Clark Atlanta PANTHER University Volume II Number IX Atlanta, Georgia December 4, 1990 Dr. Cole Awarded $100,000 Greeks Hold Conference By TONYA LA TIMER By TONYA LATIMER News Editor News Editor Clark Atlanta University president Thomas There will no longer be any more shaved heads, line W.Cole Jr., was awarded 100,000 this week by formation, dress identity, boots, greetings, etc. assciated with the Knight Foundation for strong leadership in Black fraternity and sorority pledging. liberal arts education for “special populations.” The National Teleconference, “Black Fraternities and Dr. Cole was one of the five United States Sororities: A Glorious Past, The Road Ahead,’’was shown live college presidents to receive this honor and one via satellite at Georgia State Univerity’s Urban Life of two among the group recognized for service to Auditorium Wednesday. The first part of the program was the African American students. The Miamibased showing of the actual video. The second part consisted of a live foundation announced the awards on Monday, panel discussion by representatives of each Black Greek saying it rewarded small, private, liberal art organization. The video dealt with fraternities and sororities in institutions. general and the live panel discussion specifically addressed the When asked he felt about receiving the award, new intake program (new pledge rules). Dr. Cole replied,“I feel good. 1 only wish it was According to the video, the 1900s gave rise to Black my own personal money.” fraternities and sororities. They promoted unity to African As of now Cole has not exactly decided on American college students. They were especially important for how he is going to spend the award. However, he early Black collegiates because they were often isolated on did state that he had a long list of possibilities, college campuses and had to struggle for economic and social among which is to pay for some of the new success. Furthermore, they were desperately needed on White caspuses because African Americans were excluded from the security measures. Other colleges which received the award were input on preodminately White colleges. California Lutheran University in Thousands “This group of Blacks found themselves together for their Oaks,Calif; Johnson C. Smith University in own protection and also for social interaction. But they also Charlotte, N.C.; Ohio Dominican College in believed that a fraternity should be more than a social group. It Columbus, Ohio; and Sinte Gleska College in should be an organization that binds men of culture together,” Rosebud, S.D. said Dr. Henry Ponder, Alpha Phi Alpha’s general president. The Knight Foundation president, Creed Another spokesperson said that in early years, the Black, said, “The grants are an investment in the individuals who were part of the organization began to look quality of presidential leadership at these around the campus to select people who were similar in their schools, and also an affirmation of the direction ideas. However, some students today feel this act is no longer Dr. THOMAS COLE JR. practiced by sororities and fraternities. that liberal arts education has taken at these president of the Clark College in 1988. When the institutions.” He added that he think these One Clark Atlanta Univeristy senior stated, “There use to be two institutions consolidated in 1989 he assumed a time when they would go out and seek girls who could benefit colleges are on the upswing. the presidency and has guided it through a Dr. Cole, a former chemistry professor and from the organization, but today they don’t seek girls at all and difficult period. administrator at Atlanta University, became the only accept those who are ‘fly.’ ” The group kept reiterating how Black fraternities and sorities have gotten away from traditions. Ponder said, “It is AIDS Increases Among Students good to have friends. It is good to have fun, and we thought that was important. However, it is more important to become By NANNETTE L. WILSON students in the sample (78 percent) were white. educated and be able to do something like contribute Editorial Page Editor Thirty specimens were positive for HIV It was a message from Surgeon General C. antibodies. Ten schools had no positive something to society.” Everett Koop that first aroused people about the specimens, and only one school had a rate of Ulysses McBride, grand polemarch. Kappa Alpha Psi, said AIDS virus. seroprevalence of more than 0.6 percent. that to be a good Greek one must be less focused on socializing For years it had been kept under lock and key, Seroprevalence increased with age, from 0.08 and individual pursuits, and more focused on social awareness but no more. Little did anyone suspect that percent among students from 18 to 24 years old and uplift. about one in every 500 U.S. college students to 1.0 percent among those 40 or older. Results The national president of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority said would be infected with the AIDS virus and for White, African American and Hispanic that the present pledging procedures are definitely out of hand. further, the disesase would spread if students did students did not differ significantly, but the She added that the new intake program is definitely needed to not change their sex habits. number of African American and Hispanic take the sororities and fraternités to their roots. Although each Risk factors associated with human immune students were too small to provide meaningful fraternity and sorority is unique in its diversity, every defiency (HIV) infection, such as sex with a estimates of seroprevalence according to race representative of each Greek organization agreed with Yvonne number of partners, clearly exist among those on and ethnic group. Students who were over the Kennedy that the new intake program was the best solution to university campuses. But it was jarred from the age of 24 and male were, respectively, 6.5 and 25 . the hazing problem. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) that sexually times more likely to be seropositive than those According to Flora B. Devine, GSU’s attorney-Legal transmitted diseases are an important cause of who were 24 or younger and female. Affairs, “Hazing is any activity endangering or likely to morbidity on many campuses, and unwanted Among the universities that took part, 76 endanger one’s health preconditioned to joining an pregnancies continues to occur despite the percent of students were undergraduates and 75 organization.” She reminded the audience that hazing is not availability of reliable contraceptive methods. percent were state residents. The age and racial always physical, but can be mental as well. Information from university health centers or ethnic distribution of the overall student body Upon hearing Devine’s definition of hazing, Georgia Tech suggested that intravneous drug use was not and the samples from the health centers were Omega Psi Phi Fraternity member, “Chili-Dog” questioned prevalent among students, but other drugs that similar. Hopwever, since young women use the what shaved heads, boots, dressing alike and lines have to do can impair decision-making about sexual health services more frequently than young men, with hazing. He stated that none of these things ever hurt choices and behavior is frequent. There were few the proportion of women in the sample was anyone before and questioned why there had to be an data about HIV infection on the Atlanta larger than the proportion in schools overall. immediate change as opposed to a gradual process. In response University Center campuses, however. Using the age, sex, and racial or ethnic to his questions, the panel agreed that the process was not A total of 16,863 specimens were collected and distribution of the students at the 19 schools in immediate and said that it has been in the making for some tested from 19 universities (17 public and 2 the sample and at all U.S. universities, the CDC time. private) however, none of which were from the calculated seroprevalence rates that were Students mentioned that since there was already a no-hazing AUC. standardized to those populations, the rate of policy and that didn’t work, what makes them so sure that this The median age of the students in the sample seroprevalence would increase to 0.25 percent if policy is going to be successful? Robert Willis, Alpha Phi was 21 ySars (range, 13 to 73). Female students the proportion of male students in the 19 schools Alpha, said that everyone knows that there is no no-hazing predominated, composing 64.5 percent of the altogether or in all U.S. universities . policy because it is being broken “day by day by day.” He sample. All but one of the schools provided Standardization according to age or sex did Continued On Page 2 information on race and ethnicity. Most not change the rate of seroprevalence. Page 2 December 4,1990 Clark A tlanta University Panther (African American History To Be Offered! APEX Museum To Expand

By PA ULETTE V. WALKER BY STEPHANIE F. JACKSON Editor-in-Chief Contributing Writer Many students who attend historically Black Susan Taylor, editor-in-chief of Essence magazine, began colleges and universities do so to learn more the official kick off of‘Friends Of The APEX’ with a speech at about their culture and heritage. Spelman College earlier this month.. “1 came to Clark because 1 thought 1 would The African American Panoramic Experience (APEX) is learn so much about my rich African heritage,” launching a project referred to as Phase 2 which will be an said Natasha Sims, a sophomore at Clark. “1 addition to the APEX Museum now located on Auburn was a little disappointed at how few African Avenue. “The Friends of The APEX” is a volunteer history courses offered.” organization responsible for raising funds for the museum. For all of those students who share Sims’ Dan Moore, founder of APEX Museum said, “It is our firm discontent, there is a pot of gold at the end of the conviction that we as African Americans must be in charge of rainbow — the history rainbow that is. our own history.” Moore said he hopes to empower the With the support of Dr. Alma Williams, chair African American community by using the APEX to tell of the History Department, Dr. William Scott, history from an African American point of view. dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, Ms. Taylor spoke to the students about the importance of President Thomas W. Cole Jr. and the Board of African American history and its preservation. “It is my Trustees, the CAU History Department has history that gives me the power, the strength to say 1 can do developed an African History Department. this. I come from a people who lay in chains for three months The newly appointed African history and survived.” Ms. Taylor praised her ancestors for all that professor, Dr. Africkadzatu Deku sees this as a they suffered, giving her the opportunity to achieve today. unique opportunity to develop, expand and Phase 2 of the APEX Museum will allow visitors to walk enrich the lives of all students in and outside through the building and experience African American history. CALI. The museum will display life size exhibits ranging from “The teaching of African history will African villages to the various accomplishments of African reconnect us all to our lost, forgotten and stolen Americans through out history. African world, African people, African history, The people we call “Black” are not Black, nor Ms. Taylor said, “We need White folks to be able to step into African root, African identity, African values the people we call “White” White? our history and understand what we’ve done for them.” She and African power,” said Dr. Deku. Slavery, racism, apartheied, colonialism and insisted that people need to be able to walk into the museum According to Dr. Deku, 95 percent of African neo-colonialism are brothers and sisters of the and have a feeling of all that African Americans have Americans suffer from the chronic deseases of same “White” Power Supremacy World? accomplished. self-negation, self-rejection, self-hatred, low “To know the answers to all and more of these Ms. Taylor encouraged the students to realize that the self-esteem, low self-image, division, questions, you are invited to experience our construction of Phase 2 was partly their responsibility. She dependency, powerlessness and frustration African History Department,” says Dr. Deku. said,“ We are that ‘talented tenth’ sent out to clear the path. because they don’t know their African history. “To learn African history is to know ourselves The most important thing we can do is give our people their Dr. Deku challenges students to ask as Africans,” says Dr. Deku. “Our glorious history.” Ms. Taylor mentioned The Schomberg library in themselves the following questions: African past alone can get us free from the prison Harlem (New York City) which houses documented history of Did you know: walls of slavery, racism, apartheid, colinialism African Americans. She said that the library intimidated many African History is the history of all children of and neo-colonialism that exists to keep children of the residents of the area because several of them are unable Mother Africa in Continental Africa and of Mother Africa divided, separated from one to read. Therefore, she said that there is a need to build a Diaspora Africa? anoter, dependent, powerless, hopeless, helpless, museum where history can be accessible to everyone of the “Black” people’s history in and outside Africa suffering and need in the midst of so much race. “At the APEX folks will be able to see and touch and feel did not start from slavery or colonialism? abundance.” and experience,” she said. Before slavery and colonialism, “Black” African History graduate and undergraduate The class is very intense, it people were proud independent people with the courses are available for all students interested in meets twice a week for two and power and dignity to solve their daily problems “...raising, living, understanding and benefitting A UC Officials a half hours. One student, Africa is the cradle of humanity and Mother from their African consciousness.” Christy Garrison, a senior of today’s world civilizations? All students interested in registering for Making Plans history major at Clark Atlanta Without Africa, there would be not Arabs, African History courses and seminars should see University said, “Ms. Ansa Jews, nor “White” or Asiatic peoples as we know Dr. Deku in his office, room 23, McPheeters- For Olympics makes writing accessible to the them today? Dennis Hall. By NANNETTE L. WILSON nonwriter. She gives an Editorial Page Editor interested voice to the student There’s a lot going on in this Author Teaches who has untapped potential. southern town of Georgia, but Greeks Hold Meeting She makes the student feel as only a little of it has to do with Continued From Page 1 though she could make a the Atlanta University Center. Creative Writing success of publishing.” added, this is the reason for this new process. Willis By STEPHANIE F. It’s a chance of a lifetime for emphasized how this new intake process will have more JACKSON Ms. Ansa believes that it is the AUC to contribute and help graduate chapter supervison, unlike in the past. Contributing Writer important for writers to share host the 1996 Olympic Summer One student brought up the fact that all of the things Tina McElroy Ansa, author their work. She encourages her Games. considered hazing for Black fraternities and sororities, such as of “Baby of The Family,” has students to openly take critical AUC officials are making the boots and the lines, have been adopted by White Greek come back to the Atlanta review of their works. arrangements for the Olympic organizations. This brought the question of discrimination to University Center to help her field hockey competition which According to Pamela Lewis, the surface. He then asked why is it hazing for African students find their creativity. will be held at the AU Complex a senior psycology major at Americans and not hazing for Whites. Willis simply stated that Ms. Ansa is teaching a located within the Olympic Spelman, “She gives the art of its hazing for Alpha because their hazing policy says its hazing. six-week long creative writing Centre. This complex is to be teaching an exciting twist. Another student asked the panel how can this new procedure . class at Spelman College. The constructed for the Games and She’s personal, caring, firm and ensure that the Greek organizations will receive true, qualified class is small consisting of only will serve the student popula­ members. Conrad Norman, Omega Psi Phi, answered that the 11 students. Ms. Ansa says she determined. She expects the tion of the schools that make old method did not ensure this request because there are a lot of is happy with the size the class best from us and ultimately up the Atlanta University members who aren’t active after their college years. He said, “If because it allows them to trust that’s what we give her.” Center: Morehouse College, all of these people so dearly beloved all of their cultural each other with their writing. Ms. Ansa encourages her Spelman College, Morris experiences, then why did they not continue those efforts if it Although Ms. Ansa has done students to write everyday. She Brown College, Clark Atlanta meant so much to them?” He added that he’s not saying other workshops for writers says the only way a person will University and the Interde­ everything on the old end was wrong and he’s not saying that this is her first teaching be good at writing is by doing nominational Theological everything on this end will work, but he said that he does see engagement in the Atlanta it. Ms. Ansa completed her Seminary. It will include two this as a learning process. University Center. first book, “Baby of The major sports facilities dedi­ A Georgia State Phi Beta Sigma member reminded the irate “I’m thrilled with the class Family,” in 1988. The book is cated to hockey competition. students that “how hard a punch a guy can take does not make and the writing is good. As a about a young girl in a small The primary competition area him a man; how loud someone can sing does not make him a Spelmanite and a Black woman town who has the gift of seeing will be located at the existing better member; how straight someone can walk in line does not I am so proud. I’m just touched spirits. Ms. Ansa said she Alonzo F. Herndon Stadium, test a person’s loyalty.” He added that none of these acts can by being here,” she said. wrote the book to show young and the secondary competition measure what is in a person’s heart. Ms. Ansa’s students are very people that life didn’t have to will be held at the new AU Waters said , “The basic difference between the new method excited about the class. Her be scary. She added, “We have Stadium which will,be only 200 and the old method is that the process we call education, which goal for each class member is to a responsibility to tell the feet away. we use to call pledge period, is now post initiation rather than publish a short story by the end children stories of our history. pre-initiation. ” of the semester. That’s our strength.” Continued On Page 10 Page 3 Clark Atlanta University Panther Editorials December 4, 1990 A UC To Gain From Olympics By NANNETTE L. WILSON It’s Almost The End Of The Semester Editorial Page Editor With Atlanta hosting the XXIV Olympics, there will be Time To Talk To Your Instructors! many positive changes and improvements for the city’s people. Educational institutions at all levels will benefit from the C/Ï special motivation the Olympics will give students. Academic achievement will be tied to athletic achievement, both of which require dedication to excellence. Planning for the Olympics has given Atlanta reason to take 7F ■f/jM pride. The Atlanta Organizing Committee has shown what cooperation can do. The city has been given a much-needed “shot in the arm” to tackle the problems of drugs, tv 7$ Black-on-Black crime, homelessness, racism, illiteracy and unemployment. Pride will cause everyone to work harder to solve these problems. With the eyes of the world on Atlanta, the city cannot afford to risk embarrassment. The business community, which stands to reap a huge profit, will take the lead in finding and funding ways to cure the city of its problems. This means additional corporate support for school facilities, academic and athletic programs. Local governments have the largest stake in the venture. Vested interests and political lines will be set aside so people in Atlanta and surrounding areas can come together and join 4: forces for the common good. Why Are We In The Gulf? By NANNETTE L. WILSON Editorial Page Editor ' absent three times for being sick and four times President George Bush’s doubling of U.S. troops into Saudi Well, Jones, I’m sorry to hear that you had so many problems this semster — two grandparents, three because you were out of town with the football team. desert was merely another executive “shot in the foot.” And that is in addition to the times you were away for In America the legislature is supposed to declare war. Also cousins and an uncle to die — but according to my records, you have not passed a quiz, you failed the the funerals. Still I see you had time to pledge a Congress should be called into session to debate a resolution to mid-term and you only turned in one assignment. fraternity this semster. So, what makes you think you declare war to give the president some equivalent authority to Now, you have given me forms to excuse you for being deserve a passing grade? use force, if he deems it necessary. Therefore, Bush’s actions were clearly evident of a “too many chiefs but not enough Indians” operation. Congress has a legitimate and essential role to play in the affair. Many of us, 1 am sure, especially many mothers whose sons and daughters have been called of to the Middle East, are A Time For Reflections resisting the idea of declaring war with Iraq on the grounds that it is premature to vote for something that seems to be so hypothetical. You just don’t send 400,000 American soldiers in the Nearly a dozen of our own friends, Arabian desert for such cloudy defensive purposes. The By PAULETTE V. WALKER roommates, sorority sisters and fraternity rationale is unclear. Editor-in-Chief brothers have been called to join the thousands Therefore, it is understood to be a useless deployment. Bush Indeed it has been a semester of highs and lows of African Americans in Saudi Arabia, fighting needs to wake up and withdraw the troops from Saudi Arabia. for Atlanta and the Atlanta University Center. so that Bush can keep the oil supply in the White There is no war, only a delay in cooperation between the two We have seen friends shipped off to a cruel desert to fight for a “kinder, gentler nation” — with a House hefty. Are we too ignorant to see Vietnam kids at play. Bush and Saddam Hussein. happening all over again? Indeed, there is something crazy about this kid, Bush, to be virile supply of oil, of course, — while President Sadly, one of our brightest was shot down willing to allow his own to fight and possibly die in the sands of Bush has stayed on the fertile soil of America, senselessly in an aborted robbery attempt. Arabia. But he insists that he is “more committed than ever”to vetoing the Civil Rights Bill. We have seen a “homeboy” from Atlanta win Students were afraid, saddened, shocked. But ending Iraq’s occupation of the Kuwait oil kingdom. And he most of all we were outraged. We immediately continues his intense lobbying campaign for tougher the heavyweight boxing championship, while two of our classmates were killed — one in a blamed security, administration — anybody but international action including approval of the option of force ourselves. We shouted to the president, “How to drive Iraq out of Kuwait. driving accident and one in yet another senseless act of Black on Black crime. many more have to die?” Well, 1 ask you, Clark We have seen the Atlanta media praise the Atlanta University, how many more must die — Atlanta Olympic Committe for a job well done, on or near our campus, or in Saudi Arabia — PANTHER while they infiltrated our forces to perpetuate the before we wake up? myth that Black colleges are aging and useless Ironically, we have just celebrated the 30th institutions. anniversary of student activism in the Atlanta University Center during the Civil Rights December 4, 1990 Movement. I am deeply saddened that my The articles on the editorial page are the opinions of the generation has done nothing that we can be writers. They are not necessarily the opinions of the student We have seen things happen, and heard things coming . . . but what have we done? Evander noted for 30 years from now other than body, faculty, staff or administration. perpetuate AIDS cases, drug use and disrespect Editor-in-Chief Paulette V. Walker Holyfield spent much of his childhood in the for one another. Managing Editor ...... Cydney L. W illiams arms of caring people at a local boys club. It was What will you do differently in 1991? What News Editor ...... Tonya Latimer to them, he once said, that I owe my survival in will your resolutions be? To study harder, work Editorial Page Editor ...... Nannette L. Wilson this cruel world. How many of our men have longer, sing louder, dance funkier? Sports Editor ...... Anthony George III made their way to the boys club, in between their How many of us will resolve to care more, Photo Editor Derwin Ross mad dashes to watch “In Living Color,” of listen more and DO more? Let’s make this We welcome our readers ’ views in the form of letters to the course, to provide a lonely Black boy with holiday season a time of reflection. Let’s resolve editor or guest editorials. The Panther office is located in the encouragement, self-esteem and pride? to be hell raisers in a positive sense. Let’s resolve Communication Arts Center, room 120. Address all President Bush vetoed a civil rights bill that not to lie dormant while bills are being passed correspondence to the Panther Newspaper, Clark Atlanta would have done a lot to ensure that Blacks that will affect us once we step foot of campus; University, James P. Brawley Drive at Fair Street, S. W., P. continued to have and “equal opportunity” in let’s resolve to air our greivances with the O. Box 329, Atlanta, Ga. 30314. The telephone number is the work force. Some students complained, administration instead of muttering them under 880-8309. The staff meets Tuesdays at 11 a.m. in room 120 of some snorted indifferently, others just didn't care. Unfortunately, the latter was the our breath; let’s resolve not wait for another the Communication Arts Center. predominate group. tragedy to put our feet down. Page 4 December 4, 1990 Clark Atlanta University Panther Open Letter From Dr. Thomas Cole Jr. IMPROVED FACILITIES The University has contracted with Georgia Power to provide additional lighting around the campus. Already in place are new high-powered light along Lawshe Street serving Thayer, Kresge, Pfieffer and Brawley halls and at the E.L. Simon Courts along Elm and Vine streets. In addition, by Dec. 10, high-powered lights will be operative on the Trevor Arnett Quadrangle (near Sage and Quarles- Washington Halls) and near Merner and Holmes Halls. The University will assess any additional lighting needs upon completion of the Georgia Power Project. The University has received bids for replacing the existing fence around E.L. Simon Courts with a taller enclosure reinforced by new barbed wire. We plan to begin replacing the fence by Dec. 15. Each residence hall director has been asked to perform a new inventory of needed repairs to individual door locks and to glass sliding doors. Given that most of these materials will have to be special ordered, there will be a lag time between receipt of orders by our staf and shipping of goods by the vendor. While we will complete this project as soon as possible, we can not project a date at this time. Last spring, the University installed new alarms on the auxiliary entrances to each dormitory. The alarms have again been checked. We need your assistance in monitoring alarms and reporting individuals who tamper with the alarm systems. You should have already noticed that shrubbery and trees have been trimmed at various locations around the campus. A regular system of trimming will be maintained for security and aesthetic purposes. Blinds and new tracks for blinds have been ordered to replace those that are in disrepair. The blinds are scheduled to arrive on Thursday, Dec. 4 and to be installed by Dec. 15. COMMUNICA TION The U niversity has acquired stickers which carry the numbers of our security offices. These stickers are currently being installed on each University telephone. The University shuttle service will have the telephone numbers of CAU Security posted on all vehicles by Dec. 8. The University has relocated the headquarters for security from the basement to the first floor of Trevor Arnett in room 105. This new location has provided better access to the security office. In addition, the University has received permission to locate our security operations in the Atlanta Police Department PHOTO BY EVITA ELLIS Substation on Fair Street. Completion of plans for this new location are in process. The University has engaged in discussions with other institutions in the Atlanta University Center to coordinate security and police services. The University has also obtained a commitment from the Atlanta Police Department to extend the hours of operation of the Fair Street Substation. The (Following is an open letter from President Thomas A roving security officer will assist the posted Substation is open until midnight during the week and W. Cole Jr. to the students of Clark Atlanta University security officers at the Simon Courts, Merner-Holmes twenty four hours a day on the weekend. in the aftermath of the death of Duane Goodman.) and Pfieffer locations. This roving guard will check In addition to continuing periodic meetings with regularly the entrances to all residence halls and student leaders, the President and the Dean of provide periodic checks inside the residence halls Students will institute monthly student body meetings November 27, 1990 during the night shift. This brings a total of three with the first scheduled for Dec. 4 at 4 p.m. in Davage Dear Clark Atlanta University Student: officers to the main campus and three to Simon Auditorium. The combination of these two The concerns raised by the Student Task Force on Courts. approaches ensure focused as well as broad-based Campus Security have been reviewed by the Foot patrols by the University’s security have been student input in decision-making. University’s administrative officers. I write now to instituted along Brawley Drive between Beckwith and In addition to the above areas of concern, some inform you of actions taken and to provide timelines Greensferry and along Fair Street between Vine Street other specific issues related to security were also for the completion of additional work. and Brawley Drive. These are walking areas raised. First, we welcome the support of students in an In general, concerns articulated by the Task Force, frequented most by our students. effort to free our community of the Package Store by students and other forums and by individuals may The shuttle service for students is continued with located adjacent to Simon Courts. While the be grouped into three categories: enhanced security trips from the Courts to Woodruff Library every half administration has pursued unsuccessfully removal of presence, improved facilities and services and better hour. The shuttle service also makes periodic runs to this activity, we can not help but be strengthened and communication. Each of these areas is addressed West End and the Vine City MARTA Stations. In encouraged by joining forces. Second, requirements below. addition, CAU students may also use the Morris for parking on university property will be reviewed if ENHANCED SECURITY PRESENCE Brown shuttle which services the area. consensus is reached by students to include At the E. L. Simon Courts, the University has An on-call security escort service is available to automobile registration as part of student fees. We established a second point of entry that will be opened students who are unable to use the shuttle service for await a collective response on this matter. from 7 a.m. until 12 midnight daily. This entry is on on-campus trips. The on-call escort service may be Finally, we want you to know that we are pursuing Vine Street and is staffed by a security guard. accessed by calling 880-8621 to arrange times for pick the concept of acquiring our own Campus Police Although the gate is closed after midnight, the security up and drop off. Force. The implications are being weighed and we booth is a base of operation 24 hours a day. Security for special events are to be at their posts at hope to have reached a decision by Dec. 15. A second security post has been established in the least one hour prior to the scheduled event. The size of As always, 1 welcome your reactions and comments. vicinity of Holmes and Merner Halls. The post the force to be dispatched for special events will be I look forward to our working together. currently consists of a guard: however, the University determined by the nature of the event. Normally, there Sincerely, plans to erect a security booth for this post. will be between four and six officers assigned. Thomas W. Cole, Jr. President Clark Atlanta University Panther December 4, 1990 Page 5 "Parents "Express "Concern Over "^tu^ents' ~Safeiy By SETH D. COLEMAN ‘Parents tend to react in one reaction,” said Dr. Rose, “is Goodman and his family, but Gore does not feel that Contributing Writer of three different ways when a when parents say, ‘I’m worried for the accused as well. campus security is totally to Parents of Clark Atlanta violent crime occurs at the sick about my child and 1 want “1 feel so sorry for the young blame, but that the safety of the University students have many institution they have sent their he-she to come home.’ ” man (Goodman) and his students should be a combined concerns when it comes to their child to,’ said Dr. Rose. Jan Gore, 44, an area family. The kid who shot him effort. youngsters. ‘One reaction is, ‘I’m worried supervisor for Blue Cross-Blue (accused murderer Montavis “Something should be done ‘Is my child eating prop­ about my child, but I know Shield in Neew York, is the Farmer, 17) is so young; he to get the school, students, as erly?,’ ‘Is my child studying?,’ he-she is capable of making father of CAU junior account­ doesn’t even know what life is well as the community involved ‘Does my child have enough resopnsible decisions when it ing major Tonia Gore. all about yet and he has taken Continued On Page 10 money?’ comes to safety,’ ” he said. He is not pleased with the someone elses.” Now, the murder of 19-year- Dr. Rose continued, security situation at the school. old CAU freshman Duane “Another reaction is, “I’m “People intrustr their Goodman has given parents worried about my child, but children to the school’s security Students Change Habits somthing else to worry about... crime is everywhere and there is agency, and they should do a ‘Is my child safe?’ no way to try to run from it.’ ” lot better job,” he said. To Ensure Their Safety Dr. Morris Rose, a professor The third reaction according Gore does not, however, feel at the University of Missouri in to Dr. Rose is one o panic, that his daughter should leave. By VANESSA CROCKETT St. Louis, has studied the issue which was demonstrated “Going somewhere else Contributing Writer of crime on college campuses earlier this year at the wouldn’t solve anything. Cheryl Hudson, a 19-year-old sophomore at Clark Atlanta grom simple vandalism to date University of Florida when five Something like that is very University, drives everywhere she goes since the killing of a rape. He has also studied its students were brutally unfortunate but could happen fellow student three weeks ago. affects on students, instructors, murdered. anywhere,” he said. Hudson, who lives on campus, said she is very frightened and and parents. “The third and most extreme Gore not only grieves for has seen a change in her lifestyle. “1 don’t want to lock myself up but I find no reason to go out late to parties anymore,” said Hudson. A Police Force A t CA U'. Considered Hudson said she now wears comfortable clothing in case she By PAULETTE V. WALKER police force is necessary.” has to run and no longer carries large sums of money. Editor-in-Chief It’s not as easy as students think when it comes Although Hudson said this crime could have happened “You all have been giving us lip service for as to changing a security force to a police force or anywhere, she feels students at the Atlanta University Center long as 1 can remember! How many more installing a police force on a college campus are more susceptible to being victims since it is located in a students must be killed before you hire some added Chief Taylor. “high crime area.” real policemen?” “There is a question as to. what laws they will To safeguard themselves, Hudson suggests students travel in These and other accusations were tossed be allowed to enforce,” he pointed out. “There groups of at least three people. They should avoid wearing about the capacity-filled Davage Auditorium as would need to be an agreement drawn up with jewelry and leather jackets, which muggers want. students confronted President Thomas W. Cole the city of Atlanta that would allow them to Hudson advised students not to assume that administration 111 and Dr. Larry Earvin, Associate Provost, at a enforce city ordinances, bring defendants into is responsible for their safety and protection. meeting held after the memorial service for city courts and allow them to use the reporting One of the concerns of students is the whereabouts of the Duane Goodman. system that is utilized by the city of Atlanta. As guard who was assigned to a booth near the shooting. While the questions ranged from parking to far as a seperate police force for Clark Atlanta “I can’t say that it’s the fault of the security guard,” said Alan dining in Crogman Dining Hall, the majority of University, one of the hinderances in the past has Bishop, a senior at CAU, “He should’ve had some backup so he the concerns centered around the quality of been that police adminstrators wanted to see a wouldn’t have to do so many things at once.” security at Clark Atlanta University. unified force in the Atlanta University Center The security guard was reportedly patrolling the campus at “We need a police force, not these robo-cops,” instead of giving each separate school police the time of the shooting. said Nnegeste Llike, a senior at Clark Atlanta officers.” Since then, administration has employed more guards to University. “We need a police force for the entire Although a police force has obvious protect students. However, many students feel that it is not Atlanta University Center,” shouted another advantages over security forces, Chief Medlin enough. angry student. thinks that with the proper amount of Tashia Eskew, who lives on campus in E.L. Simons Courts, Out of 12 Atlanta colleges and universities student-security interaction and cooperation, said she has changed mentally but not physically. She is has interviewed, nine had police forces while the the safety needs of students would be met always been alert since her apartment was almost burglarized others employed security officers. regardless of the type of force. last spring. According to Lieutenant Amy C. Lanier, an The crime reports that run in the Emory “I’ll continue to use my mace and make use of the escorts officer with the Agnes Scott College Police University student newspaper, The Wheel, is an availabe,” said Eskew. Department, having a security force should not example of this “positive interaction.” Eskew said there is more concern about safety since the be considered inadequate, but the presence of “It is the most popular feature in the paper,” killing but questions how long it will last. policeman with authority and powers tends to said Chief Medlin who has been on Emory’s Officer S.L. Clark of the Atlanta Police mini-precinct set the minds of parents and students at ease. police force for seven years. “Students have a lot located on Fair Street, said students must do whatever is “We have been a police department for ten more faith in our honesty and it makes them necessary to protect themselves. years,” said Lt. Lanier. “We changed over from aware of the hazards on campus.” Officer Clark said that the attitudes of students offend our security company because it was necessary At the Georgia Institute of Technology, an residents in the area causing them to harm students. for us to be able to handle situations without institution located in an urban environment “Students must take heed to their surroundings and realize wasting valuable time contacting other similar to the one surrounding the Atlanta that they don’t have the normal setting for a college campus,” agencies.” University Center, the idea of police and said Officer Clark. All of the officers interviewed agreed that the students working hand in hand is also employed. The mini-precinct has extended its hours. They are open main advantage of having police officers is that “We have quite a few programs that are meant until 12 a.m. on Monday through Thursday and 24 hours on they have the power of arrest. to make this a safe place,” said Jack Vickery, Friday and Saturday. Officers are also willing to speak to According to Edward Medlin, the director of director of the police department at Georgia students and organizations on crime prevention. public safety at Emory University, another Tech. “The police patrol is only one aspect of our Not only are students, faculty and police concerned about advantage of having police officers is the validity services. There is a student safety patrol service safety in AUC. Local proprietor John Stegall is doing what he of the uniform. run by the students and it operates at night. can to help out. “Twenty years ago, the average criminal was There is a campus transportation system shuttle “There have been times when we have escorted students back intimidated when faced by any type of uniform,” and a network of campus emergency phones. to their dorms,” said Stegall, “:Usually females who are afraid said Medlin. “Now, we are dealing with very Our police department also sponsors continuous to walk down the street.” high levels of sophistication in criminals, and educational seminars on crime prevention.” Mr. Stegall said, “There should be an escort on each corner that warrants a police presence.” “The labeling of the forces — security or so muggers won’t feel they have a chance of succeeding.” “I would feel very uncomfortable as a student police — is not as important as the effort made to “Whatever we (Stegall’s) can do, we will so students won’t be relying on security forces because they face so work with the students,” explained Chief hurt,” said Stegall, “But students should look into obtaining a many limitations,” added Medlin. Medlin. “The students need to see them as a permit for a gun.” Although the consensus was in favor of police, resource and not as the enemy. The students Most students, predominantly females, now carry mace and many policeman contended that security guards must have confidence in the force.” have enrolled in self-defense classes while others are not have a certain necessity on college campuses. Since the death of Goodman, AUC bothered by the lack or increase in security. “I think that there are two distinct functions administrators and the Atlanta Police Franchesco Currie, a senior, said students have to be aware on college campuses,” said Chief W. J. Taylor of Department have been working on solution of their surroundings and stop being scared. the Atlanta Police Department. “The security toward effective security “...whether that means “People sense when you are scared and take advantage of it,” guard is there to stand on campus, watch doors, combining the security forces or installing an said Currie. escort students and stuff like that. It would be a AUC police department remains to be seen.” Currie has not taken any new measures of protection but is waste of time and ability for certified police to “Each college is writing their recommendation willing to escort female students who are afraid. have duties like that. However, the streets in and and will submit the entire proposal,” said Chief Administration increased security and held a meeting on around a university need a police presence to Taylor. “We expect to have something by safeguarding students, But still, students feel their “safety is in deal with criminal conduct, in that regard, I say a mid-December.” their own hands.” JCCW- A aS AA* -V fn'tt« ' . Page 6 December 4, 1990 Clark Atlanta University Panther

LEGEND 1. Merrill Hall CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MAP 2. Quarles-Washington Hall 3. Biology Research Building 4. Site of new Research Center for Science and Technology 5. Dean Sage Hall 6. Atlanta University Center Placement Office 7. Trevor Arnett Halle 8. Harkness Hall 9. Wright Hall 10. Clement Hall 11. McPheeter-Dennis Hall 12. Haven- Warren Hall 13. Science Office Annex 14. Science Office Building 15. Center on Health and Aging 16. Brawley Hall 17. Pfeiffer Hall 18. Tanner-Turner Building 19. Thayer Hall 20. Merner Hall 21. Kresge Hall 22. Holmes Hall 23. Vivian Wilson Henderson Center 24. E. L. Simon Courts 25. Clark Atlanta University-Morris Brown College Book Store 26. Rober W. Woodruff Library 27. Criminal Justice Institute 28. Faculty Housing 29. President’s Residence at Holly Hill 30. Bumstead Hall Ware Hall Office of Phylon Journal

increased police protection with more visible patrol cars in the Atlanta Univerisity Center, especially around CAU. Chief Bell could not be reached for comment. The Atlanta Police Department mini-precinct located at Fair and Roach streets has extended its hours to midnight Sunday through Thursday and to 24 hours Friday and Saturday. Dr. Cole said that the city has sent trucks to replace lights on Fair Street and Brawley Drive to improve night visibility. Dr. Cole added that he is working on a proposal with the police department to extend the hours of the mini-precinct to 24 hours 7 days a week. More about this plan will be known in coming weeks, Dr. Cole said. Security Posts Jesse McClardy, transportation director and former football coach at CAU, heads a new shuttle service also designed to help students feel safe. To accommodate the Robert W. Woodruff Library’s closing hours, the service runs approximately every 15 minutes Monday through Friday from 6:30 p.m. to Steps Taken To Improve Security 12:30 a.m., Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and will also provide a wider security area. Sundays from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. By NICHELL J. TA YLOR According to security officers, residents must Printed copies of the shuttle service schedule will be Contributing Writer available for students to pick up in McClardy’s office Students arriving at the West End MARTA station present proper school identification before being allowed entry. Visitors must sign a register and show in Brawley Hall, according to Zackery Head, his now have two options: they can brave a nocturnal student assistant. Final schedule times may differ walk through the streets, or they can hop a shuttle bus any legal picture identification, such as a driver’s license, which is held by the officer until the visitor slightly from the tentative schedule cited above. and be whisked away safely to campus. “Any student with an ID card can ride if they wish The shuttle service is one of several recent measures exits the complex. A major complaint among the Courts’ residents, to. We’re not going to turn them down,” McClardy taken by campus security, the administration, police said. The shuttle travels around most of the AUC with and students to strengthen security at Clark Atlanta however, involves visitors’ parking. All visitors must park outside the Courts on surrounding streets, three daily trips to the West End MARTA station. University since the shooting death of 19-year-old The drivers keep logs of their stops. Duane Goodman. including Vine Street. A Sims Security officer stated that any vehicle “We will drop students to the West End station by Sims Security has provided a wider security area request, but it’s not a regular route yet. We will near campus housing. Also, the administration is allowed inside the complex must have a current sticker showing it is registered through CAU. probably start going there on the hour,” McClardy working with the city to improve lighting at CAU. said. Also, the Atlanta Police Department precinct in the “It is necessary to monitor every car that enters the Courts for the residents’ safety. That’s why we enforce Students may transfer to the Morris Brown shuttle. Atlanta University Center has extended its patrol So far, Spelman students have provided the most hours. Finally, students have formed a task force to the registration stickers,” the officer said. Many residents, like one 19-year-old sophomore, ridership. McClardy said he originated a proposal to address safety concerns. have CAU’s shuttle feel AUC-area MARTA lines, but In response to students’ complaints, Sims Security disagree with this rule. “I think it is unsafe. We have enough room in the the plan needs funding. opened a second entrance to E.L. Simons Courts Nov. A student task force, which is still in its developing 13, about 30 feet away from the shooting site on Vine Courts to have visitors’ cars in the complex. Visitors should feel they’re in a safe environment, especially stage, was set up two days after the shooting. Street. According to Jamyee Pleasant, president of the At least one security officer is stationed 24 hours a females, because this is a horrible neighborhood," she said. Student Government Association, the 13-member day in a booth posted at the gate. That same booth organization serves as a liaison between students and was reportedly unmanned when Goodman was shot. Dr. Cole said he would leave the issue for the residents to decide. “We are asking residents for their Dr. Cole regarding security issues. The task force The officer assigned to the post was on patrol, includes two student representatives from each according to James Sims, head of Sims Security. input. Then we will all review and make a decision,” he said. So far, residents have not come forward with a freshman dorm, seven from the Courts and two Formerly, the Courts’ residents could enter only off-campus residents. through Fair Street, where at least one officer is also formal proposal, Dr. Cole stated. Other steps toward stronger security were taken by Meetings are held bi-weekly and are open to all posted 24 hours a day. CAU students, Ms. Pleasant said. Any concern about “The new entrance is designed to improve the traffic the City of Atlanta, the Atlanta Police Department and CAU officials. Dr. Cole stated that Atlanta Police campus safety may be addressed at the meeting, not flow into the Courts,” said Dr. Thomas W. Cole Jr., just issues about Sims Security. CAU president. He added that the second entrance Chief Eldrin Bell has committed to providing Clark Atlanta University Panther December 4, 1990 Page 7 AUC Males Feel Unprotected, Neglected By WILLIAM BLACKBURN Many male students ex­ Unlike Spelman, these weapons like most females and Jeter, a Morris Brown junior. Contributing Writer pressed shock sbout killing, but institutions also have more 1 go to school in the ghetto just “But we don’t come down here When it comes to campus were not surprised. The than two entrances to the like these females, and I want crazy, and knowing we’re in the security in the Atlanta consensus among the male campus, with Morris Brown the same protection.” projects we would never University Center (AUC), it’s students seems to be that if having the easiest accessible No security guard would dismiss any notion of having the males who usually become anyone is protected in teh AUC grounds. comment publicly on the security around us”. second priority. it’s the females. matter, but when asked Disel added that the guards According to male students “The security guards seem to Females are allowed to enter whether the male students think just like they act — in the AUC, protecting the take a personal responsibility the CAU Courts, the gates of consider themselves to without regard for the male Black man is a note that is towards protecting the females, Spelman and the grounds of headstrong to have protection, students. “That’s the problem usually skipped over. while the attitude towards guys Morehouse without being most nodded yes. “I think society sometimes is “watch your back cause you challenged. In the same sense, around here, assuming that the forgets that the male needs a know you’re in the ghetto,” said males entering these same areas male wants no protection, but “Everyone comes down here visual protector just like a dejected Keith Forgan, a must have proper we have to learn to protect the women and children,” said CAU senior. identification. cocky,” said an angry Ronald Black man also” Kenyatta Disel, a junior at A pattern? Possibly. A Morehouse College, “It’s This is an attitude that potential problem? Definitely, apparent that security around should cause concern for the according to most students campus reflects that.” safety of male students, but few interviewed. Media Has Field Day Disel comments come in the seem to question it. wake of the murder of Duane The entire campus at The male students agree that In Wake Of Tragedy Goodwin, a 19-year-old male Spelman College is enclosed by the only possible solution is a student at Clark Atlanta a barbed wire fence with a mental solution. University (CAU). Goodwin concrete security force. “The administration and the By SHERYL M. KENNEDY was slayed during an apparent However, at the same time, security guards seem to believe Contributing Writer robbery attempt less than 50 Morehouse, CAU and Morris that the guys are more capable When the news of a slain student first emerged, many feet from the guard booth set Brown each have a high of taking care of themselves Georgians experienced a painful reminder of the rapidly up in front of CAU’s E. L. concentration of male students than girls,” said CAU freshman increasing problem of crime in their urban and rural Simon Courts. and have no such barriers. Paul Schoffer. “I carry no communities. It frightened students on campuses around the nation, especially in the Atlanta University Center. Women Feel More Safe, Secure As with any other unfortunate incident, the media were By JOCEL YN R. COLEMAN California. in full force. Many students resented the intrustion while Contributing Writer Ms. Henderson had tried to convince her others saw it as a necessary evil. Clark Atlanta University women agree that mother last year that that living near campus was Many students have expressed a concern over whether even though they generally receive more not feasible. or not the media’s attention was for the “right reason.” protection than men, they still must be “My mom wanted me to live close to campus. “Was it just to shine a negative light on the African constantly on guard against crime. She thought 1 was joking trying to get a town American community?” queried one student. “Or to fill “I think the boys’ dorm is more relaxed. It’s house way out,” she said. “When she saw the an empty space on a past deadline editoral page?” easier to get in. The dorm directors are a little bit conditions she said ‘Oh no’ and saw that it was It was early Sunday morning when Duane Goodman more strict in the girls’ dorm.” said Kimberly too risky for two young ladies.” was found dead from a gunshot wound to the head. Gross, CAU sophomore and member of the On the other hand, Ms. Henderson notes that From that point on, the media has appeared in swarms in Student Security Task Force. women have a better chance of beating the and around the Atlanta University Center. Ms. Gross, however, still walks around sometimes inconvenient security system on The Atlanta Journalconstitution was the first metro campus at night with at least two or three people. campus. publication to tackle the slaying of Goodman and to “We walk fast especially from the library,” “At the Courts sometimes they don’t trip if analyze Clark Atlanta University’s method of preventing Ms. Gross said. you do not have your ID and you’re a girl. They that particular incident and others that could occur. According to the CAU Housing Office, there are not supposed to let you in at all without it,” Since then, they have been accused of nonobjective and are four female dorms that house approximately Ms. Henderson revealed. careless reporting. 349 women. Brawley Hall, the only male dorm “Sometimes they don’t even sign you in. They Even though the Atlanta Journalconstitution was the on campus houses about 100 men. Two annexes rush you in and say they’ll fill it out later,” she first medium to cover the issue, they were the first to refer on Fair street are reserved for male athletes. said. “Every guy has to have it (ID). If they don’t to Duane Goodman as Dwayne Goodman on more than Many CAU women agree that female have it they don’t get in.” one occasion. residence halls are much safer than the male According to Ms. Gross, the individuals According to Monica Kaufman, an anchorperson with dorm. In order to gain access to a woman’s supposedly responsible for student security last WSBTV, it was a mistake that could have been easily dorm there is a long procedure of signing in year were actually part of the problem. Many corrected if someone would have called in and given the and showing ID for both sexes. students witnessed security officers flirting with correct spelling. Associate Dean of Students Mary Ware feels female students. “Concern is a twoway relationship,” said Ms. that the issue of female security is more sensitive Kaufman at a news conference. “It could have been than male protection. "I watch my own back. I don't avoided by the newspaper and television station if the “Traditionally we have been victimized by all depend on security guards. You have proper research would have been done combined with the types of sex crimes. Nowadays both men and proper amount of concern given to produce a quality women are at risk. But with all the rapes and to watch out for yourself around article not a gossipy piece of news.” murders we have concerns that are peculiar to here." “The media did a very poor job of covering the entire us,” said Dean Ware. issue,” says Jamyee Pleasant, Clark Atlanta University CAU women interviewed recalled the same “Last year a lot of the girls felt that some of the Student Government Association undergraduate three or four female assaults that were public security guards were trying to talk to the girls,” president. “The media portrayed it as another attack on knowledge to the campus last year. According to she said. the African American institution and its struggle to the students, a woman was sexually assaulted in Sonya Richey, a senior and resident in the continue to hold a vital role in society.” her E. L. Simon Courts apartment, another Birdcage dorm located in the E. L. Simon The media’s handling of the event also alarmed many female’s face was slashed at the dumpster behind Courts, commented on the same issue. university administrators about the onesided coverage of the Bird Cage while she was emptying her trash “Last year,there were a couple who tried to the incident. and another woman was threatened with a knife flirt. There were four or five who were trying to In response to the Atlanta Journal Constitution’s as she got out of her car right outside the gate get friendly,” said Ms. Richey. article “The Perils of the Urban Campus,” that appeared surrounding the Courts. A former Clark security guard informed Ms. in the Nov. 17 issue, Clark Atlanta University’s president There was also another sexual assault in Richey, who also witnessed two off-duty security Thomas Cole, Jr. wrote a letter to the editoral page Holmes Hall near the end of last school year. officers shooting at each other behind the E.L. editor, Tom Teepen, about the errors throughout the Ms. Gross lived in Holmes Hall last year and Simon Courts last year, that the “friendly” article. feels that the classrooms in the basement where guards were fired as a result of their actions. According to university officials, the article insinuates the washing machines are located were another Ms. Richey takes special precautions as a CAU administrators were reluctant to provide answers to problem. woman living in the Birdcage. She always parks several questions raiesed by the press. It also focused on “Male students would be in the dorm after her car near the entrance, never sleeps with her Sims Security, owned by James E. Sims Jr., and their hours using the classrooms. If you were doing windows open (no matter how hot it is) and only training as adequate security officers. your laundry you didn’t know who was down goes to the dark, deserted dumpster during the “The editorial misses one fundamental point,” says Dr. there. Someone might come up and startle you,” day. Cole. “The death of Duane Goodman was a painful Ms. Gross said. “1 watch my own back. I don’t depend on reminder that much more needs to be done in our 1 don’t feel thesecurity around campus is good security guards,” said Ms. Richey. “You have to communities by all of us.” enough,” said Sherrie Henderson, a junior from watch out for yourself around here.” Page 8 Clark Atlanta University Panther L ifestyle December 4, 1990 Professor Teaches, Preaches Touchtone Registration: extension of “her ministry.” Dr. Sloan explained The Wave Of The Future minstry is what she has been doingall the time in teaching higher education. “The things I have By MARJORIE MOORE “Telephone Registration in a done professionally have all sort of tied in with Contributing Writer Downtown Commuter School: one another,” said Dr. Sloan. Ft is the fall quarter and The Georgia State Perspec­ Being in the profession of teaching for the last Michael Straw is at home tive.” 20 years has been a ministry of helping for Dr. preparing to pre-register for the The brochure gives financial Sloan. She feels strongly about the Black church winter quarter at Georgia State suggestions on how a university being an instrument to teach. “The church is University. Michael doesn't can own such a system. Dr. made up of people, and part of what 1 see have to set a foot outside of his Greene and Elliott said a happening is the people suffering from lack of door to walk to the registration system would cost approxi­ knowledge,” said Dr. Sloan. Therefore, she line at school. Instead he lets mate $30,000 to $50,000. A expressed the need for teaching to come into the his fingers do the walking and system of this size would Black church. “The Black church is in the registers by telephone. adequately serve 5,000 position to pull a lot of our people out of Georgia State has a touch students. economic, spiritual, and physical conditions,” tone registration process which Dr. Greene and Elliott said that cost is a major factor but, it said Dr. Sloan. The seriousness of this matter students can register their is not the important one. was expressed by her gesturing her hands. In classes with a telephone call. most They offered some quidelines addition, her voice was shaking like a tightrope Michael said, “The tele­ on how a university can pay for beam, steady but always swaying. The two seem phone is the best way to touch tone system. First, to so synonymous, teaching and preaching. Dr. register. I can stay at home and fund such a system, a college Slaon said she likes to leave people with a computer can help me register should collect the registration something that will help them on a day to day for my classes. 1 just enter the fees early from students. basis and not jsut concerning the future. codes which represent classes just by pressing the telephone However, Dr. Fred Fresh, bottons. Then, 1 am registered the registrar at Clark Atlanta “If I can live so that within minutes.” University said, “Collecting Dr. James E. Greene Jr., the fees early is a problem at the others can see what I am registrar at Georgia State university. This is one reason University said, “The univer­ the university doesn’t have a doing and in turn sity was one of the first schools faster registration like Georgia motivate them, I have in the U.S. to have a touch tone State.” registration system. The According to Dr. Fresh, accomplished something” university has a history for many students at Clark do not being pioneers. Also, we tried have their tution funds when — Dr. ROSE SLOAN to find a better way to register they register for classes. classes for our students. The Therefore, the university Therefore, Dr. Sloan has a strong adminstrators gave it a shot provides a deferred payment commitment to both callings in her life. and the outcome was success­ plan, which the university pays However, the key is using them collectively. “1 ful. We have had visits from for the student’s tuition until hope to encourage students to get articles and universities including foreign the student can pay the other materials published,” said Dr. Sloan. She countries to come and see our institution back. is also writitng her own book for her class in new development.” Dr. Fresh said some students By CYDNEY L. WILLIAMS Philosophy and Ethics in the Department of Georgia State has had this don’t pay the institution back Managing Editor Mass Media Arts. The book will contain case system since 1985. Dr. Greene while others don’t pay until the studies. “You can only reach so many people said the biggest complaint that end of the year. As a result, the When you think about the “Picture perfect” orally,” said Dr. Sloan. Therefore, she feels that students have is, why didn’t the university is in more debt, he teacher with pencil in hand, a flowered dress, publishing is essential for preserving. Dr. Sloan university have the system said. accentuated with a lace collar, and the is also using her own students in her book. “As before.” all-famous fat, juicy, red, polished apple on the we develop a book here at Clark Atlanta Dr. Greene said, “They love According to Carole Ram­ desk, that sits in front of a freshly washed black University, other students will come along and it. They would hang me up by sey, a CAU alumna, “Clark is board, you might consider Dr. Rose M. Sloan as be able to relate, because it is their own,” said Dr. my thumbs if I changed it.” known for helping students just the right person. Sloan. According to Dr. Greene, the with their tution. I have known Guess what though? She does not just teach Having Dr. Sloan for a class gives students an university selected the system many students who were able from behind her desk. These days, you may oportunity to notice the constant reference she because it was convenient for to attend school because of the often find her teaching from behind a pulpit. Dr. gives to her mother throughout many of her students. deferred payment plan.” Slaon completed a program this summer at lectures. Dr. Sloan often refers to the sayings “Most of Georgia State’s Dr. Fresh said that the Candler School of Theology at Emory and quotes she received from her mother. “1 students are employed and a adminstration reviews the University. She also was ordained as a minister come from a strong family background,” said large percentage is married. registration process every in the United Methodist Church this summer. Dr. Sloan. This summer was a very special The touch tone system is a semester and they try to figure She is among individuals who are making summer for her family, which celebrated their convenient way for people who out how they can improve the magnificient contributions to our society today. reunion. Her father was blessed with celebrating have busy lives. It is available system. his 90th birthday and her mother celebrated her 24 hours a day and six days a She lives by the “golden rule,” implemented 85th birthday during the family reunion week. You can call from work “The registration committee with positivity and motivation. “1 try to festivities. In additon, Dr. Sloan said there were or from a pay phone.” meets at the end of the day at motivate people to do their best,’’said Dr. Sloan. 16 grandchildren, nine greatgrands and seven Dr. Greene said that the registration and we review each Furthermore, Dr. Sloan expressed her deep first generations represented at the family university is educating many station to improve the belief that there is a time and a place for reunion. Dr. Sloan emphasized the need for the colleges across the country process.” everything. “When it is time to be serious and get Black family to get back to close family ties. She about the touch tone process Also, Dr. Fresh said that the down to work, do that. But when it is time to added the Black family having a source of being including Clark Atlanta registration committee is have fun, have fun,” said Dr. Sloan. a strong entity in todays society. University. “We have met with working on pre-registration. “You have to start within yourself. Therefore, several adminstrators from “If a student pre-registers, the Some other points that highlight Dr. Sloan, a I spend a lot of time working on myself,” said Dr. Clark to demonstrate some student wouldn’t have to go member of the Department of Speech Sloan. Furthermore, she expressed it is not what features from our system.” through as many lines.” Communication and Theatre Arts, and her you say, but what you do that is important. As a Dr. Greene along with Mark While the registration overall personality includes: love for traveling result, she said, “If I can live so that others can S.^Elliott, an adminstrator committee thinks of better and being a well rounded, balanced person. see what 1 am doing and in turn motivate them, 1 from Georgia State, wrote a ways to improve registration, Incredibly enough, Dr. Sloan’s personality have accomplished something. Dr. Sloan has brochure which explains in many students are still blends perfectly, like pinstipes on a grey suit, managed to use the best of two equations and detail how the touch tone unhappy and they are com­ with the things she is doing in her life today. She come up with the perfect solution. Preaching registration process operates. plaining about the registration expressed the call to go into the ministry as an plus teaching equals great impact on individuals. The brochure is named at Clark. Page 9 Clark Atlanta University Panther Entertain ment December 4, 1990

the beat and what she considers the truth. A/lagg/e's Dream Becomes Reality Harmony drops some serious science. The title to her first released single, “Pound­ By PAULETTE V. WALKER have rumors made up about cake,” addresses the way Editor-in-Chief them in the tabloid press. society treats women. “Staring eyes examine me Nevertheless, they seem to be “In a society, a woman is just just because I’m from the sea. primarily concerned with the intelligent or attractive or They all choose not to look at creative process. For this crew, spiritual, said Harmony. On the pages in the book. Why do it appears that intuition rules commercials, you’re always people judge each other over image. As they see it, seeing parts of a woman’s body according to their skin’s own “There’s nothing like being — a piece here, a piece there, a color?" inspired and having an idea in piece everywhere. What These are some lyrics from your mind grow into a song Poundcake is saying is that it’s “Human,” a song about racism that in the absence of public not about just one piece. that appears on Maggies response, is worthy and Women are whole entities. Dream’s self-titled debut satisfying to us. That’s not to They are all those things — album. say we don’t hope to attract as intelligent, physical and “All the songs reflect our many different segments of the spiritual. It’s about the need for environment and our perspec­ population as we possibly can, man to realize that he’s not the tive on it,” says Maggie’s but the bottom line is focusing only creature on earth.” Dream drummer Tony James on the kind of music-making “Art of War” talks about the in a published interview. that will go beyond contempor­ need for unity and challenges “There is definitely a serious ary trends. That's what it’s all the Eurocentric view that problem with drugs and about.” Africa is “the smallest neighborhood decay. But we’re And with that it looks like (continent) when in fact it’s the certainly not writing about Maggie’s Dream will be tallest.” anything that other people havent’ seen. And if anything, I making great music for a long think these songs are definitely time to come or, as their song “Mother Africa”pays tribute more reporting than preaching “Father Mother” aptly puts it, to her African ancestry and the about what we think are serious for “many more revolutions Motherland. issues.” around the sun.” Harmony, who has written a The five men who make up The songs focus on racial book of poetry, credits Boogie Maggie’s Dream are a multi­ consciousness, AIDS, drug Down Productions as provid­ ethnic crew from Manhattan abuse and divorce. Some may ing her a launching pad to a (New York City). Their name find it morbid, but according to rapping and singing career. was taken from Dr. James the band members, it’s reality. Comer’s book “Maggie’s “You go out on the street “1 never thought I would be American Dream,” a book that every day and it’s everywhere this great rapper or R&B speaks about society’s prevail­ you look,” said Lonnie Hillyer, artist,” said Harmony. “It was ing views on Black America, the base player for the band. just a hobby. I sang in school through the inspiring chronicle “You can’t help but be affected and church and hung out at the of a Black family’s struggle in by it — and if that’s what you recording studios with my the rural South. see daily, then chances are it’s Harmony family. I didn’t forsee signing a On sheer visuals, Maggie’s going to turn up in your music recording contract. It just Dream will most likely be one whether you intend for it to or happened that after I san on of those groups destined to not.” that single, ‘Jah Rulez,’ a lot of Harmony Rings At CAU record companies started calling my house, so eventually, H-A-R-M-O-N-Y, it’s HAR­ mony is very aware and proud Kris (Kris Parker of KRS-ONe MONY of her African heritage. This is of BDP) and 1 decided to shop So wipe the tearsfrom your eye evident after one listens to her a deal. I exist in bliss, With a gift album. She raps the impor­ With a mic in my fist tance of self-knowledge and Harmony attended Hunter I’m out to uplift the R-A-P seeks to get this message across College in New York for two industry to her audience. years and studied psychology. Then me “I am not the kind of woman She also sang. She became a Who says a rapper can’t be in who sells records with her member of the school’s choir, key? butt,” said Harmony in a and performed at the 1989 Miss published interview. And that New York Pageant at Madison By PAULETTE V. WALKER is exactly what she wants Square Garden’s Felt Forum. Editor-in-Chief people to realize with this “I got involved in that Rapper and singer Har­ album. “I’m a rapper who can because some of my peers said mony, a.k.a. Pamela Scott, will sing,” Harmony insists. (important) people would be be appearing at Clark Atlanta The rich smooth vocals on there to hear you,” Harmony University Dec. 6. She is “Jah Ruiez,” a single from recalled. scheduled to be interviewed for Boogie Down Productions The Brooklyn native plans to. Clark’s New Music Report Guetto Music: The Blueprint of return to school later to television show which will be Hip Hop album was Har­ continue her academic aired on WUTV Cable 3. mony’s singing debut. The pursuits. Harmony, Blastmaster chorus, written and sung by A very important project KRS-One’s 24-year-old Harmony, had record execu­ that Harmony envisions is sister-in-law sings and raps on tives asking who she was. establishing “Harmony House” her Virgin Records debut With her debut album, where children “...can hang album, Let There Be Harmony. Harmony is a bit of a philo­ out, learn about their heritage She has a unique and assertive sopher. She philosophizes or just have rape sessions.” style that is full of conviction about God, family and unity “Right now, I’m training to and she is out to define a within an Afrocentric theme. work in the public school respectable place for women in She’s a poet who speaks her system to teach children how to hip hop. mind, a vocalists who sings read,” said Harmony. “I believe Like her contemporaries — with finesse and a rapper who if you train children early, when they grow up they won’t KRS-1, Queen Latifah, and A breaks it down to the bare Maggie’s Dream Tribe Called Quest — Har­ essentials, leaving little else but depart from their roots.” Page 10 December 4, 1990 Clark A tlanta University Panther CA U Has Rich History Of Tradition, Pride By TONYA LATIMER Ironically, as the seed of Clark College was They used the facilities to cook, have classes and house women majoring in home economics. Here News Editor sprouting, the Atlanta Board of Education was just again is another difference. Home economics is no “Tuition , $1 per month. Board, $6 and $8 per beginning. It was in January of 1872 that the Atlanta month. Admits students of all races and both sexes,” Public School System came into existence. longer offered as a major at Clark Atlanta University. Dr. Brawley said that the most important was the advertisement for the opening of Clark The second transition occurred when the Lloyd development during 1876 to 1877 was the addition of University. Street Church transferred its classes to Whitehall Dr. William Henry Crogman, who was the first This advertisement appeared in the 1881 Atlanta Street. Shortly afterwards, the Clark University (acting) African American president. Dr. Brawley City Directory. School of Theology was founded. The Freedmen’s described him as a “man of unusual ability and Religion molded the history of what is now Clark Aid Society reported that the Clark Theological maturity.” Atlanta University. It was founded by the Methodist Seminary was opened with appropriate religious Episcopal Church through the Freedmen’s Aid services, in February 1875. Dr. Crogman was also the first African American teacher employed by the Freedmen’s Aid Society in Society. The organization’s educational aim was to The Gammon Theological Seminary, which is now 1870 at Chaflin University. provide elementary education for the Negro children; a component of the Interdenominational Theological According to the book, by the end of the period to provide teacher training; and to provide training Center, is another example of how Clark’s founders fora ministers. The twostory building formally strongly convicted education and religion. when Clark University was located on Whitehall Street, there had been much growth. The departments opened Aug.4, 1869, marked the beginning of a legacy. In the meantime, the Primary work was continued increased, resulting in an increase in faculty members. Just as a butterfly goes through metamorphosis, so in the Summer Hill School that was sold to the City of did CAU. Clark College has relocated four times. It Atlanta in 1877 for $3,000. The last move resulted in the present location in South Atlanta. This was the location of the first was first located at Summer Hill in 1872and moved to I he Sixth Annual Report of the Freedmen's Society building, Chrisman Hall. In a report to the General Whitehall and McDaniels Street and again in 1880 to indicated that the term 1872 to 1873 was the first full Conference in 1884, the building was described as “the South Atlanta and finally taking permanent roots in it session of the theological school. During that year 78 most beautiful and convenient building to society, present location in 1941. students were enrolled. There were 23 in theological having class and school rooms and a chapel large Its first location was where the school at Clark school and 55 in the Preparatory and Normal Chapel was held. There were three departments: Departments. enough to accommodate 200 students.” Normal, Preparatory and Primary. The Clark College This large space was needed because chapel was well These students primarily represented Alabama, attended. Dr. Jenkins said that chapel was required as alma mater makes reference to this location in its first Florida and Georgia. Today, the enrollment is in the verse. It states, “There’s a school on a hill that we love if it were a course. She continued that if a student thousands and students come from everywhere; the good and true . . .” didn’t come he or she was punished. Although several West Indies, California and Africa, to gain a higher students hid to avoid attending the service, only a few According to The Clark College Legacy, by Dr. level of education. James P. Brawley, former president of Clark College, succeeded. She said that today chapel is no longer a According to Dr. Brawley, the school flourished in requirement which explains the low turnout every “No man in the church has done more for this 1874 under the administration of Rev. Isaac J. educational work than Bishop Clark.” Therefore, Sunday. Lansing. He stated that along with other Curfews were also important to the institution. after af few years Summer Hill was given the name developments, a wooden structure was added to Clark “...in honor of our beloved Bishop.” Juniors had to be in by 9 p.m.; first semester seniors supplement the brick building of 11 rooms. Bishop Dr. Davis Westgate Clark, the first president had to be in by 11 p.m.; and second semester senior “The twostory wooden structure provided two large had to be in by midnight. This could be attributed to of the Freedmen’s Aid Society, was an experienced recitation rooms on the first floor and dormitory educator, the author of several textbooks and an the time in history and the fact that the students were rooms for men on the second floor,” according to Dr. young. Dr. Jenkins stated that on an average her “...able divine.” Brawley. In extending his efforts to help educate African freshmen class was 16. Whereas, today the average American children, Bishop Clark encouraged freshman is 18 and beyond the minor stage. ministers to establish primary schools. Among those As times change, developments advance. Disrupting during the rigidly enforced study hours, to oblige Bishop Clark’s wishes was the Rev. J.W. Lee, According to Dr. Isabella Jenkins, director of the which were 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. then also, could result in who took charge of a primry school in Clark Chapel Honor Program, when she came to Clark as a student punishment. “You could just about hear a pin drop,’ Methodist Church in 1867. in 1941, Pfeiffer and Merner Halls were the only two described Dr. Jenkins. The school was taken over by the Freedmen’s Aid dormitories on campus. In contrast to the present, the The rule that students must sign out of the Society in 1869 and they later purchased a building in men lived in Pfeiffer and the women lived in Merner. dormitory if they are leaving campus has become the Summer Hill area of Atlanta for $4,500. The She added that later came Holmes Hall, Brawley Hall almost obsolete. This could also result in punishment school became known as the Summer Hill School and and Kresge Hall. during Dr. Jenkins’ days. She said that the institution was the basic beginning of what came to be known as Kresge was not an honors dormitory in the was responsible for the student and considered a Clark University. beginning. It belonged to the home economics majors. substitute parent. However, Ms. Wenhamdoes said the 47-year-old defense Adequate space has been not feel that campus crime is a department management AUC Officials reserved for precompetition Parents problem that is solely limited to analyst. “He was always out so Continued From Page 2 warmup in three areas that Continued From Page 5 CAU. late and 1 was worried.” feature nonsanded synthetic More than 320 competitors “That could have happened “1 never gave thought about surfaces identical to those of are expected to be at the 1996 in the safety of the area,” he at any school,” she said. “I’m pulling him out (of CAU),” she the main areas. One will be Summer Games. Competition said. sure that crime occurs at other said. “Crime is all over. Even located at the AU Stadium, just will include both men’s and Francis Crues of St. Louis, campuses but most of it goes (Georgia) Tech is next to off the playing field. women’s tournaments, which would like to see her daughter, unreported so we don’t hear Techwood Homes. I just feel span a total of 13 days, from Serita, a junior majoring in about it.” that they need to beef up July 21 to Aug. 2. sociology, come home. The parents of male students security at Clark (Atlanta Prior to the competition and The Atlanta University “I’m worried sick about her are just as concerned about University) and use more cops during those periods when the Complex will be located within and sometimes 1 wish she their sons as female parents are to protect these kids who are tournament program allows it, walking distance of the Georgia would come home, but 1 know about their daughters. studying late.” the competition will also serve Dome, the Omni Coliseum, the that Serita can take care of Mary Huff, the mother of as training sites. There will also Linda Jones, 37, is very close World Congress Center and herself,” she said. “It is such a Pierce Huff, has been a resident be other pitches of the required to her son Ralph. The shooting other Olympic Centre venues. shame that the young man was of Atlanta for over 25 years. dimensions and surfaces within took place right outside of his Travel from either the Olympic killed.” She knows that crime is the Village and Complex. dormroom window. Village or the Olympic Family Ms. Crues, who owns a inescapable here. These sites will incude all the “1 was stunned to hear what Hotel, which areexpected to be convienence store, knows that “People are rowdy every­ necessary equipment and happened,” said the Savannah built to provide housing for there is no use in running. where, so you really can not run nearby changing rooms to housewife. some Olympiads, to the “You can’t escape crime and from crime,” she said. Even accommodate practicing Ralph is a sophomore Complex is less than five violence,” she said. “It’s sad where we attend church (Vine teams. but it is everywhere.” biology major. He knows that minutes. City) there is a lot of crime. We if the security situation doesn’t Desiree Gulston, a freshman could be victimized while at psychology major, is also in the improve, he could be spending The two main competition All athletes and officials church.” his last two years of undergrad­ involved in the Village, to be Marching Panther band. She Pierce is a senior journalism areas will feature identical uate study at Savannah State located within the Olympic lives off campus and does not major and was formerly the surfaces of synthetic turf or a University. Ring, will be just two kilome­ have a car. She must catch sports editor of the Panther. comparable material. The “If the security doesn’t get ters from the Olympic Centre. MARTA home from practice. Panther staffers, especially enlarged Herndon Stadium better, my mom definitely The Family Hotel will provide Her mother is 42-year-old section editors, remain at the will seat 25,000 spectators, and Margurite Wenham, a regis­ wants me to come home. Shu the AU Stadium will seat at accommodations for the school late into the night and tered nurse in Snellville. Ms. makes no bones about it,” he least 5,000. At both locations, president, secretary general early morning hours. Ms. Huff Wenham is understandably said. “My dad feels that 1 am a all the appropiate equipment and members of the executive is glad that her son no longer worried about her daughter. grown man and can take care of and staff will be provided to the committee of the FIH. Other works with the paper. “It’s very disturbing and yes, myself, but my mom would like complete satisfaction of the VIPs will be accommodated in I do feel for my daughter’s “I am so relieved that he isn’t nothing better than to see me at Federation Internationale de luxury hotels adjacent to the safety,” she said. the sports editor anymore,” home.” Hockey (FIH). Hotel. Page 11 Clark Atlanta University Panther Sports December 4, 1990

REPORT CARD BUSHING OFFENSE: The Panthers displayed in some Panthers Finish Season A t 4-6 games the danger of a wishbone offense. Leo Barr and c Charles Evans were the top runningbacks. Yet, in certain By ANTHONY GEORGE III ranking him fifth in the S1AC. He was also games during critical situations, the Panther wishbone was awarded defensive player of the week for his not effective. Next season, this will be the team’s strong point Sports Editor with both men returning. Clark Atlanta University under the wings of effort against Albany State, and had several PASSING OFFENSE: After the first few games, first-year head coach Willie Hunter won more honorable mentions throughout the duration of quarterback Marlow Roberson developed into the player games than any Clark team since 1978. The the season. B- that former Panthers’ coach Jesse McClardy recruited out of Archer High School in Atlanta. Millard Hamilton, Felix Panthers finished 4-6, one win better than last Hunter said his team came close to meeting Lewis and Kermit Williams comprised on of the best season. most of the goals he set for the team before the receiving trio in the SI AC. Next season, offense coordinator Many things changed this season, as well as season began. Robert Haygood will have to determine who will replace others stayed the same. CAU kept several losing “Our goal was to finish 5-5, but realistically we Hamilton and Roberson. OFFENSIVE LINE: This may be the most improved area streak alive against Morris Brown (15 years), should have finished 7-3,” Hunter said. “I was a of the Panthers this season. Veterans Fred Williamsand Tim Albany State and Alabama A&M(8 years), and little disappointed in our record because we B Crowder led the offensive line ‘move the crowd.’ Freshman Savannah State and Tuskegee (7 years). CAU worked extremely hard in the off-season. I do Emmit Walker, Berwin Sheppard and John Rich should was able to break a 10-year losing streak against feel we established a foundation here that the benefit from the off-season program. Every lineman barring Fort Valley, and a 5-year losing streak against guys know they can win games. We also set a academic problems should return. RUSHING DEFENSE: This was probably the most Morehouse. goal to develop our student athletes into inconsistent variable of the Panthers defense. Some games The Panthers also had a different look on the gentlemen, ar.d to a degree I think we reached C they could stop the run, and others the run would hurt them. field. This season, the Panthers wore new that goal. We want them to be all-around Defensive tackle Steve McClardy was a leader for the down uniforms after the first two games. They wore people, not just athletes.” lineman and Richard Sibert led the linebackers. Coach Willie Hunter must recruit more defensive lineman for the all-black uniforms for the first'time since 1963. Next season, Hunter sid he expects a Panthers will improve. Another problem facing the coahing Also, the Panthers moved all home games from improved team. He said the off-season training staff is who will fill Sibert’s shoes. Herndon Stadium to Lakewood Stadium. program will make his athletes stronger, quicker PASSING DEFENSE: Can you say get burned? Well, As far as the players on the team, three seniors and faster. The major area of improvement is to many of the Panthers secondary people are very familiar lead the Panthers. Quarterback Marlow focus on recruiting more lineman, both offensive with that saying. The undersized and inexperienced D secondary fell victim to some of the SIAC’s best Roberson, wide receiver Millard Hamilton and and defensive. Hunter said his team lacks depth quarterbacks. This is another area that must be greatly linebacker Richard Sibert all had their best in both areas. improved if CAU wants to be competitive this season. performances in their four years at CAU. SI AC FINAL FOOTBALL STANDINGS CO ACHING: Some questionable call on both sides of the Roberson, a four-year starter, finished his CONFERENCE OVERALL ball could have also cost the Panthers a few games. Against career with 5,123 passing yards. This season, School W L T W L 1 Savannah State, CAU held a 28-22 lead late in the fourth Roberson threw for 2,045 yards and rushed for C quarter. The Panthers failed on a two-point attempt. 259 yards. Alabama A&M University 6 1 0 6 5 0 Savannah State tied the score with a touchdown minutes later, and their kicker made the extra-point attempt, giving Hamilton, who has many accolades during his Tuskegee University 6 2 0 8 3 0 Savannah State College 5 2 0 7 4 0 the Wildcats a 29-28 victory. Against Tuskegee, the coaching tenure at CAU, finished as the Southern staff was unable to figure out the Tuskegee offense, and the A Ibany State College 4 3 0 6 4 0 Intercollegiate Athletic Association top Panthers suffered their worst loss of the season 61 -22. On the Morris Brown College 4 3 0 4 6 0 positive side, the Panthers did win four games. all-purpose yard leader for the second Clark Atlanta University 2 5 0 4 6 0 OVERALL: This was one of the best seasons in a long consecutive season. He finished with 1,890 Fort Valley College 2 5 0 4 7 0 time. The team got support from tans, alumni and students yards, a career best. who filled Lakewood Stadium. Next season, the Panthers Morehouse College 1 6 0 17 1 C should be greatly improved with experience. Sibert finished the season with 101 tackles, Miles College 0 6 0 19 0

Tommy Buckson PHOTOS BY ANTHONY GEORGE III “1-2-3 ,O Line. 1-2-3 Pride. 1-2-3 Move the crowd,” is the motto the offensive lineman use when the situation gets rough in the trenchs. Offensive Line Gains Respect This Season lineman, it is the only position were no statistics are could move the football.” By ANTHONY GEORGE III recorded. You never read or hear about how many “Being a former offensive lineman, I will admit it is Sports Editor times the offense lineman succesful in his blocking. the most difficult positions to play,” Hunter said. The snap. The quarterback hands off the ball to the “But people notice if you are not doing a good job “You make plays happen on offense by battling in the running back. The running back darts through a hole blocking,” said Tommy Buckson, Panthers’ starting treches, but you never get any ink.” created by the offense line so large that you could drive center. Despite remaining mostly unknown for there a truck through it. The fans scream, “Did you see that This season, the Panthers did respond to a improved accolades on the field, the five men said they are happy great blocking?” offensive line. The Panthers finished their season 4-6, in what they do. They say an unselfish attitude and The running back is hit, and he fumbles the ball on the most wins since winning six games in 1978. You togetherness helps them become more effective on the the 50-yard line. An alert offensive lineman pick the may attribute the Panthers moderate success to field. They said get pride from doing a job well done, ball up, and dashes 50 yards for a touchdown. The first-year coach Willie Hunter. Or you may look at and they don’t need a lot of hype. crowd stands up and chants, “Oh how we love our offensive cordinator Robert Haygood’s new and “It really doesn’t matter to me,” Buckson said. “I offensive lineman.” innovative plays. Maybe some key players were major know we have a yob to do. Every game we go out and “It’s an offensive lineman’s dream,” said Fred factors like quarterback Marlow Roberson, do what we have to do, that’s blocking.” Williams, offensive right guard for Clark Atlanta all-purpose man Millard Hamilton or linebacker Despite molding into one if the best offensive lines University. “That’s the only way I’d score a Richard Sibert, all who posted career best season at at Clark in a few years, only Williams and Crowder are touchdown, and that’s on a fumble recovery.” CAU this season. But many of the coaches and players members of last season’s team. Cottman switched “That’s the only way you would make the statistic attribute the success of the team largely because of the from defensive nose quard to offensive guard. Chris book,” interrupts Alex Cottman, the Panthers left offensive line. Hudson moved from tight end to tackle, and Buckson offensive guard. “Those guy did an excellent job,” said Earl Wilson, transferred from junior college. Without an offensive line, there would probably be offensive line coach. “They worked hard all year and Being together for only a year did not stop the very few scores in a football game. The offensive line they deserve some credit.” Panthers’ from rolling up points. The Panthers may be one of the toughest and least glorified positions “We improved in a lot of area this season, but we averaged 22.7 points a game, 10.5 more than they on the football field. A team without a good offensive improved a great deal in the offensive line,” Haygood averaged last season. line is a team in trouble. Despite the importance of said. “With the way these guys played, we knew we Continued On Page 12 Page 12 Clark Atlanta University Panther

Pritchett Visits Congo Volleyball Team Ends Season

By MARJORIE MOORE According to Pritchett, he Contributing Writer enjoyed learning about the By ANTHONY GEORGE III When the Africans were people of the Congo while he Sports Editor captured and forced to leave taught basketball. Despite losing five of their first eight matches, their country to become “1 taught a group of kids Clark Atlanta University’s volleyball team won enslaved in America, they lost from the ages 16 to 21. The guys five of their last seven matches to earn them a their relations with their had a natural ability to play the fourth place finish in the SIAC, and a playoff people. Some never returned game of basketball. 1 was berth. to their native land. fascinated at their skill level In the playoffs, the Pantherettes lost both Today, some African but, they needed assistance in matches 15-5, 15-10 to Alabama A&M and Americans feel that the African the technical side of the 15-12, 16-14 to Tuskegee. pHOTO BY DERWIN ROSS people are their brothers and game,’’said Pritchett. Panther s Mascot Rallies “We definitely improved from the first game sisters. Some African Ameri­ Pritchett said that basketball to the last,” said team captain K. Ceakou cans are returning to their is a new sport to the people of Men's Basketball Howell. “Next season 1 expect them to have a forefathers land and they are the Congo but, soccer is the good season because they should have many teaching them what they have commonsport. He too became players returning.” learned in America. involved in the game. Preview Valerie Belt-Jones, volleyball coach for the Clark Atlanta University’s “1 got involved in soccer and By ANTHONY GEORGE III Pantherettes, said her team struggled early losses Basketball Coach, Robert it made me proud to see a Sports Editor because of the lack of conditiong and not being Pritchett, visited the People’s soccer team with all Africans The “TIC” that men’s basketball coach to begin practice until school began. Republic of the Congo. He had play the game so well. At the Robert Pritchett refers to is not the sound of his Belt-Jones said she expects to have a good the opportunity to conduct a same time they all worked so watch. It stands for “togetherness, intensity and season next year. One of the problems she has month long basketball clinic hard to reach a common goal.” concentration.” faced at CAU is a problem of retaining players. recently. Also, he developed a Pritchett said he that he He said if the Panthers are to do well this Recruitment is a major area that she emphasized special relationship with the worked well with the players. season, the must have togetherness, intensity needing improvement. The problem is further African people and he learned “I had an assistant to help me and concentration at all times. compounded by the fact many high schools more about them. with the language. One day the This season, the Panthers will be led by senior don’t offer volleyball teams. Belt-Jones said she “Dr. Stanley Rubin from the assistant was late and 1 started James “Bull” Martin. Martin, an All-American has to depend on enough walk-ons showing U.S. Information Agency the clinic without him. He Candidate, will try to fill the scoring void for the interest. (USIA), a state department found it hard to believe that I Panthers left by Elgin Pritchett. Pritchett led the “I’m sure there are a lot of good volleyball which has the responsiblity for was able to communicate. It Panthers in scoring last season. players at CAU, but many are not interested in coordinating international was my whistle that did the “James will definitely be the team leader,” playing,” Belt-Jones said. “Next season, I plan sports program activities, communicating.” coach Pritchett said. “Because of the make-up of to focus on recruiting some players primarily out asked the basketball coach at According to Pritchett, he ottr team, he may not be the top scorer every of the Southeast.” Morris Brown to recommend a saw that the players did not night, but 1 assure you he will have some great Other problems that Belt-Jones cited were the coach to teach the players in the have discipline in the game of nights.” ------lack of publicity for the games and attendence Congo about basketball,’’said basketball. “They did not Martin will be joined in the starting lineup by during games. Volleyball was created at CAU to Pritchett. expect anything from the kids junior Fred Roberts, Panther starting center. meet the requirements of the NCAA rule that According to Pritchett, he but, I had expectations. Junior Dalton Green is expected to start at stipulates men and women athletic programs was qualified because he has Pritchett said his guys played guard along side sophomore Argent Steele. offered by an institution must be equal. She said coached basketball for 23 a team and the outcome was Edward Ward is expected to start along side very little emphasis is placed on volleyball years. Pritchett has previously successful. “The guys wanted Martin at forward. because it is not considered a major sport in taught a basketball clinic at a to come to America to play Pritchett said he expects his three transfer college athletics. local YMCA in Atlanta. Also, basketball without going to students to make an impact on the team. 6-foot-5 Pritchett has been coaching at college. I told them in America point guard Jimmy Smith could push Steele for Clark Atlanta University for you must have an education.” a starting position. Shane Johnson and Dwight NOTES nine years. Also, Pritchett said he can Huggett are the other transfer players. The Atlanta Organizing relate with kids because he has Tito Parker is the only freshman on the team. The Panthers men’s team spit their first four Committee (AOC), who always wanted to become a pro Last year at Columbia High School in Decatur, games of the season. In the Coca Cola Classic in organized the Olympics to player, like they do. Ga., he led his team to the state championship. Birmingham, the Panthers defeated Loyola come to Atlanta in 1996, Being involved with basket­ Other members of the 1990-91 Panthers are University 118-34. The Panthers lost their welcomed Pritchett to the ball has given Pritchett the sophomore Mike Nowell, Dexter Brown and second game 92-88 to St. Andrews College. In Congo along with USIA. opportunity to see the world. Toney Witherspoon. the Ricky Williams Classic at Clark Atlanta “It all began when Mayor Pritchett said the highlight of Before the Christmas Holidays, the Panthers University, the Panthers defeated Auburn- Maynard Jackson visited the his trip to the Congo was an will face three nationally ranked teams. They Montgomery 108-93. The Panthers lost to Congo last spring. Some evening ceremony. He wrote a also will play three Great Northwest Conference Georgia Southwest 82-76. James Martin leads officalsrequested that a poem named, “My Brother My opponents in Alaska at Anchorage, Alaska at the team in scoring, averaging 27.7 points a basketball specialist come to Brother”, which was read at the Fairbanks and Seattle Pacific. game. He scored a season’s best 45 points against their country to train a team. ceremony. Pritchett said he “We scheduled this trip to the West Coast to Auburn-Montgomery. The Minster of Sports in the wrote the poem because he get more national exposure,” Pritchett said. “In Congo was a chairperson on wanted to express his feelings the next few years if we remain healthy, we The women’s teams have dropped their first the Olympic Committee for toward the people in the should be one of the best teams in the nation. We two games. They lost 52-46 to Dillard University Africa. Mayor Jackson visited Congo. will be the first predominately Black school to Nov. 16. The Pantherettes also lost 62-60 to the Congo to get their vote so play in Alaska. This is good exposure for the Kentucky State. Both games were at CAU. that the Olympics could be held Pritchett said that he hope school and it will be an educational experience Kellie Wyatt and Sharon Guilford both are the in Atlanta,’’said Pritchett. “It the CAU basketball team can for the players.” teams leading scorers. Guilford averaged 15.1 was a good way to establish a one day travel to the Congo Pritchett said he expects his team to be very and Wyatt 14 points in the first two games. good relationship with the and experience what he had competitive in the conference,finishing amoung Next issue: WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Congo.” experienced. PREVIEW. Despite all the praise, there wasn’t all happy times strong passing attack,” Williams said. “They would Offensive Line — playing on the line. Roberson was still one of the most blitz eight guys and you just can’t block them all. I Continued From Page 11 think overall we did well, as it reflects in our offensive sacked quarterbacks in the conference. 1 he line was Roberson may have been the greatest benefactor also riddled by several times by opponents blitzing output.” Overall, the coaches said they were pleased with the from the new lineman. Having the reputation ot being defenses. There was also a problem with nagging performance of the line. The players said they were the most sacked quarterback in the country, Roberson injuries that plagued some of the lineman. passed for a career best 2,045 yards. In three years successful this season because of the preparation by prior to this season, he only averaged 1,026 passing The Panthers had very few substitutions for injured the coaches. A stringent off-season program yards a season. or tired lineman. Many times if a lineman would be implemented by Hunter helpd the lineman to become “My budget doesn’t allow me to take the guys out slightly injured, they would continue to play and rely stronger, both mentally and physically. like the professional quarterbacks do, but 1 still on fellow lineman to help with the blocking. During To further the family concept, the offensive lineman appreciate the fine job they did this season,” Roberson the latter part of the season when nagging injuries became good friends. Any time the lineman get a said. “During the first few practices, I knew we had a slowed down Buckson, Cottman and Williams, teams chance, they all go places together. They family good line. I just wasn’t sure on how good they really began to blitz more, exposing the Panthers’ concept could be seen on the field because during were. Buckson turned out to be the biggest surprise weaknesses. Against Alabama A&M, the Bulldogs huddles, they would all hold hands in critical because 1 was used to Fred being the center. As it recorded seven sacks, and stopped the Panthers on the situations. turned out, Buckson developed into one of the best goal line, the Panthers lost that game 50-39. “You’re only as strong as your weakest link,” centers I’ve played with.” “As the season progressed, teams realized we had a Cottman said.