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Morehouse College • Atlanta, GA January 25-31, 2012 Volume LXXXVI, issue 13 Morehouse Gets a Facelift Morehouse Mourns the New Building, New Trees, New Papa Johns Loss of a Professor Lauren Morton at Morehouse. He embraced Staff Writer all of his students and taught lmortnnl ffisanafl-spAnanjAi with a “tough love” mental­ ity. Students lament over his ast week, the Morehouse death, recalling how he de­ College community loss manded and commanded re­ Lone of its most profoundspect from his students. and impactful professors, Dr. “He was very strict and Martin Morman. Morman, 60 loved order in his classroom,” years old, was a professor in Booker said. “There was no the business department. such thing as ‘I don’t know or Morman taught Senior I can’t find it’ in his class.” Seminar Business Policy, a Steven Parris, a senior busi­ challenging course for most ness administration major with students, but left them empow­ a concentration in finance, ered upon successfully com­ recounts Morman’s impact at pleting the capstone course. Morehouse. Parris was enrolled He taught at Morehouse for a in Morman’s class only for a number of years and earned brief stint, but was still touched tenure. His son, Alexander by his teaching methods. Morman, is a current senior “He had a very interesting business administration major. way of teaching,” Parris be­ Leon Booker, a senior busi­ gan, “and even though people ness administration major with sometimes resented him for a concentration in management, it, they still respected him.” was enrolled in Morman’s class Jonathon Davis, a senior busi­ last semester and felt the effects ness administration major with of his loss. a concentration in accounting, “I was down at first but never had Morman as a profes­ then I thought about the life sor, but was keenly aware of his he lived and all of his accom­ legacy in the department. plishments,” Booker said. “Although I personally did not “He definitely accomplished know him, I know he impacted his goal of preparing African numerous students and pre­ American men for corporate pared them for the professional America and life in general.” business world,” Davis said. Described as a meticulous The business department as and stern professor, Mor­ well as the entire Morehouse man committed an immense College community will forever amount of time into his tenure remember Morman’s legacy.

Tre’vell Anderson building when there is open lege has been working on, ac­ sued email accounts. WHAT’S HAPPENING Campus News Editor space on the top and bottom cording to Bertrand. On Jan. 9, an email was sent [email protected] floors of Brawley Hall. It ap­ The old location for the to Morehouse email accounts, ON CAMPUS? peared to students that it may TRIO programs, the battle- by Johnson, entitled “Papa new building replaced be more cost effective to move ship-grey, trailer-like build­ John’s & Freshens’ Update.” Athe parking lot on the TRIO in a preexisting space ings sandwiched between “The majority of the re­ side of Perdue Hall. New treesas opposed to constructing an Gloster Hall and the Leader­ quired electrical, mechani­ n - s 4 sprouted up all across campus, entirely new facility. ship building, according to cal, and plumbing work has seemingly overnight. And still Vice President of Campus Bertrand, will be returned to been completed,” Johnson’s no Papa Johns. Operations Andre Bertrand its leasing company and re­ email read. “Inspection de­ 6 9 ■ Morehouse College has responded with the Colleges moved from the grounds. The lays from the city of Atlanta < '>'$•>■>' , ■.,~ 1 seen various changes to the plan for the empty Brawley remaining space will be con­ and challenges with installing jan. 26 “"te* O- Gste-cte- | campus over the past few space, given the move of the verted to a “green space.” the plumbing lines have us 3 « u £ “ ZL .tete„ *•-. ' -z ■ ■ '? weeks. One of the most no­ music department to the Ray This green space is in line weeks behind where we had jan. 27 zzc tSréez table changes is the newest Charles Performing Arts Cen­ with the new trees that many hoped to be, but those specific 3-QÜ p.rr * Cerrer addition to the Morehouse ter. students have seen being challenges have been over­ February Shsfc H-swry HonA teServ.ce - A infrastructure. On the side of “The Division of Humani­ planted. come.” -s--- c*'? 'O'tart Otes te Cemrr:-!- 7, Service yaA/e Dagger; Perdue Hall, outside the main ties and Social Sciences will “[The new trees] is a specif­ The slated opening date campus gates, lies a new mod­ be expanding into the space ic project from a donor who for the facility is Feb. 10, but Feb. í írretetei Perep>ect;ves -.■■■■. z Han te' ular building. This building is in Brawley,” Bertrand said. wanted to provide a treescape could be earlier. In regards Fesce tes O se,-;: - OUte" to serve as the new office for The hope of this expansion for Morehouse,” Bertand said. to the FLEX card option re­ Aíncan Ar-isrcar Hte te terre.. the Federal TRIO Programs is that full time professors who In regards to the long- garding meal plans, it will be Y ínv Cbvrte•—■-'A«'- which include: Student Sup­ are “doubled up” in offices will awaited Papa John’s, students trialed this semester and offi­ Feb. 9-J 2 terents /i'eev&.-e port Services, Upward Bound, be able to have single offices. have also voiced concerns cially launched during the fall Feb. ¡5-í6 Morebwí© tensaste tepe : and the Ronald E. McNair Brawley will also house the over false opening dates that of2012. 2.'.c-'r Post-baccalaureate Achieve­ developing Cinema, Tech­ were provided during the fall These new changes to the Feb.24-25 Merehun ie M5 -■k»v-7 C s - < 5-, » ment Program among others. nology, and Emerging Media semester. Ralph Johnson, As­ campus are bound to make . A ■ ■ ■ ■ ! At the sight of the start of Studies (CTEMS) program. sociate Vice President of Pro­ it more aesthetically pleasing February 27-Karrb 2 — teib-rerrr Vtesy construction in the lot prior to The need for a new location curement & Contracts, en­ and beneficial for all Men of Winter break, students voiced for the TRIO programs is a courages students, however, Morehouse. Tte terte y tete tete* ¿A-T’.'è'te ■' X ' ‘ teté "ìtetewi-ir concerns of building a new “long overdue” goal the Col­ to check their Morehouse is­ L______J inside track News...... 1 World & Local...... 3 Business & Tech...... 4 Features...... 6 Opinions...... 7 A&E...... 10 Sports...... 12

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A hroughout the 2011-12 Street and in the vicinity of Chief Layout Editor count with violence when she number of passionate people school year, Morehouse the Leadership Building have jefferydtaylor@gmail. com iolence derives from a was molested as an adoles­ raised their hands hoping to Thas made many clear efforts tobeen or are currently slated to Ahmad Barber T3 lack of humanity. Hav­ cent. She spoke of how Peace share their stories. This pro­ be the environmentally con­ be removed; many of which Photography Editor Ving no sense of feeling allowsand Love assisted her in mov­ gram was inspirational and ahmad. [email protected] scious change we all want to are dead. Jourdan Shepard '12 for murder, domestic abuse, ing forward in her life. provided AUC students a see in the world. Many modi­ However, due in part to the Chief Copy Editor and suicidal tendencies to “I want to bring true unity chance to truly open up and fications are being made on college’s interest in reducing jourdancshepard@gmail. com occur. However, there is a to the Atlanta University Cen­ be loved. campus to meet with greener the carbon footprint and Ful­ Charlie Williams IV '12 light coming from within the ter,” Botts said of her efforts. The program also consisted standards of operation. ton County Ordinances, any Associate Copy Editor Atlanta University Center to “I feel that by doing service of a host of performers. Po­ [email protected] With the use of a mini grant trees removed must be equiv­ Sierra Stokes SC T3 stop these acts from occur­ together we can build a strong ets, rappers and singers en­ provided by the United Negro alently replaced. Associate Copy Editor ring. Miss Residence Hall everlasting bond for future tertained the group with their College Fund, two confer­ These many efforts are help­ [email protected] Association (RHA) Brittany generations.” artistic tales of violence and ence rooms in the Leadership ing to create a buzz for Recy- “Reeci” Botts had a phenom­ In addition, she also re­ how they dealt with it. building have been retrofitted clemania and the Kick-Off, set EDITORS enal turnout for her platform, cited her poem “31,” which Peace and Love was found­ Tre'vell Anderson '13 with LED lights that will re­ to take place Saturday, Feb. 4 Campus News Editor “Peace and Love AUC.” is about her feelings toward ed in Philadelphia by Rochelle duce energy use. Sandra Van on the parking lot of the Milli­ Jordon Nesmith 12 The program on Thursday, her molestation. Lampkin, whose sister was Travis, Morehouse’s Envi­ gan building at Spelman Col­ Associate Campus News Editor Jan. 19 opened with a won­ First Attendant Shawn- killed as a result of domestic ronmental Health and Safety lege. The 8-week competition Dannieka Wiggins SC T3 derful ice breaker, which al­ ise Benjamin and Second violence. This group looks to Officer, says the mini grant will put Morehouse against World & Local Editor lowed the audience to inter­ Attendant Kelli Daniels “educate, empower and en­ Nicholas Bacon 13 was used to start the project nearly 500 other school in the Associate World & Local Editor act with each other. Herman asked a multitude of ques­ rich the lives of individuals and demonstrate the school’s United States and Canada to O’Koyea Hutt-Boone 12 Davis, a member embedded tions, which gave the au­ while inspiring individuals commitment decreasing its see whose students can collect Business & Tech Editor deeply in Peace and Love, dience a chance to share to seek peaceful resolution to carbon footprint. the most recycled waste. John Yates '14 followed. He talked of how their past encounters with violence.” In addition to updated More information on the Associate Bussiness & Tech Editor violence entered his family violence. It is said that the This organization is a posi­ Darryl Hawkins '12 lighting fixtures, flower beds competition will be available Features Editor with the murder of his sister younger generation has be­ tive addition to the Atlanta are also being added in vari­ in the upcoming weeks lead­ Kobi Ansong '12 by her husband and uplifted come desensitized to vio­ University Center. The hope ous locations around campus. ing to the competition, but Associate Features Editor the crowd through his testi­ lence, because they are so is that it will allow people of Most recently, flower beds in the mean time, students, Christian Saint-Vìi '14 mony. familiar with it. However, all backgrounds to share and have been added on the exte­ faculty, staff and the com­ Opinions Editor “The AUC is full of mov­ by others sharing their sto­ love under a common goal. James Williams 12 rior lawn of the Martin Luther munity can begin preparing Associate Opinions Editor ers and shakers,” Davis said. ries it granted more to do This goal is to bring Peace King Jr. International Chapel. by collecting their recyclables Taylor Williams '12 “These young people here the same. These questions and Love not only to the More noticeably, quite a and continuing, as always, to Arts & Entertainment Editor have the power to take over dealt with the definition of AUC, but to the world. few trees have been planted THINK GREEN! Katryna Mahoney SC T4 the world in a positive way.” violence and why it occurs. along the perimeter of the Associate A&E Editor Curtis Jackson '14 Sports Editor Max Tyler'13 Associate Sports Editor

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Why Honor W.E.B. Du Bois?: Increasing the Economic Divide: CAU Spearheads Yearlong New Study Done for the Rich Project Celebrating His Work and the Poor in 2012

Dannieka Wiggins was a trailblazer for all black leaders that suc­ Ta’Tiana Miles dependents have cited that they now also World and Local Editor ceeded him.” tnm92@/ahoo.com hold this same view. dwiggin I @scmail.spelman.edu Carlton E. Brown, CAU president, said,'As StaffWriter Due to this new finding, the majority of a faculty member at Atlanta University for each political party agrees that there are orehouse College isn’t the only college 23 years, Dr Du Bois left such an embossed or the first time in 24 years, there has serious disputes between Americans at the in the Atlanta University Center striving footprint on our grounds in support of black been a recorded increase in tensions top and bottom of the economic ladder. Mto acknowledge civil rights activist, historian,higher education and social commentary. Fbetween the rich and poor in America. Ac­The U.S. awareness of class conflict has and Pan-Africanist, W.E.B. Du Bois. Accord­ We are pleased to host such an in-depth ex­ cording to a survey released by the Pew grown significantly in recent years; however ing to the Morehouse website, in 1973 the amination of his works, which are making a Research Center, the rich and the poor are public attitudes toward wealthy Americans school took the liberty of naming its official mark on today's generation and generations at their most intense level in a quarter of a remain unchanged. international house (freshman dormitory) to come.” century a news survey shows. The Ameri­ When asked his views on wealthy Amer­ after the philosopher; in an effort to nurture The yearlong study is also in preparation can population perceives wealth inequality icans and if they changed since the increase relationships between American students in­ for*'On the Wings of Atlanta,” the commem­ as more significant than the typical political in unemployment,Taylor McCleod, a junior terested in international relations and fresh­ orative conference celebrating the 50th an­ issues such as immigration, race relations, political science major said, "I have no issue man students from all over the world. niversary of his death approaching in January and age. with Americans or anyone being wealthy Similarly, Clark Atlanta University has be­ of 2013. "Wealth and inequality is at the top of at all. I feel that if you earn the money it is gun a yearlong project in memory of the "He [Du Bois] contributed a lot to the the ladder;” Dontavious Taylor; junior Eng­ yours to keep.” former Atlanta University professor On jan. upbringing of the university. Knowing that, lish major at Morehouse said. "To discredit many Americans who have 20 CAU spearheaded a study on the ma­ honoring him will give current students and Taylor believes that American ideologies made their money by working hard- dis­ jor works and research of W.E.B. Du Bois at future students an overview of him and the about industry and wealth contribute to credits their achievements and I disagree the Thomas W. Cole Research Center for accomplishments he's made,”Alfonzo Dixon, a great divide amongst the poor and the with that,” McCleod added. "We have to Science and Technology. Dr Du Bois' great a sophomore mass communications major, rich. Taylor believes American industry is attack the ideology—why are we in the grandson, Mr Arthur McFarlane, spoke as a said. focused on “making sure the rich stay rich mess that we’re in? ‘I have to do whatever panelist in a discussion intended to engage "[On The Wings of Atlanta] is important and figure out what the poor are gonna do it is to make more money’ - there’s never- leaders in religion, journalists, politicians, and for the opportunity to review and resusci­ later on,” he commented. Tm just comfortable” businessman, tate the legacy of Dr Du Bois and his vision The Pew Research Center conducted According to the AJC, about 46 percent Christian Bayas, a junior philosophy major of problem-solving education, to witness his a survey on Jan. I I concerning U.S. per­ of Americans hold a condemning view at Morehouse, said, "Du Bois was a pioneer work as relevant and inspiring, even today,” ceptions of the economic divide, which that rich people are only wealthy because for all blacks to improve the quality of life Dr Stephanie Y Evans, chair of the history de­ is an issue pushed to the forefront in the they were fortunate enough to be born socially, economically, and mentally. Du Bois partment at CAU, said. 2012 presidential campaign. This is due to into money or have the right connections. the high unemployment rate, increasing However, almost as many people, about 43 poverty and the protests by the Occupy percent, say wealthy people are wealthy movement.These findings came after New which the AJC states is "because of their Hampshire’s primary election on Jan. 10, own hard work, ambition, or education.” when voters made it clear that the econ­ "People are staying wealthy because they The Costa Concordia omy was the main issue that mattered the have to do certain things to maintain their most to them. wealth and sadly there are people at the < President Obama has been promoting other end of the spectrum that don’t ben­ Nicholas Bacon ing survivors. Authorities say they are also . a campaign message: of giving the middle-, efit from that,” McCleod said. Associate World & Local Editor working to remove oil from the vessel to class an opportunity. He called for higher This now suggests that some people who [email protected] prevent an environmental disaster taxes on the rich and is successfully pushing see more conflict between the rich and the Franco Gabrielli, leader of Italy’s civil pro­ a two-month extension of a payroll tax cut poor may believe that anger towards the he Italian luxury cruise ship Costa tection agency, said no fuel oil has leaked The Pew Research Center survey shows rich is directed in the wrong way. McCleod Concordia ran aground near a Tuscan yet from the ship and that he did not see that younger adults, Democrats and Afri­ believes that instead of attacking certain Tisland and keeled over on Jan. 14. The acan­ immediate risk of the 2,400 tons on can-Americans remained the most likely as groups of people that there is a need to cident has left at least 15 people dead, and board escaping. Gabrielli said a plan to re­ in previous years to mention the existence attack certain ideologies. approximately two dozen are still miss­ move the fuel oil has now been approved of strong disagreements between the rich “We have to attack the ideology of the ing days later The Costa Concordia sank and will begin once experts give the go- and the poor However,.’recently in the last rich—‘1 have to do whatever it is to make in shallow water two hours into a holiday ahead. two years, three important groups, whites; more money,” McCleod said. cruise and attention has shifted to focus on Booms have been put in place around middle-income Americans, and political in­ the behavior of Francseco Schettino, the the ship to try to stop the spread of oil ship’s captain, before and after the ship hit and many other pollutants like detergents a rock formation. and sewage chemicals. With 4,000 people Italian prosecutors detained Schettino aboard, “the ship was the size of a small and first officer Ciro Ambrosio on Jan. 15 town,” Gabrielli said. on possible charges of manslaughter and Carnival, owner of the Costa Concordia, abandoning ship before all passengers were reported that its shares have fallen by more rescued. Divers continued their search for than $4.50 after the incident to $29.60. survivors from the Italian cruise ship Satur­ Italy’s consumer association Codacons day, as concerns grow over the 21 passen­ and two U.S. law firms told the BBC they gers still missing. would file a lawsuit against Costa Cruises, As of this writing, there have been 15 a subsidiary of Carnival, on behalf of the losses and 64 injured from among the passengers. They have demanded at least 4,252 passengers that originally set out on $160,000 (£105,000) for each passenger the voyage. According to the Associated on the ship. Press, officials say chances are slim for find­

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John Yates sions, because your invest­ that you need to learn before Associate Bus. & Tech. Editor ment holds value to corpo­ you earn your personal Ma­ [email protected] rations. Also, the earnings roon Tiger certificate of sales made from these decisions are and trading. It is important to n this capitalistic and global shared equally among each understand that the economy economy, it is all but cer­ investor in payments known drives the stock market, and Itain that the ideal Renaissance as dividends. Therefore, the an understanding of the prin­ man (or woman) has an un­ more shares you have in a cipal of supply and demand is derstanding of investments. It company, the more earnings necessary before investing in is our job at The Maroon Ti­ you are entitled to, and the any type of commodity. ger to not only keep you up­ more dividends you will re­ Stock prices change daily as dated with the most current ceive if the company were to a result of supply and demand, information, but to ensure make a profit. and despite the measures and that we, as a campus, are kept On your own time, you investment styles advocated U.S. Representative Lamar Smith, R-Texas, who first introduced SOPA last October abreast with information nec­ should go through various by professionals, it is impos­ essary to compete in today’s stocks and public offerings sible to predict how the mar­ O’Koyea Huff-Boone problem of online piracy is abiding companies will suffer global economy. With that to track different companies’ ket will change on a consistent Business and Technology Editor too big to ignore...The theft high penalties for breaches being noted, over these next performances to get an idea basis. It is always important to [email protected] of Americas intellectual prop­ they can’t possibly control.” few weeks you will be pro­ of how the markets operate. follow the economy and see erty costs the U.S. economy So where do SOPA and PIPA vided with the basics of what However, you must under­ where people are placing their ast week, dozens of popu­ more than $100 billion annu­ stand now? They aren’t dead, you need to know to become stand that if there is an im­ money, but never place all of lar websites, and millions ally and results in the loss of but they exist in a stagnant a well-balanced investor. mense opportunity for profit, your eggs into one basket. It Lof Internet users came togeththousands­ of American jobs. state. It is true that the case of So, what exactly are there are risks associated with is critical to look at a compa­ er to strike against the Stop Congress cannot stand by and internet piracy will continue “stocks?” This word is so com­ each decision that you make. ny’s earnings over a particular Online Piracy and PROTECT do nothing while American to be a growing concern in monly used that many of us Each individual has to de­ period of time to truly see if IP Acts (SOPA and PIPA). innovators and job creators coming years. The question find ourselves using it without cide whether he or she wants a company is progressing. Ibis protest became the larg­ are under attack.” is how legislators will harmo­ truly understanding what it to be an aggressive investor However, if it is progressing est online strike in history Silicon Valley giant, Google, nize with tech companies and means. In order to establish a or whether he or she wants you should still diversify your and, in turn, caused Lamar also showed their strong op­ the people to find a meaning­ foundational knowledge of in­ to play it safe. Playing it safe accounts and portfolios if Smith, the chief sponsor of position towards the bill by ful approach to the situation. vesting, it is imperative to as­ does offer a steady and grad­ there is a time when you must SOPA, to pull the bill “until censoring its logo for a period Jobs and money have been sign a definition to this word. ual investment, but the more fall back on something. there is wider agreement on a of 24 hours. lost, but provisions that can A stock is simply a share in risk associated with a particu­ If you would like to learn solution.” Google issued the following encourage censorship must the ownership of a company. lar investment produces the more about the stock market Smith also released the fol­ statement on its website: be eradicated. The Internet The more stocks that you most reward and may create a during your free time, visit In- lowing statement: “The censorship regulations deserves to be free and open acquire of a particular com­ normal investor into a legend. vestopedia and Vault Guides, “We need to revisit the ap­ written into these bills won’t in order to encourage matura­ pany, the more ownership of I am sure that by now you and read the Wall Street Jour­ proach on how best to address shut down pirate sites. These tion and to sustain the ever­ that company you possess. are ready to get started and nal. Feel free to tweet @thema- the problem of foreign thieves sites will just change their ad­ growing creative community Theoretically, stock owner­ step out into the adventurous roontiger your comments, sug­ that steal and sell American dresses and continue their it has created. ship entitles an individual to realm of stock trading, but gestions, and responses on what inventions and products. The criminal activities, while law- a vote during executive deci­ there are a few more things you would like to see or learn.

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A CONSCIOUS HIP HOP DOCUMENTARY 6 FEATURES Morehouse Senior Enhances Marketing Skills as a Brand Ambassador

Darryl Hawkins invitation only and you can­ “I love anything pretty, gor­ Features Editor not ask to attend. The best geous, or eye candy,” Phifer mr_hawkins [email protected] way to even be considered for said. an invite is to study your craft Some places that Phifer has ith Twitter and Face- and build it. hosted events in the past in­ book rapidly becom­ “I’m trying to attract the clude dhe W Hotel and Lud- Wing the primary sourceprogressive of curator,” Phifer acris’s Straits Restaurant, and networking, companies are said. other hot spots in the Atlanta beginning to look for more This opportunity to work area. Recently, he hosted an innovative methods to spread with Heineken came from a event where he honored 30 the word about their respec­ lot of hustling and network­ people under the age of 30 tive brands. Companies such ing. When students went who are making big moves in as Heineken have initiated a home for summer break, their specific industry. program where “young so­ Phifer made it his priority to “I cannot stand an empty cialites” in major markets, get to New York and be on calendar,” Phifer said about such as New York, Atlanta, his “grind.” After working as how he is able to manage a and Washington D.C., can an intern for GIANT maga­ blog, ambassador duties, and host luxurious events for the zine in 2008, he was intro­ class. 21-29 year old demographic duced to the Editor-in-Chief, He is constantly thinking that the Dutch beer company Emil Wilbekin. Throughout about his next project or fu­ is trying to attract. the internship, Phifer was ture endeavors. Phifer’s abil­ Marquis Phifer, a senior exposed to many key figures ity to be very strict about his English major, considers in the fashion industry. After attire, and schedule could be himself to be a “culture cu­ impressing Wilbekin, he was a testament to his teen years rator” when engaging in the introduced to Coltrane Cur­ at a military high school in nightlife around Atlanta. tis, a Morehouse alum, who is Harlingen, Texas called the Managing his own social a managing partner for Team Marine Military Academy blog, LateBoots.com, Phifer Epiphany, a marketing and Boarding School. has gained recognition and communications agency. It Phifer recently started his major exposure to influential was through GIANT maga­ own organization called “The celebrities. zine that Phifer received his Cashmere Club,” which is a “I like to entertain,” Phifer second internship opportu­ private organization that ca­ said. nity as well as an offer to be a ters to culture curators like It is a job that he manages Heineken Ambassador. him. Collectively, Phifer and well, while still being a full­ During the process of cre­ his fellow members use the time student. As a Heineken ating an event or brainstorm­ club as an outlet for their tal­ ambassador, Phifer is respon­ ing possible concepts, Phifer ents. He cannot disclose what sible for creating extravagant looks for components that events he will be hosting in dinners, artist showcases, have a certain “je ne se quoi” the future, but they all seem and other types of social af­ about them. They have to very promising. fairs. The trick is that they are have that “it” factor for him. Samuel L. Jackson’s View from ‘The Mountaintop’

Sierra Stokes King. Through her giddiness shot, Camae comforts him Associate Copy Editor the audience could see how and calls him by his childhood [email protected] well known and even admired name, Michael. Immediately, King was during his times of King is alarmed by being ad­ amuel L. Jackson com­ leading Civil Rights action. dressed by the name and as­ manded the attention of Bassett’s character gave the sumes Camae is a spy, forcing Sthe audience as he opened theaudience several laughs as she her to reveal her true identity. Broadway play “The Moun­ began to open up with King. After much back and forth taintop.” By the play taking The viewers were then intro­ between the two, even a hu­ place in the Lorraine hotel, the duced to an equally, if not morous phone call to God audience was given a glimpse more, swearing cast member whom King declares sounds into the life of Dr. Martin Lu­ with a smoking habit. She also like his grandmother, he final­ ther King, Jr. the day before used her humor to further ly accepts that his time to go his assassination. The personal connect with King, causing the will be the following day after setting being depicted as an play to unveil many unspoken his protest for the sanitation identical of the hotel room traits about King. workers of Memphis, Tenn., King stayed in while in Mem­ Although it seemed as but he will not die without get­ phis, TN gave the audience a though Jackson and Bassett ting something he wants. personal connection with the would end up having an inti­ King states that he must actors. This connection in re­ mate scene, this did not hap­ know what the future will hold turn made the play even more pen, but instead took the turn for the people and after much powerful. for a twist that was completely hesitation Camae grants him Most admirable about the unexpected. As the characters that wish. King is able to see Broadway play by Katori Hall grow closer, the audience soon the many accomplishments was the honesty portrayed finds out that Camae is an an­ of blacks and whites and thus within in the script. Often gel. She has been sent from ends the play with a speech to times, people speak about the God, who is a woman in the the audience. He declares it is not so positive traits of King play, to make sure King has a our duty to carry the torch. The and the issues that he faced, smooth transition into the af­ end takes place with King and even as a minister; a couple terlife. Camae has been sent on Camae both in heaven stand­ of these shortcomings being the task to wash herself of her ing as one. swearing and flirting. Hall sins, but does not realize how As Jackson and Bassett took did a great deed by including complicated and touching the their bows, they were given a everything about King in the mission will be. standing ovation. In the audi­ play, even these mishaps, be­ Once Camae sees that King ence, many African-Ameri­ cause it showed that he too was will not leave earth as easily can celebrities could be seen human, despite his status. as she expected, she begins to showing their support, such as In the play, Angela Bassett have to compromise in order Kerry Washington. As a Spel- played an alluring maid named to get him to go. King has his manite, it made me proud to Camae who possessed a viva­ guard up as he is startled by see my Morehouse brother cious and intriguing person­ how he came about finding portray another Morehouse ality. This uneducated maid out Camae is an angel. After a brother, because it enforced started off as a shy, southern scene of King experiencing a that Morehouse Men are being woman who was smitten just panic attack from the sound of represented in every way pos­ by being in the presence of thunder, thinking he has been sible, even on Broadway. Recycle The Maroon Tiger FEATURES 7 Bringing Music Back To Blogging

Christopher Higgenbotham Contributing Writer [email protected]

s college students, we are always searching for inno­ Avative and thought provoking music on the Internet. However, when we are searching the Internet we often ookali come across mediocre music blogs that are supposed to let L Kes us hear unheard or promoted music from different artists, but the sites just bombard us with the latest gossip sur­ rounding the artist instead. What happened to true mu­ sic blogs that just talked about music and nothing else? Are they truly gone? Do people really think that blogs care more about gossip than the actual music itself? The answer to those questions is “no.” Thankfully, we have one of our own Morehouse brothers, Keith Jones, a sophomore psychology major from McDonough, Ga. who has created a blog called, “The Nynth Life,” which is strict­ ly about the music. “The Nynth Life’ is a blog that covers all music from pop to hip-hop to rock to country,” Jones said. “I truly started this blog because I’m a huge music fan and wanted to hear more about the music the artists create than the headlines they make for what goes on in their lives, which other mu­ sic blogs focus on.” Users that visit the The Nynth Life website will be in­ stantly amazed with how eye-popping and organized it is simultaneously. The site contains seven categories: news, new music, nostalgia, reviews, exclusives, the exposé, and under the radar. “The nostalgia section is about old school music that has inspired and influenced artists of today’s time,” Jones said. “The nostalgia section is truly one of my favorites with the exposé section being one too, because it shows people al­ bum cuts that they probably would have never heard of if Kyle Jacob junior Rapper Kid Cudi they only listen to an artist’s singles.” Business administration major, finance The Nynth Life recently launched this month and it is minor from Brooklyn, NY completely run by Jones. Jones is looking for a team of stu­ dents in the AUC that love music to help him with the blog so that it can be better, bigger, and brighter. If you want to be featured in Campus LookALikes, send an If you are interested in helping with the blog contact e-mail to [email protected] or tweet @themaroontiger Keith Jones at [email protected]. with your request and #campuslookalikes The Vertical Church

Kobi Ansong Associate Features Editor [email protected] explaining the facebook he mission is simple, but monumental: “Growing pics of you and a goat, hard. Tfollowers of Jesus to impact the world for God’s Glory.” getting your vitamins, easy. Vertical Church is a new At­ lanta University Center-based ministry founded by Damian Boyd, Clark Atlanta Univer­ sity ’99, and his wife, Zarat Boyd, Spelman College ’99. “I’m excited to be back at the place I consider home,” Damian Boyd said about re­ turning to the AUC. Vertical Church is a service- oriented non-denominational ministry that will bridge the gap between the West End community and the AUC. “If we can form a bridge between the campus and the community, we can help stu­ their community. I love how the way they treat their entire heartbreaking that they’re no dents find out who they are,” this generation wants to make lives.” longer what they were. So we Mr. Boyd explained. a difference with their lives.” Vertical Church has es­ want to serve them, because The Boyds want their min­ The Boyds were heavily in­ tablished a relationship with the AUC is stronger when istry to be a haven for worship, volved in campus life during Morehouse’s Bonner office of Morris Brown is strong,” Mr. fellowship, to serve commu­ their AUC years. Damian led community service, and last Boyd said. nities, study, type papers and a prayer movement at CAU week it was officially regis­ You can visit the AUC’s anything else college students and Zarat was Spelman’s SGA tered as a community service newest church at the offi­ require. The church aims to president. They understand site on Tiger Points, More­ cial grand opening on Sun­ utilize service as an avenue to how the AUC operates and house’s community service day, Feb. 12 at 4 p.m. in Rush worship God, uplift the com­ see the need for a contempo­ database. Memorial Church on James munity, and to help students rary church within walking Although the official grand Brawley Dr. in Atlanta. realize their purpose. distance for everyone. opening is three weeks away, Damian and Zarat have “Back then, the emphasis “We want to help develop Vertical Church has already been college pastors for 13 was more on finishing school college students not only in initiated a few community years and have lived in Atlanta so you can get a job. College biblical literacy and spiritual service efforts. One of the for 17 years. Damian Boyd is was more career building,” understanding,” Mr. Boyd projects was a scheduled Mor­ the author of College Impact: Damian Boyd said about his said. “But we want to also de­ ris Brown College clean up. Empowering Collegiate Stu­ time in the AUC. “I love how velop college students in the “Morris Brown used to be dents for Campus Influence. this generation cares about way they view their selves and the jewel of the AUC, and it’s 1,^ Recycle The Maroon Tiger Yvww.themaroontiger.com January 25 - 31, 2012 8 OPINIONS Election Season 2012: Why Politics Are No Joke

Charlie Hotwing Work Study Student [email protected]

1. Are all their supposeD “babieS” the ones That are gonna be on this semes ter’s line? 2. Did you see the poster for the Morehouse LACROSSE team? 3. Why the SKULL and BONES? 4. Is that their latest ENDEAVOR? 5. How much WIND is necessary when playing lacrosse anyway? 6. Where did all the TREES go? 7. Isn’t about damn time they got rid of those pu%$ywillows? 8. So we finally have a date for Papa John’s? 9. Maybe earlier, huh? 10. Will we really be able to use SWIPES in there? 11. How HECTIC would that get? 12. Did you nominate yourself for a WELL in the yearbook? 13. Shouldn’t he win well-balanced? 14. Did you go see the KING? 15. Did it seem like we’ve seen him before? 16. Did you see Graves’s ODD future on stage? 17. Is that what you do when you don’t make the step team? 18. Did the queen REDEEM herself? 19. Do we have any chance against CLARK? 20. Will you be in SALE Friday night?

Got questions? Submit them anonymously to [email protected] James A. Williams watch the debates to see who they’ve rehearsed. Have you Associate Opinions Editor will have the quickest come­ ever seen an interview when [email protected] back and we watch full-length a politician actually answered interviews because we know the question? Deutsche Bank http://www.db.com/careers/?kid=US.Morehouse.11ts election season again - somewhere over the course Neither have I. and I couldn’t be less en­ of the interview, there will be I guess at this point, none Ithused. something laugh-worthy. But of it is funny because I’m old Growing up, I used to re­ should the future of our coun­ enough to realize the serious­ Agile ally get into politics. I enjoyed try really be a joke? ness of it all. People are strug­ minds the constant banter back and I’m uninspired. I don’t feel gling, both financially and forth, and the many surprises particularly “moved” to vote; spiritually, and there’s not a explore all You're always looking for new that seemed to come along I’m voting because I have to. more perfect environment for opportunities to put your skills with election season. I would Then again, who could blame mayhem than one in which possibilities and knowledge to work. Here at Deutsche Bank, we can give sit back with my mom and me? President Obama is a poverty and apathy thrives. you direct access to some of discuss why George W. Bush, wuss. Mitt Romney is the dev­ What kind of world is that for the greatest minds in banking — people who are setting the pace then Governor of Texas, was il. Congress is a playground. the next generation? and shaping the future of the a horrible choice for Presi­ What exactly is inspiring Going back home, I asked entire industry. dent (aside from the obvious about any of it? a friend of mine beyond get­ If you want to make your own mark fact that he was an intellectual We are still arguing over the ting his Associates degree, on our success, join our Analyst Internship Program. lightweight) and she’d explain same political topics that were what did he want to do with to me why the scandal be­ being debated decades ago: his life. I asked him what were Learn more at db.com/careers/Morehouse tween former President Clin­ abortion, basic civil rights his goals; what did he hope to ton and Monica Lewinski was and liberties, higher versus become? He shook his head such a big deal (it wasn’t, she’d lower taxes. What is progres­ and looked down, “I just want say, “white folks just upset sive about any of it? During to make enough to pay bills again”). I thoroughly enjoyed debates, nothing particular­ and have a little spending the debates, even the talking ly surprising ever happens. money.” At 21, with his whole points, because even then I There is talking point after life ahead of him, that was his knew how full of it politicians talking point with a few jokes goal. were. mixed in and in the end, all And he is not alone. But then I became an adult. we really come to find out is Politics and election season No longer do I enjoy these that politicians are no more can be a lot of things. It can things. I don’t watch the de­ intelligent than any of us. create change and stifle prog­ bates because I’m really in­ Politicians are over-exposed ress. It can be cut throat, a bit terested in what’s being said; actors and actresses and dirty and sometimes a little I watch them to laugh. Politi­ the political battleground is unnerving. But one thing cians have become punchlines their theatre. They know just politics should never be is a (where is Sarah Palin any­ enough to run for office and joke. way?) and the “game” of poli­ never challenge themselves Too many lives are depend­ tics is pure entertainment. We beyond the talking points ing on the outcome.

M MAN OF THE YEAR t y 2012 coming soon... Recycle The Maroon Tiger OPINIONS 9 To Fit or Break the Mold: The Choice is Yours! Darren Martin a burden on a student to fake have to behave in a hyper viduality that may have gotten who acts like you have $1 mil­ cause if one does not follow Staff Writer individuality to fit the mold masculine way because they some of us in these schools is lion, but in reality you have the other two, you should be [email protected] of what these colleges stands don’t want to be labelled with slowly but surely assimilating only one cent to your name, considered fake. for?” the taboo “gay” stereotype of us into the stereotypical edu­ and thus people perceive you Finally, let me rebut obvious it r | 'here are three types of Fake individuality? Morehouse College. At Spel­ cated black. as a fake? Moreover, are you responses. Yes, everyone has ± impressions that you Let me explain. Many of us man there are females who A stereotypical educated the student who is involved secrets. However, are the same have: who you act like you are, come into Morehouse, Spel­ buy pearls and weaves, and black is one who believes that in 15 different activities just secrets you have in private the who you really are, and who man, or Clark hailing as the raise their voice pitches up they are better than the rest of to put them on your résumé, ones you are for or against in people view you as,” More­ Alpha males and females. two octaves, because that’s their culture because of their and haven’t contributed to the public? Starting now, work on house College English Profes­ We cannot be told anything, what they think the Spelman degrees and so-called guar­ progression of your school at being cognizant of how you sor Jamila Lyn said in a very because we graduated high mold is. anteed money. They are those all? Finally, reiterating what carry yourself, be the person forceful tone. school with a 4.7 GPA and The competition at these who will only help the com­ Professor Lyn said, “You claim that is genuine in public, pri­ I was one of those few stu­ have completed 200 plus com­ great institutions has taught munity when it is convenient this is a brotherhood and a vate and in others’ eyes. dents in that class who was munity service hours. Those us that a 4.0 is always the goal and will look good on a grad family environment, but you Don’t let the mold of a shocked and taken aback. who did not meet those stan­ and anything lower is just not school application, or job ré­ will walk past a piece of trash school, or the students en­ However, I immediately be­ dards felt the need to create a acceptable. However, while sumé. on Brown Street.” rolled in it, take your individ­ gan to take Professor Lyns façade in order to fit in. this model may seem like just I ask you to figure out if the AUC family, it is time that uality just because you want quote and apply it to my life There are many AUC stu­ a challenge for students to person you portray in pub­ we really start to evolve from to fit it. It is one thing to grow and the students of More­ dents who have well-off par­ strive for excellence, it also lic, person you really are in these façades and into our and mature; it is another to house, Spelman and Clark ents and there are others here places the students’ main fo­ private, and person people own individual existential become another puppet danc­ Atlanta. I then asked myself, who are struggling financially. cus on getting an A and not perceive you to be are consis­ selves. I encourage you to try ing on a string. “Has the competition within There are many men who at­ on embracing the material. tent with your life goals and to make sure that your “three these great institutions placed tend Morehouse and feel they It is sad to say that the indi­ morals. Are you the student impressions” are cohesive, be­ Is Anyone Fit to Wear the Crown? Sierra Stokes and Spelman that others may be running for MMW. head, “ From a couple of the with the highest honor. be forgotten, but MMW will [email protected] think, but would never say. After the informational names I have heard the repu­ “We, as the Men of More­ not be and her legacy will Associate Copy Editor Not only did the 20 ques­ the commentary began. tations are not that good and house, need to go back to go on,” added Rocky Mount, tions section include the Without a doubt, most of having a commendable rep­ the basic values of selecting NC native Whitehead. T) achet,” “Wack,” “Not usual number of questions, that commentary being of utation is important.” the queen and if they do not In history, a queen has XvWorthy” are just a but the paper included some disapproval. To many Men With speculations such as know what those values are always possessed poise, few words being associated additional topics. One of the of Morehouse, the young this not only coming from they need to figure it out. grace and vitality. These with the upcoming Miss Ma­ few added spoke about the ladies selected do not pos­ Whitehead, thoughts of how In my opinion, we have not traits need to definitely be roon and White contestants. the less than commendable sess all of the qualities that Morehouse has come to the been doing a good job at that a factor when it comes to It seems as though the Men possible candidates. it takes to be a queen. Many point of letting the contes­ wholistically,” Whitehead who will sit on the thrown. of Morehouse have made it Just last week CASA held of the men feel as though tants for their queen be­ said. Years from now, when the a point to become more vo­ an informational meeting those who will be selected come so lenient is on many “What has to be addressed queen for your class year cal about who will represent for young women to come have either tarnished their people’s mind. The answer is is that the Men of More­ is being remembered there their institution. With that and express their interest in reputation to the point of no simple, the competition has house need to know is who­ should be nothing but posi­ honesty, came a wake up call wearing the crown. There, return, or simply just do not become about letting per­ ever they decide to choose tive thoughts. This is not to that many either overlooked, the ladies were able to make possess that “IT” factor. sonal relations interfere with is a representation of them­ say anyone is perfect, but as or never noticed until now. their presence known, apply But why does Morehouse the right decisions. MMW selves and of the institu­ the Queen of Morehouse, a As I scrolled through The and size up their competi­ seem to have this opinion of should never be selected tion. If MMW and her court school with men that deem Maroon Tiger Newspaper, tion. Not only was this an the female candidates in the simply based on “who she goes up in the halls, even themselves the cream of I came across 20 questions. opportunity for CASA to get class of 2013? Where has this may know” or “how popular when we’re gone, she will the crop, the talented tenth As usual, the section men­ to know the potential candi­ backlash originated? she may be,” but instead on be remembered for decades. and just beneath the Gods, tioned information related dates, but also a time for the According to Senior, Soci­ the sole basis of if that wom­ There are thousands of us shouldn’t the Queen be the to students at Morehouse community to find out who ology major Brandon White­ an can represent the college Morehouse Men who may epitome of those attributes? Red Tails: Just Another Snobbish Movie Review Jordan T. Jones tor. The story is a significant Nevertheless, the movie that some of the applauders content, not the atmosphere blockbusters, or even inde­ Staff Writer story in the African-Amer­ started and I proceeded to sit also felt compelled to clap just of “Red pendent films. [email protected] ican narrative, and the film through one of the most me­ like they were compelled to What was so powerful My opinion aside, I com­ seemed like an excellent way diocre films I buy a ticket, regardless of the about the Black Power Move­ pletely agree that in order to ecause entertainment is to positively generate money The acting was poor, the actual quality of the film. ment was that in addition to strengthen the African-Amer­ such a black populated for the black community. dialogue was forced, the plot When it comes to support­ supporting their own busi­ ican community, we have to Bindustry, black people are Atlantic Station was packed, was non-existent, the por­ ing our own, African-Amer­ nesses and institutions, there be dedicated to consciously faced with an issue that was so and Magic Johnson theaters trayal of historical events was icans in particular, are faced was a degree of accountability encouraging and contributing prevalent in the 1970s Black across the country teemed questionable, and even the with a dilemma. Is it enough that is lost in today’s culture. to the betterment of black- Power movement, supporting with anticipation in a way that fight scenes were not all that to say that we should sup­ Now, we see a movie like “Red owned businesses. However, our own. far surpassed the premiere of compelling. With a meager port our own regardless of the Tails” and feel like we must with that dedication comes What does this mean? In a Tyler Perry movie. Here is budget, HBO’s production quality? I hope not. In fact, I clap at the end of it when it responsibility and discern­ the context of a Carmicheal- a movie that is relevant to all of “The Tuskegee Airmen” vehemently disagree with this clearly is not of the same cin­ ment. Demand the best and Newton Oakland, supporting black people, regardless of so­ far exceeded the quality that notion of supporting margin­ ematic caliber as other large refuse to settle. one’s own means buying from cioeconomic status, that can was put into “Red Tails.” In al products. We as black peo­ black business owners and be shared in some way to ben­ fact, “The Tuskegee Airmen” ple should feel insulted when economically contributing to efit the entire race. was nominated for a Golden such an important story in black wealth, whether it is in With high hopes, I marched Globe, won an Emmy, and our history, such as the Tuske­ politics, fashion, food, or en­ into the theater, actually will­ received many other nomina­ gee airmen, is reduced to C tertainment. Now as the world ing to pay the ridiculous tick­ tions. Despite the special ef­ movie quality. Rotten Toma­ The Maroon Tiger is published weekly is globalizing, the question et price, because I knew that fects, George Lucas has come toes’ review of “Red Tails” was during the academic year at Morehouse remains poignant, especially in some way that purchase a long way since Star Wars in fairly accurate, in my opinion, College. Our goal is to maintain an in the entertainment industry would contribute to the posi­ the worst of ways. when in addition to giving independent editorial policy. Opinions where so much money is being tive expression of black enter­ The credits finally rolled the film a 33 percent rating, it expressed in The Maroon Tiger are solely generated, but so little is going tainment. and I looked over to my mom said, “Despite a worthy fact- the views of its staff and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Morehouse College, Within five minutes of sit­ whose expression said, “Why based story and obvious good into the black community. its administration, or The Maroon Tiger When it comes to support­ ting in the audience of a did I just put myself through intentions, ‘Red Tails’ suffers advisors. Commentaries solely represent the ing our own, very few cat­ packed theater, my excitement that?” It was almost comical, from one-dimensional char­ views of the author and are not necessarily egories come into as much grew even more to witness the because her expression was one acters, corny dialogue, and the opinion of The Maroon Tiger. We believe scrutiny as the movie indus­ large congregation of black that I am all too familiar with heaps of clichés.” all advertising to be correct but cannot guarantee its accuracy or be responsible for families, black youth, young while sitting through countless Yes, the movie industry is try. When the trailer for “Red its outcome. Tails,” a historically-inspired and old black couples, and, mediocre black films. biased, and yes, the movie The Maroon Tiger welcomes your views on film about the Tuskegee Air­ simply, black people all in ea­ Not everyone in the audi­ did not premiere in many any public issue. We routinely edit letters men, appeared on American ger hopes to “support their ence shared my sentiments. In large national theatres, which for space and correct errors in spelling and televisions, African-Ameri­ own.” In the slightest way, I fact, by the sound of the ap­ I think is the product of sub­ punctuation. Letters as well as commentaries must be 300 words or less, typed, signed and plause you may have thought conscious racism, but this cans across the country grew felt as if I was marching for a should include a full address and telephone excited to have an opportuni­ cause, albeit in a comfortable it was a Broadway production obstacle would have come number. ty to support a nearly all-black seat with eight dollars of pop­ of the “Color Purple.” But I even if the movie was Oscar cast directed by a black direc­ corn and a large slushie. could hardly escape the idea worthy. My problem was the Recycle The Maroon Tiger

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ther than Snoop Dogg and The Game, with more confidence, seeming to be in his your head nodding. ScHoolboy Q or Dom Kennedy didn’t deliv­ there aren’t many hip-hop artists rep­ comfort zone. Other than the Kendrick Lamar feature er as they also had dope verses. ScHoolboy Oresenting the West coast on a major scale.A perfect example of this “Nightmare on on “Blessed,” Harlem rapper, A$AP Rocky’s Q found the perfect artists to be featured on The emergence of artists like Kendrick La­ Figg St.,” which also serves as one of the feature on “Hands on the Wheel,” is one of this song. mar, Dom Kennedy and Jay Rock is help­ standout tracks on the album. The heavy bass the album’s highlights. Ladled with drug and No album is complete without a song geared ing the West Coast rise up again. With the and menacing keys, gives the track an evil alcohol references, this track is one that will towards the ladies and “Sex Drive” featuring release of “Habits and Contradictions,” hip- and hardcore feel. ScHoolboy Q’s flow and have you feeling a little trippy. Def Jam songstress Jhene Aiko is this track. hop artist ScHoolboy Q is adding himself the song’s lyrical content all mesh together West Coast rapper Dom Kennedy and New By the title, the subject of this song is pretty to this list. perfectly. Orleans rapper Curren$y are both featured obvious. “Habits and Contradictions” did two “My Homie” produced by The Alchemist, on “The Grooveline Pt. 1” which has a ‘70s ScHoolboy Q delivers a solid album with things; moved ScHoolboy Q out of the shad­ serves as arguably the best beat on the album. “cool” vibe, 'I he beat is bass line and a soul “Habits and Contradictions.” Though it is the ow of label mate Kendrick Lamar and proved The song has a mid-‘90s West coast “cruising” sample, making the title for this song per­ beginning of a new year, I can say with confi­ that gangsta rap is not dead. On this album, feel. ScHoolboy Q brings a real gangsta flow fect. The southern drawl and storytelling flow dence that this album will serve as one of the ScHoolboy Q finds his own lane and raps to this song; this track will definitely have of Curren$y steals the track, not saying that year’s best. “Red Tails” Flies into Theaters

entire $58 million budget 1995. Officially, the airmen from his own pockets, due were the 332nd Fighter to a lack of support from Group and the 477th Bom­ major movie studios. He bardment Group of the U.S. claimed the lack of sup­ Army Air Corps, flying port was due to an absence over Europe during World of major white roles in the War II. The airmen record­ movie, and the difficulty of ed numerous awards and marketing a war film with accolades over hundreds an all-black cast. of missions, even while en­ A number of familiar during discrimination in a faces round out the cast, segregated military system. including rapper Method Unfortunately, early re­ Hr Wwff. - Man and R&B singer Ne- views to the film are rela­ Jal Yo. While Lucas’ comments tively poor, citing flat char­ about the lack of support acters and a number of war for African-American cin­ film clichés. The movie has ema generated some inter­ been praised for its histori­ est in the film, the level of cal accuracy, however, and buzz for the film leading certainly does no shame to up to release was relatively the reputation of the real- low. It remains to be seen life Red Tails. Even beyond whether or not Red Tails telling the story of these can capture an audience. heroes, Red Tails is pio­ President Franklin himself neering new territory for tweeted that Morehouse African-American’s in Hol­ students should see the lywood. Even if Red Tails film not once but twice, in is not a financial success, support of black cinema. it can create new opportu­ Kevin Webb a war drama chronicling pletely African-American, from producer George Lu­ The story of the Tuskegee nities to an all-black film Contributing writer the exploits of the Tuske­ a rarity in Hollywood, but cas, of Star Wars fame, who Airmen has been captured with a more than modest [email protected] gee Airmen, starring Cuba appropriate for a tale about originally wanted to com­ on film before, in an HBO budget down the line. Gooding Jr. and Terrence the U.S. Military’s first plete the film for release movie starring Laurence his past Friday saw the Howard. The film features black aviators. in 1992, a full 20 years ago. Fishburne and a much Topening of Red Tails, a cast that is almost com­ The film is a labor of love Lucas provided the film’s younger Gooding Jr. in

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1 l ■! 12 SPORTS Top 2012 NFL Draft Prospects Celebrating Chris Womack Staff Writer [email protected] Muhammad he upcoming 2012 NFL draft is sure Tto have some interesting story lines as the top prospects are already training for Ali’s Legacy the NFL scouting combine and their indi­ vidual pro days. Five players who should expect to hear their names called on April 26 within the top 10 picks are as follows:

Andrew Luck: The Stanford Cardinal r quarterback has been compared to many V Í of the great quarterback prospects, and ■ Ufe all scouts believe that he is a once-in-a- generation talent like Peyton Manning and John Elway. Luck has shown outstanding accuracy as he completed at least 70 per­ cent of his passes in each of his last two seasons. He threw for over 3,000 yards Robert Griffin III: Griffin III has seen his York Giants, who have Ahmad Bradshaw without a prototypical go-to receiver draft stock rise immensely and will defi­ and Brandon Jacobs, are a prime exam­ Luck is expected by many experts and nitely benefit from the rookie season ple of a two running back system. If the fans to be chosen with the first pick in Cam Newton had as a Carolina Panther Buccaneers decide to draft Richardson, the 2012 draft.The Indianapolis Colts cur­ The former Baylor quarterback is a very the organization would have a nice one- rently have that pick and will have to de­ capable runner who knows when to run two punch between him and LeGarrette cide whether to keep their future Hall of and to throw. Griffin’s personality has cer­ Blount. The Browns could also create a Fame quarterback, Peyton Manning, who tainly shined bright this season, and while one-two punch at their running back po­ missed this season with a neck injury. teams love his intangibles, they are also sition by pairing Richardson with either intrigued by his star power The Redskins Montano Hardesty or Peyton Hillis. Morris Claiborne: A big, strong, and phys­ are in need of a solid quarterback after ical cornerback, Claiborne completely going through a season in which both Rex Justin Blackmon: Blackmon is a strong, shut down whatever side of the field he Grossman and John Beck were unable to powerful receiver who is physically built was on while at Louisiana State Univer­ get the job done. like a young Terrell Owens. He has shown sity. Throughout his career Claiborne has outstanding ball skills and has the ability shown soft hands for a corner and very Trent Richardson: Richardson is no doubt to bail out a quarterback who has made rarely missed out on a chance to inter­ a product of the Alabama Crimson Tide a bad throw. Accumulating yards after cept a pass. He also proved he is a dan­ system with his powerful running style. He the catch is another impressive attribute gerous threat in the return game. Clai­ possesses incredible strength and quick­ Blackmon possesses. He has elite speed borne has the potential to be chosen by ness, and has the ability to outrun cor- and quickness and makes it difficult for the Washington Redskins or the Tampa nerbacks and take on linebackers. The many defensive backs to bring him to the Bay Buccaneers. The Redskins’ secondary Buccaneers and Cleveland Browns are ground.The St. Louis Rams, who have the is aging and in need of some youth. The both in the market for a running back.To second overall pick, are in dire need of Buccaneers also need a young cornerback have a strong running game, a team must a big-play receiver for franchise quarter­ to replace 36-year-old Ronde Barber have two solid running backs. The New back Sam Bradford. Morehouse Baseball Preview Curtis D. Jackson III to work on their confidence. dan, who batted .413, Los Angeles native Sports Editor “Our coach has been telling us many of Russell Richey, and Willis Bradwell from [email protected] the programs at Morehouse have gotten Washington D.C. better,” Lowe said. “It’s time for us to step Even though the Maroon Tigers fin­ Arshon Howard great fighter, his impact aseball season is right around the up. One of our goals is to make the con­ ished 13-25 last season, they ended the Staff Writer outside of the ring also corner, and the Maroon Tigers are in ference tournament. We picked up some season on a three-game winning streak [email protected] defines him as one of the Bfull preparation to compete on the field.key pieces and pitching that we didn’t against Clark Atlanta University. greatest boxers in histo­ Just like the other sports programs here have last year.” “It’s always good to win the last three conic, legendary, and ry. The heavily decorated at Morehouse, the baseball team is look­ The Maroon Tigers will be looking for games of the season, especially when it’s courageous are just a few boxer showed courage for ing to improve and compete against their catcher Brian Butcher to help lead the against your rival,” Lowe said. “It gives Iwords that can explain thestanding up to the U.S. SIAC opponents. way this season. In 2011, Butcher had you some confidence heading into the legacy and impact that Mu­ Military for his religious One of the main goals that the base­ a .392 batting average, totaled a team next season.” hammad Ali had not only beliefs. ball team is eyeing is winning conference best 39 RBIs, and was named to both The Maroon Tigers will take on St. Au­ in sports, but in society as In 1967, the U.S. Mili­ games. Sophomore infielder and pitcher the all-SIAC second team and all-SIAC gustine in their first baseball game of the well. Ali, who celebrated tary pursued a legal case Brandon Lowe believes that in order for academic team. The team will also need season on Feb. 4 at noon. his 70th birthday on Jan. against Ali for refusing to the team to reach its goal they will have help from Chicago native Vallmer Jor- 17, may not be the same be inducted into the Army, vocal person he once was, which caused him to have but his influence is still rel­ to his title stripped and be No More Tebow Mania” evant today. suspended from the sport Standing at 6-foot-3, Ali for three and a half years. ence titles, and three Super and, albeit surprisingly, was During his first full year as a dominated fighters in the During those years, Ali COLUMN Bowls. However, all of those drafted in the first round of starter with the Atlanta Fal­ ring with his great foot­ spent his time by visiting accomplishments were put the 2010 NFL draft, be con­ cons in 2002, Michael Vick work and his powerful jab colleges and holding lec­ Xaundrae Tingling to the wayside as the media sidered an underdog? finished the regular season to ward off defenders. His tures opposing the war. As Staff writer swarmed the story of Tebow. Another reason why I find with a completion percent­ skills led him to an Olym­ Ali’s support grew, he went xaandrart@gmaiLcn«n Thanks to national media it hard to root for Tebow is age of 54.9 percent. That same pic gold medal in 1960, and from not just a sports fig­ exposure, the Tebow narra­ that he struggles to throw year, Vick led the Falcons he later became the heavy­ ure, but to a national figure early two weeks ago, the tive has become ingrained the ball with any consisten­ not only to the playoffs, but weight champion of the that people really seemed New England Patriots within our collective psyches. cy. However, people often to a surprise victory over the world. But Ali was not just to love. Ndefeated the Denver Broncos“Tebow Mania” became a na­ point to his shortcomings as Green Bay Packers at Lam- a dominant figure in the Ali has impacted the lives 45-10 in the Divisional round tional phenomenon, because a passer as another obstacle in beau Field. ring; he was also a domi­ of many people, including of the NFL playoffs. Leading the second year quarterback which he as to overcome dur­ The hype surrounding nant figure outside the ring celebrities such as Magic up to the game two story lines was able to lead a hapless 1-4 ing the game. For all the wins Tim Tebow is nothing new. as well. Johnson, Mike Tyson, Ber­ occupied much of the nation­ Broncos team to the AFC that Tebow accumulated, “Tebow Mania” is just the lat­ “Ali is my favorite boxer of nard Hopkins. They all al media’s attention: the Pa­ West division title, and a sur­ he finished the season with est craze to sweep the NFL. all-time,” 50-year-old box­ tweeted the champ happy triots’ playoff winless stream prising playoff victory against a completion percentage of Remember in 2008 how pop­ ing historian James How­ birthday wishes, and re­ and, obviously, Tim Tebow. a tough Pittsburgh Steelers 46.5 percent. That would be a ular the wildcat offense was ard said. “He had swag be­ called how he inspired The fact that the Patriots team. good percentage if Tebow was when the Miami Dolphins in­ fore swag was even a word them to be better men. had not won a playoff game It is hard to overlook that the starting shooting guard troduced it? Eventually, once made up by generations to “Ali was a great inspira­ since the 2008 AFC cham­ Tebow sparked an amazing for the Denver Nuggets, but teams had a full offseason to come. Ali made you like tion to my life,” Howard pionship game was a seem­ turnaround; however, I still that is far below average for a prepare for the wildcat it be­ him because of the person said. “I didn’t only respect ingly inconceivable stat since find it hard to root for him. starting NFL quarterback. came so ineffective that it is he was outside of the ring; him in the ring, but outside the Patriots are unquestion­ People often tell me that they For all of Tebow’s success, now used sparingly through­ by boasting and bragging of the ring as well. I love ev­ ably the most dominant team openly root for Tebow be­ his story is far from unique. out the NFL. If Tebow does about what he was going erything that he stands for; during the past decade. Tom cause they see him as an un­ We have seen other quarter­ not improve his mechanics to do to his opponent, and as he was a joy for me to Brady, Bill Belichick, and the derdog. Really? How can a backs in the past with low this offseason, expect him to then actually doing what he watch for the 50 years I’ve entire organization have won star quarterback who won completion percentages, yet go the way of the wildcat of­ just said he was going to do been living on this earth. countless primetime games, two national championships they win enough games to fense. before the fight.” There will never ever be earned AFC East Confer­ in college, a Heisman trophy, lead their teams to playoffs. Even though Ali was a another Muhammad Ali.” Recycle The Maroon Tiger