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Vol 67 | Number 09

CAMPUS NEWS

SPORTS

POLITICSSPORTS RUNDOWN

14 DATE NIGHT IDEAS TO TRY THIS V-DAY

LIFE & STYLE

COLLEGIATE 100 MEN HOST FIGHTING CRIME CONFERENCE

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THE TSU HERALD | February 04, 2015

10 THINGS WE LEARNED FROM PRESIDENT OBAMA’S #SOTU ADDRESS

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Campus NewsCollegiate 100 Men host “Fighting Crime from the Inside Out” ConferenceBY Lenzi CauseyManaging Editor

In conjunction with Black Men Rise, TSU’s Collegiate 100 men hosted “Fighting Crime from the Inside Out!” on Tuesday, Janu-ary 27th in the Sawyer Auditorium. As a conference and an enlightenment of Black men of all ages, it was comprised of a series of panel discussions in relation to Black on Black crime, police brutality and discrimi-nation of and in the Black community. Black Men Rise is an organization founded by Bishop James Dixon II as a means to positively encourage and unite Black men for amicable causes, with the mission: “Em-powering Our Race to Improve Our World.” The event was hosted by radio hosts Thomas Miles of the Steve Harvey Morning Show and Marcus Wiley, of the Yolanda Ad-ams Morning Show who is also a communica-tions professor at TSU. The panel discussions consisted of young male leaders, some a part of Collegiate 100 on the University of Houston campus, and they were to ask and be asked questions by panelists from the other side, consisting of elders, religious and political leaders, and even

one panel of men who have been through the US correctional system of institutions. One of the political leaders, Houston Defense Attorney Vivian King, stated that being a constant witness to the incarceration of young Black men over small and avoidable crimes is indeed disturbing. “It is painful to watch young black men being dealt so much jail time. Young black men have got to become a part of our judicial system.” Anthony Graves, a man exonerated from a Death Row sentence after 18 years for a crime he did not commit uses his story to inspire others any chance he gets. “[I went] from death row to becoming an Emmy award winner. I was a young man who was doing what I thought was the right thing, and then I was incarcerated. I am now a man who goes around this country educating people about their rights.” Graves founded the Anthony Graves foundation which empowers people to take advantage of and learn their lawful rights. He encourages action and the spread of

those messages. During the conference, all men were asked to stand and be recognized for their roles and achievements as fathers, hard-work-ers, providers and leaders as they are in their everyday lives. The conference was an overall success and a very uplifting experience seeing those who are rarely recognized being so.

“It is painful to watch young black men being dealt so much jail time. Young black men have got to become a part of our judicial system.” - Vivian King, Houston Defense Attorney

Black Men Rise Host, Marcus Wiley and guest speaker, Thomas Miles

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managing editorLENZI CAUSEY

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Life & Style EditorKENNETH WARE JR

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AdvisorsSE SERBINO S. WALKER

MICHAEL BERRYHILL

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Campus News

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee celebrates 20 years in Congress BY Cambrai RobinsonContributing Writer

Lovefilledtheroomasmanygatheredto honor and pay respect to Congress Sheila JacksonLee20thyearinoffice. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee hasmadehistorybybecomingthefirstwomanof either party to lead the prestigious House Judiciary subcommittee on crime, terrorism, homeland security and investigations. This subcommittee was created in 1813 in the 13th Congress. Jackson Lee is one of only 6 women to have served in the sub committee. Houstonian, and TSU alumnus Barbara Jordan was among

them. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee is aninfluentialandforcefulvoice. She is serving her tenth term in as a member of the United States House of Repre-sentatives. She represents the 18th Congressional District of Texas, centered in Houston. Considered by many as the “Voice of Reason”, she is dedicated to upholding the Constitutional rights of all people. Congressman Sheila Jackson Lee has always been an active and proactive voice on

campus at Texas Southern University. She’s has worked closely with SGA to ensure all students on the campus of Texas Southern University are registered to vote. The anniversary celebration highlight-ed Jackson-Lee’s many accomplishments and her brave works in ensuring the the protection and general success of young people all over the world. Congressman Sheila Jackson says she “plans to strengthen Americas middle class by ensuring paid sick leave and expanding access to paid personal leave.”

Student Governement Association to implement university’s first Hall of FameBY Mariea BoydCampus News Editor

TexasSouthernUniversity,thefirstcollege for African Americans in Houston, Texas,isimplementingthefirstHallofFamecontrolled by the Student Government Asso-ciation. Dwight Banks, former Graduate School Senator and alumni, had an idea to make history on TSU campus by allowing alumni and former workers to be honored for years to come. “People want to be remembered,” Banks said. To be entered into the TSU’s Hall of Fame, unlike other universities, nominees will have to pass three chambers before induction; Internal or External affairs, Student Bar As-sociation (for law school hall of fame), Hall of Fame committee, and the senate. Beginning the second week in Febru-ary nominees: Dr. Thomas F. Freeman, Debate Team Coach; Pastor Augusta Booker & the late Theola Booker, Greater St. Matthew Bap-

tist Church; The late Irish W. Perkins, former InternationalStudentsOfficeDirector;Dr.James Douglas, former TSU President; Rev. Bill & Audrey H. Lawson, Pastors Emeritus, Wheeler Ave. Baptist Church; Honorable Jew Don Boney, former Houston City Councilman & Civil Rights Activist; and Sylvia K. Brooks, retired Houston Area Urban League; will be-gintheprocessforthefirstTSUhalloffame. The Hall of fame will be located inside the Hannah Hall building where a plethora of murals and paintings hang. “This will be a great addition to TSU’s history and it will also bring a lot of alumni back to the culture of their alma mater,” Stan-ley Azubike, a junior pharmacy student said. All hall of famers will have a website page with a one page bio and picture dedicated to them. To ensure perpetuity all senators and former senators of SGA have a lifetime privi-lege to nominate whoever into the Hall of

Fame. “It is their job to carry this on,” Banks said. Afterpassingthefirststagesofquali-ficationtobeinductedintothehalloffamethefinalistwillbepresentedtothesenateandchosen by two-third vote. For more information you can contact SGAonthesecondflooroftheSterlingStu-dent Life Center.

“This will be a great addition to TSU’s history and it will also bring a lot of alumni back to the culture of their alma mater.” - junior, Stanley Azubike

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Cover Story

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, which means it is time to show your special someone how much you care. While this day is full of l-o-v-e, it is also full of dol-lars and cents. If you are on a col-lege budget, there are plenty of things you can buy or do, without burning a hole in your pocket. Graduating senior Alayna Williams prefers her boyfriend put more thought into the gift rather than opting for a higher price tag. “A simple love letter from him is enough for me,” Wil-

liams said. Some of the best presents given are the ones that touch the heart and blindside the gift receiver. For example, make a scrapbook or storybook about your relationship. Personalized, meaningful gifts are priceless. A simple “Happy Valentine’s Day” Facebook post or acknowledgment on any other social media website is not enough. A common date to plan on Valentine’s Day is to have dinner at a fancy restaurant. For a student that is on the “ramen noodle, everyday” budget, that is not always doable.

“It is the beginning of the semester and funds are low,” Keith Slade, a sophomore study-ing broadcast journalism said. An economic

and romantic alterna-tive is to make a homemade meal. Choosing the menu, shopping and cooking together can make the date even more enjoy-able. Afterwards, rent a romantic

Celebrating Valentine’s Day on a college budgetBY Kenneth Ware Jr.Life & Style Editor

movie from the Redbox to watch while either eating dinner or after the meal. “I would suggest a movie like Titanic or The Notebook,” Ja’nel Lewis, a junior studying computer science said. Remember: Eating $50 meals does not make Valentine’s Day special. It is the time spent together. Treating your valentine to a romantic,

fun day is not always cheap, especially for a college student, but thinking outside of the box will make the date both possible

“A simple love letter from him is enough for me.” -

senior, AlaynaWilliams

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Life & Style

Valentine’s Day date night ideas don’t have to be fancy or expensive. Share the love with these 14 romantic valentine’s night ideas and let the romance ignite!

Eat in - Avoid the restaurant crowds and pick up your favorite dinner to go. Set up a roman-tic affair at home with you and your lovers favorites.

Take a camping trip - If you’re looking for a casual date night idea for Valentine’s Day, think outside the box. An overnight camping trip for two -- even for just one night -- can be very cozy and romantic. Bring some marsh-mallows, chocolate and graham crackers to make s’mores.

Play hooky - Take a day off from work togeth-er. Enjoy each other’s company for an entire day and explore the city.

Get cultural - Get lost in a museum or art gal-lery. It can spark interesting conversation and reveal more to you about how your lover sees

the world.

Relax together - Book a couples massage. By the time you get back home, you’ll be super relaxed and ready for some late night fun.

Sun fun - Watch the sunrise. Enjoy breakfast in bed. Wake up early and bundle up. It’s a great excusetosnugglewithyourValentine.Orfinda romantic spot and watch the sunset together.

Have a staycation - Decorate a room in fun, cheesy, and cheap items that will make you feel like you’ve traveled afar.

Skate - When was the last time you went ice-skating? Hand holding, hot chocolate, and laughter. What else do you need?

Workout - Go to the gym together. (And be sure to praise his/her physique and stamina during the workout!)

Take a helicopter tour - If you’re looking for something super romantic, consider a helicop-ter tour of your city. It will be a bit expensive,

14 date night ideas to try this Valentine’s DayBY Cambrai RobinsonContributing Writer

but if money is no object on this holiday, it can be very romantic -- and exciting.

Showtime - Pick him/her up from work and whisk him away to an action movie he’s wantedtosee.Nochickflicks,please—un-less he’ll agree to watch 50 Shades of Grey.

Couples Game Night -Valentine’s Day doesn’t always have to mean candlelight and dinner for two. Invite your favorite couples to play these fun games. You will be rolling with laughter. That can be romantic too.

The Ten Dollar Gift Date Night Challenge - Think out of the box! Here’s a fun way to get a gift for each other. Each person gets a ten dollarbilland30minutestofindtheperfectgift for each other.

Rent a boat - Charter a boat and head out for a deepseafishingtrip.It’sauniqueexperiencethat can be really thrilling, if you catch a big one.

University shuts down approved Black History month eventBY Anonymous Source

In efforts to recognize Black History Month and to honor those who have paved the way for many African-Americans, it was an unfor-tunate episode for, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. on February 2nd, 2015. The fraternity organized a balloon release in efforts to bring awareness of Black History Month at TSU, a Historically Black College. An events staff administrator told fraternity members to “shut down” an already approved event. When a representative from the frater-

nity questioned why at the event had to come to a end, the administrator said a “new” rule was implemented that balloons were not “safe’ for the environment according to an anony-mous source. Since then, many questions have been raised. “Why was an approved event shut down? “Since when did balloons become a hazard to the enviroment?” And, “Why is Texas Southern Universi-ty making effortts to minimize the recognition

of Black History Month on an HBCU campus? Last year, a number of campus organi-zations held balloon releases in recognition of causes such as 9/11 and Breast Cancer Aware-ness month. This in no way falls in line with the new rule that was stated yesterday. The real question is, what does this mean for the future of Texas Southern Uni-versity and are we headed in a direction where TSU will no longer be recognized as an “HBCU” due to its changing composition and “new” rules?

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SportsControversial call backfires on Hawks, Patriots take Super Bowl XLIXBY Tony MonkSports Contributor

The New England Patriots edged the Seattle Seahawks 28-24 in what will go down as one of the most memorable Super Bowl’s in history. Credit the Seahawks once again for their gutsy defensive performance as they were able to keep the Pats offense in check for thewholefirstquarter. The action wouldn’t begin to really kick off until both teams would answer late in the second bringing the game to an even 7-7. Brady and the Pats kept the pressure on the Seahawks top ranked defense as the quar-terback found his safety blanket tight end Rob Gronkowski streaking down the sideline for the go ahead touch down, but with six seconds left in the half it was Pete Carroll’s low risk high reward play calling in which WilsonwouldfindtheunsungheroChrisMathews in the end zone to tie the game right at half time 14-14. Most of the third quarter would be-long to the defense for both teams as neither offensecouldseemtofindanyrhythmmuchlikethefirstquarter,thoughtheHawkswouldmanageafieldgoalmakingthescore17-14. But an interception by Tom Brady to linebacker Bobby Wagner would almost completelyshifttheflowofthegameinfavorof the Seahawks, as Wilson would repay the favor with a go ahead touch down as Wilson found receiver Doug Baldwin making the score 24-14. With eight minutes in the fourth quar-ter to play and down by 10, Brady would not waver in the face of certain defeat as he would lead his team to score an unanswered 14 points bringing the score to 28-24 with two minutes left to play. Andthosefinaltwominuteswereindeed a nail biter as Wilson would put the potential dagger on the Pats super bowls hopes with a spectacular catch by Jermaine Kearse at theNewEnglandfiveyardline. Yet what will be the most controversial call in history came when the Hawks elected to throw with 26 seconds only to have their

super bowl stripped away with an interception by the Pats cornerback Malcolm Butler in the end zone. The play call would spell doom for

the Hawks, making the Patriots the new super bowl champions.

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Politics10 things we learned from President Obama’s #SOTU addressBY Lenzi CauseyManaging Editor

1. Obama’s wish is that he instills and secures the legacy of his presidency in the American middle class. Although he has rescued the country from its reces-sion-- some say its the worst since the Great Depression. He spent a notice-able amount of time not only discussing the economy, but how it affects/how he hopes to boost the middle class.

2.“It is not a bigger government we need, but a smarter government,” Obama said. With the economic effects on the country from 2012 up until now, the Obama administration plans to push for 15 manufacturing centers for growth to help spur high-tech job growth in the coming year(s).

3. Obama cares greatly about women in our country, and encourages the House to adopt the Violence Against Women’s Act written by as the Senate passed it the day of the Address. 4. In addition to the Violence Against

Women’s Act, he also stated that the Paycheck Fairness Act be passed by Congress, in order “for women to earn to earn a living equal to their efforts.”

5. Obama looks to reform our immigra-tion laws in a way that is not discrimi-natory, and encourages his counterparts to get the reform bill rolling.

6.We waited to hear it, and Obama said it. Minimum wage will be increased to $9 per hour this year, making the mini-mum wage one that matches America’s cost of living.

7. “By this time next year, our war in Afghanistan will be over!” Just as we all have been wondering, we have a clear-cut time frame for when all of our troops will be returning home.

8. There is a governmental push for acting on climate change. “We must do more to combat climate change… the

ItbeganasNegroHistoryWeekin1926:ThefirstseedsthatwouldgrowintoBlackHistoryMonthwereplantedin1926whenblackhistorian Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History announced that the second week of February would be “Negro History Week.” This week was chosen because of its proximity to two important birthdays in African-American his-tory: “American Moses” President Abraham Lincoln (February 12) and famed orator Frederick Douglass (February 14).

ThefirstmodernBlackHistoryMonthwasin1976:By1969interestinblackhistoryhadgrownexponentiallythankstotheeffortsof many brave men and women who marched for civil rights throughout the 1960s, undoubtedly urged on by the work of Carter G. Woodson. This explosive era of history brought along the transition of Negro History Week to Black History Month (the term “negro” havingbecomeoutdatedandoffensive).ThefirstBlackHistoryMonthwassuggestedbytheleadersoftheBlackUnitedStudentsatKentStateUniversityinOhioinFebruary1969.ThefirstBlackHistoryMonthwasthenheldtherethenextyearin1970.

BlackHistoryMonthisn’tonlycelebratedintheUnitedStates:BlackHistoryMonthisn’tconfinedtotheUnitedStates.In1995,CanadabegantoobserveBlackHistoryMonthduringthemonthofFebruaryalso.In2008abillcametoofficiallyrecognizeBlackHistory Month in Canada. It was unanimously approved. The United Kingdom also celebrates Black History Month, but the month

3 Black History Month Facts To Know

fact is the 12 hottest years on record have all come in the last 15.” After not-ing that, he mentioned the heat waves, droughts, floods, wildfires and even Hurricane Sandy to get to this… Con-gress should work to provide a market-based solution, and if they don’t, he will come up with a solution.

9. When he addressed acting on climate change, and on several other occasions, Obama recognized Republican politi-cians as some of their ideas and plans may improve aspects of our govern-ment. It has been recognized as an at-tempt to relinquish bipartisan dispute.

10. He is okay and comfortable with where he is. He has said and it is true that he is not preparing for another campaign, but that President Obama’s motive is to go out strong and will have strengthened the Union as much as pos-sible.

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Monday - 2/9 Tuesday - 2/10 Wednesday - 2/11 Thursday - 2/12 Friday - 2/13 The Weekend 2/14 & 2/15

Monday - 2/2 Tuesday - 2/3 Wednesday - 2/4 Thursday - 2/5 Friday - 2/6 The Weekend 2/7 & 2/8

What’s Happeningon campus & around town

Alpha Phi Alpha Fra-ternity, Inc. presents:Black History Month kick off balloon release12:00 p.m.SSLC

The TSU Debate Team and Collegiate 100 presents:Distant Relatives6:30-8:30 p.m.Tiger Room

Omega Psi Phi Lady Omega Informational6 p.m.SSLC 207A

2/7: Houston Police Department presents:Town Hall Meeting 7 a.m.-10 a.m.Sawyer Auditorium

Houston Association of Black JournalistsMixerTBA

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Presents:Valentine’s Day Bake Sale11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.SSLC

Informational RiskManagement Workshop7:30 p.m.Cafe

Pre-Law Society presents:Know Your Rights Seminar2 p.m.TBA

Happy Valentine’s

Day

1. When will they return the seats down stairs?2. Why do alumni like to kill the vibe at the basketball games?3. Why is TSU so dry?4. Will there be humpday every Wednesday this semester?5. Will springfest be live?6. Is it true that saucetwins will be performing for the concert?7. Will the concert be live?8. Will the events be live? 9. So are the cafe parties the best we have?10. Which organizations are hosting a Black History program?11. ASA? NAACP? Hip Hop Society?12. When is the next probate?13. Should we be looking out for the SGRhos and Iotas?14. What are your Valentine’s Day plans?15. Have the freshmen blown through their refunds yet?16. Balling on a budget?17. So is W.O.W. closed because Chick-Fil-A is taking their business?18. Who all went to the Galleria the saturday after refunds dropped?19. Who has meal points?20. Why is the organization GPA requirement a 2.75 now?

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