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SPELMAN
THE VOICE
OF BLACK WOMANHOOD
SPOTLIGHT
VOL. XLI NO.4
JANUARY 1974
Political Parties
on Spelman’s
Campus
by Marian L. Cobb
With the advent of the second semester of
any scholastic year, foresighted students in
variably turn their attentions to the future of
Spelman’s student government. It is not sur
prising in a country where a two party system
prevails to find that our own campus govern
ment is divided into two semblances of
parties. These parties rule interchangeably
from year to year making for an imbalance
in the effectiveness of the government.
Theoretically, let’s call one party the
Whigs and the other the Tories. Let’s examine
the parties by their aims and accomplishments
with some serious thought about the future
of our student government.
The Whigs are usually “seasonally” popu
lar students who become more popular
around election time. They are often good
academicians but poorly rounded students in
the sense of a full student life.
Sadly, observation and experience has
shown that these people are usually favored
by the ‘gods’ and only seek to reap the per
sonal benefits that a student government post
can bring.
Some of the benefits are publicity, power
and academic advancement for themselves.
The Whigs usually accomplish a minimal
amount of simple, mundane projects that are
of no real value to the students; after at least
two months after taking office they close up
shop and appear only for official occasions.
On the other side of the coin, the Tories
more often than not are the type of students
who are integral parts of the campus puzzle.
These students function from Freshman Week
until graduation day. Qualities of creativity,
cooperativeness, congeniality and intellectu
ality are theirs. Very often these students are
viewed as radicals by those in higher positions
because of their strong wills and desires.
Continued on p.6, Col.2
in Blackness
Foster
Economic
Support
of Community
by Debbi Newton
Sisters in Blackness, an organization dedi
cated to the principle of Black unity, are
preparing for the first of an annual fund
raising event to be held February 22 and 23
at the Black Arts Center. Under the dynamic
leadership of Sister Ayana Abdallah and the
stimulating sponsorship of Mrs. Cheryl Mc
Nair, college hostess, S.I.B. will host a score
of polished talent emanating from all the
schools within the Atlanta University Center.
The theme of the fund raising event will
by KUUMBA, symbolizing the six principles
of Blackness. In an interview with Andrea
Starr, publicity director of S.I.B., Miss Starr
pointed out the meaning of community de
velopment as a vehicle toward a better rela
tionship between the Atlanta University
Center and the surrounding communities.
She also emphasized the omission of any
European symbolism in KUUMBA. The pro
ceeds from KUUMBA will be contributed to
elementary level Black learning institutions.
It appears that Spelman College’s Sisters
In Blackness are taking to heart the theme of
the nineteen seventy three Black Expo held
in Chicago—“Save the Children.” “KUUMBA
will welcome you to an evening of Black
creativity,” projects Miss Starr, “and offer
you an opportunity to join together in the
struggle.”
AND
WHITE
BALL
On Saturday, January 26, Spelman College
held its second annual Blue and White Ball.
This year the Ball was held on campus in the
New Student Center; entertainment was pro
vided by the Early Warnin System Band and
the catering service was provided by Campus
Chefs.
The turn-out for the Ball was overwhelm
ing, although a number of students resented
the highlight of Spelman’s social activities
being held in the Dining Hall on campus. The
reasons the “Decision Heads” of the student
body gave for having the activity on campus
were, the location would enable more stu
dents to attend, it is cheaper, and the new
building should be put to its ultimate use.
Both parties have a valid argument of some
merit and the question now is only one of
individual taste, style and class. It is evident
in this activity, as in many others, that some
of our non-leading students are thinking on
broader perspectives than our “Decision
Heads.”
Despite the minor disagreements of the
Ball’s locale, it was a smashing success. The
Early Warnin System Band jammed and the
people partied.
The swinging affair was climaxed at mid
night with a dynamite fashion show coordi
nated by Miss Jeta Edwards and Mr. Joseph
Parker with ensembles from J. Riggins in
Lenox Square. The show featured all the
latest styles in men’s and women’s fashions,
and some of the baddest sisters and brothers
in the Center.
All in all, Spelman’s Blue and White Ball
of 1974 was nice, but in too many ways, it
resembled a regular house party.
