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“Dedicated to Educating the Leaders of Tomorrow” AIDS Are You Next? by Monique Jennings

uring the early eighties, a deadly virus was discovered. Many people who carry D the virus don’t know how they contract­ ed it. The nation’s concerns about this horrify­ ing disease caused researchers to take action. Today, researchers say there is no cure for HIV/AIDS virus. One researcher said, “Getting AIDS is like playing Russian roulette with your life, so you might as well put a gun to your head and kill yourself.” The solution to the problem is abstinence. Another experimentalist says, “It is common among heterosexuals, homosexuals, and bisexuals.” The main group contracting the virus are college students.

How does this effect college the HIV/AIDS virus, you are putting students? One student said, “There others at risk by having unprotected were many times I’ve had unprotected sex. A person can’t tell if another person sex.” Some students say if they had the has the HIV virus unless they are in AIDS virus, they would spread it around the final stages. to other people. Within the Atlanta According to the Department of Look at me, can you tell if I have AIDS? University Center there is a percentage Health and Human Services, more than of students carrying the HIV/AIDS 60,918 cases of AIDS have been This is one of the most deadly they need to wake up. If abstinence is virus. These students don’t know reported in the 13 - 29 year old age diseases on the face of the earth. not your choice - then please use a latex they’re carrying the virus. group - most of these young people Although, no one knows how the condom. It is a matter of life and Unprotected sex seems to be the were infected in their teens. The sex disease came about, there are many death - YOURS! concern for students, but students here ratio of AIDS cases in the U.S. is eight theories regarding this nasty virus. on the AUC campuses aren’t really men to one woman; among adolescents, Unfortunately, many students aren’t College Students and AIDS concerned. When you are a carrier of it is three men to one woman. really concerned about HIV/AIDS, but CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

they all generate capital. Be they prescribed legally by An Open Letter Understanding licensed physicians, or distri­ buted by street dealers; all substances generate exchange to the Morris of currency. Dope CONBNUED ON PAGE 4

by Dennis Abrams Brown Campus Morris Brown Police Features he issue of drugs at ► Campus News Community Morris Brown College is ► Campus Organizations complex. For the pur­ ► Cicero’s Corner poses of this article, we will making our resurrection a T Classifieds define drugs as “substances resounding success! ► Editorials that one exchanges money, be Alumni, administrators, they legal or illegal”. Given this ► Entertainment faculty, and students are VleOiMt! definition, I need to classify the ► Open Letter shaping traditions we want to by Richard C. Jones legal and illegal substances that focus on. ► Politics: Inside & Out have an impact on the African- n behalf of The Jumping into the role of Religious News American community health. Editor, I did not realize the Cocaine ► Sports Major Legal Substances Wolverine Observer massive undertaking I was Opium based substances ► Student Profile getting myself into. I want to be Alcohol Non-prescribed substances staff, I want to thank The Near Future O the first to give credit and Nicotine (substances procured without the Morris Brown College ► Views & Expressions campus community for its praise where it is due. I want to Caffeine prescription) support, patience, encourage­ give my heartfelt thanks to Major Illegal Substances What all these substances ment, and contributions for CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 Marijuana have in common is the fact that ■■■■■■■■■■■■ 2 We’re Back! MAY/JUNE 1996 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER EDITORIALS His-Storical Lies and Myths that Miseducate Black People by Sean Gardner These and other fabrications Moreover, he calls the claim conviction thereof were both myth. Since Africans also have been examined thoroughly that Lincoln freed the slaves part of a conspiracy directed by inhabited and visited the and meticulously by Zak Kondo, “misleading and simplistic,” the U.S. government to defame Americas before Columbus this or almost half a professor of history at Bowie stating matter-of-factly that his character and destroy his myth becomes comical.” millennium Eurocen- State University. A leader in the “Lincoln was not an abolitionist, worldwide movement. These In addition to a reappraisal of trism has nurtured newly classified African­ and never professed to being goals were largely met.” historical half-truths, this scurrilous lies with broad centered movement, Kondo has one. He issued the And what are we to make of trailblazing compendium offers strokes of false logic, and helped to revitalize and refocus (Emancipation Proclamation Christopher Columbus the an awesome educational harvested the wicked seeds of the African-American intel­ solely as a war that resolved Cretin? It’s no surprise that blueprint for the African prejudice and error at the ligentsia, and, to the benefit of three pressing problems: (a) he’s mentioned more than other American educator as well as a expense of humanity. Also, it the multitude, discovered new manpower shortage in the European explorers like Eric list of fifteen common racist has done a marvelous job teach­ frontiers in African-American Union ranks, (b) European the Red, Vaso de Gama, terms that Kondo believes we ing people to accept rather scholarship. His work is recognition of the Confederacy, Amerigo Vespucci, Vasco Nunez need to dispose of or than challenge; to believe arresting and challenging, and (c) border state problems. de Balboa, Alvares Cabral and exhaustively critique. Such rather than think: to believe his tour-de-force monograph Kondo calls Pan-Africanist Ferdinand Magellan. After all, observations and that Jesus had pale skin and His-Storical Lies and Myths that Marcus Garvey “one of the he opened up the western pronouncements, which long blond hair, but never to Miseducate Black People Vol. I is great leaders in our history.” hemisphere, North and South challenge the conventional think, “Didn’t the bible depict no exception. With an unblink­ His Universal Negro America and the Caribbean wisdom and prompt serious God or the son of God with hair ing eye, he performs the Improvement Association Islands for European thought about the need to like wool, and with bodily parts exorcism of thirty of the most recruit some six million exploitation and eventual decolonize our minds, make the color of brass and amber?”; infamous distortions in U.S. members around the world and domination. He helped to His-Storical Lies and Myths to believe that Beethoven was history. Myth after myth is he built home enterprises such inaugurate a concept of white worthwhile. This book truly white, but never to think, stripped and given it’s walking as laundries, groceries, a daily supremacy that defiled every deserves all the attention it “Didn’t his contemporaries and papers. newspaper, a printing plant, a law of God and man. This can get. biographers describe him as Admirers of George restaurant and a hotel. Also, he twisted concept lifted Europe Some years ago, while being ‘dark,’ ‘brown,’ ‘red and Washington, John Adams, Ben started the infamous steamship from the muck and mire of the conducting research at Howard brown,’ and black-brownish?”’; Franklin & Co., will be company The Black Star Line. Middle Ages, and created University, a colleague remark­ to believe that the ancient confronted with an uncom­ Unfortunately, many his- modem capitalism and the • ed that Zak Kondo “is destined Egyptians were white and that fortable question: were the storians trivialize these scientific and technical world to be one of the major defining the ancient Greek scholars American Founding Fathers achievements and instead use we know today. voices of the 1990’s giving the were true innovators, but never believers in human freedom, his controversial 1923 mail But, did he actually masses the milk and honey of to think, “Didn’t ancient writer liberty and justice? Kondo fraud conviction to reinforce the ‘discover’ America? Kondo truth that’s an essential prere­ and traveler Herodotus describe answers with a resounding no, belief that he was a cultural notes that “Red people quisite for genuine solidarity the Egyptians as ‘burnt­ adding that “few men have been charlatan who cheated his own (Arawaks) were living in the and liberation.” Indeed, this skinned, flat-nosed, thick lipped hypocritical and racist...These people. Of this Kondo says: Americas thousands of years prediction has come to full an woolly-haired’ and didn’t he same ‘fathers’ enslaved, “Garvey was as dedicated, before the first European fruition... W.E.B. Dubois and also accuse some of the Greek degraded, exploited, physically sincere and committed as any of stumbled upon this continent. Carter G. Woodson would be scholars of committing and mentally abused and our warriors...The mail fraud This fact alone invalidates this proud. intellectual larceny?” dehumanized our ancestors.” charge and his subsequent

successful and prosperous With the recent revitalization and motivating. As Editor, I feel relationship. and change at Morris Brown it is my duty to implore the We Old It! I also want to thank Director College, ask yourselves how campus community, establishing of Student Activities Carvel you can be affected by the a tradition of excellence. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Bennett for putting up with the transformation. The impact on Once again, we are back and graduating senior Tamara over-stressed and impatient your lives will be considered we thank you for your support. Birdsong. Tamara is truly the Editor. His encouragement, through the words of our driving force and guiding light ideas, and comic relief came as contributors. Morris Brown Peace and Positive Blessing, of the Wolverine Observer. a welcome breath of fresh air. College will be exemplified by Richard Charlton-Pharris Jones I also want to thank our off The Wolverine Observer urging, creating, expressing, Editor campus advisors for their staff will not rest on its laurels. efforts in producing a top-notch In the news we report, the publication that rivals other poetry we share, and the tools campus publications. Their and furnishings we create to Elections 1996 innovative ideas is something educate, enlighten, and we can look forward to in a entertain, will once again define SGA Offices for the 1996-97 academic year: The Morris Brown Wolverine OBSERVER is published bi­ monthly by the Students of Morris Brown College, 643 Martin Co-Editor/layout editor, Junior Class: L. King Jr., Dr., N.W., Atlanta, GA 30314 -4140, (404) 220-0312, Tamara V. Birdsong President Amittia Bradley Fax: (404) 220-0393. All contents are Copyright 1996, Morris Brown College Wolverine OBSERVER. All rights reserved. The who we are as individuals and Internal Vice opinions expressed by editors and contributing writers are not as a community. President Rachel Connell necessarily those of the Morris Brown College or it's Board of Through generations of Senior Class: Trustees. The students of MBC Wolverine OBSERVER have the changing times and needs, our President: Todd Hennix right and responsibility to report news of student interest, and words, voices, and hands will Class Queens: to editorialize on issues of student relevance. frequently combine hardwork Miss Junior Danielle Young The Morris Brown College Wolverine OBSERVER with inspiration to create Miss Senior Chandra Allen newspaper is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts or traditions we can pass on Miss Morris Brown College: photographs. All material will be considered for publication proudly. Marisha Jones and must be typewritten double spaced, and contain the The Wolverine Observer will Student Government Association: writer’s name, address, and telephone number for verification. offer a fresh, unique, and Please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope to President Darius Thomas evolving perspective that will guarantee return. Internal Vice contribute to the rich history of President Shamman Walton Deadline for articles or announcements is two weeks prior Morris Brown College. The to publication. ADVERTISEMENTS: Deadline is Tuesday at 1 External Vice Wolverine Observer’s ultimate p.m. during the week of publication. DISTRIBUTION: Free in President Paul Lewis goal is to feed the soul through the MBC campus community. SUBSCRIPTIONS: Call for rate. Business the changing role of the campus Reproduction or use, without written permission, of editorial or Manager Michael Douglas graphic content in any manner is prohibited. publication. The student population is central to Morris Brown College’s history. We’re Back! MAY/JUNE 1996 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER 3

altering substances and social problems Dope is undergirded by my experience as an CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 officer of the court for several years. I At Morris Brown, my experience as a was a deputy sheriff in Fulton County. peace officer has shown me the sub­ For two years I worked courtrooms in stance of choice among the students is the superior court, the State court and marijuana on the illegal side. Alcohol the Juvenile Court. I lost count of the is abused by many students on a crimes against the state and community daily basis. that were the result of the use of mind Social Impact outweighs altering substances. In all cases the Institutional Consequences defendants and the victims are sorry I will not address the response of about the unfortunate events, but by the the State (criminal penalties for use time resolution brings these parties of illegal substances) or the college together its too late. (student affairs penalties for use of Choice versus Addiction illegal substances). Instead, I hope to In my humble opinion, resolution of share my under-standing of how drugs, the substance problems at Morris Brown legal and illegal, negatively effect our (and the world at large) depends on college community and the world our greatest asset; our personal choice. at large. Ultimately, when one decides to use, My approach to my job is to interact legal or illegal, their choice precedes An objective study of history can States involvement in Vietnam was as much as possible with the community their action.Why one uses depends on provide the researcher with some based in part on the French loss of its that I serve. This experience is the individual. Each individual has the understanding of why human beings are opium monopoly. unique because I have the opportunity power of choice over addiction or self using mind altering substances and why Alcohol was used with great success to observe this community in a mastery. Given the choice, addiction is they are so pervasive in this time. One against the Native American. Henry kaleidoscope of situations. I see an easier path because of it’s mind common thread that runs throughout Ford Sr. documented the use of “Nigger students during the day in their roles of dulling quality. When your high you tend this study reveals how in recent history, Gin”, a very potent distilled spirit that academicians, at night I see the social to avoid the hard reality of the world we the sale of mind altering substances brought the worst out of the community roles. As the public safety agent of the have inherited. The path of self mastery were used by colonial powers to that used it. This product was college. I have noticed many of my is more difficult because it requires weaken and destroy the people they distributed cheaply and widely at the calls for service are associated with much more of the individual. I believe sought to conquer. turn of the century. The “Nigger Gin” of use of a substance. that freedom from addiction of the The British empire made windfall the nineties is Ciscos and Malt Liquors. Alcohol and refer tend to be present African American community is only profits, and ruined the lives of millions If you do not understand the chemistry before the fight call. In sexual assaults, attainable when our community of Chinese through the legal distribution of “fortified wines” or what is the refer and alcohol are common. This collectively seeks self Mastery, (more). of opium. Likewise the French empire chemical difference between beer and understanding of the presence of mind Lessons from History did the same in Indo-China. The United CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

actually use them for every act of Students and AIDS intercourse. Further, even people who CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Condoms and Their Use in use condoms every time may not use • Almost one fourth (23%) of the Preventing HIV Infection and them correctly. Incorrect use Georgians with AIDS were in their contributes to the possibility that the twenties when they were diagnosed. condom could leak from the base or by Department of Human Resource Almost half (48%) were between 30 Other STDs break. and 39. ► Myth #2: HIV can pass • AIDS is caused by a virus called HIV With more than 1 million Americans oral). People infected with HIV may not infected with HIV most of them • Hold the tip of the condom and through condoms develop AIDS for ten years or more through sexual transmission, and an unroll it onto the erect penis, A commonly held misconception is after infection. Therefore, most estimated 12 million other sexually leaving space at the tip of the that latex condoms contain “holes” Georgians with AIDS were probably transmitted diseases occurring each condom yet ensuring that no air is that allow passage of HIV Although in their teens and twenties when year in the United States, effective trapped in the condom’s tip. this may be true for natural membrane they became infected. strategies for preventing these • Adequate lubrication is important, condoms, laboratory studies show that • A survey of blood samples drawn diseases are critical. but use only water based lubricants, intact latex condoms provide a from patients at college clinics in the The proper and consistent use of such as glycerine or lubricating continuous barrier to microorganisms, United States during 1988 - 89 found latex condoms when engaging in jellies (which can be purchased at including HIV as well as sperm. about one in 500 tested positive for sexual intercourse - vaginal, anal, or any pharmacy). Oil-based lubricants, ► Myth #3; Condoms HIV oral - can greatly reduce a person’s such as petroleum jelly, cold cream, frequently break • HIV is most often transmitted Another area of concern expressed through sex—the same way as Latex condoms are highly effective when used by some is about the quality of latex diseases such as gonorrhea, consistently and correctly - new studies provide condoms. Condoms are classified as chlamydia, herpes, syphilis and medical devices and are regulated by genital warts. additional evidence that condoms work the FDA. Every latex condom • Twelve million Americans contracted manufactured in the United States is a sexually transmitted disease in risk of acquiring or transmitting STDs, hand lotion, or baby oil can weaken tested for defects before it is packaged. 1990; almost 2/3rds (63%) were 24 including HIV infection. In fact, recent the condom. During the manufacturing process, years or under. studies provide compelling evidence that • Withdraw from the partner condoms are double dipped in latex and • Between 30,000 and 40,000 latex condoms are highly effective in immediately after ejaculation, undergo stringent quality control Georgians are estimated to be protecting against HIV infection when holding the condom firmly to keep it procedures. Several studies clearly infected with HIV the virus that used properly for every act of intercourse. from slipping off. show that condom breakage rates in causes AIDS. The protection that proper use of this country are less than 2%. Most of Georgia Department of Human Resources latex condoms provides against HIV Myths About Condoms the breakage is due to incorrect usage October 1991 transmission is most evident from There continues to be rather than poor quality. Using oil ------—_------studies of couples in which one misinformation and misunderstanding based lubricants can weaken latex, member is infected with HIV and the about condom effectiveness. The causing the condom to break. In other is not, i.e., “discordant couples.” Centers for Disease Control and addition, condoms can be weakened by In a study of discordant couples in Prevention (CDC) provides the exposure to heat or sunlight or by age, Europe, among 123 couples who following updated information to or they can be tom by teeth or reported consistent condom use, none address some common myths about fingernails. of the uninfected partners became condoms. This information is based on infected. In contrast, among the 122 findings from recent epidemiologic, couples who used condoms laboratory, and clinical studies. inconsistently 12 of the uninfected ► Myth #1: Condoms don’t work Women partners became infected. As these Some persons have expressed studies indicate, condoms must be concern about studies that report used consistently and correctly to failure rates among couples using provide maximum protection. condoms for pregnancy prevention. Consistent use means using a condom Analysis of these studies indicates that FACT SHEET from start to finish with each act of the large range of efficacy rates is • Georgia has the seventh highest intercourse. Correct condom use related to incorrect or inconsistent number of AIDS cases in the country. should include the following steps: use. The fact is: latex condoms are From 1981 to November 1, 1991, • Use a new condom for each act of highly effective for pregnancy 4,532 adults in Georgia were reported intercourse. prevention, but only when they are to have developed AIDS. Of these, • Put on the condom as soon as used properly. Research indicates that 458 were women. erection occurs and before any only 30 to 60 percent of men who • The ratio of men to women among sexual contact (vaginal, anal, or claim to use condoms for contraception CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 4 We’re Back! MAY/JUNE 1996 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER

Delta Sigma Theta, Gamma Zeta Chapter Public Service and Sisterhood by Sylvia T. Boykin consist of Economic Development, Eighty-three years ago, 22 women Education Development, International Spring ‘96 Events had to go on a mission to make the Awareness and Involvement, Physical Founders Celebration Spring 96 Social world a little greater, so in 1913 founded and Mental Health and Political Delta/Omega Week Safe Sex Program Delta Sigma Theta. Public Service and Awareness and Involvement. Our Sickle Cell Community Greenbrier Read - A - Thon Sisterhood were the things for which yearlong community service projects Service Project Delta/Omega Auction these founders stood. Today, there are and activities center around our Five Black History Project over 190,000 members in Delta Sigma Point Thrust Programs. Participation in High School Theta Sorority, Inc. both nationally and Economic Development - Money Health Awareness Programs Visitation Day internationally. Management Seminars Spring 95's Line Anniversary Participation in Pan Hellenic Gamma Zeta Chapter was chartered Education Development - Read-A- May Week Step Show on May 17, 1942 by 5 distinguished Thon, Black History Project, Literacy Political Awareness Project Red Cross - Blood Drive founders. Gamma Zeta is on a mission to Day, Project Read International Awareness Program Community Service Project with push culture, pride and intelligence. International Awareness and Money Management Seminar Capital Homes Through our efforts of serving both the Involvement - International Fashion Delta Cabaret Joy Night community and the Morris Brown Show Double Date with Delta Number of Step Show College family, it is our ultimate goal to Physical and Mental Health - Health Freshman Week Program Competitions keep striving until we reach the top! Awareness Programs (Movie Night) Car Wash Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Political Awareness and Involvement Delta/Omega Action AND MUCH MORE TO COME has a Five-Point Thrust Program which - Voter Registration Drives

International investment bankers control The Wolverine Dope 80% of the wealth and resources of CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 planet earth. This kind of influence has Women OBSERVER - malt liquor. I suggest you find out what and continues to weaken and control CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 Dedicated to you’re consuming. governments be they representative or Georgians with AIDS has decreased educating the Recently, Mario Van Peebles in his totalitarian. We therefore cannot depend from 18 men to 1 woman in 1985 to 9 film Panther raised the issue of on representative government solving men for every woman with AIDS in leaders of government involvement in the the problem of drugs on the streets of 1990. tomorrow. distribution of drugs. Again my America (and most recently Africa). • Almost half (45%) of the women with experience validates Van Peeples Special economic interests do not allow AIDS in Georgia live outside of the assertion. I was ten years old in 1968, just solutions to social problems. Atlanta metropolitan area. urban complexes were smoldering all Just-Us • Over half (58%) of the women with across America from the rebellions of The solutions to these problems are AIDS became infected by sharing the African American. The young men of in our hands. When I heard Nancy needles to take IV drugs or by having my small community of Lansing, Regan (whom had an addiction to sex with a man who used IV drugs. Michigan were beginning to assert pharmaceutical depressants) say just say Seventeen percent were infected themselves in the cause of justice and no, I really though she was crazy. But through sex with other infected men equality. Ten days after our riot in looking at our options that is all we can and 11 percent were infected by Lansing, Heroin hit my community, do. If we keep paying the dealers (at the transfusions with contaminated blood cheap. One day the young people who bottle shop or the trap) we get what we or blood products before screening of were seeking (more) to express deserve. We will continue to feed the the blood supply began in March themselves politically, the next day they money combines and continue on the 1955. (The remaining cases are still were the walking dead. Stealing to feed path of self destruction. If we say no, under investigation.) Right now, hundreds of Christian their habit. I saw this scourge wipe out and keep our money and peruse the path • Most women do not know whether ministries are recruiting staff through my teenage mentors. of self mastery then we can regain their sex partner is HIV infected. Intercristo. One of these openings Recent studies show a connection control of ourselves and our community. People with HIV infection may not could be the opportunity you’re between the so-called boom years of If you have an interest in conducting have symptoms of AIDS for many looking for. Intercristo will show you the 1980 Regan administration, and your own research in this area of years, and people with AIDS are not where your job skills can make a the proliferation of Crack cocaine during investigation (more) I suggest the always visibly sick. difference. the same period of time. It seems that following books: • Four-fifths of women with AIDS are TOLL FREE junk bonds were backed by narco­ Dope, Inc. Published by of childbearing age. By the end of 1-800-426-1342 dollars raise on the misery of crack Executive Intelligence Review 1991, AIDS will be the fifth leading on the Internet http://www.halcyon.com/ico/ cocaine and it’s use in the African Pipe Dream Blues by Clarence cause of death among American American community. Lusane women of childbearing age. Intercristo The Christian Career Specialists Global Perspectives The Politics of Heroin in • If a woman with HIV becomes 19303 Fremont Ave. N. From the outset of this article I have Southeast Asia by Alfred McCoy pregnant, there is a one in three Seattle, WA 98133-3800 connected drugs and their use with the If you have ideas on how to resolve chances that her baby will be infected exchange of money. As we move into the drug crisis in our community I with HIV during pregnancy or I Name______I the next millennium we must come to would like to hear them. Direct delivery. As of November 1, 1991, 56 I Address____ I correspondence to the Wolverine babies born in Georgia to parents City/State/Zip accept the reality that global drug I I Observer. If you want to chat, stop me with HIV or suspected HIV have ^publication distribution is in the hands of international investment banking. on the yard. developed AIDS. We’re Back! MAY/JUNE 1996 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER 5 Americorps a national service By Monique Jennings n an effort to change and improve the lives of others, more than 450 volunteers have targeted gang violence Iand domestic violence all across the State of Georgia. Mentors come from a wide range as a member of AmeriCorps, a national service movement with a mission to help young people avoid violence in the communities. In 1993 Governor Zell Miller created The Georgia Commission for National and Community Service. Americorps consist of members from non-profit organizations, colleges and universities. The program serves communities all over the state of Georgia. More than 500,000 hours of community service have been served by 20,000 individuals. The programs are operated by non-profit organizations, schools, and government. Our Mission The Senators meet the Senators MBC Student Senators at a recent visit to the Georgia State Senate. The mission of Hands On Atlanta (L-R): Todd Hennix (Senior Class), Trentis Lane (Alpha Lambda Chi); State Senator Donzella James (MBC AmeriCorps program is to pilot youth Alumnus); James Potter III (MBC Student Senate Page) Back Row: (L-R) State Senator, Ron Slotin; Lieutenant service involvement in urban public Governor, The Hon. Pierre Howard; MBC-SGA Advisor, Carvel Bennett schools. HOA’s AmeriCorps Members will improve the educational achievement of students and help difference. If for no other reason AmeriCorps Member? work and long hours. It is probably one ensure school success by providing than this incredible opportunity to An applicant should be between the of the greatest challenges you will ever support to teachers, individual attention come together and leam, the ages of 17 and 24, a team player, face. However, it is all worth it when to students, enriching after school and [Hands On Atlanta AmeriCorps] is energetic, dedicated, timely, not afraid you see the impact that you will have on Saturday programming and by becoming an infinitely valuable and of a challenge and committed to the life of a child. role models and mentors for children. worthwhile experience. community service. What about AmeriCorps funding? The Corps Members will transform the Volunteer Service I wasn’t an education major! What does I heard that it was going to be cut. partner schools into “centers for All of our sources feel that AmeriCorps Each AmeriCorps Member is a teacher’s assistant do? How will I community” by leveraging volunteer will continue because national service required to perform six hours of develop an after school program? involvement in the schools and creating has bipartisan support. However, our additional volunteer service per month. As a teacher’s assistant, you will be dynamic programming at the schools. program is contingent upon funding. AmeriCorps members can volunteer to assigned to a teacher and will work to Through their service and training, We applied for funding in early April be grade captains at Discover, project best address the needs of the students Corps Members will leam the and hopefully will be notified by coordinators at Hands On Atlanta you will serve. You might lead a small empowering nature of serving others service projects or develop their own group of students who need additional the end ofJune 1996. and develop the skills necessary to be service projects. AmeriCorps Members attention or teach the entire class on a What happens after I return my effective servant leaders for the are encouraged to assume service specific subject. In the after school application? community. leadership positions in their respective program, you will draw upon your own Your application will be reviewed as Quotes from past AmeriCorps communities. areas of expertise to create an exciting soon as it is complete, i.e. application Members after school class. We will provide you and both recommendations. We will AmeriCorps Member then notify you of the interview process ► “The education that I have with the training you will need to Expectations develop your class and you will add and the interview date. We encourage experienced could not be found in ♦ Commit yourself to the Hands On your own magic!! you to apply as soon as possible!! any textbook nor could it ever be Atlanta AmeriCorps program, from What is a PT? Why is it downtown? The application indicates that people explained by a professor in a lecture 7:30 am to 4:30 p.m., Monday PT stands for physical training. Don’t applying during the last session will not hall; the real life experience has had through Friday for a weekly living worry, you won’t break a sweat or get be guaranteed that positions will be a profound impact on my life. I am allowance of $180.00 which is tired. We do brief calisthenics and get available. What does that mean? acutely aware of the opportunities I subject to all state and federal taxes excited and prepared for the day. We This year we are using a rolling have been given.” paid bi-weekly. also share corps wide announcements. admission process. We will interview ► “Ive seen the beauty and the spirit ♦ Wear and respect the AmeriCorps PT is located downtown in order to let and select the best candidates from our of urban communities and it’s more Member uniform each day. all of Atlanta know the important work application pools. There is a strong beautiful and amazing than I would ♦ Complete an additional six hours of we are doing. This location is easily chance that our class may be filled ever (have) dreamed. Without service per month. accessible and close to public before the last interview session. hands On Atlanta Americorps, I transportation. For more information, please would have never experienced this. ♦ Participate in an initial overnight What is a living stipend? contact us! Hands On Atlanta This has changed my life, helped me retreat and mid - year overnight Why is it taxed? AmeriCorps (404) 872-2252 grow immensely and entertained retreat. AmeriCorps is a program not a job. ♦ Serve as a spokesperson for Hands my spirit with visionaries. And the Therefore, AmeriCorps Members do not On Atlanta and AmeriCorps. children I work with are gods.” receive overtime pay nor are ► “This program has challenged me to ♦ Uphold the Code of Excellence unemployment taxes taken out of the If the Wolverine do many things which were entirely ♦ Participate in all AmeriCorps stipend. However, the IRS requires that OBSERVER didn’t new to me. I have been an Member activities — including, but the living stipend be taxed. acrophobia (fear of heights) roofer not limited to, morning PT, What is service learning? I’ve never tell you, who (for a day), a painter, a gardener, a tutoring, after school programming, heard of it. would? project coordinator, an after school service learning, community Service learning is an important part program developer, co-director of a outreach projects and of the Hands On Atlanta AmeriCorps school play and a public speaker. other duties as assigned. experience. You will take the time to The amazing thing about being part ♦ Complete 1740 hours of service reflect on the important service that you of the AmeriCorps program is that This list is not intended to be will be doing on behalf of the children all of us have taken on a multitude comprehensive. of Atlanta. In addition, you will receive of roles—every Corp member has If you successfully meet all training on diversity, conflict learned something about rising to expectations of Hands on Atlanta resolution, teaching techniques and a the occasion.” AmeriCorps Members you shall receive host of other areas that will help ► “Though we certainly reached no the post service educational benefit of improve yourself while you improve the resolutions and perhaps broke no $4,725.00 life of others. new ground, we learned in a way This sounds to good to be true. that most of us never had before. Frequently Asked Questions What’s the catch? We learned through adversity. We about Hands On Atlanta There is no catch. We believe that we learned through exchange and most AmeriCorps have a great AmeriCorps program. importantly we learned through What are the qualifications to be a HOA However, It is not easy. It's a lot of hard 6 We’re Back! MAY/JUNE 1996 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER POLITICS: INSIDE & OUT Election Day 1996 South African Priest To Discuss Gay Political Power in the Rights by Barry Bynum

Integrity/Atlanta, the gay and lesbian justice ministry in the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, invited The Rev. twenty-first century Courtney D. Sampson. Chaplain of the University of the Western Cape, South by Richard Charlton-Pharris Jones Africa, and Priest Associate at Church of the Holy Cross, Decatur, to celebrate, Election Day 1996 is only six months African Americans), that there are access to reasonable health care, and to preach and speak at its Holy Eucharist away and it will be one of the most twenty-two million blacks of legal voting complete the unfinished business of the and meeting this past Sunday, May 12. important political events of the century. age. But get this, there are only thirteen Civil Rights movement. Ft Sampson will lead a discussion on Why? Because the men and women million who are registered to vote. And I want to also stress that there are the South African struggle for demo­ who win this year’s presidential, yet there are fewer than that who African-American gays and Lesbians cracy and the emergence of equal rights congressional, gubernatorial, state and actually exercise that privilege. who serve their country during peace for gays and lesbians as an issue within local legislative races will lead our The millions of potential black voters and war times that are being ousted by that struggle. Fr. Sampson will explore nation into the twenty-first century. who stayed home for whatever reasons the military. There are deadbeat fathers gay rights as being essential to human Black people, let me break it to you; made it possible for the last election and mothers who need to be forced to rights, based on the South African we have political power to make a won by Republican politicians who make some type of financial contribution experience. There will be some difference in our respective oppose policies and programs that help or risk losing their drivers licenses or discussion on how a people can be communities. But the statistics say we people of color, the poor, and families face imprisonment. “free” if everybody is not “free.” need to get our political muscle in struggling to provide for their children Black people, register to vote. It is Courtney Sampson understands shape. to get into office. one of the most powerful tools you have oppression. Under the system of Because I watch CNN and any other Black people, I cannot stress enough to make a change! If you do not vote, we apartheid and during the “state of news programs, I learned that according that your vote is important in 1996, Your as a people will lose our ability to hold emergency” that preceded the fall of to the Census Bureau (you know, the vote will make sure that elected officials onto what little we have. Pump that the racist government, he and the people who will not accurately count recognize the need to raise millions of political muscle! colleagues and students among whom people out of poverty, to increase the he worked could be subject to water cannons, tear gas, beatings and imprisonment simply for the “wrong Twenty-first century color” and daring to challenge the status quo. BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBMBBWBBBBB From that bleak beginning, South Africa has had a. unique journey to democracy. What started as equal right for all citizens based on race has gone further. Father Sampson’s presentation will include discussion of pluralism and the celebration of diversity among the many groups that made up the mass democratic movement. Notable within this expression of pluralism is the inclusion of equal rights for citizens based on sexual orientation in the interim constitution of South Africa. Father Sampson brings with him a unique perspective on the Church’s role in sustaining people through oppression, being a prophetic voice for change and bringing truth and reconciliation to a scene still unsettled by the “miracle” of radical change. NOTICE: We Need Your Help Are You The Missing Link To The Wolverine Observer Archives? Due to the mis-placement HONDA CAMPUS ALL*STAR CHALLENGE TEAM of newspaper archives, (L-R, Carvel Bennett (Coach/Dir Student Activities); Dr. Raymond Downs (Vice President, Student Affairs); Jermaine Ragland (Captain); Dr. Samuel D. Jolley, Jr. the staff of the Wolverine (College President); James Potter III; Kevin Scott, not pictured; Marc Wilson; Melvin Roland III Observer; would like your assistance. We are Morris Brown College’s first ever exciting match. seeking individuals who appearance at the Honda Campus The team came back a winner may have issues from the Honda All-Star Challenge, held recently in nonetheless, with a beautiful plaque and Orlando, Florida - was a huge success, a $2,500 grant from Honda Motor past ten years, to contact despite the team’s defeat in the first Company of America, the seven year the publications office at Campus round. After two days of competition, 16 sponsors of the contest. Students teams (out of 64) made it to the second wishing to participate on next years 404/220-0308 or Mr. All-Star round. The finals were played between team must first participate in the Carvel Bennett, Student South Carolina State University and campus-wide tournament which will be Florida A & M University, FAMU won held in the Fall semester. See activities Activities Director at Challenge the national title defeating South Director and Coach, Mr. Carvel Bennett 404/220-0312. Carolina State 280 to 270 in a very for more details. We’re Back! MAY/JUNE 1996 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER 7 CAMPUS NEWS farmer Brown by Natasha Shallow Wolverine Observer would like to dedicate this portion of the paper to the building and grounds workers for the great work they have done. Morris Brown campus has been transformed to a beautiful garden setting. The land scape of Morns Brown has improved dramatically. This transformation has been done by the supervision of Mr. Lee Potts, who has given his whole heart and dedication into making Morris Brown College a beautiful school. Farmer Brown, otherwise known as Lee Potts, not only takes pride in his work, but’in Morris Brown. We hope that the student body can take pride and love Morris Brown as much as Mr. Potts and his associates. Please keep pride in Morris Brown College and keep it clean, We thank the building and grounds workers for the great work they are doing. Keep in mind the words of Farmer Brown “Let’s keep God first, Morris Brown second, and everything else will fall in place.” Farmer Brown a.k.a. Mr. Lee Potts Top 5 Suggestions to “Fix” Registration 1. Spend money to equip the school to handle telephone registration 2. Register students alphabetically by last name on certain days „ o oj ’onTUriiauoinL'n find aKfisontA 3. Set up registration stations prior to students arriving 4. Offer the staff sensitivity courses 5. Hire trained staff and temps Bonus: Spend the money on new computers and printers.

Top 5 The Staff of Student Activity with Dean Seattle.

Suggestions 5. Gal by Ruthie Bolton 6. In The Spirit by Susan L. Taylor < £>E£- to “Fix” The 7. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou Refund 8. Mama by Terry McMillan ' Authentic Soul Food ' ' 9. The Joys of Motherhood by Buchi Process Emecheta œ m 1. Mail the refund checks 10. The Daughters of Africa: Selection of 2. Request permission from Short Stories, Essays and Poems - Edited ‘Daily Specials! parents/guardians or students to by Margaret Busby apply the amount to the student’s account Recommend­ 3. Have the refund stations set up prior to the refund time ed Readings 4. Mail letters to the students receiving refunds to pick up their checks at a for Black Men certain time and place 1. The Autobiography of Malcolm X As Told 5. Distribute the checks alphabetically to Alex Haley at certain locations 2. Makes Me Wanna Holler by Nathan McCall Recommend­ 3. Live From Death Row by Mumia Abu Jamal ed Readings 4. Native Son by Richard Wright 5. Woodholme: A Black Man’s Story of for Black Growing Up by DeWayne Wickham 6. Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison Women 7. Cool Posse: The Dilemmas of Black 1. Acts of Faith and Daily Meditations by Manhood in America by Richard Majors Iyana Vanzant and Janet Mancini Billson 2. And This Too Shall Pass by E. Lynn 8. Bad Blood: The Tuskegee Syphillis Harris Experiment by James H. Jones 3. Coffee Will Make You Black by April 9. Out of the Madness: From the Projects to Sinclair a Life of Hope by Jerrold Ladd 4. Having Our Say: The Delaney Sisters 10. Message to the Black Man in America by First 100 Years Elijah Muhammad 8 We’re Back! MAY/JUNE 1996 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER VIEWS&EXPRESSIONS public, that Black Greek organization concentrate more on socializing than on Social Issues . This is absolutely GREEKS! untrue! In all eight of the Black Greek Taking Organizations, there are those members who joined for the wrong reason, while Am I My Brothers Keeper? there are also members like myself - that you hardly ever see, or hear “good news” about - who are busy and hard at work. Interest No Doubt About It!!! Unfortunately, though, there are a few more of ‘them’ than there are of ‘me’. But by Albeni Daniels by Natasha M. Shallow nonetheless, they are all still my brothers and sisters in greekdom, and I Love and n behalf of a respected, and Respect them for that. Several “Greeks” hen you walk around Morris selective few, this humble took offense to the article in the past o Brown campus you may response had to be offered. An insensitive, issue of the “Wolverine Observer” In all hear, “Yo Sweet”, “A - but deserved plea was made, “BLACK fairness, I tried to objectively look at Sweetw” or “Blue-Sweet”. These are GREEKS: ARE THEY STILL what was being asked of Black Greeks, calls of auxiliary groups. They may not RELEVANT”? today. After much thought, and humbling have the privilege of wearing Greek In no way, shape or form is it my my heart, I found myself understanding letters but they do have the privilege to intention to lash out at, or falsely accuse what it was that “people” wanted to take part in activities within our a fellow writer, but I feel that it is about know. Before I make the relevance of community .The different interest time to clear OUR name - once and for Black Greeks undoubtedly clear, I would groups take pride in there organization all, with no “Gray Areas”, leaving any just like to quote a fellow Greek “soror” and their community. room for misconceptions. of mine. In her response to such the There are three well known female I am a member of a BLACK Greek question, “Are Black Greeks Still interest groups. The ladies of Doves organization here at Morris Brown Relevant?”, she could do nothing but Incorporated, Intelligent Sisters In College. I was very pleased to see that empathize with such a confused state of Service, and Peppermint Swirls. such an intelligent effort was made to mind, that a person would have to be in The ladies of Doves Incorporated explain “Greek life” - even if it was to ask such a question. She gave it some participated in many activities which obviously by an individual who does not thought, and then she said, “Do people they are very proud of. These ladies of yet belong to a Black Greek organization. ask Baptists why they are Baptists, or the blue and white take part in several I am a firm believer in spreading Love Catholics why they are Catholic.,.1 am activities of community service. Such as throughout this ailing world, so far be it really tired of having to defend myself, feeding the homeless and holding from me to degrade any person, for any because I chose to become a part of a clothing drives. According to a proud PERSONAL opinion that they may have. experience, since I was a child in fact, Black Greek organization.” member of ladies of Doves, Kymma If I may though, I have but one simple with Black Greek organizations. With an Yes it is a real shame that Black Tracy says “Doves are always willing request...’’JUDGE NOT, THAT YE entire family of Black Greeks, it is very Greeks have to constantly prove and able to take part in any event when NOT BE JUDGED.” Can we, as hard for a Legacy, like myself, not to themselves to the general public, but asked. We limit ourselves to nothing”. African Americans, Please stop judging know what pledging “Old School” is since you asked, I am going to tell you. The Doves look forward to the up an entire group of people, by the like. In some instances, it was not safe, With the “Trumpet” roar of my voice, coming year which holds better and irresponsible, sometimes uncaring, and economical, or feasible; but that is not to hear me Loud and Clear. Yes, Black brighter things for them. We look wrong actions of a few individuals. say that it did not accomplish one Greeks are relevant!!! For you see, forward to seeing the three new Doves extraordinary thing: It instilled an without Black Greek organizations, there Unfortunately, it is very true that some partaking in their organization more individuals have wrongly lost their lives, overflowing amount of Pride, Love, would not be nearly enough Housing and fully. Congratulations to Kymma Tracey directly related to being “hazed”, while Unity, Commitment, and Humble Shelter for the Homeless, Food for the and Charelle Bambry of Fall ‘95 and trying to PLEDGE an organization. But a Servitude in their Minds, Bodies, and Hungry, Improved Education for the Sonia Richardson of Spring ‘96. brief look back through history will prove Souls. Under priveledged, Guidance for those “A-Sweet” is the call of the ladies in that anything our ancestors fought and died The new Intake Process (formally without direction, Political and Financial black and gold. These ladies stand up to for - especially those who exemplified the called the Pledge Process) is a more backing for all African American their “Intelligent sisters in Service”. Epitome of what Black Greeks represent “politically correct” answer to an entire Politicians, or Aid to those in Need. They are very intelligent ladies, who - was well worth the sacrifice. No, I am Again, it is my sincere hope that the country’s cry - that arose from know what needs to be done and how to not saying that one has to give their life answer to your call was met. To the individuals pledging “Old School”. As accomplish their activities. They have general public, please do not let this in order to join any Black Greek this country has changed, in preparation their activities planned year around. organization; but it most certainly is true hinder your growth either in or with all of for the 21st century, the nations attitudes These ladies are in service. They lend the Black Greek organizations. It is never that membership into any of the eight have changed. Not more than a decade their services to fellow Morris Brown too late to learn, and it is more noble to Black Greek organizations is not as easy ago, potential members of Black Greek Students in study groups, and their continue to help our Brothers and as a “job interview” - there is no reason organizations were willing to do whatever adopt-a-freshman seminar. They also Sisters, than to hinder them. And lastly, why it should be. it took to join the desired organization; give their service to the community in to all of my Black Greek Brothers and I am a member of a significant but much has changed since the 1980’s. adopting a grandparent from friendship Sisters, - the Kappas, Deltas, Zetas, and profound Black Greek organization, Today, there are potential members who towers. They also make baskets for the Alphas, Sigma Gamma Rhos, Phi Beta that: 1) Holds steadfast and true to it’s feel that it is their right to become a needy families in November and Sigmas, AKAs, and the Ques - let this be principles; 2) Constantly and continuously member of any Black Greek organization December. The thirty-one members the continued strength to ensure your contributes to the upliftment of OUR that they choose. This is not necessarily keep busy year around. Good luck to the Endurance, Determination, and people; and UNITY is at the “Heart of true. It is a privilege to become a new twenty-three members, hope they This of “The each and every one of my true Fraternity member of a Black Greek organization, Success. True Sister too can live up to the name “Intelligent Dove” will be waiting in the “wings” for Brothers and Sorority Sisters. I was not but it is not just anyone’s right. There Sisters in Service”. her next task, just call on me, I’ll be afforded the opportunity to become a are many individuals who join these The ladies of Krism and Kreme take there, because...”YOU CAN COUNT member of my organization “Old organizations for the wrong reason. That pride in giving back to the community. ON ME”!!! School”. I have also had a lot of is why it would seem to you, the general They have raised money for the battered women’s foundation, and Internet and in the National Educators participate in several clothing drives for Employment Review. the homeless shelter. The ladies of Finding employment­ The writing contest is sponsored Peppermint Swirls will give a hand to by Educational Placement Services any cause that will help better our which is the largest placement service community. The new thirty-one teacher jobs go on-line for educators in the United States. members vow to give much more of With a tradition of excellence and high their time, and ability to improve our COLORADO SPRINGS. CO - Mr. G.A. ties for schools and educational standards of ethics, EPS has no community. McDougall. Sr. announced today the institutions to post job openings at no registration fees. They have offices “We look forward to the new school April 10th launch of the new National cost. strategically located throughout the year, we have so many activities Educators Employment Review web While the colorful site has all the country including offices in Chicago. St. planned, that will strengthen us and our site. The site which can be found at features of the latest Internet tech­ Louis, Memphis, Atlanta, New Orleans, community as well,” says Natasha www.teacherjobs.com takes a major step nology, Mr. McDougall is confident that Houston Dallas/Ft. Worth, Northern Shallow. Peppermint Swirls plan on forward into Interactivity for educators the site will see a lot of traffic because California, and Southern California with wearing the colors of Krism and Kreme on the Internet. of a writing contest which will feature plans to open more offices in the near with pride. These interest groups are all The teacherjobs site is a twenty-first new topics each month and award cash future. doing what they pledge for. They are century tool for connecting educators prizes. This section of the site will allow To find out more information about taking interest in our community and with employment, featuring sections students and educators from all over the the teacher jobs web site. National making it a better place. You too can which allow college education majors world, not just those in the job market Educators Employment Review or help these organizations in community and teachers to post their resumes free to relate to selected ideas and have the Educational Placement Services, call service. Keep up the good work ladies. on-line, as well as providing opportuni- opportunity to get published on the (719) 632-5877. We’re Back! MAY/JUNE 1996 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER 9

The cast of THE TIES THAT BIND ANSWER MARCH/APRIL ISSUE: includes Lisa Arrindell, Kalimi Baxter, The Veronica Byrd, Robert Jason Jackson, The Historical Answer is: 1957 Alex Johnson III, Chuck Patterson, Phyllis Yvonne Stickney, and J. Karen Thomas. MBC historical moment Alliance Director Frye is no stranger to Atlanta theater audiences. A mainstay at Jomandi Productions, Frye’s directing credits there include PILL HILL, JAR What year was this? THE FLOOR, TODAY, SPUNK, (ANSWER IN NEXT ISSUE) Studio SHE'LL FIND HER WAY HOME, THE COLORED MUSEUM, and BURIED CHILD. Dan Hulbert of the Atlanta Morris Brown 1st. Journal and Constitution called Fryer’s Theatre direction of SPUNK a “sharp-etched vision of Ms. Hurston’s Florida backwaters and Harlem streets... timeless, primal scenes in the African- with American experience.” Portraying the assimilated Water Gaines and concerned husband and father, Willy Semple, is Alliance Regina newcomer Robert Jason Jackson. With numerous Broadway, Off-Broadway and regional credits, Jackson is also a frequent guest star on Fox’s “New York Taylor’s Undercover.” As Semple’s outrageous brother Jes, Chuck Patterson returns to the Alliance Theatre after his role as Seth in JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE. “The Ties Reviving the role of Lottie, the Semple’s young daughter who is about to lose her innocence, is Kalimi Baxter. She originated the role in 1993 at the That Humana Festival at the Actors Theatre of Louisville. The creative team for THE TIES THAT BIND includes Set Designer Bind”. Rochelle Barker, Costume Designer Sharlene Ross, Composer Dwight ATLANTA — Through amusing satire Andrews, Lighting Designer Kathy and a surrealistic journey, the Alliance Perkins, and Sound Designer Brian Theatre presents a strikingly theatrical Kettler. vision of the African-American Tickets for THE TIES THAT BIND experience in Regina Taylor’s THE are $20 and $26 and can be purchased TIES THAT BIND, featuring two one- at the Woodruff Arts Center Box Office act plays, INSIDE THE BELLY OF or the High Museum Gift Shop at THE BEAST, and WATERMELON Perimeter Mall. Tickets can also be RINDS., In the Alliance Studio Theatre, charged by phone by calling (404) May 1 - 26. 733-5000. Best known for her portrayal of Lilly Harper, the steadfast caregiver from the poignant NBC television series “Ill Fly Away,” Regina Taylor, offers a NOTICE: penetrating view of the nature and concerns of the contemporary African American. The Chicago Tribune called We Need the premiere of THE TIES THAT BIND at the Goodman Theatre, “an absolute Your Help knockout, a final affirmation on the Are You The Missing Link arrival of an important and gifted writer To The Wolverine Observer of unusual inspiration,” Said the Chicago Archives? Sun Times, “Taylor writes like a demon, and she has a raging imagination.” Due to the mis-placement Directed by Andrea Frye, THE TIES of newspaper archives, THAT BIND is woven with universal the staff of the Wolverine Prof. A. St. George Richard, FIRST PRESIDENT, MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE themes and a concern for the human condition, At the same time, the plays Observer; would like your are not heavy-handed dramas, but assistance. We are wickedly funny comedies. Says Frye, seeking individuals who “I guarantee a wild ride!” INSIDE THE BELLY OF THE may have issues from the BEAST follows the comic nightmare of past ten years, to contact Walter Gaines, whose determined attempts at assimilation have placed him the publications office at as a corporate vice-president in charge 404/220-0308 or Mr. of useless, faceless employees. In a Carvel Bennett, Student hallucinatory, satirical journey,” Gaines leams that his lack of compassion in his Activities Director at climb up the corporate ladder has cost 404/220-0312. him the price of his identity, and its only ratification is a complete spiritual rebirth. In WATERMELON RINDS a family WOULD YOU LIKE gathers to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday, and three TO PLACE AN AD IN generations clash in a dark comedy of THE WOLVERINE racial identity. Having packed up his heritage to move to a better OBSERVER - CALL neighborhood, Willy Semple is living 404/220-0312 - Get in limbo between the dangers of the inner-city and the fleeting possibility your message out of living in a white world. and see results!!!! Miss Annie B. Thomas, FIRST TEACHER, MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE 10 We’re Back! MAY/JUNE 1996 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER ENTERTAI N M ENT

(I to r) Marquis Johnson, Antwon Tanner, Avreel Womack, Terrence DaShon Howard, Anthony Hall, James Harris, Kamali Taylor, William Turner, De'Aundre Bonds and Fredo Starr the team and Rea Perlman (center) plays the coach Photo: Van Redin

Kane, Terrence DaShon Howard, and Dan Paulson. I give the film 3 stars (*★★), despite Camille Saviola, De’Aundre A really great film about a white, the ‘deja vue’ theme (5 stars being Bonds, James Harris, Anthony inexperienced, female Brooklyn (NY) highest). It was funny yet not Sunset Park Hall, Antwon Tanner, Shawn High School basketball coach and her stereotypically vulgar and over done like Michael Howard Guy Torry Scott inner city male team. If it sounds most inner city type movies. The film Burkholder, John Aprea, John familiar, it should - remember was warm and sensitive, yet funny and Entertainment Review the characters believable. I wouldn’t by Carvel Bennett Vargas, Rhonda Stubbins White, “Wildcats” and more recently “’’Higher rush out to go see it, but I would Director, Student Activities Hattie Winston Learning”. A white female helping inner Directed by Steve Gomer and Produced city youth achieve their goals and recommend it as one of those lighthearted pieces worth viewing. Stars: Rhea Perlman, Fredo Starr, Carol by Danny DeVito, Michael Shamberg believe in themselves.

of love in the 90’s. Guest directed by Funny as it is, This Passion Thing Passion rose to the top. And it’s by an Horizon presents Vincent Murphy, Artistic Producing asks some dead-serious questions: Atlanta playwright! We’re thrilled to be Sensual Season Director of Theatre Emory, this World What is the fine line between romance in able to launch its world premiere.” Premiere opens Friday, May 10th and the ‘90s and crimes of passion? When Director Vincent Murphy adds, Finale: runs through Sunday, June 23. does passion become obsession? And “This is the richest theatre material Performances are Thursdays and Fridays what are the lurking fears that make of the season: Don Giovanni, at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. and connection with each other and lasting Nosferatu—Don Juan in a vampire story This Passion Sundays at 5 p.m., with a 3 p.m. Saturday love so difficult today? with an Alice in Wonderland feel. It’s a matinee on June 8 and some Saturday 4 Says playwright Steve Murray, comedy full of tensions and p.m. performances to be added. The “After Body Politic and Mileage” (two contradictions. People will identify, intimate 185 seat theatre is located at of his earlier plays), people may be recognize the experiences in the play and Euclid and Austin Avenues in Little Five expecting something heavy, political. think, ‘Oh, that’s what I’ve been going through! or ‘Is this what my relationship Points. This Passion Thing is a change of Set In Atlanta In October, This pace: a romantic comedy...with a is like? What makes This Passion Thing Passion Thing is a mad ride through body count. I’ve been working on this so incisive is that Steve wants to take a maze of ‘90s-style relationships. Jill play for years, trying to find the right your fear and longing to a carnival. It’s like taking your heart and fears to Six (a cabinet-maker, is to marry Chris (a balance between the romantic, the comic, Flags. You get on the ride, go higher, feel gallery manager), the perfect sensitive and the scary. more breathless, then drop six stories.” New Age Man, romantic, health­ “The character Jill faces the big conscious, environmental and cuddly. The question of the play,” continues A talented ensemble of Atlanta problem? No passion. Still smarting from Murray: “When you’re hurt, do you actors for the cast: Fresh from her a dangerously consuming relationship shut down or find a way to love dizzying role in Theatre in the Square’s with Michael (a photographer), Jill has again? In the end, the play is about Funny Money, Mary Lynn Owen plays opted to play it safe—too safe, according seizing the day, loving in the moment. the central role of Jill. Brent Glenn, who to her assistant, counselor and friend, And it suggests that scary as love is, we appeared in Horizon’s runaway hit Six Turner, who is the story’s narrator. have to commit. It’s essential to jump in, Degrees of Separation, plays her Meanwhile, Leno re, a graduate student run the risk. This is harder than ever dangerous ex-lover Michael. Straight who is writing her dissertation on today in the age of AIDS, cynicism, and from his role as the only male juror in Nosferatu, the first vampire movie, lusts impossible standards of physical beauty Horizon’s Voir Dire is Robin after Chris. And Michael’s new projected by the media.” Bloodworth, playing Jill’s too-perfect girlfriend Sheila, (a waitress and would- “When I first read This Passion fiance Chris. Last seen in Theatrical be fashion designer), wants a bigger Thing, it’s originality, humor and Outfit’s Lost in the Cosmos. Horizon chunk of him than he’s willing to give. amazing language jumped off the Artistic Associate Rosemary Newcott plays vampire-and Chris enthusiast Romantic triangles intertwine in Hardly immune from affairs of the heart, page at me,” says Horizon Co- narrator Turner packs in the Haagen Artistic Director Lisa Adler. “It was Lenore. Barbara S. Ciraldo, who Horizon Theatre Company’s season appeared last in Zoink Productions’ Road, Dazs as he pines for Harry, who left him obviously Steve’s best piece so far. And finale: This Passion Thing, a witty plays Michael’s current girlfriend Sheila for a woman! In a comic tour de force, all so right for Horizon—a comedy that’s romantic comedy by Atlanta’s own Scott Higgs, most recently seen in The Steve Murray. A bride-to-be burns for a of these thwarted lovers collide at the thought-provoking and speaks to the Three Sisters at Actor’s Express, plays former love and a student of Dracula opening for a show by Ida Bloom, a heart about issues we care about today. Jill’s friend Turner, the plays narrator. Southwestern surrealist painter who has When compared to all the new scripts we stalks an old flame in this sensual Designers for This Passion Thing are: comedy about the danger and necessity her own romantic skeleton to hide. were reading from around the country; We’re Back! MAY/JUNE 1996 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER 11 High Museum of Art CICERO'S CORNER Highlights its Permanent Collection

Special Admission Price Offered Now Through June

Beginning Tuesday, April 16, 1996, sculpture, American painting, sculpture the High Museum of Art’s third and and decorative arts, folk art, photo­ fourth floors will be temporarily closed graphy and African art. to the public so that the galleries can be A bright and colorful wall figure by prepared for the installation of “Rings: the contemporary artist Tony Cragg Five Passions in World Art,” the special recently acquired by the High will be exhibition being planned in conjunction seen for the first time in the highlights with The Atlanta Committee for the installation. “New Figuration” (1985), Olympic Games Cultural Olympiad. was purchased with funds from the Visitors to the Museum between now Collections Council, a support group and the opening of “Rings” on July 4 established by the High in 1995 with the can enjoy a special installation of mission of increasing funds for the highlights from the permanent collection growth of the permanent collection. The on the second floor of the museum’s Cragg work is the first purchased collection to the many out-of-town through the work of the Collections visitors who will be entering the Council and is dedicated to the memory Museum this summer to see “Rings.” of Lenore E. Gold, one of its founding The installation will remain on view members and a longtime board member through January 5, 1997. and supporter of the Museum. Tony Between now and June 23, 1996, Cragg is one of the International artists when the Museum will close for a week selected to prepare a work of public art By Any Other Name the blue of special events prior to the public for the Centennial Olympic Games; his has never been true Negroid i’ve never had a piece of that great apple opening of Rings on July 4, the High is large new outdoor sculpture will be on Nigger pie offering a reduced admission rate of $2 view just a few blocks north of the Nigga uncle sam’s fist has been stuck in my eye (normally $6 adult) for all visitors Museum at Peachtree and Spring Streets. Negro and Martin’s unheard cries for freedom to regardless of age. Admission is free for The highlights installation is made Afro-American ring children under 6 and Museum members, possible by a grant from American Black American makes it seem as if the only hope for and for everyone on Thursdays from 1-5 Express Company. African American equality will have to be p.m. In addition to the highlights The High Museum of Art is located Black Man the red installation, the Museum’s family at Peachtree and 16th streets at the Who Am I? the black exhibition, “About Masks,” is open Woodruff Arts Center. Hours are Besides a list of names that have and the green during this time, as are the Museum Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 characterized me Shop and the High Cafe operated by p.m., Sunday noon to 5 p.m., and closed from the earliest of time ♦ Urban Coffee Bungalow. on Mondays. Have I yet become something more thar, lb the Graduates of 4 996 The .highlights installation the unknown of X? ihcbipEïate's the best of tHc High s' For ffiRfieirinioriHation about High You are dreamers, striving for your wishes permanent collection in all areas: Museum of Art programs, call ♦ and in return they give you character modem and contemporary painting and 404-733-HIGH. Equal Rights of Man it gives you yourself sculpture, European painting and You are romantics, giving desires, I have a soul black enough to speak providing needs, so your love I have taken combinations of men and is shown, only to ask for the same in offered them sinister return explanations of ignorance You are idealists, sometimes humble, Michael Brewer, sets; Joanna the Alliance Theatre, and the Alabama I provided them with a perversion of facts sometimes vain but all you Schmink, costumes, Judy Zanotti, Shakespeare Festival. He directed The I aroused their suspicions want, is someone to hear your views, and lights, and Dung Nguyen, sound. Survivor: A Cambodian Odyssey for the I spurned their jealousies hopefully follow Steve Murray is a rising Atlanta 1994 Humana Festival at Actors Theatre I made them accuse You are politicians, seeing the world Men are a self-created society that sees playwright whose plays have been of Louisville and another new play, collectively, professionally produced in Atlanta Darwin, for the Charlotte New Play sport in intimidation and gathered as one, united since 1985. This Passion Thing is Festival. At Theatre Emory this season exploitation in awkward announcements You are prophets, making predictions Steve’s first collaboration with Horizon he has directed Hamlet, Medea, Mileage or proclamations from retrospect, and in our Theatre and his fourth with Theatre (by Steve Murray), Married Life and Good intentions overwhelm our separate eyes, all for the better Emory’s Vincent Murphy, who directed Rogue (by Steve Murray; a Brave New roads You are poets, creating rhyme and rhythm Body Politic (1993) and Mileage (1995), as Works reading). He will co-produce the Personal friendships are shattered in every footstep, well as The Van Gogh Gallery (1991), for internationally acclaimed Saratoga Men who have been intimate all their interpreting ideas and conceptions, so lives, cross the streets to which Steve was project playwright. International Theatre Company for the that everyone can come avoid meeting Additionally, Menu in the Window (1985) Cultural Olympics and finish the summer to one universal understanding Some and others turn their heads another and Hungry to Bed (1991) received in residence at Robert Redford’s You are moralists, believing in yourselves, way productions by the Academy Theatre Lab Sundance Playwrights Lab in Utah. trusting your own views No man that has ever existed knew and Actor’s Express, respectively. Staged Tickets for This Passion Thing are But most of all, readings have included. The Serpentine, $12.00 on Thursdays; $11.00 on himself so little or so vainly You are friends, only to those who are Mileage, This Passion Thing and Rogue, Fridays and Sundays; $18.00 on overated his own influence that he has willing to earn trust all at Theatre Emory, and On the Lam Saturdays and $12.00 for the 3 p.m. not understood the ill To earn love and Nothing to Wear with the Southeast Saturday matinee on June 8. Student causes of his power or his destruction of Playwright’s Project. After receiving his and senior discounts are: Students it by Richard C. Jones education at Oxford College of Emory (full time, under 25): $4.00 off except on I have a soul black enough to speak about University and the University of North Saturday nights. Seniors: $2.00 off on every age of man who is ■ ■■■ Carolina at Chapel Hill, Steve became a Thursday’s, Fridays and Sundays; $4:00 a species of confusion and bloodshed, The Child Who Could Not writer for Southline, a now defunct off for the June 8 Saturday matinee. distraction and disorder Read or Write Atlanta weekly newspaper Currently a An audience talkback is scheduled Man has made a bargain for himself I was born naked, film and video critic and columnist for the after the 5 p.m. show on Sunday, May 19, And I suppose he has made the most of it Then I was clothed, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, he is and a special audio-described perform­ yet I was still naked. working on a novel as well as a ance for the visually impaired will be ♦ My African Dream I was born gifted with hearing, screenplay of Hungry to Bed. presented at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 8. but my ears were sealed in deafness. Guest director Vincent Murphy is Horizon Theatre is located at the I once read a poem by Langston Hughes I was born gifted with speech, Artistic Producing Director of comer of Euclid and Austin Avenues called “America’s Never Been America To yet my mouth was numb. Atlanta’s Theatre Emory. He has (1083 Austin Avenue) In Little Five Me” My eyes were gifted with sight, collaborated on 160 productions across Points and offers free, well-lighted and I thought to myself yet all I saw was darkness. the U.S.A., Canada, Europe and South parking in lots immediately adjacent to unfortunately, I was ignorant. America, winning over thirty awards for the building. For information about i know what this brother means I was the child who could not read or directing, acting, choreography, tickets, group sales, benefit truly reality for the black man write. playwriting and design. Mr. Murphy has performances for your group or a has never been the american dream directed at several U.S. regional theaters season brochure, call 404-584-7450. the red by Alicia Roach including American Repertory Theatre, MasterCard and Visa are accepted. the white 12 We’re Back! MAY/JUNE 1996 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER

Theresa Hightower and Iris Farmer are back on staire'" . O’* Jomandi’s “Blues In ...And Jomandi s got 'em

For those who have been longing for 1930’s, who explore their lives through The Night” the “live” music scene of years gone by, the music of the times during the course what you’ve been waiting for is here! of a long memory-filled evening. Not only does Jomandi have the vehicle, Director Tom Jones (Jomandi Co- “BLUES IN THE NIGHT”, the Broad­ Artistic Director), whose production of way hit musical of the late seventies, “SOPHISTICATED LADIES” was called featuring music by the great blues and “the best local production of 1995” by jazz composers of the 20’s and 30’s, but Atlanta Magazine has assembled a two of Atlanta’s classic song stylists talented behind the scenes crew again, whom audiences don’t get to see as as well: J. Alex Pelham, Choreographer, much as they’d like to anymore, Theresa who received critical acclaim for his Hightower and Iris Farmer. This not to brilliant choreography pf be missed musical event ran from April “SOPHISTICATED LADIES”; Keith 26 - May 19 at the 14th Street Rawls, Music Director, noted Playhouse. songwriter, producer, performer ad co­ For those who know Theresa partner with Peabo Bryson Productions; Hightower and Iris Farmer, here’s the and Grenoldo Frazier, Music Arranger, chance to see them six days a week, who riveted audiences as the blind piano doing the songs that they do best. player, Stokes, in “TRICK THE DEVIL’. Neither has been on the night scene as Jones says, “BLUES IN THE much as audiences would like: Theresa NIGHT’ weaves a tapestry of some of managing the recording group 4.0 and the most exciting music and composers doing gigs in between her busy schedule of the 20th century, from Harold Arlen, and Iris Farmer, who first captivated Duke Ellington, and Ida Cox to Alberta audiences as a member of Robert Ray Hunter, Johnny Mercer and Billie and the Rayettes in the early 80’s and Holiday, and we’ve assembled some of who dropped off the nightclub scene to the best talent that we could find to raise a family. Well they’re back on share the whole experience with our stage where audiences can see them audiences. These songs bind the three again and again for four weeks, at women together in their loneliness. least—and they’re together doing the They also share a triumph of sassy, jazzy hits of Duke Ellington, understanding! This is a feel good show, Johnny Mercer, Bessie Smith, Alberta that is not to be missed. The blues and Hunter and others. jazz are about survival and emerging Joining Theresa and Iris are Roz victorious over adversity. NOW White from Washington, D.C. WOMEN ARE ‘WAITING TO (nominated for a Helen Hayes Award for EXHALE, ‘BEFORE, THEY WERE her performance in Tom Jones’ SINGING THE BLUES AND JAZZ! ! !” “BESSIE’s BLUES” in Washington) and Harrison White from Los Angeles For groups and other information, (featured on Broadway in Serafina and in call 876-6346. Jomandi’s production of “BESSIE’S BLUES” for the National Black Arts Festival two years ago). The four performers round out the small but mighty cast of three women and a saloon singer in a “cheap Chicago hotel” in the Special guest HANDS ON ATLANTA AMERICORPS cancellation The Hands On Atlanta AmeriCorps program is a full time, ten month service opportunity for young High Museum of Art people to serve their community and better themselves. All of your talents, energies and idealism will be engaged to address the most critical needs of Atlanta's children. It is your chance to change Due to an unexpected scheduling the world around you and make America what it ought to bell conflict with his production schedule, Guiseppe Tomatore will be unable to be present for the screening of his film “Cinema Paradiso” at the High Museum We are seeking individuals who are: of Art on May 31. The High Museum of As a Hands On Atlanta AmeriCorps Member, you will serve Art plans to present the film, “Cinema • ages 17-24 • team players as a teachers assistant, tutor and mentor in metro Atlanta Paradiso” as originally scheduled for • from all walks of life Friday, May 31 at 8 p.m. in the Rich schools. You will be challenged to create a dynamic, • creative and energetic Auditorium and is in the process of innovative after-school program that will be a fun safe haven • committed to community service searching for a new guest presenter. • interested in children and education for neighborhood children. In addition, HOA AmeriCorps “Cinema Paradiso” is a nostalgic tribute • not afraid of hard work Members will develop programs that will address the needs to the movies and tells the story of a small-town projectionist and the young • interested in the challenge of a lifetime. of the community surrounding the school as well. boy who befriends him. This film will serve as the final presentation in the eighth section of One Hundred Years of For your service, you will receive: World Cinema, “Mirror, Mirror: Movies About Movies” which is presented by As a part of the AmeriCorps National Service Network, you • A weekly living stipend of $ 180.00 paid the High Museum of Art in collaboration bi-weekly and subject to all state and will also help yourself while serving others! You enjoy the with the Atlanta Committee for the federal taxes once in a lifetime experience of being a part of a diverse corps Olympic Cultural Olympiad. • Basic Health Insurance committed to making a difference. Together you will work to • Child care , if needed change the face of Atlanta. As an AmeriCorps program, • Loan Forbearance, if needed Hands On Atlanta will strive to strengthen communities and and upon successful completion of your To be educated, term of service, you will receive an the civic character of young people through service. educational benefit of $4725.00 enlightened, and entertained, turn to the Wolverine For more information, please call contact us! (404) 872-2252 OBSERVER for your best source of campus news. >♦< We’re Back! MAY/JUNE 1996 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER 13

(I. to r.) Carvel Bennett, Kevin Sapp, Matumaini Taylor and Dean Seattle. Matumaini Taylor and President Jolley pose for a quick snap shot.

ESTABLISHED 1935 643 Martin Luther King Jr., Drive Atlanta, Georgia 30314-4140 (404) 220-0312 Fax: (404) 220-0393 PUBLISHER Students of Morris Brown College ADVISOR/MANAGING EDITOR Carvel Bennett EDITOR Richard C. Jones CO-EDITOR/DESIGN LAYOUT EDITOR Tamara V. Birdsong SPORTS EDITOR Martin King ADVISOR/ART DIRECTOR Johnnie B. Bates, Jr. President Jolley takes his best shot. CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Sean Gardner (Clark Atlanta University) Natasha Shallow PHOTOGRAPHER False alarms Spurgeon Dennis, Jr. OFF CAMPUS ADVISORS. criminal and activity CONCEPT DESIGN/PRODUCTION ART Bates & Bates Identity Development by Dennis Abrams NOT a game. It is very dangerous and Brown disciplinary procedures. If Lourdes Coren Police Sergeant against the law. Any person(s) found to anyone has any information regarding Typographer Activating the building fire alarms, be doing these things will be the above illegal activities, they should PRINTING discharging a fire extinguisher, setting prosecuted to the full extent of the law contact Morris Brown Public Safety at Dill Printing & Consultant Co. fires and vandalizing fire equipment is and disciplined through the Morris 220-0121. 14 We’re Back! MAY/JUNE 1996 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER “Student Profiles”

LEAST FAVORITE FOOD: Hominy and Beets, anything pork FAVORITE SONG (S): Do Me Baby by Symbol Man when he was Prince and anything by Nancy, Sade, and Phyllis! Cause I Love You by Lenny Williams BEST QUALITY My initiative' WORST QUALITY My patience PEOPLE I LOOK LIKE Spike Lee when I have a bald head, a smaller version of Mario Van Peebles, and when I was younger, Sammy Davis Jr. FAVORITE PIECES OF CLOTHING Baggy Sweats NOBODY KNOWS I CAN Have a sense of humor CAUSE I MOST BELIEVE IN Children! MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT Getting hit by a car six years ago after leaving a club and telling the ambulance crew to save my new designer outfit! TRAVELS: Hawaii, Virginia, Missouri, Florida, Texas, Louisiana, Kentucky, Montana, California, Colorado, Washington State and D.C., Illinois, Alabama, Mississippi, Indiana, North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, British Columbia, (Vancouver) Canada, Ontario and Toronto and Quebec, Canada SMARTEST THING I EVER DID: Listening to my spirit DUMBEST THING I EVER DID: Not listen to my spirit SOMETHING THAT MAKES ME SEE RED: Injustice, discrimination within the black community, and people not keeping their word. NAME: Richard Charloton-Pharris Jones MOTTO: Be positive and count your blessings! And BIRTHDATE/ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: June 18, ???? a true Gemini! Praise the Lord! HEIGHT: 5'4" A FAMOUS PERSON HOMETOWN: Dayton, Ohio I'D LIKE TO MEET: Maya Angelou FAVORITE HOBBIES: Writing, reading black poetry/fiction, I'D DESCRIBE MY LIFE STYLE AS: Sometimes hectic. With school, Peer watching CBS soaps, enjoying my space! Counselors, the Observer, and at one-time LAST MOVIE SEEN: Since I only support black films, Dead track, I was busy. Now, I have to Presidents at the $1.50 theatre. concentrate on school because my grades FAVORITE ACTOR: I have none slipped. FAVORITE ACTRESS: I have none GOALS: Creating a television soap opera with FAVORITE MOVIE: Cooley High blockbuster ratings, owning my own FAVORITE SINGER(s) NANCY WILSON!! and PHYLLIS HYMAN!! television production studio, adopting PEOPLE WHO HAVE INFLUENCED ME: My Mom and my Aunt Christine, my children, getting out of debt, staying bestfriend Eudora, my Dad, and Malcolm X healthy, winning multiple Emmys for best SOMETHING YOU'D BE SURPRISED writing and best daytime drama, writing TO KNOW ABOUT ME: I have a sense of humor my autobiography and hiring Spike Lee LAST BOOK READ: And This Too Shall Pass by E. Lynn Harris to play me and seeking success in all my FAVORITE FOOD: Spaghetti and fruit salad endeavors!

HOMETOWN: Orlando, Florida MAJOR: Mass Media Arts: concentration, Public Relations CLASSIFICATION: Senior, Co-Editor/Designs/Layout Editor M B. Wolverine FAVORITE FOOD: Seafood & Steaks FAVORITE BOOK: The Joys of Motherhood, by Buchi Emecheta FAVORITE MOVIE: My Left Leg (Documentary) FAVORITE SUBJECT: African History HOBBIES: Reading, Shopping, spending time with my family, and my significant other and also traveling. MY INSPIRATIONS: My mother and father; they are the joy of my life and I thank them for being such a significant part of my life, even as I get older. FUTURE PLANS: To attend graduate school, and major in Marketing and Advertising. WHAT I WILL MISS MOST ABOUT MORRIS BROWN: The way in which I had to utilize my sense of independence , and also by watching myself grow emotionally to the point I am now. (And I am still growing day by day, but my experiences at Morris Brown cultivated my growth.) FAVORITE MUSICAL ARTISTS: Chante Moore, Will Downing, Rochelle NAME: Tamara Birdsong Ferrell, Patti Labelle, Gerald Damion and the DOB: July 24, 19?? Isley Brothers SIGN: Leo FAVORITE TELEVISION SHOWS: The Flintstones, Sanford and Son, Dr. Quinn ACE: 20 - Something Medicine Woman and Screen Scene on BET. Freedom School Summer 1996 Travis Witherspoon, 19, had dreams “As a Black male, I know I am a rare cultural, and recreational activities, and South Carolina; and Richmond County, of becoming a rap artist, making big influence in children’s lives,” nutritious meals (funded by the U.S. North Carolina. money, and living a glamorous life. The Witherspoon wrote in Freedom News, Department of Agriculture) to hundreds This year, interns also will learn how to thought of becoming a teacher never the newsletter for and by Freedom of disadvantaged children in cities and conduct voter education seminars and crossed his mind. School staff. “Being a teacher may seem rural towns across the country. The register people to vote for the But in the summer of 1994, like a very small slice of the glamorous program also seeks to keep children safe November 5 elections. Witherspoon was hired to work as a life, but I know what I give is larger than from idle mischief and neighborhood You can follow in Travis Witherspoon’s teacher/intem in the Freedom School life.” violence. footsteps and make this summer one of program of the Black Student Today, Witherspoon is a freshman at This summer, Freedom Schools will the best you have ever had. Become a Leadership Network (BSLN). Six hours Hampton University. He plans to major open on June 24 in 15 cities and rural Freedom School intern and give back to a day, five days a week, he taught in education. counties. The cities are Atlanta; our smallest brothers and sisters. reading, writing , math, theatre arts, The Freedom School program, Cincinnati; Dallas; Detroit; Minneapolis; To receive information about this public speaking, conflict resolution, and coordinated nationally by the BSLN and New York City; Oakland; Philadelphia; year’s Freedom school program and the Black history to disadvantaged children the Children’s Defense Fund, strives to San Francisco; Washington, D.C.; Ella Baker Child Policy Training in Bennettsville, South Carolina, a town make a difference in the lives of children Kansas City, Missouri; Charlotte, North Institute, contact Kia Chatmon, BSLN several miles from his home. The and the young adults who serve them. Carolina, and Raleigh, North Carolina. Freedom school program assistant, at experience changed his life. Freedom Schools provide academic, The rural counties are Marlboro County, 202-662-3516. We’re Back! MAY/JUNE 1996 MBC Wolverine OBSERVER 15 SPORTS AWkmingTeam at MBC by: Natasha Shallow own transportation, everything down to No it’s not the football team, not the the ben-gay.” These young men and boy’s basketball team, It’s our soccer women work really hard to represent team. Yes, we have a soccer team, one Morris Brown College successfully. that has been around since 1991. The However, Morris Brown neglects the team has a winning record. At the efforts of the soccer team. present time they are one-one-one. The Although, the soccer team is less question is, why doesn’t Morris Brown expensive than other programs, the College give their support to the school has not provided a sufficient enhancement of the soccer program? soccer program. The soccer team is going through a Many people think that the reason tremendous amount of obstacles to be why our soccer team is under tribulation recognized by the school, although they is because of discrimination. Morris are one of the winningest athletic teams Brown College seems not to support it’s on campus. International students whole heartedly. This team consists of mostly “We don’t get support from our school international students, who come from because we are international students the Carribean and African countries. and the school does not support The love of the sport by these players international students,” said team player led them to overcome the obstacles of Chris Lyon. playing the game. Morris Brown College should be One of the main problems of them proud of it’s international programs team is the lack of a coach. However, discovering potential talents by the they have made it to the finals without students. We need to cultivate soccer the leadership of coaching. The team into our society. Thus having the works so well together that they coach interest of both American and themselves. “Everyone has their own international students. Mr. Lee. Evans, individual skill that they contribute,” advisor of International students says, said team player, Aretheas. “By expanding our soccer program we Morris Brown chooses to spend can attract more students to come to money on certain Athletic Programs, Morris Brown College because they can these teams lost every game played relate to a competitive game of their during the season. Furthermore, the interest.” soccer players have not received any As a student body we need to extend new equipment, where as other teams our support to the soccer team at their have. The soccer players provide their games. own equipment such as uniforms. The Thus, the team will then become team plays in their six dollar P.E. shirts. more successful and reflect Morris One team player says; “We provided our Brown’s pride.

Senate Passes Several Bills by Carvel Bennett, SGA Advisor

In it's first year of operation, the newly created Student Senate has lived up to expectations. The body has met twice monthly, as required by the constitution, and has passed several pieces of legislation. The bills passed during the 1995-1996 session are summarized below. Bill Sponsor Brief Description Status* 1995-001 Zeta Phi Beta Groups will be allowed to hold fundraisers, etc. on passed Sen. Daniels Founders Plaza on condition that said groups clean up after there event. A penalty will be imposed for groups not adhering to such rules. 1995-002 Wolverine Observer Amend Article VI, section 10 (a) to read “(A) Motions/ pending Sen. Lyons Legislation to be considered by the Senate shall be designated as a Bill. Only Senators, the SGA President, and the Senate President may introduce a Bill. All Bills must pass with a 50% + 1 majority vote of a duly constituted meeting. The Chair (SGA External Vice President) shall vote only in the event of a tie” 1995-003 Wolverine Observer SGA Executive Branch provides the Senate with a vetoed Zeta Phi Beta financial report of all homecoming expenditures Sen. Daniels 1996-001 Omega Psi Phi Calls for a reexamination of parking fees and the pending Sen. Reid expeditious paving of the parking lots across from the Middleton Complex 1996-003 Zeta Phi Beta Asks for compensation/stipend for SGA president, in pending r- Sen. Daniels addition to current board room 1996-004 (due to the sensitive nature of this bill the editors pending prefer not to print) 1996-005 Mock Trial Team Miss Morris Brown College should be assisted by two pending Sen. Henson attendants, (first and second). The Court should all ride on the same float during the Homecoming ^"71 ,-r aTTOV parade. Miss MBC is governed by the same rules and regulations as all other elected student officials, as out­ lined by the SGA Constitution.

•passed in the Senate, status with the SGA President/College/Administration The Senate is one of three branches of the SGA (the others being Executive and Judiciary) and is comprised of one Senator from each chartered and registered campus organization. The body is supervised by a Chair (SGA External Vice President), Siqn up now in the Hickman President Pro tempore, Secretary, and Sergeant-at-Arms. By constitutional decree, the Senate meets twice monthly . Student Center - Lower Level, Meetings are opened to the general college community, but only Senators and the Judiciary branch are allowed on the floor. Student Activities Office or Counselinq & Testing Center.

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and immunologist at Baylor College of for your head Baylor College of Medicine. Medicine in Houston. Here is another reason not to yo-yo In the study, nearly 500 men and News Briefs In a study funded by the National diet: It may be hazardous to your mental women were monitored for weight Baylor College of Medicine Institute of Health, Shearer and health. maintenance, gain and loss for a year. Summer hazards include bicycle colleagues followed 125 women from the In the first study of it’s kind, To check for stress, abnormal eating injuries time they learned they were pregnant. researchers have discovered that the yo­ behavior and weight perception, the More children riding bicycles during More than 10 percent had miscarriages yo method of losing and regaining study participants completed a series of the warmer months means an increase compared to less than 3 percent for non­ weight frequently is linked to poor self- questionaires. in related injuries and deaths. HIV pregnancies of longer than 10 esteem and depression, said Dr. John “The successful weight maintainers “Kids are out more and taking more weeks. Foreyt, director of the Behavioral had a greater sense of well being, a chances, such as forgetting to wear their Some tips for handling stress Medicine Research Center at the lower stress level and better control of bicycle helmets,” said Dr. Marcus Is stress hampering your life? Your DeBakey Heart Center at Houston’s their eating,” Foreyt said. Hanfling, director of the Pediatric Injury best bet is to confront it head-on. “Most Clinical Baylor College of Medicine in stress-related problems won’t go away Houston. “Helmets can reduce the until you deal with the cause,” said Dr. number of serious head injuries, which Ernest Fruge of Baylor College of cause 80% of bicycle-related deaths” Medicine in Houston. Approximately 400 children are killed He recommends identifying people in bicycle accidents each year, and an and situations which contribute to your estimated 400,000 require stress. Often relationships with family HIV hospitalization. members or co-workers are the problem. Hanfling suggests: Fruge suggests meeting with the ■ Teaching children responsible rules relative or colleague, giving everyone a chance to express feeling, and ideas and Prevention of the road. ■ Keeping bicycles maintained. to suggest solutions. ■ Avoiding biking at night unless “Any plan for coping with stress is using reflective materials and experimental,” Fruge said, “If the Program approved bicycle lights. proposed changes don’t lessen the ■ Always wearing helmets. stress, meet again to figure out other Free brochure on childhood options.” accidents in English and Spanish If you cannot identify and remedy the Accidents are a leading cause of cause of stress, see a counselor or family Fulton County Health Department injury and death for children. But physician. experts believe most such accidents can Abused children experience anxiety be prevented. disorders The Fulton County Health Department HIV Tips on child safety are contained in Some children living through abuse Prevention Program provides a range of programs the free brochure “Accident Prevention: and neglect suffer from post-traumatic and administrative services that include: A Family Guide to Child Safety,” stress disorder, commonly associated published in English and Spanish by with combat veterans. ■ HIV prevention/education ■ Ongoing assessment of HIV Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. PTSD, an anxiety disorder resulting and training services to related community based U.S. residents should send a from a stressful or traumatic event, can targeted populations such programs and activities in stamped, self addressed, business-size also affect victims of burns, earthquakes, as Fulton County to determine extent to which needs are (#10) envelope to: “Accident floods and rapes and other violence. New Fulton County Employees met Prevention” Office of Public Affairs, Not all abused children will develop it, Health Care workers Telephone Referrals to Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, said Dr. Bruce D. Perry, a psychiatrist at Baylor College of Medicine. Public School Faculty and HIV Services Texas 77030, specifying English or Students ■ Coordination of AIDS public Spanish. The child’s age and frequency and type of abuse make a difference,” Perry Church and Community policy development Canadian residents should send a Groups administration self-addressed, business-size (#10) said. “But when the abuse involves life­ General Public Direct questions to: envelope to: Accident Prevention,” threatening terror and physical violence, ■ HIV technical assistance to PTSD is common.” HIV Prevention Program Office of Public Affairs, Baylor College agencies and organizations 99 Butler Street The children’s bodies often operate at of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77030, to develop and implement Atlanta, GA 30303 a low-level fear stage, he said. They USA. AIDS related workplace (404) 730-1586 HIV moms more likely to suffer have higher heart and breathing rates, training policies and miscarriages disturbed sleep, high blood pressure and protocol: Mothers infected with HIV are three increased muscle tone. Universal Precautions times more likely to miscarry than are “Their brains have adapted to survive Infection Control healthy mothers. in an unpredictable, violent world; Guidelines however, it makes it hard to cope in Confidentiality Issues “HIV infection predisposes women to fui» cairn spontaneous abortion during the first healthy environments,” he said. trimester,” said Dr. William T. Shearer, Yo-yo dieting not good