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Spelman Elections BETWEEN THE PAGES A New Ms. Maroon and Cap Exciting AUC White is Crowned Voting Season Every year during the end of WORLD MOURNS DEATH March students around the AUC find OF POPE themselves trying to maneuver through campaign banners and candidates throwing freebies at them, all in the ef­ forts of getting student votes. This year The world mourns the passing of Pope John Paul II, one of the most influ­ was no different. For the week of March 28 ential and visible religious figures through April 1, the students at Spelman of all time. Although many are still College logged on to their computers to stunned by the passing of the Holy See, the process for the selection of vote for the candidates for the 2005-06 the new pope has already begun, as school year...and the results are in. several candidates have emerged as vi­ For the Student Government Associa­ able successors. Daryl Hannah reports tion (SGA), President: Sarah BLACK STEREOTYPES: FASHION Thompson, 71.4% Uice President: Giana Humphrey, 53.9% Black fashion trends have been the controlling image of mainsteam class and style for years. However, while Ms.Maroon and White and her court Secretary: Christina blacks in earlier times embodied in Andre McCain fashion the flavor of the black experi­ Bostick, 50.2% ence, contemporary black fashion is of­ At a school overflowing with more Morehouse queen. Outfitted with a very not have been a success without the ten seen as a caricaturization of urban than two thousand men groomed to talented court that consists of Lakisha contributions of each and every mem­ styles and trends. Lauren Stokes com­ walk as kings, wearing the title of queen May, first attendant to the throne, and ber of the staff, Locke is very ap­ Treasurer: Erica Parker, ments on black stereotypes in fashion. can certainly be a daunting task. Amanda Poe, second attendant, Kadija preciative of everyone’s work. “I This task may seem especially over­ is charged with upholding a legacy that am forever indebted to the staff of 34.7% whelming considering the illustrious ca­ has flourished for over seventy years. the pageant, everyone worked really reers the queens who once reigned over However, Ms. Maroon and White hard to make sure it was a success.” the yard such as Mrs. Ella Gaines Yates, is a legacy that some students feel Perhaps the hardest workers were 01638926 Julynn who was the first African-American has not been held in the highest re­ the women who competed for the title Director of the Atlanta Fulton County gard amongst students. In an effort of Ms. Maroon and White. Selected Chandlee-Ulilliams, AN INTERVIEW WITH MS. Public Library, and Jerri DeVard, who to change this sentiment, Anthony from a field of 28 applicants, who all 46.1% MAROON AND WHITE is now a Senior Vice President of Locke and Corinne Cater, the cur­ applied and interviewed with the se­ Brand Marketing for Verizon Wireless. rent Ms. Maroon and White, planned lection committee, the seven women Since the very first crowning in a show that would return the pageant who made it to the final stage all had Internal PGITI: Lauren 1935, the queen of Morehouse, to the elite status it once commanded. what the judges were looking for. Ms. Maroon and White, has grace­ With over $9,000 in expenses, and Aubrey Hooper, a member of the Wilson, 78.7% fully become an endearing figure on over ten weeks of planning, Locke, committee that included Bakari Sellers, Ms. Maroon and White has represented campus. And now in the year two Cater and their staff were determined the key appointer and chair of the com­ the men of Morehouse as a voice of ten­ thousand-five, the tradition continues. to make this pageant a success. Af­ mittee, as well as Robert Hewitt, Jarrod External PGm, Ar­ derness and grace that has tempered the With the focus set on reinstating the ter submitting a proposal and being Loadholt, Rinald Caldwell, Eric Thorn­ .. tumultous personalities of countless Af­ elegance, glamour and prestige of the ti­ selected by the pageant’s advisory ton, Mikah Moon, Shariff Mitchell, and rington Candance, 78.9 rican American men. This year’s pag­ tle, old man Morehouse has spoken and board, Locke knew it was time to step Corine Cater, all commented that “These eant was especially memorable, show­ a new queen is poised to take the throne. up to a self-made challenge of direct­ seven contestants set themselves apart. casing the remarkable performance With students from all over the At­ ing a major Morehouse production. They brought interesting dy­ Co-Publicity: Asia ma­ talents of Spelman’s most skilled and lanta University Center dressed The pageant certainly proved to namics that would provide a cultured women. Ed Johnson has more. in their Sunday best, seven bold be a challenge for Locke and his very competitive pageant.” son, 39. %, and Chantel women dared to compete for the staff, especially when their time for The committee set very tough crite­ title of Ms. Maroon and White. preparation was cut by nearly three ria in selected participants of the pag­ Demolle, 28.8% Affectionately titled the 2005 weeks. This gave the director and eant. They judged the contestants in­ Morehouse College Live Awards, his staff a sense of urgency and he terview skills and how they presented the pageant showcased the talents, admits to at times feeling rushed. themselves during the interview, their House Leader: Candacy thoughts, and beauty of aspiring queens When asked what was the most dif­ commitment to Morehouse, their Jacobs, 24.1% of Morehouse. On a warm spring night, ficult part in planning the event he plans as the next queen of Morehouse, SPRING in front of an unrelenting audience, responded that it was the amount of and their contribution to the show. Kadija Jalon Johnson was crowned the time it took to make the night a suc­ Once selected, the contestants were 2005-2006 Ms. Maroon and White. cess. “There were days when we would allowed to present themselves in any House Speaker, Camille SYMPOSIUM A junior double majoring in psychol­ start rehearsing at five in the afternoon fashion they felt appropriate. The Lipford, 78.6% ogy and drama with a concentration in and continue until two in the morning.” dance, Kadij a represents the epitome ofa Realizing that the pageant would MAROON white, page 2

This year’s MBA spring symposium Trustee, Lauren Bush, demonstrated the precociousness and poise of the AUC’s best and brightest 34.5% businessmen and women. Featuring elected Spelman SGA president, has a collection of forums and lectures, Fowler Wins in Landslide big plans not just for Spelman, but also the Spring Symposium gave stu­ Jonathan Blocker for the AUC as well. This is contiguous dents the opportunity to mingle with with her campaign platform of “bring­ top business executives as well as “Your Student Government As­ sociation president for 2005-2006 ing Spelman and the AUC together the learn the key factors to gaining suc­ real way by bringing the theoretical to cess in the financial industry. An­ is Mr. Dewey Fowler,” announced Elections Committee chairman Ju­ the practical.” dre McCain reveals how AUC stu­ For the next year, the SGA dents are gaining valuable experience lian DeShazier to an anxious mass of Morehouse students and staff. Crowd­ plans to work with Morehouse in ing the steps leading to Kilgore Hall implementing plans that, as Sarah and overflowing into the plaza beyond, Thompson says, would help the AUC the multitude erupted into boister­ make “progressive change that makes ous applause and emphatic congratu­ our campuses more inclusive and more AUC Students Enjoy lations for the newly elected leader. accountable for the students and more a Night Of Elegance Dewey Fowler, a political sci­ intellectually stimulating.” ence and biology major from Hous­ Some of the ideas that the ton, TX, won the presidency in a newly elected SGA plans to implement landslide victory. Earning 688 votes, next year include, but are not limited to, Mr. Fowler’s margin of victory was a program that would allow each AUC The 2nd annual “A Night of Elegance” 501 votes. Fowler secured 58 per­ student access to every AUC cafeteria gave AUC students the opportunity cent of the total vote and exceeded regardless of school affiliation. to respond to a set of skilled panelists the requisite 52 percent vote majority. The SGA’s across the AUC about pertinent issues of AUC unity. Fowler, who will remain in Atlan­ are already making strives to prepare With a savvy atmosphere constructed ta, GA for the summer to begin plan­ for next year. The presidents have al­ by a collection of dedicated sponsors, ning next year’s activities, is honored ready scheduled a meeting to take place students identified and tried to solve to have been elected. “I’m glad stu­ this week to begin to discuss their plans the harrowing issues that have kept the dents trust me to serve as their leader.” to bring the AUC together. AUC from reaching its full poten­ “I have no harsh feelings,” Fowler The first step, according to tial. Alan Clarke recounts a night of assured, “for my former opponents.” the SGA presidents, is to stress that elegance Naturally, he also wishes to include no matter whether a student is from them in his presidency. “I want to in­ Morehouse College, Spelman College, corporate their ideas, platforms, and Clark Atlanta University, Interdisci­ Page 2 concerns into my administration.” plinary School of Theology, or Morris Not surprisingly, Fowler plans to bor­ Brown, everyone is an equal part of row from former presidential candidate bigger learning institution of the At­ Mike Green’s platform of student en­ lanta University Center, which requires Index terprise. The president-elect is devel­ unity in order to succeed. oping the Opportunity Grant, a measure Aside from preparing to or­ Campus News 2-3 aimed at promoting better funded and ganize and lead their individual cam­ Features 4 managed student run programs. Fi­ puses into the future, the SGAs, have nancial support for student activities is acknowledged and begun to work on World & Local 5 always a struggle, with club senators their responsibility to lead the institu­ Arts & Entertainment 7 never receiving enough funds from the tions that make up the AUC to work fiscally conservative Student Senate. collectively to make the college experi­ Editorials 6 ence great for all those who attend. FOWLER WINS ELECTION, page 2 Sports 8

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The Morehouse College Judicial with Miss Maroon and White Branch, as well as other campus leaders, shares the responsibility of practicing and encouraging ethical by Ed Johnson leadership. This year, the Student Government Association elections What piece of advice if any did How do you think this upcoming serious all of the time. I have a motto: process epitomized such leadership, Corinne give you on being Miss year will be different for you as “You don’t stop playing because you and the Judicial Board commends all Maroon and White? you enter it as Ms. Maroon grow old, you grow old because you of the individuals that contributed and White? stop playing” and its very important to its success. The board would like Corinne told me to make sure I ask my to have a youthful exuberance about to especially congratulate the newly court their preferences and opinions Well I already know that the upcoming yourself. He is also someone that does elected justices for the academic on any decisions I make because this year will be very very busy, however, not just take but he gives back. He is year of 2005-2006. Otis Ware and is not just about me. She also told me 1 am looking forward to it and a selfless, hard working, fun person. Dennis Dawson, and is confident in to be personable and to always keep 1 am very very excited about it. the success of the Judicial Board in Morehouse College and the Men of I have already committed a lot What does a Man of Morehouse upcoming years. Morehouse first in all of my endeavors. of time to the Morehouse community have to do to get with Kadija? Opinion of the Court (Illegal through Mahagony in Motion, which is Substances) What do you think is the main task another time consuming organization, Just be yourself. And be confident— It is important for the student body or purpose of Ms. Maroon and so I’m ready for the challenge and don’t put on airs. Be respectful with a to know and understand the behavior White? I feel like Mahagony and other good level head. He knows his purpose that is expected by the college. The activities that I’ve been involved with which right now would be getting opinion of the Student Court (Honor The main task of Ms. Maroon and have prepared me for this challenge. his education. He still knows how to and Conduct Review Board), reflects White is to make sure that she is I do know that a lot more have fun though. Most of all though this standard as supported by the representing the college with the people will probably know and I just be yourself and be confident. Student Handbook. There has been a prestige and honor that it deserves. realize that I have an image to up significant increase in the number of Morehouse College is an illustrious keep especially as a representative of What’s your biggest pet peeve when students possessing illegal substances institution and the number one school Morehouse. I am excited about this picking a mate? on campus. One of the standards in the nation for educating African opportunity to further work with the Morehouse holds is its “No Tolerance" Americans and for a school that has Morehouse family, staff and everyone When he does not listen to my opinions. policy for illegal substance violations. such prestige it deserves a representive affiliated with the school. I’m looking You don’t have to agree with me, we Possessing, distributing, or consuming The best part was getting to know that will carry on that tradition with forward to fundraisers, scholarships don’t have to agree with each other, illegal substances on campus can the other contestants and forming respect, honor and grace. and any other activities the student however, 1 will respect your opinion produce serious consequences whether a sisterhood. Although I knew of body may want to have. I am gaining a and I just expect you to respect mine. found on your person, or in your most of them before, I feel like I can If there is one thing you'd like to get lot from this experience. However, this room. call all of them my close friends accomplished as Ms. Maroon and is all about the students and the school. As Ms. Maroon and White, the Sanctions for such actions may now. I feel like if I ever needed W hite what would it It is not about my personal interest. first lady of the student body, what include, but are not limited to, anything or help with anything 1 can be? My first priority is making sure I’m would you say Morehouse Men a warning, community service, call on any of them and vice versa. representing the student body in a could most improve on? Do you suspension, or expulsion. Therefore, One thing I would like to get manner that is befitting of the school. think that there is any aspect of the court emphasizes the need for What was the the hardest part of accomplished is collaborating our image that needs a makeover? students to value their education by the experience? community service with Morehouse. It Describe your ideal Morehouse guy: wisely choosing their friends. Please is important for us to give back to the hometown, size, character, major. Men of Morehouse and Morehouse conduct yourself in the manner in Time. There’s a lot of work that goes community, especially the youth so that Men are excellent examples of how which you want our institution, as into the Miss Maroon and White they can have the opportunity to carry The Morehouse Man that I like does not to be successful men. I can’t think well as yourself, to be reflected within Pageant that the general public does on the traditions we are laying down. come from a specific place or a specific of anything that necessarily needs to the community. Our hope is that your not see. From getting your talent The media tends to portray to our youth major they just come from a place that be worked on but one thing I would awareness of the Morehouse College together to finding a dress and various that rap videos and athletics are the only they have pride in. His major is a major like to see continued in the future Judicial Board, and its rules and other outfits as well as props for each venues open to young black America that he has a passion for and not a major is Men of Morehouse helping each regulations, will cultivate a higher scene, It’s a lot of work to manage and as institutions of future leaders it is that he is in to gain wealth. His major other out. Continue to work together level of integrity and respect for the while also maintaining your grades important that we open the eyes of our is something that makes him happy. He and never leave another brother college and one another. and school work as well. It can youth to the open world that awaits them. is someone who respects himself as behind. When you are climbing the become a bit difficult balancing both. well as his sister, his mother, his aunt, ladder look to your left and make and anyone around him. He is someone sure that he is right there with you. who has a sense of humor and is not

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facilitated the third workshop. These This group took the first two were were instrumental in the place honors at the competition, which Students Attend success of the event. Their workshop culminated the weekend on Saturday. Maroon focused on “building significant Their strategy was different from the personal relationships & mentorships.” other nine teams because they chose Symposium Each of these workshops provided to go a different route. Instead of insight into the business world, and investing in China Netcom to bring and White gave students a chance to ask questions a new business to the U.S., they Cost of the trip to Myrtle to figure out how we were going to ----- Story continued from page 1 — Beach: titty dollars. Two cups of coffee accommodate 100 students with meals, and find out more about what it takes to demonstrated how the market in the activities, and how to get people from be a world class professional. U.S. was saturated, and how it would committee made each contestant’s By Andre McCain place to place. 100 people are a lot of However, it was the Case be much more cost effective to remain priority to convince the student body people to move around and keep in Competition that gave students a first in China and develop a new brand that she was the best suited to be from Starbucks because you didn’t get place.” hand look of what it takes to be a world there. Their branding strategy, Quan queen. A team of judges, and the vote any sleep the night before: eight dollars. In tact, Hugh Love, Benjamin class professional. With sleepless Xi, is a Chinese system of dependent of the student body, decided who Spending a weekend networking with Jones and the rest of the students in nights, constant dialogue, and countless relationships first “considered” by would be the next to hold the title. companies and bonding with a team of charge of the symposium first started revisions to their strategy, students Confucious. The group really wanted Johnson, a member of the Morehouse young professionals: priceless. planning the event at the end of last quickly learned that being a world- their Chinese consumers to feel College Maroon Tiger Marching Band There are some opportunities school year. “We even had to take a trip class business professional is not for the comfortable with the new brand. dance team Mahogany-n-Motion, uti­ worth missing. However, for the to Myrtle Beach in September to scout weak of heart. Designed by symposium Before that could happen, lized her dancing ability and very elo­ students attending the Morehouse out potential hotels to hold the venue. It coordinators with advisement from however, they needed to become quently combined contemporary dance Business Association’s Spring took us about 10-12 months to complete Dr. Keith Hollingsworth, the case comfortable with each other. According moves with modem day hip-hop. Symposium, this was the one event one the planning of the symposium,” competition was the centerpiece of to Marques Zak, a senior business Her dance was well received with would be foolish to miss. commented Jones. the weekend. In the case, the students management major, the group spent a the students and is perhaps what cata­ Held at the Radisson Hotel & In order to participate in the were hired as consultants for a hedge lot of time assessing their strengths and pulted her to victory. “Her dance was Convention Center from Mar. 17-19, symposium students from all over the fund titled MBA Holdings. With weaknesses. “Our winning strategy well choreographed, the execution was this year’s theme for the symposium AUC were required to submit a resume access to 5 billion dollars, students w as making sure to pull all of the talent better than the other dances, and I am was centered on creating world-class and essay titled, “What do I hope to had to come up with an idea to merge from all of our team members, including not a big fan of monologues,” Orie D. professionals. There to help facilitate gain from the Spring Symposium.” The MBA Holdings with China Netcom, ladies from Spelman, two freshman, Ward commented, who is a sophomore this creation were representatives from participants were carefully selected by a telecommunications company in and a political science major,” Zak business finance major from Chicago. Goldman Sachs & Co, Cardinal Heath. the symposium planning committee. China, and introduce a new cell phone commented. “Our main struggle in When asked about what she Wachovia, and Enterprise Rent-A- The cost of the trip was $50, which brand in the U.S. accomplishing this was bridging the thought the deciding factor was in Car, just to name of few of the sixteen covered transportation to Myrtle According to Love, the teams were gap between upperclassman technical her victory, Johnson acknowledged corporate sponsors. In addition to each Beach, a hotel room at the only four- selected at random by the committee. expertise and underclassman creative the strong relationships she has built company contributing to the financial diamond hotel in Myrtle Beach, and “We tried to get a nice mix of girls and ability. Our strength, however, was here at Morehouse. “I have lots support of the event, which was food throughout the 3-day Symposium. guys, and all ranges of classifications. having persons from last year’s of brothers, friends, and confidants completely underwritten by corporate Other perks of the trip were a bag There wasn't a specific formula, we symposium on the team who had an here at Morehouse. I feel it’s an sponsors, representatives sponsored that included a water bottle, a leather just used our common knowledge idea of what the judges were looking honor to represent their institution.” workshops, discussed internship notepad, a small notepad and pen, of the students’ experience and for and knew how to construct a Her platform includes a lot of initia­ classification." opportunities, and were there almost an umbrella, candy, pens, and other winning proposal.” tives targeted at youth in the adjacent every step of the way during the case business necessities. After being divided into 10 The Morehouse Business communities. “We need to let the youth competition. These materials would all different teams, the students went' to Association’s Spring Symposium is an know they have other opportunities than work at preparing their presentation. However, even with the prove to be useful during each of the annual event. “For those who missed what is in the media. They don’t have to expenses handled by the corporate three workshops. In workshop one, Although each team demonstrated a it this year, they definitely should try be an athlete or a rapper. Its important sponsors, the huge responsibility John Walker & Lindsay Neuweiler strong command for the subject matter to attend the symposium next year. for them to see positive role models.” and had great ideas, one team emerged of making this event a success laid from Edelman discussed “How to It offers students a great chance to Johnson cites that there are primarily on the shoulders of Benjamin build a winning presentation.” In the to victory. The name of the group was network, meet people from the AUC, plenty of good role models in called “wolleY" Consulting, whose Jones, who was the coordinator of the second workshop, Milton Irvin and and gain valuable business experience,” the AUC and our task is to get symposium, and Hugh Love, who was Douglas Burke of UBS Securities members included Cameron Hawkins, advised Jones. He continued, “This is these people in front of children. the Symposium Logistics Manager. discussed proper business etiquette in Marcus Zak, Jordan Harris, Robert one of the major student run events The current Ms. Maroon and White, According to Love, this certainly was a multicultural environment. Belinda White, Mark Steward, Kwamc Nyarko, here at Morehouse. It would almost be Corinne Cater, a junior political sci­ Barrington Harvey, Austin Williams, not an easy event to plan. “We had Johnson White, and Benjamin P foolish not to participate in it.” ence major from Los Angeles, plans and Raquel Edw ards. to enjoy the rest of her time as the queen of Morehouse. She says that she will miss the day-to-day interac­ AUC. student organizations who came to strong, as the SGApresidents from Clark tion with students as Ms. Maroon and Sponsored by the Morehouse support and foster a greater awareness Atlanta, Spelman College, Morehouse White. “I am going to miss really be­ “A College Bonner Scholars, the between the six schools of the AUC. College and the Interdenominational ing able to cultivate that relationship. Morehouse SGA Community Service Throughout the program, Theological Center were in attendance. Like having the feeling that I can make Council, and the Sigma Tau Delta the panelists agreed that AUC unity In fact, Walter Higgs, SGA president a difference in a guys’ life - whether English Honor Society, the panel was must start with a change of attitude of ITC, formally addressed the panel, it’s just a smile or a pat on the back.” Night of moderated by the esteemed Dr. Tiy-e by the students of the AUC who often relating that often students mention Cater believes that it is important Muhammad, chief psychologist for the perpetuate elitist views. The panelists the importance of unity between for the queen of Morehouse to have T?1 ” Ricki Lake show. also touched upon the problems of Clark, Morehouse and Spelman but great relationships with the student Elegance The lineup of panelists student apathy within the community, exclude ITC, Morris Brown, and the body in addition to being a female rep­ read like a who’s who list of AUC stating that greater participation is Morehouse School of Medicine from resentative of the college and a female activists, including Cameron Hawkins, needed from students to correct the the discourse. ambassador to the community out­ Promotes president of the Morehouse/Spelman problems in the West End. Also, Mike Green, former side of Morehouse, going to various Pre-Law Society, Jennifer Parker, Mr. Sher-El also mentioned Morehouse SGApresidential candidate, conferences, and serving as a voice community mentor and Clark that students need to invest as delivered a powerful message about to petition for Morehouse students. AUC student, Van Freeman, founder of the entrepreneurs in local businesses the power of the individual to make Most importantly, Cater believes Morehouse golf team, Ms. Jacquelin, instead of assimilating into large firms. an impact on an entire community, that Ms. Maroon and White should director of the Morehouse Office of Cameron Hawkins added that the only citing his own experiences running for serve as a big sister to freshmen and Unity Community Service, and Kateem Sher- way raise awareness for important office. cherishes her time working with fresh­ by Alan Clarkerko El, a Morehouse alumnus and current issues is to continue to hold open After the panel concluded, man this past year. In a message to as­ member of the Atlanta School Board. forums. Van Freeman and Jennifer refreshments were served in the piring queens of Morehouse, Corine On Thursday, April 7 at The Cosby Auditorium was Parker both concurred that community Spelman Atrium, and students had believes that you should “know who 7:00pm, AUC students piled into the fitted with an elegant ambience, with service should always be voluntary, further opportunity to converse about you are before you get into it. Enjoy Cosby Auditorium at Spelman College long-stem roses placed at the foot of and should be completed according to community issues. Overall, “A Night your time right now and work hard. to participate in the 2nd annual “A each row and across the stage, and one’s interests and not simply to fulfill of Elegance” was a successful forum Most importantly, don’t do it unless Night of Elegance,” a panel that tackled classical music filling the air. Among a requirement. that certainly raised student awareness. you have a true love for Morehouse. “ the pertinent issues of unity within the the students were many members of Student participation was also Fowler Wins Election ------Story continued from page 1 ------“We will allocate additional mon­ year for the initial SGApresidential elec­ ey from the SGA Operational bud­ tion, with roughly half that number vot­ get to student groups not directly in­ ing in the second presidential election. volved in SGA,” explained Fowler. Chairman DeShazier attributes the vIn addition, we will provide guid­ record turnout to students being com­ ance to these groups so they can fortable with how elections were con­ put on the best events possible.” ducted. “People trusted the system 1 Already in the works are updates to the this year,” he asserted. Despite the Morehouse Wire, a product from Fowl­ apparent success, DeShazier hoped for er’s role as current SGA corresponding more. He lamented, “I counted at least secretary, which will expand into the five guys who left and that hurt because Morehouse SGA website. Socially, our goal was to have 1200 voters.” Fowler plans to initiate an off-season A possible contributing factor to Hump Wednesday replacement current­ this year’s success was the introduc­ ly entitled Quench Your Thirst-days. tion of third-party electronic voting At the recent Community Ser­ machines, courtesy of the office of vice Council forum “A Night of Ele­ Georgia Secretary of State Cathy Cox. gance,” Fowler was spotted conversing Elections Coordinator Allison McCul- with Sarah Thomas and Rashon Hasan, lick and her staff oversaw the entire president-elects for the Spelman Col­ voting process, lending a sense of se­ lege and Clark Atlanta University curity and a touch of professionalism 5>GAs, respectively. The trio intends to the process absent in recent years. to promote cohesion amongst the dif­ The significant voter participation ferent schools with Unity Events, a ensured that several races would be series of parties, forums, and com­ close and necessitate run-off elec­ munity service projects intended tions. As dictated in the Morehouse io eradicate the perennial divisions SGA Constitution, all candidates between the student populations. for SGA executive and class offi­ Right to Left:Nate Simpson, Lajon James, Julian DeShazier, Edward Summerhill • While the extensive list of projects cer positions must win their respec­ Election Committe anounce elecion results to Morehouse students might dissuade some leaders and over­ tive races with 52 percent of the vote. mittee will publish an overview of the whelm others, Fowler feels he is up to the Of the executive races, a run-off candidates, spread throughout student Cullers explained, “I wanted to devote email accounts and Facebook pro­ myself to Bilal’s campaign entirely.” 2005 elections for public dissemination. job. As he is known to simply state, “To was required between junior board of The publication will detail comparative whom much is given, much is required.” trustee candidates Sean Brazier and files, with some circulating into the Chairman DeShazier applauded emails of recent Morehouse alumni McCullers decision. “I charged my statistics on student voting trends for 1 The highly publicized Student Gov­ Emerson Girardeau. Brazier clinched this race and previous ones and provide ernment Association (SGA) elections the run-off with 308 votes to Gi­ and current Spelman students. No committee members to not help their one was ever charged with fault for friends and candidates,” stated De­ campaign advice for future candidates attracted 1193 voters on Tuesday, Mar. rardeau’s 268 votes, defeating his op­ about the Morehouse electoral process. 29, 2005 and 567 voters for run-offs ponent with 53.5 percent of the vote. the subversive tactics and one target­ Shazier. “Kyle got to the point where ed candidate won his race regardless. he felt he might compromise the Elec­ Joining president-elect Fowler on on Thursday, Mar. 31, 2005, the high­ The process was not without its next year’s SGA executive board will est turnouts in recent election history. scandals, threatening the sanctity of Additionally, Election Committee tions Committee and I appreciated his member Kyle McCullers renounced choice.” DeShazier notified all can­ be Ruben Burney (vice-president), Kel- According to election records, approxi­ the process. Forged emails and anony­ echi Kalu (recording secretary), Marcus mately 800 students voted online last mous bulletins, denouncing popular his position midway into the election didates of McCullers resignation. season. Citing personal reasons, Mc- As their last act, the Elections Com­ Edwards (corresponding secretary), and

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mine the outcome of a person’s overall brands. fashion appears to Lauren N. Stokes impression placed upon others. As for the ladies, “one size fits all" the point that atten In the past decades, African Americans usually means “one size fits most.” All cause an excessive Contemporary fash­ were judged by two components: com­ fashion trends are not for all body types, amount of tackiness ion in the black commu­ plexion and wardrobe. Currently these and a bikini does not look appealing on due to over-coor­ nity has come a long way credentials arc still used for judgment, everyone. The same goes for men as dination. Every­ from overalls and potato but in the AUC, the latter takes prece­ well (if you happen to resemble Snoop one wants to stand sacks. In fact, in the past dence. Dogg in “Baby Boy” whenever you out, but a true star few years fashion has sim­ This is pail three of a series wear a tank top, then layering t-shirts shines and glows in ply mimicked trends from focusing on stereotypes within the is a better choice for you). the spotlight; he or It 20 years earlier. black community. This week will take When it comes to footwear, if she doesn't create it ff'W« 11 * ■ ‘ 1 Presently, in 2005, a look at the fashion don’t’s and faux your shoes begin to model themselves from the reflection mW n* male fashion has moved pas of culture, as well as a few sugges­ after song lyrics—“do the rockaway / of an outfit. from the throwbacks, bag­ tions on how to improve. and lean back” or “diggin’ in the scene UiV 1 ■ i“I gy jeans and sweatbands African Americans often tend with a gangsta lean”— then it is time to to blazers, the infamous to accessorize and match to the point of get a new pair. “button-down” sweater tackiness. As a female, a moment must If your feet are in stilettos or vests, colorful polo’s, and be taken to concentrate on the stereo­ sandals, and they look like grandma's driving loafers. For the la­ types of African American hairstyles. muffins overflowing the pan. then it’s dies, it is simply plunging For instance, just because orange or time to step back and think if you arc neck lines, colorful pat­ blue is your favorite color, it does not really putting your best foot forward. terns, candy-colored jew­ mean that it should become your hair On a lighter note, prom is no excuse elry, wedge shoes, and the color. Hair should never be dyed to to wear matching sports jerseys and best little blazers around. match one’s outfit, car, nails, etc. dresses, animal prints, and suits out­ LeBron James ath­ For the men, hair should side of black, blue, gray, or tan. letic apparel has turned never shine and glisten more than your To sum things up, stereo- into a Carlton Banks cor­ girlfriend's does, and you should not be typically within the black community, porate chic, and the cam­ able to share the same hair products. pus of Morehouse Col­ No matter one’s color, hair should lege greatly reflects the always look natural and flattering to transformation. The ward­ one’s complexion, even though it may robe change may be due not be natural. to an influence of music As stated before, matching on fashion, or the way in tends to be overused within the com­ which an outfit can deter- munity. Even though it looks nice to coordinate, no one over the age of seven with a matching twin should be caught dead in identical outfits. “We're taking pictures," is no lon­ ger an excuse to wear the same air brushed white t-shirt or sports jersey in a photograph. This goes for males and females. Another fashion faux pas within the black community is the cxcessivcness of logos and name

Val Joseph’s Inner The Maroon Tiger Strength 830 Westview Drive, SW Kevin A. Thomas truly amazing how God can turn an ap­ the assistance of wisdom and courage, Box 40 palling situation into a most glorifying Val chose the latter. Atlanta, GA 30314 When one reflects on a man joy! The empowerment program started by who has applied beliefs and principals Father Ned Murphy, a clergy­ Val Joseph is called Inner Strength. Vol.LXXX, No. Ill - 8 pages of his life to the continuous struggle man in the Bronx became Val’s mentor, The program is a contender in the fight of enlightening the gullible minds of showering him with love and encour­ against street violence, poor academic young males, the name Valdimer Jo­ agement. Father Murphy was able to grades, low self-esteem, and drug us­ Kyle S. Yeldell, ’05 seph must be spoken. observe Val’s passion for learning at a age, to name a few. These “at-risked” Editor-In-Chief Val’s life informs us that we young age. In due time, with the help males are cordially invited to join Inner James Pendleton, ‘05 Khalil F. Um’rani, ‘05 must not wait until after graduation to and guidance of Father Murphy, Val Strengh, and when they come they will Managing Editor Layout Editor give back to our suffering community; was able to attend a prep high school. be bombarded with a positive atmo­ we must start giving now. It has been After graduation Val applied sphere, positive mentors, life chang­ Alan Clarke, ‘06 said by the wise that it is better to give and received acceptance to prestigious ing challenges, academic advancement Copy Editor than to receive. The same philosophy Morehouse College. Suffice to say, Val skills, and most importantly love via must be applied to teaching as well. has come such a long way, in just a short encouragement. NEWS LAYOUT One who learns must now teach! period of time. While at Morehouse NICHOLAS AUSTIN, '06, Campus News Editor MATTHEW MORRISON, ‘07 Associate Editor In March of 2003 Validimer Joseph JONATHAN BLOCKER, ‘06, Associate Editor NICHOLAS HARRIS, ‘08, Associate Editor Val Joseph grew up in the Val was confronted with more adversi­ passed away. Since his departure, DARYL HANNAH, '06, World & Local Editor ALEXA HARRIS, Graphics Editor treacherous housing projects of the ty. He had to work three jobs just to pay coordinators have been struggling to CONTRIBUTORS Bronx, New York. Life at such a young off his expenses, however, he was still keep this remarkable program alive, SPORTS JEREMY L. BROWN, ‘06 KENNETH M. JULIAN, ‘06, Sports Editor age was a constant struggle for Val as able to maintain above average grades The program is currently operated by JASON TOWNSEND -RGIERS ITALO M. BROWN, ‘06, Associate Editor KENDRICK JOHNSON, ‘07 he was consistently confronted with and give back to his community. While two great women of virtue, Miss Hal- BRYAN WALLACE, '06, Associate Editor DONALD CRUMP, ‘06 typical societal pains that tackle our talking to a drug dealer on the street, len and Miss Wallace. They have been ANDRE MCCAIN, 08 young urban males every second of Val was able to apply one of his many PHOTOGRAPHY AISSATOU BARRY devoted to implementing the vision MARCEL WILLIAMS, ‘06, Photography Editor MWIKKALI MUINDI their lives: drugs, peer pressure, gangs, gifts. In the midst of the conversation, of Val Joseph and their diligent work RALPH QUARLES, ‘06, Associate Editor KRENICE ROSEMAN and most important, a lack of love and Val began mentoring the young man. will never be forgotten. At the end of JASON RIFFE, ‘07, Associate Editor ANTHONY SM1TH.06 encouragement from the surrounding SANDILE HLATSHWAYO His motivating words inspired the drug March, Inner Strength closed due to FEATURES ERIC WILLIS community. At the age of 12, Val was dealer to quit selling drugs. In addition, various problems. We pray and believe LAUREN STOKES, Features Editor abandoned by his mother and left to Val followed his passion and helped the that Val Joseph’s Inner Strength was RICK BENTLEY, ‘06, Associate Editor SPECIAL THANKS: BELINDA KOSTELEC provide for himself in the wilderness young man find a decent job. This was a seed planted in every youth that en­ ELISE DURHAM of the Bronx, New York. Val’s passion, inspiring young urban tered the program. This seed will grow ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ADRIENNE HARRIS B. MARTELL MICKLE, ‘06, Arts Editor One must ask, how can a 12 males to greatness. Upon graduation. KENYATTA SHAMBURGER and bring forth good fruit, and they will REV. HERMAN “SKIP” MASON year old child survive with no parents, Val was presented with two major op­ become giants for justice, change, and ADVISORS no home, and no guidance in a setting tions. The first was applying to one of truth just as Val Joseph confidently be­ DR. JOCELYN JACKSON like the Bronx, New York? The deser­ the most prominent laws schools in the DR. JOSEPH MCCRAY lieved. For more information please go BRODERICK MCGRADY tion of a mother can be detrimental to country. Harvard Law School, and the to: www.innerstrength.org JOHNNY NIMES, Associate Dean of Student Services a child as she contributes to the foun­ second was accepting the call to serve dation of her child’s well-being. It is and empower young urban males. With

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North America Federal Agents Seize 15 Tons of Marijuana

Workers unloading a shipment of Mexican television stands and carts in an Otay Mesa warehouse stumbled upon unexpected surprise:there were tons of marijuana mixed in with the hardware. The marijuana was wrapped in pharmaceutical boxes, home depot boxes, and heavy duty garbage bags. Federal agents seized the 15.433 tons of marijuana on Mar. 30 valued at over $4.5 million dollars, said Lauren Mack, AsiaA si spokeswoman for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. China Petitions Against Japan Although smugglers are regularly caught due to surveillance, China has created a fervent tips, or drug sniffing dogs, the driver campaign to keep Japan out of the responsible for transporting the drugs United Nations Security Council. In was able to cross the border with ease its efforts, China has gathered over 22 and drive the 53-foot truck to a nearby million signatures, thus increasing the warehouse. As for advances in the chances of China blocking Japan from case, federal agents interviewed one joining the elite group. The Chinese Mexican driver, but had no cause for government has allowed state controlled arrest. media to advertise prominently in order to support this effort. Japan is expected Africa According to a United States to be among several nations granted New Project Aimed at Kenyan envoy, Syria’s leaders promised to pull a permanent seat on the restructured Poverty all of their military and intelligence Security Council. forces out of Lebanon before national China has yet to reveal which Sauri, a settlement in western elections begin in May. Terje Roed- way it plans to vote, but has the power Kenya, has become the test subject in Larson released the statement, “All to veto the proposal. If China were a new experiment aimed to decrease Syrian troops, military assets, and the to prevent Japan’s induction, it would poverty on the African continent. intelligence apparatus will have been increase tension between Asia’s leadings The director of the Earth institute at withdrawn completely” by April 30. powers to a level unseen since the two Colombia University, Jeffrey Sachs, Syria has reduced its force nations re-established diplomatic ties leads a project aimed to fight every facet to 8.000 from 14,000. The Lebanese in 1972. Relations between the two of poverty in Kenya. By improving opposition has staged rallies over the countries have deteriorated over the Europe past few weeks due to scuffles over health, education, agriculture, and European Commission Faces Deficit From Rising Oil Prices, Unemployment past six weeks to encourage the removal energy in just one area at a time, the of Syrian forces. Demonstrations were energy sources, spats over the structure institute hopes to improve the conditions The European Commission reduced its to its lowest rating in seven months. engendered by the St. Valentine’s Day of history books with respect to Japan’s of millions of impoverished Africans in 2005 growth forecast for the Euro-zone The budget deficits of Germany, Italy, assassination of former Prime Minister role in WWII, and the recent attack of a only five years. The project grew out from 2% to 1.6%, the second cut in six Greece, and Portugal will exceed the Rafik Hariri. Chinese submarine in Japanese waters. of Millennium Development Goals, a months as a result of rising oil prices European Union limit of 3% of the The withdrawal of the Syrians After aiming to collect one benchmark created by the UN in hopes and unemployment. “Growth for 2005 gross domestic product. will not be the end of Syrian influence million signatures, the numbers on of ridding the world of poverty. In will be down from 2% last year,” the The European Union will have in Lebanon, which has been dominated the petition are continuing to grow Sauri. the institute has surveyed every European monetary commissioner, to loosen its rules in order for these by Syria for over 25 years. Syrian and organizers hope they can reach home and conducted blood tests for Joaquin Almunia, stated in Brussels. countries to avoid sanctions. Germany troops first entered Lebanon in 1976 as 30 million. Liu Jianchao, the Foreign every person to get an accurate view “The commission also trimmed its is the worst performing nation in the a response to Lebanese civil war. Chibli Ministry spokesman, explained that of how bad the conditions are. While •06 forecasts to 2.1% from 2.2%.” Euro-region and the European Union Mallat, law professor and opposition the effort reflected growing alarm a deadline for the completion of the With oil prices increasing by this year with expected growth of 0.8%. leader describes the political unrest in about Japan’s treatment of history. project was setat2015, several setbacks 85% and regional unemployment at To combat these woes the European this statement in an interview: “In the Although Chinese officials have not have pushed this date further into the 8.9%, profit of companies is just as low Central Bank will meet to determine Middle East, all political impasses end unequivocally endorsed the petition, future. as consumer confidence, which dropped short-term interest rates. in violence.” they do provide supportive comments, Gonzales leads World Mourns the Charge in Passing of Pope John Paul Defense of Patriot Act Jeremy L. Brow By Daryl Hannah Congress had about the act. On many Catholic Church, but to Protestants asks the elected pope if he accepts With 16 provisions to the occasions, Ashcroft added fuel to the and other religions across the nation. his election, and when he answers Patriot Act expiring by Dec. 31, Attorney contempt Congress had towards him Grief ripped through the world However, not all of his in the affirmative, he is duly elected General Alberto Gonzales and FBI by refusing to respond to the request as it was gravely announced that Pope travels were applauded by the Vatican. as pope, having full and absolute Director Robert Mueller urged Congress for records and even going as far as John Paul II had died on Saturday, April Historically, the pope is to serve as the jurisdiction over the whole Church. to renew the provisions in a series of saying that they were indirectly helping 2. Streams of tears flowed down the “CEO” of the church, managing the The name of the new pope is committee meetings last week. During terrorists by criticizing his policy. faces of the tens of thousands of faithful archbishops and the bureaucracy of the not known formally until it has been the process of Congressional hearings Gonzales concurs with the followers who waited at the base of the church. Many of Pope John Paul Il’s proclaimed by the senior cardinal both Gonzales and Muller faced harsh concerns of the Senate and agrees pope’s three-story apartment building critics note that the immensely tedious deacon from the main balcony of the criticism in their attempts to defend the that it should be a more open line of late Saturday evening. For more than task of preparing the pope for his Vatican. He then proceeds to proclaim act. Even so, the two remain zealous communication with all aspects of 10 minutes after the announcement of travels and ensuring his knowledge of in Latin, “Habemus Papam”- “We in their belief that the Patriot Act has the Patriot Act. During the hearings his death, the largely Roman crowd the customs of the particular country to have a pope.” The new pope then steps succeeded in helping to fight terrorism. with the Senate committee he pledged applauded the fallen religious leader. which he was traveling indirectly caused forward and imparts his first papal The Patriot Act was enacted to “treat those who express concerns Having sufferedfromanumber the Pope to neglect some of his duties. blessing, “Urbi et Orbi”— “to the City in light of the September 11 attacks. Its about the Patriot Act with respect and of ailments both publicly and privately, The next pope will surely have and to the World.” After all official purpose is “uniting and strengthening listen to concerns with an open mind.” the Pope had been hospitalized twice the daunting task of traveling as much acts of notification are over, the eldest America by providing appropriate During the same week, in since Feb. 1 and had suffered for a as or even more than Pope John Paul II. cardinal deacon announces the choice tools required to intercept and obstruct accordance with the pledge to be decade from Parkinson’s disease. The The papacy has now to the people, and finally, at a time terrorism.” However, the Patriot Act more open with Congress, the Justice nearness of death was most apparent entered a process known as “interim designated by the pope, crowns the new has generated heavy controversy Department released a report on how last Thursday when the Vatican government.” During this time the pope with the triple tiara of the papacy in its three-year lifespan. Many the Patriot Act has been used. According announced that a urinary tract infection Chief Camerlengo, the cardinal who Within a short time of government officials and American to the report, the section that consented had caused a high fever and unstable manages the pope’s secular affairs, is his election, a formal inauguration citizens deem the act unconstitutional for law enforcement to secretly enter blood pressure. He was 84 years old. responsible for the government of the ceremony takes place. One of the few because it intrudes on many personal and search a home or office without Bom Karol Wojtyla on May Church. On April 18, the cardinals accomplishments of Pope John Paul I, freedoms of the American people. notifying the owner has been used 18, 1920 in Wodowice* Poland, Pope will enter the conclave, the private who served as pope for one month, was Several sections in the 108 times during a 22-month period. John Paul II was noted to be the most rooms of the Sistine Chapel where the the abolition of the traditional Papal act, including those coming up for The statement also says, apologetic pope in the history of the cardinals meet to elect a new pope, and Coronation, which Pope John Paul renewal, have been the subject of a “Delayed-notification search warrants papacy. Having been reared during a proceed to the business of the elections. II opted not to resurrect. These last vast array of debate. The act includes are used in a wide spectrum of criminal trying time in Polish history, Pope John To qualify as an elector, a cardinal two popes have done away with the contentious sections that allow for the investigations, includingthose involving Paul II was extremely sensitive to the must be fewer than 80 years old. monarchic symbolism of the papacy search of personal information, such as terrorism and drugs.” Also, according oppressed nature of third world and Papal elections take place in favor of a heightened concentration medical records, library book rentals, to Gonzales, authorities have sought impoverished nations. Such embedded in the Vatican in secluded quarters in of the role as “Servus Servorum Dei”- and email and voice mail messages. “roving wiretaps” 49 times and business sensitivity compelled the Pope to great secrecy, with a highly sacred and - “Servant of the Servants of God.” Conversely, Attorney General records 35 times since September 2003. openly condemn formalized institutions orchestrated ceremony. Upon entering, Vatican observers identify Gonzales, who is largely responsible Roving wiretaps give law officials the of oppression, such as communism— the cardinals take an oath to abide by the several prospects to succeed Pope for calling for the renewal, adamantly ability to monitor suspects’ cell phones. which calls for religious oppression. rules set forth by the pope, and forgo all John Paul II. Because there is no defends the act, telling the Senate Understanding the need ThehumblenatureofPopeJohn right to outside communication, such as “front-runner,” unlike many papal Judiciary Committee, “Thanks in part to for compromise in the act, both Paul II certainly matched his conception mobile phones, newspapers, television, elections in the past, the cardinals will theact,wehavedismantledterroristcalls, Gonzales and Mueller are willing to of the ecumenic role of the Catholic messages, letters or signals to observers. be scrutinizing various aspects of the disrupted terrorist plots and captured accept modifications to it. Numerous church not only to other religions The actual casting of ballots candidates: country of origin, age, terrorists before they could strike.” Congressmen have introduced but also to the world. Attempting to is conducted with each cardinal experience, and personality. Another A common theme in his legislation to restrict some of the bridge the gap between the Catholic approaching the altar according to the major issue facing the cardinals is discussion with Congress was parts o Patriot Act. The bill will limit Church and other religions, Pope John order of precedence. Each cardinal if the papacy should return to Italy. that the expiring provisions are the roving wiretaps and also raise Paul was the first Catholic pope to carries his ballot folded between the The passing of Pope John crucial in the ongoing fight against the bar for qualifications of secret step foot inside a Jewish synagogue. first two fingers of his right hand. Paul II has greatly affected the steady terrorism. Some Senators cited the warrants to examine business records. Pope John Paul II is noted as He kneels for a short prayer, and on flow of many Catholic followers. As lack of communication and lag time Even though the Patriot Act the most traveled pope in the 1,972 rising he testifies that “Christ the Lord thousands upon thousands of mourners of information about the progress has been under fire since its inception, years of the papacy. Having visited is my Judge” and that he is choosing pour into the Vatican in hopes to gain a of the Patriot Act as a major fear. there still remains a bipartisan 142 different countries, Pope John whom he judges should be selected. glimpse of the departed Holy See, many The restraint on the data consensus that there should be Paul’s travels made him a staple icon When a pope has been canonically worry about what the future holds. accrued by the Justice Department legislation to combat the dealings of in the media; these travels indirectly elected, the dean of the cardinals Chief was deemed the norm under the helm terrorist. However, to the extent that the made him not only an icon to the Camerlengo, in the name of the college, of former Attorney General John legislation should obstruct the rights Ashcroft. Ashcroft was known to be of the citizens of the US will remain stubborn in response to the questions the subject of a wide range of debate. Recycle The Maroon Tiger Editorials

The Maroon Tiger is published weekly during the academic year at Morehouse College. Our goal is to maintain an independent editorial policy. Opinions expressed in The Maroon Tiger are solely the views of its staff and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Morehouse 19 College, its administration, or The Maroon Tiger advisors. Commentaries solely represent the views of the author and are not necessarily THE MAROON TIGER the opinion of The Maroon Tiger. We believe all advertising to be correct but cannot guarantee its accuracy or be responsible for its out­ come. The Maroon Tiger welcomes your views on any public issue. We routinely edit letters for space and correct errors in spelling and 25 punctuation. Letters as well as commentaries must be 300 words or less, typed, signed, and should include a full address and telephone Kyle S. Yeldell, '05 number. Editor-in-Chief Why Can’t I Just Get Served? “Jiggaboo Beauty” Dwight A. Helton Nick Sneed My silence is broken. There orders had been placed. The people because ya’ll don’t pay my salary.” It’s no secret that the internal I’m PROUD,” after our own alumnus is a profound problem when the food gave answers such as bottled wa­ But hold on, we do pay her color complex housed by many Afri­ Dr. Martin Luther King shared his service that brothas receive at Kilgore ter, a coke, and a BLT (bacon lettuce salary. In fact, we Morehouse students, can Americans still persists. As a stu­ dream that his young children would rivals that of the same service that the and tomato) sandwich. A couple of with our parents or scholarships, pay dent at Morehouse College, the place one day be judged on their character, Freedom Riders received from rac­ people were just there to get a “refill.” for the operation of Kilgore. Did the with a “Proud Tradition of Producing and not their external features, we, the ists restaurant owners during the Civil Why was the line so long? It worker know that? Do we students Outstanding Leaders,” the place which “enlightened male representatives of Rights movement. Morehouse has been turns out that the a certain lady behind need this treatment in an environment houses Black America’s “Talented Black America” continue to place our rated number one for black education, the counter, who shall remain nameless, that is structured to be conducive to our Tenth,” the place that holds fast to the Black women in a narrow box of how but can be rated last for its lackadaisi­ decided to take a break that was almost development? I do not mean this as an motto “All fine women love Morehouse they should appear. cal way of handling students, especially 45 minutes long without putting through attack on this particular worker, but I Men,” I was taken aback when I dis­ This tunnel vision view of at Kilgore Cafe. The food many times orders that were not complicated. The am just questioning the system which covered a number of student-elected Black beauty is nothing new with Af­ is late to come out, certain workers are line became more jumbled, the food allows some Morehouse personnel to officers had a narrow concept of what rican Americans and other members of rude, and the level of disorganization still was not near ready, and my fellow hassle, harass, and down right abuse its falls under the category of Black beau­ the African Diaspora. “Hair and Color causes an atmosphere of sheer chaos. Morehouse peers were utterly insulted. students. Yes, this treatment happens ty- Consciousness in African America,” I must speak up because some The “House” did not feel like home. in other parts of the campus as well. In The Souls of Black Folk, W.E.B. Du- chapter 5 of Obialege Lake’s “Blue students have tried to make reasonable When the worker came off of This needs to change if any student Bois said the problem of the 20th cen­ Veins and Kinky Hair,” contains sev­ complaints, but no one listened. Other the break, one could imagine the frus­ should feel it necessary in the future tury would be the problem of the color eral examples of advertisements for students wanted to speak up, but did not tration displayed on students’ faces. to give money back to such a system. line. He spoke of the duality Blacks in skin lightener and hair treatment that feel that they had the appropriate chan­ Many had just experienced another Maybe the college should America faced while trying to cope with were placed in numerous Black pub­ nels for expression. But 1 am fed up. strenuous Morehouse academic school look to the Soul Vegetarian Restau­ their double consciousness and tainted lications in the early part of the 20th 1 was in Kilgore one day day and wanted good food and good rant on Abernathy for some guid­ vision under the veil. African Ameri­ century. One such ad was for a product and I peeped a line that was as long service. I observed students starting to ance. The African Hebrew Israelites cans in the 21 st century still continue to created by Dr. James H. Herlihy, which as voter complaint lines were for the comment and ask questions concerning who operate this restaurant leave confront the problem of the color line, he called Black-No-More. The ad read, 2000 and 2004 Elections. The stu­ the lack of care with which this Kilgore many customers feeling so comfort­ not only within American society as a “Colored people, your salvation is at dents in line were just as irritated. I Food Service worker handled us with. able and well-served that sometimes whole, but within our own community. hand. The Negro need no longer be dif­ approached the line and asked if every­ In response, the worker had the nerve to one can find himself not wanting The problem of the color line is drawn ferent in color from the white man. The one had been served. They said “Yes.” respond to the comments by saying that to leave. Take the hint Morehouse. between varying definitions and ideas greatest discovery of the age guaran­ I went down the line and asked what she did not have “tojump when we called of what Black beauty is. teed to transform the blackest skin into There was a fair amount of the purest white without pain, inconve­ debate and conversation following the nience or danger.” Products like these interviews and selection of the contes­ were still being sold over the counter tants for the 2005 Miss Maroon and during the 1960s. Decades later, with White Pageant. All of the contestants these self destructive items no longer were attractive and fairly intelligent. on the shelves of American drug stores, Electoral Parallelism The outstanding issue was that one of the desire to emulate European con­ Anthony Harris the contestants didn’t fit inside the lim­ cepts of beauty is shelved in the hearts ited Morehouse concept of how a queen and souls of many of our “enlightened’ should appear. This contestant’s hair­ members of Black society. While we continue to realize old” according to the Associated Press, the intolerance of opinions in many style was not the “ideal” or “desired” Knowing that many people the manipulation of the political sys­ meaning in about twenty more years. places in the south, especially my look for this group of individuals, as here have archaic perceptions of what tem, let’s divert our attention to a simi­ If we think the Bush’s are a dynasty, home state of Texas, about my being well as other members of the student a beautiful Black woman is, what can I lar situation in far away Zimbabwe. our current president couldn’t possibly moderate, not even liberal. The same body. offer as a suggestion to not only my fel­ The nation has recently gone through run the United States for forty years! is with Harare and Bulawayo, cities While I know that in this low brothers, but as well as our sisters elections in which Zimbabwe’s Move­ But you can see the obvious that voted for the MDC. These cities environment, the light skinned, long who have similar beliefs of where they ment for Democratic Change party similarities. More than 10 percent of are reported to be in a dejected mood haired female will get more looks than fit in this hierarchy of Black beauty? (MDC), led by Morgan Tsvangirai, voters were turned away from Zim­ over the loss of the election, similar to any other type of female, I didn’t re­ The color complex is nothing new, and is contesting the results that came babwean polls, similar to the likes of much of America’s avail (specifically ally think that a woman without a perm unfortunately will not go away. The out overwhelmingly in favor of in­ Ohio, Florida, or Georgia if it passes Democrats, or any well-populated city would generate so much debate. From good hair/bad hair debate existed be­ cumbent President Robert Mugabe. the proposed abominable identification in America) after Kerry’s concession. what I gathered before the pageant, fore the showdown between the “Jig- Mugabe’s party, the ZANU- legislation. There were large discrep­ The message displayed in the many people were under the impres­ gaboos” and the “Gamma Rays,” and PF party, recently won 78 of the 120 ancies between the number of those Zimbabwean election is that corruption sion that dreadlocked or twisted hair will persist after the sequel to” School contested seats of the legislature. The voted and the reported numbers of can occur anywhere and that a country was “too natural” for Miss Maroon and Daze.” I can only hope that these in­ president can also install 30 additional votes cast, like the rumored voter fraud in Africa can seem just as hopeless po­ White or the members of her court. It dividuals who have succumbed to the members to the 150-seat legislature, of Ohio this last election. The South litically, or even worse, than the United was suggested that someone sit down European idea of beauty will lift the providing the ZANU-PF party a two- African Development Community States. Yet, we must remember that with this contestant and nicely ask her veil and gain uncensored sight. thirds majority in the legislature, al­ described the election as “peaceful, just as the Movement for Democratic to consider a different look for the pag­ Langston Hughes once made the lowing them to change the constitution credible and well organized... reflect­ Change Party has the strength to fight eant, something more “formal and ap­ charge that we as Black people must at will. If there is any judiciary dispute, ing the will of the people.” My guess the tyrannous Mugabe and the ZANU- propriate.” “express our individual dark-skinned there is no problem because Mugabe is that many of them voted for “moral PF, so must we fight for our own rights Upon hearing these subconscious state­ selves without fear or shame. If white has also installed many judges who sup­ reasons" as well. However, in the United States. Georgia residents ments of self-hate, as well as tangible people are pleased we are glad. If they port him in the judiciary. The ZANU- this last part is somewhat true. For the should be able to vote with work or stu­ examples of the impact of Eurocentric are not, it doesn’t matter. We know we PF has control of the executive, legisla­ past elections, specifically the 2000 dent identification. Polls should not be influence on our sense of self identity are beautiful. And ugly too.” We must tive, and judicial branch of the nation and 2002, there have been reported in­ closed in predominant minority-popu­ and self worth, I immediately began embrace the contrasting beauty we as a of Zimbabwe. Doesn’t this look a tad cidents of violence in response to the lated areas in undecided states. People to ask myself what, in terms of beauty, people possess, for it is what makes us familiar9 But what adds more compli­ elections, no cases of violence have oc­ should not be deterred from voting constitutes as appropriate or formal at unique. Limiting ourselves to a narrow cation to the matter is that Mugabe has curred so far after this major upset. We anywhere. These are problems with a Historically Black College. Over 100 concept of what’s “appropriate” for us led the nation of Zimbabwe since it re­ may have had a protest this past March our electoral system in America that we years after DuBois challenged us to see will only continue to perpetuate our ceived its independence from Britain in 19 in Washington D.C., but we are so should recognize and fight for, just as beyond the veil, after the era of Jim inability to fully embrace what makes 1980. He even recently quipped that he thankful that there weren’t riots in the our brothers and sisters in Africa are do­ Crow segregation, after James Brown us, US. Brothers and sisters, please re­ planned to retire “when I am a century streets. Although, this doesn’t stop ing. This is the essence of democracy. told us to say it loud: “I’m Black and move your veils. To shake, to dap, or to pound? That is the question.

On the daily basis we brothers of “da when one of the two parties either pos­ and have been relegated to nod sta­ be a quick thinker and use the environ­ to ingest any other additional bacteria house” are faced with the problematic sesses superior occupational status, tus and been placed on the no-contact ment around him as a tool. The tools other than what’s from their own hands issue of how to address our other broth­ popularity amongst peers, or is sim­ list. To the fellas on this list, there is often utilized are the following: cell and that of which the cafeteria so elo­ ers. When you stroll up, down, and ply much older than the other. On our hope because you can be removed phone, books, the elbow, no eye con­ quently provides. In this case an ap­ around the yard and are approached campus this greeting is often utilized when you turn from the dark side tact, or simply making your hands in­ propriate greeting would be the follow­ by your brother, how do you greet during faculty-student interaction. and immerse yourself in dove, ivory, accessible. The tactic that seems to be ing: nod, point, or just simply say “hi”. him? Do you do the pound? Point? Or Unlike shaking hands, the or any other soap-washing product. most successful is the point. By simply Rule 2: If a peer’s hands are full, don’t the often popular shake that is quickly pound and ‘shake-snap’ greetings are The tactics that one utilizes to avoid acknowledging your peer you avoid bump his elbow because often you are followed by a rhythmic snap? the informal greetings that any other additional greeting be­ doing more harm than good. The elbow Although one may not admit it imme­ are often seen around cam­ cause to do so would be consid­ acknowledgment is permissible but not diately, each greeting that we choose pus. A shake-snap greeting ered excessive. It is imperative in this regard because it frequently to utilize is justified based off the re­ often occurs between peers that you always be aware because results in them dropping or mishan­ lationship the two counterparts may that haven’t seen each oth­ you may be taken off guard and dling whatever may be in their hands. have. See, not just everyone is deserv­ er in a minute or between be forced to submit and suffer a Rule 3: If you have already greeted ing of the popular “shake, then snap” peers that share some kind displeasurable greeting filled a person previously, it is not nec­ greeting, but only a select few! After of bond through previous with sweat and stench. So I re­ essary to acknowledge that person observing these interactions that take experiences. The pound mind you to stay aware because every time you see them that day. place on our campus, I have success­ greeting is used to prevent the “avoidables” are adamant Now you have been informed and are fully categorized each greeting, al­ the spread of germs be­ and always desire acknowledg­ equipped with the knowledge to de­ though there are some factors that may cause some cats’ hygiene ment even when it is not wanted. termine if you are black-listed or not. deter one’s choice of greeting. These is certainly lacking. We Before I conclude, I would With this knowledge respect these rules factors include time, hand availabil­ all know that guy on campus you re­ the “unfortunates” is certainly a thing like for all to be aware of the rules and guidelines to ensure your status ity, hygiene, and a multitude of others. fuse to shake hands with because he of beauty. These tactics are practiced that are obviously not a given since and to avoid the list of the avoidables. When you shake hands with is either suffering from sweaty-palms because we don’t want to either offend people violate them frequently. So as you walk up, down, and around someone it is a testament of respect syndrome or soap-to-body disease. or give the black-listed peer an idea of Rule 1: In the cafeteria any greeting the yard take notice of the greetings that the two share with one another. Yet some gentlemen are not deserv­ his greeting status on campus. In order with your hands is considered taboo. you use, and ask yourself, why that This formal greeting often occurs ing of any hand-to-hand contact at all to accomplish this pursuit one needs to Cats are eating and they don’t want greeting? Or why did you refuse to

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COURTESY OF IMPERIAL FEZ WWW.IMRERIALFEZ.COM Tyler Perry’s /w Occidental Iceal. . . Diary of a Mad Black Woman

B.Martell Mickle dra is even on hand to perform readings There’s only one word to de­ in regard to money and love life. For Perry’s “Diary of a Mad Black scribe Atlanta’s little foreign jewel: Im­ an evening that will culturally enlighten perial. Imperial Fez that is. Located your mind and grant you an experience right in the core of Atlanta’s Peachtree nothing less than Imperial, this ethereal St., this conglomerate of culture fuses treasure from the Occident will leave Woman” an Uplifting Journey native customs into an atmosphere you utterly fulfilled. you’ll never forget. Truly Lauren Stokes embracing every aspect ten by Tyler Perry. The movie focuses aspects of the black community such of traditional Moroccan Flip Wilson started it, Eddie Mur­ on Helen McCarter (Kimberly Elise), as the importance of going to church, culture, the Imperial Fez phy cashed in on it, and Martin Law­ who seemingly has the perfect life with celebrations and cookouts, and main­ Belly Dancers supply you rence perfected it. What is it? It is the husband Charles McCarter (Steve Har­ taining and uplifting the black family. with subtle eye-candy as art of a black man transforming into a ris). Over the years, Helen has been a Although “Diary of a Mad Black Wom­ they sashay around the big black woman. After the release of faithful and loving wife, while Charles an” focuses on Helen McCarter and her room; servers further in­ “Diary of a Mad Black Woman,” Ty­ has built a successful and lucrative ca­ adaptations to a new life, there are also dulge your senses by gen­ ler Perry can add himself to the list. reer as a prominent Atlanta attorney. subplots and underlying themes pres­ tly rinsing your hands be­ On Feb. 25th, “Diary of a Mad Although the couple appears to be ent in the film. Forgiveness and under­ fore each entree. And did Black Woman” debuted in theatres perfect from a superficial standpoint, standing become an important premise I mention the ambience across the country, and Tyler Perry behind closed doors their marriage is in the movie, directing the characters will have you feeling like became a household name. Before his far from the image that is portrayed. decisions and ultimately guiding the a genie in a bottle? Oh, silver screen debut, the thirty-five year- The movie begins with Charles course of the entire film. Tyler Perry by the way, psychic San- old Perry was known as a playwright, accepting a prestigious award on their has come a long way from being home­ director, producer, and actor creating 18th wedding anniversary, and then less on more than one occasion, to smash hits such as “Meet the Browns,” promptly requesting a divorce. Con­ selling out shows at the Fox Theatre. “Madea’s Class Reunion,” and “Madea flict ensues as events take a turn for the His plays have transformed the Chit­ Goes to Jail.” Perry’s plays mainly worse. Charles literally throws Helen lin’ Circuit into what is now known as Tweet Shines On Latest center on Madea Simmons, a sixty- out of their extravagant mansion in or­ simply Urban Theatre. In the spring of eight year-old grandmother who al­ der to make room for his new wife and 2001, Perry earned the honor of being ways treats her audience to continuous children. Consequently, Helen, driving nominated for the Helen Hayes Award LP, Its’ Me Again helpings of laughter and amazement. a moving van filled with all of her be­ for Outstanding lead-actor for his role Originally opening to a packed longings to begin her new life, learns as Madea. Perry was also nominated in house in January 2001 in his hometown, to cope with her circumstances with 2001 for four NAACP Theater Awards Alan Clarke variety, kicking off with a guitar solo “Diary of a Mad Black Woman” is the the help of a very understanding and for his production of “Behind Closed before soothing into an easy rhythm vengeful aunt. “Diary of a Mad Black Doors.” “Diary of a Mad Black Woman” ““ 'Tweer has always TieerrTheurr- while Tweerbreaks down the melody New Orleans native’s second iadepen- dent film, but his fifth touring project! Woman” is a tale of revenge, as well is an exceptional film from a ground­ sùng, uhd'ér 'hyped chva^of1 the’R&B with her expressive words. “Could It The movie is based on the extremely as renewal, rebirth, and forgiveness. breaking artist, and should be viewed world, combining a mysteriously sexy Be,” a duet, continues to craft a more popular play of the same name writ­ The movie also highlights prevalent with an open mind and an open heart. personality with a pow­ complete picture of erful vocal quality that the artist, as two sing captivates ahdiences. with a fierce veracity Her latest LP “It’s Me fully realized only by Again,” showcases her those who have felt voice talents in a taste­ the pain of love. ful and dynamic Although the up­ over 15 well-producec beat “Things I Don’t tracks, comprising ; Mean” keeps the au­ fulfilling package o dience strolling and tight ballads and singing along with the medleys. Although the background singers, music shines with an al­ the presentation feels most visceral potency throughout a bit dated, hailing from the album, the thick drum lines COURTtSYOFTWEETMUSIC.COM a different era of music and heavy samples never overpower that doesn’t translate well to the mod­ Tweet's petite delivery. On the whole, em audience. Yet the next track, “My “It's Me Again” is a journey, a musical Man,” picks up feverishly, giving four CLARK ATLANTA sojourn that pulls the listener through minutes of head-bobbing, easy-riding, the meteoric highs of love and happi­ lyrical power, and “I’m Done” has the UNIVERSITÀ’ ness, then through the abysmal lows of smooth balanced beat that will keep it heartbreak and loneliness. on repeat for many car rides to come. The intro track begins slowly, as Tweet’s “It’s Me Again” fires on the lady addresses her listeners over an all cylinders, providing a satisfying ex­ organ presentation, revealing herself re­ perience that is neither contrived nor servedly before exploding with sensual cliche. She never tries too hard, always exposition in "Turn Da Lights Off’ an giving just enough to let us know she’s infectious piece that rolls with a gliding there, discovering herself through her ' * » piano melody and looping violin cho­ music and entertaining us at the same • rus. “Iceberg” features more musical time. Morehouse 7th Gumbo: A Soon-To Jazz Festival Be Music Superstar

Andrea Walker ists, Gumbo acknowledges his respon­ of “Louisiana Purchase” will be one of Sunday night, April 17th @8pm, Sale-Hall Chapel: sibility as an artist. “If it was just crunk the factors that determine what major Deacon Blues and his Blues Band In the lounge of the CAU student music being a southern hip hop artist, I label he will join. Gumbo states, “I feel center, hip hop artist and Louisiana na­ would be one dimensional and it would that a good deal would have to be on tive Gumbo, a.k.a Jeremy Christian, be my fault if I didn’t let my audience the table as I have gotten offers from Monday night, April 18th @ 8pm, King Chapel: shares his experiences while preparing know that. I am going to show everyone several majors. I just feel that continu­ Modem Jazz Trailblazer and multigrammy-nominated for the release of his debut, full-length that my music is hot and cannot be pi­ ing to build my buzz independently will artist Russell Gunn and his band “Bionic” album “Louisiana Purchase.” geonholed into one style.” allow me to gain more leverage to get a Using the arts as a channel for Such songs as “Man,” “I Got It” more lucrative recording contract.” his frustration, Gumbo started out by and “Chance” demonstrate Gumbo’s Gumbo hopes that this album will in­ Tuesday Night, April 19th @ 8pm King Chapel: Local writing poetry, which developed into creativity. Moreover, he admits, “In the spire his peers and teach them that there Jazz Master and Recording Artist kermit Walker and rapping. In addition to his enrollment past I was kind of hesitant to include is no limit to success and that dreams his Jazz Prophets featuring Morehouse College fac­ at CAU, Gumbo has amassed over the personal experiences in my music, but are attainable. ulty member, Melvin Jones on Trumpet and Grammy last three years a large fan base around with my debut album I’m giving listen­ “Louisiana Purchase” was re­ the AUC and throughout parts of Loui­ ers several of my life experiences.” leased on March 29 and is available in Nominated Artist Sean Jones on Trumpet; siana as a hip hop artist who strives to His goal is to let people know who all AUC bookstores, at selected retailers give people the highest quality of mu­ Gumbo is and show them that there’s a throughout Atlanta and Louisiana, as Wenesday Night, April 20th @ 8pm, King Chapel: on sic. Furthermore, at age 21, he has been lot of talent in Louisiana and the AUC: well as on his official website. Please blessed to get offers from prospective “The AUC is a training ground and a make sure to visit www.gumboworld. campus events will end with the Morehouse College labels, such as Universal, Sony and Def place for me to try my music out and com for the latest news, multimedia Jazz Ensemble featuring nationally acclaimed Jazz Jam. see how people react to it.” clips, merchandise, and extras from the Artist/Educator and Grammy nominated Recording Separating himself from other art­ Gumbo asserts that the outcome poster boy of the south—Gumbo. Artist, Sean Jones on the Trumpet and Flugelhom. RerycZe The Maroon Tiger

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The implications of his actions can­ Lisa Edmonds not be ignored as you look around the league and see the suspension of Tam­ The stage was set for an opening pa Bay Devil Rays outfielder Alex San­ day epic between the New York Yan­ chez and see his suspension. kees and the world champion Boston The return of first baseman Tino Red Sox. Major League Baseball pre­ Martinez to the Yanks was just what the pared for this promotional pre- opening Bambino ordered. He nearly brought day game between the biggest rivals in down the house that Ruth built in an the game all off-saeson. emotional welcome from the fans. There was a feeling in the air that Overall, the first game of the sea­ from Yankees fans that they needed to son was minimally worth the hype it show that last year’s implosion was not rendered during the off-season. Hideki on their minds, as most fans were on Matsui hit the first homerun of the 2005 the edge of their seats. MLB season and the Yankees won the The starting pitching issues from first game 9-2. last year did not feel resolved and there The Yankees had the Red Sox just were huge questions that needed to be where they wanted them. In a 2-0 po­ answered about the performance of the sition going into the third game of the 41 year old starting pitcher acquired season, but as Yankee fans held their during the off - season by the Yankees, breath dreading the worse, they did not all about taking out the upstarts, and The third weekend gave us a Kenneth Julian III Randy Johnson. get their wish. As pitcher Mariano Ri­ proving why teams should have had a game with high anticipation that unusu­ Johnson allowed Yankee fans to vera once again blew a save versus the higher seed. The upsets were not only ally delivered. After Illinois and North breathe a sigh of relief with his perfor­ Red Sox. From Oakland beating Ala­ relegated to the first weekend however, Carolina soundly beat Louisville and mance against the also shaky Red Sox Mariano Rivera’s ever present his­ bama A&M to North Carolina beating as Wake Forest was stunned by the red- Michigan State respectively they faced starting pitching rotation, and namely tory pf imploding against the Red Sox Illinois, March Madness gave us every­ hot Mountaineers of West Virginia. each other in one of the most hyped the also 41 year old David Wells. does not help the “evil empire’s” bid thing we could have asked for. The sev- enth seeded national championship games in recent Most fans were expecting an issue for another World Series champion­ The Madness was broken up into Moutaineers flame memory to be revolving around the return of ship. three parts. would die out how­ Illinois almost pulled the self-proclaimed steroid user Jason The good news is that at this point The first being when the “Cin- ever as Lousiv- another great come­ Giambi, but in true New Yorker fashion there is no need to worry. Rivera’s arm derfellas” were capturing people’s at­ ille, a team that back as they erased he was welcomed with open arms. The issues (bursitis) should subside soon, tention with upset after upset. The sec­ was looking to another 15-point true fans were grateful that he stepped and hopefully the Sox will get that fear ond part was when the “big boys” left prove that they deficit. However it up to the plate and took responsibility in their eyes once again when they see were trying to fight their way to the Fi­ should have was the boys in Caro­ for his actions. #42. nal Four on the second weekend. Then been a num­ lina Blue that would of course, the third part when America ber one seed, pull out with the 75-70 was able to witness three great games, overcame win, to give head coach and come up with one of the best cham­ a 20-point Roy Williams his first pionship games in recent memory. deficit to national championship. Sports bites from Who can forget when Bucknell defeat the The basketball was able to rise to another level, and Moutain­ Gods must have been upset Kansas? It was games like that eers. working on this night, as and when the green boys from Vermont Not to be totally out­ Roy Williams was able to gave Syracuse a taste of early depar­ done, the Fighting Illini of Illinois win his first championship around the nation ture, which made the first weekend. erased a 15-point deficit in 4 minutes to in 470 games. That feat was only two We watched as UW-Wisconsin beat a great Arizona team. games more than when former North began their historic journey with their The games gave us one of the greatest Carolina Hall-of-Fame coach Dean Lance Armstrong will enter the first two tourney wins in school history. shots in tournament history, as Ken­ Smith won his. Tour De France this year. The 6 time The games of the first weekend gave us tucky guard Travis Sparks hit a three This March Madness had its own defending Tour De France champion a look into what was to come in the point shot as time ran-out. But it was individual flavors like all the others be­ will compete for his seventh straight next coming rounds as the play moved not the fact that the shot went in, it was fore it. But the one common factor of title this July. faster, and the pressure got hotter. how it went in. The ball bounced off this March Madness and the others is The In the second weekend, it was the rim three times before falling gen­ that it leaves you wanting more. Tennessee woman’s basketball Univer­ tly through the rim. coach, Pat Summit broke Dean Smith’s sity of all time coaching record for wins with Denver her victory over Purdue 75-54 in the has won second round of the NCAA tourna­ their ment. Summit has been coaching at second Tiger Takes back the Master’s straight NCAA Hockey National Tennesee for 31 years, has won six na­ tional titles, and has never lost a first or Championship. The Pioneers defeated the North Dakota Sioux 4-1. Goalie Pe­ Marco hit some full seconds before dropping. second round game in the NCAA tour­ nament. ter Mannino had a career high 44 saves rough spots in his A bigger surprise came later. The and was named the tournament’s most round sending him greatest closer in golf looked like a outstanding player. from eleven under first-timer at Augusta National, mak­ The Baylor Bears become the first team since Texas Tech in 1993 to win to nine under going ing a mess out of the last two holes to Utah Center Andrew Bogut, and into the beginning finish with two bogeys and allowing the Women’s National Championship in basketball. The Bears were able to LSU Center Simone Augustus won of the fourth round. DiMarco one last chance at a possible the John Wooden Awards. The Award A finish of victory. WoodsThe basketball Gods beat the Michigan State Spartans 84- 62. is named to the best player in the land birdies and bogeys must have been working on this night, in Men’s and Women’s basketball. A finally ended when as Roy Williams was able to win his COURTESYOFGOLFCHANNEL.COM A1 Lucas a Defensive Lineman of panel of more than 1,000 sports me­ Woods produced first championship in 470 games.made dia members and college basketball Steven Wooten______the winning shot, sure that was all he got. the Los Angeles Avengers of the Arena Football League died on Sunday due experts vote. Augustus is the second Augusta National, home of the a 15-foot birdie putt on the first extra DiMarco again came up short of the woman recipient of the award; Alana world famous Master’s Championship, hole to capture his fourth green jacket. green, and chipped up for a tap-in par. to apparent spinal cord injuries. Lu­ cas, who played in the NFL with the Beard of Duke won last year’s inaugu­ was taken prisoner, by none other then You could see it in his eyes that While looking up at Woods and down ral women’s award. Tiger Woods. Woods knew it was over when the ball at his feet, afraid to watch, knowing Carolina Panthers, received a blow to After a two over par first round, Ti­ was a foot from the hole, taking two what was about to happen. Tiger sank the head in first quarter action of their game against the New York Dragons. School Stat of the week: 33- The ger had really put forth a strong fight to steps to the left as a smile broke out on that putt, when the ball disappeared, number of Runs Batted In by stand get back in the tournament. At the be­ his face and his right fist punched the DiMarco walked slowly to Woods to out P/OF Marquis Bartlett for the ginning of the third round Tiger Woods air with fury. congratulate him. Morehouse Maroon Tigers in 27 games (-9) was in second place to, Chris Di- The most unexpected birdie of Woods closed with a 1-under 71 and played. Marco who was -11 at the time. the tournament was on the par-3 16th, won for the second time in a playoff Within the front nine holes of the third when Woods skipped his chip shot up at a major. The Masters gave him nine round Tiger went five under par to bring the slope and watched it crawl 25 feet majors in his career, halfway home to his total to eleven under while Mr. Di- down to the cup, where it paused for 2 the standard set by Jack Nicklaus. Morehouse Baseball Maroon Tiger Tournament Time

All-Americans Kenneth Julian III scorer, scoring 31 runs while carrying a .400 batting average. The Maroon Tigers are going into Bartlett also carries a .416 batting the SIAC baseball tournament with a average and has a team high 33 Runs First Team lot of success this year. At 19-10 they Batted In, along with a team leading 35 currently stand in third place in the runs scored. The uber-athlete Bartlett G Salim Stoudamire (Arizona) conference. also was successful on seven of eight G J.J. Redick (Duke) The Tigers have put together a stolen base attempts. (Kansas) F Wayne Simien great season, that could be filled with Gregory Davis led the team with F Sean May (North Carolina) more promise, as they have enough tal­ 19 stolen bases on 20 attempts. C Andrew Bogut (Utah) ent on the team to take first place in the This team also was able to put 4x400m Relay: 2nd place Brandon Hartley, Ross McMillan, tournament. Second Team a good defense together. Led by the Javonie Small, Mark Washington(3:12.43) The Tigers have beaten the top two smooth defense of Ruben Dupree, who G Dee Brown (Illinois) teams, Albany State and Paine, already. had a fielding percentage of .945 on the 4x800m Relay: 1st place Hillary Bii, Edmund Dixon, G Nate Robinson (Washington) So the confidence level for Morehouse season. Bell leads the team with a .969 Julius Hanks, Ross McMillan(8:12.93) G Fernando Garcia (Louisville) is should be solid. percentage. F Ike Diogu (Arizona State) If that is not enough, Morehouse The pitching was full of youth, Distance Medley Relay: 1st place Hillary Bii, Edmund Dixon, F Hakim Warrick (Syracuse) Josiah Lagat, Berkeley Wright( 10:31.40) is coming in to the tournament by fin­ and the youth showed serious promise. ishing the season with all-4 record. Third Team Nashad Carrington and Marcel Fearon High Jump: 1st place Keith Moffatt(2.13m) The Tigers have been led by a po­ both notched 3-1 records, with Fearon Head 2nd place: Randell Flimmons( 1.98m) G Luther tent offense. With hitters such as Mar­ leading the team with a 4.30 ERA. Du­ G Deron Williams quis Bartlett, Dunte Artis, Gary Cope­ pree led the team with 25 strike outs Long Jump: 1st place Cameron Dayne(6.93m) G Chris Paul land, and Jamiel Benjamin the Tigers and had a 3-2 record. F Ryan Gomes have been able to score over 12 runs Triple Jump: 2nd place Cameron Daynef 14.92) C Morehouse has the talent, with Shelden Williams eight times this year. at least four possible players to make Shot Put: 2nd place Billy Wootenf 12.49m) The power punch comes from the All-Conference Teams, to win this Bartlett and Copeland the team's lead­ tournament. The question that remains Discus: 3rd place Billy Wooten(40.03m) ers in home runs with five; Chelvis is do they have the consistency to beat Bell is second with four. Artis is a run the more expericanced teams? Hammer Throw: 2nd place Billy Wooten(28.41m) — 8 — 10000m: 1st place Alex Bricker(34:18.69) 2nd place Josiah Lagat(34:31.01) Recycle The Maroon Tiger

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