Marshall University - Chief Justice Yearbook (Huntington, WV)

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V ' SHE CARRIES HIS DREAM. Coretta Scott-King, widow of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., was the week ' s keynote speaker. Mrs. King ' s message stressed that black Americans must choose political activism over rioting in the streets to create the true equality that blacks have sought for so long. -Photo by Craig T. Greenlee 20

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While the old expression You are what you eat , may not be entirely true, many Marshall students find their eating habits reflect their total lifestyles. My regular eating patterns had to be changed when I came to college, said Sherry Lucas, St. Albans freshman. Now I don ' t have enough time to eat right because of classes and activities. Lucas said her schedule often causes her to eat at one of the local fast food restaurants. Many students are attracted to fast food restaurants by the convenience, atmospheres and food selection offered there. I like to get out once in a while, away from campus, said Parkersburg sophomore Diana Martin, so I eat out pretty often. I think the food ' s better at most of the restaurants than at the school cafeteria. Complaints about cafeteria food are commonplace. I do wish they ' d serve more foods that I like, said Chuck Henson, a freshman from Pt. Pleasant. A food survey conducted by Re- sidence Hall Government Association helped put students ' wishes into action, according to St. Albans junior Joyce Collins, chairman of RHGA Food Committee. In the survey, randomly selected students who eat in the different residence hall cafeterias were asked about the service and quality of the food. The results showed a need for more of the kinds of food that the students go out for - hamburgers, pizza, french fries - so the Holderby Hall cafeteria became a fast food deli service during lunch, offering those foods. Phil Ricci, Area Coordinator for Residence Life, said that the new service appears to be working out very well. We ' ve had nothing but positive comments. Ricci said after cafeteria serving hours, Holderby Hall also offers a take-out service, so students may satisfy late-night munchies w ith sandwiches, chips, colas and ice cream. Richwood sophomore Kathleen Meadows said she eats only one meal a day, as she is usually on a diet. Students who are watching their weight may benefit from the Slim-er low calorie meals available at the Twin Towers cafeteria. The Slim-er meals began as part of Nutrition Week but were so well accepted by students that they were continued. Cathy Meadows, in charge of special functions for the cafeteria, said that, for the Slim-er meals, she took the regular menu and chose the foods with the least calories. It seems to be going along real well, she said. Karla Isaacson, Morgantown so- phomore, said she enjoys cooking her own meals at her apartment. I like to have friends over for big dinners, too, she added. She doesn ' t consider shopping for groceries and washing dishes inconvenient, she said, since having her favorite foods is worth it. — Gina Brooks MU Students find alternative to cafeteria foods,

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Black concern is not enough There ' s more to Black Awareness Week than attending all or most of the events and talking pride in one ' s blackness. True, good attendance speaks well for the yearly program and the concern of those who attend. But in the 1980s, being concerned is not enough to promote and implement genuine change for black progress. Being concerned is not enough to do something positive about the seemingly high number of black drop-outs and the relatively low number of black Marshall graduates. Being concerned is not enough to help black student organizations gain the same access on campus for hosting social functions. Being concerned is not enough to do something about the strong possibility that black Greeks may lose their campus recognition if they don ' t change their pledge programs. This could happen if the pledge clubs continue traditional black Greek practices that the administration views as mental hazing. Caring by itself won ' t change these sad realities. The initiative for change must (continue on page 23) A FORCEFUL ORAL INTERPRETATION was given by Victoria Wilburn at the Variety Show. Wilburn ' s performance reflected the anguished moods of a black woman who turned to God as a last resort after having an abortion because her sorry man deserted her. The interpretation came from the Broadway play, For Colored Girls Who Consider Suicide When The Rainbow Is Enough, written by Ntozake Shange. -Photo by Craig T. Greenhss SOULFUL PRAISES TO THE ALMIGHTY were sung by groups like Huntington ' s Sixteenth Street Baptist Women ' s Gospel Chorus at the Gospel Sing. Listeners were inspired by the spirit lifting vocals. -Photo by Craig T. Greenlee rm ' J«-V x ' ' • «« JOE SLASH JR., deputy mayor of Indianapolis and MU alumnus told a seminar audience that black unemployment could be alleviated if federal monies are used to set up minority owned businesses so blacks will get permanent jobs. -Photo by Craig T. Greenlee THE ART EXHIBIT showcased a multitude of talent. My Brother , a painting by Robert Mangum, is a vivid example. -Photo by Craig T Greenlee