Vol. XXXI No. 6 An ATLANTA UNIVERSITY CENTER Institution December 13, 1978 Lewis Continues Pre-Registration Forensics Team Wins Big SGA Sees Active Fight for Drama Changes Second Semester Recognition Improve Process By Michael H. Cottman By Eileen C. Hocker By Angela Esannason Panther Reporter Panther Reporter Panther Reporter Joan Lewis and the Clark Clark College has just com­ The Student Government College Drama Department pleted its pre-registration Association at Clark College are not yet satisfied by the way period for the second semester looks forward to a bright year members of Clark’s Ad­ of the 1978-79 school year and with several different ministration are handling the general reacton of students programs planned for the Drama Department affairs. toward it has been favorable. second academic term starting Charges have been made However, this was not the in January. against members of the ad­ case on Monday and Tuesday, Among the programs ministration for their Nov. 13 & 14, when pre-regis- scheduled for the new year are negligence in assisting the Forensics Society Members show trophies won at tration was supposed to have a special Olympics wherein drama department in its Eastern New Mexico U. Tournament. Pictured 1. to r. are started. The two day delay in SGA will be working in con­ attempt to compose its newest Jesse Brinson, Sheila Harris, Lydia Pearman and the start of pre-registration left junction with the Mass Com­ production, “What the Wine- Suleiman Abdul-Azeez. Not pictured are Charli Cottom many students upset and frus­ munications Dept, and the Sellers Buy.” and Monty Ross. (Photo by Jerome Gwinn) trated with the college as a NAACP; a financial aid Ms. Lewis feels that ad­ whole. Nevertheless, Clark workshop wherein SGA will be ministrative bumblings have By Michael S. Bailey impromptu speaking, and was not to blame for the delay, working with Marian Wilkes, led to the delay of the play and Panther Reporter third place, oral interpretation Wesley C. McClure, dean of financial aid director; a senior said that this is not the first of prose; Jesse Brinson and faculty instruction, said. career day for high school time she has been faced with Clark College’s award-win­ Lydia Pearman, second place, seniors wherein AGA will these kinds of difficulties. ning Forensics team launched dramatic duo; and Monty “Clark College was not at work with Clifton Rawles, ad­ She said she is not pleased their first tournament of the Ross, third place, oral fault,” Dean McClure said, missions director. SGA will with the way the Drama year in grand style Nov. 16 by interpretation of poetry. Due to “we were ready on time, but we have still more guest speakers Department has been isolated participating in a tournament the number of competitors in had to wait for the other next semester, including social and that drama members are held at Eastern New Mexico each event in the tournament schools, in the Center.” The activist Dick Gregory. always considered the lowest Univ., and bringing home (25 or more), each member of Dean further explained that continued on page 3 on the totem-pole. eight trophies. The team the team qualified for national Clark could not go ahead with “I am simply asking people competed against other competition to be held in Des its own pre-registration Simmons Is Honored to try to understand the Drama colleges and universities Moines, Iowa. because that would give Department and the work that throughout the nation and After having participated in students from the other By Marcia E. Jones we do,” Ms. Lewis says Texas Southern Univ, was the the New Mexico tournament schools in the Center a chance News Editor sympathetically. “We are only other predominantly against 16 new teams, Foren­ to sign up for Clark classes Sidney Simmons, a member people, too, and these students black institution represented. sics Society President Jesse while Clark students wouldn’t of Clark College’s Mass Com­ have the right to'deal in their Seventeen schools Brinson commented, “I th ink be able to sign up for classes at munications staff, was one of chosen professions.” participated inz the the overall performance of the the other schools. Therefore, seven journalists honored at Ms. Lewis stated that on tournament. team was excellent, and that through no fault of Clark, pre­ the Atlanta Association for May 17 this year she met with Six members of Clark’s team this particular event helped registration was held up. Black Journalists’ (AABJ) Dean of Students Curtis Gilles­ competed in the tournament in the members of the team There were, however, some Pioneer Luncheon Nov. 15 at pie, asking for the use of which each member develop a greater awareness of changes made in the pre-regis­ the Butler Street YMCA. Davage Auditorium. She participated in at least three their talents. In other words, tration process on the faculty Simmons was awarded a stated the dates she needed to events and placed in at least each person feels that he can level at Clark. A leaflet en­ young black journalist award prepare for the upcoming play. two of these events. The participate against any school titled, “A Pre-Registration for his success in the area of Dean Gillespie then asked members who competed, in tbe natjon.” Mechanism” was distributed cinematography. her to send him a written trophies they won, and their As for what the New Mexico to all the departments in the Other awardees were Faye memo. According to Ms. area of performance are as tournament does for national school. In this booklet such M. Smith, audio visual; Harold Lewis, a written memo was follows: Suleiman Abdul- recognition, Brinson stated, topics as the goals of pre-regis­ Lamar, radio production; submitted directly to the Dean Azeez, third place, humorous “The tournament will bring tration, steps to be taken by the Chini Billingsley and Maurice May 24. As of last October, she speaking and informative recognition, first of all, to faculty during pre-registration Lawrence, print journalism; said she had yet to receive a speaking; Shelia Harris, first Clark, and it will give the and other were outlined. Hoyt Fuller, the Pioneer Black response. place, persuasive speaking; members of the team a chance One of the goals of pre-regis­ Journalist Award; and C. A. “This situation has Charlie Cottom, second place, continued on page 3 tration was to make the regis­ Scott, special award. happened before,” Ms. Lewis tration process easier for all The speaker for the luncheon said in a very concerned tone, components of the college: was WRNG Radio “and I believe it will happen Students May Get Loans students, faculty, sportscaster, Joseph Walker. again.” She also added that By Judith Williams What effect will this new law departments, administrative Walker spoke on the black she felt that there was not Panther Reporter have on Clark College units, etc. Another goal of pre­ media’s responsibility as black enough emphasis placed on “Federal officials say they students? “Presently, 92 registration was to provide a people to black people. the progression of the! arts. aim to make interest-free loans percent of Clark’s students means for getting useful, com­ “The only way to succeed is “I am shocked to see you available to all college receive some type of financial prehensive and accurate in­ not by black news directors or here,” Dean Gillespie said, students regardless of their aid,” says Marian Wilkes, formation for instructional sportscasters ... the only way appearing puzzled, “I really families’ wealth, in time for the director of financial aid at and institutional planning. things will change is if black didn’t know that there was a spring semester,” was the lead Clark. “With this new One of the steps faculty people own their owrr media,” problem.” paragraph in a recent issue of government program, it is es- members were supposed to said Walker. continued on page 3 the Atlanta Constitution. continued on page 3 continued on page 3 continued on page 3 Page 2 The Panther December 13, 1978

late hours which it has taken to get the newspaper ready for Letter to the Editor publication. She has supplied material for articles and helped There’s Grief Behind in the reorganization of the staff. She has even used her own car in transporting newspaper staff members to the printer’s. Dear Editor: However, as faculty advisor the staff has needed Ms. I read the article in the last Those Newsroom Johnson to deal with Clark administrative units more aggres­ issue of the Panther entitled sively in order to speed up the process of acquiring the “Marijuana Effects Can Be newspaper’s needs. She has fallen short of that function. In Damaging.” I found the article Smiles fact, expecting her to take on two new functions at once has to be quite alarming simply been detrimental especially to staff morale. Her slowness and because of the way the in­ By Suleiman Abdul-Azeez formation was presented. sometimes unresponsiveness in attending to our mostbasic of Co-Editor needs has caused much grief behind the newsroom smiles. I would like to ask the It surprised me to hear the problems which Joan Lewis and Sending a requisition to the Business Office and just waiting author: whatchromosomes are the Drama Department are having with one Clark ad­ until something is done is not my view of the advocate role a damaged and to what extent; ministrative unit. I thought students were the only ones with faculty advisor should play. also I would like to know the such problems of slowness and inefficiency on the part of Transferring the Panther to the active control of the mechanism which causes the some members of the Clark administration. College Relations Office should have been delayed at least a damage. I think in checking One class president told me that he just struggles through year so that Ms. Johnson and her superior, Ms. Dobbs, who is this information thoroughly with class affairs because one administrative unit is often also new to College Relations, could have had time to learn the her statements will be unavailable with the help he needs. The yearbook editor ropes. I don’t believe that if the Mass Communications repudiated. The truth of the wouldn’t complain unduly but she’s been having problems Department had an active voice in the Panther advisorship, matter is the effects seen on with administrative slowness and inefficiency also — in the it would have allowed the Panther office to go without a chromosomes due to the active College Relations Office. In fact, since I am revising this working typewriter, a basic journalistic tool, this long. That ingredient in mari­ editorial, she wanted me to mention that despite her standing department knows the importance of deadlines and juana—Delta-1-trans- tetrahy request for a typewriter all semester, the yearbook office still timeliness and would not have been as slow in responding to dracannibinol—are about does not have one, even though her advisor, Sherrie Dobbs, as­ our requests. It understands the needs of a campus the same as those sures her she is “working on it.” Our own has Panther newspaper. However, since our faculty advisor in Mass Com­ demonstrated by water. The suffered under slowness and ineptitude on the part of that munications, Oscar Spicer, is basically inactive, real control suppression of the immunity same office. It took us two months to get badly needed supplies of the advisory responsibility of the Panther rests in the system has yet to be clinically — simple, essential things like pencils, typing paper and College Relations Office. demonstrated. As for the scotch tape. We lost a full month because the College I have been told that Ms. Johnson was recommended for the statement of memory im­ Relations Office lost our original requisition. position of faculty advisor partly on the strength of her pairment, marijuana effects This is not to say that we have not had the use of supplies. performance as a Panther editor when she attended Clark. only short term memory and The College Relations Office did open its supply cabinet to the However, faculty advising requires a lot more management not long term memory. use of the Panther. Although the Panther staff has also had skills than does campus newspaper editing. In a vote taken Furthermore, marijuana does the use of College Relations’ typewriter, any newspaper office, among 22 of 25 active newspaper staff members, 21 voted to not interfere with the neuro­ especially one which purports to be training professional endorse my previous editorial which was much more critical physiological processes res­ journalists, should have a working typewriter. Yet, we still of Ms. Johnson’s performance as Panther faculty advisor. ponsible for memory, e.g., the don’t have a working typewriter in the newspaper office, after Only one member voted not to endorse the editorial. Such a destruction of our requisition of Sept. 8. vote is a clear expression of the discontent among the cyclocabalimine, B-12. Even I have always lamented the fact that the Panther was snat­ newspaper staff with Ms. Johnson’s performance. more, the active ingredient ched so quickly from under the sole auspices of the Mass Com­ The Mass Communications Department needs to take a delta-1 -trans-tetrahydracan- munications Department and placed jointly with College much bigger role in advising the Panther. Working jointly nibinol is unstable and tends Relations. Denise Johnson, our only faculty advisor despite with College Relations the Mass Communications to deteriorate quickly and can­ the fact that two are listed below, is new as a College Department can be most helpful in meeting the Panther’s not be found in the body after Relations Officer. To have her advise the which is Panther, journalistic concerns. The responsibilities of each department three to five days. also new to College Relations, was ill-advised and perhaps un­ toward the Panther need to be specifically stated and carried As for the use of marijuana fair to her. To be fair, Ms. Johnson has worked with the Pan­ out. If such is not the case, then we may continue to produce leading to harder drugs, this is ther in many areas doing things which the student staff could newspapers,but there’ll still be grief behind those newsroom only partially true since and ought to have been doing. She has stayed and worked the smiles. research has shown that these individuals would have done (EDITOR’S NOTE: THE FOLLOWING IS A REBUT­ newspaper, freedom carries responsibility for ac­ so in the majority of cases TAL WRITTEN BY DR. ELIAS BLAKE, JR., curacy and fairness. The original editorial did not meet without marijuana. Most PRESIDENT, CLARK COLLEGE, IN REFERENCE those standards. There was never a question of sup­ people who use marijuana TO THIS MONTH’S EDITORIAL WRITTEN BY pressing the editorial view; the critical nature of the have little problems sleeping SULEIMAN ABDUL-AZEEZ, PANTHER CO­ original editorial still stands. since one of its side effects is EDITOR.) Certain other factors which I shared with Mr. Azeez drowsiness. The editorial on the problems of the PANTHER and were not included so I will include them here: If the use of marijuana is res­ the yearbook was held up by me and a rewrite was 1) The newspaper is now being published more ponsible for a reduction of tes­ directed before it could be printed. My first reading of regularly in its current structure than in the last year tosterone levels and causes the editorial in its original form indicated it was a or two. chromosomal damage, we highly personal and inaccurate attack on an individual 2) For the first time the advisor is part of a salaried job should be seeing an alarming staff member. I also knew of major activities which description versus a volunteer faculty member’s res­ increase in birth defects and a were omitted from the editorial. Further investigation ponsibility. The irregularity and the structure were drastic decrease in the birth revealed a history of conflict between the co-editor and related. rate, since one in every six the College Relations staff going beyond the editorial 3) Major equipment purchases(typewriters) were not people in the country has used issues. Fundamental issues of unfair bias were raised. a part of the original budgets for either the newspaper marijuana. As for the There was no censure. or yearbook (wherever the newspaper was housed statement that marijuana and An editor has a responsibility to find out all the facts would not have speeded up the process of budget alcohol are not equivalent, this before writing and to use all the information at his dis­ reallocations which requires shifting of funds). Ms. is true. Alcohol is a much more posal in forming his editorial opinion. As in any Johnson has worked on this since October, and a devastating drug. solution was forthcoming prior to the editorial. 4) The issues were simply ones of slowness in getting supplies, neither of which is within total control of -Mykol Williams The PANTHER is published twice monthly by the College Relations. If the delays were as indicated, Mr. students at Clark College. Azeez could have joined in the pressuring process for Editors ...... Suleiman Abdul-Azeez supplies. Ann L. Wead 5) I disagree strongly with the charges of ineptness News Editor...... Marcia Jones and inefficiency. In long discussions, it was clear the Feature Editor...... Denise Green work load of Ms. Johnson in producing the paper was Sports Editor...... Charles Anderson so heavy she had to pull back to shift more res­ Photography Editor ...... Tyraun Patterson ponsibilities for production to students. Mr. Azeez did Business Manager ...... Jack Jenkin* not deny Ms. Johnson’s heavy involvement. We now Staff Artists...... Linda Dyson have a regularly published paper; before it was Felton Fedrick irregular. The record speaks for itself. Faculty Advisors...... Denise Johnson I want to make it clear again that Mr. Azeez’s copy Osker Spicer was a case of a piece of writing based on inadequate All articles, poetry, photographs and other con­ investigation and omission of major sets of facts. If tributions to the newspaper may be dropped off at our of­ such a case arises again, it will be delayed again and, as fices in Thayer Hall. on any newspaper, a rewrite will be requested. Address all correspondence to: PANTHER Newspaper, Students are not allowed to stand outside of normal Box 154 Clark College, Atlanta, Ga. 30314. responsibilities for the quality of their work. December 13, 1978 The Panther Page 3 News Briefs Drama Forensics continued from page 1 continued from page 1 Clark’s Philharmonic Society College Choir presented a Christmas Vesper Concert Dec. 3. Music Prof. Thomas D. The Dean agreed that he to travel and witness different Hagar conducted the choir during the concert held at the Cen­ does approve all major events cultures, thus, broadening tral United Methodist Church, Mitchell St., SW, Atlanta. held in Davage Aud., and that their sçope of learning.” * * * he goes by a strict schedule of Before it participates in the dates for upcoming activities. Clark College’s Alpha Phi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha nationals, the team plans to “The Drama Department Fraternity sponsored its annual reception for “Ms. Black and compete in tournaments at must make requests just like Mercer in December, Gold” and court Dec. 1 at Kresge Hall Lower Lounge. All everybody else,” Gillespie said members and friends ofthe Clark College Family were invited Morehouse College and with authority, “Davage Aud. Howard in February, Texas to the colorful affair. SGA is just one facility for Southern U. in March, and * * * everyone’s use.” Georgia Southern and Savan­ continued from page 1 The Dean said that the nah State Colleges in April. Noted Theologian and Philosopher Howard Thurman Presently, SGA is working Drama Department wants ad­ The Texas Southern event is spoke at a special convocation in the MLK Jr Memorial on the problems of security in ditional time, and this causes a the Barbara Jordan In­ Chapel at Morehouse College Nov. 16. Thurman, a former the dormitories and in the conflict in the schedule vitational Speech Morehouse chaplain, spoke on knowing and preserving the Clark College Courts. already prepared. Tournament. human self. “Don’t think life will make an exception for you. According to SGA Pres. “We’re trying to cooperate According to Ms. Amarilyss We are bound and held by a relentless logic of the world,” he Floyd Donald, “We’ve been with Joan,” Gillespie assured, Hawk, director of Forensics at told the audience of more than 2,000 which included Coretta trying to get President Blake to “and we’re willing to work Clark, there are few black Scott King and the Rev. Martin Luther King Sr. tell of his plans for improving with her.” schools on the tournament * * * the Clark College Courts.” He said problems arise when circuit. Because of this Clark National Urban League President Vernon Jordan Jr. has Donald added that the people do not go through the hosts an invitational been elected Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the students also have to help in proper channels when tournament in March for its Atlanta University Center, Inc. The native Atlantan has the process because there have attempting to get something fifth year. Clark’s tournament received many honorary degrees and awards and his weekly been problems with stolen done. He added that if people is unique in at least two comumn, “To Be Equal,” is distributed to more than 600 furniture. would come directly to him, it respects: it is an all-black newspapers. George L.P. Weaver, a former Asst. Sec. of the A survey is presently being would eliminate most of the tournament emphasizing all­ U.S. Department of Labor was elected Vice Chairman and taken to find out from students confusion. black subjects and all Luther C. Harris was appointed Controller of the AUC, Inc. at Clark about the conditions Dean Gillespie pointed out materials must be related to that the Drama Department is the black community; and it is * * * of the dormitories. The survey is being done by Joan Rodgers, one of the most important the only black tournament of Jan. 12 is “Media Day in Georgia” and elementary, high head of the centerwide Com­ facets of the college. its kind in the nation, and in school and college students from around the state will present mittee on Security. “Davage Aud. is for the world. their own graphic, film and video productions, developed everybody’s use and we’ll just Forensics mainly attracts under guidance from media professionals in Georgia public have to work together,” the Financial Aid students who are competent schools, colleges and universities. Students interested in Dean said. and highly skilled in com­ entering this year’s festival should contact the school continued from page 1 munications and who are able librarian or mass communications and art professors. timated that 98 percent or Pre-Registration to collect and research in­ more students will receive formation for performance Semester Exam Schedule some type of financial aid.” continued from page 1 while maintaining their Now students with an an­ CLASS PERIOD EXAMINATION PERIOD academic averages. Contrary nual family income of $25,000 have taken was to work closely to popular belief, forensics is Wednesday, December 13 or more will be able to qualify with their department head in not restricted to just speech for a student loan, according to making sure that each student and drama majors. As a 8:00 - 10:00 MThF 8:00 a.m. Ms. Wilkes. The new plan will was properly advised. Also, matter of fact, political 1:00- 3:00 MThF 9:00 a.m. also make it possible for during the actual pre-regis- science, mass com­ Thursday, December 14 students with a family income tration process, course card munications, business and a of between $ 15,000 and $26,000 distribution was only sup­ cross section of all majors are MThF 10:00 a.m. 8:00 - 10:00 to qualify for the Basic posed to be administered by members of the team. 1:00- 3:00 Educational Opportunity the department or program MThF 11:00 a.m. “We are pleading for people Grant (BEOG) for the first chairperson. Friday, December 15 to join because most of our time. The overall purpose of the members will be graduating in “In order to qualify for these “Pre-Registration MThF 12:00 noon 8:00 - 10:00 May,” Brinson stated. “I think aids,” said Ms. Wilkes, “the Mechanism” was to give NThF 1:00 p.m. 1:00 - 3:00 that it is very important that student must be enrolled in the faculty members a clearer pic­ people come and display their Monday, December 18 college and have a record of ture of pre-registration and talents if interested, and I ‘good standing’ with the their role in it. MRhF 2:00 p.m. 8:00 - 10:00 personally encourage all college.” But what were the reactions MThF 3:00 p.m. 1:00 - 3:00 students to participate in some So far there has been no in­ of students to pre-registration? type of forensics to help in com­ Tuesday, December 19 formation sent to the financial Some were favorable, others munication skills which might aid office at Clark about this were not so favorable. One MThF 4:00 p.m. 8:00 - 10:00 prove beneficial when seeking new plan but as soon as the student complained of a lot of employment.” government sends it, in­ confusion over the department SPECIAL EXAMINATIONS formation will be made head’s signature on her course Examinations for All Basic Eng. 100 and Eng. 105-106 available to those interested card. will be administered TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12,1978,6:00- students. This new law will go She said, “They told me I AABJ 8:00 in the evening. See bulletin boards for location. into effect next fall for the would have to get my 1979-1980 school year. department chairperson’s continued from page 1 Basic Mathematics 100 examinations will be held “This new aid plan will signature on my official course FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1978, at 10:00 a.m. in Davage probably encourage more card before I could sign up for Walker spoke on the plight of Auditorium. students to attend Clark next one of my classes, and my black people in the media. He year,” said Ms. Wilkes. department chairperson pointed out that blacks are Classes that do not fall within the above schedule may ad­ So it, seems as though there wouldn’t sign my card until all better in sports but are said not minister examinations during the period December 13-20, will be some long overdue my classes were signed up for.” to be good enough to be 1978, at the convenience of the instructors and students. financial relief for the middle­ Another student said he went sportscasters. class college student next year. over to another school and got “I get disturbed seeing Res. 799-1047 BUS. 7S2-9567 Clark students who could not his course cards easier there people coming in the station qualify before will for the first than he did at Clark. Then who have to be trained,” said time be eligible for financial again, other students stated Walker. “I get discouraged assistance. that they had no trouble at all when people with no degree at OSSIE-JONES BEAUTY SHOPPE with pre-registration this time all get j obs before those that do Specialized in Afros and Permanents around. One student in have degrees.” PRESSING AND CURLING Good Luck particular said this pre-regis­ Walker said that the AABJ’s tration period has been the responsibility to blacks is to best since she’s been at Clark. remain confident and 783 CASCADE AVE., S.W. on Finals “For once, I knew exactly courageous and to keep on James Brown Atlanta, Georgia what I was supposed to do,” fighting to promote good for she said. black people. Page 4 The Panther December 13, 1978 And Then Came the Greeks...

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(Layout by Tyraun Patterson — >■ Page 6 The Panther December 13, 1978 The See"AAidnight Express'' By Gloria Johnson Smallest Panther Reporter “Midnight Express” is, that you might like to visit, but Star excuse the corniness, a very would hardly want to live in. By Aileen Fisher heartwarming story and is With only 53 days left in his highly recommended for adult sentence, Billy received the The stars looked down with viewing. The star of the movie, news from his lawyer that the shining eyes Brad Davis, who portrays court had decided to change Upon the sleepy Earth, Billy Hayes, should receive an his sentence to a 30 year term. They knew a secret, a surprise, □scar nomination for such a He was to be used as an exam­ About the Christ Child’s birth: magnificent performance. ple for those who might want “Tonight will be the night,” “Midnight Express” cap­ to commit the same crime. said one. Singer Patti LaBelle dropped in at WCLK during her tures the terrible ordeal of Billy Since his homosexual friend “At midnight,” said another. recent visit to Atlanta. She is surrounded by Music Hayes’ incarceration in a had completed his term, ne “The Child will be the Father’s Director Al Felker, 1., and Announcer Charles Lamont. foreign prison. Based on a true only had two friends left. son (Photo by Jerome Gwinn) story, it tells of his capture, Together they found a thin And Mary will be His mother.” conviction, and imprisonment place in a wall in the prison as in a land different from the a source of escape but it was The smallest star blinked land of the Red, White, and discovered. twice, and sighed: ‘Wine-Sellers’ Actors Blue. For those who stray away “But how will people know During the 70’s in Istanbul, from movies that are highly Where He is born?” The world Get Loud Applauses Turkey, Billy Hayes was bloody, this movie only had is wide— By Beverly A. Quarles arrested for the possession of one scene that may have left He’ll be too small to show.” Panther Reporter hashish and sentenced to four its viewers a little drenched “They’ll have to search,” a years in prison. During those with blood. Billy killed his “What the Wine-bellers acting like a boy and begin to planet said. four years in that enlarged rat worst enemy in the prison. Buy,” written by Ron Milner take on the responsibility of “We have no way of telling. hole, where prisoners were During this combat, Billy bit and directed by Joan W. Lewis, making the way for him and They’ll have to search each inn beaten and tortured primarily out his enemy’s tongue. This was recently performed by the his mother. and bed on their feet, Hayes was undoubtedly left his enemy in Clark College Players. This Unfortunately, since Rico is And barn and town and exposed to homosexuality and a speechless position. week-long production was a pimp, he influences Steve to dwelling.” the practices of the Turks, such Because of his brutal killing, viewed and great knowledge join his style of life and seek as stabbing a person in the Billy was sent to an insane was attained. The play’s plot out survival in illegal and The little star, the least of all. behind as a means forrevenge. asylum. His girl friend visited focuses on a black family liv­ Looked earthward with a sigh. unethical ways. He became friendly with him in the asylum— a very ing in a large city in the Steve was influenced to stop “I’d like to help,” it said. “I’m three inmates. One was touching scene, and gave him present era. attending school, become a small obsessed with the need to es­ a photo album. Inside the Kenny Leon, acts out the pimp, and encourage the little But I can go and try.” cape, which Billy was against. cover of the album was some part of Steve Carlton, with lady whom he loved to begin to The others chuckled, “You? Another was a cat lover and money for his escape to Greece. energy and enthusiasm. Steve use her body in order to make Ho, ho!” the other was a homosexual. What happens after that is a high school boy who has the dollar bill. Rico had con­ And shook with merry Though this wasn’t a very makes for interesting viewing. goals of soon becoming a high vinced him that the white man laughter. good combination to have as “Midnight Express” is playing school graduate, remaining a cares nothing about blacks “You are so small you’d hardly friends, they all helped him at the National Triple, Old respectable citizen, and mak­ and that it is highly impossible show. greatly to survive in a place National Hwy and 285. for blacks to attain and Hung from a stable’s rafter.” ing an honest living. Steve is influenced to change achieve in his system. In ad­ Forum to Jazz Up Cecily Tyson his views, because of the pimp dition, Rico made Steve believe The smallest star, whose heart and hard times presenting that legal and ethical manners was large, Holiday Spirit Portrays themselves. He is an only child of survival were unrealistic Fell down and down through who is fatherless and has only ways of thinking. space, The Jazz Forum of Atlanta Harriet Tubman a mother to help him survive. So after being convinced by And as it fell a mighty charge announces its annual Jazz Black actress Cecily Tyson His mother works very hard to Rico, Steve insists that his Of brightness filled its face; Christmas Party at its will play the title role in “A take care of them. lady use all of her bodily And as it fell it grew in size December monthly meeting, Nevertheless, she becomes ill talents in order to survive. In Woman Called Moses,” the life Because of its compassion .... featuring jazz vocalist Cathy story of Harriet Tubman, a and is really not able to work. the process of becoming com­ It blazed so bright to earthly Jackson, pianist Ken black woman born into When she is eventually laid off pletely converted into a full eyes Freeman, trombonist Charles slavery. NBC will air the and there is no means of sup­ fledged pimp, Steve starts to The other stars looked ashen. Pagcano and other celebrated memorable film on Dec. 11 and port, Steve begins to feel res­ trip out on some drugs given to musicians on flute, bass and 12. ponsible. He realizes that his him by Rico. While tripping And so the smallest star of all drums. The meeting will be Ms. Tyson’s superb acting mother is ill, not getting any Steve finally realizes that Came down to show the way: held Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. in the and the exciting soundtrack younger, and knows they must Rico’s way of survival leads It stopped above a humble stall Community Room of Colony put together by Van McCoy, survive, and that he is also the only to dead ends. And these Where Mary’s infant lay. House at Colony Square. Coleridge Perkinson and man in the house. means would allow him to gain It made a sign above the hill Charles Kipps are expected to Edgar Ward very con­ nothing more than a wasted So to jazz up your holiday Where Bethlehem lay spirit... be sure to attend the add even more dynamism to vincingly plays the part of life and death. dreaming, Jazz Forum of Atlanta the already noteworthy sub­ Rico, a well known pimp, who This play ends with great And there it lingered, bright meeting. Free wine, ject matter. The film is also lives in the house with intensity and a powerful mes­ and still, refreshments and eatables will produced by Ike Jones and Steve and his mother. Rico sage is conveyed. The play has While worshippers came flow. A donation of $5 for non­ Michael Jaffe. begins to talk to Steve and tell a true-to-life impact and is a streaming. members is requested and as Gov. George Busbee and him that it is time that he stop reality within itself. It was a worthwhile evening spent. always the public is welcome. Mayor Maynard Jackson will For information contact proclaim “Harriet Tubman Sharon Gatto or Jackie Days” in the state of Georgia Roberts at 436-5123 or 921- and the city of Atlanta, respec­ 3478. Free parking is tively. available.

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Come, Let Us Meet Together WCLK Is Hawks Look Like Contenders By Ade Adesanya Applicant For By Thomas Torrence President, ISO Panther Staff Writer Dear brothers and sisters from all over the world, let us join NPR Affiliation Hubie Brown, the volatile They also picked up top quality hands in the name of.unity. International students in Clark By Jaki Buckley and no-nonsense coach of the players Tom McMillan and College, be thankful that you are a part of the Clark family. Atlanta Hawks, walked Panther Staff Writer Dan Roundfield through Your presence at our meetings can bring a lot of changes for quietly into the Atlanta trades. you and the International Students Organization. The “Jazz Powerhouse,” of Hawks press lounge for his These valuable additions, It’s a shameful and sad thing to note that out of about 210 Atlanta, WCLK, is in the usual post-game encounter along with Hawks veterans international students from all parts of the world attending process of affiliating itself with the media. Tired and John Drew, Armond Hill and Clark, only one-third attend the bi-weekly meetings on) with the National Public emotionally drained after his Steve Hawes', make up what Wednesdays. Let it be known that we have a lot to gain and Radio (NPR) system. NPR, team’s exciting 124-116 win the Hawks public relations nothing to lose if we all come together to share our views. which operates under the U.S. over the Philadelphia 76ers, people call “Hubie’s Hustling Everybody is somebody at the meeting. Do not think your Dept, of Health, Education Brown was in no mood for any Hawks.” views will be overlooked by anyone. We are equal at the ISO and Welfare, is a radio network excessive chatter, and he made “It’s got to be the best win of meetings. Come and let your views be heard. You can express similar to the television that point emphatically clear the season,” Brown was say­ your views without fear of victimization. network that offers program­ to the talkative reporters. ing of his team’s victory over My contact with some international students has not been ming to non-commercial, “Hey,” Brown bellowed, “cut the 76ers, which left his team satisfactory enough. I want to see a lot of smiles whenever we educational stations around that noise out.” The members with an 8-7 record and a half meet. Smiles to me indicate a spirit of friendship, care and the country. of the press had learned game behind the Houston togetherness. To qualify for NPR a station something that the players of Rockets, Central Division Attending Clark and other colleges and universities across must operate at least 18 hours the Atlanta team had learned leaders. the country is a great opportunity for meeting brothers and per day, employ at least 5 full- two and a half years ago: Indeed it was. In the first sisters, black and white, all over the worlds The opportunity time personnel, operate with When Hubie Brown speaks, half, the Hawks shot 54 includes sharing experiences and knowing about the culture no less than 3000 watts and people listen. And they listen percent from the field, forced and background of other people. Let us come together and have a 15 mile radius coverage. with their mouths closed. the 76ers to commit 26 share these experiences not only with other international Station Manager Jim Before Brown entered the turnovers and built a 19 point students but with the whole American people. Williams said the station Atlanta scene in 1976, the lead. The ISO welcomes the new and old students under the currently operates with 54 Hawks were considered one of The second half was a com­ Nigerian Manpower Program to the Clark College family. watts, but it is seeking an ad­ the laughing stocks of the plete turnaround. The Hawks You are all in the right place at the right time. The ISO can ditional 2500 from the FCC. NBA. Now they are mentioned made the mistakes. Key help you with some of your problems such as accommodations With the additional wattage as legitimate contenders by Hawks players got into foul and also serve as a link between you and the faculty. the station could also air many experts. trouble and the team was For your information the international students longer than its present airtime Brown, who last season guilty of 24 turnovers. organization meets every two weeks at Holmes Hall basement of 12 hours per day. coached the Hawks to a 41-41 To pick up the victory the Conference Room on Wednesdays at 12 noon. Once accepted into NPR, record and a playoff Hawks had to stave off a fierce Come. You are very important to the organization. You may Clark’s station would receive berth—their first in four years, Philly rally led by Julius also write to the ISO to contribute your views. The address is: 75% of its operational funds created a team in his own Erving, who finished with 32 International Students Organization, Clark College, Box 15, from HEW. Williams said image: tough, combative and points and Doug Collins (31 Atlanta, Ga. 30314. See you at the next meeting on Dec. 20, since WCLK is a medium size determined. points). station, operational costs Over the past two years Atlanta was led by guard average about $135,000 a year; Brown and Hawks General Eddie Johnson, who scored 22 therefore, it is imperative that Manager Mike Gearon have points and forward Dan the station use its mechanisms drafted such players as guards Roundfield, who finished with to attract monies from other Eddie Johnson, Charlie Criss 23 points, 12 rebounds and sources. and Butch Lee; forwards Jack seven blocked shots. Two of Williams said he would like Givens and Rick Wilson; and those blocks were of last the station to become a major center Wayne “Tree” Rollins. second shots by Julius Erving. production center. With the NPR, WCLK programs would be strengthened. They could Pritchett Believes in Hustle offer more innovative com­ out of his ball players. He said munity programs, and produce he wants them to have fun but programs all day. At present, he expects them to give one producing is only possible dur­ hundred percent while they are Give for the Joy of It ing the morning hours. on the basketball court. By Marcia E. Jones “In order for us to be a “That’s the kind of News Editor viable, active, full-fledged philosophy that I coach by; I station, we must become NPR, ” The holiday season has bestowed its presence upon us as know guys are going to make Williams said. Thanksgiving and Christmas bring about their festive lights. mistakes. It’s not a matter of “Atlanta has one NPR This time between Nov. 23 and Dec. 25 most people will be making mistakes but how you station but... our audience is giving thanks for many things and then giving and/or receiv­ deal with them. I believe in totally different and the hard work—everybody just ing to or from others. programming is highly Some, however, are less fortunate than others because they give it all they’ve got all the different,” Williams men­ time,” Pritchett said. are unable to enjoy the season. tioned as he spoke en­ As I look around the Clark College campus, I am cognizant The Panthers’ new coach thusiastically about the Men’s Basketball Coach of the various signs inside the dormitories seeking donations said a lot of things played a station’s plans. Robert Pritchett (Photo by of canned goods so a box can be given to a needy family for part in his coming to Clark, the The other Atlanta station af­ Tyraun Patterson) Thanksgiving. Sororities and fraternities are also giving care most prominent being a filiated with NPR, WABE FM, packages to needy families. By Jack Jenkins chance to be a head coach plays classical music. Com­ Panther Reporter again since his years of coach­ Then comes the joys of Christmas season. These same paring the distinct audiences, families are in need again. I see two children around the age of ing high school basketball and Williams said, “There is ade­ 12 who live in the Decatur area of Atlanta. These children “I believe in working hard, the opportunity to share what quate room for another NPR come from a middle-class family and will be fortunate to that’s the most important he has learned about sports station.” receive many gifts in celebration of the festive season. thing. If you give it all you’ve and life with his people. Clark’s station would be the Two other children around the same age who live in the got, and all you’ve got just “I learned a lot of things second black NPR affiliate in Vine City section of metropolitan Atlanta will be anxiously doesn’t do it, then at least you about society by coaching at a the country. Currently, out of awaiting the festive season. These children come from a needy will have the satisfaction of large and predominantly the 198 affiliated stations, only family and to make their holiday happy, a kind gesture is knowing that you have done white school,” Pritchett said. WEAA at Morgan State your best,” said Robert Prit­ “I came to Clark because I felt necessary. University has totally This is the time again to prepare boxes of food, clothes and chett, Clark College’s new that I could give insight to the minority and ethnic program­ toys to distribute to those less fortunate than ourselves. head basketball coach. kids about life and society, ming. As a people we must consider the Thanksgiving-Christmas Coach Pritchett, who is a some things that might help season as a holiday of not only receiving, but also of giving. native of Atlanta and has them in the long run.” Give not only to those who are close to you, but also to those coached basketball for 11 His expectations for this who are less fortunate. years (seven years at a high coming basketball season are Giving will bring about a good feeling in your heart school and four years at at least to finish with a five because the holiday season should bring happiness to Auburn University), was hundred percent record. He continued on page 8 everyone. talking about what he expects Page 8 The Panther December 13, 1978 Happy New $ear (Elark (Enlkpr ^family

Panthers Aim for Unity Clemons Coachs Basketball Pritchett coaching presents a challenge continued from page 7 and she enjoys such. “I think they respect me,” she said of her players. “I’m says that the team is basically very honest with them.” Ms. young and inexperienced, with Clemons said she is not a rigid only two regulars returning. coach but added that there are Ricky “Tweet” Williams, rules which the women must George House, and Eric Taylor follow. are some bright spots that Last year’s co-captain, Coach Pritchett noticed on the Elaine Banks, said of coach squad. He feels one thing the Clemons, “I think she is very team lacks is a steady player enthusiastic ... a very aggres­ that can be depended on in sive person.” Thelma Lindsey, Members of Clark College’s 1978-79 Basketball Panthers every game. a second year guard, said, “Right now the team is play­ Women’s Basketball Coach are: 1. to r., Michael Johnson, Henry Taylor, Kenneth “She’s fair-minded and her ing spasmodically. One day a Leteria Clemons (Photo by Dean, Darryl Miller, Ricky Williams, Jeffery Jones, methods are good.” player will look real good and Tyraun Patterson) Larry Nolley, Greg Whitlock. Kneeling 1. to r., Carlton Ms. Clemons did her then the next day he will look Boston, James Graham, Robert Marion, George House, By David W. Thomas undergraduate study at very average,” Pritchett said. Connie Mac Tolbert, David Glenn, Paul Robinson, Tuskegee Institute, where she “Everybody works hard and in Theodore Lay. In middle, Coach Robert Pritchett. (Photo Although Clark College’s received a degree in physical the long run it might be better by Kenneth Hodges) women’s basketball coach education in 1974. to have eight or nine players She came to Clark primarily that can do it instead of one never participated much in By Kent Hindsman “These two guys will be sports and isn’t really because it is a predominantly who can do it all.” extremely crucial to our team’s black school. Before coming to The new coach’s philosophy obsessed with the game, The basketball season gets performance. Although we Clark, Ms. Clemons taught at is a reflection of his character. members of the team say, “She underway shortly and the don’t have that individual star Northern Illinois University. He appears to be a strong, con­ strives for the team all the season should be a very excit­ type person, the rookies will Although Coach Clemons fident, and hard-fighting man, way.” ing one. Under the direction of depend upon them for has no previous interest in one who sees his downfalls as Leteria S. Clemons is in her their new coach, Robert Prit­ guidance,” Coach Pritchett fifth year at Clark as a sports or experience in a bad case of the flu, someth­ chett, the Clark College Pan­ said. physical education teacher coaching, she has Anthony ing to be overcome so that he thers should be full of With the basketball season Witherspoon, a former Clark can carry on. If he is an exam­ and is in her third year as head surprises. only days away, the Panthers College basketball star, to ple of what Clark’s entire coach. She said the women’s “They are a young team,” are training extra hard. Reflec­ make up for her lack of basketball team is going to be basketball team came as a Pritchett said. “In order for ting on their past record, and experience. like, the Panthers’ great result of the students’ en­ them to win they will have to under the supervision of their Ms. Clemons said last year’s football season was only the thusiastic participation in in­ be a real hustling crew and will new coach, the Panthers team had some good players beginning of better things to tramural basketball games. have to play unified basket­ should have a successful but not enough. come. Ms. Clemons said sheenjoys ball.” season. her work because of the “We have some pretty good Coach Pritchett had been a relationships she has players this year,” she said. “I very successful high school developed with some of the think we’re going to come out basketball coach before accep­ IS YOUR WARDROBE DE PLEATED? girls. Moreover, she offers that ahead.” ting the job as coach of the Panthers. He led the Price Make Your Bottom Half Your Better Half Chess-Backgammon Comes to Clark High Wildcats of Atlanta to With The Classic Look Of Pleated Pants. the state championship in Our luxurious pants in flannels, tweeds, A Clark College Chess- Harris, vice president - 1974. gabardines, wools and wool blends offer Backgammon Club has been backgammon; Harold Scott, “The guys trained hard that you a look that’s both comfortable and current. formed for those Clark treasurer; and Annette Brooks, year. We were determined to Come-pleat your wardrobe NOW at prices students interested in such ac­ public relations director. win. We worked continuously. from $20.00 to $50.00. tivities. The club meets every Club ratings as a result of That is why we won the AA Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the the latest matches are: championship that year,” he Only at the Super Store. Panther Conference Room of Chess reflected. “I hope that I can Thayer Hall. The purposes of build the same kind of basket­ the club are: (1) to promote ball team here at Clark.” regular competitive play Suleiman Abdul-Azeez 2-0 The Panthers only have two among those who already play Cyril Carter 2-0 men from their previous the games, (2) to schedule Jack Jenkins 1-0 squad. They are Ricky competitive tournaments with Harold Scott 1-1 Williams and Robert Marion. other chess-backgammon Tharyl Cawthon 0-1 clubs in the Center and the Harold Greenwell 0-1 community, (3) to teach the Bryan Lord 0-1 essentials of the games to Renee Mabery 0-1 those members who do not Mykol Williams 0-1 play but are interested in learning the games and (4) to Backgammon provide a social atmosphere in which chess and backgammon players may congregate. Officers of the club are: Ronnie Jones 2-0 Suleiman Abdul-Azeez, Annette Brooks 1-0 president; Mykol Williams, Tanya Harris 0-1 vice president - chess; Tanya Blanzie Williams 0-1