December 2008 - Benedict College

OPINION/EDITORIALPage 2 - BC Tiger News December 2008BENEDICT COLLEGETiger NewsEditorial/Layout StaffEditor in ChiefEbony S. SheltonAssistant EditorKenesha BeltonEditorial Page EditorTierra GreenFeatures EditorErika DawkinsAssistant Feature EditorStephon ByrdSports EditorShanelle LatimerAssistant Sports EditorZachary BarronEntertainment EditorShondraya FrancisAssistant Entertainment EditorParis PixleyCopy EditorJustina TysonAssistant Copy EditorNatasha ThomasFredrick CainTamara CooperBrandon JordanBox 571600 Harden StreetColumbia, SC 29204bctigernews@yahoo.comStaff WritersAdvisorDr. Momo Rogers, Sr.News EditorAliya SaulterAssistant News EditorJasmine DunnPhoto EditorVernikca BanksAssistant Photo EditorMarcus McBrideLayout EditorJohnathan RandolphAssistant Layout EditorPreston KirbyAdvertising ManagerEbonee’ BoydAssistant Advertising ManagerAmber WilliamsCirculation ManagerBrandon WilliamsAssistant Circulation ManagerCourtney CarmichaelJoseph KinseyKeroy MillerSerenity TuckerFor News Tips and AdvertisingContact us at (803) 705-4645or send an email to: bctigernews@yahoo.comEditorial PolicyTiger News is a student-run newspaper, serving the Benedict Collegecommunity with information. It strives to be fair and unbiased in thereporting of events, and provide a forum for open expression and discussionof issues to develop campus and community awareness. Wewelcome opinion pieces, including Letter to the Editor. All lettersmust be signed and/or emailed to: bctigernews@yahoo.com. TigerNews reserves the right to edit copies for clarity or to refuse to carrythem if they are judged not in the best interest of the community.Erika Dawkins*What’s With the AntiquatedRegistration Process at BC?Swinton from page 1first and second attendant toMiss Benedict College 2008-09respectively.Other distinguished guests includedPresident David H.Swinton and wife Patricia, Gary E.Knight, vice president of studentaffairs, Janeen P. Witty, vice presidentof academic affairs, StaceyF. Jones, vice president for institutionaleffectiveness and sponsoredprograms and Gladys B.Goforth, Miss Benedict College1946-47.Each year the student newspaper,BC Tiger News, publishes astory from a current student voicingconcerns about our fast andefficient registration process. Yea,right! We write with the hopes thatsome way, somehow, things mightget better with our antiquated registrationprocess. With absolutelyno relevant change thus far, weremain sitting in one line for threehours only to be told we shouldhave been in another line. Seriously,and then they wonder whystudents get irate, loud and “boisterous.”This year Financial Aid decidedto attempt a new spin on the oldidea by giving students ticketsand placing them in separate sectionsin the Little Theatre in theHenry Ponder Fine Arts Building.The idea did nothing more thanconfuse new students and angerupper classmen by herding themaround like cattle.The Assessment Office took asimilar route and added ticketsand call numbers. Why? We stillsat in the same rows that we’vebeen sitting in since the beginningof time. And we still sat thissemester for hours on end.Has the administration atBenedict College heard of technology?Yes, students are ableto locate handbooks, look at tuitioncosts, view athletic teamrosters and let’s not forgetMAKE A PAYMENT on theBenedict College website. Manyof the things available to us viathe www.benedict.edu are irrelevantto the NEEDS of the students.What we need is the abilityto schedule classes, viewawards letters and complete registrationonline. What we needis an upgrade to the old techniques.Many students have resultedto waiting until the last minuteto complete registration to avoidthe line. While this sounds likea clever idea, the overall outcomeis not good because thelonger it takes the financial aidworkers to get back into theiroffices, the longer we wait for ourrefund checks and nobodywants that, really! We just wantour voices to be heard.One Benedict Collegesweatshirt $30, one good night’srest in Red Roof Inn courtesy ofBenedict $44.50, no lines for registrationPRICELESS!!!! LOL!*Miss Dawkins is also FeatureEditorBobbie Love, senior, MassCommunication major, was oneof many students who attendedthe annual coronation program.“I liked the program,” Lovesaid of the elegant “Harlem Renaissance”ceremony. “Everythingwas very organized and Iloved the dancing.”Last year, the new MissBenedict served as Miss Homecoming2007-2008.The Coronation of MissBenedict 2008-2009 signified thebeginning of Benedict College’shomecoming festivities.COMMENTARYSuccessful Black males at BenedictCollege need to help today’s young malestudents by ‘thinking outside the box’By Tierra GreenEditorial Page EditorDefine an educated black male,and I will show you a BenedictCollege graduate. However, in myopinion, I believe that the male studentsat Benedict College todayneed more influential icons on campusto help them excel in meetingtheir future goal of becoming a BCgraduate. I believe in this becausemany young African Americanmales need someone who will pushthem to the next level in life, andtoward their future careers.I often hear about the negativeoutlook or appearance of some ofour BC male students, especiallyhow they dress around this campus,wearing what can be termedmildly as “inappropriate attires.” Iwould therefore suggest to themale members of the faculty, staff,and administrators on campus tostart a program or form an organizationthat would pour the wisdomof this older generation into theminds of this younger generationto help equip our young men “tobe powers for good in the 21st Century.”This is one way to make thisfamous BC slogan become a realityfor today’s students.There are many programs and organizationssuch as Sister Act andothers to help edify the females oncampus, but very few programs areoffered to help uplift the youngmales here at Benedict College.I strongly believe that each malefaculty, staff and administrator atBC can help to uplift these youngmen by having a gender session ora one-on-one mentoring programto bring the male faculty, staff, administrator,and students together.Being a professor is excellent, butbecause some of these young menneed help beyond the classroom,such as a father figure, BC professorsneed to coach and mentorthese young men to be the best inlife and for their future endeavors.I believe that each administrator,as well as staff, also needs to stepoutside of the box and helpempower these young males.Their help is needed to helpstrengthen the outlook of theseyoung males who are mostlycoming from a “fatherless” environment.Because we alreadyhave successful role models atBC, I am calling on them toshare their past challenges andstruggles with our male studentsin order to help educatethem about how they becamesuccessful in life, thereby givingtoday’s young men the tipsabout life and everything theyneed to do to keep their hopesand dreams alive. I am not sayingthat all faculty, staff andadmistrators are not doing theirbest to strengthen male studentsat Benedict College, butwhat I am saying is that I wouldlike to see more “bridges” beingbuilt to connect this oldergeneration to our generation.The male faculty, staff, andadministrators have so much tooffer to these young men.There are nuggets of wisdomthat can be passed on to thisnewer generation through dialogueand other means. Forexample, they can help preventcollege drop-outs by beingmore engaged with students,help lower violence on and offcampus by showing their concernsabout what is happening,and can work with these youngmen both inside the classroomand out so that they can feelempowered for future success.I believe that if similar programsand organizations directedat the female studentson campus were also started formale students, this would go along way in enhancing their empowerment.Let us break the“fatherless” generation syndromehere at BC and embarkon a future that provides a father-figuremodel for our youngmen based on our already successfulmen at Benedict College.You all need to step up tothe plate!Anthony Asadullah Samad*50 Years After Brown: TheState of Equality in America“Colorblindness As the New Jim Crow”Puts Race Back in The National DiscourseLos Angeles, CA (BlackNews.com) - Kabili Press announced that thelatest book release of award winning columnist, and best-selling author,Anthony Asadullah Samad, 50 Years After Brown: The State ofBlack Equality In America, has been nominated for a NAACP ImageAward for Outstanding Literary Work - Non Fiction. A timely discussionin how far African Americans have advanced since the landmarkcase of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, KS, et al. in 1954, thebook analyzes the history of the equality battles before the Browndecision and critiques the fifty year battle to define and engage political,social and economic equality for all Americans.The book surmises that equality has not yet been attained inAmerica largely because America has avoided the national discussionin post civil right era (1980 to the present). Colorblindness is thenew Jim Crow as American equality remains as separate and unequalas ever, concludes author Anthony Asadullah Samad.The 2005 NAACP Image Award nomination represents the latestaccolade for this landmark book that many scholars and historiansare calling a very important contribution in the study of race andsocial construction in America, as well as a springboard into a nationaldiscussion on reparations. 50 Years After Brown: The State ofBlack Equality In America was the winner of 2005 Los Angeles BlackBook Expos Best Non-Fiction Book Award, made several best-sellerFrom The Editor’s DeskTigers! Let’s Stopthe Violence onOur BC CampusHello, fellow Tigers! If you canrecall, the last time we spoke I triedto motivate you all about HBCUPride and Benedict Pride in particular.Unfortunately, with all ofthe recent shootings, fights andarrests, it seems that my attemptsmay have gone unnoticed.I walked into my job about amonth ago and started to set upfor work. As I made my wayaround the restaurant, a plethoraof employees began to follow measking: “What happened at yourschool last night?” I didn’t wantto answer the question, eventhough I felt like I was sure of thetruth, primarily because it is noone else’s business what dramais going on at our school or our“house.” But, of course, later thatnight the local news came on andI was even more embarrassed tosee the front gate of BenedictCollege staring me in the face. Ididn’t really think that otherpeople paid that much attentionto our school, and then I realizedthat no one wants to know thepositive stuff that goes on atBenedict College. It’s alwayswhat’s on the news - the negativestuff.I just want everyone to rememberthat you are not the only studentsthat attend this college. Iam begging you to stop the violenceon campus. It’s all fun andgames until another student getskilled or hospitalized.It is important to understandthat our fellow students are dying,getting wounded and arrestedbecause of these incidents.It’s sad because people that areEbony S. SheltonEditor in Chiefbeing greatly affected by this violence.Do you realize it is importantto set examples for theyounger generation that is tofollow us at Benedict College?Imagine, we are on the vergeof potentially getting our first AfricanAmerican president to residein the White House! It’s obviousthat we as a race can andhave made a change for the bettereven before Obama’s victory.Let’s see if we can continue inthis positive direction on the yardhere at Benedict. This is an institutionof higher learning, and it’snot fair that our fellow studentsdon’t feel safe going to class. It’snot fair that we are only allowedto exit our campus through thefront gate. It’s not fair that we arebeing embarrassed on local newsstations.This is our campus and we arehere to succeed in education, sothat later we can also succeed inlife. This violence is not helpingus do that. So, let’s try to rememberthat when next semester rollsaround. Maybe we just all need abreak.With that said, let’s be safethis winter break. And pleasekeep all of us as members of theBenedict College’s family in yourprayers, especially our head footballcoach, Stanley Conner, thathe may have a speedy recovery.Vernikca Banks*Where is the Unity?Look out, duck, and run foryour life, there’s a fight going on!”On the BC campus these days,they were not lying when theysay “keep your friends close andyour enemies closer.” People hereat Benedict are edgy and have avast “alter ego” going on, butsome can’t understand the problem.The questions are: Why dostudents seem so long, anddrown out? Where did the lovego, and how can we get it back?Yes, anger is on the rise, and angermanagement should not befar behind.This school was built uponBaptist principles and beliefs, butyou won’t know this by what’shappening around campus. Haveyou looked around campus lately,students are angry, and most ofus can’t quite figure out the problem.Those who are in the knowsay that there is a lot of messgoing on, with people in otherpeople’s business. The basic solutionwould be for everyone tomind their own business, and ifyou are one of those who don’t,then you need to be told to mindyour own business and don’tworry about who is doing what,when, where, and how.It all starts with the concept of“self.” It is said that you are yourown enemy, meaning that peoplecan hinder themselves from whatthey want to accomplish. Theself-esteem issue is ranked numberone here at Benedict College,along with other things associatedwith the stress of being students.Thus, most students whohave issues with other people, itcan be said truthfully that theyfirst have a problem with themselves.A person’s self image is all aperson has. If a person showsyou his or her real self, know thatthat’s the truth. It is always easierto be phony rather than to begenuine, and that’s a problemamong our peers. For real, thereis a lot of back stabbing goingon. This is like the “carbs in thebarrel” effect, and the two-sidedperson. People form this click andthat group and act as if they’rean elite group.This attitude, to a large extent,has meant there is no unity.Lately, we are looking at ourselvesas our “brother’s orsister’s keeper.” A related questionshould be: What’s the problem,folks? To solve the manyproblems we face on campus, weneed to do two major things: First,you need to learn the definitionof “friendship.” Second, youneed to check your house beforeyou venture off and checksomeone’s else. That is, getyourself together first. Third, youneed to link up with people thatare going somewhere, and knowthat everyone is not your friend,and therefore may not have yourbest interest at heart.Every relationship is a work inprogress. In relationships, weneed to be both real and genuine,and if there is a problem, weneed to learn to address it withdecency and order.Speaking recently about thedisunity apparent on campus,Amirah Jackson, junior, MassCommunication major, fromPlainfield, N.J., said he thinks themajor problem is that studentswant to become “something thatthey never was growing up,” andmost are still re-inventing themselves.His suggestion: Do yourself afavor: remember to love yourselfand before you judge someone,check yourself first and you willbe stress free.*Miss Banks is also Photo Editorlists including Essence Magazine (September, 2005) and was selectedas one of the top ten black non-fiction titles in 2005 by the AfricanAmerican Literature Book Club (AALBC.com, Kam Williams, reviewer).*Viewed as one of the most read featured columnists in the African Americanpress over the past 15 years, Anthony Asadullah Samads various weeklyeditorial commentaries contributes to newspapers and cyber websites thatappear in U.S. markets nationwide. An Associate Professor of Political Scienceand African American Studies at East Los Angeles College, Mr. Samadis also currently the managing director of the Urban Issues Forum of GreaterLos Angeles, and is the author of two books; his first book also an Essencemagazine bestseller, Souls For Sale: The Diary of An Ex-Colored Man (KabiliPress, 2002). To find more about his current release, 50 Years After Brown:The State of Black Equality In America, visit www.AnthonySamad.com

December 2008 CAMPUS NEWSBC Tiger News - Page 3Convocation AddressPresident Swinton notes college’saccomplishments, housingshortage the major problemBy Ebonee’ BoydStaff WriterJohnathan Randolph/Tiger NewsView of the audience attending the Fall Convocationin the jampacked HRC Arena on campus.Johnathan Randolph/Tiger NewsPresident Swinton seenaddressing the 139thFall Convocation.The 2008 fall semester officiallybegan with the 139th FallConvocation. Faculty, staff, andthe student body joined to heargreetings, acknowledgment ofachievements and the convocationaddress, delivered by Dr.David H. Swinton.Many people on the platformalso delivered their own insightsand words of encouragement.In President Swinton’s convocationaddress, he noted some ofthe college’s accomplishments,areas of improvement, and endedon a high note with words of support.He reassured members ofthe freshman class that their decisiono choose Benedict as theirplace of matriculation was a“good decision.”He said that the size of the newclass is evident that the collegeis doing something right, andclearly attracting larger groups ofstudents than ever before.However, he noted that with therise in attendance came a rise instudents needing housing.He said, as of this date, there are2,161 boarding students. Becausesuch a large number of studentshas created a shortage ofcampus housing, he said the collegeis making every effort to accommodatestudents, includingthe use of outside facilities beingleased or rented.Despite this problem, he urgedstudents to press on, and assuredthem that as long as they are willingto do what is necessary, thecollege will back them all theway.Aundrea Mack, Miss Benedict2008-2009, delivered theprogram’s greeting. She told herfellowstudents, “Be remindedthat we have a special responsibilityto this college and ourselves.”SGA President Ryan Hickmanfollowed with the program’s occasionand said, “It is our birthright[as students] to be powersfor good at school, in our community,and in our nation.”Among some of the achievementsrecognized were the 37students who receivedPresident’s Trophy recognition,for having maintained a 4.0 GPAfor the entire 2007-2008 acade-Two suspects in BC shootingsurrender to Campus Safetypolice, arrested and chargedBy Ebony S. SheltonEditor in ChiefThe Dukes brothers,Martquise, 19, and Charles (ageunknown), alleged prime suspectsin a shooting incident whichoccurred on campus on Sept. 9,walked into the BenedictCollege’s Campus Security officeand surrendered to campus policeon charges of assault and batterywith intent to kill and carrying ordisplaying firearms in a publicbuilding.Since the shooting incident,Chief Bazemore, head of thecampus police, and several studentleaders, were said to havebeen in telephone conversationswith both brothers after they werealleged to have fled from thecrime scene on the BenedictCollege campus to their home inStamford, Conn., shortly after theshooting incident.As a result of the many conversations,the Dukes brothersagreed to return to South Carolinaand voluntarily turned themselvesinto the custody of theCampus Security police department.The Campus Security policethen served warrants onMartquise Dukes for assault andService-Learning presentsannual Expo to connect studentsto sponsored organizationsBy Tierra GreenStaff WriterThe Service-Learning Developmentheld its annual Expo tohelp student choose the worksites for their Service-Learninghours.The Expo, held on Sept. 18 inthe Swinton Campus Centergives students an opportunity tomeet with some of the partnersworking with Benedict College,including Harbison Hope.Tondaleya Jackson, director ofService-Learning and StudentLeadership Development, saidthe purpose of the Expo is to helpstudents in their leadership, workethic, and social skills.Service-Learning exposes studentsabout what they need in orderto graduate from BenedictCollege, and to prepare for futuresuccess. Students enrolled atBenedict need to complete 120hours before graduating, andtransfer students need 100 hours.Jackson said, “The hours requiredfor students are basedupon students classification whenattending the college.”She said exposing students tovarious programs and job opportunitieswill equip them withintheir majors for future careers.Photo courtesy /Service-Learning DevelopmentKenneth Evans, freshman, Mass Communicationmajor, listens to a representative from HarbisonHope, one of many organizations that serve asService-Learning sites for Benedict students.see CONVOCATION/page 5battery with intent to kill and carryingor displaying firearms inpublic buildings.The Campus Security said theaccused gave a voluntary statementin reference to the incidentand cleared his brother, Charles,of any wrongdoing involving theshooting.After the warrants were served,the suspect Dukes was arrestedby the Campus Security policeand transported to Alvin S. GlennDetention Center.The campus security officersaid a bond hearing was heldlater, and bond was set at$100,000 for the two chargesfiled against the accused.SGA repsdiscusscampusissuesBy Marcus McBrideStaff WriterThe SGA’s Tiger House ofRespectives held its first meetingon Sept. 24, to discuss issues facingBenedict College and its students.Members said they had to findsolutions to issues ranging fromthe shuttle bus transportation tothe lack of wireless connectivityin the off-campus housing.Students had issues with theshuttle because the buses did notrun after 10 p.m.They noted that there was nowireless connectivity in the offcampusapartments, creating a lotof inconveniences for studentsliving off-campus.Other issues discussed were theextending of café hours, bettercampus security, and more weekendactivities.Speaking about solutions tothese problems, SGA PresidentRyan Hickman said, “If we areable to complete at least threeproposals this year, then we havebeen a productive house.”Tiger News editors attend Black CollegeWire’s student newspaper training seminarBy Ebony S. SheltonEditor in ChiefThree Benedict College studentstraveled to North CarolinaA&T University, in Greensboro,N.C., to participate in a BlackCollege Wire student newspapertraining seminar which started onOct. 2, and end on Oct. 4.Black College Wire (BCW), aprogram founded by PearlStewart, allows student editorsand writers, and their advisors, togain knowledge of the latesttrends in news writing,copyediting, layout and web design.BCW leaders said the goal oftheir workshops and seminars isto have student Editor in Chiefsand other section editors of HistoricallyBlack Colleges and Universities(HBCU) to discuss underlyingissues facing the developmentof their campus newspapers,with the hope that they willreturn to their campuses andimplement what they learned intoproducing “good” newspapers.During the seminar, studentsreceived lectures on improvingtheir newspapers and attendedworkshop presentations on subjectsranging from writing professionalnews stories to multimediaproduction, given by severalmedia personalities and journalismeducators.For example, one of the presentationsshowed students howto publish their work via theInternet.Ruth Tisdale, the seminar coordinator,said that she has beeninterested in Black College Wiresince she was a student at HowardUniversity.“I always admired the level ofdedication that the organizationhas to students,” Tisdale noted.“It just seems that they reallywant these students to achieve thehighest level of success and theyare preparing them for the realworld.”Johnathan Randolph/Tiger NewsAliya J. Saulter, news editor, and Ebony S. Shelton,editor in chief, listening and taking notes duringone of many training sessions held in the Departmentof Journalism at NC A & T University, Greensboro.Johnathan Randolph (l), layout editor, Dr. MomoRogers, faculty advisor, Aliya Saulter, news editor,and Ebony S. Shelton (r) of Tiger News Staffposed for a photo during the Black College Wire’sseminar at NC A & T University, Greensboro.She added, “African Americanstudents need more people willingto guide them in the right directionand that is why I am a partof this.”Maya Gilliam, a photographerand digital web designer, and oneof the presenters, showed the studentsa slide show of her works,and gave them an insight on howto properly publish their worksvia the Internet.Gilliam said while she was astudent at Howard University, sheand Tisdale made the perfect “tagteam.”Noting that they were roommatesand both had a passion forjournalism, she said, “Ruth wasthe print journalist and I was thephoto journalist, so any story shewanted to cover, I was there toget the pictures! It’s just alwaysgreat to have someone aroundyou who is as motivated aboutyour work as you are.”The Benedict College studentswho attended the training seminarwere Johnathan Randolph,layout editor, Aliya Saulter, newssee EDITORS/page 5Motivational speaker Miller encouragesstudents as part of Lead SeriesBy Tierra GreenStaff WriterBenedict College presented Dr.Michael Miller, author of “APromise to Persevere,” as theguest speaker for the first LeadSeries of the Fall semester heldat the Benedict College Gymnasiumon Sept. 16.Dr. Miller spoke on the topicof the power of the AfricanAmerican culture.He assured students and facultyabout how unique and powerfulthey are in society. Millersaid, “The beauty is created fromwithin the black culture from ourtexture of hair to our styles andways of cooking.”Miller the encouraged the studentsby assuring them that theymade a great choice to come to aHistorically Black Colleges andThe house is made up of twoSGA representatives from eachcampus organization whose dutiesare to bring issues from theirorganizations affecting the studentbody.For example the internationalStudents Association in 2006propose that students should beable to leave items in the dormroom over winter break and thatproposal was approved and isnow in full affect.The Tiger House of Respectivesmeets twice a month to discussprogress on past issues and topresent new issues facing theirconstituents.FAMILY from page 1Era.”The new queen received wordsof encouragement from manypeople, including her childhoodfriend, Jerrie’ M. Wright, hermother, Dorothy J. Mack, andthe representative of Delta SigmaTheta Society, Inc.The night ended with many inthe Arena taking pictures of orposing with the new MissBenedict College.Photo courtesy/Service-LearningDr. Miller autographing his book for students afterhis motivational speech as part of Lead Series.Universities (HBCUs). world, and other prestigious collegesand universities, such asThe motivational speaker thenreflected on his college experience,and noted how it prepared Referring from his book, “AHarvard University,” said Miller.him for “success” when he attendedtwo of the “most presti-said, “This book is an autobiog-Promise to Persevere,” Millergious colleges and universities in raphy about how I persevere toAmerica” for graduate studies.“HBCUs prepare you for the see MILLER/page 5Benedict studentsattend career jobfair on USC campusBy Brandon WilliamsStaff WriterBenedict College students attendedthe career job fair on theUSC campus, Sept. 17, wherethey also participated in the fair’sworkshops that started at 11a.m.The students came preparedwith their resumes which theysubmitted to representatives ofthe various companies andschools available at the job sites.Most students said they likethe workshops, noting that thecareer fair was a “success.” Theysaid it was the “best time whenstudents can network and findjobs in their career fields.”Joseph Bethea, senior, Accountingmajor, said, “The careerday was fun traveling to one jobsite to another, learning moreabout careers that would help mein my career field.”Bethea added, “It’s also practiceto get you prepare for the realworld.”To Advertisein theBC Tiger NewsCall 803-705-4645

BC Tiger News - Page 4 STUDENT/CAMPUS LIFE December 2008SPEAKOUT!Campus InterviewsbyMarcus McBrideGraduating Seniors in theClass of ‘08 were asked:“What are your plansafter graduating fromBenedict College?”Aliya SaulterMass CommunicationMajor (Broadcast)Columbia, S.C.“Possibly attending graduateschool at New YorkUniversity.”Charnoy WalkerPsychology MajorAtlanta, Ga.“To go teach in Clayton Countyin Georgia or attended graduateschool at either Alabama orGeorgia State.”R.A.P. panel discussionallows students to voiceconcerns about campus lifeBy Natasha ThomasStaff WriterInterviews FeatureStudents of Benedict Collegewere able to have theirvoices heard at the R.A.P. (RetentionActivity Plan) Sessionheld in the Little Theatre of theHenry Ponder Fine Arts Buildingon Wednesday, Sept. 17.The event was hosted by theOffice of Student Leadership Development.Ryan Hickman,president of the Student GovernmentAssociation, who served asfacilitator of the event, read thequestions from the audience tothe panel, comprised of Dr.Janeen Witty, vice president ofAcademic Affairs; Dr. StaceyJones, vice president of InstitutionalEffectiveness; GaryKnight, vice president of StudentAffairs; Chief HaywoodBazemore, director of CampusSafety; Marion Wright, directorof Student Activities; MariaGonzales, director of CampusBookstore; and James Stewart,director of Benedict Dining Services.The discussion included concernsabout on campus housing,and the conditions in which thestudents live in such as mold andmildew infested rooms; diningin the cafeteria, and the food thatis being served as well as nothaving enough room to sit in thecafeteria; on campus computerlabs in which they are not availableto students on the weekends;and financial aid and thelong lines that students have toendure during registration.The panel answered majorityof the questions and sought tofix some of the many problemsand concerns for the students.These included opening thebacoats lab on Saturdays andSundays and fixing the problemsin many of the dorm rooms.Upperclassmen frustrated overcontinued overcrowded housingBy Shanelle LatimerStaff WriterUpper classmen who returnedon Aug. 9, to start this fall semesterwere surprised to learn that,again, campus housing was overcrowdeddue to the large numberof this year’s freshman class,which according to some reportstotaled nearly 900.Most upper classmen said theyfeel “frustrated,” even thoughthey do not want to complainopenly, as the way they are beingtreated about their living situationsis “unfair” to say the least.One upperclassman, MunirGadson, junior, ____major, whodid not fear having his namementioned in this story, said helived last semester in the EnglishMeadows, a campus dorm, andRyan Hickman, SGApresident, who fieldedquestions at the R.A.P.noted that there was not any roomavailable on campus for him thissemester, and he has resorted tostaying in his girlfriend’s placeuntil next semester.“Getting a room on campus isa first-come, first-serve kind ofsituation,” Gadson complained,describing the housing situationmost upperclassmen faced. “Youhave to get in line and see what’sgoing to happen when you get tothe front of the waiting list.”Other upper classmen whowere interviewd, but asked not tobe identified, said they were notsurprised when they were placedin local hotels because of theovercrowded housing conditionon campus, but wondered why thecollege administration has notgotten on top of the problem.Many complained, “Everyyear the population of the schoolgrows, maybe we need expansionor maybe we should change thatopen door policy, where theyjust accept about anyone whoapplies to the school.”Because of the enrollmentpolicy, many believe that thehousing problem will continueto grow worse if something isnot done about it soon.Some upperclassmen said, asthe enrollment increases everyyear, they believe sooner or laterthey may not even be able to belodged in hotels provided by thecollege because even those facilitieswill be overcrowded.Why they did not want toblame President David Swintonfor encouraging a larger enrollment,they noted that the overcrowdedhousing situation willcontinue to happen for the foreseeablefuture and urged that“Swinton should consider anddefinitely show affirmative action”about the problem.Student Athletic AdvisoryCommittee holds its firstmeeting, Lopez new chairBy Jasmine DunnStaff WriterThe Student Athletic AdvisoryCommittee (SAAC) of BenedictCollege held its first meeting onOct. 30.During the meeting, electionswere held, and Paola Lopez becamethe 1st chair, with GalenAldrich as 2nd chair. WilliamBridges, who is a male lifter forthe Benedict CollegeCheerleading Squad, was electedas secretary.Other athletes, nominated bytheir coaches, were named to differentpositions, representing theirrespective sports as SAAC members.The two chairs said they are“very serious about improvingtheir athletic department” as wellas continuing its “greatness.”Speaking about the purpose ofthis first meeting, Loraine Dunbar,this year’s advisor, said it was todiscuss concerns facing athletes.During the general discussion,one of the major issues they focusedon was the fact thatBenedict College athletes do notsupport each other.Addressing the issue of athletesnot working together, Dunbarsaid this was not always the case.“When I attended Benedict,”Dunbar said, “the athlete’s ranthe yard.”Dunbar said SAAC has comeup with different plans to improvethe morale of the athletes.She said one idea is to get moreathletes engaged in the community.For example, the athletes decidedto adopt a school and supportits athletic program. Theyalso decided to support theMake-A-Wish Foundation byraising money at each game.In supporting a local school,they said they believe that thiswill create more “team spirit”and encourage them to do theirbest.Phi Beta Sigma crownsLesheiah Bright pageant queenBy Natasha ThomasStaff WriterJohnathan Randolph/Tiger NewsLesheiah BrightMiss Phi Beta SigmaThe Beta Mu Chapter of PhiBeta Sigma Fraternity crownedLesheiah Bright, junior, PublicHealth majr, as Miss Phi BetaSigma 2008-2009.The crowning took place duringthe Miss Phi Beta Sigma Pageantheld on Oct. ___, in the LittleTheatre of the Henry Ponder FineArts Building on campus.This year’s theme was “The Essenceof Finer Women,” and fivecontestants participated in thepageant, hosted by Benedict studentsPerry Jackson andMaRhonda Wright, who servedas master and mistress of ceremonyrespectively.School of HASS’ MARKS Mixer Pictorial(Photos and text by Johnathan Randolph)Angela YoungChild and FamilyDevelopment MajorIndianapolis, IN“Plan to intern at the ChildrenDefense Fund in Washington,D.C., and in the fall of 2009,enroll in graduate school.”Cynthia JordanBusiness AdministrationMajorDetroit, Mich.“Look for a job in the south andattend graduate school at theUniversity of North Carolina.”Students speakat SACS meetingBy Tierra GreenStaff WriterStudent leaders invited to observethe Benedict College’sSACS Committee meting in Octoberspoke out on the variousproblems students faced, includingovercrowded classrooms,lack of equipment, dormitory living,and the lack of communicationbetween professors and theirstudents.Both administrators and facultyseemed to welcome the students’inputs, and the SACSInternship FeatureSTEM’s chemistry major internsat Harvard University last summerBy Ebonee’ BoydStaff WriterFor many students summermeans a chance to get muchneeded rest after a tedious semester.Days are filled with vacationing,reuniting with family andfriends from home, and stayingup longer at night with no concernof having to awake early thenext morning for classes.Then, there is a second groupof students, who would ratherspend their summer working andinterning with hopes of gainingknowledge and practical experiencein their areas of study.There are many such students atBenedict who spent the summermonths interning in various fieldssuch as radio, television, engineeringand the sciences.One of Benedict students,Victoria Reeves, _____, Chemistrymajor, had the “great pleasure”of spending this past summerat Harvard University inCambridge, Mass., where she wasan intern in the prestigious Schoolof Engineering and Applied Sciences.Reeves said she worked40-45 hours a week conductingbiophysics-based research underthe direction of Professor DavidA. Weitz, along with Harvardgraduate students, post-doctoralstudents, and theorists fromplaces as far away as the Netherlands,Germany, and China.“It was great to see how peoplefrom opposite ends of the world,and vastly different working environments,could work togetherand conduct such ground breakingresearch,” Reeves said of theprofessionals she interned with.While most of Reeves’ dayswere spent in the lab, she said shehad plenty of time to go site-seeing,exploring the large Harvard’scampus as well as the campus ofthe Massachusetts Institute ofTechnology, only 10 minutesaway.Victoria Reeves (right) seen with two studentsshe interned with at Harvard University.Committee decided to includestudent leaders in most of itsmeetings as the College preparesfor re-accreditation in 2011.During the day-long session ofthe Committee, faculty and staffheard from Accreditation specialistswho went over the criteria fora “successful re-accreditation”process.Before ending her internship,Reeves said she also hadthe opportunity to present herwork at a convention at CornellUniversity in New York.Noting that this was her firstinternship and research experience,she said she found it “funand educational.” She added,“My experience as an intern wasdefinitely one to remember.”Asked if she would recommendgetting an internship toother students, Reeves said, “Idefinitely feel that everyoneshould take time at least onesummer to take part in an internshipin their field of study.”Reeves, who is a student inthe Air Force ROTC program,said she has aspirations of goingto graduate school where shewill continue to study chemistry,with the hope of doing researchin the future for the AirForce, working “with somethingrelated to biological and nuclearweapons.”She said interested studentswho want to get an internshipshould know that researchingand applying for internshipsearly is vital, considering thehigh competition for these positions.She added that once youget an internship position, it isimportant to learn as much aspossible as well as put to use theinformation you learn throughoutthe semester.For students interested in internships,you can contact yourprofessors in your field of study,other people in your departmentor school, or go online to seach.Dr. Ruby Watts, executive vicepresident of the College, servesas tthe College’s liaison withSACS, the accrediting body, andcoordinates the Committee.The School of Humanities, Arts and Social Studies (HASS) heldits annual MARKS Mixer this semester with a “Mardi Gras” theme.The Mixer, the brainchild of Dean Linda Quillian, was started forstudents as a “Get to Meet Your Advisor” retention activity, duringwhich both students and faculty participate in various socialevents and win prizes. The annual event is held in the foyer (by the LittleTheatre) of the Ponder Humanities and Fine Arts Building, home of HASS.

COMMUNITY/SOCIETYDecember 2008 BC Tiger News - Page 5BC students repair homes inlocal community, projectsponsored by HOMEWORKBy Tierra GreenStaff WriterStudents in Prof. ShirleyGoodwin’s class, along with theService Learning Student Coordinatorand the Leadership DevelopmentInstitute (LDI) participatedin the HOMEWORKProject that is involved in undertakingvarious activities in thelocal community.In October, the students, as partof their class assignment, helpedto repair and paint some buildingsin the local communityaround Benedict College.Many of the students said theyenjoyed this particular HOME-WORK project because it gavethem the opportunity to give backto the community.One of the students, AliciaSabb, said, “I thought it was helpfuland very sweet. I would loveto see Benedict College studentsdo more projects and activitiessuch as this one.”The students started working ontheir community projects early onSaturday morning and completedthe work after 4 p.m.Before starting their communityproject, the students were exposedto information about howto undertake home repairing andother tasks necessary for them tocarry out their assignment.Focus on Staff BC students repairing houses in the local community.Belton celebrates 20th year as dorm director,19th year as head of Upward Bound ProgramBy Tierra GreenStaff WriterWilma Belton, who is celebratingher 20th year as a DormitoryDirector at Benedict Collegeand her 19th year as the UpwardBound Program ResidentSupervisor, said she has seen alot of improvement at the Collegeover the last 20 years.Belton made the statement duringa recent interview about herwork at the College.“I feel great because I have hadthe opportunity to meet hundredsof young ladies and young menat Benedict College,” she said. “Ihave been able to relate to themand I have also been able to seethe improvement of BenedictCollege over the last 20 years.”Belton said she has providedsupport and encouragement tostudents over the years becauseshe believes that a good educationis the only pathway to successfor young men and women.Belton, who has been a championfor many students, somewho seemed lost, said she hasbeen there pushing students andrefusing to give up on them becauseshe knew what studentswere capable of achieving.She recalls the first day that shearrived at Benedict College onAug. 27, 1988, at 4:27 p.m. Shesaid the campus was beautifuland busy with student activities;it made her want to pinch herselfto see if she was really going tobe the dormitory director forStuart Hall.She later worked as dormitorydirector at Stuart Hall for 13years. “Stuart Hall was my favoritedormitory, because I was ableto work with the freshmen classand watch them grow.”As she reminisced about StuartHall, she also spoke fondly ofworking at Mather Hall, EnglishMeadows and Courtyard West,where she is currently using herskills to continue her tradition ofserving students and looking outfor their best interest.Over the 20 years, Belton saidWilma Belton, who is celebrating her 20th yearat Benedict College, mostly as a dorm director.CARNIVAL from page 1have had a good time.Wintara Jackson, junior, Biologymajor, was one of those whosaid the carnival was a very entertainingpart of the Homecoming.“I am surprised it is sopacked,” Jackson said, whenasked about the event. “Weshould have one every year!”CONVOCATION from page 3demic year.President Swinton said thefreshman class broke last year’sadmission record with an enrollmentof 940. He added that thereare also “approximately 260transfer students, bringing thestudent population to a total ofbetween 2800 and 2900.”she has seen changes at BenedictCollege and she strongly believesthe college will continue to be a“power for good” and a brightlight that will continue to drawstudents who want to obtain acollege degree. She also said shebelieves Benedict will alwaysreach out to all students and especiallythose who otherwisewould not have had the opportunityto pursue post-secondaryeducation.About President Swinton’sleadership, she said, “Dr. DavidSwinton has a big heart for thestudents and has made it possiblefor them to broaden their horizonacademically and socially.”She added, “Dr. Swintonshould be appreciated by all ofour students.”Belton said she was inspiredto be a Dormitory Director afterher Dormitory Director WillieMiller at Friendship Junior College,who was a single parent offour. She said, “I ran away fromhome to get an adequate educationand I called Ms. Miller to seeif I could stay with her. Ms.Miller welcomed me in as one ofher own. She even paid for me aone-way ticket to Benedict fromRock Hill, S.C.”Belton said Miller’s love andsupport inspired her to be a dormitorydirector. Belton said shechallenges all of her co-workersto help mentor the students ofBenedict College.Students she has worked withhave verified her achievements.“Ms. Belton was like a secondmother to me when I stay at StuartHall,” said Angela Woodard, assistantdirector for Service-Learning Development atBenedict.“Her words of encouragementhelped me to becomethe successful woman that I amtoday. She taught the females ofStuart Hall how to be young ladiesand to care and carry ourselvesin a respectable manner.”Another student rememberedthe love and support of Belton.“When I first meet Ms. Beltonshe had such a welcoming spirit,”said Sharon Brown, retentionspecialist at Benedict College.“Iespecially remember the daywhen she cooked Broccoli Keshfor some friends and me becausewe missed the Cafeteria. Ms.Belton even showed me how tomake this dish and she was thereason why I stayed in college.”MILLER from page 3gain custody of my son and howI was about to attend college.”He then related the story behindthe book, noting how he overcamehis many “struggles.”Miller provided book signingfor students who attended the luncheonafter the Lead Seriesspeech.BC Election Victory RallyBenedict and local communitycelebrate election of firstAfrican American presidentClasses suspended on Nov. 5 as College family filled HRC Arena with MerrimentBy Marcus McBrideStaff WriterHistory was made on Nov. 4,when Barack Hussein Obamawas elected the 44th President ofthe United States and the first AfricanAmerican president.The newly-elected PresidentObama’s victory was celebratedaround the nation, the world, andhere at Benedict College, whereon Nov. 5, Dr. David H. Swintonsuspended all afternoon classesso that the College family andpeople from the local communitycould hold an “Election VictoryRally” in the HRC Arena on campus,which was packed to capacityby students, faculty members,administrators , and severalpeople from the local community.Obama, 47, became the firstAfrican American in U.S. historyto win the presidency, most likelyby the overwhelming turnout ofvoters, especially young, firsttimevoters. For example, over1,300 votes were cast byBenedict College students.Everyone on campus, from administratorsto students, wereaware of the “historical” natureof voting, and so the line to voteat Benedict started as early as 4a.m. on Nov. 4.The significance of this year’spresidential election was muchon the mind of President-electObama when he addressed acrowd of more than 100,000 supportersat Grant Park in his hometownof Chicago on the night ofhis victory.“At this time, change has cometo America,” said Obama as hereached out to those voters whodid not vote for him.“I will beyour president too.”Even though the weather waswet and cold, members of theBenedict College family andpeople from the local communityaround campus braved theweather and said they were“happy” that they would cast theirvotes for the first “African American”candidate who could becomethe next U.S. president.“I’ve waited 86 years for thisday to come and it’s going to takemore than a little rain and windto get me out of this line,” saidHattie Mae Davis, 86.After she voted, Kenisha Cue,sophomore, Biology major, said,“I was happy to vote for BarackObama so that when my kidslearn about this election, I can saythat I was a part of it.”First-time voter JonathanDavis, freshman, Business Managementmajor, said, “This wasJohnathan Randolph/Tiger NewsLocal TV crews filmed the post-election rally of asection of the jampacked HRC Arena on campus.a very important election notonly to African Americans but toall Americans due to the currentstate that we are in.”He added, “We need someonethat can come in to fix thingsback to the way they were.”Asked how long he thought thenew president needs to fix things,Davis responded, “No matterwho wins the election, they cannotdo it all in one term but willhave to take place over a periodof time.”During the rally, more peoplereacted to the results of the historicelection.Dr. Swinton, president of theCollege, led the rally and spokelengthily about the importance ofthe election of the first AfricanAmerican president, and calledthe victory “inspiring for us all,especially you students.”Other speakers included thepresident of the local branch ofJohnathan Randolph/Tiger NewsBenedict’s Award-winning Marching Band performingduring the post-election victory rally.PAGEANT from page 1The Master and Mistress ofceremonies were Alex Harvey,SGA Corresponding Secretary,and Shanta Gardner, First Attendantto Miss Benedict College.Mr. and Miss Homecomingwere crowned during halftime atthe Homecoming game againstStillman College on Saturday,Oct. 25, at the Charlie W.Johnson Stadium.Before the crowning ceremony,Mr. and Miss Homecomingtook part in the annual HomecomingParade that winded itsway from campus through ReadStreet into the football stadium.Johnathan Randolph/Tiger NewsSome of the platform guests invited by PresidentSwinton to address the post-election victory rally.the NAACP, and the publisher ofthe State News, the city’s leadingnewspaper, followed by severalfaculty and students wholined up to give their reactionswhen President Swinton invitedthem to come to the rostrum tospeak.The NAACP local branchpresident said that althoughAmerica had achieved a “greatEDITORS from page 3editor, and Ebony S. Shelton,Editor in Chief. Dr. Momo K.Rogers, Sr., associate professorof Mass Communication, andfaculty advisor to the BC TigerNews, accompanied the studentsto the seminar.Students attending the two-dayseminar represented BenedictCollege, Bennett College, HamptonUniversity, Norfolk StateUniversity, South Carolina StateUniversity, and North Carolina A& T University, the host institutionfor this year’s seminar.The Black College Wire has anews wire service to which studentscan submit their stories.stride” in electing the first AfricanAmerican president, hewarned that “racism” was stillalive, especially in South Carolina,enumerating areas of inequalitythat still exist.The State News publisher saidhe was glad to be on campus tocelebrate the election victoryrally, and indicated that his newspaperwas overwhelmed with theneed for more copies of the paperabout the news of the “historicalelection,” and would berunning more copies. He urgedpeople to pick up copies as“memorabilia.”Daryl Brewer, an instructor ofBusiness Management, was oneof several speakers in the audiencewho addressed the Obama’scelebration rally.“Free at last, free at last, thankGod Almighty, we’re free at last,”said Brewer, paraphrasing thelate Dr. Martin Luther King’s famousspeech as he reflected onObama’s victory. “But in factwe’re not free until we becomefree in our own mind and amongour own race.”Sammy Kelly, sophomore,Mass Communication major, wascelebrating for an additional reason.“I am glad that we can nowsay that a black man has beenelected as president,” said Kelly,”but most of all I’m just glad thatBush is almost out of office.”Another student, BrandonWillams, said, “It’s a wonderfulfeeling to have an African Americanrepresenting our country andnow I know that I can do or beanything I want to be becauseBarack Obama just proved thattheory.”The rally, which lasted overthree hours, included singing andperformances by the award-winningGospel Choir and MarchingBand. It was covered by localprint and broadcast media.HappyKwanzaaThe Kwanzaa Chalice

FEATURESBC Tiger News - Page 6 December 2008Health FeaturesHalf of U.S. college students obese, higherrate among African American studentsBy Erika DawkinsFeatures EditorFor most college students, it’salways a constant struggle betweenclass, studying, extracurricularactivities, friends, jobs,video games and fast food.This leaves a good diet andregular workout routine at thebottom of the list of things to do.Because of this there is now a nationalepidemic of obesity amongcollege students and even higheramong African American collegestudents.In a recent study, it was determinedthat half of the U.S collegepopulation was overweight.This has changed previous ideasof college students being the fittestand healthiest group of individuals.Within the past 25 years,obesity trends have doubledamong college students. Beloware some of the recent findingsamong college students:* Nationwide, 20.5 percent ofcollege students were classifiedas being overweight based onbody mass index calculations* Nationwide, 41.6 percent ofcollege students believed themselvesto be overweight. Femalestudents (48.8 percent) were significantlymore likely than malestudents (32.4 percent) to perceivethemselves as overweight.* Nationwide, 46.4 percent ofcollege students were attemptingweight loss at the time of the survey.Female students (59.8 percent)were significantly morelikely than male students (29.6percent) to be attempting weightloss.* Almost one third (30.8 percent)of college students nationwidehad dieted either to lose weightor to keep from gaining weightduring the 30 days preceding thesurvey. Female students (42.1percent) were significantly morelikely than male students (16.7percent) to have dieted to loseweight.* Nationwide, 2.6 percent of collegestudents had either vomitedor taken laxatives to lose weightor to keep from gaining weightduring the 30 days preceding thesurvey. Female students (4.2 percent)were significantly morelikely than male students (0.6percent) to have either vomitedor taken laxatives to lose weightor keep from gaining weight.* Nationwide, 4.3 percent of collegestudents had taken diet pillseither to lose weight or to keepfrom gaining weight during the30 days preceding the survey. Femalestudents (7.0 percent) weresignificantly more likely thanmale students (1.1 percent) tohave taken diet pills to either loseweight or keep from gainingweightWith all of the statistics provingthat college students are overweightand now moving towardsbeing the most overweight agegroup of Americans, it is essentialthat we make attempts to dosomething about the growingrates. In order to do this, collegestudents must do all or someof the following things, accordingto an article entitled, “Howto Prevent Obesity,” written bythe eHow Health Editor on thewebsite: www.ehow.com.* Stay active. The most commonway to prevent obesity is to livean active lifestyle. Simple activities,such as taking the stairs orwalking to the store, can help tremendously.Many people also enjoy going tothe gym. A local health clubmembership can be a wonderfulway to stay active and socializewith other like-minded individuals.* Eat healthy. The FDA recom-Study shows college studentssuffer highest alcohol-related‘Sexual Assault’ or date rapeBy Erika DawkinsFeatures EditorSexual assault had become acommon problem among collegesand universities in theUnited States. In 2001 alone,more than 97,000 students betweenthe ages of 18 and 24 werevictims of sexual assault and/ordate rape. This leaves collegeswith the highest rates of acquaintance/daterape and alcohol-relatedsexual assaults. On U.Scollege campuses, a rape is committedevery 21 hours and nearly90 percent of the women knowthe offender,Statistics on these campusrapes and sexual are not alwaysmade readily available, yet of allthe violent crimes reported oncollege campuses, 18 percent ofthem are forcible rapes. In astudy conducted by the New YorkState Coalition against sexualassault, using data from 119schools over three years, 4.7 percentof women reported beingraped and of them, 72 percentwere raped while intoxicated.Because many colleges lackedthe access to this information TheStudent Right to Know Act, enactedin 1990, was establishedalong with the Campus SexualAssault Victim’s Bill of Rights.Both or these insist that collegesprovide the basic rights to victimsand publicity disclosingcampus security policies andcrime statistics.Some colleges make an attemptto protect the reputation ofthe school and encourage victimsto file with the campus justicesystem instead of the police.While this option sounds appealingit does not provide the victimthe resolution they need.While the statistics on collegecampuses and universities maymends that the average personconsume 2,000 calories per dayin foods such as dairy, meats,breads, fruits, vegetables and legumes.Tailoring your diet tomeet these FDA standards is themost effective way to preventobesity.* Watch your weight. You shouldweigh yourself once a week tomonitor your health. If you noticethat you are starting to gainsome weight, you should take appropriatemeasures to lose thatweight. Investing in a scale for thehome is recommended.* Drink water. Many times peoplewill mistake dehydration for hungersignals in the body. The FDArecommends drinking eight to 10glasses of water per day. Watercleanses and detoxifies all theimpurities in your system.* Get a physical at least once ayear. Doctors advise that adultsreceive a medical physical on ayearly basis to prevent any healthcomplications. By catching anyearly complications, your doctorcan treat you accordingly.* Keep junk food out of yourdorm/home. The lure of sweetjunk food can sometimes be toomuch to bear and you may succumbto the temptation. Be smartand don’t buy it at all!* Only eat when you are hungry.Studies have shown that thosewho are naturally thin only eatwhen they are hungry. Only eatingwhen your body signals youto eat can be a great way to preventobesity.The eHow website also hasother articles on the subject, including“How to Talk to YourDoctor about Obesity” and “Howto Identify Risk Factors for Obesity.”For more information on obesity,visit the Internet and searchwith the keyword “Obesity” formore information.not compare to those of othercountries there are still thingsthat can be done to help preventincidents from happening.The following can assist:* Don’t give mixed messages -Don’t assume your partner canread your mind, be clear of yourintentions* Know your sexual intentions -Know that you have the right tosay “no”* Trust your gut feeling - If youfeel unsafe or uncomfortable inthe situation trust your gut andleave the situation* Remember that some peoplethink that drinking heavily;wearing revealing clothing andagreeing to be alone with themindicates a willingness to havesex.For more information on how tohelp prevent sexual assault andhow to go about reporting them,please visit www.ibibilo.org.Alumni FeatureCapelton transitionsfrom student to staffBy Paris PixleyStaff WriterHis face is so familiar, it’s oneI have seen before. That of ayoung man by the name of TerryCapelton who is tired after a longday of job hunting even thoughhe graduated as an Art majorfrom Benedict College, but hasyet to find a job in his field. WhenI asked how he was going aboutlooking for work, he responded:“Man, a lot of online searchingand praying. Every time I hearabout a job fair, I attend itwhether or not it’s in my field.”Listening to him, I wonder asan upcoming graduate, what opportunitiesare out there for me.Capelton tells me how hard it isin the real world trying to find ajob, especially now that theeconomy is so bad. “I am upagainst people with master’s,” hesaid, “but I am focused and won’tdeny I want to continue my education.”Being on his own for the pastyear has been hard on Capeltonwho worries about how he willsurvive. “It’s hard but I like I feellike everyday counts,” he saidgrimly. “If I don’t work, I don’teat. “Yet, Capelton is optimistic.“My outlook on life is like myteam, the Dallas Cowboys, justbecause we look good on paperdoes not mean the road to the biggame will be easy.”With such a positive outlookon life, I asked him what advicedoes he have for someone like meand other Benedict students whowill soon follow in his footsteps.“Just be prepared at all interviews,”he responded, still in hisjob-hunting mode. “Do researchon all the companies you want towork for, this way you and yourprospective employers will havea common ground to discuss.”For now, however, Capelton has stopped job huntingas he recently became a Student Financial Counselor forPratt Hall at Benedict College. While it is not ideal job hewas hunting for over the past year, Capelton said he feels“great” working at his alma mater, knowing that he was aWorst First DateDos and Don’ts -Top 5 ‘WorstPlaces’ to take your First DateBy Ebony S. SheltonEditor in ChiefFor the most part we, as college students, find that this whole dating thing is totally differentwhen it comes to college life. As high schoolers, we were used to living with our parents and havingto sneak around, borrow cars and be home by a certain time in order to constitute a first date. Nowthat we were in college a have a new found freedom we learn that we may have to change somethings about the “dating game”. It is important to realize that the high school first date and thecollege first date are totally different. It is truly important to recognize that the first date is muchlike an interview. The outcome of your first date will leave a lasting impression and will decide ifyou get the “job” or second date. I have strategically pieced together a list of the top 10 worstplaces to take a first date. These places are in no particular order but should be studied for future orpast references. For some of you, it is too late to follow the first date guidelines if you are in a deeprelationship. You may have actually had a couple of failed first dates and even still got the girl! Butmore than likely this is not the case. If I catch you reading over this article in the library, your secretis safe with me.Top 5 Worst Places to Take a First Date:1. Your apartment. This usually means that you have one thing on your mind. It could potentiallymake your date extremely uncomfortable especially if she didn’t know that you both were headedfor your place. You are usually much more comfortable in your own apartment than other peopleare and this leaves room for much space between you two on the couch and dead silence whilewatching late night prime time television. And when is the appropriate time to leave? Is sheready to leave yet? Not to mention, what you aren’t connecting with her anymore and you want herto leave. What is the appropriate way of saying “Okay, it’s time for you to go now!”?2. A wedding. I don’t really think that I have to say much more. A first date is time for getting toknow each other on a personal level. You are not supposed to be painting a picture of the rest ofyour lives together. This could lead to conversations that begin with “When I get married…” Truthbe told, we are not talking about marriage. We are talking about maybe having another date later inthe week or meeting outside the Swinton Center in between class. I’m not saying that it won’t workbut more than likely it won’t.3. An Amusement Park. I know what you’re thinking. Amusement parks are fun right? Of coursethey are but not particularly for a first date. What if she has a weak stomach, like myself, and neverknew it until that fatal first date. Or what if you decided that it was a surprise to take her there andshe has just gotten her hair done. You can pretty much hang up the idea of her getting on any rides.It’s just entirely too much at stake for the sake of a cute first date.4. Any family function. Umm…you don’t know this girl! I know that momma always knows bestbut sometimes momma don’t care about this random girl in her house. And most of us have thatembarrassing relative that is either always drunk or that cusses loudly. Your grandmother willprobably ask you when the wedding is and is there anything more embarrassing than stating thatyou don’t even know her middle name? Everyone’s family is, in some way, dysfunctional. You areno exception to the rule.5. Any athletic event that involves “your team”. You could run into a lot of issues with this one. What if this girl is a real sports fanatic and hates your team? Itsound weird but it could happen. If you are truly a fan of this team you should probably take her toa game that you know you will win. If your team losses the entire date is ruined because you are ina sour mood for the rest of the night. Not to mention that she is probably going to talk junk to youfor the rest of the night and this is, in my opinion, a major turn off.These are just some things to remember when trying to plan a first date. I think that the importantthing to do is to think ahead. Put yourself in the worst possible position at the end of the night. Anydate could turn into a horrible one if you put yourself first. Just remember that it’s all about the firstimpression and if that isn’t a good one you will be reading this story again and again until you getit right.Graduation FeatureClues on the kinds of affordable gifts toget for your friends graduating in DecemberBy Justina TysonStaff WriterWith graduation soon to come there are many decisions that need to be made. If your oneof the many students who have friends graduating and don’t have a clue of what kind of gift togive them, don’t worry the Tiger New is here to fix all your worries with thoughtful, simple andaffordable gift ideas. After the many years that a student spends in college, graduation day isboth a relief and a scary moment in their lives. It is the point that they leave the comfort ofschool and venture out in the real world. It’s important to give a gift congratulating the successof the individual. It’s important that you get something that’s memorable as well as influential.You may want to purchase something that has to do with the persons major or something that hasto do with their next step in life, what ever it is it needs to be given with love and thought.Some of the more commonly given graduation presents include such things as briefcases, ceramicmugs, plaques, and stuffed graduation animals. In fact, if you are going to the store duringthe time of year were college students are graduating you will find a large number of gifts specificallytargeted to college graduates. Career gifts include:* A great briefcase.* A leather portfolio.* An engraved pen.* A personalized desk nameplate.* A professional frame for the graduate’s college diploma.* A gift certificate to a store that sells professional clothing or shoes.* An excellent business clothing accessory, such as a quality necktie or scarf.* A Blackberry, Palm Pilot, or similar device.* A professional cell phone.* A leather wallet with a pocket for business cards.* A professional datebook.* A book about young people and success.* A laptop computer.* “Grown-up” software, like tax or money software.* You can also purchase something for the graduate new phase of life by purchasing somethingfor their home. The typical college is tired of the mismatched towels and dishes the collegegraduate is ready to be an adult have nice things. Some great gift ideas include:* A matching set of towels.* A matching set of sheets.* A coordinated bedding set, with blankets and throw pillows and such.* Matching bathroom coordinates.* A cookware set.* A matching set of dishes.* A matching set of glasses.* Curtains.* Silverware.* A set of tools.* A welcome mat.* A toaster or toaster oven.* A microwave oven.* A coffee maker.* A crock pot.Don’t worry too much on how much the gift costs all that matters is that is from the heart andthat its not the gift it’s the thought. Go to the Benedict college book store for more gift ideas.short time ago.student at the college such a“It feels good because I haveearned the trust and respect of thestudents because they say I knowhow to respond to their needs andquestions,” he said with satisfaction.“The job is strenuous sometimes,but for the most part I justtry to help the students assignedto me to the best of my ability.They know when they see me onthe yard it is oked to ask me aquestion as that’s what I’m hereto do – help!”Capelton made me to recognizethat life is what you make it;don’t think cause you are a collegegraduate, jobs are going tofall in your lap.

ENTERTAINMENTDecember 2008 BC Tiger News - Page 7Prof. Geter exhibits his art workswith ‘Contemporary Slavery’ themeBy Aliya J. SaulterNews EditorTyrone Jeter, associate professorof Arts in the Fine Arts Department,hosted on Nov. 20, anotherart show out of many he hasexhibited at the Ponder Fine ArtGallery.As an associate professor fornine years at Benedict Collegeand the Director/Curator for itsart gallery, Jeter has a story to tellthrough his artwork.Describing his latest display,Jeter said, “My artwork tells mylife story and the common issuesof a lot of African Americans.”The main theme of his art showwas his multimedia piece entitled,“Contemporary Slavery,”which according to Jeter “reflectsall the things I could have donein my life that I never got thechance to do.”The art piece showed a burlyblack man in ripped clothing,who seemed to be in deep thoughtwith his eyes looking below asdark shadows are cast about him.Jeter explained how America iscalled the “melting pot,” but saidthat is not the way it should be.Jeter said, “It’s like saying thatwe as Black people didn’t have aculture or identity before wecame to America and we allblended in together to make oneculture, but that’s not true.”Some of the other pieces of artworks in Jeter’s exhinit includedone which he entitled, “Purgatory,”which Jeter said is“A pieceabout blind faith in whatever differentpeople may believe in.”There were quotes by each titleof the various art works which,according to Jeter, was the firsttime he wrote something in collaborationwith his work.“I started writing down thingsthat came to my head and itseemed to fit with what I wasdoing, so I added it,” Jeter said.One of Jeter’s art pieces thatshowed a black man with his faceagainst a wall and his arms spreadto the side as if he was being arrested,had a quote next to it thatread: “Lots of folks believe infreedom; They just don’t thinkmuch of democracy.”Most people who viewed theclosing ceremony of the artshow, mostly Jeter’s friends, family,and students, said that Jeter’swork was “enlightening andtouching.”Prof. Moore displays‘Mixed Media Works’ atPonder Fine Arts GalleryBy Ebonee’ BoydStaff WriterThis art work is named “Grandma_Story”This art work is entitled “Tooken”This art work is entitled “Lots_talk_about_Freedom”The Ponder Fine Arts Galleryis exhibiting for this semester“Manipulated Influences: MixedMedia Works, A Retrospective ofRecontextualized Urban Icons”by Gina Moore, professor of Art.On display are 23 pieces thatintegrate elements of acrylic,plexi-glass, wood, and handmadepaper, that translates into piecessuch as “Intersecting Icons” and“Griddle Relief.”Moore was formally trained asa painter, but always had higherinterest with the [tactile] qualitiesof the paint and canvas, ratherthan with painting. She refers tothe images as “aesthetic interpretations,stylized renderings, andgraphic translations of streethardware and found textures.Juxtapositions of shapes and textures,along with contrasts of surfacesand colors, are the essentialconcerns within my work.”Moore said, “One does nothave to be an art enthusiast toappreciate what this exhibitbrings.” She added, “There is anenergizing blend of color, patterns,and textures that appeal tothose with and without an extensiveart background.”Students and the public are invitedto visit the exhibit at nocharge. The gallery is open dailyfrom 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., and locatedon the first floor of theHenry Ponder Fine Arts buildingon campus.Admission is free to the public.Movie ReviewHollywood uses “Traitor” to show‘Terrorism’ is alive and wellBy Ebonee’ BoydStaff WriterSeven years after the events ofSeptember 11, sadly dubbed 9/11, the thought of terrorism isforever embedded into ourminds. As people continue to flyAmerican flags, and display yellowribbons in support of ourtroops, Hollywood is staying involvedalso.They are doing their part toassure that every American withaccess to a movie theatre ormovie renting service to remembersthat terrorism is still aliveand well, not to mention the millionsof dollars to be made whiledoing so.Thanks to films such as “TheKingdom,” “Vantage Point,” andthe latest release, “Traitor,” audiencesare able to get the twohourcinematized version of whatis happening 24 hours a dayaround the world.Academy Award nominee DonCheadle stars as Samir Horn, aSudan-born American, who hasgone to work for Muslim extremistgroups, using his weaponsexpertise to help execute attacksall over the world. Cheadle hadstrong delivery, as he always doeswith political thrillers.“Traitor” is suspenseful andthrilling, but more importantly itis real and it is what is going onnow. The script effectively respectsIslam, and didn’t play intothe stereotypes that many peoplehave unfortunately created as towhat is the face of terrorism. Itis not excessively dumb or bloodthirsty,and it attempts to saysomething about the way we define“good” and “bad” in thismodern war on terror.As a side note, directorJeffery Nachmanoff broughtsome much needed life to his career,having only written one previousfilm, “The Day After Tomorrow.”Writer Steve Martinalso transitioned well from hisusual comedic delivery, and createdsomething that is actuallythought-provoking.So, if you are the type that likefilms that inspire higher thinkingabout society and culture, then“Traitor” may have something tooffer you. I definitely recommendthis movie.Sophomore Class hosts “Apollo atBenedict” to showcase BC talentsBy Natasha ThomasStaff WriterThe sophomore class atBenedict College hosted its“Apollo at Benedict” talentshowcase featuring over 34 actson Sept. 21, at the Little Theatrein the Henry Ponder Fine ArtsBuilding.Many students who attendedthe performance were not able toget a seat inside the theatre whichwas full to capacity.Many of Benedict’s studentsReplication of BET’s “106 & Park” ReviewedSGA and Student Activitiespresent version of ‘106th and BC’By Vernikca BanksStaff Writer“Lights, Camera, Action.”With those words, the SGA andStudent Activities presented theirown scholastic version of “106thand BC,” replicating the original“106th & Park BET” live broadcastshow, also the duplicatedversion of “106th & Park.”The segments, which included“Free Style Friday” and “Wild outWednesday,” were hosted byShaquana Donaldson, senior,Mass Communications, major, anative of Anderson, S.C., andRyan Hickman, junior, MassCommunications major, a nativeof Newark, N.J.The two “live” crews put up afairly good show, but still therewere knots and kinks. There wasalways room for improvement,but many in the audience said theydid what people could call“Benedict’s Best.”Free Style Friday’s leadingman, Kenny “Hops” Taylor, senior,Mass Communication major,a native of Brooklyn, N.Y.,literally put on for his “city” bydoing his “thang on the stage.”However, it was the performanceof Larmie “Razo” Kpanthat took the show where itneeded to be, and brought the firethat the show dreadfully needed,performing some original materials.The very beginning of theshow appeared to be whack, butwhen the middle of the showcame, students were glad to seethat “106th and BC” would cometo a crucial end, drawing the curtailon this excuse for a showtook place on Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. ,in the HRC Arena.Sponsored by the SGA andStudent Activities, the organizerswanted to give the school agreat show to kick off HomecomingWeek, instead many studentsbelieved it made BC “lookbad” as some said they that theshow got them “bored.” However,other students felt that “theshow was a success,” and arelooking forward to having aneven better show next year.Here are samples of reactionsfrom the audience.“I hope to have fun with theperformers,” said ShadiyyahMithchell, junior, Social Workmajor.“Its okay, it could be better, it’sa little unorganized, and toodark!” said Lauren Pegues,sophomore, Studio Art major.“I’m very disappointed andappalled by the technical difficultiesof the 106th and BCshow,” said Amber Williams, senior,Mass Communications major.“I think this event will be a majorsuccess,” said Renaldo “DJPuff” Wilson aka “Diddy,” aBenedict College alumni. “Beingthat this Concept is related to thestudent’s livelihoods, I approveof this.”A scene from the movie being reviewed- Hollywood’s blockbuster, “Traitor.”showed their talent which includeda variety of singing, dancingand spoken words. However,due to time constraints, not allwere able to perform.A few acts were booed off thestage, just like the real“Showtime at the Apollo.”The winner was JameshaMurphy, a freshman, who sangBeyonce’s “Listen” and JenniferHudson’s “And I Am Telling YouI’m Not Going.”Many audience members hadmixed reactions about the show.One of them, ShaquniaDonaldson, senior, Mass Communicationmajor, said, “It waspretty good. They could havebeen more organized and timeefficient.”Sydney Ford, senior, MassCommunications major, had adifferent view. “I loved it! It wasdefinitely a laugh,” she said. “Ienjoyed myself but a little disappointedthat everyone did not geta chance to perform.”TaShia Battle, junior, Biologymajor, felt the opposite. “The performanceswere alright. But theshow was so unorganized,” shesaid. “They didn’t use their timewisely.”Review of Homecoming Fashion ShowWas Homecoming FashionShow Real or Play?By Amber WilliamsStaff WriterWas the Homecoming FashionShow a play or a real fashionshow?The question speaks to the factthat Benedict College studentsare known for their unique stylesof fashion, displayed daily oncampus. So, when it comes tofashion shows, just walk aroundcampus and you will see what Imean.Thus, this Homecoming FashionShow was a disappointmentto some of us who have seen better.In fact, What was the theme ofthe fashion show? And why werepeople acting in the show? It’scalled a fashion show, not a play.Well, the problem may havebeen that Benedict Collegebrought a new coordinator to organizethe fashion show. Did weneed him? Well, perhaps it wasbecause he coordinates fashionshows at USC.But, to be honest, the fashionshow he put on for us was not“High Fashion.” High fashion iswhen clothes are made to fit you,colors that pop up, and anythingout of the norm. As far as theclothes they used, it was mediocre.Can I ask a question people:Will you ever see Sean”P.Diddy”Combs put the electric slide in hisshows for fashion week?Personally, I don’t think so. Justso it could not be just my opinion,I interviewed one of the studentswho attended the fashionshow to get perhaps a differentreaction.Asked if she enjoyed the fashionshow, Tanisha Pina, majorand classification unknown,said,“The fashion show waswack, but the music was hot”!There you have it B.C! Therewas no “real” fashions, so nofashion show. Until next time,you will have to wait and see whatthey (the Homecoming organizers)come up with.One scene from the Homecoming Fashion Show.

Page 8 - BC Tiger News TIGERS SPORTS December 2008Sports FeatureState museum exhibits BenedictCollege football program history,displaying important memorabiliaBy Ebonee’ BoydStaff WriterWhat do you get when you combinethe crisp stadium air ongame day, the adrenaline rush ofthe team’s entrance onto the field,and the backing of supportivefans?Benedict College football.Only this time it was on canvasand poster boards.Benedict’s football program andthe history of the sport are on displayat the new exhibit, Mud,Sweat & Cheers: Football in thePalmetto State, 1889-2000, at theSouth Carolina State Museum.On Thursday, Sept 18, the exhibitopened with an “It’s All AboutFootball” celebration.The event included the mascotsand cheerleaders from USC andWofford, followed by spirit rallies,and a performance by BC’sdrumline and dance squad. Fansof the sport and the college werepresent to view the opening. Thefootball team also signed postersfor young fans in attendance.The exhibit looks beyondcoaches and teams, to the fans,bands, cheerleaders and boosterswho are all apart of the footballgame experience. “We’re veryproud of our new footballexhibit…Where else can you goand see cheerleaders and mascotsfrom all of these schools?” saidMeika Samuel, director of Programsand Education at the museum.The exhibit can be seen in the401 Gallery through Febuary 8,2009. The museum is located at301 Gervais St., only minutesfrom campus. More informationon the exhibit and other museumevents can be found online atwww.scmuseum.org.Photos courtesy/Johnathan Randolph/Tiger NewsPhoto (above) plaque showing new stadium; photos (right) show two other memorabilia; andphoto (bottom right) show current Tigers football players who visited the opening exhibits.Sports InterviewCoach Fred Watsonspeaks to Tiger NewsOur Sports Editor, Shanelle Latimer, recently interviewed theTigers basketball coach.Tiger News: What’s going to be different between this seasonand last season as far as game strategy?Watson: The strategy is not going to change as far as the game,just new improvements.Tiger News: Are there any new players and if so, how are theygoing to affect this season’s game plan?Watson: Most definitely, I have a junior, Aubrey Brown, recreationtherapeutic major, guard, who is a good shooter. JohnRatford, sophomore, physics and engineering major, and a forwardwho shoots in the three-point range. Last but not the leastEric Priester, a 6-foot, 6-inch senior, accounting major, who addssize to the team.Tiger News: Do you have any weakness or strength for thisseason?Watson: One of our past weaknesses was rebounding the ball,interior rebounding, as we would say in basketball. Another oneof my new players is Trevor Eichelberg, freshman, forward/center,computer science major, who is 6-foot-7, that will help withinterior defense.Tiger News: As college athletes, are your players meeting therequirements for graduation?Watson: Absolutely. All the prayers are meeting their requirementsfor graduation. They have study groups during the day tokeep them on track. Three of my players will be graduating inDecember ‘08 and six in May ‘09. Seniors Bennie Lewis, CriminalJustice major; Marinez Woody, Business Administration major;Zachary Barron, Mass Communication major; Charles Gibbs,Business Administration major; Darius Lane, Physical Educationmajor; and Eric Priester, Accounting major. They were notjust here for basketball, their education plays a major key componenttoo.Tiger News: Do you prefer playing at home or playing awaygames?Watson: That’s a good question. We have been undefeated athome for the last few years with a record of 28-5 last season. Idon’t mind playing away because it’s a neutral environment formy players. When playing at home, we don’t want any distractions,even though that is where our fans are.Tiger News: Why do you have your players participate in nonbasketballactivities such attending church on Sunday?Watson: Like I said before, they are not just here for basketball;they’re well-round people. I’m trying to mold them into men byteaching them how to speak by talking to kids and just being rolemodels to the communty.FOOTBALL from page 1points.Still in the second quarter, theTigers had difficulty in movingthe ball until six minutes to theend of the quarter when AlperKeskin scored their first touchdown.However, when the quarterended, Stillman still led witha score of 22 to 6 as the teamsinto the halftime.By the third quarter, however,the Tigers really turned up theheat. But when one of Benedict’sstar players, Lamont Downing,who had 61 yards, fumbled theball, it allowed Stillman to scoreagain, increasing its lead to 29to 6.However, the Tigers got backinto the game with an interceptionby John Pitts, leading to anotherBenedict’s touchdown.This gave the Tigers more momentumtoo, and with anothertouchdown, the third quarterended with the score of 29 to 21,although with Stillman still leading.By the four quarter, the gamecontinued to be heated on bothsides. When it was Benedict’stime to move the ball, it turned itover and Stillman got another advantageto score another touchdown,increasing its lead to 35 to21, which became the final score.Throughout the game, with theTigers playing a close game, thecrowd anticipated that Benedictwould win its homecoming game,but in the end they just could notpull it off.Players scrambled during the Homecoming footballgame at the Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.BC defeats Morehouse inPalmetto City ClassicsBy Jasmine DunnStaff WriterThe BC Tigers narrowly defeatedthe Morehouse Tigers witha score of 7-3, during the annualPalmetto City Classics footbalgame, at the Charlie W. JohnsonStadium on Aug. 30. It was aperfect game day, with the sunshining, the stands full of excitedfans, and the cheerleaders at theirbest, cheering the Tigers from thekick-off to the final victory.The award-winning BC MarchingBand added greatly to the festiveatmosphere, especiall duringthe halftime performance.The game was preceded by aparade that ended at the stadium.SPORTS ROUND-UPSBy Shanelle LatimerSports EditorVolleyball team loses big gameto Albany State, leave fans ‘mad’For most Tigers fans, it was unbelievable that our winningTigerettes volleyball team could not pull through like they havealways done, especially in what was billed as an outstanding homegame where victory was so crucial. Thus, their loss was seen asanything but a devastating loss in the best of five games againstAlbany State College on Sept. 9.The game, played in the Benjamin Mays HRC Arena, shouldhave been won because the Tigerettes had home court advantage.Even worse, they were leading on the scoreboard and yet,somehow, Albany State women, managed to take the lead fromthe Tigerettes. The final score registered the winning of 2 sets outof 5 for Benedict and 3 sets out of 5 for Albany State.While two of the Tigerettes players, Camilla Smith and JuliaSmith (not related), said they were not mad that their team lost,but were “just disappointed,” that they didn’t work harder for thewin, plenty of Tigers fans were “mad” that they let the gameslipped through their hands.The BC vs. Kentucky State gametakes an unexpected twistwhen Coach Conner collapsedThe least Tigers fans thought of on Saturday, Nov. 1, as theypacked the Charlie W. Johnson Stadium to cheer the Tigers footballteam was that Coach Stanley Conner would collapse duringthe game against Kentucky State University (KSU).But the unexpected happened when Coach Conner, who it wasreported starting feeling ill just before halftime, apparently suffereda heart attack during the game, leaving assistant coach BrianWajert and the other coaches in charge as Conner was taken tothe locker room and then rushed to the hospital.Later, a spokeswoman for Providence Hospital where the coachwas taken gave out a statement that Coach Conner was in “goodcondition, and that he is conscious and comfortable.”So, the game went on.It was now near the end of the first half, and the Tigers werelosing to KSU 20 to 14, the score the third quarter was startedwith. Many Tigers fans were wondering what effect CoachConner’s absence would have on the team. The answer camesoon after the third quarter began when Kareem Dunlap madethe Tigers’ next touchdown, sending the crowd in the stadiumwild.With the score now, the momentum seemed to have turned infor the better for the Tigers, although KSU kept the pressure on.However, KSU was not able to stop Lamont Downing, Tigers’runner back, who scored another touchdown as the third quartercame to an end, with the score of 27 to 29.By the start of the fourth quarter, the crowd knew the Tigershad the opportunity to win the game, but KSU did not plan to godown either, and so halfway in the quarter, the game was tied at35 to 35. But still the Tigers fans knew it was not too late to winthe game, and the Tigers’ Reando Rose would answer their praywhen he made what turned out to be the winning touchdown,putting his team up with the score of 42 to 35, and with only fewminutes remaining, a burden seemed to have been lifted off thebacks of the assistant coaches who had took over the helm due toCoach Conner’s absence.Most Tigers fans said after the game that it was the “most thrillingand exciting game” they have witnessed during the seasonand that they were “truly proud to be Tigers.”Holmes talks about basketballteam’s goal for victory this seasonTigers basketball has become the most popular sport on campus,perhaps taking over from football. The basketball season atBenedict is one of the most anticipated sports events, now thatthe Tigers are last year’s SIAC champions.In a recent interview with Michael Holmes, the team’s captain,said the team is ready to start the season on Nov. 1, with the firstgame at home.Holmes, who was the team’s MVP at the SIAC Championships,said he plans to help by leading his teammates “all the way tovictory.” He noted that even though they did not win the “wholething” while in Florida, they can repeat their championship season.Holmes, junior, Computer Information Science major, said hehad this confidence because “Coach Fred (Watson) always hasplayers in excellent conditions.” He said the coach has thempounding in the weight room, doing early morning workouts, andpracticing twice a day sometimes.“It gets frustrating sometimes, but at the end of the day, thegame is what we all live for,” Holmes said. “We plan on beingNo. 1 this timearound.”Wright crowned Classics QueenBy Ebonee’ BoydStaff WriterIn celebration of the 7th AnnualPalmetto Capital City Classics(PCCC), Savannah Wright,senior, Social Work major, wascrowned Miss PCCC during theMedia and Sponsors Luncheonheld on Aug. 28.The organizers of the luncheon,sponsored by AT&T, andheld at the AT&T Center in theVista, welcomed guests from themedia and sponsors of the Classics.Bobby D. Gist, CommitteeExecutive Assistant, presidedover the program. This year’sgame featured the Tigers ofBenedict and Morehouse colleges.A major highlight of the luncheonwas the crowning of MissPCCC. On winning the title,Wright said, “I had an intuition;my heart told me I would win.”Wright was a previous runner-upfor the title and this was her thirdtime competing.She said she is a believer instriving for what you believe in,and so finally getting the title, shenoted the “third time’s a charm.”BC Coach Stan Conner andMorehouse Coach Rich Freemanof Morehouse made attempts todownplay the “athleticism” theyplanned to bring to the field ongame day, but guaranteed a goodgame.However, both coaches, whoare in their second season at theirrespective schools, gave a brightoutlook for the game. Speakingabout the Classic game, CoachConner said, “I can’t guaranteevictory, but I can promise threethings: We’ll play fast, play hard,and smart.”A pre-game hip-hop concertwas scheduled for Saturday at theCharlie W. Johsnon Stadium.