VOLUME 70 | ISSUE 2 September 13, 2017
THE TSU HERALD
HOMETOWN HEROES Freshmen Week | Siete Seven | A Different World | Hurricane Harvey | The Hive Society
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GREETINGS TIGERS, Week one kicked off with a great start. Based on the feedback that we received during welcome week, The TSU Herald is confident that this semester will be nothing less than great.
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ing a plethora of events on campus with the next focus being on FRESHMEN ROCK THE HOUSE! This year, the university will be showcasing all the heavy-hitting organizations on campus from student government down to our favorite departmental groups.
Tigers, it is important to get involved as soon as On behalf of the staff, possible. With almost every I’d like to personally say niche covered, there is a thank you to the students place on campus for you. and faculty that have supported this publication’s new I highly recommend format. finding a group of peers that will support you during your Moving forward, the time on campus, and the TSU Herald will be coverbest way to do that is by
finding one thing that you are interested in and building on that. There should be no reason for any student to be cooped up in their dorm room this year. For the upperclassmen that are currently thriving as leaders, this is the time to share your expertise. How can you be of service to your fellow Tiger? Becoming a mentor is important and vital to your college experience. You’ll never know the impact you’ll make in someone’s life.
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Dr. Wardlaw Receives Top Museum Award
less students of color to pursue careers in the museum field ranging from curatorial to conservation. She organized over 75 exhibitions on African and African-American art, including retrospectives of John Biggers and Kermit Oliver, during her 22-year tenure as curator of modern and contemporary art at the Museum of Fine Art, Houston. She organized contemporary African art, creative designs of the quilt makers of Gee’s Bend, Alabama, and the self-taught genius of Thornton Dial at MFA-Houston. Dr. Wardlaw is the first African American to receive a Ph.D. in art history from the University of Texas at Austin. She serves on the board of the Orange Show Foundation and the Emancipation Park Conservancy in Houston, and is an honorary trustee of Museum of Fine Art, Houston. She serves on the Scholarly Advisory Committee of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, and is a trustee of Wellesley College.
Dr. Alvia Wardlaw, director and curator of TSU’s University Museum and art history professor, was presented with the Dr. John E. Fleming Award at the Association of African American Museums (AAAM) annual conference on August 2. The Fleming Award is the highest honor presented by AAAM and recognizes museum professionals who have contributed outstanding expertise and exceptional dedication to African and AfTexas Southern University rican American-focused museums through a career spanning twenty has been designated as the official depository of records from the years or more. Texas NAACP (National Association Dr. Wardlaw has mentored count- for the Advancement of Colored
TSU Is Now Home to NAACP Official Archives
People). A special presentation was held August 17 in the University’s Robert J. Terry Library. The collection consists of minutes, newspaper clippings, legal documents, brochures, Freedom Banquet programs and photographs, along with digitized images from individual Texas NAACP branches. “It is important for the papers to be housed at Texas Southern University,” said Gary Bledsoe, Texas NAACP president. “Dating back to the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case of Sweatt v. Painter that successfully challenged the ‘separate but equal’ doctrine of racial segregation, these two organizations have been connected in the continuous struggle for equality for all Texans. It is only fitting that our permanent archives be housed here.” The collection will be housed in library’s Special Collections department. Individual branches and active NAACP members can send their material to Texas Southern to be placed on loan or permanently archived. Texas NAACP archive will join the Barbara Jordan Archives and the Mickey Leland Center as campus resources for research and scholarly activity. “We want to see these archives grow in volume and technology,” said Cecilia Venable, author, historian and archivist for
Texas State NAACP. “Once people know that our records are here at TSU we hope that other people will bring their things that they have from the NAACP. We want to make this the go-to place for scholars who are looking for material to write about this organization. In the future, we hope to digitize the records and make them even more accessible.”
“We want to see these archives grow in volume and technology” The ceremony was attended by Howard Jefferson, NAACP national board of directors; Dr. James Douglas, Houston NAACP president; Calon Mask-Oats, NAACP unit 6864 president; Dr. Austin Lane, TSU president; Wesley Terrell, acting TSU Board of Regents chairman; James Harris, H-E-B director of Diversity and Inclusion and Supplier Diversity; Dr. Michael Adams, interim dean Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs; Dr. Merline Pitre, interim dean College of Liberal Arts and Behavioral Sciences; and Patricia Bernstein, author; TSU Regents Marilyn A. Rose, Samuel L. Bryant, Erik D. Salwen, Sarah D. Monty-Arnoni, Glenn O. Lewis, Derrick M. Mitchell, Oliver J. Bell, and Justin J. Lee.
Contributors this Issue
PAIGE HUBBARD
KYNDRA SNOODY
KENDRICK DAVIS
JABARI SHERMAN
A multi-faceted journalist studying broadcast journalism. PAIGE HUBBARD is a senior who has dedicated her collegiate career to sharpening her skills in front of the camera and has developed a talent for editing and producing.
KYNDRA SNOODY is a blogger, published author, and freshman continuing her education concentrating in Journalism with aspirations of becoming a Reporter.
KENDRICK DAVIS is a handsome and ambitious senior studying radio, television, and film. He has a passion for the art of word, enjoys reading, writing, modeling, acting, and bringing dreams to life.
JABARI SHERMAN has contributed to the TSU Herald for two years and can usually be found on the football field. Jabari is also a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. and a student in the School of Communications.
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CAMPUS LIFE
Students and Faculty Seek Assistance Following Storm By Paige Hubbard, Campus Life
Life after the storm has left some of our Tiger family feeling displaced and mentally frustrated. Leslie Ita, a biology major had a rough transition after the storm. “Hurricane Harvey affected me in so many ways. I lost my house, my car got flooded and most of my clothes were destroyed. I had to live in a warehouse for a couple of days too. It’s just been a lot to deal with,” Ita said. Hurricane Harvey has come and gone but many Houstonians are now left to deal with the devastating aftermath of rebuilding their homes and trying to return to normality as much as possible.
With more than 32,000 people in shelters, 40,000 homes demolished, and almost a million cars that have been wrecked, Hurricane Harvey has affected more than 13 million people from Texas through Louisiana, Mississippi and Kentucky. A week after Hur-
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ricane Harvey reached the gulf coast, Texas Governor Gregg Abbott stated that it may take as much as $180 billion in federal assistance to rebuild affected areas. Due to the large impact the storm had on our Tiger family, The Herald wanted to dedicate part of this issue to the recovery phase of Hurricane Harvey. Not only as a source of comfort, but to also cultivate awareness on assistance programs.
Some of us were not as severely affected as others. Some parts of Houston were perfectly fine while others were covered in chest deep water. Campus organization director Shannon Henderson was in one of the areas that had severe flooding and told The TSU Herald that she is happy to be okay, but there is a long road ahead to recovery. Some students who are not from Houston may have been caught off guard by the magnitude of the storm.
Radio, Television, and Film major Ieisha Lyday says she is from out of state and has never experienced a hurricane like Harvey. “We hardly ever get any rain in Los Angeles, so I really didn’t know what to expect, and on top of that I don’t have a TV in my room so all I had to go off was the news apps on my phone,” Lyday said. “It was defiantly a scary experience, because as time passed the category of the storm increased and this made my family very concerned and worried. There are so many personal accounts of flooding in homes, cars being ruined, personal valuables gone and lives being completely up rooted by the storm. If you share a similar story: Texas Southern University is offering assistance to students in need following the hurricane.
Apply online at tsu.edu You can also make a donation to: TSU CARES: A Pathway to Healing After Harvey
CAMPUS LIFE
University Hires Kevaris Sims as Director of Student Activities
Sims, a native of Austin, Texas is a student affairs professional who serves underrepresented student populations while addressing achievement gaps for students from lower socioeconomic communities. Drawing from his own personal experiences of homelessness, the absence of positive leaders in his community, and various obstacles; Sims allows his life to serve as a testament of determination and resilience for the leaders of tomorrow. Sims is the first in his immediate family to graduate from High School and obtain multiple degrees. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and a Master of Education degree in Urban Education. During his undergraduate career, he excelled as a scholar and student leader on campus. He joined Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated and was elected the 2nd Vice Director of the Southwestern Region. In 2012, he was crowned Mr. Langston University and later received the Ernest L. Holloway Outstanding Leader of Year Award. Sims produces progressive results in student development and leadership in student affairs which has provided him with opportunities to present at institutions such as Harvard University, Texas A&M University, University of Texas at Austin, and many other universities across the nation. Before accepting the Director of Student Activities position at Texas Southern University, he was awarded the 2017 Horizon Award from the Division of Student Affairs at Tarleton State University for his contributions to various student development initiatives within the campus community.
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Sims primary mission and focus for the new academic year is to expand leadership opportunities while increasing campus engagement. His theoretical approach in student development is a culmination of the Social Change Model of Leadership, Growth Mindset, and Self-Authorship. He believes students are the architects of student life and that we as administrators should foster environments inclusive of student creativity, diversity, and leadership. 5
MORE LIFE
IT’S A DIFFERENT WORLD
The University Programs Council (UPC) hosted the first humpday of the semester on Wednesday, September 6, on the portico a day after university opened post-Harvey. Photo by Josie Deese
The first humpday was a fashion show, a break from classes, a mid-day turn up, and the best place to socialize following the summer break and Hurricane Harvey. Alex Mayfield (center) chats it up with friends.
From left to right: There are many student spectators during the first humpday, including Killian Okere and Miss Senior Blessing Nwosu.
Above: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. are the first to stroll. Right: Members of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. gather at the Sigma plot to chat and enjoy the first humpday. 6
Clockwise from top: Friends meet up between classes, newest members of Tau Beta Sigma move through the crowded portico, and a lively student shows of his best dance moves.
ENTERTAINMENT
Beyoncé Comes Back to Third Ward, Houston World Stop! Carry on. By Paige Hubbard, Campus Life
That’s exactly what Beyoncé Knowles did when she returned to her hometown on Friday with her BeyGOOD Foundation to help Hurricane Harvey victims. The Houston native made an appearance at St. Johns in Downtown Houston on September 8. The pop singer also made a donation to the Bread of Life relief fund to aid survivors of the storm. The TSU Herald staff caught word that she would be passing out BBQ plates to Third Ward community members in Cuney Homes. Unfortunately, the staff was not able to report on the scene. By chance, Campus Life Editor Paige Hubbard was amongst a
small crowd that witnessed Bey casually dressed as she stopped by the historic Frenchie’s Chicken location on Scott Street. Knowles mixed and mingled with her fans, demonstrating how down-to-earth she is. TSU alumna Kendra Waters says she was in the right place and the right time. “It was so good seeing Photo courtesy of Paige Hubbard them in Third Ward. Beyoncé is not just talking about it. She’s actively eating in the and contributed to helping members of St. John’s Church community and taking time to so many families in Houston,” were among the many that really give back,” Waters said. Knowles said. the singer thanked in her message. Knowles took to social Pastor Rudy Rasmus, media to share her gratitude. Michelle Williams of Destiny’s There is still work to do so Child, recording artist Ingrid please continue to donate “Thanks to everyone and Houston-based rapper and do all you can to restore who donated to BeyGOOD Trae the Truth along with our city,” Knowles said.
Campus Songstress Siete Wins Over Crowd During Freshmen Talent Show Fearlessly and flawlessly, 18-year-old Dallas native Siete Seven blew away Texas Southern University (TSU) students at the TSU talent show on Wednesday, August 23, 2016. With so much talent and competition amongst her peers, Seven decided to perform an original song written in her diary while hoping to get positive and receptive feedback from the freshmen class. Seven had been battling food poison she caught earlier that week which made Freshmen Week long and tiring come Wednesday evening. Although she originally planned to drop out of the
perform because I felt so sick and they gave me a stool. I went blank for a while, so I pulled out my diary and God took care of the rest,” Seven said. She has always known her calling was to sing and as a senior in high school a young man brought her closer to God which amplified her passion to grow closer and sing for the Lord. talent show, Seven says she felt a calling she could not ignore. As a God fearing young woman, the singer says she let God do the work. “I was sick that day, literally holding my stomach on my way on to the stage. I told them I needed to sit to
Having to adjust to this new life, she found herself changing her friends and lifestyle choices. This ultimately brought Seven to TSU where she fiercely flaunts her undeniable love for God and all he has done to mold her into the young woman she is. As she sat on that stool with her diary and sang, she won over the
hearts of many. Her peers referred to her as “the girl with the diary” as she has made her mark amongst the class of 2021. Seven was given campus-wide exposure by singing at the talent show and has hopes of more doors opening. The freshmen says she wants to spread love and good messages through her music by letting God use her thoughout her journey at TSU. Nicole Tall Life and Style
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HURRICANE HARVEY
TSU Student Evacuates Home After Ignoring Flood Warning By Kyndra Snoody, Contributing Writer
On August 25, 2017, Hurricane Harvey made landfall near Rockport, Texas as a Category 4 storm breaking the 12-year drought in which no major hurricane of a Category 3 or higher made landfall in the United States since Wilma in 2005. The following day after devastating small towns such as Port Aransas, Victoria, and Matagorda, Harvey meandered over parts of southeast Texas and adjacent waters as a strong tropical system dumping nearly 15 trillion gallons of water over the weekend in parts of Houston making it the wettest and most devastating storm to impact the region. Harvey affected many lives, if not our very own. Anthony Gallien, a Houston native, and Texas Southern University junior was one of many people affected. Prior to the storm, Gallien made a mockery of Harvey. “I doubted its potential and was very much removed from the media coverage. Everything I heard about it was hearsay. Even though I brushed it off, there was still a heightened awareness I would get every time someone would discuss it which I took note of. My paradigm was that whether Harvey hit or not – I would be ok,” Gallien said. He woke up to water in his living room that Sunday morning, the day after Harvey was felt the hardest in Houston and had to be rescued from his condominiums that were nearly underwater. Gallien resided in the Kingwood area and according to news reports was among the many areas surround8
ing Houston that drastically flooded after a night of treacherous none-stop rain. He stated that helicopters were flying over his condos rescuing his neighbors that morning. In a state of slight disarray, he rode on the back of a random neighbor’s Jet Ski who graciously offered the ride to higher ground. He lost nearly 90% of his possessions, but he personally feels as if Harvey changed his life. “When you overcome a hurricane, you shouldn’t feel oppressed by it, you should feel more powerful than it. Harvey introduced me to myself. It has been my opportunity,” Gallien said. Gallien kept a positive perception throughout the entire process. He feels as if Harvey changed his outlook on life and allowed him to realize what was most important. Material possessions can always be replaced and he feels as if no one who was inundated by the storm should feel as if they are victims, but rather conquerors as well as survivors. Despite the conditions, he believes that the storm brought out the very best in each and every one of us. According to the National Geographic, The Atacama Desert in Chile is so dry that some areas have never recorded rainfall. However, around the time of the formation of Harvey, about midAugust, Chile experienced heavy rainfall and as a result, thousands of beautiful flowers bloomed in the desert. For anybody who has been affected by Harvey, know that something beautiful and great can always emerge out of a dark situation.
Prior to the storm, Gallien made a mockery of Harvey and doubted its potential.
Cars parked outside Gallien’s apartment were nearly covered in water.
Sienna Plantation was only accessible by boat for a short period of time.
The Hive Society Contributes to the Houston Harvey Relief By Ally Banks Opinions Editor
Opinions Editor Ally Banks interviews Adrian Edmonds, the founder of the Hive Society - a Houston based non-profit dedicated to philanthropy and maintaining positive relationship with the city’s Black community. Q: WHAT IS THE HIVE SOCIETY? A: The Hive Society is a 501c non-profit organization started at the University of Houston by Joseph Brodeaux and myself. Q: WHY DID YOU CREATE THE HIVE SOCIETY? A: I started the Hive Society because I really enjoyed the community service aspect of Greek life. It gave me purpose and a reason to transition from a blog to a non-profit. Q: WHAT ARE SOME KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS MADE BY THE HIVE SOCIETY UNDER YOUR LEADRSHIP? A: I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to host numerous community service events. We were honored with Hive Society Day in 2015 and Houston Cares Day in 2016, which takes place
on September 30th, the largest community service day for the Houston Food Bank.
just a few celebrities who have joined forces with the Hive Society.
Q: HOW IMPORTANT ARE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS DURING TIMES OF EMERGENCIES?
Q: HOW CAN SOMEONE BECOME A VOLUNTEER?
A: I feel like it is critical for people to be philanthropist naturally. A lot of non-profits have taken on the role of first responders, especially since Hurricane Harvey. The Hive Society loaded three to four trucks a day traveling to surrounding cities like Port Arthur and Beaumont. We supplied small shelters and organizations with needed help and support. Q: HOW DID THE HIVE SOCIETY GET INVOLVED IN CONTRIBUTING TO DISASTER RELIEF? A: Hurricane Harvey is the first natural disaster that the Hive Society has responded to since its creation. Friends from high school reached out to me after the storm hit and wanted to send in donations. We used my father’s house as a temporary headquarters. The donation efforts spread like wildfire, which led us to partner with Warehouse Live as an active distribution center.
A: Anyone can be a bee. Come out and volunteer with us at Houston Cares on September 30. We are looking for a thousand volunteers to help make a quarter of a million meals to feed people in need. If you are unable to come out and volunteer, you can donate online via PayPal. The Hive Society will be holding interviews for official membership in October and November. Q: WHY SHOULD DONATIONS BE SENT TO SMALL NON-PROFITS LIKE THE HIVE SOCIETY VERSUS LARGE ORGANIZATIONS LIKE RED CROSS? A: It’s completely up to the individual donating to decided where their contributions should go. People value knowing exactly how their money will benefit those in need. 100 percent of the Hive Society’s proceeds go directly to our community service projects.
Q: HAS THE SOCIETY PARTNERED WITH ANY PUBLIC FIGURES?
The Hive Society founder encourages everyone interested in philanthropy to work with or look into non-profit organizations.
A: Music artists SZA, Kelhani, Bun B, Chamillionaire, DJ Mister Rogers, and Trae the Truth are
For more information about upcoming events in the city, please follow @TheHiveSociety.
Where are our donations going? Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner established a Harvey relief fund at The Greater Houston Community Foundation. The organization connects donors with a network of non-profits and innovative solutions in the social sector. GlobalGiving, which calls itself the largest global crowd funding community, has a goal of raising $2 million for its Harvey relief fund. Funds will be used first for immediate needs of food, water and shelter and then transition to long-term recovery efforts. Mattress Mack is giving away free cleaning supplies and serving breakfast lunch and dinner between 7am and 8pm.
HURRICANE HARVEY
Harvey Halts Travel in Houston by Ken Davis
Hurricane Harvey touched land as a massive category three hurricane making its way through the Windward Islands, Yucatan Peninsula, Honduras, Nicaragua, Belize, Louisiana, and where we felt it the most – right here in Houston, Texas. Harvey traveled a long ways causing damage throughout many regions on its quest of destruction, although we saw him coming, there was little anyone could do to prepare for something of this magnitude. The water was expected, the damage not so much, but Harvey’s journey left behind much more than just floodwaters and damaged property. It left our city in disarray –pure mayhem, everything that once seemed so simple had easily become a much more difficult task. Harvey gave itself a green light to go wherever in our city, creating an equal and opposite reaction on our citizens – we were trapped. Travel was halted, whether you were in the city or out of the city, Houston became a no fly zone, no drive zone, and for most Houstonians – if you didn’t have a boat, you couldn’t move. The chaos Harvey created even brought about a citywide curfew that became a huge hassle to those needing to travel at night. All in all, the storm made sure that if you hadn’t already left your location it was going to be pretty tough to leave once Harvey made its mark. For Houstonians that stayed in the city, just to make it to the gas station or grocery store was a treacherous task. Floodwaters shut down highways, freeways, residential neighborhood streets; any attempt to leave home could have turned out deadly.
Residents resorted to the usage of jet skis, paddleboats, air mattresses, and anything else that would float. Harvey turned paved roads into full lakes; some streets weren’t visible, let alone drivable. (Continued on page 9)
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SPORTS
Haywood Addresses Tigers’ Achilles Heel After Loss to Houston Baptist at BBVA By Jabari Sherman, Sports Writer
September 7, 2017 Texas Southern returned to the football field after Hurricane Harvey playing Houston Baptist (HBU) at BBVA Stadium and fell short 24-17. An upsetting loss considering HBU has only had a football program since 2013. BBVA Stadium had a nice attendance for the first home game on a Thursday night.
When speaking on the quarterback, Coach Haywood says the player is a healthy addition and a good leader.
University President Austin Lane was thrilled with the number of fans, alumni, and students who showed up to the game.
Christophe has been with the team since 2014 and has only played one quarter of NCAA football prior to this season.
“He’s a good player on the field, he’s good guy off the field, and has great discipline I think he’s only getting better he still has ways to go as a college quarterback,” Haywood said.
“For first game played at home, it is really a nice crowd we got here. The love and support for our football team is great,” President Lane said.
The defense of Texas Southern stuck it to HBU in the first half forcing two turnovers, a fumble recovery, and an interception. Texas Southern’s defense came with tenacity and aggression from The running game for the start to help the offense Texas Southern was slow and steam roll. a struggle having 85-rushing yards total and averaging It was in the second3-yards per carry. half when Houston Baptist found the Tigers’ kryptonite. Texas Southern at some point was down by two possessions with a score 24-10, late in the fourth quarter.
“We were trying different ways to run the football”
“We were trying different ways to run the football and we just didn’t have a lot of success,” Coach Michael Haywood said.
Houston Baptist running back James Brown had a field day with 14 carries for 114 yards and a touchdown, averaging 8.4 yards per carry.
The passing attack in the first half was aggressive for Texas Southern quarterback Jay Christophe. The quaterback looked pretty solid his second game back from sitting out last season with a knee injury.
Running defense has always been the ‘achilles heel’ for the team and has to be addressed if the team wants a victory in the win column.
“We have to play better second-half football in order to win a game, play a full 60 Christophe completed minutes, and both sides of the a 61-yard long ball in the sec- ball have to balance in order ond quarter to wide receiver to win,” Coach Haywood said. Darvin Kidsy. 10
Photo by J. Scroggins
TRAVEL
Houston College Students Stranded by Harvey Get Help in Atlanta Courtesy of The Atlanta Journal Article written by Eric Stirgus
Photo courtesy of The Atlanta Journal
Corbrin Burton, President of Texas Southern University SGA speaks during a press conference at Morehouse College. More than a dozen Houston-area college students are learning a lesson in kindness from their counterparts in Atlanta after being stranded here since Sunday because of the remnants of Hurricane Harvey. The effort by Atlanta University Center students to assist 17 Texas Southern University students and some faculty members is one of several campaigns by college students across Georgia to help those impacted by the monster storm. The Texas Southern group was in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday to watch its football team play Florida A & M University. While the team and others drove back to Houston, the group caught a flight to Atlanta, but all connecting flights to Houston were cancelled because of Harvey.
have allowed their new friends from Texas to use their computer labs to email classmates and relatives and share updates about their situation. AUC students held a prayer vigil Tuesday evening and are organizing clothing drives.
and classmates whose vehicles are ruined. They have tried to help classmates by posting information on an online message board about helplines and shelters. They want to do more, but are limited because of their own situation.
“It still feels like we’re not doing enough,” said Kamren Rollins, Morehouse’s student government association president.
“It’s not a great feeling,” Corbrin Burton, student government association president, said of watching news coverage of the disaster. “You just want to be there to help.”
The Texas Southern group, staying in a Hampton Inn near Atlanta’s airport, has been overwhelmed by the hospitality. “It just showed how we’ve got to stand with each other,” said Tramauni Brock, a secondyear pharmacy student who is also Miss Texas Southern.
Raphael Moffett, Texas Southern’s vice president of student services, a former Morehouse College administrator, contacted Kevin Booker, an associate dean at Morehouse, to explain their dilemma. Morehouse officials and student leaders began brainstorming ways to help.
The Texas Southern students said all their classmates are safe as far as they know and the campus does not have significant flooding. The Historically Black College and University has about 9,200 students, according to its website. Its school colors, maroon and gray, are — ironically — nearly the same as Morehouse’s.
Morehouse opened its cafeteria to the Texas Southern group, as has Clark Atlanta University. The Atlanta students
The Texas Southern students have heard harrowing tales of faculty members whose homes were completely flooded
Moffett said Texas Southern is working on an online effort, “TSU Cares Initiative,” for potential donors. Other Georgia colleges and universities are also trying to help. Georgia Southern is collecting items for the next month at several athletic events. Kennesaw State and the College of Coastal Georgia are organizing blood drives. Georgia Southwestern State University is collecting clothes to be sent to the University of Houston. A Clayton State faculty member is headed to the region to assist with American Red Cross relief efforts. Texas Southern’s website says classes are scheduled to resume Tuesday. Burton and his classmates hope to be there.
Houstonians found themselves living through water torture, just waiting for the rain to stop, and once it did, the levees needed to be released, bringing about more water, and a more difficult travel process. Water pressure caused roads to sink in, debris covered pathways, and for the people who stayed in town – this city was a jungle. Harvey effected travel out of state as well. Many Houstonians who had opted to leave during the storm were at the mercy of a place they did not call home. Harvey shut down airports, bus stations, train stations; any commercial line of travel was out of commission. If you left, you were stuck there. The closest thing to home was a phone call from loved ones. The curfew set in place by Mayor Sylvester Turner in efforts to cut down on the looting of businesses after the storm increased the inconvenience of travel as well. Stores, restaurants, and markets that had opened with essential supplies needed for survival were put on strict time schedules and all had to be closed by a certain time. This caused frenzy in the city, creating long grocery lines, sky rocketing gas prices, and making every move seem like life or death. The roads had cleared up, but the curfew had an effect on the city that made travel a huge issue. Anyone caught on the roads after midnight was subject to a major fine, and even National Guards with rifles showing up at their vehicles. Houstonians that work late night jobs could not report to their shifts and loss of wages became a huge factor days after the storm. The curfew held the city captive from midnight until 5am. The people of Houston are a resilient breed, although Hurricane Harvey created setbacks for the home team, the city will be back and better soon.
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