Delano Whitfield's interview

 

Delano Whitfield, a junior at South Carolina State University who had just joined Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity Incorporated. I interviewed Whitfield to get more insights on his second semester this school year.  

Click HERE to hear Delano's interview. 

Who is Sandra Paul Miller

 On this day we interviewed Sandra Paul Miller. Who was a student at Wilkerson High School at the time also a member at Trinity United Methodist Church during the time of the
Orangeburg massacre 

We interviewed Miller so that she could tell us about her experiences at South Carolina State University campus and All-Star Bowling Alley. Not only did she tell us about her experience, but she also told us about how she and Delano Middleton were classmates. 

 

SOT: (0:27) IN: I remember 

OUT: During this time 

One day, Miller and others decided to march down Russell Street after church, and sometimes they would march down Amelia St. As Miller and others march through Amelia St, a fire truck spraying and aiming water at them. Miller says she was thankful it was a Hot day out. 

SOT: (0:53) IN: we would march

SOT: (1:23) OUT: I thank god it was a hot summer day

Another occasion that Miller remembers is spending the night in jail which was fearful but at the time she thought it was enjoyable trying to get integration for her community. the next morning Miller remembers having a good meal while in jail

SOT: (2:05) IN: We went to jail

SOT: (2:21) OUT: I like what I was doing 

Miller then tells us her mother did not allow her out at night which made her miss the shooting that occurred on the campus of South Carolina State University.  

SOT: (4:00) IN: Just so happened 

SOT: (4:15) OUT: Wilkerson High School

CLICK HERE TO HEAR THE FULL INTERVIEW

Orangeburg Massacre

February 8th, 2022 marks the 54th anniversary of the Orangeburg massacre. 

A protest at South Carolina State University turned deadly. Highway patrolmen began to use open fire on more than 150 UNARMED black men. There were a total of 3 young men that were shot and killed (Samuel Hammond, Henry Smith, and Delano Middleton) leaving 28 people with wounds. 

On this day we interviewed Sandra Paul Miller.  who was a student 

 at Wilkerson High School at the time also a member at Trinity United Methodist Church  

*VO*

One day, Miller and others decided to march down Russell Street after church, and sometimes they would march down Amelia St. As Miller and others march through Amelia St, a fire truck spraying and aiming water at them. Miller says she was thankful it was a Hot day out. 

*VO*

Miller then continues to tell us more about her marching experience

*VO*

Another occasion that Miller remembers is spending the night in jail which was fearful but at the time she thought it was enjoyable trying to get integration for her community. the next morning Miller remembers having a good meal while in jail

*VO*

Miller then tells us her mother did not allow her out at night which made her miss the shooting that occurred on the campus of South Carolina State University.  

*VO*

During this time Miller was 17 years old. Miller then continues on to the death of Middleton. Miller says that he was an outstanding basketball player as well as a good person.

*VO*

We then ask Miller, what was her reaction hearing that All-star Bowling lanes were reopening.

*VO* 

Sandra Miller encourages people to come out and enjoy bowling at All-star Bowling alley which will soon be opening to the public

*VO*

Miller soon will write an article more. about her experience.

Reporting- Amauri Allen  

Most Memorable Moment

 The most memorable moment of my life at the moment is graduating from high school (J.L. Mann High school) during a pandemic. In March 2020, things were not looking too good for in-person graduation or prom due to the spread of COVID. Every senior was very nervous and worried if we’d ever get the opportunity to walk across the stage for high school graduation. 

June 3rd, 2020 was the original date that we were supposed to graduate. June 3rd was not only the day I was supposed to graduate,  but that is also my mother’s birthday. I felt like graduating on her birthday would’ve been a cool gift. But COVID-19 had other plans. 

COVID was spreading rapidly throughout the US so fast that schools were doing drive-through graduation with no ceremony. At this time, my peers and I had no hope of having a normal graduation ceremony. 

Weeks of being hopeless and worried. The Greenville County School District announced that we are going to have a somewhat of a normal graduation ceremony on May 29th. What made our graduation not as normal as a usual ceremony is we were only able to invite two guests. But we as graduates were just thankful that we are able to walk across the stage to receive our diploma. After the graduation ceremony, it was much of a relief, disbelief, and bittersweet to be completely finished with high school. Although I was relieved to be finished with high school, the next worry was, am I going to be able to reside on campus for my first year. Weeks before its time to move into my dorm, South Carolina State University sends an email stating that we will not be having in-person classes nor will students be able to reside on campus. The year 2020 was the most memorable year for me. 

What Your Mask Say About You

As we all know, we are stuck in a pandemic. One of the main precautions in the pandemic is wearing a mask to minimize the spread of COVID-19.  With students being on campus, Universities are mandating face masks. I interview Claflin University and South Carolina State University students to ask them "what does your face mask say about you".

I first interviewed Janiya Burton-Allen, a student at Claflin University. Janiya says that her face mask says a lot about who she is and what she's for. "My face mask shows that I am contributing to slowing down the spread of COVID-19" I then asked Janiya, "Why did you choose a cloth mask instead of a surgical mask?" she answered, "I chose a cloth mask because it is more comfortable for me, it is thicker, and its also during the winter it keeps me warmer".