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November 30, 1984/The Maroon Tiger/Page 14A Watch These Students By Carol Wilson Special to The Maroon Tiger Two images of campus life have dominated the media this fall: One portrays college students as serious-minded political conservatives, dressed in natty pinstripes, and firmly entrenched in the Reagan camp. The'other depicts them as beer craving fools, rioting for the right to party to excess, angrily op posing anyone who expects them to behave as adults. It’s not surprising that the student rioters have been un iversally panned, by the national and campus media. But there’s also an undertone to which implies that it’s merely a reflec tion of growing selfishness and materialism. Though contradictory, both of these images are grounded in truth. Yes, today’s active young politicians seem more interested in corporate profits and a strong defense than in rallying for peace, love, and universal happiness. And yes, distur bances, at Illinois State U., Pur due, Kansas State, and Morehouse College, among other schools, have given ad ministrators everywhere reason for concern. These two images can even be seen as different sides of the same coin — or should I say the same dollar bill. It’s well documented that today’s college student enters school knowing that jobs are tight, facing intense pressure to succeed, and craving the high-priced lifestyle our consumer society so actively promotes. Perhpas those students heavily involved in the GOP cause are more hopeful about the years ahead. They believe in what Reaganomics has accomplished thus far, and in the brighter future President Reagan promis ed in his campaign. And they are willing to work for that future. The rioters, whose “protests” often start out as parties, don’t seem to share that hope. The future they see doesn’t merit sacrificing the here and now, especially their right to get drunk. Is it coincidental that many of the student riots have occurred in the industrial Midwest, an area particularly hard hit by the recession, and one which hasn’t felt many of Reaganomics’ benefits? But if both these viewpoints come in for criticism, is there apy way a college student can win? One has to wonder. Several college administrators have spoken out this fall, blasting students for not taking a greater interest in the threat of nuclear war. Yet the most publicized protests a long that line — the now-famous “cyanide pill” referenda at Brown and Colorado State — have been criticized as being too defeatist. If ever there was a time for adminstrators, especially those in student services, to speak out about the good things happen ing on campus, this is it. I realize I may be setting this publication up for criticism on that score, for we don’t back away from cover ing negative stories. But we also talk a lot about whatstudentsare doing for others. And they’re doing a lot. Young people are still active as volunteers, they are increasingly involved in making decisions on campus, and in such efforts as peer advising. While the much- publicized few are in drunken riots, many under-publicized efforts are under way in Greek organizations and elsewhere to curb student drinking. It’s impossible to control what the media, including The Maroon Tiger, will cover. The negative always seems to be more newsworthy. But at the rate things are going, a good word will be so rare, it just might rate headlines. Eaves Sets New Goals By Emanuel D. McGirt Staff Writer Every Tuesday during Freshman Orientation, the Freshman Class has a guest speaker. Some of the speakers are all right, some are good, and some are exceptional. A. Reginald Eaves is one of those exceptions. Eaves stated “It’s amazing what Morehouse does to men. You the freshman class carry the torch of history and the memory of the past leaders of this great institution. Then he talked about the success of the Vintage Class of ’56, of which he was a member. Furthermore, Eaves exclaimed that his heart is heavy, for his concern is great for the future generations of Black Youth. He said "the Morehouse Class of ’88 can and must be successful. Black people have a short term memory; in 1976 America had its Bicenntennial, and in 1984, we are still not first class citizens. Too many Black Americans are complacent. In 1984, the white media is trying to brainwash Eaves Blacks to stay home. They say Reagan is going to landslide Mondale but the brainwash is not accurate. They still don’t know whether he is leading by 12% of by 23%. Besides no Blacks have been polled. In 1984 we (Blacks) are not abused physical ly; we are abused psychological ly. The Government and the media don’t talk about the Jews, and they don’t condemn Israel. But Israel is one of the strongest supporters of South Africa.” Eaves went on “History shows us Paul Robeson, one of the greatest orators of all time, an all American athlete, a singer, and an actor. He was a well-rounded man. Robeson had invitations ot sing in front of white audiences. HE refused to sing in these segregated places. The Govern ment labeled him a Communist. We believed what the white press said about Paul Robeson. Robeson stood up for what he believed in: he died a man. Look at Malcolm X, he came along and told us to be proud of our heritage, and to be strong black men and women. The white India In Transition By Charles Carpenter Political Affairs Editor On Wednesday November 7, 1984 at 9:08 am Indira Gandhi, Prime Minister of India was shot and killed by two body guards; members of the Sikh religious group. In the ensuing struggle with the remaining security forces one of the assassins was killed and the otherwas critically wounded. The attack was seen as retribu tion for the raid ordered on the Sikh holy place, the Golden Temple, by Mrs. Gandhi months earlier. Almost prophetically, in a speech delivered to a large crowd the day before her death she said that, “If I die tomorrow every drop of my blood will invigorate the nation.” World reaction was consen sual: shock, sadness, and con cern over the future of this turbulent country. In Washington President Reagan expressed his “shock, revulsion and grief over the brutal assassination.” In Britain Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher af firmed that “India has been robbed of a leader of incom parable courage, vision and humanity.” Pope John Paul II said her death caused “universal horror and dismay.” General Secretary Konstantin Chernenko called Mrs. Gandhi “a fiery , fighter for peace.” The assassination touched off j days of rioting and attacks by the Hindu and Muslim majority against the Sikh minority. By the end of the week the death toll had reached 1,000 in Delhi alone. The country's leadership was passed quickly to Mrs. Gandhi’s ' sole surviving son, 40 year-old Rajiv. The new head of state is a holder of a mechanical . engineering degree from Cam bridge University and formerly a commercial pilot for India’s t national airline. Rajiv was not his • mother’s first choice. His younger brother Singay was being groomed in earnest for the position, but was killed in a flying accident in 1980. There has been concern ex pressed over the inexperienced Rajiv's ability to weave together the social, cultural, religious patchwork that is India. It is no doubt a monumental task that awaits him, nor is there doubt that this fractuous country’s future depends upon how well he is able to accomplish it. Yet there is hope in the recollection that Mrs. Gandhi too was said to be inexperienced when she took the reins and her son too may prove wrong the doubters. media branded him. Malcolm X died a man.” Eaves continued “You are designed by God. You are unique, there is no one who is totally like you. Whatever you want to do you can do it. After four years at “The House” you will be cometing with men from all over the world. Morehouse Men must excel." Eaves, a Fulton County Com missioner was interrupted with applause several times and received two standing ovations. He concluded by saying “What not appears impossible, one day soon will be possible. One of you in this auditorium may very well be the President of the United States. One of you a Morehouse Man will be President of the United States. By Kevin Moses In 1973 a group of young media activists founded the National Black Media Coalition (a Civil Rights Organization) based on the need of a fulltime advocate or watchdog of the communications industry. This group first convened in Washington, D.C. in 1973 where it formed a committee and selected officers. The officers at the time were Jim McCuller, Chairman; Kujeteli Kweli, Secretary; and Pluria Marshall, Treasurer. Under McCuller’s A Civil Rights Organization That Works leadership the NBMC did exten sive research into the com munications industry. Shortly after, the NBMC approached the Federal Communication Com mission with a 62 point petition (of its findings) outlining demands and requirements that would give blacks and other minorities real access to all media functions (whether it be in front of the camera/microphone or behind the scene in a decision-making role). McCuller continued his two year stint as Chairman trying to maximize employment opportunities for blacks and other minorities in this industry. During the NBMC’s 1975 cam paign the former Treasurer Pluria Marshall was elected Chairman of the energetic Civil Rights organization. With Marshall in charge, the NBMC has assisted the FCC and Con gress in the governing of the communications industry. In 1977 the NBMC became in volved in minority ownership efforts with other public interest organizations, while working with the FCC to initiate the agency’s Tax Certificate and Distress Sales policies. These policies will increase minority ownership, while allowing com munications outlets that hire blacks and other minorities tax benefits. In addition, the NBMC has been instrumental in negotiating 24 corporate agreements that would improve black and other minority employment, training and promotion. These corporate agreements have helped NBMC raise over $461,000 for black colleges and universities. The money raised was used for scholarships and improving communication facilities at these schools. Among the recipients were Clark College, Texas Southern University and Howard University. The students of black higher educational institutions has always been of prime impor tance to NBMC. It hasagressively sought internships and on the job training for students in terested in pursuing careers in (Continued on Page 19)