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The Xavier Herald
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February 21 , 2013 - March 6, 2013
Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, La.
Black Congressional LeaderTo Students: It’s Time To Take Up Civil Rights Fight Rep. Cedric Richmond to make historic address at Feb. 26 convocation By Eric Craig Staff Writer
When he addresses Xavier students at the Feb. 26 Black history month convocation, U.S. Congressman Cedric Richmond, D-La., will vividly reflect on the Civil Rights era and leaders
like Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks. But he also intends to deliver a challenge to a rising generation of new leaders: it’s time take up the civil rights fight. “We have to go further to recognize the civil rights leaders who sacrificed so much to make it better for us,” Richmond told the Herald. “We need to do big things as they did big things.” Richmond will speak at 12:15 p.m. in the Convocation Center. “I think Black history month is very critical,” Richmond said. “It reminds us how unjust the country was and how a bunch of people came together—black, white and of all ethnic origins—
During a Sept. 3, 2012, tour of LaPlace, U.S. Rep. Cedric Richmond, left, discussed Hurricane Isaac recovery with President Barack Obama, right, and Gov. Bobby Jindal, center. Photo courtesy of C. Richmond.
Campus Ministry Seeks To Dispel Myths, Establish Common Spiritual Ground students know versus what they assume about Campus Ministry. The newspaper also examined statistics that track trends in student religious denominations and learned Protestant students outnumber Catholics.
By Bianca Moore Staff Writer
Because Xavier is a Catholic university, it’s easy to assume that most students are Catholic and the Office of Campus Ministry is exclusively for Catholics. In reality, the majority of students are not Catholic—and the OCM staff is reaching out to all denominations in an effort to find common spiritual ground. Campus Ministry was established to foster spiritual growth through worship, prayer, reflection and service, explained Lisa L. McClain, OCM assistant director. Staff regularly facilitateon- and off-campus retreats, volunteer outings, and
The Xavier Office of Campus Ministry staff includes: (l-r) Lisa L. McClain, associate director; Judy Legier, liturgical dance; Harold Vincent Sr., deacon; Dwight Fitch Sr., music minister, and Cynthia Jackson, administrative assistant.
provide counseling to students of many denominations. Despite the ministry’soutreach efforts, it lacks in participation
and struggles to connect with all students, McClain said. The Herald conducted a random survey to explore what
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Student apathy, assumptions The Herald asked a dozen students, including freshmen to seniors from a variety of majors, questions about Campus Ministry and student participation: What comes to your mind when you hear “Campus Ministry”? Do you participate in Campus Ministry?
See OCM, pg 8
to change a wrong. And I think that is the greater take-a-way for the country.” Richmond, a New Orleans native, made history at the age of 26 by becoming the youngest African Americanto be elected to the Louisiana Legislature. After three terms in the state legislature, Richmond decided to run for the U.S. Congress. He had two consecutive wins— in 2010 and 2012—as the Congressional representative for Louisiana’s second congressional district. In Washington, D.C., Richmond is rising through
See Richmond, pg 8