1981_12 The Daily Collegian December 1981

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DECEMBER
WHERE ARE YOU FROM?
I was bom and raised in SttLouis,
Missouri. I was an academically superiorI
student and I was the second blade
student to make All-state in basketball
in Missouri. Several schools offered]
me academic and athletic scholarships,
incljding the University of Missouri,
St. Louis University, and Central State
University in Ohio
WHERE DID YOU ATTEND COLLEGE!
After four years in the Air force I
did my undergraduate work at the
University of Missouri in Social Science]
and English, i started my social activisnr
at the University of Missouri, in the early
60 s during the Civil Rights Movement.
I joined two organizations The Congress,
of Racial Equality(CORE); and the
Student Non-violent Coordinating
Committee. Then I was vice-chairman
of a black and white student activist
group. I also ran for vice-presedent
of the student body on a radical fair play
party ticket which was protesting
our racial discrimination and lack of
minority personnel. In this period \
went south to Mississippi and Alabama
and worked with Martin Luther King and
Rosa Parks(the mother of the Civil
Rights Movement) in the national human
Interview of Dr. James H.Rogers
 1 WHERE HAVE YOU TAUCHT? 2
I was an activist in the Civil Rights
Movement either full or part time for
over twelve years. I saw people, white
and black, beaten, harassed, assahed 333SS
with a water hose, and jailed trying to "—
defend the constitutional right to partici¬
pate fully in our society. The white
people I worked for with came from all
parts of the country(Callforrria, Boston,
New Hampshire, etc.) to participate in
several of our voter rights projects,
even though they were small in number
_ they had a permanent impact on the Jim
Crow system of the South.   I    ■
WHERE MO YOU CO FROM THERE!
I attended the University of Iowa
for my Masters of Fine Arts in Creative
Writing. For my thesis i wrote a col¬
lection of short stories entitled 'Seven
Kinds of Sadness'of wMch I hope
to publish someday.
Also at the university of Iowa got my
Doctorate in American Civilization with
a study of a nineteenth century black
fictionist (Charles W. Chesnutt).
WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY IN¬
VOLVED IN TO PERPETUATE YOUR
MANY LITERARY ACHIEVEMENTS!
, I am currently writing but it is very
difficult. The teaching toad is the
California State universities Is quite
heavy. I have four different perperations
per term which involves two to three
hours work each school night. But on
weekends I am attempting to complete
a collection of short stories and a two
play *n the debacle of Viet Nam. This
summer I hope to begin work on a
revision of my study of Charles W.
Chesnutt.
by Lisa Pritchard
...racial ignorance is responsible for much
of the discrimination,racial malaise and
misunderstanding between black Americans
and other ethnic groups../
Straight Oati
Tis the season to be jolly,
It's the time of year when you begin
to wrap up the semester and start
wraooing Up those gifts and presents
you have purchased or intend to pur¬
chase? You take trips to visit family
and friends, and you buy things whkJ.
in general, make you personally happy]
More realistic, tis the season to be  '
saving; saving that discretionary  in
come to offset an influx of upcoming
university student expenses; mainly
in the form of fees and book costs.
With a 23 percent increase in part-ume\
foes and nearly 20 percent to the full-
time student, it's safe to say that thh
is the season to be saving. ItisalsothA
season to search for additional sources 1
ofIncome. The financial aids office has]
tome modifications in its   program
vhkjtcould be beneficial toyou... if
rouask.
Happy Mondays'
\%e*imlda*rk»Dav*
Orifbd pit; product*.. 'OnMa
IMS, XtHmier of Ion MM 1
WHERE HAVE YOU TAUCHT!
I have subsequently taught at Western
Washington State University; Portland
State    University;    St.    Cloud    State
U.niversity(Minnesota); Moorehead
State  Universtiy(Minnesota);   Simpson
College   (Iowa)   whose   most   notable
alumnus was the famous black scientist
George Washington Carver;  and one
;$ummer   at Kust College(Mississlppi),.
AT BROUGHT YOU TO FRESNO
TER SPENDING MOST OF YOUR
IFE IN THE EAST!
Robert Mikell (chairman of
Ethnic Studies department) brought
here. Also I have some relatives
California that I wanted to be near.
YOU THINK IT IS IMPORTANT
1 ALL STUDENTS TO TAKE
THNIC STUDIES CLASSES!
Yes because black studies is the
itial discipline in understanding
history and conflict in the western
    It is my opinion and from the
polls I have read, that eighty five percent
of all white, Hispanic, Asian,African,
and other foreign and non-Mack students
graduate with almost no exposure to
black American history, culture, and
related arts>   ■
This racial ignorance is responsible for
much of the discrimination, racial,
malaise and misunderstanding between
black Americans and other ethnic
groups in our society. ;-J. .
Black Studies should be mandatory for
all students if. adequately trained
professionals are available. I also
believe that La Raza studies should
be mandatory for all students. The
present general education requirements
are   inadequate  and can   be  drcum-
WOULD YOU UKE TO SEE A BETER
RATIO OF WHITE AND BLACK
STUDENTS IN BLACK STUDIES
CLASSES!
Absolutely. White students and
others would greatly benefit by thier
successful completion of a black studies
class because their high school e>
is very limited.
History of Black Americans,Famous
Black Americans, Black Drama and.
Black Literature.
WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR THE
FUTURE!
I hope to continue my mission as a
propagator of Black American culture
related scholarship and I would like to
continue to assist all students to under¬
stand its vital place in the creation of
the American conscience.
My personal Interests involve
becoming, hopefully, an accomplished
novelist, scholar and playwright and
remaining an decent human being.
*m^tmmmx*&
SUPER BROTHERS
ATTENTION
The PAU Super Brothers
Basketball Team
The PAU Super Brothers Basketball
Team is currently seeking Individuals
who feel they can contribute to our or-
ganizatioo Coming off a very good sea¬
son of last year with an undefeated rec¬
ord of 7-0, the Super Brothers will once
again try to be a dominant force.
If ^nterested please contact Walter
-1-' Carry Bobo at 294-3021.
DECEMBER
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State resulted In the
ted in the following rt
. the leadership and p
Michel Davis.
"Intelligent   person   and   outstanding,
caring student leader.   She works well
ith Chicano students also.*
Jerry Gonzalez, undeclared.
"A fine young lady who believes in her
race to the utmost.   She also realizes
her own potential in life, wich includes
the promotion of getting her race to
realize theirs."
Donna Leaf, Senior Sodal Work
I noticed that Ms. Davis has a strong
belief in herself which gives her strenghf
relate to world situations."
Wendell Williams, Senior Criminology
Michele Davis is a very energetic
dedicated woman, who displays much
insight into the problems and needs of
minority students at CSUF.'
OraD. Harris, Junior Social Work
"I think she is a Black student with a lot
of important information to offer the
Black students at CSUF. She has a lot
of knowledge that I think she has learned
through experience. Which is some of
the best kind of knowledge to have
learned.'        cayie Meyer, undeclared
"Michele  Davis  is  a  'self   selected
individual in a struggle for life in a
society of constant de-humanization. *
Darius DC Crosby, Freshman
'Sister Davis, a strong Black positive
young lady who would be a positive
figure in the Black community as well as
political  figure  for  Black   people   in
Kevin Clark, Junior Business
' 'Michele Davis had some very interest¬
ing and positive things to say about
theP.A.U.'
•A young Black woman totally motivated
to helping Black people believe in their
heritage with pride I'
Darnel Brown,Junior Criminology
POSITIVE IMAGES:
Michele Davis, Vice President of Pan African Union
'Tome,    Michele Davis seems to be a
very proud Afro-American young lady.
I think she knows whats happening in
the Black Community."
Maria   Thomas,    Freshman    Business
-I think that Michele has what it takes to
make it in life. She has a positive image
towards herself and towards life.'
Uflie Brown, Freshman Fashion
Merchandise
'Michele-dose   to   self   actualization.
Very positive approach to problems."
Ann Gillis, Junior Nursing
'I feel that Michele is a very outstanding
young lady.  She knows what she wants
out of life and she seems to know how to
go about getting it."
Deborah   Martin,   Freshman   Business
Administration
-Michele Davis is an outspoken advocate
for the rights of Africans everywhere.
She believes in Academic Excellence
before athetic achievement. She
'     " is that all Africans in the world
'I think that sh's a very positive and
intelligent woman, the type of person
that encourages other people to do
positive things for themselves and
others.'
Gary Smith, Junior
'In my opinion, I think Michele Davis
made some very positive remarks
concerning students and how they ought
to strive and achieve grades and develop
good study habits. She pointed out that
students have to sacrifice the things
they like to do."
Brent Lett,
MeUfaie Station, Freshman Undeclared
STOP WASTING YOUR
by Stephanie
TIME, GET INVOLVED
Booker -
The Associated Students Senate
could be a vehicle through which pro¬
blems affecting Blacks and minority
students could be resolved.
I interviewed four minority students
presently operating this vehicle they
are: Wayne Byrd, Senator at large,
post #1, Michele Davis, Senator at
large, post #4, David Torres, Senator
at large, post #2, and Andrea Hedgly
Senator for the School of Engineering.
Each Senator expressed a need for
increased minority participation in the
A.S. Senate.
, Wayne Byrd president of the Pan
Xfrikan Union and a student senator,
states: There are many things to
team as a senator. It is such a great
experience. The parliamentary Pro¬
cedures 1 learned will help me in life
and In society.
Students, never put limits on your
selves. Be proud of who you are and
where you come from. Also study your
background of Afro-American Heritage.
When there are't any Black students in
the student goverment, how can you be
i reprwented-nd have your' needs
fulfilledr mat is why it is important
to get involved. There is a level of
communication among the minority
senators. We agree on aht of things.
I can't help that nor will I try. I'm proud
of it.'
'■   Andrea Hedgley
for the School of Engineering,
associated   Student  senate.
this years senator AssodatedJStudents.Office^ The AS
In the Senate meets every Tuesd^trom 3 to 7
Andrea    P">- '" J
n the C.U. room 312.   If you are
Michele Davis, Senate «tlarge, po*
#4   and Vice President of the Pan     ,      	
Afrikan     Union    Michele    states:       associated   Muoent  senate       «"°™5    ."^Ystered" student in this campus
•ToVoften there have been decisions   sUtes: The biggest obstacle I have faced    * ^ ^asTa 2^pU you can q£ufy
made   that   have   effected   minority this year has been the preconceived   J^^^^,
students adversly. . „**.'*■
There is no way you can have a voce t
if you're not involved. I feel n «-mpor- ,
tant that all students on this campus f
get   involved   in   determining   their -
destiny.'
Students never put
limits on yourselves
Be proud of who
you are and where
you came from
David Torres, senator at large, post
#2 is more concerned with the financial
power of the senate. David states that,
•It is important tor minority students to
get involved. The students have over
$ 300,000 accumulated from student
fees. As senators we allocate those
funds. It we had stronger representa¬
tion it might be easier to allocate money
to minority groups on campus for various
ethnic, and cultural activities, and to
deal with issues affecting us directly.'
expectations of many people about an    for one of the positions.
ethnically powerful senate.  It was clear    Get involved so our voice will be h
that   political   maneuvers   had   been
planned to dilute the potential power    •
of the minority senators.   It was feared
that  anytime   the   minority   coalition
agreed to was detrimental to the student
body. This kind of thinking Is drenched
In stereotypes and has caused me a
gettdeal of frustration. In order for non-
white students to increase their involve¬
ment.   Fear of institutionalized student —-
goverment must be quenched or at
least mitigated to create an environ¬
ment that is less hostile to the kind of
. healthy influehce^non-whites can bring
into student government.  This can only
be   accomplished   through   greater
interaction.  I encourage Afro-American
and Chicano students to serve on the
various committes.
Each senator expressed a need for in¬
creased minority participation in the
A.S. Senate.
Committees and board positions-for the '
Associated Student Senate are always
Students   interested in participating
on a committee should inquire at the