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Morehouse College • Atlanta, GA February i - 7, 2012 Volume LXXXVI, issue 14 President Robert M. Franklin to Step Down at Term’s End Lance Dixon dency of Morehouse the highlight Managing Editor of my career.” [email protected] The letter and press release indi cate that the preliminary work of t about 5 p.m. on Monday, searching for a successor has begun Jan. 30, press releases sur and Franklin will remain in his cur faced stating that More rent position as late as December 31 Ahouse’s tenth president, Dr. Robertof this year if necessary, but no fur M. Franklin, would step down from ther. Franklin leaves a tenure that his current position at the end of included a rebranding of the school his contracts five-year term, June through the inception of the “Renais 30 of this year. Franklin will take a sance Men with a Social Conscience sabbatical as a scholar in residence and Global Perspective” and through at Stanford University’s Martin Lu his “Five Wells” initiative. The presi ther King Jr. Institute. Franklin was dent also raised alumni giving from granted the esteemed titles of Presi 17 to 36 percent, kept accreditation dent Emeritus and Distinguished from the Southern Association of Scholar by the school’s Board of Colleges and Schools in 2009, gen Trustees. erated $60 million in federal grants Following the breaking of this and launched a capital campaign news, Morehouse began to dis which raised $33 million during its seminate further information. At quiet phase. 6:42 p.m. a mass email was sent to A Town Hall meeting, which was the student body containing a letter exclusively for students, faculty, staff from Franklin further articulating and alumni of the college, was held and clarifying the decision and the on Tuesday. The meeting further ar steps ahead. ticulated the emotional appeal from “While the leadership of the Col Franklin to students, as evidenced lege is changing, its mission is re in the final words of his letter to stu maining the same,” Franklin stated dents. in the letter. “Morehouse will con “I thank each of you for your out tinue its nearly 150-year track re standing scholarship, leadership and cord of excellence in educating service. Keep up the good work so African American men - bright, that one day soon I will meet you dedicated and motivated students, again as fellow alumni of our Dear like you, who have made my presi Old Morehouse,” Franklin stated. President Franklin SUSTAINABILITY Holds Town Hall CORNER: RECYCLEMANIA Jordon Nesmith vices, consumer electronics, power I challenge the Men of More Associate Campus News Editor cords, chargers, computers, print house to collect as much recycling for Morehouse jnesmith [email protected] ers and other peripherals and an as possible for the event. It is para cillary equipment. mount that we make sure not to ebruary 4 will mark the begin Recyclemania is a fun and contaminate the on campus recy ning of what has become a new friendly competition meant to pro cling bins with food soiled prod Community Fand exciting annual event in themote recycling among students and ucts (pizza boxes) or other non- Morehouse community. The Re- faculty, bring awareness to campus recyclables. Malcolm Tyler President Franklin came to cyclemania bug is catching and I sustainable efforts and address en The Recyclemania kick-off event Associate Sports Editor Morehouse from the classroom as hope everyone will catch it. vironmental issues in a light and will be held on Saturday in the [email protected] a teacher, an educator, working di Recyclemania is an 8-week long positive way. The winning school parking lot of Spelman’s Milligan rectly in the lives of young men and competition between over 500 col will be the recipient of not only a building at the corner of Lee Street r. Robert Michael Franklin, women. leges and universities in North trophy made from recycled materi and Westview Drive, directly across President of Morehouse Col He expressed how after finishing America and Canada to see which al, but also bragging rights as being from the Leadership Building from Dlege, held a town hall meeting Tueshis book, “Crisis in the Village,” in “schools can collect the most re a sustainable institution. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Present at the day night in King Chapel to discuss 2007, he joined the search for the cycled waste. Among participat This is an important opportu event will be EPA officials, repre his coming departure from More next president and was privileged ing schools are not only the AUC’s nity for Morehouse to showcase sentatives from the Atlanta Mayor’s house College. enough to be selected. own Morehouse College, Clark At itself as an environmentally-con- office, the Black Chamber of Con The meeting was open only to “But I miss that work,” Franklin lanta University, Spelman College, scious institution. Sustainabil gress, Atlanta Interfaith Broadcast current Morehouse students, alum explained. “I miss my love and my Morehouse School of Medicine, ity and green issues are scarcely ers, community business leaders, ni, and parents. President Franklin first calling.” and Interdenominational Theo geared toward the Black commu local vendors and sponsors. JAZZ addressed the audience with a tone Franklin feels as though he has logical Center, but also Agnes Scott nity or individuals of lower socio 91.9 WLCK will be broadcasting unfamiliar to the student body. accomplished what the board asked College and Emory University. economic standing despite a pre the event live and there will be food He spoke softly but confidently. him to do. Now he moves on to a Recyclemania is a friendly com disposition within these groups to and games. Recyclables and e-waste “This was my decision. Not new opportunity and a new adven petition that will gauge More stretch and reuse resources. It is will be collected on site and dis someone else’s,” President Franklin ture at Stanford University where he house’s recycled paper, bottles and important that the AUC take part tributed among the AUC schools. said. “I was not forced out. I said to will teach and become more directly cans, cardboard, composted food in the movement and set an ex I encourage everyone to come out, the board this is what I want. I have and e-waste. Acceptable electronic ample for the surrounding com have fun recycling and as always, peace about this.” See PRESIDENT, page 3 ► or e-waste include hand held de munities to promote the issue. THINK GREEN!

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And I trust the five trying to find someone to fill the big MT: What are some of the components Opinions Editor fames Wiflllliiams ”12 dent Franklins announcement, he wells will be a lasting part of my legacy; shoes that Dr. Franklin will be leaving for of this plan? Associate Opinions Editor and Morehouse Board of Trustees producing students who are well-read, them. TEayfkor Wife»» ”12 AChairman Robert C. Davidson, Jr.well-spoken, ’67 well-traveled, well-dressed Franklin: [First], it (the plan) focuses Arts & Entertainment Editor made time for an interview with The Ma and well-balanced. We explored and MT: Will past candidates be revisited? on enrollment management; it’s shap Katryna Mahoney SC T4 roon Tiger. In this exclusive interview, pushed Morehouse even further out into For example, Rev. Calvin Butts or John ing the future of Morehouse to en Associate A&E Editor Franklin and Davidson addressed some the world [by] welcoming more inter Wilson? sure that we’re attracting the best and Cjutirtiis JJadfess® ”14 of the questions surrounding the institu national students, more international brightest young men who will continue Sports Editor tions transition of leadership. faculty, and ensuring that more students Davidson: All candidates that fit the to serve their communities and bring MaxT0er”13 get to travel and study abroad. That can criteria will be looked at. There are no value in every walk of life. [Second], Associate Sports Editor MT: I’11 start it off by asking the ques take a long period or it can be done in an particular candidates on the table today. it focuses on retention and graduation. MULTIMEDIA tion everyone’s been asking. Why? intense way in a relatively short period But anyone that feels they fit the criteria, We call that one the student services OTkowea Hirf Raw ”12 and this five-year period has been the has an interest, and that we (the Board) focus. Third is a focus on the qual Webmaster Franklin: This was my decision, and greatest privilege of my life. feel embodies the mission of Morehouse ity and rigor of our curriculum and okoyeahb@gmail. com I am at peace about the decision. I’ve will be considered. our co-curricular programs. Fourth, been soul searching for some months MT: The classes of 2011 and 2012 will is excellent teaching and research; New Media Director as I’ve thought about my future and go down in history as your only two MT: This past academic year has seen ensuring that we first of all re-populate sgreene.savvy@gmail. com this stage in my life. Ultimately, I real full classes. Can you describe your rela several major transitions (CFO Gwen the faculty with terrific strong leaders. BSBoasfl KHaaparu ”12 ized two things. We have accomplished tionship with these two classes who will dolyn Sykes and Provost Weldon Jack- One third of this faculty will be eli Tiger TV Producer what we were asked to accomplish at essentially be dubbed as your “Renais son). What is your response to those gible to retire in the next seven years. jihad_kheperu@yahoo. com Morehouse College; and that has been sance Men?” who may think the college appears to be Finally, all of those are predicated on ADVISER to build upon and extend the cultural, in a crisis? a sustainable business model. We’ve Ron Thomas intellectual and moral dimensions of Franklin: I certainly feel a special pride worked hard, colleagues have made the college. Secondly, I [realized that] and bond with those two classes. But all Davidson: What we’re planning here is a their contributions, and the result is a I was desirous of returning to my first of the classes that have been represented comfortable transition for Dr. Franklin strong plan. And I think that marks calling as a teacher, a scholar, a writer, during this five year period; I feel that all to his successor. With respect to other Morehouse as distinct and this is a new [and] a preacher. This has been a diffi of them have been in some way partici members of management that exist milestone in the history of our college. cult journey arriving at that point, but I pants in and contributors to what we call here at the college, that’s a decision that am at a point of peace now. I’m looking this “renaissance of Morehouse.” Those is made by the president. And as the MT: How important are the next five forward at this stage in my life, just be two classes have special distinction of the Board, it is policy that we don’t comment years of Morehouse College? fore 60 years of age, to do some things full time of my tenure here and we cer on those positions and what they do. that I want to do while I’m healthy and tainly share those four years of discovery Davidson: It’s not the next five years young enough to enjoy them with my and growth. Franklin: The good news is that we have that are critical for Morehouse. It’s the family. strong interim leadership. I will work next 50 years that are critical. We want MT: Why did you think it was necessary with the new president and we expect to continue this legacy that we will have MT: What is your response to those who to hold a town hall meeting this evening those positions to be filled later this year. for what will be 150 years in 2017. Then believe this was more of a “forcing out” (Jan. 31) for students? when we get to 200 years, it will be due to your apparent inability to raise MT: What are the largest concerns for [about] the next 50 years. We have to funds for the college? Franklin: I draw strength and energy Morehouse College at this point? take a very long-term view for this insti from students and I feel it is an impor tution because it’s a legacy. Franklin: I am excited about our tant expression of trust. It’s respect for Franklin: One of the things we are ex achievements in fundraising. We’ve the bond that I have. I think of myself cited about is a new strategic priorities MT: Any other comments? raised over $60 million in federal funds as a “student president.” Even when I’ve plan. This board has worked hard with to support research. This faculty has been out on fundraising trips or visiting the management team to develop five Davidson: We really wanted to honor been an incredibly productive team of alumni, after a long busy day coming in strategic priorities for the college. This and recognize Dr. Franklin for his thought-leaders and researchers, and I from the airport, I would always stop at is the first time in the 145-year history numerous contributions to this college. have worked to support and lead efforts the cafeteria before going home no mat of the college where we’ve worked so And in doing so, we, as a board, have to increase our public funding. Second ter how tired I was because I would be intensely on a data-rich clearly defined given him the title of President Emeritus ly, we have raised in excessive $60 mil reminded of why I’m doing this, why the set of priorities for Morehouse College. and Distinguished Professor. That is the lion of what we call institutional funds world needs Morehouse and why people The next president accepts a kind of highest title the college can bestow upon to support the many purposes of the should contribute to this college. road map that will enable that presi anyone. And that is symbolic of our view college: scholarships, campus enhance dent to lead the college forward in an of his significant contributions during his ments, improving security, building our MT: Speaking of students, have you had effective way. And I’m very proud to tenure here as president. I think [people] capacity in social media space, [and] a chance to look at Twitter since the an be have been a part of that and work should recognize that and realize how improving our website. So it is really nouncement? Yesterday you were actu with Chairman Davidson to ensure the board feels about Dr. Franklin. worthy of celebration. Despite a difficult ally a trending topic in the Atlanta area. that we had such a solid and exciting economy, we’ve had many fundraising plan. Franklin: Those faculty members who successes; and my successor will build Franklin: (laughs) I glanced for a few are now at other institutions [and those] upon those just as I built upon the tre moments and saw a lot of news articles Davidson: Dr. Franklin has done exactly who are now in PhD programs will now mendous work of President Massey. It being circulated. So, yes. what the board has asked him to do as be attracted to Morehouse because we was my decision, plain and simple, and president. He’s come in and taken on the have a clear road map; and also because that is why I’m at peace about it. MT: What is the next step? challenges that the college has faced and of the current strength of our academic he’s gone above and beyond that in set reputation. ..I have to believe that John MT: The only other president to serve Davidson: The next step is for the Board ting this up to be able to pass the baton Hope and Benjamin Mays, Dr. Gloster this short of a term was Samuel T. of Trustees to immediately form a search to the next leader. Without a road map, and Walter Massey and all of our lead Graves from 1885 to 1890. Do you committee, which I will be putting you don’t know where you are when you ers and icons have to smile and say that’s think this short of a tenure will say together. We will then establish a search get there. Dr. Franklin has already writ exactly where Morehouse should be: at anything to the public about your abil process and from that we will gener ten that road map for the next president. the top of the pyramid serving the public ity as a president? ate potential candidates for the posi The next president can now come in and good. And that’s what we’ll continue. Recycle The Maroon Tiger

Ï I CAMPUS NEWS 3 PRESIDENT Franklin Franklin Stepping Down Doesn’t Solve discusses details of his exit and future plans at town hall Institution’s Problems

•< continued from front page “It was good to see that stu Nicolas B. Aziz among top administrators cause of the amount of debt If more students are given dents actually care about their Editor-in-Chief since this school year began, they leave with and the qual a better experience, the more involved in the educational ex school,” Keys added, referring [email protected] following the resignations of ity of their experience. likely it is that these students perience of students. Franklin to the student turnout Tues CFO Gwendolyn Sykes and If that is the case, then the will turn into alumni dona will serve as Scholar-in-Resi- day night. “We were curious s a senior and student Dr. Weldon Jackson as Pro root of correcting this insti tors. More alumni donations dence at Stanfords Martin Lu as to why such a great person leader, I’ve heard chat vost. tution’s problems lies in bet will increase the amount of ther King Jr. Institute. would be leaving and with Ater about President Robert The signs are clear. More ter customer service: pro money that the college will The Presidents contract such short notice.” M. Franklin’s “poor perfor house is in the middle of a viding more students (the have to provide students concludes June 30, as a search Students now move towards mance” throughout most of crossroad, and the fate of the customer) with that “re with these remarkable expe will commence this spring. a transition period for the col my time at this institution. institution lies within the markable experience” that is riences in the forms of more Should Franklins succes lege. Questions about his ability immediate future. so vigorously marketed. scholarships and other op sor be prepared to begin this “This is a time, more than to raise funds as well as his With a 33 percent faculty While Morehouse does portunities. summer then Franklin will ever, for the students to really superstar predecessor, Dr. and administration turnover give some students this ex The institution must care make his transition. But if not, ban together and protect the Walter E. Massey, are usually rate anticipated in the next perience, the gaps between fully decide on how these Franklin will remain through integrity of their institution,” at the forefront of these dis seven years, it is even more the qualities of graduates is faculty and administrative the fall semester of 2012 until Whitehead said. “This insti cussions. apparent how important the too large. voids will be filled, and the the process is complete. tution is a representation of Unfortunately, Franklin immediate future will be. There is one type of stu fate of the institution lies Many students saw the town the student body. We have to has had to serve his entire But how does our insti dent who will graduate from within these choices. hall as something that was protect that. Ihe value of the tenure in comparison to tution get better? How can Morehouse having traveled Franklin’s departure could both appropriate and neces Morehouse degree depends Massey, and this has un our institution’s “culture” be all over the world, possess be a refreshing change for sary. Students who attended upon it. The great opportu doubtedly affected opinions changed? ing the ability to tie a perfect the college. He is leaving had mixed reactions to the nities that we get come from of his overall performance As I mentioned before, Windsor knot, and ready to the college with a better president’s comments. legacy already built; we have by the masses (no pun in Franklin’s largest criticism conquer whatever field he brand than prior to his ad “It wasn’t what I was expect to continue to strengthen that tended). was his difficulty in raising will dive into upon gradua ministration, and it is up to ing,” Morehouse junior Chris legacy.” Of course there were many funds for the institution. tion. But to his left there is his successor to continue his Keys said. “Given the fact that Franklin closed out his re strides and additions to the But how hard can we criti a graduate who has no job success. it was closed off to Spelman marks reminiscing on his campus during Massey’s ad cize a president about rais offers, requires assistance Let us not be ignorant and other non-Morehouse brief, yet busy, tenure at More ministration, but does that ing corporate funds with the from his roommate to tie and think his departure students, you would expect it house. He charged the student mean we should belittle those current state of the econo his tie, and doesn’t know the will correct our institution’s to be a little less political.” body to remain open to new strides during Franklin’s? my? first step to acquiring a pass problems. Simply put, the “The tone I felt was mixed,” possibilities, new leadership Franklin’s charismatic In addition to having two port. ‘House needs renovations senior Brandon Whitehead and new opportunities. leadership of the college different styles of leadership, There are too many de to provide additional space said. “There was a sense of “Let’s cherish our memories certainly deserves praise. Massey and Franklin served grees of separation between for more students to sit at melancholy but also towards together brothers and let’s re While Massey may have during two different times. students. The magic un the dinner table, and these the end, a sense of hope, a member the words of Howard been better at raising money With the economy’s current fortunately isn’t reaching renovations cannot occur hope that it’s not so bad. A Thurman, ‘Do not ask what from his corporate connec state, it is even more essen everyone. The “mystique” without more funding and a hope that the next president the world needs. Just do what tions, it could be said that tial that we rely on alumni needs to be changed into the change in the culture of the who comes in will be just as, makes you come alive. What Franklin was a much better donations. “model.” housekeepers. if not more effective, and one the world needs is people who brand manager. I have heard many alumni The college will become Let this transition be who will have the students’ have become alive,” Franklin Franklin’s departure will of this institution state that better the sooner these dis the beginning of a culture best interest at heart.” said. be the third major change they don’t donate funds be crepancies are recognized. change.

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Delta Airlines Diverting Flight The First Modern Day Genocide Routes to Avoid Solar Storm Nicholas Bacon claim the mass murdering was part of a Associate World & Local Editor systematic effort by the Turkish military to Dannieka Wiggins storm could cause for their aircraft com [email protected] wipeout minorities. World & Local News Editor munications. As a result, Delta aircrafts are In Turkey, the public affirmation of the dwiggin I @scmail.spelman.edu flying further toward the south to avoid ension between France and Turkey has Armenian genocide is treated as a crime. geomagnetic disruptions, adding about 15 Treached a new high as the French Sen Last March, the writer Orhan Pamuk was o you know exactly why your airline minutes to travel times on several flights. ate passed legislation Jan. 23, criminalizingfined about $3,670 by a Turkish court for Dflight has been delayed, or why your However, I I Alive News reports that denial of the Armenian Genocide. his statement in a Swiss newspaper that flight takes a longer time to land thanDelta is not alone in their precautions, con Taking place after World War I, the Ar Turkey had killed 30,000 Kurds and one you’d expect? Delta Airlines’ latest claim is sidering that many other airlines have taken menian Genocide is responsible for the million Armenians. that there is an expected solar storm that precautionary measures to avoid the same death of over one million Armenians by France’s relations with Turkey are already they’re trying to avoid. However; many are solar storm. Airlines like United Airlines, way of massacres and forced marches. The strained, in large part because Sarkozy op unaware of exactly what a solar storm con Air Canada, Qantas Airways, and American bill states that anyone who denies the kill poses Turkey’s entry into the European sists of, which is a large explosion in the Airlines all believe that the solar storm can ing of Armenians by Ottoman Turks during Union.The law is likely to further sour rela sun’s atmosphere. possibly affect air travel and have either di the genocide faces a $60,000 fine and up tions with members of the North Atlantic "We don’t necessarily know how that verted flights or have been paying close at to one year in jail. Treaty Organization (NATO). It is playing will affect Earth either, because something tention to atmospheric conditions. Although the French president, Nicholas an increasingly important role in the in can possibly be knocked into our atmo NASA and NOAA officials claim that a Sarkozy has not yet signed the bill, Turkey ternational community's response to the sphere and hit earth,"Thaddeus Matthews, colossal coronal mass ejection from the recalled its ambassador to France when violence in Syria, the standoff over Iran’s a senior accounting major at Morehouse sun on Jan. 23, 2012, just two days be the lower house passed the bill.Turkey also nuclear program and peace negotiations in College said, “That’s very scary especially if fore airlines began diverting flights, was banned the French Navy from using its ter the Middle East. you were in the air and they told you this.” the biggest solar storm since 2003. Now ritorial waters and restricted French mili Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Er According to 11 Alive News, to avoid federal officials may begin to take precau tary jets using its airspace. Turkey has also dogan has accused France of committing such a cataclysmic event Delta has diverted tions as well, as they have been warned threatened that there would be permanent genocide in Algeria more than 60 years many of its flights on transpolar routes be of the potential damage such storms can sanctions on France if the bill passed. ago. He said French colonialists massacred tween North America and Asia. Company have on communications systems in up Turkey condemned the French Senate 15 percent of Algeria's population starting officials fear the disruptions that the solar per latitudes. decision deeming ft a great injustice and in 1945. He also accused Sarkozy of pan saying it shows a lack of respect forTurkey. dering to the hundreds of thousands of According to the New York Times, Arme French citizens of Armenian descent head nian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian ing into his re-election bid this year says the day will be written in gold in the “I think our country should have retali Atlanta Judge Questions history of the protection of human rights. ated in the same way after the French Bill Turkey claims that the French bill crimi has passed,” Yilmaz Sesen, a chemist, told President Obama’s Citizenship nalizes the historical truth that civil war is AP television in Ankara. "They have com responsible for the deaths of many Arme mitted genocide in North Africa, and not nians, Greeks, and Assyrians. Armenians too long ago either” Ta’tlana Miles hands'and he is a stickler for paper trails. Staff Writer “I know the White House has posted [email protected] President Obama’s birth certificate on its website, but that's not enough. We should A Ithough President Barack Obama has be demanding independent evidence,” Far /Abeen in office for nearly a full term he rar said. is still being met with opposition from many. Farrar has said he would like to see the On Jan. 23,2012, a judge in Atlanta ordered Hawaiian hospital records or the president's ■.Ill President Obama to appear in court for a mother's medical records while she was car hearing. The hearing is being held because rying him. Both of these records are confi a complaint was filed stating that President dential under federal law. Obama is not a natural-born citizen and “I need to prove that he has met his quali therefore can’t be president. fications,” Farrar said. According to 11 Alive News, on jan. 28, However; President Obama is not the only 2012, Deputy Chief Judge Michael Malihi de presidential candidate Farrar is going to chal nied a motion by the president’s lawyer to lenge. repeal a subpoena that requires Obama to Mitt Romney could be his next victim. appear in court concerning the president's "If Mitt Romney is the nominee and he citizenship. signs the piece of paper that Obama signed Since President Obama began his tenure saying that he meets his presidential quali as president there have been many lawsuits fications I will be filing suit,” Farrar told I I across the country that have been filed re Alive News. questing proof that he is a natural-born citi Farrar said Romney’s father George was zen, A Georgia resident has now made the born in Mexico. latest complaint. The complaint could possi “I’m not convinced Romney has the cor bly keep Obama’s name off the state’s ballot rect credentials to run,” Farrar said. in the March presidential primary An Obama campaign aide says that any David Farrar of Cedartow, Ga., is a retired attempt to involve the president personally court reporter who revealed to 11 Alive will fail and that such complaints around the News that he has too much time on his country have no merit.

£ Recycle The Maroon Tiger BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY 5 Facebook IPO: Investing in the Future

John Yates and enthusiasm that we are licly traded. IPO’s may be 800 million active users cur zine, and a host of popular far as to say that this release Associate Bus. & Tech Editor witnessing on Wall Street, we risky however, it is tough to rently. Facebook was started business magazines. will be a benchmark in invest [email protected] must have a common under predict what a stock will do by Mark Zuckerburg and his Because of this, the expec ing history. standing of what, essentially, on its initial day of trading roommates on the campus tations for this IPO have been With all of this being said, acebook announced yes an IPO is. because there is relatively lit of Harvard University but projected to be the largest there are still those who have terday their plan to be An IPO, or Initial Public tle historical data to compare quickly expanded throughout in history, valued at higher their doubts about this release Fcome one of the largest IPOOffering,’s is the first sale of a it too. Success that may have the Ivy League circuit and was prices than both Apple and and believe that the company in the history of the markets stock by a private company been seen in the private sector then rapidly introduced to the Google when they went pub will underperform based on but before getting involved in that is making its transition may not be as imminent once mainstream. A study done in lic. Analysts say that this of the exceedingly high expec the “FacebookMania” (CNN); into the public sector. It is of a company becomes publicly 2009 by compete.com ranked fering will change the inter tations. One thing is for sure, one has to understand the im ten utilized by smaller com traded. Facebook as “The most used net sector, creating what will however, investors around the pact and expectations that panies that need the capital This Facebook IPO, how social networking service by be one of the largest internet world have their eyes fixed on are getting so many people to expand, but there are in ever, is already becoming one worldwide monthly active companies, making this not this company, while the pos around the world excited. stances such as this where of colossal implications. Al users.” Since then it has also only the IPO of the year but sible hopes of the next genera First and foremost, in order large companies file for an though the company was only been featured by Entertain the projected one of the de tion of millionaires sit on its to understand the commotion IPO in order to become pub launched in 2004, it has over ment Weekly, Forbes Maga cade. Some have even gone as shoulders.

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Jordon Nesmith spring ’96 semester he be films as “Road Trip” and “Re “God showed up in my life Associate Campus News Editor gan dropping his remaining member the Titans,” guest with glimmers of hope,” Brant Discussion with jnesmith [email protected] classes and making a series of spots on “Boston Public” and said. “That moment was my choices that would ultimately “Grounded for Life,” and a rock bottom. I was spiritually Peter Buffett he year was 1993 when alter his life. subsequent move to Los An broken.” Preston “Wigasi” Brant, a During his sophomore year, geles allowed Brant to stay Brant says that he always Sierra Stokes in as much as someone that Tgraduating senior and dramahe began experimenting with busy and avoid reality. regretted not finishing school Associate Copy Editor owns their own corporation, major from Newark, N.J., first marijuana and became more In 2000, Brant’s career and and one day made the con [email protected] he still enjoys being able to entered Mother Morehouse’s involved with the social as drug addiction took off as he scious decision to go back. provide for his family. In ad doors as a freshman. He, like pect of college life. He re started working with the day As taught in his early days at s an intimate crowd dition to this he is able to set many other Morehouse stu counts spending much time time Soap Opera, “4 he Bold Morehouse, he always had gathered in the African- his own hours. dents, found himself feeling at a popular hangout called and the Beautiful” and also a pen with him and decided AAmerican Hall of Fame, theThe meaning of the video like a big fish moving from a the Warehouse and a friend’s working in a corporate job one day to write then-Dean excitement could be seen was to give Buffett a glimpse smaller pond to a larger one. off-campus house on Peeples in human resources. In 2003 Sterling Hudson a letter he throughout the crowd to so into life around the AUC and In high school, Brant had Street. his self-destructive lifestyle titled, “From Crack House to cialize with Peter Buffett. The show the talents of the young been the class president as “Lowery, which was then caught up with him and ev Morehouse.” Emmy award-winning mu men in the class. well as debate team captain, Ashby, was like a red light dis erything began to crumble “Coming back to More sician visited Mother More After the event, 1 was given and was the kind of student trict,” Brant said. around him. house was my dream,” Brant house to discuss issues dear to the opportunity to ride with others revered. However, Following his departure In January, Brant was fired said. “I had given up a lot of him. As a social activist and Buffett to his next event and while transitioning into col from Morehouse in 1996, from the show and he was things, but I never gave up on environmentalist, Buffett dis ask him a few more questions. lege, he recalls being intimi Brant sought work, but was homeless by May, losing cars Morehouse College.” played a keen interest in the During the car ride, I got a dated by the greatness exuded often affected by being left be and other valued posses Now as a senior drama two topics. The Jan. 24 visit of personal feel for the activist by Morehouse and his feelings hind by Morehouse graduates. sions. His drug use escalated major, Brant toils to main Buffett was one definitely to and was able to tap a bit more of inadequacy, as though he He felt pained and embar to smoking crack cocaine and tain his 3.5 GPA and works be remembered. into who this talented indi did not quite measure up. rassed by seeing his friends he felt his life was ruined. His closely with the Spelman Col In the crowd journalism vidual was. Buffett discussed “I was proud of what I ac and classmates moving on. insatiable desire to be high lege Department of Drama and film students, along with his past collaborations with complished in high school,” Brant eventually received a left him homeless, jobless and and Dance, where he can Maroon Tiger staffers, could friends in the industry, such Brant said. “In high school break, earning a role on the penniless. frequently be found lending be seen taking notes as Buffett as Akon, how his activism I never realized how self- television program “Mama After much consideration, a hand. He’s had a hand in spoke. and music are able to benefit conscious I was. In college, I Flora’s Family” alongside such he decided to return to At backstage production work as It was apparent that every the two, future endeavors and focused on the differences in Black celebrity star power as lanta to regain control of his well as giving shining perfor one in the audience was eager so much more. stead of similarities between Cicely Tyson, Blair Under life, but his behavior did not mances on the main stage. to soak up the knowledge and With his involvement in is myself and those coming wood, Queen Latifah and Hill change. After spending his At this point, in anticipa wisdom from Buffett not only sues facing the world, I had to from educated households.” Harper. In the midst of this last $700 on narcotics and tion of graduation, Brant wel through the jotting down of ask Buffett if he had any hopes He remained at Morehouse success, Brant’s malevolent trading his sister’s car for a comes greatness and has big quotes, but also through the to enter politics in the future. from 1993 throughout 1996, relationship contributed to high, things completely fell plans for moving forward. He questions asked. “I do not. It’s almost easier going from his initial biology the escalation of his drug use apart. While being dragged advocates heavily for self-love Buffett took the time to sometimes to not be involved pre-med major to a psychol and eventual use of ecstasy from his sister’s car attempt and self-respect. thoroughly answer each ques in politics to talk about things ogy major, scarcely maintain and cocaine. ing to steal it back, he finally tion and did so with sincerity. that are going on. Often times, ing a 1.8 GPA. During the Minor roles in such feature had a moment of clarity. As he was asked his opin politicians are not able to ex ion about political matters, press how they feel because of such as Newt Gingrich and their positions, so no politics his “food stamps” comments, are not for me. This doesn’t Buffett responded saying, “I mean that I will not get in ME® completely do not agree with volved-in various^ues and the comments made by Gin hold position^’ Buffett said. grich. I am well aware that As we continued to chat, LOOKALIKeS food stamps are not only ben another question I posed to eficial to the African-Amer Logo by Arian Hornsby Georgia State University Buffett was what cause he was ican community, but instead the most passionate about. to all American citizens. In “The thing I’m most pas fact, White Americans use a sionate about is the idea that majority of the food stamps everyone has unique poten disbursed. I definitely am not tial and value and should be a supporter of Gingrich.” able to live up to what that is. After a Q&A between the When I look at issues, such as audience and Buffett, Buffett the environment and certain was then given the opportu ly poverty, there are so many ^ nity to view videos made by that are important, but the students in the New Media underlying issue within all of Stevi Darden, Technology class taught by them is care,” Buffett said. senior English professor Omar Harbison. Later that evening, Buffett One of the few touching vid hosted a concert in support of major from Zoe Saldana, eos was documentary about his activism. The concert went Pasadena, CA actress the “fruit man” that sells near very well as he performed hit the AUC. He spoke about how musical pieces and shared his he first came to Atlanta years knowledge with the crowd If you want to be featured in Campus LookALikes, send an ago to sell fruits and how lu that included everyone from e-mail to [email protected] or tweet @themaroontiger crative his business has been. journalism students to More with your request and #campuslookalikes Although he is not grossing house staff. Go, Green, Go! Kobi Ansong lodic, soulful, and lyrically potent. Associate Features Editor In February, Green will drop a [email protected] short project entitled “The Green Theory” to introduce people his ryson Green is a 22-year-old music. Oklahoma native with big “I'm trying to get a project togeth Bdreams, a guitar and a microphone.er that people can hear so people The senior marketing major can reference a dude,” Green said. makes music that contains an eclec Following “The Green Theory,” tic collection of samples from punk Green plans to release the official rock legends like Green Day, to the EP aptly titled, “Go Green, Go.” revolutionary reggae icon, Bob Mar “Were gonna call it the Green ley. Movement,” Green said with a con “Its like a mix of everything. I real fident grin. “We're just gonna get ly like everything. I play instruments. just a bunch of people bumping the I play the drums, the piano and the music and were just gonna turn it guitar And I listen to everything,” into a whole movement.” Green said. Until the projects drop, you can Green not only raps, but also plays spot Green at shows around At acoustic and electric guitar and he lanta playing the guitar Follow him has been composing and producing on Twitter @BrysonGreen to find music for years. The sound is m®- dates and lor^tlonc Recycle The Maroon Tiger ' Til jf J THE H H PRESENTS

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1. Were you surprised by the ANNOUNCEMENT? 2. So we’ll now be looking for a CFO, provost AND president? 3. Was he prepared for this CRISIS IN THE VILLAGE? 4. Does anybody believe it was HIS choice? 5. Or did the board give him the BOOT? 6. A I-year extension? 7. Really? 8. Is that how you HONOR someone for his contributions? 9. Who is next to take over? 10. Will the next ruler of the house be the VIPER? 11. Wasn’t he SALTY about not making the cut last time? 12. Is it time to reach OUTSIDE the alumni pool for a prez? 13. The “best one in the history of the college” went to some school called Bates, right? 14. What made you think it was ok to refer to her as “MOTHER FRANK LIN?” 15. Didn’t he do a GOOD job conducting? 16. Shouldn’t more time have been allotted for questions? 17. What’s up with the guy with the RED hair? 18. Is there a reason the cafeteria serves breakfast for DINNER? Garrett Ransom not diminish the responsibil sues as our ancestors. 19. Who’s in the running for MOTY? Staff Writer ity of a community to prosper. Who’s “The Man” in mod 20. Will you have your application done by the I Oth? [email protected] Newt Gingrich, a Repub ern-day America? “The Man” lican presidential candidate, is the man in the mirror, who Got questions? Submit them anonymously to [email protected] e have all driven by recently “dissed” black peo believes to still have external that one neighbor ple and deemed us as lazy forces holding him or her Whood that seems to be filledand lacking work ethic. He back from achieving great with destitution and despair. also recommended that poor ness. We’ve carried the same Nothing Can Repay The area needs extreme ren blacks work as janitors in mentality as our ancestors ovation, people are walking schools to build a better sense without adjusting to modern- aimlessly with no sign of di of work ethic. Many people day times. We still believe that rection, and criminal activity were angered by these com we have no power. Sterilization Victims seems to be an obvious aspect ments, and although his com I’ve heard a sea of people of the neighborhoods tainted ments were partly illogical, he claiming that the Republi North Carol ina eugenics victims culture. What exactly sepa has a point. can Party is racist, but I’ve rates a community that pros Gingrich also claimed that never once heard from a fel suffer from long-term ef pers from a community that blacks need to stop look low black that the Republican perishes? ing for food stamps and start Party might possibly be right. Rokhaya Fall pool “clean”. never have it. Having an ill No, it’s not the shade of looking for a paycheck. Many We’re a race of people who Contributing Writer In addition, the eugen ness that stops a woman from skin, which might be more of people were angered by this claim that we have the most [email protected] ics program was started as a bearing children is a bit more a correlation than causation. suggestion, as well. Although odds against us, yet instead of way to control the amount of bearable than having another Nor is it the neighborhood, I don’t completely support his rising to the occasion and as laine Riddick was only 13 children Caucasian women human being take that away which is more of an effect of statements, I took a very large piring to build ourselves and years old when she was on welfare produced, but es from you (in the same sense one big problem. The problem theme from both of his com our communities, we rely on Eraped by her neighbor. Barelysentially, African American that we can grieve better in many communities that ments. Poor people, especially “The Man” to take care of us. a teenager, she gave birth to women became the most tar when a loved one passes from struggle is the mind state that blacks, need to become more If you were looking for logic a healthy baby in a local hos geted. North Carolina was an illness compared to being refuses the possibility of as responsible for their destinies. in that statement, there is pital in Raleigh, N.C. At 19, only one state out of 31 that murdered during an armed cension. A progressive state of We’ve heard of a character none. Riddick married and yearned established the eugenics pro robbery). Respect for women thought is the only thing that countless times in black mov We’ve chained ourselves for more children. After try gram and sterilized women has always been something essentially divides the rich ies called “The Man”. The man mentally for too long. No oth ing for a period of time, she who gave birth under the age that is not taken very seri from the poor and the strong can be pictured as the white er external force, especially failed to bear any children. of 18. This program was offi ously in our society. "There is from the weak. man, but mainly describes a another human, should be She later visited doctors who cially banned in North Caro no amount of money that can Yes, you can argue that source of oppression. “The strong enough to hold back informed her that she was not lina in 2003. The state has is compensate these thousands some communities have more Man” seems to control al our communal success. Al able to have children because sued a public apology to the of women for what they were odds against them than oth most everything about Black though disadvantages do exist her fallopian tubes were cut victims and compensations of robbed of. ers. You can even further ar America; its failures, poverty, in our communities, we have and tied. $20,000 to $50,000 are being Womens rights have had gue that some shades of skin and mortality. “The Man” may a lot more control than we Riddick is one of 7,600 given to the victims. a lot of improvements, but are allotted more opportuni have been an active force in realize. It’s time to beat “The women who were sterilized At an early age, little girls there are still some aspects ties than others. Both of these earlier days, but modern so Man” out of our system. in North Carolina by state or play with Barbie dolls playing that need change. We are able statements can be true, but do ciety doesn’t face the same is ders. This process started with mommy to the plastic toy. Our to enjoy many perks, such as the popularity of the eugen society teaches girls from an choosing our own careers, ics theory in the 1920s. The early age that having children choosing to have or not have eugenics theory states that is essential to one’s happiness children, voting, being single poverty, promiscuity and al as a woman. As a result, many for life, marrying whomever coholism were traits that were women grow up dreaming we choose. MAN OF THE YEAR inherited through genes. In of having children and being But some things still need M the fight to “clean” society’s married. Likewise, there are improvements. There is no gene pool, those whom soci also other women who desire point in being comfortable ety claimed to portray these to have children for their own with good enough, if we can characteristics were targeted personal reasons. Whether a have the best. Issues like ster (by stopping them from re woman wants 20 children or ilization of women without t y 2012 producing). In the times of none, she should always have consent need more media at racism, African American the option of making that de tention and as women if we coming soon... women were to be stopped cision herself. don’t pay attention to it, no from bearing children in or It is cruel to want something one will do it for us. der to keep the societal gene so badly and being forced to Recycle The Maroon Tiger o ------icuiuai^ i-,, zviz OPINIONS 9 The Rest of the World and Your Privacy

James A. Williams However, with the introduc Associate Opinions Editor tion of camera phones (and [email protected] later, the more technologically advanced smartphones), en anuary 23, Americans wit forcing these restrictions are nessed a necessary, but in next to impossible. Jcreasingly rare victory for pri So, the question becomes vacy here in the United States in such a technologically ad of America. On Monday, the vanced world where we utilize Supreme Court officially ruled everything from the internet that authorities cannot legally (Twitter, Facebook, Skype, put a GPS tracking device on and Tumblr) to personal cel a suspects car without a valid lular devices to communi warrant. The ruling speaks to cate to the rest of the world, one of the most fundamental is there really such a thing as principles of law: the reason a reasonable expectation of able expectation of privacy. privacy and is there any real In an increasingly digital way to thrive in the world as age however, privacy has be we currently know it without come a major concern for using these mediums of com many in this country. Per munication? sonal information is currently I would say no and no, re being used in everything from spectively. law enforcement and employ Many of us use Twitter ment to marketing research. daily. We tweet our locations, Although this ruling places our private thoughts, and we a restriction on the extent of record personal interactions this practice in law enforce between ourselves and other ment, the tracking of individ people. We no longer keep uals and the collection of their photos in traditional photo al personal information is still bums. We instead keep them readily available and used in online, on Facebook. In this other aspects of government, sense, we really cannot expect business, and media. for any of that to be private. We all are told to watch Even if we personally be what we put on Facebook. We lieve it should. are told to be careful what we Even still, while we may ob tweet, the pictures we take, ject to the collection of our only way to apply is through the only real way to be able to a great rule of thumb is any tion you provide. More than and the text messages we send. personal information, the sad the internet. Often in busi keep in touch is through the thing you would be embar anything else, operate under Often in gym locker rooms, truth is that in order to be ness, you are told to imme internet. rassed to find out the rest of the assumption that whatever there are restrictions placed able to compete and stay in diately upload your resume So, what is the solution? the world knows, you should you say and do will always be on the use of cameras and in line with the rest of the world, online in order to garner the How do we protect ourselves keep to yourself. Read privacy public and govern yourself ac classrooms, voice recorders being tech-sawy and involved attention of prospective em and still remain in tune with policies and make sure you’re cordingly. are often prohibited. The fear: with these mediums are nec ployers; and with how de the rest of the world? aware of what companies Unfortunately, privacy is that pictures or audio might be essary. tached our lives have become The answer to that, I have (and their third parties) are an antiquated idea in the 21st recorded without permission. For many companies, the from one another, sometimes yet to figure out. However, able to do with the informa century. The Privilege of Being Middle Class Christian L. Saint-Vil concert that the consensus of cisco, a car and parents to lean I’m not saying that Buffett lege to being middle class, world, but he fails to focus on Opinions Editor many students believed that on if he ever failed in life. should have shown students regardless of one’s true finan the problems that exist back at [email protected] the street he lived on resem While he says that his par a picture of a shack because cial standing. It isn’t typical home in America. bled one of Atlanta’s wealthier ents insisted he make it on his that would have just been as Buffett suggest. For us Af How is the work he does eter Buffett came to our neighborhoods like Buck- own and that they would not cheap on his father’s part, but rican Americans, it’s few and around the world affecting campus this past Tuesday head. He showed this picture spoon-feed him, this raised to show a picture of a middle far in between - especially in us here at Morehouse I heard Pto share his life story and hisfor students to get some sort the question to many students class neighborhood home and today’s economy. And this is many say later? In stealing the music. While his music was of appreciation for his middle whether or not Warren Buf expect for students who do not to undermine the efforts words of my work-study pro definitely refreshing, it was his class upbringing, but many fett, the billionaire investor, not come from a middle class of our race because now more fessor, Dr. Stephanie Dunn, life story and what he said that were somewhat confused and would watch his son fall and background to feel touched is than ever before our race is “Why doesn’t charity stop at struck most. He went down disappointed. Yes, a billion not write a check or two? No somewhat absurd especially making strides to achieve, but home more?” I, along with memory lane and showed aire living in a “typical” mid one can truly know the an coming during a time when it isn’t easy. many students here at More pictures of his childhood. Ev dle class neighborhood can swer to that but Warren Buf many students were being Later that night at Dwarf house, think that Buffett eryone knows his story - bil be humbling for him, but for fett, but no parent, wealthy or purged because they couldn’t House with a friend, we con should focus more on things lionaire son gets almost noth many even being middle class poor would be as stern and afford tuition. tinued this conversation. that impact Americans. Buffett ing from father, makes his own is an aspiration. “frugal” as to watch their son Yes, Buffett went to public While I admire what Peter needs to help American stu “fortune,” grew up not know The idea is that one goes fall flat on his face and not at school like the most of us and Buffett is doing with his ca dents maintain or achieve their ing he was wealthy growing up to college to maintain one’s tempt to help. lived in a middle class neigh reer and what he has done, “typical” middle class stand in a typical middle class family. middle class standing, acquire To me, being middle is not borhood like most of us, but some students felt as if we ing. I’m sure Buffett could have But more important than it or better. Buffett already common, nor humbling. Like the problems that exist in At were invisible to him in our benefited from hearing these what he said, he put up a pic had one, so when he dropped many college students I feel a lanta’s public education sys own home. Buffett works with true questions students had, ture of his childhood home in out of college and was given sense of privilege being in col tem and Atlanta’s “middle” many charities, focusing on but not every conversation can a middleclass neighborhood $90,000 to follow his dreams lege because that is my, for a lack class neighborhoods do not child trafficking around the be so honest. of Omaha, Neb. and I found of being a musician it was tru of better words, way out, my exist in Omaha. later after talking to students ly nothing to him. He had a chance to attempt to be “middle Whether one chooses to be on my way home from the house of his own in San Fran class” or better on my own. lieve it or not, there is a privi- The Maroon Tiger is published weekly during the academic year at Morehouse College. Our goal is to maintain an independent editorial policy. 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Taylor Williams Anyone remember the first real party they ever went to? Remember the feeling Arts and Entertainment Editor you felt when you got a chance to dance with your crush or boo? It’s one of those [email protected] times you will never forget. Dancing songs have been such an intricate part of our adolescent years, making a top 25 list had to be done. Panel: Kelly Plummer ’12 (SC), Amber Hicks ’12 (SC), Shalonda Peters ’12 (CAU), Lance Dixon ’ 12,Jazmyne Owens ’12 (SC), Spencer Greene ’12, Charlie Williams IV ’12,Taara Avery ’12 (SC), Robert Lavergne ’I I,Taylor Williams ‘12

I. Juvenile - Back That Thang 2. Soulja Boy - Donk (2008) Up (1999) Soulja Boy may not be the best lyricist, but This song single-handedly made Cash Money making dancing songs is something he does records a household name and is still one of exceptionally well. their biggest hits to date. Almost I 3 years old and it is still faithfully played at parties to day; this song is guaranteed to get the party jumpin’.

3. Lil’ Wil - Bust It 4. Travis Porter - Make 5. Uncle Luke - I Wan 6. Travis Porter - Bring 7. Too Short ft LiP Jon 8. Ying Yang Twins - Wide Open (2008) It Rain (2010) na Rock (Doo Doo It Back (201 I) and the Eastside Boyz Salt Shaker (2003) Brown) (1992) - Shake That Monkey Instructions are always good. Tailored for the gentlemen’s Riding off the success of “Make (2003) Also with the help of Lil’ Jon, Thank you, Lil’ Wil. clubs, but when played at a Without the contributions It Rain,” the Atlanta rap trio fol the Ying Yang Twins encour party; things can start to look of Uncle Luke and the 2 Live lowed up with this song which With the help of Lil’ Jon,Too aged ladies to shake it like a salt pretty similar. Crew, this list would not even encouraged all the ladies to $hort made it possible for shaker. be possible. simply bring it back. ladies to shake said monkey.

9. LiP Jon and the East- 10. Three Six Mafia - Slob I I.LiP Ru - Nasty Song 12. Trina - Look Back At 13. Choppa - Choppa 14. Gucci Mane - Go side Boyz - Get Low On My (1999) (2009) Me (2008) Style (2002) Head (2005) (2003) Juicy J delivered a classic verse The South Carolina native made Since l999,Trina has been say With a New Orleans bounce Also known as “Shawty Got an Judging by the previous two on this song, one of the many a splash in 2009 with this song. ing things on songs that most music feel, Choppa took the A** on Her,” this song is one of songs 2003 was a good year hits by Three Six Mafia. Not much has been released by female artists are scared to say, sound and made it his own with Gucci Mane’s first hits. for Lil’ Jon, anything he touched Lil Ru since then but we always this song being no different. this one. became an instant hit, and this have him to thank for this song. song was no different. The Ying Yang Twins were featured on this song.

15. Ying Yang Twins - Say 16. Trillville ft. Cutty - 17. Gucci Mane - Freaky 18. Mike Jones ft Hur 19. Tony Matterhorn - 20. Waka Flocka Flame I Yi Yi (2002) Some Cut (2004) Gurl (2007) ricane Chris - Drop and Dutty Wine (2006) ft. Wale and Roscoe Dash Give me 50 (2007) - No Hands (2010) Between the years of 2002 When you hear those infamous Featuring Ludacris on the The dutty wine is a popular -2005, the Ying Yang Twins could bed squeaks which the begin remix, this song launched Gucci Not much to say about this dance in Jamaica which involves Featuring Wale and Roscoe not lose. ning of this song is ladled with, Mane’s career to the next level except to drop and give (insert a lot of head movement, hips Dash, this is Waka Flocka you know what time it is. and took whatever party it was person here) 50. swinging, and you-know-what Flame’s biggest hit to date. played at to the next level also. shaking. “Look ma, no hands!”

21. Ginuwine - So Anx 22. Ying Yang Twins 23. Pretty Willie - Lay 24. Nas and the Brave- 25. M.E. - Dance Like a Honorable Mentions ious (1999) - Whistle While You Your Body Down (2000s?) hearts - Oochie Wally Stripper (201 I) Twerk (2000) (2000) David Banner- Play Usually played when parties are Not much is known about Pret This song encouraged ladies winding down, this song slows This is the fourth time the Ying ty Willie, but this song is clutch It is rare that a northern artist to work on their “stripper leg David Banner ft. Lil’ Flip- Like a it down but usually has guys Yang twins have appeared on in a party or another setting. makes a twerk song, but with kicks” and other moves which Pimp anxiously searching for a nice this list, which shows how much the help of the Bravehearts, Nas any guy can appreciate. young lady to dance with. they mean to sub-genre of hip- did it and did it well. T.I.ft. Nelly- Get Loose hop.These guys need to make a comeback. Splack Pack- Scrub ‘Da Ground

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hony Ppl, who just released their first After three years Phony Ppl released their throughout the nation. The Brooklyn based Phony Ppl is ready to take off and see album called “Phonyland,” is a nine- album, Phonyland. “We released a pre-al band has even expanded their music right where they talents land them. Dyme-A- person collective of eclectic musical bum in 2009 called ‘WTF is Phonyland?’” here in the AUC. Duzin was recently signed to Warner Bros. Ptastes, ideas and interests. Okotieuro said. “The plan was to release “One of the first songs was slow and I was Records in Sept. 2011. Not to mention Eli “We describe our music as ‘Brooklyn an album called ‘Dare 2 Be Different’ at the like, ‘Ehh, I don’t know about this,”’ Aubree jah Rawk and Bari Bass who’ve been tour Soul,” Temi Okotieuro, the saxophone end of the 2009, but as we progressed we Campbell, a sophomore, biology major ing with Theophilus London for the past player and sophomore, history major at decided that we wanted to become better from California at Spelman College, said. year around the globe. Morehouse College, said. “It’s like a cross musicians and really hone our craft.” “But by the third track I was sold on it. I “There’s a certain type of music that we between ‘90s hip-hop and ‘70s funk, right Okotieuro talked about progression in have at least 5 favorite tracks on the album.” all love. The music that we love is mellow there in the middle.” the band from personal styles to the qual “Our fans are really supportive. The al and moving. It’s so laid back but it moves Robert Booker and Aja Grant, best ity of the music Phony Ppl were producing. bum just dropped and the reception that you, it stirs something within you. And friends since their middle school days, “Music, fashion, what we found aesthetical we’re getting is crazy,” Okotieuro said. “As a that’s what we aim to do with our music,” formed Phony Ppl in 2008 after Donno- ly pleasing was matured and transformed,” musician you’re really guarded about your Okotieuro said. van Blocker, also known as rapper Dyme- Okotieuro said. “So throughout that pro music. You don’t know if people are going Catch Phony Ppl in concert with Theoph A-Duzin, approached the duo to collabo cess we decided we wanted our album to be to like it. When you release it there’s a mo ilus London on his Tour de Roses in Atlanta rate. The rest of Phony Ppl was assembled live, to illustrate the live feel of the band. ment of anticipation. ‘Are people really go on Feb. 3 at The Earl. (Visit www.badearl. due to many band members living in the We enjoy live music, but at the same time ing to enjoy this?’ After u release it, it’s like, com for more information.) Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood and at we like produced music as well.” ‘Oh, okay. People really do enjoy it!’ It rein Check out Phonyland at www.PhonyPpl. tending the same schools. Phony Ppl attracts an array of audiences forces that you’re making good music.” com and follow them on Twitter @PhonyPpl. The Phony Ppl Phillip " Sheriff PJ" Curry, vocalist Temisanren 'Temi "0.” "Okotieuro, horns "Donnovan "Oyme-rf1-"Duzin'' "Blocker, vocalist "ftobert "£lbee Thrie" "Booker, vocalist, keyboardist flja Qrant, lead keyboardist "Omar ""Bari "Bass" Qrant, bass guitar Elijah "Elijah "Hawk” ffustin, guitar

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Max Tyler best football.” Associate Sports Editor fust a month ago, Giants head coach Tom Coughlin was on [email protected] the hot seat, a place that’s been familiar to him throughout his tenure in New York. But despite his critics, Coughlin has lf Super Bowl XLVI lacks anything it isn’t story lines. Tom moved from the brink of being fired to closing in on his second Brady and the New England Patriots suit up in Indianapolis, Super Bowl victory in four years. butI this time against the younger Manning and the New York In the AFC championship game against the Baltimore Ra (Giants in Super Bowl XLVI. vens, Tom Brady didn’t have his best game as he went 22 of 36 There are players who will never see this stage; the grand for 239 yards and two interceptions. spectacle that is the Super Bowl. On Sunday, Tom Brady will “I sucked pretty' bad today but our defense saved us,” Brady play few the chance to win his fourth ring; a feat that only Terry told reporters after the game. “We’re going to try to do a better Bradshaw and Joe Montana have accomplished. job in a couple of weeks.” Although this isn’t one of the dominant New' England One of the toughest tasks the Patriots will have Patriots teams of the past, under the guidance of head Sunday is protecting their star quarterback from the coach Ball Belichick they have quietly put themselves Giants’ front four. in a position to once again earn the crown as Super “The way to kill a snake is to cut off his head,” Gi Bowl champions. And while their defense ranks 31st ants defensive lineman Justin Tuck told ESPN. “The in the NFL; their recent level of play has been top- way to kill an offense as potent as this one is to make February 2 noitch. sure you take care of Brady.” Duke at Virginia Tech - ESPN Eli Manning has remained in the shadow of his older Likewise, if the Patriots can protect Brady and allow 7:00 p.m. brother, Peyton, even after winning a Super Bowi MVP in him time to move around in the pocket, the Giants sec 2008, but on Sunday he will have the opportunity ondary might be in for a long night. Morehouse College at Benedict College to surpass him in Super Bowl victories. “We’re not a big underdog but we’re an un Columbia, South Carolina In their only meeting this season, the derdog nonetheless,” defensive lineman Osi 7:30 p.m. Giants defeated the Patriots 24 - 20 on a Umenyiora told reporters, echoing Tuck’s last minute drive directed by Manning. comments. “They’re a great football Though the Giants have had the Patri team. Most people picking this game Chicago Bulls at New York Knicks -TNT ots’ number of late, Manning knows will say they’re [the Patriots are] go 8:00 p.m. that Sunday’s task will be tough. ing to win this game, but we know “We know they’re a great team,” we’re going to have to get to Brady South Carolina at Florida - ESPN 2 Manning told reporters. “Ihey’ve as often as we can if we’re going to 9:00 p.m. been a great team for years. Hope- win this football game. And that’s ftniy we can continue to play our exactly what we plan on doing.” Denver Nuggets at L.A. Clippers -TNT 10:30 p.m.

When: Sunday, February 5, 2012. Kickoff: 6:30 p.m. Network: NBC February 3 Where: Lucas Oil Stadium. Indianapolis, Indiana New York Knicks at Boston Celtics - ESPN National Anthem: Kelly Clarkson 8:00 p.m. Halftime Show: Madonna Cost for a 30-second Super Bowl Commercial this year: $3.5 million L.A. Lakers at Denver Nuggets - ESPN 10:30 p.m.

February 4 Lacrosse at Morehouse Becomes a Reality Syracuse at St.John’s - ESPN Xaundrae Tingling man George Eason said. “I have been belief that is also held by the club’s head 12:00 p.m. Staff writer interested in playing lacrosse since I coach, Matthew Janke. [email protected] signed the paper to come to Morehouse “I want the members of this team to Vanderbilt at Florida - CBS because I love the sport.” go out to their own communities and 1:00 p.m. pring semester is traditionally one The beginning of a lacrosse club at teach younger kids about the game,” reserved for baseball and track & Morehouse is significant, not only be Janke said. Sfield, however, Morehouse will be thecause it is the first one of its kind at the Janke, who previously coached la Ohio State at Wisconsin - ESPN first HBCU in the southeast to field a school, but also because Morehouse crosse at Grady High School for the last 2:00 p.m. lacrosse club. is now one of the few HBCU’s in the eight years, also noted he knows how “At first recruiting was hard, but then country with a lacrosse team. Current beneficial lacrosse can be in the lives of North Carolina at Maryland - ESPN people just started coming out of no ly, Howard University and Morgan State younger children. 4:00 p.m. where to sign up.” Branden Muse presi University are the only two HBCU’s “Introducing the game to African- dent and founder of the Morehouse with active lacrosse programs. With American kids at a younger age can only Kentucky at South Carolina - ESPN lacrosse club said. “Once we started put Morehouse now joining those ranks, be positive, as it gives them something ting up the fliers people began to call me more African-Americans will continue to do and makes lacrosse more familiar,” 6:00 p.m. constantly to sign up.” to diversify the sport. Janke added. The signs put up for the club proved to be Aside from mastering the basic con The Morehouse Lacrosse Club’s up Kansas at Missouri - ESPN an effective recruiting tool for Morehouse. cepts of the sport, one of the main pur coming games will be against Valdosta 9:00 p.m. “I saw a lacrosse sign when I came poses of the club is to introduce the sport State on Feb. 4 and Georgia College and here to visit in March of 2011,” fresh to more African-Americans, which is a State University on Feb. 11. February 5 Michigan at Michigan State - CBS The AUC Rivalry Continues as 1:00 p.m. Super Bowl XLVI New York Giants at New England Patriots - NBC Morehouse Comes Up Short 6:30 p.m. Quincy Young game drew a crowd of 5,122 students The Panthers executed the pick and roll February 6 Staff writer and alumni from both institutions into a between Chano Rashiduddin and Logan UConn at Louisville - ESPN [email protected] packed Forbes Arena for another chapter Shoffner all night long. They repeatedly 7:00 p.m. in the historic rivalry. attacked the dysfunctional transition de he rivalry between the Clark Atlanta The energy from both teams was high fense of the Maroon Tigers. University Panthers and Morehouse throughout the game, but the depletion “We got out on the break, made eye February 7 TCollege Maroon Tigers is unmatchedof the Morehouse roster due to injury contact and we already knew what to do,” Florida at Kentucky - ESPN by any other rivalry among Historically proved to be the difference. The team’s CAU forward Willis Brownlee said. 7:00 p.m. Black Colleges and Universities. most consistent defensive player, re Brownlee caught an alley-oop pass for “The rivalry is there for football, bas bounder and post presence this season, a dunk in the second half that seemed to Fort Valley State University at Morehouse College ketball, track, marbles, tiddlywinks, Andre Nelson, was forced to sit the game slam the door shut on the Maroon Tigers Forbes Arena whatever you want,” Morehouse head out to recover from a concussion he suf chances of snapping their losing streak. 7:30 p.m. coach Grady Brewer told a writer from fered in a previous game. The Maroon Tigers will have the op ESPN last season. Shawn Allen, the team’s most reliable portunity to avenge their loss when the Unfortunately for the home team, offensive threat, provided a spark of en rivalry continues on Feb. 11 in the re Purdue at Ohio State - ESPN Morehouse with a regular season record ergy for Morehouse when he got a steal match and possibly again in the SIAC 9:00 p.m. of 3-11, came into the game on a five- in the first half that led to a breakaway Tournament in March. Hopefully, by game losing streak while CAU, with a dunk. Allen carried much of the load of then Morehouse will be at full strength February 8 record of 8-9, had won five of their last fensively for the Tigers with a game high getting Nelson back from injury. Until Duke at North Carolina - ESPN seven games. 24 points and 11 rebounds. Daniyal Fa then, the Panthers have temporary brag These trends continued on Thursday quir and Cornez “Boosie” Nesbitt both ging rights on the court. The overall re 9:00 p.m. when the Panthers defeated the Maroon chipped in 10 points each but it was not cord since 1988 still belongs to the Men Tigers 77-64. Thursday night’s basketball enough. of Morehouse with a record of 26-17. Recycle The Maroon Tiger I Í