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VOI. 69, NO. 8 MOREHOUSE COLLEGE; ATLANTA, GEORGIA Wednesday2_Mrn'chHL_1996 Morehouse Student Recovers after Recent Shooting

hands of the situation in the By Rodney Gabriel media. Maybe it didn't Staff Writer happen on the immediate "I didn't feel leery about campus, but this is still the coming back to school. I felt AUC, and it was only a few leery about walking around by feet behind the campus. And myself and walking the area it is still their problem." where the library and Stegall's After being offered the are [located]," explained Jason opportunity to make a Rayford, currently recovering statement, Chief Davis of the from a recent shooting Campus Police declined to incident. comment on the situation until Rayford, a Sophomore he received an official police Marketing major from report of the incident. Salisbury, North Carolina, was John Baker Brown, Vice shot three times during a George Crawford/STAFF President of College Relations, stated that he did not know robbery outside Stegall's, a The area surrounding Stegall's, a popular hangout for AUC "how much security is location frequented by AUC students, has been the site of two recent shootings, including provided on any given night. Students, on February 13, Sophomore Jason Rayford's 1996. In light of this disturbing But the Morehouse police are incident, many students have because I thought they saw Morehouse Campus Police, very present in the areas questioned the effectiveness of what was going on. Obviously Rayford commented, "I think around the campus. It the campus police forces. the person didn't; so as I they need to get more security, obviously wouldn't be In an interview with The approached the car, it began to instead of having people in the practical to have a police Maroon Tiger, Jason recalled pull off, and they shot me in campus police [building] officer on every corner." the details of the episode. the back three times." playing solitaire and things "It may be Mr. Rayford was "Once I came out [of Stegall's], "What you heard on TV — like that. They need to be out entirely alert, but he was there were two guys standing that wasn't true — about there patrolling." traveling alone," Brown on the corner," he recalled. [how] I was trying to run away "It's sad that this had to continued, "Had he been with "As soon as we made eye from the scene, and they shot happen for us to realize our another student or two, contact, both of them pulled me," Rayford remarked, security is really particularly, there's more, as guns out on me. They were putting an end to the widely- lackadaisical," added Jason's the cliche goes, 'More strength telling me to give them reported rumor. roommate, Sophomore Kyle in numbers.'" Inside everything." "I was upset," he said, taking Underwood. "If you notice, if However, Mr. Brown "I gave them like around five stock of his emotions, while you're ever coming back from elaborated, "These incidents This dollars out of one pocket, and currently recovering and the library late, you'll only see are too frequent throughout they found some more money trying to make up for lost time one squad car, and it'll be from society. We see those statistics Edition in the other . . . After they in his classes. "Yet I was Spelman." all the time . .. And too many searched me, there was this car feeling fortunate I could still "One thing I was upset of our young, black men are backing up down Parsons move my legs and about," Underwood either the victims or the Street. So once I saw this car, I everything." continued, "was how perpetrators." started to walk toward it On the inefficiency of the Morehouse washed their

More on Student Shootings in the AUC Page 3 GOP Candidates Relentless in Pursuit of Presidency

Magic Johnson Theater experience, his many years of tariffs to revitalize foreign trade. House staff as contradictory to his By Louis Clotman. leadership in the Senate helped Some Republicans also fear his campaign. Now famous for his planned for Greenbriar Managing Editor bring closure to last year's partial tendency for a zero tolerance walk across Tennessee in a bid to Page 6 government shutdown and the policy on abortion and be governor, the millionaire "When the nominating process fall of Republicans in opinion immigration. Buchanan's corporate lawyer and investor is is over, we'll nominate somebody polls. And with the support of 23 supporters range from anti­ smoothly peddling free trade, Bringing Closure to who is broadly acceptable to the governors and an organized abortion groups to defenders of calling attention to his record of entire party and somebody who I national campaign, Dole the Confederate flag. After bringing foreign investment to Freshman Debate think will win the presidency this continues to be the man to beat. Buchanan called Martin Luther Tennessee. Fall," Newt Gingrich told Atlanta Pat Buchanan, who emerged King, Jr. "one of the most divisive Alexander is also using the Page 9 reporters recently. But as primary from New Hampshire's primary men in contemporary economic radicalism of Forbes voters cast their ballots, the GOP with a surprising lead, is sending history,"African Americans not and the extremism of Buchanan is still in search of that candidate. fear into the hearts of mainstream only questioned his anti­ to turn the election into a two- Spike Lee Returns Once under the belief that Washington Republicans with his affirmative action stance, but his man contest. "I thought from the to Morehouse victory was inevitable, Senate ultra-conservative stance on stance on racial matters as well. start that there were only two men Majority Leader Bob Dole is now issues. "We no longer have the Former Tennessee governor in this race capable of winning Page 11 struggling for his political life. element of surprise," he Lamar Alexander is campaigning and beating Bill Clinton," After three primaries, he has commented after his New as the "Washington outsider," Alexander stated. "Bob Dole and slipped into second place behind Hampshire victory. "All the making red and black plaid shirts me." Now, with the race shifting Farewell to Archer Hall Pat Buchanan. Dole still leads all forces of the old order are going the official uniform of his into high gear, Alexander stands to rally against us." But Page 15 his opponents in campaign campaign. Opponents are in third place. donations and is still the Buchanan's "America First" drawing attention to Alexander's candidate of choice versus policy denounces the NAFTA and term as Secretary of Education Continued on page 6 Clinton. Campaigning on GATT pacts, calling for severe and President Nixon's White Wednesday, March 6 THE MAROON TIGER PAGE 2 VfAMPITfizáWÁtAm NFWttIiij iiü

Professor Larry Crawford Sheds Light on “Black Wealth”

capitalism with regard to black depression does come, it will By Omar I. Bowles people. Professor Crawford be hard for black people to Staff Writer argued that as a result of endure because they are no slavery, blacks are more longer agriculturally minded. On February 14, the confused than most others Professor Crawford then Morehouse Student when it comes to brought his message closer to Government Association distinguishing between wealth home by focusing on the organized a forum entitled and income. He defined business departments of "Black Wealth." Dr. Larry income as what a person brings Historically Black Colleges and Crawford, Professor of in, or their earnings. However, Universities (HBCU's). He Sociology, served as speaker. Dr. Crawford sees wealth in a exclaimed, "What you are The event, according to Dr. different context. "If you finding is that increasing Crawford, was meant "to get invest or put it [income] away amounts of money |from people to understand the in the right way, then you have outside sources] are being nature and magnitude of the what we call wealth. Wealth is poured into the business problem [of Black Wealth]." where you get your power Omar Bowles/STAFF departments of HBCU's across As the audience listened and from," he explained. this country." He credited this At a forum organized by the SGA, Dr. Larry Cravford took notes, Professor Crawford Next, Crawford made a very to an attempt by outside expounded upon the distinction between wealth and eased into his lecture by powerful point by analyzing sources to direct blacks into a income in the black community discussing the importance of what some may view as corporate America that is not wealth and evaluating "alarming" statistics. He revealed that around five years fashion," he exclaimed. hiring or promoting, while ago, it was estimated that Crawford gave evidence as to whites begin to access better blacks had $150 to $200 billion why the economy and wealth options. "We are being tricked Announcements dollars in spending power, of blacks should be of such out of jobs," stated Dr. which represented 1 to 3 great concern in order for them Crawford. percent of America's wealth. to ensure a better life for the Toward the end of his lecture, Today, as a result of increased next generation. He Dr. Crawford concluded by income and a larger percentage announced that white families offering several suggestions on HAPPENINGS of blacks, it is estimated that have 10 to 12 times more how to improve the status of black people have $300 billion wealth than blacks, 40 percent black wealth. He proposed As part of the upcoming SGA Elections for the 1996-97 in spending power, but of all Americans are below the that blacks strive to become school year, The Maroon Tiger is planning a round-table represent less than 0.5 percent poverty line, and 1 in 10 receive producers rather than question/answer session with the various presidential of the nation's wealth. food stamps. These statistics, consumers, de-materialize candidates, the results of which will be printed in the next "Black wealth is decreasing. along with easier access to themselves, depend less on issue of the paper. We are soliciting questions from the For a people that's so credit and higher interest-rates, credit and loans, build wealth student body for this forum. Please submit topics and disunited, having so much might lead to what he called on a family and communal questions to Campus Box 40, or call 681-2800 ext. 2975. spending power is the "possible coming of level, buy land, and meaningless unless you massiye impoverishment." He distinguish wants from needs. Elections for Class and SGA Offices will take place in early organize it in a particular also noted that if this type of April. Petition drives begin March 20,1996. All interested students should contact the SGA office at 215-2725. Orchestra Brings Classical Music to Morehouse

The SGA Freaknic Taskforce, headed by Sharif Street, is atypical of a whole era of Rosewood piece was very looking for interested students to help plan activities By Louis Clotman lynchings in the South," he inspirational. It was during Freaknic. For more information, contact Sharif Managing Editor offered. "But there is interesting how each Street at 215-2725. Contributing to February's something about this one, movement expressed the celebration of black history, the being the destruction of an different emotions," she The Morehouse College Scuba Diving Club began its first African American entire town, a prosperous commented. "It's a good certification class on Saturday, 24 February, 1996. Training Philharmonic Orchestra town, that is an American type opportunity for college includes six classroom and pool sessions in Archer Hall, brought a mixture of classical of genocide." students to play with followed by a weekend of open water dives in Alabama. and jazz music to King Chapel The orchestra opened with a professionals." Next class starts after Spring Break. All interested AUC with a delightful concert on performance of the fourth Violist Rochelle James students can contact Tancred or Courtney at 223-1523. February 24,1996. movement of Dvorak's "New captured the spirit of the The seventh annual Black World Symphony No. 9." evening. "It shows the range "CNN Presents," a one hour documentary airing 9:00 p.m. History Month Concert was in Bach's "Sixteenth Chorale" of music that African Sundays, is in the research stageijfor a future project. The memory of the destruction of and Andre Crouch's "To God Americans can play, from jazz project, which aims to highlight present day black the black Florida town, be the Glory" both to classical," she told The experiences ("experiences seldom seen or presented on Rosewood. In 1923, a white demonstrated the orchestra's Maroon Tiger after the concert. television") needs ideas, issues and people. To help, e- woman from a neighboring technical virtuosity and Music South Corporation, mail producer Marika Olsen at [email protected] X town claimed that she was the creative expertise. founded in 1988, brought the X ✓ victim of an assault by a black "Lush Life," the opening orchestra to campus in an The annual Jam Spla'sh Black College Reunion Weekend man. A string of violence piece of the second half of the attempt to broaden the cultural has been confirmed for April 12-14 in Jacksonville, Florida ensued that forced Rosewood's concert provided a contrast to horizons of AUC students. The this year. Activities planned include a student leadership black citizens to flee the town. the classical works featured goal of MSC is to foster an conference, concerts, a job fair and a Beach party with live In the end, 40 blacks had been earlier. The smooth appreciation of jazz and reggae and R&B performances by national recording murdered. arrangement featured a solo by classical music through the artists. For more information, call 904- 248-2194. Tayloe Harding, the flugel hornist, Derek presentation of concerts, orchestra's accomplished Cleveland. seminars and technique conductor, directed the Spelman cellist JoyAnn training. premier of "The Rosewood Rohan was very enthusiastic Concerto." "For me, this is not about the performance. "The Wednesday, March 6 THE MAROON TIGER PAGE 3

... Spotlight on Spelman Security Concerns Surface after Student Shootings By Saeed Ahmed supposed to provide announced. General Manager personnel to a combined Yet, The Maroon Tiger's AUC task force, "only periodic check of the library Sophomore Council Holds Forum On February 13,1996, Jason Morehouse and Spelman surroundings on the night of Rayford, a Sophomore participate; Clark-Atlanta Davis' announcement to discuss Hip Hop Culture Marketing major at and Morris Brown do not revealed neither patrol car Morehouse, was robbed and have the officers." nor foot patrol during the shot three times in front of However, a Clark-Atlanta vigil. Stegall's This is not By Andrew McCaskill restaurant. the first time Two Contributing Writer that Chief weeks later, Davis' another remarks Morehouse have been As the first in a series of African American history student, unfounded. month activities, the Spelman's Sophomore Council Junior Following presented a Hip Hop forum on February 12,1996, at Finance the shooting the Camille Cosby Center. The full-house forum major deaths of featured Chuck D and Goodie M.O.B., and drew Byron three students from all over the AUC who came to listen Kirkland, Morehouse and learn from the leading hip hop artists of today. was students in One of the featured panelist, Soul Messiah of the attacked in the Fall of Zulu Nation, explained that "the culture is based on a similar 1994, the living out and cultivating the four aspects of hip hop. fashion on Morehouse Spinning records [DJs], rapping [MCs], B-boying/ Beckwith Campus girling [break dancers], and graffiti artistry, make up Street. He Police the four cultural requirements." Another panelist, a suffered undertook a young graphics artist for LaFace Records, maintained bullet comprehensive that being dedicated to hip hop took him from wounds to crime emptying garbage bins to designing album covers, t- the prevention shirts, and concert promotions. abdomen. program and Cee-Lo and Khujo, part of the Atlanta rap group Fifteen outlined Goodie M.O.B., then joined the panel and advised minutes Maroon Tiger File plans to students that a genuine love of hip hop can be used later, install to gain knowledge, self-respect, and success in other Michael emergency endeavors. Despite repeated attempts by The Maroon Tiger, Chief Lopez, a Davis refused to comment on the shootings or the steps that phones The forum was sparked by a new history elective Senior at Campus Police are now considering outside at Spelman College called "Hip Hop Culture". The Clark buildings, class is offered in the Spring and is taught by the Atlanta and equip History Department chair, Dr. Michael Gomez, who University, was shot in the security officer, speaking on parking lots with closed- mediated the forum. "The Council felt it would be arm while he tried to fend off conditions of anonymity, circuit cameras. The beneficial to all the AUC students due to high interest his attacker in yet another stated that what Davis called department also said it would because of Black History Month," explained attempted robbery. "non-cooperation" had frequently provide safety Sophomore Council officer Morenike Christian. The incidents, which took more to do with CAU's classes and other exhibits to There were a few students who sat on the panel from place near Woodruff Library belief that the Atlanta Police promote awareness. To date, the Hip Hop Culture class. between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 Department needs to have a none of these ideas has taken The forum's dialogue shifted several times to topics a.m. on successive Monday larger presence in the area. shape. of misogyny and the derogatory lyrics in hip hop nights, have provoked "They're like little When asked if any official music. A Morehouse Junior stated, "You've got to outrage among students, children fussing over whose statement will be released to have mutual knowledge and respect between black many of whom are calling turn it is to do the dishes," dispel the rumors men and women before we take on any other groups." into question the aptitude of said Nathaniel Roland, a surrounding the recent Other topics discussed were lyrics dealing with the AUC campus security Sophomore Biology major, events, Davis replied "It is not conspiracy theories and hip hop's stand on the "New officials. commenting on the my responsibility. Dean World Order." Goodie Mob's Cee-Lo commented on "The police officer's job is indecision displayed by the Gaffney can do it if he wants the position of hip hop when, or if, there is a to protect, not ride around to various police chiefs to." "revolution." He was quick to articulate that Krispy Kreme," said Shaka regarding the patrolling of However, other police "revolution" does not mean mass fighting and Scott, a Senior Political the Woodruff Library area. departments have been more warring, but it simply means change. Science major. "Compare the "Instead of playing pass-the- responsive. Clark-Atlanta Students had mixed feelings about the productivity number of police officers the blame, why don't they stop University Chief of Police, of the forum. "The intentions were good, but people AUC has, to the area they bickering for a while and Captain Pollard, said his got caught up in their own agendas," commented patrol, and you get a very actually get something office will be providing Spelman Sophomore Adia Harvey. inefficient system." accomplished before students with an "FYI" (For Oily Taal, Program Director for the Youth Task Force According to James Davis, somebody actually gets Your Information) detailing said, "Hip hop is another era of thinking for our Chief of Campus Security at killed?" the events, and Sergeant generation. It is a reflection of our community, Morehouse, the "inefficient However, Davis stated that Lane, Night Supervisor for whether it's a cry for help or it's used to inform us. If system" is a result of non­ some things are being done. the Woodruff Library used correctly, hip hop can be used as a tool for social cooperation among the AUC "We have doubled the Security Force, has exclaimed change." police forces. In a round-the-clock foot patrols, that their "doors are always 'conversation with SGA and there will be a open to provide students with President Kwame Manley, Morehouse patrol car whatever information is Davis claimed that although [along] with the Spelman car needed." all the AUC schools are near the library," he Wednesday, March 6 THE MAROON TIGER PAGE 4 Campus Professor Robert Hughes Brisbane: A Political Science Guru crusade as well as an Brisbane's pervasive influence By Obinna Eze Lewis examination of the 'militant' would go on to affect others. Editor-In-Chief organizations that sprouted Maynard Jackson, former during the late 1960's and Mayor of Atlanta; Lerone As his raspy voice echoes early 1970's. Bennett, author and Executive throughout the classroom, Authoring books on black Editor of Ebony; and Dr. Tobe students listen attentively to protest movements is Johnson, current Chair of the what is said. He is regarded something that comes Department of Political as the father of political science naturally to Professor Science are all former students at Morehouse, and he takes Brisbane. "[During my youth 1 of Dr. Brisbane. great care when relating the we had plenty of books When asked if he sees any history of black political around," explains Brisbane. "1 difference between students at protests in the United States. became interested in the black Morehouse today versus the Professor Robert Hughes protest as a result of my students that were here during Brisbane, a leading expert on father." Professor Brisbane the beginning of his teaching black protest movements for easily recounts his father's career, Brisbane exclaimed, nearly a half-century, grew Omar Bowles/STAFF frequent commentary on the "There aren't any differences!" from humble beginnings into For over fifty years, Professor Brisbane has been one of the status of black leadership and He explains further that the the profound scholar that he is country's leading experts on black protest movements in his father's preference of Du caliber of students found at today. After growing up the United States Bois' philosophy over the Morehouse is why he during the height of the teachings of Booker T. maintains such a "high level of Harlem Renaissance and Washington. respect for Morehouse." receiving inspiration from his join the faculty at Morehouse numerous articles and Over the years, Dr. Brisbane Although he officially retired father, Brisbane knew that and establish the political monographs for such has influenced numerous in June 1983 upon reaching age there was "something that was science major. Brisbane publications as the Nation and students in a manner similar seventy, he still teaches a attractive" about education as jokingly recounts, "I hadn't the Journal of Negro History . to that of his father's influence course on black protest an occupation. planned to come South." But His first book, The Black upon his own life. As a result movements in the Political With the completion of his he ultimately accepted the Vanguard, is a study of black of Brisbane's influence and Science department. undergraduate degree at St. position, and in the Fall of protest movements in the political assistance, Leroy Naturally, Brisbane's influence John's University and his 1948, he and his family settled United States between 1865 Johnson and Horace Ward, and wisdom continues to Ph.D. degree at Harvard in on Fair Street just opposite and 1960. Black Activism, his two of the professor's former unfold in the classroom where University, Robert Brisbane, the college campus. second book published in students, were elected as he reigns as a political science still a maturing scholar, was Since coming to Morehouse 1974, is a study of Dr. Martin Georgia's first black State guru and role model to a new asked by Dr. Benjamin Mays to in 1948, Brisbane has written Luther King's non-violent Senators since Reconstruction. generation of Morehouse men. GO GREEK! The African - American Greek Collection of New Fashion Leather Jackets. Custom jacket with a woolen body and leather sleeves. Bridal satin lining and pique knit cuffs & bottom. Inside pocket with locker loop strip, zipper front with wool facing and ski style collar. The name of your fraternity embroidered on the collar, crest on left front chest. Your choice of Greek Fraternity Crest. Sizes: Large, XL, 2XL $189.00 plus shipping and handling.

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Louis Clotman The debate team made its Managing Editor usual outstanding showing at the most recent tournament at Morehouse men have been Georgia College in early known for the ability to February. Deion Garner and vocalize their ideas effectively. Antonio Johnson were fourth But even at a school known for and fifth speaker respectively producing charismatic in the Junior Varsity Division. speakers, one group of At the Southern Central students have distinguished Regional Tournament, themselves as consummate Johnson and Wilson teamed thinkers and speakers not only up to reach the semifinals and in the Morehouse Community finished fourth overall in the but throughout the nation. tournament. "Traveling is These men make up the great," Johnson exclaimed. Morehouse Debate Team. "The bad part is once we hit Under the leadership of team the road, we never get the captain Ken Newby and with chance to study. We spend the the guidance of Coach Paul night prepping out Wiebe, these intellectual [researching the opponent's ambassadors carry the case and developing a reputation of Morehouse upon counterattack]. But you get a their shoulders in every Kashta Eneas/STAFF rush when the tournament tournament they enter. Members of the Morehouse College Debate Team, seen here with advisor Dr. Paul begins." Philosophy major Rohan Wiebe (pictured in back row, center), recently returned from regional The debate team will finish Wilson captured the team's competitions and are preparing for the national CEDA tournament its season with a tournament success in an interview with at the University of Alabama, The Maroon Tiger. "We stress Carolina, Georgia and Florida. tournaments," Wiebe possible." "The debate team March 22 through the 24. The research and being prepared "Our biggest rival is Middle elaborated. "On the other allows you to develop your national tournament will take when the tournament comes," Tennessee State," Wiebe said. hand, I work hard with my elocutionary and analytical place at the University of he remarked. Every year, the association advanced debaters to make skills," Antonio Johnson, a California at Long Beach Intense preparation is what selects one topic and the them as competitive as team member. March 29 through April 1. earned the Morehouse team its students debate this topic 23rd national and 7th regional throughout the season. This racking by the Cross year's topic is "resolved that Examination Debate the United States government Association (CEDA) last should change its foreign October. CEDA, founded.in policy toward Mexico." 1971, is the largest debate Dr. Wiebe's philosophy for organization in the nation with coaching the debate team is a over 250 member schools. blend of intense competition Morehouse belongs to the and academic enrichment. "I southern region of CEDA allow any student to join the which includes schools from team who wants to learn about North Carolina, South debate and travel to

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Reynard Hardiman In an effort to revitalize Magic Johnson World & Local News Editor economic activity in announced southwest Atlanta, Earvin plans to "Magic" Johnson announced expand his plans to complete the national The defense budget was finally signed into law by construction of a multiplex theater chain President Clinton February 16,1996. This comes after theater at Greenbriar Mall. to Atlanta The 12-screen theater is slated months of fighting and name calling between the for a Summer 1996 grand White House and the Republican Congress over what opening, said Johnson in a was one of the major hurdles of the budget crisis. recent press conference with The $270 million budget calls for an increase in Mayor Bill Campbell. metropolitan areas. The moviegoers, but we don't own funding in several key departments at the Pentagon. The project is a joint 60,000 square foot facility will any theaters." The theater also The bill also provides for an increase in military enterprise with Sony Retail provide amenities such as a. embodies the spirit of Johnson's numbers by two-thirds. The projected spending for Entertainment's Theatrical huge art deco styled atrium role as a business partner and this portion of the budget is $200 million. Exhibition group and Magic lobby, computerized member of the community. "Even though the cold war is over, America still Johnson Theatres (MJT), and ticketing, and a seating Magic Johnson Theatres first needs to be ready to defend herself and a lean military will cost approximately $8 capacity of 3,700. debuted in June 1995 at the will not help," said Senate Majority Whip Trent Lott million. The new theater will Additionally, its auditoriums Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza (R-MS). But White House Chief of Staff Leon Pinetta bring an estimated 75 new will house adjustable seats mall in Los Angeles. It lured rejected this notion by stating "A small military is jobs and generate a significant with cupholders and over 50,000 film enthusiasts in going to get the job done because there is not a major increase in local tax revenues armrests, highly specialized its first week of operations, and threat of war in the world. If there ever is one, we and investments. projection, and the Sony boosted the sales of adjacent will be ready for all threats." The Greenbriar Mall theater Dynamic Digital Sound merchants as high as 50 percent The new defense budget for the fiscal year 1996 also is the second venue to be system. since its opening. Currently, the calls for the funding for new medium range ballistic erected in a chain of MJTs The groundbreaking venture theater also ranks as one of the missiles. The Republican House, again showing its being created across the reflects Johnson's contention highest grossing movie theatres conservative strength, added this measure because country in minority that statistically "African- in the U. S. neighborhoods of major of the increased number of countries that are attaining Americans are the Number 1 these weapons. "Any revolutionary could take over Buchanan Co-Chair Linked to White Supremacist Group an Iran, Iraq, North Korea, or China and take aim at Ridge, Idaho, where federal firm, has been known to the United States," said Newt Gingrich. "Protection By R. Nathaniel Trice from these threats will keep the citizens of America agents shot and killed white represent Aryan Nations Staff Writer separatist leader Randy leaders in the past. from an instant threat of nuclear war." Weaver's wife and son. Pratt is the Director of Gun The move to increase the number of nuclear missiles The Co-Chairman of Pat "We're willing to go anywhere Owners of America, based in worries the Democrats, for fear that Russia and other Buchanan's presidential and work with anyone for our Falls Church, Virginia, and is a countries might not come to the bargaining table to campaign, Larry Pratt, has taken a leave of absence issue," Pratt told the Center longtime advocate of citizens' sign nuclear weapon ban treaties. Sam Nunn (D-GA) for Public Integrity. militia, which he says are called stated, "If we break our commitment to peace, what following accusations of his association with white Pratt is also under fire for for in the Bible. "This is not a other countries will want to support us, when we supremacists and right-wing donating to CAUSE, the law political issue," he told Playboy want to sign into international law new treaties on militia leaders. The findings firm representing Branch last year. "What I see in the missiles." surfaced in a report released Davidians in the class-action Scripture is not that we have The new budget also includes funding for the by the Center for Public lawsuit launched after federal the right to keep and bear arms, current mission in Bosnia, and sets aside money for Integrity. agents stormed their but we have a responsibility to the establishment of training programs in various Although Pratt himself has compound at Waco, Texas. do so." vocational and clerical occupations for military men not been accused of being a Kirk Lyons, who heads the that have served their country. racist, "there's too many ties The budget, however, has its share of controversy. to these groups that raise too Republican Presidential Candidates Added to the bill was a proposal by Representative many questions," said Charles Continued from page 1 Bob Dornan (R-CA) calling for the withdrawal of Lewis, Director of the study. With the budget, taxes and the economy as this election's chief benefits from military personnel with AIDS. "We Pratt has called the concerns, publishing heir Steve Forbes has launched a campaign must start teaching responsibility, and if these men allegations "utterly false," but centered on pro-growth policies, with a flat tax as its focus. The and women that serve our country, who are paid by after meeting with campaign only candidate to campaign in Delaware, Forbes won the state our tax dollars, can't be responsible, they should be chairwoman Bay Buchanan, garnishing 31 percent of the vote. However, having little else to punished," said Dornan, defending his position. has asked for a leave of talk about other than the flat tax, Forbes's nomination is being Although many Republicans support the absence "for the benefit of the dismissed by his opponents as well as the Republican legislation, some believe that it will hurt them in the campaign." establishment. Fall. President Clinton reluctantly signed the bill, but The report contends that The campaign has not singled out a clear front-runner yet, making South Carolina's March 2 primary and Georgia's March vowed that he will bring the issue up again during Pratt accepted an invitation to speak at a gathering of 5 primary critical barometers leading into Texas and Florida. the campaign. militant white supremacists Despite all of their vigorous campaigning, none of the Republican In the February 5 edition of Time magazine, 55 in Estes Park, Colorado, in candidates have demonstrated the ability to beat incumbent Bill percent of all Americans still believe that the nation's 1992. Present at the Clinton. To win the GOP nomination, a candidate needs 996 of defense is a major priority. With the Congress and conference were former Ku the 1,990 delegates. By seeking reelection, President Clinton will the White House claiming victory with this bill, Klux Kian leader Louis Beam run unopposed; with no opponent, he will likely carry the Americans hope that this budget will keep the United and Aryan Nation founder Democratic vote in every primary. The question is, do any of these candidates pose a real threat States fortified from danger. Richard Butler. Pratt told to Clinton? According to a Time-CNN poll, voters favored reporters he did not share the Clinton over Dole 52-39. Clinton commanded an even larger views of everyone assembled, lead over both Buchanan and Alexander. And with each vicious and asserted that his primary TV ad, the Republican party continues to self-destruct, to the purpose in attending the benefit of one man, President Clinton. meetings was to confer with those who had been at Ruby Wednesday, March 6 THE MARÓON TIGER PAGE 7

TT 1 « ■ The Decline of Peace In Ireland

By Scott Hepburn In Short Staff Writer This bombed WORLD Sometimes the ties that bind us together are easily building in the LIBREVILLE —• The death toll in the deadly Ebola outbreak in shattered. In East London on Dockland Gabon has been contained. The outbreak began when 19 people February 6th, a half-ton bomb business district shows the height from Mayibart, an isolated village of 150 inhabitants, found a dead exploded at Canary Wharf, of the Irish chimpanzee January 26 and ate it. There is no treatment or cure home of Europe's tallest Republican for Ebola, and the death rate is as high as 95 percent. building. Amidst the tumult Army's terrorist and confusion, which quickly actions. The JERUSALEM — 27 people were killed and 80 wounded in two ensued, it was soon bombing has suicide bomb attacks by the Islamic militant group, Hamas, in determined that this bombing shocked the was linked to Ireland's Israel February 26,1996. Hamas said the attacks were to avenge European vehement force, the IRA. the killing of its master bombmaker, Yahya Ayash, dubbed “The community and Since August 31, 1994, the Engineer." has brought the IRA had called a cease-fire and peace process to stopped its movement for MIAMI — Two private American planes were downed by Cuban a premature halt MiGs over international waters February 24, 1996, leaving no independence from British rule. However, as Britain survivors. Cuba claimed the planes had violated its airspace attempted to negotiate talks "despite repeated warnings," but the Clinton administration has under their own terms, the called for an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council, peace process slowly calling the Cuban explanation “neither plausible nor acceptable." dwindled. Ireland's pro-British Unionist in full session in normal But following the bombing, parties, as well as Ireland's circumstances to secure NATION the political faction of the IRA, Social Democratic and Labor electoral mandates and to known as Sinn Fein, has tried parties, persuading them to voice their opinions. In SALT LAKE CITY — Rather than let gay high school students to subdue the militant area of reenter the elections. The Irish keeping with the controversy, form an organization, the city Board of Education voted to ban all the IRA, and its President, government has stated that Spring accused John Major of non-academic clubs February 20, 1996. School board members Gerry Adams, has denied any they will back away from using a "divide and conquer" said federal law and aU.S. Supreme Court ruling gave them only involvement. The question opposition of the British strategy on the Ulster Unionist two options: allow all extracurricular clubs or eliminate them all. that now arises is: as the election plan. Irish Deputy Party. The board's action will affect some 30 clubs, and will apply to all factions of the IRA seem to Prime Minister, Dick Spring, is When seeds of discontent are the district's high schools. hold a dichotomy between the expected to tell the Dail, the sown and fertilized with military and political sphere, lower house of Ireland's religious conflicts, a nation is LOS AiNQELES — Black activists announced plans for a June and England has been placed parliament, that elections can sure to reap a harvest of hatred rally billed as the Million Woman March in Los Angeles but in a political check as the be and violence. The bombing in insisted it is not a response to last summer's Million Man March. world waits for them to move, Unfortunately, it seems as London only reiterates this The event, scheduled June 14-16, will focus on crime, teen where does this leave the though the bombing in East statement further. Positive pregnancy and other issues affecting families. peace negotiations? London has only parted the minded leaders hope that It does seem as though the Red Sea of malice even further negotiations will continue in Northern Ireland, if not for the LOCAL peace negotiations are between Ireland and Britain, progressing positively. British despite major advances by sake of political stability, then ATLANTA — AIDS is exacting a growing toll on blacks. The Prime Minister John Major has Major and Spring. The elected for the sake of lives lost on virus is now responsible for a third of all deaths among black men sent proposals to Northern representatives could not meet February 6th. aged 25 to 44, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported. AIDS also accounts for about a fifth of the deaths among U.S. Wraps Up Inquiry into Soldier's Death in Bosnia black women in the same age range.

SCIENCE BYTES By R. Nathaniel Trice It May Not Be Your Metabolism Staff Writer In a written statement, Clinton said the A fat gene, found in mice, has recently been isolated. This gene The U.S. military recently soldier had died "in the noblest of causes, is activated in fat cells which produce a protein called leptin. Leptin completed its inquiry into the enters the blood stream where it travels to the head. The brain death of the first U.S. casualty in the pursuit of peace." detects the protein, suppresses the appetite and expends energy in Bosnia. The investigation through heat — making the mice thin. This finding is exciting committee ruled the death was because the genetic makeup of mice share many similarities with accidental, and not due to land humans. Scientists think that fat mice, and maybe some fat people, mines as previously believed. Army, The New York Times American people when we do not make enough of this protein, or maybe cannot detect it in The soldier, First Class quoted a NATO spokeperson started that the place was filled the blood stream — thus making them obese. Amgen, a Donald Allen Dugan, was as confirming that "indications with land mines. It's our biotechnology company, has bought the patent rights to this protein killed due to extensive head are that Dugan did not step on biggest danger and we're and is looking for a cure to being fat. Some day obese people may and chest injuries, caused by a mine or cause a tripwire to going to have to redouble our activate a mine." There was no pop pills instead of milk duds. an unidentified explosive efforts to ensure safety," he device. Dugan, who was immediate explanation for the said. In a written statement, stationed near the town of inaccurate first account. And A Star Is Born Clinton said the soldier had Gradacac, 25 miles north of President Clinton, on a died "in the noblest of causes, Recent pictures from the Hubble Space Telescope, another African Tuzla, apparently picked up campaign trip to New in the pursuit of peace." American creation, have shown that star formation is more the unexploded artillery after Hampshire, offered his NATO Secretary General complicated than previously thought. The telescope provides the walking off the road and into condolences to the family and Javier Solana relayed his first conclusive evidence that stars are made by the gravitational a field. said efforts to protect U.S. deepest sympathy to the pull of gas in space which physicists call “the infall theory." The It was originally believed troops would be intensified. soldier's family. "The soldier pictures also indicate that the accumulation of matter is powered that officer Dugan was killed "I'm very sad about it," who died ... was making an by vast amounts of gas expelled from the forming star. Some of by one of the estimated three Clinton told reporters. After essential contribution to these outputs are one Jupiter's worth of matter. This occurs by to six million land mines the inquiry reports, the IFOR's mission to bring peace the same physical law which allows an ice skater to gain momentum hidden around Bosnia. President said he had always to Bosnia," Solana said in a by pulling her arms towards her body. Hoever, based on autopsy stressed that the mission was statement. reports issued by the U.S not risk-free. "I told the Wednesday, March 6 THE MAROON TIGER PAGE 8 EDITORIALS

Just How Real is the Revolution ? The Maroon Tiger Staff The Mumia rally serves as an students must discuss actions By Jesse B. Barnes example of how we have begun that will help us lead the The Maroon Tiger is published twelve limes during the Associate Editor placing emphasis on African workforce into the next century. academicyear ofMorehouse College. Our goal is to maintain Students must begin to take an independent editorial policy. Opinions on the Editorial Although a conservative wave conciousness, all the while action through using collective page of The Maroon Tiger are solely the views of the Editorial has recently hit the country, there ignoring all attempts to face the real issues. In order to get Mumia skills in the various majors, and Board, and do not necessarily reflect the opinion ofMorehouse are still vestiges of the 1960's and College, its administration, or The Maroon Tiger advisors. out of prison, letters and petitions plan areas that will be targeted. 1970's with us. The fashions, the Commentaries solely represent the views of the author, not would be more powerful than Workshops should be planned music, and it seems the revolution the opinion of The Maroon Tiger. We believe all advertising preaching about going back to where students actually go into of that era have returned. Trading to be correct, but cannot guarantee its accuracy or be Africa. But instead of addressing the community and gain hands- afros for dreadlocks and worn responsible for its outcome. on experience. If there are jeans for sweatpants, the AUC has these solutions, the rally aimed at hyping an apathetic group of political prisoners such as begun its deja vu by replacing students. Students came to the Mumia, information explaining Obinna Eze Lewis Lee Miller hippies of the past with the rally not for Mumia, but out of who that individual is should be Editor-In-Chief Acting Campus News Editor present-day black radical. discussed, along with why that I was recently at a student rally sheer curiosity. There is a desire among students to change the individual should be supported. fesse Barnes C. Reynard Hardiman held for Mumia Abu Jamal, the conditions of their people but The time has ended for Associate Editor W&L News Editor well-known activist and journalist through ways to which they can envisioning an idealistic country from Philadelphia, who has been which we will create through Louis Clotman Benjamin Spencer incarcerated for allegedly killing relate. rallies and marches. A Managing Editor Editorial Page Editor a white policeman while on The real issues are that African Americans now want economic, revolution should be more than assignment. I listened to students political, and social power. No real idle words, mean more than Saeed Ahmed David Hall sing songs about black power and networking has visibly begun to fighting, and fit more than one General Manager Asst. Editorial Page Editor talk about conspiracies, but I make these steps possible. There definition to become a true heard no tangible suggestions is more dissension than diversity 'action' word. Excuses have led R. Francis Blakeney Chioke Murray offered as to what needs to be to the current plight of our Layout Editor A&E Co-Editor done. Hence, what I saw was at Morehouse and this problem is even larger within the AUC. people; now, a true student misdirected goals — goals that are There needs to be more than just empowerment revolution must Saeed Ahmed Marc foseph based on dreams without a true political preaching; instead, begin. Copy Editor A&E Co-Editor vision.

Chris Hardiman Kashta Eneas Advertising Manager Asst. A&E Editor

Mid-term Administrative Report Card Steven Baker. Ph.D Richard Hayes Advisor Sports Editor to impress parents and visitors staff is also helpful to students By Kwame Manley during the Inauguration/Parents' who require assistance in Maceo Dailey. Ph.D Kyle Martin Columnist Weekend; but, when the visitors campus publications and other Advisor Asst. Sports Editor As we battle with our mid-term left, it was back to the projects. lackadaisical, that'll do attitude of examinations, let us also evaluate the past. The campus facilities Financial Aid F the mid-year performance of our STAFF WRITERS: should be clean at all times, freshly The Financial Aid Awareness College administration. This year Week was cute, but that does not painted walls and mopped floors Mark Allwood, Steve Allwood. Omar Bowles has brought several new faces to replace the inefficiency and should be the norm, and day-to- Rodney Gabriel, Scott Hepburn. the College community and with unprofessionalism that plague day maintenance should be the Gregory L. Johnson, Khary Jones, it, high hopes for improved the office. Students still rule, not the exception. Nathaniel Trice, Razab Chowdhury, service and efficiency. Here is a complain about documents Steve Henderson, Yasheve Miller. look at how the administrative Business Office C+ being lost, mean-spirited staff Aaron Savoy, Brian McBride offices have fared so far: Surprisingly, the Business Office (particularly the infamous Academic Affairs B has shown much improvement in Johnny Nimes), and the efficiency and productivity. With a new organizational pervasive "I-really-don't-care- Requisitions are moving much about-you" attitude. As with structure and a renowned The Maroon Tiger welcomes your views on any public issue. faster, and refund checks are other departments, new Provost, Academic Affairs is well Faculty, administrators, staff, students, and alumni are actually available on time. While positioned to elevate Morehouse leadership and better customer- encouraged to express their original ideas and opinions in the Cashier's office staff continues to new levels of intellectual and oriented training is required to the paper. We publish only material addressed to us. We to lead the second floor in academic development. The correct the department's routinely edit letters for space and correct errors in spelling approved African American customer friendliness, even systemic problems. and punctuation. Letters as well as commentaries must be Freddie Johnson has made typed, signed and should include full address and telephone Studies major (to be offered in Fall Infirmary F number. '96), the still-pending graduation noticeable efforts to be more cordial and objective. Hopefully, This backwards, 1950's- changes (to be resubmitted at the oriented staff still holds All commentaries and letters to the editor must be mailed to: next Faculty Meeting), and the that spirit will spread throughout the rest of Business Affairs. ridiculous 9am to 11am hours faculty development initiatives (as if students do not need to see The Maroon Tiger are a strong plus; however, College Relations A doctors after 11am), and the two Letter to the Editor Academic Affairs must also focus By far, College Relations is the part-time physicians provide Morehouse College its energies on the archaic most impressive administrative inadequate service for a campus 830 Westview Drive. Southwest computer systems and the office in Gloster. Consistent community of 3000. Students Campus Box 40 Atlanta. Georgia 30314 increasing demand for quality publications of Inside Morehouse , also fear that the infirmary gives (404) 681-2800 ext. 2975 faculty-mentors. The Alumnus , and More About the block prescriptions without Buildings and Grounds D- House provide the Morehouse providing adequate attention to It is shameful that Buildings and community (students, faculty, particular student needs. Grounds worked around the clock staff, and parents) with up-to-date Continued on page 10 and valuable information. The Wednesday, March 6 THE MAROON TIGER PAGE 9 Bringing Closure to the Freshman Class Debate

you wonder how deserving application was sufficient for 1998. Naturally, it would By Obinna Eze Lewis I am confident that this class the Freshman class is of the admission to the College." I follow that if anyone is going Editor-In-Chief will make Morehouse just as extreme level of criticism that am utterly confused over how to attack this year's Freshman proud, if not more proud, than I have tried diligently to they are receiving. such a statement can be made, class, then they must attack the classes that have entered avoid writing on this topic! class that entered before them before them. I have even Naturally, I was hoping, like so even more aggressively. concluded that this Freshman many others, that 'the ...this Freshman class should be However, there is a much class should be applauded for Freshman class debate' would larger point to be made here. the bravery that it showed in subside as a prominent issue applauded for the bravery that it showed This point echoes an argument choosing to attend a school at on campus. Due to a lack of in choosing to attend a school at which made by President Massey in which the President was resolve on the issue thus far, I a letter to The Maroon Tiger forced to resign and several will take personal the President was forced to resign and last semester. The Morehouse students were viciously killed responsibility for bringing community must be able to over the course of one some level of closure to 'the several students were viciously killed discuss its problems and semester. Freshman class debate.' I will over the course of one semester. shortcomings without the I guess it is now my turn to also attempt to correct some of viciousness and personal give advice to the Freshman the more ludicrous ideas that attacks that have characterized class as Ben Spencer and Daryl have been espoused during 'the Freshman class debate.' Williams did in their pieces on the discussion. A second element of 'the and more importantly, how it As Dr. Massey explained, we 'the Freshman class debate.' First, it was both Freshman class debate' that is can be defended. "need to show respect for all Well, I choose not to. Instead, inappropriate and premature particularly disturbing is the After a careful review of the members of our community." I will give a piece of advice to for some upperclassmen to viciousness with which the data presented at the Fall Surely, this "basic expression the entire Morehouse dismiss this Freshman class as Freshmen have been attacked. meeting of the Board of of civility" must permeate community. From now on, can "an embarrassment" or "a low It has become no secret that Trustees, it is obvious that throughout the Morehouse we please stop trying to point in the tradition of my own Editorial Page Editor, standards were by no means community, especially on classify our problems as outstanding students that Ben Spencer, has led the attack lowered for the Class of 1999. issues as controversial as this 'Freshman problems' or Morehouse has maintained." on the Freshman class. I For example, the acceptance one. 'Upperclassmen problems.' A mere evaluation of last respect the bravery that Ben rate which Ben describes as This Freshman class, like Instead, we must recognize semester's GPA's will demonstrates by tackling such "unbelievably high" was every other Freshman class that these 'problems' affect the demonstrate the senselessness a controversial issue, but I exactly the same as the that has entered Dear Old Morehouse community as a of this point. The Freshman avidly disagree with many of acceptance rate for the Class of Morehouse, has proven that whole and deserve class finished with a higher the points that he has made 1998 (both classes had an the transition from high school community-wide solutions. average GPA than the throughout the debate. acceptance rate of 63%). to college is not always an easy Until we reach this consensus, upperclassmen (the Freshmen In his original editorial on Moreover, the average SAT one. However, after being a our problems will go finished with a 2.49, while the the topic, Ben asserts that "it score for the Class of 1999 was group leader at NSO and unresolved and silly debates upperclass finished with a appears that a timely and fifteen points higher than the befriending numerous like these will rage on. 2.47). These statistics make complete submission of an average score for the Class of members of the Class of 1999, 'Am I My Brother's Keeper? ' A Call for Solidarity Surgeon General as an me strength and make each By David Hall example. It probably would subsequent day that less Asst. Editorial Page Editor Notwithstanding the support that has not have made a significant harrowing. difference to Dr. Foster's Several other ethnic groups I remember the night like it been given to both Dr. Foster and Hajj nomination hearings to have such as Jews and Koreans were yesterday. My new letters of support from the constantly have an schoolmates and I were by individuals and certain factions on students, alumni, and unmentioned, omnipresent, sardined "900 deep" in a tent campus, there was not, and has not been, administration of his alma proactive level of respect and in front of Harkness Hall. mater among his other support for each other that we Emotional speeches were any school-wide expression of support. qualifying documents. But I just cannot seem to replicate. delivered which brought us to am certain that it would have They bond together in crises our feet in a fantastic display Womack, a recent Morehouse perhaps the toughest time of meant a lot to Dr. Foster to see and give each other financial, of school spirit. Locked arm graduate who was arrested his life. Although I am not us coming to his aid. political, and most in arm, we affirmatively and extradited to Atlanta to sufficiently versed in the law Notwithstanding the importantly, moral support in responded to repeated answer charges of armed to provide Hajj with counsel, support that has been given to times of need. I and many requests by our older brothers robbery. I saw the signs nor am I a private investigator both Dr. Foster and Hajj by other brothers could not spare to determine whether or not calling for rallies of support trained to solicit evidence to individuals and certain one hour for Hajj's rally. we, in fact, "had our brother's for Hajj amid the other exonerate him from his factions on campus, there was Under that tent on Spirit backs." We all accepted that advertisements and notices charges, I am one of his not, and has not been, any night we were a mighty responsibility and signed throughout the campus brothers who should stand school-wide expression of network, an impenetrable verbal contracts to ensure that pegboards. I was also with him in support. His support. Neither has there fortress of solidarity who our brother's backs would approached first hand and innocence or guilt is also been any specific mention of promised to be ready to help remain protected from all that asked to attend. I dismissed irrelevant to whether or not either of these brother's ourselves and our the world would throw our both pleas as if they were only we should stand with him to situations during Crown schoolmates. We must way. announcements for boring express our solidarity as a Forum. It is in this silence quickly find that solidarity we Just two and a half years meetings and dull symposia. school and a brotherhood. where my frustrations lie, had, and bring it to the later, I have unfortunately It has unfortunately taken This is not the first time that because we collectively did forefront of our Morehouse broken that contract. all of this time for me to a Morehouse man has nothing, and thus have no mentality. Should this It is very difficult for me to realize what a flippant endured trying times without way of knowing what our happen and one of us admit to my own dismissal I made. I never met the backing of his school. We participation could have stumbles in the future, shortcomings, but when I Hajj, nor can I place his name only have to remember back meant in the lives of two without question, there will recognize them, I attempt to with a face, but that is no to the time when Dr. Henry people. I know that if I were be at least one Morehouse rectify any problems of which excuse for me to have not Foster was being pillaged by in either one of their brother helping us regain our I am made aware. My failure been there to lend my support the Senate Judiciary predicaments, support from stance. in this instance was realized to one of my Morehouse Committee over his people who believe in me when I heard about Hajj brothers surviving through nomination for the country's unconditionally would give Wednesday, March 6 THE MAROON TIGER Editorials PAGE 10 Letter to the Editor Is Government Really Dead?'

The Morehouse Man Who Wasn’t By C. Reynard Hardiman World & Local News Editor To the Editor: I came to the conclusion that it is not enough for us to just In the previous issue of The I was just an "ordinary" be "ordinary" students who Maroon Tiger, A. Benjamin student : one who was not work hard and do the best Spencer expressed his allowed into his Student they can; instead, we have to On March 20, after winning the Republican primary opinion of what a Morehouse play political games to receive in New Hampshire, presidential hopeful, Pat Buchanan Man should be — but he did the kind of treatment that any stated to a crowded room, "The current United States not go into how a Morehouse I realized that because corporate sponsor would government is dead." Although he claims to be a staunch Man is chosen. For those of my "ordinary" receive on this campus. conservative, he sounded more like the liberal 19th students who do not Morehouse is full of hard­ understand what I am talking status, I would not be century philosopher, Fredrick Nietzsche, who invited to particular working and dedicated proclaimed that "God is dead." about, or to whom I am brothers who are active in referring, this editorial is for Morehouse social Nietzsche then spread this radical philosophy around many organizations Germany to oppressed poor white, or "Aryan" people, you. events reserved for throughout the AUC and living among immigrants. In order for these common I thought because I was Atlanta. Although they may those ivho held a people to attain their greatness, he explained, they must dining with the President, or not be on the front cover of the highly elected come to the realization that there is no God, and by participating in Homecoming Morehouse brochure, or work position ... accepting this fact, they can attain a greater level of their events, I was learning how to for the Student Government become a Morehouse Man. I Association, or write for The potential. As a result of his teachings, many components thought I was becoming a Center because the President Maroon Tiger, these brothers of Nietzsche's philosophies were readily accepted into Morehouse Man when I and the Administration are part of the Morehouse the folds of the Nazi and Third Reich movement started writing for the school decided to invite some friends family and should be treated preceding, and during, much of the Second World War. newspaper, when I got over for tea; or one whose as such. In a similar fashion, Pat Buchanan is preaching this involved in Community registration took longer to The point of this letter is not same message. Like Nietzsche, Buchanan is directing his Service, when I became a process than others because he to offend those who work in proclamations to revitalized angry white men that they Resident Assistant, or when I was not doing any of the Gloster Hall (because there are should come to the realization that government is dead, chose to be a Committee head. secretaries, counselors, or those who care about students for it has neglected them in two ways. Boy, was I wrong! Here at administrators favors. and are committed to First, the United States has blatantly disregarded them Morehouse College, one is I realized that because of my "excellence" ), or any by entering into such worldwide trade agreements, like noticed by the administration "ordinary" status, I would not alumnus, but to hopefully GATT and NAFTA, which have sold possible job or alumni if one fits a be invited to particular open everyone's eyes to some opportunities to many third world countries. Second, particular criteria. I thought Morehouse social events of the injustices that go on here the United States government continues to commit itself that I fit that criteria when I reserved for those who held a at the College. I feel that it will was admitted to Morehouse, to affirmative action, causing many of these qualified highly elected position in the be quite impossible for other white males to lose job opportunities to "underqualified" but when I applied for an Student Government students to discover the minorities. upperclassman scholarship, I Association (or belonged to its Morehouse Mystique when With these arguments central to his shock politics, realized that my parents did "inner circle"). I realized that there are those who are Buchanan has pledged that if he is elected president, not know the right alumni or the Morehouse Man is not the climbing the ladder to success these old practices will be repealed as soon as "his hand administrators. And since my student who shares with his and stepping on the hands father was not a Maynard brother, or works hard, or tries beneath them. I am fearful if comes off the Bible." In looking at this message, it is no Jackson or a Henry Foster, the to be a positive role model, but this trend continues of wonder that Buchanan has won three primaries so far; scholarship went to another one who parades around dismissing the "ordinary" his ability to appeal to distraught white men is proving "qualified" student. It was campus as if he were better student for the "Morehouse that "race still matters" in America. apparent to me then that than others because he meets Man," in time it will lead to the Why is this important to us? Because the Pat Buchanan because I was not an honor with "important" Morehouse "Mistake" instead movement is directly related to rebuilding the student or one with a million administrators, helps plan of the Mystique. dominance of whites and emphasizing power at the dollar bank account, I was not events, or is ’buddy-buddy’ Lee Miller '98 expense of minorities. Using these ideas as the rallying worthy of the administration's with particular alumni. cry for this generation of "neglected white men," approval. Acting Campus News Editor It is disappointing to me that Buchanan spews inflammatory rhetoric, which would ultimately take this country back to the days of Jim Crow and severe segregation. Finally, these ideas on trade are similar to those of Administrative Report Card many radical isolationists who believe high tariffs and limited trading to the many communist or socialist well of him. The the immediate and Continued from page 8 countries would benefit the nation's "bad" economy. But appointments of the new surrounding community— the truth is, these ideas would lead the already ill US Post Office C Provost, new VP for particularly around the This office is too Development, and new Dean Woodruff Library. There is economy to lower standards, which would cause many understaffed to handle the of Students, for example, are also concern about the lack of of us wanting those jobs in corporate America to go massive postal needs of the good starts, but several more cooperation between Atlanta unemployed. College. Most students administrative changes are Police Department and the In order to get rid of people like Buchanan, we should complain about late mail, and needed. More attention AUC schools. All entities by all means fight by getting out to vote. During the the staff has often been should also be placed on must work together to ensure last mid-term election, only 38 percent of all Americans labeled uncooperative and improving student retention, our safety. voted, many of which were these angry white males. In unconcerned. scholarships, and overall this crucial election year, we, as African Americans, Remember, this is only the campus life. should be about letting the power of our vote influence President Massey A- mid-term report. If the this country's politics. If we did, maybe politicians like Our new leader has begun Security F administrative offices work Buchanan will THINK before they use such exclusive with great momentum and Even though students are harder, analyze their rhetoric. enthusiasm. Even the most being shot a few feet from the priorities, and give more pessimistic students can campus, the administration attention to their deficiencies, recognize the valuable talents refuses to alert the student they can redeem themselves Dr. Massey brings to this body or to address campus and live up to the standards community. He has security in an adequate that the student body developed widespread fashion. Both students and deserves. I hope they are student support, and the parents are outraged at the capable of bettering such alumni and parents speak lack of attention focused on performance. Home is Where the Heart is’: Spike Lee Returns to Da House

blend in." differences between him and Clark for giving priority to serious arts program with Dr. By Chioke Murray For Spike Lee, being back Hugh Gloster, Spike took a their students...CAU students Massey, or to catch his good A&E Co-Editor serious gank, should get first dibs," he says friend Bill Cosby who was In August 1975 here at but ultimately of the lack of spaces in an officially opening a building in Morehouse College, there finished the already saturated his wife's name at Spelman. arrived a diminutive giant film. Now a Communications department. He was here on business, from Brooklyn, New York, member of the "If you are a driven, talented shooting a commercial for who got no play with the Board of person who just happens to go Anheiser Busch and the ladies from Clark or Spelman, Trustees, Spike to Morehouse, you may not United Negro College Fund because he looked like a looks past the get to pursue your major," he with another esteemed thirteen year old. But he knew disses of said. "At Spelman yesterday, alumnus, legendary Olympic that if a picture told a yesterday and I ran into a brother who gold medalist Edwin Moses. thousand words, then a film looks forward teaches screen writing. How His busy schedule also could speak to the ages. He to the tasks do they have a screen writing included lecturing at CAU in went on to become the premier ahead of him. class and we don't?" Dr. Eikelburg's filmmaking filmmaker and spokesman for While here, he As he noticed the large class, and a press conference the African American met with Dr. amount of classes lacking in for mass communication and community, to whom many of Massey, the arts and communications film students and enthusiasts. his contemporary African Samuel L. departments, he sighted the At a press conference at American filmmakers of today Jackson, and number of business classes we Nike Town, Spike met with owe their careers in some way. George Crawford/STAFF Bill Nunn in an do have, yet the obvious students from the AUC. This week, the third Going for the Gold: Spike Lee, '79, takes a attempt to help limitations there too. "I told Sharing a humorous anecdote generation Morehouse man moment to pose for the camera with Edwin Morehouse Dr. Massey [the business about his phone campaign roamed the AUC campuses Moses, '78 fulfill its department] should at least with Cos, Oprah, His Airness pretty inconspicuously, Niked lacking have some entrepreneurial and others, for financial down with a backpack and a on the yard brings back commitment to the arts. classes. We need strong backing for Malcolm X, and a baseball cap pulled down to memories of what he calls As he recalls his days of independent black sad story of "Messenger," a his spectacles, looking more "some of the happiest four working at Clark toward a j businessmen, who aren't just film whose funds were cut like a student than he did years of [his] life." It also Morehouse degree in trying to work for Smith and during pre-production, Spike when he was here. Reflecting brought back memories of the Communications, he laments Barney or Merrill Lynch." entertained the students that on his unusually easy 1987 filming of School Daze,, the difficulties for Morehouse What brought Spike back, were packed in the space age movement throughout the and his unfortunate ostracism students trying to follow in his however, was not just the shoestore. While there were a campus, he remarks, "I just from his alma mater. Due to footsteps. "You can't blame chance to lay plans for a Continued on page 13

Fugees Score Big with their Sophomore Release

1) Why can't I get that WOO-HAH song out of my head? 2) When do you OFFICIALLY become a grown-up? 3) What are you doing while Dunbar's poem of the same Wyclef has evolved into Hajj Womack is being lynched? 4) What's more important to a tree, By Gregory L. Johnson, Jr. name. Other tracks include the leader of the group, as the leaves that fall off, or its roots? 5) If a WHITE BOY won the Staff Writer dunk contest, can the apocalypse be far behind? 6) When in life "The Beast," a song about the evidenced by the Sony show at is an English major EVER gonna use the quadratic formula? 7) It is 1996, and the Fugees street bureaucrat Pigs in blue, King Chapel where dude was What was God doing before he created this universe? 8) OK have come to settle the score or "Cowboys," built on the snatching mics out of people's is it freak-nic, freedomfest, freak-fest, or free freaks? 9) Does with an LP that wins Wyclef a same concept as Kool Moe hands and bein' on some ol' this school produce Morehouse men, or MORE HOUSE nomination for the same Most Dee's "Wild Wild West," that Papa Wyclef Duvalier mess in NIGGAS? 10) If women were getting naked in exchange Improved Rapper award won general. Lauryn takes it to the for Mardi Gras beads, why did you have all them beads of the modern urban left when you came back? ll)Why bother? 12) Is there by Phife Dog back in 1992, and gunslinger. These are two next level time and time again. a law against speaking to your classmates outside Common in 1995. The Fugees’ songs that really make the One minute she's cute and of class? 13) I heard Archer Hall was packed at sound is consistent and solid, theme come alive in mood and sexy, then she's bold, then last week's concert. Is Morehouse getting used even when Diamond D and technique. However, I must she's raunchy and rugged. to selling out? 14) If Cedric Ceballos can get Salaam Remi (who blew up this She is The Best Female MC a record deal, then why can't I? 15) What's acknowledge that nearly half the purpose of a pen name if your own second album with another of the Fugees album consists Ever, hands down. paper gives up your identity? 16) Why ????????? winner, "Fu-Gee-La") step in. of remakes. The skits y'all, check the is half of the Atlanta Police Dept. ????????? Diamond shines yet You know what though? It skits, especially the Islamic trying to make the U.S. Olympic ????????? again (no pun intended) with works: All of the remakes are Chinese-food skit. They're Shooting team? I wonder whom the title track, "The Score," hidden at the end of tracks so they're practicing on. 17) How ????????? bumping; therefore, the hip- using voice samples fresh off that you must scope a whole fly will your TAZ tattoo be ????????? hop axiom extolled by Puffy, song before you get your skits when you're 40? 18) Who the ????????? the Fugees' master vocals in a "If it bumps, all is forgiven" hell is "SAGE" and why is cut-and-paste collage of sound­ (Clever!) And don't sleep on ????????? applies. Plus the whole tape his tag in every bathroom bites that haunt the moody is very much imbued with the the oppressed -ghetto-African in America? 19) Who's ????????? acoustics of the cut — an soul of old school, peoples worldwide vibe. the biggest pimp,. ingenious production tactic. Much love to the brothers Shaft, Scarface, exemplifying the modern-day orPat Buchanan? The annoying jeep beats of ancestor worship that Nelson who take time to think about 20) Are you still Boof Baf are gone, replaced by George has claimed hip-hop is. things, especially my rambling sleeping? well-EQ'ed sounds, firm Plus many of these songs reviews. Elevation can be 20©By Guru Smurf basslines, beats with punch, showcase Lauryn Hill's rewarding; it's the key to ????????? clear chords, etc. singing ability, hidden up 'till growth, and I suspect, the key "The Mask," is a song that to the growth of this group and ????????? now in "Sister Act II." This girl ????????? seems to be influenced by the is like having Jordan on your their music. You've come a same double consciousness team. You know she'll crank long way, Fugees. ethos that inspired Paul up The Score! Wednesday, March 6 THE MAROON TIGER A&E PAGE 12 Richmond Native Skill/ Takes You Only So Far

By Khary Jones be manifested when complete tracks with vocals, he, himself, or one of the lesser production and lyricism, but as Staff Writer freestyling is harnessed and there seems, oddly, to be a lack known heads is manning the a whole, they don't serve to In the hook of "Mostly Tha successfully put to wax? of chemistry between Mad producer's console. The most separate Mad Skillz from Big Voice," from Gangstarr's third The beats and production Skillz's voice and the tracks he notable of these are "Move Ya L (his vocal clone) and other album, Hard to Earn, Guru on "From Where ???" are fairly rhymes over. "VA in the Body," a club joint produced MC's clawing to carve out a says, "It's mostly the voice that solid. However, on many of House" and "Doin' Time in the by Clark Kent, and "Unseen niche for themselves. The voice gets you up, and mostly the the album's fourteen tracks, voice that makes you buck/ A something is missing. It lot of rappers got flava, and definitely isn't the lyrics; on some got skills, but if you "Tip of the Tongue," hear Mad Aside from selling well at the record store, the most don't have the voice then you Skillz say: " [I] wrecks it when important task of a debut album is to firmly establish a need to chill." Though I mic checks it/givin' girls my sounding more like a dis to number backwards tellin'em sound for its artist; "From Where???" does not succeed in wack rappers, when taken in I'm dyslexic." Also check out the context of the song, there the intro on "From Where???" accomplishing this for Mad Skillz. is much truth in Guru's words. where he raps, "Mad Skillz got Lyrics and delivery are his f****in' big on/1 suck tha important, but they can only blood out mutha**** like Tom take a rapper so far. Cruise wit' tha wig on." With Cypha," both produced by World," a dark track issue is one that can only be This creates a problem for more creativity than the Fat Buckwild, are examples of this cultivated by Ez Elpee, on overcome by Mad Skillz Mad Skillz. The Richmond, Boys had lipid cells combined, incompatibility. Unlike which Mad Skillz shares the working with producers who VA, based MC has been Mad Skillz's punchline Method Man and Snoop Dogg, mic with five other MC’s, know what bass lines, dwelling in hip-hop's rhymes never go stale or get whose voices dually act as including Javon the Medieval, instruments, and beats best underground for several recycled. mediums of lyricism and who shines brightest of all. compliment his natural voice. years, gaining respect and Hardly in line with the instrumentalism, and thus Aside from selling well at If Mad Skillz were to take acquiring a reputation as one ingenuity of Mad Skillz's brings intangible elements to the record store, the most the words of Guru to heart and of hip-hop's elite freestylers verses is the production on the tracks they appear on, Mad important task of a debut "chill," perhaps get a suit-n-tie through appearances at high "From Where???" As Skillz lacks the vocal texture of album is to firmly establish a job and work as a speech profile events like the New instrumentals, the productions these artists and needs sound for its artist; "From therapist, hip-hop would lose Music Seminar. But with the of Mad Skillz himself, the production to supplement Where???" does not succeed one of its most gifted writers. release of his debut album Beatnuts, Buckwild, Extra P., what he doesn't have. The best in accomplishing this for Mad True to the game, Mad Skillz "From Where???," the Clark Kent, and several others, marriage between his voice Skillz. Taken individually, needs only to sharpen and question becomes: Can an would be ripe for a cypher's and the track on which he is most of album's songs are define his game plan so that MC's improvisational prowess consumption. However, as rhyming occurs when either examples of quality next time he scores.

So You Say You Wanna Be in the Business?: A Look at the Gavin Conference

was chillin' with their masters By Marc Joseph the author will serve kind Presidents), an album to see some white guy, chillin' words and positive reviews. In (Reasonable Doubt), and the — I mean, their managers. De with a sister, bobbin' his head A&E Co-Editor the end I get a fly weekend, the manifestation of any man's La Soul performed cuts from off-beat, but reciting KRS-l's Yeah, I was one of those artist gets critical acclaim, but capitalistic dream, his own their new album, including lyrics right on time: "Ah Yeah/ kids flossin' my VIP pass at Mr. Sony goes home with the business. As owner/CEO/ one with Common Sense. Be That's what you say when you last month's Gavin conference. cream. But I digress. HNIC of Rockefeller Records, on the lookout for the single TAKE the devil's crown." Me, my VIP pass, and my tape Wednesday was get-to- Jay Z is one of few artists who and the LP. Sell-out Nike commercials recorder lived large all know you day at the Hyatt are REALLY making music for The rest of the conference aside, KRS-1 is one of the weekend with the dons and Hotel on Peachtree. Artists themselves (artistically and was a blur: panel discussions, pioneers of rap as a the wannabe downs. What flew in from all over (read: financially). the Gavin "Awards," revolutionary tool. If this is a follows is what I saw. NYC, LA) preparing to make Scene 2: Picking up my laminates, mad perpetration, publicly accepted truth, then As early as the second and moves and fake moves. homegirls at the airport. gold teeth, laminates, fly why is the devil privy to his third week in January, public Meanwhile, back at the ranch, Before Coop, Illy, and Nicole shows, unavailable artists, music, while the soldier-in- relations people from all over I was securing the last of a came out of the gate, everyone and laminates. Of particular waiting sits in the cold? By the the place were calling our series of interviews to take else in the hip-hop nation note was the Jive showcase on same token, if Tribe has offices trying to secure some place later that weekend. Up preceded them, some already Saturday night. The Boot recorded some new music, play for their artists. When the in the office, we were finishing wearing laminated passes to Camp Clique, E-40, Too Short, bound to provoke thought and name of your journal is The up on a profile of the AUC- that night's showcase. To A Tribe Called Quest, and inspiration, why does Joe Suit Maroon Tiger, you'd think based group, Universal Slang. them, the Gavin was just the KRS-ONE all performed old get to hear it before Jo Brother? Busta Rhymes' publicist Hanging up the phone, I latest stop on the industry's and new material on stage for We, as a people, do not would clown you, but that started to recognize the irony non-stop promotional tour. a private audience of industry have the time for spiritual wasn't the math. This paper of the situation. I had to make For a second, I reflected on all gangsters. When I say drainage, when we could be reaches more than 5000 appointments to talk to some the local kids that saw this gangsters, I don't mean Snoop replenishing our spiritual consumers, which translates artists, but there were other conference as an opportunity wannabes, I mean the sources through a shared into at least 50 G's for the artists who were just as to break into something corporate suits who take medium. Hip-hop is the most record company. Money is talented in my own backyard. special. If only they could see Snoop's money. powerful, unifying force in power, and my words might The music business is just that: this. What it all boiled down young Black America. As such, make Tony Sony a little bit of one part music and one part Scene 3: Club Kaya, the to, at least for me, was one big isn't it blasphemous for Black change; hence the power is BUSINESS. I carried the Tommy Boy Showcase. This lesson. An artist's power lies America to hold no economic mine. With my limited memory of this dichotomy would’ve made a phat party, in his message and his ability control over our most powerful leverage intact, the record with me as I went into the but it wasn't a party, it was a to convey that message to the cultural contribution? C'mon company swings the power second day. SHOWCASE, where masses. Tribe, the Wu, or De y'all, make black music, for back in their favor by Thursday was like a series established artists perform La are all rendered impotent black people, funded with appeasing me with passes, of scenes. their new music for a crew of when their message is black dollars. Maybe then, I pictures, and CD's. Once Scene 1: Interviewing Jay industry people. On the inside, restricted from falling on the won't need a pass to listen to endowed with a golden ticket Z. Jay Z is back on the scene every artist that's tryin' to right minds. For instance, at the message in the music. to the week's phattest parties, with a single (Dead come out in the next four years the Jive showcase, I happened Wednesday, March 6 THE MAROON TIGER PAGE 13 A&E Sweet Honey in the Rock: Pure Soul Music ...... —1 Afrikan diaspora. The group activism of Sweet Honey in inin history. Since that time,time, human spirit.spirit, Their By Konata KMT (Steven Allwood) opened the performance the Rock. The group was Sweet Honey has been performances are Staff Writer with the gospel song "By and founded in 1973 by Bernice instrumental in the struggle empowering. Old spirituals, By" and sang everything Johnson Reagon, a former such as "By the Waters of There is an Afrikan from "Wade in the Water" to Babylon," remind us of the proverb that says "The poet the West Afrikan "Fulani struggles of slavery; and new cannot be a friend of the Chant," to songs of their own songs such as "Ballad of the king." This means that it is composition such as Broken Word" remind us of the job of the poet, griot, or "Harboring." The songs are the battles we have yet to artist to preserve the culture driven by the sheer power of fight. "Ballad of the Broken of the people and to mobilize the women's voices and only Word" was written by Toshi them against any oppression an occasional Reagon, the daughter of of their spirit. The poet or accompaniment by hand­ Bernice Reagon, about the griot must do this even held Afrikan percussion lying and deception that against the king if necessary. instruments. Most of Sweet takes place in political And so it is with Sweet Honey's songs contain so campaigns. Honey in the Rock. many complex harmonies Since the founding of the The Grammy Award that it can become almost group in 1973, 22 Afrikan winning, six-woman acapella bewildering to figure out American women have group performed two shows who is singing what part of participated in the ensemble. at Sisters Chapel on the the song. The sixth member Photo Courtesy of Sweet Honey In The Rock They have performed all campus of Spelman College of the group, Shirley over the world, including the on February 22nd and 23rd. Childress Johnson, does not NGO Forum of the UN Anyone who attended the sing but translates the entire Still on the Journey : Sweet Honey In The Rock continues singing Fourth World Conference on performance can tell you performance into sign the songs of struggle. Their voice has been one of protest against Women '95 in Huairou, what a wonderful experience language, so that even the racism, sexism and oppression of the human spirit China. Sweet Honey in the it was. Sweet Honey in the deaf can enjoy the concert. Rock truly serves as world Rock combines spirituals, The inclusion of a sign ambassadors for justice, and member of the Student Non gospel, folk, Caribbean, and language interpreter to the against racism, sexism, poets for the preservation of Violent Coordinating Afrikan music to create a ensemble is indicative of the homophobia, and other Afrikan culture. Committee who holds a Ph.D musical journey through the strong commitment to forms of oppression of the -.Ill- Father and Son Team Up: Ellis and Spike Lee Returns Home Continued from page 11 Branford Marsalis Shine at The Roxy few questions raised in an earnest attempt to receive wisdom from a man who has seen much, most wanted Dizzy Gillespie, and is able to have approved whole­ By MC Moses to know how they could be down. produce great music with a heartedly. The mood became Staff Writer But who could really blame the masses of people large sense of humor. But for even more humorous when an who weren't too proud to beg, grovelling to put scripts this concert, everything was audience member's pager Jazz music has been and portfolios in his hand, and floppy disks in his pocket. straight-ahead as father and went off and Branford enjoying a resurgence in Boasting nine feature films, from the independently son showcased tunes from mimicked it, with Ellis America in the past few years. produced "She's Gotta Have It" to his latest, "Girl 6," their upcoming album "Loved following suit. There was one This is especially true of starring Theresa Randall scheduled to premier March Ones," which includes songs other set which was younger fans who are 22 with music by the artist formally known as Prince, named after women. highlighted by a fantastic discovering the legends of Spike has created an immense body of work, that The first set began with rendering of 'Cherokee.' Ellis yesterday, while enjoying the documents the African American experience. On the Branford on soprano sax and had the audience literally new school of performers who smaller screen, Spike has entertained and enlightened Ellis on piano performing cheering during his solo. I are making a name for millions with his AT&T, Ben and Jerry, and Nike Duke Ellington's 'Angelique,' think he started feeling really themselves. commercials, which include Little Penny, and the ever- a slow ballad named 'Laura,' good and started playing 'out,' Although the city of popular Mars Blackmon "It's gotta be da shoes" series and 'Delilah.' All the songs but the collective squirm from Atlanta is not known as a with Micheál Jordan. were flawlessly performed the Caucasian audience mecca of jazz entertainment, it Pleasantly surprised to find that Morehouse had and Ellis' playing was members brought him back to has offered live venues and premiered his last movie Clockers, Spike mischievously especially riveting. Also the original feel and recently hosted the grins apologizing that we can't get a repeat performance evident during the everything was cool. International Association of with his next one. Unfortunately "the language" in Girl performance were Branford's Overall, this was a Jazz Educators convention. 6—which features phone sex and supermodels—may be and, surprisingly, Ellis' sense fantastic concert, although I But on February 22, Atlanta too much for King Chapel. "Naw, they can't have that," of humor. Their banter did not expect anything less. was graced with the presence Hughs Spike. between choruses was as Branford seems to be doing of a true living legend, Ellis Currently Spike is planning the production of his entertaining as the music. fine after his less than amicable Marsalis, in concert at the next feature film, The Jackie Robinson Saga, about the The second set started split with Jay Leno. It has to Roxy with his eldest son, great Black baseball legend; working on a Micheál with Ellis going solo with the be pretty cool to be on stage saxophonist Branford Jackson's new video "They Don't Care About Us" filmed West Side Story classic tune with your dad, who happens Marsalis. in New York and Brazil. Very happy about the success 'Maria.' Ellis' playing is so to be a well-recognized New These are just two of the of "Tales From the Hood," he has not chosen his next beautiful, it is hard for me to Orleans jazz legend, while four men in the Marsalis clan executive production project as of yet, but says he describe in just a couple of being recognized yourself as who are at the forefront of the definitely will continue to create other opportunities for paragraphs. He plays with the the leader of the new school. jazz revolution. Branford has filmmakers. Though his favorite "joint" is Malcolm X, comfort, ease and dexterity These two will certainly please always been on the outer he considers his greatest achievement to be, not one that is only acheived with their fans with "Loved Ones," fringe of straight-ahead jazz, individual work, but rather having built a wonderful years of experience. After and hopefully garner new as evidenced by "Buckshot body of work over the last ten years, that has received 'Maria' and a well-deserved support from younger LeFonque" and his short stint critical acclaim, and most importantly received the standing ovation, the mood African-American fans who on the Tonight Show. He also admiration of the Black community. And he looks lightened with the duo's were so conspicuously absent seems to have inherited the forward to another ten years of making movies, making rendition of 'Lulu's Back In from this once-in-a-lifetime title of comic genius from history, and making a difference. Town.' Fred Sanford would event. Wednesday, March 6 THE MAROON TIGER PAGE 14 SPOBTS

Thirty-Eight Years Later, Maroon Tigers Pound Fisk Bulldogs Again

also without starting point Justin Miller would excite the By Richard N. Hayes guard Herman Banks. The crowd with a dunk right Sports Editor Tigers appeared a little before the break, and the Thirty eight years ago, sluggish as they came out of Maroon Tigers went to the just as it opened, Morehouse opened Archer the blocks. After 5 minutes, locker room up 67-42. Hall with a convincing win Fisk maintained a 11-10 lead. The second half provided it closed. The over the Fisk University The teams would then trade Coach McAfee an opportunity Maroon Tigers Bulldogs. Since then, Archer baskets before the Bulldogs to rest some of his starters and has played practice home to pushed their cushion to 6; it let some of the future Maroon run past the Fisk the Hawks, provided the was 25-19 with 8 minutes left Tigers shine. The reserves backdrop for "Showtime" Ellis in the half. were more than up to the Bulldogs by a and left many a Man of But then Morehouse challenge. Sophomore center count of 121-72 Morehouse frustrated or exploded. Freshman forward •Sean Booker stepped in with jubilated. Corey McBride hit a jumper 13 points, including some as Michael However, one thing which ignited a 16-0 run for impressive dunks on put back remained constant. Thirty the Maroon Tigers. During opportunities. McBride Harris takes the eight years later, on February this stretch, another freshman, blitzed the Bulldogs, ringing ball to the hoop 23,1996, the Maroon Tigers ran Andrew Doyley, scored 6, up 36 for the Maroon and past Fisk by a count of 121-72, including two impressive fast White. Michael Santos played closing the old gymnasium in break lay-ups. Morehouse admirably in place of Banks style. used the run to take the lead and chipped in 21, displaying The first half provided a for good, but the Bulldogs still excellent floor leadership and few intense moments. Fisk showed they had a little fight defensive intensity. George Craw ford/STAFF opened the game with a 9-5 in them. Fisk would stay close The Maroon Tigers run. The Maroon Tigers were until a Wallace Corker three- finished the regular season playing their second game in pointer and a Darren Marshall campaign 16-8. They earned stretch. This group could be Championship game against a 24 hour-period, having free-throw and lay-up put a second place finish in the dangerous in the tournament Alabama A&M. Wouldn't it be defeated Tuskegee the Morehouse up 46-31 with less SIAC West and played and stands a chance to have a nice to have some fresh previous night. They were than 5 minutes left in the half. extremely well down the final rematch of last year's SIAC hardware in the new building? Morehouse “Defense” Casts Spell Over LeMoyne-Owen Magicians

margin for Morehouse at Morehouse's lead in half, ByAaron Savoy about the eight-minute mark. down to eight points at 87-78. Staff Writer LeMoyne-Owen But in the end, Morehouse attempted a comeback led by hung tight, made a few The old expression goes point guard Fernando Clark. defensive stands and enough "defense win championships." Clark came alive with 13 of his free throws to hold the Morehouse just took a big 18 points coming in the Magicians off. With the win, step toward winning an second-half. After a Clark 3- Morehouse raised their record SIAC championship with a pointer at the 3:00 minute to 14-8 while LeMoyne-Owen mark, the Magicians had cut win over the LeMoyne-Owen dropped to 14-10. Magicians 90-78 on Tuesday, February 20. The Maroon Tigers were led by shooting guard Michael Harris who had a game-high 23 points. Small forward Wallace Corker added 21 points and 10 rebounds, and power forward George Crawford/STAFF Chris Hawkins had 16 points. The supporting cast made In a huddle: The Maroon Tigers get support from their cheerleaders. numerous big shots in the Hopefully, this same support will take them to a championship second half to pull out the win. The win, however, did not come easy for Morehouse. It points, including three 3- was a non-factor from then on, was a tale of two halves for the pointers. Robertson's barrage finishing the game with 22 Tiger defense. In the first half, of jumpshots helped the points. After tying up the the action was furious as Magicians establish a 41-38 game early in the second half, neither team was able to get a halftime lead. the Maroon Tigers then good run going and take But when the second half proceeded to go on an 18-2 run control of the game. began, things changed. at the 16:12 mark. This turned Morehouse seemed to have no Robertson was held to only 4 out to be the decisive point in Il s noi her husband or answer for LeMoyne-Owen points in the second half, with the game. During this stretch, boyfriend And unless we all work together. it’s never going to stop. For information about how you tan help slop domestic violence.call 1-800 777 I960. shooting guard Rickey a much tighter Morehouse the Morehouse defense Robertson who shot holes in defense harassing him until he allowed only three field goals their perimeter defense and began forcing shots. He was in about nine minutes of play. for Domestic Violence. finished with 18 first-half eventually substituted and This run opened up a 70-54 Wednesday, March 6 THE MAROON TIGER '■ - PAGE 15 — Farewell My Lady, Farewell Archer By Richard N. Hayes CLASSIFIEDS Sports Editor In her 38 years, Archer OPPORTUNITIES The Music Industry Info Line Hall has watched the 900-654-9743 presidencies of Mays, Hubert, ($2.75 per minute) $1750 weekly possible Gloster and Keith, and has & mailing our circulars. The Live Audition Line played host to an inaugural For info call 301-306-1207. 900-654-9744 function for Massey. She has ($2.00 per minute) been called the "Dog House," while providing the backdrop * $200-$500 WEEKLY * Including how to put together for "Showtime." Mailing travel brochures. a successful demo package, At one time, she was the No experience necessary. publishing, sampling, practice facility for the Hawks; For information send a royalties, copyrights, record now she is old and outdated, self-addressed stamped company addresses, hot and undersized. But, she George Crawford/STAFF envelope to: Universal convention listings, questions is still home, and the Maroon Travel, P.O. Box 610188, Archer Hall, named after President Samuel Archer, played host to the answered...and the chance to Tigers have been nearly Miami, FL 33261 Maroon Tiger for the last time on Saturday, February 23,1996 audition live via phone and flawless on her partially win a free demo package if varnished hardwood. Archer ATTENTION ALL chosen as our monthly Hall opened with a blowout STUDENTS! winner victory over the Fisk yet-to-be named facility is feel a little sad with the end of University Bulldogs. 38 years beautiful, impressive and state an era, the passing of a friend. Over $6 Billion in public 18 or older later, she closed her doors in of the art. Yet, those of us who Thanks for the memories, and private sector grants Sponsored by DT Music the same manner. The new know Archer cannot help but Archer, it's been real. & scholarships is now Media, Brooklyn, NY available. All students are eligible. Let us help. For EMPLOYMENT College Basketball Insider: Picking the more info, call: 1-800-263- 6495 ext. F53891 Assistant Manager and Supervisor Positions are “Tremendous Ten” of this Year's Tournament ATTENTION STUDENTS! surprising losses to sorry wide body in bulky forward now available with Freeze By Kyle J. Martin squads Temple and Missouri, Danny Fortson, but they also Frame Operating at local Assistant Sports Editor Looking for 1993 or 1994 theme park. We are looking the Jayhawks, at 23-2, are still have size, and will defend tape of Freaknic. Will pay With conference wars only for enthusiastic energetic, sitting pretty. Backcourt with passion. Questions arise $35 for one tape or $50 for a week away, let us take a look and outgoing individuals. maestro Jacque Vaughn with LeGree at the point, and both. Will provide the at the "Tremendous Ten" — No experience required. orchestrates a dominant, yet with keeping the big men out tape and pay for postage. our picks of the top ten teams For more information predictable bunch who are of foul trouble. A title long­ "The crazier, the better." in the country. Call 404-948-9290 ext. 3688 tough at every spot. This team shot. Please call Roth Hyght at Unlike many college polls or Page 800-618-4520. could easily win it all, and are 7. Georgetown — (310) 591-1855 or (310) 409- and conflicting "expert" not one to sleep on. Sure signs Although only ranked 11th in 6453 (pager). opinions, our choices depend of trouble: Big men do not the national polls, the Hoyas upon more than just a win-loss board, or the backcourt deserve better. By stepping up FOR SALE WANT TO PLACE AN AD? record. Quality wins and misplaces their shooting their D, the Hoyas fully exploit losses, team cohesiveness and touch. A near Can't Miss. their frightening athleticism. CLASSIFIED AD RATES efficiency are factored into our 4. e Connecticut — The Wild-child Iverson has settled 1990 Mazda Miata. Mint decision in hopes of more Huskies at 24-2 are still an elite down considerably from Condition. Blue. 5-Speed. First 10 words $ 3.00 thoroughly evaluating the team despite the recent trying to run the show, yet can Air-conditioning. 11 -15 words $ 5.00 NCAA's best. embarrassing loss at still put up big numbers. Two Blaupunkt Cassette. 16-20 words $ 7.00 1. Massachusetts — The Georgetown. Hopefully, problems: Iverson handling Lojack Tracking System. 21 words and over $10.00 nation's unanimous top team they've learned not to rely so tournament pressure, and the Alloy Wheels. also gets our nod at 25-1, heavily on their superstar, Ray play of Mrs. Othella $8,795 (770)552-9946 To place an ad: though they play in the weak Allen, because when things are Harrington. call (404) 681 -2800 ext 2975 Atlantic-10 and have survived not going his way, the whole 8. Memphis — With the a handful of close shaves. team struggles. A strong Tigers ranked a lowly 19th, we Marcus Camby, at full backcourt and a quality thought we should intervene - S8,€CC AU llllilv strength, is a nightmare for the frontcourt complement their just a little. This is a quality WoRkiNq disTnibuTiisiq our PRoducT Brochures. opposition, and the backcourt experience, but it may be a team, and despite painful Get PAid — We Supply Brochures. is solid. Test time is in March; stretch to pick them to win it losses against Louisville and F/T or P/T. For FREE IMo Write: are they future National all. Stay tuned. Georgetown, they can ball DIRECTOR Champs, or just one- 5. Villanova — A strong with anyone. Big man 1375 Coney Island Ave., Ste. 427 Minutemen-wonders? bunch led by a potential Player Lorenzen is more than Wright ______Brooklyn, NY 11230 J 2. Kentucky — The best of the Year in Kittles. They for the club, and mini-jet Chris team in the nation, Kentucky have all the weapons: Garner has really come into his should be number one, but shooting, ball handling, size, own. Their Achilles' heel is they lost early in the season to speed, and the requisite consistency, mainly from Massachusetts. Their superstar. Center Jason Wright, Ced Henderson, and Ricardo Peral is just a tease; he the surprise teams of the year, combination of tenacious D Lawson is the only question Mingo Johnson. Too many is soft and needs the intensity managing to sneak up on the and hellish offense is lethal. mark; he has a weak question marks leave them out to match his talent. Duncan is nation with little fanfare. With a bench that goes ten- rebounding average to be 6-11, in the cold for a title. as good as advertised, using Forward Ace Custis leads a deep, the 'Cats literally and is an emotional time 9. Wake Forest — Having people down low but can be bunch of quality players who overwhelm their opponents bomb. If he keeps himself a big timer like Tim Duncan stopped by a physical post. At simply get the job done. This with sheer numbers. 'The only under wraps, the Wildcats masks many of the Deacs' 17-4, Wake can play, but the might hurt in March when weakness here is a lack of a could certainly roar into the flaws, which mainly lie in the lack of a consistent scorer to teams key on Custis and force true center, which may not postseason with a vengeance. supporting cast. Tony Rutland complement Duncan spells someone else to step up. matter if all stations are firing. 6. Cincinnati — A has slowly developed into an disaster. Without another genuine go­ Potential Champs. dangerous team. Not only do acceptable point, and LaRue 10. Virginia Tech — The to guy, V-Tech's style just 3. Kansas — Despite two they have the nation's best can bust zones, but forward Hokies are definitely one of seems kind of "Hokie." Wednesday, March 6 THE MAROON TIGER PAGE 16 Morehouse j round

Morehouse MC Quotable

"As Situations Change"

Every day I open my eyes and then I realize Another day of fightin' off the devil in disguise My thoughts are mastered gotta get my trimmins though caucasoids lookin' at my skin like a criminal The way we drink, shrinks couldn't see our subliminals Trust in the few above you Brothers either love you or they gonna creep in and shove you Entrapment of my community and my surroundings When 1 look around I see black people drowning In sorrows of yesterday and tomorrow Mad regret gainin' debt, now I gotta borrow Shooks look at my pack since the days of way back Elevated hella hated dwellin' on the payback The older the bolder the more I think sadistic Red eyes sippin' on genocide and Mystic But wait a minute no more livin 'filthy like intestines They talkin' bout them Coogi sweaters, but I want investments When I get my cash flip my stash astronomical Black love f*ck the trickle down economical Never been the one upon the gun to say I caught fame My concepts is beyond steps ofya thought frame! "Cool Money Mack" Graphite -Rashaan Jemal

By Jason Thomas, Morehouse Class of '97 A House ?uestion • Through the entrance of her gates are we Young . .. excited . . . neverending thoughts of being free Freshman. Yearning with desires to drink Spelman's tea

Totally unaware of what is in store. Students. Spoiled with the knowledge of Dr. Crawford and Moore Communities crying, excuses of being young can’t be Anymore

Gone. The minds of men are molded Into thoughts of Responsibility "Untitled" Once out of her mystical gates ... What kind of man Photograph Will you be?

By Robert Johnson, Morehouse Class of '96 - Keith Camper