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Show PAGE 2 THE THUNDERBIRD SUSC THURSDAY, ln R(e?S Saturday, Feb. 10, 1990 10 P.M.- -1 A.M. Sponsored by The Journalists Guild ALPINE LANES 421 E. Hwy 91 FEBRUARY 8, 1990 Samuels shares black literature BY PETER TAGG Wilfred Samuels, professor of English and ethnic studies at the University of Utah, explained the of Americas black literature Tuesday in the opening lecture for Black Awareness Week. In his speech The (Re)Discovery of African-America- n Literature, Samuels claimed the United States is going through a new renaissance with its growing awareness of black writers. The new Negro is coming out of the trash can and into the light, he said. Traditionally blacks were considered to be inferior to whites, and their literary works were considered trash, he said. However, during the enlightenment period of the eighteenth century, blacks illustrated their ability by successfully writing in Spanish, French, and Latin, he said. Writing was the only avenue of recapturing their desired or lost voice of identity. Blacks did indeed possess the intellectual ability to write. They left us a legacy that adds depth and breadth to the mainstream culture, he said. To illustrate his point, Samuels shared some African-America- n poems. These readings showed the use of poetry forms such as the English Sonnet. He demonstrated the black writers ability to capture rhythms, rhymes and dialects. He said, We must know black literature as well as we know other white poets. America has made a full circle, he said. African-America- n literature has been taken once again from the darkness of the academic waste bin. It will be viewed and accepted as a valuable and viable part of the American literary tradition. Club learns about agriculture The Block and Bridle Club attended its national While there, the winter convention Jan. club members heard motivaitonal speakers and learned from others already int he professional agricultural field, said club president Daniel Hulet during his public report Tuesday. There were 623 participants in the convention, Dail said, from 46 chapters from Maine to Hawaii. 11-1- Eric Bleak, a vice president of the club, said the convention had motivational, inspirational and educational speakers. It was pertinent to us so we could learn what we need in our futures in agriculture, he said. Hulet also noted that they had the chance to see people from every facet of the agricultural business. We learned about new breeds, he said, and to understand more about people around the world in your business. Dan Dail, associate biology professor and club adviser, said club members represented themselves well at the convention and made contact with several people who exhibited interest in recruiting students from SUSC as potential employees. Agriculture is not a living, but a life, Dail said. Over 25 percent of the jobs in Utah are agriculturally related. The face of the agricultural world is changing, Dail said, and in the future those in the business may not wear the traditional cowboy boots and hats, but underneath they will have the same purpose to serve others. Hulet noted that the Block and Bridle Club was first chartered with the national affiliation last year. It was also chosen as one of the top five clubs on campus for 1988-8- 9 year. SALE NOW ON IN THE SUSC BOOKSTORE PROCEEDS GO TO THE DOUG CHRISTENSEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT. Friends of the late Doug Christensen will want to have a copy of this volume which contains many of his short stories, poems, newspaper features, the first chapter of an unfinished novel and the awardwinning plays Sander, and Pigeons as well as the first two scenes of Nothing Like The Sun, which played in the Utah Shakespearean Festivals Randall Theatre last summer, starring Patrick Page. The preface includes reminiscences of Doug by longtime friend Larry Baker. Six dollars is The entire amount goes into the Doug Christensen Memorial Scholarship Endowment. This book is being sold profit-fre- e as its donation to the endowment. by the Bookstore |