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Clark Atlanta University Panther
October 4, 1990
Intruder Enters Female s Room
A female student of Clark Atlanta University
was attacked Sept. 22 in her room in the E. L.
Simon Courts.
According to reports, the intruder entered the
young lady’s room through a sliding door that
was left open.
“1 was awakened by a tall man standing over
me with a knife at my throat,” said the student,
who did not wish to be identified. She described
the victim as tall, dark and with a short hair cut.
The young lady received cuts to her hand, but
was otherwise unharmed.
Following the attack, a search was conducted.
The intruder was not captured. A full
investigation is being conducted and as of this
date, there is no additional information.
This attack raises several issues, one being the
competency of CAU’s new security force.
According to a young man who arrived early
on the scene, he had to argue with the security
guard because the officer did not believe the
report he had given in reference to the attack.
Many students that reside in the apartment
complex expressed concern that the courts are
not properly patrolled and secured.
“1 don’t blame the situation solely on the
security guards,” said Dana Wilburn, a
sophomore who resides in the courts. “1 think a
lot of it has to do with the physical security of the
building also.”
On Sept. 24, there was a meeting of the
residents of the courts and administration. A
number of students suggested that razors be put
on the barbed wire and operable locks be placed
on the sliding doors and screens.
Dr. Larry Earvin, dean of students at CAU,
was present at the meeting. He promised the
students that the security would improve.
Another issue that surfaced during the
meeting was the condition of the apartment
complex, i.e., the lack of air conditioning and
other repairs.
According to the victim of the attack, she left
her sliding door open because it was hot in her
room and there was no air conditioning.
Clarence Thomas, a resident in the courts,
said all of these problems should have been
taken care of prior to the students’ return.
“All of the doors and screens should have been
secured during the summer,” said Thomas. “The
bushes should have been trimmed so that people
can no longer hide behind them. Maintenance is
so slow to do what they are paid for; these
modifications and repairs were brought to their
attention long ago,” added the outraged student.
“1 understand the problems students are
having with securing their apartments, but
students must also do their share by locking up
in order to keep intruders out,” said Dr. Earvin.
Some students agreed with Dr. Earvin in that
the residents should not be careless as they have
been with security measures.
Ms. Wilburn, on the other hand, disagreed.
“1 don’t think that is correct. There are many
physical deficiencies that make it almost
impossible to secure every opening in our room,”
said Ms. Wilburn.
Keidra Taylor, a resident of the courts,
summed up the general feeling of the students
residing in the apartment complex.
“The situation in the Courts is ridiculous. We
pay so much money and so little is done. How
many times does an incident have to happen
before bars are put on the windows, doors and
the air conditioning system is fixed?”
Information for this article was contributed
by Javme Bradford
A tlanta Wins Olympics Bid
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be the new Atlanta University
Stadium, which will house the
secondary field hockey compet
ition and is expected to hold a
maximum of 5,000 spectators,
according to the proposed bid.
“The stadium will revert back
to the Atlanta Univrsity
Center when the games are
over, it is also assumed that
some beautification things will
occur on various campuses,”
stated Mr. Caldwell.
The games will center
around many of Atlanta’s
colleges and universities; how
ever, Atlanta also won the bid
due to its cultural diversity.
“Atlanta is truly a major
Clark Atlanta University
has been awarded $98,200 for
the 1990-91 academic year by
the David and Lucile Packard
Foundation. The grant is to
support the second year of the
Historically Black Colleges
and Universities Science
Program at CAU.
The HBCU Science program
includes educational and
research experiences for
undergraduate students who
are majoring in the natural
sciences, mathematics or
engineering — areas in which
black students traditionally
have had low interest and
enrollment.
According to Dr. Om Puri,
associate dean for the School
of Arts and Sciences, the grant
will allow scholarships to be
provided for 15 students at
$4,000 each for the 90-91
international city. CAU is a
major international pull that
is house in a major internat
ional city, we should fare well,”
said Mr. Caldwell. CAU’s
many programs such as the
foreign language program and
the Philharmonic Society and
Jazz Orchestra and the
International Relations
Program, that could partici
pate in the cultural affairs of
the Olympics. “Dr. Cole will be
identifying a representative of
of CAU to coordinate all of
CAU’s participation in the
Olympics,” stated Mr.
Caldwell.
Volunteerism is a key word
when associated with the
academic year. Each student
will be paired with a professor
in a mentor program which
will provide hands-on research
experiences for the students in
their respective fields. The
student-faculty partnership is
a new initiative taken on by
the science departments at
CAU.
“This mentorship will
strengthen the student’s know
ledge and motivate them to
consider and pursue graduate
programs in the sciences. We
think that it will prove to be
extremely effective,” said Dr.
Puri.
The students will also have
the opportunity to participate
in seminars, workshops and
present research at profession
al conferences, thus further
stimulating their interests in
careers in technical fields.
Olympics. Many of the jobs
will require a lot of hard work
and little or no money.
According to Mr. Caldwell, the
students can help.” If our
students want to get together
and come to the table with
some proposals in which
students could assist on the
volunteer side in participation
with the Olympics, it is
possible that some programs
could be developed through
various clubs and organiza
tions,” stated Mr. Caldwell,
“The more students we have
out there, the more it will
benefit in getting our name
out, Clark Atlanta
University.”
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CAU Represented At
Hall of Fame Weekend
Miss Trecia Y. Wilhite, Miss CAU, represented Clark
Atlanta University in the National Black College Alumni
Hall of Fame competition for college queens. The
competition, held Sept. 15, was part of a weekend-long
celebration held Sept. 13-15 at the Atlanta Hyatt Regency
Hotel. Some other activities held during the weekend
included a roundup dance, a concert with blues great
Bobby Blue Bland, a college recruitment and job fair, Hall
of Fame Induction Dinner and Symposium entitled “The
Black Male in Crisis”.
Atlanta Ballet Season Premiers
The Atlanta Ballet’s 1990-91 season opens with a new
version of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Red Shoes and
the return of Robert Barnett’s neo-classical Arensky
Dances, Oct. 11 through 20 at the Atlanta Civic Center.
Tickets to both performances are $35, $25 to $7.50 for
evening performances and $26.50 to $7 for matinees.
Discounts are available for students, seniors citizens in
groups of 10 or more.
Legislative Internships Available
For Georgia Students
For 10 weeks under the Gold Dome, Georgia college
students can earn academic credit, a little pocket money
and political experience that will serve them for years in
the future. As interns in the state legislature, students
usually work for Georgia House or Senate committees
doing research on bills or issues before the General
Assembly.
Students interested must be juniors. For more infor
mation, contact CAU’s political science coordinator, Dr.
Johnny Wilson at 880-8245. The deadline to apply is Oct.
19.
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