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Number XI Atlanta, Georgia November 25,1991
Wilder Discusses Education
By Misha Stums
Contributing Writer
Virginia Gov. Lawrence. Douglas
Wilder, told an audience at Clark Atlanta
University filled with students, the media,
and local community leaders Friday to stop
criticizing and to become involved in
politics.
Benjamin Brown, a 1961 graduate of
Clark College, introduced the speaker. He
was elected to the Georgia legislature in 1965
and served as chair of the national
Democratic party. "Gov. Wilder represents
the next dimension of the political process
in America," he said.
Speaking in Studio A in the Mass
Media Arts department, Gov. Wilder
expounded on reshaping America’s higher
educational system. He believed this would
act as a means of making people more
politically active. Reference was also made
to how much time American students spend
in the classroom annually, as opposed to
Asian and German students. Gov. Wilder
would like to see the school year extended
from 180 days to 200.
History was made on Januaiy 13,
1990 when he became the first elected Black
governor. He defeated J. Marshal Coleman
with less than 7,000 votes between them.
The 1952 Chemistry graduate of
Virginia Union University became active in
politics after pursuing another degree from
Howard University’s School of Law.
"Everything you do has a political
connection," Gov. Wilder said. He added,that
he would like to see "more African American
visibility in his field."
Gov. Wilder opposed taking money
from the rich schools and giving it to the
poor schools. Instead, he encouraged low
budget schools to establish funds. He said
that schools receiving endowments should
give pay raises to instructors first before
Wilder tells students his about plans ijelected president
of the United States,
Democratic candidate. Wilder, give students his autograph
at the 1991 Minority Job Conference-
accessible to the needs of the elderly, and
accountable by encouraging youth not to
smoke, drink and to stay healthy by
exercising regularly.
The 1992 Democratic presidential
candidate has 16-years of Virginia
legislature experience and four years as
lieutenant governor of the state.
Gov. Wilder discussed ho\fr he would
change the "Just Say No" slogan if elected
President of the country. He does not believe
the slogan is effective. Those addicted to
drugs need treatment, education and support
from the government, churches, schools and
parents, according to Gov. Wilder.
He also said that more Blacks are
coming into the political arena. David
Dinkins of New York; Michael R. White of
Cleveland, Ohio; Chester Jenkins of
Durham, North Carolina; John Daniels of
New Haven, Connecticut; Norman Rice of
Seattle, Washington; Coleman Young of
Detroit, Michigan; and Maynard Jackson of
Atlanta all are Black mayors.
Gov. Wilder attacked the state song of
Virginia, "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny",
because he believed the lyrics suggested that
Blacks enjoyed being slaves and thought if
they continued to serve their masters, they
could go to heaven. He banned the song after
he was elected . He said that his
grandparents, former slaves, would be proud
of the progress he has made,
building or renovating a gymnasium.
"I was impressed with the way he
voiced his opinion. He said what he had to
say and did not bite his tongue, regardless of
how other people perceived his views." said
Cynthia Price, a CAU sophomore.
Gov. Wilder said that he is looking
out for the best interests for the state of
Virginia. Currently he is focusing on
education, drug abuse, tax relief, and more
services for the elderly. He has implemented
the three A's of the health care system. He
wants health care to be affordable,
Omegas In The Dog House
By Tonya Latimer
News Editor
Eleven Clark Atlanta
University Omega Psi Phi
fraternity members were
arrested on misdemeanor
charges for an alleged hazing
incident that hospitalized, a
CAU sophomore.
The names of those
arrested are not being released.
The members of the
fraternity are denying the
allegations. According to
reports, they said that the 20-
year-old victim, James Bush
Jr., was injured while they were
playing football at Washington
High School.
However, Atlanta police
officer, W. G. Mosher, said,
"Members of Omega Psi Phi
fraternity took Mr. Bush to a
football field behind
Washington High School about
6 p.m. Sunday, where they hit
him and 10 other pledges with a
wooden paddle in the buttocks
and kidney area."
"His buttocks were raw,"
said Bush's mother. "This
should be stopped. I don't like it
one damn bit." In addition, she
said she wants the fraternity
members punished to the
fullest extent.
In a written statement,
CAU president, Dr. Thomas W.
Cole Jr. said, "The university
will not tolerate hazing in any
form."
Hazing is against the
law in Georgia with a penalty of
one year in jail or a $5,000 fine.
Bush was released from
the hospital last week.
The Omega Psi Phi
fraternity, CAU chapter, has
been suspended pending the
outcome of the investigation.
See the next issue of The
Panther for an update on
Omegas In The Dog House
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i Jacque Maddox
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j Politicians Speak
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! Who's to Blame
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j CAU rocks Morehouse
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! Athlete Graduation
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j Brand New Heavies
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