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Clark Atlanta University Speakers at the C. Eric Lincoln Lectureship (left to right) Dr. William B. McClain, Angela Davis, Dr. Alton Pollard, Dr. Lawrence Mamiya and Dr. Jon Spencer. LECTURESHIP SERIES: Lincoln Praised As Scholar By CYDNEY L. WILLIAMS Managing Editor The Eighth Annual C. Eric Lincoln Lecturship entiti- led,“C. Eric Lincoln: A Scholar for All Seasons,” added new dimensions to the man which is known as a scholar, poet, social philo sopher and writer. The morning public lecture, in Davage Auditorium, featured Dr.Charles Long, Syracuse University, as speaker of the hour. Dr.Long com mented in the beginning of his speech that he and Lincoln go back some 40 years. “There fore, 1 will begin on a personal manner,” said Dr. Long. During the early 1950s Dr. Long and Lincoln attended Chicago Theological Seminary together. “Back then we were known as hell raisers,” said Dr. Long as he reminised on the good times they shared in those days. However, Dr. Long was sure to mention that he and Lincoln did their work in the midst of all the fun. “Of course we were better than the rest,” said Dr. Long. However, Lincoln was unique according to Dr. Long. “He wrote all of the time. He was a writer.” Dr. Long went on to explain that writing is much more than an act. “Writing is how one sees the world and what is out there to be expressed.” Furthermore, Dr. Long commented , “Everyone can not see that.” Lincoln being a writer in addtion to all of the other categories he is classified under is what makes him different according to Dr. Long. “He is a man of letters,a scholar,an interpreter of life.” Lincoln was cited as being a author of one of the best books written on the Nation Of Islam, according to Long. “The reason his book is the best is because of the content and interpretaiton it contains.” Furthermore, Dr. Long commented on how Lincoln gained the confidence of The Nation Of Islam.” The morning series of the lecturship not only featured the speech of Dr. Charles Long but also gave students, faculty and staff an opportunity to hear from the honoree of the day, C. Eric Lincoln. After being presented with a self-portrait given to him during the series, Lincoln talked a little about his new book that represents some 12 years of research and three years of writing. There is a man in this room that probably knows more about the Black Church than any of us in here, except me, said Lincoln as he referred to Lawrence Mamiya who helped research the book. The crowd laughed after his comment that suggested Lincoln knew the most about the subject. Davage Auditorium was filled with people who came out to cellebrate the eighth year of the Lecturship Series. Students from the Religion and Philo sophy Department of Clark Atlanta University participated in the program as well. In the afternoon series of the lecturship, held in Studio A of the Department of Mass Media Arts, a tribute was given to C. Continued On Page 2 PANTHER Volume II Number VI Atlanta, Georgia November 2, 1990 University Mourns Death Of Students By TONYA LATIMER News Editor Students, faculty and staff at the Atlanta University Center are mourning the death of two students killed last week in an automobile crash. A third student who was a passenger in the car was injured. Chaunda Tyson, a junior business administration major at Clark Atlanta University, was the driver of a car that crashed into a concrete highway wall after apparently losing control while trying to avoid hitting a poorly lit truck on Interstate 20. According to police records, about 11:45 p.m. Oct. 24, when Tyson was apparently trying to pass the truck on the right, it also apparently moved to the right in front of her. Tyson then changed her mind and decided to go back to her original lane and in doing so, apparently, lost control of the car and hit the median wall on the left and the Toyota Tercel flipp' d once. According to police records, the two students in the front seats were ejected from the car. Paul Pichon Jr., 18, of Long Beach, Calif., a freshman at Morehouse College, was also killed in the accident. Pichon, a close friend of Tyson’s, was a pre-law major. Another CAU student, Christa Rogers, of Atlanta, was injured in the accident. She suffered a broken collar bone and a faint memory. Rogers was treated at Grady Hospital and released. According to friends, Tyson was headed home from picking up Pichon to help her move into her new apartment. She asked Rogers to ride with her so that she wouldn’t be out late alone. Tyson shared a two-bedroom apartment with two CAU students, Monique Atkins and Miranda White, on South Cobb Drive. She was in the process of moving into a three-bedroom. Although the truck did not strike Tyson’s car, the Atlanta Police Department is conducting a hit-and-run investigation because another vehicle was involved and fled the scene. There was a memorial service Oct. 26 in Haven-Warren Hall. The auditorium was filled to capacity with friends, students, faculty and staff. Dr. Larry Earvin, associate provost and dean, said, “Chaunda was a pleasant person and it was always a delight to see her coming, regardless of rather she was coming with a problem or not.” Carla Bellamy, CAU cheerleader, reminded the students that they weren’t too young to die and that they must make use of every day as though it was their last. The memorial service was organized by the CAU cheerleaders, Rev. Paul Easley (campus minister) and Clark Atlanta University. Tyson was from Brunswick, Ga. She had been cheering for two years. In addition to going to school, she was also a salesperson at Kuppenheimer’s clothing store. She is survived by her mother, Frances Tyson; she was her mother’s only child. “She could always make me laugh no matter what,” recalls White, one of Tyson’s roomates. Funeral services for Tyson were Oct. 29, at the Darien Funeral Home in Darien, Ga. Funeral arrangements for Pichon were incomplete at press time. Time Immortal (In Memory of Chaunda Tyson) There’s a time to live , a time to die, A time for laughter and to cry. Time is endless as can be So much unlike both you and me. Our time is measured by the Lord And He alone can cut the cord. We must make use of each new day And tarry not along the way. Give to all a helping hand, Try to make them understand That God has put us here on earth To please Him and to show our worth. Then as our life on earth runs out, If Christians we have been devout, So, too, our time will endless be With God throughout eternity. Albert Norman Theel CHAUNDA TYSON From: Mrs. Billette Owens-Ashford, Valerie Jardarv, Cassandra Hayward, Yvette Marsh, Clarissa Jenkins, Takeila Lind ley, Anton Broussard, Miranda White, Wilma Jones, Wanda Nesbitt, Djuana Harris, Dana Thomas, Kristine Mitchell, Earnelle Pritchitt, Carla Bellamy, DeNeen Owens, Katrina Elliot, Oletha Collins, Hope Buchanon, Chaunda Hill, Tracy Andrews and Shiron Jeffries (cheerleaders).