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Morehouse College . Atlanta, GA August 25 - 31, 2010 Volume LXXXV, issue 1 Morehouse College finds unique SGA President place among college rankings Travis Randle: A new day, a new Morehouse Kelly N. Harper Associate Features Editor knharpetO8@ yahoo.com

rom the moment Tra­ vis Randle stepped onto FMorehouse College’s cam­ pus, he knew that he was des­ tined to lead the student body as the Student Government Association president. Two years ago, while sit­ ting amid 770 anxious and excited freshmen, Randle found inspiration within the advising words of his new Morehouse brothers. As he listened to then-SGA presi­ RANDLE dent Chad Mance give his charge to the incoming Men of Morehouse during the annual “Welcome to the ‘House” program, Randle was captivated Gerren K. Gaynor been classified in the upper Spelman tops the list for ing to the publication’s 2011 and stirred by Mance’s “passionate words of encouragement Managing Editor tier of HBCU rankings, and is the fourth year in a row, fol­ "Best Liberal Arts Colleges” and inspiration.” gerren .gay nor@ gmail .com steadily rising within the no­ lowed by Howard, More­ list, Morehouse is the 127th Known for his trademark bass voice and humble confidence, bility of liberal arts colleges. house, Hampton and Tuske­ best liberal arts college in the Randle is a different type of Morehouse campus leader. n recent weeks, U.S. News For the third year in a row, gee University consecutively. nation. To put that tally in per­ Hailing from the humble roots of Chicago, IL, Randle, & World Report and Wash­ the U.S. News & World Re­ Neighboring Clark Atlanta is spective, Spelman clenched chose to pursue a major in political science with a concen­ Iington Monthly have ranked port ranks Morehouse the ranked 22nd. In U.S. News’ the 59th spot. tration in international relations. Throughout his two years Morehouse as one of the best third best HBCU in the nation. first ever HBCU ranking in Notwithstanding, Wash­ at Morehouse, he has exhibited extensive leadership while colleges in the nation. The publication’s 2011 “Best 2008, Morehouse was ranked ington Monthly’s liberal balancing life as a student. His freshman year he served College rankings, espe­ Historically Black Colleges fourth, following Spelman, arts colleges list champions as a freshman class senator. He used the position to cham­ cially among Black colleges, and Universities" list consist Howard and Hampton. Morehouse as the number pion for important student initiatives and build his politi­ generally kindle a competitive of 80 HBCUs, some of which While U.S. News ranks one liberal arts college in the cal framework at Morehouse. After learning more about the nature among students and includes Spelman College, Morehouse favorably among nation. Such varying reports student government through firsthand experience, Randle administration. Morehouse, Howard University, Hampton other HBCUs, reports have have caused experts to ques- developed a vision that moved him to run for sophomore the only all-male HBCU in University and Clark Atlanta been less approving among the world has consistently University. liberal arts colleges. Accord­ See RANKINGS, page 2 ► See RANDLE, page 6 ► AUC mourns three summer deaths Nicolas Aziz who enjoyed life. “He was my ‘little brother,’ Morehouse, Griffiths was also SGA Runoff Results Editor-in-Chief Kenneth Harris, a sopho­ a friend, a business partner... set to serve as the 2010-2011 nickbazi z @ yahoo .com more business administra­ but above all, my inspira­ world and local news section tion major at Morehouse, was tion,” Harris said. editor for The Maroon Tiger. Spring 2010 ach summer is filled with Kindred’s official “More­ Harris was informed of Mu­ Griffiths died in his sleep on Estudents from the Atlanta house brother.” Harris said hammad's death by a phone June 26. University Center travelinghe attempted to call Kindred call from mutual friend and Former managing editor Auz.ennc Garrett SGA President 276 31.1% the world, taking classes to after seeing a “tweet” asking Morehouse senior English Kody Melancon remembers graduate, and gaining work if she had actually died. major Ezekiel Phillips. Griffiths as an individual who Edwards Ryan S( ¡A President 207 23.3% experience through jobs and “I called her and didn’t Harris said that Muham­ was “committed to support­ Randle . Travis SGA President 404 45.5% internships. This summer, the get an answer,” Harris said. mad’s death has greatly im­ ing [the] staff in any way that AUC also unfortunately ex­ “Then I called one of our mu­ pacted her. he could.” Bell Tyler SGA Vice President 504 58.5% perienced three tragedies. tual friends and 1 asked him if “His passing has not only “At times when there was Rising Spelman College he had talked to her recently.” made me grateful for the very little work for Mike to Swanson De Vaughn SGA Vice President 358 41.5% sophomore Tiana Kindred, Harris said that the mutual many blessings that I have re­ do. he would always come to rising Morehouse College friend then informed him that ceived in this life, but [it] has me with a list of things that he sophomore Khalifah Mu­ Kindred had died earlier that [also] given me a furthered could do and this is what 1 ad­ hammad, and rising More­ morning. inspiration and motivation...” mired most about him," Mel­ house College junior Michael Muhammad, an English she said. “It has inspired me ancon said. “He was a key Griffiths all saw their lives major, died on June 23 after to continue to spread the player in making the 2010 come to an end. being involved in a car acci­ Light of the Lord, enlighten Man of the Year [edition] one Kindred, a computer sci­ dent with his brother. the masses, and continue to of the best editions of The ence major, died on June 19 Hope Harris, a junior film promote peace and love in my Maroon Tiger.” after she was involved in a car and drama double major at work and actions.” These deaths have undoubt- accident. Friends of Kindred Spelman, was a very close In addition to being a ris­ remember her as someone friend of Muhammad. ing junior biology major at See SUMMER, page 2 ► u

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THE MAROON TIGER Morehouse College RANKINGS Nicolas B. Aziz ’12 Editor-in-Chief ◄ continued from front page research (producing cutting- universities are always con­ uncommon in the college [email protected] edge scholarship and Ph.Ds), troversial. He adds “the core ranking industry. Throughout tion the validity of college and service (encouraging stu­ criticism is that its impos­ the years, college rankings MANAGEMENT rankings and the ability to dents to give something back sible to quantify something as inexplicably change due to Gerren K. Gaynor T1 modifications in the method­ Managing Editor accurately quantify an institu­ to their country).” complicated as a university.” gerren.gaynor@gmail. com tion’s educational worth. “[College] rankings do not In the early 2000s, Black ology of data indicators. Jeffery Taylor II ’12 According to U.S. News, take in account to [More­ Enterprise consistently ranked But students contest that Chief Layout Editor rankings are determined by house’s] uniqueness that dis­ Morehouse as the number rankings had no effect on [email protected] “quantitative measures that tinguishes us from other insti­ one HBCU. In the year 2005, their decision to attend More­ Terrence Campbell T1 Have a house. When asked whether Chief Copy Editor education experts have pro­ tutions,” Morehouse provost, however, Morehouse plunged tlcampbell89@gmail. com posed as reliable indicators of Dr. Weldon Jackson said. The down to the 45th slot due to or not he consulted any col­ Victoria Plummer SC '11 academic quality.” The pub­ Morehouse alumnus contends a declined graduation rate lege rankings prior to coming passion Associate Copy Editor lication maintains that rank­ that while favorable rankings during the academic year of to Morehouse, freshman Kev­ [email protected] ing is based on their nonpar­ are affirming, many miss the 2004. in Tchokouani says frankly, Remington Jackson ’12 Photography Editor tisan view of what matters in true value of Morehouse. Then Morehouse president, “no.” charules@sbcglobal. net education. Indicators used to “On May 16, 525 Black Dr. Walter E. Massey, ad­ “I chose Morehouse be­ for Carl Ringgold ’11 gauge the academic caliber of men graduated from More­ dressed the plummeting rank­ cause of the idea of brother­ New Media Director institutions of higher learning house. As President Franklin ing in his address “Pride in hood and the school’s focus carl, [email protected] are based on peer assessment, would say, ‘we’ve made the the House” to the college in on the students,” the New EDITORS retention, faculty resources, impossible routine’,” Jackson 2006. Carrollton, Md. native said. Kevin Mallory T1 student selectivity, financial said. Massey wrote “...did your “If your institution is serv­ Campus News Editor resources and alumni giving The provost maintains that actual experience at More­ ing you, then that is what you Leroy Mitchell ’11 rate. it is the “success stories” that house in terms of your classes take from your college expe­ Associate Campus News Editor Contrastingly, Washing­ makes Morehouse so unique. and your out-of-classroom rience,” senior Psychology Paul Daniels II ’12 World & Local Editor ton Monthly gauged their list In a New York Times ar­ experiences change that dra­ major Derrick Wyche said. Dannieka Wiggins SC T3 based on their “contribution ticle, “The Best, The Top, matically in two years? I sus­ When it comes to college Associate World & Local Editor to the public good in three The Most,” Nicholas Thomp­ pect not. I certainly, as presi­ rankings, the Teaneck, N.J. Sescily Coney SC ’11 broad categories: social mo­ son propounds that “be they dent, have not seen dramatic native says students should Business & Tech Editor bility (recruiting and gradu­ whimsical or dead serious, changes.” take it “with a grain of salt.” Reginald Williams ’12 Associate Bussiness & Tech Editor ating low-income students), assessments of colleges and Those “changes” are not Elizabeth Sawyer SC ’ 11 Features Editor Kell)’ N. Harper SC 12 (D Associate Features Editor Tre veil Anderson ’13 SUMMER student deaths Opinions Editor Karen Bullock SC ’11 ◄ continued from front page preciate life more. Associate Opinions Editor “It’s always tough to lose a member of the [AUC] family,” Spencer Greene ’ 11 Arts & Entertainment Editor edly had a large effect among students of the AUC. Chaina Pittman said. “I think the effects of these deaths will be felt Taylor Williams ’12 Dobbins, a junior philosophy major at Spelman said that these throughout the year and people in the AUC will start to truly Associate A&E Editor deaths show that life can be taken from anyone at anytime. appreciate the experiences that we create together.” Jourdan Shepard ’12 “I hope [these deaths] will create a spirit of awareness, but Morehouse SGA President Travis Randle is currently at­ Sports Editor also a love for life,” Dobbins said. tempting to set up a memorial to celebrate the lives of these Charlie Williams IV ‘12 Associate Sports Editor Morehouse sophomore economics major Malcolm Pittman three students. feels that these deaths will teach students of the AUC to ap­ OPERATIONS O'koyea Huff Boone '12 co Webmaster [email protected] Spencer Greene ’11 Public Relations Director [email protected] Morehouse cafeteria looks Kenley Hargett ’12 Tiger TV Producer [email protected] toward future •o ADVISER Ron Thomas Kevin Mallory employees having bags in great job of facility and new immediately with Dr. Frank­ Campus News Editor the kitchen under tables, equipment upgrades that will lin and other administrative [email protected] shelving in non-food stor­ ensure a more functional and personnel," he said. “They’ve age room needing to be operational kitchen.” been proactive in regards to tudents should not be cleaned, proper labeling of Chivers Hall is hoping that ensuring all facility issues are Ssurprised if the Chivers products, etc. We also had other changes made will go addressed and have invested Hall Dining Cafeteria onequipment/facility related towards benefitting the stu­ in the unit in a very positive To become Morehouse’s campus seems items that needed address­ dent body. The dining hall has manner.” different than in the past. ing.” hired a new executive chef, “Working with CFO Gwen a news staff The cafeteria has undergone Pierson also noted that he added a new rotisserie chicken Sykes has afforded me the op­ writer, join changes that it hopes will al­ would like the Morehouse program, expanded the grill portunity to work in tandem low students, families, and community to know that options, and added a weekly with an individual that shares us for our guests to put their trust in improve- meat my vision of making More­ the dining hall. m e n t s carving house Dining the best opera­ first General The cafeteria received a are being station. tion on a college campus,” Body failing score of 54 from the made to Pier- Pierson added. Meeting on Fulton County Health De­ improve Several things have son is The initial failed inspec­ partment after its health in­ C h i v - also tion could turn out to be a Thursday, spection in May. CBS Atlanta ers Hall’s been done to ensure planning blessing in disguise, accord­ News reported that causes overall on im­ ing to Pierson. With all that September for the low grade included dining ex­ we never receive a plement­ has taken place since receiv­ 2, 2010, pepperoni and cheese that perience. ing a ing that unsatisfactory grade, were at unsafe temperatures “ S e v - failing grade. program the cafeteria is looking for­ in Nabrit- and dented and damaged can eral things —Andrew Pierson, called ward to the future. goods. The report also said Mapp- have been General Manager “Lunch “We have created an at­ raw meats should be stored done to with the mosphere of transparency McBay, below ready-to-eat food items ensure G M . ” which allows both students to avoid cross contamination. we never receive a failing This program would allow and employees alike a forum Lecture Despite the failing score, grade,” Pierson said. students to meet with him for discussion and enlighten­ Room I at Morehouse Dining General In July, the dining hall re­ on the first Tuesday of every ment,” he said. “The health Manager Andrew Pierson ceived a score of 91 on a sub­ month to discuss issues rel­ inspection gave us all an op­ 5pm. noted that there were no sequent inspection. evant to them. portunity to reflect on and re­ incidents where students, “In partnership with More­ He also enlisted the help of focus on what truly matters, guests, faculty, or staff were house College, we’ve re­ Morehouse Chief Financial providing the Morehouse at risk for any food related viewed and implemented Officer Gwen Sykes and the community with a great food health issue. better daily procedures for school’s administration. Pier­ service experience, which in­ “We had procedural is­ storage, food prepping and son credits Sykes for work­ cludes, but is not limited to, sues that dwidn’t cause other food related procedural ing with him to help a vision great food, great service and a health risk, but, none­ items,” Pierson said in re­ come to fruition. great facilities.” theless, downgraded our gards to the better inspection “We immediately notified score,” Pierson explained. score. “In addition, More­ Ms. Gwen Sykes of all health “There were issues such as house College has done a scores and she communicated Recycle The Maroon Tiger August 25 - 31. 2010 www.themaroontiger tom WORLD & LOCAL 3

BP Names new leader­ After weeks of rumors and hearsay, BP killed eleven workers and set off the worst beaches, and compensate people whose confirmed that Hayward will resign Oct. 1 offshore spill in U.S. History—and the livelihoods have been dramatically affected ship amid Oil Crisis in an effort to recreate its image. The com­ sluggard response and poor containment of as a result of the accident. pany seeks to reaffirm, to the public and its ever-spilling oil in to the Gulf Coast region. BP reported a $17 billion loss with the Leonard Horne investors, that it is changing its ways. BP chairman Carl-Henric Svanberg has $32.2 billion set aside to deal with the costs Contributing Writer After announcing the resignation, Dud­ echoed the sentiment of Dudley coddling of the spill. This includes a $20 billion com­ leonard.horne @ gmai 1 .com ley told reporters by phone from London investors by telling them that BP will pensation fund the company set up follow­ that “there is no question” that the compa­ change. ing pressure from President Obama. Total urrounding much of the backlash ny will continue to learn about the incident “We are taking a hard look at ourselves, costs to date are an estimated $2,9 billion. from the Gulf Coast's tumultuous oil from deeper investigation from this point what we do and how we do it,” Svanberg Hayward expressed his condolences Sspill, the face of British Petroleum (BP)forward. said. to the families of deceased workers and has been replaced. Tony Hayward has Many questions still remain for those still According to Svanberg, the company’s backed the actions of BP, supporting its been the subject of relentless scrutiny in at loggerheads with BP after the great trag­ primary agenda is to stop the leak perma­ cause to endeavor into a new phase of lead­ the past couple of months as head of BP. edy on April 20—the nently, clean up miles ership. Robert Dudley, an American, has been oil rig explo­ of polluted “The Gulf of Mexico explosion was a appointed as his replacement. Dudley be­ sion that waters terrible tragedy for which, as the man in comes BP’s first ever non-British chief and charge of BP when it happened, I will al­ executive. He pledged Tuesday to remain ways feel a deep responsibility,” he said. steadfast with the Gulf of Mexico efforts to stymie the spill.

Judge Rules President Obama Proposition 8 Schedules a Unconstitutional Promise: Troops Go

Paul A. Daniels, II Home World & Local Editor [email protected] Dannieka Wiggins Associate W&L Editor n Aug. 4, Chief United States dwiggin 1 @scmail.spelman.edu ODistrict Judge Vaughn Walker ruled Proposition 8. California’s law making Gay Marriage illegal, as unconstitutional. president Barack Obama’s promise of change has become a promise in Accompanying the ruling. Walker wrote a 136-page opinion supporting his decision. action. Since his announced commitment to Georgia veterans to draw In the opinion Walker writes, “Proposition 8 perpetuates the stereotype that gays and out troops from Iraq, 90,000 soldiers were drawn from the pits of a destructive war along lesbians are incapable of forming long-term loving relationships and that gays and with millions of dollars worth of valuable equipment from several military bases. lesbians are not good parents.” Voted on in November of 2008, only weeks after gay Obama has chosen to effectively change the war’s motives from untactful combat to an marriage was legalized in California, Proposition 8 passed with 52% of the electorate ambassadorial movement. Obama’s ultimate goal is to remove all U.S. troops from Iraq deciding that gay marriage should not be allowed. by 2011. Supporters of Proposition 8 promised that the decision overturn the law would im­ “The hard truth is we have not seen the end of American sacrifice in Iraq,” Obama said mediately be appealed to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Many conservative in a recent CNN.com article. “But make no mistake; our commitment in Iraq is changing- groups, outraged by the decision, would like for Walker to keep a hold on allowing -from a military effort led by our troops to a civilian effort led by our diplomats.” gays and lesbians to officially resume the act of marriage, until the appeals process is He has attributed the end to civilian brutality, terrorism, and stolen or mined historical over. The Huffington Post reported, “Defense lawyers called just two witnesses, claim­ artifacts to Iraqi citizens. Obama has exemplified a clear initiative of transferring a war ing they did not need to present expert testimony because the U.S. Supreme Court had between governing powers to a war for civilians. His objectives promise training for the never specifically upheld the right to gay marriage.” Iraqi military, the implementation of counter-terrorism efforts, and protection for civilians Walker writes, “Proposition 8 played on the fear that exposure to homosexuality and diplomatic personnel. would turn children into homosexuals and that parents should dread having children The war in Iraq has connected many through economic grief and loss of loved ones. It who are not heterosexual.” The two attorney’s that worked for the plaintiff’s, the side has also educated nations across the world about effective and ineffective international fighting against Proposition 8, were Theodore Olsen and David Boises, who are most affairs. Despite the turmoil and anguish it has caused nations, it shall soon be considered famous for representing George Bush and Al Gore as they disputed the election of President Obama’s “Operation New Dawn.” 2000, against each other. “Shortly after taking office, I announced our new strategy for Iraq and for a transition A statement was released by the office of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Gover­ to full Iraqi responsibility,” Obama said. “And 1 made it clear that by August 31,2010 nor of California saying. “Today's decision is by no means California’s first milestone, America’s combat mission in Iraq would end. And that is exactly what we are doing, as nor our last, on America’s road to equality and freedom for all people.” promised, on schedule.”

The AUC Woodruff Library will be Morehouse College President Emeri­ unveiling “Phase I” of renovations in tus Dr. Walter E. Massey ’58 was “A Ribbon Cutting and Celebration” named President of the School of the Thursday, August 26, at 2:30pm. Art Institute of Chicago.

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! 31.2010 www.themaroontiger.com August 2S 4 BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY Adult Entertainment to capitalize on new Is the government iPhone’s FaceTime tracking tweeters? Sescily Coney run scandalously wild at the ternet pornography. With these world). But every so often, you Business & Tech Editor thumb stroke of an alphanumer­ new unintended uses for this find that eager person who wants [email protected] ic phone keyboard. technology, it is entirely possible to do a little more than small talk. But now there’s FaceTime. that FaceTime will only make “A phone is such an intimate yper-sexuality is no lon­ FaceTime is Apple's break­ these statistics grow across all thing, you usually don’t lend it ger America’s hidden dirty through innovation that allows age groups and generations. out or have someone else use it,” Hlittle secret. Open expressions individualsof to video chat on the In at least five cities thus far, Quentin Boyer, a spokesman for sexuality appear in every arena iPhone 4. Apple has marketed Craigslist ads are seeking models the adult production company and sector of our lives. From this technology as a likely alter­ to participate in video sex chats Pink Visual, said. Boyer and his movies to video games, and native for students to commu­ on FaceTime. Some ads even company began preparing for even popping up in children's nicate with parents, or those in throw in a free iPhone 4 for their video exchanges as soon as the cartoons; sex is dominant and long distance relationships. potential employees for personal iPhone 4 hit AT&T retail stores. prominent theme. FaceTime and Apple may and professional use. Without His strategy is to use the same As consumers, we aren't ap­ have good intentions for this strict regulations for age verifica­ women from his adult videos palled by this overt hyper-sexu­ revolutionary conversational tion, teenagers are an easy target and charge a minimal fee. ality either. It seems that many device, but there are many in­ for this growing market. This occurrence, of course, Americans have embraced the dustries, particularly the adult “Unfortunately, both children puts Apple in an awkward posi­ increased influence of sexuality entertainment industry, that are and sexual predators are often tion. It’s maintained a clean, and and have consciously or uncon­ finding ways to capitalize their ahead of parents when comes often prudish, reputation for not businesses to technology,” Donna Rice allowing any sexually explicit through Hughes, president of the child applications to be included in Reginauld Williams their App Store; but executives this “un­ safety group Enough Is Enough, Associate Business & Tech Editor tapped” said. in the adult industry are dili­ [email protected] landmine. Parents have always had an gently searching to find ways around that. In their opinion, you A c - upper hand regarding household n August 2003, the fives of Americans and those across the can’t stop someone from view­ cording computers because they are im­ globe changed drastically with the genesis of a new social ing adult material on their own to recent mobile, but cell phones are taken Inetworking site entitled MySpace.The MySpace phenomenon phone. research everywhere. Luckily, Apple has was one that made a quick, yet lasting boom by allowing its from the “We just want to give the peo­ devised a way where parents users to post pictures, music, and statuses that showcased their National have the option to either choose ple what they want,” Boyer con­ fives on a worldwide scale. C a m - whom their children are allowed cludes. Shortly after, a more professional and somewhat advanced paign, a na­ to v ideo chat with, or even dis­ And what the people want is site came along in February 2004. Facebook revolutionized tional organization that aims to able the FaceTime feature com­ sex on the go. However, due to sciously integrated it into their the manner in which youth and adults worldwide connect and provide sexual education to our pletely. FaceTime’s limited peripheral daily lives. relate to one another. hyper-sexual culture, 20% of all Online and technological ex­ vision, problems will arise. The We even take advantage of In summer 2006, the evolution of this blog world took a big new technological resources to teens have sent or posted a nude hibitionism is only growing, and video chat is only limited to the leap by entering a new phase, manifested in the new micro­ or semi-nude photograph of at a dramatic pace. Take Cha- face, or one body part at a time; expose our sexual nature. Once blogging site Twitter. Since its inception, Twitter has revital­ video of themselves. While this troulette. another conversational and the most sex-crazed individ­ upon a time, there was primi­ ized the blogosphere by distinctly focusing on the micro-blog may not be shocking due to the device that randomly pairs indi­ uals want to see everything. tive phone sex or you could pay level. This level includes 140 character messages that can be a $10 fee to call those infamous prominence of sexting amongst viduals in a personal video chat. If this new feature continues sent from places including: traditional web browsing. Twitter 1 -800-UR-A-FREAK hot-lines the adolescent and young adult Most of the time, the purpose is to flourish in the adult entertain­ computer applications, text messages, mobile web. mobile ap­ and chat rooms. Then came crowds, it's even more alarming solely for that spontaneous rush ment industry, we may see an in­ plications and much more. of conversing with someone in crease in the number of amateur the ever-so-creative “sexting,” to know that youths ages 12-17 Twitter’s short but sweet style of allowing users to post top­ are the largest consumers of In­ another part of the country (or pom stars. which caused imaginations to ics germane to their everyday fives, and the engagement of a sustained dialogue via “trending topics” has been nothing short of amazing. With the games and activities involved with Twitter, how can one ignore its natural attraction to youth? Man “plays God” with DNA Twitter may seem like a juvenile convention, but it has also exhibited some adult sophistication as well. Twitter integrates Charlston Manning cultures with computer de­ This single cell bacterium bioethicists, outside policy local, state and federal representatives, scholars, and celebri­ Staff Writer signed genomes producing was said to have overcome groups, legislative members ties’ participation in the information age. [email protected] custom enzymes, fuels, and many hurdles to finally syn­ and staff, and the public to Figures such as President Obama and his Cabinet. Oprah medications cheaply and ef­ thesize. Dr. Venter explains, encourage discussion and un­ Winfrey, and Cornel West constantly appear on Twitter feeds ince the inception of sci­ ficiently. "This is the ultimate objective derstanding about the societal offering their opinions on current affairs, charitable causes, Sence and technology Scientists at JCVI designed of synthesizing a minimal implications of their work and and other hot topics in the media. studies, man has been trying1.078 specific cassettes of cell containing only the genes the general field of synthetic News outlets, such as the New York Times and CNN, con­ to fully grasp the totality of DNA, which were 1,080 base necessary to sustain fife in its genomics. tinuously keep their followers updated about recent events, up­ God’s creative powers. From pairs (bp) long. The first stage simplest form. This will help JCVI’s policy team, along coming news, breaking news, and even fist AMBER Alerts and cloning "Dolly” the sheep to us better un­ with the Center for Strate­ 911 reports. Twitter’s geo-location service allows for anyone the scientific breakthrough derstand how gic & International Studies to post where they are tweeting from and makes the micro­ of artificial insemination, cells work.” (CSIS), and the Massachu­ blog multidimensional. science and technology With differ­ setts Institute of Technol­ While the appeal and enjoyment attached to these networks have been walking that fine ing opinions ogy (MIT), were funded by a is intriguing, the question is often raised where does all of this line between genius and the This is the ultimate about moral­ grant from the Alfred P. Sloan information about its users go? And furthermore who is moni­ deistic. ity stemming Foundation for a 20-month toring it? At the J. Craig Venter objective of synthesizing from vari­ study that explored the risks Any exit can be an entrance, and the same can be said for Institute (JCVI), the im­ a minimal cell ous religious and benefits of this emerging Twitter. The privacy and security issues become more daunt­ possible has been achieved groups, the technology, as well as pos­ ing when the realization is made that your privacy is not as and that fine line has slowly containing only the discussion sible safeguards to prevent private as you may think. been crossed. This non-profit about “play­ substantial abuse, including The privacy settings on Twitter accounts can easily be over­ genomic research organiza­ genes necessary to ing God” has bioterrorism. ridden by including a hashtag symbol in any tweet. The hashtag tion has created the first self­ heightened. This new addition to the (#), which many users add to create new words or new trends, replicating bacterial cell after sustain life in its simplest Despite its growing field of science and voids the privacy aspect by allowing search engines to lock in fifteen years of extensive re­ moral confu­ technology has caused an up­ on the specific hashtag. search. form. sion, this sci­ roar in the worlds of both the Twitter states this in its privacy policy and should they so Founder and president of entific innova­ secular and the sacred. This choose, they can sell the information during an exchange of the institute, Dr. J. Craig Ven­ —Dr. J. Craig Venter, tion can play outstanding feat of human ownership. With our right to security and privacy being held ter states, “We have been con­ Founder of the Venter a vital part in ingenuity and capability has as one of our most sacred values, thinking before you blog or sumed by this research, but replenishing created the perception that micro-blog could prevent future strife in any arena. we have also been equally Institute our ecosys­ man can replace the creative Since the dawn of the technological era, there has always focused on addressing the tem and world role of God. been someone on the scene try ing to invent the next big thing. societal implications of what economy. The creation of the first arti­ These fads have come and gone, but the purpose has remained we believe will be one of the involved taking 10 cassettes Over the next decade, the ficial cell has opened a world the same- to keep the users coming back. most powerful technologies of DNA at a time to build self-replicating cell can be of positive possibilities for With newer and more sophisticated smartphones and de­ and industrial drivers for so­ 110.010.000 bp segments. In applied to plant cells to help helping the human race, from vices (which also log data and location services directly and cietal good.” Moreover, he the second stage, these 10.000 with stimulate growth, which assisting pivotal problems of indirectly), a person’s sense of privacy could go from a 100% also asserts “We look for­ bp segments are taken ten at could assist in the production third world countries to help­ to zero in a matter of seconds. ward to continued review and a time to produce eleven, of more food for third world ing cure cancer and other The government has also played a crucial role in protecting dialogue about the important 100,000 bp segments. countries. The cell could also ailments that plague people American interests, searching various forms of communication applications of this work to In the final step, all eleven. be used in finding cures for around the world. With all media to keep us safe in aftermath of September 11th attacks. ensure that it is used for the 100 kb segments were as­ sicknesses or for those with of its pros and cons, this But when does Big Brother go from being cautious and ever- benefit of all.” sembled into the complete other medical needs. achievement is a modern vigilant, to crossing the fine into invasion of privacy? Twitter Synthetic bacteria have fas­ synthetic genome in yeast According to the JCVI web­ day double-edged sword may be an inviting way to pass the time but be careful what cinated scientists for years cells, and they were grown as site, Dr. Venter and the team that can be wielded to cre­ tweets you put out before you (or they) let something or some­ with the promise of bacterial a yeast artificial chromosome. at JCVI continue to work with ate or destroy. one unwanted in. Recycle The Maroon Tiger BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY 5 How much do recording artists REALLY make? Khalea Lester income, while the typical per­ Staff Writer centage for the business man­ [email protected] ager is 5%. Music promoters also get hile sitting on the couch a percentage from the artist’s watching MTV Jams, income. Some receive a fixed WVH1, or other music stations,payment, while others get a have you ever wondered how percentage off the proceeds much an artist really makes? garnered from shows and They’re seen flaunting their tours. chains, adorned in the most Music promoters, or dis­ expensive clothes, and driv­ tributors, usually get a whop­ ing exotic cars all the time, ping 24% of everything the but how much do they really artist makes. Record labels, make from record sales? promoters, and managers are Historically, CD sales have just some of the people who been the largest form of rev­ receive a portion of the artist’s enue in the music industry. income. Labels make most of However, over the last decade the money, taking 63% of all we have seen a substantial de­ proceeds and funds, and pock­ crease in CD sales due to fac­ eting that money into their tors like illicit file-sharing on­ ever-flowing bank accounts. line, CD burning, high prices, Last but not least, songwriters and competition from prod­ and publishers also charge a ucts like DVDs and video hefty fee to license the rights games. Unfortunately, since to use their songs, and these the industry is based primar­ payments are all made before ily on contracts, your favorite the other factors come into artist might not be making as play. much money as you would Public relations experts, think. music journalists, music pro­ The distribution of payment ducers, sound engineers, and in the industry is split be­ musicians are also enfolded tween the many people who into the foundation of con­ dance hits. creases as band members are The more of yourself you put Prince and Michael Jackson. help create the artist’s brand. sumptive music production. In the end, an artist gener­ added. into your music, the more re­ At this tumultuous time in First, there are managers Their roles aren’t as well ally makes about $1- $3 per The best way to make a latable it will be to your lis­ music, it's time to go back to who get paid a percentage known to the average listener, album sold and $.03 per sin­ substantial amount of money teners. Make quality music those roots. of their artist's income. This but they're vitally important gle sale, on top of that, they in this industry is by making that consumers want to hear, So the next time you see percentage is contractually to the industry nonetheless. also pay 25% of that money a name for yourself and using and get your music and name Kanye in alligator shoes, Ri­ agreed upon between both the In an age where more work for packing fees. The interest­ that as leverage to sell your recognized; and over time hanna in the latest designer artist and the manager. There is placed into a pristine back­ ing thing most people don’t CDs. The more people who you will gain success! heels, or Beyonce and Jay-Z are two types of managers ground beat and sound, art­ know is the songwriter makes know you and your music, Current artists in the indus­ travelling to lands unknown, — the personal manager and ists who can't actually sing $.30 every time their song the more inclined they are to try tend to lack the realness think about how much money the business manager. Typi­ have gotten the opportunity plays on the radio, and the art­ buy it. that made prior generations everyone else in their circle is cally, the personal manager to shine through production ist gets nothing! Additionally, Lastly, make good music, fall in love with ubiquitous making off of them, receives 15% of the artist’s heavy “club bangers” and the money an artist makes de­ and appeal to your audience. and inspirational artists like

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• Give you a license to be nosy Recycle The Maroon Tiger 25 - 31,2010 www.themaroontiger.com 6 FEATURES President RANDLE and many students have ex­ tain throughout the year, pressed to me that they hope and in step with that goal, that there can be some fun­ Randle will host monthly damental shifts in the stu­ question and answer ses­ dent leadership here at More­ sions with the student senate house.” Randle explains. called “President's Ques­ In addition to the residence tions.” These will take place hall town hall meetings, Ran­ every last Wednesday of the dle has two campus-wide town month. Randle will also hold hall meetings scheduled for regular office hours, and will November and March. These ensure that the student trust­ meetings will precede the fall ee report is released twice and spring board of trustees during the academic school meetings, respectively in or­ year, following each board der to gather the information of trustees, as stated in the necessary to present student constitution. issues to the board of trustees. But after the late night The meetings will be format­ planning sessions, the meet­ ted as strategy sessions to help ings with administrators, and students create concrete meth­ maintaining a competitive ods of addressing pressing is­ grade point average, Randle sues, and will be used as a way knows that it's important to narrow down the specific to take solace in something issues that the students would that is strictly for pleasure like presented to the board. and leisure. Additionally, Randle’s fo­ "Sometimes it’s hard to cus is less on traditional find time for yourself when methods of garnering stu­ you're so busy trying to be Current SGA President Travis Randle gives his inaugural address. dent support and input and is an effective student leader,” seeking to revamp the SGA's Randle says. 4 continued from front page to win, and that I didn’t have rowing his focus on several complishing this is hosting technological presence in stu­ Overall, Randle is excited a chance," says Randle. major areas, Randle decided town hall meetings with dents' lives. His goal is to use to “change the status quo” class president. Despite any naysayers, Ran­ to tackle issues that affect the each residence hall. A for­ social media networking sites and the common assump­ Many students doubted dle continued with his cam­ vast majority of Morehouse mer resident assistant in such as Facebook and Twitter tions about student leaders Randle's viability against paign with confidence and students. the Living Learning Center to update students about SGA at Morehouse. His quest for his seemingly formidable fervor. Randle's oft-repeated Rather than focusing on (LLC), Randle knows that initiatives and events. In ad­ transparency and frequent opponents. Randle was per­ slogan, "Solving the Small grandiose plans and making there are several issues that dition to the increased online communication is coupled ceived to be at an inherent Issues that Affect Your Daily large promises. Randle val­ occur within the dorms that presence, Randle desires to with his enthusiasm for this disadvantage as the only Lives’’ anchored his cam­ ues consistent student out­ often go without attention. use The Maroon Tiger to in­ upcoming academic year, and sophomore presidential can­ paign. reach. In step with his cam­ Through these town hall form and engage students, as his passion for creating an im­ didate, whereas his other op­ Over the summer, Randle paign slogan, Randle’s plans meetings, Randle aims to the paper is a weekly publica­ pact on the lives of his fellow ponents had a year's advan­ has meticulously crafted and forthis upcoming school year learn about the issues that tion, and reaches the vast ma­ Morehouse brothers. tage over Randle. edited his plans and propos­ are centered on being famil­ campus residents are facing. jority of students. "People blatantly told me to als to implement during his iar with students’ concerns. "Too many students are dis­ Transparency is something my face that I was not going 2010-2011 term. After nar­ One of his methods of ac­ illusioned with Morehouse, that Randle strives to main­ Spelman Professor Publishes a New Book About 2008 Election

Elizabeth Sawyer Hip Hop Aesthetic,” pub­ the history of civil rights, community but leads the na­ Features Editor lished in 2007 and 2008 Black politics, presiden­ tion and much of the world [email protected] respectively. Cobb has also tial politics, etc. The book in some ways.” questions written articles for pub­ was my chance to speak my This is not to say that he 2008 presidential lications such as Essence piece about those themes.” Cobb embraces that we are Theo Huxtable election has become Magazine and The Wash­ This idea of the "paral­ on the verge or in the midst Dean of NSO Tthe topic of a cornucopiaington Post and acted as a lels and divergences” is of a “post-racial” society. [email protected] of books and texts. There correspondent on broadcast the overarching theme of As a matter of fact, he be­ ■ has been everything from networks such as CNN and Cobb's book. “The Sub­ lieves quite the opposite: 1. Did you really think they'd get rid of us? biographies and self-help NPR. Cobb also appeared in stance of Hope” discuss­ “we are not a post racial so­ 2. Will they ri2e to the Occasion final 1 y? books centered on President Byron Hurt’s documentary, es the new generations of ciety and I doubt that is even 3. Will the MBA get COLDER this semester or next? Obama to examinations of "Hip Hop: Beyond Beats Black voters’ deviation a worthwhile aspiration. 4. Why is he trying so hard? religion and paranoia dur­ and Rhymes.” from what Cobb calls the The problem isn’t race, it’s ing the presidential race. In “The Substance of "Black political machine” racism. The elimination of 5. Does he think he can be the next trAvis Wrandle? This summer, Spelman Hope,” Cobb took all of his of the generations past. The racism would be a great ac­ 6. Is it necessary to be OWTrageously loud at any and College professor Dr. Wil­ knowledge of the history of text particularly focuses on complishment but we aren’t 1every event? liam Jelani Cobb added his the Black experience, his the formation of this Black close to achieving that. 7. Or are they just over compensating since they lost unique voice to the din with insight into current trends political machine and ad­ What we see currently is their AMAZING joker? his text "The Substance of in the Black community, herence to it as far as the an inverted culture wherein 8. Did you hear that the "DAWG Dean" was pushed for Hope: Barack Obama and as well as his keen interest Civil Rights generation is some people believe whites trying to break the line? the Paradox of Progress.” and intense involvement in concerned and their declin­ to be the primary group 9. Shouldn't he know about tradition? Cobb is an associate pro­ the 2008 political campaign ing role in modern Black impacted by racism in this 10. Speaking of NSO and tradition, was "Welcome to fessor of history at Spelman and combined them into an politics. Cobb himself be­ country," Cobb said. and is the American history adept and insightful analy­ lieves the racial political Cobb describes all of his the House" really that welcoming? specialist within the depart­ sis of the election as well as machine to be an antiquated ideas, knowledge, and ex­ 11. Did you see their youtube video? ment. Cobb, a historian by how it symbolized change thing of the past that is be­ perience concerning things 12. Will they carry the torch or just use it to COOK? training, received his Bach­ for Black politics in Amer­ ing phased out. like the “Black political ma­ 13. You think he'll wear the HARVEY collection to elors degree from Howard ica. “...[Ojne thing we can chine” and a post-racial so­ coronation? University and his Ph.D in Cobb first got the idea say is that the old model of ciety through the lens of the 14. Roll call! Are you are s-s-sophomore or a s-s-se- American history from Rut­ to write “The Substance of Black politics, one where 2008 presidential election. nior? gers University. Hope” during his involve­ Black leaders effectively He discusses the 2008 elec­ 15. But wait, don't you need a brick To do roll Call? In addition to being an ment with the Obama cam­ serve as conduits to deliver tion’s impact in the pres­ 16. Is it true that he Almost got three freshmen established academic, Cobb paign. support to white patrons, ent and hints at what could kicked out of their summer program? is also an established au­ “I served as delegate was demolished in 2008,” happen in the future. Cobb thor. He edited a Harold and went to several states Cobb said. displays his knowledge and 17. Why is he illegally taking them to the movies Cruse reader in 2002 and to canvass for Barack “It may be that it will be opinions but avoids pedant­ anyway? published his own works, Obama,” Cobb said. "All resurrected, but fundamen­ ry in this intriguing chroni­ 18. Why was he wearing that awful robe? entitled “The Devil and the while 1 was taking notes tally, our idea of a "Black cle of Barack Obama’s as­ 19. Didn't Bill Cosby READ Dr. Watts? Dave Chapelle: And Other about what was going on leader” has had to expand cension to the presidency 20. Why do we already know who the homecoming Essays” and "To The Break and seeing these parallels drastically to include some­ and its impact on American performer is? of Dawn: A Freestyle on the and divergences in terms of one who is part of the Black politics. * Recycle The Maroon Tiger www.themaroontiger.com ______— -______August 25 • 31,2010 FEATURES 7 Renaissance Men on the Move

Elizabeth Sawyer aspect but that was not the Features Editor case at all. In addition to al­ [email protected] lowing me to be a stronger Law School applicant, this ummer is a time of relax­ experience taught me the ation. For most people, it importance of perspective Sis a time to sit back, relaxand keeping an open mind. and let the stresses of the It truly taught me a new way school year fall away. That of life.” was most certainly not the case for these Renaissance Jonathan Collins Men of Morehouse. Seniors English Kevin Bond, Jonathan Col­ lins, and Carl Young used Senior Jonathan Collins the summer months to take took part in the Ralph J. part in engaging, heartening Bunche Center for Afri­ and life-changing experi­ can American studies sum­ ences. mer humanities program at the University of Califor­ Kevin Bond nia-Los Angeles. Collins Political Science worked with graduate pro­ fessors and mentors to de­ This summer, Kevin Bond velop an original research spent his summer studying paper and presentation ds abroad at Soka University well as hone and develop just outside of Tokyo, Ja­ his research skills. Collins pan. Bond spent four.months also attended workshops abroad, taking courses in and seminars relating to the advanced Japanese read­ graduate school application ing, writing, grammar and and funding process. In ad­ culture. In addition to being dition to enhancing their academically engaged. Bond academic acumen, Collins was also heavily immersed and the other members of in Japanese culture. Bond the Bunche program ven­ lived and learned with native tured into the culture of Los Japanese students as well as Angeles. Carl Young took five courses, including lation in Michigan and will ness for Graduate School various other study-abroad “The intense amount of Political Science/Economics economics and a course on hopefully bolster support for and careers in Public Policy. students from many differ­ reading and writing that intercultural policy analy­ autism legislation in New We have returned to More­ ent walks of life. During his I engaged in through the Carl Young spent his sum­ sis. Young also worked with York. Young was joined at house with new insight into time in Japan, Bond was also Bunche program prepared mer at the Woodrow Wilson a team that did research for the PPIA JSI program by two our field, and a desire to pre­ able to visit the major cities me to meet not only a rigor­ School of public policy at Autism Speaks; they did other men of Morehouse, pare more students to enter of Tokyo and Osaka. ous senior course selection Princeton University, taking a cost-benefit analysis of Cameron Thomas-Shah and this and similar programs.” “I thought that the most at Morehouse College, but part in the public policy and mandating coverage for au­ Chukwudi Nwadibia. important part of this experi­ the academic challenges of a International Affairs Junior tism in Michigan. The report “Our experience this sum­ ence would be the academic top-tier graduate program.” Summer Institute. Young is being used to push legis­ mer has increased our readi­

the Recruitment of Teachers, Minority representation and the MARC U*STAR pro­ gram provide students with the skills they need to become \re We There Yet. in graduate programs competitive. Each of these competitive programs pro­ low, but steadily vides financial support as well as research experience to mi­ increasing nority students in order to pre­ pare them and set them on the Elizabeth Sawyer graduate schools have become path for graduate school. Features Editor acutely aware of the dearth of The Mellon-Mays program, [email protected] minorities in their programs for example, provides a sti­ and are taking steps to rectify pend for students, a summer s students at HBCUs, we it. Harvard University, for ex­ research program, as well as have become accustomed ample, established their office the opportunity to present Ato living a very unique lifeof­ faculty development and one’s individual research proj­ style. We spend day in and day diversity in 2005; Princeton ect at a national conference. out living, and more impor­ University began its gradu­ The Mellon-Mays program, tantly, learning in an environ­ ate school office of diversity named after Dr. Benjamin ment where minority students in 2007; and George Mason Elijah Mays, is designed for are the majority. Everywhere University’s office of diver­ students who wish to pursue a we look, we see people who sity and programs and services Ph.D. in their chosen field; it is look like us engaging and of­ opened in its door in 2007 as open to students from all dis­ ten excelling in academia. For well. The purpose of these ciplines. Students apply their those of us who plan to attend offices, and the diversity ini­ sophomore year and once ac­ pawned by Qxigk graduate school after gradua­ tiatives at other schools is to cepted as fellows, they receive tion, however, we are in for a recruit minority students but a stipend for the remainder very drastic and abrupt change also to facilitate success for of their undergraduate career, in our learning community. minority students during their as well as assistance with the Yes We Are! According to the Council of matriculation. graduate application process. Graduate Schools (CGS), as of In addition to programs Although the number of 2008 the percentage of whites within the school providing minority graduate students Morehouse College, in partnership with Google is excited to announce a new in graduate programs was 2.5 support through recruitment is dismal, with the help of improved student email system. times higher than the total per­ and outreach, there are nu­ internal support from gradu­ centage of underrepresented merous outside programs that ate schools and external pro­ groups combined; the phrase help to prepare minority stu­ grams such the Mellon-Mays Ihe benefits include: “underrepresented groups” dents for graduate school by Undergraduate Fellowship, is used to describe African- providing research experience percentages are increasing. Americans, Latinos, Asian/Pa- and preparing students for the According to the CGS, the - 6 Gigs Storage - Search Engine cific Islanders, as well as Na­ graduate application process. number of African-Ameri­ - Spam and Virus Filtering - Instant Message tive Americans. CGS’ report The reason why most mi­ cans alone has increased 8.8 on graduate enrollment and nority students are not ac­ percent between the years of degrees shows white students cepted into graduate programs 1998 and 2008. It is this type Best of all, you will keep your current Morehouse.edu address, keeping you boast 71.3 percent of enrolled is because they do not submit of promising progress that students whereas underrepre­ competitive applications. Pro­ shows us that although minor­ connected. More details to follow. sented groups consist of 28.7. grams such as the Mellon- ity students have a long way Despite these low num­ Mays Undergraduate Fellow­ to go, we are moving in the bers, there is hope for minor­ ship Program, The Leadership right direction. ity students. In recent years, Alliance, and the Institute for Recycle The Maroon Tiger 25 - 31.2010 www.themaroontiger.com August 8 OPINIONS Age is nothing but a number

Tre’veil Anderson tective order nor accompany a client to their had signed up for. 1 sat down with my supervi­ when I applied? It came to a point where I had Opinions Editor court case. sor, and informed her of my unhappiness and to inform her that though I was only 18, age is [email protected] It was my duty to file papers, answer the distaste. nothing but a number. I’m 18, not eight. phone, and sort the mail. “Well, you're young and we just want to But if I can secure a position alongside law 44 X/'ou’re 18? You’re such a baby!” That's This, however, make sure we don't put too much on your students, my application and phone interview A all I heard. was not shoulders,” she stated. "This type of had to have demonstrated some, if not all, of This past summer I had the opportunity to what work can be very emotionally tax­ these assumed missing qualities. work for a domestic violence organization in ing.” Fellow peers in our age group will unfor­ Baltimore, Md. I was a legal intern and was Did I not sign a contract ac- tunately always be a factor. That responsible for conducting intakes or inter­ is why we must let our views with domestic violence victims to pro­ application speak for vide them with legal information. itself. At the legal clinic, I was able to build a re­ On paper we lationship with various attorneys and attend must demonstrate countless court cases. I worked alongside six that though we other interns - two were in their second year may be a of law school, and the others were juniors at Princeton, Washington and Lee, Northwest­ ern, Towson, and Brown University. I was the youngest of the seven interns. year After hearing the other intro­ or two shy ductions, it of the ideal was my applicant, turn. experi­ I elo­ ence and activi- quently ties rival older p e r - students’. Let your formed college career be m y one that involves “More- leadership, service, house bi­ and selflessness. Al­ ography. low the interviewer Jaws dropped to see the “Renaissance and eyebrows Man” so much so that age raised - the room is realized as nothing but a was stunned. The number. conversation con- challenge my class and fresh­ tinued and my age was men to apply to those opportuni­ asked. I proudly informed ties that may ask for only juniors them that I was only 18 years and seniors. Make a statement old. The “babying” then began. with your application so that it too From that moment, much of the office's is considered alongside those of attitude towards me changed. I began re­ 0 graduate students and Ivy League ceiving the “easy” tasks. I was not asked institutions. Let the world know to aid a single client in filling out a pro that a Renaissance Man is ageless. Trouble Man: Black Men, Depression, and Suicide

Donovan X. Ramsey ing the disorder, and the cost finding possible pathways out vin Smallwood who Image courtesy of DONOVAN RAMSEY Contributing Writer of treatment. In the place of of depression and suicide, just committed suicide in donovan819@ gmail .com treatment, Black people are while I have been a student at 2008. She has since more likely to self-medicate Morehouse College, three of joined forces with oung Black men kill­ with substances or do noth­ our brothers chose to end their the National Organi­ ing each other in urban ing. For a long time, mislead­ lives-one, a friend of mine, did zation for People of Yghettos and rising levels ingof numbers supported the so late last semester. Color Against Suicide unemployment are threaten­ notion of a mentally healthy It’s a misguided idea that (NOPCAS) to launch ing to drown us in a cycle of Black population. once a Black man escapes the Kelvin Mikhail poverty and crime. The hor­ Although 12% of African- the many snares that take the Suicide Awareness ror stories are well publicized Americans males and White lives of so many of us in ado­ Campaign and hopes it and we’re well acquainted males suffer from depression lescence that we're free and will bring more atten­ with the statistics of dispro­ respectively, less than 6% of in the clear. There are tremen­ tion to suicide among portionate education, em­ African-Americans will re­ dous stressors associated with college students and ployment, and incarceration. ceive mental health treatment. achievement and sometimes young Black males. Despite those odds, there are In addition, one in four Afri­ the stigma of mental disor­ As the academic a growing number of Black can-Americans are uninsured, der can be magnified when year begins and this men who break free of the compared to 16% of the U.S. set against an expectation to institution that we awful expectations and go population overall. African- succeed. The pace of college love so much wel­ on to pursue lives that don’t Americans are less likely to can be especially challeng­ comes a new class populate the top of the news. receive antidepressants; and ing when combined with the into its halls, we can­ These men are tremendous when they do, they are more challenges of young adult­ not forget our obli­ success stories. What most likely than Whites to stop tak­ hood and being a Black man gation to protect the people overlook however is ing them. What this results in general. mental health of our the mental health dangers that in is a perfect storm of men­ I was a part of a group that community. Every come along with not being a tal disorder that leaves Black conducted research two years academic year is with statistic. people, often men, particu­ ago at Morehouse related to difficulty and uncer­ The sad truth is that most larly vulnerable to depression depression. What we found tainty, but it is my of this nation’s policy efforts and its shadow of suicide. was startling. Of the students hope that recent in­ concerning Black men are di­ According to the report who participated in the study, cidents will give fire rected at the issues of crime, released by the Office of the nearly 13% reported having to an initiative aimed education, and employment. Surgeon General, depression considered suicide. at securing positive While combating those issues is likely a key factor in a 233 Given what I thought I knew mental health out­ are deserving, they’re not the percent increase in suicide in about depression and suicide, comes for students only ones. Depression dispro­ African-American males aged intellectualizing the issues and alumni. Our very portionately affects the Black 10-14 from 1980 to 1995. Sui­ isn't enough. I was still help­ lives depend on it. community and new research cide was also the third leading less in helping someone near For more informa­ may suggest that Black men cause of death for African- and dear to me. I am not the tion on suicide preven­ service. Calls are routed to the expression of Black male are particularly vulnerable to Americans in 2003. Other only one. “I had no idea that tion, please visit: the closest possible crisis cen­ identity in contemporary poli­ the disorder and suicide. studies have shown however my son was even at risk for Kelvin Mikhail Suicide ter in the caller's area. tics. He has served as a writer For years, depression has that suicidal ideation is par­ suicide. If I had been aware, Awareness Campaign at www. Donovan X. Ramsey is an for elected officials through­ gone overlooked and un­ ticularly lower in African- I would have been talking to kelvinonikhail .info Associate Researcher at the out Georgia and contributor treated in the Black commu­ Americans at historically him about this and asking the The National Suicide Pre­ Identity Orchestration Re­ to several publications. For nity because of the stigma Black colleges and universi­ right questions,” said Gina vention Lifeline, 1-800-273- search Lab at Morehouse Col­ more of his work, please visit associated with therapy, the ties. As affirming as the data Smallwood, the mother of the TALK (8255), is a 24-hour, lege where he is currently en­ www.dynamic stasis .com. lack of information regard­ found at HBCU's may seem in late Morehouse student Kel- toll-free suicide prevention gaged in research regarding Recycle The Maroon Tiger

I August 25 - 31,2010 www.themaroontiger.com OPINIONS 9 A Letter from Miss AUC 2010-2011 Death in Greetings and welcome to the Atlanta University Center!

I am Danya Tiara Woods, your Miss Atlanta University Center 2010- AUC: Rise 2011.1 am a senior, early childhood education major at Clark Atlanta University, bringing you greetings from Wilmington, Delaware. While some of you are nervous and others have begun adjusting to from the the college lifestyle, 1 hope for you all to be encouraged and focused, no matter the obstacles that may come your way. One of the best ways to stay encouraged and focused is to support one another. I learned during my freshman year that it does not matter what Ashes of the institution you attend. Whether Clark Atlanta University, Interdenomina­ tional Theological Center, Morehouse College, Morris Brown College, or Spelman College, we are all one family in the Atlanta University Center Phoenix (AUC). I am especially directing this letter toward the AUC freshman class of 2014. I encourage you all to maintain positive and pleasant relationships Tre’vell Anderson with your brothers and sisters you have met at Operation Olive Branch. Opinions Editor Who knows, your mere acquaintances may develop into lifelong friend­ anderson .tre vel 1 @ yahpo .com ships! I am proud to say that I have established close bonds with students from all schools within the AUC. his past summer, death has been a recur­ ring theme in the lives of AUC students. As Miss AUC, it is my responsibility to promote unity among all stu­ TWe have suffered the three untimely passes of dents within this unique environment; however, 1 wholeheartedly believe Tiana Kindred SC’13, Mike Griffiths '12 and that, as students, we should develop our own perspectives of one another, Khalifah Muhammad '13, students who were as opposed to relying on the stereotypes we cast on one another and our bound to be movers and shakers of our time. institutions. I met Kindred sophomore year of high This statement coincides with my plan for the AUC. Last year’s Mister school. I was the new student at Richland and Miss AUC, Errio Boyd and Amanda Green, did a wonderful job at Northeast High in Columbia, SC. She was promoting AUC unity, however, this year the AUC Royal Court and the one of the few people to welcome me with AUC Council of Students plan to work harder at building strong bridges open arms. My first day, she saw that I was of unity among AUC students. eating lunch alone under the courtyard stairs Above all, I hope that as you meet and greet old and new faces this and invited me to eat with her and her friends. year, you are reminded to support one another. All of our institutions Though 1 refused, in that instant, I knew she display courage and achievement, credited to our own successes. Our would be a friend for a lifetime. As we both institutions consist of students who are first generation college students, progressed through school, we became closer. and undoubtedly we are among the nation's highest number of African By senior year, we were members of manage­ American graduates. Although we are slightly different in color, shape ment for our school’s morning news show and and size, we are all creating legacies at our institutions, making us all the newspaper. As the time for college acceptance same. letters approached, we realized that we had I hope that you enjoy your time in the Atlanta University Center! I look coincidentally applied to brother-sister insti­ forward to meeting more of you throughout the school year. tutions of the AUC. She would attend Spel­ man College and 1, Morehouse College. In the Best, AUC, she was known for her bubbly personal­ Danya Tiara Woods ity and Colgate smile. Griffiths and I took calculus together last se­ Miss Atlanta University Center 2010-2011 mester. Though it was 8 o'clock in the morn­ ing and we both were half awake, his general sis where we, as Men of More­ disposition was always one of doing his best. house, are needed the most. Even when his best seemed not to be enough, Living up to the Now it’s on us to live up to the Griffiths would look on the brighter side of Mystique. President Franklin things. As a member of The Maroon Tiger often speaks about communities staff, he was on time, met deadlines, and did Morehouse Mystique where few adults are employed, so with humility. 70 percent of boys do not gradu­ Though I did not know Muhammad person­ ate from high school within four ally, I do know that he too was a person with a Joshua Moore that special something as the Assembly, currently serving as years, and communities where contagious personality and spirit. He kept peo­ Contributing Writer “Morehouse Mystique.” the vice chairman of the South academic excellence, personal ple laughing just by being himself. Because of [email protected] Throughout the years many Carolina Democratic Party. sacrifice, and moral integrity this, he was selected as “Freshman of the Year" alumni have embodied this Taking the reins in 2007, are not wholly celebrated. These at the 2010 Morehouse College Live Awards. rom its earliest days as the storied Mystique. Moredecai President Dr. Robert Michael communities are not in dis­ So much can be learned from the lives of FAugusta Institute, it was Wyatt Johnson ' 1 I became the Franklin '75, envisioned the tant lands separated by miles or these wonderful individuals, but, more impor­ evident that there was somefirst­ African-American presi­ mystique in nine words: “Re­ masses of water. Many actually tantly, we must realize that this is not an end, thing special about Morehouse dent of Howard University. naissance Men with a social lie not too far from the gates of but a beginning. Let's not look at this as an College. Historical documents Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., ’48 conscious and global perspec­ Morehouse. excuse to slack off or sulk in our dismay. This often note the students' strong lead the nation's Civil Rights tive.” President Franklin has It’s our job as Renaissance is the time for us to rise from the ashes of our oratory skills and well-kept Movement. Maynard Jackson challenged members of More­ Men to uplift and serve these fallen phoenixes into men and woman who are appearance. As the years pro­ '56 went on to become the first house’s community to nour­ communities. It should be a Man stronger than before. It’s time that we realize gressed and more men flocked African-American mayor of ish the substance and image of Morehouse’s mission to pro­ our lives are no longer our own but represent to the institution, Morehouse Atlanta. Shelton “Spike” Lee of our character while mak­ vide a light for young teenagers so much more. We are now the representation gained a reputation for produc­ '79 and Samuel L. Jackson '72 ing sure we have our fellow in our neighboring communities. of our fallen brothers and sister. Let’s make it ing thought-provoking leaders went on to be award-winning brother’s back. He instructs “Et facta ex lux,” our college our goal to live our lives the best way possi­ and agents for change. Many successes in the filming indus­ Men of Morehouse to remem­ motto, should inspire us as we ble, to not live forever but to create something historians concur that there is try. Bakari Sellers '05 became ber King’s pointing finger, for strive to carry on the Mystique that will. a remarkably special aura at the youngest member elected it appears to direct us toward as citizens of a global village in To Tiana, Mike and Khalifah, may your Morehouse. Today we describe to the South Carolina General the front lines of a social cri­ crisis. souls rest in paradise.

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Taylor Williams powerful album worth the purchase. Spencer Greene Associate A&E Editor Miami-bred rapper Rick Ross also released Arts & Entertainment Editor taylor_antonio_williams @yahoo .com his fourth studio album, “Teflon Don” this [email protected] summer. There was much hype surrounding t’s safe to say that album sales today in mu­ the album before its release, mostly by fellow Image courtesy of ALFRED CHAMBERS JR. Isic are at an all-time low, selling 20,000 rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs. Diddy is known units in a week is now considered a successful to be quite the hype man, but after the release Jason Harvey The beginning of first week. Many artists today know this and of the street single “B.M.F (Blowing Money Freshman Freshman year gain most of their revenue through radio play Fast),” listeners started to believe. “Teflon Memphis, TN is a time where and single sales. They produce songs for the Don” is considered by many Ross’ best work Business Marketing ever new Man radio and do not put forth much effort to make to date. He has grown lyrically since the re­ of Morehouse a memorable body of work. This summer lease of his 2006 debut album “Port of Mi­ struggles with there have been a handful of artist who have ami.” The production and features lend Ross adjusting to the not only produced great albums but exceeded a great hand in making this album a great one. new college the norm in record sales. Last but not least, arguably the summer’s experience, After the success of his mix-tape “So Far biggest album was “Recovery” by Detroit MC finding their Gone,” the anticipation for the release Eminem. The album sold 741,000 niche, and of Drake’s debut album grew copies in the first week after standing out stronger. While music fans its release, a rare feat to­ amongst the knew the album would be day. The album’s lead crowd. Style success, we weren’t too far single “I’m Not Afraid” and demeanor are off. Drake’s debut album, showed Eminem’s two of the things “Thank Me later,” sold growth and maturity that help a new Man 447,000 units in its first as not only an artist of Morehouse stand week. The album gave a but as a person. This out. Murphy’s demeanor more in depth look into was a common theme and overall “swag” helps Drake’s life. He speaks throughout the album. him to stand out amongst on everything from his The album features pro­ a group of nervous new family, being a newcomer in duction by Dr.Dre, Boi­ students. the music industry, and simply l-da, DJ Khalil, and Just having a good time. Drake’s hon­ Blaze. esty within his music has allowed fans This summer also saw releases to connect with him in ways that most artists from Outkast member Big Boi, who re­ today can’t. leased his long awaited debut album “Sir Lu- Longevity and hip-hop are two words that cious Left foot: The Son of Chico Dusty,” are often never used in the same sentence. But CurrenSy’s “Pilot Talk”, Nas and Damien when it comes to the Roots, longevity is word Marley's “Distant Relatives” album, Janelle that best describes them. The music group re­ Monae’s “ArchAndroid” and “Villa Manifes­ leased their ninth studio album, “How I Got to” which is the latest album from Detroit rap Over this Summer.” It was one of the Roots group Slum Village. This summer has been shortest albums, but it did not slack on content filled with many artists making great music. and sound. The Roots managed to deliver a If you have not heard any of these albums,

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Jourdan Shepard on the baseball diamond His success has not Sports Editor since the age of five. stopped there and even Sportsfan807@comca$t .net Since middle school he earned a starting spot on the has been on the professional National League All-Star s September is qui­ radar and was offered multi­ game in Anaheim this past etly approaching and ple times to have the oppor­ July. Heyward is having Athe dog days of summer are tunity to play for the coun­ one of the best rookie sea­ coming to an end, the play­ try’s best amateur teams, sons in recent memory, in off race has narrowed from but rejected them to stay in what is being argued as one 30 Major League Baseball Georgia. The Braves drafted of the best National League teams down to a select few. the left-handed right fielder rookie producing seasons For the first time since the directly from Henry County of all time. Players like Na­ 2005 season, the hometown High School, a half hour tionals' Stephen Strausberg, Atlanta Braves have a le­ from Turner Field, as the the Giants’ Buster Posey, gitimate chance to not only 14th overall pick of the 2007 the Marlins’ Mike Stanton, make the National League June MLB Amateur draft. the Reds' Mike Leake and playoffs, but to be crowned After spending 230 plus the Cardinals’ Jaime Garcia the National League East games going from rookie to have all made their MLB division champions. Many Triple-A, the Georgia na­ debuts this season and have believe if it were not for tive exceeded expectations made significant impacts on rookie sensation Jason Hey­ and was heralded as the their teams within their short ward, an Atlanta native, the top Braves and MLB mi­ careers. Braves would still be stuck nor league prospect. Hey­ Though there are over a in MLB's shadows. ward’s statistics included 29 month of games and a lot of Before the Braves ran homeruns, .318 batting aver­ possible playoff scenarios across the grass at 1:05pm age, 125 RBIs, and 279 hits, waiting to be played out, the April 5, Opening Day, at which got people thinking he Braves and Heyward are in Turner Field, many profes­ could be the next Black Hall the thick of a pennant race. sional baseball analysts did of Fame baseball player. On­ With two All-Stars, Hey­ not give them a chance to lookers like Cox compared ward and catcher Brian Mc­ contend for the Commision- the rookie to past Braves’ Cann, the experience of Cox, er’s Trophy or their respec­ great Hank Aaron with the and the addition of shortstop tive division. In preseason way he makes contact with Alex Gonzalez, the Braves talks of possible National the baseball, and was given are closing in on a memo­ League contenders, playoff the nickname “J-Hey” which rable season. predictions seemed obvi­ run-producing lineup and an consistent on both sides of ward, especially when the resembles Willie Mays’ Their only competition to ous; the St. Louis Cardinals, identifiable young face of the ball. Along with grow­ departure of Cox nearing, “The Say Hey Kid.” win the division is the de­ Philadelphia Phillies and the organization. ing older, so has their orga­ but thankfully the “Black Even in his first profes­ fending National League maybe a dark horse team like Since their 2005 division­ nization’s brain, manager Hope” has made a timely sional game, Heyward has champions, the Phillies, and the San Francisco Giants or al series playoff elimina­ Bobby Cox, who is retiring appearance. not disappointed, belting they will not go quietly. With the New York Mets. Those tion by the Houston Astros, at the end of this season Born in Ridgewood, NJ, one of the longest homeruns the continuation of great and teams were believed to have the Braves have weathered after 25 years of service to raised in McDonough, Geor­ of the 2010 off of Cubs' intellectual baseball there had three essential ingredi­ injuries, players have in­ Atlanta. It was easy to say gia, Heyward strayed from pitcher Carlos Zambrano should be no surprise that ents that the Braves did not: creasingly aged, and the that the team was going to the norm among Black chil­ in his first career plate ap­ the Braves will be playing solid pitching, a consistent team overall have been in­ continue to spiral down­ dren and has been a fixture pearance. long into October. Atlanta Falcons season overview

Arshon Howard 28th in the NFL. The addition touchdowns. Behind Turner Sports Staff Writer of Robinson’s “shutdown cor­ are Jason Snelling and Jerious Ö jaarsj @comcast .net ner” abilities in the secondary Norwood, who have split car­ will hopefully dramatically ries in Turner’s absence. Both August 25th - September 4th 2. Albany State University improve the team’s pass de­ ith a mediocre 2009 possess specific talents that College Football 3. Fort Valley State season, the Atlanta Fal­ fense. There are also people will be beneficial for the Fal­ Georgia State University vs. Shorter College 4. Benedict College Wcons have made some majorwho are speculating that free cons this season. Place: Georgia Dome 5. Morehouse College additions during the off-sea­ safety Thomas DeCoud may The Falcons also have a Date: September 2nd 6. Kentucky State University son that should help them get have a breakout season for talented receiving core with l ime: 7:30 pm 7. Clark Atlanta University back to the playoffs. the Falcons since he’s more wide receivers Michael Jen­ (21) Louisiana State University vs (18) 8. Miles College Last season the Fal­ knowledgeable kins, Roddy White, and fu­ University of North Carolina 9. Stillman College cons earned a record than ture Hall of Fame tight end Place: (ieorgia Dome 10. Lane College of 9-7 and missed Tony Gonzalez. People seem Date: September 4th the playoffs due to single out Gonza­ l ime: 8 pm Ramon Harewood (Progress on the to a multi­ lez because of his Channel: ABC Baltimore Ravens) tude of age, but he still Morehouse College vs. Benedict College 4/28/10 reasons. is regarded as Place: Benedict College -Drafted in the sixth round, 194th overall, Second one as the best Date: August 28lh by the Baltimore Ravens year quarterback tight ends in the Lime: 4 pm 5/8/10 Matt Ryan went game and seemed Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets -Injured in the second day of mini camp through a sopho­ to be Ryan's “go-to-guy” Place: Turner Field -Suffered right knee tissue damage more slump, run­ in key situations last sea­ Dates: August 30th - September 1st 6/28/10 ning back Michael son. He caught 83 passes for Time: 7:10pm (For all three games) -Signed a three year deal worth 1.289 million Turner had injury the av­ 867 yards and six touchdowns dollars issues, and there erage player in in his first season in Atlanta. Announcements: -$74, 171 signing bonus were holes across passing situa­ Overall, the Falcons made Morehouse All - SIAC Preseason Team 8/12/10 the defensive board. tions. all of the necessary adjust­ Selections -Makes NFL Debut against Carolina With the Falcons’ On the offensive ments to get themselves back First Team Panthers season beginning on side of the ball the to the playoffs and become Linebacker Charlie Wilson Notes: Sept. 12, the Falcons Falcons should have a a formidable adversary for Place Kicker Ian Mullen -Harewood currently holds the third right have attempted to fix all rather balanced attack any team. They have a bal­ Second Team offensive tackle spot behind Jared Gaither of their key issues from last with the return of a anced attack on the offensive Punter Ian Mullen and Tony Moll year. The most prominent ad­ solid running game and a end and a hopefully staunch Running Back David Carter -Reports say he is making a good impression ditions to the team, specifi­ solid core of receivers. Their and improved defense. They Defensive Lineman Derrin Nettles on his teammates and coaches by staying cally defensively, include free running game consists of a may not surpass the Super­ Punt/Kick Returner Jamar Rodriguez two hours later than most players agent Dunta Robinson and solid three-man rotation. bowl champion New Orleans -Hes a guy who’s really athletic, who can rookie draft pick Sean Weath­ Turner is returning from Saints, but they should still Preseason SIAC Projections really bend, who’s got a lot of upside, and you erspoon. an ankle sprain that side­ have a great season and re­ '‘According to the Southern Intercollegiate can see that right away, Baltimore Ravens One of the Falcons’ main lined him for the last half of turn to the playoffs. Athletic Conference head coach Harbaugh said of Harewood. problems last season was their the season and only managed 1. Tuskegee University pass defense which ranked to rush for 871 yards and 10 Recycle The Maroon Tiger