CSU tutors laid off, weak demand cited

Student car crash knocks out power, p. 7
Hassan translates Indian
hymns, p. 3
The Gold Torch
Wednesday, April 27, 2005
Central State University, Wilberforce, Ohio | www.goldtorchnews.com
By Tiffanie Allen
and Joan Demetrius
Contributing Writers
Photo by Amy Harper, CSU Office of the President
Senior Tenika Woodford helps a friend try on her cap and gown during Senior Salute April 14-15, 2005.
SGA members stage brief protest
over long hours, lack of respect
Contributing Writer
The Student Government Association went on strike for several
days at the end of winter quarter.
SGA members felt they had been
overworked and misused.
“We came to a realization that
the work we do for the university as a
whole is not appreciated,” President
Monique Cherry said. “(Many university administrators) donʼt know
what we do and thatʼs unfair. ”
SGA members staff a wide
range of committees to help better the campus for students. Some
members say they work more than
30 hours a week.
SGA members say many students also take the organization for
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CSU tutors laid off,
weak demand cited
SENIOR SALUTE
By Joan Demetrius
Larry Porterʼs art,
p. 12
Ten student tutors begin spring
quarter without jobs. The Center
for Student Academic Success laid
off the tutors near the end of winter
quarter.
Center Director Lee Ingham said
some of the tutors had falsified their
work hours while others were no
longer needed. “Many of the (tutors)
were sitting around with no people
to tutor,” Ingham said.
Not all of the Centerʼs tutors were
laid off. To determine which students
to let go Ingham called a meeting of
all the tutors and paired them with
needy students. All of the students
who attended the meeting kept their
jobs. Tutors who were absent from the
meeting were placed on an on-call list
and told that they would be called to
work if and when students arrived at
the Center needing their services.
“I am very upset by what happened,” tutor Kodi Newell said.
“This was my only source of income.”
Students say they received no
advance notice of the layoffs. “Firing people without two weeks notification is rude,” tutor Dorethea
Edwards said.
Ingham said that heʼs saddened
to know that many students need
academic assistance but arenʼt interested in the free tutoring services that the Center provides. “We
know students need the tutoring,
we just have to get them here,” Ingham said.
The Center is reaching out to
students, sending informational letters to students and professors. In
Continued on page 11
granted. SGA meetings – which
are open to the public -- are poorly
attended. The attendance record
for Februaryʼs meeting indicates
that just 23 students attended even
though every recognized organization on campus is required to send a
representative.
More than 30 student organizaContinued on page 11
Code breakers must pay for phone calls
By Nicole Holt
Contributing Writer
Most students at Central State
own cellular phones and have no
problem keeping in touch with family and friends.
Other students — who donʼt own
cell phones — have another way
of keeping in touch: using special
codes that permit them to make long
distance calls in dormitories where
CSU student involved in
off-campus shooting,
See p. 11
long distance calling is prohibited.
Central State is now demanding
that students reimburse the university for long distance calls and has
blocked some students from registering until the students pay their bills.
There are two phone codes that
students are using to make long distance calls. The first code is issued
to faculty members. These codes
sometimes leak into the student
population when teachers are careless or too trusting — giving the
code to “trustworthy” students.
Continued on page 11
Photo by Kenneth Boyd
Students gather to study in the Center for Student Academic Success.
NEWS
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The Gold Torch | Wednesday, April 27, 2005
CSU Africa Center gives students a global view
By Tenika Woodford
Contributing Writer
Since 1993, the Center for African Studies, located in the C.J. McLin water resources building,
has educated students about African culture.
“This center is important especially for
black universities,” said Center Director Dr.
Ebere Onwudiwe.
The Center is one of fifteen in the United
States that the U.S. Department of Education
has designated as a national resource center.
The centerʼs objective, among other things, is to
nurture more African Americans with knowledge of Africa to guide U.S. foreign policy.
The Department of Education funded the
Center for the first four years of its existence.
The federal grant ended in 1997 at about the
time that Central State experienced a fiscal
Four students ... spent a month
in Togo studying its culture,
history, and language.
crisis. Since then, the university has managed
to pay Onwudiweʼs salary but has not been
able to expand the Center.
Onwudiwe said the Center was hurt by the
loss of the football team. “The football team
provided money for other areas at Central,”
Onwudiwe said.
Working through the center, Central
State has established a relationship with
the University of Togo in Senegal. The
two universities exchange students from
time to time. Last summer, Central State
President John Garland visited the university. He was followed by four students who
spent a month in Togo studying its culture,
history, and language. The Central State
students lived with local residents during
their stay.
“I never knew programs like this existed on
the yard and Iʼm a senior,” Jaʼtaime White said.
Students paid just $500 for their trip
with the Center paying most expenses such
as the studentsʼ flight and living expenses.
The Center has no money to fund a trip this
year but is hoping to secure funding in the
future.
Black college radio convention addresses rap
By Dana Freeman
Contributing Writer
Six Central State students and two WCSU
staff members traveled to Atlanta, Georgia,
for the Black College Radio Convention
April 8-9, 2005. The 27th annual conference
attracted about 350 students and faculty from
Historically Black Universities.
The convention began early Friday morning with a forum on alternative programming. Panelists explained how public radio
stations could effectively compete with commercial stations by offering unique programming that may not be found elsewhere. They
urged audience members to consider offering
jazz, blues, and gospel music, while shunning
hip-hop, which dominates many commercial
stations.
Many of the students did not agree with the
Apprentice?
Are You The Next
comments about rap and hip-hop. “We have a
duty to provide our listeners with what they want
to hear,” said one Howard University student.
“Hip-hop is big in our community, if we donʼt
play it our students wonʼt listen.”
Photo by Tony Chappel
Three Local students sued
RIIA accuses Wright Staters of file sharing
Dayton Daily News
If you are a “Winner,” contact Ms. Carter at (937) 436-2031
Continued on page 3
Students Darron Johnson and Shay Tolliver attended the radio convention in Atlanta.
By Anthony Gottschlich
Local entrepreneur doing business in 18 countries will select 15 “out-of-the-box”
thinkers to compete for five positions. You will compete only with yourself to perform
a task designed to determine if you have the work-ethic, integrity, ambition and “mindset” to operate your own profit center. The initial reward for success, a $500 - $1000
bonus and the opportunity to earn as you learn to build your own enterprise.
Some station managers disagreed. “We
canʼt call ourselves educational institutions
and put that kind of information (rap and
hip-hop music) out there,” said Vince Bailey,
Three users of Wright State Universityʼs
computer network have been sued by the music
industry, which claims they illegally distributed
copyrighted music on the Internet.
The Recording Industry Association of Americaʼs “John Doe” lawsuits also cite file sharers at
10 other colleges and universities across the nation, including two people at Ohio University.
The lawsuits filed [...] in federal court in
Washington, D.C., identify the usersʼ Internet Protocol addresses, not their names, said
Greg Larsen, a spokesman for the music
industry trade group. But the individualsʼ
names could become available as the lawsuit
progresses, he said. For now, they are known
only by their Internet Protocol or IP addresses, which are used to identify every computer
hooked up to a network.
Larsen said the latest wave of copyright
infringement lawsuits on behalf of the major
record companies is an attempt to educate
the public and combat Internet piracy that
affects thousands in the industry.
“It is basically their livelihoods that are
being stolen,” Larsen said. “Itʼs essentially
the same as walking into a store and taking a
CD from a shelf without paying for it.”
According to the recording association,
approximately 9,100 users have been sued,
either directly or through the “John Doe”
process, since September 2003. They have
been accused of illegal distribution of copyrighted material.
Torch note: Lab coordinator Doug Robertson says Central has installed software
to prevent file sharing on CSU computers.
NEWS
The Gold Torch | Wednesday, April 27, 2005
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Marauders network at radio conference
Continued from page 2
EDUCATION BUDGET CUTS
State House cuts
CSU budget; trustees
increase tuition
TORCH UPDATE: The Ohio House
of Representatives has passed a budget
that will cut CSUʼs supplemental funding
by 10 percent over two years. The House
rejected committee recommendations to
spare the university. CSU students traveled
to Columbus to lobby lawmakers in March.
The proposed budget also eliminates
state funding for the water resources management program. The total cut over two
years is about $1.5 million. The budget
battle now moves to the state Senate.
Meanwhile, on April 15, 2005, the CSU
Board of Trustees approved a $35 million
budget for next year — about the same as
this year. The budget includes a six percent
increase in tuition and fees.
former media manager of the University of
Arkansas at Pine Bluff. “This is the opportunity for stations to really make an (positive)
impact on the community.”
The convention also featured a luncheon
hosted by John E. Hogan; president of Clear
in this business without changing who you
are.” CSU Junior Marilyn Udeani feels
that the convention opened the door to
many opportunities. “I got the chance to
network with so many people from different colleges,” Udeani said. “Iʼm glad I had
the opportunity to be here and learn from
others.”
“The energy is great and I see
young people who are enthusiastic
about communications. The
opportunities are out there and
you can achieve success in this
business without changing
who you are.”
— Vince Bailey
Channel Radio, a music symposium moderated by WCSU General Manager Dr. John
“Turk” Logan, and a seminar on digital radio.
“The energy is great and I see young
people who are enthusiastic about communications,” Bailey said. “The opportunities
are out there and you can achieve success
Photo by Tony Chappel
Students (from left) Russheena Johnson, Dana Freeman, Marilyn Udeani and JacQuaye Jacobs.
Prof. Hassan translates hymns
that flourished in the southern Indian
state of Karnataka between the 14th and
English professor Dinesh Hassan has tak- 18th centuries. Historians believe that he
en his love for literature and translated a book was born in 1485 and died in 1565. “Many
of Indian hymns and
people will certainly
songs entitled Hymns
find it interesting that
and Songs of Purandanot only is Purandaradasa.
rasaʼs work synonyIf youʼve had the pleamous with John Donne and Shakespeare,”
sure of taking one of
Hassan says, “but his
Hassanʼs English courses
work also has a lot of
then it should come as
metaphysical conceit,
no surprise that his book
similar to that of the
expresses both his culture
Elizabethan
moveand traditions. In Hymns
Hassan chose thought
ment.”
provoking works that
Purandaradasa covsoothe the spirit. Hymns
ers a wide spectrum of
also provides imagery of
emotion in his works
everyday life and faith
-- unlike many Westin India. The book is a
ern poets. His hymns
witty guide on good concan be compared to
duct, love, faith, life and
Psalms or Proverbs in
the handling of everyday
the Bible. When you
Hymns and Songs of Purandaradasa read the book, you will
situations.
April 2004. ISBN: 0933087896.
Purandaradasa was
readily see the emotion
$12.95. Paperback, 88pp.
the defining poet of
fall from the page.
Bottom Dog Press in Huron, Ohio.
the bhakthi movement
While translating
Christina Jones
Staff Writer
Dr. Dinesh Hassan, head of Central Stateʼs Writing Program, has
produced a new
book of translations based on
the works of
Purandaradasa,
an Indian poet of
the 16th Century.
the book, Hassan received help from Central State colleagues such as David Shevin
-- “the guiding spirit behind these translations” – and Deborah Stokes whom Hassan
“cannot thank enough for helping make the
translations idiomatic.”
Hymns and Songs of Purandaradasa is a
must read and Hassan encourages you to stop
by his office in 208 Wesley if you are interested in purchasing a copy.
ViewPoint
If ʻloveʼ hurts, kick it to the curb
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By Christina Jones
Staff Writer
Itʼs nearly spring and love is in
the air. For some students, though,
spring is just another season. It
does not bring joy to their hearts.
Why? Because they have the true
meaning of love confused
A large number of our “sistahs”
here at Central State — and elsewhere — suffer from domestic violence.
If you are experiencing love —
and it hurts — then you are not experiencing love at all. Real love is
patient and kind, and just and wise.
Not demeaning, degrading or hurtful. Real love starts with love for
self. If you donʼt love and respect
yourself no one else will.
Ladies, if you frequently find
yourselves in destructive relationships then you need to ask your-
selves why. Why do men feel that
they can abuse you? Why do they
feel that they can demean you?
Why are you not confident enough
A large number of our
‘sistahs’ here at Central
State — and elsewhere
— suffer from domestic
violence.
to separate yourself from harm?
Many women are torn between
the security of having a boyfriend
— even an abusive boyfriend —
and the urge to be an independent
woman. Some woman seem independent but are completely different behind closed doors.
Women need to be self-aware.
They need to evaluate their lives hon-
estly – keeping the good and eliminating the bad. Until you do that, you will
constantly find yourself in unhealthy,
unproductive situations.
When creating the “new you”
there will always be people who
doubt your progress. Some may
even say, “Youʼve changed.” And
whatʼs wrong with that?
You should not be the same
person today that you were a year
ago. Life is about change and how
well you adjust. Life is also about
growth and if you are not growing then you are not living and if
you are not living then why are you
here? Everything living is giving.
What are you giving?
Ladies the buck stops here.
If you are in a relationship -- romantic or platonic — and getting
hurt, itʼs time to get out. Real love
doesnʼt hurt.
Bookstore suffers from growing pains
By Jarren Curtis
Contributing Writer
After several years without a
campus bookstore, students were
glad to see one open in January.
However, there is still one problem:
The bookstore often doesnʼt have the
books that students need.
There are a number of reasons
for this problem. Sometimes,
instructors donʼt order enough
books. In one instance, a Central
State teacher apparently ordered
half a dozen books for a class with
25 - 30 students. “I had to tell my
history teacher that I didnʼt read
the chapters because I went to get
the book and they didnʼt have anymore,” junior Maurice Thomas
said.
Students also complain about
delays in receiving book orders. “I
had been going to the bookstore
for three weeks and they told me to
come back every two to three days,
but the books werenʼt there,” sophomore Deandra Dale said. “They
told the instructor they wouldnʼt order books express mail because itʼs
too expensive.”
The bookstore has also ordered
the wrong editions of required books.
As a result, students must make do
without the text while waiting for the
correct book to arrive.
Another problem is that textbooks are often so expensive that
students wonʼt buy them. “The
bookstore is cool, but the books are
cheaper online,” junior Craig Wilkes said.
Some students borrow or buy
books from students who have
already taken a course. Other
students share the cost of buying
books, while some instructors
have put texts on reserve in the
library.
The bookstore is located in the
Ward Center. It is open Monday Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Gold Torch | Wednesday, April 27, 2005
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
A dress code may be needed
Dear Editor:
aged young people may not be ofI am the mother of a CSU alum fended by this type of dress, it is not
and grandmother of a graduating the dress I would want my 9 year old
senior so I often go online or visit granddaughter to see.
campus to follow CSU activities.
I agree that young people like
I wish to respond to the article and desire to show their individuwritten by Russheena Johnson re- ality and creativity. However, one
garding a dress code [Marauder- of the purposes of university life
Talk, March 15, 2005]. Her article is to prepare students for life beclosely resemyond
college
bles the experiin an adult and
One of the purposes p r o f e s s i o n a l
ence that my
family and I had
of university life is to setting. That
while attending
translates into
prepare students
the Wilberforce/
the reality that
CSU basketball for life beyond college was stated in
game, so I am
the comment
in an adult and
assuming we are
by
KeuʼAsha
professional setting. Brown
talking about the
that
same incident.
“There is a time
— Ms. L. Kay Kirby
At that game
and place for
we sat close to
the way you
one of the entrances where we could dress” [Shout Outs, March 15,
see students enter. To say we were 2005]. If some students feel it is ok
shocked is an understatement, when to attend a basketball game with
we saw a young lady come into bare breasts exposed, then maybe
the game, move toward the seat- a dress code is needed.
Thank you, to those CSU staff
ing area while showing most of her
and
administrators, who are atbare breasts. My first thought was,
“What were you thinking in com- tempting not only to teach course
ing to a game dressed like that?” We work but proper behavior and apdid witness a staff member talking propriate dress.
to the young person followed by a
Ms. L. Kay Kirby
member of security escorting her to
Indianapolis, IN
the door. In my opinion, that was a
totally appropriate action since closing the coat didnʼt seem to be an
option. Is attending a sporting event
Friday, Wednesday, April 27, 2005
really a forum for dressing “sexy”?
CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY
Wilberforce, Ohio
In making this type of decision one
must keep in mind that a basketball
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Communication Week 2005 garners praise
By Dr. M.C. Santana
Division Head, Minorities and
Communication Division, AEJMC
The 10th Annual Communication Week at Central State University
in Ohio is a good example of how to
bridge the gap between professionals
and academics.
Your line-up of guest speakers
and activities shows your commitment to future generations of communicators. The Minorities and
Communication Division of the
Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication
(AEJMC) is proud to be a sponsor in this yearʼs Communication
Week. The Minorities and Communication Division devotes its
energies to rectifying inequalities
in the fields of journalism and mass
communication, and to making
journalism curriculum more reflective of Americaʼs ethnic and racial
diversity.
Congratulations to Central State
University in Ohio for yet another
wonderful Communication Week.
Thank you for mentoring your students.
See full program at
www.goldtorchnews.com
COMMUNICATION WEEK 2005 NOTED GUEST SPEAKERS
Central State students. Views expressed
herein do not necessarily reflect those of
the university, the newspaper
staff or its advisors.
Letters to the editor are welcome.
Students who wish to work
at the paper should write to
[email protected]
EDITOR
Aritsha Lawson
ADVISOR
Mr. Michael Gormley
E. Richard Walton
The Greenville News
Greenville, South Carolina
Monday, April 25
Opening Program / Keynote
Karla Garrett Harshaw
President, American Society of
Newspaper Editors
Editor, Springfield News-Sun
Friday, April 29
Luncheon / Keynote
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Dr. Lovette Chinwah
Our offices are located in
The Cosby Center
(937) 376-6491
MaurauderTalk
Casual sex in college has serious consequences
The Gold Torch | Wednesday, April 27, 2005
By Artisha Lawson
ways blame the media for our promiscuity. We hear about sex on the radio, read about it in magazine articles
and watch it on the hottest television
shows.
The problem, however, is not with
the media. The problem is with all
of us. I understand that some of you
may have deeper reasons for engaging in casual sex, but most of you just
donʼt care and think that having casual sex in college doesnʼt count. If
you are thinking like that then you
are wrong and should attend HPR
200 again.
Does casual sex count when you
graduate from Central State University with a sexually transmitted
disease? Or with another unexpected
surprise? Yes, it counts.
Students believe they are invincible, but no one is invincible. Superman had kryptonite. Sampson lost
his strength when he lost his hair.
What makes you think if you act
reckless, that nothing negative will
happen to you?
I am not trying to tell you how to
live your life. Just be aware of all the
consequences of casual sex before
you engage in it. By educating yourself, you will be able to make smart
choices. Because sometimes casual
sex isnʼt always just casual.
large lump sum and begin another
project. However, no amount of
money can take away the power and
dignity that comes with ownership.
The media need more black
hands dictating what is and is not
appropriate, and simply calling the
shots. We can only hope that TV
One and other media geared toward
us will keep our needs in mind.
SHOUTOUTS | Can casual sex be carefree?
Editor
Is casual sex… casual?
Whatever happened to finding
your soulmate, getting married and
starting a family? I know that idea
is kind of old-fashioned and I wonder if anyone believes in old fashioned love anymore.
People today want immediate
gratification. Instead of waiting for
the right person, they share themselves with every person of the opposite sex — or the same sex.
I know that we are in college
and most of you feel that casual sex
is okay, because we are in college.
Some of you say, “Iʼm in college so I
can be sexually active,” or “Iʼm just
having fun, so whatʼs the big deal?”
Iʼll tell you what the big deal is:
Some of you are spreading yourselves
too thin. By this I mean, you have
gone past youthful experimentation
Alfred Battle
“In 2005, (casual sex) isnʼt
as safe because of STDs
going around.”
to having sex with just about anyone.
What is going to happen when
you finally meet the person that you
want to spend the rest of your life
with? When he or she asks you how
many partners you have had, how
many times you have had sex and
Dana Freeman
“Times have changed. Most
people donʼt wait for marriage. As
long as theyʼre protecting themselves,
thatʼs what really matters.”
whether the sex you engaged in was
protected or unprotected … some
of you wonʼt know what to say. Or
some of you will just lie and hope
that your life partner never finds out
the truth.
Like most problems, we can al-
Black media sells out to conglomerates
By The Hilltop Editorial Board
Howard University
Remember the days when you
actually learned something from
BET? It was worth it to wake up to
see “Teen Summit” or “Rap City”
with Joe Clair and Big Lex because
the materials on the programs were
geared toward you and your life.
That same spirit and vision could
have been such a tool for the black
community if it had continued on
the uplifting path.
Now when we watch BET, we
are bombarded by images of scantly clad video girls, “Uncut,” “Hey
Monie” and “College Hill.” Many
of us find the programming inadequate and insulting.
Times have changed and shows
will, too, but we have to wonder what
Viacomʼs role has been in the decline in quality. Since BET was sold
to Viacom in 2000, BET has mirrored programming on MTV, also
owned by Viacom. “106 & Park” is
the black “TRL.” “How Iʼm Living”
is the black “MTV Cribs.” “College
Hill” is a lame attempt at “The Real
World.”
Weʼre not saying BET is horrible,
but we wonder how different it could
have been if Bob Johnson had held
on a little longer. We also felt disap-
pointed to hear that Essence magazine is being sold to Time Inc.
What goes through Bob Johnsonʼs
mind when it is time to sell a dream?
Where does the social conscience go
when it is time to sign away something so important and potentially
useful for the black community?
Maybe cutting the check is more
incentive than making sure that African Americans control their image
in the media. We live in a capitalistic,
crab-in-the-barrel society that keeps
the dollar signs in our eyes.
It isnʼt always strategic to continue holding on to a company when a
person has the opportunity to get a
Marvin Taylor
“You should be responsible at
all times. Use protection.
Use abstinence.”
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Gigi Rone
“It would be nice if black
billionaires would buy black
companies instead of their
white counterparts.”
Adrienne Stokley
“Yes and no. Yes, because it
brings jobs. No, because it
takes away from the black
community.”
Kiyona Dawson
“It takes away black jobs
because 9 out of 10 times these
corporations aleady have
employees.”
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SPORTS
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Talented cheer squad embodies CSU spirit
By Alonda Kaiser
Contributing Writer
The crowd roars as the sound of a
ball hitting a freshly waxed floor fills
the gymnasium. An anonymous voice
yells out a familiar chant. An excited
fan initiates a rhythmic stomp. The
sheer rush of adrenaline as a free throw
hurls toward the net is enough to captivate even the most mild- mannered
fan.
What is it about this occasion that
has everyone so thrilled? The truth is in
the name: cheerleaders. When the Central State cheer squad hits the floor, the
crowdʼs attention is focused squarely
on the cheer squad. The squad is a key
factor in promoting school spirit.
Over the past two years, the cheer
squad has taken steps to improve its
overall performance. It has developed
a more challenging technique incorporating tumbling into its routines. The
squad now focuses on precise motion as
opposed to so-called “booty shaking.”
Team captain Richard McGee has
been with the squad four years and
likes the changes. “We had talent back
then, but we have more talent now,”
McGee says.
Squad advisor Sylvia Kelly says
Central State is attracting more stu-
“We had talent [four years
ago], but we have more
talent now.”
Team captain Richard McGee
dents with a stronger background in
cheerleading.
The cheer squad performed at the
NBA All-Star Game at Gund Arena in
Cleveland, Ohio, April 15 and 16. The
squad will hold tryouts for next year
April 18 - 22. The dance troupe will
hold tryouts April 25 – 29.
All photos by
Richard McGee
Kelly leads squad,
Dancing Belles
Behind every CSU cheerleader, there
is squad advisor Sylvia Kelly. A Texas
native, Kelly is also a CSU alumna.
Kelly is the administrative assistant in
the department of health, physical education and recreation. In May, she will
celebrate her 25-year anniversary with
Central State.
Kelly is a trained dancer and in addition to her work with the HPER department, Kelly oversees the cheer squad, the
Dancing Belles and the Black Diamonds
dance troupe. Student Fatimah Mohammad, a former Belle and Dance troupe
member, says Kelly is a very efficient,
competent coach – a coach who is not
afraid to speak her mind.
Kelly is optimistic about the future
of cheerleading at CSU. “I look to run
a great operation, a classy operation, a
professional operation,” Kelly says.
The Gold Torch | Wednesday, April 27, 2005
The Gold Torch | Wednesday, April 27, 2005
SPORTS
Williams competes at nationals;
looks forward to the outdoor season
By Bryant Perkins
Contributing Writer
Central State University senior
Derrick Williams managed a seventh place finish in the 60 meter
hurdles at the National Indoor Track
and Field Championships held in
Boston February 25.
“My strategy was to just make
it to the finals,” Williams said.
“I had a bad start which
threw my race off but I
think I can make some
adjustments and come
back stronger in the
final.”
— Derrick Williams, senior
“When I got to the finals I just
wanted to focus on running comfortably.”
Williams had shown his sharpness earlier in the meet with a 7.87
seconds, just two tenths of a second
off his personal best, to take fourth
in the second-round of semi-final
heats.
“I had a bad start which threw my
race off but I think I can make some
adjustments and come back stronger
in the final,” Williams said.
The first-round of semi-final
heats contained Ohio State University alum Joel Brown. Brown
had produced the fastest qualifying
time of 7.63 seconds, a week earlier
at the Tyson Foods Invitational in
Arkansas.
“Itʼs crazy that Derrick is so tall
but can still get over the hurdles
that quickly,” Brown said admiringly.
The lineup for the final looked
like an All-Ohio Championship.
Williams — the only amateur, collegiate hurdler — drew lane one.
Two-time All-American David
Payne took lane three, and Brown
drew middle lane four, elbow to elbow with Payne.
Rounding out the field was Howard Universityʼs David Oliver in
lane two, University of Texas Grad
and three-time All-American Jermaine Cooper in six, high school
400 meter hurdle record holder Ken
Ferguson in seven, and Dexter Falk
in eight.
The gun sounded, no one false
started, and the race was on. Williamsʼ reaction to the gun was much
better than in his semi-final race as
he beat everyone in the field to the
first barrier. The veteran Marauder
encountered problems soon after
smashing hurdle number two, chopping badly hurdle number three,
Volleyball players are busy
By Jade Pratt
Contributing Writer
Womenʼs volleyball has been
around for many years, but now
Central State University has a menʼs
volleyball team. About a dozen students have joined the team. Many of
them are athletes from other sports
and organizations.
Sophomore Thomas Coleman
came to Central State to play football and decided to join the volleyball team, as well. Thomas enjoys
being part of both teams. “It feels
good to be part of the first CSU
menʼs volleyball team because history is being made and I will be
able to say that I was a part of it,”
Thomas said.
Senior Richard McGee is a CSU
cheerleader. “Itʼs has been a little
overwhelming this quarter playing
volleyball, being the cheerleading
captain, and a resident advisor,”
McGee said. Thomas, too, says that
juggling activities can be challenging. “You have to be dedicated and
disciplined to be able to play two
sports and be on time for all of your
classes, as well.,” Thomas said.
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and clipping hurdle four.
“Every hurdle I hit caused me to
slowly separate from the lead runners,” Williams said. “After I hit the
hurdles I just tried to stay on my feet
and finish.”
Brown turned in the winning
time of 7.61 seconds. His time was
a full 30 tenths of a second faster
“Every hurdle I hit
caused me to slowly
separate from the lead
runners. After I hit the
hurdles I just tried to stay
on my feet and finish.”
— Derrick Williams, senior
than Williamsʼ seventh place time
of 7.91 seconds.
Williams was not discouraged
by his finish. “The 60 meter hurdles is not really my event,” said
Williams, shaking his head. “I feel
better about my chances on the outdoor track running the 400 meter
hurdles.”
Williams’ personal best time of
50.13 seconds in the longer hurdle
race is less than a second off the
World Championship qualifying
“A” Standard of 49.20 seconds.
Photo by Kenneth Boyd
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Sultans of Swing, Robeson Winds stir up Windy City sounds
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By Jasmine Johns
Contributing Writer
The Robeson Winds took Chicago by storm winter quarter performing at a convention of music
groups from Historically Black
Universities and universities.
The Winds performed several
pieces, including their show-stop-
per: Prelude and Ronda, which featured many exciting tempo changes,
dynamics and styles.
ʻI am proud of the ensemble,” senior Steve Reeves said. “We looked
and sounded good.”
Central Stateʼs jazz band, the
Sultans of Swing, also performed at
a jazz festival hosted by Elmhurst
Purple Sweat helps CSU
students shed extra pounds
By Alfred Battle
Contributing Writer
Do you want to be part of a fun
aerobic workout? The Men of Omega Psi Phi proudly present Purple
Sweat, a program to improve both
physical and mental fitness. The fraternity men designed Purple Sweat
to help African Americans who are
overweight and unhealthy.
“Purple Sweat promotes a
healthy well-being with the African American community,” junior
Geoffrey Lewis said. “This aerobic
workout helps students.”
Omega Psi Phi hosts the workout
every Saturday at 1 p.m., alternating
between Central Stateʼs Walker gym
and Wilberforceʼs Multiplex. The
atmosphere is friendly and support-
ive. Students like the non-intimidating environment. “It keeps my body
in shape and I feel very productive
and energized afterwards,” freshmen Tamika McKencie said.
Each Purple Sweat workout
is lead by a professional physical
trainer. Sessions last one hour and
are designed to exercise each part of
the body for at least fifteen minutes.
Participants begin by exercising the
upper body, move on to the lower
body and then to a fast-paced aerobic workout. They finish with ten
sets of abdominal crunches.
Purple Sweat is open to students
of all skill-levels. It is free and open
to the public. So come out and join
the men of Omega Psi Phi and their
motivating workout experience.
Student entrepreneurs
make money on the yard
By Robert Moore
Contributing Writer
Entrepreneurs are increasing on
the yard at Central State University.
Many students have taken the initiative and started their own businesses to earn an income. These small
businesses range from nail shops, to
candy stores, to clothing stores. All
these businesses are run straight out
of dormitories on campus.
Sophomore Kimyata Darling
and a partner run a popular store
in Foundation II. “I opened a snack
shop for students to have late night
snacks,” Darling said. Darlingʼs
shop is open from 3 p.m. until 1
a.m.
Nail shops are also booming
on the yard. Many women design
acrylic nails, and perform manicures and pedicures. Dottie Ed-
wards, a sophomore from Detroit,
runs a nail shop in Foundation I.
Edwards said that sheʼs been doing nails since the age of 14. “I
love to make sure that men and
women have healthy nails, which
inspires me to promote nail growth
through weekly manicures,”
Edwards said.
Sophomore Jacquaye Jacobs
operates a different type of business
—selling designer clothes. “Designing clothes and accessories gives
me a way to express my creativity
and style,” Jacobs said. “I plan to
open a chain of boutiques.”
Jacobʼs line of clothing isnʼt offered in stores yet and she makes
many of her designs in her dorm
room. Jacobs said she doesnʼt worry about competition because customers love her unique style.
College. Judges at the event rated the
Sultans “excellent” and several CSU
musicians received soloist awards.
“We brought a different vibe,”
said honored soloist Chris Triplet.
Members of both bands seemed excited about the trip. “It was a good
experience for people,” Triplet said.
“In the music business you have to
do things on schedule, which teach-
es responsibility.”
Reeves said the bandsʼ success
is no surprise. “We are blessed
with good teachers and musicians,”
Reeves said.
Wilder is a star, always and forever
By Dominique Squires
Contributing Writer
With chart topping hits such as
“Boogie Nights” and “Always &
Forever” (1978), audio engineering instructor Johnnie Wilder, Jr.
remains Central Stateʼs best-kept
secret.
Founder and lead singer of the
popular 70ʼs band “Heatwave,”
Wilder has enjoyed great success
professionally and has much knowledge to offer. He has been a valuable
asset to the Central State University
family for several years.
In an up-close and personal interview, the Dayton, Ohio native
and one-time Central State student
shared stories about his dream of
becoming a doctor, the launching
and piloting of his musical career,
and ultimately his return to Central State University. Wilder also
explained the inspirational story of
how he overcame tragedy to rebuild
his life.
Q – What led you here?
A – I am a good friend of Dr.
Turk Logan, WCSU station manager, who once played on air at
WDAO FM in Dayton, Ohio. He
was one of the first people whom
I gave an album to upon my return
to America from Heidelberg, West
Germany.
Q – What led you overseas?
A – I joined the U.S. military
after my first year at Central State.
We played in Europe: Switzerland,
London, Germany and so forth. We
recorded in New York during the
Concord. We would leave London
at 7 a.m. heading to NYC and return
that same night exhausted!
Q – Approximately how many
students enroll in your class?
A – Generally there are about
eight who begin and between two
and five who complete the course.
Students gain hands on experience
operating a recording studio.
Q – What does a typical class
consist of?
A – I generally prefer that recorders learn behind the scene methods
before they become recording artists. We cover everything from audio engineering to producing.
Q – What are some of the hands
on experiences that students gain?
A – They learn how to operate the
control board, generate signal flows,
sing and/or record onto the microphone and send audio bites to the mixing board, pan material and more.
Q – Is your class open to everyone, or is it limited to Communication majors?
A – We meet on Wednesday and
Thursday weekly from 2 p.m. – 3
p .m. and the class is open to everyone. The class sometimes extends to
8 p.m. on Thursdays. I have had solo
artists, groups and duos, a female
trio, a male chorus, and many others. Outside of Central State, I produce Gospel A capella artists from
across the country.
Q – If you could inspire future
recording artists and audio engineers, what would you say?
A – Learn to control your own
publishing, your own masters, and
your own recording material. Learn
all aspects of the business to prevent
being taken advantage of.
Q – What was it like when your
musical career first took off?
A – I founded the group in West
Germany and managed it for three
years. While I was in the military, I
joined a social singing club. We were
originally called Johnnie Wilder and
the Chicago Heatwave. It was an awesome combination: a German band
with American singers who sang
American hits by the Temptations
and the Four Tops. We blended well!
Q – How did the fame affect you?
A – Our very first television appearance was made at a Martin L.
King Jr. birthday celebration sponsored by CBS. Most of our appearances were in live concerts, performances in Europe or made via
television shows. Heatwave toured
with the Commodores, the OʼJays,
the Iseleyʼs and more.
For more information our ʻshining
star,ʼ visit the Heatwave Website at
www.heatwave72.com.
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University
attracting more
Hispanics as part
of diversity effort
By Christina Jones
Contributing Writer
Central State is working to create a
diverse student body. A three-year-effort to attract more Hispanic students
met its mark in its first year. The program, started by President John Garland,
In the fall of 2003 there were
just four Hispanic students. That
number grew to 14 ... this year.
— Dr. Timothy Knowles
brought 14 Hispanic students to campus
fall quarter.
“There was significant progress made,ʼʼ
says Dr. Timothy Knowles, the vice-president for enrollment management. According
to university enrollment reports, there were
Photo by Amy Harper, CSU Office of the President
Student Eva Lopez practices the piano in the Robeson Performing Årts Center.
no Hispanic students on campus as recently
as 2002. In the fall of 2003 there were just
four Hispanic students. That number grew to
14 students this year.
The university is in the process of starting a Hispanic Advisory Committee. The
committee will provide various cultural
outlets for Hispanic students and work
with Thompson Hospitality to insure that
the cafeteria offers some Latin-styled food.
CSU Diversity Director Wanda Conales
serves as a liaison between the university
and Hispanic American students
The United League of Latin American Citizens and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
have both commended Central State for the
diversity initiative. They are now offering various scholarships for Latino students.
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Student motoristʼs crash causes power outage
Cost for repairing system will exceed
$70K in materials and overtime labour
By LaToya Robinson
Contributing Writer
Police say Central State freshman Curtis
Gordon was driving too fast when he lost
control of his vehicle, jumped a curb on
Knighten Drive, and plowed into an electrical transformer around 6 p.m. April 4,
2005. The accident knocked out power to
McPherson Stadium and a nearby construction site.
“When the transformer blew out the
track team was without power at their first
home meet,” CSU Electrician Gary Tabbe
said.
Police pulled Gordon over shortly after the
accident for a routine traffic stop. Officers noticed an oil leak and damage to the front of
Gordonʼs car. They quickly realized that Gordon had been in an accident.“The transformer
was hit so hard that power in surrounding
buildings had to be turned off,” Utilities Manager Eric Jones said.
Electricians shut off the power in Foundation I, Foundation II, Anderson and Green
Halls, Smith Hall, Bannaker Hall, and Bea-
com Lewis Gymnasium for 10-15 minutes
to prevent damage to the electrical wires in
each of the buildings. They installed a temporary generator to service the stadium and
“Students are not following the
rules.”
— Officer Jerome Clark
construction site while waiting a week for a
new transformer.
“The transformer has been replaced and
the cost for everything is well over $70,000.
That includes the transformer, wires, and
overtime,” Jones said.
Police charged Gordon with failure to control a motor vehicle, leaving the scene of an accident, and running a stop sign. Police Officer
Jerome Clark says Gordonʼs insurance company has agreed to pay the damages.
Clark says speeding is a problem on campus “Students are not following the rules,”
Taylor said.
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tions are recognized by the university. “There
is no reason why one member cannot be at
the meetings,” Senator Nakia Harmon said.
Under university rules, organizations that
do not send a representative to SGA meetings can lose “event” privileges for a month
– meaning they cannot sponsor an event on
campus. SGA members say the rule has not
been enforced by the administration. “Every
time we try to mandate something it is always
overturned,” Harmon said.
SGA members met with the office of student development and the dean of students
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Central
tutors
laid off
to discuss their concerns. “There were some
problems that needed to be cleared up,” Dean
of Students Al West said.
Neither the SGA or the office of student development will reveal everything that occurred
during the meeting. However, SGA members
now believe that the administration will enforce
the rule requiring student organizations to attend SGA meetings. “Weʼre happy with the administration now, but with the students there is
no level of respect,” Cherry said.
“A lot of changes have been made in a
positive direction,” said Lisa Reeves, director
of student leadership and development.
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Photo by Kenneth Boyd
SPRING BREAK TRAGEDY
Dayton woman found dead on CSU campus
By Bryant Perkins
Contributing Writer
Central State police discovered a 44-yearold Caucasian woman dead in her vehicle in the
Ward Center parking lot over spring break.
The deceased, Constance L. Skepik, was
reported missing by her husband to the Dayton Police Department March 24, 2005.
“I was shocked when my mom called me
during spring break and told me that they had
found a dead woman on campus,” CSU senior
Renata Young said.
“I felt confused, I mean why our campus?”
sophomore Chelsea Johnson said.
The body was found at 9:38 p.m. Thursday, March 31, 2005. “We have a date of death
, but we do not have a time of death,” said
Jim Hoston, the investigator for the Greene
County Coroner
“I was just hoping that it was not a murder because, you know, then I may feel a little
“All of us are just shocked
and just feel awful for the family.”
— Christine Lee,
Member, Davidʼs United Church of Christ
unsafe about this area,” said 10-year-Wilberforce resident Abigail Blake.
Upon discovery, the body did not have any
cuts, bruises, or abrasions that would indicate
a struggle. The windows of the vehicle were
rolled up and the motor shut off, CSU officials
said.
The body was positioned forward in the
vehicle, slumped over the steering wheel.
Skepikʼs hands were down at her sides indicating that the death could have been a suicide, Hoston said. “I will not speculate either
way seeing as how we have not received the
last toxicology report from the autopsy,” Hoston added.
When fully analyzed, a toxicology report
details the last contents of a deceased personʼs
stomach, and what substances were in her
blood at the time of her death said former coroner Mike Herbstreet. These reports can take
weeks to develop depending on how the person died or was killed.
“We are looking to have the last reports
in by May 6, 2005, and that will permit us to
make an official conclusion as to the cause of
death,” Hoston said.
Those close to Skepik steadfastly rule out
suicide. “I donʼt know why she would do it,”
said April Hollis, a member of Davidʼs United
Church of Christ, where Skepik was the Sunday organist.
“All of us are just shocked and just feel awful for the family,” said follow church member
Christine Lee.
Skepik leaves behind a husband and three
children all of whom reside in the Dayton
area.
“It all comes down to the reports that we
get back,” said Hoston. “I know the family
needs answers.”
Central State student shot
By Bryant Perkins
CSU Intern, Xenia Gazzette
Thursday, April 21, 2005
Gun shots rang out last night on the campus
of Wilberforce University leaving one Central
State student hospitalized.
The shooting took place outside of the
Alumni Multiplex building at 9:57 p.m. during an intramural basketball game between
Wilberforce and Central State University. The
game was never finished.
The shooting caused both campuses to be
locked down. No one was allowed to enter the
dorms who did not already live there.
Injured in the shooting was Daniel Lee, a
23-year-old senior at CSU. Lee fell behind a
vehicle after the bullet struck him, said Sergeant Charles Berret of the Green County
Sheriffʼs Department.
“Who would shoot somebody, that is so
cowardly,” CSU junior Dana Freeman said.
The alleged shooter, whose name has yet
to be released, fled on foot into the woods behind the Multiplex after the attack. Based on
eye-witness accounts, the Sheriffʼs Department believes they know the identity of the
gunman.
“The suspect is a graduate of Winton Woods
High School in Cincinnati and currently attends
Central State University,” Berret said.
Lee was air-lifted to nearby Miami Valley
Hospital at 10:20 p.m. where he immediately
“The suspect is a graduate of
Winton Woods High School in
Cincinnati and currently attends
Central State University,”
— Sgt. Charles Berret
underwent surgery, said William Murry, a fraternity brother of Lee. Murry arrived at the hospital with other members of Alpha Phi Alpha
fraternity Inc. shortly after Lee was admitted.
“The doctors said he should be fine,” Murry said.
the future, tutors may also work in the residence halls.
Tutor Lomoro Laki, a businesss administration major, tutors students in many
subjects, including economics and statistics. Laki says students just donʼt care. He
says they donʼt show up for their tutoring
sessions and often make excuses for missing their sessions. “I just woke up,” Laki
said, imitating a student over the phone.
Other students wait until they are in danger
of failing before they come out for help and
then expect a miracle, Ingham said.
Ingham thinks students feel insecure going
to the center for help. ”We have to remove the
stigma of needing help,” Ingham said. “We have
the resources, we are just trying to get students
to take advantage of it.”
If you need tutoring, the Center is open
Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and
Friday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Crackdown
on illegal
phone use
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These students then pass the codes to
other students. “I was sitting in the dorm
with a friend who was making a call,”
one freshman said, on a condition of anonymity. “I noticed that he was dialing a
lot of numbers. I was curious and asked
what he was doing. He then told me about
the code and assured me that it was perfectly safe.”
The second code is similar to the ones
advertised on TV. So-called 10-10 numbers
are long distance access codes. They give
callers the freedom to make long distance
calls even if the local carrier does not allow
it. The 10-10 companies have charged CSU
to cover the long distance calls that students
are making.
Some students donʼt see any harm in using the codes. “I think itʼs unfair that students must use codes to dial out,” sophomore Larry Powell said. “Tuition is very
expensive at CSU. Long distance should be
free.”
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CreativeArts
Creative
Arts
Leroy Porter
shares his
vision in art
and design
Leroy Porter is an associate professor of art
at Central State with an emphasis in Graphic Design and Art Humanities.
Porter has designed his Introduction to Art classes to include a broad
perspective of representational material from diverse cultures. He helped
develop the Computer Arts program,
a key component of the Graphics
Design program. He is currently researching a supplemental text on African-American Art for humanities classes.
Porter is a practicing artist who creates drawings using various media, especially pastels and
charcoal. His work has been shown in many
exhibitions. Porter has been honored with several awards including the Atlanta Life National
competition (twice), the Chicago Black
Creativity Exhibition, and the Martinique Cultural Exchange Exhibition.
Porter received a Bachelor of
Arts degree from the Herron Art Institute (l966) specializing in Advertising Design. He received a Master
of Science degree (1973) in Art Education from Indiana University and a Master
of Fine Arts degree (1989) from the University
of Cincinnati.
The Gold Torch | Wednesday, April 27, 2005