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Campus News Features Features H.J. Russell’s newest Read SGA candid It’s back ... The Ma­ project brings new eco­ profiles before ca1 roon Tiger Ebon nomic possibilities to the your vote. Awards for the rich •S.l West End. and infamous. ■> •»!■ 8® Page 3 Page Page 8 Morehouse in talks to replace Gourmet Services, Inc Students respond as college officials court European multi-national company with sordid past

ever, the college is "looking for a iary services at Clark Atlanta Uni­ improved. It's improved a great their stock last June due to height­ Geoffrey R. Bennett higher rate of satisfaction" as it versity, Sodexho has a record of deal since I came here. They have ened public pressure, the com­ Editor in Chief relates to service and quality of client satisfaction. a greater variety, and it tastes a pany was a leading investor in the [email protected] food in Chivers-Lane. Woodard said that the insti­ little better. It's a lot more mod­ Corrections Corporation of SGA president C.J. Graves tution ended their contract with ern, but they've been making America (CCA), the biggest pri­ said, "In a recent report submitted Gourmet Services in 1995 and later changes since I've been here." vate prison company in the coun­ One down ... three to gp. "[Sodexho] try. Sodexho, the food service mono­ has gone over and While Sodexho had ties to lith that partnered with Clark At­ beyond the com­ the CCA, a corporation cited for lanta University last June, plans mitment they inhumane prison conditions, stu­ to do the same with Morehouse made to the cam­ dents mobilized at universities and the two other undergraduate pus," said across the country to kick the AUC institutions say company Woodard. Sodexho off their campuses. In the representatives. While course of a year, the campaign In the weeks following a Sodexho, a against Sodexho spread to over 50 visit to Chivers-Lane Dining Hall French-based colleges. Student protest com­ by Sodexho officials, rumors have multinational cor- pelled four universities to cancel circulated concerning the fate of Sodexho contracts. Gourmet . Services Inc., At Ithaca College in Morehouse's current food service New York„students occu- provider. Last week, Omari pied administrative of- Young, Morehouse director of fices for thirty-four hours auxiliary services, confirmed the demanding termination news. of the contract. Similar "This is not a rumor," said protests took place at the Young. "This is true. Right now State University of New we are talking with Gourmet Ser­ York (SUNY) in Buffalo, vices and Sodexho about an im­ SUNY Albany, Oberlin proved plan for next year and College in Ohio, Colo­ subsequent years." rado College, Xavier Uni­ Young continued, "We are versity, and Evergreen looking for improvement in food College in Washington. services regardless of who pro­ According to vides [it]. We are having discus­ Morehouse students show support for Gourmet sources that created the sions with the current operator Services employees. watchdog website, and with another vendor." eyeonsodexho.org, the However, according to to the Morehouse Board of Trust-’ switched to Sodexho. company has a sordid Mary Higginbotham, Gourmet ees, Gourmet Services received "We felt we needed history of unlawful em­ Services food service director, the low ratings after student surveys to change the program at ployment practices. current cafeteria staff has been left were compiled." CAU," said Woodard. "We For example, the in the dark concerning recent de­ However, in an exit poll con­ wanted more variety for federal Occupational velopments. ducted last week by The Maroon the students and healthier Safety and Health Act of "We haven't been notified," Tiger, 72 percent of respondents choices. We wanted food 1970 requires employers Higginbotham said. "There was said they were satisfied with the not cooked in grease, so they poration, might be committed to to maintain a workplace free of only talk after the people from quality of the food and service pro­ changed the whole cooking style quality food service, it has made recognizable and reasonably cor- Sodexho toured the cafeteria." vided in the cafeteria. In addition, for us. We wanted a convenience several questionable socio-politi­ Other cafeteria employees Gourmet Services scored well on store, and we now have a dining cal commitments. Before selling See GOURMET Page 16 have gone on record to express The Maroon Tiger student satisfac­ hall in Bumstead. We wanted to their disappointment, saying that tion conducted November 2000. see a lot of marketing. We wanted morale has dropped as their cur­ "This is a home away from to see the sanitation elevated in rent employment with Gourmet home for our students. If they have terms of how clean the place is, Services remains in limbo. needs or make suggestions, we try plus we wanted to see the em­ In a recent exit poll conducted by According to Chivers-Lane our best to accommodate them," ployee morale increase," he student manager Sam Williams, said Higginbotham. "We always added. The Maroon Tiger, Morehouse's contract with Gour­ get compliments from both stu­ Woodard claimed that stu­ met Services expires in 2005. dents and staff." dents are pleased with the 72% of students "Anything else would be a Williams said, "We just had Sodexho's program. breach of contract," said Williams. the COOL conference on campus "Our students seem to be said they are pleased with the "Regardless of the politics of the and hosted 1,200 college students much more happy. Some of our situation, the people that work in from all over the nation. An over­ students who are returning stu­ service and quality of food the cafeteria are our extended whelming number of them said dents and do not have mandatory family. We cannot and will not our cafeteria was much better than meal plans want meal plans," said provided by stand by and watch them get theirs." Woodard. pushed out." Nonetheless, according to Jacqueline Buckley, a senior Gourmet Services, Inc. According to Young, how­ Terry Woodard, director of auxil­ at CAU said, "In a lot of ways, it's 2 The Maroon Tiger At A G LANCE Thursday, March 28, 2002 The Maroon Tiger wins third place Announcements Morehouse College Gets $1.5 Million Gift The legacy left by an unlikely alliance between Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, sixth president of Morehouse College and Margaret Mitchell, in national competition author of the legendary novel "Gone With the Wind," continues to live Two weeks ago, the on. On Monday, March 18,2002, Mitchell's nephew, Eugene Mitchell, embattled Maroon Tiger edi­ presented the College with a $1.5 million dollar gift. tors flew to Los Angeles to The money will be used to endow the dean's chair for the Divi­ participate in the 2002 Na­ sion of Humanities and Social Sciences. The chair will be named for tional Associated Margaret Mitchell and will celebrate her commitment to literature, Collegiatiate Press Associa­ scholarship and humanity. For more than a decade, during the racially charged 1940's, Dr. tion Newspaper Conven­ Mays and Margaret Mitchell corresponded through letters. Those let­ tion. (Thank God for stu­ ters led to dozens of scholarships for Morehouse College students, dent fees!) Flying high off personally paid for by Mitchell. Later, Mitchell would give Dr. Mays previous victories at the more money, this time to aid in the education of young men at Morehouse wanting to pursue careers in the fields of medicine and Georgia College Press As­ dentistry. sociation Convention, the Now, more than 60 years later, the legacy that began with letters staff was proud to take continues to benefit educational advancement at Morehouse College. home third place in the na­ For Sophomores Interested in Global Leadership tional contest. Having Don't miss the March 25,2002 deadline to apply for an exciting placed fourth last year, this academic awards program, The Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Pro­ year's win marks the high­ gram! Twenty -Three U.S. colleges and universities are participating est ranking for The Maroon in this second year of the program, along with 34 universities in other Tiger. The Tiger was the countries around the world. All majors are welcome! You must be a full-time student in your second full year of undergraduate studies Geoffre y Bennett/ PHOTO highest ranked newspaper (your first degree) and demonstrate high academic achievement and among all represented strong leadership potential. U.S. citizens as well as international stu­ Phil asks a local pimp for some pointers before small, liberal arts colleges... dents are eligible. The Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program will attempting to audition for a taping of Soul Train. and we still don't even have recognize the outstanding achievements and abilities of 100 future lead­ a journalism major. ers in ceremonies around the world, where they will be awarded $2,000. To apply or find out more, please visit: http: / /www.iie.org/ pgms/global_leaders. A printed copy of your application, along with supporting documents must be received at the address below by March 25, 2002. If you have any questions, please contact: [email protected].

Career Placement: FleetBoston Financial Corporation Representatives of FleetBoston will be available to interview stu­ dents on March 22 in the AUC Career Placement Center. Appointments will be given after resume clearance. Contact Ms. Ramsey in Gloster 102 or ext. 2862 to arrange an appointment. Students must be a senior with a 3.0 GPA or higher majoring in math, economics, or accounting. A reception will be held on March 21, 2002 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the faculty lounge of the Kilgore Center.

Emory's Black Film Series Emory University's fourth annual Black Film Thursdays se­ ries will examine painful passages in American history under the title, "Eyewitness: Lynching and Racial Violence in America." The March Philip Asbury/PHOTO 28-May 16 series is being coordinated to complement the upcoming Atlanta exhibition of "Without Sanctuary: Lynching Photography in America," appearing at the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic site May 1-Dec. 31. The series of weekly screenings will feature 11 distinctive and Above: (Left to Right) powerful films. The films chosen for the series center on lynching, the Brandon Hudspeth, subject of Without Sanctuary and draw attention to issues of justice, Johnny Anderson, Henry race and violence, human rights violations and their documentation Thompson, Geoffrey in America. Bennett, Dorian Burton, Emory is partnering with the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, the Auburn Avenue Research Library and the William Christopher Eaglin, and Breman Jewish Heritage Museum to present screenings of the films. James Britton on the pier The series is intended to foster dialogue within and across communi­ at Venice Beach. ties, and each film will be followed by a facilitated discussion. All of the screenings are free and open to the public. For more information, call 404-712-8768 or email [email protected]. Right: Dorian and Henry

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Sheila Poole and chairman of one of the nation's ment a few years ago but still man­ occupied. some of Atlanta's strongest neigh­ Contributing Writer largest black-owned businesses, has ages to put in 10 hours a day at Last year, Russell opened an borhoods," said Reinhard. "Besides [email protected] no intention of retiring anytime work. extended-stay hotel on Northside the magnitude of the project, it helps soon. He still weighs in on major "I get much fill in a real physi­ decisions affecting the various busi­ more satisfaction and cal gap in the ! ' 1 When most people talk about nesses of H.J. Russell & Co. But with enjoyment from do­ ü downtown area." a "retirement project" it can usually his elder son, H. Jerome Russell Jr., ing that than when I Reinhard be confined to a basement or a ga­ now at the helm as president of the was building Geor­ ïw 1 was also impressed ■'1 1 rage. Not Herman J. Russell. flagship company, the chairman no gia-Pacific [head­ by Russell's atten­ Russell's retirement project—as he longer oversees the daily operation. quarters building}." tion to detail. Dur­ refers to it to friends and business Today, he focuses on writing his au­ Indeed, Russell ing the walking associates — is an ambitious $200 tobiography and on a few select is at a point in his life and driving tour, million development in a hip por­ projects like the Legacy at "where he can play a Russell would of­ tion of downtown Atlanta that will Castleberry Hill downtown. little bit," said C. ten stop and take include loft apartments, condomini­ "I can make a difference and David Moody, who note of minor prob­ ums, offices, shops and restaurants. improve the quality of life in this as a senior at lems. Two mops on It's also a misnomer, because neighborhood," said Russell, who Morehouse College a balcony, where Russell, the 71-year-old patriarch went into self-imposed semi-retire­ rented an apartment only one is al­ from Russell and lowed. The ab­ now runs his own sence of a televi­ successful construc­ sion in an exercise Twelfth Annual Public Health tion business in At­ room. "He wanted lanta. to know why," Awareness Conference Russell and Reinhard recalled. others hope Legacy, "He said some­ April 2-5, 2002 part of which has al­ thing like, 'You Calendar of Events ready been com­ need to watch the pleted, will play a details.' It was a major role in the rede­ The Castleberry Inn opened last semester. real thrill for me to Tuesday, April 2,2002 velopment of the walk through a de­ Morehouse College area, which is primarily residential Drive, and construction will be com­ velopment project with someone dotted with a few fast-food restau­ pleted this spring on the adjacent who has such a discerning eye. I felt Crown Forum rants and small businesses like a fu­ Paschal's at Castleberry Hill restau­ like I was with a master." 11:00 a.m. MLK Jr. Chapel neral home and real estate office. rant on Northside Drive, which he It's easy to understand why Speaker: Dr. Ivan C. A. Walks Among its closest neighbors are the co-owns with the historic the area is so special to Russell. Atlanta University Center and the restaurant7s founder, James Paschal. Growing up in nearby Summerhill, Chief Medical Officer of the District of Columbia Georgia Dome. The first phase of That block will also have a Seattle's he was one of eight children of a Director, Department of Health the project, completed by 2000, in­ Best Coffee and a spa. Not long ago, plasterer and a maid. When Russell cludes two mixed-income apart­ Richard Reinhard, president of Cen­ opened his office at 504 Fair St. S.W. ment complexes — Village at tral Atlanta Progress, got a tour of in 1962, there weren't many other Wednesday, April 3, 2002 Castleberry Hill — with more than the area. Clark Atlanta University 450 units. Those units are 98 percent "The area is a critical link to See RUSSELL Page 6 Bill Jenkins Scholarship Luncheon 12:00 p.m. Research Science Center Atrium Speaker: Dr. Maxine Hayes Washington State Department of Health We have a surefire way

Thursday, April 4, 2002 Morris Brown College to predict the future. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Griffin Hightower Building Public Health Graduate Recruitment Seminar Facilitator: Dr. Mustapha Durojaiye Hire you to invent it. Featuring George Washington University University of Michigan School of Public Health University of Alabama at Birmingham Cyberspace controls and laser defense systems came as no surprise to Friday, April 5,2002 the U.S. Air Force. In fact, they came off our drawing boards. No wonder Morehouse College we re always looking to hire the best and brightest. You can leverage your Symposium: degree immediately and get hands-on experience with some of the most African Americans & Cancer in Georgia 9:00 - 11: 00am Kilgore Seminar Room sophisticated technology on earth. To find out how to get your career off Moderator: Dr. Adewale Troutman, Fulton County the ground, call 1-800-423-USAF or visit our Web site at airforce.com Department of Health Speakers: Mr. Don Speaks, Emory Healthcare; Dr. Lisa Flowers, Emory School of Medicine; Dr. Kimberly Redding, GA Division of Public Health

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Christian Nwachukwu Conference but came home Asst. Campus News Editor empty handed from Albany, cites the lack of organization as one of [email protected] the reasons for Morehouse's Students from the Divi­ award results. sion of Science and Mathemat­ "Unlike Tuskegee, no one ics, under the leadership of Dr. organized the students prior to J. K. Haynes, are showcasing their presentations to make sure their work throughout the na­ that everything worked prop­ tion. Despite dominating the erly," Victor said. field at the Second Annual Victor went through three Tuskegee University Science different laptops, two diskettes, and Engineering Conference, a compact disk and nearly twenty held earlier this school term, minutes before his PowerPoint Morehouse had only three presentation on "intelligent ma­ award recipients at the HBCU- terial systems" would open and UP National Research Confer­ operate. He says that the event ence held at Albany State Uni­ was certainly not a waste, how­ versity February 14. Brandon ever. Mason, junior biology major, "It's an invaluable experi­ took first prize for his poster ence," Victor said. "This gives presentation in Chemistry / Life me the kind of experience that I Sciences. Brandon Friloux, jun­ need to move on to the next level. ior Physics/ Engineering major "Morehouse usually does took second prize for his oral well at these conferences, but presentation in Physics/ Engi­ when we don't, it's good to see neering and Robert Easley, se­ people who look like you and nior Physics/ Mathematics ma­ have the same experiences to Spring Break 2002. jor won the third place prize for have some uplift as well." poster presentation in the same Emile Thompson, freshman category. computer science major, says that Get the College PrePaid Phone Card "I think that Kimberly he feels it is no coincidence that Crawford (program assistant for Albany State students took away so you can tell them all about it. Research Careers) has done a most of the trophies. wonderful job of organizing the "I don't think the judges were fair towards Morehouse," trips as well as getting the stu­ This Spring Break, keep in touch with the dents involved in other research Thompson said. based activities during the aca­ Although Thompson is a College PrePaid Phone Card. It s virtual — so buy it online demic year," Mason said. computer science major and Mason, who plans to un­ plans graduate work in and get it online. Its that convenient. Recharge your minutes dertake graduate research in the bioinformatics, he took the sec­ anytime, and best of all there s no gimmicks! biomedical sciences, works with ond prize at Tuskegee in Chem­ Dr. Lawrence Blumer concern­ istry for work he began in con­ ing "The effects of LHRH and junction with Duke University Vasotocin on mate selection in two years ago on "the effect of sailfin mollies." 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I try to make Cunningham, Kevin Robertson, it as interactive as possible." and Christopher Stewart. >• Rechargeable anytime Easley, who has ranked in In Tuskegee, other eight of the 10 conferences at Morehouse winners included which he has competed, looks to Christopher Vendryes, first prize have a national government for oral presentation in Biology; Get your next PrePaid card online at publication as early as May con­ Kavan Clifford, third prize for cerning his independently de­ oral presentation in biology; Ja­ veloped "Uncertainty Envelope son Torrey, fourth prize for poster att.com/college/springhreak Theory," a methodology to find presentation in Biology; Ander­ errors in solar radiation mea­ son Morris, third prize for poster surements. His other research presentation in Chemistry; Travis project concerns maximizing Brown, third prize for oral pre­ sentation in Agricultural Sci­ ^AT&T power output and quantum ef­ ficiency of solar cells. ences; and Franklin West, fourth "These conferences hone prize for poster presentation in your skills as a professional," Agricultural Sciences. Easley said. "They teach you The Division of Science and how to communicate your ideas Mathematics has not finished *There wilt be a surcharge on all calls made from pay phones. Minutes are based on U.S. domestic calling. International flat rates are higher than U.S. domestic flat rates, differ according to destination called, and are Subject to change. Rates may be higher about your research and that's flexing its mental muscle. The for calls made to international mobile phones. Call times are billed in one-minute increments. 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RUSSELL from Page 2 in the city's outlying areas has cre­ years later he and friends built a ated concerns about the environ­ duplex on the property. He rented places a black business owner could ment and traffic, planners and de­ out the duplex and used the money The Maroon Tiger go other than Auburn Avenue and velopers are looking inside the city to pay for his education at Tuskegee the former Hunter Street, now where infrastructure already exists. Institute, where he studied building called Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. ditorial taff Russell is considered one of construction. When his father died E S The main business corridor the city's pioneers, but being among in 1957, Russell took over the fam­ —Peachtree Street—was too costly, the first is risky. "You have to over­ ily business and renamed it H.J. and "it was tough to get whites to Geoffrey R. Bennett come any stigma that may be at­ Russell & Co. rent or sell to you if they knew you Editor in Chief tached to a certain area," said Jim While other black-owned were Afro-American," Russell said. Durrett, executive director of the construction businesses were in­ Even in the area where he eventu­ Johnny Anderson II Atlanta District Council of the Ur­ volved in single-family housing, ally located his office, some deeds Copy Editor ban Land Institute. "You also have Russell focused instead on duplexes contained clauses that the land to make sure that there is a market and apartment buildings. When could not be sold to James A. Britton public money began opening up blacks. Today, he Managing Editor for black businesses, Russell im­ could move his of­ mediately took advantage. He fices to anywhere in Christopher Eaglin George A. Peters K shrewdly and successfully the city, but he Campus News Editor Features Editor formed partnersliips with white- chooses to stay where owned firms that were required he's been. to have minority participation to Henry Thompson Charlene Cole The area con­ qualify for jobs. But the politi­ World & Local News Editor Sports Editor tained a few mom- * cally connected Russell insisted and-pop businesses, the partnership be real and not Dorian Burton Philip Asbury some light industry just on paper. Projects included Arts & Entertainment Editor Photography Editor and housing. But like the City Hall complex, the Geor­ many inner city gia Dome, Wachovia headquar­ R. Spencer Humphrey Shaun King neighborhoods, the ters, the Carter Presidential Cen­ Swing Editor Senior Columnist area eventually dete­ ter and Underground Atlanta. riorated as businesses Although Russell III Irvin Brandon Hudspeth closed and people branched out into private Online Editor Business Manager moved away. But projects years ago, he still draws Russell envisioned criticism for continuing to bid on Jocelyn W. Jackson more. public deals. But Thomas D. Bos­ Broderick McGrady "I knew this Russell’s vision is now an economic ton, a Georgia Tech economist James Richardson was a dandy loca­ reality. and expert on black-owned busi­ Andrew Vails tion," Russell said. nesses, calls such criticism unfair. "Anything this close Advisors for whatever it is that is being built "People say he's relied on the to downtown would eventually be there. You never know how a com­ public sector to grow his company, a prime location." munity will respond to new oppor­ but the fact is other, very large ma­ Kellye Blackburn Eccles All he had to do was wait. He tunities for shopping, business and jority companies are still engaged in began buying property in the area A ssistant Dean of Campus Life other commercial opportunities." that kind of contracting," he said. — at 50 cents a square foot. Now> Russell thinks the project will "People are criticizing him for be­ he said, the average price tops $10 draw people and businesses. "It's ing successful." The Maroon Tiger is published fifteen times during a square foot. And it may go even personal for me, but it's still got to Russell shrugs off such criti­ higher. Today, Russell says he owns the academic year at Morehouse College. make money/' he said. He's also cism. His focus, he said, is not on about 80 percent of the land and The Maroon Tiger maintains an independent edito­ aware that a major factor in what people say but on what he has buildings from Nelson Street to Legacy's success will be the accomplished. He said the quality rial policy. Opinions expressed in The Maroon Tiger are McDaniel Street and from Peters economy. A prolonged recession of his work — not his race — has Street to Northside Drive. There solely the views of its staff and do not necessarily reflect could hamper the project's efforts to enabled him to continue to get lu­ wasn't much competition. the opinion of Morehouse College, its administration, or attract new business. "Most people crative deals. Until recently, Atlanta devel­ figure it will get better during the He has also hedged against The Maroon Tiger advisors. Commentaries solely repre­ opers and lenders tended to focus third quarter of this year," he said. downturns in construction by diver­ on growth in the sub­ sent the views of the author, not the opinion of The Ma­ sifying his busi­ urbs and on the city's roon Tiger. We believe all advertising to be correct but ness to include Northside, where land Concessions Inter­ cannot guarantee its accuracy or be responsible for its was cheaper and the national, an air­ population was swell­ outcome. port concession ing. Little attention or The Maroon Tiger welcomes your views on any pub­ business; H.J. dollars were pumped Russell Construc­ lic issue. We routinely edit letters for space and correct into inner city neigh­ tion Co.; H.J. borhoods. errors in spelling and punctuation. Letters as well as com­ Russell Property "We've got one mentaries must be 500 words or less, typed, signed and Management Ser­ Burger King around vices; and H.J. should include full address and telephone number. here," complained Russell Program Robert Crummie, Management Ser­ president of 58-year- All correspondence should be mailed to: vices. According old Carver Bible Col­ to Black Enterprise lege, which is located magazine, H.J. in the heart of the The Maroon Tiger Russell & Co. in planned development. Morehouse College 2000 was the "He (Russell) made a nation's 14th larg­ Box 40 decision to come in est black-owned here and provide a 830 Westview Drive, S.W. business with $202 quality hotel, a quality Atlanta, Georgia 30314 million in sales. restaurant and a qual­ Russell has served Phone: (404) 614-6041 • Fax: (404) 507-8628 ity coffee shop to the on nearly a half people in this commu­ E-mail: [email protected] The historic Paschal’s Restaurant is now a part of dozen corporate nity. He has the kind of boards, including interest for the people the Russell complex. Wachovia and in this community that Still, Russell said he expects the Georgia Power. The Maroon Tiger Charge every businessman should have." project to be completed in 2006 "un­ He's been active in civic af­ There have been sporadic at­ “To keep our politics strictly student interests. Spare less hell breaks loose." fairs, serving, for example, as presi­ tempts at redevelopment in the no effort in portraying student life as it really exists, Russell has always paid at­ dent of the Metro Atlanta Chamber area, including a few loft conver­ tention to the bottom line. He of Commerce — the equivalent of free from pollution of campus cliques, society sions. Construction has begun on landed his first job at age 8, work­ chairman today. "He's a very ethi­ nearby Historic Westside Village, a favoritism and faculty fear. Above all, keep our paper ing for his father carrying sand, cal person," said Moody. $130 million office, retail and resi­ student-owned, managed, edited, and published.” water and food to work sites. At 16, dential development that will in­ Russell bought his first piece of land - Robert E. Johnson, ‘48 clude a Publix. Wliile rapid growth in Summerhill for $125, and a few See RUSSELL Page 13 The Maroon Tiger Thursday, March 28, 2002 Campus News 7 Remebering Women’s 4MHNC MIIUMt History Month It's March, and no, Women's History Month was not forgot­ ten. In the tradition of Lifetime, Oxygen, and Essence, the Maroon Tiger salutes all women, our mothers and future wives. Likewise we zees would like to highlight the lives of those stronger, more assertive women whose lives have often been scarlet-lettered. Their stories lost in the pages of history, the Vanity 6's and Trina's of the past.

Some went to Miami... Jezebel (19th Century B.C.) 5'7 and thick in the thighs, the Phoenician princess, Jezebel Others went to Daytona... rose the ranks to become the queen of Israel. Recognizing her lim­ ited authority, and the place of women, she relied on her sexual prow­ These seniors went to Jamaica. ess. Showing her assertiveness, she attempted to control both minds of men. Jezebel and her idols (the only aspect of her rule that solely belonged to her) led to her demise. Listen ladies— red lipstick, a big butt and a smile can only get you so far.

Hatshepsut (15lh Century B.C.) Daughter of Thutmose I and wife of Thutmose II, she became a "king" after the death of her husband. Delusional, she claimed that the God Amon-Ra spoke, say­ ing, "Welcome my sweet daughter, my fa­ vorite king of Upper and Lower Egypt." Perhaps as the first feminist she showed true equality with her male counterparts by cross-dressing, and the pasting of facial hair, a true case of penis envy.

Amandine-Aurore-Lucile Dupin aka George Sand (1804-1876) Talented French romantic writer and courtesan, Sand led a pro­ lific career in and out of bed. Dependent on her accoutrements, and the influence of her lovers she published several works. Her life truly reflects her ideal that, "Work is not man's punishment. It is his re­ ward and his strength, his glory and his pleasure."

Bonnie Parker (1910-1934) Of course her name doesn't stand-alone, shall I say Bonnie of Bonnie and Clyde. Easily corrupted at the tender age of 19 she followed her man on a four-year crime spree to her doom. Truly a ride or die chick, she was always there for her than. She stands as an example for future house­ wives (I mean domestic engineers) of America. An inspiration for all women, she was truly that good woman behind every good man.

Jocelyn Elders (1933- Present) Although not much of a looker, Elders single-handedly rose the ranks of her profession to be­ come "America's Doctor." At the climax of her career Surgeon Gen­ eral Elders remastered the old lyr­ ics of abstinence based sexual edu­ cation and giving it a new twist. Forced to resign by Bill Clinton be­ cause of conflicting opinions, she stood solo. Would she have made her mistake with a man's help?

- Timothy Cunningham, Contributing Writer Happy Easter! Go to church. 8 The Maroon Tiger Features Thursday, March 28, 2002 Student Government Association Elections 2002

Landon Dais Michael Sterling Randall Lee Woodfin Junior Sophomore Junior Finance Political Science/Pre - Law Political Science Mt. Vernon, New York Beaumont, TX Birmingham, Alabama

I am running for the Every April, more of the same. Big promises from Someone once told me, "Act position of SGA President. If SGA types after an entire year of SGA inactivity. Candi­ as if." I've acted as if- as a student elected SGA President I will dates' platforms (mine included) look identical to the ones just like you. I've acted as if- by make a big difference be­ used last year, and have any of the activities come into frui­ having relationships with people cause I have a simple plan tion? No. on campus ranging from Initial that will be executed. Just It takes motivation, creativity, persistence, and forti­ workers, to cafeteria employees, to because the plan is simple tude to strive after everyone else gives up. I am the man police officers, to faculty and staff in academic buildings and doesn't mean it will not make a difference. My 3 point plan for the job. Gloster Hall. I've acted as if- by having close relationships with will work. What is my 3 point plan? I want to incorporate such things as Hump Wednes­ all types of students on and off campus. And now I act as if, 1. Improve campus life with longer hours for Archer days, a spring jam on the yard, international students days, president of your Student Government Association. Hall, Douglas Hall and the computer lab. increasing the SGA scholarship fund, incorporating an on- When thinking of the concept of president of the Student 2. Community involvement will reach out tothexom- campus social chair, increasing academic support for stu­ Body, I define it as the act of being the chief advocate of students munity for their empowerment. 3 • dents, and becoming more involved with community is­ and voicing student's concffiisj AS your president, I am a true, 3. Students deserve respect "soour c

L. Jared Boyd Dawud J. Crooms Sam K. Williams Junior Sophomore Junior History Edison, New Jersey Hephzibah, Georgia St. Louis, Missouri The current state of our At Morehouse we are My name is L. Jared Boyd. I am senate is a far cry from its po­ urged not to question, not to pro­ a junior history major with a pre-law tential. As a two-year member test, not to inquire, not to com­ running for the position of Student and current chairman in the sen­ plain, and not to worry about the Government Association Vice-Presi­ ate, it is my observation that the blatantly obvious deficiencies of dent. implementation of three policies the SGA. We are advised to ac­ I have served in the Senate as that will allow our senate to cept and cautioned to conform. sophomore class senator, junior class have the impact it is designed As Vice President of the senator, a member of the Ethics Com­ for. SGA my focus will be on the StudenTSSatonPrommenl mittee, and chairman of the Student Welfare and Concerns First: provide avenues problems in the Senate are: ambiguity concerning the Sen­ Committee. «* «w* ...... of assistance in planning and collaboration so that events ate budget totaling $33,000 ¿year, inactive committees, and a lacEof new initiatives^ I firmly believe that my experience in the Senate has put on have an impact on the masses of the student body. allowed me to understand the flaws and mistakes that have Second: utilize the currenbstructure of the senate to voice 4 My solutions are to require all organizations to sub­ prevented the Senate from reaching its full potential. One of the concerns of the student body. Thirdripublicize the ac­ mit valid receipts to the Senate Appropriations Commit­ the greatest problems that plagues the Senate is the lack of tions of the senate so thawthe student body can become tee, publislyan annual budget report, make sure all com- activities in conjunction with various organizations. To fix aware of what is being done and hold the senate account­ m it tees are actively investigating and compiling reports this problem I would like to amend the constitution to set up able. The only way to revive the senate is to make sena­ on major student concerns for administrative review,"and a Student Activities sub-committee. tors and the students they represent care. The only way to lastly to develop a Community Outreach Committee. accomplish that is to make their voice heard. For further information on my platform please visit my website at www.boydforvp.com. Please remember to vote online on April 2.

Julian DeShazier Mensah Lambie Stacy "Lyric" Merritt Freshman Freshman Freshmen Sociology Seattle,Washington Los Angeles, California Chicago, Illinois Junior Board Trustee I am a firm believer that We know that things in the material must As a student body Morehouse is the best, but first be made in the spirit. here at Morehouse College, we there are some things we Morehouse is a great in­ agree on one thing. Theremust don't know that need to be stitution, but it has yet to be a change! No we are not addressed. Ethics and mor­ manifest into what it truly is content with the level of cus­ als are becoming a "non-is­ to become. I am running for tomer service provided by this sue" in the classroom, and Junior Board Trustee to servé institution. Neither the aca­ above all, the attrition rate the college and its students. demic or living facilities are adequate. Many people rec­ is far too high to be ignored. As trustee I will push for im­ ognize the problems but Stacy Merritt will act on them. We have definite logistical, economic, social, and proved dorm facilities, better customer service in Gloster Why should you vote Merritt on April 2nd? Because I spiritual concerns that have to do with leadership (both Hall, and more need based scholarships. By holding bi­ have been working since August 21st. I have served you faculty and student), administration, King Chapel, SGA, monthly talks with students, I want to work with you to in the dormitories as chaplain and in the Chapel as chapel and we must bring our vehicle in for a "check-up." I want make Morehouse all that it is to be. Let us, together, leave assistant. I serve my class as Justice and campus minis­ to connect the Board to the Men of Morehouse so that we a legacy at Morehouse that we were a generation of men try as Senator. I serve our surrounding communities as can connect these loose ends. We Walk through these dedicated to making this institution the finest liberal arts tutor and helped to organize the National Conference on trenches together, and the issues that affect one, directly school in the world. Student Community Service here on campus during my affect all. .(Dae Bqacd of Trustees cannot ancLshould noiact until we th ;inaamho|tor jo^riident ily,Snd tmyoii., Youfcan izing that wexan smu gol itee because 1 ha ve acted on the see ihkappen, my name is Julian DeShazier; Make it hap­ OARD OF J * vision of Morehouse College while others have only of- pen. ¡s^fered their opinions. Hotep. The Maroon Tiger 9 Thursday, March 28, 2002 Features The 3rd Annual Maroon Tiger Ebon Awards And the Ebon goes to... Profteezy Contributing Writer [email protected]

1. MOST OVERRATED ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Ali­ the word is she's in another movie coming soon that has Ok, we definitely got personal this time. I'm so glad cia Keys some critics saying she'll redeem herself in the acting de­ I'm not ole boy. Imagine trying to get a date after Janet I'm sorry but somebody gotta say it! I'M SICK OF partment. MC, it better be an Oscar winning performance. throws you up under a bus. Basically, if yo woman has the THIS FRAUD! Now, I'm not saying she's isn't talented, but Runner Up: Britney Spears (Did anybody but 14-year-old means of dogging you for the shit you did by putting you she's not THAT friggin' talented. 5 Grammys? Lauryn Hill White girls go see her flick?) on blast world wide you need to be "ALL FOR HER." Run­ won 5, and Alicia can't even hold a candle to Lauryn's ners up: "Ain't It Funny" J-Lo (Shoot It!) & "Survivor" head wrap. And that junior high 7. WORST TRANSITION Destiny's Child (Word is those chicks that got the boot are school piano recital playing really FROM RAPPER TO ACTOR: trying to sue over this song. Just a waste of damn money.) pisses me off. Take Clive Davis DMX (President/CEO of J Records her I thought this cat was label) out of the equation, and she's gonna be the next Tupac. Oops! 13. ARTIST MOST PENALIZED BECAUSE OF just another neo-soul wanna-be. Did you see Exit Wounds? Was the THEIR LOOKS: India Arie Great marketing, cute face, and a hit man reading from cue cards? Will A damn shame. I clowned her last year about not •song can fool us all. And could she Smith and Ice Cube got every being the average girl in a video and all, but I gotta give it have at least gave India Arie some casting agent in Hollywood skip­ up for her talent. She's the real deal. India and Jill Scott love at the Grammy's considering ping over the Morris Chestnuts both would've went platinum in no time had the skin been how snubbed she was. No hating, and grabbing the first rapper with a little lighter or the shape a little thinner. Runner up: Angie just the facts! NO RUNNER UP! a hit. DMX needs to go to the Stone (Damn Angie I love ya, but you and Missy is about Queen Latifah/Mos Def School neck and neck minus the hit songs.) 2. CAUGHT WITH YOUR Of Acting For Rappers. Runners PANTS DOWN AWARD: R. Kelly Up: P-Diddy & Snoop Dog (Bones 14. THE ONE-HIT WONDER AWARD: Afroman You remind me of a pedo­ is out on video now. Go boycott "Because I Got High" phile! What is really on ole boy's it.) Probably the most embarrassing song of year from mind? Hey, some say it's debatable the most embarrassing Black artist out this year. And he. whether or not it's him in the video 8. BORN WITHOUT A had the nerve to show up at the Grammys. I sincerely hope but the shit don't look good consid­ PERSONALITY AWARD: Joe this weed head is never allowed near a studio again. Run­ ering his track record. Now we If Joe (as dope as he is) had ner Up: Sunshine Anderson (Guess we won't "hear it all know who the song "baby, baby, half of a personality, he'd be as big again") baby" was for. It's a damn shame if not bigger than an because he's too talented to be feel­ R.Kelly or a Brian 15. MOST QUES­ ing on this kind of booty. □ Runner up: Blu Cants'll (uh, McKnight. But he can't dance, and he has no TIONABLE SEXUALITY you seen the pics! If not, go here..... hehehe! (http:// kind of vibe whatsoever. It's sad because we AWARD: Maxwell www.freakcafe.com / blu.html) all dig his music and there's a bunch of How come we women who'd do him, but he's about as ex­ never see this cat with a 3. HOODRAT SONG OF THE YEAR: "Any Other citing to watch as a wet dish rag laying on woman? Hmmm, inquir­ Night" Sharissa the sink while listening to Isiah Thomas talk ing minds would like to Nae-Nae and Shae-Shae nem think this is the bomb about his career. Runner up: Mya (She's know. Runner up: Alicia ass song ever. I'm sorry but I don't see anybody sweatin' "Free" to bore the hell out of all of us.) Keys (The word for today Sharissa's ass so who cares if another ***** is hittin' it. She Alicia is "femininity") reminds me of Mary J's ghetto ass welfare-receivin'-sec- tion-8-livin' niece. If you're in a car saying: "Hey, that's 9. LABEL THAT FELL THE HELL 16. THE my jam!," you are officially ghetto. Runner up: "Feeling OFF: Cash Money Records SHAQUILLE O'NEAL On Yo Booty" R. Kelly (He was clowned earlier.) I think Juvenille jinxed the the label be­ ATHLETE THAT GOT NO cause as soon as he stopped showing up in BUSINESS RAPPING 4. GHETTO COUPLE OF THE YEAR: Usher & Chili Cash Money videos and let ere' body know AWARD: Roy Jones Jr. It is ghetto when you drop your baby-daddy pro­ he had beef, they went south. (No pun in­ What he needs to do ducer who's written hits at the same label you're on to hook tended.) Better start pawning all that plati­ is stop running from up with a 10 years younger than you labelmate who rolls num soon, and ya'll can start with the teeth. Benard Hopkins and put in the same circle. This has all Run-Mac 10, run! the microphone down. I the makings of a bad ass Black Runner Up: Death seen ya last fight where soap opera. Will Dallas Austin, Row (Just don't you put your hands be­ the famed producer and baby- give Suge my email hind your back and still daddy, have the last laugh or address. Please, I'm knocked a fool out! I seen will Chili, the baby mama begging you!) it! I seen it! But I also heard drama diva, marry young you rap, and if you don't Usher at his high school gradu­ 10. CAP­ hit the gym and leave the ation ? Stay Tuned!! Runner up: TAIN SAVE-A- studio alone some Philly Natina Reed from the group SONG: JaRule boy is gonna knock you on Blaque and Kurupt (Rumor has- Need a hit? yo ass. Uh, it won't be me it she's pregnant by Suge Call JaRule! J-lo's album was all Roy so please don't hurt me! Runner up: Allen Iverson Knight. Talk about ghetto!) but forgotten until she hooked up (Man, what happened to the Sixers this year?) with him. Fat Joe gotta hit out 5. MOST ANNOYING & with him on the hook and now 17. FEMALE ARTIST MEN WOULD LOVE TO HATED VIDEO SHOW HOST Ashanti is about to blow up. His BONE: TIE: Janet Jackson & Claudette Oritz (City High) AWARD: A.J from 106 & Park stock is rising like a Vince Carter This was close because lately all I've been hearing is First things first. Are vertical. Runner up: Missy (Have "Man, that chick from City High is DOPE!" So, I was gonna those Predator braid/dreads you seen her Reebok commer­ go with her straight up, then HBO messed around and his? He sucks! They should let cials? Dope.) played Janet in concert and I damn near jumped threw the Free do all the talking. No, they should get rid of his try- damn TV! I had to give her props because she just won't ing-too-hard-to-fit-in ass and give her the show. He has no 11. DISAPPEARED AND WE COULD CARE LESS slip! Runner up: Beyonce (With them "I'm somebody's vibe and totally ruins the chemistry by talking over Free AWARD: Sisqo mama" hips.) all the damn time. It's BET!No wonder! Runner up: Cita Hide nor hair. Whistle nor peep of this fool. After (The second most embarrassing thing about us after all that hype on this last album and no love, my man is 18. MALE ARTIST YOU'D LOVE TO BONE: Lenny Afroman.) harder to find than Bin Laden nem. Runner up: Foxy Brown Kravitz (Is it me or does she look like she stinks?) Females just trip off the mention of his name. Now, 6. WORST TRANSITION FROM SINGER TO AC­ the hoodrats ain't totally feeling Lenny. They like, "He got TRESS: Mariah Carey 12. I GOT ISSUES WIT YOU, WROTE A SONG a nice body and all but I don't be likin' all the Erykah Badu Glitter is possibly one of the worst movies ever made. 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Sunday, March 31,2002 I Don’t take your organs to heaven Event: Church Service | Time: 10:45 am | George A. Peters II organs to the grave. In this look they are the current spouses of the Location: CAU Davage Auditorium | Features Editor into organ donation in the Black deceased, he/she doesn't need to community, it is these myths that [email protected] worry about appearance also. The Maroon Tiger looks to dispel. Myth 2:1 can write it in my Monday, April 1,2002 g There is no age limit on who will. By the time your family is Event: Open Mic » A student in the English de­ can donate. As college students, contacted and your will is read, Time: 7:14 pm _ partment here at Morehouse Col­ we tend to think of ourselves as your organs will be too old to be Location: MBC Hickman Auditorium ■ lege is currently in the Intensive too young to donate organs when removed and successfully trans­ Care Unit due entirely to organ actually, our fully developed or- planted. You need to fill out an Event: AIDS Awareness ® failure. A typical, am­ organ donor card Time: 2:14 pm bitious student on well in advance in or­ Location: CAU Promenade I course for graduation, der to impact this English major will somebody's life. I lie helpless in the hos­ Also, do not worry Tuesday, April 2,2002 I pital until a suitable or­ about any financial Event: Miss Phi Beta Sigma Pageant I gan donor is found. His jeopardy for your Time: 7:14 pm I fate lies in the hands his family. Your family Location: CAU Davage Auditorium I community. will incur no addi­ The healthcare tional expense, as do­ Wednesday, April 3,2002 I system, as it relates to nation costs nothing Event: Women's Appreciation I Blacks in America, to the donor's family Time: 7:14 pm I could stand to be a little or estate. Location: MBC Jordan Hall I more supportive. Myth 3: If I Blacks as we relate to paramedics know Black healthcare in that I am willing to Thursday, April 4,2002 I America... well... could donate my organs Event: "The Show" I stand to be a little more they will take less Time: 7:14 pm I supportive. With the care in saving my Location: CAU Promenade I dominance of the poor life. Organ and tis­ I and uninformed neigh­ sue recovery takes Event: Sleep Out for the Homeless borhoods being inhab­ I place only after all ef­ Time: 10:14 pm ited by minorities of the I forts to save your life Location: CAU/MC Green African descent, we like A TRANSPLANTS HEART LÜM6 have been exhausted I to blame being unin­ and death has been I formed on poverty, or PANCREAS, OR INTESTINE CAN PROTO legally declared. The mistreatment. This in­ Friday, April 5,2002 I eu medical team treat­ cludes, but is not lim­ THE GIFT 1 iCC CfiP sftMCflwe ween ing you is separate Event: Barbecue on the Yard I ited to organ donation. from the transplant Time: 5:14 pm I We cannot use igno­ team. The organ pro­ Location: Morehouse Green I rance to excuse ourselves for self­ in the perfect age range curement organization (OPO) is I ishness. for donation. not notified until all lifesaving ef­ Event: Pool Party The lack of Black organ do­ I Myth 1: Donation will dis­ forts have failed and death has Time: 6:14 pm nors can be attributed to one of figure my body. Donated organs been determined. The OPO does I Location: MC Archer Hall Pool two things—ambivalence or igno­ are removed surgically in a rou­ not notify the transplant team un- I rance. While I am inclined to be­ tine operation similar to gallblad­ -til your family has consented to I lieve in our community's willing­ der or appendix removal. Dona­ donation. Event: Skate Party I ness to donate, I am willing to face tion doesn't disfigure the body or With organ donation, there Time: 11:14 pm I the reality of our ignorance. Much change the way it looks in a cas­ is nothing to risk and everything Location: Skate Town of what holds us back from donat­ ket. Morbid, but I understand you to gain. For God's sake, for I ing our healthy organs is the per­ want to look good for the pro­ posterity's sake, "Don't take your Saturday, April 6,2002 I petuation of myths that scare us gram. It's bad enough having organs to heaven, heaven knows Event: 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament I into carrying our much-needed more than one person thinking we need them here!" Time: 9:14 am I Location: MC Archer Hall Gymnasium I I Event: Neophyte Barbecue I Time: 12:14 pm I Location: CAU -TBA I I Event: Madden/Spades/Billiards tournament I Time: 10:14 pm I Location: MC Archer Hail Pec. Area I Event: The TAKEOVER I Time: 10:14 I Location: Club Jaguar I TT 12 The Maroon Tiger Perspectives Thursday, March 28, 2002 Hollow words in hallowed halls: the 4.0 conspiracy A proposal concerning the continued pursuit of excellence

Matthew B. Platt & ments and rewards. A student trary, mark from a single teacher. mingham about our right to over­ or knowledge of the subject mat­ Blake Adams with a 4.0 is delivered a sharp As students, the very nature of rule a law that is unjust. The 4.3 ter, but rather a greater time com­ kick in the rear by receiving a our situation places us at the for an A+ is the students' only mitment to the work. That time Contributing Writers single A-. However, such a stu­ mercy of our professors. A sym­ avenue for self-determination as commitment should be rewarded Morehouse College's grad­ dent is never provided the oppor­ metrical grading scale, however, men.. The asymmetrical grading with a 4.3 rating. Simply put, it ing scale punishes students and tunity to redeem himself, as that would place some power for stu­ scale emasculates us all. is a waste of time for any student renders their time, intellect, and 4.0 is lost forever. dents to determine their own aca­ President Massey's vision to put forth their best effort to re­ effort null and void. Morehouse Some may argue for the College is to ceive that 97 grade for an A+ should reform its grading scale to that is how it should be. Morehouse should reform its make it the best lib­ when they can get the same ben­ provide a 4.3 quality point for the They may argue that a eral arts school, pe­ efits with a 93 grade for an A. grade of "A+" because the cur­ 4.0 means a student is grading scale to provide a 43 riod. How, though, Critics may argue that hard rent system is asymmetrical and perfect, that it is some can Morehouse ever work is its own reward, that stu­ encourages students to perform holy grail only to be quality pointfor the grade of be the "best" when dents should strive to do their at a level lower than their best. achieved by the aca­ the grading policy best based on the strength of their The grading scale is asym­ demically « pure “A+” because the current encourages students own character as a matter of per­ metrical because pluses and mi­ Galahads of the College. to do just their sonal pride. In an ideal world, nuses have a corresponding nu­ The foolishness of such system is asymmetrical and "good enough"? such critics would be completely merical value with the sole excep­ a view is outweighed Morehouse will correct in their assertions; how­ tion of the A+. The thinking be­ only by its elitism. encourages students to never achieve its full ever, college is not simply about hind this was most likely cen­ Christians are greatness while stu­ attending class, writing papers, tered on the concern of students taught that Jesus was the perform at a level lower than dents are provided and taking exams. It is a compre­ receiving above a 4.0 on their aca­ only man to know per­ no incentive to hensive life experience to shape demic transcripts. However, we fection, however, many their best. achieve our full po­ our futures. propose that such does not have great men are remem­ tential. Daedalus As such, a student does to be the case. bered because their good did not simply shove himself a disservice to sacrifice It is a simple matter for the deeds far outweigh their mis­ demic destinies through perse­ two feathers at Icarus and tell him parts of his college experience in College to mandate that no stu­ takes. None of us are perfect, yet verance and hard work. to "start flapping;" he provided order to dedicate extra time for an dent may have higher than a 4.0 under the current grading scale Isn't that what a a full set of wings for Icarus to essentially pointless A+. Indeed, on official academic transcripts; our very human nature is held Morehouse Man is supposed to succeed or fail on his own mer­ the opportunity costs serve to the true GPA would only be used against us because there is no re­ embody- an unfailing spirit con­ its. punish the diligent student for his for purposes of class rankings. demption for the mistake of an A- stantly striving to improve his Currently, Morehouse stu­ hard work because the tangible Basically, a student could receive . The 4.0 is not simply the repre­ situation? This is Booker T. Wash­ dents are called upon to shoot for benefits are currently nonexist­ a 4.3 on a 4.0 scale. The extra .3 sentation of a flawless body of ington urging Black Americans to the stars with a slingshot grading ent. The result is that Morehouse would serve merely to distin­ work; rather it is the culmination pull themselves up by their own scale that fails to motivate one to is relegated to the position of "the guish him from classmates for the of intellect, work, and a great deal bootstraps, Malcolm X urging seek greater heights, to fly with good enough liberal arts college, selection of valedictorian and sa- of luck. Black men to fight back and de­ stray pigeon feathers. The differ­ period;" not quite the slogan we lutatorian honors. What most often separates fend themselves rather than sim­ ence between an A+ and an A, want on our t-shirts. Under the current system, a 4.0 student from a 3.99 is sim­ ply be brutalized by others, and generally speaking, is not a mat­ Undoubtedly, some will there is no balance of punish­ ply one, unlucky, perhaps arbi­ Martin King writing from Bir­ ter of some deeper understanding See GPA Next Page

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The only Lomena Munoz an impromptu gala point in her career came thing he requires of you is to do a Contributing Writer honoring "African with her Golden Globe good job." Achievement in Holly­ win in 2000 for the HBO That's a requirement he in­ She was so emotional she was wood" was held at a biopic "Introducing Dor­ sists is met not just at work but in nearly speechless, while he was cool Westwood restaurant. othy Dandridge," in his family life as well. He is adamant and elegant as usual. Halle Berry On Saturday, activists which she played the that his grandchildren learn the and Denzel Washington reacted in held a round-table dis­ 1950s actress who fought value of saving. He'S bought them different ways to their wins as best cussion on what the for a career in then-segre­ stock in Atlanta corporate giants actress and actor. But the historical Oscar nominations gated Hollywood. like Coca-Cola Co. and Home De­ significance of the moment was not meant for minorities in Dandridge, who commit­ pot. He ljkes to tell people about the lost on the stars or the audience on Hollywood. ted suicide, was the first times he caught them reading the a night made even more poignant Washington, black woman to be nomi­ stock tables to see how much money by Sidney Poitier's honor from the who has been nomi­ nated for best actress for they made. "I didn't know anything board of governors for a career nated five times, won 1954's "Carmen Jones." about Coke (stock) at their age," he spanning half a century. his first Oscar 12 years But often the ex­ recalled. A strong work ethic is "This moment is so much big­ ago for best supporting pectation that movie parts equally important. For instance, two ger than me," Berry said. actor in "Glory." But he will come flooding in af­ pf his young grandsons — "This moment is for Dorothy was reclusive during ter an Oscar win is shat­ Dandridge, Lena Horne,Diahann the campaigning sea­ tered by reality, said Emmanuel, 11, and H.J. Russell III, 14 — recently came to the office to Carroll.... This is for every faceless son this year, never ad­ "Monster's Ball" producer help answer the phone and make woman who now has a chance be- dressing the issue of Lee Daniels. "I sometimes copies. causé this door tonight has been race head on. The 48- wonder if the Oscar is the But Russell was less than opened." year-old actor was kiss of death actually," he pleased when they showed up late. "I was just very calm all day stung by the brouhaha said. "With Halle we are "I'm going to make them pay for today,” Washington said. "I just felt over 1999's "The Hur­ looking at a different situ­ that," he told a visitor. "I want them relaxed. I had been to the dance a ricane," a film criticized ation because she's black to learn the art of working." few times and knew it was out of by many for its factual and it's a first—we are my hands. I’m already a part of his­ inaccuracies. treading new water here." This article originally ap­ tory in many ways. I am just glad In any case, be­ Berry and Washington pose backstage after Only time will tell peared in the Atlanta Journal-Con­ to know [Sidney Poitier], I just feel ing the leading African accepting their awards. if these awards result in stitution. closer to him now." American box-office concrete changes for the star has placed a heavy burden on industry as a whole, said Todd Boyd, Since the nominations of on Berry. She first caught the Washington, some say. "He should professor of critical studies at the Berry, Will Smith and Washington- industry's eye for her role as a just be considered a fine actor," said USC School of Cinema-Television. three African Americans competing homeless crack addict in Spike screenwriter Cheryl Edwards "We are way premature in GPA from Previous Page for the top prizes this year—the race Lee's "Jungle Fever" (1991). She also ("Save the Last Dance"). "Instead, potentially celebrating these victo­ became the center of media atten­ played a recovering addict fighting here we are... looking at him as the ries as some watershed event in dismiss this as the whining of a tion and discussions among activ­ for custody of her son in "Losing great black hope." Hollywood," he said. selfish "elite" trying to boost their ists and minorities. Isaiah." own GPAs. Nothing could be fur­ Future hopes are also pinned Two days before the Oscars, But perhaps the turning ther from the truth. This is not a matter of enhancing our own transcripts, but rather of enhanc­ ing the record of Morehouse Col­ lege as an institution that not only demands greatness but also ac­ tively works to achieve it. A farmer who exhorted his crops to a mighty harvest while The distinguished gentlemen of the Monastery simultaneously denying them sunlight would be ridiculed as a madman. Like leaves bursting cordially inviteyou to celebrate 21 years in the life forth from the soil, we students need some shining reward to reach for, that reward is a 4.3 for of one oftheir own Fritz Kimbrough the A+. Indeed, the 4.3 would serve to tear down the current 4.0 caste system of elites by allowing all students the opportunity to over­ come past mistakes and reach that coveted position provided they are willing to work hard enough. In the name of equity, symmetry, consistency, and for the continued greatness of the institution that we all love, we 79 POPLAR ST urge the adoption of the 4.3.

POLITAN ATTIRE The Maroon Tiger! Stop by Archer 115 WWW. tdrrfiaatlanta.com for more information. 14 The Maroon Tiger Sports Thursday, March 28, 2002 Football players respond to the departure of Coach Jones Demetrius Smith JS: The team is still in­ Senior Staff Writer tense. Everyone is still work­ [email protected] ing hard with the expectations of having a great season next The Morehouse College year. athletic department recently suffered an immense loss with MT: We all are aware of the departure of head football the mass defections that oc­ coach Anthony Jones. Along curred when Doug Williams left with the players, Coach Jones Morehouse College, have any was responsible for the recent of the current players discussed football resurgence. Coach joining coach Williams at Ala­ Jones left Morehouse College to bama A&M? accept the head coaching posi­ tion at Alabama A&M Univer­ RS: No, no one is leaving, sity. I'm especially staying. Junior defensive back Ronald Smalls, senior line­ MT: What should we ex­ backer Justin Stewart, and se­ pect from the new head coach nior offensive lineman and do the players have a par­ Emmanuel Rowe spoke about ticular favorite for the position? the departure of Coach Jones and the future of the JS: I think the new head Morehouse College football coach should strive to take the team. program to the next level. I also believe that the new coach Maroon Tiger: What was should come from within the your initial response after hear­ program. ing the news that Coach Jones had accepted the Alabama RS: I think the new coach A&M head coaching position? should be someone who isn't going to change many things... Emmanuel Rowe: After someone who is going to come all the obstacles we had over­ in and pick up on the momen­ come, I was very disappointed tum we've already established. that he would leave the pro­ I do hope the new coach is gram. After all of the teamwork someone who is already in the speeches and the "us against program. the world" speeches, it turned out that he was one of them MT: Much of the past suc­ who was against us. cess was credited to Coach Jones, does his departure inten­ Justin Stewart: I was sad­ sify the pressure to perform dened by the news, but I can well next year? somewhat understand consid­ ering he is trying to better his JS: The players are still career. here and they have set a stan­ dard for themselves so I don't Ronald Smalls: The news think that it's any extra pressure was somewhat unexpected; I on the returning players to per­ Help Spread the Infection was surprised and shocked. form.

is dedicated to infecting the country with knowledge about tobacco MT: What is the current RS: When you become a companies and their deadly'products. We re looking for a select group of outgoing, demeanor of the team? winning team you have to do whatever it takes to get the job creative and responsible individuals to represent truth at concerts, festivals, ER: The team is still moti­ done, we understand that, so skateparks and anywhere else teens hang out. Work primarily Thursday-Sunday, vated. But it's a different type there is no added pressure, just of motivation. Instead of fight­ a constant pressure to perform. June through September, with occasional travel. $12.50/hour and all the great < ing and working hard for the karma you can carry. Knowledge is contagious. You can help spread it. Log on to coach, the spirit is self-motiva­ MT: Are their any addi­ thetruth.com and click on truthSM Tour 2002 or call 1.866.522.0486 to infect truth. tional. tional comments you would like to add? GTM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. RS: The team still has a high moral, plus the remaining ER: We are the real SIAC coaching staff is keeping the champs. process moving. RS: Keep supporting the football team. The Maroon Tiger 15 Thursday, March 28, 2002 Sports Paine College takes r—■ — —— — — ti Willard Scissum Congratulations Men’s Championship I to the following named new head players for football coach by tripping top seed earning SIAC honors! After a six-week search, the Unveristy of Alabama in Morehouse Willard Scissum has been se­ 1994 to pursue his masters lected as the 24th football degree, he joined the Crimson Birmingham, AL in the closing minutes of the coach at Morehouse College. Tide coaching staff as a Paine College's men's bas­ game to claim the champi­ Coach Scissum assumes the graduate assistant. While on 2002 All SIAC ketball team had not been to onship, 52-49. Yari Scott, reins of the Maroon Tiger pro­ the Alabama staff, the team the Southern Intercollegiate who was named the Men’s Basketball gram after serving as Morris participated in the 1997 Athletic Conference cham­ tournament's MVP, led all Team Brown College's co-offensive OutbackJ3owl. pionship game since 1999, scorers with 18 points, along coordinator during the 2001 Scissum is no stranger to Brandon Childs but the Lions made the most with Jamerson's 12 points, season. Morehouse; he was the Ma­ of their opportunity as they were the only two Lions to Blake O’Farrow Scissum, a native of roon. Tigers' offensive line defeated the Maroon Tigers crack into double figures. Huntsville, Alabama, was a coach from 1998 through the of Morehouse College 52-49. Blake O'Farrow led the- four-year starter as an offen­ 2000 season. His work with With the win, Paine College Maroon Tigers with 13 sive lineman at the University the offensive linemen was in­ is 17-12 on the season. points and Brandon Childs Freshman of the of Alabama. As a member of strumental in the team's Morehouse finishes its sea­ added 12 more points to aid the Crimson Tide he played in surge to an 8-3 record in 2000. Year son with a 20-9 slate. the Morehouse cause. the Cotton, Liberty, and Sun Scissum has strong Leading by eight at the Gooclwin also pulled down Brandon Childs Bowls. While at Alabama, he coaching bloodlines. He is half, the Lions fought off a game high 11 rebounds. played two seasons for the the nephew of Haygood several challenges from the Paine College earned legendary Paul "Bear" Scissum, who won two SIAC top seeded Maroon Tigers. the SIAC's automatic berth Bryant. . . championships while head Morehouse staged a run, into the NCAA Division II 2002 Men’s All- After leaving Alabama, football coach at Tuskegee in and with 7:39 left in the South Regional Tourna­ Scissum played for the Na­ the 1970s. Tournament Team game took its first lead at ment. The pairings for the tional Football Leauge's Morehouse Athletics Di­ 40-39. Paine rebounded and tournament were an­ No. Player Team Washington Redskins and rector Andre' Patillo is com­ lead until the 3:14 mark nounced Sunday, March 3. Denver Broncos 1985 through fortable with Coach Scissum's 15-Blake O’Farrow when Morehouse reclaimed 1988. He also played with the taking over the program. "I 25-Darius Goodwin the lead on a pair of Darius Calgary Stampede and British am confident that the Maroon Goodwin free throws. SPRING BREAK 2002 Columbia Lions of he Cana­ Tiger football team will con­ However; tire Lions Csncun, Jamsica, Barbados, Bahamas, dian Football League. tinue to build upon the foun­ Acapulco, Padre and Florida. clawed their way back on A Dean's List student, dation that Will helped lay FREE MEALS for limited time!! top behind the play of Superlative Awards I Coach Scissum received his while a member of the staff FREE Parties, drinks and exclusive events! Vinson Winfrey and Colin Organize group. Travel FREE! bachelor's degree in business from 1998 to 2000," Patillo Hustle Award: Jamerson, who combined to Visit www.SUNSPLASHTOURS.com administration from Alabama says. Darius Goodwin score Paine's final six points Call 1-800-426-7710 A&M University and earned Coach Scissum is mar­ ———J a Masters of Arts in Higher ried to the former Ellen Education Administration Marshelin, a graduate of Ala­ from the University of Ala­ bama A&M. Mrs. Scissum bama. was a star sprinter for Ala­ 2002 Morehouse Football Schedule An excellent teacher, bama A&M's women's track Scissum began his coaching team. Coach and Mrs, career at Alabama A&M in Scissum are the proud par­ August 1991. He served as a student ents of £ one year-old son, 31 Fort Valley State Univ* Macon, GA 5:00 PM assistant at A&M until 1994. Willard S., Jr. When Scissum returned to September ♦ 7 North Carolina Central ATL 1:30 PM 14 Tusculum College ATL 1:30 PM Sports Brief 21 Benedict College* Columbia, SC 6:00 PM 28 Bowie State Univ ATL 1:30 PM In the 31st Annual Morehouse Relays, held from March 14-16, the Morehouse Track and Field team overcame fierce October competition from Alcorn State University. The team domi­ nated in the areas in which they're most powerful, such as 5 Kentucky State Univ Columbus OH 2:00 PM the 4x800 Meter Relay, Distance Medley, and High Jump. In 12 OPEN each of these competitions, the Tigers placed first ahead of Columbus, GA 7:00 PM Alcom State University and Albany State. 19 Tuskegee Univ* Second and third place were held by Albany State and 26 Lane College* ATL (Homecoming) 2:00 PM Alcorn State, respectively, in the Distance Medley with Morehouse in first place. Morehouse occupied both the first and second place for the High Jump with the great perfor­ November mance of Jason Cornelius and Jesse Lipscombe. In the 400 02 Clark Atlanta Univ* ATL 2:00 PM meter hurdles, J. Small placed 2nd with a time of 53.89. C. ATL 1:30 PM Cotton placed 3** in the Decathlon followed by S. Harris in 09 Albany State Univ* the 6th place. 16 Miles College* Birmingham, AL 1:00 PM

*denotesSIAC games GOURMET from Page 1 rectable hazards which may cause injury, illness, or disease. Since March 1998, Sodexho has had at least 39 citations in only 36 inspec­ tions. More than 90,000 Sodexho workers have no recognized union. Only about 12,000 Sodexho employees belong to unions and are covered under collective bar­ gaining agreements. Compared to its two main competitors in the United States, Compass Group and Aramark, Sodexho has a sub­ stantially lower rate of unioniza­ in support of tion, in large part because the com­ pany has been ruthless in its op­ position to worker organizing. Most non-union Sodexho workers make approximately $6- $8 per hour. Many go without health insurance for themselves and their families because the cost Gourmet Services is prohibitive. Many live below the official United States "poverty level." According to Higginbotham, the average hourly wage for a Gourmet Ser­ vices employee is $7.50. Accord­ ing to an employee at a Sodexho- Staff contracted college, "they pay around $9 an hour, but they cut the hours back to 4 a day." In addition, non-union Sodexho workers typically have little control over their working hours. In some locations, benefits (like vacation and holiday pay) are only extended to workers who work more than 30 hours per week. Many workers have worked for the company for years but do not receive any paid ben­ efits because they work fewer than 30 hours per week. Monday, April 1,2002 Several students voiced concern about the fate of current Gourmet Services staff in the event of a discontinued contract. Eric Reed, Sodexho general 11 a.m. manager at Clark Atlanta Univer­ sity said, "[After the change] we kept 94% of the staff, but of course we had to change the manage­ ment." Chivers Entrance In light of Sodexho's record and the possible layoffs that might result in the transfer, student re­ sponse to the possible Sodexho contract is negative. * "I am tired of the hypocrisy at Morehouse. We talk about be­ ing civic-minded, but our actiojis usually undermine the school's purpose. Where is the integrity of getting rid of people who are only Sponsored by doing their job?" said junior Rubani Trimiew. "Gourmet Services is a Black owned and operated, rela­ tively small company," said senior The Maroon Tiger Travis Brown. "Morehouse is Black, relatively small college. It would be a travesty for the Col­ lege to sever ties with Gourmet Services in favor of a large, Euro­ pean company. Is nothing sa­ cred?" "Students comprise this col­ lege," he added. "The student in­ Free Give-Aways Provided By terest should be the college's in­ terest, and we support Gourmet Services." - Additional reporting by Crunch Fitness Christian Nwachukwu, Asst. Cam­ pus News Editor