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Images: Staff The Attorney General, Reverend Lowery and others attended the portrait unveiling of Vivian Malone Jones in celebration of her legacy. not in a public capacity, but in Donovan X. Ramsey Managing Editor supportof Mrs. Jones. Of the many '■ DonovanS 19@g9ntril cum other guests In attendance were | Rev. Joseph E. Lowery, Atlanta | embers of the Morehouse Mayor Shirley Franklin, and former I community filled the Martin Ambassador Andrew Young. MLuther King Jr. International Chapel On June 11, 1963, Vivian Image: Staff last Thursday to celebrate the life Malone Jones became the first j SGA President Mance moderates discussion at Tuesday’s meeting. and contribution of Civil Rights to cross the color line enrolling pioneer, Vivian Malone Jones. at the University of Alabama Jones' brother In law, Attorney accompanied by fellow student | General Eric Holder was in James Hood and then U.S. Attorney : Campus Unites to Stop Fighting; attendanceas Morehouse unveiled General Nicholas Katzenbach. an oil portrait of Mrs. Jones that She was met at the doors : will hang in the Chapel's Hall of of UA by Infamous Alabama , Fame. Governor George Wallace who had Student Leaders Develop Plan of Action Holder visited Morehouse "Morehouse Honors Icon"page 2^

parties would "come up with "This is not the place for admissions allows into the school, Edward Mitchell Editor-in-Chief constructive, practical solutions" you," Mance said to students who and that therefore, admissions On-Campus Housing Cost: to the issue of campus violence, would consider'laying a hand on standards should be raised. adding, "I don't want recent their brother." Different departments Student leaders are actions to overshadow the good Mance moderated also offered various solutions. Too High, So Goodbye developing a plan to combat that we've done this year." discussion as attendees offered Campus police, represented by campus violence after a rare "Fighting," Dean Mason said, a variety of solutions to the Chief Vernon Worthy and other joint meeting of administrators, "degrades the culture, fiber, and problem of campus violence. officers, emphasized the need faculty, staff and students on fabric of why you're here [at Those present also discussed for advisors to be present and Tuesday afternoon. The Kilgore Morehouse] in the first place." varying theories about why the vigilant at campus events. Hall meeting, which was called Less than a week earlier, violence occurs in the first place. Eventually, student by Interim Vice President of Mason shut down all outdoor Some students raised the leaders were asked to compile Student Services Herman "Skip" activities in response to fighting issue of Morehouse's "fractitious" the different theories and Mason, brought Campus Police, at Hump Wednesday and nature, saying that students suggestions into a workable, Gloster Hall, Student Services, other campus events. The ban quickly divide and compete written plan to address student- the athletics department and remained in place as of press basedonorganizationaffraternal, on-student violence. other school officials together time Tuesday evening, but Dean or dorm allegiances following Although the plan was still with leaders of the Student Mason indicated that he may lift New Student Orientation. being formulated as of press Government Association, the ban depending on student Such students suggested an time, President Mance said that campus fraternities, and other leaders'abilitytoformulatea plan increased emphasis on campus student leaders had agreed on chartered organizations. to address campus violence. brotherhood as a solution. the proposal's broad points. At the start, Director of SGA President Chad Mance Others said that the problem First, in an effort to increase Student Life Raphael Moffett said led those efforts during Tuesday's of campus violence originated Image: Courtesy that he hoped the assembled meeting. with which students Morehouse "Campus Community Unites"pg. Housing costs have put a strain on students.

Wed Thur Fri Andrew McNeil thousand dollars a year." Contributing Writer This mentality is becoming Adrewmel^oeL wm common among the student body at Morehouse. Inside he harsh economic times that At the start of March all Tour country is facing are not residential advisors were a only affecting the amount ofinstructed to hand out early Track 65°F I 52°F 68°F I 54°F 67°F I 47°F students financially capable to registration forms to the attend Morehouse College, but residents of their halls. Many of it is also affecting the housing the residential advisors said that department as well. the students disregarded the Date Like A White Woman: A Black March 1 was the beginning forms in a manner in which they of the early housing registration have never seen before. period and it has sent many "Usually the early registration Woman's Guide To Relationships current Morehouse College turnout isn't too high because students into a frenzy. A large most people procrastinate, but One writer has some words for Black women who claim that amount of students are having this year I think it's different," Black men are perpetually falling short of standards. His advice: problems figuring out where Benjamin Greene said, a they are going to live next residential advisor for the West stop complaining and date like a white woman... on page 4k semester. Many of these students Otis Moss Suites."! think students are considering on-campus are looking for cheaper places to residential halls as their last live because of the rising cost option because of the high cost. of tuition and the state of the Bovd Named SIAC Player Of The Year Live Tiger TV Scheduled for Thursday @ 6 Edward Ellis, a sophomore economy right now." business management major, Not only has the financial currently lives in the East Otis crisis affected students' plans for Moss Suites at Morehouse next year, but some students are College and has already decided dealing with more immediate that he will live off campus next housing issues. Up until Jan. 28 yeareventhough ¡twill drastically students who did not fully pay change his daily routine. their dues for the 2008-2009 "I don't mind having to school year were being issued wake up a half-hour early each morning to save a couple of "On-Campus Housing Cost"page Read on Daae HHMB Recycle The Maroon Tiger 1 -7, 2009 The Maroon i ¡ger -II- April News SGA Preps for Spring The Maroon Tiger '09 Campaign Season Vol. LXXXIII, No. 23 - 8 pages

Randol Dams World & Local News Editor Edward Mitchell,'09 EcHtor-in-Chief B^andidUDuntvfit^^mafil com Donovan X. Ramsey, '09 Managing Editor tudents received their first Tyren C. Holmes,'10 Chief Layout Editor Image: Times of Malta taste of the SGA election Krista DeSouza, SC, '10 Chief Copy Editor Sseason lastWednesday, when the Hong Kong just before (top) and TIP 111 Wendell Marsh,'09 New Media Director during Earth Hour (bottom) last first 2009 Elections Informational I ■ f- J L 'U If ■ * Carl Ringgold, '11 Production Manager Saturday. was held. Over 50 students gathered » ft ' ■ Í in Sale Hall to hear current George W. Williams IV, '10 Campus News Editor Earth Hour SGA officials not only share Randol Davis, '09 World & Local News Editor descriptions of their jobs, but give interested students an idea Kevin Mallory,'10 Assoc. Campus News Editor Randol Davis World & Local News Editor of what to expect if they decide Fredrick Salyers, '09 Arts & Entertainment Editor RimdolDuvisidgmail. com to run for an SGA office. Ashley Preda, CAU, '09 Features Editor Interested students were hough It didn't begin for given a summary of each open Khadljah Robinson, SC,'10 Opinions Editor Tthose In Atlanta until 8:30 position, excluding class officers. Gerren Gaynor, Associate Opinions Editor p.m. EST, the 24-hour period Raphael Moffett, Director of Image: Staff Jacobi Eaves,'09 Sports Editor titled "Earth Hour" proved to Student Life, and Kevin Booker, New candidates hope to experience what Chad Mance did in this famed be an extremely successful Assistant Director of Student Life, Lauren Harper. SC, '10 Associate Sports Editor photo taken just after the announcement of his election. event for the this year. also shared their expectations for Jessika Morgan, CAU, '11 Associate Sports Editor Organized by the this election season. as the 08-09 SGA President. campaign budgets, and petition Matt Jones,'10 Photography Editor Worldwide Wildlife Fund, The meeting began when Jared Green, the current SGA rules. Vice President, argued for the Campaigning isscheduled to Raveem Foster,'10 Associate Copy Editor otherwise known as WWF, each of the current officers gave a summary of their respective importance of Senate experience begin on April 13th, but students Earth Hour was held on March SGA roles. to those interested in taking are already buzzing around 28, 2009 with a purpose Adam McFarland, a his office. Green recommended campus. The likely candidates for Xavier Ifill, '10 Advertising Manager of not only saving energy, Morehousejunior and the current that students interested in the SGA president are widely known, Edwin Coffie,'09 Finance Director but drawing attention to Senior Board Trustee, kicked off position of SGA Vice President but The Maroon Tiger will not our world's worsening the job descriptions, saying that attend the remaining Senate publicize any candidate names r hr hi 1 hi,. i-“ca;' environmental condition. the job of Junior Board Trustee meetings for the year if they are until Student Services compiles Allmou Bah,'10 Webmaster A statement released by is important as a student body not student senators already. an official list of candidates. Kody Melancon Online News Editor WWF called Earth Hour, "The representative to the Morehouse Brandon Douglas, a senior Students who wish to run world's first-ever global vote College Board of Trustees. and the current SGA Treasurer, for office must attend at least iX<5!" ” I about the future of our planet," Next on the agenda was Chad stated that there were actually one two mandatory meetings on Julius Pryor, '09 Producer mandating thatturningoffyour Mance, Morehouse's current no requisites for his job, and April 1st and 2nd in addition to Martlsse Hill,'09 Associate Producer lights from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 SGA President. Mance imparted told students that it helps to being academically approved to on the interested students that have certain skills such as record run for office. Following approval p.m. in your city's time zone, two key elements to being SGA keeping. and petition signing, students is your vote to acknowledge a President were "strength" as well Douglas was followed by will be allowed to campaign Brittney Daigle,-Leonard SC, '10 Distribution Manager needed change in our energy as "organization skills." Mance Junior Board Trustee Garrett up until the election, which is Melvin A. Colbert II,'10 Co-Distribution Manager saving activities. also emphasized that whoever Auzenne, and Corresponding scheduled for April 20th. Kristin Mason, SC,'10 Public Relations (PR) Director Carter Roberts, CEO of wins the position must always Secretary Christopher Copeland, For more information about Shawn Thomas,'10 Associate PR Director WWF said, "The true power have the Morehouse student in who explained their respective the Spring 2009 elections, or of Earth Hour can be seen in mind. jobs. information on how you can •C'-ili-ií -’•-i-i_,~i*i- the tremendous opportunity "You must keep students After the brief job get involved, you can email first," Mance said at the end of descriptions, Michael Harrell, the elections committee at Kara Walker Winn Walker for individuals, communities, businesses and governments his speech, just before giving the Assistant SGA Elections [email protected]. Hana Chellkowskl around the world to unite for out his personal e-mail address, Committee Chair, stood up Visit www.TheMaroonTiger.com and offering an opportunity for in front of the body to review for breaking news updates on L-ki'r&s' Ron Thomas a common purpose, against a the election bylaws. Harrell common threat which affects students to have breakfast with the candidates and the election him. "Keeping students first" is a went over campaign rules, as and be on the lookout for the us all." 830 Westview Drive, SW • Box 40 • Atlanta, GA 30314 principal that Mance says he has well as requirements to run for 2009 Elections Issue of the Earth Hour began in the tried to focus on during his term office, including GPA standards, newspaper. remote Chatham Islands in Morehouse Honors Icon the south of the Pacific Ocean, and continued to move from time zone to time zone, all throughout the world. The efforttouched world landmarks like the Bird's Nest in China, the Parisian Eiffel Tower, and even Space Needle in Seattle, where the lights were dimmed for that short hour, to give the city's vote, and observance of the cause. ◄ Continued from front page "It meant a lot to me to have Though a statement has Eric Holder here," said David Law, not yet been released with vehemently declared earlier that graduating senior sociology information on exactly how year,"segregation now, segregation major. much energy was saved, tomorrow, segregation forever!" "To have the first Black participation this year was Attorney General here honoring After graduating, she joined noted to have greatly increased the civil rights division of the U.S. a woman who's contribution was from last year, when more than Department of Justice. made possible by the work Justice 53 million people in 371 cities In 1996, she retired as Director Department is tremendous." of Civil Rights and Urban Affairs Holder spoke briefly of the in 35 countries participated. and Director of Environmental legacy of civil rights of his current "I thought it was important Justice for the U.S. Environmental office. to show that I care," Blair Ecton Protection Agency. "We've seen what can happen said, a Spelman senior who The many esteemed members when you have an involved participated in the event, "...It of the platform party commented Attorney General," he said. boggles my mind how people mostly on the tremendous courage He continued with a look into can bring themselves to ignore of Vivian Malone Jones. the future describing the need for the causes that apply to our "The courage she displayed new appointments to the Supreme Mother Earth." Court stating, "We are bound to wasn't just on that June day," Rev. Morehouse senior, Achille Lowery said. shape the federal judiciary in a Hendje, who also participated, "The real challenge was way that would make you proud echoed Ecton's sentiments when the Attorney General went and represent the change that back to Washington and Wallace President Obama was elected to when he stated, "Earth back to Birmingham. She had achieve." Hour should be important to have a peace that passed all At a later press conference to everyone, not just big understanding because it was her Holder elaborated. "Elections buildings in big cities. Every calling." have consequences," he said. "It is single vote and every single A longtime friend of Jones, natural that the Justices that he person counts." Lowery also went on to describe [President Obama] appoints will Global participation in her as having, "an insatiable share his beliefs." the event showed that it was thirst for knowledge and the He also addressed the extremely successful. Carter, Morehouse student body development of her intellect." CEO of WWF summed the day With Jones as an example regarding how students can up by saying, "As the world the Reverend challenged those in continue the AUC's rich tradition witnessed Saturday night, attendance to service by ordaining of civil rights activism. them, "chaplains of the common "I hope that your involvement the simple action of turning good,"and declaring,"To hell with goes beyond the Obama off lights can inspire people your career! What is your calling?" administration. Vivian Jones around the world to take The significance of Attorney committed her life to justice. It's a action and to make a serious General Holder's presence lifetime commitment. Always keep long-term commitment to honoring Jones was not lost on a part of your life dedicated to that living more sustainable lives." the audience. which brought you to Morehouse." Recycle The Maroon Tiger < April 1 -7, 2009

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istorical Black Colleges and Universities have been Hconstructing and producing Black leaders since 1837. Such Image: dctobc.com leaders have made substantial contributions to not only the Take two very similar devices that are selling today, put them up against Black community, but the each other, and you get BlaekBerry Bold vs. iPhone 3G. American society as a whole. Influential HBCU graduates include Oprah Winfrey, a BlackBerry vs. IPhone: Tennessee State University graduate, andThurgood Marshall and Langston Hughes, who both graduated from Lincoln University. Cool Applications Others include Edwin Moses, Samuel L. Jackson and Martin Luther King Jr., all Morehouse Ashley Precia test, well give Cram a try. The College graduates. Features Editor application Cram allows users to History shows us that HBCUs a preeia a yahoo, com properly study for a test session were the breeding grounds and on the go.This feature allows you foundations of educated Blacks t seems as If every month, a to create study guides and prep before and after the Civil War. Inew phone is set to hit stores. tests and upload them to your For years Blacks had to But BlackBerry and iPhone phone ranging from math class provide and use their own HBCUs still necessary? schools pride themselves on a overwhelming majority of Black have the phone circuit at a to Spanish. And you don't always resources to educate their Now that college and comfortable and encouraging students, roughly 84 percent, total lockdown. Which phone have to create your own test , people. They formed schools to universities are no longer environment for their students attend majority whiteuniversities. has better features is still up for you can used those previously teach one another. segregated, why should HBCUs to learn and grow. HBCUs give HBCUs graduate nearly a quarter debate. So, here is a look at some generated online. Becoming educated was still be maintained? that to African-Americans." of all black bachelor's degree of the cool applications by both iPhone: one of the greatest struggles for According to an ¡Report Many HBCUs encourage their holders." BlackBerry and iPhone. For those who like to Blacks. created by Howard University students to transform themselves Blackoncampus.com BlackBerry: blogging, download WordPress, According to HBCUConnect. students and faculty on ¡report, as well as their communities. reported that HBCUs graduate TxtForward is an application an application offered by iPhone. com, "HBCUs were founded in com, students explained how Morehouse College more than half of all Black offered by BlackBerry which This feature allows you to update, the late 1800s to address the they were told that Black emphasizes a message of professionals in the U.S. Of the 10 enables you to automatically post and upload pictures to your educational needs of Freed universities are dumping defining yourself and re-defining colleges and universities whose forward your text messages to WordPress blog. So if you have a Slaves and Native Americans. grounds for Black students who the world. Black graduates are most likely your inbox of your email. Your thought on your mind, you do "Today, HBCUs are the top are not as intelligent as their According to Morehouse's to go on to earn a Ph.D., nine are SMS messages can also be sent not have to wait until you get producersof professional African- white counterparts or who were website, "Morehouse's mission HBCUs. to your email account. home to your computer. American talent and remain rejected from the larger all-white remains steadfast: to produce BennettCollegeandSpelman This can very useful because Ever need assistance on what extremely important to the schools. academically superior, morally College graduate more than half during the time you are swamped to do or where to go, try Where needs of the black community." Do such attitudes show the conscious leaders for the of all Black women who go on to at the comp, you will not miss To? This iPhone application can However, more than 100 vital reason why HBCUs should conditions and issues of today, earn Ph.D.s in the sciences. the message. So when talking determine your current location years later, and after winning still exist? whether 'today' is post-Civil War "I wouldn't change my important business, you can and lead you to where you want the Civil War and establishing "I love attending an HBCU," or turn of the new millennium." decision on going to an HBCU for retrieve it at a later date. Or just to go. If a second opinion is need, desegregation and equal Morehouse senior Terrence Blackoncampus.com the world," Morehouse graduate use for black mail. ask Where To and it can help you education rights for all races, are Townsend said. "I feel like white reported that, "Currently, the Alden Jackson said. For medical issues, who find fine dining areas, places to says you can not maintain your shop, and fun-filled events. Save complete medical files just it to your favorites so you can as your doctor does? Try the always go back to that location if What's Your Name Girl, What's Your Sign? Health Tracker for BlackBerry. you enjoy it. You can complete daily journals Putting a presentation to maintain vaccine dates and together, your iPhone can help. If medicineanddosageinformation using your Apple Computer, your Elizabeth Sawyer Staff Writer and there is also a feature that phone can act as your remote in edsaw4@yahoo. com allows you to calculate your presenting your presentation. blood pressure, body mass index This application can enable you //l A/hat's your sign" began as and so much more. to use your phone any where in VV legitimate pick up line. Think you are not going to the room as long as there is a WiFi It was a conversation starter, an do so well on your up and coming connection. Pretty cool, huh? ice-breaker. Yet over time, it has evolved into quite possibly one of the most effective ways to NOT attract the object of your affection. But after taking a look at astrology, the study behind Campus Community Unites zodiac signs, you may realize that "what's your sign" might be a pretty good question to ask ◄ Continued from front page originally developed by student after all. Ethan Brisby, would involve all The study of astrology is a greater cooperation among campus organizations—from group of systems and beliefs fraternities, the plan would the SGA and CASA to campus where knowledge of the celestial suggest the separation of the fraternities—coming together in bodies and all things related existing Greek Council from a public show of unity. to them are used to interpret the President's Council, placing The SGA also hopes to hold a and understand human traits, it under Raphael Moffett, and town hall meeting on the subject affairs, and other matters. strengthening its presence and ofcampus violence in the coming Astronomy actually evolved out engagement on campus. weeks. of astrology. Another plan, Mance said, is V/sz'f The Maroon Tiger to see Zodiac signs are a branch to hold a Brotherhood Day for the actual plan when it becomes of general astrology. Signs are Hump Wednesday. The event, available. determined using both the sun and the stars. There are twelve Image: norulak.com houses, or signs, of zodiac. These houses generally correspond is the archer. Sagittarius' are the most part, the general idea is they go. with constellations. optimists with an effervescent accurate. In love, Leos are completely Over time, astrology and the spirit. They are very driven A perfect paradigm of the devoted and totally faithful. Their On-Campus Housing Cost examination of zodiac signs has and determined; it is almost accuracy of zodiac character trait greatest weakness and greatest been degraded to a section in impossible to stop a Sagittarius is of Mr. Barak Obama, our 44th strength is the possession of ◄ Continued from front page balance is overlooked until it's the back of most magazines and when its mind is fixed upon President. too much pride. Mr. President, time to issue grades, but now the small section in the paper each something. In love, a Sagittarius Obama was born on August anyone? notices requiring them to pay the school needs all the money it can morning. Most people simply is one of the most open-hearted 4, making him a Leo. Leo is Although often disregarded, remaining balanceoftheirtuition get," Roach said. brush off the study as perpetually and caring partners one could a fire sign and represented one could learn a lot from the or they would have to move out In addition to the fact that incorrect conjectures yet that is have. It is very difficult to tie one by the lion. The lion, the king study of the zodiac. While the of their residence halls. many students are planning not entirely true. Some aspects down, though. Their free-spirited of the jungle, is a very fitting some superfluous elements have In the past a balance that to live off campus is the fact of astrology are completely nature makes them prone to feel symbol for Leos because their been added on over time, at its was not paid in full did not come that many of the off campus bogus and fabricated but the smothered in a relationship. regal and occasionally entitled core zodiac and astrological with such serious consequences. apartments and houses character traits that accompany However, once a Sagittarius does personalities combined with studies are very useful tools. They An advisor in the Financial Aid surrounding the campus have the different zodiac signs are settle down, it is genuine. their inexhaustible pride cause provide a surprisingly accurate Department at Morehouse, Ms. been recently renovated. Many often incredibly accurate. Think of anyone you them to seem almost like kings description of character traits Palmira Roach, has said that investors have targeted housing Seeing as Sagittarius is know that is a Sagittarius. The among men. Leos are charamatic and even provide information he has never seen the school in the West End area, relying on currently the ruling sign, we will description is almost perfect, and optimistic leaders with we may not have known in the mandate this kind of policy the fact that AUC students will start by looking at their traits. correct? Albeit there are some personalities that are magnetic, first place. So maybe you should before. look elsewhere when searching Sagittarius is a fire sign and ruled errors and some behaviors that causing Leos to make friends or give that horoscope a second "Usually an underpaid for a residence. by the planet Jupiter. Its symbol may be unaccounted for, but for gain supporters no matter where glance.

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______Edward Mitchell,'09 Date Like A White Woman: A Black THE MAROON TIGER Editor-in-Chief The Maroon Tiger is published weekly during the academic year at Morehouse College. Our goal is to maintain an independent editorial policy. Opinions expressed in The Maroon Tiger are solely the viewsof its staff and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Morehouse College, its administration, Woman's Guide To Relationships or The Maroon Tiger advisors. Commentaries solely represent the views of the author and are not necessarily the opinions of The Maroon Tiger. We believe all advertising to be correct but cannot Donovan X. Ramsey guarantee its accuracy or be responsible for its outcome. The Maroon Tiger welcomes your views on Managing Editor any public issue. We routinely edit letters for space and correct errors in spelling and punctuation. DonoranS ! 9 a gmail. com Letters as well as commentaries must be 300 words or fewer, typed, signed, and should include a full address and telephone number. recently found myself engaged In a conversation with a female Ifriend about dating, in particular, woman." should be the ones reluctant to quarters of the 403,000 Black- about relationship dynamics As much as we hear these be coupled. White marriages in 2006 involved between Black men and Black arguments, you would think These arguments also fall Black husbands. This means that women. Now, most sociologist that they were rooted in flat when considering that White women are 3 times as and armchair relationship the data but they're not. For data showing that Black men likely to marry a Black man that a counselors will tell you that there example, although Black women and women find themselves Black woman is to marry a White is a crisis within the Black family outnumber Black men almost in commitments through man, which contributes to their that Is rooted in the relationships 2-to-1 in higher education, White childbearing in increasing rates of marriage. between Black men and women. women are also surpassing White numbers. Nearly 72% of births to As stated before, White Image: Courtesy It's apparent in everything from men in college enrollment and Black women in 2006 were out of women are also less likely to the divorce rate to the amount of Tension over the black-white dating has continued in recent years. completion, according to the wedlock. have a child out of wedlock. never-married single mothers in National Center on Education So seemingly, Black women The desire to have children is an the Black community. written into our social contract. don't marry because Black men Statistics. So does the education won't marry Black men because incentive for many to get married Without belaboring the issue The institution is encouraged by are unwilling, unavailable, or gap really matter? It doesn't seem they're gay, possibly diseased, but with a steady increase in any more than the media or Maury most religions and supported undesirable. Author Joy Jones to with White samples so maybe in jail, under-educated, or Black children born to unmarried do, let's talk about solutions. by government tax codes. captured this sentiment in her that theory is less plausible than unemployed but will happily parents, what incentive do Black In my opinion, Black women For women, there is even a 2007 Washington Post article, it seems on its face. have their babies. I'll propose a men have in that area. In other need to start thinking like White biological factor with evolution "Marriage Is for White People" Then there is still the pesky different theory; Black women words, if I could be so crude, why women in dealing with members predisposing them to desire the where she commented, threat of the low down "down are unmarried because no one is buy the cow when you can get of the opposite sex. Now before type of security that comes with "It's hard to know what low" brother spreading sexually asking. No one is asking because the milk for free? the swivel necking begins, this being in long-lasting committed normal looks like when it transmitted diseases between Black women are playing "the Lastly, I would strongly theory is based in the statistics. relationships. comes to courtship, marriage their partners, leaving Black game" wrong. suggest that if a Black woman Most women want to be married, Despite that and according to and parenthood. Sex, love and women reluctant to pursue sexual Void information on courting wantstohavea lasting substantive Black or White, but for some the U.S. Census Bureau's American childbearing have become a relationships with Black men. practices between the races, romantic relationshipwith a Black reason, White women have been Community Survey in 2000, 45% la carte choices rather than a This notion persists despite the I'm compelled to draw some man, that she allows him to be an more successful in attaining that of Black women in America have package deal that comes with findings that Black women make common sense conclusions. To individual and not representative goal. For some women, marriage never been married, compared marriage. Moreover, in an era of up 66% of women diagnosed begin with, Black women need to of a group. When many of them is an antiquated idea. It has been with 23% of White women. This brothers on the down low, the with HIV/AIDS, according to the expand their horizons. Comedian cite reasons for their difficulties show that less and less women means that White women are spread of sexually transmitted CDC, in comparison to Black men Chris Rock joked that the reason with the opposite sex, they offer are finding it necessary to marry twice as likely as Black women diseases and the decline of the comprising 41% of men living why interracial dating makes statistics straight out of the at all but despite that growing to be married at some point in stable blue-collar jobs that black with the disease. Black women Black women so upset is because media's gloomy playbook but at trend, it's clear that most people their life. Ever wonder why that men used to hold, linking one's also comprise most of the new they don't want to be with White the end of the day, the last thing still desire to be married is? Popular culture would have fate to a man makes marriage cases of HIV/AIDS. Given these men unlike their counterparts. any man, Black or White, wants And why shouldn't we? It's you believe the Black people a risky business for a black numbers, maybe Black men Studies show that nearly three to be treated as is a statistic. (Homo) Sexuality and the AUCIty: Who Wears the Pants? 20 Questions in a relationship is in charge, has They are just powerless Sponsored by the Atlanta Hawks and Atlanta Thrashers Khadijah Robinson Opinions Editor the power? women, right? Krobin IS a spelman. edu Why is it that being the"stud" It's that predatory view once in a lesbian relationship makes again. 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"bitch" or a "dyke." Still, the good of homosexuals was skewed, The definition of beauty thing about a man's world is that 4) Shouldn't they have chosen one representative rather than have and she was flustered that should belong solely to a man, of because sexuality and gender are sisters compete? every heterosexual person felt course! so little understood, power really they were so attractive that The key is possession. is about who "wears the pants." 5) Is it really sisterhood or a reinAKtment of sibiling rivAlry? homosexual people would Lesbian women are OK Well, I wear a size 4! And as 6) So one's singing and one's playing the violin? automatically want to sexually (even ideal) if they are still in soonasSpelman lets go of things 7) Do you Seriously think intiMidation works? molest them. their rightful role as women (by such as the white-dress tradition I couldn't have said it better. looking feminine) and if they are that forces a false sense of self 8) Do you regret asking for these to come back? Still, this same host admitted still accessible to men. Lesbian onto a diverse student body, 9) Is it possiBle to take the worD embezzlement out of context? that she would probably want porn and songs like "I Kissed a Spelman women, and all women, lesbians in the military next to GirL'are made for men to get their will learn how comfortable those 10) Speaking of which, did you eat at coronation ball? heron thefront lines because she jollies off on sexual fantasies; this (mental) pants can be, despite 11) Did anyone? imagined them being "tougher form of lesbianism makes men sexual orientation. 12) He spent how muCh Money on a victory plaque?! than regular women." feel that at any moment they can It’s pretty much the same This gave me flashbacks reclaim the lesbian for their own for homosexual men - why can't 13) Is that the perforMANCE he was talking about? to a conversation I had with a pleasure. they wear a skirt if they want 14) Why is their Kandidate so Weak? lesbian student at Spelman as The "studs" are threatening to? If they have a penis, they are she told me about the sort of because possession of these men (the removal of that organ 15) How many kids in the FAMILY does it take to direct a pageant? topics addressed in meetings women is shaky: they don't really constitutes a whole different 16) Would you AGrEE that it could be a conspiracy? of Afrekete (an organization need a man, because they are discussion). 17) Hey SMaRT guy, is your brother alright? at Spelman for alternative- the "man." To be a man means nothing lifestyle students). The lesbian In this society, being a man except to be, biologically, a part 18) Did he REALLY think he could yell at the Dean and get away community's submission to or a woman isn't about who's got of a powerful minority that with it? the tenets of a misogynistic the purse, it's about who's got would like to look, think, and act society, even in their liberation, the power. When someone opts in unison to keep the "outsiders" 19) Whose complex is worst, yours or his? was universal (think of the out of manhood, it's bad (who powerless. But just be reminded 20) Will both of you be seen in that processional on May 17th? phenomenon of the "stud" and opts out of power?), but when that an oligarchy can only last for the "fern"). someone opts in - worse. so long and 10,000 years is long Why is it that we women, and Lesbian students assert enough. Bonus: even us women whoare attracted that the administration refuses Maybe, then, there is a 21) Are you a chaplain for the common good? to other women, cannot seem to to address homosexuality reason, outside of sexuality, to escape this "man's world"? or sexuality at all here at fear a man in a skirt or a woman 22) So, why the suddeN leave of aBsence? Everything authoritative and Spelman, while there is rampant in pants. 23) Is it because you were a little tooooooo friendly? strong in a person is associated homophobia among students. This article concludes my with being a man and everything Why is it that lesbian students series on homosexuality in the weak, frivolous, and silly is have problems such as being AUC. Thank you to everyone who Gof mess???!!! associated with being a woman. moved out of their on-campus contributed in some way and If so, email to [email protected] So the "person who wears the housing after being discovered please, continue to enlighten 1 pants" (a symbol of masculinity) to have same-sex sex? yourself on the subject. Ô Recycle The Maroon Tiger The Maroon Tiger -V- April 1 -7, 2009 Opinions

in the right Making Morehouse direction. it is important Mr. and Miss AUC: Unappreciated to always A Home remember Why? I would presume it's Holston are currently Mr. and But together we'll make it work, G err en K. Gaynor that we set the that's the beauty of the AUC," you Christian Perry Associate Opinions Editor merely because if the "king" or Miss Atlanta University Center standard, we gerren guvnor a gmail.com would think it would receive a Contributing Writer "queen" is not a constituent of 2008-2009. Both are students at [email protected] are the standard the "prestigious" Morehouse or Clark-Atlanta University. little more attention than a debut for African- or decades, Morehouse Spelman College, then it's not I wonder if they were at an event that does nothing ecently, the student body was American males FCollege has been honoring worth creating much of a fuss "SpelHouse" students, would more than give freshmen a time placed under a "social probation," and that our the tradition of Miss Maroon over. anyone then seem to care? Now to party. Rfor all outdoor activities, in response conduct on and toseveralaltercationsduringaHump off campus should be indicative of and White and her royal court, Did Morehouse or Spelman there's some food for thought. When, if ever, are we going Wednesday event. As a student first, I the quality of Morehouse's character. practically worshiping theground While Morehouse is busy to step out of the box and SGA even bother extending believe that it's important that at this Rushing to stop your brother she walks on. Everyone knows invitations to Mr. and Miss AUC rolling out the red carpet down embrace traditions other than point we examine ourselves and how from fighting is just important as the prestige of Miss Maroon and for this year's homecoming for Miss Maroon and White and our own respective institutional our actions have had an influence rushing him to the shuttle for Thirsty White and the ambiance she, no festivities? I highly doubt it. her lovely court, Mister and Miss belongings? What was the on these events and what we should Thursdays or that showing respect matter whom she may be, exudes Did you see them? - because I AUC are forlornly pushed to Atlanta University Center even be doing now and in the future and being polite to the faculty & staff on campus is just as important as on this campus. didn't. the side, failing to receive any created for? to prevent any such altercations happening again. Let us remember getting the next Lil'Wayne mixtape. While the crowning of our As much as I love Morehouse recognition whatsoever for their Because based on the that this house belongs to all of us Its time that we, as a student "queen" is a richly endorsed actions, or lack thereof, by our College, I feel as though we, like attempts at bettering the AUC and we should be good stewards of body, take full responsibility for tradition here at The House, I all institutions of the Atlanta community. institutions, the AUC is nothing it in reputation and deed. how we treat each other. This is the was always flabbergasted how University Center, continuously After partaking in extensive more than a visage used to Campus leaders (elected, mindset that will keep us from social we, an all-male institution, fail to wholeheartedly promote dialogue with Mr. AUC himself, create propaganda to outside appointed, organizational probation and cancelled events. could praise the existence of a "AUC Unity." It is just a lot of talk DeMille Cole-Heard enlightened audiences. presidents, top scholars, captains It will get us (administration and female who is pretty much the with little to no action. me on some initiatives he has My only hope is that one day of teams, etc) need to take on students) comfortable again with the responsibility of leading their allowing outside activities, hosting face of Morehouse College (at Rather than the three implemented in an attempt to the AUC gets it right, but until constituents in a manner becoming physically competitive’ events, and least when convenient), yet not institutions doing all they can strengthen AUC bonds since his then there remains a significant of a Man of Morehouse. Hold inviting other institutions to join endorse traditional male courts to ensure that the AUC persists reign. divide. each other to a standard that's in on the Morehouse experience. such as Mr. AUC. as the brotherly and sisterly Not only did he establish Mr. AUC said it best; "At comparable to the crown which But, without the cooperation from As a member of the Atlanta community it was founded upon, the first annual AUC revival, the end of the day, no matter mother Morehouse places on our all facets of campus life, progress University Center, you would they instead leave the dirty work in which students could set what institution we attend, heads. Remember that we can't is not possible. Students hold your think Morehouse College, and to organizations like the Atlanta aside differences and partake we are all here for the same change or improve campus alone, organizational leader's accountable, but together with organizational hold CASA and SGA accountable, even Spelman for that matter, University Center Council of in collaborative worship, but he reason and that is to become leaders, SGA, CASA, and open hold administration accountable, would properly show recognition Students to better unify the also has written and composed the best individuals that we can communication between all 3 bodies but most of all hold each other to other courts besides Miss dismantled relationships within the AUC anthem, which debuted possibly be. Even as I prepare and administration, campus life will accountable because you control Maroon and White and Miss the AUC. at this year's Olive Branch. to hand my title down, I now improve, student concerns will be the future of this campus within Spelman College. The sad part is that many of With captivating lyrics feel obligated to continuously dealt with more efficiently, and our your daily actions. Its important that Based on my observations of us probably don't even knowwho such as "...Standing in unity, promote this message of unity house will become a home. during these most difficult times, As students we sometimes when people and institutions are at the past two years, Mr. and Miss Mr. and Miss Atlanta University and brotherhood. We may not and brotherhood throughout forget that how bad or how good their lowest, we come together as a AUC are generally accepted on Center are. In case you didn't always see eye to eye, but it's the AUC." we might think services are being community and make sure that this Clark-Atlanta's campus more so know (and I'm sure you don't), understood, that I'm nothing If only more of us some how rendered at Morehouse College, house that was built on a clay hill than the other institutions. DeMille Cole-Heard and Megan without you, or you without me. got that message. being appreciative is always a step remain strong. Dear Chaplains of the Greater Good: "It's sad that we have not learned to turn to each other rather than on each other," Rev Joseph Lowery said. In a time of social depression, confusion within identity and dysfunctional tendencies among families, you would think young Blacks would turn to each other for solidarity. This has not been the case. WE'RE LOOKING FOR Let Morehouse College be an example of the way it should be. A few weeks back I found myself at Washington Park in Atlanta, engaged in a friendly game of dominoes TALENTED STUDENT as nearly a thousand Atlanta University Center students celebrated the end of another PERFORMERS! school week. Suddenly a gang young men came and stood on our table claiming stake to the whole park. "This is our sh** [expletive],"one boy said. I offered my hand in The Disney College Program Is brotherhood to him explaining that we only wanted to finish our domino game. This nonviolent effort eventually paid off, but not for long. seeking Animated Character The next group of adolescents were not as subtle as fights ensued. Then, not even a Performers and Parade Performers full week later, I heard tales of Morehouse on Morehouse violence at"Hump Wednesday" to perform at the Walt Disney World® where students gather in our commons area to listen to music and socialize as a means Resort near Orlando, FL. of relaxation in the mist of another intense week of class and studies. Special consideration will The incident at Washington Park, although demeaning and uncalled for is one thing. be given to Disney Animated On the other hand, to hear brothers who represent my college, who represent King's Character "look-alikes" and college, and who represent a new wave of leadership among Black males have been individuals 4'8" - 5' and 6' - 6'3". beating one another with sticks and stomping each other is down right ludicrous. It is time to get on or get off the ship brothers. In the words of Curtis Mayfield, we have to, "Keep on keeping on."

Check out our Web site at I can see us not coming to class every single day. I can understand you may not have read chapter 8 of your Urban and Sociology book prior to class. I can even understand www.disneycollegeprogram.com you for wanting to sleep with that girl even though you are not in a committed /entertainment for further details relationship. and an online application. What I and we can not tolerate is fighting each other, creating a thug-like mentality among men of high ethical and moral standards. When you sign up to attend Morehouse and you take the proverbial oath to become a part of this brotherhood, certain things are totally unacceptable. It's bad enough that some of the issues outlined above go Not a Student? unaddressed, but a literal and figural black eye is never a good thing. In 2009, as was the same case in 1909, if you are in the land of the living, you will have trying No Problem. times. Your pockets might be slim, you may not feel as if you are progressing in life This audition is also open to all the time, you may not know what your future holds, and yes, your family may be non-student applicants. Call the dysfunctional, but these issues are universal. Lean on your brothers to release your Walt Disney World® Jobline at anxieties. I promise you; when you put on a serious face and begin to seek wisdom, 407-828-1000 for more guidance and understanding, people will listen.They will extend a hand to you. I am a information. living witness. So, instead of fighting, let us bond. Let us openly communicate what is in our minds, so when someone hits you with a ball in a game of dodge ball you don't use it as a time to release impregnated anger, fear, sorrow and frustration. Surround yourself with many advisers. I sit in Mr. Booker's office, Assistant Director of Student Life at least once a week and just let him school me a bit about life. He has been where I want to go, so I use the time as a growth opportunity. I have two to three brothers whom I can always turn to in any situation. Rather it may make me seem weak or a lesser man, I turn to them when needed. In all actuality, this is where my strength comes from. Let us understand there is a time and place for everything: A time to fight and a time for peace.The time to fight Audition is never on the campus of Morehouse College, and especially when the opponent is a fellow Morehouse student. Friday, March 27th If you take nothing else from what I have said, consider this passage from the Sign-in: 12:30pm 24th Book of Proverbs in the New International Version of the Bible. 3 By wisdom a Audition: 1:00pm house is built, and through understanding it is established; 4 through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures. 5 A wise man has great Dance 101 power, and a man of knowledge increases strength; 6 for waging war you need encourage to wisdom college* program guidance, and for victory many advisers. I you gain and 2480 Briarcliff Rd ■ Suite 11 increase understanding. There are 31 books of Proverbs in the Bible. Each is long Atlanta, GA 30329 enough to pack a powerful punch, but short enough for you to read one for everyday EOE • Drawing Creativity from Diversity • ©Disney Applicants must view an online presentation prior to of the month. Let us remember the values our school was founded upon. audition. Visit disneycollegeprogram.com/epresentation. Love, Ethan J. Brisby'10

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Nicolettf. Tucker defining story arc." Christian, another Contributing Writer Sturrup successfully Morehouse alum, was once \'ikketuckerl689 d yahoo, com cast Bridget, Landon, Ashlie, a contributing writer to The Brooke, Christian, Pierre, Jason Maroon Tiger. eeping it "wavy" is what and Brianne, some of whom E ■ i I Christian, who majored in KHarlem and BET's new graduated from Spelman or English, experienced his best fascination is all about. "Harlem Morehouse College. Some fe • • i moments during his college Heights" is a new reality TV were even classmates or close years. show based in Harlem, N.Y., that acquaintances. Some of who "At Morehouse I took a captures the lives of eight goal- graduated from either Spelman business etiquette class, which oriented, mid-20-year-olds. College or Morehouse College prepared me for the real world,0 Executive producer and was either classmates or close he said. creator Randolph Sturrup, who is acquaintances. Christian wants to motivate a product of an HBCU, came up the people were classmates all demographics, pushing all with the concept four years ago. or knew each other of people in races and ages to have faith Sturrup said to whom?, "I the show knew the students? in themselves to pursue their have always been fascinated With an assortment of dreams. with the Harlem Renaissance so personalities, "Harlem Heights" Of course, speaking with there was no question about the collectively represents the young fellow Atlanta University Center location of the set."? and black, chic and successful alumni is nothing without advice Sturrup thought showcasing population of The Big Apple. on how to deal with the chaos of young Blacks in transition from As cast members embark on the AUC. college into a career would their post-college journey, they Landon said, "Network, build captivate the interest of many are learning to balance love, your portfolio and do not burn undergoing the same path. friendships and careers. bridges." Capturing the beauty and Landon, who is a Morehouse ¡mage: BET Bridget said, "Do not lose landmarks in Harlem and adding alum and a son of a Harlem Reality TV takes another turn, sight of your priority being a cast who were all connected activist, is promoting social and social change is not easy, inspiring." of becoming a writer. education." somehow would make the change with his newfound but Landon credits his success to Bridget, who is a Spelman As the narrator of the show, Christian said, "There is a equation more authentic, rather spotlight. As he told The Maroon Morehouse College. alum, describes herself as the audience is able to see how time to work and there are times than superficial. Tiger, he will begin his campaign "Going to an HBCU was the preppy one. With a dual Bridget's life glues everyone to play. Find that balance and The catch was finding a cast for New York City's City Council empowering," he said. "Being bachelor's degree in English and together. Bridget hopes to use you'll be fine." that has a great appreciation this summer. around highly educated and women studies, Bridget is now in her role to inspire young Black "Harlem Heights" airs every for Harlem with a "great and or Promoting civicengagement motivated black people was law school maintains the dream women. Monday at 10 p.m. on BET. A Conversation With Lateboots

Fredrick Salyers for the different posts? Associate A&E Editor SS: It just comes daily. We Esalyers 7 dyahoo, com post what we like. There are things we come across that n case you did not know, inspire us, speak to us. For me, I ILateboots.com has been taking like to find new young people, over the virtual world of blogging artist, designers, photographers, for the past year. Morehouse whomever, that are doing the student Marquis Phifer and Sham things I like. That's what inspires Shirley offer unique perspectives me. on the American experience of MP: It's about creating fashion, lifestyle, and culture something that everyone relates daily on their blog. The Maroon to. It's not just about fashion. It Tiger sat down with the two to may be a movie, a restaurant, or learn a little bit about Phifer, whatever I love at the moment. Shirley, and Lateboots. It's like a gumbo pot. We're not Images: C'ourtesy MT: Tell me about the about Lateboots being just one Image: Courtesy The film follows Jim through the life that led him to success, from his early beginning of Lateboots. thing. It's more of a lifestyle Behind the scenes of the book deal photoshoot. Harlem days to today. MP: We started in Spring thing. 2007. Sham [Shirley] and I had MT: What do you think sets could know who we are. And I MT: Where do you see previously met on MySpace Lateboots apart from other believe we are the first to do that. Lateboots in another year? This is Jim Jones and I had wanted to work with blogs? Also, Lateboots is about being SS: The experience we have Kenicia Black Santana, who give us further her. It was something about her SS: First, before we started we different, being young, gifted, speaks a lot about how we Contributing Writer insight into the life and success demeanor that I liked. She and I wanted to bring something that and fabulous in this industry. It's choose to present the blog. The Peechcobbleragmail com of Jones. both were in school in Georgia touched all areas. At the time, about the chronicles of our life. connections that we have both If you thought Jones was just and had similar interests. It there was nothing out there like MT: Do you two feel any grown and developed between e probably all thought Jim about rapping, you will definitely started because I was interested that, at least to my knowledge. responsibility as cultural Atlanta, Ga„ and New York, N.Y., WJones was just another one- be surprised after watching this in fashion, but Atlanta is more I feel we bring a different commentators? could take us anywhere in the hit wonder, a new solo artist who documentary. As he puts it, he is centered around culture, so that's perspective to the industry. SS: Not at all. I post what I next year. It could be a story, a once stood in the background "trying to meet anybody who is where I started. We're young Black students want. It's our site. I don't feel any show, anything. behind Cam'ron. Did you even not rapping and making money." It was always something jumping into this predominantly obligations to post certain things MP: It’sso many opportunities know he was a member of the The documentary takes you that I wanted to do and I didn't white industry. What makes or to watch what I say. that we have. It's more like Diplomats? on this journey as Jones tries want to just want to sit on it. Lateboots real is that it is from MP: I am really passionate wherever we'll be in a year. Truth be told, I had no idea to cross over into fashion and But, I knew that I really liked our perspective. about what I say. I don't feel Lateboots.com is one of who he was when his major hit other aspects of entertainment. Sham and wanted to work with MP: We were the first to responsible for anything I put the leading blogs in culture and "Ballin'" hit air waves in 2006. But He is definitely trying to expand her, so when I met her in person show our face. Before, people on the site because it is what it lifestyle and is growing rapidly my impression of and respect for his hustle with the creation of during a photoshoot, everything were just writing about things is. If I feel a certain way about by the days. Jim Jones has totally changed the Jim Jones Project and the clicked. It was a hobby initially they were a fan of, other people, something, I'm gonna say it. In Phifer and Shirley provide since I had the chance to take a Byrdgang Project. and then transformed into what celebrities or whatever. I wanted the end, people respect you for different perspectives and posts glimpse into his life. Dash and Jones have worked is Lateboots. to brand ourselves as a different it. It's real. Either you like it or you concerning a variety of things. "This is Jim Jones" is a diligently on a specific timeline MT: What is your inspiration marketing strategy so people don't. Stop by for a peek. documentary that takes us to complete these projects that through a journey from Jones' you all will see within a matter the stories of a lot of children, early days in Harlem, where he of time. The Jim Jones Project especially the struggles of first met Damon Dash at the includes this documentary, a children," Todd Jr. explained. age of 6, to the birth of Dipset musical (yes, a musical), his latest Stage Play in the AUC However, Todd expressed the and the Diplomats, to the life he album "Pray IV Reign," and other difficulty of writing this play. now lives as a hip-hop superstar, mini-projects. "This is the first play I wanted business mogul and head of a The documentary will be Kevin Mallory resilience, children's resilience, to write," Todd Jr. noted. major record label. released May 12, but you do not Associate Campus News Editor more specifically African- kmallory@students. morehouse. edu "The problem was that so The documentary includes have to wait that long to hear American children's resilience," Todd Jr. said. many of the issues were really interviews with Dash, Angie what Jones has to say. Pick up his his past week on Clark painful to address. It [the play] has Martinez, Russell Simmons, "Pray IV Reign," which is in stores This is the third and final Atlanta University's campus been in the works for a number Funkmaster Flex, and Juelz now! T installment of the Black Voices at the Haven-Warren Hall in trilogy. of years but to address some of Davage Auditorium saw shows The first play of the series the ills that happen to African- of Willie L. Todd Jr.'s latest stage was presented in 2003 and titled: American children was painful. play, Black Voices: The Hidden Black Voices: A Sistah's Life, which Then, I decided last semester Bruises, Exploring the Psyche and focused on the issues concerning that I will finish this thing." Resilience of African-American Black women. Key issues touched upon Children presented by the After hearing the concerns during the performance were Clark Atlanta University English from Black men, the second play child molestation, drug addicted Department and the Urban was called: Black Voices: The parents, poverty, homelessness Theater Company of Atlanta. Brothas Speak, which addressed and self-image. The play was directed the plights of Black men. Todd also talked about by Dr. A. Clifton Myles and Both plays were selected possible ideas that he wanted choreographed by Nykki Burkes. for presentation at the National the audience to leave with. Dr. Willie L. Todd Jr., the BlackTheater Festival (NBTF). "Young people come here with show's playwright, discussed the "I felt like I had addressed a lot of baggage, often times, meaning of this play. the women and the men, so I and people, sometimes, are not "The theme of the play is decided it was important to tell Story continues on next page*- t j Recycle The Maroon Tiger The Maroon Tiger - VII - April 1 - 7, 2009 Arts, Etc. Re: Generations, Thrifting: Recession Re: Invention, Proof Recreation Renaissance are nothing new. However, for Clothing By The Pound; a thrift the everyday student wishing to store that charges you by the step their style game up while pounds of clothes you find and cutting a few costs, Atlanta offers buy. Of course, these are not the several thrift stores that appeal only thrift stores in Atlanta. to different styles and tastes. There are countless others One of the most popular of for the willing and interested. these places would have to be Don't be afraid to visit the Value Village. 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◄ Continued front previous page fraternities and sororities, at the University of Georgia in Athens, GA. sensitive enough to the situations After the success of the Black that people have experienced. Voices series, Todd Jr. hopes Money has nothing to do with to delve into more traditional whether or not someone has drama opposed to the plays that problems." he has been doing. He is also "I hope people come and see proud of what the plays have the young people who possibly accomplished. Dooley’s Den: have experienced something, "One of the things that I am who feel that they are lonely and most proud of with the plays that GSU, Commons: realize that 'I am not alone' and I have done is that it is one of the other people have gone through few projects that I have seen, this and have been resilient." consistently, where there is unity Todd asserted that negative among the schools in the Atlanta by Sister Love experiences in people's lives University Center." do not have to define them nor Todd Jr. also felt the need to CAW Student Center Multipurpose serve as barriers or hindrances. give an updated address of Black A portion of the proceeds issues. • Room (back) froni^rH^^I from the shows will go to the "In African-American theater, Carrie Steele-Pitts Home for so many of us are not addressing Children, Inc., a private, nonprofit, contemporary issues. Many of nondiscriminatory child caring our Black plays are older, more agency that provides 24-hour, seasoned plays, but I think it rosi state-approved residency for is important for people to see WARENESS neglected, abandoned, abused the new works that deal with or orphaned children. substance and quality theater." LOUDER SPONSORED BY The show has already been For more information you can invited to be performed for the call Willie L. Todd Jr. in the English PROJECT National Pan-Hellenic Council, Department of Clark Atlanta SISTER LOVE, INC. a coalition of the nine largest University at (404)880-6733, historically Black Greek-letter (404)880-8175 or (404)880-6067. I Recycle The Maroon Tiger

I pril 1 -7, 2009 Tut Maroon Tiger - Vili - A Sports All Sports Are Here To Stay still play with the same passion. Andrew Johnson under consideration to be cut former member of the baseball Morehouse were cut. programs were dropped." Staff Wr iter were baseball, tennis, and golf, team who chose not to disclose "My feelings on his situation Rooks family's legacy and the Furthermore, if these programs Jayz Iff) I ffant cum citing budgetary restrictions. his name spoke highly of what is that it would suck if these high quality level of education were cut next year, the college According to Pattillo, this Morehouse baseball meant to programs were to be cut," Rooks he would receive that brought would be in danger of losing thletic Director Andre Patti I Io speculation is inaccurate and him while he was active. said. "Even though I do not play him to Morehouse. not only current and incoming Adenounced last Friday any false. "Even though I am not those sports, I would be hurt "I look at Morehouse more premiere athletes, but also great speculation that Morehouse's "All of the sports programs currently playing baseball, I if I heard what was going to as a top school for educating students. baseball, tennis, and golf teams at the college will be here next felt that it was an overall good happen." than sports," Rooks said. "My At Morehouse academics were in danger of being dropped semester," Pattillo said. "I do experience." Rooks is also aware of the father and grandfather came to will always come before sports, from the college's athletics. not want any falsehoods to be Athletes on teams not in any effect that cutting some sports Morehouse, so I knew I wanted but as the finest institution for For weeks, rumors circulated awakened." danger of being cut were also programs would have on student to come and also come into producing global leaders and among student athletes and Even though Pattillo denied disturbed by this speculation. athletes. Morehouse sports in general." renaissance men, our sports are the student body that several the rumors, some student Junior linebacker for the football "We are all students first and While the baseball, tennis, a necessity that not only evoke sports programs at the college athletes are still apprehensive team Keith Rooks feels that then athletes," Rooks said. "[But] and golf teams may not bring enjoyment for alumni, athletes, would be cut at the start of next about their future with their it would be a terrible thing if it would cause many student in the revenue that football or students, professors, faculty and semester. The teams that were respective teams. A senior and any of the athletic programs at athletes to transfer if their basketball do, their participants staff, but also school pride. Boyd Named SI AC Player Of The Year Disaster "obstacles" of the regular season Nick Aziz Staff Writer woes, Boyd is still happy that nieolftibrierreaffsff'yuhtM etttn "God saw fit for me to win the in Denver award." espite a disappointing 9-18 The 6'8" health and physical Cutler is clearly a better season, the Morehouse education major from Meridian, quarterback than Cassel. Dbasketball team continues toMississippi showed leadership Last season Cutler compiled bring athletic accolades to the on and off the court throughout 4,526 passing yards, 25 school's history. Senior Kenney the entire season. Boyd led touchdowns and an 86.0 passer Boyd, the team's starting center, Morehouse in points per game rating while Cassel notched 3,693 was named the SIAC Player of the (16.5) , rebounds per game passing yards, 21 touchdowns Year. Boyd was also voted First (9.5) , and minutes played per and an 89.4 passer rating. Team All-Conference. game (34.8). He was also ranked Both quarterbacks were "It feels great," Boyd said of second on the team in free throw impressive last season, but even his honor. percentage, blocked shots, and just statistically speaking, Cutler's Boyd also said that he felt assists. performance was clearly better. "blessed" for being recognized Boyd's peak performance I mage: Phil Oscar Daniels Image: Jeff Gross for Getty McDaniels, 32, spoke to the for "performing to the best of came during a win against Jay Cutler, quarterback for the Den­ media forthefirsttimeonTuesday [his] ability." After making the first Talladega College in the second Kenny Boyd (left) is named SIAC Player Of The Year. ver Broncos since the feud became public. team of the All-SIAC basketball game of the season. During this better." in Springfield, Mass., on Friday, During the press conference, team last year, Boyd wanted game, Boyd scored 26 points Boyd's plans after graduation Mar. 27. Frank Lee Jr. McDaniels told the press that to follow that recognition with along with nine rebounds and include a possible career playing The 20 participants of the Staff Writer trankielemceeiffy u/itia cam Cutler would be the quarterback Player of the Year, a dream which three assists. professional basketball. His All-Star tournament were chosen of the Broncos. He also, however, came true amidst a less than Freshman guard Gaven Lucas size and athleticism should from a pool of 265 teams in osh McDaniels has gotten said that the possibility of a trade stellar Maroon Tiger basketball referred to Boyd as a player who be an attractive attribute for Division II. off to a horrible start as the is not being ruled out. season. "leads with his actions." professional teams next season. Boyd said he was excited to J Denver Broncos' new head The fact that McDaniels said "I thought about [the award] "It was a privilege playing Boyd's last college game will be play in one last college game and coach. McDaniels' feud with his that nothing should be ruled out, before the season started,” Boyd with a player as talented as he this year's National Association get "treated like an All-Star" this Pro Bowl quarterback Jay Cutler to me, makes his claim of Cutler said. is," Lucas said. "In addition to of Basketball Coaches/NCAA weekend. quite possible could end Denver's as the Broncos' quarterback Although he claims he "lost his scoring, his passing ability Division II All-Star Game at the "I have high expectations for season before it begins. irrelevant. focus" on the award during the makes everyone else around him Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame this game," he said. Barry Wilner of The If McDaniels is so certain that Associated Press reports that the Cutler will be his quarterback "I love working with kids," silent, even though he has dispute between McDaniels and then why doesn't he just end The Resurrection of Gatlin Gatlin said. "I love seeing kids been made Atlanta his new Cutler started when McDaniels the speculation and confirm achieve their own dreams." home. Recently, Gatlin made an neglectedtonotifyCutleroftrade that Cutler will not be traded? Gatlin recently started his appearance at Kwame Jackson's talks between the Broncos and The trade is still possible, and Jacobi S. Eaves own company called Global debut party for his tie collection. the Kansas City Chiefs involving if the two cannot repair their Sports Editor Id MlMidfryahot) cow Sports. Global Sports targets Jackson appeared in NBC's show a trade of Cutler for quarterback relationship, could be quite children between the ages of "The Apprentice." Matt Cassel. possible. here was a point and time eight to 18, who have aspirations Even though Gatlin has made Cutler did not receive the Cutler obviously took the Twhen Justin Gatlin was the participating in track and field. Atlanta his new home, events like news well and has been engaged trade talks personally, and face of track and field, but sinceGatlin admits that being able to Jackson's opens up more doors. in a feud with his new head coach if McDaniels wants a happy receiving a four-year ban in 2006 work with children in community "An event like this allows ever since. quarterback, should probably from the sport for doping, he has gives him a since of pride, which for me to get my face out there," McDaniels exhibited poor to do everything in his power to hopped back into the starting in return motivates him. he said. "This is my first time judgment in considering a trade fix this situation. He caused the blocks to resurrect his career. With Gatlin continuing to networking really like this in for Cutler. I cannot understand problem, so he should solve the Overthe last two years Gatlin work with the youth, he has not Atlanta." Gatlin also participated why he would want to trade one problem. has had time to think about how given up on his own career. in the Morehouse Relays to test of the NFL's rising young stars. He should be more to brand his name in the sport "I continue to train each and his fitness. Gatlin was satisfied Doesn't he realize that last concerned about improving his that he still loves. He admits that every day," Gatlin said. "I plan with his overall performance. season Cutler was selected non-existent defense instead of it has not been an easy journey, on making my return to the There is one thing that he to the Pro Bowl, broke John alienating the foundation of the but one that has allowed him sport of track and field once my remains adamant about once he Elway's single-season passing Broncos franchise. McDaniels' to expand his talents to others suspension up." steps back onto the track. yards record and almost single- mistake could ultimately cost the Image: Phoiorazzi.com so that they can achieve their Gatlin's emergence in the "I plan on bringing gold handedly lead his team to the Broncos not only this season but Justin Gatlin dreams. Atlanta community has been metals to Atlanta!" playoffs? future seasons as well.

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