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The Official Fisk News Magazine

Volume I Issue II 2010

Fisk Forum

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‚“APPRECIATE and VALUE OUR art.‛

leeting Fiskites, While there was no letter from the editor last issue, I have been

coerced by my lovely staff to write one and continue for the remainder of the year. Let me start by saying, if I hear about this art one more time, I’m going to scream! Yes, the Attorney General was wrong in trying to steal our art. His shifty dealings speak to the way the law has always been used to oppress and deny the rights of peoples of color since the inception of this country. However, upon reflection, I find the entire situation troubling.

Here you have a group of Fiskites protesting their hearts out for Mr. AG not to take our art, but do people actually visit the Aaron Douglas Gallery or Carl Van Vechten Gallery? (The Aaron Douglas Gallery is on the third floor of the library by the way. And if you visited the galleries once during the Creative Arts Core class, that does not count.) Do you even know what the Steiglitz Art Collection is? Were Fiskites protesting to miss a day of class at the expense of our disregarded art? Without a doubt, the situation is more nuanced, but it makes me wonder how much do we value the arts at this liberal arts institution with our cut religion and philosophy and dramatics, speech, and dance departments? We remain silent as long as our more practical majors are safe, but what about the students that had to leave? Yes, we have to survive financially, but at what cost? Sacrificing students and protesting the snatching of art in order to raise funds? I hate to inform you, but we’re on our last legs as a liberal arts institution. Wait“ we still have core classes as we currently know them.

In the meantime, for the remaining true Fiskites out there, stress, value, and appreciate the arts on this campus. Visit the galleries and the art building. Support the artistic students on campus, no matter if they’re musical, visual, or literary artists. They’ll be famous one day. Read a book from a list

of literature that speaks specifically to black people that was in the last issue. Submit your literary works to the Fisk Forum at [email protected] to be published. Write comments to the Fisk Forum at [email protected]. Read this literary art, our Fisk Forum, without trashing it. This costs money. Act like

you’re used to something in your life. And if you’re not, try not to act like it.

In case you don’t realize, art is one of the highest forms of human expression. Cultures have been judged by their art and their views about it. As black people coming from a rich, artistic tradition, whether the bronze and wooden statues of the ancient Benin and Mali, collages of Bearden, or the cornrows cousin ‘Nae does on the front porch, WE know art. And if you say there’s too much emphasis on blackness at Fisk and ‚We need to be more

inclusive and

diverse.‛ Repeat

that aloud and smack yourself. You’ve basically said that you need to validate and justify your humanity as a black person. Now that’s incredibly absurd.

y point is simple and hopefully well taken. APPRECIATE and VALUE OUR art.

Fisk is intricately intertwined with the arts. The arts are us. So Fiskites value yourself. Enough of that.

While last month’s issue had a ‘Back to School’ theme, this month’s issue focuses on what Fiskites do best, treating people’s lives with dignity and class. We have a wonderful October edition that features a fantastic photo essay of the ignored art protest and tips on dealing with depression. Spot yourself among the pictures, read the feature, learn about changes in administration, and ponder about chivalry. Shout-out to the volleyball team. Get hype for Homecoming. Enjoy. Let us know what you [email protected]. Thanks for reading. A daughter ever on the altar,

-Gwendolyn Cherrelle Denwiddie, 2011

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EDITOR’S LETTER

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Feature

If It’s Broken, Pick Up a

Hammer

Sometimes we have a way of repeating

history, what we should do to make Fisk the

university we want it to be. Page 7

Lifestyle

Kiss Chivalry Goodbye

Chivalry…is it still alive? Joy gives us her

thoughts. Page 5

Health &

Wellness

CAUTION! Depression

Ahead

Raven’s great tips on how to keep fit

mentally. Page 13

Literary Corner Cunning Linguists

This season fall in love with poetry and all,

things that inspire you. Page 11

News & views

2010 Midterm Elections

Mid-term elections, why they’re important

and why we should all vote. Page 9

Sports

Introducing the Lady

Bulldogs…

Meet the Lady Bulldogs. Page 10

Opinion

I’m Just Saying

Victor gives his current political stance. Page 4

Et Cetera

Editors Letter page 1

We See You Page 6

Events & Entertainment

page 12

What’s the 411 page 14

Did you know?

We are currently working on perfecting our new logo. The smaller label on the cover is actually our

new logo. We just wanted to introduce you to each other.

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Editor Cherrelle Denwiddie

Co-Editor Joy Barge Editor-at-Large Laquasha Logan

Layout Editor Frederick Caldwell Secretary Brittney Miles

Contributing writers

Desmian Alexander, Victor Bradley, Angela Denmark, Charles Jackson,

Rena Stone, Ravin Holcombe

Contributing Photographers

Nyadow Chol, Jamal Henry, Charles Mitchell, Sabrina Walker, VElshanae

Haynes, Jourdan Stransberry

Faculty Sponsors

Dr. lea’tin Bracks, Vando Rogers

Special Thanks

Honorable Hazel R. O’Leary, Provost Christopher m. Brown, Antonio

Allen, Mike’s Printing, Fisk SGA, and Fiskites

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“my right to not be oppressed by a

repressive, reactionary government.

I’m Just

Saying efore I begin, let me establish my Obama

credentials. I worked for the Obama campaign

as a volunteer. I supported his candidacy

openly despite being at an overwhelmingly conservative

high school, and I own various pieces of Obama gear.

However, there is a serious possibility that though the

upcoming election will be the first one in which I can

vote, I might not exercise the right. This admission will

undoubtedly bring indignation from the more civic

minded among us. They will probably protest my so

called lack of reverence for the sacrifices of the past. I am

not insensitive to such arguments, but I must rebut them

by saying that

what members of

the civil rights

generation were

really working,

fighting and yes, dying for was my right to not be

oppressed by a repressive, reactionary government. What

they were really fighting for was freedom in all of its

forms, not just the ballot. And that’s why I might not

vote. I do not feel any special obligation to vote

democrat, or to vote at all, just because our president is

Black. I did not support him simply because he is Black,

had I done so I would not be disappointed now, he is as

Black as he has ever been. No, I supported Obama

because he was an idealist, and for no other reason. I was

convinced that if change would ever come to America it

would come through him. That is why I, in my pre-ballot

high school days I supported Barack Obama. And that is

why in my enfranchised college days I may be forced to

withhold support from him.

I am not disappointed by the bailout. Nor am I

disappointed by his seeming inability to tame Congress,

as evidenced by H.R. 3962, the watered-down version of

the bold healthcare reform he promised during his

debates. I am disturbed by the president’s lack of

leadership in the area of human rights vis-à-vis the need

to protect the homeland. The proverbial last straw for me

was the case of a man, an Ethiopian citizen and legal

resident of Britain, 23- year- old Binyam Mohamed who

claims that in 2002 he was taken into C.I.A. custody,

given to Moroccan security forces, tortured, then returned

to the C.I.A. once deemed not a terrorist. When Mr.

Mohamed sought to sue a Boeing subsidiary whose plane

the government commandeered to transport him, the

lawsuit was peremptorily thrown out due to of the

government’s invocation of the state secrets privilege

which allows the executive branch to unilaterally decide

that a lawsuit or trial concerning anyone, American

citizen or not, cannot

go forward because it

may expose state

secrets.

In essence, according to this privilege, the right

to a trial becomes an idle privilege granted or denied at

the discretion of the executive branch. On his campaign

website President Obama criticized the Bush

administration’s invocation of the state secrets privilege

as a matter of transparency and ethics; he also promised

in a 2009 interview with Time magazine to review and

narrow the privilege to make it less heavy-handed. He has

not done this.

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‚“a Fisk woman is classy and

a Fisk man is gentlemanly.‛

The privilege, which was established by legal

precedent in the 1953 case United States v. Reynolds, is a

tool of the executive branch and as such could have been

modified the day of Obama’s inauguration. Instead it has

been allowed to remain as it was under Bush, a malignant

tumor threatening to consume our civil liberties.

hat is why, come November 2nd, you may find

me at home, exercising the last right which the

government cannot interfere with, the right to

abstain from choosing between repressive regimes and to

not make a butchery of my conscience.

-Victor Bradley, 2014

Kiss Chivalry Goodbye

If you have ever been a

student of Fisk University, or

read the last issue of the Fisk

Forum, you have heard the

term ‚Fisk man‛ or ‚Fisk

woman.‛In the Fisk spirit, I

sat down and spoke to a

group of lovely Fiskites and

conversed about the

essence of Fiskites.

A young lady

stated that a Fisk

woman is classy

and a Fisk man is

gentlemanly. Unfortunately, this young lady was a

recipient of angry stares. Her peers believed her idea was

outdated and irrelevant to current student life at Fisk.

Thus the conversation moved to the topic of chivalry.

Chivalry has always been connected to knightly qualities,

such as generosity and kindness. A knight in shining

armor saving his damsel in distress. However, I wanted to

know if this idea of a ‚fair lady‛ and a ‚noble gentleman‛

was really dead? So I asked fellow Fiskites, “What is

your definition of chivalry? Is it dead? If so, who is to

blame? How have the roles of men and women changed?‛

I was showered by an array of answers that may surprise

some, and confirm the beliefs of others. Most students

defined chivalry as random acts of kindness and

consciously thinking about others in a polite way, but it

was not targeted toward a specific gender. Most students

told me that chivalry was dead.

Surprisingly, quite a few students agreed that women

have to take part in the blame for the soon-to-be

‚extinction‛ of chivalry. Is the new ‚independent woman‛

killing chivalry? It seems to be a contributing factor. The

new woman does not require a man’s helping hand;

therefore, the ‚noble gentleman‛ remains out of work.

However, the men

are not blameless.

The males of this

generation witness

through music,

entertainment, and

media that fidelity, respect for woman, good manner as a

thing of the past. Male artists in the music industry

promote the sexual exploitation of woman, as well as the

idea that women are nothing more than property to be

obtained or rubbish that is tossed to the wayside. Women,

victims of the mistreatment, have subjected themselves

toil-treatment, therefore, teaching young women that a

man has no boundaries and whatever he says goes.

Someone told me that chivalry was a mindset and if even

one person believes in it, it will remain alive. We should

admire their optimism but the chances of survival seem

slim. Maybe it is fair to say that we should all kiss

chivalry goodbye.

-Joy Barge, 2012

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WE SEE YOU

All Photos in “We See You” collage

courtesy Yvonna Merriwether 2011

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If It’s Broken,

Pick Up a

Hammer n 1981, Fisk student and staff member of the

Fisk Forum, Carol Nealy interviewed Fisk

University President Walter Leonard about the

state of Fisk University. President Walter Leonard

candidly answered student concerns. Interestingly

enough, those questions are the same questions

students are asking (or should be asking for that

matter) to our distinguished President The Honorable

Hazel Reid O’Leary. Questions in the 1981 interview

included: ‚Specifically, what do you see as some of

your accomplishments?‛; ‚Has relative foundation

support for Fisk increased or decreased?‛; ‚How

much financial support has the Nashville community

shown Fisk?‛; and my personal favorite, ‚What do

you see as the future for Fisk?‛ All of those

questions were asked in December 1981 and are still

pertinent to the current Fisk experience.

When President Leonard was asked about

the future of Fisk, he answered, ‚I think Fisk will

survive.‛ Can we say the same thing today? In 1981,

the endowment had been depleted tremendously,

students were staging protests, and tuition was rising

at an alarming rate. Thirty years after the 1981

article was published, Fisk finds itself in a similar

predicament. What has happened on these sacred

grounds that holds us in this inevitable tailspin?

Perhaps the real question is, “Why do

students feel like they can’t ask the administration

questions?” In 1981, the Fisk Forum had enough

power (or maybe I should say enough courage) to

ask the questions that Fiskites now either feel are

unnecessary, do not apply to their circumstances, or

simply do not care to ask.

This is a problem. Whether current

students feel that administration is unapproachable or

untruthful or have no feelings at all on the matter, an

elephant has entered the room, sounded his trunk and

sat on all of our toes. So, let’s deal with this intruder:

what are the real questions that need to be asked and

how do we go about answering them?

Continued on the next page

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Continued from previous page

My grandmother always tells me, “Don’t

offer a complaint if you can’t offer a solution.” I

stand by this aphorism wholeheartedly, and I present

it to all Fiskites on a gold and blue platter. Fiskites,

we cannot stand on our crumbling grove and

complain about it without doing whatever we can in

our power to find some cement. We cannot talk

about the books in the library being too old to read if

we have never actually been to the library outside of

midterms and finals weeks. And, we cannot say that

our administration is not doing their jobs if we don’t

know what their jobs are and have not held them

accountable.

e have the right to ask questions. We

do not pay approximately $30,000

each year to sit around and complain

about how things should be without having enough

gall to find a way to fix it. If we want to know why

something is the way that it is, we need to ask.

Maybe if those on high saw a student body

concerned with the state of their degree-giver, and

not just the degree, Fisk would begin to lift itself out

of the trenches. In 1981, students were unhappy with

the state of their institution so they did what they had

to do to see change.

Take pride in your Alma Mater. Fisk has

always produced top-notch scholars and leaders,

even with the crumbling cement and age-old books.

We’ve always ranked among the top tier universities,

and we’ve always been able to hold our own outside

of our forty-acre bubble. Today is no different.

My grandmother also told me, “If it’s

broken, pick up a hammer.” This is my charge to

you. Let’s make this university what we want it to

be. Who’s ready to start nailing?

-Laquasha Logan, 2012

W Photo courtesy Frederick Caldwell, 2011

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News and Views: The World Outside of Fisk

2010 Midterm Elections: Looking for Candidates among Crazies

‘Tis midterm election season boys and

girls! ‘Tis the season where we

come into contact with new faces

and familiar faces all promising

some form of the American

Dream. From better jobs and

lower taxes, to improved

healthcare and more money in

one’s pocket, numerous

candidates spend thousands of

dollars trying to convince

average people that they

represent not just a change in how business is run,

but also that they are just like you. It’s a song-and-

dance show that can be funny in some ways, yet the

joke is on you if you think that it’s not as serious as a

heart attack once those people that seem crazy get

into office.

his election season has been filled with

many interesting people, from Christine ‚I

am not a Witch‛ O’Donnell in Delaware, to

Jimmy McMillan of the ‚Rent Is Too Damn High‛

Party in NY. While some of these people you see on

TV do not seem remotely plausible as political

representatives, it’s important to note that an entire

career exists behind the ads and the smiling faces

and the campaign promises. If you really want to get

a grasp of how someone will be once they are in

office, do things the old fashioned way: Look at their

voting record. There are websites

such as www.votesmart.org which

allow you to see whether or not they

have supported your interests in the

past and where their loyalties lie.

For new candidates, read and

observe the interviews and

statements that they give. People

generally mean what they say at the

moment something comes out of

their mouth, so use you better

judgment when analyzing someone’s words.

o my words of advice during this crazy time

are the following:

1). Check out the facts. (Voting Record)

2). Check out the legislation. (Issues upon which

they DID or WOULD vote.)

3). Have fun! This amount of crazy only comes

around once a year.

HAPPY VOTING!!!

-Desmian Alexander, 2011

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Did you know?

It was not until 1965 that African-Americans were fully able to exercise their right to

vote with Voting Rights Act of 1965; even though, the Fifteenth Amendment had been

ratified nearly a century before that in 1870.

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Introducing the Lady Bulldogs„

Fisk University Lady Bulldog Volleyball Team 2010-2011 (bottom row, from left) Kirsten Shelton; E’Tasha Keeton, 2012 (captain)

(second row, from left) Leah Wagner, 2014; Kellie Richardson, 2014; Christina Brannon, 2012 (co-captain); Jazmine Green, 2013

(back row, from left) Jasmine Rosenthal, 2013; Ikiya Fletcher, 2014; Ciera Harris, 2012 Not pictured: Head Coach Sarah Grams, Assistant Coach Brittany Sims, Managers Sammie Ayad and Khalil Harper

-Cherrelle Denwiddie, 2011

[email protected]

Upcoming Games

Home Game„November 2 vs. Mid-Continent University

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Cunning Linguists -Rena Stone, 2013 Submit literary works to [email protected] Autumn: A Season for Doubters By Kana Gaines I'm trying not to die, but it's autumn and the leaves are committing suicide in death pirouettes Silent amber prayers in flight And I, amidst the macabre show, have never been more aware of my own burdened disbelief October makes me wish for the faith of maple leaves. Fall: A Season for Dancers By Kana Gaines Today, the calendar tells me, Coy, and as though it were as simple As any other day, Is the first day of Fall Strolling majestically towards the promised Death of winter bearing rubies and gold Somber sure steady She begins her subtle sensual ritual of dance Her sienna and ochre ensemble overcome And blown away upon the applauding breeze She is aware that she will soon stand bare Yet her rhythm is set by remembrance Of Winters foregone The emptiness The cold The solitude She has survived She has grown taller She has reached deeper On she strides in faith toward fate Gilded robes falling about her Flouting time and full of grace

Interview with Kana Gaines Q: Who are you? A: Born in Houston, Texas, I spent equal parts of my childhood moving between the city and the rural East Tennessee town of Madisonville. Having been a true nomad as a child, I quickly learned the value and importance of flexibility and the necessity of cultivating my imagination. My young consciousness was aware of the polarities and possibilities of existence. I quickly became adept at quick-talking with a country twang, fast-thinking on a porch swing, and ever- watchful of things other than strangers and dark streets, things like lightening bugs and Nicodemus flowers and summer slugs. By the time adolescence began, I was permanently an Appalachian, where I was raised by my grandparents within the small community in which my great-grandmother had been among the first to have a house. By this time, I’d become far less sensitive to the duality of my existence; my concrete jungle instincts were buffed by the simple occurrences of a natural environment: the constant and consistent change of seasons, the dignity and omnipresence of trees, the morning call of roosters and the evening lullaby of katydids. Q:Why do you write? A:There are times when emotion transcends normal language. When my spirit feels filled to bursting, poetry is ever accepting and understanding of my unique plight and genuine need. So I write so that I may release those parts of my Self which have become so embedded within me that only my pre-self remembers and only poetry can re-capture. Kana Gaines, is a 2009 graduate of Fisk University

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From Dusk To Dawn: Awaken The FISK in You! Fisk University Homecoming 2010

November 10-14, 2010 Awaken the Voice in You Wednesday, November 10, 20l0 Wake “THE FISK” Up! Fisk University Homecoming Kickoff/ Fireworks (11:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.)

The Power and Potential of a Fisk Education

Fisk University Homecoming Oratorical Contest (4:00 p.m.) Appleton Room My Rhythm, My Moves, My Voice Fisk University Class Step Show (8:00 p.m.) Gymnasium Class Step Show After Party (10:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.) Gymnasium

Awaken the Essence of YOU! Thursday, November 11, 2010 Fisk University: A Melting Pot of Excellence International Exposition (12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.) Yard Panel Discussion (4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.) Appleton Room

A Mutual Respect: What Girls and Guys Should Know

Young Alumni Association (YAA) Artist Showcase (5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.) YAA Hospitality Suite hosted by Carleton Maxwell Fisk University Fashion Show (8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.) Gymnasium

I Took the Night „.From Dusk to Dawn

Awaken the Spirit in You Friday, November 12, 2010 The Spirit of Giving

Teacher, Faculty, and Staff Appreciation Day (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) A Celebration of Athletes Homecoming Parade/Pep Rally (11:45 a.m. -1:30 a.m.) Passing the Torch The Successful Path to College (4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.) YAA Mixer (6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.) The Spirit of Royalty

Coronation of Miss Fisk University 2010-2011 Late Night Breakfast From Dusk to Dawn Homecoming After Party (12:00 am – until)

Awaken the Bulldog in You Saturday, November 13, 2010 YAA 5k Run/Walk (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) The Old Meets the New““

Tailgating and Alumni-Student Yard Mixer (12:00 p.m. - until)

The Fight of the Bulldog

Fisk Lady Bulldogs vs. Hiwassee College 3:00 p.m. Fisk Bulldogs vs. Hiwassee College 5:00 p.m.

Fisk University Greek Step Show 8:00 p.m. Awaken Your Rhythm

Awaken Your Fisk, Forever! Sunday, November 14, 2010 Chapel Service (9:30 a.m.) A Family Dinner Fisk University Family Picnic – The Yard The Ending of a Celebration Homecoming Bonfire – 7:00 p.m.

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CAUTION! Depression Ahead

Depression is different from being sad or feeling ‚down.‛

Everyone feels anxious, loses interest in enjoyable

activities, or gets stressed sometimes, but when it

continues for a long time or interferes with daily

activities, it may be more serious. Depression can change

who you hang out with, your study habits, how you feel

about yourself and so on. It can even lead to thoughts of

suicide. There are many types of depressive disorders; yet

they are all treatable if you recognize the signs. So take

notes and if you or someone you know shows signs of

depression, help.

STOP! Signs of depression

An unexplainable sense of sadness, despair, or

anger

Changes in eating and sleeping habits

Fatigue or lack of energy

Lack of enthusiasm and motivation

Extreme sensitivity to criticism

Withdrawal from friends

GO! Get help

Talk to a counselor, pastor or therapist

Exercise

Ask for help whenever you need to reach out

Do things you enjoy

Have a friend check in on you regularly

Meet new people

Think positively about yourself and your

situation

- Ravin Holcombe, 2013

Depression in a nutshell

Depression is a serious condition and should never

be taken lightly. Depression is considered a mood

disorder. According to the National Institute of

Mental Health (NIMH), normal blues or sadness are

momentary and will pass within a few days.

However, depression can interfere with daily life,

normal functioning and cause pain for both the

person with the disorder and those who care about

him or her. There are five different forms but the

most common two are major depressive disorder

and dysthymic disorder. There are several

symptoms of depression which include persistent

sadness, anxious or ‚empty‛ feelings, irritability,

restlessness, overeating or even appetite loss. The

NIMH website states that people with depressive

disorders do not all experience the same symptoms.

They also state that the severity, frequency and

duration of symptoms will vary depending on the

individual and his or her particular illness. Although

there is no single cause of depression, depression

may be a combination of genetic, biochemical,

environmental, and psychological factors. For more

detailed information on depression treatment and

symptoms, visit the NIMH website at

www.nimh.gov. –Frederick Caldwell, 2011

If you or someone you know is considering suicide, get

help from a counselor or health provider. Call the suicide

hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Fisk University has on campus counseling services. To be

referred to a licensed psychologist, contact the Office of

Student Engagement.

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“In Which School Are You?”

Do you know what school you’re in? Now I

know what some of you are thinking; ‚I go to Fisk!‛ Of

course you attend Fisk, but which ACADEMIC school

are you in within Fisk University? Most people I asked

didn’t know how to answer the question, so here are the

facts.

For all of the undergraduate students that attend

Fisk, there are two academic schools -The School of

Humanities and Social Sciences and the School of Natural

Science, Mathematics, and Business. This is a system

used to help organize all of the departments and also

creates a new chain of command. Both academic schools

run in the same manner as before, and your major

determines in which school you’re classified.

his is how the new chain of command works.

For each major, there is an Academic Discipline

Coordinator and they are over that specific

major. The Academic Discipline Coordinator is the

person who is responsible for the operation of their

program on a daily basis. Following the Discipline

Coordinator is the Chair/Coordinator of these

departments. These people are the chairpersons for the

groups of majors (For example, the chairperson of Life

and Physical Sciences, are over the Physics, Biology, and

Chemistry departments). Chairpersons are responsible for

the planning of the curriculum for their respective

departments. Next in line are the Deans of each school.

The Deans of each school are head of the budget,

personnel, and curriculum.

Why would our small university decide to

divide into two smaller academic schools? One reason is

to give the appearance of larger departments. Instead of

ten nursing majors, ten pre-medicine and pre-dentistry

majors, the Pre-Health and Professions department

contains forty people. However, is it acceptable to give

the perception of having more people in each major than

what we really have. Some people are proud of their

major and feel that the new schools take attention from

their major. WHAT DO YOU THINK?

Do you think Fisk University should have two

schools for undergraduates? How do you feel about not

being classified as your major, but instead under a

department? Send us your opinions on the issue to our

email at [email protected] and title the subject bar,

‚Fisk 411.‛ Hope to hear from you soon!

-Charles

Jackson, 2013

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Dr. Smith and students work in groups during class. Photo courtesy

Frederick Caldwell, 2011

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The Big Word Challenge

I S Z E Z S Z Z P O B H X W P C J S M B

E M F O Y Y R Q H E L W U K L A Y K J V

I S Q A E L P H B U A O E P A C P Q R H

W S X I L C Y I S B S M Y E T O F M D I

E T J A B A R M N L V L L I L P M O W C

K P L B J T Y I W X A L F D N H C S P M

J U D S A P C H R C D F L S A O L S G D

M Q F I B V Z A O B L D N W Y N B I W T

D E D U J U H V O R O T U N D O P A N O

Q J O J N A I L H M N I Z L A U N H J M

W B H K Y U E D U T I L I M I S I R E V

C I C K Q H F H N Q S U O U G I X E Y Q

T S V E N E K R P I K J J V Z C W G M F

D G C Y C E H C A N A P Q E H E C C V Y

G R A N D I L O Q U E N C E Q S A S S B

W S Y N O M I R C A D O K U L I Y P X Y

C Q O O N Y X I F B A H W M D N B C L E

E M P J H W D D P A I K C N U Y A J G Y

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Fisk University Student Government Association

2010-2011

Committed to providing exceptional representation for the entire student population, dedicated to improving the quality of campus

life, and devoted to the ideals of excellence and integrity.