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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. **®«*e*«®**s*«*«*«*i 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.