Students pitch in to aid in Parking tops Carribbean relief efforts agenda at SGA meeting By Clarence Rolle COSA Faculty Adviser Ajamu By Sherri Day Staff writer Nyombasaid. “We have collected Contributing Writer lots of clothing and some food.” Clark Atlanta University stu- Nyomba said a meeting was During the Student Govern­ Jents banded together last week held between COSA, the Interna­ ment Association’s, SGA, first :o help victims of the hurricane- tional Students Affairs (ISA) of­ meeting Sept. 12, the burning ievastated Caribbean islands. fice and the School of Business to question of where students will Hurricane Marilyn left a trail establish university directives to park was one of their most press­ :>f destruction when it rammed help the recent hurricane victims. ing concerns. The entire under­ hrough the U.S. Virgin Islands “The way we want to do it now graduate executive board was ind eastern Puerto Rico Sept. is just to give the stuff to the relief present in the Davage Audito­ 16. agencies and let them distribute rium to hear a large number of To date, the hurricane has them as needed in the respective Clark Atlanta University students caused six deaths in St. Tho­ islands,” Nyomba said. express their frustrations . mas, two in St. Croix and one in Nyomba said a representative SGA’s response, however, re­ Puerto Rico. It also caused mass from the university may visit St. garding the parking problem was destruction of buildings, homes Thomas or St. Croix to offer not very promising. md property. assistance. But university officials “We don’t own the streets. The The day after the hurricane said they hope individual students city of Atlanta own the streets. All massed through the islands, will not try to visit the islands. we can do is politely ask,” said members of the Caribbean Ori­ “From a university standpoint, SGA Undergraduate President ented Students Association, we want to encourage (Caribbean) Samuel Bell Jr. 2OSA, visited residence halls students not to go home at this Surprisingly, another issue on collecting donations for the time,” Nyomba said. the hearts and minds of CAU “I think it’s better to allow the aeople on the battered islands. students was the attempted re- Photo by Melvin Jackson The organization initiated the professional relief people to go in tum to the tradition of dressing first so they can assess damages drive Sept. 2 to aid Caribbean up for Sunday dinner. CONSTRUCTION, CONSTRUCTION: and extend assistance to the popu­ slands that were affected by While some students were While construction work has become a daily routine, Wilfred Lone, CA U lation in general, rather than hav- Safety Administor, wants to remind students to be extra careful. "We will Hurricane Luis earlier in the strongly in favor of reviving the be placing designated crossing paths consisting of crushed gravel and month. erecting barricades along the entire trench area to prevent anyone from crossing. We realize this is an inconveneince, but these measure are “So far it’s going okay,” Continued on P 7 necessary for safety," Long said. Continued on P4 CAU Alumnus rises early to be heard & PAGE 2 Expect shorter lines for spring registration By Angela Young There are a lot of hours spent Contributing writer thinking and writing. It has been a challenge.” O PAGE 5 One month shy of graduat­ Hoop stars shine on “Good morning, I’m Shawn ing, WFTD AM 1080 had cre­ campus Dillon-Moss providing you with ated a position for their intern in the latest in Georgia and Cobb its first ever news department as news...” news media coordinator, said B PAGE 8 This statement is made by Martha Yates, administrative 22-year-old Moss every morn­ assistant of the station. Prior to Entertainment Review: ing. this promotion, she volunteered Kenny Leon's "Angels in If any one knows the ben­ on weekends as a board operator America" efits of hard work, it is definitely for a year. photo by Melvin Jackson Shawn Dillon-Moss' voice is on the move at WFTD Moss. Each morning for fivedays The advantages of working AM 1080. ■ PAGE 11 this 1995 CAU graduate is at the at a smaller network such as station from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. and AM 1080 are the numerous op­ research, conducting interviews The Louisiana native credits Sports update on returns at 4 p.m. only to leave at portunities needed to acquire and producing the news program. her success to former CAU pro­ CAU baseball team 7 p.m. experience in various areas of In fact, Moss will be hosting a 15 fessor, Mr. Robert Bigalke, who “I do the news,” Moss said the media, Moss said. minute public affairs show com­ “It is not as easy as I thought. Her daily activities include mencing in January. Continued on P5 P2 The Panther September 25,1995

Will telephone lines eventually serve to disconnect long registration lines?

By Clarence Rolle for some students during the process of Staff Writer converting from the old registration sys­ tem to the new one. He said students with “unconventional” Some students waited hours, even social security numbers were immediately days, to receive fee sheets during fall reg­ affected by the conversion problem. For istration. example, the new program didn’t allow But University Registrar Dr. Frederick some international students whose identi­ A. Fresh said the long wait will be elimi­ fication numbers began with a series of nated by spring registration. zeroes to register for classes. Therefore, The wait for fee sheets, said Dr. Fresh, these students had to be entered into the was the major glitch in the new registra­ system manually. tion system that was initiated this semes­ “That was a conversion issue that will ter. not be an issue in the future,” Fresh said. He said the use of a central printer The registration system was updated so caused problems because the number of that technological improvements could be fee sheets that had to be printed was too made and longer-term service would be great to print quickly. established, Dr. Fresh said. “We gave ourselves a black eye for that He said the old system for registration one,” he said. had been used since the early 1980s, and, photo by Melvin Jackson However, multiple printing stations will for a long time, there has been a movement Aramark Food caterer offers CAU be used during the next registration, Dr. to establish a new system. New computer students a new taste. Fresh said. software was installed to upgrade the sys­ He said staff members attempted to use tem. New campus caterers multiple printers at one point during the The Student Information Task Force fall registration, but the attempt was not was responsible for developing the new successful. system and Dr. Fresh believed the task serving up a delight Another problem pointed out by Fresh continued on P4 Hafeezah S. Mahdi wish to avoid meat and other fatty foods. was that pre-registered courses were erased By Contributing Writer Students will also be able to choose from different types of pizzas. Another addition to the new and im­ Crogman Dining Hall as well as Ware proved dining halls will be a Mega salad Dining Hall have begun to take on a new bar. Students will have a wider variety of look. Or, shall we say, a new flavor! EARN OVER $50,000 salads such as chicken, taco and tuna. Aramark Food Services on Aug. 11 re­ But some students said the most inter­ placed Gourmet Food Services as the ca­ WHILE STILL IN SCHOOL esting improvement of all will be the new terers for Clark Atlanta University. Ryan’s bar in which there will be a wide Aramark was chosen after putting in a HERE’S THE DEAL. If you qualify the Navy’s Baccalaure­ variety of hot foods to choose from. more appealing proposal to CAU, accord­ ate Degree Completion Program provides you with more Also “The Rec,’’according to Hobson, ing to its Director Michael Hobson. than SI,600 per month, year-round, during your junior and will be receiving a much needed face-lift. One of the first changes that has been ^senior vears of college. (Technical majors may earn payment Renovations began Sept. 20. for up to 36 months.) After you graduate, you’ll attend Navy implemented is the new Deli Bar, which In the meantime, when the Student Cen­ Officer Training, receive your commission as a Navy officer, serves various types of sandwiches in­ ter is built, a Little Caesar’s and a Dunkin and proceed to your first duty station or to professional cluding Ham n’ Cheese and Turkey. Donuts are expected so when the cafeteria training of your choice. Officer professions include aviation, “The new Deli Bar is a great addition to is closed, they will be open to satisfy the personnel management, business, nursing, navigation, the Cafe,” said one CAU senior, who after operational planning, communications, administration, appetites of CAU students. three years of Gourmet Food Services, engineering, intelligence, inventory control and retail sales. 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SGA meeting continued from front page tradition, others were not. the CAU football team. students to register by telephone, but that frustration of some students who have Bell said this tradition was abandoned The Spirit Session will be held in the telephone registration would only be a experienced difficulties during registra­ because several students refused to par­ Thayer Quadrangle the Friday before each substitute for course entry, which is the tion, Dr. Fresh said he is pleased with the simplest part of the enrollment process. progress made in updating the registra­ ticipate and even disrespected food ser­ football game, from 5:30-7 p.m. Dr. Fresh said, however, the Atlanta tion system since a lot of work was done vice workers when asked to remove their Elston also announced the SGA’s ten­ University Center is developing the tele­ in a short timeB hats. tative plan for student buses to travel to the phone registration system and Morehouse “It was something we wanted to do, but it football game involving CAU and Savan­ College is expected to be the first to test was becoming a problem,” Bell said. “We nah State College and Tuskegee Univer­ it. As far as Clark Atlanta University is can’t enforce mannerisms on people. sity. concerned, Fresh said there has That’s something your parents should have Elston also discussed the House of Del­ not been a recent meeting of the taught you at home.” egates and the Fall election process. registrars to discuss the telephone registration system. The students also asked questions about The SGA will hold another general TAKE FLIGHT IN “The last I heard, it’s likely to TODAY’S AIR the Million Man March, SGA fundraising body meeting on Sept. 27, at 6 p.m. in the happen (at Morehouse) next se­ FORCE. and the alleged contract violation of former Science Research Auditorium. B mester,” he said. CAU mathmatics professor Dr. Abdul He also said the university is Accept the ultimate Alim Shabazz. capable of degree audit monitor­ career challenge as an Air Questions were also raised about the ing. For instance, when transcripts Force pilot or navigator. If you communication problem between SGA Registration Lines are issued in the future, students are a college graduate and you and students regarding the organization’s continued from P2 may also get a complete break­ qualify for Officer Training School, you can receive: activities. down of the courses they have taken and courses they still need This issue is being solved, according force accomplished its goal, which was to • great pay give students more control over their aca­ to take. • full medical and dental care to Undergraduate Vice President Dhanfu demic destiny. Dr. Fresh said the computer • 30 days vacation with pay per Elston. In addition, the new technology put into system will also be able to check year Elston proposed an SGA voice mail place will affect processes other than reg­ whether students have taken pre­ • opportunities to advance line be created and updated weekly in istration, which was the first target for requisites for courses during fu­ Find out if you qualify for a career hopes that both commuter and residential technological improvements. ture registrations. Add to that the in flight in the Air Force. Call students would be aware of campus activi­ “I think there is significant improve­ fact that students will not be al­ AIR FORCE OPPORTUNITIES ties. ment in initial capability, but. there are lowed to take courses if they do TOLL FREE not have the prerequisites. Elston said he also wants to “decrease capabilities we haven’t initiated yet,” Fresh 1-800-423-USAF , added. “Next semester, count on pre­ the level of student apathy on campus” by In the meantime, Dr. Fresh said some requisites being checked,” he said. holding a series of pep rallies in support of people are calling for a system that allows Although he can understand the

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Photo by Melvin Jackson left to right. Na'imah Labetan, Will Gates and Lisa Washington team-up for smiles at the Apple Computer/

photo by Melvin Jackson "Hoop Dreams"star has Harlem Globetrotters Power Net ‘ 95.

eye on the ball MOSS continued from front page

inspired her to pursue her career news. I love doing the news.” Moss advised students to be­ By Pamela Wells for me. He made sure I stayed on in radio. Moss will definitely argue it gin searching and securing in­ contributing writer top of everything.” “He challenged us, and often was her aggressive spirit and te­ ternships prior to graduation. She “Hoop Dreams” documented told us ‘Don’t allow the lack of nacious attitude that propelled said the practical experience will “Hoop Dreams” star William the lives of two inner-city youths, access to stop you,’ she said. her towards her big break. only enhance their knowledge in Gates hosted Power Net 95 on Gates and Arthur Agee, who have Although it has only been “You have to start at the bot­ the field they wish to pursue. Sept. 19 at Clark Atlanta Univer­ dreams of becoming professional four months since she graduated, tom. You can always start at a Networking is another invalu­ sity in the Wilson Henderson basketball players in the NBA. Moss said she empathizes with higher position, if you set your able asset for students embark­ Gym. Gates said the movie was a students who have not decided mind to it,” Moss said. ing on a career in the entertain­ Power Net 95 is Apple com­ good experience and it was hard on a career. One has to wonder how ment industry, she said. puters and the Harlem at times because the documen­ “It’s too confusing to decide. Moss’s schedule allows her to In keeping with her per­ Globetrotters working together tary was true and no scripts were In my third year, I didn’t know keep her personal life in tact. The sonal motto, Shawn Dillon-Moss to show students how important involved. “It had a lot of sensi­ what area of radio I wanted. There newlywed credits her husband’s, offers inspiration to everyone at computers are. “I wanted to teach tive moments in the movie. We are a lot of things to do in radio.” Reginald, understanding and pa­ the Atlanta University Center. students about computers and shared our private lives with Moss said she is pleased with tience in dealing with her hectic “Know that everyone offer some entertainment as America. Arthur is still living his her career choice. schedule. can achieve their full potential, if well,” Gates said. dreams and getting his degree at “I have no regrets. I believe I Moss said her husband as well they set their mind to it,” she Gates 24, attends Marquette Arkansas State.” will stay into it. However, even­ as her mother served as sources said. B University in Milwaukee and is Gates who has recently started tually I will move into television of inspiration. majoring in communications. He the “Hoop Dreams Foundation,” played on the basketball team which was created to help young for three years, including the people achieve academic and ath­ 1994-95 NIT championship letic dreams by providing schol­ CHALLENGE YOUR team. arships, hosting basketball camps TECHNICAL Gates reached super-stardom and offering motivational semi­ LIMITS. in the movie “Hoop Dreams” nars. said it is very important for stu­ Gates said he became in­ Let today’s Air Force dents to attend college and get volved in Power Net 95 because take you higher — with immediate responsibilities in the most out of life. college students use computers various technical specialties. If The youngest of six children, and will need them after college. you qualify, you’ll receive: said Gates said his mentor is his Gates reflects on playing mother and his older brothers. “I basketball at black universities. • great pay • 30 days vacation with pay per love my mother,” Gates said. “I find it odd that I have never year “She was a single mother. She been asked to come play basket­ • complete medical and dental care taught me how to do for myself ball for a predominantly black • graduate education opportunities and don’t worry about other university,” Gates said. “I would • opportunities to advance people. She told me to do what have loved the experience.” See how far you can technically go Gates’ advice to young you want with your life.” with the Air Force. Call Gates recalled other people people is “Have a dream.” AIR FORCE OPPORTUNITIES The fall that Gates in his life as being influential and TOLL FREE having a bearing on him. “I re­ graduates he plans to try out with member a man named Harry the Toronto Raptors, an NBA 1-800-423-USAF ==s Jones, “ Gates said. “He was a expansion in Canada. B mentor to me and watched out P6 The Panther September 25,1995

SGA road map appears to point in the direction of success by Rita Bowers Contributing Writer If there are any loyal followers of the Experience is the primary factor that has called “Vibe “Panther,” they will remember I wrote an allowed SGA to work diligently as a family. Line,” for stu­ article concerning the Student Government Each has held board position in other orga­ dents to voice Association, SGA members in the last issue nizations. Prior knowledge of what is ex­ their concern of 1995. It was a formal news article. This pected of them gives them a keen sense of and stay time ladies and gents, I can tell you what I handling procedures effectively. What I abreast of really think! found intriguing was that Undergraduate SGA’s opera­ I spoke with several SGA members to get President Samuel Bell served in the Marine tions. Last, a vibe of how they intend to lead the 1995- Corp. Although he feels his military train­ but not least, 96 school year. I was pleasantly surprised at ing conflicts with the informal attitude of they are hav­ the professionalism they employed in han­ many students, I feel that conflict will make ing pep rallies dling official business. Like some of you, I him a better leader. His training has already before every lumped SGA and its members as being raised his level of professionalism, asser­ game and another school group. However, Dhanfu tion and a high regards for promptness. providing Elston, undergraduate vice president, kindly These characteristics are what is needed in buses to away explained to me that SGA is a serious part of an individual governing 5,000 students. games. Clark Atlanta University and should be So what, might you ask, does all their All in all treated as such. personal business have to do with you? my good Although they appeared to have it to­ Everything! People lead others in the direc­ people, I give gether, I had to peer beyond the “suit and tion they would travel themselves. If you’re the SGA tie” exterior. I found this was not a facade, dealing with “stupids,” stupid things hap­ members a fa­ but a symbol of how they have, and are pen. If you ’ re dealing with people who have vorable rat­ going to deal with pertinent issues. The a purpose, purposeful events take place. ing. At first, I executive board held a meeting over the Plain and simple. must admit, I summer so they could be organized before Some of the purposeful activities they are thought maybe they were going to be your the school year. Trina Samuel, treasurer, putting together are solely to create a greater average politician. Nothing but a bunch of said she wasn’t able to participate in the atmosphere for student apathy. They un­ campaign promises. Little did I 'Piloid meetings but frequently called long dis­ derstand student apathy is the first step in know they would prove me wrong. They faulty faculty has to be reprimanded. tance to stay informed. By coming together bringing about more school spirit and in­ have implemented things on this campus They came dress to impress and they under one purpose, they were able to create volvement amongst students. They gave a that I knew nothing about. I came back to really have impressed this writer. Let’s just a great deal of synergy. Each offering input free party for CAU students to start off the things like free parties, a hot line number say, “1 got five on it.” M and the other readily available to assist. year. They also intend to set up a hot line, and, my personal favorite, a new belief that

"The End of Racism"... yeah right The Panther By Jimmie Ophelia Woods, Jr. no longer has the power to thwart blacks or We encourage letters to the editor. STAFF Letters should be: Staff Writer any other group in achieving their eco­ •200 words or less nomic, political and social aspirations.” •Handwritten or typed In reality, racism and its implications NEWS: 880-8077 •must be signed •received by Monday 5p.m Racism is not yet roadkill to the runners affect all aspirations. According to Martin Editor-in-Chief: Wendy Isom All Submissions once received... of the human race. Luther King Jr., “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Assistant Editor: Kimathi Lewis •will run according to date Dinesh D’Souza’s new book, “The End received and amount of space of Racism” is the result of intense research He also maintains, “at every socioeco­ •are subject to editing for length, News Editor: Clarence Rolle grammar, libelous material and intense misunderstanding. nomic level, blacks are uncompetitive on •become property of The Panther News Assistant: Regina Roberts •are not returnable. Gamering the attention of The Atlanta those measures of achievement that are Features Editor: Lisa Hannigan Journal-Constitution and U.S. News & essential to modem industrial society.” Features Assistant: Pamela Weils The Panther is published by the students of Clark Atlanta University. The opinions ex­ World Report, D’ Souza managed to sell a In the midst of conjecture and oversim­ Entertainment Editor: Nikki Roberts pressed in The Panther reflect only the posi­ philosophy of “blame the victim” that harps plification, D’Souza makes a valid point in Photo Editor: Melvin Jackson tions of the student writers and editorial staff, and not the ideas or opinions of the University on the effects of a destroyed culture without identifying classism as a problem. Racism Sporte Editor: Tarsha Burton or its governing board. The Panther has both identifying the causes. is almost tantamount to classism. It is also Sports Assistant: Kendra Story the right and responsibility to report news of student interest from on and off campus, to The article, “No more excuses,” printed one of the most prevalent social problems Graphic Design / Layoutlyabo Shabazz editorialize on matters of student concern, and Assistant Graphic DesigneriNatasha Jutes to provide a forum for the free expression of in the Sept. 17 issue of the AJC contains that plagues the illustrious Atlanta Univer­ opinion and exchange of ideas in the commu­ Staff Adviser: Shawn Evans Mitchell nity. All nghts reserved. Reprints by permis­ theory without understanding the practical sity Center. ADVERTISING: 19 sion of the editor and advisor Staff positions shall be open to all interested students. connections that tie all facets of life for The civil rights movement, being wholly Advertising Manager: Angels Cockrell: black people. What he failed to take into successful, has fueled the divisions in black Wtita: ::: Fm t®4>8WWZ2O K? ZWJmksF, Brawley Dt. account is that classism, racism, economics, America. Wanting mainly access and not F.O.Sos.343 Alton, to 3« 14 and sexism are interrelated. the re-creation of American systems- agree- Naive at best, D’Souza states, “racism continued on next page September 25„ 1995 The Panther P7

Racism continued from P7 and customs are golden. False. International Students Coor­ but the university will try to con­ Croix. And Angela Bowers of D’Souza offers “real dinator Calvin Macklin said it tact the students’ relatives. the CAU Players wandered ing with ciassist ideas already in civilizational differences” as the will be difficult for students to “Any student can come to my through the Mass Media Arts place- it is no wonder that the basis of racism, which is a masked get to St. Thomas or St. Croix office and try to make a call over department last week soliciting world looks so much the way it accusation of barbarism, that because there are no operating there,” Macklin said. “I will pay donations for the hurricane vic­ did thirty years ago. would easily have prefaced the commercial flights to the islands. for that.” tims. However, D’ Souza goes coldly Bell Curve. “I understand the airport (on Meanwhile, Macklin said the Macklin said all organizations conservative and recomends that St. Thomas) was one of the hard­ university will provide counsel­ conducting food, clothing and what blacks need to do is “act If civilization is in question, est-hit places,” he said. ing for students who have rela­ monetary drives should coordi­ white, abandon idiotic back-to- then let us start with America. M Macklin said there are several tives living on the islands. They nate their efforts with the Inter­ Africa schemes and embrace students from the U.S. Virgin will also explore ways of distrib­ national Students office in mainstream cultural norms so they Relief, continued Islands enrolled at CAU and uting the donated items to the Kresge Hall and COSA. from Pl can effectively compete with other many of them are not sure their hurricane victims. COSA has a donation box in groups.” ing one or two individuals trying family and friends are safe. Other campus organizations room331-CofMcPheeters-Den- This implies that being black to go home and try to help their He said communication to the have initiated efforts to help the nis. Donation boxes are also sta­ is not adequate and white beliefs people.” islands have been knocked out, neople of St. Thomas and St. tioned in residence halls.

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LEON'S "ANGELS IN AMERICA" RECEIVES HIGH PRAISE

By Nikki Roberts Staff writer alumni/alumna team with professor Carol Mitchell-Leon. The Alliance Theatre Company opened its 1995-96 fall season with Perhaps one of the most rewarding performances was Leon’s appear­ a bold and dazzling work Panther reviewer Rita Bowers called “a great ance on stage with his wife, Carol and acclaimed actress Esther Rolle play which attacked every societal conflict...with a very playful attitude,” in the American classic, Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin In the Sun.” — T ony Kysjiper's two-part s^eepjng drama Ange^Jn America — on tf^ Leon’s vision for (|e Alliance Theatres»garnered unpr^w^jited Alliance stage through Nov th I |>| foundation support,She largest in the fegatre’s 26th yea| his|ory. Last year. over 40,000 Atlafitai^witnessed an extra&pdinary ensemble Angels is just anoth^ggightful productj^grabbing the aL’njf n of of eight penWiners in Angels m America Part I: Minenfilum Approaches. '' thousands, forcing one to deal with the realities of today. Six of the original cast members, under the direction of Kenny Leon, have Returning to the cast are Tyrone Mitchell Henderson as Belize, returned to mount this 7-time Tony Award-winning play. Andrew Polk as Louis, Hank Stratton as Joe, as well as Atlantans Leon first began his professional acting career in the theatre in 1979 — Brenda Bynum as Hannah, Rhoda Griffis as Harper and Jessica Phelpss a company member at the Academy Theatre in Atlanta. He later became as the Angel. Joining the cast are Atlanta favorite Chris Kayser in the interested in directing and in 1988 was selected as one of six directors in role of Roy Cohn, and Todd Weeks as Prior Walter. the United States to serve for a year as a National Endowment for the Arts/ “In order to really appreciate the message and humor of the play,” Theatre Communications Group Director. says Bowers, “you must be open minded and willing to understand Leon is also the incredible half of a theatrical husband/wife, CAU alternative lifestyles without making harsh judgments.”"

TEMPESTT ATTEMPTS TO TALK A NEW TALK

By Tonia King “Ricki Lake Show.” Contributing Writer It reminds you of Lake’s show because Tempestt Bledsoe — widely known as of what the guests were willing to tell about their personal lives to Bledsoe (and Vanessa Huxtable of the former “Cosby view with disc jockey, Tom Joyner, the rest of the country). But in contrast, on Show” — recently entered the already and audience members to find better solu­ Well, in her first talk show venture, she “Tempestt,” you will not find the com­ overcrowded talk show arena with her tions for their problems does not accom­ does come across as a well-educated, black monplace exploitation seen on most other new syndicated show, “Tempestt.” plish much. woman. But, she also comes across as talk shows. “ I’m bringing a lot of things to this Bledsoe, as she becomes more at ease young and inexperienced, often relying on After watching a couple of episodes of show. It will be unique from other talk with the talk show format and as she others for answers and not having suffi­ “Tempestt”, I felt the subjects had already shows in that 1 will bring my experience realizes that she can do more to help her cient control over her audience. Further­ been covered, but this time more taste­ and perspective as a young, college-edu­ guests solve their problems, will prove to more, on one of the shows (“He beats you, fully. Yet, I, as a viewer, gained no new cated, black woman with a degree in be stronger. so why do you stay?”), she sobs more than knowledge. And, in my opinion, a talk business,” said Bledsoe in a recent inter­ Overall, it is a very decent show. Watch her panel of victims. show that doesn’t help his or her guests for it Mondays-Fridays at 5 p.m. on W ATL- With topics like, “He beats you..” and 36 and decide for yourself. HI “Disgrace... because you date outside of your race,” one might expect to find a show that borders on the flavor of the September 25, 1995 The Panther P9

Ladies, if you wanna ride, were definitely meant to “woo” with hits like “Lady” and then jump on the D’Angelo “Higher.” • Train: Destination — “Musical I was not particularly fond Ecstasy!” In a time where over the lyrics in “Sh*t Damn gangsta rap seems to dominate MF,” but overall I think this [the music industry], I found entire CD is slammin’! Brown Sugar refreshing! Is it Mary J. or is it me? Well, get me wrong, she’s tight on her Make the investme® you The music has a rhythmic I think it’s me because I “kinda” debut album; however, this fla­ won’t be disappointed! flow where each song picks up like this Faith’s self titled debut vor is not new. Mary J. has put where the previous song left off. CD. She came correct with a claims on it and has even taken Rating: DEFINITE CLASSIC If there is a theme for groove that keeps the head in the title, “Queen of Hip Hop/ D’Angelo’s music, I’d say it is motion from track to track. Then Soul.” Although Mary J. is lack­ “romance.” it stops when she and Mary get ing the vocal abilities that Faith Reviewed by Latrina Patrick The sultry, jazzy sounds together to destroy “Love Don’t has, she has however put the Live Here Anymore.” I am not a “smack down” on this particular fan of remakes especially when brand of funk. Faith should con­ Mary J. has something to do with sider developing her own swing it (i.e. “Natural Woman.”) After because the unoriginality of this this display of super-sampling, CD has stifled my ability to its she fizzes the vibe with generic thunderous applauds. M grooves that begin with, “Come Over.” She regains her strength RATING: SOMETHING TO and continues to flow with the RIDE TO hit, “You Used To Love Me.” This CD didn’t strike me as Reviewed by Rita Bowers much as the hype of it did. Don’t

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Panthers break down in “Crunch Time”

by Marcus Thompson return after an unexpected block Later, the offense was blessed Contributing Writer knocked him off his feet. with another chance when nose Suffering from an off-track guard, Greg Cox came up with offensive line, the only offen­ an interception. The offense The Clark Atlanta University sive highlight was a 58 yard stalled again and the third quar­ Panthers lost their offensive scamper by fullback, Chris Ryan. ter ended 0-0. rhythm against the Alabama Optimism soon turned into dis­ CAU couldn’t find any rhythm A&M Bulldogs in a 7-0 game appointment aftera fumble killed on offense and had the defense Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Georgia the drive. on the field most of the game. Dome’s Atlanta Jazz Classic. Panther defense gave the Bull­ Exploring all options, the Pan­ The Panther defense domi­ dogs another chance when CAU thers were still unsuccessful in nated the first quarter. The Bull­ defensive end Max Wiltz recov­ scoring after yanking quarter­ dogs drove down the field into ered a fumble and put the Pan­ back Jamal Burns and replacing scoring position but ended up thers in scoring position with him with Darrell White. settling for a field goal attempt under a minute left in the half. The Bulldogs started a drive blocked by defensive end Marcus All hope of a first half score with a little over two minutes Evers. was shattered when the Panthers left against the Panther defense, After CAU fumbled on the attempted a field goal that was who was on the field more often first play Panther defense, blocked. than the referees. pumped up all cycles, stiffened The third quarter was owned Then the Bulldogs went on to photo by Melvin Jackson and the A&M Bulldogs ended up by Panther defense, first with an break down the Panther’s de­ settling for another attempted interception by defensive tackle, fenses by scoring a touchdown back Darryl Stewart attempted a Darrell White gunned a pass field goal that was also blocked. Bernard Young. This put the with under a minute left in the kick return. He had one man to down field to wide receiver, Fans flinched in their seats struggling offense on the field, fourth, bringing the score to 7-0. beat but he couldn’t keep his bal­ Takia Oglesby that would end when Sharif Kemp, outside line­ who ventually, resorted to punt­ Clark Atlanta still had a ance after being tripped up. With the game in the Bulldogs favor. backer, took a jolt on a punt ing. glimpse of hope when quarter- time running out. quarterback

CAU baseball team prepares to get into the swing of things

by Dionne Reynolds behind the Municipal Building, SPORTS TRIVIA Contributing Writer is the home for Panther baseball. By making arrangements with the Atlanta Committee of Olym­ With baseball season around pic Games, Cosby guaranteed precedence for the Panthers to the corner, the Clark Atlanta Uni­ use the field. versity baseball team is strength­ “We have the exclusive right ening all their bases. ahead of any other team,” Cosby With a 6-28 record last year, 1. Who is the only baseball player to ever win the Most Valuable said. the Panther baseball team made Player award in both the American League and National League? However, with the team’s an improvement their first year. field off-campus, Cosby said “It was an improvement, but 2. When was the last time the Cleveland Indians visited the world series? game attendance has been low. it is not where we want to be,” “The distance has prohibited said Dr. Richard Cosby, acting students from attending games,” coach for the team and director Cosby said. The attendance to of the CAU athletic department. the weekend games has been Cosby elected to recruit play­ fairly adequate.” ers from other sports to help fill Answers This season, Cosby believes the roster since the team is non­ the weekend games will draw a SJUB19 aqj jsuibSb u! sauas ppoM aqj pajisiA isbj suBipuj aqj, 7 scholarship. larger crowd. He plans to put up Cosby also wants to keep the fliers to inform students about anSuaq treauauiy number of players to a minimum. game dates and times. Also, the aqt jo sa[ouo arouinpjg aqj puB anSBaq [Buoijbn “We are not going to have over aqj jo spay ijbuuiouq aqj qjim uosutqoy jjubjj [ coach plans to have the team 20 people on the team,” Cosby “play better.” said. Cosby maintains students are Last year, the team received a more likely to support a winning permanent field. The College team. H Park Recreational Field, located P12 The Panther September 25,1995

Lady Panthers volley for one victory against Lady Rams in five-game match

By Kendra Story match 2-2 in the fourth set. staff writer Going for a fifth set win to defeat the Rams the Lady Panthers once again vol­ leyed for the match taking the Rams by The Lady Panthers volleyball team storm 15-9 for a 3-2 win. The Panthers assistant coach, Alisa appeared eager for victory against the Al­ bany State Lady Rams on their home turf, Carte, was pleased with the win but not after losing to the South Carolina State with the way the team played. “This was a pretty good win, but it Bulldogs 3-1 in the first road game of the season. wasn’t how I anticipated it would be.” After just two and a half hours of play Coach Carte said. Head Coach Larry Nolley agreed. theLadyPanthersdefeatedtheRams. They grabbed the lead with a score of 15 - 8, in “The girls need to understand that every the first set. opponent is an opponent, we have to play The Lady Rams, suffering from the loss everybody we need to play with more of an injured player before game point in intensity,” Nolley said. the second set, showed CAU they were Both coaches said serving and passing ready for action. They ended the period are among the skills lacking for the Lady 15 to 6 in Albany’s favor, tying the match Panthers. at 1-1. Last season, the Lady Panthers finished Albany went on to win the third set, with a career record of 18-4. “We have a good team and a lot of talent,” Carte said. causing the Panthers some distress. De­ Photo by Melvin Jackson termined not to go down without a fight “As the year progresses we’ll be better so the Lady Panthers succeeded in tying the (students) come on out and support the team.”H Starting Blocks: Black pioneers in sports history Jackie Robinson left his mark in two fields: Baseball and black history

By Hafeezah S. Mahdi Contributing Writer

Black major league baseball players tional league batting championship with during the 1940’s were nonexistent until a .349 batting average, a .985 fielding one man broke the barrier- Jackie Robinson. average and 40 stolen bases. In 1945, Branch Rickey, president and This was not enough, however, to general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, keep him with the Royals after just one discovered Robinson while he was playing season in Montreal Robinson began play­ in the Negro League for the Kansas City ing for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. Monarches. He was named Rookie of the the Year by Rickey, in the process of trying to re­ the Sporting News the same year. build his team, elected to recruit a black Later known as the “Negro Star” and player. After repeatedly hearing Robinsons’ a fiery competitor, Robinson had a pros­ name, Rickey, deciding to check the player perous 10 year career in the major leagues out, arranged for an interview. Although wary of getting his hope up But in 1956 .Robinson retired from and facing racial prejudices Robinson, af­ the Dodger organization with a career ter meeting Rickey, began his major league batting average of .311. He died in 1972. career with the Montreal Royals the fol­ lowing season. In 1946 Robinson became the first pro­ fessional black baseball player to appear in the major league. Playing for the Royals as part of the international league marked a turning point in sports history. Courtesy of Digging it Up Archives Although he had a difficult early sea­ son, Robinson went on to win the Interna­