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May 1, 1993
CAMPUS NEWS
Page 3
Clark Atlanta's Public Relations
Dept. Celebrates A World Of Diversity
Franchella Slater
Staff Writer
The Clark Atlanta Univer
sity Chapter of the Public
Relations Student Society of
America held its fourth an
nual Public Relations Day
on April 15, with the theme
of "Public Relations Day
1993: Celebrating a World
of Diversity” in the Commu
nication Arts Center.
Various public relations
professionals and students
from the Atlanta University
Center (AUC) were in atten
dance from 9:30 am until
5:00 pm. They gathered
knowledge about creating
the proper professional im
age, as well as important job
hunting skills when seeking
a position in the diverse field
of public relations.
Richard Yarbrough, the
Communications Chief for
the Atlanta Committee Olym
pic Games (ACOG) pointed
out the many job opportuni
ties the 1996 Olympic Games
will bring. He also mentioned
that ACOG intends to estab
lish a broadcasting training
program with Clark Atlanta
University that will hire stu
dents to broadcast the
Games. Mr. Yarbrough also
presented a short video that
stemmed back two decades
ago when the first Olympic
Game began.
The afternoon activities
included an exhibitors fair,
a luncheon and a career de
velopment workshop on ap
pearing professional, inter
view tactics, appropriate
portfolio development and
different resume styles.
Professional participants
included Sharon Wallace,
marketing manager from The
Atlanta Tribune, suggested “
college is the best place to
begin having a professional
image and attitude."
Randall Smith from US
Sprint discussed how Afri
can Americans could excel
in the corporate world by
having correct accouter
ments. He said “as African
Americans we feel that we
are selling out when we en
ter a company and they ask
us to change our appear
ance. It’s not selling out, its
called compromise,” said
Smith.
Rasheedah Ali, director of
public relations for CNN and
Janice Howard, from AEE
Sound and Lightening ex
plained how to prepare for
an interview, and the quali
ties an interviewer seeks
from the PR interviewee. A
20-minute skit by CAU stu
dents highlighted what ac
ceptable behavior during an
interview.
Josetta Howard, who
works for the City of Atlanta,
and Tony Phillips with
WCLK-FM, spoke about the
different aspects of public
relations.
The exhibitors Fair ,held
from 3pm to 5pm, included
the Atlanta Falcons; Atlanta
Hawks, Atlanta Tribune,
Beauti Control; Coca-Cola,
Constant Communications,
Georgia - Pacific Bank, J.
Robertson Association Inc.,
Lady Day Communications,
Tafrija Magazine; and
Wachovia Bank.
Queen's Coalition Represents
More Than Just Good Looks
By Carrie Beard
Contributing Writer
According to Joi Brewer, Miss Clark Atlanta
University 1992-93, Misha Sturns, First Atten
dant tb Miss CAU, and the queens of various
organizations on the campus of Clark Atlanta
University, they should be seen as more than
just homecoming queens.
The Queen's Coalition was first introduced
by Wanda Nesbitt, Miss Clark Atlanta Univer
sity 1991-92. However, due to financial con
cerns related to Clark Atlanta University she
was unable to carry out her reign. Therefore,
she was unable to witness the implementation
of her project.
It was later introduced by Misha Sturns
throughout her campaign as she emphasized
the Queen's Coalition as one of her platform
goals. This project will allow all the campus
queens at CAU to address student issues, spon
sor student functions, and get involved into
the community, said Sturns.
This year the Coalition sponsored a bake sale
which help fund what Ms. Sturns considers
their biggest project, the firstCAU Family Feud
game show. The show was a test to see how well
students know the history of CAU and activities
related to the university.
"I was very surprised to see the queens do
ing something besides looking pretty. The
show was fun and exciting although there was
a lack of support by the student body as far as
audience participation", said Renita Watts, a
transfer student at CAU.
Greek Organizations Fault Administration
For Lack Of Student Activities And Support
CAU Calendar Count Down
By Carrie Beard
Contributing Writer
and Nicole McMillan
Staff'Writer
Politics, apathy, and favoritism are a few of
the reasons why greek organizations at Clark
Atlanta University feel there has been a de
cline of their presence on campus.
According to Roderick West, president of
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., Psi chapter,
there has been a decline in greek activities as
well as student activities. He said that if there
has been a feeling of apathy by the students,
it has been fostered by the administration.
“The administration gives a vibe that many
of the activities that students want to have
are not necessary or desired, West continued.
They only want participation from greek orga
nizations when it is beneficial to them,like
homecoming.” he said. West believes there
are too many regulations hindering organiza
tions from having activities.
West said, “The administration is too caught
up in trying to regulate greek letter organiza
tions.
Yovanda Deason, president of Zeta Phi Beta
Sorority Inc., Psi chapter, said that there has
definitely been a decline in activities by greek
organizations. She feels that the administra
tion is a great contributor to the apathy among
greeks as well as the student body. According
to Yovanda, “ The administration plays favor
itism amongst the greek letter organizations".
Erica Woodfork, president of Sigma Gamma
Rho Sorority Inc., Phi chapter, believes that
there has been a decline in activities by greek
organizations on the Clark Atlanta University
campus. “I believe that the administration
lets the behavior of certain groups hinder
other groups from having activities, and if you
cannot have activities the students as well as
the community suffers".
Erica stated that Sigma Gamma Rho Soror
ity Inc. promotes education and does not dis
criminate against anyone so this Is why she
believes that even though all greek organiza
tions have different greek letters they are all
here for a common goal which is for the better
ment African- Americans.
According to Kelli Pack, Philakter of Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. , Alpha Pi chapter,
greek organizations on the Clark Atlanta Uni
versity campus are somewhat apathetic. She
stated that the reason for this is because the
administration has made it so difficult for
them, to active on campus.
“Why should we extend ourselves for some
one who doesn’t want us,” questioned Pack.
They do not realize that greek organizations
are an important part of students attending
and excelling in college, said Pack.
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April 29-30 Reading Period
May 3-7 Final Exams
Residence Halls Close
Commencement
Memorial Day
Summer School Regis.
May 8
May 17
May 31
June 1
June 2 Summer School Begins
June 5 Independence Day
June 8 Summer Mid Term
June 16-22 Summer School Exam
June 23
Summer School Ends
June 24 Summer School Commen.