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VOL. 73, NO. 7 MOREHOUSE COLLEGE; ATLANTA, GEORGIA Wednesday, December 6, 2000 ‘Tis the season for service

James Britton Staff Writer

The holidays are here! Yes, this is the time that most of us try to lend a hand to the less fortunate. And, yes, many of our Morehouse brothers have caught the spirit, of giving that is. The Rotarac Club of Morehouse College, a ■ branch of the Atlanta Chap­ K.X1» « ter of Rotary International, i.$Hi 31 , tOllHM' I held in Archer Hall its an­ twront I w nual Angel Tree Project Din­ ff / •-#§ ner. The club, comprised also of students from éhhh Spelman College, brought more than seventy students from the Study Hall at Emmaus House ranging from kindergarten to high school to Morehouse to share in the spirit of giving. The students were given gifts, food, and enjoyed a ►onald Bacoal step show provided by Al­ Men of Brazeal Hall are happy to give a helping hand to those less fortunate, pha Rho Chapter of Alpha angels. On the back are the Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Morehouse College SGA, Gloster Hall is also an ex­ wishes of a number of chil­ and a musical selection from the student bodies of ample of the type of giving dren from the Woolfolk Boys the Morehouse College Glee Morehouse and Spelman for going on this Christmas sea­ and Girls Club where the club. According to the presi­ monetary gifts, Krispy son at Morehouse. Not to be Fraternity does a great deal dent of the Rotarac club, Kreme Doughnuts, Wal- confused with the Angel of its service. Children have Curtis N. Friends, some of Mart and a host of other Tree Project mentioned asked for items ranging the students were so over­ groups and organizations above, the men of Omega from toys and games to whelmed at the display of for their help and charity. Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Psi computers. Members of the charity and giving that they The gold Christmas Chapter have an Angel Tree faculty were asked to choose cried "tears of joy." The tree trimmed in purple in of their own, decorated with Continued on page 3 Rotarac club also thanks Morehouse Golden Key inducts new members ceremony with a welcome to Johnny Anderson, II all in attendance and an in­ Staff Writer troduction as well. Newman said that being inducted is The Morehouse chap­ "a great honor." After ter of the Golden Key Na­ Newman, the Golden Key tional Honor Society in­ National Honor Society In­ ducted 52 new members on ternational Headquarters Tuesday in the Sale Hall Representative, Silvia Chapel. Dr. Harold Ramos, congratulated the Brathwaite, Dr. Thomas present and new members Blocker, Dr. Keith on their accomplishment. Hollingsworth and Dr. Ramos said, "I want to Donald Vest were inducted congratulate all of the new as honorary members to the « f /-> » Joe Carlos/Staff inductees. This accomplish­ Golden Key. Ronald ment is a reflection of not Miracle on 22na Street Newman was pinned as the only you, but those around The Ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,Inc., Eta Kappa Chapter, president of the chapter you as well." participatedintheirannuaLAngelTreeprojectthatwillaidHarvest while Cory Washington was Golden Key was Heights nursing home and The Jericho Road Project, a local inducted as vice-president. shelter for homeless men, women and children. Newman began the Continued on page 3 Announcements

The Morehouse College forensics team earned second place and third place team honors at the Red River Swing Tourna­ ment held at LSU-Shreveport in Shreveport, Louisiana, from November 17 to 19. Representing Morehouse were freshman Theodore Perkins and juniors Kirk Moore and Tishuan Scott. Scott garnered first place awards in five events and was named top individual speaker in the tournament in which thirty schools competed.

The Wellness Resource Center has started a new service called "SpiderNet." It is a free site for on-line counseling by group support. The site is not meant for emergencies, rather for students to help each other out. It is anonymous (to other students) to protect confidentiality. No other college campus in America has a resource like "Spider Net." There will be a chat (in the chat section of SpiderNet) for registered users Tuesdays at 7PM. Visit www.morehouse.edu / spidemet /. The first 50 students that register and use SpiderNet get coupons for a free chicken snack at Church's.

Attention: Dr. Marian Wright Edelman, Founder and Execu­ tive Director of the Children's Defense Fund, will be the guest speaker during the 33rd annual Morehouse College King Day Celebration Crown Forum on Thursday, January 18,2001. For more information, please call 404-251-2608.

Corrections: In the November 16 edition of The Maroon Tiger (Vol. 73, no. 6) The cover photo, the photo of the NAACP voter registration and the photo of the Maroon Tiger football class of 2001 was incorrectly credited to Cedric Dark and should have been credited to Donald Bacoat.

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Chris Vindreys/Staff A Christmas Tradition On December 1-3, the renowned Morehouse College Glee Club held the 74th annual Christmas Carol Concert. An estimated 2300people were on hand to witness the wonderful event. Campus News Morehouse chapter of Golden Key Societyfidi inductees The joys of

Golden Key from page 1 Morehouse Director of the being a family matter. Ad­ Cedric Dark with a 3.90 grade • • • Morehouse Office of Career dressing the families, point average. founded at Georgia State Uni­ Counseling and Placement McLaurin said, "While these The new members fi- versity in 1967. Its purpose was to Service from page 1 award those that are the top 15% an angel from the tree and among juniors and try to fulfill the wishes of seniors in their the children from the Boys school. The and Girls' Club. Morehouse Chapter The Omegas' Angel of Golden Key was Tree has existed for about founded on April five years and is in line 27, 1988. Every with the fraternity's found­ year, the chapter's ing principles that include membership num­ serving the community and ber has grown. To the youth. When asked be a member of the about the contributions of chapter, a student people within or outside of must maintain a the organization who were minimum grade instrumental in making this point average of 3.3 project successful, Rory for three or four Griffin, a member of the years. fraternity, replied, "Dwight Golden Key is Eskew, the Basileus of the an international Chapter has been doing the honor society and world and over for the has chapters in Chapter." The chapter also Canada, Australia, wishes to thank Johnny New Zealand, Nimes, Chucky Wilson and South Africa and the staff and students for Malaysia. The Jabulani Barber/Staff their time, efforts, gifts and Golden Key Na­ support. It's not too late to Senior Ronald Newman presents junior Voltaire Sterling with the GKNHS Junior of the year award. tional Honor Soci­ choose an angel. The dead­ ety has awarded line is December 10, 2000. Benjamin McLaurin. young men have done a lot to nally received their certifi­ over three million dollars in Also, the men of McLaurin pinned the new achieve their academic prow­ cates and congratulated each scholarships to its students, Brazeal Hall recently held a and Ramos added that the so­ student inductees as well as ess, they did not do it alone." other after representative clothing drive to ensure that ciety "has tremendous net­ the honorary members. Two students received Ramos read the charge to the many of our Atlanta resi­ working possibilities." He, likewise, shared the scholarships—Junior Voltaire new members Officially in­ dents won't go cold this The Morehouse same sentiment as Ramos Sterling with a 3.97 grade ducting them into the Golden winter season. Led by the chapter's advisor is concerning the achievement point average and Senior Key National Honor Society. new Resident Director and football coach, Joseph Honor and Conduct review Board essential function of SGA McNeil, the men of Brazeal Hall came together to warm the hearts and bodies of the the new freshman class enters Morehouse's campus. fairly and also ensure that all the Kasi David less fortunate. Morehouse. The newly elected "The Peer review Board is facts of the case are examined. Campus News Editor The theme for the S.G. A president appoints the final important because it gives stu­ Once a matter of student dorm this year is 'Environ­ justice, who discipline reaches the mental Awareness.' They At Morehouse College, the serves as chief dean, he may decide to are not trying to save trees Student Government Association justice. The handle the case himself or per se, but they encourage is made up of three different arms. S.G.A president send it to the Peer Honor Morehouse students and These are the executive board, the also appoints and Conduct Review faculty to be more cognizant student senate and the Peer honor the head stu­ Board composed of the of the people around them. and conduct review board. The dent advocate, five student justices, or the McNeil thanks his R. A. first two act as the executive and referred to as the Honor and Conduct Re­ staff and the Morehouse legislative branches of the Student attorney gen­ view board that is made up College Football Team tre­ Government Association (S.G.A.), eral. The Peer of faculty and two student mendously for all their ef­ and are the more visible compo­ Honor and Con­ appointees. At this stage, forts. Brazeal Hall also has a recycling program thriv­ nents of the S.G A. on campus. The duct Review the justices, with the attor­ ing on McNeil's belief that third arm, the Peer Honor and Board serves a ney general, will hear the "one man's trash can easily Conduct Review Board, serves as variety of func­ case and make a ruling be treasure to another." the judicial branch of the S.G.A., tions on cam­ Jabulani Barber/Staff based on the facts pre­ Residents plan to extend and although it is not as visible as pus, with the ad­ sented. Their recommen­ Dean Brian Phifer, Dean of Students. this program to the rest of the other two branches of student judication of stu- dation will then go to the the dorms. So when you dent disciplinary cases being the dents the option to have their cases dean, who ultimately decides government, it fulfils an important pack your bags for the holi­ most important one. reviewed by their fellow stu­ what action will be taken against role in the life of students on this days, whatever doesn't fit, The board, working in con­ dents," says Dean Phifer. "It also a student who is found guilty. campus. don't throw it away, give it junction with the office of student gives students a significant role in According to the present The Peer Honor and Con­ away. duct Review Board is composed conduct that is headed by Dean the school's disciplinary process." Chief Justice, Christopher J. If you would like to of five student justices and a num­ Brian Phifer, meets on an almost Thus the board may hear Graves," Our main concern is pro­ know more about commu­ ber of student advocates. Each weekly basis to try cases of student cases dealing with violation of visi­ moting positive behavior on and nity service opportunities in spring, three of the five justices are misconduct on campus. These tation hours to theft of students' off campus in order to provide an and around Morehouse Col­ elected during the S.GA. elections, cases may range from being writ­ property. The attorney general, or environment best suited for the lege, please contact the one justice for the sophomore, jun­ ten up for disciplinary problems student advocate, helps students pursuit of social and academic ex­ Emma and Joe Adams Pub­ ior and senior classes. A fourth jus­ in the residence halls, to breaking who appear before the board to cellence in keeping with the lic Service Institute @ (404) tice is elected early in the fall when the rules of student conduct on ensure that each student is treated college's mission" 215-2742. Happy Holidays

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102 years of service and excellence World & Local News L Gore ricochets from low to high to low cede to Republican George W. campaign chairman Bill Washington D.C. Bush by Friday's end. Daley for a Capitol Hill news Associated Press In Shorts As vote counters began conference decrying the GOP to re-examine ballots Satur­ assault on Florida's court jus­ Prayer and champagne day morning, Rep. Donald tices, accused by House Re­ propelled A1 Gore through Payne, D-N.J., was among publican Whip Tom DeLay of whiplash-inducing changes many who cheered Gore's "judicial aggression." in the presidential race. □inton Urges Putin to free ‘spy’ decision to hang tough. "If he "Act responsibly, re­ "Years from now, we'll concedes, he does a disservice spect the courts, count the be telling our grandchildren LONDON, England—U.S. President Bill Clinton has person- to all the people who voted votes, and if you don't like a dly urged his Russian counterpart to set free an American business- about this," he said Saturday. for him," Payne said. decision, appeal it to a higher nan convicted of espionage in Russia and sentenced to 20 years in As if hitting "replay" on last Gore, in a private con­ court, but don't engage in at­ ail. Edmond Pope was among the topics discussed in a 15-minute month's undecided Election :elephone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin ference call to three dozen tack politics against the judi­ Night, Gore was all but con­ Emd Clinton on Friday senior officials said. Russia's Presidential Clem- supporters, did not speak cial branch of our great de­ signed by fellow Democrats about the opposing side, said mocracy," Gephardt said. to concession. Ellen Malcolm, president of Daley said all of the rom a rare form of bone cancer. "The president urged him (Putin) to He was given one last nove quickly to accept the recommendation of the commission on EMILY's List, a Democratic votes in Florida, whose 25 chance on Fri­ paroles," P.J. Crowley, the White House National Security Council electoral votes pokesman, said. "The president beEeves he should be released as day afternoon, are key to a win­ n as possible and he is hopeful that Mr Putin will do the right bolstered by a ning majority in Ting," Crowley added. Putin is now the only person who can au- fresh recount lonze Pope's release and he has previously suggested he might take the Electoral Col­ on Saturday re businessman's health into account if asked to decide his fate. On lege and the Wednesday, a Russian court convicted the former U.S. intelligence and then, presidency, jfficer for trying to acquire state secrets about a high-speed torpedo, within min­ "would have ’ope was sentenced to 20 years in a labor camp. Following his con- utes, stopped nction, he sent a letter to Putin pleading for clemency so that he been finished dead in his :ould return to his family in U.S. to receive health care. Pope's father some time ago, if ilso has cancer. "I request this release to be as soon as possible as my tracks. Report­ the other side ather is terminally ill and I wish to visit him one last time," Pope said ers waited in had not taken ev­ n his letter. "I hope we will take a humane decision to allow him to vain outside ;o home," Anatoly Pristavkin, head of the Russian clemency com­ ery conceivable the vice presi­ mission said. In his final defense statement on Wednesday, Pope pro- step to stop it." essed his innocence saying he did not know that information he dential man­ Sens. Bar­ ¡ought on Russian torpedo technology was secret. Pope owns a con­ sion for a bara Boxer, D- sulting firm that purchases marine technology and his supporters promised Calif., and Bob nsist he had merely asked about a 10-year-old underwater propul- photo-op with ¡ion system that had already been sold abroad. His convictionhas Kerrey, D-Neb., ast a pall over U.S.-Russian ties, already strained over arms control. Gore Christ­ who had op­ 'We believe that Pope's conviction was unjustifiable and wrong," mas shopping AP photo posed Gore for White House National Security Adviser Sandy Berger said in Wash- or receiving a (L-R) David Boies and James Baker are the pointmen for Gore the party's nomi­ ngton. Crowley said the-U.S. president expressed concerns about holiday visit and Bush respectively. ’ope's health in the phone call initiated by Putin. U.S. officials did nation, hastened lot indicate what Putin said to Clinton and what actions, if any, he from Alabama fund-raising group, and a to Florida to monitor recounts ndicated he might take. Clinton has been under political pressure Gov. Don Siegelman and his participant in the brief after­ and pitch in on what Gore rom the U.S. Congress to secure Pope's immediate release or retali- wife. noon call. aides expected would be an ite against Moscow. It could take a week for Putin to make his clem- The news cameras were :ncy decision, a Kremlin spokesman said. "He sounded to me very all-out public relations war. sent away when the U.S. Su­ calm and determined. He just Outside Gore's official srael Caught in Oil Squeeze Play preme Court put a halt to the thanked everyone for their residence Saturday, Bush sup­ vice president's last-hope patience and for sticking with porters outnumbered Gore's Saudi Arabia doesn't like Saddam Hussein. And besides, there's vote counts in Florida. By the noney to be made pumping more oil at current prices. That meant him through all this," by three bullhorns to two. Democrats' tally, Gore and his ;ood news Monday for Western consumers, as Iraq was forced to Malcolm said. "Hey, hey, hey, lack off from its threat to cut its oil output and reopen the taps it Democratic running mate, Jo­ California Gov. Gray goodbye," chanted Beth Iosed last Friday. Baghdad was left little choice after the Saudis un- seph Lieberman, picked up a Davis and NAACP president Wetzel, while someone else, lertook to fill the shortfall left on world markets by the withdrawal few votes on Saturday before Iraq's daily output of 2.5 million barrels, thereby nullifying the Kweisi Mfume were among apparently recalling the the justices in Washington mpact of Saddam's latest gambit. Iraq had hoped that by raising others on the line. drama of Nov. 7 shouted out, iressure on the world oil price it would strengthen its campaign to shut down the review of bal­ As quoted by an aide lis­ "A1 Gore, re-concede!" ireak out of the U.N. sanctions regime imposed on Baghdad at the lots. "Real progress was be­ tening in, Gore told the On election night, :nd of the Gulf War. ing made," said spokesman One country that will find little to cheer about in the Saudis' group: Gore's concession speech was Chris Lehane. atest rescue of Western consumers is Israel. While if s in Saudi Arabia's "Years from now, we'll loaded into a TelePrompTer ¡elf-interest to help out the West in this instance—both to maintain The high court's ruling be telling our grandchildren but aborted as the Florida ¡tability in world oil prices and to deny a victory to its belligerent hit 23 hours after the Florida about this. I think you all will vote tally narrowed. raqi neighbor — Riyadh also has some demands of its own. The Supreme Court granted him >audi leadership is reportedly outraged by Israel's reaction to the be able to take pride in the Saturday's angry mobi­ the recounts and just minutes atest Palestinian uprising, and wants to see the U.S. play a more fact that, despite great pres­ lization on both sides con­ 'venhanded role in the region. Crown Prince Abdullah, de facto ruler after the U.S. 11th Circuit sure, you fought valiantly for trasted with the quiet celebra­ )f Saudi Arabia since his half brother King Fahd's stroke, has warned, Court of Appeals affirmed our democratic values." tion Friday evening of re­ or example, that the kingdom would break ties with any country that they should carry on. He interpreted the vived recounts. rat moved its embassy to the disputed city of Jerusalem. A senior legal adviser Israel proclaims the Holy City as its capital, and although few Florida high court ruling as After watching the :ountries have moved their embassies there from Tel Aviv, moving worried that the U.S. Su­ validation of his belief that "a evening news over cham­ re embassy there is a popular call in U.S. domestic politics. Indeed, preme Court's split, 5-4 deci­ vote is not just a piece of pa­ pagne, Tipper Gore helped loth the Gore and the Bush campaigns committed themselves dur- sion, raised doubts that the per, a punched card ora chad. Haddassah Lieberman in the ng the election to moving the embassy, but they may be reluctant to nine justices would be recep­ ¡tir up Arab hostility — particularly if that translated into higher oil "It is a human voice and dining room to set out irices. Of course, the Saudis are not threatening and make no overt tive to Gore's plea in the hear­ we must not let those voices candles, wine, challah and a inkage between their geopolitical positions and their stance on oil ing scheduled for Monday. be silenced — not for today, Lieberman family heirloom irices. In fact, Saudi Arabia's official position is that it wants the oil The legal disappoint­ not for tomorrow, not for as table linen. irice issue depolitidzed. But there is mounting domestic political ment collided with a resur­ iressure on the royal family to take a tougher stand on Israel and long as this country stands for The Gores, their daugh­ listance itself from U.S. influence. Moments like the one last week gence in support from fellow the principle that the people ter Kristin, and just two aides vhen an Iraqi gambit on oil suddenly made Saudi Arabia Democrats who, before the must be heard and heeded." then joined the Liebermans in Washington's most important friend in the region highlight the U.S. ricochet of rulings, predicted House Minority Leader the Jewish prayer and ritual :on leed to keep the Saudis sweet. And in the Middle East, Washingti Gore would be forced to con­ an't please all of its friends all the time. Dick Gephardt joined Gore of Shabbat. In a world that changes by the hour, the challenge is to lead the change yourself. To identify trends and then capitalize on them. Now that

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Ladies, are you wondering what to get him this year and you 've hit a brick wall ? Don 'tfret. Your friend good old Joe From ______Dallas is here to help. First of all, you have to know the guy's likes and dislikes to get a full understanding of the type ofgift that joe Carlos he would appreciate. Without question, there are some gifts that will give you instant credit for a few months just upon their Features Editor receipt. In that same breath though, there are also gifts that could result in an attitude you weren't expecting and less calls, emails and eventually a pink slip. Christmas gifts can be that serious. And don't thinkfor a second that we don't know that it's twenty times worse with you all.. .Anyway, here are some A-List gifts that he will absolutely love.

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We, as men, realize how scarce the Sports Playstation 2 is. But hey, Illustrated the attempt to purchase one Subscrip­ or at least your story about tion: how you raced a mother in Toys R' Us and jumped over With the three kids and all you came internet, the up with was a Nintendo 64 beauty and is a valid story that was a the signifi­ valiant effort. We know that cance of a there aren't many PS2's out there, so it's cool, subscription but there are quite a few PSl's out there still, and may not be they are cheaper than ever. If he's in to sports what it used games, there's a hell of a chance that he loves to be, but it's John Madden Football. What you may not un­ still a derstand is that many times, manhood is tested thoughtful on one's proficiency with games such as Mad- gift that he Candies for Men, Realm for Men, Polo Sport, will appreci­ Aramis, Chanel's Allure for Men and Polo. How­ ate all year. ever, while there are thousands of different fra­ Every time he gets his weekly installment of the . grances, decide what you think will work best greatest magazine on earth, he will remember on him and what he will appreciate. who gave it to him and love you more for it each week. However, if something happens between Something Sen- timen- you (ie. cheating and breakup), don't cancel the tal: subscription, that's in especially bad form. A ticket stub from A Peacoat: the first date. A collec- tion of leaves from a walk Everyone i n seems to have Walden one, so he woods. probably Something that only the den. Now, don't look at Playstations as distrac­ wants one too. two of you will understand tions from you. Look at them as an escape for Several stores truly expresses the emotion him. That way, he's not always calling you and sell them, so and feeling that the two of bugging you about what you're doing or where before you go you have for each other. you've been. See, in a sense, the Playstation can and plop help your relationship because you are showing down $200 on Music: him that you listen and care about what he likes the J.Crew by buying it, and you are also providing your­ model, re­ He's been looking for that first Wu. He's self with time to do what you want do while he's member that been feenin' for Diary of A Mad Band. He's re­ playing Old Navy is cently started listening to N'Sync. Get him the on it. selling them stuff he likes and just like with the Sports Illus­ Everyone's for $58. Also, if he likes vintage stuff, resale trated, he'll think about the special person who happy! stores in Little Five Points have dozens of origi­ bought these nice things for him every time he nal Naval Peacoats that were worn in battle. listens to them. A DVD Player: Cologne: Clothing:

VCR's Sure everyone wants to smell good. And so Socks are seen as a crazy gift by some but are great. VCR's are useful and are widely used does he. Sometimes though it's difficult for him an important gift by others. As my friend Calvin all over this beautiful planet. However, the wave to actually go into the store and purchase what puts it, "A gift that you hate as a child but ap­ of the future is the DVD player. Great sound he knows he should buy, some form of cologne, preciate when you're older." Guys appreciate quality, picture quality, special features, you just sweaters, scarves, turtlenecks and any type of can't beat a DVD player. And now that they are clothing that they themselves don't have to pur­ becoming more common, the prices are going chase. way down, so it's definitely within price range. He will adore you for purchasing it. And think aramis of it this way, it's not so much an escape like the Now that you have some suggestions, go out and have some fun shopping and remember that, in Playstation, and this way, maybe you can rent some fragrance, can do wonders for the enhance­ the end, it's not the gift that you give that is most the movies on DVD that he wouldn't watch on ment of one's personal aura. Personal office fa­ important but the thought behind it. And please, tape and tout them for their great sound and pic- vorites are: Davidoff's The Good Life, Curve, never forget the reason for the season. Thursday, December 6, 2000 THE MAROON TIGER PAGE 8 What’s right with Morehouse: Revisited

A look on the bright side of Morehouse from one of its most outspokenly vocal sons Photos by Cedric Dark and Tash Moseley to growth, expansion and upkeep, tants. The Corey Richardson but it's also a cool way to make gatekeepers. Features Editor Emeritus your mark on history. As long as These women Morehouse lays wet cement we'll deal with every­ s of late, it seems as know that St. Louis is all up in the thing from disor­ if The Maroon Tiger mofo. ganized profes­ has taken a more 2. ) New Ids. It's about time sors, to dis­ edgy and aggressive stancemy college in ad­ ID looked better than gruntled students, A my fake ID. And yet another sign to disoriented par­ dressing issues within the college community. This latest batch of in­ that Morehouse College is taking ents, all the while trospection has lead to a renewed the right steps to becoming an in­ balancing pin spirit of activism and has spawned stitution of the 90's, er, um, I mean numbers, phone a trend of proactive behavior the next millennium. numbers and amongst the student population as 3. ) The Athletic Depart­ work-study hours. a whole. But enough with all the ment It would stand to reason The administra­ tive assistant can makeorbreakyou in that they have all your informa­ tion. 16.) Archer Hall. Again, we have to thank big wordin' and belly achin'. that at an all black, all male college, Morehouse for Folks, sometimes it's the little the athletic teams would be pretty giving us a $5 mil­ things that make this place bear­ damn good and now under the lion facility, able. leadership of our new AD, Andre classmen who think that you can tico, you get a lovely view of the hardwired with the latest technol­ Last year, just after the Patillo, Morehouse is finally shift­ smoke, drink, and meander your ghetto. ogy and state-of-the-art workout Christmas break, we ran a piece ing if s emphasis from just having way through school. I'm one of 11. ) Dave. The White guy. facilities that essentially serves as entitled, "What's Right With good teams, to building strong them, and trust me; you don't You gotta respect him. the most expensive pool hall in all Morehouse," in which we took a programs. Now all we need is want to be one. If you don't think 12. ) Wheeler Hall. The of Southwest Atlanta. Rumor has another side to the stadium and you can make it out in four, sum­ building housing the Computer it that, next semester, they are go­ mer school and overloads, just get Science, Business and Political Sci­ ing to put in a crap table and danc­ Morehouse College the fuck out of school. ence departments-truly the home ing girls. 7. ) The Flag Girls. Because of scholars, bailers and shot call­ 17. ) Biology Seminars. Free I shouted out Mahogany last year ers. lunch every Thursday. and besides, they got Tiffany 13. ) Clark White. The soci­ 18. ) NSO. Every year, the Edwards, need I say more? ology professor who's deep Chat­ most exclusive fraternity in the 8. ) Liberian Students. They tanooga drawl spits social theory, world crosses a line of750 men for come from a country ravaged by political consciousness and blues whom the journey is merely be­ 8 years of civil unrest, many of lyrics with eloquence. He's prob­ ginning. them former refugees, some of ably the coolest man walking on 19. ) Commencement Ev­ them ex-combatants. You might think you're from the rough side of town but these guys are from a 11. Dave the White guy - you country that the United Nations branded as one of the worst places gotta respect him to live, and they're not thugs, they're here to learn. Think about moment to examine the lighter we'll be in business. that, tough guy. side of our esteemed institution. 4.) Officer Sturdivant I've 9. ) Sam, the King Chapel campus, not because he can get ery year 500 men gather on the Sure, we've got a big en­ seen this man out in subfreezing campus green to celebrate a jour­ dowment. Yeah, we produce temperatures booting cars, in the ney completed and to be wel­ strong black leaders- blahbitty blazing hot summers booting cars, comed into the arms of alumni blahbitty boo-some of which come last week, he was booting cars. brotherhood. 20. ) Candle In The Dark. $150.00 plate of chicken, some 29. Black Republicans - be­ sweet tea and a cinnamon biscuit. cause everyone is entitled to It feels good to see Black folks ball for no reason other than to say they the right to be different can. 21. ) Gutbusters. Cleaner than Stegall's. Closer than from a country ravaged by eight You might hate him for what he Popeye's. Providing us with our years of civil unrest, many of them does, but you have to respect him daily allowance of requisite nutri­ former refugees, some of them ex­ for how he does it because he's ents (i.e. grease, fat, soda and combatants. You might think dedicated. cheese). This place keeps our bel­ you're from the rough side of 5. ) Napster. Creating new lies full and our colons clogged town, but these guys are from a bonds ofbrotherhood by blending Technician. Because he's just so away with rockin' lime green with the good stuff we so desper­ country that the United Nations music with an age-old African cool. Almost as cool as Bobby, kicks, but because he feeds the ately desire. Check them out on branded as one of the worst places American tradition, theft, I mean, without the comrows. subject matter to his students in a the web, to live, and they're not thugs, sharing. In the spirit of Kwanza, 10.) The Davidson House. manner that is as easy to digest as www.gutbustersrestaurant.com. they're here to learn. Think about download a Napster today (before Only at Morehouse would they it is insightful and informative. and tellthemKasiDavidsentyou. that, tough guy. the feds take it away). have the cajones to build a multi 14. ) The Maroon Tiger. You 22. ) Tobe Johnson. He may 1.) Wet Cement It's not only 6. ) Fifth Year Seniors. Liv­ million-dollar house in the middle readin' it right now! have taught your father. Heprob- a sign of the college's dedication ing reminders to all you under- of the SWATS. From the back por­ 15. ) Administrative Assis- Continued on next page ------s Thursday, December 6, 2000 THE MAROON TIGER FEATURES PAGE 9 — when he asked for her number, and I was nearly reduced to tears. 26. ) Henry Goodgame. How J oe Sees All jokes aside and all com­ ments forsaken, the man loves By Joe Carlos Morehouse more than you claim to love your girl. If you doubt the man's resolve, keep It in mind that Miss Maroon and "If s the most wonderful everything you can to stay on top White and her court would time of the year!!" Ah December! of your studies. However, there have been bucket nekkid had School is almost out, the natives are a few things to complete your he not gone to pick up their are getting restless and finals are freshmen year experience that gowns. Did he get a thanks? No just about to kick our collective are necessary. (not that a naked court woulda butts. You must attend the been all that bad). Long sum­ However, while visions of Morehouse v. Clark Atlanta bas­ mer homecoming meetings, he sugarplums should be dancing ketball games. They are the high­ was there. Did he get a thank through many people's heads, light and social event of the en­ you? No. Here it is Mr. there are many who are ulti­ tire spring semester. Never before Goodgame: Thank you. mately less fortunate. will you have seen more well- 27. ) Mindless activism. There are many who do not dressed, pleasantly smelling Af­ They will be protesting this leave the area that we attend rican Americans in one place. statement next Tuesday. school in because, to them, this is And the ladies, oh my, the ladies. 28. ) Texans. Because home. What are we going to do For the first time, the CAU ladies they're so proud. Proud of for them? What are we going to and the Spelmanites are under what God only knows, but one do for the children who will have the same roof, vying for your pa­ Texan's pride is equal to that of 30 New Yorkers, and that's next to nothing this Christmas? thetic little attention. why they usually leave the dub I don't know. I suggest that you partici­ in handcuffs. There are Angel Tree pate in some shape or form in the What’s right from previous 29. ) Black Republicans. Be­ projects and gift-giving ex­ Spring Elections. They are some and dive all you want but Tobe cause everyone is entitled the right changes, clothing and toy drives, of the most lively, inspired, spir­ page ain't going nowhere. to be different. but are these things mere tempo­ ited and wildly entertaining 23. ) The Third Row in King rary solutions to the bigger prob­ practices that are sanctioned by ably taught you. It's possible he 30. ) The BP On Lee St. Chapel. The best seats in the this venerable institution. The could have taught your grandfa­ Proudly serving minors since lem? house. ther, and if the trend keeps going, 1992. Many a Morehouse Manhas If you've noticed, or if you deliciously devilish debates that 24. ) Meaningless Debates. he'll probably be teaching your taken those first staggering steps haven't, the area around the are held in the best of intentions You just finished looking at the pic- son. Dr. Johnson is a Morehouse to alcoholism by cracking that first south end of campus looks re­ are probably the hallmark of ex­ tures in Newsweek, your boy legend whose wisdom is unpar­ bottle of Cisco or tapping that first markably different. cellence that this part of the se­ alleled and ten­ 40. Shouts out to Just across the street from mester brings forth. ure extensive. 23. The third rote in King Shinjay and the football field, the sub-stan­ The true depths of human­ Get this, when Abujahal! dard and heavily antiquated ity and the Morehouse man's in­ Dr. Johnson Chapel - The best seats in the 31.) The apartments are boarded up. One tegrity are tested in this period started teaching Woodruff Li­ in particular is being remodeled in which the new leadership for at Morehouse, house brary. Yeah, its probably for future use as a the school is decided. It can get Eisenhower was only got like boarding house. And behind the ugly, but in the end, the valor, caught all of three minutes of CNN President, gas cost about ten cents seven books and five of them are boarded up apartments, where courage, and insightful and cre­ while in Circuit City and all of a and Marty Merly's parents still already colored in, but if s the best the government housing was, it ative thinking that is wrought sudden, you are the nation's fore­ hadn'tmet. Lest we not forget that spot for on-site macking and play- looks as though a series of bombs forward by the elections are the most authority on politics, eco­ his first year teaching at play studying. Many thanks go to was dropped there. unofficial cleansing that the cam­ nomics and metaphysics. Mean­ Morehouse was Dr. Massey's first Coca Cola for giving us an alter­ Maybe this information pus needs and gets. while, in the real world, you're still as well, only Massey was a sixteen- native to Kaya and Lenox for was brought to us about what For usually, there is one an idiot. year-old freshman. Butdon'teven meeting the yatches. was going on in our neighbor­ candidate for a certain position 25.) Key Jingling. Its origins think about calling him old. The 32.) Dear Old Morehouse. hood, but I missed it. And if you who is so young, naive and full are shrouded in mystery, yet its man wakes up every morning at I said before, and I'll say it again, scoffed at the notion that this is of his own innocence that his message is clear as crystal. Go 5am and works out, so he can still if s the tie that binds us all. J.O.B. not our neighborhood, you are very existence inspires all those Home! Post Haste! It's a move so kick your ass. Political Science ma­ was and still is right. around him to lead or to be led raw, I saw a chick pull it on a dude gravely mistaken, because my jors beware, you can duck, ditch dear brothers and sisters, it is. in a way that is ideal for an insti­ Where do you live and tution so inherently dedicated to work for 75% of the year? Right such a tenet. here in the area known as the At­ Lastly, you have to attend lanta University Center. And in the Ms. Maroon & White pag­ Twenty the notion of some type of civic eant. That's right, you get to pride or civic duty, it is only right choose who the young ladies will for you to care a bit about your be to represent our school. The 1. Shouldn't East Lake be considered On-Campus Housing? 2. Don't take her for neighborhood and do whatever pageant is fun to attend, if s fun you can to help it prosper and to watch and if s probably the last granted...somebody else won't. 3. Watch your books, the semester is over and the bookstore grow. time that you have members of pays cash. 4. Go to Collegiate, "Apologize" to your boys back home. 5. If at third you don't Alright, I've stepped off of all the classes from Morehouse succeed...pick a new major. 6. Get all your boys’ home phone numbers-that might be the only the soap box now. and Spelman in the same room But, the point still remains for the school year. You will not way to contact them next semester. 7. You just met her; you don't know her well enough to that some sort of giving to those understand how significant it is call her over the break. 8. Next semester take four credits, not three. 9. Wish that you with­ less fortunate than yourself now, or even at the time, but later, drew? 10. 8-3, who knew? 11. You got a clove? 12. Why doesn't the cafe like to feed us? 13. should be done. the significance of being with LeT s change the subject. your friends at a certain time will Who will be the second person to get a ticket for running the traffic light outside ofGloster? For you freshmen out there, hit you with a resonance that will 14. Now that Bush is President are you going to try to study abroad? 15. Didn't Mom say, the spring semester is signifi­ remain with you for life. “Santa doesn't visit boys without haircuts"? 16. What would we do without that new Morehouse cantly longer than the fall was. Enjoy the rest of your se­ There are more pitfalls, tests, quiz­ mester and study hard. Happy Police truck? 17. $10 for a club you like to forget, or a free house party you probably won't zes, reading and many more dis­ holidays, be safe and we'll see remember? 18. You have a better chance claiming a 4.0 BAC than GPA. 19. Now that he is tractions in the spring. you next year... graduating, who's gonna do it? 20. Happy Kwanzaa So, bearing that in mind, do Editorials ContiniækxAfa^toywrleft andyour rigolt We cannot afford to continue operating in a “false” brotherhood

you will return to your re­ These rationales are under­ accept and allow this ex­ power to break up that East The Maroon Tiger spective residential halls standable; they are often tremely disturbing status Coast/West Coast fight that Editorial Board and discover that many of predetermined and uncon­ quo to continue, and we sent your boy packing and the brothers you grew close trollable, but they, however, cannot afford to be juvenile on his way back home? You were probably told to during the fall, missing. are not the issue. In fact, the about the situation and en­ The Men of Morehouse to look to your left and right It is no mystery, and it is not real issues that must be ad­ gage in a "pointing the fin­ may have allowed it to be­ during your NSO experi­ by chance that the "look to dressed are the individuals ger" war. "It is ultimately come cliché, but we must ence (depending on when you left, look to your right" who neglect to realize the the responsibility of Aca­ pose the question, are you you came in) and to take a statement was uttered to seriousness of the journey demic Affairs, the Freshman truly your brother's keeper? real good look at those you upon your initial arrival that they have embarked on. Class Dean or even the vari­ If you applied for admission brothers because one of at Morehouse ous Resident into this institution, you un­ them would not be with you College. It is Assistants," doubtedly gave your affir­ four years later. You might The Men of Morehouse may have allowed nothing but many might mation to this question have thought that that state­ fact and truth it to become cliché, but we must pose the say, and when you signed your name ment was a slight exaggera­ that the broth­ maybe this is on the dotted line. If that tion of the truth, but it made question, are you truly your brother's ers you came true to some message was not communi­ you think a little bit. In in with will keeper? extent. cated to you prior to signing truth, the statement prob­ not necessar­ U 1 t i - your name, The College and ably captivated you for a ily be the ones that you Because they fail to fully mately, it starts with the its students have then failed second, commanded your graduate with. This is a phe­ value the experience that brother that is on your left in this respect. attention for a minute and nomenon that is perpetu­ they have been blessed and your right. After that Many of you came here reveled in your brain for a ated year after year for vari­ with, they fail academically NSO statement was made, because you thought you minute more and then ous reasons, and no matter and consequently are asked did you bother to ask that were entering a utopia of passed swiftly out your what words of wisdom are to leave by the College or brother what his name was distinguished African- other ear, never again given shared at the beginning of demanded to return home if he wasn't your roommate? American males who would a second thought. one's matriculation through by their parents because If he was your roommate, embrace you into a sacred We would like to ex­ Morehouse, it is inevitable they refuse to waste their did you care enough tell brotherhood that has been tend an invitation for you to that the trend will continue. money. Sometimes, it is the him to turn off the cherished by many since experience that second For many, it is a finan­ "thug" who because of his Playstation that night and 1867. Conversely, so many thought for when you re­ cial complication. Others behavior (whatever the case study for the test that you others are leaving because turn from the holiday break. come here and arrive at the may be) is removed from the knew he wasn't prepared this brotherhood is nonex­ You will indeed find your­ realization that this institu­ institution and rarely is he for and had the next day? istent - whether they indi- selves giving that NSO tion just is not designed to invited to return. Can you honestly say you statement a second, third meet their individual needs. We cannot continue to did everything in your Continued on page 15 and fourth thought. Many of The Maroon Tiger

The Maroon Tiger is published fifteen times daring the academic year of The distant “Grassy Plains” Morehouse College. Our goal is to maintain an independent editorial policy. ■ Opinions on the Editorial Page ot The Maroon Tiger are solely the views of the Editorial Board and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Morehouse As I was diligently work­ confusing and sad truth. cause I can't think of any other College, its administration or The Maroon Tiger advisors. Commentaries solely ing on my dissertation-like, 25- Somewhere, there is someone HBCU not located in the represent the views of the author, not the opinion of T& Maroon Tiger. We page literary analysis (what­ who is truly hungry and is ghetto, with the exception of believe all advertising to be correct, but cannot guarantee its accuracy orbe responsible for its outcome. ever), so thoughtfully assigned picking up some fries right Hampton, so I'm told. So why by Professor Rhym, it dawned now, calling that a meal. It is that? Is it by default, our Shaun. Spearmon Howard Franklin on me that after sitting at my hit...there is such a high con­ fault, their fault? Editor in Chief Managing Editor computer for 3 hours and hav­ centration of homeless "bums" If our degree from Kasi David Michael D. Harrison ing 4 pages of text to show for in our area that we as students Morehouse weighs as equally Campus News Editor Copy Editor it, that at 12:37am, I need a have come to know their as a degree from Harvard, why break. So off to Stegals I go. names, their different versions is it that our environments, fa­ Cedric Dark Joe Carlos With the new Badu banging in of the latest news in their life cilities, programs etc. are argu­ Photo Editor ■ Features Editor my headphones, I decided to and even discuss the different ably and comparatively speak­ Hamadi Dawkins Rose Calvin Miles Smith, III Dion Glass use this time to just chill, max humorous signs of asking for ing separate but equal? Is our A&EEditor Sports Editor Business Manager out and regroup. As I strolled change each one has seen on environment really conducive down the strip, oh excuse me, that corner. It hit...last year, to studying, when compared to Geoffrey Bennett Carnegie Minis, IJI Andrew Vails, Ph.D. Asst. Campus News Editor Swing Editor Advisor the promenade, I noticed a pile my freshman year, there were the grassy plains and knolls, of fries on the ground slightly about 9-11 murders of college most traditionally white scattered as if they were students in the first semester schools sit on? I think I would Jocelyn Jackson, Ph.D. Broderick McGrady Steven Baker, Ph.D. dropped and disregarded. alone. prefer to be pulling an all-ni­ Advisor Advisor Advisor Approaching Stegals, I was And this semester is no ter in a place where I don't greeted randomly by three better: the two females behind have to be interrupted by the The Editorial Board members are Shaun Spearmon (Editor-in-Chief), bums, who actually meant no Woodruff, that one girl in the constant blaring of sirens. Joe Carlos (Features Editor) and Sterling Taylor (Senior Staff Writer). harm, but I kept on walking. trunk of her car, as well as all Then it hit...whose job is it to Well, the kitchen was the others. Every night, I swear put the grassy plains and The Maroon Tiger welcomes your views on any public issue. We routinely edit letters for space and correct errors in spelling and punctuation. Letters as closed so I guess it was milk the gunshots operate on a call- knolls not only back in the well as commentaries must be 500 words or less, typed, signed and should and cereal for me. Kept on and-response basis, as if shoot­ AUC, but in our surrounding include full address and telephone number of the author. walking. As I passed the fries ing off one clip alone isn't community as well? again I sarcastically thought to enough. It hit. We are sur­ I kept walking, and I myself, why don't these bums rounded by the ghetto—such coulda swore I didn't hear All correspondence should be mailed to: come get these fries if they are great institutions in the middle myself say, "not me!" under The Maroon Tiger truly hungry. I kept on walk­ of the ghetto. To serve as a my breath. Morehouse College • 830 Westview Drive, Southwest • Atlanta, Georgia 30314 ing then it hit me, not my "the­ communal oasis? I think not. -George Cole Phone: <404) 614^041 • Fax: <404J 507-8628 sis" or my conclusion, but a But it's not just the AUC be­ Staff Writer E-mail: [email protected] .T/BBSBSSÏsMS Thursday, December 6, 2000 THE MAROON TIGER OPINIONS PAGE 11 The Aktter from the SGApresadent

old+the My Fellow Students!

From time to time, I will write to you in order to let you know what your Student Government Association is doing to serve you and to new=one relay any pertinent information to you. As this fall semester draws to a close, I felt it necessary to give you a recap of what the SGAhas done thus far. This year, the Student Government Association adopted for its theme "One Voice, Everyone's Message: Together Everyone Achieves More." Under this theme we have sought to include those who in the past have felt alienated into the Student Government Association. beautiful So far we have tried to strengthen our relationship with the International Students Organization and our fellow international students through the Homecoming Culture Fest. We have also sought to form a relationship with alumni through our Student Government Associa­ tion Alumni Awards as well as through our student/alumni mentoring program. We have reached out to both faculty and staff members by thing recognizing either a faculty or staff member each month. However, we still have a long way to go. After reading the last issue of the Maroon Tiger I became especially concerned about the section dealing with campus activities. While it is not the sole responsibility of the Student Government Association to sponsor all campus activities this semester, we have done a large ince arriving at number of activities this semester. For instance, in the month of September we sponsored an UndergroundLive in the Kilgore Campus Center, Morehouse Col as well as Hump Days, our Jams on the Yard to help get students through the academic week. We even awarded our first Faculty/ staff award lege I have wit­ to Mr. James Stotts, Director of Financial Aid, for going over and beyond the call of duty to help students stay in school. nessed many heart -warm­ S The month of October was no exception. We began the month by sponsoring Laser Tag in conjunction with the Office of Student ing occasions when men Activities. In order to cheer our football team on to victory we sponsored a bus trip to the Morehouse v. Tuskegee football game. The next week have come together to fel­ we began FUSION, Homecoming 2000, which was very successful. During the week we showed Life's Suite directed by Jamal Dedeaux and lowship in the true spirit of starring Teck Holmes from the Real World. We had "Revolution" our wildly successful fashion show, which by the way was filmed by BET. brotherhood. I will always Other events throughout the week included coronation and coronation ball, the parade, the game (which we won), and the Busta Rhymes and remember the brotherhood Mya Concert, in which Cash Money, Dave Hollister, and Beanie Man all made appearances. After Homecoming, all previous SGA adminis­ and camaraderie during trations have been faced with difficult challenge that appears after Homecoming: what next? We after Homecoming we have been busy. We NSO and Homecoming. sponsored a movie night in King Chapel where we showed "The Skulls." We have had another Hump Day, as well as, another Underground Never will I forget the joys Live. of cheering during the 8-3 As November ends and December begins, we have continued with events and activities. During November we helped sponsor a football season or the expe­ celebrity basketball game in conjunction with WorldWide Entertainment which pitted Sean "Puffy" Combs and BadBoy Entertainment rience of singing "Papa was against Jermaine Dupri and SoSo Def Records. That next night, we helped sponsor a screening with the Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi a Rolling Stone" in the Fraternity, Incorporated to show Bamboozled at Magic Johnson's Theater. middle of Bourbon Street As classes end or the semester and finals are about to begin we still have a number of activities that we are planning. We are a sponsor with 20 other Morehouse in the Angel Tree Project Christmas party with the Morehouse College Rotaract Club. We are sponsoring a Christmas party and our last Men (none of whom I knew UndergroundLive on the last day of classes. Thus, we have been busy and will continue to be so. on a first name basis.) While the planning of activities is only one function of the Student Government Association, I would like to tell you about some of our However, of all my other initiatives. In an effort to raise more capital for the Student Government Association we have begun our own capital campaign. Under great Morehouse experi­ Robert McDonald, our Director of Fundraising, we to date raised over $24,000 which puts us on track to reach our goal in $50,000. This money ences, none can compare will allows us to provide more student grants, purchase two additional one line electronic bulletin boards for the cafeteria, as well as finance with November 29, 2000. our Spring Homecoming. On November 29, A second initiative that we have undertaken this year, is our Student Government Association Alumni Award. This year we have sought 2000, a beautiful thing oc­ to recognize those Morehouse Men who have excelled in the fields of Government, Education, Medicine, Business, and Entertainment. Our curred in Sadie Mays first honoree, was Congressman Earl F. Hilliard a 1967 graduate who was honored in the field of Government during the Homecoming Crown Lounge. The old met with Forum. Our other honorees include Dr. Samuel Nabrit, Education; Dr. David Satcher, Medicine; Rudolph Terry, Business; and Shelton "Spike" the new. In the presence of Lee, Entertainment. These individuals will be honored during our awards ceremony during Founder's Week. the spirit of Mays, Martin, Another initiative of ours has been the Student/Alumni mentoring program, which will begin in January. This program is a joint Thurman and the many collaboration between the Morehouse National Alumni Association and the Student Government Association. great Morehouse Men who Under the program, interested students would be paired with alumni both here in Atlanta and in their hometown according to their have gone on before us, the major, and would receive career guidance and life advice from a Morehouse Man. Atlanta Chapter of the We will begin the program with our brothers in Robert Hall, however, if you are interested please go by and see Ms. Morton in the Morehouse Alumni Associa­ National Alumni Association office on the third floor of Archer Hall. tion sponsored a fireside The last initiative that I want to tell you about is our Student Aid Fund. The Student Aid Fund seeks to provide book scholarships to chat entitled, "The those students who are in financial need. Under this initiative, we will award sixteen students book scholarship nest semester in the amount Morehouse Mystique Is it of $250. Fact or Fiction?" ' We have been working with Mr. James Stotts, Director of Financial aid, as well as, Ms. Adrienne Harris, in the President's office to identify The forum covered an those students. Those students who have been are eligible for these grants will be sent a letter of notification and an application in the mail. array of topics, opinions, Before I end I would like to address the area of student concerns. A couple of weeks ago the Board of Trustees meeting was held on emotions and feelings, but campus. Myself, Lekan Bashua, and Robert Williams went to the meeting and presented our report. In our report we addressed the speed most importantly, the forum bumps, the changing of Frederick Douglas and the computer labs to 24 hour facilities, and registration to name a few. For those of you who served as an opportunity for would like to read the report in its entirety there is a copy on reserve in Frederick Douglas. And for those of you who would like to watch the students to have an open interactive version of the report come by the SGA office. WE also talked about wanting to install televisions in the cafeteria and have two one and candid dialogue with electronic bulletin boards installed in the cafeteria. Overall, our report was well received by the Trustees and I am optimistic that these things their elders about the many will become a reality in the near future. challenges facing the 21sl While these are the issues, that we have deemed worthy to tackle please feel free to offer us and of yours. We have a concern box located century Morehouse student. in the cafeteria, where we look to gain feedback from you. You can also stop by the SGA Office which is located in Archer Hall room 112. Thus, The fireside chat gave stu­ we want to hear from you. We want to get you involved. dents an opportunity to re­ In closing, I would be remiss if I did not thank Rasheen Coleman for his innovate GOTV, Get Out The Vote, campaign. His efforts greatly alize, though Morehouse helped students at Morehouse and in the Atlanta University Center go to the polls and cast their ballot in the presidential election. While some College has her share of of foe ccanidates that you may have been supporting lost, and other won you should feel comfort in the fact that you voted. I say comfort problems and misfortunes, because you exercised the right that so many people like Medgar Evers, David Satcher, Lonnie King, Viola Luizzo fought and died for you to students of the present and have. As I dose, I wish you all luck during your finals and a Merry Christmas. future have much to be thankful for. When students com­ Sincerely, plained about the poor ser­ vice, inadequate facilities, J C Love HI and overall student apathy, President Continued on next page Student Government Assodation 2000/2001 Thursday, December 6, 2000 THE MAROON TIGER OPINIONS PAGE 12 Politics! Ha! Ha! Ha! What a laugh!

I often wonder what co­ tice and order or at least as good record numbers too), the people warfare for weeks after Election Colin Hosten medians would do without poli­ as we've managed to get to date, still remain in the dark as to who Day. Yes, the two major candi­ Contributing Writer ticians. Or, for that matter, what and truth be told, it's withstood is going to be their leader for the dates were still there, but there ey, you heard the good politicians would be if the trying test of time, so there next four years - or at least such was still no new president. So there weren't any comedians. "I must be something good in it. was the situation at the time of what? latest about tell you Folks," wrote Will What I wonder though is writing this article. (If by the Everybody in the country what is happen­ Rogers in The Illiterate Digest, "all whether people may sometimes time you're reading this, the woke up the next day, showered, ing down in Florida? Yeah, ap­ H politics is Apple Sauce." assign too much good to it; election has been decided, for brushed their teeth, drank some parently this bus was carrying Now, I don't actually whether some people exalt poli­ the last time that is, let me just coffee and went to work. Here some Democrats to a rally, and know what he was really trying tics and politicians to a plane say congratulations to Bush/ in the AUC, classes continued as it ran off the road and crashed to say there, but I still find my­ where they just do not belong Gore. Didn't I say from the start normal and you still failed that right into a tree! So this guy sees self somewhat inclined to agree. whether some people have sim­ that Bush/Gore was gonna history test you were going to the whole thing happen, and he The realm of politics, it seems, ply begun to expect too much win?) mess up on anyway. No build­ decides to dig like a mass grave Anyway, the things I've ings collapsed. The economy to bury the politicians. So later been hearing in the midst of the survived with hardly a scratch. when the local sheriff comes, the Fact is, a lot of the hype and impor­ Florida confusion have really More disaster probably hap­ guy tells him what happened made me wonder. Oh my god, pened with the Y2K scare, and and says not to worry because tance that people attach to politics and we can't even elect a president even that wasn't much to shout he already buried the bodies. So politicians is just that, hype. right, the whole democratic pro­ at. the sheriff asks him, "Are you cess is flawed, and our country Fact is, a lot of the hype sure they were all dead"? And is doomed. Oh no, the economy and importance that people at­ the guy says, "Well, some of has degenerated from what is from politics. is just gonna completely collapse tach to politics and politicians is them said they weren't, but you was originally conceived to be Now let's take this latest now that we don't have a presi­ just that, hype. This whole elec­ know how them politicians lie." into what it is today—a mere political fiasco going down in dent (which of course is inaccu­ tion affair will come to and end Cue the laughter, flash the topic of conversation about the Florida: the election muddle of rate, since all the while the mess eventually, life will resume its applause sign, fay Leno cel­ latest scandal to make front­ counting and recounting, is being sorted out, our old normal orderly fashion, and the ebrates yet another successful page. And let's not forget the dimpled, impregnate and hang­ friend Bill is still living large in only thing people are going to election joke. I don't think I've fodder for myriad jokes and ing chads (chads! Why in the the White House, taking as remember about what hap­ heard him use that particular quips by funny-men, who must world do they call them chads? many free trips as possible be­ pened this November is all the one yet (I am sure he will get be so thankful for politicians for It seems like more people have fore time is up). laughs they got from the silly an­ around to it though), but the giving them such a golden op­ said the word chad in the past To me, all the people who tics of the politicians. point is, Leno and his other late portunity to make a living. month than it's been said in the lost any peace of mind because Between A1 "Boring"" night compatriots who make Now let me make it clear past decade.). Here we have a of the election or non-election as Gore, and George "What comes their living by making light of that I've no beef with the demo­ unique case in which, more than the case may be just need to after W again?" Bush, comedi­ current events have proven to be cratic system of government or a month after citizens have ex­ wake up and smell the butterfly ans have been having a field day one of the most interesting as­ politics in general. It's a pretty ercised their right and civic duty ballots. Yes, the result of the elec­ with their material. And so it has pects of this whole election fi­ good way to maintain social jus­ to vote (and in some pretty tion remained tied up in legal asco. Continued on next page The Old from previous page only comes from a commit- Morehouse College. ment to academic excel­ Most importantly the the Alumni offered encour­ The Elie Wiesel lence, and any other expla­ dialogue told the story of agement and similar expe­ p p T p C nations are just an excuses, the torch we must bear as JL. xv .1. Zj L I. I if JLj 1 1,1. I v.j O riences of their own. which are stepping stones to Morehouse Men. Charles Elliot 91'explained failure." Replied Williams. Through thoughts, ESSAY CONTEST 200 1 that he and his classmates Despite the minor dif­ words, and deeds, the experienced some of the SUGGESTED TOPICS ferences in opinion the stu­ alumni present showed that same troubles that we are dents' and alumni were no matter what goals or • Explore how a moral society’« perception of the facing today, however happy with the general out­ plateaus we reach in life we “other” may result in social separation, prejudice, Elliot says his classmates come of the fireside chat. all have a moral obligation discrimination, hate crimes and violence. "dealt with things directly According to leff Riddle 90' to reach back and uplift instead of complaining and • Examine the ethical aspects or implications of a major "the alumni left the chat those less fortunate, while waiting for literary work, « film, or a significant piece of art. we continue handouts." to reach tor- • Reflect on the most profound moral dilemma While Most importantly, the dialogue told . , ward into the you have personally experienced and what it some stu­ has taught you about ethics. future in et- dents sat an- the story of the torch we must beae as forts to uplift ticipating ELIGIBILITY: FULL TIME JUNIOR ANO SENIOR UNDERGRADUATES Morehouse Men. ourselves. sugar coated While DEADLINE; JANUARY 5, 2001 promises of no long regis­ feeling that the Mystique is we may not have come up tration lines, better food in In addition la wmphtting a Student Entry Form, the student is wquiml to still alive and well at with a solution to save so­ have a professor review the essay and fill out a Faculty Sponsor Form. Any the café, and full tuition Morehouse College." cial security benefits or end interested professor may act as a Faculty Sponsor and a wamm of turn scholarships for all, the For the students in at­ student apathy, the fireside entries per professor per contest year will be accepted. The college er university alumni gave a strong real­ tendance the dialogue chat laid the foundation to is not matured to have an official coordinator for the contest; however, your ity check. Some of the al­ showed there are many men a beautiful relationship be­ campus may have, or wish to establish, an internal set of procedures. ums feel that long lines, un­ out there who bleed maroon tween alumni and students, FIRST PRIZE: $5,000 SECOND PRIZE: $Z,$00 professional treatment & white. The students had the ole school and the new THIRD PRIZE: $1,500 from Gloster, and horrible a chance to come face to face school. All and all the food are all character build­ TWO HONORABLE MENTIONS: $500 EACH with men who are willing to alumni encouraged the stu­ ing tools of the "Mys­ extend a helping hand, men dents to keep our eyes on ENTRY FORM ANO DETAILED GUIDELINES tique." who back up their actions the prize, cause in the Sam Williams did not Available online at ww.eliewieselfoundation.org, or by sending a and live their creed. The grand scheme of things our agree with the alumni ex­ sdf-addresetl, stamped envelope to: chat told the story of many time at Morehouse College planation of how good we The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics men who's works go unno­ will yield great rewards. have it or the notion that The Elie Wiesd Eoundadon for Humanity ticed, men who adopt stu­ 3S0 Madison Avenue, 20th Floor long lines and humiliation dents and aid them in many New York, NY 10017 during registration are ways, men who live their Telephone: 212-490.7777 character building tools. 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Politics from previous page nomic superpowers, the U.S. is looked to by many nations as the always been with politics and benchmark for many things, in­ politicians. Think about it and cluding the democratic process. what do you remember most With the U.S. traditionally about the Clinton-Lewinsky af­ being the country wanting to fair or the Elian Gonzalez con­ send mediators and observers to troversy (wonder what he's up international elections to make to these days ?). sure everything runs smoothly, The comedians have the what does it spell for interna­ right idea. Let's just get all the tional elections when the U.S. is laughs we can about it while we making a total mess out of its can, then wait till it blows over own presidential election? and the next scandal or hullaba­ This question is even more loo comes around. pertinent to me personally, with Now I really don't want general elections just over a you to get the wrong idea. I'm week away in my own home not trying to say that we should country of Trinidad and Tobago. not attach any importance to Could something like what hap­ politics whatsoever. Indeed, I pened in Florida happen there? think many political pundits And if so, what kind of ramifi­ have overlooked one of the most cations would that entail for the crucial aspects of all this hot air country? being blown in Florida (as if Mi­ All very critical questions ami wasn't hot enough!). The indeed, but although they can be real impact of the prolonged discussed at length, I suppose a Barry Wetcher/Universal Pictures election stalemate will not nec­ definitive answer can only come essarily be felt in the US but will with the passage of time, as the Don Cheadle joins Nicholas Cage in The Family Man rather be much more significant election drama unfolds and is n December 22nd Don Cheadle will be seen in Universal Pictures The Family Man, on a global scale. eventually concluded. For now, The President of the we can all sit back and watch the starring opposite Nicholas Cage and Tea Leoni. The film tells the story of Jack Campbell, United States is often (if some­ antics of the principal players, a New York investment banker, played by Cage, who has forsaken love for his career what arrogantly) referred to as not forgetting of course to appre­ the leader of the free world. And Oand wakes up one day to find himself living the life he would have enjoyed had he married his ciate the humor that inevitably there is some truth to that. As surfaces in this saga of slapstick college sweetheart. Cheadle plays Cash, the unlikely “angel of regret,” who transports Jack into one of the world's current eco­ and farce we like to call politics. this new fife. Sports In comes another roundball season Maroon Tigers rankedfourth in SIAC conference look much improved

down low exhibiting signs that Charlene Cole Staff Writer post play will be in effect this year, that is, with a bit of strength train­ ing. Also in the frontcourt is With football lingering in the backup PG Hamer whose ball system, Morehouse College (4-2 handling skills and penetration overall, 1-1 conference) welcomed brings a bit of razzle-dazzle to the the return of the round-ball by court. winning their first two home bas­ One thing that still hovers ketball games defeating the Uni­ over this year's team is second half versity of West Florida and Xavier University. play. For the past two years, Morehouse has seemingly lacked With new and old faces the knack to close out games in adorning both the coaching staff which they have led. This case and roster, the Tigers looked much was proven once again against improved and ready to be con­ West Florida who cut tremen­ tenders in the race to win the SIAC basketball championship. Ranked dously into the Tiger's first half lead by coming within 2 points in fourth in the conference behind the closing seconds of the game. Clark Atlanta, LeMoyne Owen and Fort Valley State, this Tiger Thanks to the impressive free throw shooting of Morehouse, the squad has a set of players that once jelled together may cause a few Tigers solidified their first home victory of the 2000-2001 basketball upsets in and out of conference season. play. Lead by Captain Blake The Tigers then took to the road for a doubleheader at Xavier O'Farrow, the team has new di­ University taking one game from mensions that look to make this Philander-Smith College and then season one of the best. dropping one to Clayton State "I appreciate Coach Grady University. Next came a visit to Brewer's new found emphasis on Albany State University and an­ DEFENSE. The press was a very pleasant surprise," said other victory. The final game of the four game road swing was an Morehouse Junior Bralyn (JP) overtime loss to Kentucky State Catheyduring the West Florida after Blake O'Farrow's possible game. game winning shot in regulation Against the University of West Florida, the liger's defense went in and out. The Tigers came home to played a vital role in their victory. Forbes Arena to defeat Xavier The press caused a number of University 80-70 on December 2nd. turnovers; however, on a couple of occasions, the ligers were un­ Marshall Lazo led all scorers with 20 points and Darius Wade added able to capitalize on the opportu­ 17 points, 6 assists and 6 steals. nity. Yet, Morehouse took advan­ Xavier, with its barrage of 3 point tage of their driving ability, which shots took the lead momentarily continuously placed PG Darius Wade and the rest of the ligers on Donald Bacoat/Staff in the second half but the Tigers the free-throw line from which Many new additions to this year’s team should enhance the Maroon l igers performance. surged to pull away for the victory. Tigers awar

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The Maroon Tiger Football team has finished their season for a few weeks now, but they are not done winning. The coaches and sports information directors of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference named Coach An­ thony Jones the SIAC Coach of the Year. lhadditionfiveplayerswere named first team, all conference. Leading the charge for the second straight year was defensive end IsaacKeys. Also named were line­ Point Gaurd Darius Wade fuels the Maroon Tiger offense. backer John Grant, comerback Ronald Smalls, placekicker Byron Morehouse fell behind UWF by Archibald and quarterback they were almost perfect. helping them regain the lead. Chivalrik Daughtry. Named to the second team O'Farrow led all scorers In the paint, Morehouse also were safety Shaun Caldwell, run­ with 20 points and demonstrated has some new faces, Salandy and ning back Nate Zachary and of­ his leadership ability by taking Gerald Cannon. Together, they fensive lineman Kent Davis. charge of the game when bumped and banged with UWF Congratulations to all of the award winners. Thursday, December 6, 2000 THE MAROON TIGER SPORTS PAGE 15 Cut or be art? That is the question Around the Hon: properly groomed. I am an the way they look as a team. Roger Spencer Humphrey African American and I have By Cal vin Miles Smith, I Staff Writer no problem with guys and MT: What were you looking You can stick a fork in backs basketball "forty r their hairstyles; however, as a for from prospective players Since the start of the Morehouse Football for the utes of hell" with his relent team policy, we asked that on the team? 2000-2001 basketball season year, it's done. So now it's on passing attack. players not wear braids. there have been a lot of ques­ to my favorite sport of all, bas­ Kwabena is simila Coach Brewer: First and fore­ tions and rumors surround­ ketball. that he prefers the passinj MT: Was it held against a most, we were looking for de­ The Maroon Tiger bas­ tack however he lets the c ing this year's tryouts. There player if he showed up at try­ cent student athletes who had ketball team is in a state of run with his no-huddle have been a lot of specula­ outs with braids? the minimum 2.0 G.P.A.. We transition in Grady Brewer's fense. Kwabena has qui tions and talk that players were also looking for players first season as coach. So far, become the Cleveland Bro with long hair who possessed the transition has been a of our little league. He would have to cut the best athletic smooth one with the Tigers sneak up and bite you if their hair in order ability. Most im­ holding a 4-2 record as of this don't stay on your toes, to make the team. portantly we writing. more often than not, he i: As part of The were looking to The team appears very the lesser end of many a 7 Maroon Tiger's fill the needs of disciplined and uniformed or 34-0 score. duty and commit­ the team. We had this year, a goal coach Brewer Look for more updatt ment to give a plenty of big has stated from day one. They this rivalry continues to : voice to the voice­ men and our do not foul often and play on. You may care, you i less and hold the principle area of smart. not, but it's my column ai powerful account­ need was at the The team has really im­ you don't like it read so able, we have guard position. I proved on its foul shooting thing else. made it a point to have been an as­ and shot selection. Blake In other sports that i find out what ex­ sistant basket­ O'Farrow's game is becoming ter, the bowls are set in Col actly happened ball coach at seasoned and Darius Wade Football. I have alre during this year's looks like he is getting back to whined about how unfair Morehouse Col­ tryouts. In the last year's form. for Florida State to be pla; lege for over 13 spirit of honesty Marshall Lazo seems to Oklahoma in the Orange E years, and by far, and fairness both have gained control over his for the national champions these [tryouts] Coach Brewer and IH/Staff scattershot jumper and is I guess this is another stej have been the players who did Grady Brewer, Head Basketball Coach. showing signs of the maturity ward letting computers < fairest since I not make the cut expected of the lone senior on trol every aspect of our lh Coach Brewer: No, we have have been coaching at were queried as to exactly a young team. Duke is on top of the players who made the team Morehouse College. I gave what happened at this year's The youngsters appear lege basketball rankings and have played for the long­ more people a chance to try tryout. As of press time, how­ hit or miss. Darius Goodwin the time being, but they 1 est with braids. I even made out and allowed them more of ever, the players who were is my favorite of the bunch a rough week coming up, p it a policy that players could an opportunity to prove allegedly cut from the team right now. He hustles and re­ ing three ranked opponc keep their braids as long as it themselves than in any other refused to comment on the is­ bounds. Michigan State could b was for religious convictions. year. sue. Only Coach Brewer Speaking of rebounding, number one by the time If any one wanted to wear agreed to an interview with it is one area that the entire comes out. braids or if it was a big issue MT: How is the team doing The Maroon Tiger. team needs to work on. Much Philadelphia is still 1 with not wearing their braids, this year and what are your like last year, our front court ing the league up in the h all they had to do was come goals? but I had a chance to per MT: Were any of the prospec­ gets muscled, boxed-out and and talk to me. even out-hustled at times. ally view the opposite en tive players asked to cut their Coach Brewer: At the end of Case in point, sitting at the spectrum recently. Mt hair in order to be selected for MT: What made you decide to the first week of play, our bas­ the Xavier game, the homie loved Atlanta Hawks are the basketball team this adopt the policy of no braids ketball team has a 3-1 record. Joey C noted that Darius Wade as bad as people say. 1 year? for the 00-01 season? The bottom line is to have a had just pulled down a re­ have no depth, no reboun successful program. My goal bound in the middle of besides Dikembe Mutui Coach Brewer: No, I have Coach Brewer: I could have is to build a program not a Xavier's entire frontcourt. (who could be gone to I never asked anyone to cut easily said that players could team. I want my athletes to be Their guys were not that much York very soon if you bel their hair. Players are permit­ wear braids, but it was a de­ successful and graduate. bigger than our guys, but they what many at CNNSI.com ted to grow afros as long as cision of uniformity. I want had hustle and the awareness and probably, most hurtfu they wanted them to be, as my players to be uniform in to go for the loose ball. Re­ team leader. long as they keep their hair bounding might cost us a few Mutumbo has nt close ones if it's not improved. been a leader, Alan Hende Left and Right from page 10 However, at this insti­ is what is unique and spe­ Overall, this is a good will never be one no m; tution, we must continue tp cial about this place. vidually came to this real­ team headed in the right direc­ how much the powers th; take it one step further. Take Look to your left. Look ization or you determined it tion with Coach Brewer. He try to bill him as one, an< ownership of not only your­ to your right. You ulti­ son Terry is frankly just to for them, it is not acceptable knows how to win, the guys self but your brother as mately determine whether seem to be learning well so far, experienced. That being f It all starts with the well. Hold him accountable those brothers will still be and we will see very soon how I would build that b brothers on your left and for his actions. Tell him with you on the campus well they do. around Terry who droppe your right. If green in the In other news, I feel that in the game I happened b we collectively If we collectively committed to assuming month of I owe it to my aforementioned tend and wait a few year commit to as­ the responsibility of those brothers we could May of your compatriot Joe from Dallas to Lon Kruger is a halfway suming the re graduation mention that he has taken a cent coach (he hasn't sh sponsibility of strengthen the brotherhood that we boast of year. It is a sizable lead in our little series me otherwise yet), he sht those brothers, to outsiders, tremendous in Madden 2001. We have also have the Hawks back in we can really amount of gotten a couple of additions to playoffs. this little thing of ours, our es­ Anyway, that's all strengthen the brotherhood when he is not performing responsibility, but it is re­ teemed colleague Faraji and this issue. Good luck on fi: that we boast of to outsid­ or behaving to the likes and sponsibility that you young Kwabena. enjoy the time away f ers. It is expected that you standards of a Man of agreed to accept. Look to Raj is proficient at the Morehouse with loved c individually handle your Morehouse. Offer your as­ your left. Look to your two running back shotgun as and come back in one p business, stay on task and right. Those brothers are sistance when you know he well as the five wide on fourth Merry whatever you celet out of trouble - you are needs it. That is what this depending on you. down. I have likened playing and a very Happy New Y men, Men of Morehouse. brotherhood is about, and it Raj to the old Arkansas Razor­ _ i Thursday, November 16, 2000 THE MAROON TIGER UNDERGROUND PAGE 16