Vol. 66 No.14 by THE TSU HERALD

Vol 66 | Number 14

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THE TSU HERALD | April 9, 2014

CAMPUS NEWS page 3

TSU JOINS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION IN PUSH TO GET YOUNG HOUSTONIANS COVERED

LIFE & STYLE page 5

SPORTS page 9

Photo credit: Buck Bedia LADY TIGERS COMPLETE THREE-GAME SWEEP

OPINION page 10

THE VALUE OF A COLLEGE EDUCATION BECOMES MORE APPARENT TO COLLEGE STUDENTS

Third Ward: From white flight to black displacement

Photo Credit: Jerry Webb

Campus News Hundreds of students visit TSU for its annual National Preview Weekend BY LENZI CAUSEY Contributing Writer Texas Southern’s Office of Admissions hosted its National Preview Weekend for admitted high school and transfer student prospects, its purpose is to give them a glimpse of a real college experience. Taking place the last week of March, hence the beautiful Houston weather, Preview Weekend was an overall success. “The main goal of Preview Weekend was to provide admitted students and their parents with a “preview” of campus life to encourage them to attend TSU in the fall”, Brian Armstrong, the Director of Admissions, said. “For years, the Admissions Office hosted Tiger Day as its official open house event for high school and transfer students, but many students began to express a desire to spend more time on campus to learn about the programs and services and to learn about Houston. As a result of this demand, Preview

Weekend was formed.” Just as it took place its first time in March 2010, each year, a board of admissions personnel, overseen by Armstrong, creates an itinerary and pulls together lodging and transportation arrangements for the students and their parents to partake in and enjoy. Students from across nation visit and participate in what these officers have had arranged for them. “The Preview Weekend committee set out to ensure that visiting students would experience Texas Southern on a more intimate level”, Elvonte Patton, admissions administrator, said. “Our main goal was to create an exciting atmosphere from the beginning to the end of each day.” This year’s events included a student mixer, parent information session, campus

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visit and tours, and to spend some time in Houston, a tour of the city and a small road trip to Kemah Boardwalk to top it all off before everyone’s return home. Students and parents received special rates at a designated hotel for their convenience. The number of participants for this year has topped any of the other Preview Weekends with about 300 students and 100 parents. Many students volunteer alongside the Tiger Ambassadors, and administer the tours and other events, and the combination of the two is the constituent which makes Preview Weekend helpful to those who are visiting. Prospects and parents enjoyed the fact that real TSU students provided real testimonies and outlooks on the university’s housing, programs, and the university as a whole. Jordan Morris, senior and student leader, described his volunteering at the preview weekend events as “an overall great experience”, as he spoke on taking part in setting up the mixer and the tours. On the other hand, the university is receiving wonderful feedback from participants via emails and phone calls. Parents, especially, are raving about their experiences and the weekend’s success. Erica Dukes of Dallas, Texas said, “I think it was wonderful, well put-together, and very organized. I enjoyed the entire weekend.” Another parent, Byron Rogers, confirmed his daughter’s attendance in the fall, in saying, “My daughter and I really enjoyed the preview weekend. She has made up her mind to attend TSU.” “From every smile to every ‘thank you’, it was evident that we surpassed our goal,” Patton said. Overall, National Preview Weekend was just one of the avenues that TSU has opened for outside and inquiring students to get the bigger picture of what the university has to offer.

Campus News TSU joins community organization in push to get young Houstonians covered BY LINDSAY GARY Opinion Editor

Texas Southern University, the Texas League of Young Voters Education Fund, the Young Invincibles, and KBXX 97.9 the Boxx collaborated for the #GetCovered Live Youth Panel & Town Hall, a discussion about young adults in Houston and the Affordable Care Act, a new law that helps provide affordable health coverage to Americans. The town hall was held on the campus of Texas Southern University on March 27, just four days before the enrollment deadline. Attended by students, faculty, community leaders, and elected officials alike, the discussion featured special guests, United States Secretary of Health and Human Services, Kathleen Sebelius, and U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, who gave introductory remarks on the importance of young people getting enrolled and covered. The town hall also included a studentmoderated interactive panel discussion with J-Mac, 97.9 the Boxx radio legend, Jose Eduardo Sanchez, Young Invincibles’ Southern Regional Organizing Director, and Christina Sanders, TSU political science professor and State Director of the Texas League of Young Voters Education Fund. The Affordable Care Act, commonly known as “Obamacare,” offers affordable health plans, each of which offers free preventative care. According to Sebelius, Americans no longer have to worry about losing coverage if they change jobs, are laid off, or have preexisting conditions. Enrollments were accepted through the Health Insurance Marketplace on healthcare. gov until March 31st. Under this law, taxpayers are irequired to purchase health insurance or pay a penalty of 1 percent of their income. Panelists discussed these critical components of the law in addition to its relevance to young people, particularly TSU students, and to the larger conversation on health care. According to Christina Sanders, “Not

only is having health insurance the law, it’s an affordable and responsible way to care for the family for generations to come. We are particularly targeting African Americans who are disproportionately impacted by poor health due to discrimination, cultural barriers, and a lack of access to health care.” Panelists also addressed questions from audience members and Twitter. “Do students understand the different terms involved in an insurance plan, such as deductible? Premium?” said @Jazzdoc who used the Twitter hash tag “GetCovered” to tweet during the panel discussion. Because they will be locked into their selected plans, panelists urged students to take responsibility for the plans they enroll in by learning health care and insurance terms, reading, asking questions, and utilizing resources such as the representatives from Legacy Community Health Services who were readily available to provide enrollment information to town hall attendees. “I thought the event was a great way to use our social media to bring awareness in the right way. It’s easy to be on any form of social media during an award show, superbowl, etc and see the trending topics…I saw so many people using the hashtag #getcovered and the millions that was actually signing up,” said Jessie Allen Smith, University of Houston political science senior and NAACP-UH Chapter president. Although Texas has more insured residents than any other state, The Texas League of Young Voters and Young Invincibles continued their push until the immediate hours before the deadline. Both groups believe Obamacare is a historical step in the direction toward a healthier America and will continue advocating throughout the year to ensure that unemployed Texans become beneficiaries of this law.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and J-Mac of 97.9 the Boxx with a #GetCovered attendee.

Secretary of Health and Human Services, Kathleen Seblius informing students on the ACA.

Cover Story

Third Ward: From white flight to black displacement BY LINDSAY GARY Opinion Editor From shotgun houses to bayou mansions, the El Dorado Ballroom to the S.H.A.P.E. Community Center, St. Mary’s to Wheeler, Cream Burger to Frenchy’s, and Jack Yates to Texas Southern University, Third Ward has always been Houston’s jewel. Technically bounded by Highway 288/59, Interstate 45, Spur 5, and Wheeler and Blodgett, the diversity, culture, history, and pride of the Tré are extended to Riverside Terrace, which includes the area surrounded by Almeda and MacGregor. A cultural and educational hub, 3rd Ward is home to two of Houston’s most important educational institutions, Texas Southern University and the University of Houston, and to some of the city’s most interesting and unique history and people. The area is also situated at a prime location as it is just minutes away from the city’s busiest highways, the business district downtown, and the Port of Houston. With character like this, it has long been foreseen that this area would spark the interest of the city’s newcomers and regain the attention of those who fled decades ago. First established in 1840 along with five other wards, it was originally home to some of Houston’s most elite caucasian americans. These demographics shifted after June 19, 1865 when emancipated slaves began populating the area. These freedmen worked to develop a self-sufficient society with black-owned and operated businesses and institutions. It was during this time that Reverend Jack Yates led the efforts to establish Emancipation Park on Dowling Street. Third Ward was also at the center of civil rights efforts in the city and the state. The NAACP headquarters located in the neighborhood was once one of the largest and most active chapters in the nation. The chapter was instrumental in the Sweatt v. Painter U.S. Supreme Court case which ultimately led to the establishment of the Texas State University for Negroes, later becoming Texas Southern University.

Many of these civil rights leaders and black professionals moved to Riverside Terrace when it was forced to integrate in the 1950s. This area was home to prominent members of the Jewish community who were prohibited from inhabiting River Oaks. The expansion and success of blacks throughout the Greater Third Ward area were grounds for “white flight” wherein whites preferred to uproot their families and lives rather than to coexist with their black neighbors. As seen in other major US cities, the white flight of the 1950s and 1960s has reversed itself in the form of gentrification. With increasing property values, the expansion of the MetroRail, the infiltration of wealthy whites, the closing of schools, and the push to redevelop historical landmarks, will the distinctive character of Third Ward be overshadowed by high-rise lofts and big businesses that neglect and exploit the area’s marginalized citizens and erase the presence of black history? Gentrification has reared its ugly head in Houston before. Freedmen’s Town (the Fourth Ward) was one of the first areas settled by former slaves. Because of the unwavering work of these people, it became a booming economic and social center. It was the site of the bloodiest riot in Houston history and was coined “Houston’s Harlem” during the roaring ‘20s. Today, it is marked by expensive lofts and colorful condominiums occupied by people who do not even know or care that their trendy residences have taken the place of history. Furthermore, most of the black businesses and black people have been displaced. Some of the same developers of Freedmen’s Town are interested in gentrifying Third Ward. There is a strong push to remove low income housing and places of historical relevance in exchange for upscale housing and

businesses that are more appealing to downtown tourists and university students. They believe the inner city should be dominated by the wealthy and that the impoverished should be pushed to the surrounding suburbs. They are completely ignoring the wants and needs of residents. Residents are in favor of diversity and progress, but not at the expense of displacing descendants of the original black residents and failing to preserve history, especially by those who did not think enough of the neighborhood to stay decades ago. Newer residents like Cameron Martin, a Texas Southern University student and native of Chicago, who loves the neighborhood and are willing preserve its culture and history, and make improvements to benefit impoverished residents have always been welcomed. Increased property values will improve funding at public schools, but poor black residents won’t be able to reap the benefits of improved schools if they can’t afford to live in the area. Developers are clearly marketing these improvements to outsiders, many who know nothing of the area and do not care to preserve it. Uprooting residents will not solve any of the problems ailing the Tré, it will only transport them to another part of town. Project Row Houses has successfully preserved and restored shotgun houses and Texas Congressman Garnet Coleman has bought land in the efforts of preventing redevelopment. Third Ward emerging rapper Anthony “Fat Tony” Obi, whose elementary and middle schools have both been closed, uses his music to expose the gentrification issue. “[Gentrification is] taking away the buildings my family and I grew up with. It’s heartbreaking at times. My elementary school has been torn down. My middle school is no longer James D. Ryan,” Obi said.

Life & Style

DREAMGIRLS the musical returns to Texas Southern University BY CLEO HOUSE Visual and Performing Arts Department

Houston, TX - It has been twenty years since TSU Theatre which is a unit under the Visual & Performing Arts Department produced the musical Dreamgirls but now a modern audience is in for a treat with a brand new remounting of the musical that is sure to please and delight. Filled with R&B and gospel tinged tunes, energetic choreography, and stunning vocals the production promises to be exciting and memorable. It performs for only 3 shows. April 18th, 19th at 8 p.m. and April 20th at 4 p.m. All shows perform in the Granville Sawyer Auditorium on the TSU campus (3100 Cleburne St.) Tickets are $5 for students and $10 general admission. Tickets can be purchased online at dreamgirlstsu.brownpapertickets.com or at the box office during the night of the show. The popular show promises to pack the house so get your tickets early! Dreamgirls premiered on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre on December 20, 1981 and closed on August 11, 1985, after 1,521 performances. The musical has been lauded for its great score and fantastic characters. In Texas Southern University’s retelling of this classic musical they are making an attempt to, “stylize” the production a bit more. Director Cleo House, Jr. is a newcomer to TSU. He was recently appointed Chair of the department of Visual & Performing Arts. A professional actor and director House says, “Dreamgirls in production often looks very presentational, it is almost as if the characters stop acting, they face the audience, and then they sing with little connection to how we got that point in the song. Our production of Dreamgirls borrows from the traditional mode story telling in musicals but also borrows from our contemporaries, which makes it a very thrilling production. There are some interesting staging techniques employed in the

show that will keep the audience involved.” Also on board for the ride is vocal director/coach Stephonne Smith who serves as an instructor in the Music department at TSU. “I am thrilled to have someone with his expertise working on the show. Stephonne brings a high level of enthusiasm and an incredible amount of professional experience that we’re lucky to take advantage of.” Working in the pit as the conductor is TSU Music major Al Alexander Jr. “Al has really stepped up and proven

to be a knowledgeable leader. The work that he and the other students have put into the production from musicians to actors is incredibly impressive.” House said. The Visual & Performing Arts Department at Texas Southern University is comprised of B.A. in Theatre and B.A. in Art. For more information on the department contact Cleo House, Jr. at 713-313-7339 or housec@tsu.edu.

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YES OF OUR TIGERS As the weeks go by here at Texas Southern University, our photographers capture all of the moments and current events on campus.

1. Freddi Voorhies encouraging students to enroll in the Affordable Care Act before the March 31st deadline passed. 7.

2. Members of the TSU chapter of NAACP encourage students to “Get Hype” about signing up for the Affordable Care Act. 3. Legacy Health Services with a table filled with valuable information outside of the #GetCovered event. 4. Fresh key limes being planted in Texas Southern University’s Blodgett Garden. 5. A #GetCovered attendee using her laptop and smart phone to post live tweets to her feed using the #GetCovered hashtag. 6. Environmental Health Students at the City of Houston’s Reuse Warehouse. 11.

7. Members of NSCS talking to high school students during National Preview Weekend. 8. Texas Southern University’s Blodgett Garden is underway and will be filled with an array of fresh fruits and vegetables for the spring. 9. Iceberg Lettuce are beginning to sprout in Texas Southern University’s Blodgett Garden. 10. Students in Texas Southern’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences take a fun photo while enjoying the cool spring breeze.

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11. The Beta Chapter of Rho Chi Psi during the organization drive for National Preview Weekend. 12. Members of Groove Phi Groove during the organization mixer for National Preview Weekend. 13. High school and current TSU students mix and mingle during the mixer in W.O.W for National Preview Weekend. 14. Keynot speaker, Perry G. Miller giving his adress during Honor’s Day Convocation 2014.

Photos courtesy of: Buck Bedia, Cameron Butler, and Jerry Webb.

TSU students weigh in on whiteface controversy BY SENORA HARRIS Life & Style Editor

When Nick Cannon posted a picture of himself on Instagram in whiteface two weeks ago, it seemed to irk everyone except for TSU students. Nick Cannon deemed the person in the picture to be “Connor Smallnut”, the face behind his latest music project entitled “White People Party Music”. Since he posted that and similar photos and videos promoting the album, many have criticized him for being insensitive. However, some TSU students thought the comedian/TV show host wearing a short blonde wig and light toned makeup to be funny. “It was very funny,” Abdul Iscandari, a junior Health administration major, said. “Whenever a black person puts on white person makeup in order to look white, I always feel like its funny.” Since the picture was uploaded onto Instagram, Cannon has received a lot of backlash. This includes being accused of being racist by many users on social media, and getting booed while attending a Knicks basketball game earlier this month. But despite all of the controversy that Cannon has caused for his alternate persona, sophomore Taj Rav did not give much thought to the antics. “It’s all in comedic fun, “ Rav said. “Nobody takes Nick Cannon all that seriously. So I don’t know why they would. It’s just people that want to cause a scene and be seen.” Rav shared that he didn’t take offense because the racial tension in the U.S. isn’t about to boil over, as opposed to a few decades ago. “Back in the day, it could cause an issue,” Rav said.“But seeing as the day and age that we live in, it should all be taken in good fun unless there are major racial slurs being thrown in.” For 100 years after 1830, blackface min-

strel shows were at the height of their popularity. These shows featured white actors in heavily black makeup portraying heavily caricatured versions of black people. While these shows have long ceased to be popular in the U.S, Iscandari’s reasoning for taking the “Connor Smallnut” persona lightly is because of the fact that blackface even came to be. “White people do the same thing all the time,” Iscandari said. “[They] try to impersonate a black person. Sometimes I laugh at that too. To be honest, nothing’s wrong with it.” Derek McIntosh, a sophomore who views this as “all in good fun”, feels that white people are uncomfortable since the roles have been reversed.

“Since it’s turned on them, it’s not funny,” McIntosh said. “With what happened to us, we had the right to be pissed about it. No one had stopped doing it, so I don’t see why they should be that mad. They can be pissed off a little bit, but they’ll get over it.” Although there is a painful history that comes with impersonating different cultures in the U.S., McIntosh advised those who took offense to “Connor Smallnut” to just “take it with a grain of salt and keep it moving.” He explained why he laughed at the pictures and why he thinks anyone else can. “It’s funny because even though it’s attached to a racial thing, it was done to us before in the past,” McIntosh said. “Why not have a little fun with it?”

Sports Sports Rundown BY BUCK BEDIA Sports Editor Lady Tigers Complete Three-Game Sweep RUSTON- The Texas Southern Lady Tigers softball team completed a three-game sweep over Grambling State on Saturday winning 9-4 and 12-1. The two wins push TSU’s league record to an impressive 9-2 mark. Madison Staton went the distance in Texas Southern’s first outing of the day. She pitched seven innings allowing six hits and four earned runs. Jessica Miller had three hits along with fellow teammate Krystalani Yockman in game two of the series. Thomasina Garza plated three Lady Tigers runners to lead the scoring charge along with Briana Parker in the series finale. Samantha Jimenez got the win pitching five innings while giving up just three hits and no earned runs to close out the series. Four TSU batters drove in a total of eight runs in what was a dominating performance by TSU. Texas Southern left eight runner on base while Grambling State left six. The Lady Tigers scored eight runs in the top of the first inning to take control of game three. The Lady Tigers return home on Tuesday to face Incarnate Word at Memorial Park with a doubleheader slated to start at 3:00 pm. Lady Flying Tigers Make Presence Felt at Texas State SAN MARCOS- By the end of the Meet at San Marcos, the Lady Flying Tigers eyes were on the leader board as 11 placed in the Top 10. Terralyn Johnson was the led the ladies finishing second in the triple jump leaping a 12.09 meters. Karina Foster represented TSU and placed third in the hammer throw, throwing a deep 49.53 meters. The 4x400m relay team consisting of Jaz’Mine Robinson, Adriana Berkhalter, Tierra McGowan and Whitney McDonald also ran into the winner’s circle coming in third. In the 4X100m Jasmine Brooks,

Mathis, Dockery, and Asia Roberts placed in fourth along with Amanda Jackson taking 4th with a jump of 5.54 meters in the long jump. Five Lady Tigers Placed in 5th: Jessica Mathis 100m hurdles, Amanda Jackson 400m hurdles, Breana Dockery 200m dash, Andrea Brown 3000m steeplechase and Melissa Pena pole vault. Placing 6th were: Tierra McGowan 800m, as well as Dockery in the long jump. Mathis also took 7th in the 200m and Adriana took 8th in the 400m. Tiger Baseball Take Series from Grambling State TSU dropped the first game to Grambling, then bounced back and won the next two over the weekend. “We didn’t get that first game but we finished really strong to win the series,” said head coach Michael Robertson. In the first two games were split one a piece, TSU (12-19, 9-4) was led by Jerry Ford II, going 4-8 with 3 RBI and Zach Welz went 2-6 with 2 runs scored. Larry Romero picked up his 2nd win and Frank Cruz IV earned the save in the 5-4

win. In the Saturday finale TSU got up early scoring three in the second on RBI singles by Zach Welz and Marquis Webb. In the fourth, the Tigers picked up two more when Welz singled again and Samuel Terry stole home. The Tigers will be hosting a tournament on April 11th through the 13th. First game on Friday is scheduled at 5pm. Check TSUball.com for more info. Weather Only Allows One Round for TSU Golf ALEXANDRIA, LA- Mother Nature only allowed the golfers of TSU one round on the links which resulted in a 2nd place overall finish for the both the women and men over the weekend at the Texas Southern Greater Alexandria Collegiate Invitational golf tournament in Alexandria, LA. Toping the leader board were Kassandra Rivera with an 85 good enough for 3rd and Carmen Gonzales was one shot behind tied for 4th with an 86. For the men, Connor Mathers came in 8th with an 81 was the lowest round for TSU.

Opinion Career Advice 101: The importance of networking BY MARIEA BOYD Campus News Editor “Networking” is the cultivation of productive relationships with individuals in the business world for employment or the exchange of information and ideas regarding job search strategies and opportunities. Networking can be the most beneficial aspect of one’s career exploration and job search. With an overwhelming amount of applications being submitted to companies each day, strong personal connections and relationships are really important in landing a job. Networking for the college student Now that we live in the digital age networking has become easier, especially for the timid student. Social networking sites such as Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn have been deemed the world’s largest professional networks. Now the world can communicate with friends, colleagues, and employers as they pursue their career goals. Stacy Zapar, who is currently the most connected woman on LinkedIn and is also a recruiter and social media trainer who has blogged extensively on the best ways to use LinkedIn had sound advice to offer. “I go to LinkedIn as a first step whenever I begin recruiting for a new position,” Zapar said, Miriam Salpeter, the author of Social Networking for Career Success and the owner of coaching and consulting firm Keppie Careers, advises students to create complete profiles and include “keywords” that describe their skills and experiences. Students who have a LinkedIn profile should include trigger keywords that will allow your name to show up during searches from hiring managers and recruiters. Salpeter also advised in her book to have a professional profile photo and an “upbeat summary.” Another way for college students to practice networking is utilizing the student career services team. The student career services office is located inside the Fairchild building.

This group is specifically designed to assist students with career advice and connect with professionals in their field of interest. If meeting a complete stranger makes you anxious, practice. Take a visit to the SCS offices and ask a career counselor to go over practical scenarios. The more you practice faceto-face networking the more comfortable you’ll feel when connecting with a potential employer. Joining a student organizations and attending social events are different ways students can network on campus. Most student organizations are affiliated with professionals in within their respective cities and can be a fun way to make friends who could possibly assist one in their future endeavors. Social networking programs and seminars are usually put on by the SCS and could sometimes be posted with a clear networking focus or a social twist like happy hour at a pub or presentation by a faculty member or prominent alumnus. To fully prepare yourself for networking opportunities like these, simply ask event sponsors for a list of prospective participants. Going the extra mile and having prior knowledge of a company can give you an advantage over other prospects and can be used as conversation starters. While practicing networking skills, you will gain the confidence that you will need in order to obtain successful networking associates. You will learn how to become the best college student whether a freshman, senior, or recent graduate and gain important skills that will assist you in landing your dream job.

Opinion The value of a college education becomes more apparent to college students BY JAZYMIN COLEMAN Contributing Writer College students across the nation are becoming more aware of the substantial advantages that a college education gives them in comparison to those individuals with only a high school diploma. During their high school career, students may begin to question the importance of a college education. They might find themselves asking, “Why is it important to go to college?” The answer is that, more than ever, attending college provides opportunities for graduates that are not as widespread to those who have not received a higher education. Darian Brown, a Texas Southern University graduate, said that earning her bachelor’s degree was one of the best decisions she ever made. “I honestly think that if I would have chosen the route of not attending college, then maybe some of the opportunities that has been placed in my life may not be there if I chosen not to attend college,” Brown said.

The global financial crisis has made college degrees more important than ever in raising personal income, according to a study by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Findings as recent as 2011 showed that there is a one million dollar difference in high school graduates’ earnings compared with those whose highest education is a bachelor’s degree. There is another million dollor difference between those with a bachelor’s degree and those with a doctorate. On average, a bachelor’s degree recipient can expect to earn 2.4 million dollars over their lifetime. “Believe it or not, even though I know I’m aware that I will have debt when I graduate, I would rather have debt and know that my degree will open more doors for me compared to not having a degree and trying to live off of minimum wage my whole life,” Carter Hay-

wood, a third-year finance student said. Landing a job and being able to be promoted are important, but those are hardly the only reasons to finish college; being able to earn a higher income is also only half of the equation. Studies show that college graduates feel they have an easier time making a range of decisions in their lives, and overall, they report being happier than those without degrees. Freshman Corrine Morris was raised in a household where the idea of college was instilled into her at a young age, and not going to college was never an option. “My mom implanted the idea in my head that I would have a better life if I graduated college, she told me that I would have more opportunities and make more money than someone without a college degree. I definitely believe that having a college education is very important and it opens doors that only having a high school diploma would not,” Morris said.

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Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Happening on campus & around town

Monday - 4/7

Tuesday - 4/8

Wednesday - 4/9

Thursday - 4/10 Recreation Center presents: Spring Flag Football League 5 p.m. Rec Center

Monday - 4/14

Tuesday - 4/15

Wednesday - 4/16 UPC presents: Hump Day 6 p.m. The Point

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Friday - 4/11

Royal Court Candidate Showcase 6-8 p.m. Tiger Room

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