« 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. Page 3 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 TIGERS RALLY, DEFEAT could brave the ice when Atlanta was Association were forced to cancel or New England Patriots solidified their 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.