« the Maroon tiger Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA The Organ of Student Expression Since 1925 February 9, 2005 BETWEEN THE PAGES HOLLYWOOD IN BLACK AND FROM MARIO TO MADDEN WHITE Do you remember your first video game system? Of course you do. From Nintendo to Xbox, the video game phenomenon has moved to the main­ stream, monopolizing the free hours of children and adults alike. How has this phenomenon evolved from the clunky gray Nintendo Entertain­ ment System with its grainy images to the photo-realistic graphics of Mi­ crosoft’s Xbox? The astounding jump in the gaming industry has catalyzed an increased focus and controversy, as video games have become an inex­ tricable part of our way of life. Lau­ ren Stokes investigates the gaming explosion at Morehouse, chronicling the journey from Mario to Madden.

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TESTING RACISM

On Feb. 1 Sony Pictures Daze’ came out, I was not allowed to in positions behind the camera. that “School Daze” has reached a cult As we muse on the origins of rac­ and Spike Lee sponsored a speak on Morehouse’s campus, but The next issue tackled was, status. It has become the unofficial ism in American society, we look to cul­ forum which debated the role of now I’m on the Board of Trustees.” the Osacrs Denzel Washington film of the Atlanta University Center. tural factors which have been the cause African-Americans in Hollywood. As the panelists were formally and Halle Berry received despite He continued to say that he has been for such racial hatred. How deeply The panel disuccsion was introduced, members of the audience their controversial performances. told of people choosing to attend rooted is the racism that is so often ex­ organized as part of a series of from each AUC institution cheered as Lee compared “Training Day” and a Historically Black Colleges or perienced by millions of blacks? Have events establisjed to coincide the representaive from their repsective “Malcolm X”, stating that “Malcolm Universities on the basis of his film. we ever considered that maybe the po­ with the re-release of Spike Lee’s school were announced. The crowd X” was a much better picture involving Lee informed the audience of his larization of blacks and whites goes collegiate classice, “School Daze”. stood to their feet as Lee crossed the Denzel, yet failed to receive the same plans to begin the sequel to “School beyond cultural distinctions to a more Panelists included Spelman stage in his Morehouse paraphernalia. acknowledgements as “Training Day”. Daze”. When prompted about possibly subliminal hatred and loathing? The professor of Women’s Studies, Dr. After a brief greeting by each Lee supported this by stating, “Many filming at Spelman or Morehouse, Implicit Association Test (IAT) seeks to Beverly Guy-Sheftall, Dr. Herbert panelist and the moderator, the times Oscars are given for a body of Lee responded by saying that he was measure the depth of racial prejudice in Eichelberger, professor of Film at discussion began with the topic of work and not any film in particular. unable to film at the colleges during respondents, and the findings have been Clark Atlanta University, and famed the historic amount of nominations A1 Pacino did not win for any of the the making of the first movie so further astounding, suggesting that racism may director and Morehouse Man, that the African-American community ‘Godfather’, movies nor for ‘Scarface.’ investigation would have to proceed run deeper than anyone could have Spike Lee. Time Magazine Editor, has received at this year’s Oscars. When he went up against Denzel in about the current filming process. imagined. Matthew Mcknight has more. Christopher Farley served as moderator. Mr. Lee was the first to address ‘Malcolm X’ he did not have a better Reflecting on regrets he had Under the direction of Dr. David this topic hesitantly acknowledging performance, it was just his time.” throughout his career, Lee identified Page 3 Morrow, the Morehouse College Glee the accomplishment yet taking time Concerning “Monster’s Ball”, only one. Lee stated that his only Club opened the forum by singing the to take a jab at a recent film, “It’s an Dr. Guy-Sheftall had no problem regret in his film history would Negro National Anthem, “Lift Every accomplishment, but in the long run it with Halle Berry’s role. “I felt the be the rape scene in “She’s Gotta FACEBOOK SWEEPS Voice and Sing”. This was followed won’t mean anything until we become true issue was not the sex scence Have It”. “I was too immature,” by three other Negro spirituals the gatekeepers- the people who decide itself but the interracial narrative that was his explanation for the scene. CAMPUS A nostalgic look back on Lee’s career what movies are made. Only then underscored it,” said Dr. Guy-Sheftall. Lee’s forum on the nature of in the form of a video montage followed. will films like “Soul Plane” stop being Dr. Eichelberger responded to African Americans was highly There is a new phenomenon In the commentary Lee discussed the made.” He also stated that “the good the topic by saying that he did not informative annd was well received sweeping across college campuses. process of making of a film and reflects stuff is gonna stand the test of time.” want to see Halle’s image tarnished. by students and faculty alike. This phenomenon has placed a mo­ specifically on “School Daze”. Lee Dr. Eichelberger added that Addressing the newly released nopoly on the free time of college stu­ Additional reporting by James Pendleton ironically pointed, “When ‘School more African-Americans are needed version of “School Daze”. Lee stated dents. This phenomenon is called The Facebook, and it is geared to replace AOL Instant Messenger as the primary mode of communication for college age students. Allowing students to construct an internet profile, The Face- book keeps users in contact with old friends and acquaintances through an innovative “friend” system. However, will The Facebook continue to grow as a positive arena for communica­ tion, or will it deteriorate into another Black Planet? Lauren Stokes takes a look at The Facebook, giving a detailed analysis of the hot new campus trend. THE ICE MONSTER Page 3 MAULS THE AUC Nicholas Austin Campus News Editor SUPER BOWL RECAP Morehouse makes the freethrows count Not even the sport utility vehicles including the Student Government One, two, three’s a dynasty! The could brave the ice when Atlanta was Association were forced to cancel or New England Patriots solidified their TIGERS RALLY, DEFEAT pelted with over a quarter-inch of freez­ postpone many major events. Even status in football’s annals with a Su­ ing rain last weekend. Many Atlanta Spike Lee was stranded in New York per Bowl victory over the Philadelphia motorists awoke on Saturday morning at the mercy of the Atlanta ice storm. RAMS IN OVERTIME only to find their cars covered in thick Bakari Sellers, Morehouse SGA Eagles. Accompanied by the usual Kenneth Julian III sheets of ice. The National Weather president, was determined not to let the fanfare, this year’s Super Bowl was Sports Editor truly one to remember, as the titans of Service issued a winter storm warning storm rain on the SGA’s busy week­ Morehouse’s Maroon Tigers squared still in his hands” said one the NFL squared off for for football’s for the Atlanta Metropolitan Area at end. The SGA had been in talks for off against the Albany State Rams on Morehouse student at the game. most coveted prize. Although Dono­ 4:05pm on Friday, Jan. 28, urging all to months with Spike Lee in efforts to Feb. 7 in a huge SIAC match-up. The With the game tied, Morehouse van McNabb played valiantly, in the stay indoors unless travel was absolutely promote his new film project “School first place Rams were trying to distance went into overtime with the same end it was too little, too late, and cer­ necessary. Some students did just that. Daze II.” A massive party in Forbes themselves from the second place Ti­ momentum, and was able to outscore tainly too slow, as the Eagles let one Glenn Boyd, a senior business Arena was planned on Saturday, along gers. The Rams were coming off of a the out-of-gas Rams 7-2 to pick up slip away with poor clock manage­ management major, simply chose not with other events later in the week. loss to Miles College, while the Tigers their third overtime win of the season. ment and a lack of urgency. Mean­ to deal with the icy conditions. “I’m “We had a great event planned,” were riding a three-game losing streak. Albany State squandered not only the while, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady from California,” said Boyd, “so I had Sellers stated, “but due to the weather The Tigers were able to overcome lead in the game but a great performance picks up his third championship ring, no idea what to do with the ice so I it had to be postponed. We worked a 16-point deficit in the second half. by Gabriel Lee, who tied for the team placing him in discussion with Joe said forget it and just chilled in doors.” hard to make sure the event still went The Tigers began their run with 2:30 lead with 13 points, had six rebounds, Montana as the greatest signal caller Several students were not as for­ down on Sunday. I’m just happy so left on the clock in the second half, and nine blocks. The Rams also got a ever. Kenneth Jullian III elaborates. tunate. William Bowser, a junior bi­ many students were able to show trailing 47 to 39. The Tigers then big time contribution from last week’s ology major, nearly wrecked his car. their support and enjoy the event.” Page 8 went on a 9-4 run to make the score SIAC Player of the Week Nick Wallery, “It was crazy,” exclaimed Bowser. Many students were thankful to 51-48 with 11 seconds on the clock. who totaled 13 points, pulled down “I was on Fair Street going about 20 Spike Lee and the Morehouse SGA’s After the Tigers inbounded the nine boards, and posted three blocks. miles per hour. The next thing I knew, efforts to salvage what was left of the ball, they had two chances to hit a Morehouse got most of their produc­ my car was skating down the street.” weekend. “I greatly appreciated the SGA Index three, each time missing and picking tion from Chris Donaldson, who had a Other students lost a great amount and Spike Lee tremendously for reviv­ Campus News 2 up the rebound. Anthony Locke was game high 19 points. Douglas Whittier of money due to the storm. “My ing the spirits of so many trapped indi­ able to hit the third three-point shot Features 3 was able to pull down 16 rebounds. roommate and I had been promot­ viduals,” comments Micah Maryland. of the possession with no time left This win moves Morehouse’s re­ ing a party but we had no choice but The weather even halted the World & Local 4-5 on the clock. There was some con­ cord to 12-8, 9-4 in conference, and to postpone it,” noted Howard Rob­ infamous “Battle of the Bands.” Arts & Entertainment 6 troversy as to whether the ball had Albany State moves to 11-8, 10-3 inson, a business marketing major. Originally scheduled to take place left Locke’s hands before time ex­ in conference. That puts Morehouse Editorials 7 The rare ice storm threw an incred­ on Saturday, Jan. 29, the event pired, but the officials said it counted. a game and a half behind Albany ibly hectic weekend event schedule was moved to Sunday, Jan. 30. Sports 8 “The ball looked like it was State for first place in the conference. into flux. Most campus organizations

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James Pendleton Managing Editor Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Frater­ selection criteria and academic re­ The semi-annual Greek Rush nity, Inc., detailed the focus Omega quirements were extolled by Henry Program was held Monday, Jan­ places on friendship and is facultative M. Goodgame Jr., Director of Alumni uary 24 in Sale Hall Chapel. application to the development of men. Relations, Special Events, and An­ The event which began promptly Iota Phi Theta rounded out the nual Giving Programs. Goodgame at 7:00pm carried many of the charac­ NPHC presentations, with an ab­ underscored the commonality of black teristic elements of the Greek Rush Pro­ breviated discussion of the useless­ fraternal organizations and stressed gram while possessing certain changes. ness of theatrics and the mission of the importance of community uplift. Notably, certain administrators and the Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. The presentation by the Xi Eta even a fraternal organization which had A mainstay of the Program, the Pi Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Pro­ become synonymous with the program Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, fessional Music Fraternity, Inc., spe­ were conspicuous in their absence. Inc., did not participate in the event due cifically their trademark hymn, elicited Director of Student Life and to an administrative suspension. “It more than a head nod and foot tap from Planning, Kenyatta N. Shamburger, was obvious that one of the more popu­ the audience, organizations, and admin­ presided over the event. Dr. Harold lar groups was not there,” explained istrators in attendance. “We definitely V. Bennett, Assistant Professor of Loadholt, “It changed the feel of the appreciate all of the love concerning Philosophy and Religion performed program and reiterates the change of the the song. The mission of our organi­ the invocation which was proceeded campus dynamic since their absence.” zation is music and it feels good to be by a call to order and a welcoming Also absent were such fixtures of well received,” articulated Bradford. address performed by Shamburger. the Greek Rush Program as Associ­ Kappa Kappa Psi National Hon­ Omegas exit Sale Hall Chapel at th end their presentation With a methodical pace, the agenda ate Dean of Student Services, Johnny orary Band Fraternity, Iota Theta moved through an address of the pur­ Nimes, Acting Dean of Student Servic­ Chapter, articulated the service they Loadholt openly acknowledging school handbook, is not the only reason pose of the evening rendered by Michael es, David Brice, and former Dean of Stu­ provide in support of the band, fight­ this as his seventh and “thankfully” last the program was started by Dean Ed­ W. Hines, Graduate Advisor to Phi Beta dent Services, Eddie Gaffney, who was ing Maroon Tiger football team, and Greek Rush Program suggests changes die Gaffney, Dean of Student Services. Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and a historical recently opted to reenter the classroom. the larger Morehouse community. are in order, “It is the same format, “Rush is an educational tool incorpo­ perspective courtesy of Rev. Herman Before the presentation of the Groove Phi Groove Social Fel- seemingly assembly line approach, as rated on a number of college campuses Mason Jr., Director of the Learning Re­ music fraternities, the membershipsnip lowship, Inc ., Tiger 6 Chapter was the is seen in every Rush. Something may nation-wide. It allows organizations ftlll< source Center and College Archivist. w» iiiiiiiiilir.'.iiiiiiiiiiiH ntiim sole representative dur­ be needed to revamp the program.” to make a presentation and provide ac­ The National Pan-Hellenic Coun­ ing the Social Fellowship Henry Bradford, Treasurer of curate information about their respec­ cil (NPHC) fraternities began the pre­ section of the Program. Phi Mu Alpha, sees it differently, “I tive fraternity,” stated Shamburger. sentations by the organizations. The Set against the backdrop don’t think there needs to be too many Following the general affair, Alpha Rho Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha of a speech rendered by changes. It can get boring or tedious students proceeded to the respec­ Fraternity, Inc. led with President Jarrod President Nathaniel Pat­ at times but the information is neces­ tive breakout session for the frater­ Loadholt delivering an address stress­ terson, the Tiger 6 Chap­ sary such as the policy on hazing.” nity of their interest where more spe­ ing versatility and well-roundedness. ter implemented a degree Michael Southern, Student Con­ cific information could be provided. Elliot Robinson, President of the of theatrics not typically duct Coordinator, detailed the College’s The overriding message of the Chi Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Frater­ seen in Rush, punctuating anti-hazing policy and the sanctions evening was best articulated by Good- nity, Inc. followed focusing on service the presentation with an that would be imposed for its violation. game, “Regardless of fraternal affilia­ and activism. Afterward James Pend­ interpretation of the as­ Informing students about this poli­ tions of aspirations, we belong to great­ leton, Immediate Past Basileus of the sassination of Malcolm X. cy, which can be found on page 69 of the er fraternity of Morehouse College.” Real Life Spike Lee Joint Lauren Smith 20 Questions The Spike Lee joint aptly titled Olive Branch with upperclassmen. That “the party” was a Forbes Arena mega was cool. It also united all campuses. By The Omniscient One event on Sunday, January 31. It was I saw people from ITC, Morris Brown, a celebration of the Sony Pictures Georgia State, and Georgia Tech.” 1. Winn are we going to see him again? Home Entertainment February 1 re-re- Lee himself was accessible when lease of the School Daze DVD, which the lights came on for picture taking, 2. Is Dubois always the dorm that's doin' too much? will include Lee’s latest movie “She autograph signing, and answering ques­ 3. Why would you bring a gun to college? Hate Me,” and a bonus soundtrack. tions. When asked why he decided to 4. Don't you wish every Friday was a first Friday? Originally scheduled for Sat­ have the affair, Lee for a slight moment 5. Doesn't it feel bad to pay five dollars to watch us urday, the recent ice storm caused a considered the question and then drew a lose? one day delay, but the social gath­ short conclusion, “Fun...just fun,” said 6. Don't you need some credentials to judge an ering did not suffer in any capac­ Lee. Alongside Lee on stage were the ity. The crowd thickened as the night Harlem DJ duo, The Knockout Kings. oratorical contest? continued with the attendance reach­ As the casually clad crowd moved 7. Does the SGA realize it has been a month since ing somewhere between 200 to 250. along to old school, Southern, East and they have had an on-campus event? The movie “School Daze” was a col­ West coast mixes, Lee shouted phrases to 8. Are they too busy writing pink notes about each lection of the occurrences that Lee his guests as did his emceeing partners. other? experienced and witnessed as a Mimicking scenes from School 9. Shouldn't you know the facts before you start Morehouse student, and bringing the Daze, the famed movie’s theme song promotion party to his alma mater was “Doin’ the Butt” played numerous telling the "Truth"? an appropriate decision on the part times and several fraternities did their 10. Do you still need a ticket for your baby? of the director, producer, and writer. strolls and hops through the crowd 11. Is your return check gone yet? During the party, surveyors gave dressed in their respective colors. 12. Wasn't last week's front page article a real piece students a free food sample after fill­ Other students did not enjoy the of journalism? ing out a short questionnaire and some experience as much as others. Ki- 13. Was he really patronizing you? party-goers were lucky enough to erra Branch, freshman speech com­ receive a free copy of the DVD set. munications and theater art double 14. Wasn't Campus movie fest really cool? Students enjoyed the rare occurrence of major at Clark Atlanta University, 15. Didn't some of those movies resemble soft porn? a school dance in the gym as they did commented, “It was cool in a way, 16. Why were people posing with Nas's car? in their previous years of schooling. but it reminded me of the twenty-five 17. Didn't the History Department almost fool you “It was hot,” said Robert Gibson, cent lunch time dances in the gym.” into thinking that was a Crown Forum? sophomorebiology major. “It was likean 18. When is the first Beer Bash? 19. Can I get a real plate and silverware? 20. Isn't the café really slipping?

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Recycle The Maroon Tiger Features From Mario to Madden Lauren N. Stokes COURTESY OF EA SPORTS Features Editor We can all remember that early every detail of the game, in­ PlayStation E -F Christmas morning, running downstairs cluding physical characteristics. to open that special present for which For example, Grand Theft Auto- you waited for what seemed like ages. San Andreas is based on Carl John­ You begged your parents for it, you did son’s revenge. He left the city of Los well in school for it, and you were even Santos, San Andreas to get away from excited to go to church just to show the the gangs, drugs, and violence only to Lord that you really deserved it. What return after finding out that his moth­ is this magical present that meant so er was murdered, his family is fall­ much? It is the almighty and forgot­ ing apart, and his childhood friends ten Nintendo. We all remember that are doomed to be sucked into a life big gray box with the tiny controllers that he tried so desperately to escape. The Facebook spreads like and the cartridges that had to be blown This particular video game is a fan on every once and a while just to work favorite, receiving high ratings from vid­ right. We certainly can’t forget the toy eo game magazines as well as websites. wildfire to local campuses gun that came along with it to play that Another fan favorite is Halo 2. infamous game known as “Duck Hunt.” This sequel centers on the story of Lauren N. Stokes This early system consumed the Master Chief, a genetically enhanced honor at the Video Game Awards. Features Editor family television for hours on end, super soldier. He is the only human For those who are unfamiliar with the concept of Madden Football, the Have you ever wondered what hap­ ed that you have a long conversation and placed things such as schoolwork ever to successfully defy the covenant and housework on the back burner. of alien races on a murderous march game allows the player to make adjust­ pened to your homeboy/girl that you over Face Book. For that reason, you ments and make championship plays were real cool with in high school but may want to stick to instant messaging. Now that current video games are a toward Earth. Halo 2 places the play­ greater reflection of reality and con­ ers in the action of the game making with the “Playmaker” control. There who you failed to keep in touch with as According to the website, “the Face is also EA Sports Talk, online tourna­ you started your career in college? Well Book is an online directory that connects tain the graphic capabilities of a fea­ them feel as though they are a part of ture film, more individuals are prone the action giving it a realistic feeling. ments, and a new Owner Mode giv­ the new college phenomenon www. people through social networks.” As ing this game more depth than any thefacebook.com is here to help you. convenient as it seem makes you won­ to staying in the house and playing a Other games that are set in the fu­ football game on their Xbox, becom­ ture and inspired by real world events other football game on the market. The Face Book allows students der if it is all what its cracked up to be? What makes Madden Football so from approximately 350 colleges and Although it may be wonder­ ing Peyton Manning, instead of going include Doom 3 and Mercenaries. to the park and playing a real game. Doom 3 deals with a massive demon­ great? David Helem, ‘04, believes, universities to communicate over ful to be able to keep in contact with “You are able to control your own re­ the Internet. It has taken over the In­ distant friends, at the same time Video game systems have ic invasion that has overwhelmed the evolved from the drab gray Nintendo UAC Mars Research Facility leaving ality. Only in Madden can you be a ternet and has become the official the wonderful Face Book opens 5’3, 290 pound virgin and become college students America Online. the door for those unwanted people to the small black Sega Genesis to pandemonium and horror. In the game, the futuristic failure Dreamcast to the player becomes a survivor that Terrell Owens throwing the game On the website you can find a from high school to contact you. winning touchdown pass, and have picture (if provided) and a short bio Unlike other Internet services such struggles with an as­ sault on his senses white girls throw their towels at you.” of your distant friend and even learn as instant messaging, which allows Even Shereitte Stokes IV, a about what’s been going on since in fighting his way someone to contact you without your Morehouse School of Medicine alum­ the last time you’ve talked. More approval; the Face Book does not al­ to hell and back. Mercenar­ nus who is currently working to­ importantly, if you choose you can low its members to receive direct mes­ wards a PhD and JD finds time to also reach out and contact them. sages to people who are not on their ies is a revolution­ ary, third-person play a game of Madden everyday, Not only is the Face Book used for friends list. In order to contact some­ and more recently, Morehouse stu­ socializing via the Internet, but it has one new, one must submit a friend shooter game based on the historic re­ dent Curtis Knight was a finalist in the also taken on the responsibility of help­ request. The person receiving the re­ 2004 EA Sports Madden Challenge. ing students focus on their academic quest has the choice to accept or reject unification of North and South Korea. Although these games seem careers. It allows students to register the request; it’s a great way to weed to reflect reality allowing those in­ their classes online, so they can con­ out the people that you don’t want to The game involves a ruthless general stag­ volved to control the future of man­ tact others who share the same classes. talk to without being overtly obvi­ kind or the future of sports history, Armed with a person’s first and last ous and just ignoring their messages. es a military coup to take control of North there is no reason for these games to name, the college he or she attends, or The Facebook is slowly taking replace reality, taking priority over COURTESY OF ea sports Korea and threatens the high school he or she attended, one over the computers of college stu­ the more important things in life can find anyone who is connected to this dents everywhere. It is replacing the the sleek Playstation 1 and 2 and the world with nuclear war. As a player, to the black and lime green Xbox. you must collect on the bounty that has such as work, school, or your family. special inner circle of the face book. electronic messaging of AOL and Winner of the 2004 EA Sports I Back then, video games consisted been set on the North Korean general One of the beauties of the Face Book is other Internet services that we have Madden Challenge Eugene Williams Ifiat it keeps the circle going. When you grown up with while creating a tight of two Italian brothers teamed together and his top military scientific advisers. or separately to save a beautiful prin­ These games mentioned are only admitted to playing two to three hours go to a person’s page, it allows you to inner circle of educated college stu­ a day every day, and practiced for eight Icontact someone on their page, therefore cess or a blue hedgehog accompanied a few that receive such high fan rat­ dents who are finding themselves to ten hours a day for a week before tcontinuing the circle, while expanding logging on every chance they get. by a flying yellow fox determined to ings. Another game, such as the popu­ the challenge to get ready. For many a person’s contacts. Don’t mistake the save the environment. Of course, other lar John Madden series has become Unfortunately, not all schools are on people finally conquering a game on Face Book for another version of in­ the Face Book. Some of us are still games consisted of the typical basket­ the most absolute and authentic sports the hardest level is equivalent to re­ < stant messaging. Although you can talk ball and football replicas that allowed video game ever, making it “The Ul­ using our AOL and Yahoo to commu­ ceiving an “A” on an exam. Pretty I:o someone over the Internet, you are nicate to others over the Internet. We the player’s favorite team to win any timate Judge” for sports gamers. soon these video games will be closer Jsending messages to someone’s mail- can only hope that colleges every­ professional championship possible. 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1925 THE MAROON TIGER Racism 830 Westview Drive, SW Box 40 Matthew McKnight______Atlanta, GA 30314 Some may agree that we live in a Americans and European Americans. selections. One of the test’s main cre­ Vol.LXXX, No. I - 8 pages culture and generation that looks down The participant must push a key on the ators, Harvard’s Mahzarin Banaji upon racial, ethnic, gender, and other left when a black face appears and a says in a Washington Post Maga­ types of prejudices and biases. It has key on the right when a white face is zine article that, “The race test, for Kyle S. Yeldell, ‘05 been taught by many of our parents shown. Next, a series of positive and example, does not measure racism Editor-In-Chief not to hold any bias against one group negative words are shown and the par­ as much as a race bias...people can over another. Additionally, some may ticipant similarly pushes the left key consciously override their biases.” James Pendleton, ‘05 Khalil F. Um’rani, ‘05 believe that we, as a country, have for positive words and the right key for However, as she also points out, Managing Editor Layout Editor moved past the days in which holding negative words. Then the categories “Although people may wish to act in racial or other prejudices are common. were combined; the left key is hit when egalitarian ways, implicit biases are a Alan Clarke, ‘06 Apparently, this belief stems from either a white face or positive word is powerful indicator of how they actually Copy Editor LAYOUT the conscious liberal movement to­ shown, and the right key is hit when behave.” While the test may or may not MATTHEW MORRISON, '07 Associate Editor wards an embrace of diversity. How­ either a black face or negative word is predict behavior, it does point to the ef­ NEWS NICHOLAS HARRIS, 'OS, Associate Editor ever, recent studies have shown that hit. Finally, the combined categories fects of history that are still alive and NICHOLAS AUSTIN, ‘06, Campus News Editor ALEXA HARRIS, Graphics Editor JONATHAN BLOCKER, ‘06, Associate Editor conscious thought and decision-mak­ are switched to white face or negative well. Banaji says, “If Europeans had DARYL HANNAH, ‘06, World & Local Editor CONTRIBUTORS ing do not erase the natural preju­ word and black face or positive word. been carted to Africa as slaves, blacks JESSICA JOHNSON LAUREN SMITH dices that many of us subconsciously The test can be anonymously wouldhavethesamebeliefsabout whites SPORTS JASON TOWNSEND-ROGERS, '06 hold. Through a psychological test taken on Harvard’s website and the that whites now have about blacks.” KENNETH M. JULIAN, ‘06, Sports Editor MATTHEW MCKNIGHT ITALO M BROWN, ‘06, Associate Editor HARREAM PURDIE known as the Implicit Association Test results of millions of tests already However, because of the way histo­ BRYAN WALLACE, ‘06, Associate Editor JASIRI WHIPPER (IAT), Mahzarin Banaji has shown that taken speak volumes to the existence ry has unfolded, white people still hold JORDAN BROWN of prejudices and biases, despite what prejudices against blacks and, unfortu­ JOHN BURNETT, '06 many people do in fact hold subcon­ PHOTOGRAPHY MOYA BULLEY scious biases towards various groups. the common belief or the media say. nately, many blacks hold those same MARCEL WILLIAMS, ‘06, Photography Editor JAHMIL LACEY The test is designed to discov­ The results have shown that 88 percent prejudices against themselves. It is im­ RALPH QUARLES, ‘06, Associate Editor JEANTIQUE ORIVL JASON RIFFE, ‘07, Associate Editor ITALO BROWN er whether or not a person innately of the white people who have taken portant, nonetheless, to acknowledge STEVEN D. WOOTEN, ‘08 holds a bias towards one group or the test have a pro-white or anti-black cultural values that are subconsciously FEATURES JEREMY L. BROWN, ‘06 implicit bias. Perhaps a more unset­ LAUREN STOKES, Features Editor another and the degree to which internalized and made an individual’s RICK BENTLEY, ‘06, Associate Editor SPECIAL THANKS: the bias is held. There are differ­ tling but wholly credible result was values that then guide behavior. The BELINDA KOSTELEC ELISE DURHAM ent tests to measure different biases. that about 48 percent of blacks who test can be used positively to make ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ADRIENNE HARRIS B. MARTELL MICKLE, ‘06, Arts Editor For example, the race test mea­ have taken the test shared the same people aware of their implicit biases KENYATTA SHAMBURGER pro-white or anti-black implicit bias. ADVISORS THE OMNISCIENT ONE sures a person’s preference for African and can then lead to true movement DR JOCELYN JACKSON Americans over European Americans, Speculations have already been past the racist and prejudice beliefs that DR. JOSEPH MCCRAY or vice versa. In this test, the par­ made about the practical uses of the have plagued our country for centuries. BRODERICK MCGRADY JOHNNY NIMES, Associate Dean of Student Services ticipant is shown pictures of African test, possibly in employment and jury

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Daryl Hannah______Since the AIDS virus hit its surge in the mid 1980’s, scientists have been working in an effort to disable the transference of the virus from moth­ ers to infants. According to statistics, in 1990 approximately 2,000 infants were bom with H.I.V, the retrovirus that causes AIDS. However, recently scientists revealed this number has dropped dramatically within the past 15 years to nearly 200 cases per year. According to pediatrics, although such results may be attributed to bet­ ter drugs, especially with the advent of AZT—a drug used to attach H.I.V. in the Iraqi women line up to cast their votes blood and central nervous system—a great deal of such droppings may be at­ tributed to public education and testing. Election Day in Iraq met with PBS, HOMOSEXUALITY DON'T MIX

Daryl Hannah Skepticism Executives from PBS were criti­ cized by the National Education Secre­ Jeremy Brown tary Margaret Spellings for “spending January 30 marked the day councils in the different regions. In be highly misrepresented in the new Advanced International Studies. He public money on a cartoon with les­ when Iraq laid the foundation for de­ the Kurdish region, the Kurds voted government, considering they are proclaimed, “The US military pres­ bian characters.” The episode entitled mocracy, with their first elections in for their own Kurdish parliament. The the minority in Iraq. Yet, Shiite lead­ ence has become part of the problem, “Postcards from Buster,” featured, a many years, despite terrorist attacks function of the national assembly will ers have denounced these accusa­ not part of the solution.” He further ar­ bunny named Buster, on a trip to Ver­ and many terrorist threats in the days be to draft a constitution which will tions, saying that Sunnis will be well gued, “We need a new plan that sets fair mont, a state that recognizes same-sex preceding and during the elections. be nationally voted on. Another re­ represented in the new government. and realistic goals for self- government civil unions. The episode features two For many Iraqi people, it was the sponsibility of the assembly will be Notwithstanding the terrorist at­ in Iraq and works with the Iraqi gov­ lesbian couples, although the focus first time they ever voted. Many didn’t to elect a president of Iraq and two tacks, many Iraqis waited in long ernment on specific timetable for the is on farm life and maple sugaring. feel the need to vote in elections held vice presidents among its delegation. lines for their opportunity to vote. honorable homecoming of our forces.” As a result PBS has de­ during Saddam Hussein’s regime. Un­ The elections had their darker At one polling station, voters per­ The White House steadfastly cided not to air the episode. der his administration, a ballot would moments. There were reports of in­ sistently remained in line in spite says that US troops won’t be with­ eloquently state “Saddam Hussein: Yes surgency attacks on various locations. of a car bombing only feet away. drawn until the Iraqis can carry or No.” It was a time of excitement In all, 44 people were killed, includ­ Despite the success, the high turn­ out their own security functions. and fear, considering the potential ing 9 suicide bombers. Furthermore, out still hasn’t stopped demands by Even though the elections were TWO KILLED IN 1-285 and actual attacks of the insurgency. northern Iraq, which has a large Sunni many US government officials who a huge step in “Operation Iraqi Free­ ACCIDENT Even though the elections were Moslem population, had lower voter call for the systematic withdrawal dom,” only time can appropriately deemed a historic event for the Iraqi turnout compared to other regions. of US troops. Senator Ted Kennedy, judge their significance. With the people, they are just the beginning of a There was considerable backlash to the D-Mass., is leading the charge in de­ strong insurgency combating the coali­ Harream Purdie yearlong process to install a new gov­ elections by the Sunni population in manding the immediate withdrawal tions efforts and the turmoil still reign­ Two people were killed and a third ernment. The elections were to elect a Iraq that led some to boycott and oth­ of US troops. On Thursday, January ing throughout parts of the land, these slightly injured last Thursday in a 275 member national assembly. Also, ers to abstain due to fear of terrorism. 27, Sen. Kennedy spoke in front of the elections are seen by many as a vic­ multi-vehicle wreck on 1-285, said Ful­ votes were cast for 18 provisional Sunni leaders felt that they would John Hopkins University School of tory in a battle but not the War in Iraq. ton County police. The accident oc­ curred in the westbound lanes of 1-285 east of Roswell Road around 1 p.m. Howard Dean Vies for DNC Six vehicles were involved in the accident that started with when a Chairmanship Nissan Altima veered across several Jason Townsend-Rogers lanes before it struck by a wrecker Intimidation at Former Vermont Gov. and Demo­ DNC. Dean has made it clear that “he truck, investigators said. The accident cratic presidential candidate Howard desires to seek the encouragement of killed the Altima’s driver and passen­ Dean held the distinction of being David Wilhelm and Steve Grossman.” ger. One other person in a separate “front-runner” for the majority of the Interestingly, while it appears that vehicle suffered minor injuries. The Columbia presidential race. Sadly, a major faux- this race for the chairmanship has been identities of the victims are pending. pas cost him this vital opportunity, thus designated to just people, it appears After the accident, debris and allowing John Kerry to win the chance that organizations are getting caught up wreckage prompted authorities to close Harream Purdie to oppose George Walker Bush for the in the events as well. For instance, it the three right lanes of 1-285 westbound Recently, Columbia University has troversial course), the students say presidency. What was it that caused was revealed the MoveOn.org, which while they worked to clear the scene. received media attention concerning theirs is the speech that’s being sup­ him to lose this vital opportunity? has gained recognition as a liberal ad­ offensive behavior of university pro­ pressed - and that the pro-Palestinian Dean’s loss of momentum can be vocacy group, would play a “signifi­ DELTA HAS PLANS fessors. Apparently, pro-Palestinian professors have crossed a line into attributed to a speech that he made cant” role in the race. While this may FOR CUSTOMERS professors of the Middle East and Asian unacceptable territory. “I don’t think I during the presidential primary sea­ appear to be good news for Howard Languages and Cultures (MEALAC) can go before class and say something son. To combat assertions concerning Dean, since he has shown many times Harream Purdie______department have been intimidating blatantly racist,” says Ariel Beery, his “weak minority support,” Dean in the past that he vehemently opposes Amidst the inclement whether, Jewish students. Complaints have a Columbia senior who appears in attempted to promote himself as “a the president’s policies, something that Delta Air Lines are allowing customers buzzed around the campus for some the documentary. “Creating a colle­ candidate for the masses.” Sadly, the the organization heavily supports. On who were affected by the winter storm time, but the issue came to a head in­ gial environment in order to work to­ speech that came forth (Dean wanted the other hand, the organization’s in­ this weekend to make flight changes at ternationally in late October, when a gether is what a university is about.” to be “the candidate for guys with Con­ terest in the race could help his oppo­ no cost, airline officials announced last documentary, “Columbia Unbecom­ However, the NYCLU letter to federate flags in their pick-up trucks.”) nents as well. While they believe that Thursday. The offer is extended to cus­ ing,” was shown to the news media. President Bollinger ignored the range failed to get that message across. Dean “can get a third to half of the tomers with Friday, Saturday, or Sun­ In the film, organized by unhappy of intimidation. After saying that stu­ Since then, Howard Dean has dis­ DNC votes needed to win,” they also day flights and applies to travelers who Jewish students at Columbia and a pro- dents can criticize professors in vari­ appeared from the public eye, only note that “he will have trouble winning are flying from, to, or through cities ex­ Israel group in Boston called the Da­ ous ways outside the classroom, the to resurface once again, with the an­ a clear majority of votes necessary.” pected to be affected by the storm on ei­ vid Project, several students express NYCLU declared: “They can even nouncement that he wishes to become If Dean falters in his quest, nota­ ther Delta flights, its subsidiaries Song numerous intimidation complaints. advance such criticism in class if per­ chairman of the Democratic National bles such as Martin Frost, a congress­ and Connection or other Delta-coded Some students in the film point to mitted by the professor to do so.” Committee (DNC). Many speculate man from TX, and Simon Rosenberg, flights. The tickets had to be changed certain shortcomings. One student, Columbia President Lee C. Bol­ that with the Democratic Party cur­ the founder of the New Democratic by Sunday Jan. 30 and the travel has on the film, who had served in the Is­ linger has formed a five-member facul­ rently in disarray following the results Network. Also, Tim Roemer, a for­ to begin on or before Feb. 2, 2005. raeli Army says a professor asked him ty committee to investigate the dispute. of the presidential elections, a strong mer Indiana Congressman, Wellington Delta Air Lines also announced last how many Palestinians he had killed The panel faces obstacles, because chairman would be essential for restor­ Webb, a former Denver mayor, Donnie week their extension plan for their sub­ when he stood up to ask a question. most incidents reduce to a student’s ing the party’s identity; in fact, UAW Fowler a Democratic strategist, and sidiary low-fare carrier Song. The At­ There was no mention of this fear word against a professor’s. There is President Ron Gettelfinger thinks that David Leland, the Democratic chair lanta-based company, struggling with on Columbia’s campus in a Dec. 20, the matter of what constitutes intimida­ “Gov. Dean has proven his ability to from OH, have also expressed inter­ higher fuel costs and low fares, has been 2004, letter to Columbia University tion. Some faculty members argue that bring new people into the Democratic est in the position as well. These op­ moving to transform its business to re­ president Lee Bollinger from the New a professor cannot intimidate some­ Party and energize grassroots politi­ posing candidates are quick to note duce costs and attract more fliers. Song York Civil Liberties Union, signed one who is not his student, because cal activists in all parts of America.” Dean’s failures during the presiden­ will offer 176 daily flights by Sept. 2, by executive director Donna Lieber­ the professor wields no power. And Howard Dean, for the moment, is tial primaries. Also, Dean’s opponents 36 more than its current schedule, rep­ man, Art Eisenberg, and Udi Ofer. many students in the film are consider­ trying to gather as much support as he have significant achievements to their resents announced last Wednesday. It is In a conversation with three students, ing not talking to the panel. However, can. Presently, he can now lay claim to names as well; for instance, Frost also increasing its coast-to-coast flights two of whom were in the film, the NY- the committee hopes to sort through having several high-profile minorities “points to his record as head of the and will begin offering roundtrip ser­ CLU officials were offered a screening this dispute by the end of February. in his group. The first minority figure Democrats’ congressional campaign vice from New York to Los Angeles. of the film. The offer was not taken up. Others have more sympathy for who pledged her support to Dean was committee in ’96 and ’98, raising S80 Under the expansion, Song will Therefore, the NYCLU letter to Bol­ the professors. The controversy “raises Yvonne Atkinson Gates, who is the million and helping House Democrats offer seven daily nonstop roundtrip linger—vigorously supporting the aca­ concerns that political disagreement chair of the Democratic National Com­ gain ground on Republicans. Fowler flights from John F. Kennedy In­ demic freedom rights of the professors is being conflated with intimidation mittee’s black caucus. After that, Dean also mentions that “his experience run­ ternational Airport in New York to in question—did not mention another and harassment,” says Donna Lieber­ quickly wasted no time in gaining other ning campaigns in more than a dozen Los Angeles International Airport statement in “Columbia Unbecoming” man, executive director of the New supporters for his cause. According to states help him understand what state by June 18. The first flight takes off Numerous [pro-Israel Columbia] York Civil Liberties Union, who calls CNN.com,. he has won the approval of chairs need to build a successful party.” May 1, when Song plans to add 12 professors were contacted and asked the student attacks a throwback to the figures such as Rev. Jesse Jackson and All in all, while Dean may appear new aircraft to its current fleet of 36. for interviews [for the film]. Only a McCarthy era. The fact that the stu­ Minyon Moore (a long-serving mem­ to be a sure-shot, his dissenters do not Delta Air Lines shares rose 16 dozen agreed to discuss the situation. dents have so publicly denounced the ber of the DNC and a former Clinton plan to go away quietly. While it re­ cents, or 3.4 percent, to close at They did so with the strict condition professors and administration, she aide). In addition to these notable fig­ mains to be seen for now just who in S4.86 in last Wednesday trading of anonymity. Each voiced concerns says, shows that students are “quite ures, he has also gained the backing particular wins the position, this much on the New York Stock Exchange. about consequences to their careers. empowered” to express opinions. of Bob Farmer, former finance chair is certain: whoever earns the job will While teachers say they feel threat­ for Kerry’s presidential campaign, and have to face the challenge of piecing ened (one has canceled his most con­ Joe Cari. former finance chair for the together a shattered Democratic Party. Recycle The Maroon Tiger

I World & Local Palestine’s Promising Peace Jeremy Brown As Cold as Ice Since the death of Palestinian 15, Israel has put forth more effort to Marcei wiiiiams A Photo Essay of the ice storm leader Yasser Arafat in Nov. 2004, negotiate with Palestine. Both sides Photo Editor there has been substantial growth have extended olive branches in or­ in the movement for a Palestinian der to decrease their primary problem state. Even though the movement is of decreasing the violence in that re­ still in its infancy, signs of good faith gion. Abbas has put forth an effort by between both Israelis and Palestin­ influencing the terrorist organization, ians have laid the foundation for a Hamas, to not target Israeli sights for more peaceful and prosperous area. an extended period of time. Israel offi­ It started with the election of Mah­ cials have done their part by withdraw­ moud Abbas as president of the Pales­ ing Israeli troops in areas in which the tinian Liberation Organization (PLO) PLO has deployed police in the last in early January. Abbas was demo­ two weeks. Also Israeli Defense Min­ cratically elected by the Palestinian ister Shaul Mofar said Israel was ready people by an overwhelming margin. to return control of several towns in Palestinians hope that Abbas will ig­ the occupied West Bank to the PLO nite the fire of freedom in the move­ within days. Israel is even consider­ ment that has been dimmed for so long. ing releasing Palestinian prisoners. Abbas has been part of the PLO, The cumulating event of these ear­ serving as Prime Minister until May ly peacekeeping attempts is the peace 2003. Unlike many of his contempo­ summit between Abbas and Israel raries, he has long had the reputation of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, slated being more willing to dialogue with the for the second week of February. The Israeli people instead of using violence. event will coincide with the visit of He was regarded as one the chief archi­ US Secretary of State, Condoleezza tects of the Oslo peace process, which Rice. Probable topics for the sum­ was signed in 1993. However, because mit include the terrorist activities of of violations of the treaty from both Hamas, the occupation of Israel troops sides, the tension between Israel and in Palestinian regions, and the defin­ Palestine has picked back up since then. ing of what area belongs to whom. To many in the Arab world, the sit­ Since the formation of Israel uation of getting a Palestinian state and in 1948, the 'violence between the stopping the violence is the most impor­ Israelis and the Palestinians has tant issue in the Middle East. Even with been long and brutal. But the at­ the “War on Terrorism,” the consensus tempts of both sides to come togeth­ among Middle Eastern leaders is that a er have laid a foundation of peace. free Palestinian state is essential in the process ofbeing a more peaceful region. Since Abbas’ inauguration on Jan. Rape Underreporting Shocks Officials Jasiri Whipper According to an Atlanta po­ It is reported that Lisa James, a lice official, convicted serial rapist former Atlanta police detective who Christopher Baker might have been suspected Baker of some of the crimes, caught sooner had police pursued attempted to bring to light a secret certain avenues more aggressively. file in 2001, dubbed the “name” file, Tasgola Karla Brunner, a staff containing the rape reports of many writer for the Atlanta Journal Constitu­ runaways, prostitutes and the home­ tion, reports that Baker, 37,‘tried to talk less. Many of these victims were his way out of 10 back-to-back life sen­ hard to find or easy to discredit, so the tences by professing his innocence and rapes simply went un-investigated. blaming the six victims, describing them Lou Arcangeli, a retired Atlanta as vindictive prostitutes he had ripped police commander under former police off but did not rape. Brunner goes on to chief Beverly Harvard, was demot­ say that despite his plea, the sentencing ed after attempting to address crime judge imposed the maximum penalty, underreporting in Atlanta in 1998, sticking him with an additional 119 that he says was employed to “pol­ years on top of the life sentences. Brun­ ish the image of the department and ner quotes the Fulton County Superior the city in time for the 1996 Olym­ Court Judge Alfred Dempsey Jr. as say­ pics.” He made a second attempt at ing, “That’s every day I could find”. exposing the improprieties of under­ Ajury convicted Baker of 18 counts reporting in 2001, this time involving of rape, kidnapping, aggravated sodomy sex crimes. Only this time Arcangeli and robbery by force for assaults that called names, blaming detectives and occurred from May 1998 to October even a deputy chief, for suppress­ 2002. According to Prosecutor Gayle ing the name file and even destroy­ Abramson, all of the victims testified ing evidence by discarding rape kits. last fall, some tearfully, about the ex­ An internal probe was launched tent of Baker’s brutality, with testimo­ in the investigation of the name nies about scrapes, jaw contusions and file. To date, nine people including ^Marchi 7th - 11th black eyes. 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Game, Set, Match Album Review A Day in the James Pendleton Managing Editor______Life of Ludacris “The Documentary,” the debut Faith Evans and Marsha of Floetry, a decidedly California sound to com­ Jordan Brown respectively. On “Hate It or Love It,” pliment the Compton native’s home- album from Dr. Dre’s newest prodigy, It’s 4pm on a brisk Dec. afternoon ered in a blinding combination of rose The Game even prompts 50 Cent to re­ spun perspectives. Alluding to khaki The Game, is an album of affirma­ and the sun is already beginning to set. gold and colorful stones, he’s not the flect for a moment on being raised by suits and Chuck Taylors, lyrically the tion- that Aftermath maintains the As usual, downtown Atlanta is congest­ only one who has benefited from his a single, lesbian, drug-dealing mother. album is loyal to the West Coast with­ strongest stable of rappers; that the ed with bustling traffic and the force­ success. He loves his city, and if he’s With a braggadocio not seen in out embracing the buffoonery typical West Coast, birthplace of the initially ful wind is enough to make corporate winning, Atlanta’s winning. As his crew a new artist since Jay-Z’s “A Rea­ of West Coast rappers such as E-40. subversive and now commercial­ executives scurry to their cars. Nine wraps up their afternoon of promotion, sonable Doubt,” and a level of self- The Game pays homage to Dr. Dre ized “Gangsta Rap” genre, is back; stories up in the Citizens Trust build­ a tired Ludacris gives me two minutes evaluation not approached since the on the title track saying, “I’m the sec­ and that Dr. Dre is one of the single ing (this is Hot 107.9’s headquarters to holla at him about the new album. late Tupac Shakur in “Me Against the ond dopest n**** from Compton you’ll greatest influences in Hip-Hop... ever! and broadcast center) the atmosphere The album begins with the bass World,” The Game draws from many ever hear/ The first n**** only puts out is completely different. Today Ludac­ Maroon Tiger: What’s behind driven beat and instrumental move­ of rap’s titans for his first album. albums every seven years.” The Game ris will be stopping by to talk about his the name Red Light District? ment trademark of Dr. Dre on “West- The innumerable references to goes on the exclaim, “I’ll show you fourth solo LP-The Red Light District. side Story.” On this track, The Game such rap luminaries as Tupac Shakur, how to do this s***/ I’m a son of a gun Inside the main studio the atmo­ Ludacris: Well, the Red Light District fires, “Since the West Coast fell off the The Notorious B.I.G, Jam Master Jay, ‘cause moms was a Hoover Crip,” then sphere is like unrefrigerated Cristal— is an area where there are basically no streets been watching/ The West Coast Snoop Dogg, Nas, Jay-Z, and Eric adds a parting shot at a fellow Compton warm and bubbly. Ludacris, along with laws so this title represents freedom. never fell off, I was asleep in Comp­ ‘ Easy-E ’ Wright ring less as a doting fan rapper, “I take all of the credit for puttin’ his manager Chaka Zulu, is surrounded It’s a metaphor for life on the edge. ton,” making reference to the coma he and more of an appreciative, yet aspir­ the West back on the map/ If you can’t by a dozen crewmembers, publicists fell into as a result of being shot five ing great. In the title track of “The Doc­ get with that then sign Guerilla Black.” and radio personalities. About four MT: Whatseparates theRed L ight District times, including once in the heart. umentary,” The Game boasts that he’s “The Documentary” has enough unbelievably shaped females are pres­ from the other albums in your catalog? While sharing similar stories with “‘Ready to Die’ without ‘A Reasonable “club-bangers” to keep even the most ent for eye candy and mingle freely. In other members of the G-Unit clan, The Doubt’/ Smoke[s] ‘Chronic’ and hits it superficial listener appeased, yet between on-air drops and cell phone L: On this one I expanded on the top­ Game does not belabor his time as a ‘Doggystyle’ before [he will] go out/ enough substance to warrant more shout-outs (“Ay Luda holla at my little ics more. I learned a lot in between drug dealer or his time spent in a coma. Until they sign [his] ‘Death Certificate’ than a passing interest in the most brother, he loves you folk!”) Ludacris this album and Chicken & Beer and The Game offers a suitable dose of death ‘All Eyes on Me’/ [he is] still at it, ‘111- hard-line of rap enthusiasts. In total­ has the demeanor of a normal guy rath­ I think the fans will see that I’ve threats, ego, gang shout-outs, and glo­ matic’, and that’s ‘The Documentary.’” ity, “The Documentary” is a complete, er than the huge rap star that he is. As I grown as an artist. rification of various criminal activities While one of the stated purposes of entertaining, and cathartic album, make my way through the crowded stu­ and tempers that now typical message “The Documentary” was to revive the characteristic of Dr. Dre’s produc­ dio, Ludacris is the first to dap me up MT: Fans know you for your wit­ with a steady stream of introspection, West Coast rap scene, the presence of tions. Go buy it, download it, bum and greet me with a smile so infectious ty lyrical acrobats, but you are not reverence, self doubt, anguish, and so­ production by Kanye West, Timbaland, it, steal it... well, DO NOT STEAL that it couldn’t have been fake. Once credited as being a hip-hop lyri­ cial commentary, all wrapped- excuse Havoc of Mobb Deep, Hi-Tek, and Just IT, but get your hands on it and wrap back on-the-air, a side of Luda comes cist. How do you feel about this? the pun- in articulation and ambition. Blaze, call into question the effective­ your ears around it. Only time will tell out that few of his fans ever get to see. His depth as an artist is showcased ness of “The Documentary” in realizing whether this album will take a place “I love giving back to the com­ L: I think that slowly more and on such tracks as the Kanye West pro­ this purpose. Musically, the hypnotiz­ along side the benchmark submissions munity. I’d much rather get out and more people are starting to recog­ duced “Dreams,” as well as “Don’t ing “Higher” and the off-played “How The Game so openly believes it will. use my celebrity to help people than nize me as a lyricist. It’s gonna Need Your Love” and “Start From We Do,” bring the music back from the just cut checks to these organiza­ come- especially after this album. Scratch,” featuring sultry hooks from brink of psuedo-New Yorkism to give tions,” he says in a genuine tone. It’s clear that although he’s cov­ All in a day’s work for Ludacris. African-American Performers Lead the The Red Light District Album Review Field of Oscar Nominees John Burnett Lauren N. Stokes Ludacris is back for the fourth Trick’s cameo makes this a solid effort. features Editor time (or fifth depending on if you want Again, we see the southern artist’s “I’d like to thank the as the John Hersholt Humanitarian performance in Million Dollar Baby. to count Incognegro). The flow is there. versatility when we raps on Virgo with academy...” The prestigious Academy Award, given to Quincy Jones in Some critics may say that The production is on point. He’s mov­ appearances from Nas, and the, Doug Awards, also known as the Oscars 1994, and the Original Song Award. the Academy Awards is bias toward ing units. He has the charisma and a E. Fresh. This track is reminiscent of is the oldest, most known, and most Even though African- African-Americans and that they voice that resonates over a track like street comer, beat boxing ciphers. Both influential of film awards. The awards Americans are writing, directing, are designed toward white actors for no other, yet many critics tend to leave artists shine. Luda shows he can match have been presented annually since producing, and starring in quality films their performances in predominantly his name out when talking about the punch lines and wit with one of the best. 1929 by a non-profit professional such as Malcolm X and Amistad, they white movies. On Feb. 1, Morehouse best in the game. Luda has fell short Another sign of Luda’s dexter­ organization - the Academy of Motion are not winning Oscars, let alone being College alum, Spike Lee, held a of making a classic album to this point ity comes on the track featuring west Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), nominated. This year only four African- forum in King Chapel entitled, and what makes it worse is that based coast legend, DJ Quik. This west coast based in Beverly Hills, California, and Americans are nominated for Academy “Hollywood in Black & White.” on actual flow there are not too many relaxation anthem shows that Luda founded in 1927. The Academy Awards Awards, the most nominated since Lee believes that in these who can match up with Cris. With Red has a universal flow that can be ef­ honor the best films made during the the Academy Awards was established particular awards ceremonies, “We Light District, the southern jugger­ fective over sundry beats. Cris takes previous 12-month calendar period. (except in 2002 when Halle Berry, Will need gatekeepers.” When mentioning naut tries to prove his supremacy not this album from up top with Nas to Like any other awards, recognitions, Smith, and Denzel Washington were all the black actors that were nominated, he only in the south, but in the nation as down bottom with Trick and then over or “best” lists, the top nominees and also said, “It’s great that the Academy one of rap’s elite. to the west with Quik. winners do not necessarily reflect or acknowledged all these great actors... This album This album provides objectively measure the greatest that there will be some color up in there.” falls short of clas­ something for someone cinematic history has to offer. Many of Lee also commented on the sic status. Albeit, it from every walk of life, the most deserving films of all-time did selectiveness of the awards show. In is still better than except the crunk crowd. not win Academy Awards, and in some 1992, A1 Pacino won best actor for his ninety percent of Get Back is a high en­ cases were not even included in the work mScentofa Woman, against Denzel the rest of the rap ergy track, but it’s not nominees. In addition, Top Bax-Office Washington for his performance in albums that are out, really something you can Films aren’t always guaranteed awards Malcolm X. Ten years later, Denzel won which is a credit to get crunk to, yet that has success either. And certain Film Genres a best actor award for his performance how gifted the Illi­ never been Luda’s forte. (particularly westerns, science fiction, in Training Day instead of Hurricane, nois-bred but dirty- And did you think I was and comedy) as well as independent which was nominated in 1999. South raised artist is. going to finish this re­ films are not represented in balanced From this evidence, one can Luda com­ view without mention­ numbers throughout Oscar history. conclude that black actors just don’t win mences this album with another ag­ ing “Number One Spot?” This has This year, the Academy Academy Awards when they portray gressive lyrical output, similar to his to be the sample of the year. Anyone Awards are held on Sunday Feb. 27, the life of another African-American in previous albums. On the intro Luda who can flip an Austin Power’s track broadcasted live from the Kodak film. Will Smith, Halle Berry, Denzel flows effortlessly over the beat enu­ into something this hot has to be ap­ Theatre at Hollywood and Highland Washington, Angela Bassett, and merating his sales, financial affluence, plauded, and kudos to the production by the ABC Television network at 5:00 nominated, and Sidney Poitier received Lawrence Fishbume were all nominated his determination to stay at the top of team that worked on this one. pm PST, and hosted by black actor and an honorary Award). Actor Jamie for their portrayals of legendary his game, and finally his exclamation: Any way you paint the picture, no comedian Chris Rock. In the 77 year Foxx is nominated for two awards, African-Americans, but were shafted “I am the best and I don’t really have matter ifyou look at sales or lyrics, Luda history of the awards show, only 67 one for best actor in a leading role for when it came to the awards ceremony. to say that s—t!” is the cream of the crop and definitely African-American actors, actresses, his performance in Ray, and the other This year Jamie Foxx is The premise for these songs is holds the title as the king of the south, directors, writers, and musical artists for best actor in a supporting role, for nominated for his portrayal of Ray hackney, yet that does not discount though he never proclaims it. Pound have been nominated. Of these 67, only his performance in Collateral. Don Charles in the groundbreaking film Ray. their strength. They are all solid tracks. for pound one of the best emcees in the 15 African-Americans hold the title of Cheadle is nominated for best actor in Even though he did receive a Golden Luda does experiment on the Red Light game—east, west or south—the respect both Academy Award nominated and a lead role as well for his performance Globe for his phenomenal performance, District, which shows signs of growth. he has valiantly worked for is due. Academy Award winner. Of these 15, in Hotel Rwanda, along with Sophie will the real accomplishment for him be We see Luda providing some real talk With the release of Red Light District only 8 were for acting capabilities (not Okonedo who is nominated for best an Academy Award to add to his mantel, on this album especially his introspec­ Luda will invariably have another plat­ including the honorary awards and actress in a supporting role in the same or is it still just an honor tobe nominated? tive track, Hopeless with Trick Daddy, inum album, but more importantly has statuettes). The remaining seven were film. Morgan Freeman is nominated where the two rappers discuss the per­ showed that he can consistently bang awarded for non-acting categories such best actor in a supporting role for his plexities of the black race in America. out quality music that is sure to stay in The production spews southern flavor, heavy rotation until the next release. — 6 — the lyrics are well thought out and Recycle The Maroon Tiger

t Editorials ■ ■ Kyle S. Yeldell, ‘05 ______19 Editor-in-Chief SGÂ’s Connection to a Crimogenic Society THE MAROON TIGER Donald W. Washington Jr. Editorals Editor 25 Historically, American politi­ cans still hold strong to their belief in they promote civilized behavior. Why The Maroon Tiger is published weekly during the academic year at cians have behaved more like crimi­ progress. According to this myth, our don’t we look to these ancient African Morehouse College. Our goal is- to maintain an independent editorial policy. nals than the maintainers and sustain­ society is evolving toward a utopia. governments to model our student gov­ Opinions expressed in The Maroon Tiger are solely the views of its staff and ed of civilization. They embezzle Thus, despite the problems of democ­ ernment association after rather than do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Morehouse College, its administration, funds, funnel their money into the drug racy, our government is always better America’s corrupt, degenerate style of or The Maroon Tiger advisors. Commentaries solely represent the views of trade, murder politicians in third world than older governmental structures. democracy that had produced crooked the author and are not necessarily the opinion of The Maroon Tiger. We be­ countries who refuse to be puppets, Yet this same myth, when merged politicians for over two hundred years? lieve all advertising to be correct but cannot guarantee its accuracy or be re­ and are in cahoots with multinational with the acceptance of social Darwin­ Today, Morehouse is not sponsible for its outcome. The Maroon Tiger welcomes your views on any corporations that rape third world ism, was used to justify our enslave­ ready for such a change. We are too public issue. We routinely edit letters for space and correct errors in spell­ countries for labor and resources. ment, colonialism, and imperialism. brainwashed into believing in the il­ ing and punctuation. Letters as well as commentaries must be 300 words or These are supposed to be As we look at our plutocrat­ lusion of democracy. However, some­ less, typed, signed, and should include a full address and telephone number. our political role models in American ic, kleptocratic “democracy” we see day in the future we must remodel our democracy. Keeping this information that our politicians of Euroamerican SGA after an ancient African model Are You the Loser? in mind, I was not surprised when I descent have little concern with the of government. If we as scholars con­ heard that a former “member” of the democratic values that their Greek an­ duct historical research, we can find JeantiqueOriol______Morehouse SGAhad served as a senator cestors imagined. Instead, they speak governments that would produce re­ Are you the loser? Recently, them before I checked myself and when he was not enrolled as a student. these values seeking more profit. markable differences in our college’s I returned home to New York City after evaluated my level of improvement. As Dr. Amos Wilson points This hypocrisy lays the foun­ political environment and our SGA’s being away for more than a year. Family I have been on a campus where I have out, America is a crimogenic society. dation for our current “democracy” political effectiveness. Then we will was family, but I was disappointed to see had up to six institutions for higher edu­ That is, it is a society that perpetually and our Morehouse College govern­ be making a bold statement to the stu­ friends, well, still friends. The group of cation, all at my fingertips that I have not gives birth to criminals. Every year a ment structure. Why are we surprised dent body and the world that we dis­ comrades, that I used to run the streets tried to get not one of my friends into. new batch of criminals, thieves, serial when our SGA politicians lie to us? approve of the Euroamerican style with, was basically running-in place. Who is the loser? killers, child molesters, and rapists ap­ Before his death, historian free-for-all, rich-take-all mentality that Inadequate pay from jobs that are not I have been away for three and a half pear on news stations nationwide. Dr. Dr. John Henrik Clarke called Afri­ the Bush administration embodies. challenging them, living with parents or years and all I can bring back home Wilson observed »that, “Individually can people to reevaluate the govern­ If we do not take this step aunts because they cannot afford a place is dirty laundry and banter of liv­ and collectively, the closer we move to­ ments of great African kingdoms from toward progressive politics, we are on they’re own, bickering and fight­ ing “college life.” Who is the loser? ward Western culture, the more we be­ the past. He said that for thousands of doomed to see more deceitful poli­ ing as if we were still in high school. I am not taking responsibility for the come prone to adopting and defending years Africans built great civilizations ticians at this college, and if that It’s amazing what a few choices that other men make on their criminal behavior as innately human.: before Europeans existed. Yet, we happens, my brothers, don’t be sur­ years change and doesn’t change. own, but I am taking responsibil­ Despite our harsh reality have developed a dependency on Eu­ prised when another student lies Many of you will go home and maybe ity for the choices I did not make. under American democracy, Ameri- roamerican government structures as if and pulls the wool over your eyes... witness the same thing happen in your As a man you must under­ own lives in which case, this story is stand that you wield the power to in­ more than vicariously felt. But before fluence, motivate and inspire a people I could go on and look at their lives by your action and example. That is with such a scrutinizing eye, I had to a power that comes with a great re­ look at myself. Was I being as progres­ sponsibility, a power that needs to be Feels Like Springtime sive as I can possibly be, or am I just used in the most positive way possible. going through the motions of college I understand that now, and I challenge and not growing and maturing, in as you—my fellow men of Morehouse Jahmil Lacey many dimensions that comprise me. to take control of that same authority As the winter storms pass now feel the sudden urge to want to world and if we examine different fac­ It never crossed my well- as an educated black man, and use it and the rain beats vigorously against find out more about our concerns and ets of the world, whether it is business leamed, Morehouse College taught to produce mounds of bubbling suc­ our windows case, we revel in our express why they now want to serve relations, corrupt politics, or relation­ mind, that maybe I was the loser that cess. Every -one is sure to be beset chance to greet spring with open arms. us. These individuals (and groups for ships with others, we will notice a po­ wasn’t living up to all that I could with problems, but some-one can bring Thoughts of planned getaways for the that matter) are what we call “Spring­ tent similarity to what goes on here at be. For who knows who looks at clarity to these problems. To not ask weeklong break fill our minds and time Politicians.” They seem to only Morehouse. Therefore, if Morehouse me, and what I have done as me­ the question of who are the losers, empty our pockets. Anticipation of the come out during the months of Febru­ College is indeed a microcosm of our diocre personal advancements? It but how can I make more winners. Spring kickoff festivities excite us and ary, March, and April to exploit us and surroundings, why not combat the was wrong for me to look down on the possibility of actually enjoying the our vote, and afterwards go back into things we deem wrong and deceiving black college (specifically Morehouse) whatever distant abode they climbed and become advocates of change. Ask Fighting the Double Standard experience inspires us, only to have out from. This process continues to yourself the question of how you can these nostalgic feelings interrupted repeat itself and no one seems to want change the world through Morehouse. Moya Bailey______by a superficial advance by someone to do anything about it. I guess we, as In no way is this an apathetic spewing I’m sure we are all aware of notorious child prostitution problem in interested in obtaining our support in Men of Morehouse, are content with toward Morehouse and her current po­ the sexual double standard that exists in the country. At best this is a sad coinci­ their candidacy for an elected office. the current state of Morehouse poli­ litical state. This is a charge to each and heterosexual partnering in this country. dence but it has complex implications Why is it that out of the shad­ tics and are willing to promote cut­ every Man of Morehouse who has al­ This is the belief, by men and women for how we, as young black men and ows these folk want to magically ap­ throat, mud slinging campaigns. If we ready been and will soon be approached alike, that it is normal for men to have women, relate to each other in this city. pear at our doors with their fancy Pho­ are proactive in eliminating such of­ by overzealous and potentially annoy­ multiple sexual partners but women What is most important is toshop produced fliers, handbills, and fensive acts of trickery and fraud, we ing brothers. Do not sit idly by and who do the same are vilified. As the ti­ that these archaic scripts about how propaganda filled with empty prom­ will send the message to those inter­ allow yourself to be servants to these tle of this article crassly suggests, there men and women should behave sexu­ ises? These are the same individuals ested in running for Student Govern­ supposed political elite. In the mean­ exists a desire by some to regard both ally are putting their lives in danger. who swiftly pass us in the halls, up ment or Class offices to come correct. time, put away your fur trimmed coats men and women with revolving bed­ Because women are still taught to feel and down Brown Street, in the caf­ It is often stated that and long johns, springtime is here! room doors as equally problematic. I’m ashamed of being sexually active, they eteria, and in our own classrooms who Morehouse is a microcosm of the not convinced that this is the assertion may feel pressure to engage in more that we should be making. Does it really risky behavior. The CDC has reported matter how many people you are sleep­ in countless studies that young women ing with if you are using protection? have difficulty requesting that male BLACK HISTORY MONTH COMMFMflRATION Inthe AUC, where stereotypes partners use condoms because they surrounding the sexual activities of expect to be perceived as promiscu­ men and women from each school are ous. Condom usage is then couched as abound, manifestations of the double a trust issue, where using a condom is standard are particularly severe. Most akin to questioning a partner’s fidelity. students have at least heard of (if they Despite the realities of a double stan­ do not believe in) the hierarchal dating dard, both sexes are equally delusional The U .$. Army invites you ioexpcfier.cc structure that privileges Morehouse about the very real consequences of un­ men, places Spelman women in the role protected sex. Even with the “30314” FhittiMfl... theU.S. Army’sBbcR History of future wife, and relegates Clark and shirt campaign, the AUC still seems Month Comrac nr. oration Celeb rati ng the Morris Brown students to second class to be in denial about the prevalence Atr'car American soldier. This compel ing citizens. The realities for women from of HIV in our immediate community. photo exhibition depicts Arrian all AUC schools can seem bleak. The Now more than ever we Arirru.m. -»istor-r jnnrney in Arm r ra disproportionate ratio of women to men should be able to be more sexually friirn I Mi Yi I lUtnn 4 mCiy (■«•rnmrnf < “hip-hop generation,” we have seen we are backsliding. Instead of embrac­ the bastardization of our beloved art ing a more liberal imagining of sexual American Army LMdbrship Pnnal aiseusslan form into commercial rap that cel­ relationships between men and wom­ and Deception ebrates misogyny and this double stan­ en, we are holding on to puritanical hi :Llt3i Caun*» «jcvwnmem Center History hbuvll ft :»5 Fflcjy, Fre-naiy 11, aaos. J€C pm dard. We can all easily identify videos notions that are negatively affecting that promulgate hypersexual images of our communities. Instead of discuss­ 51. LOUii MO Mka'i tncMdcd oy -.he Moniww: Jaii E'ji Muti H'.lnWiz»ri black men with a plethora of subser­ ing whether a man can be a hoe too, l»hn »*< V --Ï 5 vient black women at their disposal. we should be challenging the word W* xl Inf (tunrasa Atlanta itself is both the unofficial itself as an impediment to both male home to that uniquely southern pimp and female sexual agency in the AUC. glorifying crunk music and the most The Morehouse Business Association Writers! Photographers! Journalists! announces the 2005 Spring Symposium WE NEED YOU!!! Theme: “Exploring the Intangibles of World Class Pro­ fessionalism” Now is the time to work for the award-winning Maroon Tiger. If you are interested in becoming a staff writer, photographer, or March 17-19, 2005 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina layout artist, you are welcome to attend Maroon Tiger meetings every Thursday at 6pm in Archer Hall Room 115. Students from For information and eligibility requirements all institutions are welcome. 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Ì t Sports HHRHB na Super Bowl Commercials Disappoint Ask Julian Kenneth Julian III Sports Editor After watching the Super 2. “Bud Light jumping pilot.” The first one even know what GoDaddy.com is? Bowl and being underwhelmed by commercial of the night. Unfortunately, the lackluster group of commercials, I they went down from there. The pilot 8. “FedEx, ten things needed in a Su­ Sports fans ask, find myself in a tough position of hav­ jumping out of the airplane was genius. per Bowl ad.” Whenever I get a chance ing to rank the best from one to ten. to see a bear kick Burt Reynolds in Kenneth Julian answers Unfortunately these advertisements 3. “Lays’ throwing M.C. Hammer the groin I have to watch. Too bad made us long for the “Bud Bowls” back.” Anytime M.C. Hammer gets that was the only good thing about it. and “Wazzzzuuuuuuuuhhhhhhh” Bud- thrown over a fence is great. But the weiser commercials of yesteryear. best part was when the kids asked him 9. “LeBron James’s Bubbalicious.” Q: Why do professional athletes make dollars of revenue, so they are simply Pepsi and Bud Light got a lot where he had been, and then threw When was the last time an NBA so much money? getting there piece of the pie. As bad of playing time, as they had five and him back after he started dancing. superstar did a bubble gum com­ Kevin, Orlando, FL as that sounds, it’s what this society is four di fferent commercials respectively. This should be number two but some­ mercial? As a self proclaimed built on; you earn what you bring in. Overall, the response thing tells me I should feel kind of “gumaholic” this ad gets the nod. A: Athletes make what they bring in to from the commercials was one of wrong for laughing at M.C. Hammer. the business. They bring in millions of frustration from a lack of humor. 10 “Vin Diesel’s new movie with Charles Houston, a junior at 4. “Bud Light taking the girl­ Disney.” Just to show you the lack Morehouse College said, “The appar­ friend.” OK, this should lower be­ of depth of this year’s commercials, ent lack of humor made these com­ cause of the bad message it sends I am forced to put something like History of Blacks in mercials a dreadful bore, and I had to kids... man she was fine though. this. The reasoning behind this odd a better time finally seeing the Pa­ choice is that there is a twisted com­ triots cheerleaders cause they didn't 5. “Ameriquest misjudgment of rob­ edy seeing Diesel in a Disney movie. Golf: Charlie Sifford have fur coats on. These commer­ bing.” When someone gets hit with a cials were the definition of stupid.” bat and has a cattle-prod used on them Dishonorable Mendon for worst Steven D. Wooten So without further at the same time, laughter often ensues. commercial: “MBNA Gladys Knight Charles Sifford had a dream Charlie Sifford went on his ado here are your top ten com­ playing rugby.” This commercial is of competing with the best of the way, proving to America that he de­ mercials of the Super Bowl: 6. “Puff Daddy driving Pepsi in serious contention for worst Super best in the game of golf, which was served to be there by winning numer­ trucks.”- If Puff is in it can’t be that Bowl commercial ever. Knight rode denied due to him by the color of his ous times. He won the Hartford Open 1 .NFL Players singing Annie.” a group good, but when Xzibit can put a par­ the midnight train to “Lamesville” in skin. Sifford was a great golfer but in 1967, where he shot an awesome of NFL players are on vacation sing­ ty room in the back of his truck this this sorry excuse for an advertisement. never in truly had a chance to show the score of 64 to contain the field. Sif­ ing the song “Tomorrow.” Anytime I commercial deserves some credit. The straw that broke the camel’s back world his talents. Sifford had a simi­ ford won the Nissan Open, L.A. Open, can see NFL players singing Broad­ is when Knight was laying on the lar problem that his friend and Negro where he overcame Harold Henning in way tunes is a plus. The fact that they 7. “GoDaddy.com.” This one gets ground in the red dress. League player Jackie Robinson had a sudden death playoff. During his ca­ weren't in the Super Bowl was even one here strictly because it was able faced. This led to him breaking the reer he won six Negro National Titles, better to spring this one to number one. to make it past the censors. Does any­ baseball color barrier and joining the before joining the PGA Tour in 1960 at Major Leagues. Sifford had the same the age of 39. Besides the Hartford and quest to integrate the game of golf. L.A. Open titles, he won the PGA Se­ In all aspects of the game niors’ Championship in 1975 and the white athletes dominated the sport of Suntree Classic held in Melbourne Aus­ Dynasty Anyone? golf from the infrastructure, that was tralia in 1980. Sifford won $1,265,490 used to maintain the Country Clubs and during his PGA career. The majority of Julian III * * * to help keep the course in good shape. the prize money came on the Seniors’ Sports Editor The only way blacks could get on those Tour because when he entered the tour It’s official; you can now call it second touchdown catch in a Super The Patriots would recover the en­ golf courses during those days was if he he was well past his prime but could a dynasty. The New England Patriots Bowl, and with that catch had 5 recep­ suing onside kick. The Eagles got was given a job as a janitor or a caddie. still beat more then half of the field established themselves as such with tions for 5 touchdowns in his career. the ball back at their own three Sifford had then taken the ad­ in ever event. We could only imagine their 24-21 win over the Philadelphia The drive was helped by the game yard line with 46 seconds left, and vice from his friend Jackie Robinson to how much money he would have won Eagles in the Super Bowl on Sunday. MVP, wide receiver Deion Branch were not able to move the ball. fight for his rights to play. He later went if he was able to play during his prime. After a defensive battle early in with his four catches for 71 yards. Defensively the Patriots had four on and qualified and soon later became Charlie Sifford is a true Af­ the first quarter the Eagles drew first For the game he tied a Super Bowl sacks as a team and three interceptions. a member of the PGA tour. Sifford was rican American hero for his focus and blood. After getting down in Pa­ record with 11 catches for 133 yards. Two of those interceptions came from the only African American on the tour dedication and his drive to never give triot territory twice and coming up Donovan McNabb would answer late safety Rodney Harrison, who also helped at the time. Even worse was that he was up on his goal. Unfortunately Charlie with no points, the Eagles proved in the half with an impressive ten yard out with one sack, and seven tackles. an African American who was friends Sifford never did win the Masters, the third time to be a charm. Quar­ strike to running back Brian Westbrook. Pro Bowl linebacker Teddy Brus- with the man who helped lead the the most prestigious Major on the terback Donovan McNabb threw a McNabb was able to throw through chi chimed in with seven (six un­ revolution in sports and who was the PGA Tour. The first African Ameri­ six yard pass to tight end L.J. Smith. two defenders and off of his back foot assisted) tackles. He also added an main figure of the abolishment of the can to win a Masters was Lee Elder. The touchdown was set up by a to hit Westbrook to tie the score at 14. interception at the Patriot 24 yard color barrier in professional athletes. 30 yard Terrell Owens catch. T.O. After being the first Super Bowl line that turned the Eagles away didn’t score but he had nine catches tied at the half, the Patriots stormed out with 7:27 left in the 4th Quarter. for 112 yards in the game shaking and regained the lead. Running back McNabb had a decent game pick­ off the much publicized ankle injury. Corey Dillon ran the ball in for a two ing up two touchdowns, but with three The Patriots then answered back yard score to give the Pats a 21 -14 lead. interceptions was clearly out-dueled finishing off a seven play 37 yard scor­ The Eagles began having problems by Brady. McNabb went 31 of 50 for ing drive with a four yard touchdown moving the ball. Helping the Patriots get 327 yards, while Brady was 22 of 33 pass to wide receiver David Givens. another score, this time a 22 yard field for 236 yards. The Patriots out-gained In the second quarter Tom Brady goal by Adam Vinatieri. The Eagles were the Eagles in rushing yards 112 to 45. began to catch fire, building a run able to answer with a 30 yard pass to This win gives the Patriots three Su­ where he completed 11 of 12 passes. Greg Lewis with 1:48 left on the clock. per Bowl wins by three points, with Vi­ Brady was able to hit linebacker Matt Theclockmanagementon that drive was natieri kicking all the winning points. Vrabel, who was lined up at tight end, controversial, as the Eagles looked very for a two yard score. Vrabel had his lax with less than three minutes to play. SGA Schedule February 2005 Guard Brian Fitch surveys court against Clark 3 Morehouse vs. Clark Atlanta 16 Political Action *Crown Forum 8:00 pm Forbes 24 The Civil Rights Movement and Tsunami Relief Benefit: Tigers Fall To Prowling Panthers *Crown Forum the AUC Cheap Dates Steppin/Ballroom Italo Brown 5 Morehouse vs. Florida Gulf Coast 7:00 pm Kilgore Seminar Room Lessons As the saying goes, “every and point-guard Brian Fitch, boasting 7:30 pm Forbes Hump Wednesday Begins Today. Spelman Atrium dog has his day.” Well, in this case, a well-deserved 11. 7 Morehouse vs Albany State 7:30 February 3 marked the day that the It was mandatory for this ball club 9 Political Action 17 *Crown Forum 25 Happy Hour Variety Show II Clark Atlanta Panthers would end their to arm their vast arsenal early on in the long-running losing streak to cross competition; in other words, the Tigers Movie Night - Bamboozled 1 9 Pre-Game Barbecue/ Rally Sale Hall 8:00 pm campus rivals, the Fighting Maroon merely gauged their competition too 7:00pm Merrill Hall 111 11:00 pm Tigers. loosely. Morehouse vs Benedict College Morehouse vs. Clark Atlanta Morehouse vs. Fort Valley 10 26 In a high-energy battle, the The Tigers will meet the Panthers 7:30 pm Forbes 2:30 pm Forbes 7:30 Forbes Panthers tamed the Tigers, 60-52. The later on this season. Expect a big turn * Crown Forum 21 Political Action game went down to the wire, causing around from Whittier, along with an 11 Student Activities Board Movie Night - Hotel Rwanda 27 Art Gallery the Tiger’s record to fall to 11-8 elevated level of play from starters Valentines Auction 7:00 pm Merrill Hall 111 Brazeal Hall Week ends overall and 8-4 in league play. like Anthony Locke, Jason Mercer, Location: Spelman Brazeal Hall Week Starts Perhaps the Tigers’ loss is an act and sharp-shooter William Belton. 14 Political Action 23 Political Action of karma; it only seemed right for Hopefully, this will be a better Movie Night - Malcolm X African American vs. Negro the underdog or “undercat” (Panthers prepared match-up, providing 7:00 pm Merrill Hall 111 American Student Panel league record: 4-6) to finally be on Morehouse with one more opportunity 7:00 pm Kilgore Seminar Room top. Maybe the Panthers’ overly to regain their title as “top dog” or cat. energetic crowd and home court advantage was enough to fuel the players to a win. The Tigers lost this one as a result of poor shooting, unnecessary fouls, and underestimation. Shooting 18 percent from the field, and 13 percent from behind the arc, the Tigers displayed a lack of dominance on the court. In addition, the stifling inside presence of center Douglas Whittier proved to be a key factor in the Panthers’ victory. There were high points, however, as evident by the Tigers’ rebounding efforts, free-throw shooting, and crunch-time defense. The night’s top scorers were Whittier with 13 points — 8 — The Tigers put up a contested shot Recycle The Maroon Tiger

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