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Volume I • Number XVVII Atlanta, Georgia February 20, 1995 CONVOCATION 95 CAU Makes Mayor Campbell No Show History With New Major By Tarsha Burton Contributing Writer

Clark Atlanta University has been noted as the only historically black college and the first institu­ tion of higher learning in Georgia to offer enter­ tainment and sports management as a major. Currently, 172 colleges and universities in the United States offer sports management programs, but fewr institutions offer an entertainment and sports management program. The program’s mission is to “provide high qual­ ity management education for a group of individu­ als that will be the future leaders in entertainment and sports management,” according to a statement from CAU’s School of Business. The major is offered through the School of Business. Dr. Oliver Welch, founder of the Entertainment (Photo by Christian Gooden) and Sports Management Center, said the major is Coleman voices his views about Freaknic and Atlanta politics at CAU's Black primarily offered to graduate students. History Month Convocation. Welch credits Edward Irons, dean of the School of Business, for helping with the program. “I think there are a lot of people who saw it SGA President Questions Atlanta Mayor s Absence emerge, but the dean should be given full credit,” Welch said. Few schools offer a program that combines tion will be resolved before April. sion in scheduling. By Lisa Flanagan entertainment and sports. Welch said within the “We make a plea to the city to sit “My understanding is that Mayor News Editor next decade, the fields of entertainment and sports down and really listen to what we Campbell was invited to speak at the will be inseparable. have to say.” convocation and because of a sched­ Student Government Association “CAU hopes to help change the economic equa­ “Instead of talking to the students, Undergraduate President, Jamal uling conflict, he was not able to tion of African Americans with this program,” he Coleman, encouraged student politi­ who basically control the information attend the convocation,” Jill said. cal awareness and pleaded with city flow of this event he (Campbell) has Strickland, press secretary for the Baseball legend Hank Aaron, Filmmaker Spike officials to discuss the banning of instituted an almost military style mayor, said. Lee and Recording Producer Antonio “L.A.” Reid, Freaknic, as he stood in for Mayor direction to the police force, warning In 1994, Campbell stated Freaknic, who serve on the advisory committee as vice presi­ Bill Campbell, who was expected to students that certain things will not be the event held in late April, which dent, president and co-president respectively, give the Feb. 17 Black History Month tolerated,” Coleman said. attracts around 500,000 black assisted in implementing the program. Convocation speech. Campbell was unable to attend the Courses began this semester and students are Coleman said he hopes the situa­ convocation because of some confu- Continued P8 Continued P8

INSIDE Library Receives Grants for Special Collections

•Students help select By Candice Giles grant which totaled $345,000 to include features of Vivian we get finished with it,” said Dr. Contributing Writer the library. The National Henderson, a former Clark Prince Rivers, interim director of the new vice-presi­ Endowment for Humanities College social philosophy pro­ the Woodruff Library. dent of academic Grants totaling over $535,000 awarded $190,000 to Woodruff fessor and C. Eric Lincoln. Archivists measure the collec­ affairs. p3 for the Robert Woodruff to be used over a two-year peri­ The 14 collections contain, tions by lining up record center among ojther things, interviews boxes side-by-side, filled with • See the movie and Library’s Division of Archives od and the Ford Foundation and Special Collections, will awarded the library $50,000. with Elijah Muhammad and completed files. Each box is book reviews and get support the processing of 14 pri­ Some of the anticipated col­ Malcom X, correspondences, approximately five inches wide. another "Backstage vate collections of historical lections include one representing questionnaires and personal “Processing of the collections Pass" with the rap memoirs, letters and other docu­ the former dean and president of papers relating to religious and is very time consuming and tedious work,” said Wilson ments. Clark College, James P. racial subjects since the 1960s. artists Dre and Big Boi Flemister, project archivists The Andrew W. Mellon Brawley, who served from 1965 “Lincoln’s Collection will of OutKast. supervisor. “We plan to cele­ probably be 200 linear feet when Features Section Foundation awarded the largest to 1976. Other collections brate the opening of the Lincoln Continued P3 P2 The Panther FEBRUARY 20, 1995 CAU Alumna Elected President of 100 Black Women CAMPUS •Clark Atlanta University will be offer­ By Tarsha Burton She has served as vice-president of the nesses,” Applebaum said. ing tuition waivers to four-year-olds Contributing Writer Economic Development Corporation’s “Dorsey wishes to start raising funds Neighborhood Development through the “Touching the Future” pro­ to provide black women with the gram designed to serve about 1,800 chil­ Clar College alumna and newly Department and as president and financial support needed to enable elected President of 100 Black dren involved with the institution’s CEO of the Atlanta Neighborhood them to run for political office,” he Women, Hattie B. Dorsey, plans to Development Partnership, Inc. Head Start. The endowment’s funding said. comes from donations given by Head establish a political and corporate “While the structure of 100 Black Dorsey was recently honored by Start employees that were matched by agenda for black women in America, Women will remain the same, Dorsey The National Housing Conference, CAU. University officials said that the according to her Executive Assistant, plans to implement entrepreneurial Inc. and named a 1994 Drucker endowment is the only one of its kind in Alex Applebaum. programs to encourage more black Dorsey is the oldest of 11 children. Foundation Affiliate. the country. women to establish their own busi­ •YSB Magazine’s Editor-In-Chief, Frank Dexter Brown, hosted Clark Commuter Students Have Mixed Atlanta University’s recent Unity Seminar which was taped for BET’s Views On Convenience Rap City and Screen Scene. •Clark Atlanta University, Georgia State and the Atlanta Professional chapters of By Rhonda K. Witherspoon the Society of Professional Journalists, Contributing Writer SPJ, hosted the National President, Reginald Stuart’s, visit to CAU to dis­ cuss the coming news blackout and Living off-campus for some techniques to prevent it. Clark Atlanta University students, means freedom from disagreeing roommates, campus rules and tight CITY living situations, but for others it •Atlanta has mailed 137 letters to black means being left out of campus colleges in efforts to discourage their life. students from coming to the city for “Living on-campus is more con­ Freaknic. According to the Atlanta venient,” said Tamika Journal/Constitution, the letter was signed by all six of the presidents in the Cushenberry, a sophomore com­ Atlanta University Center. muter student who lives an hour away from campus. •Vice President Al Gore made a recent “I don’t always feel informed trip to Paschals Motor Hotel to observe about what’s going on because all the areas that will be impacted by an the major information seems to be empowerment grant given to the city of posted only in the dorms,” Atlanta estimated at approximately $100 Cushenberry said. million. Despite the fact that there are (Photo by Christian Gooden) colorful flyers, letters and poster •The Rev. Jessie Jackson toured boards around campus, some com­ Some of CAU's off-campus students prepare for another Atlanta’s Fulton County Jail to speak to muter students still say they feel incarcerated black youths about reform­ commute on MARTA. ing their lives. disassociated with the bulk of the student community. •Twenty-one black youths have been Michelle Rhodes, director of students congregate, such as bulletin boards are run down, clut­ banned from Union Point shops after student activities at CAU, com­ McPheeters-Dennis and the Trevor tered and loaded with a lot of old business owners in Green County com­ mented that the Student Activities Arnett Quadrangle. information.” plained of thefts. The shut out was initi­ Office has tried to reach the com­ Her views are affirmed by sopho­ Ricky Robinson, SGA graduate ated by the town’s Mayor John B. muter student. “We even have a more commuter student, April vice-president, explained that stu­ Stewart. special coordinator of International Wilson. dents “don’t take time to read the cal­ and Commuter Student Services, Wilson lives in Midtown Atlanta endar or the bulletin boards.” whose office is open daily,” she and is very active on campus and in Robinson’s office works mainly COUNTRY said. the community. with graduate students, the majority •After 130 years, Mississippi senators Rhodes rejected the idea that all She said there is an equal balance of who live off-campus. He said he is are finally voting whether to abolish slavery. Mississippi is the only state of the “important” news regarding information for the on-campus stu­ currently devising ways to get more that never ratified the 13th amendment student life and activities is in the dents and the students who have to commuter students informed and in 1865 because it was not reimbursed resident dormitories. She said that commute to school. involved. for freed slaves. recently “the office has put up Wilson said, “We are very Realizing the commuter student more calendars, posters and bul­ informed, there are flyers everywhere involvement on-campus is less than •Students at Clemson University and in letin boards that are both up-to-date and usually people will tell you about 50 percent, he resolves that the colleges in Charleston and Columbia and informative.” things. How can someone say that responsibility of finding out about have scheduled rallies in efforts to com­ These attention-getters are said they don’t know what’s going on?” activities on campus, lies impart on bat the $20 billion proposed cut in fed­ to be located in most places where However, Cushenberry said, “The both the students and the organiza- eral student aid within the next five years. February 20, 1995 The Panther P3 Students Interview Candidates For Administrative Position

By Ytasha L. Womack Department of Alumni Affairs entire hiring and screening in selecting the financial direc­ Patterson said the students in Staff Writer requested that several students process for students to have an tor as well as the public safety the interviewing process asked conduct interviews for the opportunity to meet with indi­ director,” Bell said. several questions including how A committee of Clark Atlanta upcoming administrative candi­ viduals and to have it (their “It is an excellent process. It he would handle a riot similar to students who are members of date. input) valued by the administra­ gave me an idea of what stu­ the Rodney King incident on chartered campus organizations, Bell said low score of incom­ tion as a whole,” Peggy dents are concerned about,” CAU’s campus in 1992. Hampton, associate dean of will assist in the selection of a ing freshman, overseeing public newly selected Public Safety “I thought I would just meet safety and the monies allocated Student Life, said. new vice president of academic Director Jackie Patterson said. with the president and deans of for student life and activities However, administrative affairs. “The reason we’re here is departments,” said Patterson. “I According to Student will be among the concerns interviews conducted by stu­ because of the students,” he was pleasantly surprised.” Government Association Vice addressed in the interviews. dents aren't new. said. President Samuel Bell Jr., the “I think it is essential to the “This process was also used

CAU Celebrates: Seminar Highlights “Honor Black Women Week” Egyptian Civilization By Sherri Day • Thursday, Feb. 23, “Media Day:” Staff Writer Black women in the media will be hon­ ored and a round table lecture will fea­ By Kendra Story “Honor Black Women Week," Feb. ture a discussion with women from the Contributing Writer 19-25 at Clark Atlanta University, will world of radio and television will be feature daily activities in which black held. Through the creation of the pyramids and the analysis of the ankh men make special efforts to honor • Friday, Feb. 24, young men are symbol, Egyptology was introduced to Atlanta University Center black women. encouraged to treat a black woman to students as only one of the several functions designed to familiarize The upcoming event is the brainchild them with the culture of ancient Egyptian civilization. the movies. Bobby Hemmit and Jarrod Grant, key speakers for the seminar, of Student Government Association The week ends on Saturday, Feb. 25, used the Egyptian expression Ashe’ to begin the seminar on Undergraduate Vice President, Samuel with “Friendship Day.” On this day Egyptology. The saying means power, energy, or light and is stated Bell Jr. black men are requested to strengthen after one’s ancestor is named during the libation ceremony. Bell was inspired by poet Maya the bonds of friendship with women Grant and Hemmit will conduct seminars on Clark Atlanta Angelou during a speech she gave they know. Also young men should University’s campus throughout February. about black women and honor when he introduce themselves to a woman they “Not until I reached college did I realize that there was a histo­ attended Kansas State University. Bell are not acquainted with in hopes of ry,” said Grant who teaches history in middle school. He is current­ and other Kansas State students initiat­ establishing a strong platonic friend­ ly working on his thesis in political science at CAU and attended ed the first “Honor Black Women ship. Wilberforce University in Ohio. Hemmit is a former CAU student Week.” and alumnus of Benedict College in South Carolina. Since flyers have been put up and Grant and Hemmit said there has been a destruction of black civi­ After transferring to CAU two years news of the week to honor black lization. ago, Bell continued to observe this tra­ women has been floating around cam­ According to the two historians, after a destruction comes, there dition. Bell said over the course of pus, students’ reaction to the week has those two years, “the week has been is sometimes a light or a new beginning. Grant questioned what has been mixed. happened to the historical culture of black people. “We once had well received.” While some students, both male and abilities that we can’t fathom today,” Grant said. The celebration will consist of the female, feel the concept of CAU’s The meaning of the ankh, the oldest symbol of Egyptian civiliza­ following activities: male population honoring black tion, was another major focus of the discussion. •Sunday, Feb. 19, “Escort Day:” Hemmit explained that the top half of the ankh represented the women is a good one, they also fear Young men are to escort a young spiritual being while the bottom half stood for the physical being. woman to chapel service, brunch and a that most male students won’t partici­ He added that the Europeans converted the lower half of the ankh pate. However, there are those stu­ into a cross and excluded the spiritual half. movie screening. dents who plan to make sure that apa­ “It is important to touch on things on a more spiritual level,” •Monday, Feb. 20, “History Day:” Hemmit said. Hemmit wants students to explore the importance of New York City College’s Dr. Leonard thetic attitudes will not keep them from understanding their ancestry. Jeffries, who has been dubbed “Baby participating in the event. Farrakhan” because of his black pride “There is a lack of respect for men oriented messages, is scheduled to and women in society,” sociology address the topic of the importance of major Stuart Shine said. “I think it’s black women to black men. (Honor Black Women Week) original, Library Grants Continued From Pl •Tuesday, Feb. 21. “Gift Day:” Dr. needed and productive. I plan to partic­ A. Shabazz will be speaking about Collection in the fall.” mately 300 years without deterioration, ipate fully,” Shine said. The processing of the collections will according to Flemister. Malcolm X and black women. Young Senior business administration major The grants have also made it possible men are expected to present a gift to a be done by four archivists and three Jerome Bates said, “Every day should library school graduate students, two of to store and process these original collec­ black woman as a token of his appreci­ tions in a climate and humidity-controlled be 'treat black women well' day. Black whom are Atlanta University Center grad­ ation for her existence. uates. The processors do broad inventory environment. The temperature never women are very special and have come •Wednesday, Feb. 22, “Cater Day:” and organization of all materials while exceeds or falls below 60 degrees a long way. Hopefully, the week may preserving the documents in their original Fahrenheit. Black men are scheduled to cater to the spark a fire and make men realize they condition. The materials in the collection will be whims of black women. One sugges­ Fragile documents are placed in acid- made available to students and the general tion is for the young men to carry the need to be nice to women everyday.” public through the Finder’s Guide in the free folders and boxes. The acid-free books of the young women to class. paper has a life expectancy of approxi­ Robert Woodruff Library. P4 The Panther______February 20. 1995

Why Don’t We Know Who Clark Was?

By Ytasha L. Womdck was founded in 1865 and classes or simply admit that Freedmen’s Aid Society of the “Who was Clark?” Clark, or Staff Writer Atlanta University in 1869.” you don’t really care. Either Methodist Episcopal Church rather, Bishop David W. “I just know I go to school way, this blatant ignorance of which is now the United Clark, was the first president Ask the typical Clark here.” the history of our own educa­ Methodist Church. of the Freedmen’s Aid Society Atlanta University student Thousands of youth flock tional institution is sad. Atlanta University was a for the Methodist Church. to historically black institu­ To be brief, exceedingly renowned institution and the who Clark was and they’re I hope this tidbit of infor­ tions of “Higher Learning” brief, Atlanta University was oldest graduate school with a sure to shrug their shoulders mation is enough to spark in ignorance. Step on the wild with hopes of being predominantly black your interest in the school’s side, if you will, and ask a culturally enlight­ Blame it on CAU, blame it on student body. ened and acquiring W.E.B. DuBois, pro­ history; there’s more folks. CAU faculty member the Freshman Orientation classes or same question and you’ll a deeper under­ found activist and Now that you know Haven, go probably get a similar standing of black simply admit that you don't historian and one of look into Warren. Visit the response. history. However, the founders of the Art Gallery in Trevor Arnett Perhaps that question is too it is obvious that really care. Either way, this NAACP, was a facul­ and ask what makes it so his­ this initial attraction ty member of Atlanta difficult, you think quietly. torical. Or look into any of the has become a faded blatant ignorance of the history University. In addi­ Maybe you should ask one 14 historical collections now covering a broader perspec­ remnant of HBCUs' tion, DuBois devel­ of our own educational in Woodruff Library. tive. With hopes of getting a nostalgia for a sig­ oped the curriculum more satisfying reply, you ask nificant number of institution is sad. for the Sociology Ask questions! Who was your fellow classmates, “Do CAU students. The Department. Brawley Hall named after? you know anything about the fact that few have even ques­ founded in 1865, the year the Clark College’s first presi­ Why is the campus divided? history of CAU?” Their tioned who “Clark” was and Civil War ended, by the dent was Bishop Gilbert And finally, maybe someone responses may be as follows: what his first name, are evi­ American Missionary Haven, sound familiar? will ask the question no one dence of how the “know your Association and later assisted “What do you mean?” William Henry Crogman was has ever asked: Why does history” comments, spurted by by the Freedmen’s Bureau “Uh, I learned a lot in fresh­ the institution’s first black every student and faculty many, is little more than (remember them from your man year but I forgot.” president. empty rhetoric. Reconstruction lessons?) Four member who addresses the “W.E.B. DuBois founded Now it’s time to answer the Blame it on CAU, blame it years later, in 1869, Clark student body use the word Atlanta University, right?” question you never asked. “I just know Clark College on Freshman Orientation College was founded by the “matriculate?”

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Letters To The Editor Come Clean CAU I can definitely appreciate your enthusiasm in writing about Morris Brown’s deficit problem, but I do not find the title of your article in the Feb. 6 edition of your paper too flattering. I am a senior at Morris Brown College and a former representative of the institution. “Morris Brown College Rises From The Ashes," is not an appropriate title for this article. First, Morris Brown College never burned so there is no way that she could have risen from ashes. In your article you talk about a Morris Brown College student discussing the positive images that the media has been giving to the institution, but then you back track it with a negative eye catching title on the front cover of your newspaper. I also find it very displacing that you would even talk about Morris Brown coming out of debt, when your institution never wanted or had anything to do with outside contributions during the deficit. Have you nothing else to write about or should I say shun upon but our “Dear Ole Morris Brown.” 1 never heard anything about the killings that were going on among your campus nor did I hear about the rapes. In one article a writer discussed the measures to increase security in the AUC, but why? Because AUC stu­ dents fell victim or because CAU students fell victim? I think that it is time to come clean. Painting an ugly picture of someone else does not make you sneaky or should I say squeaky clean. But it seems you always paint that pretty picture about your “lilly white” institution. 1 wonder why?

Truly disturbed,/Krystal “Ifetayo” Wilson

Editor’s Note: Thank you for responding to the article featured in the Feb. 6 edition. Your comments have been noted by The Panther and we apologize for any negative impact our story may have caused. The headline was not meant to demean the situations experienced by Morris Brown College, but to recog­ nize the accomplishments made by the historic institution. As our Afrocentric education within the AUC teaches us, the Sphinx “rising from the ashes,” symbolizes triumph over adversity. We at The Panther acknowledge Morris Brown for her valiant fight and applaud her victory. Racist Ride Home—Not! This world degenerates into a hotbed of racism as soon as you leave the AUC. At least that is what Assistant News Editor Nikki Roberts seems to say in her Dec. 5 Panther article, “The Long Racist Ride Home. ” She seems to base this conclusion on her recent run-in with the police in Washington Hill Georgia. According to her, she and her friends were pulled over and told by the officer they were” doing a 62 in a 45.” Roberts then questioned the radar gun’s accuracy, but the officer did not permit her to check the radar. Students Encouraged to Question Congress At this she swore, and some minutes later the fine was handed to the dri­ ver. Roberts implies this type of incident happens only to blacks with an “afri-tude,” yet it sounds startlingly familiar. In fact, as far as I know this happens to whites all the time. I, a white male, was pulled over for By Jimmie Ophelia Woods Jr. essentially opens your door to the state— “doing a 51 in a 40.” The officer harassed me, called me “boy,” and treat­ Asst. Editorial Editor the police state. Now the welfare system is ed me like I was a dangerous felon and a total idiot at the same time. My being reconstructed, and we remember brother was also recently pulled over, harassed, called “sonny,” and was Am I my big brother’s keeper? I’ve what happened the last time they “recon­ punished heavily for a minor infraction. I did not have to look far to see pondered this question seriously in recent structed.” Political favoritism catapulted that whites get harassed by whites too. times. the negro from cotton to Congress and I also believe Roberts provoked the officer’s harsh reaction with two of Do we realize that Congress is a never- physical slavery merely shifted to political, her actions. First, she questioned the officer’s authority, and second, she ending paperchase? With hundreds of bills, economic and social bondage. Our lawmak­ swore. Policemen tend to dislike people who question their authority. hundreds of pages long, being passed daily ers are considering ending slavery and con­ They receive little pay and less gratitude for a dangerous job, and there­ and into the night, do we really know what sidering major deregulation. fore, when in a position of power they often demand respect. It is only logical, you do not dis’ you professor because he gives the grade and you is on the books? Do we recognize the term Can anyone tell me why incarceration do not dis’ an officer because he gives the fine. Roberts’ grandmother “Christmas tree?” This term refers to a figures are eclipsing school enrollment? respectfully said “yes suh” to the officers queries when she was pulled common practice of burying relevant Could it be because of the “baseballish” over. Roberts’ grandmother did not get a ticket. Roberts believes that is amendments in 13 pound-bills, like adorn­ attitude adopted by Congress? Nationally, the action of an “Uncle Tom.” Well call me “Cousin Bubba,” but I too ate ing a tree with ornaments. three strikes and “you’re out,” however, in humble pie and said “yes suh” and “no suh” to the officer. I got away with I suspect that the crime bill has been a Georgia, you are allowed only two felonies. a mere warning. One may note at this point, that the police seem to be victim of this practice along with the bar­ Although power has never been balanced judging on behavior and not skin color. Roberts’ grandmother and I both rage of social reform bills that litter the con­ in this country, the prospect is bleak. This acted the same way and we both achieved the same results. gressional floor. would explain why this lady with a blind­ Roberts compounded a her first mistake in police relations by subse­ The ideas of freedom and justice are fold and scales stood in front of me in the quently swearing. Among Southern whites, it is common knowledge that becoming remnants of the memory. Many unemployment line. swearing in front of the police is about the same as giving yourself the highest applicable fine. One of my white female friends was pulled over valuable items have been taken from our Farmers are paid not to plant. and given a light fine. However, she swore, and the officer overheard her, communities—freedom, choice and leader­ Businesses are given money disguised as turned back to the car, took her license and gave her the maximum fine. ship. We have lost the empowerment of the tax “incentives.” Single mothers, under So, while Roberts may not have known it, her swearing hurt her case. NAACP, the Congressional Black Caucus Republican-orchestrated anarchy, are losing So while definitely no utopia, the world outside the AUC is not the and basically control of our lives and our their children and welfare, while Pell Klan’s private heaven either. The police seem, in my experience, to act images. Grants are endangered species. against whites in essentially the same manner as they act against blacks. The fourth amendment, addressing Part your eyelids. Observe. Listen. The way home is long and dangerous for all of us, whatever color we may search and seizure, has been losing strength Read and write. Complain. Vote. Rebel. be. since the 1980s. House resolution 666, Respond. Question. Mark Jarrett/CAU Student P6 The Panther February 20 1995 Blacks In the Bible: A Well Kept Secret

By Kristie K. White key roles in biblical scripture. My reading of "Blacks in the the state of the soul, and not souls, by all means it could KRS-1, of the popular hip-hop Editorials Editor Bible” in Ebony, planted a the pigmentation of the skin uplift the states of our oppressed group Boogie Down Productions, seed of interest in my intellect. which is important. While I spirits, as so many of us allow “It’s the white man’s book points this point out in his “Why 1 was further intrigued about fully embrace this concept, I the fallacies and inaccurate bib­ ... the white man’s religion ...” Is That?" from “Ghetto Music: the issue when I heard John As I travel the streets of the The Blueprint of Hip Hop, ” 1989. also realize that the mentality lical images turn us away from Atlanta University Center, I Through funky hip-hop lyrics, he Henrik Clarke make mention of of man does not consistently the love of our unprejudicial am often bombarded with communicates outstanding roles it at his lecture last spring at function on that higher plane Creator. such fallacies in assault of the of blacks within the Bible. Clark Atlanta University. Why which would be necessary in It is troubling to acknowl­ Ebony Magazine dedicated Christian faith. I watch sadly is it, I wondered, that so many order to remain fully cog­ edge the point that instead of the as so many of my own pave an article in one of last year’s black ministers neglect to high­ nizant of that idea. Thus, as spiritual guidance and healing their ways to eternal hell by issues about the topic. In it, the light, or make mention of the the Rev. Winters of Mount embracing the doctrines of writer mentioned that many which God’s word is intended to false religions to which they blacks reject the Christian faith roles of blacks within biblical Moriah Baptist Church in give, it has been, in many cases, often turn to in refuge from a after having been sold to the literature? After discussing the Atlanta pointed out one twisted and misinterpreted to Christian faith, which is, by claims that its doctrines, origins issue with various individuals, I Sunday in early February, per­ present delusory messages. The and intentions are antithetical to popular misguided belief, not contend that many pastors of haps we colored peoples of the Rev. Walter Arthur McCray in intended for the black man. black spiritual roots. I, myself, the black church perhaps omit earth do need to delve into the his book “The Black Presence What so few fail to acknowl­ have even encountered individu­ the issue because of the belief lives of our own who existed edge, however, is the positive als who reject Christianity and its in The Bible “ says, “It has presence of blacks in The teachings, purely on the basis of that in reference to man’s (all in biblical doctrine. While it been the misuse of the Bible Holy Bible. Yes, as quiet as it its supposed exclusive Caucasian man, regardless of race) rela­ will not, in God’s eyes, and the erroneous ‘interpreta­ is kept, blacks did exist and in ties and origins. tionship with the Almighty, it is change the appearance of our tions’ of men which provided the cesspool of so-called curses and actual murder upon black CAU Should Cash In On Recycling humanity” which has resulted in perpetuation of By Tarsha Burton a fallacies. He Contributing Writer goes on to say, “Further, abu­ sive explanations and applica­ Since the 1970s, when Earth Day was first celebrated on April 22, 1970, emphasis has been placed on the environment and the tions of the scripture—especial­ conservation of our planet. However, over the past five years, environmental consciousness seems to have declined. Earth Day ly, but by no means exclusively, for many corporate businesses is a day for profit. It has become too commercialized. with regard to black people, The recycling rates for state wide programs are very low. In many state programs, less than 20 percent of waste is recycled. stem from both a depraved heart And people wonder why Americans produce a and poor scholarship manifested larger amount of trash than any other country. in an ignorance of biblical It pays to be environmentally conscious. Even in states where recycling programs are suc­ cessful, less than 30 percent of waste is actually data.” recycled. Not only does the Rev. If CAU was to take all the recyclable paper, These results are contradictory to some three out McCray go into specific details of four Americans who express concern about as it relates to the presence of environmental issues. This means that we as a the blacks in the Bible, but he plastic, aluminum and glass products that are people care for our planet but don’t do anything to help rectify the problem. includes quantitative data of Spelman and Morehouse Colleges both have black biblical characters. As he normally thrown away and drop them off at a school-wide recycling programs while it appears points out, blacks can be identi­ that Clark Atlanta University does not. Many fied through adjectives, name may not think this is an important issue, however, references, genealogical line recycling center, they'd be killing two birds CAU may miss out on scholarship opportunities studies, chronological correla­ because there is no recycling program. tions and extra-biblical informa­ It pays to be environmentally conscious. If CAU tion. It is positively confirmed with one stone. take all the recyclable paper, plastic, aluminum and glass products that are normally thrown away that in the Bible, the mention of and drop them off at a recycling center, they’d be Ham occurs in the Bible 17 killing two birds with one stone. First and fore­ First and foremost, CAU would become more times, the mention of Kush most, CAU would become more environmentally (Africa) nine times, Ethiopians conscious. Second, CAU could receive money for recycling. 12 times, Egypt 617 times, Ham environmentally conscious. Second, CAU There are local recycling centers that will pay for descendent Sheba 17 times, and recyclable products if they are dropped off. So so on. The presence of blacks why is it that CAU does not recycle? The is indelible and immensely could receive money for resources are available. It’s simply poor organiza­ clear. tion and laziness that causes CAU not to have a In light of such research, 1 recycling program. personally dismiss all claims If we don’t begin to make a change for the better, our children and grandchildren will suffer. that Christianity was “given to” Many of the nations landfills are overflowing with recyclable goods. While the earth naturally recycles some waste, products such as aluminium, glass and plastic take more than a life time to recycle. And some never do. my enslaved ancestors as being How would you like to have your future house built over top of a mountain of trash? Believe it or not, this can happen. In completely erroneous and Michigan, many landfills have been closed only to have contractors build houses, resorts, or even playgrounds and parks on top of obnoxiously and very aggres­ a closed landfill. Is this what America has been reduced to? Why not simply take the time and energy to recycle. It’s a much sively mendacious. For, quiet smarter choice than living over a closed landfill. as it is kept, we were, as the Rev. Winters said, “there all along.” February 20, 1995 The Panther P7

McHenry and Frank Price THE WALKING DEAD who were responsible, respectively, for bringing “New Jack City” and “Boyz N’ The Hood” to Through February the screen. The music of Marvin The Black Holocaust Exhibit - Gaye harmonized the senti­ Original artifacts from the sunken 1702 slaveship the ments of the times and sig­ Henrietta Marie will be exhibited naled hope. The incorpora­ in conjunction with Black History tion of poetry from Month. Sponsored by the Shrine Countee Cullen suggested of the Black Madonna. Mall that narration and themes hours through February. Free; were as important as explo­ Donations accepted. The Mall sions. West End, 850 Oak St. S.W., 1-20 Eddie Griffin, a featured at Lee Street, call: 752-6125. comedian on HBO, Allen Feb. 20 Payne seen in “CB4” and Dr. Leonard Jeffries will be Vonte Sweet, the reformed speaking at Clark Atlanta “brother” in “Menace II University. The time and loca­ Society" make up this tion will be posted. small platoon. They are led by Sargeant Barkley, Feb. 21 (File Photo) played by Joe Morton, who Clark Atlanta University and the Stars of "The Walking Dead" relate the experiences of black soldiers acted in “The Inkwell.” Julius Daugherty Endowed The personalities that Lecture Series In Law And in the Vietnam War. comprise this platoon near­ Government presents Dr. Cornel ly destroy it. The refined, West, philosopher, professor, author and activist from calm attitude of the platoon Film Gives Life To Black Vietnam Harvard University. and their superior is bal­ West will be addressing, By Jimmie Opheia Woods Jr. has received little attention, is and black. It suggests that anced by the sarcasm and "Beyond Eurocentrism and Asst. Editorial Editor dramatized. people influence war as humor of Private Hoover. Multiculturalism: Breaking “The Walking Dead” depicts much as war influences peo­ Vontee Sweet portrays a Bread," at 11:00 a.m. in Davage the black male's duty in ple. naive young man who Auditorium Haven-Warren Hall. enlists to impress his The black experience in Vietnam with jolting realism. Directed by newcomer woman. Sgt. Barkley Feb. 28 America is still unfolding. In The film takes place in the jun­ Preston Whitmore II, this (Morton), a former minis­ The Departments of History, “The Walking Dead, ” four gle, contrasted by the soldiers’ film represents a tribute to ter, is running from his past Political Science and African soldiers bring to light the colorful flashbacks to their the brothers he met in the life, and nobody knows and African American Studies experience of blacks in the American life. service. present the African and African why. The most gripping Vietnam War. Through the This film takes soldiers in war “The Walking Dead” is History Month Celebration of tale is that of Corporal perspectives of these black out of heroic fantasy and places the collaboration of produc­ African American Art: Yesterday soldiers, a part of history that them in the 1970s—unpolished ers George Jackson, Doug Continued P8 and Today. Ojada Penn will be the Jazz musician. Charles Liverpool will be reading poetry. This celebration will take place about the insights, the Roman Catholic course of life. Book Review in the student lounge of Holmes Church and the Peruvian Government After all of the nine insights are found Hall from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 want to repress the mounting curiosity and practiced, then the change in spiritu­ p.m. The Celestine about the remaining manuscripts. Thus, ality begins. All creatures will begin to the adventure begins! connect with a higher energy force. • High Museum of Art celebrates Black History Month Prophecy: Set in the rain forest of Peru, Redfield Violence and crime will be a thing of the A showcase of black photogra­ A Spiritual Reading tells this powerful adventure in the past, as people will become conscious of phers Prentice H. Polk and unique view of the first person. As a their souls and their purposes. James Van Der Zee. Polk pho­ By Gigi Barnett result, the main character’s name is never Redfield deals with all the problems of tographed in the area around Staff Writer known. life in “The Celestine Prophecy, ” every­ Tuskeege, Ala., while Van Der Each insight brings a higher awareness thing from daily chance happenings to Zee concentrated on Harlem in As more people concentrate on the spir­ the 1920s. Through March 5. 10 of the evolution of man and his spirituali­ parental rejection. itual evolution of the universe, the first a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays ty. They explain all the significance of At the end of the book, the reader is left and Saturdays; 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. key insight of “The Celestine Prophecy" life ranging from simple coincidences to to address some of his own concerns. Fridays; noon-5 p.m. Sundays, $6 is found in the jungles of South America. the higher levels of energy. Redfield does not misdirect the reader, adults; $4 college students and This document by James Redfield, The reader is pulled into a journey to because, ultimately, if the reader applies senior citizens; $2; free after 1 p.m. Thursdays. Woodruff Arts combined with the insights of eight oth­ find the manuscript. Only one insight is “The Celestine Prophecy" to his or her ers, make up the revered prophecy. Center, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E. given—the first. It clarifies the mysteri­ life, then the main character’s role is call: 733-4444. Because only a few Westerners know ous parallelisms that determines the clear. P8 The Panther February 20, 1995

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Clark Atlanta Maintenance Workers, Cafeteria Staff Provide A Haven

By Carliss Bradford dents, but what gets him through a hard Contributing Writer day is looking forward to going home to be with his family. He enjoys music and Everyone plays an important role on the sports in his free time. Clark Atlanta University campus, espe­ Line server Belinda James said working cially those who are behind the scenes in the cafeterias on campus is pleasing making the atmosphere as comfortable as and motivational because she loves inter­ possible for the students, such as the acting with the students and added that (University Photo) maintenance and cafeteria workers. spiritual guidance helps her through the If it weren’t for the students, there day. William E. Williams, a CAU carpenter, puts his wouldn’t be a Clark Atlanta University. “I pray every morning and ask God to finishing touches on a ramp constructed for But if it weren’t for the cafeteria staff, help me through the day,” she said. Thayer Hall. which includes the cooks and line work­ Her beautiful smile and encouraging ers, many students wouldn’t get through words are often noted to have served as the day. If it weren’t for maintenance reassurance to students. workers, who include the cleaners and Hugh Cloud, who has been a mainte­ Walking Dead painters, the campus grounds and build­ nance worker at CAU for eight years, said ings wouldn’t be well kept and clean. he also enjoys interacting with students Continued From P7 Valerie Trimble, who has been a main­ and faculty members, but would like to tenance worker at CAU for four years, see workers get more recognition. Evans who hopes that the military will house him since enjoys working on the campus and inter­ “There isn't enough communication,” America won’t. acting with students and faculty members. said Cloud. “The Walking Dead” sought to give insight into the per­ She said the cooperation from students Cloud, who is a very skillful painter, sonal sturggles that caused some soldiers to enlist. Housing, and staff in cleaning up behind them­ really enjoys his job and believes that it’s escapism and idealism propel these men to Uncle Sam who selves, helps her through a hard day. important to always have a trade to fall gives them torrid jungles and death. Trimble enjoys dancing, reading, back on. This film is entertaining yet, serious. It seems to represent watching television, talking on the phone the stifled voices that have not been heard. and most of all, spending time with her Students may realized that these work­ The plot engages a black platoon in a simple mission to two children in her free time. ers are important on-campus not just rescue survivors from a P.O.W. camp. Faced with person­ “A regular work day for me begins at because of their roles on campus, but also ality, personal agenda and enemy conflict, they struggle to 11:30 a.m. I prepare lunch, dinner, cater­ because they’re the workers who make survive. This film also dealt with the balance of power ing and individual accommodations,” said the campus feel like a home away from between the individual and the group. Angelo Tate, who has been a cook for home with their encouraging words and The importance of this film lies in its traveling to unchart­ CAU’s cafeterias for two years. their smiles. ed arenas of black American life, without compromise. Tate also enjoys interacting with stu-

Convocation held, complained about Speaker Newt Gingrich New Major Continued From Pl and new legislation that trash, lewd activities, currently enrolled in such courses as “Entertainment Business and Legal Continued From noise and traffic. will reduce monies Issues.” Currently, Welch is the only professor teaching in the program. Pl “As major consumers reserved for institutions Students participating in the program will not only attend regular class­ of Atlanta, students have and federal student loans es, but must also attend a lecture series hosted by professionals involved college students to the a voice that must be and grants. in sports and entertainment. As the program develops, CAU will also Coleman also suggest­ offer courses to update professionals who are already involved in the areas city, will not be welcome heard,” stated Coleman. ed that communication and provide special training internship programs. again in 1995. Freaknic “Let it be known that your between city officials and Welch said, “If we do an adequate job of recruiting graduate students, pumped an estimated student leadership, and the Atlanta University enrollment is expected to increase.” $20,000,000 into Atlanta’s hopefully many of you, Center has been slow, if Upon completion of the program, students are expected to be able to economy during the three will not condone the foul any at all. pursue many venues for employment. Job opportunities with such corpo­ rations as Coca-Cola, Budwieser and Nations Bank are anticipated. day period. acts and problems that are Coleman, a senior Some citizens in the associated with Freaknic.” public relations major and When asked whether the upcoming Olympics has had an effect on the Piedmont Park area, Coleman also dis­ a native of Glenhill, decision to start the entertainment and sports management program, Welch where many of the cussed the effects of the Maryland, is currently said, “The Olympics will be a plus for the program, but it had no overall Freaknic activities were appointment of House serving his second term. effect on our decision.” February 20, 1995 The Panther P9

Ndugu/Nzinga Gives AUC COLUMN Students Rites Of Passage Backstage

By Jimmie Ophelia Woods Jr. aspect, was established to balance males,” she said. Asst. Editorial Editor traditional African culture. It was The concepts and ideas that adorn named in honor of an extraordi­ this organization are drawn from the Unmet needs often manifest them­ nary African queen who embod­ entire continent, highlighting Egypt selves in the most natural ways. The ied wisdom, intelligence, strength and West Africa. necessity of self-mastery supple­ and beauty. Inducted annually, about 15 stu­ menting community service is no dif­ Black said the organization is dents participate in these “rites of ferent. unchartered because he wished it passage” that mark societies from The Ndugu/Nzinga organization to be free of bureaucracy and which we came. As I saunter through the wood-paneled corridors was created by Dr. Daniel Black for approval. According to Black, self-mastery of LaFace Records, a reverential ambiance prevails. all the Atlanta University Center stu­ Black is affectionately known is achieved through four primary Lining the walls are dozens of gold and platinum dents and members of the local area within the group as “Baba,” principles: wisdom, humility, for­ records—attributed to the production magic of to discover the fruits of spirituality. meaning master teacher. giveness and spirituality. Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds and L.A. Reid. Viewing the glossy photos of Toni Braxton and “Nzinga nor Ndugu, conflict with One-year member Ato Adebayo “Weekly rituals are held whereby Paula Abdul, one wonders how this label (known to religious, economic, or political said he joined the organization these principles are exhibited,” he many for its R&B success) could sign two home­ beliefs,” Black said, relating a need because he desired spiritual said. boys from East Point and still strike gold. for cultural progress. growth that wasn’t being offered One of the first ceremonies Walking to the conference room. I anticipate my The organization is made of two in the traditional setting. involved renaming the members of a interview with Atlanta’s hottest hip-hop duo, parts—Ndugu and Nzinga. They “Self-mastery is a life-long goal “line.” They receive first names Outkast. And after a few minutes of reviewing were both instituted by Black, an that is never fully attained, this based on personal characteristics. notes and criticizing videos, the “southern players” English professor, on Clark Atlanta serves to put me on the path,” he The collective receive a last name arrive. University’s campus. said. that identifies their union upon com­ Decked out in designer gear (FILA, Tommy Black used the knowledge he Assitou Cross, who will be pletion of the induction. Hilfiger, Guess, etc), Andre Benjamin (Dre; 19) acquired as a student of African- inducted at the end of the semes­ The need for assertive and creative and Antwan Patton (Big Boi; 20) rest in the folds of the plush chairs. Their street-boy demeanor con­ American studies at Temple ter, said sisterhood is needed peer groups cannot be overstated. trasts with the extravagant atmosphere, but their University, as the foundation for this because of the numerous The service that can be achieved chart-burning talent is right at home. organization that fosters self-empow­ women’s struggles that have been through groups like Ndugu/Nzinga “Man, my momma needs a box of tapes for some erment. undermined by the black power must not go unnoticed. children at her church,” mumbles Dre in a thick-as- Ndugu, a Swahili word, roughly struggle. The traditions—materialism and smoke southern drawl. His boyish smile and conveys the journey from boyhood to “Its difficult to be free when complacency must die. teenage looks make it hard to conceive him as a manhood. Nzinga, the feminine women are still secondary to “southernplayalistic pimp.” ••••••••••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••a Big Boi runs a small hand over the braided lines covering his scalp and jokingly requests “a gallon of Evian water” from Publicity Manager Lorraine From Atlanta Sanabria. Not missing the opportunity to join in the fun, Dre grins and said: “Yeah, get me a big ‘ole thing of Snappie. Extra cold.” Cancun $399 Laughing, I feel at ease with the informality of it 3 Nights 4 Nights 5 Nights all; the posh environment fades into the comforts of Costa Real $399 $435 $479 a living room as I dig deep into the Outkast psyche. Flamingo 419 459 499 With an array of influences that run a gamut from Oasis 425 479 539 Curtis Mayfield to Erick B. and Rakim, the duo Hotel Cancun Marina Club1 439 489 549 began their career rapping in the cafeteria of East 'All-Inclusive - All Meals - All Drinks - All Tips! (Lagoon) Point’s Tri-Cities High-school. One thing led to a bigger thing, and the duo hooked up with TLC pro­ Acapulco $519 ducers, Organized Noize. Rubbing his chin, Big Boi 3 Nights 4 Nights 5 Nights reflects on how the concept of their gold single, Copacabana $519 $539 $559 “Player’s Ball” came about. Continental Plaza 549 579 619 “L.A. (Reid) wanted us to do a song for their Acapulco Plaza 579 619 659 (Laface) Christmas album. We were like: ‘Man, all of this and we gonna come out on a Christmas All packages are per person, triple occupancy (double & quadruple occupancy available album?’ We don’t really celebrate Christmas so we upon request) and include lowest roundtrip airfare on Aeromexico from Atlanta, just rapped about everyday life and things that hap­ airport transfers, hotel accommodations and hotel tax. Add $6 U.S. departure tax, pen around us.” $6.50 U.S. customs fee and $7.45 federal inspection fees. Packages do not include $11.50 Mexico departure tax, which must be paid in Mexico by the passenger. Rates So what’s next for these southern boys? “We’ll be are valid March 1 through March 31, 1995, and are subject to cancellation charges. on ’Martin’ Thursday. We’re also doing a track called “Benz or Beemer” for the upcoming Spike For reservations, call your travel agent Lee film New Jersey Drive, ” said Big Boi. “And we did a track on the ‘Higher Learning’ or call toll free Aeromexico Vacations soundtrack called ‘Phobia, ’ and we’re coming out at 1-800-245-8585. with another album in July,” said Dre. Just before I can close my notebook and wrap everything up, a bit of 19-year-old disdain blurts out of Dre, “Oh yeah, let everybody know that Freaknic is still on!” His youthful excitement quickly halts as Big Boi reminds him that the group will be performing in Germany during that time aeromexico V (the end of April). VACATIONS =- As their laughter echoes through the star-studded corridors, I chuckle as T-Boz walks by and shakes her head. 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Negro Baseball CAU Batters Up League: One Athlete Of The Month For A Grand Of America’s Slam Season!

Best Kept Secrets By Krystal Hunter Sports Editor By Kristie White Editorials Editor The Clark Atlanta University Panthers baseball team has made new The Negro Baseball League is strides in preparation for its 1995 sea­ one of the best hidden secrets of son. sports history, which is a reminder Several veterans have returned to of the black experience in the the team including Alaric Evans, United States. Khari Dickson and Antwan Pinckney. According to John B. Holway’s Also many new arrivals have joined Blackball Stars,” America had not the team, including two Morehouse one, but four major leagues, two College transfers, David Mercer and white and two black. Stacy Little. For every Babe Ruth there was a (University' Photo) Other changes for the baseball team, Josh Gibson or Mule Suttles. For involve upgrades in status from the every Walter Johnson there was a Tina Epps, CAU's Athlete of the Month , has been club level to the varsity conference Smokey Joe Williams or Bullet described as a great asset to the team and shows the level. Joe Rogan.” When asked whether it will be a Although in American sports Panthers ares number one. hard transition from the club to the history the impact of the Negro varsity level, the main response was Baseball League is so readily that although there are more games on omitted, its impact upon the entire the schedule, the competition will be concept of baseball and sports was CAU Point Guard Proves the same. indelible. Veteran Khari Dickson said, “No According to the book, “Black To Be More Than baseball gave us shin guards (Bill one cares about the fact that they are Monroe), the batting helmet on the varsity level until you start (Willie Wells), night games (J.L. proving yourself as a true contender Wilinison) and the hit-and-run “Just Another Player” by winning games.” bunt (Rube Foster).” It also gave Despite last year’s season, which us pride and uplifted spirit as a By Krystal Hunter bench and once again having to prove black people. Sports Editor myself,” she said. left the Panthers with only one win, “Could Ruth,” Holway asks, Epps said a friend told her about CAU the team members feels they have an “have hit 60 home-runs if Paige Tina Epps, point guard for the Lady when she was at Logan. “She said CAU edge over their competition. had been pitching in 1927,” a little Panther basketball team, has been named was a good school that had a basketball According to Mercer, “The other food for thought. teams will underestimate us.” The In terms of the league’s history, athlete of the month by Clark Atlanta team with a new coach, so I decided to Rube Foster (1887-1947) is University’s Athletic Department. give Clark Atlanta a try.” team believes there is more talent and named its “father.” She is a sophomore transfer student That is one decision that Epps nor the desire to win among the teammates. “He organized the first time, from Chicago. She started her basketball Lady Panthers have regretted. Assistant Coach Leroy Smith, assuming black players a regular Lady Panthers’ Coach, Angelyn Brown, agreed with his players. “The team pay check and urged blacks to career in Wendell High School and went has the ability, talent, eagerness to maintain a high level of play so on to Logan College in Carterville, Ill. said Epps has contributed a lot to the that when the white doors were before coming to CAU. team. learn and a willingness to work hard. open at last, they would be ready,” “During my freshman year, I sat on the “She is an exciting player to watch. They are diamonds in the rough who according to Blackball Stars. bench,” Epps said. She explained how she She is a true point guard because she is didn’t come into the season with big It was not until 1945 that those had to develop her skills to accomplish constantly passing the ball so that her egos.” white doors were cracked as Smith said Panthers will improve Jackie Robinson was signed with her goal of being on the starting line up in teammates can have the opportunity to the Brooklyn Dodgers. It is impor­ her sophomore year. score, and she is constantly doing what from game to game and will definitely tant to note, though, that without One of the many people who helped her she is told.” be contenders in the conference. the pioneering dreams and actions development was her high school coach As a computer science major, Epps has One thing that the baseball team of Rube Foster and the athletic who she refers to as “Coach Holmes.” a rigorous schedule and has to juggle her requests of the student body is sup­ excellence of Negro League Stars, port. The tentative home site for the there may have been no open door Epps said, “He and many others con­ time. When asked how she maintains the accessible to the (later) Mike vinced me that I could do a lot with bas­ the important balance between athletics CAU Panthers is the newly renovated Schmidt, Reggie Jackson, Roger ketball if I kept a strong mind.” and academics, Epps said that time man­ Bill Evans Baseball Field in College Clemense, Luis Tiant, Darryl While in Illinois, Epps experienced a agement is important. Park. Currently, the field is not ready Strawberry, David Justice and so “The mandatory study halls help a lot. for playing so the actual locations for on. rough transition from being the star of a Also, when going on long road trips, we the Panthers home games is still Thus, while integration into high school team to “just another player” on the college team. are required to study for the first hour on uncertain. white leagues ended the Negro “I was used to starting every game for the bus. It is very important that I main­ The team will be playing at Albany, League era, the greatness of the three years in high school so when I got tain good grades so that I can continue Feb. 13, at Savannah, Ga. and in League’s members remains-forev­ to college, it was tough sitting on the playing sports” Atlanta Feb. 15 and for the SI AC pre­ er a bright spot in black and sports season regionals on the 20th. history. February 20, 1995 The Panther Pl 1 S battering

Panthers’ Persistence Breaks The Clock

By Krystal Hunter stantly changing perfor­ Sports Editor mance of her team, Coach Angelyn Brown said, “We During the past two have been inconsistent on (University Photo) weeks, the Lady Panthers the road all year. The loss have had their share of ups against Fort Valley was a The Lady Panthers surround -Head Coach Angelyne Brown after "breaking and downs. real wake-up call for us. If the clock" and CAU history in their recent defeat of the Tuskegee Tigers. On Feb. 8, the Lady we are to compete against Brown worked with the Tigers last year as an assistant coach. Panthers defeated the SIAC the best, we must gain con­ western region leaders, sistency on the road.” Alabama A & M 64-57 in With only three games Alabama. Three days later left in the season and com­ when they played at Fort petition with the fifth Sportsreels Valley, the team lost 75-58. place team to decide Just four days later, the whether the team will play By Krystal Hunter Panthers went to Tuskegee in the SIAC tournament, it Sports Editor and “broke the clock” for is very important that the the first time by scoring 100 Lady Panthers work their points. way up to a conference FOOTBALL HONORS... In response to the con­ championship. •The 100 Percent Wrong Club has presented awards to those in the AUC who have made great accomplishments during the football season.

• Willie Hunter, the head coach of the Clark Atlanta football team, has won the AUC White Student Makes Coach of the Year honors from the 100 Percent Wrong Club because of his defeats CAU Track History of Morris Brown and Morehouse College. •Chris Ryan was voted AUC Player of the Year. By Kimathi Lewis Staff Writer CONFERENCE HONORS... When Clark Atlanta University junior Mark Jarrett • Freshman Olympia Fluellen made the first defensive team. joined the school’s track team a month ago, he did not know he was making history. •Chris Ryan made the second team for offense. Jarrett is the first white member of the Men and Women’s Track Team and one of 56 white students • Craig Dubose made the second team in defense. currently enrolled at CAU. “I’m impressed with the track team. They are really • Takia Oglesby, sophomore chemistry major, 3.72 G.P.A. and Waliace cool guys and girls. The girls beat me and the boys Muhammad, sophomore business management major, 3.2, were placed on the whip me until we reach a certain distance,” Jarrett SIAC All Academic list. said. Jarrett is a middle distance runner (800m to 3,000m). Although he would not reveal his time, he NATIONAL HONORS... said his goal is to run a 4:00 minute-mile before he •Takia Oglesby received Academic All-American honors for the 1994 school year. leaves CAU. Besides the fact that he has maintained a 3.72 in a chemistry program of study, he Jarrett is 19 years old and paying his own way was ranked fourth place in kick-off returns in the SIAC. through college. He works at Roadway Packing System from 2:30 a.m. to 8 a.m each day before attending class from 2:30 p.m to 8 p.m. on Mondays VOLLEYBALL... and from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m on Tuesdays. •Sherell Carter received number three ranking in hitting percentages in the nation He goes to track practice from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 in Division II schools. p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and, if he’s not too tired, runs a mile or two when he reaches home. Jarrett transferred from Clayton State College with Continued P 12 P12The Panther February 20, 1995

Panthers Fight To Compiled By Krystal Hunter Turn Slump Into Sports Editor Conference Victory SIAC MEN’S BASKETBALL STANDINGS By Dionne Reynolds Contributing Writer (As of Feb. 13, 1995)

Despite the current slump the men’s basket­ ball team is in, the Panthers are currently 5-7 in (CONFERENCE) (OVERALL) the SI AC Conference and in 2nd place in the EASTERN REGION W L W L Eastern Conference. MORRIS BROWN 8 6 13 10 With the Conference just a few weeks away, CLARK ATLANTA 6 7 7 15 FORT VALLEY ST. 5 8 7 13 Panthers’ Head Coach Anthony Witherspoon is (Photo by Clarence Rolle) determined to be at the SIAC tournament. PAINE 5 8 10 14 “We want to win the Eastern Conference A mighty Panther soars over the ALBANY ST. 4 8 5 16 Championship and be very competitive in the Albany State Golden Rams dur­ SAVANNAH ST. 4 9 6 16 SIAC tournament,” Witherspoon said. ing the Feb. 13 game where CAU The coach described the problems the Panthers’ are experiencing as a “slump.” “We’re was victorious, 92-17. (CONFERENCE) (OVERALL) not taking care of the basketball,” he said. WESTERN REGION W L w L Witherspoon said there were too many games. He predicted the face-off with Morris ALABAMA A&M 11 1 20 1 turnovers occurring in each game. “Their shoot­ Brown would be a challenge and said, “We MOREHOUSE 8 3 16 4 ing percentage is not as good as I would like it to knew they were going to be tough.” LEMOYNE-OWEN 8 5 14 7 be.” The Panthers lost to Morris Brown 84-75 MILES 7 5 15 7 Despite the talented players on the Panthers’ and to Alabama A&M 88-62. Despite the loss­ TUSKEGEE 3 9 7 15 team, Witherspoon said, “No one has stepped up es, Witherspoon expects to see Alabama in the like they did the first part of the second half of SIAC tournament. the season, no one has been consistent.” The coach said the team’s performance has But the coach said one of the team’s best attrib­ not been affected by the many road-games. SIAC WOMEN’S BASKETBALL STANDINGS utes is its depth. “There are at least eight, nine “We actually won our first game on the road. It (As of Feb. 13,1995) or 10 guys that I can count on,” said is a matter of us focusing and playing good Witherspoon. He added that the team is more defense while on the road.” unified than it was in the beginning of the sea­ Fans have also helped the team. (CONFERENCE) (OVERALL) son. Witherspoon said the CAU Booster Club EASTERN REGION W L w L “Adversity has a way of unifying or separat­ helped inspire the team at the Savannah State SAVANNAH ST. 9 2 19 3 ing a group of people, and in our case, made us away game. ALBANY ST. 8 2 15 4 more unified.” “If it weren’t for them showing up, we FORT VALLEY ST. 7 4 18 4 Witherspoon expected tough competitions would not have won that game,” Witherspoon CLARK ATLANTA 4 7 11 9 from both the Morris Brown and Alabama A&M said. PAINE 3 8 11 12

CAU Tennis Headed For Number One Slot (CONFERENCE) (OVERALL) WESTERN REGION W L w L By Mya McGary maintain their current rank­ performance on the court. ALABAMA A&M 9 3 13 9 Contributing Writer ing, but they’re always striv­ Although the team lacks LEMOYNE-OWEN 6 7 10 11 ing for the number one slot.” players with tournament TUSKEGEE 4 7 8 13 Coach Oliver McClendon Anthony Smoake is the experience, McClendon said, MORRIS BROWN 4 8 8 13 assures Clark Atlanta team’s current number one “The team’s strong points are MILES 3 9 4 15 University that the men’s ten­ player. “The other players their ability to be ready and nis team is gearing up for an have yet to prove them­ consistent on the court.” excellent 1995 tennis season. selves,” McClendon said. Moreover, McClendon Currently, CAU’s men’s The coach said he picks said the team will most defi­ A few days after he arrived in Fairburn, Jarrett said he ran tennis team is ranked number his players according to the nitely be ready for its first at CAU, Jarrett said he was three to five miles every day on a two in the nation. team’s individual rankings three games against Savannah harassed two times by other gravel road. He used to run which are based on the posi­ State, Alabama College and McClendon said, “The students. cross-country track with his fam­ team’s main objective is to tion played, as well as the Mercer College. “A couple of boys who ily and maintains this is the first were driving by called out time he’s been on a school’s ‘f—k you white boy,’ when I Track History Continued From Pl 1 track team. was passing by the library,” a 3.0 GPA and is fluent in famed CAU girls,” Jarrett King verdict). If there are Track team Head Coach David several languages, includ­ said with a laugh. any repeated riots I know I Jarrett said. Edwards said Jarrett just showed ing German, Dutch and CAU senior Cheryl Jones would be the first attacked,” Jarrett recalled another inci­ up one day at their meeting and Portuguese. said she looks at Jarrett as Jarrett said. dent in the Robert Woodruff asked if he could come to prac­ He is a mass media arts just another member of the Jarrett said he understands Library involving a female major with a concentra­ team. “He’s instrumental to how some black students student. tice and has been with them ever tion in radio, television our team. He’s a potential must feel toward him. “She said she came here since. and film and said he good runner,” Jones said. “I am to them what a because she wanted to be “He brings character and enrolled at CAU for three Jarrett said he was sur­ Yankee is to me... around black students and that humor to the team,” Edwards reasons. “I came for the prised to find the atmosphere Southerners hate Yankees. I don’t understand how they said. “He has a lot of heart and feel.” (Host Broadcast) Olympic so pleasant at CAU. Yankees used to burn down he’s dedicated.” Jarrett said he knows he has training program. I want­ “I expected it to be more their farms,” he said, refer­ Assistant Coach Pamela Page to go through a few harass­ ed to see what it’s like at hostile. I had friends who ring to the Civil War. said there are more sprinters than a historically black col­ were beaten up in the Atlanta However, Jarrett said it ments before he is accepted. distance runners at CAU so lege and I came to see the riots (following the Rodney hasn’t always been easy. Bom in Marietta and raised Jarrett is a welcomed addition to