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Out
to
Lunch
Top
Cat
By Anthony W S holm/ Editor
*
Freedom and Unity, a minority!
[newspaper directed toward CSUF|
'students, has a new staff.
Along with a new staff come newl
Ichanges. We hope that qach new change
jwill be one for the better/^
Our hope is that Freedbm and Unityl
will widen the variety of information
made available to the students. This
semester we will offer more news, sportsf
and special interest columns.
We feel that students should be able
to read our publication and find
information that will better their
understanding of the campus community,
and encourage them to become more
involved in the issues that affect their|
lives.
We realize changes don't occurl
overnight; but it will not be because of a
lack of effort on our pan to make them
happen.
We ask that readers who would like]
to encourage our efforts, submit letters |
to the editor at any time.
Opinion
Forward
Our staff applauds the actions of the
National Newspaper Publishers
Association, -which cancelled its mid¬
winter convention in Phoenix, Ariz., in
protest of that state's govenor's refusal to
honor the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr.
NNPA President Christopher Bennett
said the association, which comprises
black newspapers and magazines,
denounces Gov. Medium's action as
"disgraceful and repugnant," according to
a statement published in the Seattle
(Wash.) Medium.
"It borders on the philosophy of South
Africa's apartheid system of
government...apartheid there, blatant
racism here," Benncu declared in the
Medium. ^0
Recording star Stevie Wonder, who
urged students at Central State University
(Ohio) to "crush racism," has vowed to
not perform in Arizona because of the
state's position on the holiday.
Despite petty altercations by Sen. Jesse
Helms, R-N.C, in an attempt to give a
negative assessment of King's life in
America, a bill asking for the holiday was
signed by President Reagan in 1983.
Mccham has boasted, however, that his
action will save state taxpayers $2
million to $3 million, which would be
paid to state employees who would have
the holiday off. *
What do you think of
campus publications?
By Darius O. Crosby
Managing Editor
It is my belief, however, that with the
establishment of Dr. King's birthday as a
national holiday, we have a backdrop
against which every American can build a
dream like no other dream: a dream of
brotherhood and racial harmony.
"We will not be satisfied until justice
rolls down like the waters, and
righteousness like a mighty stream,"
King once said.
His intense commitment is
remembered by those who once chanted
his desires, and who have since adopted
his theme. n )
As we look back on Black History
Month, let us remember the problems of
dehumanization and injustice, which have
been characteristic of a nation suffering
from a moral and spiritual famine. Let
us also look foward to the day when
these problems will have become a
walking mat for brotherhood.
To the schoolchildren of this nation,
King's birthday should not be just another
day out of the classroom. Parents, as
well as learning institutions, would do
well to uphold the significance of this
day: a day to be enhanced by focusing on •
the specific ideas of King's concepts.
King's national attention came in
1956, when he led a boycott of the public
buses in Montgomery, Ala. where he
protested racial segregation. After a year
of economic pressure, the U.S. Supreme
with hope MTS^
Court ruled that racial segregation in state
and interstate transportation was
unlawful.
King knew the ultimate price to be
paid would be his life; but he was not
deterred because he saw that humanity
was suffering.
Where do you stand today? What is
your philosophy?
By no means was Dr. King an
extraordinary man. He was an ordinary
individual with an extraordinary
commitment But remember, education
is the prequisite for any commitment that
will benefit the whole of mankind.
King's commitment was, indeed, his
destiny: "What is mine is yours...and Til
give it to you with love and respect and
devotion to God's Kindom."
King gave his life for Freedom and
Unity . To all the Evan Mechams and
Jesse Helmses of the world: Let's look
back on King's life with thanksgiving in
our hearts, and look forward to the
holiday in his memory with hope.
editorials cont, pg. 3
Forward With Hope will be a
regularly occuring column written
by Managing Editor Darius O.
Crosby.
California State Assembly woman
Maxine Waters addressed a group of
CSUF students in the Satallite College
Union last Thursday night Waters
discussed the problems of rape and child
LesKimber
Owner of the California Advocate
and leader in City Council District 3.
Sister of Mamie Lee Pilknton, Mattie
Taylor is a retired employee for the
Golden State Insurance Co., and a
former CSUF student
>
At first glance Cora Lee
Johnson seems like any other
86-year-oW woman. But after
talking with her a few moments, you
realize just how unique she really is.
She is a woman with a goal. A
goal she has pursued much of her
life. She began elementary school
In a Mississippi church 81 years ago
and today she is working toward a
masters degree in social welfare at
California State University Fresno.
"IVe been in school seventy
years." She sakUTm a very hard
worker." "I'd like to finish, but not
until I get my master's degree."
Johnson is taking several
classes at CSUF this semester. She
said she usually takes 12 to 15 units
and does very well academically.
"I haven! failed yet," she said.
"And I hope I donl."
'.
Object Description
| Title | 1987_03 The Daily Collegian March 1987 |
| Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
| Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
| Publication Date | 1987 |
| Description | Daily (except weedends) during the school year. Microfilm. Palo Alto, Calif.: BMI Library Microfilms, 1986- microfilm reels; 35 mm. Vol.1, no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- |
| Subject | California State University, Fresno -- Periodicals. |
| Contributors | Associated Students of Fresno State. |
| Coverage | Vol.1 no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- to present |
| Format | Microfilm reels, 35 mm. |
| Technical Information | Scanned at 600 dpi; TIFF; Microfilm ScanPro 2000 "E-image data" |
| Language | eng |
Description
| Title | March 5, 1987, Page 10 |
| Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
| Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
| Publication Date | 1987 |
| Description | Daily (except weedends) during the school year. Microfilm. Palo Alto, Calif.: BMI Library Microfilms, 1986- microfilm reels; 35 mm. Vol.1, no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- |
| Subject | California State University, Fresno -- Periodicals. |
| Contributors | Associated Students of Fresno State. |
| Coverage | Vol.1 no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- to present |
| Format | Microfilm reels, 35 mm. |
| Technical Information | Scanned at 600 dpi; TIFF; Microfilm ScanPro 2000 "E-image data" |
| Language | eng |
| Full-Text-Search | Editorials Out to Lunch Top Cat By Anthony W S holm/ Editor * Freedom and Unity, a minority! [newspaper directed toward CSUF| 'students, has a new staff. Along with a new staff come newl Ichanges. We hope that qach new change jwill be one for the better/^ Our hope is that Freedbm and Unityl will widen the variety of information made available to the students. This semester we will offer more news, sportsf and special interest columns. We feel that students should be able to read our publication and find information that will better their understanding of the campus community, and encourage them to become more involved in the issues that affect their| lives. We realize changes don't occurl overnight; but it will not be because of a lack of effort on our pan to make them happen. We ask that readers who would like] to encourage our efforts, submit letters | to the editor at any time. Opinion Forward Our staff applauds the actions of the National Newspaper Publishers Association, -which cancelled its mid¬ winter convention in Phoenix, Ariz., in protest of that state's govenor's refusal to honor the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. NNPA President Christopher Bennett said the association, which comprises black newspapers and magazines, denounces Gov. Medium's action as "disgraceful and repugnant," according to a statement published in the Seattle (Wash.) Medium. "It borders on the philosophy of South Africa's apartheid system of government...apartheid there, blatant racism here," Benncu declared in the Medium. ^0 Recording star Stevie Wonder, who urged students at Central State University (Ohio) to "crush racism," has vowed to not perform in Arizona because of the state's position on the holiday. Despite petty altercations by Sen. Jesse Helms, R-N.C, in an attempt to give a negative assessment of King's life in America, a bill asking for the holiday was signed by President Reagan in 1983. Mccham has boasted, however, that his action will save state taxpayers $2 million to $3 million, which would be paid to state employees who would have the holiday off. * What do you think of campus publications? By Darius O. Crosby Managing Editor It is my belief, however, that with the establishment of Dr. King's birthday as a national holiday, we have a backdrop against which every American can build a dream like no other dream: a dream of brotherhood and racial harmony. "We will not be satisfied until justice rolls down like the waters, and righteousness like a mighty stream," King once said. His intense commitment is remembered by those who once chanted his desires, and who have since adopted his theme. n ) As we look back on Black History Month, let us remember the problems of dehumanization and injustice, which have been characteristic of a nation suffering from a moral and spiritual famine. Let us also look foward to the day when these problems will have become a walking mat for brotherhood. To the schoolchildren of this nation, King's birthday should not be just another day out of the classroom. Parents, as well as learning institutions, would do well to uphold the significance of this day: a day to be enhanced by focusing on • the specific ideas of King's concepts. King's national attention came in 1956, when he led a boycott of the public buses in Montgomery, Ala. where he protested racial segregation. After a year of economic pressure, the U.S. Supreme with hope MTS^ Court ruled that racial segregation in state and interstate transportation was unlawful. King knew the ultimate price to be paid would be his life; but he was not deterred because he saw that humanity was suffering. Where do you stand today? What is your philosophy? By no means was Dr. King an extraordinary man. He was an ordinary individual with an extraordinary commitment But remember, education is the prequisite for any commitment that will benefit the whole of mankind. King's commitment was, indeed, his destiny: "What is mine is yours...and Til give it to you with love and respect and devotion to God's Kindom." King gave his life for Freedom and Unity . To all the Evan Mechams and Jesse Helmses of the world: Let's look back on King's life with thanksgiving in our hearts, and look forward to the holiday in his memory with hope. editorials cont, pg. 3 Forward With Hope will be a regularly occuring column written by Managing Editor Darius O. Crosby. California State Assembly woman Maxine Waters addressed a group of CSUF students in the Satallite College Union last Thursday night Waters discussed the problems of rape and child LesKimber Owner of the California Advocate and leader in City Council District 3. Sister of Mamie Lee Pilknton, Mattie Taylor is a retired employee for the Golden State Insurance Co., and a former CSUF student > At first glance Cora Lee Johnson seems like any other 86-year-oW woman. But after talking with her a few moments, you realize just how unique she really is. She is a woman with a goal. A goal she has pursued much of her life. She began elementary school In a Mississippi church 81 years ago and today she is working toward a masters degree in social welfare at California State University Fresno. "IVe been in school seventy years." She sakUTm a very hard worker." "I'd like to finish, but not until I get my master's degree." Johnson is taking several classes at CSUF this semester. She said she usually takes 12 to 15 units and does very well academically. "I haven! failed yet," she said. "And I hope I donl." '. |
