Morning
host visits, interviews Maxson
By Joyce Kelly
On-line Forty-Niner
 A
diverse group of Cal State Long Beach students
received a wake-up call Wednesday from Steve
Harvey, the comedian and host of “The Steve
Harvey Show” on 100.3 FM The Beat. Harvey
broadcasted in the University Student Union
Multi-Purpose Room.
Tyrone Robinson, a member of Phi Beta Sigma
and a black studies major, was one of the
people instrumental in bringing “The Steve
Harvey Show” to the campus.
“It was to bring entertainment for students
to come and enjoy,” Robinson said. “There
is money allocated through the Student Union
and the Associated Students Inc. from student
fees to bring enjoyment to the campus.”
Administrators, faculty, staff and students
participated in the live broadcast. Participants
were able to show their singing talents
as well. Prizes were given to those whose
names were drawn and they could try the
Big Spin to win additional prizes.
During the broadcast, audience members were
allowed to ask Harvey questions. Antonio
Uzeta, an aspiring filmmaker and graduate
of Long Beach City College took the opportunity
to tell those present that he has been trying
for the last two years to get accepted at
CSULB.
“I’ve tried for five times,” Uzeta said.
“I have a learning disorder with math.”
Harvey told Uzeta that practically everyone
has a problem with math.
“Hell, we all have that problem,” he said.
He also told Uzeta he would press the issue
with his guests, the president and vice
president of student services.
After the arrival and introduction of Robert
Maxson, president of CSULB, and Doug Robinson,
vice president of student services, Harvey
allowed Uzeta to retell his story to the
guests.
“You don’t even need math,” Harvey said,
naming other people in the entertainment
field who didn’t have degrees, yet had produced
movies.
Harvey continued to tell Uzeta that it should
not matter to him if he were not accepted
into CSULB in order for him to pursue his
career.
Instead of putting his guests on the spot,
Harvey explained to Uzeta that Maxson and
Robinson do not make the rules and regulations,
which are standard requirements for all
colleges.
The broadcast gave the audience an opportunity
to see the workings of a radio show.
“It was very informative because you were
able to see people in real life,” Ronae
Wilkes, a film major said. “It was also
inspirational for African-American students
because it was good to see radio come to
life. It also gave students a chance to
participate and perform in the show.”
Harvey continued with his humor after his
guests were seated. When Maxson opened his
mouth to talk, Harvey asked him where he
was from. He continued with his antics,
and Maxson took it in a humorous manner.
“It was so much fun,” Maxson said. “It was
a dynamite show. I was so proud of our students.”
Maxson felt Harvey responded to Uzeta in
a positive way, he said.
“I thought Steve gave him good advice and
he explained it very well,” Maxson said.
“I think he handled it quite well.”
Harvey closed his show in poses that resembled
that of a minister in prayer with his hands
together and head bowed as he spoke words
of wisdom to the students.
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