Leonard Tewoldeewoldeewoldeewoldeewolde

Four Harris-Stowe students wereselected to attend the Governor’sStudent Leadership Forum in JeffersonCity on January 3-5, 2006. The studentswere: Stacy Shaw, Ms. Harris-Stowe,Leonard Tewolde and McFarlaneDuncan. During their trip they metstudents from colleges across Missouri,visited Missouri’s Supreme Court andspoke with the current Supreme CourtChief Justice of Missouri, JudgeMichael A. Wolff or Judge WilliamPrice. They also visited Missouri’sCapitol Building and met Lieutenant Governor Peter Kinder, RepresentativeRodney Hubbard of the 58th district, and Governor Matt Blunt. The HSSUstudents were honored to go to the Governor’s Mansion to have dinner, went toa bonfire and played ping-pong with the governor while watching USC Trojanslose to Texas Longhorns in the Rose Bowl. The student leaders participated inseveral community service projects in Jefferson City including visiting the statepenitentiary, a special needs school and seeing a home built by Habitat forHumanity. The students heard from several prominent speakers, notably CatherineHannaway, U.S. District Attorney for Eastern Missouri. They also met withDavid Steward, the founder of WorldWide Technologies, which was namedthe largest black-owned business in United States by Black EnterpriseMagazine in 2004.

L-R: Stacy Shaw, Ms. Harris-Stowe,Leonard Tewolde, McFarlane Duncanand Don Johnson, Director ofCounseling Services.

‘Harris-Stowe has heldevery Dr. Martin LutherKing KickoffCelebration for theState of Missouri sincethe commission wasstarted.’

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Come to the SGA MeetingsWhen

Every Second Wednesday, 12 NoonEvery Fourth Wednesday, 4 p.m.

WhereCafeteria Annex

Extra, extra, elections are coming!Don’t miss out on your chance to be apart of this exciting and challengingopportunity.

Students it is time for the StudentGovernment Association to start theirelection process. This organization isdesigned to give the students a voice.Student government is a quorum thatconsists of elected officers from everyclassification plus an executive boardand a parliamentarian.

There are five branches of SGA.Each office has a president, vicepresident, secretary and treasurer. Allstudents of Harris-Stowe are studentgovernment members-at-large. The

officers of SGA are leaders electedto represent the student interest ingeneral.

Officers in place currently havemixed feelings about the fact that theirpositions as SGA representatives iscoming to an end. Most believe thenew elected members will be able tofulfill the duties and responsibilities oftheir preceding officers. Some thoughtfresh faces and fresh ideas may bejust what the university needs. Otherswelcomed the change and can’t waitfor the election process to begin.Nevertheless, the elections arecoming.

As SGA’s Freshman Class

Secretary, student government gaveme the opportunity to help people inthe community and the university aswell.

As a member of studentgovernment I was able to participatein life changing events that will havean impact on me for some time.Events such as Feed the City and theRed Cross Blood Drive and hospitableembracement of the hurricane Katrinasurvivors were just a few things I hadthe honor of participating in. Being anofficer of student government gave mesomething important – the power tohelp and the determination to make achange.

When you become a member ofthe Student Government Associationyou will be responsible for overseeinga multitude of tasks. As a member ofthis organization you will need todedicate yourself to the needs of thestudents in a genuine manner.

SGASGASGASGASGA’s New Administration’s New Administration’s New Administration’s New Administration’s New AdministrationBy LaQuita JohnsonBy LaQuita JohnsonBy LaQuita JohnsonBy LaQuita JohnsonBy LaQuita Johnson

It’s time to make a new start. “Fresh faces and fresh ideasmay be just what the university needs.”



HSSU RemembersHSSU RemembersHSSU RemembersHSSU RemembersHSSU RemembersCoretta Scott KingCoretta Scott KingCoretta Scott KingCoretta Scott KingCoretta Scott KingBy Leonard TBy Leonard TBy Leonard TBy Leonard TBy Leonard Tewoldeewoldeewoldeewoldeewolde

Coretta Scott King, the first ladyof civil rights and widow of the slaincivil rights leader Dr. Martin LutherKing, Jr., died on January 30, 2006, inRosarito Beach, Mexico.

Harris-Stowe State Universityhonored her memory after her passingby lowering the flags to half mast.Students, faculty and employeesfondly remembered the role shecontinued playing in the civil rightsmovement after her husband’s passing.

One of Coretta Scott King’s firstmajor initiatives was the starting of theFreedom Concerts to raise money forthe SCLC. In 1962, she was a delegateto the Disarmament Conference inGeneva, Switzerland, on the behalf ofthe Women’s Strike for Peace.

She opposed the Vietnam War andaddressed a 1965 anti-war protest rallyat Madison Square Garden in NewYork, while working as a liaison forinternational peace and justiceorganizations.

After Dr. King’s death in 1968,she began attending Ebenezer BaptistChurch every January 15. She foughteighteen years to make it a nationalholiday, then she attended theceremony in which President Reagansigned Martin Luther King Day intolegislation. In 1968, King created theKing Center to carry on Dr. King’slegacy of non-violence, equality andpeace.

King was one of the founders ofThe Committee for a Sane NuclearPolicy, which started in 1957. She alsofought for women’s rights, homosexualrights, HIV/AIDS prevention andanimal rights. She strongly opposedcapital punishment and the 2003invasion of Iraq.

King made her final appearancein public on January 14, 2006, inAtlanta at a dinner in honor of her latehusband.

Dr. Henry Givens, Jr.,with photos of CorettaScott King which weredisplayed to honor hermemory.



With the recent developments oncampus and the increasing enrollmentsize, students often forget about theirown safety. Harris-Stowe’s Chief ofCampus Safety Glen E. Williams hadsome valuable advice to prevent crimesand to be safe on campus.

He explained that the mostcommon issues on campus are due toitems that are left unattended orforgotten and generally invite crimesof opportunity. He says, “People haveleft keys in their car doors, butfortunately we are often able to returnthem.” He goes on to add, “becauseit is a family atmosphere here, peoplefeel comfortable leaving belongings,but this isn’t home and things can begone when you come back.”

Williams believes these issues canbe avoided simply by not leaving yourproperty unattended. “Students oftenlay books and coats down so they don’thave to carry everything around.” Headvises students to “lock things in alocker, which can be obtained fromStudent Activities, room 003, and if youleave valuables in your cars keep themout of sight.”

When asked if he thought theaddition of the new Gillespie ResidenceHall would cause an increase in safetyissues, he answered, “I don’t think so.

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• Public Safety numbers are340-3366 (office) and 280-9971 (on call number)

• Make it tough to get yourpersonal property – don’tleave things unattended

• Don’t go alone if you don’thave to – Travel withfriends or take advantageof the campus PublicSafety Offers and the busshuttle

• Use ATMs in busy, publicplaces and try to avoidgoing at night

• Lock your cars and checkthat you have your keys

• Obtain a valid parkingsticker and student I.D.

• Report crimes immediately

If we inform the new students andthey use common sense, like walkingwith someone at night and keeping

their things locked up.” Williams wantsevery student to feel safe on campusand to know that Campus Safety ison-call 24/7, are friendly,approachable, cordial and willing to seestudent safely to their cars.

In addition to Campus SafetyOfficers there are Student Patrolsaround campus available forassistance. Safety brochures arelocated at all the high-traffic areas

around campus such as the bookstore,cafeteria and main hall.

Williams adds that, “Harris-StoweState University is a safe campus, andwe all want to keep it that way byavoiding common mistakes.”

Student security patrols. Photo byEboni Johnson.

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