The Organ of Student Expression Maroon SfcSWYG MOREHOUSE COLLEGE SíNCE 1898 VOL. 71, NO. 8 MOREHOUSE COLLEGE; ATLANTA, GEORGIA Tuesday March 23, 1999

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Maroon Tiger A look on the bright side Joe Carlos Coach Berry went on to say, makes critical Sports Editor "When we won, all the other teams and coaches around us changes On the weekend of March joined in the celebration with us 5, Morehouse College's indoor for ten minutes, it was great." On March 10, the top track team made history. At the The indoor season is the leadership of The Maroon Tiger RCA Dome in Indianapolis, prelude to the outdoor season changed for the second time Morehouse defeated 28 other and the Morehouse Relays. The this year. The new trio of teams to win third place overall Relays, held over spring break editors in chief are Faraji at the NCAA Division II indoor weekend, was the 28th Annual. Whalen, Shaun Spearmon, and championships. "At the Morehouse Relays, Jonathan Howard.The advisors "We realize our best we basically want to represent to the paper, in consultation chance is during the indoor our home turf. We're putting with all editors and staff, made season," said assistant track our top performers in certain these appointments March 10th coach Troy Berry. Coach Berry areas such as the 4x800, 4x400, effective immediately. led the team in Indianapolis 4x100, hurdles and field events," A shakeup of The Maroon due to a passing in Head Coach Coach Berry said. Tiger leadership occurred Willie Hill's family. Senior Greg Roberts won around Thanksgiving when When asked how it felt to second place in the high jump then editor in chief Saeed win third place, Coach Berry with a mark of 2.17m or 7'01, Ahmed resigned and was replied, "The feeling was and sophomore Momodou replaced by Mikhia Hawkins tingly. Almost all of the guys Drammeh won second place in and Faraji Whalen. The were holding back tears. It was the 800 meter race with a time newspaper appeared at the end very emotional." of 1:52.84. The third place overall Morehouse President Dr. of January on schedule under finish was the first ever Walter Massey commented, "I Hawkins and Whalen, but this national championship for personally am very proud of semester’s second issue is now Morehouse in any sport. what these young men have in your hands almost six weeks 1. 1 J xu- x .L mnn t .1 kt *• 1 "When we came to the 4x4, accomplished. However, I am Morehouse placed third at the 1999 Indoor Nationals. wg wew Qut of g later. more proud of the fact that in When the school year Pictured above are Horace Steele, Jelani Liddell, Kareem points, and out of first place by addition to being excellent began, the first work study Morrell, Todd Smith, Momodou Drammeh, Greg Roberts, 9. So, if we won the race we had athletes, they are excellent salaries for The Maroon Tiger ( Jesse Lipscombe, and Jean -Paul Niyongabo. third place," Coach Berry said. students." and The Torch) editors were instituted, calling for bi-weekly Morehouse among the nation's best andbrightest publishing of the paper. In the English professor wins award '90s , the frequency of the Victorian Sexual Politics, this Jason Smoot, a Howard Franklin junior business! newspaper had achieved tri­ Campus News Editor study broadens and deepens weekly publication during its her work in gender studies at finance major, was one of 200 most successful semesters. "As This month, Dr. Linda the end of the 19th century. students recently our [the advisors'] concern Zatlin won the Historians of Beardsley and others, like Oscar named to USA increased through the month of British Art Prize for the best Wilde, challenged the status quo Today's Best and February, we decided at the book published in 1997. The and made art of what other Brightest college beginning of March to hold prize is awarded annually to a people considered to be student academic meetings to determine whether book written in English on 19*fc pornography. team. Smoot was a change in leadership would century studies on British art or The judging committee one of only two be appropriate," said advisor said, "The work represents an architecture. students selected Steven Baker. Anne Helmreich, important contribution to the from the state of In other developments chairperson of the book prize study of the British art and Georgia. Class since the last publication, committe said, substantially adds to our dean Lachanze layout editor Rori Blakeny "Congratulations on your rich knowledge of the 19th century Roberts resigned from the paper during study that will be of interest to art in particular." Beardsley, the nominated Smoot Founders' Week and advisor focus of Zatlin's research, scholars for years to come." for his Abraham Davis resigned in Dr. Zatlin's book is titled produced nearly 1150 drawings scholarship, early March. Baker and fellow Beardsley, Japonisme, and the before dying of tuberculosis at activities, advisor Jocelyn Jackson age 25. Perversion of the Victorian Ideal, leadership roles conducted the recent and it was published by Dr. Zatlin was born in New and public investigation and subsequent Cambridge University Press in York City and graduated from Shaun Spearmon/Staff service. new appointments. December 1997. Like her first the University of Maryland Continued on page 11 book, Aubrey Beardsley and Continued on page 2 CAMPUS NEWS i Brawley Hall elevator claims its fifth soul

elevator is now safe. Sterling Taylor "The repairs have Features Editor been made," Borom The lack of parking, the said. "We should not odor emanating from the have any more sewer outside of Wheeler on problems." hot days, the cafeteria food, Borom described and the elevator in Brawley hopes for the Hall: Long have these been installation of a new high atop Morehouse )

Dr. Linda Zatlin receives literary honor Continued from page 1

before earning her curated a major exhibition masters and Ph.D. in containing Beardsley's Victorian Literature at work mounted at four Emory University. She museums in Japan last taught briefly at Georgia year. Tech before coming to In the days to come to Morehouse College in come, she has set more 1967. research objectives to meet Dr. Zatlin, who and already has begun to publishes essays on the achieve them. 19th century and consults Currently, Dr. Zatlin is with museums, book working on a Catalogue dealers, and auction Raisonné of Beardsley, houses about Beardsley which is description in drawings, commented physical terms of every that the prize came with drawing the artist created. a "modest cash award." It contains information on She has volunteered the size, markings, as a mentor in the Dana Zatlin showing the fruits of owners, and exhibitions Foundation Scholars he ■ labor. each work has been in, and Program and the Ford critiques dating back to its Foundation Scholars at the University of Texas. She creation. Program. also held a National She has two articles that During her sabbatical, she Endowment for the will be printed in upcoming received fellowships to Humanities Summer Stipend books and presented a paper continue her research at the in 1997. at the 19th Century Studies Newberry Library in Chicago, Last summer, she was Association Conference. She T. Princeton University Library, appointed to the Oscar Wilde will also present a paper at the and Harry Ransom Death Centenary exhibition at t Southern Japan Seminar this 1 Humanities Research Center the British Library. She also April. I if Monday, March 22, 1999 THE MAROON TIGER ______PAGE 3 ______j______"Candle in the Dark" shines again favor when he made a Faraji Whalen podium donation of ten Co-Editor in chief thousand dollars to the college, which was later On Saturday, February matched by Quincy Jones. 13, Morehouse College The presenters outdid became host to one of the themselves with premier events in the immaculately delivered realm of academia. introductions and Taking place at the flawlessly rehearsed Atlanta Hyatt Regency, the speeches. annual Candle in the Dark Although all on stage gala provided a star- were outstanding, no studded spectacular to the single moment stood out roughly 1,200 attending like Muhammad Ali's guests. walk to the podium. Filling the ballroom to Accompanied by a capacity, the black tie standing ovation from affair attracted the everyone attending, Ali Still the greatest: Muhammad Ali, award in hand, poses with President Massey. nation's most prominent walked through the aisle, African-Americans. seemingly unencumbered Replete with over one Over the past eleven Black Enterprise magazine, broaden their horizons." by his battle with hundred tables, and three years, the event has entertainment mogul The event continued Parkinson's disease, with gigantic projectors giving raised over two million Quincy Jones, and former with an eloquent the same ease and agility live action feed of the dollars for the college. boxer Muhammed Ali. introduction by President he displayed so many stage, a charge of Award recipients The event began with a Massey and Chairman of years ago in the ring. excitement crackled were divided into two reception in the lobby of Morehouse's board of His wife delivered an through the air. categories: The "Bennie," the hotel, which provided Trustees, Otis Moss, emotional and heartfelt Guests dressed in named after former speech on his behalf, even tuxedos and gowns were Morehouse president taking time to commend dazzled by the upscale Benjamin E. Mays, and the student presenters. atmosphere, set off by an given to Morehouse Henry Goodgame, ice sculpture in the shape graduates, and the dean of student affairs, of the school crest. "Candle," presented to expressed his satisfaction Hostess Sheryl Lee honor excellence in a with the evening: "I Ralph, who has appeared variety of professional thought it was a in Eddie Murphy's "The fields. spectacular evening. The Distinguished This year's Bennie students really got a Gentlemen" and other recipients were Senior chance to see just how movies and is currently Editor of Ebony magazine respected the institution co-starring on "Moesha," Lerone Bennett for is." emcee'd the event. service, renowned plastic Arthur Mitchell was The Candle in the Dark surgeon Peter Chatard for very impressed with the gala was initiated in 1989 achievement, and reception to the Dance as a fundraiser and social Surgeon General David Theater's performance, Satcher for trailblazing. and Muhammed Ali and event to anchor Quincy Jones announced his plans to donate $10,000 to the The Candle awards Quincy Jones were also Morehouse's annual College. Founders' Day were presented to Arthur extremely happy with celebration, named Mitchell, founder of the the attendees an followed by an invocation both the event and the appropriately, from the Dance Theatre of Harlem, opportunity to socialize by Pastor Michael Harris. awards they received. title of Edward Jones' s Earl Graves, founder of and network with Dinner, provided by Junior Randall history of the college. students, faculty, and Gourmet Services, was Jackson, who presented a members of the numerous accompanied by music lifetime achievement business and professional from the Morehouse award to record mogul organizations present. College Jazz Ensemble. Quincy Jones, said, Morehouse students Following the food "Candle in the Dark this indulged in a rare chance to service, which was capped year was an experience make connections with top off with a delicious and that I will remember for a Black executives in the well-presented chocolate long time. The whole world and crème desert that event had an energy that "I got a chance to meet simulated a candle, the could be felt by Earl Graves and talk with Bennies were presented, everyone." him. It's very rare you get followed by the Candles. an opportunity to politic All of the award with someone of that winners delivered stature," said Curtis eloquent and moving Brown, a junior business speeches, highly praiseful major. "I think this event of the college. Sheryl Lee Ralph took a break from her busy acting schedule really allows Morehouse Earl Graves earned to host the gala. students an opportunity to even more of the crowd's Monday, March 22, 1999 THE MAROON TIGER CAMPUS PAGE 4

David Satcher '63 Lerone Bennet '49 Bennie 1999 Bennie Trailblazer Award Service Award "Candle In Ibe cbark" ^hoards honorees

Dr. Satcher was appointed U.S. Surgeon General in 1997. He was the first African Bennet has had an extensive career in American to earn both an MD and a Ph.D from journalism. He is currently the executive editor Case Western University. He served as of Ebony magazine. His literary canon includes president of Meharry Medical College from the renowned book Before the Mayflower. 1982 to 1993 and as director of the Centers for Bennet is also on several boards, including disease Control and Prevention. Morehouse's own board of trustees as well as the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities. Graves' (left) rise as a mover and shaker began Quincy Jones when he formed his own managment Candle for Lifetime Earl Graves consulting firm to advise corporations on urban affairs and development. In 1972 he Achievement - Arts and Candle in Business was named one of the ten most oustanding Entertainment minority businessmen in the country. His Earl G. Graves Publishing Company publishes Black Enterprise. Graves also serves as the CEO of Earl G. Graves, Ltd., and the chairman and CEO of Pepsi-Cola of Washington, D.C., L.P.

Quincy Jones has been involved with the music business for over thirty years, and is one of the foremost producers in modem music history. He founded Qwest Records and Qwest Broadcasting and has won numerous awars, including 26 Grammies, the Recording Academy's Trustees Award, and the Grammy Living Legend Award. Monday, March 22, 1999 THE MAROON TIGER CAMPUS PAGE 5 Muhammad Ali Candle for Lifetime Achievement, Sports and Athletics

Muhammad Ali first gained prominance by winning the gold medal in the I960 Rome Olympics. He went on to have arguably the most prolific professional boxing career in the history of the sport by winning the heavyweight championship an unprecedented three times.

Peter Chatard '56 (right) Bennie Achievment

Chatard is the head of his own plastic surgery practice in J Seattle, the Chatard Plastic Surgery Center. He is president of I the Washington Society of plastic surgeons and is a past member of the King County (Wash.) Medical Service Bureau Advisory j Board committee and the Washington Council on Hearing Aids. I

Arthur Mitchell Candle in Arts and Entertainment

Arthur Mitchell has built a career as one of the world's top dancers and choreographers in the world. In 1955, he became the first Black male dancer to become a permanent member of an American ballet company. He is most famous for founding and directing the Dance Theater of Harlem, one of the world's most famous and renowned dance troupes. Monday, March 22, 1999 THE MAROON TIGER CAMPUS PAGE 6 Hopps announces intention IN MANY COMPANIES IT TAKES YEARS to leave after semester's end TO PROVE YOU CAN LEAD...

The announcement comes By Mikhia Hawkins a few days after Hopps and President Massey dispelled rumors that certain On Tuesday, February 18, administrators and members Dr. John Hopps officially of the Board of Trustees were announced his intention to pressuring Massey to call for leave the school at the end of Hopps resignation. the semester. He speculated that what The Provost said he is may have "triggered the considering various offers rumors was the concern of from other institutions, but Board Members over the has yet to make any budget overrun" of the past commitments. year. "I feel pretty comfortable Hopps declined to that there have been no disclose the sources of these misgivings with the board," offers, but suggested that Hopps said. some extend beyond the realm Now the College will be of academia. concerned with replacing Dr. "I want to make Hopps. additional contributions to According to the Senior science... and there are many Vice President of Academic venues through which to do Affairs, there will be a "broad so," said Hopps. search, and that [Massey] may have to fill the position on an interim basis." But there has been speculation that there is at least one solid frontrunner to replace Hopps. Massey was unavailable for comment as he was out of town at the time of our deadline.Hopps expressed content with what he has accomplished since being named to his current position in January, 1996. "We've [President Massey and I] gotten off to a very, very good start here." WE LL GIVE YOU 10 WEEKS. Dr. John Hopps Morehouse College Provost 1996-1999 Ten vi/eefcs may not seem like much time to prove you're capable of being a leader. But if you're tough, smart and determined, ten weeks and a lot of hard work could make you an Officer of Mannes. And Officer Candidates School (OCS) is where you'll get the chance to prove IDEAS, IDEAS,IDEAS, IDEAS you've got what it takes to lead a life full of excitement, full of challenge, full of honor. Anyone can say they've got what it takes to be a leader, we'll give you ten weeks to prove it. For more information call 1-800-MARINES, or contact us on the Internet at: www.Marines.com Mannes The Few. The Proud. MARINE OFFICER

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4/96 205 Features Has the return of fraternities impacted campus life? Faraji Whalen fraternities has also ushered in an era of impact on social life at Morehouse. that really help to make Morehouse a Co-Editor in Chief manners at Morehouse: "The decorum "Before we came back, campus life was better place," he said of certain students has improved. I dead, there was no energy, but I'm Although the return of Alpha Phi Campus looks a little bit different mean, people that are members of the starting to see some spirit coming back," Alpha has generated the most hype, this year. Although the buildings are fraternities have been taught how to he said. another fraternity has quietly made its pretty much the same, save for the name represent their organization, and those Besides the parties and increased presence felt on campus Iota Phi Theta change over at Brazeal, formerly Forbes applicant are realizing that people are energy at sporting events, Cole also also returned to campus in the fall Hall, there is a slight shift in the air. watching them and their actions, so you mentioned another contribution his semester, and its members have been Students walking in front of the are starting to see a change in how fraternity has made. "We were doing increasingly visible on the yard. cafeteria are ever more frequently people carry themselves." some community service in the cafe and Levar Smith, a sophomore hearing brothers calling each other "fraf' Gejuan Cole, a sophomore math and it was Brenda, one of the cafeteria ladies', international studies major from and every once in a while, their ears are mechanical engineering major from birthday so we all gathered round and Oakland, California, and member of Iota assaulted by an unintelligible yelling Houston, Texas, agreed that the sang happy birthday to her and she cried. Phi Theta, gave his views on the re- followed by a chorus of "OOOOOOHH- fraternities' return has had a positive I think a lot of times if s those little things emergence of frat life: "I think the level SIX!" All of a sudden, students are of enthusiasm has increased, the level of walking around with brown jackets with competitiveness between the frats has weird nicknames, or black and gold hats. increased. I think everyone wants to The fraternities have officially arrived. represent their group and I think that Last semester saw the return of the makes everything more exciting." long absent Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Smith also commented on the Inc. and Iota Phi Theta, Inc., in addition perception of fraternities, particularly to the ubiquitous Omega Psi Phi and Phi the relatively young Iotas: "We're trying Beta Sigma fraternities. The addition of to build up understanding of our frat, the Alphas and Iotas was long heralded which can be difficult at Morehouse, as the spark needed to excite the staid because a lot of people come from social atmosphere on Morehouse's families with a real deeply entrenched campus. In the few months since the fall connection to the older frats, but we're lines crossed, members of all the going to be doing some things that fraternities have been increasingly visible benefit everybody, not just our frat on the yard. brothers." The same sentiment was Johnny Lee Moore, a junior from echoed by Moore at the Omega vs. Tallahassee, and a member of Alpha Phi Alpha basketball game: "Events like Alpha, described what he perceives as this, everybody can come out and have his fraternity's contribution to campus a good time, regardless of whether life: "You're starting to see spontaneous you're in a fraternity or not; it's really displays of brotherhood; I mean when's for everyone." the last time you saw brothers just stepping outside of Gloster before this Members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc pose with the cafeteria semester?" workers who were allowed to take a day off while the Alphas worked Moore attested that the return of the the cafe.

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"Our SGA president and staff “There seems to be more “I think the students “For the most part I think “Well, I think a lot of its based will be taken serious ly if tbe aspiration to run than any should get out and vote. It does students should vote. It's the on popularity. There should be student body takes tbe elections other year I've been here. Who affect you in the long run.” only form of representation we a debate so us underclassmen seriously. You'll only get back wants it for the power andwho have." can know the platform.” wbat you put into it." wants it for the good of the school? After the students have answered this question, they can vote." Monday, March 22, 1999 THE MAROON TIGER FEATURES ______PAGE 9______ASK RAJ Dear Raj is filling in for this issue in place of Dear Vivi.Please send questions and queries to the same place; Archer Hall room 115. or e-mail at [email protected].

Dear Raj, I am a graduating senior here at Morehouse and 1 have been dating the same girl for three years. Last month, while she was out of town one night, I got drunk and cheated with another girl. It was only a one night stand, and 1 really love my girlfriend. Now' my one night stand is threatening to tell my girlfriend. What do I do? - Drunken Cheater

Dear Drunken Cheater, You know' you done messed up, right? First of all, you need to re-evalu­ ate your relationship, if you really love her, why did you cheat on her? Since you’re graduating this semester, where do you expect the relationship to go? These are all questions you need to ask yourself. The second thing you have to do is damage control. If you decide to continue with this relationship, you have a few options. Every relationship is built on trust and honesty. In principle, you really should tell her and have a face to face discussion about it. If the two of you really love each other, you’ll work it out. On the other hand, you could always call your one nighter’s bluff. (Neither Dear Raj nor the Maroon Tiger or its affiliates espouse this idea.) Chances are, she doesn’t have the cajones to actually call you out, and even if she did, chances are your girlfriend is more likely to believe you if you lay the game dow n flat. How good these chances are is another question, so if you really love your girlfriend and don't want to hurt her, take your punishment and tell her. And stay away from the drink, man.

Dear Raj, ■ It seems like ail of my friends are having sex but me. I'm not religious By Ignorance Incorporated or anything, and I’m not bad looking. I really feel like I'm missing out. How J do I go about finding a girl who is willing to have sex with me? B Assless in Atlanta b ^Miestions Dear Assless in Atlanta, 7. I was joking about the white h@#$ , 1 can kind of see why you’re having problems in the relationships de­ right? 2. Shouldn’t we treat our beautiful black women with partment. First, stop worrying about what your friends are doing, or saying nore respect? 3. What if the Final Four ended in a draw? they’re doing. Sex is a beautiful and important part of life, but it can cause as t. Would Don King still get 50%? 5. Isn't it good to see an ictual Maroon Tiger newspaper again? 6. Ain’t this the many problems as it can pleasures. I’m not going to preach to you about how worst time of year to find out your girl is community sex should be reserved for people who love each other, or who want to have iroperty? 7. When's the nextUndergroundLive? 8. Shouldn’t children because, let’s face it, that isn’t always how it works out. However, it be called Cult of Icon Live from now on? 9. IfFAMU can having sex should be taken seriously, and you seem to think it’s just about %et a NCAA bid, why can't we play in our own damn impressing your friends. Most girls who know you’re just out for the good stuff tournament? 10. How many Don Kings does it take to fix a ain't going to give it to you. anyway . (They can tell. They're a lot smaller than fight? 12 . Ain’t Deborah Cox giving Jenifer Lopez a rump, a lot of us give them credit for.) Stop worrying about trying to get some, and go er, a run for her money? 13. But don’t that freshwoman out and get to know some girls for who they are. If the natural progression of from Tennessee got them both beat? 14. Do y’all even know that relationship leads to sex, great, but even if it doesn’t, you might meet some who our founders are? 15. Am I the only one who could use people you really like and care about. If this idea doesn’t appeal to you, get a 2 drink right now? 16. Does anyone know where I can find car loan, buy a Lexus, and cruise around Decatur a lot. You have a fifty-fifty Forbes Hall? 17. Ifyou can fit seven freshmen in an Escort chance of getting lucky or getting jacked, and you seem to be the type who , couldn’t everyone from Phoenix Towers just move into a Suburban? 18. Wouldn’t it be less prone to fire hazards? would find those odds acceptable. And remember, you can always increase 19. Does that kid with the iced out Seiko listen to “Imaginary your chances of living a syphilis-free life by protecting yourself. Player” 24 hours a day? 20. Can we have a moment of .-Raj silence for the founders and all the people who made it possible for us to be here? Unity does not equal conformity

"We can liberate ourselves and others only by forging in resistance identities that transcend narrowly defined limits" - bell hooks, Art on My Mind 1995

in ideology to communicate. However, part, with Cornel West that "Black" critical to freedom. A unified struggle for in rebuttal, I must point out that authenticity is not based on wise politics, liberation can be an assault on all forms consistency in understanding and but is based on uncritical racial reasoning of oppression while mobilizing multiple interpreting meaning doesn't necessitate that neglects moral reasoning and fails tools as means in various situations. conformity in advocacy. to establish ethical standards for The unchallenged rhetoric Another explanation set forth by so- behavioral norms. surrounding the current discourse on called black cultural nationalists If "Black" authenticity were based so-called Black unity and liberation is maintains the pressure to conform as on moral reasoning, those who debase, wanting of critical reflection. It appears to me that there is a necessary to combat racial oppression in degrade or participate in any activity that Prevailing notions of "Blackness" perceived need for conformity in so- a hostile, white-dominated society. is destructive to the so-called African- arise out of opposition to western forms called African-American liberatory Often those who refuse to conform American community would be of persecution. discourse. are disempowered and cast out of the considered the real sell-outs. "Blackness" is grounded in an One explanation set forth by closed ranks of "Black" authenticity as Drug dealers, drug users, sexist oppressive paradigm and maintained perverted forms of Afrocentricity is that sell-outs, uncle toms or house ni##ers. patriarchs, pimps and some entertainers by racist institutions. It often manifests community pressure on individuals to However, in my humble opinion, have not been held accountable for the itself as either nihilistic self-hate or conform to "Black ideologies" is cultural both positions are suspicious. First, we role they play in eroding the moral fabric patriarchal, homophobic and classist residue passed down from our "African" must admit the diversity of our "African" of so-called African-Americans. elitism. ancestors. ancestry. Our ancestors come from a Furthermore, why should anyone be We must be unified in our assault This remnant of our pre-colonial, wide range of nations with a number of more sympathetic to Black bigots than on oppression and diverse in our pre-literate "African" culture places an disparities in culture and values one to whites? We should be just as scornful of ideologies in order to overcome emphasis on conceptual consistency in another. And we must admit the current Black cultural supremacists as we are of injustice. Continuing challenges to our order for meaningful communication to diversity of "Black" ideologies. white supremacists. values and self concept (in deed, not take place because of the oral nature of Second, who is considered a sell-out Third, the perceived need to rhetoric) will provide a critical the language-culture. is grossly prejudicial. Pressure to conform itself is problematic. Liberation intellectual grounding that emphasizes The absence of a written language conform is based on professed ideology is actualized through intellectual self-determination in the creation of a led to a compacted language in which and rhetorical posture (to borrow a term diversity and critical reflection. new eclectic, yet unified liberation simple words express complex ideas from Toby Sanders) rather than being Continued challenges to existing movement. creating a need for intense consistency based on concrete action. behavioral norms and rhetoric that I am inclined to agree, at least in reshape and reinvigorate our values are

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My Morehouse Brothers: This is the first of Some Senate members continue to or it responsible for its outcome. several articles about the political state of our believe their is no validity to the case and plan nation and more importantly Morehouse to move for its dismissal (for a second time Shaun Spearmen Fareji Whalen College. On the minds of most of the political the first motion for dismissal was voted Co-Editor in Chief Co-Editor in Chief elite is the impeachment of Bill Clinton. down). Clinton is the first elected president in Months ago when the word Chris Craft & Jason Walker Jonathan Howard United States history to be impeached (Andrew impeachment was mentioned, President layout and Contents Editors Co-Editor in Chief Johnson was never elected as president; he Clinton adamantly denied having any finished the term of assasinated President "sexual relations" with Monica Lewinsky. Shaun Spearmen Artïwan Jefferson Abraham Lincoln). The senate recently voted Had Clinton been honest with the nation, Photo Editor Copy Editor on whether to allow witnesses to testify at the this impeachment trial may have been Jonathan Howard trial of the president. avoided. Yet now we have two powerful Campus News Editor A At E Editor It was passed by the Republican Majority branches of government at war with each but under the stipulation that one witness, other. JoeCarios Monica Lewinsky, be allowed to testify via video In the midst of this war, the casualties tape. Dick Gephardt, Minority leader, claims have consumed national leaders such as that the process was unfair due to the drawn Clinton, Newt Gingrich, and Bob Livingston, Jocelyn Jackson, Ph.D. Steven Baker, Ph.D partisan lines. but most importantly the Amercan people. Advisor It is hard to believe that Democrats President Abraham Lincoln said, "Lord, ■ . themselves would not vote on partisan levels if give us faith that right makes might, and in The Maroon Tiger welcomes your views on any public issue Ye routinely edit be 500 words or less, they were not the majority. Twenty-seven ago, that faith let us to the end dare to do our duty correct etrpis n, spelling andpunctuation, fetters as vrefi as commentaries M typed, signed and should Include full address and telephone rum when Democrats held the majority in both to understand it." houses, they did not hesitate to call witnesses at To the President and the Congressional All correspondence must be mailed to ■ e c ■: ' ■ the Nixon trial. members, you have allowed our nation to fall

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Morehouse College ♦ 830 Westview Drive, Southwest • Atlanta, Georgia 50314 the process for the impeachment of a sitting An idea that encompassed a strong belief Phone- (404) 614-6041 • Faxi (404) 614-8546 president. that government should mediate, not mirror, [email protected] Witnesses are apart of a trial, it is up to the popular views, and that elected officials prosecutor and or defense attorney to argue their should represent, not register, majority ' , ,,,, X, V validity. sentiment. - - ' - • Monday, March 22, 1999 THE MAROON TIGER OPINIONS PAGE 11 Release yourself from the oppresive hold caused by organized religion Now don't get me wrong, and my friend's name is me what I felt to be personal not believe that organized Charles Stephens I am by no means an atheist; (blank) and we were questions, warranted my religion should serve as the Contributing Writer well after all I have a very deep and wondering if you had a church shortness and growing center of your spirituality, nor fulfilling relationship with While indulging myself home." impatience with their do I believe it should be the God. Nor am I saying the Bible in the usual Perimeter Mall I could not remember the missionary work at Perimeter mere basis or inspiration for is meaningless; I simply food court ritual, scouting last time I had been asked that Mall. After a moment of your relationship with the believe that it should not be out an unsuspecting fast question. Perhaps by a uncomfortable silence he Creator. You can have a taken literally and you have to food restaurant sacrifice to be Jehova's Witness at the train finally came back with "Do perfectly fine individual study it from a historical thrown before the mercy of station on a Sunday morning, you know God?" relationship outside the critical perspective. This the God that is my stomach I but due to the fact it was not The question invaded my confines of organized means reading what is said discovered the perfect Sunday morning, we were not thoughts causing me to delve religion." closely examining the time seating area. "Perfect," I at a train station, and he was deep into my heart to find the "But the Bible says, " he period, culture, and language thought to myself, a seat far not carrying a Watchtower, I strength not to raise my began.... of that time. Not to mention off in the corner away from canceled that possibility out. already higher tone of voice. "Excuse me I wasn't you have to take into account the usual hustle and bustle of "No," I responded. I began "Yes I do," I finally stated. finished, and the Bible I the fact that the Bible was the Saturday afternoon food wondering if he was going to Seemingly surprised he sincerely believe has been compiled by man, and the court traffic. begin some type of biblical responded, "But how can you severely misinterpreted and decision regarding what goes From off in the distance debate with me. have a relationship with God utilized primarily for the in and what doesn't, along I noticed someone "Well," he smiled even if you do not go to Church." intent of oppressing, with what is considered the approaching the table where more. "We are from the Finally, I had taken all I enslaving, killing, pillaging, word of God and what isn't my colleague and I were Atlanta Church of Christ and could take. I have no problem and destroying. The Bible after was all decided upon by man. sitting, compelling me to ask I would like to invite you to with the Atlanta Church of all has been used to justify I also believe that religion, as him whether or not they our service." Christ in spite of the fact they slavery, the Salem Witch an institution, tends to instill were friends of his. Before he "No offense," I. told him. were invading my once Trials, the Crusades, and other fear into their followers by could shake his head no, "But, I have spoken with your peaceful afternoon lunch and acts of inhumanity. I will not portraying God as a wrathful, these two strangers were representatives before and like questioning my relationship let someone pat me on the vengeful, jealous, hateful, invading our space. I told them more times than I with God. But being the head and tell me that just damning being who Presuming they wished to care to mention, the answer is enlightened Morehouse man because it says so in the Bible, historically seems to favor inquire about the time, I no. that I am, I decided to share if s a fact unless you come at wealthy white men. Not to say began looking toward my Usually I would not some of my wisdom with me from a historical critical that on a whole, organized watch. With a cheerful and respond so sharply but due to him. So with my most calm, and not literal perspective." religion is exclusively somewhat corny greeting he the fact that they were most patient voice, I began to The tension at that point oppressive, I just feel that it began introducing himself. disturbing my colleague and I articulate my perspective. was thick. He and his friend should not be your spiritual "Hi, my name is (blank) while we were eating, asking "You see," I stated. "I do kindly smiled and left. center. Connecting ideas and action Maroon Tiger What it takes to Continued from page 1 be a father. For now, the other staff Get Engaged appointments of editors remain unchanged. This includes three paid editorship positions that are The Century Institute now vacant. Howard and Spearmon have risen to their new Summer Program positions from their previous jobs as A&E editor and photo editor, June 21’* to July 9th respectively. at Williams College "The greatest difficulty in in the Berkshires publishing frequent and regular editions of The Maroon Tiger has been manpower and connected This three-week fellowship is intended for under­ problems of organization,” said graduates with an interest in careers in public What it takes to Baker. Baker indicated that those service or the non-profit sector. 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The Century Foundation The Sagner Family fornii) A-.i' f c,.‘rid,:.. Firm: Foundation It tike» i ms« to be a tUd. Call 1 »00 790-DADS. —Staff Reports Arts and Entertainment "Rushmore" a monument unto itself A national treasure in Anderson 's new release

Despite his obvious Jonathan Howard talents, Max has one prob­ Co-Editor in Chief lem. He is the worst stu­ dent at Rushmore. To deem Wes During one of the Anderson's new "dramedy’' college's Chapel sessions, "Rushmore" hilarious Max hears and is would be undercutting the enamored by a speech many layers of this well- given by Mr. Blume (Bill spun tale. Murray, in a performance This movie is, at once, worth some major acting a story of love and hate, award). good and evil (though it's Blume eventually takes hard to figure out who's Max under his wing and which), and, eventually, acts as mentor. The two "Heaven and Hell" (you'll become good friends see). But, I mean, yeah, the (Mistake number one). joint is hilarious. Soon, Max falls for Miss Rotating around the Cross, a widowed first- story of 10th grader Max grade teacher. Fischer (played deftly by As an expression of his newcomer Jason Schwartz), love, he plans to destroy Jason Schwartzman stars as Max Fischer, the catalyst in the hilarious "Rushmore." "Rushmore" invites us into the school's baseball field Max's world, a world that and erect an aquarium in The war begins. Anderson does a great job begins and ends with his its place ... using money The rest of the movie is of capturing the right shot ready be up for a plethora beloved Rushmore from Blume. As a result, a spectacular battle of wills for the right sequence. of major awards,and de­ Academy. Max is expelled from between Max and Blume, Schwartzman seemed to be servedly so. A four-star Max was given a Rushmore. two men who seem to have living the role rather than movie that's better than its scholarship to the school Coincidentally, Mr. the patent on revenge. playing it, and Bill Murray hype, "Rushmore" is well for writing a play ... when Blume falls for Miss Cross "Rushmore" is an gives one of his funniest worth the view. he was four ... about (Mistake number two) and excellent film, one that is performances ever in a Watergate. when Max finds out, all funny without insulting quiet, odd, sad way. hell breaks loose. your intelligence. Wes "Rushmore" should al­ Jawbreaker bites "Coming-of-rage" flick more Lemonhead than Red Hot now am loathe to. like this for fun ... and stuff. crime and Vylette gains more In fact, I'd have to Courtney decides to place a power, Courtney resorts to say that the only jawbreaker in Liz's mouth for whatever means necessary other character added effect and, well, "she to stay in control and keep worth viewing is swallowed it!!" Now with a the lie alive. ANY means. the impossibly dead body in the trunk and This movie drew on just large jawbreaker- jail time (which would mean about every possible 70's- cum-goiter that be­ missing the Prom!!) on their 80's "coming of age"-slash- comes lodged in a minds, Courtney decides the "rest in pieces, prom bitch!!" pretty dead girl's best thing to do would be to movie available to no avail. throat. cover up the boo-boo by mak­ After an hour in, you begin It all begins in ing it seem like an S&M mis­ to wish most of the beautiful upscale hap. characters had suffered the LA. Or at least that's All goes well until the same fate as the poor, the impression plotting is overheard by the beautiful, rigor mortised Liz. taken from the mul­ school's resident geek It is fun to watch for Marilyn tiple pastel-painted emeritus, Fern Mayo. In Manson's cameo in the flick, Julie Benz, Rebecca Gayheart and Rose McGowan star in houses, the endless another flash of brilliance, though the "Carrie" like "Jawbreaker" array of high-priced Courtney offers Fern the one ending almost had me automobiles and the thing no nerd can resist - a expecting spontaneous token Black female place among the "stars." Fern combustion, emergency Jonathan Howard satisfaction in knowing that in Tatyana Ali. As a gag (pun becomes the made-over door-slamming shut and Co-Editor in Chief there is an actress here to intended), Courtney Vylette and casually takes repeated cries of "they're all save us from the inane (McGowan), Julie (the now Liz's place in the Fantastic gonna laugh at you!" In the You know, I realized Jennifer Love-Hewitt's of the overused Rebecca Gayheart) Four, or three, since Julie has end, though, I felt like I while viewing the acting world. and Marcie (a late twenties now given it all up for deserved to be laughed at for sickeningly patched together Unfortunately, for the Julie Benz) hog-tie and bind repentance, denim and whoring away my time and "Jawbreaker" that I could movie and its viewers, their best friend Liz Purr for (heaven forbid!) less makeup. hard-earnedmoney watch Rose McGowan read McGowan is a rare shining a faux kidnapping on her When a detective (Foxy watching this film. the Yellow Pages in a port-a- spot in this otherwise tepid birthday. These four are the Brown, herself, Ms. Pam potty and still walk away homage to "Heathers," a fashion and couture elite at Grier) moves in to investigate with a sense of personal movie I have not seen and Reagan High and do things student involvement in the Monday, March 22, 1999 THE MAROON TIGER PAGE 13 Are you there ?uest?? It’s me, Jonathan.... An open letter on recognizing the Real... and recognizing the Roots

Jonathan Howard ing from the Philly kings, land. And I definitely would tire Def Jam Winter Release we should be seeing "Double Co-Editor in Chief Things Fall Apart, as a way of have been ready for this. roster. "Dynamite!"and Trouble" (with the ever- making up for lost time and Simply stated, Things Fall "Adrenaline" more than live frenetic Mos Def) and the low sales. Apart is a work of art. to their names (not to men- Rahzel-powered"100% Orlando, Dundee" on The Box soon? Say bruh, long time no Yeah, you're right. Probably see. I'm writing this letter to not. And am I the only one apologize. Apologize for be­ who used to replay the trum­ ing so damn stubborn when pet solo on "Life's A Bitch" you knew (as usual) exactly over and over, like The Roots what you were talking about. do on "Step into the Realm?" I But, as you know, things even­ don't think so. tually come together Well, I've learned my Remember back in '96, C- lesson. Never again will I Phi, First floor? Yeah, I think doubt your word. If this group back then I played about three is original enough to give us albums nonstop: Ironman, "Act Too," with Common giv­ Brown Sugar and, of course, ing us all a lesson in loyalty, ATLiens. Then a new single hit and "Diedre vs. Dice" (a damn the airwaves and got some cello??!!), then I gotta go down major video airplay, too. to the local music store and I think it was called "What spend all day searching for the They Do." I remember going first three albums. into your room and hearing Well, I should let you Illadelph Half Life playing and go. Besides, I've got a Black demanding "What They Do" Star album to purchase ... five to play next. You would tell months too late. me that Illadelph ... was it and that I should pick it up, but by Jonathan then I was zoning out on 2WB&MJ/XXL Mario Kart or something. I re­ ally should have listened. If I had, I wouldn't be The Roots' fourth album is a five-star masterpiece. Clockwise from top: ?uestlove, Malik B, the Roots neophyte that I am Scratch, Black Thought. Hub, Kamal, and Rahzel. PS- Any time you wanna today. I would have already give me back my Killah Priest had Organix and Do You Want I would have realized that I mean, you gotta be tion the fact that Bennie Seagal tape is fine with me. Any time. More?!!!??! and Illadelph ... in Black Thought has legitimate feeling me on the way "The just bums the place down with the collection and would be reason to campaign for Spark" feeds off the most his verse). able to look down my nose at "Tightest Flow in Hip-Hop" simple musical arrangement, And doesn't the fact that poseurs like myself who pick and that The Roots are easily yet sounds more original in its "You Got Me" is only the fifth up the newest five-star offer­ the best live band in all of the first 10 seconds than the en- best joint on the album mean Sports

The best of The f irst Annual T he Maroon Tiger Seasonal Awards Most Improved Players Corey McBride Sr. forward Seasonal (trade: B+ Seemingly out of nowhere. Mi Bride came into games and provided deep times, the jumpers from a variety of areas on the court, I le tearlessh scored on opponents and more importantly played excellent, text-book defense that Baffled opposing teams. worst of lerone Dodd So. forward Seasonal Grade: B Despite missing a lew dunks here and there. Dodd has played exceptionally well and provided key buckets down .the stretch, and in. .very close games. Keep in mind hi' is only a sophomore, and is constantly times learning, e\ plying and improi i ng w ith each game played.

Mike Bonner Ir. Guard Seasonal Grade: B Having to play in the shadow ot Herman Banks tor two years had to he Joe Carlos challenging. However, Bonner proved that he used the two years as a Sports Editor lea ruing experience and da//led the Crowds,is well as opposing defenses with his "handles'. Bonner also showed the Morehouse taithlul that lie Many times, as a can stick the "j". w hen he needs to. Morehouse man, I look to lames Teague Ir. forward Seasonal Grade: B+ the fall and winter to VIN/ Special Rebounds, blocked shots, and controlling the lane are tile benchmarks of provide the best season for great inside play. Big 11 did all those things extremely well this season. athletics for the college. He added nasty inside mini's and a nil'll hook jumper to his game that season provided some still be coaching at After football season, many crushed Morris Brow n and had main other opposingdefcnsex running unbelievable thrills. For Morehouse if he weren't for coi er. of my fellow classmates and instance, the Clark games competent and I look towards basketball Best Newcomer were heavily packed and as knowledgeable about the season to provide countless Blake O I arrow I r. Guard Seasonal Grade: B- always produced a very game. He has seen many thrills and plateaus and Pluving for Morehouse as a freshman has to be challenging and difficult. heated and intense sportswriters come and go, Starting as a freshman and being called upon to produce and contribute, triumphs for the winter atmosphere found only at a and many a heckler come hear ily is more pressure than this sportsw riter even cares to think about. months. Duke-North (1 farrow handled it all in stride and it made him a belter player and a and go in his tenure at the great addition for tile Maroon ligers, flatly in the season, lie tearlesslv Carolina or college, and he's still here. buried deep range jumpers and placed solid defense. I liroughout the Georgia Tech- However, every now and season lie continued his consistent play, and in this w filer's mind lead his Georgia game. then the critics are right. recruiting class by playing smart and contideiit basketball. Although we Perhaps we need to press Most Valuable Players lost, the effort earlier, adjust to their lustin Miller Sr. Forward Seasonal Grade: B+ A- was defense or offense and ,\t the outset of the season, without Harris and Smith, Miller lias alone. overwhelming, make the necessary changes He selflessly put till' team on his back a lid lead them tii a respectable record Forbes Arena by the team his teammates returned. 1 le should be praised and lauded for elsewhere, and run an his leadership, spirit and inspiring plai that provided numerous highlights was rocking, and effective press breaker. this season and in his career. the experience What we as know-it-all fans was memorable. are missing is that we are Mike Harris Sr. Forward Seasonal Grade: A- The two wins AI though Harris injured himself du ring the oil season and played limited not the coach, nor do we minutes during the season, he was stellar. When he played w ith the pain against Morris want to be, so, we should this season, lie still took his garni' to a level that was seemiugly without Brown helped to leave it up to Mac and his com pa re and contributed heavily offensively. I le was greatly missed down boost the bruised staff, and just cheer on the the stretch part of the season. egos of many of team. Kenny Smith Jr. Forward Seasonal Grade: A- the Morehouse We had a very strong I want to give him an A + , but null' Iordan gets that kind of grade. I can't faithful and also team this year that on paper imagine what an entire season will be like w ith him at the helm ol this helped put W's looked shaky, but was team next year. As I said earlier, when tile ball is in his hands, something in the win magical happens. File conference got a glimpse ol the future this season, predicted to win its and no team had anyone who could stop him or even come close to column. The two division in the conference. defending him. Look out SIAC, Kenny Smith has arrived, and the losses to Dropping both games to tournament just might be his time to shine and send w arning, Tuskegee while Best Fan VINl/Special Corey Richardson Jr. Newport News, \ A defeating, He's at every game. He's alw ays close to the floor so the rets, the opposing were wildly contested players, tile opposing bench and out fans can liedr liini. He's everything I can remember it a and well played that's right about college athletics because lie's so spirited. He's Corey almost like yesterday when Richardson, and if there were a poll on the most hated Ian in the SIAC , it basketball games that would probably be him. I lisattacks on opposing teamsare inventive, fresh we ran on to the court in were entertaining and jubilation after the Maroon and hilarious. He keeps everyone laughing including the refs and opposing emotionally draining. teams. You might think you area crazy tan, but did you ever sit behind Tigers won their home So, like I said, it wasn't the other team's bench and yell at each of the players, talk about their opener. For many freshmen, all bad. home towns and berate them as they walk off the court at the hall? Of it was the first time they course not, unless you're Corey. Now, to the critical —/nc Ciir/es. til had actually witnessed a analysis. Well, sitting Morehouse team win a in my seats on the floor division. As mentioned on the shoulders of senior game. I can also remember courtside at mid-court, earlier, we did sweep Mo Justin Miller, juniors Mike like it was yesterday when you hear a variety of Brown and split games with Bonner and James Teague we lost to Tuskegee twice, things. Many students Dillard, but that wasn't and sophomore Jerone Clark twice, Lane, and berate Coach Mac enough in this long and Dodd. More importantly, it LeMoyne-Owen twice. The about this and that and challenging season. forced many of Coach Mac's loss to LeMoyne Owen hurt generally feel they The 1998-99 Maroon new freshman recruits into so badly because it could could do a better job at Tigers were faced with playing valuable time early have been Coach Mac's coaching than him. many obstacles at the start in the season. Freshmen 500th victory and Mayor They get on his of the season. Beginning the Blake O'Farrow, Earl Campbell as well as coaching style, his Joe Carlos/Staff season without the minutes, Caruthers, Courtney members of the local press decisions and his play points and leadership of Edwards and Greg Ewing were on hand to witness calling. However, Coach Tuskegee, Lane as well as perennial all-star Michael all contributed heavily and Morehouse's 79-77 Mac wouldn't be at 500 Clark, and splitting games Harris and up and coming sometimes started. Miller overtime loss. wins if he didn't know what with Kentucky State didn't super nova Kenny Smith, Don't get me wrong, the Continued on page 15 he was doing. He wouldn't help our cause much in the seemed to put heavy weight Monday, March 22, 1999 THE MAROON TIGER ______PAGE 15______1998- 99 Maroon Tiger Basketball be all his for the taking. What makes March mad? Smith has the help of the seemingly rejuvenated Season Joe Carlos like FAMU, who was 12-18 for national championship. The Cotinued from page 14 junior guard Mike Bonner Sports Editor who has tremendously the season, made it into the look on the faces of future NBA put the team on his back in stepped up his game as he March Madness, the tournament. players, Greg Anthony, Stacey the early stages of the fearlessly challenges and NCAA's most ballyhooed and Some teams slip into the Augmon and Larry Johnson season and provided senior daunts players into beloved National 'Big Dance' and succeed, they was sheer delight. Over the leadership that many times submission. He will also Championship season is once are known as Cinderella teams. years, Michael Jordan, James was the difference in a have the help of forward/ again here to provide This year's Cinderellas, have Worthy, Lew Alcindor number of games. center James Teague who basketball fans with come from schools many of us (Kareem Abdul Jabbar), Midway through the has added nifty inside memorable thrills. have heard, but few expect to Patrick Ewing, Bill Russell, season' the Maroon Tigers moves to his game that has For three weqjcs in March, make it this far. The University Isaiah Thomas, Earvin Johnson got a much needed face lift. primarily been that of ah 64 college campuses across of Miami of Ohio and Gonzaga and Grant Hill are a few other Mike Harris returned in enforcer. To complement the country are transformed University have advanced to players who have hoisted the excellent form, seemingly Smith's game, sophomore into frantic places full of rabid the regionals of the NCAA championship trophy not bothered by his Jerone Dodd will be back fans. tournament, better known as above their heads. sidelining injury, and for another season to March Madness is unlike "The Sweet Sixteen." Other What makes the March Kenny Smith was eligible to provide silky smooth inside any other playoff system schools like Detroit, Purdue, Madness so special is the fact play in early January. I said moves as well as long range because teams only get one Southwestern Missouri State, that the young men playing in it here first, Kenny Smith jumpers and tenacious shot. Dick Vitale is famously and Weber State knocked off these games are our age. They will be the SIAC MVP for jumper swatting defense to quoted for saying, "It's the perennial powerhouses and are following their dreams and 1999- 2000. He is simply the help the cause of the greatest thing in all of sports. higher seeds in the first two playing a game that they love truth. Maroon Tigers. Greater than the Super Bowl rounds of the tournament. on the biggest stage in the When the ball gets in his While the Maroon and the NBA Finals, cause you One of the great things world. March Madness is one hands, a hush fills the arena Tigers have not had the best only get one shot baby, one about the tournament, is the of the greatest sporting events and the crowd awaits record this season, they shot and you're out!" Vitale is fact that upsets and classic in the world because much like something magical and have been enjoyable to correct in stating that teams contests that go down to the the Olympics, it is amateur most times, it happens. watch and support. do get one shot. final seconds regularly occur. athletics in its most pure, non- Smith is a refreshing Whether on the road in Unlike baseball or College athletes become tampered form. It is one of the addition to the team who is Tuskegee, down the street football, the NCAA's selection household names in a matter best things about college literally unstoppable and at Morris Brown or at home committee chooses at least of hours and many times get sports, because of its rich without rival or compare against Clark, the 1998-99 fifty teams. Many teams get their first taste of national history and its continued anywhere else in the SIAC. Maroon Tigers will leave an automatic bids into the limelight. I can remember back tradition of basketball Next year, without a doubt, indelible mark in the minds tournament by winning their in 1990 when everyone's excellence. the Maroon Tigers will be of all who witnessed them conference tournaments. This favorite, the UNLV Runnin' his team and the SIAC will play. practice is the reason a school Rebels defeated Duke for the Five time Cy Young winner traded to New York Yankees Thursday February 18 TAMPA, "I'm shocked," Lloyd said. "To Astros owing him $43.5 million over in the face." Fla. (AP) - Five-time Cy Young Award break up the team - it's a shame." three years. Still, the final decision was winner Roger Clemens was traded to Clemens, coming off consecutive Texas, Cleveland and Houston also difficult. New York set an AL record the New York Yankees today for David Cy Young awards, will report to the expressed interest in the 36-year-old for wins last year, going 114-48 in the Wells, Graeme Lloyd and Homer Bush. Yankees this weekend. right-hander, who went 20-6 last season, regular season. The Yankees then went 11-2 in the postseason, including Clemens agreed to the deal, but He has always been one of leading the American League in ERA did not get an extension to his contract, Steinbrenner's favorite players, and is (2.65) and strikeouts (271), and tying for a Series sweep of San Diego. which has two years to run and calls for the only five-time Cy Young winner in the lead in wins. His career record is 233- "If s not an easy choice to tinker with the success we had in 1998," him to be paid $16.1 million. baseball history. 124 in 15 seasons. Cashman said, adding, "We're a "I'm a little emotional right now," "Roger Toronto had proactive organization and constantly Wells said after meeting with Yankees Clemens is a non­ sought several young prospects looking to improve things." owner George Steinbrenner at the stop Hall of from teams when it Wells, a 35-year-old left-hander team's training complex. "Give me a Famer," Torre shopped Clemens known as much for his fondness for couple days. It's a little tough right said. "The last two during December's heavy metal as his pitching, returns now." years, what he's winter meetings in to his first major league team. The trade shakes up the World done, it's Nashville, Tenn., but He was with the Blue Jays Series champions, coming off a record­ incredible." the Yankees were froml987-92 before moving on to setting 125-win season, on the day they "The able to hold onto Detroit, Cincinnati, Baltimore and the start training camp. Rocket" exercised some of the players Yankees. He has a 124-84 career record Wells, a quirky left-hander known a clause in a side the Blue Jays coveted and a 3.96 ERA. as "Boomer," was the toast of New York agreement most: outfielder Lloyd, a 31-year-old left-hander after pitching a perfect game against the between himself Ricky Ledee and from Australia, was 3-0 with a 1.67 Minnesota Twins last season, While he and the Blue Jays, pitcher Ramiro ERA in 50 relief appearances last year, clashed with Steinbrenner and manager demanded a trade Mendoza. combining with Mike Stanton, Jeff Joe Torre at times in 1997, he reached a Nov. 27, wanting On Wednesday, Nelson and Ramiro Mendoza to form peace with them last year and became to be dealt either to the Blue Jays finally perhaps the best middle relief corps one of the team's most effective pitchers. a contender or lowered their in baseball. "There's some shock in that room closer to his home demands, and the Bush, a 26-year-old infielder right now," Torre said of his clubhouse. in Houston. Yankees couldn't say who plays primarily at second base, "It's something you have to get used to. Clemens, was voted the top Yankees rookie in That is what the game is all about. There who has never no. "We had an spring training last year. are going to be changes." played on a World Series champion, offer yesterday from them to us that He hit .380 in 71 at-bats for the Going into today, New York had withdrew the demand Dec. 22, criticizing made my knees buckle," New York Yankees but was considered retained 24 of the 25 players who helped Houston Astros general manager Gerry general manager Brian Cashman said. expendable because New York has win its second Series title in three Hunsicker for blasting his request for a "If s tough when you have a player Chuck Knoblauch. seasons, letting go of only outfielder Tim $27.4 million, one-year contract the caliber of Roger Clemens staring you Raines. extension, which would have left the —Staff Reports Monday, March 22, 1999 THE MAROON TIGER Underground PAGE 16

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