The Spokesman, 10-18-1991 - Vol. 41, No. 3

Abstract

University Growth and Development:

Morgan State University experienced significant enrollment growth, with 350 more students joining in the fall of 1991. This marked the sixth consecutive year of enrollment growth. Several new buildings were dedicated in September 1991, including the Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Engineering Building and others, as part of the university's expansion efforts. Student Government Changes:

Regina Lynn, President of the Student Government Association (SGA), resigned due to illness. Cindy Hooper, the vice president, assumed the role of acting president. The SGA faced rumors of internal conflict, with allegations of attempts to remove Lynn from office. Despite the rumors, Hooper denied any such actions. Weyden Wedderburn was elected as the new SGA president following Lynn's resignation. University Budget Cuts:

Morgan State University faced budget cuts, with $4.2 million cut over three years due to state fiscal challenges. The impact was felt across departments, with cuts in equipment purchases and maintenance programs. Homecoming 1991:

The newspaper includes announcements about the upcoming Homecoming festivities, which were to feature a football game between the Morgan Bears and Virginia Union, as well as concerts with performers like Queen Latifah and others. Homecoming events were promoted as a major part of student life and university tradition. Editorials and Opinion Pieces:

Several editorials focus on African American identity, the challenges facing Black students, and the importance of attending historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) like Morgan State. One editorial discusses the advantages of attending a Black college, while another laments the internal conflicts within the Black community that can hold back progress. Sports and Athletics:

The document also includes schedules for the men's and women's basketball teams and the list of football recruits for the 1991 season. Classifieds and Campus Opportunities:

The newspaper features classified ads for students, including job opportunities, scholarships, and volunteer positions. This issue reflects the campus life, student concerns, and the broader social and political environment at Morgan State University in the early 1990s.