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Vol 69 | Number 08 T HE TSU HERALD | November 30th, 2016

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HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR FINALS

SPORTS page 6

SPORTS RUNDOWN

LIFE & STYLE page 8

page 3 TRENDING: NATURAL HAIR

POLITICS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF: VONN BUTLER

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OUR FRIEND, OUR MENTOR, OUR BROTHER WE WILL MISS YOU HATE TRUMPS LOVE

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Letter From the Editor I speak for a large surplus of the community when I say “finally”. We are all in great anticipation for December 10, 2016 and each for different reasons. First off, congratulations to those who see this date and spread positive energy of excitement and the joyous feeling that accompanies obtaining that college degree. I am elated and very proud of those who have climbed the ladder to the mountaintop in order to reach this accomplishment. Everyone should be proud of themselves, as their families come flying or driving in to see you strut the stage and shake the hands with our president as you modestly pose for a candid. As you go on to the next chapter of your lives, I only ask that you continue to climb and strive for more as you apply all the sets of tools you’ve acquired during your tenure at TSU. Continue to make a name for yourself while upholding the integrity which was passed down before you courtesy of past generations. Go with honor, pride, and dignity so that your good name will forever prosper.

Sometimes all that glitters isn’t gold, just as all Polo isn’t Ralph. Remember you have to familiarize yourself with the reality versus the perception. The perception is that people will pat you on the back and continue to smile as if it was a cool-breeze, sunny, 70 degree Friday afternoon in California driving along the coast of the Pacific Ocean.

Now, while some await graduation, others anticipate Decemeber 10 because it will officially begin the winter break postponing classes, making them non-existent until the spring As we wind down the month of November semester. It gets deeper than that actually. It and conclude the Fall 2016 semester, I think gives everyone a break, a chance to sit back and EDITORIAL STAFF reflect on the fall semester.

It seems like Homecoming was just a week ago, T h e T S U H e r a l d let alone a month. As we EDITOR-IN-CHIEF is MARCUS D. SMITH conjugate our thoughts published by the and memories from the students of Te x a s S o u t h e r n past four months, a lot SPORTS COLUMNIST has been experienced U n i v e r s i t y.

MARCUS D. SMITH over the course of Fall Opinions exp r e s s e d a r e t h o s e 2016. Now, as always in OPINION EDITOR of the life there are plenty of NYCOLE HUTCHENS w r i t e r a n d d o obstacles and a multitude not STAFF WRITER of roadblocks that intern e c e s s a r i l y r e - cept us, our goals, and our MAHBUBA MATOVU f l e c t t h o s e o f t h e destinies. The common MARIEA BOYD administration.

T h e n e w s p a p e r i s trait of the average man Publications Manager p r i n t e d b i w e e k l y, is to give up and throw TIYOSHA TURNER away everything you have except worked towards. You have d u r i n g h o l i d a y s STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER and JADE HORTON to understand that before e x a m i n a t i o n p e r i - you succeed at anything ods.

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I was sharing this with a friend of mine a couple of weeks ago because she was noticing the phoniness that was developing around her. The way I told her, is the same way I would advise everyone. Right now it is detrimental that you realize and understand who is for you and who is not. It’s not negative, it’s just life. Not everyone will truly be for you, people sought out for their own personal benefits and self-ambitions.

As an individual, it is up to you to identify who are the ones that genuinely wish success upon you just as they would themselves. Those are the ones you wish to keep around because the natural competition will motivate each of you to be better.

(Photo by: Jake Lambert IV)

Greetings ladies and gentlemen of Texas Southern University,

Yes, exactly just that.

They will always tell you how great you are and how they adore your grace when you approach different circumstances on an everyday basis.

Unfortunately, the undenying and underlining reality of the situation is they have not wished success for you. When you have those people around you, you know the ones that talk that “whoop-de-whoop, blase-blah, he say, she say, oh my gosh...” go ahead and complete that line for me because that’s what you have to do when you cross paths with those who do not wish you success and/or happiness.

As I pen this letter that I share with you all, I want this to resonate with you as you will come across conflicts in your young adult life. If an individual is toxic to your persona then simply cut them off. As you begin to do so, you will grow closer with yourself and continue to find yourself in this subconscious time of change.

As we ascend into the holidays, continue to find yourself and surround yourself with peace and positivity as you gather with your families for the holidays. Have a great, safe winter break and I will see you all next year in 2017!

With peace, love, and sincerity, Marcus D. Smith 69th TSU Herald Editor-in-Chief

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Cover Story School of Communication, TSU Mourns the Loss of Beloved Professor By: Charles Washington Jr. Contributing Writer

School of Communication students, faculty members, alumni, family and friends held a candlelight vigil Friday, November 18, mourning the loss of Professor CeVonn “Vonn” Butler, who passed away on November 11, 2016.

Butler succumbed to his injuries after being in the hospital for ten weeks due to a tragic car accident on September 3, 2016, in which he was hit by a drunk driver.

The vigil took place at 5:30 p.m., on the Martin Luther King Jr. Humanities Center portico, where several students, professors, family, and friends gathered together to remember the kind of person Butler was and the great moments they all shared with him.

Entertainment Recording Management (ERM) coordinator and a good friend to Butler, Jordan Williams felt the message and purpose of the vigil was much more than a memorial in Butler’s remembering.

“The message of this vigil for Vonn Butler is to basically allow his legacy to live on,” said Williams.

Vonn did, but it takes dedication. He lived life and he was dedicated to his agenda. You can tell the measure of a person’s life by the way they lead it,” said Tucker.

Most of Butler’s students remembered him as a considerate professor who always cared about his students, and wanted them to be successful.

Graduate student, Lamonde Howard, said Butler was a caring person that was always eager to help anyone.

“Vonn was such a caring person that I actually think he cared for other people more than he cared for himself. That was the kind of person he was, relentless care for others. He could not hold on to information long enough before he at least shared it with ten other people. That was Vonn,” said Howard.

Communication student, Kye Williams, said Butler was like a brother to him and he never hesitated to reprimand him or other students if he saw them slacking.

“Vonn was definitely like a big brother to me.

He was like that big brother you would see in Williams also said that Butler’s legacy is for the mall and you would try to go the other way people to always work hard and give all of their because you knew he was going to say someenergy into reaching their goals and dreams. thing to you and you were not trying to hear it,” said Williams.

“His legacy was to give all that you have. We know how short life is but give all that you Williams also expressed how Butler always have while you are here. Take your game to helped him make connections because he saw another level,” Williams said. how passionate he was for his major and TSU. Longtime colleague and friend, John D. Tucker stated that the vigil was about remembering Butler and his endowments to the School of Communication.

“For me, the vigil was about remembering Vonn and creating energy where we can really honor his contribution…So it was really about his contribution and remembering him,” said Tucker.

Tucker also said that the message is anyone can accomplish the same goals as Butler did when he was still living.

“So the message was that anyone can do what

“He would tell me about different things that were happening on campus and he would ask me to handle it. I would wonder why he was always on my back telling me to do it, but I realized he was just looking out for me and the greater good of the university, and I am grateful for that,” said Williams.

Professor Butler is one of the masterminds behind the SOC receiving updated equipment and materials for the students to utilize.

Butler fought for an entire year for the School of Communication to get new equipment. He was denied numerous times, but that did not stop him from helping his alma mater.

Butler’s hard work and dedication paid off when he raised half a million dollars for the SOC to purchase the new equipment that were needed in the department.

Professor Butler’s younger brother, Maurese Butler, expressed that his older brother was always going after what he wanted and always watched out for him.

“Vonn was always a go-getter. He was always on the go, working here and there from Los Angeles and back to Houston. He was a hardworking man who loved what he did. He also looked out for me and always gave me advice, making sure I was on the right track and doing what I was supposed to do too,” Butler said.

Butler also revealed how amazing it was to see how many people loved his brother and how many lives he touched.

“The vigil was awesome. It was really wonderful to see how many people embraced and respected Vonn. He inspired many lives. My family and I were really happy and we truly appreciated it,” said Butler.

A memorial was held on Saturday, November 19, 2016, at the Sawyer Auditorium for students and faculty members of TSU. Professor Butler’s funeral was held Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at the Gospel Temple Church of God in Christ in Pine Grove, Louisiana. The service began at 10:30a.m.

Vonn Butler was a TSU alumnus, and a compassionate person who loved his alma mater, students, colleagues, family and friends. He was a person who was always willing to help anyone, no matter who it was. Professor Vonn Butler will surely be missed.

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Campus News Strategically Planning For Your Finals By: Mahbuba Matovu Life and Style Columnist

Dead week and final’s week can be stressful for students. Having a strategic plan when preparing for exams can can prove to be very useful in helping you lock in those good grades and a GPA you can be proud of.

Here are some tips that you can use as tools to prepare for the hectic days ahead that will help you stay focused and be better prepared for your finals.

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Outline your own study guide

A lot of classes, especially the ones taken at higher levels (junior and senior) tend to have comprehensive finals, which means you need to know everything that was taught during the semester. Although professors provide a study guide, it’s important to create your own in order to focus on those topics that you feel need more of your attention. Create reminders to study for each of your classes and use your smart phone calendar to plan out your study times.

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Ask questions and attend the review session As a graduate student who has a heavy course load, I have come to learn that asking my professors for a review session has come in handy when preparing for finals. Professors use review sessions to outline the areas of concentration that will be useful for students to focus on when studying. At times, professors don’t

carry out review sessions unless students ask, or they have the review in the last class of the semester. Therefore, it is important to attend class till the last day and take advantage of all the opportunities.

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Strategize your group study sessions

Group study sessions can make or break you.

If you’re going to join a study group, it’s important to know what the group is going to focus on for that session. Some groups come together to review their notes, others come together to learn their notes. Studying with a group that is reviewing when you know nothing about the topic will not be beneficial because you cannot contribute.

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Study in intervals

Attempting to cram each and every part of your notes can be very overwhelming or even cause anxiety. Split your study material into topics or 45-minute-sessions while giving yourself 10-15 minute breaks in between. Distributing study material over periods of time can be beneficial in retention of material.

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Test yourself.

A good way to know if you’ve retained what you have studied is by testing yourself. Sample tests on the topic can help in determining this.

A lot of test books have exercises and questions to test your knowledge on the topic. Use them to know how much you remember and focus on the problem areas.

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Break a sweat

A research study carried out by the University of Columbia found that cardio exercises can improve memory and learning. Simple workouts like jogging or a Zumba class will help you to increase your energy level and reduce study-stress.

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Change up your study environment

Changing up your study spot can take away the monotony of studying. Coffee shops like Starbucks or bookstores like Barnes & Noble are great options to catch up on your reading if you wish to change the scenario from the good ol’ library.

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Get a good night’s sleep and Relax

Eight hours of sleep might be unheard of in finals week however, it can actually help boost your energy and focus, especially on the day of your exam. Don’t be tempted to stay up late trying to remember everything you studied.

Finals week shouldn’t make you panic. Eat healthy, get plenty of sleep, and relax. You got this…Good luck!

Late-Robert Powell Joins the Hall of Fame By: Dwight Banks Contributing Writer

(Photo courtesy of: www.swac.org)

Student Government Association Senator, Justin Elum joined a list of former senators to pass legislation for the university’s hall of fame.

On November 9, Elumn sponsored the legislation that nominated former Assistant Director of Student Services Operation and Food Service and former Women’s Bowling head coach, the late-Robert Powell, to the Hall of Fame.

uals have passed for confirmation: Dr. James M. Douglas, Naomi E. Cox-Andrews, Dr. Thomas F. Freeman, Gusta and Theola Booker, Benny Swain, and Herbert and Georgia Provost.

Birtenna Bennett, Executive Director of Student Services Operation & Food Service, officially endorsed the resolution.

The legislation was sponsored by former graduate school senator, Dwight Banks, and later signed by Terrance J. Bolton, 2014-15 SGA President, Milton Carroll, Sylvia MitchellBrooks, Jew Don Boney Jr., state representative, Senfronia Thompson, Attorney Harry E. Johnson, and the late Iris Perkins and the late State Representative, Larry Q. Evans.

Two of his sons were on hand to witness the proceedings.

The senated voted 16-0 in favor of the legislation. Since its inception in 2015, eight individ-

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Campus News Mr. Texas Southern University Reflects on Fall 2016, Anticipates 2017 By: Marcus D. Smith Editor-In-Chief One word that can be used to define this semester would be “conflicting”.

disadvantage. Because of the mishap, he’s had less time to put his stamp on the university.

At least that was one term Mr. Texas Southern University, Moses Mbai, used when reflecting upon the last semester of the year 2016.

Mbai is the first write-in in the university’s history as Mr. TSU and through the adversity in which he faced this semester, he is ready to build upon the legacy at Texas Southern University.

Mbai, a business management major, graduates in spring 2017 but he has a tough agenda that he seeks to fulfill prior to his moment in May when he walks across the stage.

“I look forward to next semester because there’s a lot of things that I do want to change, that I didn’t have the opportunity to do so this semester. Before I leave, there’s one promise that I made to myself. It’s that I would not be a Mr. TSU that didn’t do anything,” said Mbai.

Due to a prolonged process and mishandling of information, Mbai wasn’t crowned Mr. TSU until late-September. Already a month into the semester at the time, Mbai felt as if he was at a

Mr. TSU is currently working on a few initiatives he projects to be in full effect by January 2017, and one of those includes what Mbai calls, “Body by Graduation.”

“It’s a health and fitness initiative. I’m going to incorporate a sports nutritionist...and we’ll have workout plans and camps to get the student body involved,” said Mbai.

Follow Mr. Texas Southern University on Instagram at “feelinglikemoses91” for more info and updates.

Sigma Omega Phi Establishes Its First Collegiate Chapter at Texas Southern University

(courtesy of www.sigmaomegaphi2008.org) First black Greek frat for masculine-identified women on a college campus in US

ATLANTA, GA --- October 6, 2016 -- Sigma Omega Phi Fraternity, Inc (SOP) is pleased to announce that it will colonize its first collegiate chapter on the campus of Texas Southern University (TSU) in the Spring of 2017. The ETA Alpha Chapter of SOP at TSU is the first black gay Greek chapter on a college campus in the United States. SOP is a fraternity of masculine-identified women founded in Atlanta, Georgia by Amber Moore in 2008.

TSU, established in Houston, Texas over 89 years ago, is one of the nation’s largest historically black universities. TSU has over 9,000 culturally diverse students and has made inclusiveness a core value. TSU is the alma mater of the late U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Jordan who was not only the first African American woman elected to the Texas Senate and the first Southern African American woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, she was also the first known

lesbian to be elected to the U.S. Congress.

Newly appointed National SOP College Chapter Coordinator, said, “The legend and spirit of the Honorable Barbara Jordan makes founding our first college chapter at TSU particularly rewarding.

She was “first” in a lot of ways and we’re proud to be colonizing the first black gay women’s Greek frat in America.”

Dr. Grace Loudd has been named the adviser for ETA Alpha. “TSU prides itself on diversity and meeting the academic and social needs of our students,” Loudd said. “Giving the gay masculineidentified women students at TSU a Greek organization is tremendous. We are proud to offer them this opportunity and we’re looking forward to working closely with SOP recruit for the new chapter this Fall.”

2 SOP representatives, including Founder Amber Moore and Elit will be on the campus during

Homecoming festivities, October 17-22, 2016 to introduce the fraternity to the TSU campus and launch general recruiting. Students interested in joining the new ETA Alpha chapter may contact: About Sigma Omega Phi Fraternity Sigma Omega Phi Fraternity, Incorporated (SOP) is a social service fraternity for lesbian women everywhere that consider themselves to be masculine-identified, dominant, aggressive or stud.

Members strive to exhibit excellence in themselves and encourage it in others including the community at large. It is SOP’s goal to give dominant lesbian woMEN everywhere a greater ability to express themselves, work for their communities and enjoy the Greek fraternity experience free of prejudice or injustice. SOP’s mission is to provide a positive image of masculine-identified gay females along with educating and providing service to the community through chapters both off and on college campuses.

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Sports

Sports Rundown (courtesy of www.TSUsports.com)

Tiger Football 3. Devante Kincade – QB – Dallas, Texas – Grambling State University - Junior 4.

Eric Medina – K - La Porte, Texas – Texas Southern University – Senior 5.

Terrance Singleton – DB – Port Arthur, Texas – Prairie View A&M University - Senior 6.

Cornelius Henderson – DL – Duncanville, Texas – Jackson State University – Senior 7.

DeVohn Reed – DL – Houston, Texas – Prairie View A&M University – Senior

HOUSTON – The second annual Ben L. Cavil, Sr. “Big Ben” Award Presented by Pure Sports finalist has been released. Texas Southern place kicker Eric Medina and defensive back Sean Jones have both been selected as two of seven finalist for the award.

The Ben L. Cavil, Sr. “Big Ben” Award Presented by Pure Sports, announced in 2016 by the THGSBA, Inc. recognizes the top player in HBCU football that also exhibits the enduring characteristics that define Ben L. Cavil, Sr.: determination, diligence, integrity, performance, familial, teamwork, fraternal, and community engagement.

In addition, the nominee must meet one or more of the following criteria: a football player attending an Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in the State of Texas of Texas or was born and/or played high school football in the state of Texas and/or played at a Texas-based junior college and continued their career playing for an HBCU. The Finalist were selected by members of the media, fans, and the Cavil family Award Selection Committee. The finalists will be brought to Houston for The Ben L. Cavil, Sr. “Big Ben” Award Presented by Pure Sports Banquet.

The 2016 Big Ben Award Finalist 1.

Ty Gatson – OL – Parker, Texas – North Carolina Central University – Senior 2. Sean Jones – DB – Dallas, Texas – Texas Southern University – Sophomore

Lady Tiger Volleyball

with a .357 hitting percentage. Ni’yesha Brown chipped in nine kills for the Lady Hornets.

The win sends Alabama State to the NCAA Tournament for the second time in three seasons. Texas Southern’s trip to the SWAC championship match was the program’s first since 1994, when the Lady Tigers won the conference title.

Ellena Torres handed out 11 assists, while Asia Howard recorded 10 assists for the Lady Tigers. Howard also tallied nine digs, while Fluke added eight digs and eight total blocks.

Texas Southern finished the season with a record of 22-11; Alabama State improved their record to 24-8. ASU handed the Lady Tigers their only two losses in conference play, as TSU won 16 out of 18 league games. The Hornets went 18-0 in league play.

Lady Tiger Bowling

JACKSON, Miss. – The Texas Southern University volleyball team’s 2016 season came to an end Sunday at the Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament’s championship match as the Lady Tigers fell to Alabama State in four matches.

Scores of the match were 16-25, 25-17, 25-17, and 25-14.

Kali Fluke knocked down nine kills for the Lady Tigers in her final collegiate match. Fellow seniors Audriana Carson and Ashlynn Caldwell recorded six kills and four kills, respectively.

Senior libero Allison Woods led TSU’s defensive effort with 14 digs.

The SWAC’s Freshman of the Year Bayle’ Bennett led Alabama State with a match-high 19 kills on 42 attempts, finishing the afternoon

MONTGOMERY, Ala.- The Texas Southern Lady Tigers bowling team brought home the Championship Trophy from the Alabama State Hornets Classic after competition on day three.

TSU started in the Championship bracket as the #3 seed facing number #4 seed Southern University.

The Lady Tigers dominated the best 4-of-7 baker format matches, beating Southern 4-1.

TSU moved up in bracket play with the next match against Louisiana Tech University. The Lady Tigers also dominated that match, defeating the Bulldogs 4-0.

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Sports Sports Rundown (courtesy of www.TSUsports.com)

After winning the first two matches, TSU moved into the Championship game against Alabama State University. TSU started off strong winning the first game 184-154.

The next games TSU fell just short of winning, losing the 2nd and 3rd game 205-181 and 174157, putting the Lady Hornets ahead 2-1.

Zach Lofton scored 24 points, connecting on 9-of-14 from the line, to lead Texas Southern.

Dulani Robinson added 19 points and Derrick Griffin posted a double-double grabbing 11 rebounds to go along with 10 points.

TSU turned on the heat and destroyed ASU in the fourth match bowling a 241 to 185. The score was then tied 2-2. The Lady Tigers were determined to put up a fight for the championship. TSU won the last 2 matches by a long shot 202-177 and 208-170, becoming the ASU Hornets Classic Champions.

Lady Tiger Basketball

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Texas Southern University’s Lady Tigers overcame a 10-point, second-half deficit before running past PresThe Lady Tigers will compete in the Tulane byterian College (S.C.) in overtime of a 74-62 Invitational Tournament in Kenner, La Decem- win Friday to conclude their participation at ber 2nd - 4th. the Puerto Rico Clasico.

Tiger Basketball LAFAYETTE, La. – The Texas Southern Tigers had their four-game win streak snapped by Louisiana-Lafayette, as TSU fell 84-73 to the Ragin’ Cajuns.

The Ragin’ Cajuns were aided by an advantage on the offensive boards as the Tigers allowed 15 offensive rebounds and were out-rebounded 41-30.

TSU trailed 43-42 going into intermission but the Tigers were outscored by 10 points (41-31) in the second half thanks in part to an 18-4 run by ULL that helped turn the game in their favor.

Presbyterian College held a five-point lead late in the final three minutes of regulation, only to see the Lady Tigers tie the game and shift momentum at the 2:32 mark. McElrath started the turn of events by converting a layup while fouled with 2:34 on the clock to trim PC’s lead to 54-52. After McElrath missed her free throw, Ford secured the rebound and put the ball back in two seconds later to tie the score.

That sequence was part of an 8-0 TSU run that gave the Lady Tigers a 58-54 lead in the final minute. Presbyterian would tie the game in a similar manner, knotting the score with 30 seconds left with a 3-pointer from Storey after an offensive rebound on a free throw miss.

The final results for the individual scores on day two, Kimari Jackson finished 2nd averaging 205.6, and Jaden Takayesu came in 4th place averaging 194.8.

It was amazing teamwork from all of the Lady Tigers this weekend. This is the second tournament of the season for the TSU with plenty more trophies to bring home from upcoming tournaments.

Palmer drained a 3-pointer with 1:35 remaining in the third quarter to make the score 4139. The Blue Hose took a 46-41 lead into the final period of regulation.

Artavia Ford scored a team-high 19 points and Breasia McElrath turned in a double-double performance with 17 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Lady Tigers to their fourth win in the season’s first five games.

At San Juan’s Coliseo Roberto Clemente, Presbyterian College erased a six-point Tiger lead during the second quarter as the Blue Hose outscored TSU 20-8 during the second 10 minutes. PC stretched its lead to 40-30 when Cortney Storey converted a layup and free throw with 5:29 remaining in the third period.

Storey scored a game-high 26 points for Presbyterian (0-5).

The Lady Tigers responded with a 9-1 run, cutting PC’s lead to a single basket when Kaitlyn

In the overtime period, the Lady Tigers held the Blue Hose without a field goal for the final 4:18 of the session while scoring 12 of the game’s final 14 points. Ford’s layup with at the 1:30 mark gave TSU a 66-60 lead, which was a big enough advantage to hold PC at bay for the rest of the contest.

Joyce Kennerson scored 16 points for the Lady Tigers. Chynna Ewing chipped in nine points and eight rebounds.

The Lady Tigers return to action Wednesday, Nov. 30, when they travel to Louisiana for a game at the University of New Orleans. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.

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Life & Style The Case for Natural Hair By: Coby Ibeziako, Naomi Gray, Kaelin Norris, Ahvone Hawthorne, Damonica Bias, Soire Dickerson, Tekuria Sowels Contributing Writers

junior at Texas Southern University.

Watkins isn’t alone in her thought process.

Popular hair-products once used primarily by African-American women have seen a steep decline.

In 2009, $200 million was spent on hair relaxers aimed at black consumers. But that figure dropped to $148 million in 2013, the most recent year available, according to consumer research group, Mintel.

(Photo Courtesy of: www.atlantablackstar.com)

A noticeable trend this fall semester at Texas Southern University is a growing number of young African-American women wearing their hair naturally.

A quick pass through the Tiger Walk and you’ll undoubtedly see numerous female students sporting this growing trend. Natural hair styles ranging from baby afros to dread locks are on full display during a routine stroll to class.

Not only at Texas Southern but nationally the natural hair movement has been gaining momentum in recent years.

In mainstream media entertainers such as, Janelle Monae and Solange Knowles, have worn their hair in natural styles, such as: afro’s, long braids, and cool cuts.

Popular retailers like Wal-Mart and Target have embraced this growing trend as well and have even started selling natural hair care products.

The question that’s on everyone’s mind is; what is making the natural hair trend so popular among African-American women?

Mintel also expects hair relaxer sales numbers to drop to $72 million by 2019. A huge decline, (Photo courtesy of: www.melanoidnation.org) further showing the evolution of the natural hair movement. hair expos and national meet-ups.

Not wanting to use toxic chemicals is playing a big role in this growing trend but for some of these young ladies choosing to wear their natural hair means taken pride in being AfricanAmerican and in oneself.

“I feel I owe it to my ancestors who didn’t even have any other option, it’s very necessary to be natural,” said Travesha Collins, a senior at Texas Southern University.

Jasmine Foley, a sophomore at Texas Southern University shares the same sentiments and feels empowered within from her new hairstyle.

There isn’t a clear answer as to why young African-American women are preferring to wear their natural hair but you get a sense this movement isn’t going anywhere. These women are taking pride in embracing themselves and their hair.

“I have younger sisters that look up to me and I want to lead by example,” said Sharonda Hall, a 23 year-old graduate student.

So remember the next time you see one of these young ladies on Tiger Walk, just know there’s a pretty powerful message behind their hair. When you see a woman rocking the natural look, whether her hair goes down her back or just past her cheek bone, put some respect on her hair, just don’t touch it.

“I’ve been inspired by other people seeing them go natural and everyone starting to embrace and praise natural hair,” she said. “It really made me forget my insecurities and just (Photo below: courtesy of www.everydayfeminism.com) go for it.”

These young ladies at Texas Southern University are not alone in taking part in the natural hair movement.

For some of these young ladies it has a lot to do with freeing themselves of the toxic and harmful chemicals found in everyday hair products.

Many Historically Black Colleges such as Howard and Spelman have natural hair clubs, founded by members of the female student body.

“I decided to chop my hair off due to the chemicals inclined in my hair, I just felt I needed a fresh start,” said Allanah Watkins, a

Locally, Nappy Love Houston is a popular group for natural-haired women in the Houston area. This particular group takes part in

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Life & Style Two Can Play That Game

By: Ally Banks Staff Writer when true colors are exposed. Also, the time when a guy starts to flex his male dominance.

He has you, so things are different now. He never wants you on your phone, he’s starts judging your appearance, etc. It feels like he’s trying to mode you into what he believes is a better version of you.

Too often I hear men say “you have so much potential.” Obviously, I know that. I’ll be a great partner when I’m ready. Failing to realize that I’m judging them too. Most of the time I’m not sure if I want to change for a guy. I barely trust them.

I find it crazy how men ridicule women for reciprocating their behavior. Us ladies, well, we follow your lead. So if you’re chilling, then so am I. 9 times out of 10 it’s the guy that switches up first. This ratio is coming from personal experience, so I can’t speak for everyone. However, I feel this is the case for many women.

Still, we get labeled “crazy” and men get called “players.” I think it’s time we become players too.

Once a guy catches feelings, he expects us to remain the same. Basically one-sided dating.

You’re dating him but he’s not dating you. He has freedom and you have restrictions. A man will literally fuss over the smallest thing just to test you. See how much you care and react to certain things. That’s called MANIPULATION! Men are naturals at mind games. You can’t spell manipulation without “man.”

Humans are territorial over anything we believe belongs to us, both men and women.

Some of us are vocal about these possessive feelings. While others are spectators, watching while making mental notes. Based on my dating experiences men always reacts with emotion first. Questioning me about any guy I interact with. Once that happens, I start to think “aw, he must really like me.” Wrong!

He’s just being a man. If you two are dating he thinks you’re his. As much as we like to say traditional roles no longer exist, they do. Men protect and provide, that behavior is embodied in their DNA. So asking about other guys is just his territorial testosterone-driven way of making sure no one is touching his property.

Yeah, you’re his property.

Scientifically speaking, women are nurturing.

So if we make our men upset, we try our best to console them. Being overly nice; cooking, cleaning, having sex with them. Even if it feels horrible. We’re expected to make them feel like men. Nothing’s wrong with that, but can we be in a relationship first? Ladies wake up! Stop giving these guys the milk, before they buy the cow. Take things slow. Make him earn you.

That way he’s not only happy, but you’ll also have his respect.

Communication in relationships should be like tennis. It should go back and forth consistently. Every time you contact your mate, it’s like putting the ball in their court. Don’t call him three times and send five texts. By doing that you just put eight balls in his court and you have zero. He will see the notifications and think “this bitch is crazy” or something must be really wrong. In most situation, I say one and done.

If a man is interested in you, he will see the missed call and return it. Stop forcing these relationships. You can’t create love. It’s a magical feeling. Something that just feels right. Unexplainable! Ladies, you should keep this saying in mind “men live in the moment and women make moments last forever.” So don’t grow emotionally attached to one act of chivalry. Let a man show you repeatedly how much he cares for you before you cling to him. We have to play the game too.

So now, indications have been made that you’re both into each other, officially dating. The stage of a relationship where two people are really getting to know one another. This is the time

Men are vicious! Remember this is my personal opinion. I believe they’re natural manipulators with protective instincts. So he’s going to protect his heart and provide himself with the tools, such as mental manipulation to use against you. It sounds worse than what it actually is, but it’s the truth. Dating is a game and no one wants to lose. As soon as a girl lets her guard down, the guy knows she cares, that’s when the cycle begins. And boy, do I hate the cycle.

Dating on and off until a guy decides rather he wants to bang you or the other chick exclusively. Then which ever one of you, he finally chooses is fake happy on Instagram. Although in reality, she’s living a fucking nightmare. You know why? Because ladies a title doesn’t make a man faithful. Neither does a baby, but that’s another conversation.

“Girlfriend” is just a label. If your relationship isn’t full of trust, honesty, communication, like-mindedness, and love (beyond the bedroom) that label is just a false sense of security.

In closing, I ask that men finally put those mind games to rest. If not, be prepared to get a taste of your own medicine.

Women are evolving and we will play you back.

The heart is not a toy. These women are not at your disposal. So if you’re a weak minded man, that needs to play games, stick with the chick who has daddy issues. “For it will not get better, you cannot do better”, because strong minded women will not fall victim to your trickery. She’ll beat you at your own game. Are you up for the challenge?

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Politics

Love Trumps Hate: Why So Many Americans Are Fearful of President-Elect Trump By: Ally Banks Staff Writer

approach on life and love for freedom. Let us not forget to mention many millennials living in the United States are the children of immigrant parents, distress that their families will be deported under Trumps administration is a major factor of this fear.

(Photo courtesy of: Google Images)

When Donald Trump was asked about the video footage of him admitting to sexually assault women, because he was a celebrity during a 2016 presidential debate he simply referred to the offensive statement as “locker room talk.” At that moment millions of men and women alike took to twitter voicing their disgust with the then Republican candidate, Donald Trump.

His derogatory comments about women only continued throughout his candidacy, accompanied with his insensitive statements directed toward Mexicans, immigrants, minorities, Muslims, reporters, and the disable. Every political poll reported Hillary Clinton would defeat Donald Trump by a landslide, unfortunately they were all wrong. On election night millions of Americans mainly those located in major cities stared at their television screens in utter shock as it quickly became clear that Donald Trump would be the next president of this nation.

Many wondered how a man so divisive and discomforting became the leader of this country, and feared what was next to come.

“Hate Trumps Love” became the slogan for all those disappointed by the results of the election.

Within hours, thousands of Americans rallied together exercising their constitutional right by protesting Donald Trump’s unpredicted victory.

Donald Trump has stirred up so many negative emotions in different groups of Americans such as millennial, who have been the most vocal postelection. In fact, a one-fifth percent of the youth vote went to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Millennials have proven to be more accepting than previous generations, differences don’t alarm the youth, they are actually more intrigue by individuality. The youth fears that Donald Trump, 70, will be unable to relate to the generations open-minded

Immigration is usually a topic of discussion when the economy is struggling. Everyone is look to place blame on someone and immigrants tend to be falsely accused of taking jobs away from America’s working class. However, that isn’t the case at all, immigrants are not taking jobs away from Americans, and it is time to put a stop to this notion. Studies have shown that immigration has “little to no negative effects on overall wages and employment of native-born workers,” according to Francine D. Blau, an economics professor at Cornell University.

It has also been reported that high-skilled immigrants, particularly in the fields of technology and science, have come in larger numbers in recent years, having a significantly “positive impact” on Americans with skills, and the working-class. They stimulated innovation, which helped create jobs.

So, why do so many Americans blame immigration for job loss… because it’s easy? It’s always easier to blame someone else for personal short comings, but at the end of the day if an employee is not meeting the needs of an employer, then termination becomes an option.

However, during his campaign Donald Trump used this notion to connect with uneducated voters. Statistics showed two-fifths percent of voters without a college degree backed and voted for Donald Trump.

These are the vast majority of people who make up the “working-class,” those that fear job loss due to immigration.

“They’re taking our jobs. They’re taking our manufacturing jobs. They’re taking our money. They’re killing us,” said Trump.

The presidential election of 2016 will always be looked at as a setback for women in this country.

For the first time in U.S. history a woman was running for president, representing the Democratic Party. Hillary Clinton, whether you liked her or not, Clinton was a champion for women vowing to break the highest glass ceiling of them all.

When she lost, so did every other woman in this country. Her defeat sent the message that a man could get away with anything and a woman could get away with nothing. Yes, there was an investigation of Clinton’s personal emails, and even though she was cleared by the FBI, her opponent constantly attacked her over the situation, suggesting that he would even reopen the case if he victorious.

Donald Trump offended everyone in this country who wasn’t a white man, with his rude remarks and faced no backlash, yet people harshly criticized Clinton referring to her as the establishment.

Donald Trump as has no governmental experience, while his opponent Hillary Clinton, was more qualified than not only her husband Bill Clinton when he ran for President, but also current President Barack Obama.

The outcome of this election insinuates that no matter how good a woman is, she will never beat a man, in this country. It is downright insulting, America in 2016, let women down. Think about this, although it happens, men don’t think about getting raped when walking alone at night, but women do and now the leader of our home country is someone who brags about grabbing women by their private parts. Women are terrified, it is unsettling to think about how young girls must have feel right now, knowing that sexual assault is the casual conversation for President-elect, Trump.

Americans are scared, fear is a powerful emotion, but it can be overseen with strength. America is the home of the brave, not the land of the frightened, and now we must; regroup, reform, and reunite. Donald Trump won the Electoral College, but Hillary Clinton won the popular vote. Which means more people in the United States of America, support equality, unification, and are over accepting of one another. Donald Trump bought out this “hidden vote” and poured gasoline on underline racism in this country. While running for president, he didn’t not speak of policy, but he fueled hatred.

America does not build walls, we build bridges that unite nations and give people a fighting chance at a life of their choosing. Though our democracy is flawed, it is constantly improving, let us stand together “one nation, undivided, with liberty and justice for all” showing that love will always trump hate.

“I’m automatically attracted to beautiful [women]—I just start kissing them. It’s like a magnet.

Just kiss. I don’t even wait. And when you’re a star they let you do it. You can do anything... grab them by the p----. You can do anything.”

President-Elect, Donald Trump

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Politics Fidel Castro, Cuban Revolutionary Who Defied U.S., Dies at 90 (an excerpt from the New York Times)

Fidel Castro, the fiery apostle of revolution who brought the Cold War to the Western Hemisphere in 1959 and then defied the United States for nearly half a century as Cuba’s maximum leader, bedeviling 11 American presidents and briefly pushing the world to the brink of nuclear war, died on Friday. He was 90.

Cuban state television announced the death but gave no other details.

In declining health for several years, Mr. Castro had orchestrated what he hoped would be the continuation of his Communist revolution, stepping aside in 2006 when a serious illness felled him. He provisionally ceded much of his power to his younger brother Raúl, now 85, and two years laterformally resigned as president. Raúl Castro, who had fought alongside Fidel Castro from the earliest days of the insurrection and remained minister of defense and his brother’s closest confidant, has ruled Cuba since then, although he has told the Cuban people he intends to resign in 2018.

Fidel Castro had held on to power longer than any other living national leader except Queen Elizabeth II. He became a towering international figure whose importance in the 20th century far exceeded what might have been expected from the head of state of a Caribbean island nation of 11 million people.

He dominated his country with strength and symbolism from the day he triumphantly entered Havana on Jan. 8, 1959, and completed his overthrow of Fulgencio Batista by delivering his first major speech in the capital before tens of thousands of admirers at the vanquished dictator’s military headquarters.

A spotlight shone on him as he swaggered and spoke with passion until dawn. Finally, white doves were released to signal Cuba’s new peace.

When one landed on Mr. Castro, perching on a shoulder, the crowd erupted, chanting: “Fidel!

Fidel!” To the war-weary Cubans gathered there and those watching on television, it was an electrifying sign that their young, bearded guerrilla leader was destined to be their savior.

Most people in the crowd had no idea what Mr. Castro planned for Cuba. A master of image and myth, Mr. Castro believed himself to be the messiah of his fatherland, an indispensable force with authority from on high to control Cuba and its people.

He wielded power like a tyrant, controlling every aspect of the island’s existence. He was Cuba’s “Máximo Lider.” From atop a Cuban Army tank, he directed his country’s defense at the Bay of Pigs. Countless details fell to him, from selecting the color of uniforms that Cuban soldiers wore in Angola to overseeing a program to produce a superbreed of milk cows. He personally set the goals for sugar harvests. He personally sent countless men to prison.

But it was more than repression and fear that kept him and his totalitarian government in power for so long. He had both admirers and detractors in Cuba and around the world.

Some saw him as a ruthless despot who trampled rights and freedoms; many others hailed him as the crowds did that first night, as a revolutionary hero for the ages.

Even when he fell ill and was hospitalized with diverticulitis in the summer of 2006, giving up most of his powers for the first time, Mr. Castro tried to dictate the details of his own medical care and orchestrate the continuation of his Communist revolution, engaging a plan as old as the revolution itself.

By handing power to his brother, Mr. Castro once more raised the ire of his enemies in Washington. United States officials condemned the transition, saying it prolonged a dictatorship and again denied the long-suffering Cuban people a chance to control their own lives.

But in December 2014, President Obama used his executive powers to dial down the decades of antagonism between Washington and Havana by moving to exchange prisoners and normalize diplomatic relations between the two countries, a deal worked out with the help of Pope Francis and after 18 months of secret talks between representatives of both governments.

Though increasingly frail and rarely seen in public, Mr. Castro even then made clear his enduring mistrust of the United States. A few days after Mr. Obama’s highly publicized visit to Cuba in 2016 — the first by a sitting American president in 88 years — Mr. Castro penned a cranky responsedenigrating Mr. Obama’s overtures of peace and insisting that Cuba did not need anything the United States was offering.

To many, Fidel Castro was a self-obsessed zealot whose belief in his own destiny was

unshakable, a chameleon whose economic and political colors were determined more by pragmatism than by doctrine. But in his chest beat the heart of a true rebel. “Fidel Castro,” said Henry M. Wriston, the president of the Council on Foreign Relations in the 1950s and early ’60s, “was everything a revolutionary should be.”

Mr. Castro was perhaps the most important leader to emerge from Latin America since the wars of independence in the early 19th century. He was decidedly the most influential shaper of Cuban history since his own hero,José Martí, struggled for Cuban independence in the late 19th century. Mr. Castro’s revolution transformed Cuban society and had a longer-lasting impact throughout the region than that of any other 20th-century Latin American insurrection, with the possible exception of the 1910 Mexican Revolution.

His legacy in Cuba and elsewhere has been a mixed record of social progress and abject poverty, of racial equality and political persecution, of medical advances and a degree of misery comparable to the conditions that existed in Cuba when he entered Havana as a victorious guerrilla commander in 1959.

That image made him a symbol of revolution throughout the world and an inspiration to many imitators. Hugo Chávez of Venezuela considered Mr. Castro his ideological godfather. Subcommander Marcos began a revolt in the mountains of southern Mexico in 1994, using many of the same tactics. Even Mr. Castro’s spotty performance as an aging autocrat in charge of a foundering economy could not undermine his image.

But beyond anything else, it was Mr. Castro’s obsession with the United States, and America’s obsession with him, that shaped his rule.

After he embraced Communism, Washington portrayed him as a devil and a tyrant and repeatedly tried to remove him from power through an ill-fated invasion at the Bay of Pigs in 1961, an economic embargo that has lasted decades, assassination plots and even bizarre plans to undercut his prestige by making his beard fall out.

Mr. Castro’s defiance of American power made him a beacon of resistance in Latin America and elsewhere, and his bushy beard, long Cuban cigar and green fatigues became universal symbols of rebellion.

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3. Did you forget about all the work you had to do?

4. Who’s playing catch up this final’s season?

5. Who’s ready for Christmas?

6. Are you going to the Final Eclipse?

7. Is it too early to worry about spring bodies?

8. Are YOU ready for next Saturday?

9. Freshmen students, did you apply for the Dallas-Jones Dream Scholarship?

10. What’s the biggest takeway from Fall 2016?

11. Is Brock Osweiler a bust?

12. Does anyone still have leftovers from Thanksgiving?

13. Have you noticed the phony people around you?

14. When is the last time you held yourself responsible instead of blaming others?

15. Why can’t people stay still during a mannequin challenge?

16. Is that girl really a crowd pleaser?

17. Are you ready for a revolution?

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