CAU, Morris Brown Olympic Updates

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Volume I • Number XVII , October 25,1994 NAASA Cole Speaks At Convocation

By Lisa C. Flanagan improvements during the Oct. 11 Negro College Fund institution. It Makes News Editor Opening/Homecoming Convocation. ranks first in the graduation of During his speech, Cole outlined black students doctoral degrees in Summit Dr. Thomas Cole, Jr., president the achievements of the institution life sciences, education and politi­ cal science. CAU placed third of , spoke since the consolidation of Clark College and Atlanta University in nationally as the preferred institu­ to students and staff members about Cole addressed History 1988. tion to which black students have academic achievements, recent their Scholastic Aptitude Test CAU at Opening By Gomotsang Seema According to Cole, Clark Atlanta campus violence and campus (SAT) Continued P9 Convocation. Staff Writer University is the largest United

The National African American Student Association, (NAASA), will hold its first Shootings Stun AUC annual student leadership summit Oct. 27-30 at , to establish a col­ One Dies, lective agenda of empower­ ment for black students Another Injured throughout the country. NAASA, which was found­ In Violent Spree ed in June 1992, is a student organization that is commit­ known throughout the ted to the matriculation and By Stacy Adams graduation of black students Editor-In-Chief community as “C.,” was throughout the country. not a student but a familiar Continued Pl2 One man was killed and face on campus. “He knew a Clark Atlanta University a lot of the guys (CAU stu­ student injured after two dent athletes) he went to INSIDE shootings in the CAU com­ (high) school with.” munity Oct. 10. The assistant football The homicide took place coach said he knew the CAU and Morris in front of University victim because he was a prospective student for Brown are included Homes, 702 Fair Street, CAU and often visited in 1996 Olympics. about 2:40 p.m. The Atlanta Police Homicide with the football team. He See P3 Task Force arrived at also mentioned that the approximately 3 p.m. victim was about 19 years, Football, voleyball According to Dwayne old and a 1993 graduate of North Atlanta High School end men's basketball Scott, an assistant football where he was quarterback updates. coach at CAU who was at the scene, the victim was a of the school’s team. See Sports Section black male who appeared Scott said that many stu­ to have been shot in the dents were stunned and ran Music Reviews for head at close range. The during the round of shots which he estimated at hip-hop and R&B homicide* victim’s name has not been released by about five. “Not only lovers. Photo by Christian Gooden/Photography Editor police. AUC students but there See P8 Members of the Atlanta Police Homicide Task Force Scott said that the victim, Continued P9 review the scene of the Oct. 10 homicide. Health tips to combat the com­ mon cold. Freaknic 1995 Will Be Restricted Says Atlanta Police Dept. See Pl 1 By Nikki Roberts city will not back the students representing his­ portive of the event; how­ FreakNik ‘95 still occurs, Assistant News Editor event anymore ... it torically black colleges ever, the event has gotten Gold replied, “The city is (FreakNik) is no longer and universities, report­ too large and out of con­ aware that FreakNik usu­ Students speak out ally happens around the Atlanta’s welcome mat welcomed in the city of edly has drawn crowds of trol ... and the city refuses against campus 250,000 outside guests. to back it,” reported second or third week, of for FreakNik is gone. .Atlanta.” “When Mayor Gold. April. The Atlanta Police apathy. According to Nick FreakNik, an April When asked what mea­ Department is prepared to See Editorial Gold, the mayor’s media weekend-long festivity Campbell came into office, the city was sup­ sures the city will take if Continued Pl 1 Section relations officer, “The that is mostly attended by P2 The Panther October 25, 1994 AIDS Walk‘94 Compiled by Lisa Flanagan News Editor

• GEORGIA - The average teacher’s salary has dropped from 37th to 40th in a nation­ wide ranking of public school employees.

• ATLANTA - Clark Atlanta University, and 14 other historical­ ly and predominantly black colleges and universities, will enter into a $4.25 million cooperative agreement to design, develop, implement and test a series of models aimed at reducing levels and incidences of violence, alcohol and drug abuse among minority individuals, families and commu­ nities.

• ATLANTA - The Atlanta University Center/West Side Pedestrian Corridor sys­ tem, a corridor that will link the AUC to the Georgia Dome during the 1996 Olympics, may be more of a dream than a reality. The AUC, along with the Corporation for Photo by Kahlil Stokes!Staff Photographer Olympic Development in Atlanta, is trying to' raise $6.4 million in two months in order Aids Walk '94 participants gather to start the march which raised monet for the to meet construction deadlines. research of AIDS. • ATLANTA - John Hope Franklin, noted black historian, was honored Oct. 14 at Thousands Walk To Raise Funds Morehouse College. He received the Carter G. Woodson Medallion during the 79th that kills an American every 15 affects all of us. If you talk to most annual convention of the Association for minutes. people now, you will find that they the Study of -American Life and Around $1.2 million was raised at know someone who died from AIDS,” History. the fourth annual AIDS Walk she said. CAU junior Sherrod Williams said Atlanta held at Piedmont Park, Oct. • ATLANTA - Democratic nominee for 16. he became involved in the event Fulton County Commission Chairman, Joe “This money will go to the AIDS because he felt he had to do his com­ Atlanta Project Open Hand and a munity service. Hudson, accused the present chairman and number of other AIDS Organization “I wanted to show my awareness of Republican nominee, Mitch Skandalakis, of throughout committee,” AIDS. I’ve had two relatives who making remarks that Morehouse School of died from it,” he said. Craig Miller, producer of AIDS Medicine was inferior to Walk MZA (Miller’s Zeichik and A first time participant, Williams School of Medicine. Skandalakis visited Associates) said. said he plans to return next year. "Safe Sex Is For Dykes Too,” was Katina Everhart, who is the president of Morehouse Oct. 10 to apologize for his one of the signs being toted around the NAACP at CAU, assisted Dixon in remark. He said they were taken out of publicizing the event by posting signs and during the 10 kilometer route which context. began in Piedmont Park. It pro­ informing members of the organization in their meeting. ceeded through , • ATHENS, Ga. - Minority students at the , Morningside and "How can you reach a large number of University of Georgia protested an all white A CAU student prepares Virginia - Highlands before wind­ people if not through the NAACP,” she homecoming court. Minority students to march in the AIDS ing its way back to Piedmont Park. said. Everhart contended she is a very More than 100 Clark Atlanta planned to boycott homecoming festivities. Walk '94. social conscious person and maintains she University students, faculty and University officials and students met to staff participated in the largest and was a participant in the event last year. She resolve the issue. There arc 2,766 non­ By Kimathi Lewis most successful AIDS fundraising encouraged all to get involve in the fight white students and 29,419 white students. Managing Editor event in Southeastern United States. against AIDS. Miss University of Georgia in 1993 was Vivian Dixon, the university coor­ "AIDS docs not plague homosexuals Dawn Jackson, a black student. dinator for AIDS Walk Atlanta, Approximately 25,000 people alone. It affects all people, including the maintained it is a good cause. • PENNSYLVANIA - Robert Munns was came together to raise funds and “We have to remember that AIDS black community,” she said. sentenced to three to seven years in prison remember the victims of the disease for killing his wife, Teresa, after his vehicle (HBTP) to the public, Dr. Thomas Cole, During the event, guests were taken ran into a tree. After taking a mixture of Open House president of Clark Atlanta University on a tour of the newly renovated facility alcohol, cocaine and morphine, in 1982, the (CAU), said,“This program (HBTP) is which will be used by students as they 41-year-old ran into a utility pole killing his Celebrates designed so that students can hit the train for jobs during the 1996 Olympic sister-in-law. ground running after they graduate from Games. The tour included viewing a college.” new TV studio with advanced editing • WASHINGTON - Agriculture Secretary, HBTP The open house, held Oct. 14, was suites, as well as the master control area Mike Espy, resigned after controversy sur­ By Kimberly J. Phillips open to the press, faculty, alumni and at CAU-TV. rounding his acceptance of gifts from Copy Editor students. It was hosted by the CAU Dubbed, “The opportunity of a life­ Tyson Foods of Alabama. Telecommunications Alliance which is time,” during the open house, the During an open house held in comprised of the HBTP, CAU-TV and HBTP is a program is designed to train •VIRGINIA - One hundred nude students CAU’s Communication Arts WCLK-FM Radio. It was also held in college students for 800 available jobs walked across the campus of the University Center to present the Host conjunction with WCLK-FM Radio’s in 10 various positions for the 1996 of Virginia to protest recent campus arrests Broadcast Training Program 20th Anniversary Celebration. Olympic Games. concerning public nudity. October 25, 1994 The Panther P3 CAU,

Morris Brown The Beginning Of A Successful Career In Pharmacy Starts At . . . Unite For XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY Homecoming Festivities • A Leader in Educating Minority Pharmacists for more than 60 years. • 100% Job Placement of Graduates By Kimathi Lewis Managing Editor • Declared a Center of Excellence by The U.S. Congress in 1988. • Small classes and personalized attention. For the first time in the Atlanta University Center history, Clark Atlanta University and united for r n the 1994 Homecoming | Please send Xavier University Program brochure to: activities. | Name______1 According to the Student H”------! Government Association, (SGA), Undergraduate I City______;______State:______Zip _____ I Xavier University Of Louisiana President, Jamal Coleman, Graduation the theme for Homecoming I Phone (_____ )______Date:______I College of Pharmacy was originally "Celebrating I School______7325 Palmetto Street • New Orleans, LA 70125 Our Heritage” until both ____ HBNP] (504) 483-7424 FAX(504)488-3108 schools united under the new motif, "Celebrating Our Heritage Through Olympic Update Unity.” Chief of Staff for Morris Brown’s SGA, Kevin CAU, Morris Brown Receive New Olympic Stadiums Scott, said they came up with the theme together for By Michelle Lewis University’s new facility will the unity parade. Contributing Writer also feature a full concourse At CAU’s Opening and service levels. Its stadi­ Convocation for the 1994- The Atlanta Committee for um seats will be on one side 1995 school year, President the Olympic Games (ACOG) of the playing field. Dr. Thomas Cole Jr. selected the joint venture of After the Olympic games, applauded the union of the E.R. Mitchell Construction the two facilities will be schools. Company, Inc. and Turner given to Morris Brown and "Our real challenges are Construction Company to Clark Atlanta. Morris Brown the problems facing African- build the Olympic field hock­ will use the larger stadium Americans, not our neigh­ ey venues at Morris Brown for football; Clark Atlanta College and Clark Atlanta bors or our colleagues in will use the smaller facility University. the AUC. They are our The stadiums are to be for track and field, baseball partners and we should be located across from each and tennis. joining forces with them as other on Martin Luther King The coaches of these teams we have done with the joint Jr. Drive, and will be con­ believe that the new state of activities during this nected by a promenade to the art equipment and stadi­ Homecoming,” Cole said. accommodate pedestrian traf­ ums will serve as motivation Coleman said CAU and fic. The Olympic field hock­ for their teams' perfor­ Morris Brown shared ey facilities will include a mances. 15.000 seat stadium for field equally the $68,000 cost "This new stadium will hockey competition during of the comedy show, con­ serve as a multi-use facility. the 1996 Olympic Games cert and parade. and a 5,000 seat stadium for As well as a football stadium, He maintained their com­ Photo by Christian Gooden/Photography Editor field hockey preliminaries at it can be used for concerts or ing together was the sec­ Clark Atlanta University. various community func­ Construction continues on CAU's campus for the 1996 ond step to establishing Both stadiums are being tions,” said Greg Thompson, Olympic Games unity between the schools. built with tight site restric­ athletic director and football "Last year our student tions, budgets and construc­ coach of Morris Brown Mondo Set To Build "Our challenge was to government and Morris tion schedules. Their design College. Brown's SGA maintained also had to meet stringent design a facility which CAU Track "The new tennis courts will contact in order to better ACOG requirements. The accommodates the Atlanta •Known for lightning fast track sur­ serve as a tool of conve­ our relationship and make Morris Brown facility design Committee for the Olympic faces, Mondo SpA has been selected to nience, due to the fact that it stronger," Coleman said. accommodates a MARTA Games’ requirements, and produce the track for the 1996 Olympics tunnel, which runs beneath it. Scott emphasized the we haven’t any courts on serves the long-term needs and the construction of the Clark The Clark Atlanta facility financial benefits in the campus,” said Oliver of the schools.” Atlanta University track. requires the replacement of union. McClendon, tennis coach of “We worked very close­ •The Italian firm Mondo SpA is under major city sewers underneath ly with ACOG, the col­ "CAU and MBC do not Clark Atlanta University. contract to install and resurface a num­ its site. leges and the neighbor­ ber of tracks in the Atlanta area. have a football fields and "The field hockey center The Morris Brown College hoods to insure our plans Among the resurfaced tracks are design expresses the the game is the biggest stadium will include full con­ are compatible with the Morehouse College, Emory University event. So I think it was course and service levels, Olympic spirit, with empha­ historic district and and . economically easier to rent and numerous site improve­ sis on a green, park-like set­ African-American culture By Lindon Pearson out the Dome to both ments, such as walks and ter­ ting,” said AIA of Turner surrounding this venue,” he schools than to just one.” raced walls. Clark Atlanta Associates, Mike Maginnis. continued. 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Clark Allanta University This Is Not High School anther Corey “Shakir” gained for when they years that you’re grown every night and make P Cavalier said, "Yes I would like and responsible. One day that $10,000 work for Stacy Adams/Editor-In-Chief Columnist to attend Clark Atlanta they decide to let you go you. Kimathi Lewis/Managing Editor University.” Kristi e K. White/Editorial Editor out of town to attend What I’m trying to say This stuff is making When are we going to school, and right when here is that play time is me sick. Whenever I realize that were are no you get into the class­ over. Everyone has to Staff hear a teacher assign a longer in high school acknowledge the fact room you want to start paper, the comments and that the mentality that we, as black stu­ News: 880-8077 acting like you’re a kid •We encourage letters to the editor. immediately following that we had there is dents, have to work Letters should be 200 words or less go something like this, again. News Editor: Lisa Flanagan clearly written or typed and double obsolete and that these twice as hard just get to You know who you News Assistant: Nikki Roberts spaced. All letters must include the "What’s the minimum college professors don’t the positions that are Features Editor: Wendy Isom author's full name and signature in amount of pages that we play? If you dared to ask arc. You are the students made easily available to Features -Assistants: Leticious Burton order to appear in The Panther. Sports Editor: Krystal Hunter The deadline for all letters is have to have?” "Do we any of those questions of that skip class because people of other nationali­ Sports Assistant: Steven Barrenger Monday of each week by 5 p.m. have to give a bibliogra­ a professor at say you "just didn’t feel like ties. Photography Editor: Christian Gooden Letters will run according to date phy?” Or the all time Copy Editor: Kimberly Phillips received and amount of space avail Emory, Georgia State or going” or had a hang This is a three strike Circulation Manager: able. The Panther reserves the favorite, "Does it have to Tech, the teacher would over and knew that your game, and we already Rodney Mitchell right to edit for length, grammar be double spaced?” probably pull you aside parents weren’t around Adviser: Sabbaye McGriff and libelous material. All submis­ have two against us. The sions once received, become the These are but a few of layout & Design: Tara C. Gunter after class and suggest to harass you. time for half stepping is property of The Panther. No let­ the childish, high school­ that you attend another ters will be returned. Address all To those of you whose long gone. We need to letters to: type questions that col­ university. Business: 880-6218 parents are paying an learn that being enrolled lege professors are bom­ When coming to col­ upwards of $10,000 a Office Manager: Ronald Lawrence barded with every time here in this prestigious lege, you realize you’re an assignment is issued. year for your pathetic university is a luxury Advertising: 880-6219 away from home for the And it’s not just term butts to be here to get an that many of our sisters Advertising Manager: first time. You’re not Tarsha Burton The Panther papers, you hear all of education and you come and brothers could not 240 James P. Brawley paying rent and you get •Opinions expressed in The Panther these insane questions here and act as foolish as partake in. Lets make the Box 329 three meals a day. are the opinions of the writers and hurled from all the stu­ you can, you ought to be best of it while we're do not reflect the ideas or opinions Atlanta, GA 30314 You’ve been telling your of The Panther staff. All rights dents who got a little bit ashamed. And props to here. We’ve got work to (404) 880-8077 parents for the past 18 reserved. Reprints by permission of more than what they bar­ all of you who study do. the editor and adviser. v______X October 25, 1994 The Panther P5 Student's Insights On Being Grown

By Nikki Roberts Assistant News Editor

iiT wo women cannot live under one roof!” my mother ■ snapped angrily, her light­ skinned frame and hazel eyes looming above me, commanding respect. •‘I think you need to stay with your brother or someone who will tolerate your mess!” I was stunned. My heart dropped; the atmosphere was uncomfortably silent. In what seemed like a microsecond, my mother, the cheerleader of my goals, the quintessence of what I always wanted to be, dismissed my existence— all 19 years— from her house. The wages of working hard at being disre­ spectful, most times sarcastic and frequently dishonest, was paid in full. The currency was not an empty threat to ground me; moreover, the check didn’t As a junior at bounce from lack of sponta­ Clark Atlanta, neous retaliation. living on my She was putting me out. own, I am My mind grown. Oddly, instantly flashed back to the muf­ my definition of fled grumblings being grown that would spiral from my mouth has totally after my mother changed. chastised me. As my 12-year-old flesh stung with the painful memory of a worn extension cord, 1 said things like, "I can’t wait until I turn 18 so I can leave this prison,” or the ever famous, "When I’m grown, she won’t have to worry about me.” But now as a "never-been-employed” 19- year-old woman, I was scared. Scared of the fact that the rest of the world was on the other side of the door. Scared that I would be waddled in the tender times she held me, back and go to bed. The noises of clothes am grown; the scarce food in forced to sweep my goals of returning to col­ convincingly speaking in a tone only and keepsakes being thrown in luggage, my cabinets reminds me how lege under the mat of unrealistic dreams. audible for those of supersonic powers. blended in with my exaggerated sighs of, grown I am; my landlady, Scared that my sheltered knowledge of the That ‘just-above-a-whisper’ voice would "Thank-God-I’m-gone" and "Oooh, I’m with an itching palm, rein­ world would set me as prey to an evil soci­ forces the fact that I am a melt in my ear saying "Nikkia, (my full finally free." ety. Scared that my "cheerleader" would then name), I am here with the wisdom you She never stopped me. full-fledged grown woman. turn whole heartedly to my newly arrived need to make it, you can’t fight the As a junior at Clark Atlanta living on Now I see why two women step-father, and forget about her fat-cheeked world alone.” my own, I am grown. Oddly, my defini­ couldn’t live under one roof; baby girl. Now her voice was burning my tion of being grown has totally changed. one was being grown by Somewhere in the process of growing up, thoughts, my heart and mostly, my Grown is not concealing information paying for it, and the other I got lost in two worlds. There were from my mother, because I was old pride. claimed to be grown by dis­ moments when I exploded in frustration after enough to have business. Grown is not I decided to call her bluff, pack my respecting it. my mother failed to recognize this young laughing at restricting curfews or rules. belongings and leave. Surely after wit­ Do you know how I now define being From one grown woman to adult, who ached to claim her own space in grown? another, thanks Mommy for life. Didn’t she know I was grown and would nessing the scattered bags of clothes, The scattered bills on my desk tell me I a valuable lesson. not succumb to her Puritanical rules? Yet, I she would admonish me to put them October 25, 1994 P6 The Panther

Pro & Con Perm Does Perm Vs. Natural Stop Damaging Not Mean Your Hair With Self-Hate Chemicals By Rita Bowers By Gomotsang Seema Staff Writer Staff Writer

here is nothing wrong with airstyling is a trial and error wearing their hair in natural hairstyles. A process. What looks good on lot of times I hear brothers and sisters talk H one, may not necessarily Tabout graduating and getting a good paying job complement another. One thing is and how it is only realistic to have a perm in order for sure, a person’s hairstyle can what they have accom­ sion and in the AUC. A faith­ to get that job. All of this depends on the kind of a make or break them. plished? I think not! ful permer like myself had to job one gets. Many people view hair as an I’m not going to deny that ask why many girls with nice I think that people need to start realizing that there accessory. Others take it deeper. many of my people originally cuts would make such a dra­ is more to how a person looks. The inner character Some feel as though your hairstyle began to perm their hair to be matic change. A lot of them and abilities are what matters in building relation­ determines how you feel about your ships with people. Not only in building relation­ more like "white America.” told me that they thought it was race. Can this be? Does having a ‘Tis true. However, nowadays ships but also in finding a job. cute and stylish. That really perm mean that you truly want to be we do it because we want dif­ It is true with some corporations that the way your surprised me. I expected a with the "white man?” ferent styles. It has nothing to hair looks can affect the kind of job you are apply­ noble answer like, they were ing for. This is not really an issue here. The fact of I don’t think so. Having a perm do with societal acceptance. the matter is that people need to stop damaging their doesn’t mean you are totally brain­ We are not going for the “good “regaining a sense of self,” not beautiful natural hair by applying chemicals that washed. It could be that you just hair” look of our forefathers trying to be trendy! have been reported to be hazardous to their health. wanted a really cute bob, or maybe anymore. Much like the of the According to an article on natural hair, some peo­ spirals for Homecoming. It could be Another misconception is that 1970s, this trend will say its good­ that simple or it could go deeper ple hate the texture of their hair because it is not we "permers” are "anti-natu- byes to black culture as well. When within the psyche of our people. rals” and we view the look neg­ "manageable.” This is not true because there have it does, most of its patrons will be Must you have an Afro to atively. I say if you like a nat­ been products created to manage natural hair. The back on our side again telling us prove to others that you mean ural, go for it! If you want an article went on to mention that "if your grandparents business when you stand up how much they saved in salon "a-symmetric," do that too! did not have to pick cotton, which is the texture of against racial injustice? Many of costs. One of them will probably be Furthermore, I’ve noticed your hair, you would not hate it so much.” This is the our most cherished black how popular this style has writing this article next time. women have perms. Does this also why people need to stop torturing themselves become in magazines, televi- Wouldn’t that be a hoot! mean that we should devalue by putting damaging chemicals on their hair, because it "looks beautiful and is manageable.” Chemical straighteners are effective but can cause Forced Community Service A burns, irritation and hair damage. They usually con­ tain either thioglycolic acid compounds or alkalies Disservice? such as sodium hydroxide as well as polyethylene glycol, perfume and water. The process of straight­ need for such a requirement; one not only is able By Kristie K. White ening one’s hair can be a long one. It has been Editorial Editor to give of oneself in a positive way through com­ munity service, but a growing knowledge of self proven that alkini straighteners contain strong burn­ s I look around my little world-the is also nurtured through such experience. At the ing ingredients and first to third degree chemical realm of my immediate existence—my same time however, a forced "volunteer” often burns can occur. They can also cause allergic reac­ tions and swelling of the face and scalp. One of the community, I sense a great deal. emits a negative vibe, which may in fact, be more counter-progressive than progressive to the com­ greatest dangers from these chemicals is eye dam­ AI see the downcast countenances of so many munity at large. young people. I hear the curses uttered from the age. For example, little Tyrik is better off with no big According to another report, there has been evi­ mouths of babes at apathetic parents. I touch the brother to model his actions after, than to be community facilities which have been vandalized shoved off on some bad-spirited, uninterested and dence found that many of these chemicals used arc by individuals who, either don’t care enough to irresponsible individual whose only concern is toxic to the brain and nervous system and thus may know or know enough to care, that one’s dwelling giving just enough to get over and who in turn be responsible for recent increases in Alzheimer’s place is a reflection and has great impact on one’s will teach him these ways. disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and life. Most of all, I. like many other socially-con- Now it must be said, that often individuals who Parkinson’s disease. The brain is vulnerable scious young people, feel a compulsion to give of begin the service of community grudgingly, walk away with reformed perspectives having grown myself in an effort to transcend the symptoms of because damaged nerve cells in the brain do not and greatly enriched. Nonetheless, such inci­ grow back. Also most chemicals on the market an ailing community. dences cannot negate the cases in which poor vol­ Many students don’t share this sentiment. To unteers only further disintegrate the nuts and bolts have not been tested to determine whether they them, life beyond a close-knit unit of friends and of an already fragile community, simply because adversely affect the nervous system. Therefore it is family does not exist. Often, it is not until later in they have been forced to give time for completion evident that these chemicals are not good for our life, or perhaps never, that many individuals of a school course. strong natural hair. choose to answer the call of an outcrying commu­ I propose that freshman orientation teachers at Clark Atlanta merely encourage community out­ nity. If one looks at the animal kingdom, sheep have reach amongst students, rather than require it, for This considered, one wonders if forced volunteer hair like ours. That is the only animal on the whole the impact of a grudging worker on an already service to the community really does more harm unstable community is just too great. entire earth that has wooly hair; kingly, kinky and it than good. While we all need to realize the importance of is a docile creature. Sheep are symbolically used In the freshman orientation classes at Clark communal existence, each one must do so on his throughout the Scriptures and that is why the Atlanta University, it is a standard requirement for students to serve at least 30 hours as commu­ own time. Only then, when the effort comes from Nubian nation uses lamp (lamp sheep). “The lamb nity volunteers, in some capacity. I fully see the self-initiation, is the community truly served. represents us - NUBIANS," according to the Nubian nation. October 25,1994 The Panther P7

ontoricj I n merit Beepers, Cellulars Make

Wednesday, Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m Waves At CAU •Atlanta African Film Society presents the 10th Anniversary Hoyt Fuller Film Festival: Premiere By Diallo Marvel amount of these profits. Morris Brown. He went on exposed on the outside of “Sango Malo,” by Bassek ba Kobhio - Cameroonian Staff Writer In many cases, cellular to say that he rarely uses students’ jean pockets. feature about Malo, a new high school teacher who phones are free with a one his home phone. When a pager goes off in a tries to change the world. He introduces sex education year airtime agreement. crowd, three or four people and vocational training into the curriculum, upsetting In the past three years or They can also be used to Air time can vary in cost, keep up with people, from look down to check their the village authorities. Running Time: 93 minutes. so, the demand for wireless and is determined by the the jealous boy/girlfriend, beepers. "It’s a part of my communications, i.e pagers time of day that calls are Thursday, Oct. 27, 1994 to the socialite, who tries to gear...” exclaimed a student and cellular phones, has made. Today's phones are •Premiere of "And The Dish Ran Away with the "...I may forget my escalated at a surprising smaller too, some of them juggle more than one part­ Spoon” by Banyan Production, LTD - A documentary rate, according to national are no larger than the aver­ ner at a time. "I use mine to keys...but not my horn from Trinidad and Tobago that takes a look at U.S. statistics. age calculator. Phones have keep up with the honies...I (pager).” Television’s penetration of the Caribbean. Running There was a time when many technical features, give them codes and all, Phones are very trendy Time: 43 minutes.______only doctors, lawyers and such as storing phone num­ but sometimes I get bust­ too, and like pagers, they • “The Promised Land,” by Joan Baker - An evocative other professionals owned bers, long-life batteries and ed," said one student who can be worn on the hip. It is documentary that is a visual oral mosaic of the pagers. Now, even the auto-call back. did not want his name in common place to see nomadic search of African-Caribbean peoples for the cost-conscious college stu­ Beepers can be obtained print. someone standing on the "promised land." Running Time: 10 minutes.______dent can be seen armed at a reasonable price also. There are many other yard talking on a cell­ •"Sign of the Times" - A community media project with the latest in They usually range from attractions for the college phone. Many students with youth from Milwaukee’s Central City Housing Co-op, who challenge billboard ads for tobacco, alco­ beeper/cellular technology. $49 for the standard setup, student. Safety is a major think that this is totally hol and the illegal sales of these products to minors. According to Bell South to $250 for the alphanu­ concern for the female stu­ unnecessary and they are dent. "If my car breaks making fools of them­ Running Time: 28 minutes.______Mobility, this can be attrib­ meric types. Monthly ser­ •“Women Should Be A Priority," by Yvette vice is usually in the $10- down or if 1 get into a selves. One student fired uted to better technology, sticky situation, I can call said "they are just trying Tomlinson - The only music video with Sweet Honey $30 range, which fits nicely in the Rock. It is a rap anthem celebrating the power and fierce competition for help,” said a CAU to front (show-off), ...who into the college student's of women. Running Time: 4:05 minutes.______between wireless commu­ freshman. Companies offer could they possibly be budget. You can even mate •Guest Filmmaker: Portia Cobb introduces film nications companies. This special billing plans for talking to at noon." pagers with voice mail ser­ such emergencies. “Drive-By-Shoot!"- A compelling experimental jour­ has brought the price way Observing campus vice. ney through black urban communities in America and Around campus, beepers trends, pagers and phones down in recent years. Why the pagers/cellulars West Africa, underscored with written, spoken text and seem to have become a may be here to stay or at Companies are yielding on campus? "My room­ music.______fashion statement. They least until some other sta­ •Reception sponsored by The Atlanta Journal- profits in the multi-mill­ mate is on the phone can even be color coordi­ tus-building doodad Constitution. Admission: $5/4 for Atlanta African lions and young people 24/seven...” said Zak nated with an outfit, or just comes along and takes Film Society members, Georgia Pacific Auditorium, represent a substantial Mitchell, a sophomore at sit there with the clip their place. 133 Peachtree Street, Atlanta. For further information call 525-1136.______Group Projects: • presents: “A Raisin in the Sun,” Lorraine Hansberry’s classic 1959 drama of a black family’s dreams for a better life. Starring Kenny Leon and Carol Mitchell-Leon, with Esther Rolle as Lena Making The Grade Count Younger. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 2:30 and Sundays at By Gomotsang Seema be beneficial if everybody is tioned that group projects are not 7:30 p.m. through Nov. 13. Previews $14-$24; regu­ Staff Writer involved.” He added that stu­ always good. "I am not too keen lar tickets $ 18-$34.75. Audio described performance 2 dents can learn from each other on the idea, I’d rather do things p.m. Oct. 29. For ticket and headset reservations call 733-4373 or , 1280 Peachtree St. and if everyone does their part, myself than rely on others for Group projects, according to Dr. N.E. 733-5000. the group can achieve its goals. help,” Duncan emphasized. Shirley Williams-Kirksey, chair of There are often negative and “Teachers should promote indi­ Speech Communications and positive aspects about group pro­ vidual projects because it Nov, 7-12 jects. According to Williams- Theater Arts at Clark Atlanta becomes a student’s responsibili­ Kirksey, "Groups will always ty to gather information and learn CAU Players: University, teach students leader­ have a positive or negative expe­ it,” said Rahming. "I don’t like •“Much Ado About Nothing,” William Shakespeare ship skills that can be used in the rience. They are far superior than them because they are not effec­ directed by Veronica Henson-Phillips. work force. working as an individual in terms tive in showing the individual’s •Jomandi presents: Hip 2: “Birth Of The Boom” - by Thomas "Group work is good because it of the inputs and outputs." true potential,” he added. W. Jones n, directed by Marsha A. Jackson. teaches you how to interact with "Group projects can be nega­ Williams-Kirksey further men­ •Jomandi presents: The sequel to the hit of the 1991 season, people,” said Williams-Kirksey. tive in that if one member does tioned that group projects help “The Wizard OfHip," which started Tom Jones in a one-man She emphasized that group pro­ not do their part or show up for a students to come up with solu­ journey into "hipness.” In Hip 2, Jones returns as Afro-Jo, jects are mostly required by presentation, the total group’s tions faster and with the integra­ joined by a crooning “cadre" of his buddies, Yo, Man, Slim, teachers both in undergraduate grade can be affected because tion of more ideas. "Students can and Phil. This ensemble, in a play of music and motion, wres­ and graduate schools. "Graduate teachers grade as a group and not learn how to maneuver, how to tle the politics of street cultures, trying to get a job, urban wars, school requires students to form as an individual,” said Rahming. get along with the group, inter­ male/female relationships and the blood flows between groups in doing their work,” According to Williams-Kirksey, personal skills and how to get the “Brothers." Starring Tom Jones, Charles Bullock, Mark Williams-Kirksey said. "Groups may receive the same Fond, Patdro Harris and Jonathan Slocumb. Call 733-4750 for According to Jason Rahming, a job done. They are also time showtime and ticket prices information. senior attending Morehouse grade based on the end product.” consuming," Williams-Kirksey College, "Group projects could Quisa Duncan, a senior at said. Clark Atlanta University, men- P8 The Panther October 25, 1994 The Old Schoolers Croon Prognosis To New Notes By Rita Bowers reached celebrity status you to the lyrics. I heard a very By Corey “Shakir” Cavalier Staff Writer can afford one bad . interesting statement in the Columnist Well Vandross, this one is song, "Rock Me," which I per­ As the class load begins to yours! The album,"Songs," is sonally entitled the "Ghetto Yo, back in the house is the overtake students and they are not his usual ode to love. It Man’s Pledge." LaVert is not AUC’s rap/hip-hop column. This forced to stay inside, I ask, seems as though he is in transi­ going to “cook you dinner as is yours truly back with the steelo "What does the music industry tion to a new style. (If it ain’t soon as he comes home from on the music we all know and have for us to chill to?” It broke, don’t fix it!) The album work,” but he does intend on love. Anyway, not to waste time seems as though they’re is merely a collection of songs going out “in the middle of the with any lengthy intros here we always trying to push some that happen to be somebody night to get you a bag of go- else’s. Although most of his chips.” Ahem, just when you thought new comer down our throats. songs are hits, this album lacks Beyond some of the trifling that rap music was once again (Who is BrandiT) Where are the true “Lutha experience.” It lyrics, he does show his ability straying down that ever so familiar the “old school players” that to get low down and dirty. If path of wackiness comes that silly, we sing and cry with when no begins to get tiresome because crazy, take it easy-never-the-less- one’s around? What have they the familiarity of the songs you thought R. Kelly got into lyrically-proficient kid from the done for us lately? On that make you want to hear the the lovin’, he doesn’t miss a Mid-west, Common Sense. It’s note, I searched for the new original artists. Sorry beat either in "Let the Juices been a few years since he asked us releases of Anita Baker, Vandross, we still love ya. Flow." (The title alone says so “Can I borrow a Dollar?” and now Gerald LeVert, Luther On to another "old school much.) However, he is able to he’s back with the "Resurrection'' Vandross and Pattie LaBelle. player” who didn’t quite give put some old school flava into The first cut off the record, "I Used to Love Her," is Common’s We waited anxiously, won­ me what I expected. Pattie the saucepan and get things brief autobiography of his relationship with rap music. True the track LaBelle’s album, "Gems," is cooking. I guess little is phat, but I have to give it up for the next single I just heard on dering would the queen of con­ simply LaBelle. It has her grasshopper has learned a lot WRFG-FM the other night called “TAe/tevM/recww.” This cut really temporary jazz/R&B return. same style and spirit on upbeat from master Eddie LeVert. If exemplifies the talent Common has. The record defiantly gets my vote Indeed, she has and righteous­ you have a man, want a man, for “Best Piano Loop of the Year.” "C.R.EA.M" was the runner up. ly so; that can not be stressed tracks. There is nothing truly As laid back as he is, Common Sense still shows that under enough. Grammy award worthy on it, or fantasize about a man, do all that clowning, dope lyrics do exist. On Baker's latest album, but it has some pretty decent buy this to enhance whatever I wonder what happened this summer. You can tell which "Rhythm of Love," she has cuts. However, it speaks more scenario that applies to you records were good by picking up any Ron-G or Doo Wop and definitely shown us that she is to the 30-something sister and vice-versa for the brothers. the Bounce Squad mix tape. I peeped a few of them and they a true diva. She picks up who, for the first time, has just With this review, I noticed just didn’t rock like the tapes from the summer of ‘93. That found a good man. Basically, one thing that made me won­ was when we witnessed the birth of such classics as "Come exactly where she left off. Her if you hear one you like on the Clean" and "Method Man." This summer did have its show­ voice seems to melt like butter der. All of the artists are going radio, tape it. ing though with "Bucktown" the remix of "1 got cha Opin" over an upbeat tempo. Each for a contemporary, upbeat 90s I had not planned to put and "Warriors Drum." song makes it really difficult to sound. Question: if the old Gerald LeVert’s album, "Whose makin’ noise?” Well, Craig Mack was for a little pick a favorite because they school is trying to be down, "Groove On," on my review bit. But the Notorious B.I.G is who you need to give your ear are all equal and supreme. then who is going to keep the to. While everyone else was in the lab, the brother B.I.G was list, but I was glad I did. I was However, "You Belong To soulful flavor of our music dropping his solo L.P. "Ready to Die." Yo kid, make no mis­ into it before he began to sing. Me," "Body and Soul," and alive. Our mother’s music is take this record is the bomb! If you don’t already have it, you "My Funny Valentine" just The album is filled with hip­ need to get it. If you’re dying to hear it but you’re short on something we can still groove insist on being played over and hop and R&B mixed slow loot then come to the crib and I’ll hook you up with a phat to. Who is going to want to over. All I can say is if you're jams. It’s easy to get into for dub. Though the cuts "Ready to Die" and "Gimmi the Loot" relaxing or romantic moods. hear Aaliyah a year from now are a bit morbid, "Jucy” managed to shine the light of opti­ on a college budget, sacrifice. The sound is so chilled that or six months, or even tomor­ mism on the tape. Other than that "Unbelievable" and "77talbums, 922-5431. but if you have any comments on the two records, please stop me on the street to tell me what you think of them. National Science Foundation (NSF) The quality of this column is going to be contingent on the offers Graduate Research call feedback that I get from you real rap listeners out there and Fellowships. Entry deadline Nov. 4, people who have a thorough understanding of the hip-hop 1994. To receive more information culture. Your comments are really needed. So, if you see write to: something that you like, then give me a pound, and if you see 880-6219 something you don’t like then don’t be afraid to write me to National Science Foundation voice your thoughts. Remember, this is your column. Use it Graduate Research Fellowship or lose it. Program Peace October 25, 1994 The Panther P9 Homecoming Concert Gets Bad ‘Rap’ By Wendy Isom many records together that Features Editor his stalling sessions could’ve been mistaken for the show. The Gaik Atlanta University That was not the case and Morris Brown College because the legendary funk Homecoming concert started band, The Ohio Players was offwithabangOct 15. up next. After they played, Before the concert, stu­ “Skin Tight" and “Fire," dents banged on the doors students began to drop to the to get in. During the floor like flies. If they concert, technicians weren’t sitting, they were out banged on microphones in the hall getting a refresh­ Saturday, November 5, 1994 to get sound. After the ment or a seat on the bleach­ Westin Peachtree Plaza • Peachtree & International Blvds. • Atlanta concert, the audience ers. Basically, the audience The GRE/CGS Forum on obtaining financial aid and prepar­ banged through the doors took an intermission for most Graduate Education offers an ideal ing for the GRE Test — plus work­ to get out. of their act. opportunity for grad school candi­ shops for minority and returning Inside, Morris Brown’s However, men didn’t know dates to ask representatives of over students. gym, was standing room how to act when Patra made 100 graduate schools about their To get $2 off the $5 admission programs. You can also obtain fee, just bring this ad to The Forum. only. (If you wanted to see, it to the stage. Droves of catalogs and application forms. It’ll make your date economical, you had to stand.) At 9:30 men pushed through women In addition, there are workshops as well as attractive. Registration p.m., more than 200 Atlanta to get to the front of the stage on various graduate disciplines, begins at 8 a.m. University Center students for a better view of the queen For more information call (609) 951-1562 finally got what they came to of whining and side kick. Individuals who are hearing impaired and wish to request an interpreter must contact see at 8:30 p.m. Markie This show should have been ETS at least four weeks prior to The Forum. got the crowd ready for the Sponsored by the GRE Board and the Council of Graduate Schools. EDUCATIONAL called, “For Men Only.” TESTING SERVICE. ETS. the ETS logo design and GRE are registered trademarks first act, Rare Essence, a Go- Men were the only ones who of Educational Testing Service. GRE Go band straight out of could thoroughly enjoy FORUMS Washington. To say the Patra wearing “underwear least, Washington natives felt and a belt,” said CAU junior at home. and film major Nichelie Shootings Rare Essence lived up to Murdock. Although Patra their motto, "Ain’t no party said, “Much respect to CAU Continued From Pl------like a RE party, cuz a RE and MBC" for the invitation, were a lot of small school chil­ during the altercation that did street. At which time, approxi­ not our neighbors who live in party don’t stop.” Some dren who were in the area at her performance lost a lot of not involve University Homes mately four shots broke out John Hope/University Homes non-Washington natives the time." residents. during the fight” women’s respect. who are our enemies. The from the audience didn’t According to Capt Gregory McKie said he was on the McKie said he told Parrish enemy is drugs, despair, CAU graduate student think they were going to Harris of CAU’s Police scene during the second shoot­ he had been hit and then fol­ racism and hopelessness.” Corey Echols summed up stop. However, they did, and Department, “As of right now, ing. “I saw eveiything.” lowed the suspects who ran Cole added, “The events of Patra’s performance in two so did the concert for another there are no leads on the guy According to the officer, down Lawshe Street. “I yesterday involving the sense­ 30 minutes. words, "Woo wee!” who killed the victim.” Harris some CAU students had com­ chased them and we appre­ less shootings are a painful Sound checks, speakers The last act and the best added that the suspects had not plained to him that they were hended the two suspects in the reminder of our society. Rest and switches turned the main act according to CAU junior been identified as University told by some neighborhood shooting.” assured that we are concerned event into an electrical, not and public relations major Homes residents. residents not to walk on the “After the shooting took about the safety of the faculty an entertainment show. Angela Cockrell, was Another shooting took place side of the street where the place, two suspects were at 6:30 p.m. the same day and homicide took place. He also and staff and we will cooperate Even when Biz Markie got Zhane. Despite technical dif­ apprehended by Sgt. Roosevelt is thought by campus police to said that other students stated with police and get to the bot­ back on the turn table, techni­ ficulties, they sent their love Smith. Officer Curtis McKie have developed from confu­ they had rocks and bottles tom of what happened and cal glitches interrupted his to the AUC audience in and Officer Robyn Whitfield," sion in the community sur­ thrown at them while walking why.” mix and the crowd’s mood. acappella. They also showed said Harris. “In both instances, rounding the homicide. through the area. The officer A demonstration was held The Next Episode, an school spirit to both schools officers reacted professionally "It basically stemmed from said he then notified his super­ Oct. 19 on CAU’s campus to unknown rap duo, turned the by wearing CAU and MBC some neighborhood locals visor. and utilized effective training protest the expulsion of two stage into a curse-it-like-it-is hockey jerseys. who felt that some CAU stu­ McKie said that soon after­ methods to calm very danger­ CAU basketball players, show. The audience was not "Although they (Zhane) dents had some part in the ward, a fight broke out ous situations down.” Johnathan Chaney and Deon impressed. (77ie Next came at 1:30 a.m., I was death," said CAU Police between four of five people Dr. Thomas Cole, Jr., presi­ Officer Curtis McKie. with a group of CAU students. dent of CAU, acknowledged Robinson, who said they have Episode needed to take a glad I saw the program According to the campus "They began fighting because the officers’ response during been wrongly accused by the commercial break). After all the way through. police report, CAU freshman. one guy said he was not going the Oct. 1 1 Ojjenin'g university of being connected two more attempts of trying Zhane was the highlight Les Parrish was shot in the leg to walk on the other side of the Convocation and said, "It is to one of the shootings. to get the crowd’s participa­ of the whole evening," tion, they left. said Cockrell. After that, Biz Markie look "I liked the show, but I Consolidation the audience back to the music of the; old school with felt like it would’ve been Continued From Pl scores sent and eighth “We have done this by completion of the Student stated that the university a twist He mixed the theme enhanced by a live band,” nationally in the graduation keeping tuition and stu­ Center by the summer of will be working with song of “Sanford and Son" said CAU graduate stu­ of black students with dents' fees among the low­ 1996, are among the presi- police to solve the issue. one minute and the next dent Scott Bibbs. media arts degrees. est in the Atlanta d e. n t ’ s, up jf®r qfi 1 ark He also said that students thing the audience knew, “I did enjoy the concert, The university’s enroll­ University Center,” Cole Atlanta University. and university employees they were jamming to Slick ment has increased from said. Clark Atlanta’s first but it was too long and it should take precautions Rick, Special Ed and the 3,151 to 5,128 students and Campus improvements, president acknowledged had too many technical and use common sense if Jackson 5. the budget has also including tennis courts and the recent violence in the dangerous situations should Biz scratched and mixed so difficulties,” said Murdock. increased from $33 million two new residence halls, a campus community and to over $100 million. field hockey arena and the occur. PIO The Panther October 25,1994 Sports

BiiisUet Bull - FootBiill - tradt miel f ■<_'!Tuskegee University, University women’s the Panthers were playing their home games in the Herndon and Dome at Morehouse College. A team member practices a volleying volleyball team was Cosby said, "Having games in the Dome enhances the quali­ . scheduled for Oct. 20 technique used to preserve the teams ty of the recruits because the many high school football play­ Under the leader­ against Morris ers find the prospect of playing in the nationally known 1-11 record. ship of Coach Larry Brown College. Georgia Dome exciting.” One thing having games in the Dome has not enhanced is the attendance at the football games. This season, the Panthers have averaged a home game atten­ Men's Basketball Shoots For Strong Year dance of 25,250 in the Dome which seats 71,500 people. In an By Ngina Johnson from junior colleges and with a lot of desire, a past. effort to boost the attendance, Cosby will continue to add transfers from other new motivation, and The team is look­ activities which will draw interest. In previous games he has Contributing Writer managed to get Zhane and the 69 Boyz to perform between institutions. who wants to succeed. ing forward to con­ double-headers. Cosby also wants to have more youth orient­ Clark Atlanta University’s "With new talent The team and coaches tinued support from ed activities which will attract the high school students. 1994-95 men’s basket­ should come more expe­ expect to win 20 or the student body, The athletic director feels that the attendance problems can ball team has set high rience and more com­ more games this season especially those who be solved internally. "If we can get the football team and band petitiveness,” said and make it to the will stand behind together and more established, then that will draw interest." goals for the upcoming Cosby has shown a lot of confidence in the sports for the season. Witherspoon, a former NCAA Tournament. them regardless to remainder of the year. He said that the basketball teams can According to Head Gnh, CAU student and bas­ T e a m members whether they are said that student demonstrate improvement by winning 60 percent of their Arthcny Witherspoon, this ketball team member. doing well. games. "I feel that they will be contenders in the SIAC cham­ support plays a role year’s team is filled Kenny Harris, a CAU The team is anticipating pionships.” in the success of junior point guard, their season opener against "I expect great things from both of the tennis teams." Most with tremendous new the team at an insti­ people would not blame him since both teams placed second in talent. CAU has recruit­ described this year’s tution that has been Morehouse College on the conference last year. This year, Cosby expects the tennis ed seven new students team as a group of guys supported in the Nov. 18. teams to attain the conference titles. One of the biggest changes in the athletic program is the newly acquired varsity status of the baseball team. Last year, Panthers Fight Against The Odds baseball returned to Clark Atlanta as a club team after an almost 15 year hiatus. By Krystal Hunter Some of these mis­ athletes to good foot­ week to prepare for Due to the newness of the baseball team, Cosby has a careful opti­ Sports Editor takes included seven ball players.” their Homecoming mistic saying, "I expect improvement but I realize that they are in their When discussing the clash with Kentucky first year as a varsity team and they are up against those who have been interceptions, one of in the conference for a long time.” On Oct. 1, the Clark which lead to a touch­ H o m e c o m i n g game State, and it was Cosby has okayed the baseball teams at his previous jobs at Stillman Atlanta University down for the Wildcats and the mental atti­ expected that they College and Lincoln University; it is expected that he will do the same Panthers lost against and a dropped kick­ tude on the team as would play extra hard at Clark Atlanta University. the Fort Valley off reception. the next game day to impress their fellow The Atlanta Olympic committee’s generosity has spread to the Clark Wildcats by the score "Discipline is need­ approached. Hunter students and numer­ Atlanta community by including plans to build a field hockey venue of 20-44. and football field which seats from 20,000 to 30,000 spectators. "These ed,” said Hunter. "We said, "They need ous alumni who were developments will bring a broader dimension to our sports program,” "We played hard,” need to work harder time to regroup and intently watching. said Cosby. said Coach Willie on our older players, work on their mental They succeeded in Clark Atlanta’s dedication to community service has spread to the Hunter, "but we made and we need to try to attitude.” their endeavor by win­ Athletic Department which is involved in the National Youth Sports many mistakes which transform the younger Fortunately, the ning Homecoming, 17- Program and a basketball camp for high school students. gave away 24 points.” players from good Panthers had an extra 7. October 25, 1994 The Panther Pll Freaknic Continued From Pl------ enforce all laws.” Division of International Programs Abroad The city of Atlanta is in the process of notifying all predominantly 119 Euclid Avenue black colleges and universities and the black sororities and fraternities Syracuse, New York 13244-4170 to make them aware that Atlanta is not the appropriate place for 1-800-235-3472 FreakNik. “They can’t stop FreakNik,” commented Morehouse senior Jason Wilson. “Mayor (Bill) Campbell sold out ... at first, he was all for FreakNik because it was bringing Atlanta much money! Now, white SYRACUSE people are breathing down his neck, and he is singing a different tune,” Something to write home about! said Wilson. • At SU's Strasbourg Center According to Mayor Campbell, “The message is clear ... it is • SU credit: communications, economics, French, German, fine arts, unequivocal... that is that the city of Atlanta will not host FreakNik. It history, political science, humanities, philosophy, pre-architecture, is not an event that we feel is appropriate for our city and we are trying and psychology to move forward in promoting events that we feel will enhance our • Courses in French or English city.” • Live with French hosts Lawrence Michael Walker, chief executive of a new corporation • Earn a Certificate in Contemporary Europe in conjunction with called Freak Nic International, said the company will sponsor the event the Council of Europe next April 20-23. • Coursework through Université de Strasbourg The company operates an 800 number with a recording that offers a • Women's Studies “Freak Nic Membership Kit.” For $24.95, the kit includes a souvenir Financial assistance available T-shirt, key chain, luggage tag, bumper sticker, sun visor and party map. Reportedly the literature promises a major party, car parade and the crowning of Mr. and Miss Freak Nic. “FreakNik,” was copyrighted last year by a would-be sponsor. Walker said his company is named “Freak Nic,” as in picnic. As Walker continues to promote the event, the city of Atlanta Health Tips reportedd, “There is zero tolerance for this event and the chaos that fol­ lows.” There was an estimated $500,000 in damage after FreakNik ’94 How To Combat The Common Cold came to a festive close. Mayor Campbell commented on the city’s By Felicia M. Solomon meal and pouring up a glass of Vitamins — your parents task of trying to solicit additional funds. Staff Writer juice. It’s better than nothing, made you take them everyday “We are trying to find additional money to pay our police officers and it’s guaranteed to put an end as a kid. They come in all and city workers. So I think it is not possible for us to spend half of a The wind is whisking strongly to the stomach growls that you shapes, sizes, nutritions and fla­ million dollars on hosting an event, that 1 think by all accounts, is not a positive event for the city of Atlanta.” enough to throw you back into think nobody can hear in your 9 vors. Remember the Flintstones As the controversial issue of FreakNik continues, Mayor Campbell bed. You can see your breath a.m. class. Trust me, they can vitamins. I liked the purple clarifies his feelings on the event. swirling into a smoky cloud in hear you! ones shaped like Dino— ah, the “We are not interested in knocking the event. We just don’t think it front of your face. Everyone Dress warm. Summer is over. memories. If you’re not able to works in the city of Atlanta... I think it’s clear that nobody tried harder around you is walking swiftly, Let it go. Sandals and sleeve­ get the cold fighting nutrients than me, as mayor, to make this event work.” seeking the refuge of a heated less shirts are no longer appro­ that you need, maybe vitamins building. Yes, winter is priate, unless you want to freeze are the answer for you. I’ve approaching, and I’m no weath­ to death. Try dressing in layers been hearing some vitamin hor­ Compiled By er forecaster, but I think it’s so that you can shed clothes if ror stories; so, before you Krystal Hunter going to be a brutal one. the classroom is a little warm. decide to take vitamins on a Sports Editor With cold weather usually The heat always works better daily basis, it may be a good comes sickness, especially the than the air conditioner. This idea to check with your physi­ SIAC NEWS: infamous, much feared "com­ means a hat, gloves, a coat and cian. mon cold,” and you my poor a scarf. Ladies, if you’re wor­ • Fall Sports Championships will be held Oct. 26- Okay, now you’re prepared. unsuspecting fellow students, ried about messing up that fresh 27 in Huntsville, Ala. at Alabama A & M. There You’re bundled up with your are its target. Don’t be fright­ "do," then replace the hat with a will be a two day volleyball tournament on both coat, hat, gloves, scarf and ther­ ened, there is a way, a plan that large winter scarf that covers days. Cross country championships will happen mal underwear to boot. You if executed correctly, could the ears. It can be a bold fash­ on Oct. 27. Clark Atlanta University’s volleyball keep you healthy this cold sea­ ion statement. had a hearty breakfast with hot team will be participating. son. A major tip to stop the spread chocolate, and you’ve washed The first weapon is a good of the common cold is to wash your hands at least four times- OCTOBER FOOTBALL CLASSICS: breakfast. When your parents your hands frequently. You today already. It’s 11:50 a.m., told you it is the most important never know what’s been going • Morehouse and Tuskegee Oct. 15, in and you’re on your way to a meal of the day, they weren’t on with someone’s hands before Columbus, Ga. noon class. You let your guard kidding; doctors agree that a you come in contact with them. good breakfast can be the start The person may have sneezed, down for one minute as an •CSRA (Central Area) Classic- of a very healthy day. I know, it coughed, or casually brushed acquaintance stops you for a Savannah State University vs. Clark Atlanta takes a little more effort to drag off some nose drippings, and short chat. Before you know it, University, Oct. 22, in Augusta, Ga. yourself out of bed 15 minutes then you go and shake hands he or she has sneezed on you. earlier than usual to make it to with them. Next thing you • Classic- "Oh, excuse me,” bellows the cafeteria for breakfast or to know, you have a cold. vs. Alabama A & M. Oct. 29, in Birmingham, apologetically, but this won’t whip something up, but it’s Fellows, be careful when you Ala. worth the trouble; As my mom give your homie that popular help you; you’ve been infected. puts it, “Your stomach needs a "grip" hand shake, and ladies be So, what now? 1 don’t have the • Clark Atlanta University was scheduled to play good lining to fight the weath­ cautious when that cutie caress­ answer. No one really knows against Fort Valley for the SIAC Eastern regional er." Of course the ideal break­ es your hand as you pass. Wash how to cure the common cold. title on Oct. 18. fast would be a nice hot meal your hands, especially before The best advice I can give you from the cafeteria, complete you eat. Be sure to carry some • Congratulations to Clark Atlanta Panther vol­ is to call mom for a home reme­ with orange juice for Vitamin C. lotion; we wouldn’t want you to leyball player, Sherell Carter, who is first place in dy, or go visit the school nurse. If this isn’t feasible, try develop chronically dry skin NCAA Division II hitting percentage. microwaving some instant oat­ from all that hand washing. Better luck next time. P12The Panther October 25, 1994 CAU Celebrates BlCiSUb SLàbbfJ Domefest ‘94 BLOWOUT COMB By Steven Barringer Panthers were defeated maybe featuring Assistant Sports Editor by Fort Valley State Morehouse, but that’s College and in the sec­ still in discussion,” he The Clark Atlanta ond. Morris Brown said. University Panthers and took home a victory He also said that he the Morris Brown against Alabama A&M. expects the interest that College Wolverines According to one these games create in have found themselves Panther fan, even local college football though CAU lost, a new home for football will help the athletic in the Georgia Dome. Dome Fest was still a programs at CAU and Dome Fest, held Oct. good idea. "1 think that MBC. 1, was the first in a it was great for our "I think that the games series* of three double­ schools to put some­ header football games thing like this together will give both our pro­ to take place in the for us,” said sophomore grams a real shot in the Dome. Omar Chivers. arm, as well as SIAC According to Dr. Azure Latimer, a football. We want to Richard Cosby, director freshmen from Fort bring more big event of athletics at CAU, the Valley State, said that opportunities like this 1994 Grammy Award- events came out of the she was very pleased to AUC students and BEST RAP PfBFORMANCE BY DUO OR GROUP need for both schools to with the event. "This the general public,” 1984 BMboard Muttc Amrt - BEST RAP CEP OF THE YEAR have a home field. was a great idea. I like 1883 «2 RAP SMG1E OF TIE YEAR -BMboaxI said Cosby. 1983 »6 RAP ARTIST OF THE YEAR - BMbwrd "Due to the construc­ away games like this, CAU and MBC used tion for the Olympics it’s a good weekend A the Dome again to cele­ on our campuses we event and 1 hope they The return of the critically brate their homecom­ (CAU) were left with­ have one next year,” ings and will lastly use acclaimed groundbreakers. out a practice field and she said. "9TH WONDER" Morris Brown without Cosby said that he it for "The Showdown in the Dome” with the leads off the new a home field, so we put hopes that this can experience entitled Panthers taking on our heads together and become a big event. EMI Records this is what we came up "We are going to try to Tuskegee University BLOWOUT COMB PEMOUIUM Also avalablez 1111111 with,” said Cosby. make this a yearly and Morris Brown Reactin' (A New Refutation ot Time and Space) In the first game of event of at least one playing Albany State featuring the *1 platinum rtigte the Dome Fest the double header Saturday College. "Rebirth of Slick" (Cool Lite Pat)". Lady Panthers Prepare New Agenda Summit Continued From Pl By Sherri Day the position as coach of Contributing Writer the team. Before return­ There will be black student leaders ing to her alma mater, representing over 2,000 colleges and Clark Atlanta Brown served as universities across the nation. The women’s volleybalLand University’s women’s summit will strengthen already exist­ basketball team is on the assistant basketball ing networks and create new ones with prowl for a new and coaches at Tuskegee students from all regions of the coun­ improved season, University. try as well as the Caribbean and according to senior Brown said she was Tonya Robinson of the attracted to CAU Africa. Lady Panthers. because she wanted to The summit is a four day event “Our hearts are in it. run her own program. which will include a scries of issue We have more disci­ Brown already sees a forums and workshops. Among the desire to win and to be pline. We’re focused presenters who are students and adult competitive among the and tired of losing,” said leaders in the areas of community Robinson. players. activism, entrepreneurship, scholars, Last year the Lady Seniors said they feel artists and politics are: Chuck Panthers had a season an added pressure that ended in disappoint­ because they realize this D of Public Enemy, Sista Souljah, ment for both player and is the last year they will KRS-ONE, the Honorable Kwesi fans. However, the future play basketball for CAU Mfume, and Maxine Waters will pro­ looks bright for this and the last shot they vide blueprints for students to build •* year’s team who not only will have at a successful upon. season. Since there is not boasts of a new coach, Students will maintain communica­ a national basketball but most importantly a tions through a monthly newsletter new attitude. league in America for and in January 1995, there will be a Angelyne Brown, a women, Brown ardently strives to put well edu­ tele-conference that will connect the 1987 graduate of Clark Photo by Christian Gooden/ Photography Editor College and a former cated players onto the attendants with international leaders Lady Panther, has taken court and into ther world. Lady Panthers await new season with Coach Brown. around the world.