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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Retired shop owner earns degree to honor victims of the Orangeburg Massacre
Orangeburg, South Carolina — New York native Linwood Riddick could have spent his golden years in Summerville, South Carolina, tickling the ivories or whatever else tickled his fancy. But instead, the 79-year-old retired shop owner has spent the last six years poring over textbooks and dragging himself to class at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, relentless in his pursuit of a college education. "I just stepped on the accelerator and didn't stop," Riddick told CBS News. "…I was determined to complete what I started." To understand why it mattered so, we need to go back to 1968, when protests against segregation were erupting across the country. One of the deadliest protests occurred at South Carolina State University, where three unarmed Black students were shot and killed by police in what became known as the Orangeburg Massacre. The three killed were Henry Smith, Samuel Hammond Jr. and Delano Middleton. Smith and Hammond were students at SCSU, and Middleton was a high school senior whose mother worked at the university. More than two dozen protesters were also wounded. Nine South Carolina Highway patrolmen, all White, were indicted on federal charges in the shooting, but were all acquitted. Linwood Riddick had never heard of the Orangeburg Massacre until a few years ago when he stumbled on a campus memorial. He says he knew right then what he had to do. "I said, you know, I'm coming here…because I want to put my contributions to their sacrifice,' Riddick said. "And when I get my degree, it's going to be in their name." "In his mind, he was completing their mission," SCSU President Alexander Conyers told CBS News of Riddick. "...He started here in 2019 with zero credits, you know, driving from Summerville every day, which is almost an hour to class and back home." That patience and persistence earned him a bachelor's degree in music industry. And earlier this month, he walked across the stage to a standing ovation. But the more important walk was yet to come, one done alone and without any pomp or circumstance to the Orangeburg Massacre memorial. With that, Riddick's mission was complete. And although it started as a symbolic gesture, Conyers says it'll have a very real impact. "Mr. Riddick has brought this back to the forefront for this university, for this community, for this state — to remind us of our solemn duty to never forget." Here's how much Qatar's plane gifted to Trump administration will cost to retrofit Biggest takeaways from RFK Jr.'s MAHA report What is Trump's message to the European Union amid new tariff threats
CBS News
24-05-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Why a retired 79-year-old shop owner earned a college degree to honor the victims of the 1968 Orangeburg Massacre
Orangeburg, South Carolina — New York native Linwood Riddick could have spent his golden years in Summerville, South Carolina, tickling the ivories or whatever else tickled his fancy. But instead, the 79-year-old retired shop owner has spent the last six years poring over textbooks and dragging himself to class at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, relentless in his pursuit of a college education. "I just stepped on the accelerator and didn't stop," Riddick told CBS News. "…I was determined to complete what I started." To understand why it mattered so, we need to go back to 1968, when protests against segregation were erupting across the country. One of the deadliest protests occurred at South Carolina State University, where three unarmed Black students were shot and killed by police in what became known as the Orangeburg Massacre. The three killed were Henry Smith, Samuel Hammond Jr. and Delano Middleton. Smith and Hammond were students at SCSU, and Middleton was a high school senior whose mother worked at the university. More than two dozen protesters were also wounded. Nine South Carolina Highway patrolmen, all White, were indicted on federal charges in the shooting, but were all acquitted. Linwood Riddick had never heard of the Orangeburg Massacre until a few years ago when he stumbled on a campus memorial. He says he knew right then what he had to do. "I said, you know, I'm coming here…because I want to put my contributions to their sacrifice,' Riddick said. "And when I get my degree, it's going to be in their name." "In his mind, he was completing their mission," SCSU President Alexander Conyers told CBS News of Riddick. "...He started here in 2019 with zero credits, you know, driving from Summerville every day, which is almost an hour to class and back home." That patience and persistence earned him a bachelor's degree in music industry. And earlier this month, he walked across the stage to a standing ovation. But the more important walk was yet to come, one done alone and without any pomp or circumstance to the Orangeburg Massacre memorial. With that, Riddick's mission was complete. And although it started as a symbolic gesture, Conyers says it'll have a very real impact. "Mr. Riddick has brought this back to the forefront for this university, for this community, for this state — to remind us of our solemn duty to never forget."
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Northern Softball drops two at St. Cloud State
St. Cloud, Minn. (Northern State) – The Northern State University softball team fell twice to St. Cloud State in NSIC action on Sunday afternoon on the road. After a shutout loss in the game one, the Wolves held a lead twice in game QUICK DETAILSFinal Score Game 1: NSU 0, SCSU 9 (6 inn.)Final Score Game 2: NSU 4, SCSU 6Records: NSU 10-35 (4-20 NSIC), SCSU 37-14 (16-7 NSIC)HOW IT HAPPENED GAME 1 Northern tallied three hits in the game one loss, as St. Cloud scored two runs in the third, four in the fourth, one in the fifth, and two in the sixth Aune Boben, Eden Ford, and Madi Jones each recorded a single in the game Abby Rux suffered the loss for the Wolves, giving up seven earned runs on 13 hits with three strikeouts Dessa Bryant entered in relief, giving up the final two runs of the contest in the circle NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTSAune Boben: 1-for-3Eden Ford: 1-for-3Madi Jones: 1-for-3HOW IT HAPPENED GAME 2 The Wolves scored four runs on eight hits in game two with two runs in the first, one in the third, and one in the sixth The Huskies tallied six runs on nine hits, scoring one in the second, two in the third, and three in the sixth Aune Boben and Eden Ford scored for the Wolves in the first on a sacrifice fly by Avarie Eagle and single by Emma Owens St. Cloud State cut the lead to one in the second, however Tevan Bryant grabbed that run back in the third with a home run to right The Huskies tied the game in the bottom of the third with a home run of their own Brooke Wolf regained the lead for NSU in the sixth on a double to left center by Owens, however SCSU responded in the bottom of the frame with the tying and eventual game winning runs Boben led the offense with three hits, including a double, while Owens added two hits, one of which was a double Dessa Bryant started the contest for NSU, throwing 3-complete with three runs given up on fifth hits Abby Rux entered in relief and suffered the loss, giving up three runs on four hits with five strikeouts in the final three innings of action NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTSAune Boben: 3-for-4, 1 double, 1 runEmma Owens: 2-for-3, 1 double, 2 RBIAvarie Eagle: 1-for-2, 1 double, 1 RBITevan Bryant: 1-for-3, 1 home run, 1 run, 1 RBIUP NEXTThe Wolves will close out the 2025 season next Saturday and Sunday from Koehler Hall of Fame Field. Northern will host Minnesota Crookston at 1 and 3 p.m. on Saturday and Bemidji State at 12 and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cougar Softball swept by Huskies
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (USF) – Sioux Falls (21-21, 9-11 NSIC) came up short in a home doubleheader against St. Cloud State (34-11, 12-4 NSIC) on Saturday at Bowden Field. Despite out-hitting the Huskies in Game One and a strong start from Alannah Naumann, USF dropped a close 9-4 contest before falling 10-1 in Game Two. The Cougars racked up 12 hits and stayed close behind a three-hit effort from Naumann, but a four-run seventh by SCSU proved to be the difference. Key Performers: : 3-for-4, 2 doubles, triple, RBI, run scored : 2-for-3, 2 RBI, run scored : 2-for-3, run scored : 2-for-4 (L, 6-7): 6.2 IP, 9 H, 8 ER, 4 BB, 3 K USF put up two runs in the fifth and added another in the seventh on Naumann's RBI double, but SCSU's timely hitting and a big final frame sealed the outcome. St. Cloud State scored five in the first and never looked back, limiting USF to three hits in a six-inning game. Key Performers: : 2-for-3, run scored : 1-for-2, double : 6.0 IP, 5 ER, 1 BB, 1 K in relief The Cougars opened with a first-inning run after an error and bunt, but SCSU responded with 10 runs over six frames. Emma Eickhoff, the Huskies' ace, held USF in check to remain unbeaten on the season. Sioux Falls (21-21, 9-11 NSIC) continues conference play tomorrow against Minnesota Duluth at 12pm and 2pm during their Strikeout Cancer event at the Sanford Diamonds. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
St. Cloud State students visa record terminated in recent incidents
The Brief There have been several cases of international students in Minnesota facing deportation in recent weeks. Multiple St. Cloud State University students have had their status records terminated. ST. CLOUD, Minn. (FOX 9) - A St. Cloud State University (SCSU) spokesperson said several international students recently had their records terminated by the federal government. However, the reasons for the termination are not exactly clear at this time. What we know According to SCSU, two students had their records terminated by the federal government from the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) - the database that provides proof of legal status and good standing. The university said it was not made aware of the terminations ahead of time. What they're saying A legal expert based in the St. Cloud area tells FOX 9 that the process was unusual. He said typically, if an international student fails to meet requirements to maintain status, the school would be involved in initiating any actions necessary. "It seems the process has been reversed where it's the State Department that decided who is fit to enter, and I understand that's their right as the issuer of their visa, but also who to kick out and the reasons are not obvious to us who have served that process," said Yasin Alsaidi, deputy director at Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid. When recently asked about student visa incidents on college campuses across the country, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the administration has been consistent on its reasons behind immigration policy. "The overwhelming majority of student visas in this country will not be revoked, because the overwhelming majority of people that are coming to this country to study are not involved and associated or aligned with organizations that seek to do damage in this country," Rubio has previously said. What's next According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), once a SEVIS record is terminated, the student loses all employment authorization, cannot re-enter the United States on the terminated SEVIS record, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents may investigate to confirm the departure of the student, and any associated F-2 or M-2 dependent records are terminated. The university said it is unable to share student details, but said it is working with those impacted. The Source St. Cloud State University, Department of Homeland Security.
