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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.