The Organ ofStudent Expression Serving Morehouse College Since 1898 The Maroon Tiger MOREHOUSE COLLEGE ATLANTA, GEORGIA VOL. 74, NO. 3 “Are ya’ll even reading this thing?” Thursday, October 4, 2001 Profile of Ray Charles donates another Excellence: $1 million, surprises crowd Mr. Joe Adams Joe Adams, the long-time personal manager and friend of Bukhari Nuriddin year. Many distinguished Ray Charles is a star in his own Senior Staff Writer guests, including former At­ right. bnuriddin@maroontigetcom lanta mayor Maynard Jackson, Adams, a former actor, President Emeritus Hugh M. Legendary entertainer Gloster, members of the Ray Charles astonished guests Morehouse College Board of during Morehouse College's Trustees, faculty, and students opening convocation Crown were on hand to witness Presi­ Forum by presenting a check dent Massey present Charles for $1 million to President with an honorary doctor of Massey. Administrators said humane letters degree from the the money will help fund a college. proposed performing arts cen­ Charles was over­ ter that will bear Charles' whelmed by the resounding name. applause and standing ovation A king among kings. A humble Ray Charles, he received. Charles, a man of who received an honorary doc­ few words, made light of the won a Golden Globe for his por­ situation with his unique torate degree, allowed his Ray Charles and Dr. Massey smile after Charles’ generous trayal of Husky Miller in brand of down-home humor. longtime manager Joe Adams, donation. "Carmen Jones" starring Dor­ also a Morehouse supporter, to Charles said, "I was born othy Dandridge. present the check on his behalf. with music inside me. That's rived on the scene. It was a ne­ gically." Adams was paid $1,350 A packed house was on the only explanation I know of. cessity for me - like food or This is not the first time for his work in the 1954 film, a hand for the opening convoca­ Music was one of my parts... water. Music is nothing sepa­ that Charles has given gener- sizeable salary at the time. tion, which marks the official Like my blood. It was a force rate from me. It is me...You'd A former disc jockey, start to the academic school already with me when I ar­ have to remove the music sur­ See CHARLES Page 4 See ADAMS Page 2 Campus News Feature: In case of EMERGENCY is Morehouse prepared? Marc Muneal students to calmly remain in and wonder in the wake of a Senior Staff Writer their homerooms, some on the disaster. [email protected] tenth floor. However, the Sadly, Stuyvesant's sys­ streets around them were soon tem failed its staff, students n September 11, filled with panicking people, and their families. two airplanes fleeing the scene of the tragedy. In Atlanta, the question crashed into the Smoke, dust and debris gath­ must be asked: is the AUC, and WorldO Trade Center towers ered fast, and the students Morehouse in particular, pre­ only a few blocks away from were finally given permission pared to deal with the conse­ Stuyvesant High School. In­ to evacuate the building. Frus­ quences of the nation's war on stantly, their previously prac­ trated parents complained that terrorism? ticed safety drills were put into no guidance or instructions On September 12, major effect. were given as students filed television broadcasting net­ Designated emergency out onto the crowded streets, works announced that Atlanta leaders directed hundreds of causing many hours of worry Photos: Geoffrey Bennett/Staff See DISASTER Page 4 Campus news Features Opinion Sports Morehouse business depart­ A Tiger tribute to Dad! Sur­ Senior Columnist Shaun Maroon Tigers suffer ment sets new GPA criteria veying student-father rela­ King sets some things deaf eat by Benedict College for majors. tionships from good to bad. “straight.” team. Page Page 3 Page 8 10 Page 14 ANNOUNCEMENTS 4-1-1 MOREHOUSE SPEECH AND DEBATE TEAM Morehouse finished third in the Southern Comfort Swing Tournament held at Middle Tennessee State Uni­ versity in Murfreesboro, Tennessee last week. Morehouse earned an overall score of 168; the first- and second- place teams. Seventeen colleges and universities participated in the tournament GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS Tire Graduate and Professional School Office presents a graduate school panel on Monday, October 8,2001 from2004:00 pm. in room 212 of tihe Kilgore Center Schools include Carnegie Mellon University, University of Maryland, St Louis University University of Toledo, University of Michigan, Northwestern University, and Northeastern University School of Law. A Graduate School Fair will be held in the Clark-Atlanta University Student Center on October 9,2001 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Teach for America will be on-campus from 9:30 am. to 1:30 p.m on October 10,2001. A representative will be available on campus. Representatives from the St Louis University Graduate School will be in the Kilgore Faculty Lounge from 10 am. to 12 p.m. on October 11,2001. Columbia University Graduate Schools of Arts and Sciences, Engineering Journalism, and the Teachers Col­ lege of Columbia University will be in the Kilgore Faculty Lounge on October 11,2001 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 pm. For ¡m nv ink in natk hi about tire events, call Ms. Ramsey at ext. 2862 FLOWERS Foundation "Feed The Hungry." So when you need to send flowers, do something else and help feed the hungry; It just makes good sense. Best of all, it doesn't cost extra For more information call 770-396-1946 or visit THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS TheSpdman College Department of Drama and Dance in conjunction \-\-ith tire Music Department presents its first musical production of the 2001-2002 season, Ain't Misbehavin'. The sassy; Tony Award-winning Broadway musical review combines comedy, dance, and song in a rousing toe-tapping celebration of tire genius of tire legendary Eats .Walter. The production opens Thursday; October 4at 8 pm. in tire Baldwin Bunoughs Theater located in the Rockefeller Fine Aits Building. General admission is$8, and admissfonforstudents with proper ID is $3. Tire performance runs from Thursday, October 4* to Saturday, October 6th at 8 p.m A Sunday matinee is scheduled for October 7'1 at 3 p.nr. Call 404-215-7805 to reserve tickets. Five Men on a Stool present "Speak to My Heart": an evening of music and poetry; featuring Five Men on a Stool. Saturday, October 13,2001 at 7:30 PM at Martin Luther King's Chapel at Morehouse College. Aportion of the proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross, Morehouse School of Med icine, and Breast Cancer Awareness. Tickets are $1200 in advance. For ticket information call (770)498-0700. POETRY Elma Stuckey Poetry Award and Workshop! The Stuckey family has established an endowment in the de­ ceased poet's honor at Morehouse, in order to bring well-deserved attention to this neglected poet The inagural Elma Stuckey Poetry' Award and Workshop will occur on Monday October 15,2001. Honoree Jeffers, our visiting poet will select winners for this award from submitted poetry. Mark your calendars to attend the awards cer­ emony and reception on Monday October 15lh from 7-91X1 p.m. HONOR SOCIETY The National Society of Collegiate Sdiolars at Morehouse College will have its 2nd Annual Induction Convoca­ tion at 7:00pm in Sale Hall Chapel on Wednesday, October 10th,2001. New inductees are asked to wear dark suits and arrive by 6:15pm. Current members are asked to arrive at 5:45 pm. A reception will follow the ceremony in tire Kilgore Snack Bar. INTERNATIONAL TEACHING The government of Japan is accepting applications for the 2002japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program. The application deadline is December5,2tX)l. Applicants may apply toteach English atmiddle or high sdiools in Japan as assistant language teachers, or to work at local government offices on international exchange activities. Applications are available at www.cgjapanatlanta.oig or by calling the Consulate General of Japan at 404-892- 2700. ADAMS from Page 1 SPIRITUALITY and effect change in the sur­ rounding community. The Absalom Jones Student Center & Chapel and the Episcopal (Anglican) Church at the AU. Center invite Adams also appeared in Amos'n' At 79, Joe Adams is the you to worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. Every Sunday, the Holy Eucharist is celebrated at 10:30 a.m. A Andy and twenty-four other mov­ quintessential gentelman - the fellowship meal follows the worship service. The center sponsors a Wednesday night program with dinner at6:30 ies from the 40s to the 60s. man we all should aspire to be. p.m There is also space for organizational meetings, and a computer lab is available. The student center is located Most importantly, Adams is For his sincere committment to on Fair Street right next to the Davidson House. For more information, call Rev Brian Jemmott at404-521-1602 an ardent Morehouse supporter serving his people, his skilled and the driving force behind the management of a musical icon, CORRECTION Morehouse College Emma & Joe and for surmounting obstacles to In the September 20fll edition of The Maroon Trga; 'Treshmen pound pavement; secure votes" was inappro­ Adams Public Service Institute. make a way for others, The Maroon priately attributed. Demond Drummer was the contributing writer. Founded in 1994, the insti­ Tiger is proud to profile Mr. Joe tute sponsors activities that uplift Adams. PAGE 2 OCTOBER 4, 2001 I THE MAROON TIGER CAMPUS NEWS Business department sets GPA criteria for majors Colin Hosten six percent in total student classification as a liberal arts lege in which fewer than 50 which the school was founded.