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The Presidency (Page 2) MTFEB. 10-17, 2019 MAYS MASSEY FRANKLIN WILSON THOMAS MOREHOUSE PRESENTS THE PRESIDENCY (PAGE 2) Campus the Black Ink How to own Your Candle in the dark Opinions Features Sports Battle of AUC NEWS Project Second Semester comes back to light WEEK OF COVER STORY FOUNDER’S EDITION 2 FEB 10, 2018 THE MAROON TIGER THE PRESIDENCY: STUDENTS REFLECT ON THOMAS’ FIRST YEAR BY ISAIAH JOHNSON, MANAGING EDITOR his Founder’s Day, Morehouse College will inaugurate and junior Donavan Pinner believes that it shouldn’t matter to David A. Thomas as its 12th president of the school. people that he’s not. However, what makes this presidency special is that he “I’m glad that President Thomas is not a Morehouse grad- isT the first non-Morehouse graduate to be president in 52 years. uate” Pinner said. “He has a different perspective of the college The last president to do this was Benjamin E. Mays, who served than a graduate would have.” as president for 27 years (1940-1967). Since Mays’ presidency, the formally inaugurated presi- With a new president comes new ideas and policies that dents have all been Morehouse graduates. During their time are meant to not only improve the school itself, but student life they built and enhanced the school in their own way, giving on campus. With a new president also comes a various amount back to their beloved alma mater. However, there’s always room of opinions coming from both students for change and it seems as though More- and faculty members, but primarily from ‘I think he has our best house is open to it. the students. “I think he’s making the proper cal- So how do students feel about interests at heart. When culations and adjustments to his team president Thomas and what do they want you listen to him speak, and the college,” Pinner said. “As a whole to see changed to their soon to be alma ,he’s making the moves to increase our mater? For graduating senior Sterling he always reminds endowments and the money we need to Humphrey, he had this to share about students that this is for keep the college in operation.” president Thomas. Having a president who’s not an alum “I think that President Thomas is students because without of the school allows a different perspec- doing a great job,” Humphrey said. “He’s the students, there is no tive on how things should be handled definitely showing the students and fac- and how to improve the institution ove- ulty who underestimated him not being Morehouse, and I feel all. a Morehouse man that he is capable of like that’s something he Benjamin E. Mays, a graduate of operating in his position.” Bates College, accomplished many key Graduating from Yale University believes and that he pushes things during his time as president. He with a B.A. in Administrative Sciences, when he speaks to people.’ brought in new faculty members, a chap- President Thomas had a different under- ter for Phi Beta Kappa and maintained graduate experience than his current stu- ~ Sterling Humphrey enrollment levels during wartimes. dents that he now looks over. However, May’s accomplishments could till be to become one with the school and his seen today. But will Morehouse College students he did something that would make him an honorary have another Benjamin Mays with the soon to be inaugurated Morehouse man. president Thomas? “He asked if he could stay in a residential building during Graduating senior Terrance McQueen believes that NSO week and go through the experience with them” Hum- there’s a possibility Morehouse can. phrey said. “Although this was the first time freshmen seeing “We do know that one of Morehouse’s greatest presidents these events, it was his first time seeing it as well.” was Benjamin Elijah Mays and he was not a Morehouse man” Having the NSO experience is one of not the most essen- McQueen said. “It is possible that the spirit of Dr. Mays is re- tial part of students’ time at Morehouse, making their time here turning through President Thomas.” more memorable and shaping them into the leaders of tomor- With his first full year coming to a close, Morehouse has row. President Thomas going through NSO not only shows his welcomed President Thomas with open arms. While it’s un- care for the students,; it also shows his love and appreciation for known what the future may hold, the Morehouse community the event and the school. looks forward to seeing the positive changes he will make to the Since he had the NSO experience with his students, school as we commemorate 152 years of existence with a new whether or not he is a graduate of Morehouse shouldn’t matter, president and a new age. FOUNDER’S EDITION THE MAROON TIGER FEATURES 3 Candle in the Dark Gala Comes Back to Light BY AMIETEE FOUNDJING, STAFF WRITER f all the “can’t miss” events that Plaza at a cost of $75 per person. opportunity for the college to showcase take place during Morehouse “In the early years, the event broke its history and plans for the future.” College’s annual Founder’s Day even and raised nominal dollars for schol- As executive chair, much of the OWeek, the one event that seems to steal arships,” Goodgame said. responsibility in making sure everything the spotlight every year is the Candle in Finally, in 1996, the event was runs well falls on him. When asked if the the Dark Gala. Now, 30 years since its in- moved to the Hyatt Regency Hotel and job ever gets stressful, Goodgame said, ception in 1989, current Gala executive remains there to this day. “Yes, every year, but our students deserve chair Henry Goodgame promises “an- The Gala’s focus is still to raise our very best effort every year.” For him, other wonderful Gala experience” with scholarship dollars, however, with a twist what makes it all worth it is “the people, appearances from Steve Pamon, who is in the form of a student showcase where history, and culture of a place I love dear- currently the COO of Parkwood Enter- students can display their talents in front ly.” tainment (Beyonce’s company), and two- of a generous audience. If you plan on at- In the past, the Gala raked in a $5 time NBA All-Star and former Los An- tending the Gala you can expect to see million gift from Oprah Winfrey and a geles Lakers standout Norm Nixon, who alumni, friends and corporate friends of $1 million gift from Ray Charles. Last will be accompanied by his longtime wife the college and masterful performances year, the Gala raised over $3 million, with and famous actress, Debbie Allen. by student presenters, student musicians, $1.5 million coming from Robert Smith. The Candle in the Dark Gala first and student hosts. “The success of the Gala each year started in 1989 under Morehouse Col- With an event as grand as it sounds, means that hundreds of students seeking lege’s eighth president, Dr. Leroy Keith Jr., a lot of time and effort has to be put forth to have a first-rate education at the na- in an attempt to raise much-needed dol- to pull it off. tion’s premier college for men can depend lars for student scholarships. The Found- “It takes about six to seven months on our alumni, friends and corporate sup- er’s Day Banquet was formerly held on of planning and detailed work for the en- porters once again,” Goodgame said. “The the campus in the college’s cafeteria and tire Founder’s Week experience,” Good- Gala, in its 31st year, is a testament to cost $10 per person. Two years later, the game said. “When you add an inaugu- what can happen when you plan well and event was moved to the Westin Peachtree ration, that becomes an extra special dream big.” ounder’s Week is known many prominent figures - one The symposium is meant BAKARI across campus for being being CNN political analyst to discuss preparing students a time to celebrate the and Morehouse alum Bakari for a 21st century global econ- birth of Morehouse College, Sellers ‘05. omy and to talk about what COMES Fbut even amid the celebration, “For me it’s always a that looks like now and will in there is still some conversation pleasure to come back to the the future. For those that want to be had. campus,” Sellers said. “It’s an to know how to be a part of On February 15, there honor to be wanted [and] to that, Sellers had a few words BACK will be a presidential sympo- participate. to say. sium on “The Morehouse Idea: “Morehouse has meant “You gotta come see,” BY JAIR HILBURN, Opportunities, Complexities, so much to me and is such an Sellers said. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF and Challenges for the Glob- integral part of my life that just President Thomas will al Black Community in the being back on campus I look be interviewed by Dr. Henry 21st Century” that will include forward to a great weekend.” Louis Gates Jr. the same day. WEEK OF FOUNDER’S EDITION 4 FEB 10, 2018 NEWS THE MAROON TIGER The Black Ink PRoject BY TORRENCE BANKS, CAMPUS NEWS EDITOR ach college seeking re-accreditation from the South- Hollingsworth said that three faculty members attended a con- ern Association of Colleges and Schools has to create a ference in Austin, Texas, about how to become better teachers.
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