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Clark Atlanta University Clark Atlanta University PANTHER Volume I, Number 1 Atlanta, Georgia October 20, 1989 Dr. Cole Takes Oath As First CAU President speech — seize the day. By AUNDREA BRADFORD “Seize the day,” he told the Lifestyle Editor Board of Trustees, who were A bold new future has begun the mid-wives in the consolida at Clark Atlanta University tion process. “Seize the day,” and President Thomas W. Cole he told the alumni who must Jr. in his inaugural address said develop new loyalty for a new the university would “seize the institution that only the day.” strengths of their alma maters Students, faculty, staff, made possible. “Seize the day,” alumni, friends and representa he told students who must in a tives from colleges across the world of glitter must shine and United States were on hand at dazzle by putting studies first. Symphony Hall in the Wood “Leadership is not some ruff Arts Center to usher in the thing you have a right to have, new university created by the but a gift one must earn the consolidation of Clark College right to receive,” he said. and Atlanta University-. Dr. “1 will do the job as if no one Cole likened the school to a could do it better.” new born baby. “Since July 1, Dr. Cole began his career in Clark Atlanta University was 1966 when he joined the faculty born with a kicking sense of of Atlanta University as urgency to become a world (From left to right) Thomas Cordy, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Thomas assistant professor of chemis W. Cole, Jr., President of Clark Atlanta University, Carl Ware, Chairman of the Board class university in the Center, in try. He was later named Atlanta, the nation and the of Trustees and Prentiss Yancey, Jr., member of the Board of Trustees gather during a chairman of the department of planet,” he said. presentation to Cole. chemistry and then, vice- According to the president which are both public housing as objectives. The goals set an assurance of success. president for academic affairs. the birth of the institution was projects. He is married to Brenda Hill on time and in time for a forth by the implementation of A closed gap between “town these objectives would not be Though the merging of the Cole, assistant attorney general marvelous opportunity to and gown” would also be two schools changes the for the state of Georgia; they address the growing problems narrow and abstract, but would among the school’s objectives. give students “a broad base Atlanta U niversity Center from have two children, Kelly in America and around the “We will work along with the a composition of seven schools Susann and Thomas III. world. By conforming to the valued sense of education.” other institutions in the Atlanta “There should be something to one of six, Dr. Cole vowed to Clark Atlanta University, higher standards of excellence University Center to improve work with its sister schools in incorporated on July 1, 1988, and performance the students special that should differentiate the qualilty of housing as well an institution with historical their efforts to effectuate a inherits the achievements of its would be able to confront the as our immediate social change in the larger world that two parent institutions, Clark stalled progress of minorities, relation to the Methodist services to the residents who church from institutions that surrounds them. Morris College and Atlanta Univer he said. are our nearest neighbors,” he offer a broad based style,” said Brown, Spelman, the Inter sity. Clark College, primarily a The new president also called continued. denominational Theological liberal arts college, was for changes in the community. Dr. Cole. That difference, said Dr. Cole, is a curriculum Seminary, Morehouse and founded in 1869. It was.the first “Clearly our location obligates incorporating ethics and moral Morehouse School of Medi Methodist affiliated college to us and our mission compels us Dr. Cole stated six stages of values in the undergraduate cine along with Clark Atlanta serve Blacks. Atlanta Univer to be concerned about changes development as the focus of the experience. Teachers were University, all make up the sity was founded in 1865 and in in the immediate as well as new university. Teacher admonished to teach more than largest consortium of higher 1929 became an exclusively larger community,” he said. education, public and interna facts and skills, but also teach education for Blacks in the graduate and professional Clark Atlanta University is tional affairs, library studies, in an environment of integrity world. institution, the first with a located next to University sciences, entrepreneurship and which demonstrates care and Three words climaxed his predominantly Black student Homes and John Hope homes, community outreach were cited body. Week-Long Activities Highlight Inauguration By VANESSA CROCKETT were sent to all historically Black institutions. Contributing Writer The committee made arrangements with the Actors Greg Morris and Emmanuel Lewis, Marriott Marquis to provide accommodations were among the celebrities participating in the for guests who attended the events. week-long activities commemorating the inauguration of Clark Atlanta University Over 1500 people gathered at the Celebration President, Dr. Thomas W. Cole Jr. Gala. Among the guests were Billie Aaron, wife of Hank Aaron and many local officials. According to Getchel Caldwell, Honor students, graduate students, and co-chaiTperson of the Inaugural Committee, student leaders served as hosts and hostesses to “The inaugural activities for the president of ensure that students had the opportunity to be a Clark Atlanta University differed from most part of the historic event. universities and colleges because this is the first president of the university and it will have To round off the week of activities a luncheon historical significance.” was held for delegates at the Colony Square Hotel. The official inauguration ceremony, was The Inaugural Committee wanted to make the Actor and student of Clark Atlanta University held at Symphony Hall which is located in the events as spectacular as possible. Over 3,000 Emanuel Lewis hosts variety show celebrating the Memorial Arts Center,and was followed by a people attended the ceremonies and invitations reception at the High Museum of Art. inauguration of Dr. Thomas W. Cole, Jr. Page 2 Clark Atlanta University Panther______October 20, 1989 Consolidation Brings Changes

By PA ULETTE WALKER increase freshman enrollment This was partly due to many Asst. News Editor by three percent,” said Rawles. upperclassmen deciding to The consolidation of Clark “We hope to have a total register earlier than their College and Atlanta University enrollment of at least 6,000 appointed times. has generated many changes in students by the year 2000.” Normally the upperclassmen the Atlanta University Center. These large figures may be register after the Labor Day Changes have been made at impressive, but does Clark holiday, according to Dr. all levels to enhance the new have the facilities to accommo Frederick A. Fresh, director of Clark Atlanta University. date such a large influx of enrollment managment at According to an employee in students? Events that have CAU. “This year we had the the Office of Buildings and occurred within the past few highest number of students Mayor of Atlanta, Andrew Young, greets actor Greg Grounds, some of the physical weeks might indicate that CAU register during the first four Morris at the inaugural gala. modifications include the is not prepared. days of registration than we polished appearance of the The first issue to surface was have ever had.” Hundreds Pay Tribute campus, the renovation of housing. Several students “Usually we register a dormitories, the rearrangement arrived at CAU on Aug. 20 to maximum of 500 students per To Dr. Cole At Gala of some staff and faculty offices find no place to live. day,” said Dr. Fresh. “This and a totally new phone system “1 sent in my fees and year, however, we had one day By Gail Hagans Soloist T. Renee Crutcher that provides telephone lines in everything else they asked for, where nearly 700 students were Staff Writer gave special tribute to the Cole the dormitory rooms. but they never sent me a room registered.” A host of alumni, faculty, family and the Heavy Street The new university is also assignment,” says Kisha L. As a result of the situations students and friends of Clark Band delivered contemporary making strides in the area of Russell, a freshman from that occurred with so many Atlanta University made their music as well as golden oldies. academics. Chicago. “When I arrived they students trying to register at mark in history as they According to Ms. Gwen said that there was no housing once, changes will be made in attended the First Inaugural Calloway of CAU’s public The Mass Communications Department has been entirely available but after a week, they the registration process Celebration of Dr. Thomas W. relations department, the found me a room in Merner according to Dr. Fresh. Cole Jr. Heavy Street band is a personal restructured to the Division of Communication Arts. The Hall.” One such change will be to Hundreds of people poured favorite of the Cole family. In anticipation of a housing send appointment cards to into the Marriott Marquis to The video presentation university plans to construct a scientific research center, also. shortage, the Housing Office students who have pre— pay homage to Dr. Cole on the consisted of segments of special Because of these and other made arragements to have registered. This was designed to eve of his inauguration. Ms. moments in CAU’s history. students housed in the Ramada alleviate the confusion of all the Billye Aaron, wife of baseball Scenes of the consolidation changes, more high school Inn, located across from the students trying to register on legend Hank Aaron and ribbon-cutting ceremony, the graduates and their parents Fulton County Stadium and at the same day. regional vice president of the unveiling of the new university have expressed an interest in Clark Atlanta University. the Admiral Benbow Inn According to Dr. Fresh, this United Negro College Fund, seal, and Dr. Cole in various located in Decatur. A shuttle procedure was tried during this and actor-director-producer campus settings were featured According to records in the bus provides transportation for past summer but many Greg Morris served as the in the show. Admissions Office, during the these students to and from students did not adhere to their Mistress and Master of “Basically, it was a very past spring and summer over campus. These buses are appointed times. Ceremonies. beautiful affair. The board 4,000 high school graduates scheduled to run from 8 a.m. to Because of the large number Members of the dais in members, alumni, relatives and and tranfer students applied to 11 p.m. every hour. of freshmen enrolled, there cluded Mrs. Lillian Lewis (wife friends were exceptionally CAU; of these, 2,500 were accepted. Only male students live at the were not enough classes of Congressman John Lewis), pleased,” said Ms. Calloway. Admiral Benbow Inn, and they available to accommodate all Mr. & Mrs. Maynard Jackson, She also mentioned that no one “When we accepted these will eventually be transferred to the students. Dr. & Mrs. Thomas W. Cole, person was responsible for the students, we realized that only the modules being installed in Gentrie L. Weaks, a fresh Sr., Mr. Lamond Godwin and success of the event. “It took a percentage of them would the field adjacent to the Vivian man from Savannah, had a Mayor Andrew Young. Each everyone from buildings & actually choose CAU as their Wilson Henderson Health problem registering. “1 got of them proposed a toast to Dr. grounds to the president’s institution of higher learning,” Center. there at eight in the morning, Cole near the end of the office to make it all happen." said Clifton B. Rawles, director The issue with registration by the time they got around to program. Participants in the The corporate community of admissions here at CAU. also surfaced. According to entering my courses, two of my affair honored the university was also supportive of Dr. The actual number of Tara L. Sweeting, a junior at required classes were closed!” president through song, a video Cole’s inauguration. The Coca freshmen who have registered CAU, “Registration has always Many ask, why would CAU presentation and special wine Cola Company, the Equitable is 799 compared to the 676 that been a tedious process, and for admit so many freshmen and toasts. Life Company, Georgia- registered in 1988. some of the freshmen who were then not have enough general The event was planned over a Pacific Corporation and the This figure did not surprise not familiar with the process it education classes available? four-month period by the Southern Education Founda the Admissions Office. “In was probably a nightmare----- According to Dr. Alexa B. Inaugural Steering Committee. tion were among several order to meet our require there were so many people!” companies that sponsored the ments, we estimated an actual Henderson, chairman of the Music was provided by the Even when the upperclass General Education Depart affair. Many of them spon enrollment of 734 freshmen,” award-winning CAU Jazz men arrived, freshman students sored tables for students and said Rawles. ment, this is not a mistake Orchestra and Clark alumna “Each year we plan to were still trying to register. Continued on Page 3 Susan Gibson. other guests, allowing them to attend the affair free of charge Jackson Wins Third Term Career Day Attracts 1,900 By JUDD WALKER Jackson continued to run unopposed until the Staff Writer final weeks of the election, when civil rights By JUDD WALKER The 1989 mayoral race came to an end on activist Rev Hosea Williams entered to Staff Writer October 4 as Maynard Jackson was elected to a challenge him. Approximately 1,900 students participated in the Atlanta third term. Asserting that he was ‘unbossed,’ and University Center’s 23rd Annual Career Day, held in the Jackson, who held office previously from 1974 ‘unbought,’ Williams employed a number of Robert W. Woodruff Library. Career Day was sponsored by to 1982, beat his nearest competitor by more strategies to weaken the armor of Jackson. He the AUC Career Planning and Placement Center. than 40,000 votes. Eight out of every ten votes repeatedly referred to Jackson as an ‘oreo,’ and Participants gained access to 170 companies and cast were for Jackson. announced a hunger strike in an attempt to get government agencies spanning all major areas. Jackson to debate him. George Land, Coordinator of the Career Planning and One noteworthy element of the election was the low rate of voter turnout. Estimates place Jackson’s election indicates that Williams’ Placement Center, declared this years’ Career Day was a tactics were not successful. There were over success by saying, “This was the largest one we’ve ever had as turnout at 35 percent of all registered voters. Though not as competitive as in years past, the 69,000 votes cast in the election. Jackson far as number of employers goes,” adding, “For the first time recieved over 54,000 of these. Just over one third ever, we had to turn down employers due to lack of space.” 1989 mayoral campaign did have its share of activity. of all registered voters came out, and those few Companies which recruit on the various AUC campuses are who did supported Jackson. invited by the Career Planning and Placement Center to As the campaign started earlier this year, The mayoral race included a few candidates participate in Career Day in order to get a first look at potential Jackson and Fulton County Commission head aside from Jackson and Williams. They were employees. Michael Lomax battled and bantered back and retired history teacher Lafayette Perry, Land characterizes Career Day as, “Basically an information forth, each trying to capture the imagination of anti-abortionist Mitchell Williams, comedian and access day and not a day for interviewing.” the voters. By August, Lomax was trailing so far Jerry Farber, and Mark Teal, a graduate student Career Day brings the students other benefits as well. behind Jackson in the polls that he withdrew at Georgia Tech. Elizabeth Ziers of the Socialist (Continued on Page 3) from the race. Workers Party was a write-in candidate. First Lady Presented Honorary Degree Consolidation Committee Worked Long Hours By TANYA COLLINS By A UNDREA BRADFORD that face the nation and the student body resultant from consolidation, medical students and encour Staff Writer according to Dr. Durley, include plans fora new Lifestyle Editor Noted scholar and social activist, Booker T. aged them to combat the student union, new dormitories, enhancing First lady Barbara Bush Washington once said, “In all things that are received an honorary degree problems with their medical student life through informative student purely social we can be as separate as the fingers, from Morehouse School of know how. “I’m not naive activities and seminars and a new emphasis yet one as the hand in all things essential to Medicine recently. In her enough to think Morehouse expanding on the university’s International mutual progress.” Although this statement keynote address for the School of Medicine graduates Relations department. was made centuries ago, today it would be school’s fall convocation, she will solve all the health Stephens indicates that CAU will establish a considered the consensus of Clark Atlanta encouraged the medical school problems of our nation. Nor Public and International Affairs School which University administration as it relates to the community to continue to do I believe that all of you will will bring together the social sciences with the goals of consolidation made official just two provide health care for the take up the mission of natural sciences and technology in addition to months ago. underserved. Morehouse. But after almost a developing new initiatives in the emerging Third Interviews with various administrators of the Her appearance began three decade of work with the World nations and in the Caribbean area. new Clark Atlanta University reveal that days of activités celebrating the Morehouse School of Medi There are three other key areas on which the meticulous care was executed in “Charting a naming of the second president cine family, and returning each new institution will focus, aside from the Public Bold New Future” for Clark College and Atlanta of Morehouse School of time to find you greater and and International Affairs School. These areas University. A mirage of committees were formed Medicine, Dr. James A. stronger than ever, I am are: improving teacher education, increasing to consult in the marriage of the two institutions. Goodman. optimistic about the future,” achievement of doctoral degrees in critical areas The committees consisted of the student body, she said. and encouraging Black entrepreneurship, “Alcoholism, homelessness, alumni and the Atlanta community. In addition, border babies, crack-addicted Mrs. Bush said that her visit according to Stephens and Dr. Dove. studies were done to explore the advantage of was a “homecoming”. And, as if CAU did not have enough plans for mothers and their children, the merging the two institutions. despair and hopelessness that According to a school spokes improvement, a list of over 400 recommenda It was on July 1, 1988 that the first step in the too often plagues inner-city man, she served on the school’s tions were submitted by the Consolidation consoTidatmi- process took place. Then the and rural Americans all bring board of trustees from 1983 Steering Committee in April. creation of Clark Atlanta University was born me back to the mission of until April, when she resigned “Many of these recommendations have been and both Atlanta University and Clark College Morehouse School of Medi to avoid the appearance of a implemented, some are in the process of being functions under the advisement of one Board of cine,” Mrs. Bush told the crowd conflict of interest since the implemented and we hope to soon have them all Trustees and one president. of about two hundred at the school receives federal funds. implemented,” said Dr. Dove before listing the Additional committees were then established, Martin Luther King Jr. chapel. She likened the growth of the areas under which these plans fall. according to Charles R. Stephens, assistant to According to Mrs. Bush, the medical school to a story in Already implemented are the CAU mission the president for external affairs, and Dr. Pearlie founders believed that educat which a sparrow lies on his and purpose. A preamble to the Mission Dove, associate chair of the Consolidation ing and training more primary back to prevent the sky from Statement was also written along with the new Steering Committee, who is overseeing the care physicians for minority falling, and an observer Mission Statement and Statement of Purpose. implementation of the consolidation and economically disadvan ridicules the sparrow. “The “In the pursuit of its mission, Clark Atlanta recommendations and*working with the taged groups would help lessen sparrow replies, we all do the University (now) accepts the mandates of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools the crisis of the medically best we can,” Mrs. Bush said. Atlanta University motto, ‘I’ll Find A Way or (SACS committee) on the accreditation of Clark underserved. “The founders The fight for adequate Make One,’ and of the Clark College motto, Atlanta University. were right, and thank heavens medical care for the disadvan- ‘Culture for Service.’” for their insight,” she said. taged is the mission of There is also a new seal, which bears the She cited alarming statistics Morehouse, she said. "More than 400 recommendations original founding dates of each institution along were submitted by the Consolidation with the 1988 date of consolidation. Career Day Attracts 1,900 Since Atlanta University did not boast a Steering Committee in April” mascot, Clark College’s mascot, the panther, (Continued from Page 2) remains that of both schools, but school colors Georgia B. Jones, Director of Placement and Cooperative Dr. Dove indicated, “While Clark College have been altered, slightly, to incorporate those Education for Clark Atlanta University, points out that, received its accreditation in 1988, because the of each school before consolidation. The new “Companies that come to Career Day could provide institutions were in the midst of consolidating, school colors are red, grey and black. Red and employment opportunities as well as be a source for funding the SACS committee will return this year to black were Clark College’s while grey and red information for the AUC schools.” evaluate the consolidated institution. The SACS belonged to Atlanta University. Students are not the only ones who can participate in Career committee is scheduled to visit the university “In instances where there were needs on one Day. “Faculty and staff are welcome to come see and get an November 5-8. side there were strengths on the other,” said idea of the people who recruit on campus,” Ms. Jones said. Establishment of two committees which were Stephens about the schools before consolida Career Day is one of the many functions of the Career to play key roles during the transition year, July tion. “As the study proceeded it was found that Planning and Placement Center, which Ms. Jones is quick to 1988-July 1989, played a large role in the smooth there was a natural match, which was the point out is not an employment agency, but a service designed transition, according to Dr. Gerald Durley, impetus for consolidation to assist students in making the right decisions about careers Dean of Students. The marriage of these two compatible while still in college. “Whenever you go into anything new you are institutions formed a situation where needs and Consolidation Brings Changes going to have some snags,” he commented in strengths were melted. Together, Clark College (Continued from Page 2) response to accusational complaints from and Atlanta University are better capable of students and others that the school was not made in their department. added many sections. “There functioning as one entity,as opposed to two prepared for its opening in August. “The separate entities. “We do plan tor our are now 12 sections of English, institution was mentally prepared to change. students,” said Dr. Henderson. 19 sections of Social Institu Unlike retailers such as Sears or grocery chains “We obtain printouts from the tions, 17 sections of Math 103 such as Winn-Dixie, we could not close down for New Phone Service Admissions Office of students and 12 sections of Math 105,” a day to regroup. This is an institution of higher who have been accepted and said Dr. Henderson. learning and we had to do our transposition A vailable To Everyone who have paid their admissions “The way we admit students while in session,” he continued. fee. From these printouts, we is an inexact process and By KELLY C. RHODES place the students in clusters.” because they have a choice to Stephens also defended the university’s failure A number oi changes greeted students as they to meet the demands of the largest freshman According to Dr. Hender either wait or reply in a timely returned to Clark Atlanta University. A visible class in the history of the school. The demands son, the problem occurred manner, many of our plans are change for those living on campus has been the included problems with housing, registration when students who waited until thrown askew,” said Dr. Fresh. availability of phone service in the dorms and the the last minute to pay their fees “Things are bound to get out and the resumption of classes. He said, E.L. Simon Courts. arrived. “We were bombarded of kilter from time to time. The “Considering the numerous physical concerns, Formerly students were responsible for faculty and staff concerns and other changes with additional students, and important thing is that students obtaining their own phone service. resultant from the redesign of the university, we we had no idea that they were and the administration work Dr. Mary A. Ware, Associate Dean of student were ready to receive numbers higher than we coming because they failed to together. The students can’t affairs, explained, “We have installed a pay their fees on time.” expect the administration to have ever had.” Stephens added that the new campus-wide telephone system using the director of enrollment management had to To accommodate this influx accommodate them when they Southern Bell Telephone system.” Dr. Ware redesign the university’s computer system to of students, the General don’t meet deadlines, ex stated that all numbers begin with an 880 prefix. accept these large numbers of freshmen, Education Department has claimed Dr. Fresh.” Students must dial nine to get an outside line but upperclassmen and graduate students. to call within the system, the last four digits of Stephens envisions within the near future, a the number may be dialed. All local service is Lonely? Need a Date? computer system so sophisticated that all included in the student fees, but they are Meet that special someone students at Clark Atlanta University will need to responsible for their own long-distance carrier, register is a computer-read bubble sheet, clearly said Dr. Ware. today! a result of the possibilities of expansion through (Call D AT ET1M E (405)366-6335 consolidation. Other changes that will directly benefit the (Continued on Page 7) NEWSBITS Activities for Homecoming Week Monday, October 23 A faculty and staff reception will be held in Thayer Hall in room 121 at 11:30 am. A dormitory step show will also kickoff the week. It will be held at 7 p.m. in the Vivian Wilson Henderson Gymnasium. Tuesday, October 24 A reception for student leaders is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. in room 121 of Thayer Hall and at 6:30 p.m. a female and male seminar will take place in studio A in the Commnication Arts Center.

Wednesday, October 25 An international fair will be held on the Clark Atlanta University campus beginning at 10 a.m. and also African boutique day will start at the same time in Thayer Hall.

Thursday, October 26 All day Thursday is Spirit Day. CAU students are encouraged to wear any school paraphernalia they may have. Parent registration begins at 5 p.m. at the Ramada Capitol. Alumni will have a reception at 5 p.m. at the E.L. Simon Courts. In the Vivian Wilson Henderson Gymnasium at 7 p.m. CAU students will have a pep rally followed by a bon fire.

Friday, October 27 . All day Friday is CAU color day and again, students should wear their school paraphernalia. Parents can still register at the Ramada Capitol at 9 a.m. At 1 p.m. parents wil tour the Clark Atlanta University campus. A parent mixer will begin at 5 p.m. In Thayer Hall in room 121 CAU will host a silk flower show at noon. All proceeds from the event will go towards student activities. The day will end with the Miss CAU Students Question Coronation, which will be held at the World Congress Center at 7:30 p.m. Buses will be provided for parents and Campus Security students. An after party will immediately follow Coronation. By PIERCE W. HUFF “We’ve got to get the asking for better fences or Sports Editor cooperation,” said Sargeant R. lighting in the back of the Saturday, October 28 Westmoreland, “Without the Courts. Some students are A pre game breakfast for parents will begin at 8 a.m. in An attempted rape and two students cooperation we can’t satisfied with the conditions room 121 in Thayer Hall. The homecoming parade robberies during the past two do anything.” that exist. weeks have left Clark Atlanta “I think that the lighting is begins at 9 a.m. on Fair Street. The CAU Panthers will Meanwhile, as the security U n i v e r s i t y s t u d e n t s w i t h adequate, and in my opinion play Albany State for the homecoming game at Herndon guards ask for more coopera conflicting views about the the fence jumping isn’t stadium at 1 p.m. Immediately folowing the game a soul tion, students like senior Tracy security in the E. L. Simon security’s fault, because they’re food dinner will be served in Crogman and Kresge Dining Harbin are asking for better Courts. doing everything possible. Halls. A reception for Miss CAU and Miss Albany State fences and better lighting in the They especially beef up security will be held in student government office at 4:30 p.m. The “In general, security is better back of the Courts. homecoming ball is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. at the on the weekends,” said Fyall. this year than last year,” said “We need sturdier fences or Marriott Marquis. Buses will be provided for parents Darryl Fyall, junior, “This year New Phones and students. more barbed wire fences, and they check everything and have better lighting, especially in the (Continued from Page 2) a clearer relationship with the back, because it’s very dark,” residents. I’m very pleased with said Harbin. “I feel,”said Dr. Ware, “This Student Dies While Pledging security.” system is better than each “I don’t think that it is as safe According to Harbin, the student going through the Joel A. Harris a sophomore attending Morehouse College as it could be in the Courts ease of climbing a barbed wire phone company.” died of a heart failure, Wednesday, October 18. A spokesman because a lot of people can get fence and the poor lighting in Reaction to the new system from the school reported that Harris’ death resulted from a in and some people even jump the back of the Courts led to seems favorable. Philania fraternity hazing incident. over the fences,” said Cydney three people trying to steal her Patton, who lives in Pfieffer According to officials at HCA Parkway Medical Center, Williams, junior. hall said, “The living is more Harris was pronounced dead at 1:30 a.m., of what was According to Captain J.T. “I don’t think comfortable.” Kenya Williams diagnosed as a cardiac arrest. The state coroner has not Williams, the head of security that it is as safe as who lives in Holmes hall said, officially determined the cause of death, however, an in the Courts, the recent rape “1 think it’s better to have investigation is now underway. attempt happened when a it could be in the access to a phone in your room The Morehouse College administration has placed the female student let a male in her instead of running out in the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity’s charter under suspension pending room that she didn’t know, and Courts.______hall.” further investigation of a possible violation of the schools’ he tried to rape her. Currently 1988 Nissan Sentra, only to be Although students overall hazing law, which strictly prohibits any sort of physical abuse security has not been able to scared away by her car alarm seem pleased there are a few toward any pledgee. catch the suspect, but Captain and her screaming. complaints. Some feel that the Mr. Robert Bolton Jr., Director of Public Relations for the Williams feels that the best way “One night while 1 was sitting phonejacks are not in a central college, stated late Wednesday afternoon that the school is to prevent future rape incidents by my window, I heard my car location. Also those students conducting an independent investigation of the incident and is to have more cooperation alarm go off, and the person living in two-bedroom apart will take further action after all of the details have been from the students. that lives next door to me heard ments in the E.L. Simon courts compiled. “Some of the females go out my car alarm go off too. She have one phone line instead of At this point a special investigative committee has with strangers and leave started banging on the walls, so two and must share one phone convened to find out exactly what happened. There still are alot messages with their roommates I looked out of my window and between four people. of unanswered questions that we must look into, said Bolton. so that if they don’t come back saw these two men jumping Dr. Ware did admit that A written statement released by the college President, Dr. then the roommates will know over the barbed wire fence and there are a still a few bugs to be Leroy Keith, was distributed throughout the campus. It stated who they’re with,” said Capt. one person was still messing worked out, but was confident that they would be taken care that Harris’ mother Adrienne C. Harris, had been notified and Williams, “And we (the with the door on my car. Then I a special Memorial service would be held in the Martin Luther security guards and the started screaming and he took of. “Any complaints or King International Chapel on October 19. The statement students) have got to work off running through the problems should be reported to voiced that the loss of Harris would be felt and shared by the together.” complex,” said Harbin. the appropriate dorm direc entire college community. H o wever, not all students are tor,” said Dr. Ware Page 5 Clark Atlanta UdiversityPanther Editorials October 20, 1989

Just For The Handicapped

It’s no secret that the parking situation around the AUC is in desperate need of improvement. However, even though there is little space to drive and even less to park, parking in a handicapped space is inexcusable. Okay, okay, so you are running late for class, the light at the comer of Fair St. and James P. Brawley is out, it is raining and the parking lot is full. What do you do? You’re only going to be here for an hour, it’s okay, right? Wrong!! Handicapped parking spaces are carefully positioned near ramps and wide entrances and exits. When handicapped citizens are forced to park elsewhere they often find themselves faced with mountains of stairs, uneven pavement and narrow walkways. What type of person is so lazy and insensitive that they would deliberately bring hardship and inconvenience another in order to avoid taking a few extra steps;. Back To Africa By J A YME L. BRADFORD Contributing Writer Perhaps the most special characteristics of Clark Atlanta University and all of the institutions in the Atlanta University Center is the on going tribute to the African culture. Although many of us realize the importance of our culture, there are also many of us who wear African paraphernalia as a fashion statement. Why wear something if you do not know what it represents? If you are going to wear a T-shirt with the continent of Africa on it, at least know that red symbolizes blood, black is a symbol for the people, yellow symbolizes the gold and resources wihtin the continent and green is a symbol of the land. It is crucial that as Black people we recognize where Lazy Minds Should Get Busy educators seemed more we came from, but in order to do this we must understand so By MONIQUE F. EVANS Players, not many people are concerned about our futures. that we can be unified. Editor-in-Chief joining these organizations. Another concern that I have is pertaining to our name. It is All of us (students) are There is usually an influx of Sometimes students need a becoming a big issue on whether or not we should be called fortunate to be in the interested people during the helpful hint or just a pat on the African-Americans of Blacks. I see students around campus positions that we are “in at tHis beginning of the year, but as back. If they received this type expressing their opinion by wearing shirts that read as follows: very moment. By this 1 mean, things start to get rough, people of inspiration periodically, I ‘Imported From Africa, I Didn’t Ask To Come’, ‘It’s A Black we are Black and we have been start to leave because of a small think that this would motivate Thang, You Wouldn’t Understand,’and ‘100 percent African.’ afforded the opportunity to bit of turbulence. them to become more involved Although these slogans do tend to make strong statements, we attend college. Many people If everyone could leave any because they would know that must realize that some of our own people do not understand aren’t as lucky, but those of us situation simply because it was someone actually cared. Clothing should not have to talk for us because if you feel who are, still don’t take not going well, many of the It is up to us as students to good about yourself it will not matter whether you are refered advantage of this magnificent everyday problems in life sease the opportunities that are to as being Black of African American. As a people we are gift that we have been given. would never be solved. being placed in our laps instead neither inferior or superior tb anyone; we are equal. Even when A perfect example of how we Students fail to realize that the letting everything pass us by. It we were called ‘Niggers’, we always knew who we were and let our resources go to waste is organizations in the Division of saddens me to see that students what we represented- bravery, loyalty, alertness, courage and the lack of participation from Communication Arts depend from other schools in the kindness. students in areas that will on their input and participation Atlanta University Center are enhance their educational in order to survive. Not only more dedicated to the organi efforts and give them practical does it depend on students, it zations at CAU than CAU’s Clark A tlanta experiecne in the field of their also was structured to aid students themselves. It is time to make a change. choice. students and help them get the University Here at Clark Atlanta best media related education While you have the opportun ity to get on-hand experience at lark tlanta University in the Communica possible. C A your own pace, you should University tion Arts building, there are PANTHER several concentrations. They Even though the administra definitely take advantage of it. are: Radio.Television and Film, tion, faculty and staff have Don’t sit on your education. October 20, 1989 Journalism, public Relations, made tremendous efforts to Use your minds and talents to Speech Communication and educate us the best way that better yoursleves so. that when The articles on the editorial page are the opinions of the' Theatre Arts. Within the they know how, students would you go out into the job market, writers. They are not necessarily the opinions of the student building there are several be encouraged to participate in you won’t be in the crowd, but body, faculty, staff or administration. organizations pertaining to school activities if our above the crowd. Editor-in-Chief ...... Monique Frachon Evans each of these fields that allows Managing Editor ...... Cydney Williams students to deal first-hand with News Editor ...... Reginald Dokes the career that they may Students Killed In Crash Lifestyle Editor ...... Aundrea Bradford encounter. By SETH COLEMAN Editorial Page Editor ...... Kecia Clark Seeing that all of these Contributing Writer Photo Editor ...... Rodney Mathews facilities are available to Two Clark Atlanta University students died in an Entertainment Page Editor ...... Bobby Towns students, it would seem likely automobile accident while driving home after completing their Sports Editor ...... Pierce W. Huff for them to make use of these spring semester final exams. Copy Editor ...... Kelly C. Rhodes benefits, but this is not the case. Freshman Joel Jones, Jr. and his cousin sophomore honor Asst. Copy Editor ...... Judd Walker During my four years at student Carletta Harper, finished their final exams early and We welcome our readers’ views in the form of letters to the Clark, 1 have witnessed the were eager to return to their hometown of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. editor or guest editorials. The Panther office is located in the lackadaisical attitudes that Apparently, the students perished when one of them fell asleep Communication A rts Center, Room 122. The business office is many of the students possess. while driving near Orlando, Fla. in Trevor Arnett Hall. Address all correspondence to thè Although we have access to According to CAU Dean of Students, Dr. Gerald L. Durley, Panther Newspaper, Clark Atlanta University, James P. such organizations as: the who eulogized the students, memorial plaques will be placed in Brawley Drive at Fair Street, S. W., P.O. Box329, A tlanta, GA Clark Atlanta University Brawley Hall and the E.L.Simon Courts where Jones and 30314. The telephone number is 880-8295. The staff meets Panther, WCLK Radio, UTV Ms. Harper lived respectively. Tuesdays at 11 a.m. in room 120 of the Communication Arts (University Televison) and the “Identical plaques were presented to Joel’s parents and to Center. Clark Atlanta University Carletta’s parents at the funeral,” said Durley. Page 6 Clark Atlanta University Panther October 20, 1989

We Salute Dr. Thomas W. Cole, Jr. First President Clark Atlanta University. Page 7 Clark Atlanta University Panther October 20, 1989

Each building on Frank Lowrie s train set is made out of supermarket cardboard. Lowrie And His Train Set Go Underground By A UNDRE A BRADFORD buildings and homes that set and it really is hard to in the first place, one may hard work and patience all Lifestyles Editor existed in Atlanta in the 40’s, believe that most of the ask. Well, Lowrie wanted a played a large part in putting Model planes, model cars 50’s and early 60’s. Some of landmarks so dear to Atlanta Victorian house on his set, the model train set together. and model trains have all the buildings are still around are simply made out of besides, “It’s a conversation Lowrie knows the years and been the pride and joy of today, but many are not. On cardboard—yes cardboard! piece,” he said. He added that the time it took, but can’t many a hobbyist, but Frank his track, the railroad veteran “All these buildings are made it was the most difficult to quite recall how much money Lowrie has taken his heart’s kept the old Union station from carboard, just plain build because of its size. He he invested in it. “I have no delight to the extreme. He and Terminal station. “People supermarket box cardboard,” explained that he had to put idea what it cost, none has a one man show at were watching Terminal Lowrie explained. Though about 10 different coats of whatsoever, not even a ball Underground Atlanta; his ' station being torn down and most spectators find that hard paint on the house so that it park figure,” said Lowrie. It specialty is model train sets. people were sad about it. So I to believe Lowrie understands would give the appearance of should not come as a suprise However, Lowrie’s track is no wanted to capture that, be that actions speak louder a house that was badly in that he does know that if he ordinary small-scale track, his able to keep that,” said than words and responds by need of paint. should ever sell it, the price is so large it takes up an Lowrie. The Terminal station saying, “I’ll take it down and The old buildings, homes would be high. “I would not entire showroom at Atlanta’s was one of the first buildings show you, if you don’t believe and landmarks really hit even talk to anyone unless it newest entertainment spot. he built and that was back in me.” home for many Atlantans. was $200,000.00,” he “1 used to tell my wife all 1974. Not all of the pieces They feel that in some admitted. the time, now you just wait His interest in model trains necessarily belong on the respects, the set in some small Lowrie hopes to be able to ’til 1 build this big model spawned one Christmas when Atlanta setting, but as Lowrie way represents a part of add other novelties to his set railroad; we’re going to have he was just a small boy. “I've explains, he did it his way. them. However some, to make it more or less come thousands of people come see been into model trains ever “The house from the movie according to Lowrie, try to alive. He wants buildings with this railroad everyday. She since 1945. After World War “Gone With The Wind” say that the train set is lights. He wants music and didn’t believe me and I wasn't II, my mother bought us a doesn’t belong. We get a lot something that it is not. narration, a lot of animation, even sure I’d ever do it,” he train set for Christmas. My of tourist and they expect to “Some people say this is he said, and maybe even said. Well it was done and brother and 1 shared the train see something that represents history, but I never said this some rainy nights in Georgia since opening in July over and I’ve been involved in it “Gone With 1 he Wind”, so 1 is history. I don’t have those with thunder and lighting. He 200,000 people have feasted off and on ever since,” he gave it to them,” he said. The words anywhere in here— would not mind at all if one their eyes on what for Lowrie recalled. house is actually South of History Of Atlanta— no! day his train set, his very was once only a dream. Rich’s department store, Atlanta in the Jonesboro This is my model railroad own, could be displayed in a Lowrie, over a period of • the old Union station, the area, said Lowrie. Also, the and all I want is to display it museum. With the creativity about fifteen years, has state captiol, city hall, Martin house from the movie for a while and 1 hope you and tenacity that Lowrie has, designed and assembled an Luther King Jr’s birthplace “Psycho” is on the set, but enjoy looking at it,” said his dreams and desires are awesome model train set that and even parts of his old oddly enough it doesn’t seem Lowrie. not far-fetched but very much consists of many of the neighborhood, are all on his out of place. Why is it there It is obvious that detail. within reason and reach. Page 8 Clark Atlanta University Panther Sports October 20, 1989

NFL Names Black Coach By PIERCE W. HUFF Sports Editor Hail to the ol’ black and silver! Hail to the football team whose owner says: “Just win, baby!” Hail to Al Davis and the Los Angeles Raiders, the football team that finally had enough guts to hire a black head coach. On Tuesday, Oct. 3, Al Davis, managing partner of the L. A. Raiders, decided that he had seen enough. The Raiders, currently 1—3, had just come off of a disappointing 24—20 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the Los Angeles Coliseum, a game in which they were once leading 17—7. It was after this game that Davis decided to make former Raider AllPro offensive tackle Art Shell head coach. However, according to most insiders this was not the game that marked the firing of former head coach Mike Shanahan. Most insiders point to last year’s 43—37 loss to the Seahawks in the Coliseum in the last game of the season, a loss which cost the Raiders a chance at the American Football Conference Western Division title and the playoffs, as a turning point in the Davis-Shanahan relationship. What the Raiders have done m the hiring of Art Shell is threefold. They have broken the color barrier in the National Football League. It took a maverick owner like Al Davis to show the owners in the rest of the NFL that there are plenty of black coaches capable of coaching in the NFL, and that the bottom line is winning and not racism. They have hired a head coach that believes in the Raiders and the things that made the Raiders great, like the long bomb and physical intimidation which were longtime Raider trademarks. In hiring Art Shell, Al Davis has attained a head coach that ..4 believes in long 50 yard passes and not short 10 yard dinks, in strong hitting and not wimpy arm tackling. In hiring Art Shell, This run by the Panthers helped, but not enough as Morris Brown won the season opener 49—7. Al Davis has said no to the Raider football of the future, and yes to the Raider football of the past. They have hired a head coach who knows that a big, strong offensive line can do miracles for not only the offense, but the Spencer Ends Drought defense as well. Art Shell during his tenure with the Raiders played alongside such great offensive linemen as Gene Upshaw, Dave Dalby, and the legendary Jim Otto, so he knows through By ANTHONY GEORGE III Expect us to play tough every combination of reasons: for experience what great offensive line play is all about and that Staff Writer game, and we should win, example, prestige. Also today’s should come in very handy as the Raiders are trying to build a It had to happen sooner or based on how we execute the athletes lacks discipline. This young, strong offensive line. later, as Clark Atlanta game plan. Also the addition of can be attributed to society Granted, Art Shell might not be the world’s greatest head University football coach new coaches should really help changing from adhering to the coach when it comes to diagramming plays on a chalk board or William Spencer led the our program. Winning is a basics. When I played running- inventing new offensive schemes, but name a head coach who Panthers to a 10—8 victory combination of financial back for Bowling Green is. Art Shell might also lack the savvy of making the great calls over Livingston College. support, student support, team University, we didn’t have as when the game is on the line, but that comes with experience. In “I feel great,” exclaimeo morale, players, and coaches,” many vices to lead us astray. In the NFL a head coach is supposed to lead, and Art Shell has Coach William Spencer. said Spencer. addition, the family structure always been a great leader. He just led the old fashioned way, has changed, which directly through example. For Coach Spencer this was Despite Spencer’s ingre- relates to discipline. We had So hail to the ol’ black and silver! Hail to the team the NFL his first victory on the playing dients to establishing a winning strong bonds between family, loves to fear! Hail to the team that showed guts and hired Art field as head coach of the squad, the Panthers also lack Shell as its’ head coach! Hail to the Raiders! Panthers, last year’s victory some other key ingredients that community, and church. came from a forfeit by Morris are beyond his control. Today’s athletes are also harder Brown College. Before “Basically we don’t have the to coach. Physically, today’s Panthers Clawed By Wildcats athletes are bigger, stronger, Spencer’s head coaching personnel. Proposition 48 has By PIERCE W. HUFF than what he showed.” position at Clark last year, he really hurt our program, as well faster, and more talented. Also they do receive better coaching Sports Editor Despite giving up 164 yards coached at Livingston College, as other colleges. Students who The Clark Atlanta Univer on 34 carries to Fort Valley and the 10—8 victory over do not meet the minimum due to technology,” added Spencer. sity Panthers battled the tailback Curtis Bell, the Livingston College had little or requirements of scoring a 700 elements and won, but in the Panthers’ defense held firm.and no significance. on the Scholastic Aptitude Despite the fact that very few end it was the battle with kept the game close before “I didn’t want to win that Test, and a 2.0 grade point players representative of CAU themselves that proved costly giving up 13 points coming off game anymore than any other average in high school, cannot and the Southern Intercolle as they were beaten 20—2 by of two short Bell touchdown game. 1 want to win them all. participate in college athletics. giate Athletic Conference the 12th ranked Fort Valley runs in the fourth quarter. We really needed that victory So what is happening is that (S.l.A.C.) ever compete University Wildcats. “The defense played well for moral support, and it’s a big Division I schools like Georgia beyond the college level, “We responded well to the enough to win,” said Coach relief because it took a long Tech and Georgia are recruit Spencer feels many more can. challenge,” said Coach William Spencer, “20 — 2 is not time coming,” said Spencer. ing individuals who may not be “The S.l.A.C. can put Spencer, “The team played indicative of the way the Spencer, who inherited the qualified for their level, thus players in the NFL, but our excellent football.” defense played. Our defense team from Coach Jesse hurting the Division II schools put a greater emphasis The Panthers’, playing outplayed their defense.” McClardy, expects to build a recruitment. To sum it up, we on education. There is also a before a crowd of 2,000 people For the Panthers, the 20—2 winning football program at have a lack of depth due to decline of athletes who can who sat through a driving rain loss was a game of missed Clark over a period of time and academics and recruiting,”said compete professionally due to storm at International Sta opportunities as they had a this year he feels that this team Spencer. integration. Black athletes can dium, committed six turnovers chance to tie the game at 7—7 is performing at a level that According to Spencer, the play for the larger institutions, (five interceptions and one when defensive back Claude should win games barring Panther athletes of today are and many of our most talented fumble), three of which Flynn blocked a Fort Valley mental mistakes. different than the Panther athletes prefer that, than stopped scoring threats inside punt but could not stop the ball “We are some players away athletes of the past, because of playing for a smaller, less Fort Valley territory. ‘from rolling through the from assuring wins, but 1 a variety of reasons. publicized school. The very “The turnovers and the endzone, thus resulting in a expect to win every time we “Most athletes in the past best athletes are not playing in conditions hurt us,”said Coach safety. play. After three games, we played for the love of the sport. the S.l.A.C. like they once Spencer, “Because Marlow “We just stopped ourselves,” have found out that we can win. Today’s athletes play for a did,” said Spencer. Robertson is a better passer said Coach Spencer.