Xavier Herald - Page 11

The Xavier Herald is written and edited by the students of Xavier University and published monthly. The views expressed in this paper are not necessarily those of the University nor do they represent any University policy. Opinions expressed through letters to the editor, or in editorials, may not a...

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description The Xavier Herald is written and edited by the students of Xavier University and published monthly. The views expressed in this paper are not necessarily those of the University nor do they represent any University policy. Opinions expressed through letters to the editor, or in editorials, may not always represent the views of the editors, staff or student body. Member: Minority Media Syndicate, Inc., Associate Collegiate Press, Intercollegiate Press Association, College Media Advisors Association and CASS Student Advertising, Inc. Mercedes Hall, P.O. Box 67A Jim Parker, Editor-in-Chief; Tammy Taylo, Assistant Editor; Jamilah Owens, City Editor; Valerie Jones, Photographer; Jennifer Jackson, Photographer; Karen Hawkins, Typist; Dr. Evette E. Strothers, Faculty Advisor. Senior Reporters: Donna Crawford, Anna Lovelace, Kathe Cosper, Jennifer Jackson. Staff Reporters: Leigh Declonet, Phyllis King, Rikki Lester, Cathy McCray, Jeffrey Ott, Regena Glenn, Elridge Rodney, James Shade, Angela Neal, Chevel Johnson, Angela White, Woodrow Wilson.
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spelling xuloai_p16948coll14-5020 Xavier Herald - Page 11 10 No. 5 1986-03-01 Xavier University of Louisiana The Xavier Herald is written and edited by the students of Xavier University and published monthly. The views expressed in this paper are not necessarily those of the University nor do they represent any University policy. Opinions expressed through letters to the editor, or in editorials, may not always represent the views of the editors, staff or student body. Member: Minority Media Syndicate, Inc., Associate Collegiate Press, Intercollegiate Press Association, College Media Advisors Association and CASS Student Advertising, Inc. Mercedes Hall, P.O. Box 67A Jim Parker, Editor-in-Chief; Tammy Taylo, Assistant Editor; Jamilah Owens, City Editor; Valerie Jones, Photographer; Jennifer Jackson, Photographer; Karen Hawkins, Typist; Dr. Evette E. Strothers, Faculty Advisor. Senior Reporters: Donna Crawford, Anna Lovelace, Kathe Cosper, Jennifer Jackson. Staff Reporters: Leigh Declonet, Phyllis King, Rikki Lester, Cathy McCray, Jeffrey Ott, Regena Glenn, Elridge Rodney, James Shade, Angela Neal, Chevel Johnson, Angela White, Woodrow Wilson. African American college students; African American newspapers; African American universities and colleges; College student newspapers and periodicals; Student publications; Xavier University of Louisiana Text PDF XH_1986_03_01_011 Xavier University of Louisiana English Physical rights are retained by Xavier University of Louisiana. Copyright is in accordance with U.S. copyright laws archives@xula.edu • • • , .. •• · - •• • - a • , -. .. • •• .. MARCH/APRIL 1986 leA VIER HERALD PAGE 11 WLAE-TV Will Host Live Teleconference on "AIDS In The Workplace" WLAE Television in New Orleans will be the only Louisiana site for a national teleconference on Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Wednes­day, Man:h 26, from noon to 3 p.m. 1lte three-hour teleconference, which will focus on the employment, legal, insurance, fwancial implications for the American oorporation and workforce, is being presented by the Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. and the National NarroWC8Sl Service (NNS) of the Public Broadcasting Service. In addition to the WLAE-TV locale (2929 South Carrollton Avenue in New Orleans), participants will gather in more than 100 additional locations acroos the country to hear and question top experts in employee relations, law, public DOlley, medicine, onrporate planning and insur-ance. 1lte Bureau of NatinnaJ Affairs, Ihe leading aulhoriry and publisher in Ihe field of labor management, in associa­tion with Ihe NatinnaJ NarrowC3Sl Ser­vice, will offer an extensive analysis of Ihe legal, merlical, fmancial and ethical problems associated wilh AIDS in Ihe workplace during the scminar/tele~ conference. X.V. Gospel Choir: Jammin' for Jesus! By IWm Y. Bawldns USing: OIoir Sing," those are the words that you might hear when you attend Saturday evening mass in Ihe chapel. 1lte Xavier University Gospel Oloir was organized in 1983 wilh approxi­mately 3().35 students who had a desire to display Iheir musical talents. Since then, Ihe choir has increased its membership to 65 students and has par-ticipated in numerous activities. The choir is directed by Gregory Ringo and William Burns and advised by Falher Dave Theroux, SSE. 1lte students in the choir have majors ranging from education to medicine wiIh only 1'1. of music lIIlIior>. However, Ihese individuals come together as one wiIh a single purpose: to sing for the Lord. Falher Dave comes to Xavier from St. Pet« a.ver and he adntits Ihat his first academic year at Xavier was great. When asked about Ihe choir he said ''The choir has a gift for music and it has belped to make Saturday evening mass more enjoyable." 1lte Gospel Oloir sponsor> Gospel Concerts and Ihe annual Solid Gold Show. The choir also travels to Biloxi, Mississippi and Selma, Alabama and sings at various programs at Ihe Univer­sity. Members of the choir have come and gone, but Ihe dedication of oIher> has contributed to Ihis year's ptospaity. When you attend Saturday evening mass, not only will you bear a great """""" but also SOIl8S of inspiration SUII& by Ihe choir. Substitute Grandparents­They're Waiting for You "Love is, above all, Ihe gift of one­self." ADOPT A GRANDPARENTII 1lte purpose of Adopt a Grandparent is to formulate a relationship in Ihe Gen­Town communiry between Xavier stu­dents and the elderly. The program will try to -enhance the student's 8warale5S of the need to become a part of Ihe com­munitv by giving of oneself. The pro-gram will give Ihe student Ihe chance to respect and work wilh elderly people and be sensitive to Iheir needs and feelings of belonging. For more information about becoming a volunteer. contact Michelle Miller. or Gailyn Thomas at Ext. 397 or 401. Sociology/SociaJ Work Dept. Xavier: Not Just A Science V niversity By RiJdd Leskr When most people Ihink of Xavier University, they Ihink or pharmacy and other science related fields. Surprisingly, Xavier has a su"""",ful An Department. 1lte instructors in the Art Department, Mr. Scott, Mr. Benet, and Mr. Graves, are Ihe primary reasons for the depart­ment's success. Two art major>, Stephanie Robinson and Ayra Yarbrough more than praised Ihe work of the three instructor>. Miss Yarbrough's primary reason for choos­ing Xavier was the reputations of the art instructor>. 1lte students are presently working on ink drawings, T-shirt graphics, and sculpture. If you were to visit Ihe Art Department, it wouldn't be hard to fmd examples of Ihese works. The department is full of talented young artists. Stephanie Robinson is a second year an major and plans a career in graphics and sculpture. Ayra Yarbrough is presently the only fu:shman in Ihe An Department. She', interested in merlicine and art. Yar­brough plans to punue a career in med­ical illustration to fulfill bolh of her interests. She hopes to one day draw Ihe illustrations contained in merlicaJ books. As you can see, Xavier's An Depart­ment contains Qualified instructors, talented students, and positive attitudes. If these . so will Jobn Scott (Unlv. ReisUon.) Ihe success of the department. Who knows, in the future I!lllybe art will enter the minds of olher> when Ihey lhink of Xavier University. Car Safety Signs Available for Motorists An inexpensive reflective banner !hat asks passing drivers to "Call Police" and belp Ihe stranded motorist is available from Ihe Los Angeles Commission on Assaults Against Women (LACAA W). 1lte reusable plastic banner is recom­mended as an important part of every car's safety equipment by many law enforcement agencies. The banner folds down to fit inside a car's glove compart­ment. When a motorist has car trouble, all she or he needs to do is lock Ihe car door>, take Ihe banner out of the glove compartment, place it on Ihe inside of Ihe rear window by moistening Ihe four comers and wait for the police to arrive. "Motorists do respond by calling Ihe Have a Happy Easter police," said Judy Ravitz, Executive Dir<ctor of LACAA W, "and we fccllhis sign will help deter potentiaJ attacker>, because the police may arrive any sec-­ond. It's also a good safety measure be­cause you don't have to get out of your car and take Ihe chance of being hit by traffic. " The signs can be ordered by sending a taX deductible 5450 donation per Sign (which includes postage and handling) to: Car Safety Signs, P.O. Box 48903-N, Los Angeles, CA 90048. The signs are also available in bulk quantities. Pr0- ceeds go to LACAA W's Rape and Bat­tering Hotline and its other prevention programs for women and children. Womanfest Seasonal Celebrations, a series of galherings for women, will hold its Spring assembly Sunday, Man:h 23 at !he First Unitarian Olurch, 1&00 Jeffer­son Avenue. HWomanspirit Blossoming" is the tbemc of the afternoon which will begin at 1:00 p.m. wilh rqpstration. The program will consist of work­shops on feminist Ihcology, Ihe spiritual journeys and strussIes of Ihe Lesbian in organized religions, and a Womanspirit merlitation. Participants will be invited to attend two workshops and a sharing S<Ssion. 1lte program will conclude wilh a ritual celebration at 5:30. All women of Ihe greater New Orleans area are invited to attend. There is a $5.00 registration fee (or whatever parti­cipants can afford). Olild care will be provided. For more infonnation, call aarita Bourque at 394-8500. - .. http://cdm16948.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p16948coll14/id/5020

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