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IN FEATURES IN ARTS & IN SPORTS Nothing to cheer His reputation is in shambles, ENTERTAINMENT ecatur native, Chris but President Clinton still about: The Tigers Tucker, returns home enjoys support among Blacks. continue their losing

to set up shop in Atlanta. streak. Page 12 Page 5 Page 6

bea Moore neighborhood. It was with the Moore's World Record Book wants to be Jets that he began to the fastest incorporate the rigorous man in the workouts that would lead him Bantam (10 & Uxv>rt».) in 1989 world. to childhood stardom on the 400 meter* (58:76) track. 800 meters (2:19) Almost immediately, And with 10 standing Moore began reaping the Minott (Ii -12) t.\- 1991 400 meters world records, this 19-year- benefits of pure hard work. It 800 meters oldO is well on his way toward started when he set the current that goal. bantam (10 & under) world Yoi;Tft(W-14)m 1493 "If everybody else runs a records in the 400 and the 800 400 meters (47:16) 300 for warm up, I run a 400.1 meters. Since then, he has set 4X400 meters (.3:23:96) have to separate myself from eight more records, in levels By Rod Hollimon ranging from midget (11-12) to jNtrRMr.niATr (15-16) in 1995: Staff Writer young men (17-18). 200 meters (21:10) "I'm not one of those 400 meters (45:99) the average person," said people that taunt on the track. 4X100 meters(41:41) Moore, a freshman at I just like to work hard and go You«, mpn (17-18) in 1996 Morehouse this year. "They're out there and handle my 400 meters (45:58) average because they want to business," said Moore. "I be average. I gotta be don't believe in coming in different, so I do things that second. But if you wanna beat society when two of his best average athletes just don't me, you can beat me. You just friends were killed, Moore do." gotta take it to another level. made a vow to himself that he Moore began his track And will you sacrifice your would do all that he could, career at the age of seven time, your body, and your when in the right position, to when he learned about the LA mind to do that? Most people help people come out of the Jets track team through a won't." fundraising project in his Learning about the ills of Continued on page 14

Morehouse, Spelman combine celebrations Charity begins at the House homecoming will be a new reason to pair up with the By Faraji Whalen experience, andthey have college's unofficial sister Acting Campus News Editor warmly embraced the idea. school. In a return to tradition, The last time the colleges The SGA dismissed homecoming will be a joint combined the celebrations speculation that the joint affair with Spelman College was five years ago. homecoming is an effort to this year, the Student "This is really different," make up for a budget slashed said David by almost half in the past few Williams, a weeks. junior "We feel that the psychology combined homecoming will major. "It's be better for the students than pretty cool." two separate homecomings. "God has That's what motivated this, provided a not problems with the forum for this budget," said Jason Boulware, Shaun Spearmon/STAFF initiative, assistant homecoming Alumnus Robert Davidson '67 (left) poses with wife, Faye, which is director. Mrs. Massey and President Massey during the dedication consistent Boulware also added that, and naming ceremony of the Executive Center, September with our contrary to what has been 17. Davidson's $1 million donation — the largest cash theme and reported, planning for the part of the events is going forward as commitment from an alumnus — will endow the maintenance vision this expected. of the house, which was renamed the Davidson House in his Government Association year for unifying the AUC," "[Former homecoming honor. announced last week. said SGA President Chris More about the House Pages 4 Si 10 For many students, a joint Jones, of the organization's Continued on page 3 CAMPUS NEWS

New director to reorganize computer lab

By Cary Jordan be done is if someone allocates lab assistants, but students Announcements Staff Writer more space and money for complain they aren't much computers," said Natasha help. Pam Philips has her work Benson, coordinator of "Yeah, they'll help you if cut out for her. computer services. the computer freezes, but they INTERNSHIPS As the new director of the But Philips is optimistic of are not always eager to help," academic computer services, resolving much more. She is said Daniel Stewart, a Philips is responsible for The National Science Foundation is offering reorganizing what many graduate research fellowships to college seniors, first- consider to be an year graduate students, and others who have completed a overcrowded, inefficient limited amount of graduate study in science, mathematics, computer laboratory. or engineering. Applicants must be United States citizens "I have a lot of work to do, but everything is do-able if or nationals, or permanent residents of the United States. everyone has patience," she For additional information, e-mail: [email protected], or said. call (703) 306-1142. Philips, who worked at the Naval Criminal The Sacramento Bee offers 12-week summer Investigations Services in Washington, D.C., before internships in reporting, sports, copy editing, joining Morehouse last month, photojournalism and graphics arts. The internships pay expects to bring about much- $425 a week. Deadline for the application is November needed change to the Sale Hall 20, 1998. For more information, please drop by The lab by next semester. Joy Ann Phillips/STAFF Maroon Tiger Office (Archer Hall Rm. 115). But she has a lot of housecleaning to do before Chaos rules: Overcrowding, short hours and an unhelpful then. staff are characteristics of the Sale Hall Computer Center The Washington Post is offering paid internships "The lab is too which the new director wants to change. to students interested in journalism. Previous experience overcrowded. Too many is preferred. Applicants must be juniors, seniors, or people prefer to chat, trying to work with the sophomore economics major. graduate students enrolled in a degree program. preventing others from doing appropriate authorities on a "If you disturb them while what they have to do," said few ideas that she feels will they're doing something Applications can be picked up at The Tiger office, and freshman international studies put an end to the important, there'll be some must be postmarked by November 1, 1998. major David Constance, inefficiencies. resistance." pointing to one of the primary "[We will] set up Philips says that in the DIVERSIONS problems with the operation of computers in each dormitory, future, there will be a the facility. and also limit student's time "screening process" for lab Napoleon Meadors, a on the computers in the labs assistants. The first Atlanta University Centerwide Orchestra freshman undecided major, by having a sign up sheet," "The process will concert for the 1998-99 year is scheduled for October 3, nodded in agreement. she said. "I want to meet with emphasize customer service," 1998, at 7:30 p.m. in Sisters' Chapel at Spelman College. "It's terrible because all security about having the lab she said. "We will be Admission is free. the computers are taken, and open 24 hours a day, seven delivering what we promise to if there are some available, days a week. If we can't have our customers promptly and they're broken," he said. lab assistants in the lab at all assisting our customers The Atlanta University Center, Inc. is holding a tribute However, given the lab's hours, perhaps security could courteously — always listening to the Hon. Louis Stokes (D-Ohio), U.S. House of meager budget, there is little patrol the labs every fifteen to what the customer has to Representatives, on October 3, 1998. This convocation that can be done. minutes or so." say." will be held 10 a.m. until noon in Sisters' Chapel at "The only thing that can Currently, there are eight Spelman College.

OPPORTUNITIES Chivers The Center of Excellence in Science, Engineering Down and Mathematics has scholarships available for junior chemistry, computer science, engineering, math or My Spine! physics majors, with at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA. All interested students should contact Michelle Williams or Stephanie Davenport in Rm. 101 of Dansby Hall. Relax, it’s only water leaking from the roof of the “new and REMINDERS improved” student cafeteria. A

Graduation is nearing, and eligible seniors (those section of the facility was with a minimum of 85 non-remedial semester hours) cordoned off for days, and must obtain a graduation packet from the registrar’s multiple garbage cans put in office. October 14 is the deadline to file for graduation and place a cap and gown order. File on time. place to catch those rogue droplets. Alfred Record/STAFF Thursday, October 1,1998 THE MAROON TIGER CAMPUS PAGE 3 House GOPs: Young republicans stake their ground on campus

By Mikhia Hawkins laughed" when asked to government and they agree with some of the Managing Editor advise the club. putting it back Republican ideology. In tact, Also, when flyers were into our Blacks generally arc Steve Clincy does not posted announcing the first communities." conservative in their views suppress his opinions to avoid general interest meeting for Both Clincy "Liberals have had an criticism. Clincy is a the YRC, some were and Chilton cited intellectual and political Republican — a Black vandalized. the principles of monopoly on the Bl-.u k Republican — and although Such antagonism toward self-help and community, and it has led te the term . is no longer Young Republicans Club is decentralized tunnel vision whn h considered an oxymoron by expected at a historically Black government as perpetuates this monppoK. social standards, Black school. Since the Civil Rights their primarv said Chilton. Republicans are still relatively Movement, the Grand Old reasons for Despite the difficult»* - rare. Party has been the object of adopting finding an advisor, the A RC As president and co­ much disdain from members conservatism. was able to hook one protest >r founder of the Morehouse of Black society, and the term They believe that willing to it advisory support Young Republicans Club "conservative" has become an these ideals Although not affiliated (YRC), Clincy, a senior utter pejorative. particularly with a particular party, lames accounting major, is working But Clincy and Aaron benefit the Black Richardson, professor of Chilton, a senior philosophy community, but English, believes that the club to give this small minority a Cedric Dark/STAFF louder voice. major who co-founded YRC, that narrow­ was a much needed addition Steve Clincy (left) and Aaron Chilton hope "I established the club in see promise in the G.O.P., mindedness has to the school. their Young Republican Club broadens order to present opposing especially for Blacks. led to the "Intellectual tension is views to the liberal "The Republican Party is the spectrum of intellectual debate on dominant and good," said Richardson. "I feel atmosphere here at interested in decentralizing campus. negative that even though there are Morehouse," said Clincy. governmental power," said power within African perception of conservatism ideas on the Republican The Young Republicans Chilton, who adopts the American communities." and the G.O.P. amongst platform that I disagree with Club became a chartered conservative ideology but is "Blacks have been too Blacks. my own ideas need a iovai. student organization last year, not interested in partisan dependent on the "Blacks get turned off opposition that will keep them after encountering much politics. "Localizing such government," added Clincy. when they hear that you are a informed, honest and clear difficulty finding an advisor power by giving more of it to "The only way we can take Republican," said Clincy. "But The more organizations that for the club. According to the the states and localities will control of our own lives is by if they kept an open mind, YRC president, "a lot of people ultimately render greater taking power from the federal many of them would find that Continued on page 5

Homecoming 1998 show, coronation and the coronation ball, and a parade. Presentation plans are on schedule Boulware expressed confidence that this year's Continued from page 1 celebrations will be better than director] Scott Davis' those of years past. Morgan means more resignation may have set back "Last homecoming was plans for homecoming but we sloppy; things weren't always have made up that time, and smooth," said Boulware. "By career opportunities we're right on schedule," he joining with Spelman, we're said. combining minds to bring about a more complete event Some of the joint events J.P. Morgan is a leading global financial firm that provides strategic students can expect during and a better homecoming for advice, raises capital, trades financial instruments, and manages assets homecoming week are a the students." gospel concert in the Olympic The college is also teaming for corporations, governments, financial institutions, and private clients. Arena, an Apollo-style talent up with another school for one of the week's most anticipated show in King Chapel, a flag Please plan to attend our information presentation for football game on Spelman's events -- the concert. This year, Morehouse students interested in campus, and a jazz concert, the concert will feature also at Spelman. OutKast and Noreaga, and Seth Pickens, director of will be held jointly with Morris Internal Consulting Services homecoming, pointed out that Brown College at Herndon Investment Banking there still are several events Stadium. Investment Management/Private Client Group sponsored solely by "Now that we're doing the Morehouse. concert with Morris Brown, Markets "There are only going to that almost doubles the be six really joint events," he budget; so pretty much the Tuesday, October 6 sky's the limit on other acts, said. "We're still going to be 6:30 - 8:30 pm having our own functions." depending on who's Students can also look available," said Pickens. Living Learning Center II, Auditorium, Spelman Campus forward to homecoming Schedule Page 7 staples, such as the fashion All majors welcome Z/TflOW DOES S800/WEEK EXTRA INCOME^» sound to you? Amazingly, profitable opportunity. Send self-addressed stamped envelope to: J P Morgan GROUP FIVE www.jpmorgan.com 6547 N. Academy Blvd. Dept N Colorado Springs, CO 809 LR------s/ J.P. Morgan is an equal opportunity employer. Thursday, October 1,1998 THE MAROON TIGER CAMPUS PAGE 4 Alumnus donates $ 1 million to college

resources to laid for the man I am today," By Blair Sills advancing the Davidson said. THE DAVIDSON FILE Staff Writer College in every way Davidson, a member of Age: 52 When Robert Davidson I can," he said. the. Board of Trustees since was a 12-year-old growing up Davidson is 1996, says that he serves on Hometown: Memphis, Tenn. in Memphis, Tenn., there were chairman and CEO the board because he hopes Family: Wife, Faye; sons, Robert no orphanages for African of Los Angeles- "to return to Morehouse the III and John Roderick; daughter Americans. Unlike whites, based Surface benefit of the foundation that Julian who were shown compassion Protection it provided me so that the Education: Morehouse (BA, and understanding, Black Industries, a paint 'great Morehouse legacy' can 1967) and the Univ. of Chicago children were sent to juvenile and specialty continue for those that (MA, 1969) halls and treated like coatings follow." Occupation: Chairman and CEO criminals. manufacturer In addition to his of Surface Protection Industries Many Memphis residents ranked 23rd on the commitment to Morehouse, were offended by this Black Enterprise list of Davidson is active with many Hobbies: Traveling with family, treatment, but only one chose "America's Top 100 civic and charitable golf, skiing, and collecting African American art to do something about it. Black-owned organizations. Thelma Davidson, using her Industrial/Service He coached basketball Favorite meal: Thanksgiving own limited resources, Shaun Spearmon/STAFF Companies." and .baseball in Harlem, and dinner with the family established the first orphanage Robert Davidson speaks at the House He credits his founded a drug rehabilitation Favorite vacation spot: The for African American children dedication and renaming ceremony personal success to program in Boston. He has beaches of Brazil in Memphis. the foundation he served on the boards of the Following his mother's money will be used for the received at Morehouse. African American Museum of example of philanthropy, maintenance and upkeep of "From the discipline, Art, the Black-Jewish for 1998 by the Los Angeles Robert Davidson, a 1967 the presidential home, which morals and values established Economic Development Chapter of the Black MBA honors graduate of Morehouse has been re-named the by Benjamin Mays, to the Committee, and the Planning Association, and received the College, recently donated $1 Davidson House in his honor. principles of economics taught Commission for the City of Outstanding Entrepreneur million to the school — the “It is because I believe so by E.B. Williams, to the basics Pasadena. Award from the National largest cash commitment from strongly in this institution that in etiquette taught by Dean Davidson was named Association of Investment an alumnus to date. The I commit my time and Brazeal, the foundation was Black Businessman of the Year Companies in 1990.

Yearbook staff grapples with credibility problems

editor in chief of the By Faraji Whalen publication. "This makes it Acting Campus News Editor impossible to get requisitions YOU HAVE ENOUGH The morale at the office of or office supplies. It's been the Torch, the college yearbook, two years since we've is low. received a significant order of WORRIES "Evolution," the last office supplies." yearbook students received, The staff also faces a was widely panned for its severe credibility crisis. ASTHMA SHOULDN’T numerous typographical and According to them, the fiasco factual errors, and the 1998 that was last year's yearbook book has yet to see the light of has tainted the reputation of day. the current staff. BE ONE OF THEM Worse, the fate of next "I think that book made a year's book isn't faring any difference in the way our better. organization was perceived, You might breathe a lot easier if you Despite a new working and because of that, we don't space and increased get the support from students Participate in our research study. If you permanent staff — the absence and some of the of which led to the office's past administration," said Are over the age of 12 and currently use an problems, according to the assistant editor Alphonza Inhaler or other medication for your asthma editors — the faculty is still not Terrell. in constant touch with the The staff hopes the 1999 You can get free asthma specialist care, study medication, Torch staff, hampering yearbook will change all that. communications. The book will be released Exams and payment for your time and travel "I'm never directly in next summer to allow the staff touch with the faculty," said to include spring semester Nicole Jackson, associate events. editor. "I have to go through "We feel this will give a CALL (404) 252-0570 the advisors. I'm getting things more comprehensive feel to secondhand, and that gets the yearbook," said Terrell. FOR MORE INFO confusing because we're "The year doesn't end in receiving mixed messages." December. A lot of important "One of our major events happen in the spring problems is that the and we want these to be a part CLINICAL RESEARCH ATLANTA administration tends to think of the yearbook." of us as part of The Maroon Tiger," said LeVar Burke, Thursday, October 1,1998 THE MAROON TIGER ■ CAMPUS PAGE 5 81111/ ' ' TU Ä BBC films documentary on freshmen’s college transition

By Levar Smith Contributing Writer A LOOK AT THE BRITONS

A documentary Name Age Birthplace chronicling the transition to Nonso Owóh 18 Born in the UK college life for five Morehouse freshmen from Great Britain Steven Monerville 30 Born in Ghana will air on British Broadcasting Corporation, October 7. Steven Grant 19 Native of Jamaica The 30-minute segment Oluwaseun Ogunsanya 19 Native of Nigeria will be a part of "Black Britain," a program that Dean Maphenduka 26 Native of Zimbabwe features aspects of Black British culture. Producer Angela Davis said the piece deals with how the students fare in a different The five Britons bubbled documentary was important, cultural setting, and will help with exuberance when the students didn't enjoy the determine whether an all- describing their experiences lack of privacy that came with Black, all-male institution will thus far. the extensive filming. benefit England as well. "There's nothing here but "We had a barbecue in "In the education system grass!" exclaimed Steven England and they filmed the in Britain, Black males are Grant, a psychology major, preparation of food over and Cedric Dark/STAFF expelled at a rate six times recalling his first impressions over" said Steven Monerville,. higher than white students, of Atlanta. "I saw the stars for a psychology major. Freshmen Steven Grant (back left), Dean Maphenduka, although they make up only a the first time here." Grant had his own Nonso Owoh (center), and Steven Monerville, along with Olu tiny fraction of the For Dean Maphenduka, it anecdote to share. Ogunsanya (not pictured), are subjects of a documentary population" Davis said. was the sense of unity amongst "I woke up one morning filmed for the BBC this fall. "Morehouse is on par with Morehouse students that and there was a camera in my Oxford and Cambridge in stuck. face," he said. the men who make it Morehouse Men?" said creating leaders," she said. "It's like being a big Overall, the students significant. producer Davis. "So if these students can be family," said Maphenduka, an understand that the "It will be interesting to A copy of the BBC video will successful here, then maybe an English and mathematics documentary will give people see if they are fish out of water, be available in the Office of all-Black, all-male institution is major. in Great Britain a small or will they fit in? Do they college relations during the answer in Britain." Although they felt the glimpse into Morehouse and have what it takes to be Homecoming Week.

School Daze: Two frats return accounting major and a equally enthusiastic to see the By Joe Carlos member of Alpha Phi Alpha. return of the chapters. Want A Sports Editor "This makes everything better. "With the chapters back, Don't be surprised if you This makes the other and the frats back, hopefully Challenge? hear the calls of more than two fraternities better because now it will serve as an inspirational fraternities this school year. they have competition." mechanism," said Henry OFFICER TRAINING SCHOOL This fall, chapters of Alpha Jihad Muhammad, a Goodgame, director of alumni Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and member of Iota Phi Theta, affairs and major gifts, and a Start your career off on the right foot by enrolling in the Air Force Iota Phi Theta Fraternity once agrees. member of the Alpha Rho OfficerTraining School.There you will become a commissioned "When I got chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha. officer in just 12 weeks. From the start you'll enjoy great pay, here in '85 things "Young men will be more complete medical and dental care, 30 days of vacation each year, were a lot different. polished with the fraternal plus the opportunity to travel and Greek presence on campus adds AIM high see ^e world. To discover how high I mean you could element. It broadens their AIP W a career in the Air Force can take an “interesting dimension” to see all the colors of horizons socially, 1 you, call 1-800-423-USAF, or visit all the fraternities, academically and with our website at www.airforce.com Morehouse. www.airforce.com and everybody was community outreach." represented. It was '"We used to have all beautiful," said kinds of competitions among Republican club aims to diversify discourse again joined the ranks of active Muhammad, a junior history the frats — academic and Greeks on campus, bringing major. intramural," continued Continued from page 3 of race treachery," said the total to four. The other two Johnny Nimes, the Goodgame, waxing nostalgic. Richardson. are chapters of Omega Psi Phi college's coordinator for Greek "We set the tone of the inspire debate and cerebral In its second year of Fraternity, Inc., and Phi Beta life, feels that a Greek presence campus. It was much more fervor, the better." existence, the Young Sigma Fraternity, Inc. on campus adds an effective when young men Richardson said he, too, is Republicans Club is growing The buzz recently created "interesting dimension" to knew somebody could be especially attracted to the steadily. Its collective voice is by an interest meeting Morehouse. watching them and how they Republican ideal of self-help, getting stronger, and it hopes sponsored by the Alpha Rho "Fraternities add a much act. It has a positive effect." and believes that Blacks tend members of Morehouse will be chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha has needed outlet [for students] to One chapter that will not to generalize in their outlooks listening intently. many alumni and students become involved in an be returning is the Pi chapter on partisan politics. "We are not trying to excited. organization that helps to of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, "The worst thing that convert anyone," said Clincy. "With everybody coming develop leadership skills," Inc. Nimes said the national Blacks can have is a "We just want people to back, there will be more said Nimes, a member of chapter revoked its charter monolithic perception that think." diversity on campus," said Omega Psi Phi. and at this time has not being Republican equates a Malaki Sims, a junior Other administrators are decided to reinstate it. Black person with some sort WORLD AND LOCAL NEWS Pilgrims retracing Middle Passage pass through Atlanta

By Aundre Black ______Contributing Writer_____ Nigerian leader asks writer to come home A group of over 60 Atlantic Nigeria's leader said Saturday that he met in New York travelers, retracing the trek of Ocean with writer Wole Soyinka and urged his nation's prominent slavery, made a pit stop in exile to return home. "We want them all to come home and Atlanta last month to share join us in what we're doing," Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar their experiences. said at a news conference in Paris. Soyinka, winner of the The group, transcending 1986 Nobel Prize for literature, has cited as recently as a week racial, religious and cultural ago security concerns for his refusal to end his four years of lines, told tales and offered self-imposed exile. Abubakar did not say how Soyinka prayers at the First Iconium Aiof 12/97, ihcrnuc^in planning htag«. Projected responded. Soyinka, who teaches at Emory University, could route »from Senegal l«i\ Baptist Church, September 17. Angola, then by transport to South Africa for walk not be reached Saturday for comment. It also made an appearance at and concluding event. the Interdenominational Many Russians see autocracy as best way out Theological Center the next One-third of Russians believe the president should have day. "supreme power" and that dictatorship is the only way out The assemblage is on a of the current economic crisis, a poll released last week said. cross-continental walk that Shanti, a white pilgrim, The journey is no fairy tale The poll's findings correspond to a common perception that began on May 30, 1998, in said the experience thus far follow-the-yellow-brick-road many Russians yearn for strong — even dictatorial — Leverett, Mass., and is has been eye-opening. affair, said the participants. leadership to solve the country's problems. expected to conclude June "I had not really been The travelers sleep in 1998 in Cape Town, South aware of the extent of racism roach-infested facilities, walk Iran no longer supports author’s death sentence Africa. still in this society," he said. "I 15-20 miles per day, and have Iran's foreign minister said last week his government As they trek through am disgusted with what limited access to showers. was distancing itself from a $2.5 million reward for killing North America, South white, dominant, patriarchal In the U.S. and the author Salman Rushdie and was ready to exchange America, and the Caribbean males have done to this Caribbean, the pilgrims will ambassadors with Britain. A relieved Rushdie, author of — the leg of slave trade world." visit sites of suffering and "Satanic verses," said that it appeared his nearly 10-year triangle that brought human Central to the journey is death such as slave auctions, ordeal has ended. "It looks like it's over," Rushdrfe said. "It cargo from West Africa-- the healing for the ancestors. slave quarters and lynchings. means everything." pilgrims plan to gain an "It is having our spirits lift Prayers and offerings will be awareness of the travails their spirits and take them made for the spirits of those Campaign cash given principally by whites suffered by slaves. back to Africa so they can be who died and suffered there . "When you do this free," said Ronald McDonald, "Everyone cannot do this A new study has found that the nation's campaign [pilgrimage], it allows healing a walker from Washington, walk," said Tamallah Bennett, finance system is deeply segregated along racial lines. A for yourself," said Tizita, who, D.C. the pacekeeper. "It is more of nationwide study by Public Campaign, a Washington-based like most of the wayfarers, "The ancestors are a calling than something [that] campaign reform group, found that affluent whites goes by her first name. "You everything," added another you choose to do." contribute nearly all of the money to members of Congress have to heal from the places traveler, Raina. "We owe them and poorer minorities contribute virtually none of it. "There you came. You must walk in so much. They are present in is a disproportionately small amount of money that comes the spirit." everything we do." from people of color," said Ellen Miller, director of Public Campaign. "In the political world, where money is the first threshold of political success and access to politicians, people who don't give money are disenfranchised. They are on the sidelines." Race relations panel issues modest report

By Antoine Haywood ultra-liberal approach to enforcement, education, Household incomes up, but gaps remain Contributing Writer solving the age-old problem of economic opportunity, A strong economy has reduced poverty and raised race in America. housing and criminal justice. household incomes to the best levels in a decade, the Census After nine board "They see the problem as "While there has been Bureau reported last week. The South and West have fared meetings, more than three a lack of communication in the much progress in eliminating especially well, with millions of African Americans and hundred public hearings, and nation about racial relations racial discrimination, Hispanics moving out of poverty, the bureau said in its three forums, a presidential and separation within races," disparities and stereotypes, annual report. Meanwhile, the richest one-fifth of Americans panel on race relations said Foster. "They don't see many challenges remain, and continued to earn about eight times as much aggregate wrapped up its 15-month the problem of institutional these challenges cannot be income as the poorest one-fifth, $126,550 compared with inquiry last month with a plan racism that keeps single­ resolved overnight," said John $15,400. to boost opportunities for parent minority families stuck Hope Franklin, chairman of minorities. in secondary labor market the advisory board, in a letter Starr report spurs sales But civil rights leaders jobs and schools." to the president accompanying Kenneth Starr should have cut a licensing deal for his called the recommendations But Angela Oh, member the report. report. One of Washington's new power eateries, McCormick uninspired, and little of the Advisory Board on So far, the White House & Schmick's,. says cigar sales at its bar are up 110 percent congressional action is Race, disagrees. has agreed to provide $1 since the report appeared. A tourist paid $250 to take home expected. "The report is an billion more in loans to 25 Macanudos as capital souvenirs. Also, sales of "Oy vey! "It's too bad that it, like appropriate tone, given what minority-owned firms. But The things they say," a book Lewinsky gave Clinton, have everything else, ran into the we have heard from the proposed aid for inner-city quadrupled. Meanwhile, Italian fashionhouse Gattinoni has Lewinsky steamroller," said American people this year," teachers and school offered Lewinsky $470,000 to stroll down the catwalk this Mary Frances Berry of the U.S. Oh said. "There is a need for construction, as well as a month for its new "Roma Outsize" line. "Who better to draw Commission on Civil Rights. sensitivity to be brought to crackdown on hate crimes, are public attention at this moment?" said Gattinoni spokesman Dr. Madison Foster of the bear here." unlikely to clear Congress any Giovanni Ciacci. Morehouse department of The report offered policy time soon. sociology calls the report an suggestions in civil rights FEATURES We came, we saw, we plucked The art offive-fingered discounts is alive among co-eds; so are the reasonsjustifying it

By Sterling Taylor "Dalmar," a sophomore ______Features Editor______engineering major at The names in this story have Morehouse, tries on clothes at been changed to protect the guilty. outlet stores, and after ripping off the tags, puts his clothes Everyone knows someone over them and walks out of the who does ifc- store. In high school, it was my "If it was a Black business, friend Jeff. Once a week after I wouldn't have stolen from school, I'd go to Jeff's house 'em," he rationalizes. "White and from there we'd trek to the businesses are just out for my local K-Mart where he'd money." instruct me in the finer arts of "Dalmar" says he's not shoplifting. afraid of getting caught Super Nintendo because "the cameras don't cartridges, videotapes ... work and if they do, they don't whatever could fit into the check the tape." pockets of his baggy jeans, On the other hand, would. The trick, he showed "Julius," a senior business me, was simply to exit the major at CAU, thrives on store through the garden major department stores, department, where there were specializing in "tag no scanners at the door and the switching." only person working was an He switches the tag of an old lady who could hardly see, expensive item with a more from different stores and stick the shirt would have cost him for seeing something and not let alone give chase. reasonable one from the [shoe] boxes in their bags." 60 percent more had he responding," says Terri Fair, a I just knew we'd get something less expensive. Why didn't she report the purchased it at the store. graduate student at CAU and caught. But we never did. Then he takes the newly re­ thefts? "They weren't paying How big of a problem is former store manager at Whatever became of Jeff? tagged item to another me enough, so I had the shoplifting at retail stores? Abercrombie. She was one Maybe he went on to lead a life department where the clerks attitude that I didn't care," she According to Scott, a store employee who did not stand of crime. Most likely, he's only know the prices in their replies. manager at Abercrombie & by idly as she witnessed doing well in college sections. Many "professional" Fitch of Cumberland Mall, it shoplifting, out of a feeling of somewhere, stealing petty It's a fool-proof method, shoplifters — and there are varies. loyalty to the company. things occasionally. he says. plenty on the AUC campuses When talking about "Abercrombie paid my Shoplifting isn't just a high "If you get caught going to — don't keep the items they shoplifting, most retail officials bills and taught me school thing and it happens the register with the wrong steal; they sell them. use the term "shrink-rate" — responsibility," she says. more than you may think. But tag, just play it off like you "Thomas," a sophomore money lost against the But there is a bit of good you probably didn't have to be didn't know." philosophy major at inventory. The shrink-rate of a news. While the reasons told that. "Kim," a freshman at Morehouse and occasional store can be high or low students give to justify their Shoplifting's prevalence in CAU, and a one-time shoplifter of CDs, has bought depending on the time of year, criminal behavior is the Atlanta University Center employee at a women's shoe items that he knew were Christmas season being compelling, so are some of the is not limited to sex or store, has witnessed stolen, like the Abercrombie & highest. reasons not to shoplift. classification. The practices, as shoplifting at its best. Fitch t-shirt he got recently. Scott acknowledges "I struggle with money do the reasons people give to "During busy hours "I don't feel bad about it however that much of the but I don't have to go steal," justify them, vary. people send you back and 'cause that Abercrombie sh*t shrink-rate is due to employee says "Janet," a freshman at But virtually everyone has forth to get shoes," she says. is way, way too expensive," he theft. CAU. "Why go to jail for some a story to tell. "I saw people bring in bags says. "Thomas" estimates that "I could have lost my job clothes? That's stupid."

Tenative Schedule of the 1998 Homecoming “Rebirth of the spirit” October 11-18, 1998 (MS) ?:00 pm (MS) Post game activities Sunday, October 11 Fashion show, Olympic Pep rally, Olympic Arena Afternoon flag football game, Step rally, Kilgore (MS) 11:00 am Arena Spelman quad Reception, Executive center Opening joint service, (M) 11:00 pm (MS) 8:00 pm Sisters’ Chapel Block party, Kilgore Coronation I, King Chapel Friday, October 16 (M) 8:00 pm Dr. William Guy, pastor of Plaza (M) 7:00 pm Comedy show, TBA Friendship Baptist (MS) 10:00 pm Coronation 11, King Chapel Church Wednesday, Coronation Ball, Hyatt Re­ Sunday, October 18 October 14 gency (M) 9:00 pm (MS) 11:00 am (M) 8:00 pm (S) All day Rap Concert, Morris Brown Closing service, King Chapel Gospel concert, Olympic J r Culture fest, Friday, October 16 Stadium Arena Sisters’ Chapel (S) 11:00 am MS: Morehouse/Spelman joint Yolanda Adams Theme Market Friday, Lower Saturday, October 17 event (S) 7:00 pm Manley (MS) 9:00 am Tuesday, October Blue Butta Jazz Radio appearance FI 03, Parade M: Morehouse event only 13 (S) 6:00 pm Cafe, Lower barbeque (MS) 12:00 pm Self-esteem work­ Manley Tailgate party S: Spelman event only shop (S) 11:30 am Thursday, Alumnae tea and dessert, Upper (M) 2:00 pm (M) 8:00 pm October 15 Manley Concourse Football game Adams tl (MS) 11:00 am Thursday, October 1,1998 THE MAROON TIGER FEATURES PAGE 8 Judging Clinton by stride, not stumble Blacks remain firmly loyal to Clinton despite infidelity

this forgiving stance is STAFF AND NEWS REPORTS bewildering Perhaps the most striking But Blacks — while findings in the wake of deeply disturbed by Clinton's Kenneth Starr's report to infidelity and recklessness — Congress have been the circle- are not willing to jettison the-wagons defense of what they see as a unique President Bill Clinton by Black relationship in exchange for Americans. an uncertain and potentially Poll after poll shows that threatening future. African Americans are far "The Black community is more likely than whites to being realistic," said Dr. approve of Clinton's job George Kieh, a political performance and to oppose science professor at his resignation or Morehouse College. impeachment "[President Clinton's] policies At the annual dinner of have been beneficial and a the Congressional Black number of Blacks have been Caucus last month, Rep. appointed to high positions Maxine Waters said of the [under him]. The criticism guest of honor: ''We support being thrown at the President Bill Clinton at this critical is largely hypocritical and moment in his career." part of the American To many outside groups, psychology of 'puritanical pretense'." to forgive wrongs committed the crime," said Julian Bond Most minorities clearly by their leaders. 71, chairman of the NAACP. ByUJ UJCthe Invisible111 Cynic admire the President's Many point to this "And we've experienced this approach to racial issues: his month's decision by the board time and again with Black defense of affirmative action, of the National Baptist leaders." his creation of an advisory Convention USA to forgive its From the beginning of board on race, his president, Rev. Henry Lyons, Clinton's political career, 4$aestioos appointment of Black officials who admitted to having an Blacks have been his most and judges — a record 13 "improper relationship" with ardent supporters. He 1. What if you did half as much as you planned to do? percent, according to the a church worker. They also received an estimated 83 White House — and his trip' speak of the willingness of percent of the Black vote in the 2. Why is Outkast's new album tighter than Kenya this year to Africa where he Black voters in Washington to 1992 presidential election and Moore, Traci Bingham, and Vivica Fox in the backseat expressed regret for America's re-elect Mayor Barry after he 84 percent in 1996 (compared of a hatchback with no AfC? 3. How many ofy 'all saw role in slavery. with 39 percent "He's and 43 percent Vaughn Bean wearing that Morehouse t-shirt at the done more But African American support of Clinton is not of the white fight? 4. And who saw him, in true Morehouse fash­ than any other simply a reflection of loyalty and political self- vote, ion, lose? (Represent, baby!) 5. When are you gonna president for respectively). interest. It is also the product of distinct cultural stop claiming New York City and represent White minorities," In a poll last said Dr. traits born of the Black experience in the United year, the Joint Plains to the fullest? 6. What if the power went out Augustine Center for while you and your date were at the movies? 7. If it's K o n n e h , States, including a broad distrust of prosecutors, Political and "for us, by us," shouldn't it be just a little cheaper?? chairman of an instinctive empathy for the persecuted, and a Economic the Morehouse Studies found 8. If the eyes are the keys to the soul, what does it mean history spiritual emphasis on forgiveness and that Clinton was when I see a sister wearing blue contacts? 9. Which is department. redemption. more popular worse — starvation in Sudan, or the fact that there's B u t among Blacks African than either Jesse starvation in the SWATS? 10. Being totally honest American Jackson or Gen. with yourself, when was the last time you saw a mil­ support of Clinton is not was convicted on drug Colin Powell. lion Black people do anything besides disagree? 11. simply a reflection of loyalty charges, and of Blacks in "Black people simply are Why do I feel like I'm buying beer every time I go into and political self-interest. It is Alabama to forgive former more willing to judge him by also the product of distinct Gov. George Wallace, after his his stride than his stumble," Fair Street? ("Some I.D. please.") 12. Shouldn 't rheto­ cultural traits born of the Black apology for staunchly said the Rev. Calvin Butts 71, ric be a major at Morehouse since that's all we're experience in the United supporting segregation. the pastor of Abyssinian taught? 13. If it's our,homecoming, then why is it at States, including a broad A number of Blacks also Baptist Church in Harlem, of distrust of prosecutors, an say they rallied around the beleagured president. Morris Brown's stadium? 14. Prairie View won? 15. instinctive empathy for the Clinton because they believe So, does this mean that we'll take over their streak persecuted, and a spiritual Starr's investigation follows This article was written with ("only 75 to go, coach!")? 16. What if Tribe broke up emphasis on forgiveness and the pattern established by the contributions from Features redemption. FBI's inquiry into the activities Editor Sterling Taylor, Evan and hell didn't freeze over? 17. What if Sosa was my "[Blacks], oppressed for of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther Simms in New York, Saeed homerun king, regardless? 18. Was that cigar a Cu­ so long, are at a better vantage King Jr. in the 1960's, Ahmed, and published accounts ban ? ("It tastes good.")? 19. Are we ever going to score point in understanding the including the surveillance of in The New York Times and again? (36-0,34-0, ?)? 20. Wha-What? nature of pain, as well as the his sex life. other media outlets. dynamics of forgiveness," said "Instead of starting with Konneh. the crime and looking for the Indeed, it would seem man, Kenneth Starr started that Blacks are more inclined with the man and looked for Thursday, October 1,1998 THE MAROON TIGER PAGE 9

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With head, heart and a hand, Morehouse deans up community

Over 85 students, faculty

and stajf members went into

the neighborhoods surrounding

the AUC, cleaning up

abandoned lots littered with

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Campus Community Clean­ Above: Dr. Massey picks up a piece of trash from the street across from the West End dorms. Below: Students and staff up late last month. clear out an abandoned lot. An initiative of President

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In my mind, Clinton is no saint and he obviously has issues of fidelity that he needs to work Ail correspondence must be mailed to; out with Hillary. I will neither condemn Clinton for improprieties in his personal life, nor call for The Maroon Tiger his resignation or impeachment. Morehouse College • 830 Westview Drive, Southwest • Atlanta, Georgia 30314 Rather, the crux of my editorial will focus on Monica Lewinsky. By centering on Lewinsky, I Phone: (404) 614-6041 « Fax: (404) 614-8546 am in no way absolving Clinton of his responsibility to be a moral and ethical leader. e-mail: [email protected] But in this feminist day and age when women areno longer looked upon as objects, Monica Lewinsky must be held accountable for her actions. We are no longer living in the days when Barbara Pierce left Wellesley College to become Mrs. George Bush. We are living in a time when women see and understand the importance of their contributions to the growth and advancement of society. Lewinsky, a graduate of Lewis and Clark College, cannot be looked upon as naive and innocent. The mere fact that several news media have unearthened Lewinsky's past predilections The house that Massey built to have affairs with married men whom she perceived as powerful tells us that Lewinsky understands the politics of sex and power. It is not by accident that she engaged in oral sex with Clinton, and then informed her friends and colleagues about their sexual relations. By Keddrick Franks A significant amount of Rather, Lewinsky derived a sense of power, privilege, and prestige by engaging in extramarital Contributing Writer the money used in the construction of the House sex with married men who had authority over her. I'll admit it — initially I could have gone to things that What type of woman would keep a semen-stained dress and not have it cleaned? A deceptive subscribed to the commonly- I consider just as important, and cunning woman who understood that her dress would be the demise of a man’s presidency. held belief that the Davidson such as building repairs, A smart woman with a calculated sense to wait for her moment in the limelight. House was an unnecessary financial aid and scholarships, Now, right-wing America with all of its hypocrisy has given Lewinsky the opportunity to waste of school money. But much-needed computer lab shine. And as she stands with Gingrich, Hyde and Burton at the podium, I simply ask, "Mr. after I dug a little bit deeper upgrades, or even teacher Speaker, who left your wife on her deathbed for another woman; Mr. Hyde, with your ’youthful I started to feel that maybe bonuses. The president's act of indiscretion’; Mr. Burton, with your illegitimate son: What about Monica's morality?" this was a good idea. home, in my opinion, is a great Lewinsky owes scores of liberated women of America an apology. The House will idea with bad execution. definitely serve to bring our Now the school will, of school's president closer to course, defend the center by our campus and student pointing out that money for body. And with him so close, the building came from the a much-needed boost in sale of the old president's school morale and spirit house and from a special fund Brotherhood at Morehouse lacking might just follow. created specifically for the However, once I begin to Is there really brotherhood here at Morehouse College? The answer is a resounding no! construction. In other words, look at the cost of building When I was a freshman, this college confused me with an illusion of true brotherhood within they want us to believe that no this structure I start to feel these walls. I know now that there is deeper devotion in a circle of homeless drunks passing a student funds were used in that maybe the $1.5 million bottle. order to build the center. That used for its construction, and This realization occurred to me while I was walking to the Marta station from Phoenix Tower, may be true, but if the fund for the additional $1 million en route to campus. I asked one of my Morehouse brothers if I could catch a ride to campus. His the house had a lower cap, donated by alumnus Bob reply of "I don't know you nig*a," not only enraged me but also snapped me out of the mist of perhaps additional money Davidson for its upkeep, false brotherhood that I was brain-washed into believing in during the 1995 New Student received could have gone would have been better Orientation. All of our singing, fellowshipping and debating was just to promote a myth. toward increasing student served in other areas of our True brotherhood is not when you can sacrifice enough to give a brother a ride to campus or funds — if even by a small school. let the guy down the hall use your iron. Brotherhood is when you involve yourself in a fellow percentage. Yes, having the president student's life so deeply that you are willing to put your convenient lifestyle on the line to The next time you're on within walking distance is a accommodate the next brother's immediate needs. Fair Street, take a look at the positive thing. And being Harriet Tubman did not say "Naw dog, I already got ten slaves wit' me; if any mo' try to run House. Then think about your able to interact with him on away, Massa gon' know wassup." If attending this college is supposed to give me a true sense of friend back home who a regular basis will fraternity, I gained a greater understanding of true solidarity in high school football practice. couldn't make it to Morehouse undoubtedly inspire some Now Morehouse is bringing two more Greek fraternities back on the yard. Is that going to for lack of financial aid. Or students and encourage help Black men have a greater understanding of the entire African Diaspora when we are only about the clusters in the others as they continue their being further divided? computer lab, littered with studies. But was the Uniting the entire campus in efforts to bring forth a universal understanding of brotherhood non-working PC's. Or even Davidson House absolutely is the only true way of rediscovering our collective strength as classmates. about the peeling paint in your necessary? Did it need to be Christopher Bryant '99 dorm room. this excessive? And wouldn't Then you can make your a modest home with similar own decision about the house facilities have worked just as that Massey built. well? Thursday, October 1,1998 THE MAROON TIGER G // ' s W M z . ' S LETTERS PAGE 11

Afrocentricity relevant then and now Progress in flyer investigation To the Editor: Horrorcaust endured by the thinkers in order to claim In response to peoples of African descent is responsibility for our own ^MOREHOUSE "Afrocentricity perspective not the end of a desolate and resurrection as a people of misplaced" (September 17, disconsolate road, but the holistic spiritual, intellectual, 1998), I offer a rebuttal. instigation of a determined economic, social, and First, Afrocentricity does and robust future. individual well-being. To the editor: not assert supremacy above The purpose of the The truth of the African- other perspectives. The Afrocentric perspective is to centered mentality In the May 4th, 1998, issue of The Maroon Tiger, your essence of the African- provide the people of African demonstrates that no group of publication expressed concern about the status of the investigation centered perspective is to descent a crucial link to people is above another and into the slanderous flyer which was mass-produced and distributed provide scholarship which effective multiculturalism. It is that hating European throughout the campus during the 1998 SGA elections. This balances inequities created by not a system which opens the Americans is not enough. We incident was a display of the very worse element of human nature, the European falsification of doors to African Americans in must possess love for and an embarrassment to the Morehouse College family. history. order to "spice up" an ourselves, our people, and our After four months of investigating this matter, I feel that we Afrocentricity counters otherwise boring and dull world. have gathered enough information to move forward. Dean Phifer the notion that people of American culture, but one that Finally, Afrocentricity is will begin holding disciplinary hearings in the near future. The African descent have no respects and appreciates the well-placed. It is deeply rooted college will not tolerate this type of behavior. If those person(s) history, or the history which contribution and in the American dream — that identified are found guilty, they could face the possibility of they do have is something sophistication of every all people, are created equal. suspension to expulsion. completely defined by misery, culture. Afrocentrism is well-placed. It I would like to thank the students whose characters were suffering and intense pain. The goal of the African- is based upon the insuperable impugned by the flyer for their patience and the level of dignity Afrocentricity is a centered worldview is for principles of truth, justice, and they have displayed during this period. I would like to assure them, perspective of empowerment people of African descent to liberation from oppression. their families, and the Morehouse College family that this matter and not debasement. It is a recover our vast and For in the end, no will soon be resolved. philosophy of upliftment and magnificent history dating perspective can contain what Sincerely, not destruction. It seeks to back to the foundation of Malcolm X called the capture the illusion of the human civilization. "paralysis of analysis." We all /P, American dream and reveal The power of the African- must search beneath the the reality of the American based viewpoint is knowing surface to discover the raw Eddie D. Gaffney nightmare. that history is a roller coaster truth. Vice Provost for Student Affairs The Afrocentric full of ups-and-downs, and perspective endows the world thus Afrocentricity is the tool with the knowledge that the employed by African-centered Lawrence Brown '01 : '¡J;::-, i.sri 1 f-» Inaccuracies in ‘Homecoming’ story Dear editors: be left out of such an I am concerned that 20 questions & other issues There \Vere a few important process for the readers are being led to believe misleading statements made student body, and neither did that there is some serious Dear Editor, in the September 17, 1998, we want any group to not be turmoil with student I have been a student at Morehouse College for the past article, "Director's resignation properly represented. leadership when is not true. I two years, and one of the highlights of my college experience derails plans," that need Furthermore, last year's will not speak to the has been reading my college newspaper, and hearing the clarification in order to lend budget was approved in mid- Homecoming Director aspect opinions of my brothers. My favorite column was '20 the piece more accuracy. I will to-late September. The only because my service is in the Questions' by Guru Smurf. 1 use the word 'was' because it address two of those real difference is that Senate and I am not made no longer is. However, since his departure (be it physical or statements. Homecoming is a few weeks privy to all of the goings-on of In one section, the article earlier this year. Besides, the the SGA executive board. one main ingredient: Consistency. It is not funny all of the mentioned that the Student administration allots the However, in an effort to dispel Senate had yet to approve the monetary amounts for the rumor that "everybody is than anything else. They have appeared to be contrite and SGA budget, "forcing the Homecoming, and for the resigning" (and I hope that the void of any real creativity. Maybe this is due to the re­ Homecoming Committee to year, for the student body gentlemen from the discussion organization of The Maroon Tiger in the wake of the "Do use administration funds until during the summer, as it did read this), I will address the You Suck D**k" article. However, the loss of your literary the Senate meets next." The this summer. This allows the supposed resignation of Mr. wording of this paragraph can SGA to begin work in the Ummanah. easily be construed to mean summer, as it did this year. Mr. Ummanah was this particular situation was The Senate's responsibility is President Pro Tempore of the altogether and allowing students (people not on staff) to either avoidable or unusual to approve the line-item Senate last year, but he is not a write a comedic commentary every now and then. The '20 when it was neither. spending of the allotments. senator this year and, Because of Senate The second statement that therefore, is not eligible to be chartering delays for many I found questionable was that Pro Tempore. He, then, could organizations (a result of a pertaining to the resignation not resign. of the staff. new system put in place to of Mr. Ike Ummanah as The Student Senate • 1 ameliorate our budget President Pro Tempore of the session is well underway and the beginning of the month, and then in the middle of the constraints this year, and of Senate. promises to be very month get some small, starved, anorexic piece of paper with registration extensions that My concern in this matter productive this year. Our no relevant information in it, as it was this month. (By the prevented many members of is a little deeper because of the meetings, held every Tuesday way, how could you not mention Miss Maroon and White various groups from meeting impact that it could have on at 7:00 p.m. in the Nabritt- in the paper, but you can mention the MC?) Also, whoever until the second week in the morale of the student Mapp-McBay Lecture Room I, is in charge of '20 Questions' could compile 20 question September), the Senate was body. I recently heard some are open to the student body. from students in one unable to get an accurate readers of The Maroon Tiger We welcome any student to other himself. count of the number of discussing how "the entire come and observe our senators to determine a SGA is resigning," referring to proceedings. can come as a result of it. Now is the time to ask yourself,

quorum to conduct official the departure of Scott Davis as "Are YOU still sleeping?" ■ 5- • • business. Homecoming Director and Sidney A. Robbins Marcus Holland No organization wants to brother Ummanah. Senate President Pro Tempore — ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

The emergence of Chris Tucker

From Def Comedy Jam to “Double-0 Soul, ” Chris Tucker is everywhere.

e seems to be all over the place these days. Whether Smokey, Skippy, or Beaumont from "Jackie Brown," Chris Tucker is the man of the moment. Already an established comic, he is quickly becoming the hot face in Hollywood. The Maroon Tiger was able to catch Hup with Tucker at his new Comedy Cafe (in the Rio Mall on North Avenue). Less animated than his on-screen persona, Chris spoke on everything from his new movie ("Rush Hour"), to "The Mack," to fatherhood, to butterfly collars.

STORY BY JONATHAN HOWARD PHOTO BY SHAUN SPEARMON

Maroon Tiger: Chris writing the scripts? a lot of focusing. The Hughes "Rush Hour." It's like "Money MT: What do you feel makes Tucker, Mr. Hollywood. Do you CT: Oh, yeah... definitely. Brothers, are real with the Talks" was a rehearsal for a good father? consider yourself a full-blown I rewrote "Money Talks," in directing, so we had the old "Rush Hour." CT: You've just got to be star? fact. And "Double-O Soul" is music playing all the time. We there. It's an every day test. Chris Tucker: Nah, nah. I coming up. It's one of the were in New York dressed in MT: And Jackie Chan ...are But that's fun, unless you're gotta do some movies like pieces in production. Mariah the old clothes. We just got into you a fan? lazy. But I'm not lazy, though. "The Color Purple," movies Carey is in it. It's a James the groove. I was living the CT: Oh yeah, I'm a fan. like "Forrest Gump." Then I Bond, secret agent-type thing. character. So, you know, some The problem with Jackie's MT: Since you've made it, can say I did something really That may be out next summer. old vets came down to the set, films before is that there was a what advice would you give to good, [where] I can make the I have some dramas and so I started talking like back in lot of action, but they never people trying to come into the audience cry and laugh at the comedies also, but definitely the 70's. It got fun. Like a had a plot. (Laughs) Now, with entertainment world? same time. my stand-up movie is next [in month, two months after that, "Rush Hour," he's got a plot CT: Keep God first and theaters], I was still in the character of to work with to keep the stay spiritual because that's MT: For a Black man in Skippy. I'm dressed in the audience involved. where your creativity comes Hollywood, is there a lot of MT: Have you heard the clothes. (Laughs) People like from. As soon as you start competition for roles? And do you rumors that Ice Cube is writing "What the hell wrong with MT: As a comedian, who gearing away from that, that' s ever feel limited? another ''Friday?" you?" I was going to the clubs makes you laugh? when you stop creating. All CT: There's lots of CT: Yeah ... I heard about with old, you know, butterfly CT: Ah, Robin Harris ... creativity comes from competition for roles, but that. (Grins) I hope he don't collar, shirt open ... because Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy. spirituality. there's also a lot of growth. It's do it, 'cause I ain't doin' it. I you really get into character all about how bad you want to mean, why would you want sometimes. That was such a MT: What's the goal of your MT: Do you like L.A.? get them. If they're not there, to do that? That's like trying fun character. new comedy club? CT: I like L.A. L.A. is cool, you have to make them to do "The Mack" twice. But, CT: If you have a dream, but it ain't like home. Atlanta yourself. It's a lotta messed up you know, it's up to him ... MT: In your new movie, now you have a place to come is home. L.A. is like a big scripts out there. A lot of they'll just have to find "Rush Hour," how was the and practice and hone it and office. people can't write and they're another Smokey. (Smiles) But chemistry between you and Brett make it come true. That's selling scripts. I said, "I'll write write that good now, that's my Ratner? You two have worked number one. And two, I MT: And you're still it myself if I have to." dog. That's my dog! together before ... wanted to have a place to come straight from the Dec, right? CT: Yeah, we met a while back to and work on the stand­ CT: Oh yeah!! You gotta MT: What's next for you? MT: Speaking of "Friday," ago ... the "Nothing but love" up. So, I'll be here periodically. always go back to your roots. CT: I'm going to do most of your roles have been video for Heavy D. So, then on something like a drama, make comedic. Your most critically "Money Talks," I was looking MT: We hear that you're a people laugh and cry. Then I'm acclaimed role is probably Skippy for a director, because I father now. How do you feel about Chris Tucker's Comedy Cafe going to get back to my stand­ from "Dead Presidents." How produced and co-wrote it. I that? opens today. up. We're going to release a did you prepare for such a strong hired him ... then after the CT: (Smiles) I feel glad, no stand-up movie pretty soon. role? success of that, we trusted each fears. It's like another CT: Well, there was really other. So, we went right into challenge, you know? I love MT: Are you going to be challenges. It's a blessing. Thursday, October 1,1998 THE MAROON TIGER ARTS AND ENTERTAINMEfl PAGE 13 The ‘outkasts’ take the crown listen to "The art of From pimps to aliens to genies, the player storytelling (part II)" where the "two dope boyz" use and the poet take it to a whole new scene Beastie-like distorted vocals to give the song a panicked, end- with Aquemini of-the-world atmosphere. And the Deep South, hometown hoedown feel of "Rosa Parks" By Jonathan Howard With Aquemini, their third is enough to get everyone up A&E Editor CD, Andre (a Gemini) and Big and stompin'. Boi (an Aquarius) create 'Kast also hasn't forgotten Back in 1994,1 was a high another classic. One that might the power of live instruments. school sophomore and the possibly be the best hip-hop "Spottieottiedopalicious" lucky recipient of a cassette album of all time. takes you on a funky ride of single from my sister. It was Combining the its own, while "Liberation" is Outkast 's "caddilacfunkymuzik" and a Dungeon Family Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik. rolling thunder bass of the first collaboration featuring I had never heard anything LP with the deft lyricism and everyone from Outkast to Cee- like it. All horns and jazz and introspection of ATLiens, lo to Big Rube to Miss Erykah pimp sh*t. To my surprise, Aquemini strives to prove that Badu, herself. The title track, they were from Atlanta. The (for the moment) the seat of a testament to the partnership first legitimate rap group I had hip-hop monarchy belongs in that is Dre and Big Boi's, heard from the ATL. the Dirty South. works out over a twangy Skip to 1995. Word on the And with Dre and Big Boi guitar. streets was that Outkast's producing 9 of the 14 tracks On top of all this, Aquemini second album was "tighter and delivering some of the also has its fair share of tracks The funk-filled, new expressed by Dre on "Rosa than Martin Lawrence's fade." realest rhymes of '98, it does that just kick your speakers millenium "Synthesizer" with Parks": "When the record I picked up "Benz or beamer" just that. inside out. "Skew it on the bar- George Clinton, and "West player starts to skippin' and just to be sure. Intro to outro, Aquemini b" features Mr. Lex Louis, Savannah" (a "lost" track from slowin' down/ all y'all can say It was then that I knew moves like a new beast, every himself — Raekwon of the Wu- the first LP) are both sure to is them nigg*s earned the these boys were on some other song riding over a pulsing Tang Clan. It also includes Big blow out a coupl'a amps here crown." level, some future tense hip- bassline and wide-ranging Boi dropping one of the flyest and there. Earned it thev have. hop. sound effects. shout-out's to "The Source" in There's so much to say Aquemini is, in my opinion, The next fall, I knew Look at how "Return of recent times: "I gotta hit 'The about this album that it's one of the finest albums ever ATLiens had to be that lick ... the G" flips a Bounty Killer Source' up/for my other half- difficult to describe exactly made. It's complete, it's multi­ and I was right. One week into track into a vicious response to a-mic cause that what it means to the musical faceted, and it's as fresh as the listening to it, I knew it was a every Doubting Thomas and 'Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik' / scene today. Its effect on the first LP. This that fire! Betta classic. gangsta nig*a on the planet. Or was a classic, right?" future is probably best Know Dat!

girls, The Maroon Tiger new album, Mechanical And the near-acoustic "Speed Marilyn presents: Marilyn Manson — Animals. From the "It's Pat!" of pain" is almost, well, the interrogation. album cover to the band's touching in a Manson-sorta Manson’s Maroon Tiger: Marilyn ... glamour shots inside, way. can I call you Marilyn? Thanks. Mechanical strives to shock, There are more than Marilyn, are you a devil­ but really doesn't go enough drawbacks, though. adventures worshipping, satanic, spawn anywhere David Bowie hasn't Many of the tracks are very of the underworld hell-bent on back in the day. skippable ("Fundamentally in androgyny Armageddon, or a glam-pop Its pulsebox first single, loathsome" — what was that? entrepreneur who knows how "The dope show," is about as Manson does Fiona Apple?), or to attract all of America's good as it gets on this album. could be used as the theme Boy, I'm gonna take attention by wearing thick It's almost laughable to hear song for "Sprockets." it on the chin for this make-up and calling yourself Mr. Public Eye, himself, ("Velcome to Schprockets! My an "Antichrist superstar?" complain about the fleeting name is Dieter!!") one. Marilyn Manson: Umm... star that is fame (*BING* Your The saving grace of the yes. fifteen minutes of fame are up, entire second half of the album has to be "Coma white," where By Jonathan Howard MT: Oh, thanks, man. Mr. Manson. Have a nice A&E Editor You've really cleared up so day!!). Manson just makes your much... Don't get me wrong, now. typical rock song — guitar In our ever-expanding MM: No problem ... are Manson's made a couple of solos, druggy lyrics, catchy coverage of music of all these cookies free? albums prior to this, so he hook. Nothing special. genres (and boy, is that a MT: Oh, yeah. And we've knows a good beat when he Maybe it's just me, but I long row to hoe), we scored got cold cuts in the back. trips over one. He just didn't don't get his appeal or the way a journalistic coup. Ladies MM: Really?!? use too many of them. There he makes some people declare and gentlemen, boys and MT: Now, this rumor are some nice ones here, him Satan with highlights about you being Paul from though. There's "I don't like (Don't trip. I heard a girl call Part X-File, part Vegas "The Wonder Years"... true or the drugs (but the drugs like this guy a "demon." No lie.) showgirl, Marilyn Manson false?? me)" with its backup- All I see is an average is destined to put fear into MM: No comment. powered chorus just rocker, with some intricate the hearts of bed-wetting Well, that was certainly screaming "Hey!! Look at me! costumes and an average adults everywhere. interesting, and so is Marilyn's I'm funk disguised as rock!" album. SPORTS

Savannah St. The HHLiisi Shot Thanks fellas Tigers maul By Joe Carlos Sports Editor

Thank you Sammy and Mark. Morehouse Thank you for giving us something to cheer about in a summer full of embarrassing moments for America. Sure the Yanks and the Braves won 100 NEWS ANALYSIS games, and won their divisions in convincing manner, but you By Joe Carlos two kept it interesting. Sports Editor Shaun Spearmon/S TAFF Every night on ESPN, everyday on the internet or in It is fitting that in a month Poised and ready but stuck on the sidelines: The Maroon our favorite newspapers we in which records fall, Tigers have lost all 5 games of the year thus far. read of what you did the night Morehouse starts a record before. losing streak. Saturday night, If Morehouse goes into guys for Saturdays. However, Sammy, our dear brother Prairie View won its first game the homecoming game 0 and the whole tone, philosophy from the Dominican Republic, in over a decade, and once 7, heads are going to roll. and coaching tempo comes you stayed consistent, even again Morehouse lost. People will want to know from the top; it comes from low-key at times, and carried The Maroon Tigers are why the team hasn't won any Hickson. the hopes of an entire nation on now 0 and 5, after the 34-0 games, and why something Nevertheless, there is still your back. You did it all season weekend loss to Savannah drastic hasn't been done. hope. The Tigers have six long with style, panache, and State. The tone on campus is games to go. If the team can effortless skill. You will be the President Massey's National League's MVP prediction at the opening because you have been the Sammy Sosa Convocation, "We will win," "WE WILL WIN THIS WEEKEND" Cubs' most valuable player. has yet to come true. With each swing of the bat, each dazzling outfield play, you have In the last three years, brought the Cubs closer to a playoff wild card spot. Morehouse has won 5 games, August 29 Morehouse 7 Fort Valley 46 Mark, we first admired you when you were Jose Canseco's and lost 23. This season, the and Dave Henderson's bash brother on the Oakland A's. In the team has allowed at least 28 September 5 Morehouse 35 Lane 40 past two years, you have been one of the main architects in points for the fifth game in a September 12 Morehouse 15 Miles 28 baseball's resurrection. Your assault on the single season home row, and has been outscored run record has been done with class and respect for Roger Maris 184 to 57. September 19 Morehouse 0 Albany 36 and his family. When you broke the record, America cheered, Athletic Director Josh and for just a little while, we didn't care what was going on in Culbreath has scheduled September 26 Morehouse 0 Savannah 34 Washington. Alcorn State for next week's The national pastime is back in the forefront of sports fans' game. Alcorn is a perennial hearts because of you two. Sammy and Mark, what you have SWAC, Division 1AA done transcends race, gender, class and nationality. The powerhouse. Culbreath could like that on Capitol Hill. Many split these, Hickson will have sportsmanship that each of you has shown represents everything just as well have scheduled students are calling for the at least tied Doug Williams' that is right about competition, and we love it because it brings FAMU or Jackson State. It's firing of the coach, much like record. out the best in all of us. murder for a team lawmakers want to impeach Six games to go. Much to Morehouse’s size to play a Clinton. Leave Clinton alone, do. Morale needs to get up, team their size. students say; but Coach and the only way to do that is In the next couple of Hickson, that's a different with a strong showing against weeks, the Tigers play a very decision altogether. Alcorn and Tuskegee. good Virginia Union team for The players cannot be Hickson has to do Moore makes his mark homecoming. Alums will be in blamed for Morehouse's something to motivate his town; people will demand performance. They work men, because cynicism and Continued from page 1 want to do that so we wouldn't answers. What answers can tirelessly everyday in practice, sarcasm in regard to the team have to depend on others to possibly be given for a and spend nights studying to is at an all-time high. dreary state that shadows teach us. I don't feel like we're performance in which the stay eligible. For many of In the words of Ossie them. being taught the whole truth." Tigers' offense had 47 total them, this is their third coach Davis in "School Daze," the "Every moment I live, I'm Ever striving to be a leader yards offense and gave up 568 in as many years. Maroon Tigers now need to trying to do something by example, Moore has a tip yards in defense against The assistant coaches are "go out there and kick some productive and positive — for the aspiring track athlete: Albany State? doing their best to prepare the butt!" either reading, exercising, or "When you learn to take time studying," he said. "I'm just to really appreciate life, and trying to be equipped. And your body, and what you put MISSION IMPOSSIBLE?: THE SECOND HALF OF THE SEASON I'm going to use track to get into your body, and into your me there. I just want to mind, you find out all kinds of develop my talents and gifts things about yourself. so that I can apply them to "And when you learn October 3 vs. Alcorn St. Atlanta, GA 1:30 PM helping people." yourself, you can do amazing Moore believes the things. Because our brains are October 10 vs. Tuskegee Columbus, GA 7:00 PM solution to many of the so complex, you don't know problems that exist today is what you can do," he added. October 17 vs. Virginia Union Atlanta, GA 1:30 PM knowledge. He has a growing "They said I could move a October 24 vs. Morris Brown Augusta, GA 2:00 PM interest in ancient history and mountain. So why not try?" hopes to one day build a But that' s all he will share. October 31 @ Kentucky State Frankfort, KY 1:30 PM massive library. When asked about other "I want to build a library secrets of his success, Moore November 7 @ Clark Atlanta Atlanta, GA 1:30 PM for ancient studies — you grinned deviously. know, like the one that "You can buy the book Alexandria had," he said. "I after the Olympics in 2000," he said. Soccer gives Morehouse an athletic upgrade By Jeremy Writt number seems small when The Maroon Tiger's potent th'e team," said Holder, student athletes excel at the Staff Writer compared to the talent on the attack game is led by Nwadike alluding to the fact that less sport and academically. Plus With the football team's team. Holder — Morehouse's own than eight players on the team the diversity that we get, recent inability to achieve With precision shooters Roberto Baggio. Forever the have more than a year of being able to interface even the most modest goals, like Colin Santana and the modest one, Holder college under their belt. national and international Morehouse sports fans are punishing po.wer of freshman downplays his goal scoring "We are doing our very students, is good for hungry for success. Harrison Nunley, Morehouse prowess. best to represent Morehouse," Morehouse." Enter the Maroon Tiger is sure to light up the "I just try to bring said Dr. Augustine Konneh, soccer team. scoreboard. leadership and experience to who coaches the team. "The This newest addition to the college's varsity athletics family has the promise and potential to do big things. And with its record thus far, it just ©1998 Wachovia Corporation might join the double dynasty of track & field and tennis — Morehouse's perennial powerhouse. "As far as athletics, the soccer team is one of the best things that ever happened here at Morehouse College," said junior Erickson Bynum. Still early in its young existence, the soccer team has already beaten big name Division II squads, such as Southern Florida — one of the top 5 teams in the south — and nationally known Division I schools, like Georgia Tech. basicai rs you free checki "It is just good to have a football team that wins," said VISA Check Card with no monthly, junior Roger Richardson. The soccer team is well maintenance fee. Free online accori aware of the high expectations. The team rises daily at 6 access. No minimum balances. Even your a.m. to run. This is followed by a 4 p.m. practice at the old verv/ own credit card. And Wachovia. - has , é Brown High School where the team perfects its branches and ATMs all over ballhandling, overlapping I j and finishing skills. It also goes over coverage exercises 1 your parents you’re puttir the and striking drills. The competitive streak is intense within the team, money you save on this ac< t into C which translates well during ugh on your mind with games with rivals. At practice during a friendly scrimmage, the fion and money for the latest players were fighting to out- hustle each other for dead shouldn’t have to worry about balls, and doing everything else necessary to put one past the keeper. The players in the team may rival the track team when it comes to talent. Nine of the team's 29 players have at least a partial scholarship. This ______WACHOVIA 1 800 WACHOVIA WWW.WACHOVIA.COM L

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Cosmic Babies

with spirits like butterflies with eyes so wide — teach us how it really is to be wise

you come into this realm with full spectrum vision knowing love knowing your freedom

-- until we train you (we don't know better) it's our ill rendition of wisdom that we have gathered and then given to you

the Kundalini at its height ... the snake's bite

sometimes your presence it's an awakening you are always provided for everything is always in Divine Order in this Universe's Nature we admire your thunderously blissful and peaceful nature even if we may deem it innocence it is not naive

Spirit realm babies take heed! Don't let this dementia harbor in you a seed of distorted wisdom you re holding hands with ancestors sometimes the ancients want you to ignore what we teach! We have forgotten To continue to hold eyes that see sometimes our lessons have a double effect often we act schizophrenically a combination of feeding you fear and love simultaneously

always remember yvhat you know ¿Aif is the secret: what you know now is what the mamas and babas are relearning as we grow

hear our wisdom for nothing is in vain but don't incorporate the fear of it into your domain Don't change!

Apprecialove Yourselves for the Lights you §ght to be Love and know self and know your destiny

TEXT BY I. ANDAIYF. KWAYANA • PHOTOS BY SHAUN SPEARMON