MUMFORD
Master Tiger Fricasseer
We at Jackson State University pride ourselves on being trend setters (10 straight years of SWAC football futility should make that very apparent). While some of you believe that our recent loss to the Fighting Okras of Delta State University was failure of monumental proportions, we see it as an opportunity to take the SWAC and colleges across America to another level.
In losing this game, we now have the privilege of promoting healthy eating habits for black folks all across the country. If getting our butts eaten up by some okra was ok, then we believe it's time to eat some of that stuff and more.
From this day forward, Jackson State University will adopt a Vegan Only dietary plan for all faculty, staff and students. Such a move is unprecedented among the HBCU family and will be a first for any institution of higher learning in this nation. This initiative will apply to all off and on campus events involving Jackson State University. Among highlights of our health conscience initiatives are:
- A choice a fried okra (cooked in sunflower oil of course), smothered okra, and pickled okra at all dining facilities
- Soy milk smoothies at all sporting events
- Our new "Tiger Dogs" will be made with 100% Tofu :licky:
- Veg101 - History of the Okra in America (mandatory for all entering Freshmen)
- Veg200 - The Struggle of the Mississippi Negro and the Okra --- Past, Present, Future
- Veg400 - There is Life After Being Eaten by an Okra (Guest Lecture series featuring prominent JSU alumni Get Ready, Robber, Beans, and JayRob)
While I don't expect this transition to be easy for JSU family, I'm convinced that together we can make Jackson State University, the SWAC and all HBCUs even better.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ronald Mason Jr.
President
JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY --- "Challenging Minds, Changing Lives.........and eating a whole lotta Okra"