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“Dedicated to Educating the Leaders of Tomorrow” in the AUC Les Brown to speak at Morris Brown’s 117th Commencement

COLD SEASON PART II: Disability Awareness

Week Les Brown By Anissa Vitalis issues of students with dis­ As the second semester of abilities, but we will not enoumed the 1997-98 academic year simply go away, nor will the comes to a close, eyes are issues. When the Wolverine motivational starting to open. The word Observer published our is finally getting out that article “Cold Season” earlier Jennifer Holliday speaker, there is a new organization this year, some persons came and office on campus that forward and the Challenge come a long way since last author and needs your help. I am refer­ Center was at least recog­ semester and have even had ring to the Students With nized. Now their eyes are the chance to celebrate Dis­ philanthropistR Les Brown Disabilities (organization) open. Because at first there ability Awareness Week will address the 117th com- and the Challenge Center seemed to be few faculty and (April 27-29). for Disabled Students. students who were deaf and The week featured a special mencement class of Morris Many persons on campus blind, people did not want to motivational convocation fea­ have chosen to ignore us or hear about disabled students turing Broadway star and Brown College 2 p.m., Mon­ have failed to deal with the or their problems. We have CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 day, May 18, 1998, at the Atlanta Civic Center. Tadpole drafted Graduating this year are by the an expected 250 students, Green Bay Packers 36 with honors.

record (their best record since not take “no” for an answer. by Simona E. Rabsatt 1988) his last season of play. His decision to come to Morris is unusual nick­ Despite an early season in­ Brown was aided by a cousin name draws the jury that took him out of who already attended the in­ attention of many, commission for part of the stitution. But, when he went Hbut it is his energy season, it was his will to play to try out for the team his on the field that has drawn and make things happen that size got in the way. the attention of the National garnered him all of his suc­ Not one to be put on the Football league. Known to cess. back burner for long, he de­ his family and friends as This Bell Glad, Florida cided he was still going to be Tadpole (because his father native had his mind set on a part of the team and signed was called Frog), Roosevelt playing football and would CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 Blackmon has turned his dream of becoming a pro­ athlete into a reality. On Sunday, April 19, 1998, Features Blackmon was drafted by the Alumni Update Open Letter Green Bay Packers as their Campus News Politics: third pick. Campus Organizations Pre-Alumni Council Having begun his college Cicero’s Corner Religious News football career at Morris Classifieds Sports Brown college many would Student Profile say that Blackmon came out Editorials of nowhere to help lead the Entertainment Views of Expressions Rosevelet “Tadpole" Blackmon Fighting Wolverines to a 6-5 2 Leaders of Tomorrow! APRIL/MAY 1998 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER EDITORIALS The An Open Letter to the Morris Incredible Brown Campus Community Power Within

as a nigger and now we ad­ heritors of a triple and power­ You dress one another as niggers ful legacy - our African ances­ by Chad Nathaniel and what’s the cost to us - our tors, our MBC founders, and identities. our various families abroad ithin you, there We complain about how throughout the world. They high tuition is, but do we love and loved us enough to resides an incred­ complain when someone sacrifice for us, now my Wible inexhaustible Power that snatches a water fountain out friends, are we going to let you can tap into so that you of the wall in the Borders. them down? We must become may be able to attract the of having an incredible Power The cost to us is $15,000. powerful lights so that we can kind of career or job oppor­ within you and it is at your There was a fight - things shine throughout the uni­ tunity that you want most in disposal for attracting the got out of hand. It cost us a verse because he who has a your professional life. right career or occupation gifted student’s life, Hartwill light doesn’t hide it, no, he Although you may have towards you, you may be ask­ Cornelius. We have a few places it where it can shine. never made this discovery, ing yourself, where is this problems and we run to the Therefore, this light of mine, there lies within you hidden great Power and how do I get off campus media for help. I’m gonna let it shine. How powers, unlimited in nature, in tough with it in order to We got by this time because about you, my fellow ready to do as you command. get the kind of career or job it only costs us our name. Wolverines? This Intelligence, or incred­ I am after? Miquiel Banks, Editor-In-Chief We’re given rooms at the ible Power, has been around First, you are a spiritual Howard Johnson - we encoun­ and available every since the being. Being that you are a ter a few minor problems - Well creation of the universe. It spiritual being living in a The Costs once again, we run to the off is a Creative Force that is universe governed by spiri­ campus media. This time, it wishes operative in each and every tual and mental laws, you of Being a costs us our reputation and one of our lives. Yes, you have what is called an Inner without that, what do we from have access to the greatest Self. Your Inner Self is that really have? power in the universe and dimension of your personality Wolverine On the other hand, our ALPHA guess what, it lives within that has unlimited creative newspaper wins first place, you. Now that you are aware ON PAGE 3 reaknic, what does it but did we notify the media? mean to me? It is when The public and the surround­ LAMBDA we get together and ing community found out be­ Each of these opportunities Fhave a good time or is it whencause of the W.O. distribu­ CHI Blackmon has brought him face to face we go out and pick us a freak? tion? Our Cheerleading with the who’s who of college s we prepare for the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 You know, kinda like a freaky squad won first place, but did and pro-football. Not one to summer, the men of up to work with Cecil B. picnic? Especially when we we tell anyone? Our UN miss the opportunity to show ALPHA LAMBDA Fredd Jr. as an assistant his skills, Blackmon has consider that whites use to Model Team won first place CHI FRATERNITY INC.; equipment manager. He made the best of his time gather together and buy and was written about in Jet would like to wish each and washed uniforms to help pay catching the eye of many. slaves, or as they put it, pick magazine, but did we tell every member of the Morris for his tuition as well as his Now that he is headed for a nigger, which probably be­ anyone outside of our own Brown College Family a pro room and board. And in 1994 the big leagues his name is came pic-a-nic, or picnic as we campus media? Those mo­ ductive and safe summer in walked onto the team pro­ popping up on the list of the call it today. It’s no accident ments are history in the your many endeavors. To viding the Wolverines with sports media. He has already that it’s called Freaknic, my making. Therefore, the cost the class of 1998 we wish you some of the most spectacular graced the pages of ESPN friends. Believe me, there’s to us is simple - when we for­ luck in your future plans and highlights. Magazine, Sports News and always a reason for names get our history, we cease hope that as alumni you will As a cornerback, he has The Atlanta Journal/Consti- and what is the cost to us - to exist. give back to this great school. matured into one of the top tution to name a few; he’s our dignity, pride, and As Dr. Frank M. Reid III Remember everywhere you defensive backs and most been heard over the air waves respect. said on two different occa­ go; you represent not only dangerous punt returners in on V-103 and talked the talk Lock at the following exam­ sions. First, know who you yourself but our beloved the country. During his years with WQXI’s 77ie Zone. Tele­ ples - Los Angeles, doesn’t it are and whose you are. You institution. at Morris Brown, Blackmon vision has not missed the beat look like a rearranged spell­ are yourself, but you are a The men of ALPHA has been blessed with many either with WSB Channel 2, ing of Lost Angels? New part of the Morris Brown LAMDA CHI would like to honors, among them: Morris WAGA Channel 5, AUC York, what was the old York? family. Never forget that. wish a special congratulations Brown’s Male Athlete of the Sports and ESPN already Atlanta, can you see a rear­ Next, we can’t go on blaming to our S.A.P.P.H.I.R.E.S. Year (1996) and - in his last knocking down the door for ranged spelling of Atlantis, each other - because we’ve all sisters who are graduation: year of play - the prestigious interviews. I wonder why? Therefore been hurt at some point and Kesha Gay Golden Helmet Award which So how does this rising star Wolverines, we see now, the we must move forward, not Adama Hudson is given by Coca-Cola Corpo­ keep his head on straight and importance of names, but we backward. Nakia McGuire ration to the student-athlete his eye on the prize? “I keep obviously don’t understand The Alma Mater says it all - Annika Young who exemplifies outstanding my faith in God,” Blackmon this concept. Only a few Dear Ole Morris Brown. That sportsmanship and ability states. “He’s the one who’s years ago, our ancestors name means a lot to us for we both on and off the field. helped me get here and will fought against being labeled are the descendants and m- Holliday Like many star athletes, help me get farther. I keep CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Blackmon rises to the occa­ my family and friends who The Morris Brown Wolverine OBSERVER Grammy award winner Ms. sion whenever needed. "I have been with me all along is published by Morris Brown College, 643 Martin L. Jennifer Holliday. The cam­ first remember hearing about close to me and I turn to King Jr., Dr., N.W., Atlanta, GA 30314-4140, (404) 220-0312, pus was asked to be empathe­ Roosevelt in 1994 while those I trust like my mother, FAX: (404) 220-0393. All contents are Copyright 1996, Morris tic by ‘Choosing a Disability coaching at Savannah. I Coach Crosby, my agent, etc.” Brown College Wolverine OBSERVER. All rights reserved. The for a Day’. The purpose was heard he was a good player His good sense of humor opinions expressed by editors and contributing writers not to promote awareness and who was the ball boy the year and wit along with his strong necessarily those of the Morris Brown College or it’s Board of sensitivity on campus to the before. The first day we met beliefs will help him go far. Trustees. The students of MBC Wolverine OBSERVER have the he asked about my philoso­ He has joined a list of stu­ right and responsibility to report news of student interest, and plight of disabled students. phy so much I asked him was dent-athletes who helped to editorialize on issues of student relevance. Morris Brown alumna and he the AD (athletic director),” bring Morris Brown College The Morris Brown College Wolverine OBSERVER paralympian, Curtis Lovejoy to national attention. He’s newspaper is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts or also participated in the states Coach Joe Crosby who photographs. All material will be considered for publication week’s activities. has coached Blackmon for the not afraid to say where he and must be typewritten double spaced, and contain the We wish to thank all those past two seasons. He goes on came from and where he is writer's name, address, and telephone number for verification. who supported our activities to say, “...the one thing 1 going. He won’t take no for Please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope to and continue to support our promised him was that he an answer when he knows guarantee return. cause. If you wish to show would leave Morris Brown “yes” let’s him show his best. Deadline for articles or announcements is two weeks prior more support, please contact College a winner.” He is a dreamer that has to publication. ADVERTISEMENTS: Deadline is Tuesday at 1 Rev. Deborah Grant at the Under Crosby’s tutelage he turned a dream into a reality p.m. during the week of publication. DISTRIBUTION: Free in Challenge Center for the has become a winner who has and shown the world that the MBC campus community. SUBSCRIPTIONS: Call for rate. with a little gumption and Reproduction or use, without written permission, of editorial or Disabled, room 209, Hickman had the opportunity to per­ graphic content in any manner is prohibited. Student Center or call 404- form at the ALL-SIAC team belief in yourself anything is 220-3744. as well as the Senior Bowl. possible. Leaders of Tomorrow! APRIL/MAY 1998 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER 3

Dear Brownites, POLITICS: Many institutions have fallen short of a prosperous end, and Morris Brown continues to rise. Many claim to be number one and Senate Bills passed succumb, and still Morris Brown lives on. during the 1997-98 Session We are recognized as "the diamond in the ruff, ” and we continue to shine. For those who know of us say, “we The following is a synopsis of senate Bills passed are the best kept secret," but now it is during the Student Senate Legislative session time for us to rise, shine and tell the secret that has kept us alive for 117 SB 1997-001 F years. A document be produced and a flow chart that completely outlines the As a graduating senior, I have processes that a Bill/Resolution undergoes once it is ratified by the seen many changes occur at Morris Senate and approved by the SGA President. Brown College. Changes that have healed dear ole Morris Brown and SB 1998-001 S changes that have made the struggle A document be produced by the vice President of Finance and submitted more difficult. As students we see to the Senate outlining the breakdown of the Student Activity Fee. negative changes and think that our Status: The document appears in this issue of the Wolverine Observer. institution is at the brink of distinc­ tion. As long as we remember SB 1998-002 S that our institution is founded The college make available the funds for an effective P.A./Sound and Allen Francois under the order of God and who­ Lighting system/equipment. All persons who will operate said equip­ SGA President 97-98 ever believeth in him shall not ment. shall be properly trained and be supervised by the Office of perish, but have everlasting life, student Activities, the SGA or the Director of Audio/Video services. then we will exist for a lifetime. Status: Awaiting administrative approval/funding. As Brownites, we must continue to love and support our institution SB 1998-003 S through thick and thin. In the thick A child care director be hired on campus and a facility provided for because that is when obstacles are students with young children. infinite and through the thin Status: Awaiting administrative approval/funding. because that creates solidarity for our institution. This year we dedicated ourselves to diligence and perseverance. We committed ourselves to serving our 1998 SGA Election Results fellow Brownites. That we have done. We are appreciative of the Count Pct unfettered support and love Ballots Cast - TOTAL ...... 710 exemplified by the student body. Although, everything can not be For SGA President corrected in one year, the legacy, the Wole Ralph ...... 375 53.27 torch, and the inheritance must Dwayne Hill ...... 173 24.57 continue. Brelon Jones ...... 156 22.16 As an individual, continue to rise, shine and talk about Morris Brown For SGA External Vice President College. Tonya McAlpine ...... 623 100.00 God bless and keep supporting all Tonya McAlpine - External Vice President of our Black Institutions. For SGA Business Manager Akosua ‘Koko’ Nyannor...... 382 57.70 Fred Watson ...... 280 42.30

For SGA Recording Secretary Tara Merriweather ...... 629 100.00

For Miss Morris Brown Michehn Taylor ...... 603 100.00

For Miss Senior Tokie Rome ...... 188 100.00

For Junior Class Secretary BiannaIne ...... 186 100.00

For Miss Junior Kesha McCollum ...... 99 49.50 Montenia Anderson ...... 51 25.50 Crystal Moon ...... 50 25.00

For Sophomore Class President Maurice Goss ...... 155 100.00 Wole Ralph - SGA President Michelin Taylor - Miss MBC

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 This is the part of your being getting in touch and commu­ visualized - over time. You powers. However, your Inner that has unlimited powers. nicating to this great Power are an incredible person Commonly Self has two regions to it but It, believe me, can do any­ that which you want out of because you have within you Unbearable. in contemporary culture we thing. Your Inner Self has your professional life- career an incredible Power that will are so often familiar with great creative powers and if change, job promotion or even do anything for you. Call Dangerously only the first region which is used constructively, you can increase in salary. Visualiza­ upon it, visualize your desir­ the Outer Self. With this attract or draw any desirable tion means that you are sit­ able career or occupation. Believable. region of your being, you career or occupation into your ting quietly with your eyes Visualize the kind of career or think, reflect, reason deduc­ professional life. closed creating mental images occupation you want most out Subsequently tively and inductively and One of the most unique or pictures of whatever you of your professional life and analyze. Now the second part ways of getting in touch with want right now from life. believe me your Inner Self Fatal. of your personality is called this incredible Power so that After you have done this for will bring it into your life the Inner Self. This region is you may attract whatever sometime over and over sooner or later. #1 Cause of Suicide just below the surface of the career or occupation is again, your incredible Power UNTftlATfO Outer Self. This region, the through the process of visu­ then goes to work with all of Sincerely, DEPRESSION Inner Self, represents the alization. Through the pro­ its resources and brings back Chad Nathaniel http://www.save.org incredible Power within you. cess of visualization you are to you whatever you have Atlanta, GA 4 Leaders of Tomorrow! APRIL/MAY 1998 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER CAMPUS NEWS to the program. Furthermore, she is one out of one-hundred students MBC Alumna Racquel chosen from a national pool of over 200 applicants. Last month, N. Watson Racquel’s work was displayed in the annual Benedict College HBCU’s Art WINS New Car in Invitational. She was the only per­ accepted son selected in the Atlanta Univer­ sity Center to submit her work. Scholarship Raffle Racquel’s efforts are to raise to program $10,000.00 by May 15, 1998 to support her efforts to attend the UGA Studies Aboard Program at in Cortona, Cortona, Italy. There has been a scholarship fund established Italy at Capitol City Bank & Trust Company, located at 1-20 and Lee Street in the West End. For more orris Brown College’s information please call 404-830- own Racquel Watson was 7085. All financial gifts will be accepted to an Art and accepted and greatly appreciated. Design School in Cortona, Italy. Racquel Watson, Student Racquel is the first student from Representative to Cortona, Italy Morris Brown College to be admitted for the 1998 Summer semester. Wyatt wins S5.000 Wesson Oil “Chefs of

Dr. Adams with Carolyn Cramer Coordinator for Institutional Advancement Tomorrow“ Scholarship ATLANTA - Morris Brown College came at a good time.” alumna Dr. Nellie W. Adams is the Adams, a 1950 graduate of Morris proud new owner of a 1997 white Brown, is a long-time supporter of Oldsmobile Cutlass GLS, thanks to the institution. “Morris Brown has the National Oldsmobile Marketing done so much as far as my being Association and the Bryant Gum- what I am today. I am indebted to bel/UNCF Golf Classic. The auto­ the College. Whatever I can do to mobile was awarded to Morris uplift the school I will do. That’s my Brown as a raffle prize by NBA stars driving force, Adams says. Bill Russell and John Havlicek who Adams’ new car originally was participated in the golf tournament provided to the UNCF by the na­ on behalf of the College last fall. The tional Oldsmobile Marketing Asso­ campus car raffle raised $15,000 to­ ciation. The car was the grand prize wards student scholarships for at the Bryant Gumbel/UNCF Golf Morris Brown. Classic held last year at Disney Adams, who purchased 100 raffle World. tickets, was shocked to hear her Russell and Havlicek were a team winning ticket announced at Morris during the Classic and selected Mor­ Brown College’s 117th Founders Day ris Brown as the UNCF college they Celebration on March 5, 1998. would represent in the fundraising “It was a big and pleasant sur­ golf tournament. Their expertise on prise,” says Dr. Adams, “That’s the the golf course netted them the only vehicle I have in operation, so it grand prize Oldsmobile Cutlass GLS.

Pictured left to right: Ron Ewald, Account Manager, Hunt-Wesson, Inc., Audra Dannette Love, $750.00 merit recipient, Michael Wyatt, $5,000 Chef's of Tomorrow, Chantanell Carmichael, HBCU Technical $750.00 merit recipient. Gloria Tate, Chair-Hospitality Administration Department Assistance Conference Michael Wyatt, a Decatur, Georgia Oil City-Wide Chicken FryFest native and sophomore Hospitality Finals - an 11-city grassroots pro­ Administration major at Morris motion program that celebrated the Jackson State University will be Together to Create and Strengthen Brown College, is one of four grand legacy and unique-ness of African the host institution for the Second Partnerships,” the conference is de­ prize winners of the Wesson Oil American cooking through fried Annual Historically Black Colleges signed to increase opportunities for $20,000 :Chefs of Tomorrow” chicken competitions among local and Universities (HBCUS) Technical HBCUs to participate in DOL/ETA Sweepstakes. Grand prize winners churches. Assistance Conference Monday and workforce initiatives, information were randomly selected in a national The following Morris Brown Tuesday, May 18 - 19, in Jackson. exchange, partnership development drawing among eligible entrants. students received a Wesson Oil The conference will bring together and program planning. Each will receive a $5,000 “Heart and Soul of Good Food” key U.S. Department of Labor There is no registration fee for the scholarship to a culinary school, Educational Assistance Scholar­ /Employment and Training Admini­ conference, which will be held at the trade school, college or university to ship in the amount of $750 each: stration (USDOL/ETA) officials, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 200 E. Amite pursue a degree or certificate in a Chantanell T. Carmichael from presidents and representatives of the St., Jackson. For reservations, call food-related area such as food Pomona, California and Audra D. nation’s HBCUs, and state and local (601) 969-5100. science, nutritional science, culinary Love, of College Park, Georgia. Both governmental agency leaders in a For more information or to receive science, hospitality, or home are juniors majoring in Hospitality collaborative effort to enhance the a registration form, contact Dr. economics. Administration. Selections were working relationship among the Charlie Gaulden by telephone at In addition to the “Chefs of To­ based on academic performance, groups and advance USDOL goals. 601-968-2472; fax: 601-974-6124 or morrow” scholarship prizes, Wesson participation in department Focusing on the theme, “Working E-mail: [email protected]. Oil has awarded more than $16,000 sponsored events and organizations, in scholarships to colleges and and part-time employment in the universities that hosted the Wesson hospitality industry. Leaders of Tomorrow! APRIL/MAY 1998 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER 5 The Wolverine Observer Welcomes New Additions to the MBC Family Dionysia Johnson-Massie Scholars Vice President - Legal Affairs and Secretary to the Board of Trustees PICTURE NOT AVAILABLE BY CLOSING of Student Support Services

Honor’s Day held on April 4, 1998 was especially significant for the Student Support Services Program. Sixty-two Student Support Services participants were among the Morris Brown College honorees who achieved high honors of 3.0 averages or above. Participants in the Stu­ dent Support Services Program enter Morris Brown College with academic need and poor pre­ college preparation, so when they succeed academically in college, they are to be commended. In addition to the honor award that is given to them by the college, Mr. Marvin King, the TRIO director, Dr. LaVeta Small Karon Ammons Daniel Vice President - Student Affairs Campus Communications Cordinator and the Student Support Services (SSS) staff shower them with addi­ tional awards. Being proud of the students’ achievement, the SSS Pro­ gram reward them for overcoming MBC Sophomore becomes hurdles to succeed. SSS Assistant Director, Ms. Bertha Bernie Ford’s UNCF/MELLON Fellow vision for the program is that the program’s three components ATLANTA - Michael Ralph, a Program seeks to address the critical (Tutorial, Counseling, Support) pro­ Sophomore at Morris Brown College, shortage of minority scholars among vide personal-social nurturing, skill­ has been selected to participate in college and university faculty who enhancing instruction, leadership the UNCF/Mellon Undergraduate hold the Ph D. degree. The program training, and diverse cultural equip­ Fellowship Program. Ralph is strives to increase the enrollment of ping to graduate students who are among 25 students from historically outstanding minority students in sharp-sighted strategic scholars. black institutions who meet the Ph.D. programs in the humanities, The Support Component of SSS criteria of outstanding academic mathematics, and certain science provides tangible assistance for stu­ achievement and potential as a disciplines. dents through mentoring, cultural teacher and scholar at the college of Morris Brown College was founded educational exposure, the SSS Advi­ university level. in 1881 by leaders of the North sory Committee, and recognition for Ralph will attend the Fellowship’s Georgia Conference of the African academic achievement. Of the eight Summer Institute at Emory Methodist Episcopal Church. It is groups (Morris Brown institutional University in June. During the the only institution of higher departments, SSS alumni, other SSS junior and senior college years, he learning in the state of Georgia programs, SSS SGA officers, men­ and other Fellows will engage in founded by African Americans. tors, parents, businesses, and friends supervised research or other Morris Brown is a private, co­ of SSS) targeted by the Student Sup­ comparable activities, and will Michael Ralph educational liberal arts college port Advisory committee, the parent receive a stipend of up to $1,500. eligible for “loan forgiveness” for engaged in teaching and research in group has been very active. The SSS Fellows who eventually enroll in their undergraduate studies. the arts, humanities, education, and Open House during Parent’s Week­ specified doctorate programs are The Undergraduate Fellowship social and natural sciences. end in April, 1998 was attended by many proud parents and SSS stu­ dents. To reward the seniors for achieving the ultimate success of Offers FREE Summer Science graduating which is the mission of the SSS Program, twelve graduating Programs for High School Students seniors were honored on April 21, 1998 at Cooper’s Lounge. Then on ATLANTA - High school students in April 17, 1998. 1998, deadline. The six-week pro­ April 23, 1998 in Cooper’s Lounge, grades eight through twelve The Pre-college Summer gram begins June 21. Scholarships the SSS Culminating Activity in­ interested in careers in science and Science Program is geared toward are available for tuition, fees, books cluded presentations to over one health are invited to take advantage graduating high school seniors who and room and board. hundred SSS students who had of Morris Brown College’s Summer plan to attend Morris Brown College For an application and more maintained grade averages of 2.5 - Science Programs. The programs and are interested in the sciences - information on the summer science 2.99. offer extensive training in a college with an emphasis in health careers. enrichment programs, contact In the event that SSS students ex­ environment with instruction from The program is designed to provide Mustapha A. Durojaiye, Ph.D., or perience severe academic difficulty exceptional educators in the sciences enrichment and reinforcement in Mrs. Ansahta Garnett, Msc., at and must be placed on academic pro­ and pre-health disciplines. biology, general chemistry, and 404-220-0166. bation, faculty mentors are assigned The four week Summer Science qualitative and quantitative Morris Brown College - founded in to assist the students return to good Day Camp beginning June 22, mathematics. Students also will 1881 by leaders of the North Georgia academic standing. Academic suc­ 1998, will feature two tracts - one for receive communications and test Conference of the African Methodist cess provided through tutoring, 8th and 9th graders and another for taking skills, critical thinking and Episcopal Church. It is the only counseling, and cultural exposure students in grades 10 through 12. other learning and study strategies institution of higher learning in the assists the SSS students to reach Students will receive instruction in to improve the students’ chances of state of Georgia founded by African their opti-mum potential and become mathematics, laboratory science, successfully completing academic Americans. Morris Brown is a pri­ the sharp-sighted strategic scholars: computer applications, communi­ requirements needed to enter and vate, coeducational liberal arts col­ learners for a successful life! cation skills and problem solving, graduate from college and pursue lege engaged in teaching and as well as career counseling. Thirty health careers. research in the arts, humanities, slots are available for each tract and Students with a “B” average in education, and social and natural the application deadline was biology and other science courses sciences. were eligible to apply on April 30, 6 Leaders of Tomorrow! APRIL/MAY 1998 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER

to meet with the delegation. The purpose being, to see if anyone in the delegation could assist him with funding his education at Morris Brown. Abram was used to challenges, he had worked as a safety inspector, mine support installer, and drilled holes for explosives in the Kloof mines. He would meet with the delegation. He got special permission from the US Consul General to meet with Mayor Campbell and set out on his journey. When he got there, the delegation had already left for the day. Abram waited at the consulate until they got back later that evening. He was introduced to Mayor Campbell by a member of the dele­ gation Ms. Stacy Davis of (Fannie Mae, Atlanta). He then informed the mayor that he had been accepted to Morris Brown but lacked the finan­ cial resources to attend. MBC alumna, Chuck Barlow, also a part of the delegation, took up his cause and promised to see what he could do to assist. The delegation then Pictured left to right: Dr, Gloria Anderson, Interim President, Abram Mathipa Rakau, Phuti Helen Rakau (his mother), alumna Chuck Barlow, returned to Atlanta. Chairman of the Board of Trus­ tees, AME Bishop Donald Ming, later got involved and with the assis­ South African Dual tance of Mayor Campbell, interna­ tional correspondences, meetings and long distance calls, Abram secured a scholarship to Morris Degree Recipient Brown College. He arrived on campus in 1995. by Carvel Bennett, He graduated in April (1998) with staff writer Africa) and worked in the gold mines chure/application package from a degree in Civil Engineering from to support his long ambition - go to Clark Atlanta University. Later the Georgia Institute of Technology little over three years college and get a degree in civil en­ when he applied, he was told that and will graduate in May with an­ ago Adram Mathipa Rakau gineering. However, he soon real­ they were filled and forwarded his other degree from Morris Brown worked in the Kloof gold ized that his dream was not going credentials to Morris Brown. Direc­ College in Mathematics. Abram mines outside Johannesburg, South to become a reality in South Africa tor of International Student Serv­ plans to return to South Africa and Africa. Today he has mined another so he contacted the American Con­ ices, attorney Leroy Evans, received start his own civil engineering com­ kind of gold - dual degrees from the sulate in order to get information the information and started to assist pany. He hopes to be able to provide Georgia Institute of Technology and on scholarship and admissions him. Attorney Evans informed him scholarships for others to attend Morris Brown College. procedures to US colleges and that the Mayor of Atlanta, Bill Morris Brown. He will work with He graduated from high school universities. Campbell, was leading a trade dele­ Beers Construction company here in in 1985 (he didn’t attend school in Among the many pieces of infor­ gation to South Africa (Johannes­ Atlanta until he returns to South 1984 due to political unrest in South mation Abram received was a bro­ burg) and suggested that Abram try Africa in December. Shoping for Student Loan: CICEEO'E All loans are not the same COENEE It’s that time of year again. You’ve When choosing your lender for the would save a total of $242 in interest submitted Your Free Application for 1998-99 school year, be sure the fi­ payments. WHY? Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and nancial institution offers borrower Through the combination of Great by Wylene Jones-Moore you’re waiting to review your Stu­ benefits that can reduce your re­ Rewards, Great Returns and direct dent Aid Report (SAR). In just a few payment costs and help you manage Repay, students borrowers can save Ask me why I need you. months, you’ll receive your financial your loans. Lenders that partner a substantial amount of money. Ask why I care. aid award for the 1998-99 school with Sallie Mae offer three money Borrowers with $10,000 in loans can year. After applying for college fi­ saving programs: save a total of more than $866 Ask me why whenever you call nancial aid once or twice, you proba­ The Great Rewards ® Program through these money-saving bor­ I’ll always be right there. bly can recite the process in your reduces the interest rate on your rower programs. sleep. federal Stafford loan by two full per­ Also be sure your lender offers Ask me why when skies are dark While reapplying for financial aid centage points after you make the flexible repayment alternatives and Your presence brightens my world. is a pretty routine process, applying first 48 payments on time. 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That would mean a savings Students also may call Sallies Ask if there’s someone else for me. hundreds of dollars you’ll save later. of $97 to a student who borrows Mae’s toll-free financial aid hotline Not hardly, after loving you. “Many students don’t realize the $10,000. at 1-800-891-4599, Monday through difference between student loan The Direct Repay sm Plan cuts Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST. lenders,” says Steve Stocks, Direc­ your interest rate by %% when you Sallie Mae, which services one in There’s really not a need to ask at all tory of Financial Aid Services, Sallie authorize Sallie Mae to automati­ three outstanding federal student For your love is so dear to me Mae. “Choosing a lender that offers cally transfer your monthly loan loans, is the nation’s largest source of Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall money-saving programs can save payment from your checking or sav­ funding and servicing support for From now until eternity. borrowers hundreds of dollars in re­ ings account. For the student who education loans for students and payment.” borrowed $10,000, Direct Repay their parents. Leaders of Tomorrow! APRILVMAY 1998 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER 7

MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE SALUTES HONOR STUDENTS

ATLANTA - Morris Brown College saluted more than 600 students at the school’s annual Honors Day Program, on Saturday, April 4, 1998. Morris Brown College 1970 alumnus Dr. Jack O. Jenkins, Graduate School Dean of the State University of West Georgia in Carrollton, Georgia delivered the keynote address. More than 250 of the students who received honors have earned a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) 3.0 or better with no grade below C for two or more semesters. Rounding out the honorees are students who qualified for honors Honor's Day 1998: Mr. Marion King, Morris Brown College TRIO Director, Student Support Services Honorees with their parents and relatives only one semester during the 1997 academic year. Also, students who College received special recognition nized were members of the National took place in John H. Lewis rose above special academic needs for achieving honors status. Honor Society, Alpha Kappa Mu and gymnasium located on the College identified upon enrollment of the Among other groups to be recog­ Presidential Scholars. The program campus.

Morris Brown College and Israeli Consulate Participate in Cultural Exchange

by Karon A. Daniel

ATLANTA - Israel is turning 50! In celebration of this event, Morris Brown College and the Consulate General of Israel in Atlanta partici­ Dr. Lee A. Ransaw, Dean of Arts and Letters; Dr. Sharon Willis. MBC Concert Choir Director; pated in a cultural exchange through Ms, Ruth Mekel, Cultural Attache’ for Israeli Consulate; Mr. Zvi Vappi, Israeli Consule; Tzvi Avni, Composer song on Thursday, April, 9, 1998. and Dr. Sara West, MBC Music Department Chair. The Spring Choral Performance of the Morris Brown College Concert Choir featured selected pieces by acclaimed Israeli composer Tvi Avni. The performance took place at Viola Hill Auditorium in Fountain Hall on the campus of Morris Brown College. The idea for the choral perform­ ance was sparked by Avni’s visit to the College as a guest lecturer last Fall. Morris Brown’s Music Depart­ ment Chair, Dr. Sarah West, be­ lieved the performance contributed to better world relations. “Just being exposed to each other’s cultures will help the world grow. When we talk more, rather than depending on hearsay, we can learn from each other,” Dr. West said. Avni is one of the foremost com­ posers of the so-called “Second Gen­ eration” of composers in Israel. His works include orchestral pieces, chamber music, vocal and choral music and electronic pieces. Avni has composed music for the ballet, theater, art films, and radio plays. Many of his works have been printed and issued on commercial records and are performed frequently in The MBC Concert Choir performing for the Israeli Consulate. The choir has been invited to perform in Israeli. Israel and abroad. 8 Leaders of Tomorrow! APRILJMAY 1998 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER Exchange IXliss Atlanta CICERO'S Peach Carnival CORNER Student Pageant 1998 by Carvel Bennett, Staff Writer Yearnings

he Hospitality Admini­ Although it is clear, you will never be mine, stration Department tlanta First Annual Jordan- (St. Croix), GA State Uni­ The thought breaks my heart in two. (HAD) has played host Caribbean Pageant will versity, Zola Thomas - (Jamaica), GA since February, to senior be presented by the Atlanta Carib­ State University, Nicholle McKoy - Still, I cannot let go, or leave you behind, Guillermo Burga. Mr. bean folk Festival, Inc. to crown (Jamaica), Spelman College and For my sun rises and sets around you. Burga spent the semester as an“Miss ex­ Atlanta Peach Carnival Deidrea Morton - (St. Croix), DeKalb Tchange student from Cenfotur Queen” on Sunday, May 3, 1998 College. When we are together, time quickly (college) in Lima, Peru. at 4:00 p.m. at the Atlanta Center The categories will consist of Na­ goes by. Guillermo says he is excited about of Employment and Training Build­ tional Attire/Dress, Talent, Swim­ being here, learning more about the ing (A.C.E.T.). wear, Evening Gown, and Im­ I find myself longing for your sweet touch. Hospitality Industry, meeting peo­ Eight young ladies representing promptu Question. Oh! How I pray for a mystical remedy, ple, and improving his English. The different Caribbean Islands will The Carnival Caribbean Queen to stop my heart from aching so much. Lima native returns to his homeland compete for the title of Miss Atlanta will be based on character, inner Peach Carnival Queen. beauty and cultural pride. “This is The contestants are: Fimana Jo­ what make this pageant different So say that someday, what I feel seph - (St. Lucia), Maxine Line - from others,” said Rose Grant, Pag­ right now, (Belize), Gerthy Samedia - (Haiti); eant Coordinator. Ms. Grant men­ Will be reality, for you, my darling too. are all students of Morris Brown tioned that the ultimate goal and For if there is one thing, I indeed do know, College. Other contestants are stu­ objective is to promote and preserve Is that there is no me, my love, dents from surrounding colleges or the rich heritage that is indigenous universities. They are Ann Marie to the Caribbean. without you.

Guillermo Burga in May where he will graduate from Cenfotur. He says he is unsure what area of hospitality he will be working in, but is considering hotels, restau­ rant management or catering. When asked what he liked most about being at Morris Brown, his reply was - “The people. Everyone here is so friendly. It is a good col­ lege and the students and teachers are very kind to me. The students help me with everything I need and they also help me with my English. I hope that more people from my college in Peru will get the chance to come here, because it’s a great op­ portunity to say in another country, learn the language and make new friends.” He extends his appreciation to Ms. Gloria Tate (Chair, HAD), Mr. Wind­ sor Jordan (Mary Jordan Founda­ tion), Mr. Leroy Evans (Dir. Interna­ tional Student Services), Mr. Wil­ liam Settle (Dean of Students), and Coach George Ragsdale (Dir. Wilkes Dfscoier Hall), Ihis is the opportunity of a life time to travel Then when you return to The entire Morris Brown College and make money. Qualify as a Daewoo Campus college as a Daewoo Campus family wishes Guillermo all the best Advisor and get a FREE trip* to Korea.Then Advisor,*** you’ll have the oppor­ ro for the future and looks forward to you’ 11 be at the center of a unique marketing tunity to earn money and purchase having other Peruvians here with us. program that will launch Daewoo into the U.S a new Daewoo car at a substantial discount. market during 1998.** Help build a new car company by helping us From the moment you arrive in Seoul, Korea market Daewoo cars during your spare time. this summer your days will be crammed full of * Complete details will be provided at a later date. '* Rules of this program may vary to comply with various stale regulations. COMMUNICATION exciting, new experiences. You’ll see Daewoo prod­ ** Subject to eligibility and qualifications. IS THE SALVATION OF ucts, visit Daewoo production facilities and enjoy Korean culture. The “Discover Daewoo” program DAEWOO HUMANITY is an experience you’ll never forget. ™lfl^ Motor America Leaders of Tomorrow! APRILJMAY 1998 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER 9

Top Row/I.r: Kameca Loyd, Eric Johnson, Fernando Walker, Tonja Hicks, Reginald Bottom Row/I.r: Nerieda Andrew, Erica Lockhart, Lakeisha Preston, Tamika Green, Dye, Priscilla Mapp, B.B. Ford, Kimberly Walker, Jakaun Barnes, Torriah Alexander, Jason Whitehead, Detrick Coates, Chantay Brooks, Carita Gee, Myesha Waring, Versha Washington Datomika Mapp, Lakeisha Smith Cultural Exposure for Student Support Services Students

he twenty students above of counseling, and support services, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Wall massive fundraising efforts which the Morris Brown College Student Support Services Program Street area, Macy’s, Harlem, the helped them afford such a luxurious Student Support Services met this requirement in great Apollo Theater, the Broadway play, trip; the institutional offices of TProgram spent two days in measure on this trip. In both cities Bring in da Noise, Bring in da Morris Brown College, especially the Washington, D.C. and two days in the students were exposed Funk, and Columbia University. Finance Department for the efficient New York during their Spring Break educationally, historically, and Ms. Ford attributes the success of and timely manner in processing on March 13-19, 1998. The twelve- culturally in ways that will enhance the trip to the twenty students their trip funds; the professional hour bus ride nor the cold weather their academic careers. Sites visited whose trip participation is evidence tour guides, Kirk Johnson (D.C.) and did not deter them from being model in Washington, D.C. include the that they are striving to become Louise Walker (N.Y.) for their ambassadors of goodwill for Morris White House, the U.S. Capitol their best; the parent chaperone, Ms. enthusiasm and knowledge; and the Brown College and the Student Building, Arlington National Priscilla Mapp, a representative of courteous and patient drivers, Mr. Support Services Program. The Cemetery, Washington’s Memorials, the Student Support Services Jimmy Killens and Mr. Van Student Support Services Assistant Metropolitan A.ME. Church, Lincoln Advisory Committee, for her support Wheelen, of Kingsmen Coach Lines. Director, Ms. Bertha Bernice Ford, Park, the Frederick Douglass Home, and concern for the students and for After having visited the most along with a parent assistant, Ms. the Anacostia Museum, the JFK the program; Mr. Marvin King, the powerful city in the world, politically Priscilla Mapp, successfully Center for Performing Arts, the Trio Director, for his leadership and (D.C.) and the most powerful city in chaperoned the students in both national Museum of African Art, and support, the Student Support the world, materially (N.Y.), the cities. the Bureau of Engraving and Services staff for their continued Student Support Services Programs Funded by the United States Printing. dedication to the program; Mr. plans for the 1998-99 academic year Department of Education to provide Sites visited in new York included Charles Barker, the former Student to tour the most powerful city in the eligible students with academic, the Empire State Building, the Support Services director for his state of Georgia, ATLANTA!!

DISEASED FRUITS S VEGETABLES

"Washing and cooking distroys most harmful microbes"

utbreaks of disease from other countries where health Current research suggests that fight new and re-emerging infectious associated with contam­ regulations are less strict. For food-borne illness has increased by diseases that pose a danger to the inated meat and dairy example, the outbreaks of cyclo- about 80 percent over the past 20 United States. Donna Shalala, products get the headlines, but new spora-contammated Guatemalan years and now occurs in somewhere Secretary of Health and Human research shows that the leading raspberries in 1996 and 1997. between 6 million and 81 million Services, said the federal budget cause of food-borne illness in the Washing and cooking destroys cases every year. proposal includes $25 million for United States is now fresh fruits most harmful microbes, but Oster­ prevention programs at the U.S. and vegetables. holm says the increase in the num­ Center for Disease Control and Michael Osterholm, an epidemi­ ber of Americans eating outside the Prevention. In addition, there is a ologist, told the first International home are sometimes exposed to News Brief proposed $1.1 billion budget increase Conference on Emerging Infectious unwashed or uncooked foods that for National Institutes of Health, Diseases in Atlanta that much of the causes an exposure to food-borne The nation’s top health official which will designate a significant nation’s produce is now imported microbes. said she is seeking $25 million to part of that for fighting diseases. 10 Leaders of Tomorrow! APRIMMAY 1998 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER

Memories of

Women: Celebrating our Journey

Lighting of Memorial Candle - Ms. Erica Cooper Terescah Lemon, Women's Week Co-chair - Juandolyn Stokes, Keynote Speaker and WCLK Radio Host - Gloria L. Anderson, Ph.D., Interim President Morris Brown College

MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE

Morris Brown College Concert Choir Ensemble "Angelic Voices"

membership. Friends and family age. Gregory is a systems engineer President Bill Clinton, author Alex Reception members of the initiates were also in for the National Society of Minorities Haley and former First Lady Bar­ attendance. Activities of Morris in Hospitality and is a Morris Brown bara Bush, among others. Honors New Brown College were announced for College community Service Award Golden Key National Honor Soci­ the coming year, and scholarships recipient. ety is one of the nation’s most dy­ were awarded to the outstanding Selected for honorary membership namic academic honors organiza­ Golden Key junior and senior initiates. in the society and recognized at the tions. Tonya M. McAlpine, a resident of ceremony were President Thomas W. Golden Key chapters are active, Spanish Lake, Missouri, is this Dortch, Ms. Cheryl McAffie-Mitchell, student-run organizations on cam­ Members year’s junior recipient. McAlpine is Dr. B. Waine Kong, Ms. Miranda puses. They vigorously create, or­ The Golden Key National Honor majoring in Legal Studies and car­ Mac McKenzie, Ms. Rose James, Ms. ganize and manage projects which Society chapter at Morris Brown ries a 3.61 grade point average. Wanda Jackson, Ms. Monica Ewing, promote academic achievement, College held its annual membership Tonya is captain of the Morris Ms. Louise Hollowell, Mr. Leroy serve the community and provide induction on March 5, 1998, in At­ Brown College Mock Trial Team and Evans, and Governor Zell Miller. valuable social interaction. An ex­ lanta, Georgia. Academically supe­ is a volunteer at St. Patrick’s Day Honorary members receive full ample of their commitment is the rior juniors and seniors throughout Center for the Homeless. rights and privileges of the Society Society’s national program, The Best all fields of study at Morris Brown Gregory Anthony Wiggan, a resi­ and are selected based on their con­ of American - an alcohol and drug College were initiated into the dent of West Palm Beach, Florida, is tributions to the community, the abuse prevention effort directed at Society. the senior recipient. Wiggan is ma­ university and its students. More school-aged youth. Each new member was recognized joring in Hospitality Administration than 5,000 honorary members have at the reception with a certificate of and carries a 3.5 grade point aver­ been named to the Society including Leaders of Tomorrow! APRILVMAY 1998 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER 11 THE MBC FISCAL PARTNER Ghost of the Past, the Spirit of the Present, the Hope for the Future

funding has been nonexistent. Thoughtful analysis in student the processing time requmgjPta^ect The spirit of teamwork and accounts has allowed Morris Brown a purchase order. customer service has not been a College to identify weaknesses in the The Accounts Payable Depart­ priority. registration and financial aid award ment plans to improve its filing sys­ The Spirit of the Present processes that will allow better tems and payment processes to as­ records accomplishments which management of these functions. The sure that all vendors are paid timely, Denise Smith-Moore demonstrate that we are committed cleanup of student account balances and all employees and students are Vice President, Finance to improving the division and rid­ is underway. reimbursed expeditiously. ding it of past ills include: The Hope for the Future The Payroll Department plans A procurement function has of planned improvements demon­ to decrease and eventually alleviate been estabhshed which has resulted strates that there is still a lot of work the error rate in the ongoing payroll he following is in cost savings to Morris Brown to be done. The following list is but process by acquiring better software, *■* College, a larger pool of quality ven­ a sample of the voluminous set of training internal personnel as well an excerpt of the dors, and better contract terms for objectives this division plans to ac­ as eternal timekeeper personnel, and Fiscal Affairs the college. complish in the near future. With providing ongoing feedback and recen t presentation to the The Morris Brown College your cooperation, ideas, and under­ communication, and quahty control. Executive Committee of budget has been revised to be more standing, we know we can accom­ The Morris Brown College the Morris Brown College reflective of actual commitments. plish the following ambitious sched­ Accounting Department will seek Spending is now monitored for bud­ ule of goals and objectives: to have accurate and timely book­ Board of Trustees. The get compliance and no cost overruns The Procurement Department keeping practices that support fiscal purpose of the presen tation are evident. objectives include developing value responsibility. This includes estab­ was to provide a status of lishing detailed checklists, financial the division. I chose the reports, and quahty control over theme because I believe it posting to the ledgers. Student Activity Fee Analysis The Students Accounts Depart­ exemplifies the state of af­ ment seeks to improve services to fairs in the Finance Divi­ AMOUNT PERCENTAGE all of the constituents by correcting sion and perhaps college ACTIVITIES 225 31% past accounting errors on each in­ wide. It seems that while PUBLICATIONS (YEARBOOK & NEWSPAPER) 72 10% dividual account, by including a sug­ we are presently seeking to RECREATION 36 5% gestion box, and by developing an mternet/E-mail site for two-way move forward with progres­ ATHLETIC 174 24% LIBRARY 219 30% communication. sive thinking and plans 726 100% Our ultimate measurement of action, the past keeps of success on this one will be a favor­ haunting us in one fashion able customer service rating from students. or another. Nevertheless, My goals as Vice-President we maintain hope that are to have a cohesive, synergistic, Morris Brown’s future will and technically qualified fiscal af­ be exorcised of its past ills. fairs team and to optimize the effi­ ciency of operations in all depart­ Ghosts of the Past ments and manage the college’s re­ ACTIVITIES that we seek to lay to rest perma­ M sources with integrity and a cus­ nently in Fiscal Affairs include: tomer service focus. Non existent financial plan­ H PUBLICATIONS In summary, we know that we (YEARBOOK & ning; Morris Brown College had don’t have the option of calling no system to monitor investments NEWSPAPER) ghostbusters to exorcise Morris including the endowment, and re­ Brown College’s ills; and divine □ RECREATION turns have been substandard. intervention is not likely. How­ Morris Brown College also lacked ever, we do know that the power □ ATHLETIC cash flow planning. of teamwork, cooperation, The Budgeting Process was critical thinking, and prayer lacking. The current year’s budget ■ LIBRARY can overcome all! was undocumented as to the ration­ ale for budgeted costs. Salaries and NAFEO ANNOUNCES NATIONAL many contractual obligations were PARK SERVICE JOB OPENINGS FOR under-budgeted. As a result, prior COLLEGE STUDENTS years’ budgets had been overspent. NAFEO, the Historically Black College The Procurement function Association, is pleased to announce that it is recruiting students for ¡ob openings with the at Morris Brown College was non­ National Park Service, U.S. Department of the existent. Vendors were in control Cash Flow and Investment added relationships with our ven­ Interior. These are exciting opportunities for of this function which often times management has improved which dors whereby our students will re­ college students to experience nature in an resulted in high prices and sub­ has resulted in transfer of the en­ ceive opportunities for internships outdoor setting, and to learn about the envi­ standard goods and services to the dowment to Nations Bank from an and employment opportunities. The ronment. Work assignments are at locations all over the United States—including Alaska! East Coast fund manager that would College. vendors must give back to Morris Jobs include... Tour Guides, Park Rangers, The administration of and ac­ not even return phone calls to my Brown College. Forestry Technicians, Visual Technicians...and counting for restricted grants was office. We monitor cash flow daily The Procurement Department more. Salaries range from $8.00 to $13.00 inaccurate and non-compliant with and currently have approximately realizes that Morris Brown College per hour and above. the grant requirements for several $5 million of operating funds on can afford to be more selective of its Students enrolled in community colleges, or universities are eligible to apply. Students programs. hand and invested. vendors. Therefore vendor certifica­ attending Historically Black Colleges and The accounting for student Over $1 million in construction tion as well as vendor outreach is a Universities are strongly encouraged. charges, payments, and balances has grant funds was successfully requ­ priority. For applications and more information been grossly inaccurate. In general, isitioned. The college was entitled to The Procurement Department contact: Mrs. Freeman, NAFEO National accounting entries have been incom­ these funds, however, the amounts also wants to be less bureaucratic Park Service Summer Jobs, 8701 Georgia Avenue, Suite 200, Silver Spring, MD 20910- plete and inaccurate. had remained dormant and not and more user friendly by providing 371, 301 -650-2440/FAX 301-495-3306, Fixed Asset accountability and monitored by Morris Brown College training to users, automating the [email protected]. related capital planning, and capital for over a year. requisition process, and decreasing 12 Leaders of Tomorrow! APRILVMAY 1998 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER4

he 1998 Honda Campus All*Star Challenge Team Honda Campus All*Star showed much improvement at this year’s tournament in Orlando, Florida, ending up with a 5/2 win/loss record. The team Challenge Team Much Improved played in the highly competitive Red Division where three teams ended up with similar records, however, Elizabeth City State made it to the round of sixteen, based on the num­ ber of points they had accumulated in the opening rounds. The other AUC colleges- Clark At­ lanta and Morehouse - ended with 4/3 wm/loss records. The young Morris Brown team is now highly motivated and prepared to make it to the prestigious ‘round of sixteen’, during next year’s competition to be held in Washington, DC. Sixty-four historically and predominantly black colleges and universities from around the country are invited to participate each year. This is Morris Brown’s third year in the new format of this academic event.

Members of the Morris Brown College HCASC team with Eric Conn (center) Senior Manager, Auto Advertising, Honda Motor Company.

The Morris Brown College HCASC team spon­ sored by Gwinnett Place Honda in Duluth, GA. Seen here with the team is Lee Crupton, Gen­ eral Manaer - Gwinnet Place Honda.

GWINNETT PLACE Million Youth Movement In Atlanta, Georgia

Youth leaders through out Amer­ ica, Africa, the Caribbean, Canada, and Europe are gearing up to con­ vene a million Youth Movement to be held on September 7, 1998 in At­ lanta, Georgia. The Movement will be a four (4) day event consisting of, a town hall meeting, panel discussions, enter­ tainment, worship, and a major gathering which will begin on Sep­ tember 4. Organizers, who are working with the City of Atlanta, plan to convene the major gathering on Monday, Labor Day September 7, 1998 on the Historic Sweet Auburn Avenue in Atlanta. NBGSA Holds Annual The theme is “PREPARING YOUTH FOR THE NEW MILLEN­ NIUM.” The purpose is to reinvigor­ Conference at UTA ate a God-centered youth movement for the 21st century. Among the is­ The National Black Graduate Stu­ competition, a graduate school African descent in higher education sues to be addressed are: strength­ dent association (NBGSA), head­ /career fair, and professional devel­ by systematically identifying and ening the family, economic develop­ quartered at Jackson State Univer­ opment work-shops. The workshop creatively addressing their needs ment, increasing political involve­ sity, will hold its 10th Annual Con­ topics will include: Funding Your and concerns. ment, youth activism, education and ference May 27-31 at the University Education; GRE and. GMAT Testing; Registration fee is $405 for faculty stopping violence and drugs in our of Texas at Austin. Interviewing and Resume Writing; and non-students; $360 for under­ communities. The conference is a scholarly and Black Masculinity; Leadership De­ graduate, graduate and professional The March is being organized by working conference, with partici­ velopment; Faculty-Graduate Stu­ students; and $195 for commuter youth, with the guidance of elders, to pants attending from around the dent Mentoring; Black Women and and day participants. promote leadership development nation to present papers and partici­ Feminism; Grant Writing; Applying For more information, call the among youth and build partnerships pate in roundtable discussions, to Graduate School; and MCATand NBGSA National Headquarters with our elder leadership. seminars and workshops and attend LSAT Testing. at Jackson State University at 974- In order to make sure that this the NBGSA general assembly and The National Black Graduate Stu­ 6055 or write NBGSA, Inc., Jackson event is not merely a one day event, annual business meeting. dent Association, Inc. is a non-profit State University, P.O. Box 17309, organizers are also developing a Ten This year’s conference will include student-run organization devoted to Jackson, Miss., 39217. The e-mail Year Action Plan. This Action Plan a scholarly paper presentation and improving the status of students of address is [email protected]. is based upon the objectives in the Leaders of Tomorrow! APRILVMAY 1998 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER 13 TOTEROARD Baylor BLACK DIVISION BLÜE DIVISION BROWN DIVISION named one INSTITUTION WIN/LOSS INSTITUTION WIN/LOSS INSTITUTION V/IN/LOSS Florida A&M 7/0 Alabama State 7/0 Southern-Baton Rouge 7/0 of nation’s Norfolk State 5/2 Hampton 4/3 Mississippi Valley State 5/2 Xavier 5/2 Clark Atlanta 4/3 Morehouse 4/3 Huston-Tillotson 4/3 Texas Southern 4/3 LeMoyne-Owen 3/4 top medical Talladega 4/3 West Virginia 4/3 Saint Paul’s 3/4 Lane 2/5 Central State 3/4 Voorhees 2/5 schools Grambling 1/6 Dillard 1/6 Virginia State 2/5 Jarvis Christian 0/7 Livingstone 1/6 Winston-Salem 2/5 by Kathy Major Baylor College of Medicine in GREEN DIVISION ORANGE DIVISION PDRPLE DIVISION Houston has been named one of the INSTITUTION WIN/LQSS INSTITUTION WIN2L0SS INSTITUTION WIN/LOSS country’s best medical schools. Howard 7/0 Oakwood 7/0 Jackson State 7/0 In U.S. News & World Report’s Alcorn State 5/2 Virginia Union 5/2 Maryland-Eastern Shore 6/1 annual listing of U.S. graduate North Carolina Central 5/2 Philander Smith 5/2 Alabama A&M 5/2 schools, Baylor ranked 13th among Prairie View A&M 3/4 Langston 4/3 Harris-Stowe State 3/4 the nation’s 125 medical schools, up Tennessee State 3/4 Fisk 3/4 Johnson C. Smith 3/4 two places from last year. Baylor Lincoln Univ.-Missouri 2/5 Savannah State 3/4 Bethune-Cookman 2/5 continues to remain the highest- Stillman 2/5 Bennett 1/6 Wilberforce 1/6 ranked medical school in Texas. Claflin 1/6 Miles College 07 Sojourner-Douglass 1/6 For specialty programs ranked best by medical school deans and senior REO DIVISION YELLOW DIVISION PLAYER ALL-STARS faculty, Baylor’s pediatrics program ranked sixth, tied with the Univer­ INSTITUTION WIN/LOSS INSTITUTION WIN/LOSS PLAYER PT. TOTAL sity of Cincinnati. Fayetteville State 6/1 Tuskegee 7/0 André DeShields 560 For health disciplines, Baylor’s Elizabeth City State 5/2 South Carolina State 5/2 Frederick Pettway 450 physician assistant program ranked Morgan State 5/2 North Carolina A&T 5/2 Fredrick J. Batiste 445 third in the nation and the audiology Morris Brown 5/2 Fort Valley State 4/3 James Martin 445 program tied for 10th place. Albany State 4/3 Tougaloo 3/4 Shofaetiyah Watson 415 School rankings are determined by Texas 2/5 Benedict 3/4 Anthony Santagati 395 U.S. News using objective data and Arkansas-Pine Bluff 1/6 District of Columbia 1/6 Tony Frazier 390 reputational ratings. The 1998 Shaw 0/7 Southern-New Orleans 0/7 Timothy J. Foster 380 “America’s Best Graduate Schools” issue and guidebook is on news­ stands. Florida A&M (275) Florida A&M (335) Hampton (265)______Florida A&M (350) HOUSEMATE MATCH Eastern Shore (125) Fayetteville (120) If you need affordable rent, homesharing is Fayetteville (130) for you! 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MILLION YOUTH continued Mission Statement which deal with; spirituality, social, political, eco­ nomic, and educational development. This Action Plan will come from young people with the guidance of by Carrie A. Bowden elders, parents, and organizers. The ationally acclaimed artist Plan will involve young people set­ ting their own personal Ten Year Ac­ and Morris Brown College tion Plans and a larger plan for Louis Art Professor, Louis Delsarte Mselected pieces from his collection young people as a collective. The overall goal is to improve the condi­ Delsarte to showcase in the Rhythm of the tion of our youth and communities. Waves exhibit at City Hall East. Each year, for the next ten years, we The exhibit illustrates the will re-visit the objectives and meas­ presents evolution of African American ure our progress in order to see what existence from the Middle Passage we must do to accomplish our goals. into the modern era. Delsarte’s We would like your support! Or­ Works in pieces reflect the rich cultural ganizers are encouraging the partici­ influences African Americans have pation from all progressive youth contributed to today’s society. leaders, organizations, and individu­ Rhythm of Pictured are Louis Delsarte and Daphane Tucker, Morris Brown als regarding this great event. For more information, direct all College art student in front of the Waves Delsarte’s painting “Midnight Blue.” correspondence to: The Million Youth Movement Rhythm of the Waves is a part of City Gallery East’s annual Master Series, P.O. Box 4284 Exhibit an exhibition spotlighting the Atlanta, Georgia 30302 (888) 696-5941 Fax: (404) 222-0088 Louis Delasarte, Art Professor careers of Georgia’s most talented In Atlanta, 770-805-1427 and Daphane Tucker, MBC art student. and recognized artists. www.millionyouthmovement.org 14 Leaders of Tomorrow! APRILJMAY 1998 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS Leadership Program Graduates 100 by Jill Strickland

hen Morris Brown Col­ lege (MBC) initiated the Albert J. Edmonds Leadershipw Training Program last October, it was a carefully crafted experiment in developing human resources for the global community in the next millennium. It began with a two-day off-campus retreat where leadership training experts from Virginia and New York kept 100 MBC student leaders busy in seminars and workshops from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. in the eve­ nings. It culminated with an inspi­ rational luncheon at MBC April 25th where the students were congratu­ lated on completing the six-month program. Ms. Tiffany Cochran, Anchor/Re- porter for Channel 11 News, WXIA- TV, was Mistress of Ceremonies. She is the daughter of Attorney Johnny Cochran who became na­ tionally known as O.J. Simpson’s lawyer. The six-month training program was orchestrated by Dr. Carroll F.S. Hardy, president of the Stuart Edu­ Supporters of the Edmonds Leadership Training Program - Allen Francois (outgoing SGA President), cational Leadership Group in Wil­ alumna Lt. Gen Albert Edmonds (Ret ), Dr. LaVeta Small (V.P. Student Affairs), Ms. Tiffany Cochran liamsburg, Virginia. It featured (Anchor/Reporter, WXIA TV), Mr Marcus Bell (Chief-of-Staff), Dr. Samuel D. Jolley (former MBC President). an address by Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. General Albert J. Edmonds for whom the program is named. He energized students with a dynamic speech on the need for leaders and what it takes to become one. He cautioned the students to con­ stantly question their core values and urged them to let “doing the right thing” become as normal as breathing. The General added, “You should aspire to become a per­ son who does not have a price, but instead a very well defined and obvi­ ous set of core values.” Dr. La Veta Small, vice president for student affairs at MBC expressed her personal endorsement for the leadership training program. Dr. Samuel Jolley, Jr., past president of MBC, received a standing ovation when he was invited to the podium. The leadership training program Dr. Carroll Hardy, President/CEO, Stuart Educational Leadership Group Dr. Gerald Durley delivering an inspirational keynote address.

Mr William Settle (Associate V P Student Affairs) Alumna John Carter (BellSouth excutive) Alumni Robert Barnett (Pres., Athletic Foundation), Ms. Fannie Allen (Chief of Grants Div., USIA), and Bruce Taylor (retired American Airlines pilot). Leaders of Tomorrow! APRIL/MAY 1998 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER 15

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Alumna Dr. Alfreds Barnet, Lisa Crawford, and Tammy Fox were in attendance (Morris Brown Center)

elections for officers and Morris Morris Brown College’s own Nzogi Bruno Brown College... Felipe and Michael Ralph emerged victorious as the new President and Secretary General respectively. “I BLACK to assure you that my primary focus as president of IASA shall be to develop an agenda for African students, co­ AFRIKA operate sponsors and political lead­ by Morris s. Biggers III ers,” said Nzogi. “Historically, we have been committed to preserving he International African Stu­ our history, and as IASA Secretary he last Saturday in Day Committee envisioned a grand dents Association (IASA) held General, I am prepared to record February was the day and noble plan for the remainder of its fourth annual conference at and preserve IASA’s history,” said established by Congress the Celebration. A March to the t Howard University, hosted by the Michael. in 1986 as National Capitol was planned and executed African Students Association, on Both student leaders agree that TRIO Day to call the nation’s atten­ well with the MBC Marching April 3-5, 1998. The theme of the the next IASA Annual conference tion to TRIO Programs which Wolverines leading the processional conference (Toward 2000: the role of can and will be hosted by Morris include Upward Bound, Educational in grand style. College officials, the the African Student) was right on Brown College. Nzogi envisions Talent Search, Student Support Morris Brown College TRIO Pro­ time: in light of the dawn of the new IASA as a medium to uplift the Mor­ Services, Educational Opportunity grams participants and all the other millennium and the current trend of ris Brown college name on the world Center and Ronald McNair Post­ Georgia TRIO Program participants “Globalization” of the world’s econo­ stage. “I am forever committed to baccalaureate Achievement. Five hned up behind the band to march to mies. The topics discussed at the help advance the propagation of TRIO programs are presently funded the Capitol wearing identifying by the department of Education here T-shirts and waving TRIO banners. at Morris Brown College directed by At the Capitol, another observance of Marvin R. King. the national TRIO Day Celebration This year the Georgia Association was conducted with the theme for Special Program Personnel “TRIO: Preparing Students to (GASPP) observed its 12th National Meet the Challenges of the New TRIO Day Celebration which was Millennium’’. Greetings and chal­ hosted by our own - Morris Brown lenges were given by Dr. Gloria College Marvin R. King was the Anderson, Interim president of National TRIO Day Chairperson for Morris Brown college and a repre­ GASPP. The coordination to the sentative for Bishop Donald G.K. National TRIO Day Celebration Ming, Morris Brown College Board was a collaborative effort between of Trustees Chairman and Presiding GASPP and the Morris Brown Prelate of the Episcopal District of College family. the A.M.E. Church. On Saturday, February 28, TRIO Our speaker for this part of the Programs from throughout Georgia Celebration was the Rev. Dr. James L. gathered on campus to participate Davis, Senior Pastor of historic Big Bethel in the celebration. The Opening Ses­ AME Church, an alumnus of Morris sion in the John H. Lewis Gymna­ Brown College, a former TRIO student sium began with a welcome from and also a member of the Morris Brown King and greetings from Dr. College Board of Trustees. Dr. Davis Reginald Lindsey - Interim Vice gave a very spirited and motivating speech The MBC Delegation along with three alumni at the hotel: 2nd on President for Academic Affairs, encouraging all students to take full ad­ left: Cleopatra Warren, Back: Stacy Herring, Far right: Serenita Lewis (all alumni). Allen Francois - SGA President, vantage of the opportunities the Trio Pro­ Camille Zeigler - GASPP President grams provide. He challenged the stu­ conference were very relevant and principles and institutions that will and Doreatha Tyson - National TRIO dents to do well because they owed it to enlightening and over 300 persons facilitate progressive African devel­ Day Chairperson. A college informa­ their parents and those who have gone were in attendance from colleges and opment’, said Nzogi. He is antici­ tion fair followed the opening session before them, to themselves and most universities. pating the largest turn out ever for with representatives from Atlanta important, to God. Morris Brown College (MBC) sent the next convention and has already Metropolitan College, Atlanta Proclamations from the Governor’s and a ten person delegation representing secured corporate and Morris Brown Technical Institute, Clark Atlanta mayor’s offices were given, as well as a diverse group of student organiza­ College administration sponsorships. University, Clayton State remarks from the offices of Senators Paul tions. Among the organizations rep­ The aims and objectives of IASA University, Georgia Institute of Coverdell and Max Cleland. The program resented from Morris Brown College are noble, as stated in their pream­ Technology, Morehouse College, closed on a high note with remarks from were: The Model United Na- ble (which I have reprinted in its Georgia State University, Spelman National TRIO Day Chair for GASPP, tions/Organization of African Unity entirety) and articles of their consti­ College and Morris Brown College. Marvin King and united hands of all Society; Accounting Club; Amnesty tution: Mr. King and his National TRIO present singing “We Are the World”. International Club; The Society of “We, as African students are MAAT; The International Students seeking to foster unity among the Association; Marketing Club and the people and nations of Africa and to Political Science Club. uplift our continent. We shall en­ The conference held its annual deavor to raise the consciousness of Leaders of Tomorrow! APRIL/MAY 1998 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER 17

approaches to recreation,” says Lex Health Frieden of Baylor College of Medi­ To Make Amends cine and the Institute for rehabilita­ tion and Research in Houston. by Tiffini Barnes Some patients might start by Briefs pitching a ball to a therapist and Atlanta, GA.-The Empress Verdi- three million square acres of land in progress to shooting baskets. Others, acee Ghoston, an empress of her America, but when she reclaimed including those with spinal-cord and own nation called, “The Washitaw her inheritance, the United States by George Kovacik traumatic head injuries, might begin Nation” located in Louisiana, lec­ government gave her only 68,000 their rehabilitation with pool-based tured in Fountain Hall’s Auditorium acres of land in Louisiana. It is the Surgery may be an option for activities. The water has a calming at Morris Brown College. She was first black nation in Louisiana where epilepsy patients effect, and the buoyancy can help invited by Mrs. Glenn, who teaches the United States government has Many epileptics may not be aware people with disabilities stand up­ U.S. History, to welcome students to no jurisdiction over the land. that surgery is an option when medi­ right and increase mobility. visit her nation and discuss her in­ Her nation is number 215, which cation is not successful in controlling “With proper guidance and modifi­ heritance from her ancestors the is a nation defined by the U.S. gov­ seizures. cations, many people with disabili­ Moors. ernment and she is waiting for her A brain surgery, called temporal ties can participate in virtually any Empress Verdiacee Ghoston men­ reparation from the government lobectomy, offers relief for epilepsy activity,” Frieden said. tioned her inheritance was proven which is a quadruple amount of patients whose seizures begin in the Those at high risk of diabetes by documents that are located in the three million dollars, since the gov­ temporal lobe, an area located on should be tested Congress Library. The Moors owned ernment would not give her the both sides of the brain near the People over the age of 40 who three million square acres of land temples. are at high risk of diabetes should may not convey the appropriate that was documented. “Eighty percent of temporal lobec­ be tested yearly for the disease even message,” said Dr. Peggy Smith, di­ She said, “The meaning of repara­ tomy patients will be seizure free,” if they don’t have symptoms. rector of Baylor College of Medicine’s tion is to make amends or something said Dr. Robert Grossman, chairman “By diagnosing diabetes before Teen Health Clinics in Houston. done or paid to make amends. It is of neurosurgery at Baylor College of symptoms develop, physicians can Smith recommends that parents almost like compensation.” Medicine in Houston. “Most can re­ intervene sooner with medication discuss sexuality with their children “My ancestors the Moors were here duce their medication, and in some and recommend lifestyle changes to early and often. Any questions in the Americas before the Enghsh cases, stop their medication.” minimize the complications from this about sexual development and gen­ discovered the land,” Empress Ver­ A small piece of the temporal lobe potentially deadly disease,” said Dr. der differences should be answered diacee Ghoston said. is removed during surgery. Patients Alan J. Garber, an endocrinologist with age-appropriate information She mentioned that the Moors spend about six days in the hospital at Baylor College of Medicine and when the questions are raised. originated in West Africa in Mali and most experience an immediate the Methodist Hospital in Houston. Telling the kids the “facts of life’ and sailed to America in 300 A.D. end to their seizures. Risk factors for diabetes include a right before puberty (usually age 12) During 1300-1400 A.D. Mali was “With the seizures under control, family history of the disease, obesity, can prepare them for what to expect very powerful, so the Moors travelled most patients are able to do things age and ethnic background. Diabetes as their bodies change. to the Iberian Pennisula and civi­ they avoided in the past and have is best treated through a combina­ Parents shouldn’t worry that sex lized the European society. During no limitations,” Grossman said. tion of diet, exercise and medication. education will encourage kids to en­ the 711-1492 A.D. Moors ruled Sports and recreation are It is a manageable disease, and the gage in sexual behavior. Europe, Spain and Portugal, but still options for many people outlook is bright for potential dia­ “Instead, they should take advan­ in 1200 A.D. the Moors lost power. with disabilities betics who seek early diagnosis. tage of the opportunity to make their Empress Verdiacee Ghoston said, A physical disability doesn’t have Timing of sex education is teenagers aware of the risk of preg­ “In 1492 A.D. the Moors lost com­ to mean the end of an active life. important nancy and sexually transmitted dis­ plete power over Europe. Then the From mountain climbing to play­ Parents shouldn’t wait until the eases. Parents also should help kids West African Slave trade began”. ing board games, sports and recrea­ night of the prom to talk to their develop personal values for making tional activities can help improve children about sex. appropriate decisions about sexual self-esteem and provide a sense of “Kids are going to hear about sex behavior,” said Smith. accomplishment. before they get to high school by “Most rehabilitation facilities and talking to friends, reading books and programs incorporate recreational watching movies and TV. The in­ therapists who are skilled at teach­ formation coming from these sources Are drugs taking ing people proper techniques and won’t necessarily be accurate, and it control of your life? Afrika CONTINUED Call Helpline Georgia African youth to our role in the proc­ of the richest nations in Africa and is ess of change in Africa. We recog­ a current Harvard graduate student. nize that dialogue among the youth, Also in attendance at the conference 24 hours a day for and between different generations of were several other relatives of influ­ African society is crucial to the ential diplomats: the niece of the free confidential achievement of our goals.” Secretary General of the United na­ • Encourage the coordination of tions and the nephew of the presi­ information. ANYMORE activities and the ultimate goals dent of Angola. of such activities, amongst and Furthermore, some of Morris between African organizations Brown College’s won alumnae are globally. very active in IASA. Ms. Cleopatra • Deal with issues of discrimina­ Warren, a 1996 Morris Brown Col­ tion and prejudice or any form of lege graduate, the Field Organizer attack upon African students. for Amnesty International’s South­ • Provide a social and academic ern Region in Atlanta, is responsible support network for African stu­ for promoting human rights aware­ dents abroad and at theme, as a ness through organizing students at means of enhancing educational 10 historically black college cam­ resources and research. puses. In addition, she was one of • Promote contact, offer assistance the Keynote speakers at the confer­ and exchange information with ence. Osahar Berry, former Morris organizations that are genuinely Brown College SGA President, was interested in projects which are instrumental in making the confer­ aimed at the development of Af­ ence a success. Osahar is currently rica and the African people. a graduate student at American • Promote a way of working as an University. organization that ensures the ef­ Membership in the International fective participation of all mem­ African Students Association is open bers, including those who face to all persons that share in their vi­ discrimination because of creed, sion. An annual fee of $10.00 is re­ national origin, disability, age or quired for membership. For more HfLPtLINE gender within the ranks of IASA. information on IASA, write to: IASA Finally, IASA will be the cradle to Executive Board, P.O. Box 1868, Ja­ many leaders of the world. Its for­ maica Plain, MA 02130, or contact mer President, Ms. Hafsat Abiola, is Nzogi Bruno Felipe at (404) 880- 800-338-6745 the daughter of the President of one 3545. 18 Leaders of Tomorrow! APRILVMAY 1998 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER Black College National Cheerleading & Dance Competition

orris Brown College Hl again, although not quite like last year, did well at the 1998 Black College National Cheer­ leading and Dance Competition. The competition was held on March 28 at the Morehouse College Basketball Arena. In the Cheerleading Division, Morris Brown College placed second behind a very strong squad from Southern University - Baton Rouge. The Partner Stunt team of Lance Speaks and Canika Kincaid did not place, but performed well. The Dance Division was a bit more fa­ vorable. Blackmale Dance team placed second behind Tennessee State and won the ‘best choreogra­ phy award’; the Ecstacy Dance The MBC Cheerleaders team placed third.

Ecstacy Dance Team Blackmale Dance Team

Ecstacy - 3rd place winners, Dance Division. Leaders of Tomorrow! APRIUMAY 1998 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER 19

Blackmale - 2nd place winners and 'Best Choreography Award’, Dance Division The Stunt Partner team of Speaks supporting Kincaid

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Kara Walker uses a combination of tions and artistic motivations. For pornography and genteel silhouette many, Kara Walker’s works are as art to convey a narrative set on the unwelcomed as black-on-black crime. antebellum plantation that depicts Both are a legacy, they say, of racism black women taking pleasure in sex­ in America. ual violence with white men. The The two-day symposium on the mingle of sex and the history of slav­ International Review of African Art ery are offending many in the art had discussed Walker’s works which world. several artists attended. Many The use of negative imagery has viewed Kara Walker’s work as per­ always provoked wide response verse and suspicious, but others re­ within the black art community. ceived it as enlighten and interest­ One argument says, it’s our history, ing. why not deal with it in our art? An­ Hamza Walker, a supporter of other contends these images are so Kara Walker, “Stereotyping is part powerful they can’t be destroyed? of human nature, it won’t ever dis­ Kara Walker Fearing that American doesn’t want appear, but the images the artist by Tiffini Barnes to let go of them, this side argues, recycles are spectors of the white former Atlantan, Kara why pollute the world with more? imagination. If both sides can ac­ Walker, a 28-year-old- Michael Ray Charles, a white 30- knowledge that they’re looking at ART African American artist year-old Houston artist, demands them in very different ways that’s an and winner of a MacAr­ $10,000 to $20,000 for paintings that interesting dialogue to provoke. I thur Foundation grant, depicts racist imagery of blacks. look to art for that kind of thing. use of stereotypes causes The controversy continues to grow, Controversy is good.” REVIEW Adebate in black arts community. fueled by clashing values, genera­ 20 Leaders of Tomorrow! APRIL/MAY 1998 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER VIEWSEXPRESSIONS

What is Dating Violence? Will the According to a study by the Na­ tional Clearinghouse on Family Vio­ ¡‘ape lence, “dating violence is the sexual, physical or emotional abuse of one World End by Monique L. Jennings is being abusive. partner by the other in a dating rela­ Some women are raped because of tionship where the couple is not liv­ f you’re a first-time college or the clothing they were wearing, but ing together. Sexual Abuse may in­ university student, you’re volve sexual relations without con­ in the that does not give a man the right to probably looking forward to rape a woman. According to a study sent, unwanted sexual touching, or the newfound freedom you’ll from the Association of American being forced to engage in sexual encounter as you head off to school.Colleges, “Women may accept male activity.” Year 2028? The new social scene at colleges orsexual aggression as natural.” This PHYSICAL ABUSE may involve / by Vonda C. Echols universities may also include sexual is one reason why acquaintance rape punching, kicking, slapping, relationships. But for many young is underreported. pushing, choking, biting, hair pulling women (and some men), what begins According to another study from or striking with an object. re we safe from the asteroid as a friendship or casual date may the Association of American EMOTIONAL ABUSE may in­ that were predicted to hit lead to a horrifying experience. Colleges, “Men are taught early that volve intimidating, terrorizing, the earth in the year of 2028. Being pushed into unwanted sexual they should be aggressive.” This threatening, insulting, and pressur­ Will the new prediction stay true? acts by someone you know is called aggression makes its way into some ing an individual. Or will it change? acquaintance rape. men's sexual relationships. Most HOW WIDE SPREAD IS THE A group of scientist said that a Accepting a date doesn’t man women don’t know what constitutes PROBLEM? largea asteroid will hit earth in the accepting sex. If someone is making a date rape. A few research studies have been year 2028, but a day after the group you uncomfortable, just say “No”. In What can you do if you are a victim conducted among high school and of astronomers predicted that college, age, social factors and of rape? The Association of college students. A survey done by possibility, NASA said “It isn’t going isolation all come together to make it American Colleges recommendation the National Institute of Mental to happen.” NASA has redone the quite risky for women. If you’re is to go somewhere where you feel Health in the United States esti­ maps and checked there telescopic coming from a small town into a safe. It is best to find someone you mated more than one million sexual pictures and concluded that the large city to attend school, you may trust: your roommate, a friend, or assaults against teenagers every giant rock (asteroid) will miss the feel particularly vulnerable. If your residence director or floor year. The survey noted that the ac­ Earth by 600 thousands miles, you’re experimenting with sexual senior. Sometimes calling home is tual incidence of assaults was proba­ and we are safe from the massive relationships for the first time, you the most comfortable option. If bly much higher because many teen­ damage that would have come may be unsure about your role. Stop you’re uncomfortable talking with agers do not report the attacks. from the large asteroid. and think about what you are doing someone you know, many cities have Facts to consider about date Dr. Brian Marsden of Harvard, before engaging in sexual activities. sexual assault crisis hotlines that rate: was one of the astronomers to sound Don’t experiment with some­ offer counseling and support. ▼ Date rape has the lowest re­ the alert. Dr. Marsden said “clearly thing you can’t handle. The most If you have been injured, you may porting rate of all forms of rape. 600 thousands miles is the distance, important thing for women to want to go to the hospital or clinic. It is estimated that only 1% of everybody calculated that same remember is to go with your Crisis centers or sexual assault date rapes are reported to the thing. Just as everybody calculated instincts rather than giving in to workers can help you find medical authorities. CONTINUED what you think other’s want, or care, including testing for sexually ▼ Victims of sexual assault are what is “cool.” Date rape is transmitted diseases (STDs). much more likely to report the particularly difficult to guard According to studies done by the crime to the police when it is against because it involves some­ Association of American Colleges, perpetrated by a stranger than

one you know, and often trust. “Women can recover from rape by when it is committed by an ac­ ESTABLISHED 1935 Most women are taught to defend reading books about sexual assault quaintance, friend, or partner. 643 Martin Luther King Jr., Drive themselves against attacks from to help regain some of the control ▼ Date rape does not fit the Atlanta, Georgia 30314-4140 strangers, but don’t necessarily that was lost when while being stranger-in-the-dark-alley (404) 220-0312 (404) 220-0308 recognize when someone they know raped.” stereotype. Fax: 220 0393 PUBLISHER Morris Brown College

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SPORTS EDITOR CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Sean Gardner (Clark Atlanta University) J. Willis Barnett Ayani Free Student Government Association Denise Smith-Moore Nzogi Bruno Felipe of us. But if you're exceptionally smart, tough jar t honor If you want a career that's a world apart Carvel Bennett and determined, then Officer Candidates School from the ordinary, see if you've got what it Mausiki Scales (OCS) will be the place you can prove whether or ne far. ThePmud. ne .Marines. takes to lead in this company Dakeer Farrar Wole Ralph MARINE OFFICER Dr. Robert D. Bullard Na'im Akbar Break away from the pack! Come and learn about a different way to invest Hope Mitchell in yourself and in your future while in college or afterwards! PHOTOGRAPHER See Captain Corey Thomas at the Marine Officer Programs table Spurgeon Dennis, Jr or phone (770) 246-9432/36. Don’t miss out! ALL CONTENTS COPYRIGHT MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE 1998 Leaders of Tomorrow! APRIL/MAY 1998 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER 21 In My Opinion

campus with trophies and awards. It is time the entire campus com­ Please Support Our munity take heed and support ALL our teams. As we take visiting groups on tours of the campus these teams should be talked about and Non-Athletic Teams their accomplishments made known. The Model UN/OAU team were am­ bassadors in England, Blackmale that, the decision regarding budgets Cheerleading Team placed 2nd in the and Ecstacy Dance teams repre­ has not already been made by the Cheerleading Division. The sented the college well on Good Day time this is published. Brownite Yearbook won first place Atlanta, and our newspaper and In my proposal, I have included for best college yearbook, and the yearbook have now set the standards funding for several non-athletic Wolverine Observer newspaper took in collegiate journalism. One teams, academic-related extra­ first place for best college newspaper couldn’t ask for more from these stu­ curricular activities and student and first place for feature articles at dents. leadership related activities and the 47th Annual Southern Regional As we debate the budget and set programs. This was a relatively Press Institute held at Savannah about questioning the figures, good year for our athletic program, State University. I am sure there please, consider the contributions to Carvel Bennett with one football player being were some other outstanding accom­ the college these young people have Director Student Activities & Student drafted to the NFL, but it was an plishments made by other non- made as they represented us (and Publications/ Columnist outstanding year for non-athletics athletic teams that I am not aware have won in many cases) at these hile I am sitting here teams and programs. The Model of, and I salute them. various competitions around the writing this article, the United Nations/Orgamzation for Af­ My plea to the Administrative state, country and world. Many of college’s administration rican LTnity team won first place at Council and the Board of Trustees is these teams participate not just in W(and I guess some time within theirthe competition in Cambridge simple...please support the budget regional competitions, but compete next few weeks, the college’s Board (University), England. The Honda request for non-athletic teams. in national tournaments and against of Trustees) is meeting to de- Campus All*Star Challenge team These teams do not participate in an schools that would be considered Di­ bate/discuss the issue of the budget ended with a 5-2 win/loss record, Olympic arena on Saturday evenings, vision one in NCAA terms. for the 1998-99 academic year. As placing in the top 20 of 64 colleges in nor do they have a band and cheer­ As the coach of three of these one of several Directors, I along with competition. Blackmale Dance Team leaders routing for them on the side­ teams and the advisor to the Wolver­ other Deans, Department Chairs, placed 2nd at the National Black lines, but it does not diminish their ine Observer I trust that all teams and Vice Presidents have submitted College Cheerleading and Dance hard work and tireless effort. Often (athletic and non-athletic) will re­ budget proposals to be considered at Competition, and won the Best Cho­ times they get no support from their ceive some consideration this year as this important meeting. I am hoping reography award for the second year fellow students, and when they leave we all strive to take Morris Brown that not onely does this article get in a row, Ecstacy Dance team placed for competition few people know. College to the forefront of higher read by the decision makers, but 3rd, and the Morris Brown College Despite all this, they return to the education into the next millennium.

break tales in Great Escapes. Other students are throwing some Generation X Apathetic? Some students choose to help then- gear in a backpack and hitting the fellow GenX’ers during break. open trail. Members of the Although the typical “wet days, Intercollegiate Outing club wetter nights” theory of spring break Association plan hiking and camping Spring Break Activities drinking remains, the "MTV breaks at hundreds of colleges. Says Generation” is once again proving Schimke, “Spring break in the 1990’s more responsible than given credit is as likely to mean white water Say Otherwise for. Bacchus and Gamma, two rafting or a drive to the Grand organizations run by college Canyon, as it is 'wasting away in or a few weeks in late March, 1997, are skipping South Padre and students, promote safe drinking Margarita ville’.” college students scatter the Ft. Lauderdale and setting off to behavior during spring break. These programs, destinations, and globe in search of sun, fun, perform community service Student organizers descend on more are described in Great Escapes, Fand... houses to build? That’s right,anywhere from Maine to Lima. Panama City and south Padre Island along with plenty of trip ideas and the last string of the “X Generation” Service- oriented, or Alternative and set up breach events, such as inspiration. Schimke also addresses entered college this Fall, and is Spring Breaks (ASB), began popping rock climbing and bungee jumping. those not-so-fun spring break issues: expected to continue a trend that has up in the mid eighties, according to They hope these “natural highs” will date rape, drugs, alcohol poisoning, blown the myth of an “apathetic, Ann Schimke, author of Great dilute students’ focus on alcohol, and and the perils of casual sex. Her selfish” generation wide open. More Escapes: The Spring Breaker’s provide a captive audience for spring advice is straightforward, accurate, students than ever, over 15,000 in Guide to Beaches and Beyond. “In break safety tips. In Panama City, and easy to digest. You may read 1991, two enterprising graduates of Daytona Beach, Key West, and Lake free excerpts, and order on-line at Vanderbilt University decided Havasu, students from Beach Reach http://www.octameron.com. YEAR 2028 CONTINUED Alternative Spring Break needed an offer free rides to breakers who over­ the same the day before, but it was agent, somebody to encourage and indulge. The initiative, founded by very intriguing and interesting that promote it,” says Schimke. “They the Southern Baptist Convention, we got such a close approach. I don’t filled the position by forming a non­ also plans pancake breakfasts and think the new calculation that NASA profit called Breakaway: the nightly Beach Express Coffeehouses Jerry got will change again.” Alternative Break Connection.” In during spring break. “There are so many predictions on 1997 Breakaway helped organize Does all this mean the “Baby how the world will end, not really over 350 ASB programs at colleges Busters” are foregoing typical spring nationwide, from swamp restoration break activities? Certainly not, but Springer knowing what God has in store for us. When will these people stop to soup kitchen duty. In addition, they are branching out. Ski trips, or trying to tell the future and work service organizations including “Snow Goose Getaways,” as Schimke on what is happening today (now), Oxfam America, Habitat for dubs them, are gaining popularity. Show so who’s to say that the second Humanity, and Christmas in April, Mountains in Vermont, Quebec, by Monique L. Jennings prediction is correct. I will just keep operate Alternative Spring Breaks of Colorado, Wyoming and California my faith in God, and pray that the their own. are attracting breakers who like correction stands true.’ Said Nicola Accommodations and rations on their sun and fun reflected off a little ilthy film/esi: Unsafe Hosier an Office Assistant working ASB’s are less than luxurious, but powder. sex, love triangles, Laura at The Economic Development the experience, say ASB alumni, is Europe, Jamaica, the Bahamas, May’s husband Billy Bob Center at Morris Brown College.” well worth the sacrifice. “In that and Mexico are still seeing then- gets his mistress pregnant and other “I wish that organization would week, we learned a lot about each share of spring break action. Start­ dirtyf little secrets. verify things a little more before other and life. Strangers became up airlines offer cheap spring break Dysfunctional families and they go public with it, because some friends; friends became even closer” rates and all-inclusive deals with screaming audiences is that what people value this time they have on says Jason Re of St. Anselm’s area hotels, making leaving the everybody loves about the Jerry this earth” said Alpha Harris, a College, one of many student country a more affordable Springer Show? I wonder what it’s cashier at Eckard Drug Store. contributors who tell their spring proposition. CONUNUED ON PAGE 2 2 22 Leaders of Tomorrow! APRIUMAY 1998 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER

from the bladder during urination). Race - African. American men CICFfiO'S Should The prostate produces semen, the have the highest rate of prostate thick fluid that mixes with the cancer in the world. This high rate sperm from the testicles. In order has been seen only in the last few Men Over for the prostate to work properly, it decades,' which suggests that some COJWEfi must depend on the male hormone, environmental factors may be The Passing of Mama testosterone, made by the testicles. responsible. by Wylene Jones-Moore 40 Screen A low-fat diet may help to keep High-Fat Diet - Scientists have your prostate working correctly. The recently discovered that men who American Cancer Society recom­ eat a diet high in read meat have a When mama passed away, I felt for Prostate mends that your intake of fat should higher risk of prostate cancer. abandoned and alone. be 30% of your total calories of less. Beginning at age 40, you should Didn’t know where to go or what to do. Cancer? A general rule is to eat no more than have a digital rectal exam (DRE). I lost my companion, my confidant, my 3 grams of fat for each 100 calories. The doctor will feel through the heart, and soul. Prostate Cancer happens most rectum for prostate abnormalities by Vonda C. Echols often in men over 40. You should such as enlargement of lumps. How could this possibly be true? understand that early prostate can­ By age 50, you should have PSA ne of every 11 white cer usually does not cause symp­ (Prostate Specific Antigen) blood When Mama passed away, I cursed, I men and 1 of 9 Afri­ toms. If symptoms do happen, they test. The PSA allows one to find out cried. can American men may be the same as those of benign the seriousness of prostate cancer. I asked, Oh Lord, why not me?" will get prostate can­ programs, so you should see your African American men and men with It s the losing of my best friend in the world, cer during his life­ doctor yearly starting at age 40. a family history of prostate cancer time. With improved The symptoms of prostate cancer: should have this test done every year That has left me in such misery! screening, prostate cancer has the ❖ Urinating often (especially at starting at age 40. most rapidly rising increase in re­ night) For more information, contact The When Mama passed, away there were ported cases. Yet in the vast major­ ❖ Difficulty holding urine American Cancer Society Toll Free: no more calls, ity of cases, men die with, not from ❖ Difficulty starting a urinary 1-800-ACS-2345. At six a.m. in the morn; prostate cancer. The problem is the stream That started my day, reminded me to pray, prostate capsule and the 10% of can­ ❖ Weak or interrupted urinating cers that are more aggressive. Doc­ ❖ Pam or discomfort while Jerry CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21 And helped lead me safely back home. tors are no longer confident that ❖ urinating like to churn out trash all day. Have widespread screening for prostate ❖ Blood or pus in urine or semen you ever sat down to watch Jerry When Mama passed away, gone was the cancer does more good than harm. ❖ Painful ejaculation Springer and think about whether wisdom, The biggest problem with screening the people are acting or telling the ❖ Pain in lower back or upper That guided me these twenty-nine years. is working out whether a tumor is thighs truth. Gone were the answers to questions malignant. Two tests are commonly If you have any of these problems, People who are Jerryholics don’t used to determine risk: a blood test see your doctor. A doctor who spe­ think about the difference between before I asked, for compound called prostate-specific cializes in problems with the urinary fiction and non-fiction. Now don’t This thought, always brings me to tears. antigen, and a digital rectal probe tract is a urologist. He can diagnose get me wrong, there are times where for suspicious lumps. Positive re­ and treat prostate problems. I turn to the Jerry Springer Show to NOW that Mama has passed away, sults are generally followed by a These are the ones who have a get a good laugh at how stupid the Removed, is the nuisance called pain. transrectal needle biopsy to see if a greater chance for cancer: guests look, but not to the extent lump is cancerous. Yet, none of Family History - There is an in­ where I have to watch it everyday. She’s gone on home with Maggie and these tests can predict how nasty a creased risk if a close family member Now I understand why Jerry Annie. growth will turn. Since it is gener­ has prostate cancer. It is important Springer’s ratings are out running Mother and sister, whom she longed to ally a disease of older men, and be­ to learn as much as you can about Oprah Winfrey in the talk show rat see again. cause it develops slowly, most of your family medical history. race. I wonder about Jerry those who harbor cancerous pros­ Age - As you go through the aging Springer’s television guests, do they tates die with them. process, your prostate will get larger. have a few fries missing from the Jerry CONTINUED The prostate is one of the male sex This is a natural process, but it may happymeal box or are they missing There is something wrong when glands. It is located just below the cause problems, so it is very impor­ the whole entire meal. I guess that a talk show producer comes up with bladder and surrounds part of the tant for men over 40 to have yearly means the whole entire meal is gone! a show topic like “My Mother Won’t urethra (the tube that carries urine check-ups. I understand that sometimes you Stop Sleeping with My Crack Jerry Springer fans need a little Dealer.” What is it about the Jerry entertainment, but have you ever Springer Show that everybody loves, thought about how corrupt the Jerry or do people enjoy watching other Dep ressi n Am Springer Show can be. There are people make idiots out of themselves ng some basketcases that actually think on national television? this trash is real. Please, give me a I often wonder why certain lan­ break, we all know that Superman guage is used on national television. Older men isn’t real. The point I’m trying to get across to Women stripping down to every some viewers, is why would someone by Vonda C. Echols tooth and nail, wives’ husbands appear on national television and ore and more older elderly. Experts offer the following sleeping with the daughter, my misuse words like jeopardize and Americans are tying to advice if you suspect someone is grandmother is a bigtime drug confusion? O.K., I guess jepartize kill themselves, and they suicidal. How they behave is the dealer and my twelve year old son and confusement are two new words are succeeding at an alarming rate. most important thing to look for is a marijuana addict. Now come that haven’t been placed in the An estimated 24,000 people 65 or such as drinking more, less interest on, do you really think all of this is Webster dictionary. older attempted suicide in 1995 (the in friends, family, hobbies and true or have some of you lost a few Well, you can’t blame this on last year for which figures are church going. Careless about per­ nuts and bolts? Ebonics. Doesn’t anyone care about available), and more than 6000 sonal appearance: the hair un­ If you don’t, think about the how stupid these people look on succeeded - a 32 percent increase combed, clothes not cleaned and or difference between fiction and non­ national television? I guess not! I’m over 1980. Though older people pressed, gives away money and prize fiction, then some of you have a not saying that people don’t have the represent just 13 percent of the possessions, buys a gun, or stockpile serious problem. According to our right to entertain themselves, but for population, they account for almost pills. How they feel or respond: generation, this is the most popular Heaven sakes, find something better. 20 percent of all suicides, and more Lethargic, no appetite, no joy about talk show on television. If I wanted to see two women pull than any other age group. life, anger expressed toward self or He’s corrupting the minds of each others hair out, then I would There are many reasons, of course others, a sense of hopelessness - in a millions. He should be banned like stop by and watch a street fight. If I why an older person might logically word the person is possibly asbestos. Why would someone wanted to hear about Laura May’s consider suicide, including physical depressed. appear on the Jerry Springer Show husband Billy Bob sleeping with the illness, lose of a love one or an When these symptoms come into to embarrass their spouse or lover? next door neighbor, wouldn’t you unwillingness to be a burden to the play, you must began to remove the Jerry Springer’s revealed secrets are think I’d just go to a divorce court family. But studies show that up to things that can be used to harm more like looking at someone’s dirty to watch the action. 90 percent of the older Americans he/she - such as pills, scissors, or laundry. I really think people who appear who kill themselves are acting not razors out of reach. Assure the I wonder who comes up with these on the Jerry Springer Show need out of logical despair but under the person that there is a need for their ridiculous talk show ideas or did some professional help from 1-800- influence of clinical depression. In presence, and also urge him/her to something fall from the sky and hit CHARTER. Without these trash most cases, they might be readily seek help, if their is resistance, Jerry Springer on the head. Maybe talk shows, we would not have enter­ treated and their lives saved. volunteer to go along with them. Jerry Springer has more on his mind tainment on television. Come to Many Americans have mistaken For more information call your that I thought. What kind of sick think about it - there’s a Jerry ideas about late life depression, the local Mental Health Dept. mind could think up that sort of Springer show live throughout the chief cause of suicide among the stuff on a daily basis? Atlanta University Center everyday. Leaders of Tomorrow! APRIUMAY 1998 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER 23 ENTERTAI N M ENT Charge It 2 Da Game CDs Silkk The Shocker African No Limit Records Worth The Pillage Cappadonna American Razor Sharp/Epic Buying Street Records Anytime Women on Tour Key: Title, Artist, Record Label Brian McKnight Motown Records Soundtrack from “I got The All Work, No Play Finalizes Hook-up!” Public Announcement Various Artists A&M Records Workshops for No Limit Records War & Peace Still Standing Ice Cube Goodie Mob Priority Records 1998 Tour LaFace Records Capital Punishment by Maria Dowd, AP Big Punisher Loud Records Movies ATLANTA- Starting in San Diego, Soundtrack from “The CA (February 28, 1998) the Mobil Players Club” Worth African American Women on Tour Various Artists comes through again with an im­ Heavyweight Records Seeing pressive line-up of keynote speakers Pieces Of A Man for its 1998 tour series. The empow­ AZ erment conference will be joined by Noo Trybe Titanic the legendary Maya Angelou, vocal­ Moment of Truth Good Will Hunting ists Gladys Knight and Melba Jewel Diamond Taylor Gang Starr Fallen Moore, author Iyania Vanzant and actress Sheryl Lee Ralph. Other ington, DC, August 21-23, it will be Noo Trybe Amistad Retaliation, Revenge and Get Back keynote speakers include talk show joined by author and radio talk show Jackie Brown Daz Dilinger host Bertice Berry; comedian Phyllis host Audrey Chapman, who’s work­ Death Row Records Kundun Yvonne Stickney; President Emeri­ shop “Tender Loving: Moving Past Shame and Blame” will address The Rude Awakening Phantoms tus of Spellman College, Johnetta Cole; and women’s health activist male/female relationships. Also, in Cocoa Brovaz As Good as it Gets Duck Down Records Byllye Avery. Washington, DC, popular author Sphere Anita Bunkley will present “Steppin’ My Homies AAWOT will feature over 25 work­ Out With Attitude: Sister, Sell Scarface The Wings of the Dove shops in each conference city, pre­ Dreams.” Rap-A-Lot Records Prophecy II (released on sented by some of the country’s most As the Tour wraps up in Atlanta, Headz Or Tailz sought-after workshop speakers. videotape) GA, August 28-30, attendees will Do or Die Among the Tour’s workshop facilita­ Replacement Killers Neighborhood Watch/ tors will be Los Angeles-based learn to “Live Your Purpose, Plan Rap-A-Lot Records Chocolate City (released author and motivational speaker, and Potential”, with Connie Smith. Jewel Diamond Taylor. She will Another featured speaker in Atlanta Life Or Death on videotape) join over 20 other speakers at the will be nationally recognized fiber C-Murder Los Angeles, CA conference, April artist Jacquelyn Hughes Mooney, No Limit Records 24-26 as she presents her workshops whose interactive workshop encour­ "Overcoming the Enemies of Your ages artistic creativity and imagina­ r' Success” and “How to Become a Pro­ tion to uncover talents. Mooney is fessional Speaker.” This conference also the official quilter for AAWOT’s DENZEL 111 ASH! II GT 0 fl offers a nurturing, cultural atmos­ Dream Quilt, a communal piece phere which embraces diversity which weaves the lives of the African among Black women - spiritually, American women who attend the physically and socio-economically,” conference. In its eighth year, AA­ states Taylor, author of Success WOT will feature four powerful Rites Gems and founder of the national of Passage programs - for girls, ages organization, The Enlightened Cir­ 12-18; young women, ages 19-25; cle. “I come back every year and boys, ages 12-16; and adult women. encourage other sisterfriends to do The Tour is title sponsored by the same, because AAWOT changes Mobil Oil Corporation, and co­ lives.” Also joining the Tour in Los sponsored by The United States Angeles will be nationally recognized Postal Service, Allstate Insurance speaker and author, Terri McFaddin Company, JC Penney, Reebok Inter­ presenting “Peace, Power and Perse­ national, American Airlines, the verance: The Keys to Success.” Kellogg Company, Emerge and Heart When the conference make its & Soul magazines, and Mahogany debut in Detroit, MI, May 29-31, in­ greeting cards. For more informa­ vestment expert Gail Perry Mason tion on African American Women on of first of Michigan Corp, will pre­ Tour call 1-800-560-AAWT (2298); or sent a workshop focusing on money visit the web site at www.aawot.com. matters for African American women. In addition, popular author/activist Jawanza Kunjufu’s workshop, “Good Brothers Looking The for Good Sisters” examine male /female relationships from a male Counseling perspective. In Philadelphia, PA June 5-7, AAWOT will feature several experts and Testing from across the country, including entrepreneur and author Traci Department Lynn, who will present “The Mind the Father, the Son ai io the HOiy game. of a Millionaire”. Brooklyn, NY will host African of Women on Tour July 10-12, where attendees will learn “How to Publish Morris Brown and Market Your First Book” with www.hegotgame com literary pubheist, Julie Shaw of New 404 220-0258 OPENS IN SELECT THEATRES MAY 1 York-based Shaw Literary Group. As the Tour progresses to Wash- 24 Leaders of Tomorrow! APRILJMAY 1998 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER SPORTS SPRING relay team came in sixth place with a time of 3:22.02. received his award on April 23, 1998, SPORTS REVIEW The Wolverine tennis team was at the Morris Brown College Spring knocked out in the first round of Sports Banquet. The Gillette Com­ competition by AUC rival Clark At­ pany also will make a donation of lanta University. The Lady Wol­ $3,000 to the College’s athletic Track & verine netters did not participate in scholarship fund. the SIAC finals. Jones’ many accolades are a tes­ tament to his academic achievement Field and at Morris Brown. He is an All-Amer­ ican College Scholar, NCAA Aca­ demic All-American, and a Morris Tennis Brown College Academic Scholarship MBC recipient, just to name a few of his The Morris Brown College men’s accomplishments. Jones has not & women’s track team returned from only led the Morris Brown College the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic SENIOR: A football team to victory, he has held Conference (SIAC) Annual Spring student and fraternity offices. Championships with a third place Each HBCU was asked to nomi­ finish (151 points) for the Lady Wol­ nate one female and one male stu­ verines and a seventh place spot (27 SCHOLAR dent-athlete to represent their insti­ points) for the Wolverines. tution. The nominees were grouped Morris Brown’s Corine Hyman tied into five categories based on their for first place in individual points conference affiliation: CIAA, SIAC, scored. Hyman earned a total of 26 AND AN MEAC, SWAC, and At-Large. The points and was named the meet’s Initial Review Committee, comprised Most Outstanding Female Performer of athletic directors, sports informa­ - Track. She finished first, in the ATHLETE tion directors, conference officials 3,000 meter run (11:54.02) and sec­ and senior women administrators ond in the 1500 meter (5:11.87) and by Karon A. Daniel narrowed the field to two semi­ 5,000 meter (21:52.07) runs. Brelon Jones finalists in each category. The ten Cloretta Ceasar (3rd) and Edwige ATLANTA - About the same time finalists were selected by a distin­ Fouda (10th) also finished in the top Brelon Jones made 45 catches and 8 his college career. His hard work on guished committee comprised of col­ ten in individual scoring. Ceasar, touch downs last fall to help lead the and off the gridiron has paid off in lege presidents, conference com­ who won the 1500 meter run Morris Brown College Wolverines to the form of a 1998 Gillette-HBCC missioners and Gillette representa­ (2:22.09), took second in the 800 me­ their best record (6-5) in 10 years, he (Historically Black Collegiate Coali­ tives. The finalists recently were ter run with a time of 2:28.59. She also was making the Vice President’s tion) Scholar-Athlete Award. Jones, featured on ESPN’s Black College came in third in the 3,000 meter run Honor Roll for the fourth semester in an Orlando native and rising Senior, Sports Today. (12:40.06). Fouda places first in the 100 meter dash with a time of 12.09. She took second place in the 200m (24.49). The Lady Wolverines 4x100 relay team came in fourth place with a time of 48.83, and the 4x400 relay team took third place (4:00.79). Other performances from the SIAC championships include:

Name Event Finish Time Amittia Bradley 800m 3"' 2:29.32 1500 m 6 th 5:33.65 Sachi Rome 800m 9 th 2:38.9 5000m 4U1 23:16.23 High Jump 41h 4’10 Tokie Rome High Jump 5th 4’10 Tameca Tilmon 3000m 6th 15:08.10 Christie Black 400Int Hurdles 5th 1:17.20 Discus 11th 17.78m Heptathlon 3rd 2533 points Edwige Fouda Long Jump 911, 4.76m Chesley Ferguson Shot Put 4U1 34-06.50 Discus 5th 32.60m Tangela Mitchell Javelin 5th 22.10m Nicole Barnaby Shot Put 6th 29 08 Javelin 7th 21.30m

On the men’s side, Hilton Alexan­ der took 11th place in the 100 meter dash with a time of 11.39. he also came in sixth place in the 200 meter (22.45). Tramel Gilmore was eighth in the 200m with a 22.55 time. In the 1500 meter run, Patrick Warren was tenth place (4:34.18). Alonzo Taylor was fifth in the 5000 meter run (18:09.16) and fourth in the 10,000 meter run (37:55.97). In the 110 high hurdles, James Williams was fourth with a time 15.46. He came in eighth place in the 400m intermediate hurdles. The Wolverines’ 4x100 relay team was fourth (41.04), and the 4x400