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MAY 6, 2005 - Page 4 FEATURES Students discriminated against in Weshninster the discri~ination students Senior Adam Wooten, it." ROB GOEKE of color sometimes receive nature of many Carroll County STAFF WRITER who is the current president Bryant said she has inhabitants: "A lot of the older when they venture off the of the Black Student Union leamed to choose her battles, ~ Jane, an African-Ameri- McDaniel campus. Instead of (BSU), said he was once "Unfortunately this residents are scared to drive can sophomore at McDaniel racist verbal remarks, stu- walking back to his car after type of thing happens all the around Washington, D, C. and College, loved the Peanut But- dents of color that were inter- a shopping trip to the local time for me and other people Baltimore. For some people, ter Pie at the Westminster viewed for this story say they . Giant when he noticed a of color. so if I am emotion- driving on 795 is a stretch." Denny's. So when she went to frequently encounter non- white woman fearfully star- ally capable of dealing with Joyce feels that people buy one last semester, she never verbal discrimination that ing at him. the situation at the time- I from Carroll County are shel- could have imagined what leaves the same impact as "I could just tell that the will, if not Iwait till the next tered, and the best way, in her would occur. other direct forms of racism. woman was nervous because instance," she said. mind, to combat this problem "What happened to me "Not a year goes by she was shaking and she Mahila Joyce, an Afri- is for political leaders in the was just as bad as being called where students of color don't could not put her groceries in can-American graduate assis- County to speak about diver- nigger," said Jane. experience some kind of dis- her car," said Wooten. tant in the Multicultural Ser- sity and sensitivity issues. While waiting to be crimination," said Zephia Bryant said she and vices Office has been a life- Sayre wants to provi~e seated, Jane said she was re- Bryant, Director. of other faculty and staff mem- long resident of Westminster students of color who are ViC- peatedly ignored by the Multicultural Cultural Ser- bers have also been discrimi- and recalled Carroll County's tims of such discrimination a restaurant's wait staff. Often, vices. "But it doesn't only nated against. racist past. support network so they will a waiter or waitress would happen to students of color. In an email response, "I remember walking not feel alone. make eye contact with Jane, Discrimination happens to Bryant recalled two instances down Main Street in the early "One of the~orst parts ~f who was first in line, and then every dimension of diver- at a restaurant in westminster '80s during parade days.and beinga student of color here IS seat white patrons behind her. sity." where a hostess acknowl- seeing Ku Klux Klansmen that you are in the minority As the minutes passed Bryant has had "any- edged and seated a person in just standing on the street," here a t the college and even and more and more white cus- where from three to five" stu- line behind her first. sa'idJoyce',"Now, things have more sotn Carroll County," tomers were seated, Jane slowly dents approach her with sto- Associate Political Sci- become a little better. But said Sayre. came to the realization that her ries of discrimination in the ence Professor Deborah sometimes it is hard to under- When Sayre and Stud~nt skin color was the reason for Westminster community this Johnson-Ross noted similar stand that, in 2005, so many Affairs receive dtscriminatw" this treatment. She finally com- year. experiences at multiple area people in Carroll County complaints, they make a,t- plained to the manager and "For everyone that I restaurants. have a 1960's mentality re- tempts to put the student in was offered a free dessert gift hear about, Lfeel like there are "There are two restau- garding this issue." touch with others who can certificate, but this was hardly a few more that we don't hear rants I will never return to Such experiences make help. satisfactory. about," said Bryant. because I was mistreated," efforts to increase sensitivity Karina Havrilla, a junior "How does that replace Problems have oc- said Johnson-Ross. and debunk stereotypes nec- and president of the Hispani c - the utter disrespect r received?" curred in the past to students According to her, there essary. Wooten hopes he can Latino Alliance at McDaniel,la- said Jane. "I have never been so in other places throughout is a stereotype that exists in use his position at the BSU to mented thegeneral student angry in all my life." Westminster. the service industry that Af- help prevent incidents like apathy in regard to this issu~. Now, the thought of Pea- "I have heard stories of rlcan-Americans do not tip these from Occurring in the "It is hard to get a dia- nut Butter Pie always leaves a students of color going into well. Thus, waiters will often future. logue going if people are n?t foul taste for Jane. She now stores at the Town Mall lin not give black customers ad- "I just want to make willing to get involved, said hangs the free certificate above Westminster] and being fol- equate service, which results sure that people are aware Havrilla. her desk in her dorm room as a lowed around by store clerks in the African-American cus- that we are a presence here" Attempts to contact the reminder that all is not right in and being watched more tomers not giving a good tip said Wooten. "We just want Carroll County NAACP the world. closely than other custom- because of the bad service. to be accepted, learn and chapter's president, Charles Jane's name has been ers," said Philip Sayre, Vice "They have this stereo- Harrison, via e-mail were not changed to protect her identity, President and Dean of Stu- type," said Johnson-Ross, have a good time in college." returned in time for publica- Joyce feels that part of but her experience exemplifies dent Affairs. "and you end up confirming the problem is the prOvincial tion. Comparing the new and old BLAR require~ents Current BLARS and Competencies: The Proposed Curriculum: A. First Year Seminar (1) A. The First Year Seminar (1) B. Heritage Sequence (2) 1.A stand alone course with an FYS designation C. Distribution Requirements: B. Writing instruction (1-3) 1. Global Perspective (1) 1. First semester of the ~irst year - an ENG Course for under-pre ar d tudents 2. Humanities (3) 2. Second Semester of first year: ENG 1101 (for most students) pes 3. Natural Science and Math{Z each 3. Junior Year - upper level wntmg mstruction determin db h . d t from a different discipline) C. The Sophomore IDS COlloquium (1) e y t e major ep. 4. Social Science (1) D. Global Citizenship (3) D. Competencies: 1. Multiculturalism in the U.S. (1) 1. Writing: English 1002, English 1101, 2. International (2) English 1102 E. Foreign Language (0-3) . 2. Foreign Language (1 and/ or 2 1. Satisfied by proficiency in a foreign language above th thi courses depending on placement) F. Critical Inquiries in the Liberal Arts (7) e, ird semester 3. Arithmetic test/ Workshop, Alge 1. Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning (3) bra Test/ Workshop 2. Social and Cultural Understanding (2) 4. Physical Education (4) 3. Textual Analysis and Creative Expression (2) E. January Term (1) G. The January Term (1) H. Physical Activity and Wellness (0-4) SGA installs new officers, platfonns revealed BAYLEY FANNIN President, BillKauffman was three representative positions for the Library to extend their STAFF WRITER elected Treasurer, and Cheryl fqr the senior class are still hours. tion meeting this semester with Jervay was elected Secretary. vacant. Chanan Delivuk, the both old and new SGA mem- The Student Covernment As president, Laura Thterer The office of President new sophomore class Presi- bers present. Association (SGA) is looking wants to strengthen relations for the junior class is currently dent, says she wants to use The newly elected me w - ahead to next year following between faculty and students vacant and the three represen- her position encourage bers will hold their first meet- elections. as well as listen closely to the tatives are Kristin Brennan, volunteerism among the stu- ing at the beginning of next se- On the new executive concerns of the students. Andrea Purcare, and Chelsea dent body and increase stu- mester. All SGA meetings are board Laura Thierer succeeds The senior class presi- Phillips. Kristin Brennan says dent lnvolvernenj, awareness, open to all students. Felicia Donelson as President, dent for the class of 2006 is she is excited about being a and diversirc, Ellen Inverso was elected Vice Christinah Fadahunsi. The part of SGA and plans to push SGA will have a transt,