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Page 2 THE PANTHER November 5, 1979 EDITORIAL COMMENT... The First Amendment Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibitingthe free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech or of the press or the right of the people... Two Fraternities Commended BY MICHAEL H. COTTMAN Panther News Editor The Clark College chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., recently sponsored a Crime Prevention forum which was held here on the campus. The forum was designed to assure students in the Atlanta University Center that Atlan ta’s police department is doing all it can to combat the crime that plagues Atlanta’s com munity. In a symposium such as this, student and faculty support is imperative in order for an event of this nature to be carried out effectively. Questions from the audience are important to stimulate res ponses from others. Mayor Maynard Jackson was also on the agenda for the evening. Unfortunately, Jackson was unable to attend. But this however, does not excuse the student body, or faculty members who openly displayed a lack of interest. Had this organization spon sored a social engagement, one would have to question whether the turnout would have been more abundant. There were approximately 30 to 35 students in atten dance. There were no faculty members present. This is not a decent represen tation of Clark College. Not by any stretch of the imagination. Fortunately, the size of the audience was not at all in dicative pf the enthusiasm. Serious questions were put before Atlanta’s Public Safety Commissioner, Dr. Lee P. Brown by concerned students. A tragic, senseless killing recently occurred just a few blocks away from the AU Center. Atlanta’s crime is knocking at our back door. But nobody cares. In this same week, the Omega PsiPhi Fraternity Inc., sponsored a Rape Prevention Sem inar. The attendance there was simliar to the event prior to this. Despite the lack of student and administrative support, these two organizations should be commended. Both fraternities took the initiative to conduct two events that would give the students at Clark College an opportunity to inquire about Atlanta’s rising crime problem. We here at Clark College need to focus our attentions on issues that affect us directly, whether it be on the local or international levels. Our greek organizations are attempting to enlighten us all to problems we cannot overlook. So I say to the brothers of Psi Beta Sigma, and Omega Psi Phi, thank you for sponsoring two fruitful and educational events. Your efforts werenotin vain. You were noticed. In the meantime, keep up the good work! The PANTHER is Editors News Editor Feature Editor Entertainment Editor . Sports Editor Photography Editor ... Copy/I-ayout Editor Business Manager Faculty Advisors published twice monthly by the students at Clark College. Marcia E. Jones Lillie M. Lewis Michael H. Cottman Benjamin S. Lumpkin Rozell Clark Veverly Y. Byrd Tyraun Patterson Charles D. Anderson Jack Jenkins Denise Johnson Osker Spicer All articles, poetry, photogra phs and other contribu tions to the newspaper may be dropped off at our offices in Thayer Hall. Address all correspondence to: PANTHER Newspaper, Box 1;>4, Clark College. Atlanta. no ami 4 Anthem. Of course we cannot Letter to the Editors: speak of the game without mentioning the unique presen- Although Homecoming 1978 tation of Ms. and Mr. Clark was filled with an excitement an d Court in helicopters at of sorts, Homecoming 1979 halftime, was also infiltrated with a While the SGA staff variety of worthwhile ac- certainly appreciates any tivities, contrary to your constructive criticisms we feel opinion that was expressed in that our efforts were the October 12th issue of The condemned prematurely, since Panther. Among the ac- the Panther was issued before tivities during the week and the entire Homecoming Week not just the weekend were: an was 0V er. electrifying speech by former We acknowledged the fact Dean of Faculty and Instruc- that some errors were cona tion, Dr. Wesley C. McClure; a rnitted by the planners during Faculty - Staff Talent Show the week including the un- that featured Dr. Elias Blake fortunate cancellation of the and Dr. Gloria Scott, president Gospel Extravaganza; the and vice - president of our misuse of a jazz band at what college respectively and should have been more disco- students Mr. Gregory Mayfield oriented Red and Black Ball and Mr. Dallas Pace as the sole ar fo perhaps a lack of visual participants; and a spirited displays promoting the week outdoor pep rally and the first hut we apologize for these mis- bonfire in several years. Music takes and hope that everyone was also provided for the main renews the week in totality campus during the part of the before calling it “weak.” week from the SGA office by Since the Panther editorial The C Club and Mr. Tryaun apparently had the foresight Patterson. to believe that Homecoming The remainder of the week of 1979 mav not be as exciting or “WEEKEND as you as we u planned as previous preferred to call it was ones, you and other concerned highlighted by another critics should have offered beautiful coronation which vour assistance to the SGA was again managed by a very (s j n ce all students are capable director and staff; a members) to insure a colorful parade; the Red and successful week as long as all Black Ball; a “rocking members of the Clark corn- concert featuring “Mothers munitv remembers and Finest” along with the Chap- utilizes the SGA slogan “1N- parells and of course the vie- VOLVEMENT THROUGH torious game which was UNITY,” any future excellently played by the Clark homecomings or any other College football team and college events will un- which also featured Mr. Issac doubtedlv be of mutual satis- Haves singing the National faction to all. “Clarence Johnson Women Protest Harrassments BY LILLIE M. LEWIS Panther F Why is it that illicit behavior has to he tolerated today by many female students, federal and private employees, and other women who are trying to make an honest living?* Sexual harrassment is our society is a highly con troversial issue that has been ignored for years by many even though results of it have caused many women to lose their jobs. To give you a good example of this humiliating situation — A former Justice Department employee in Washington was fired for protesting advances of her boss; she had appealed to Congress to protect other federal workers victimized by sexual harrassment. Women who'file such com plaints are usually treated as the culpable party rather than as the victims- This is a valid reason as to why some women feel it would be hopeless for them to attempt to protest the situation. Women who protest about their situation should at least be given a temporary detail, or alitor be relocated until the com plain ts are investigated or resolved. If the woman is not relocated, serious dis crepancies may eventually arise between her and the boss. For instance, they may en counter unpleasantor difficult working situations. Her boss may retaliate by including a poor job performance on her evaluation, or even issue a direct dismissal notice. Rep. James Hanley (D-NY) subcommittee chairman noted that an informal survey recen tly conducted by a Housing and Urban Development em ployee indicated that about 160 women reported that they had been sexually harrassed on the job. Federal court rulings have held in the past several years that sexual harrassment is a form of sex discrimination, and it has been outlawed as a result. Therefore women must maintain their dignity and continue to fight for their rights in this deplorable situation.