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Vol. 1 NO. 8 Atlanta, GA November 8,1993/FREE News Campbell, Lomax Face November Runoff By Kimberly J. Phillips late, surprise candidacy of Center, such as Kippie Ellis, a tougher ethics in the wake of the Briefs Contributing Writer Schaefer played a large role in the sophomore at Clark Atlanta Hartsfield International Airpori mayor’s race. While voter turnout University, refrained from voting scandal, his opposition to an was almost equal in north also. “I didn’t vote,” he said. “I unpopular proposal to raise pay foi Compiled by On Tuesday, a night of political Atlanta’s white neighborhoods as wasn’t interested in the election city officials, and his close alliance Khandra drama ended in the city of Atlanta in the city’s southern and black because none of the candidates with incumbent Mayor Maynard Dillard-Robinson when the announcement was made neighborhoods, white voters came appealed to my needs as a stu­ Jackson. that mayoral candidates Bill out strongly for Schaefer, draining dent.” In an interview with WAGA- Campbell and Michael Lomax face support from Campbell. TV’s Good Day Atlanta the morn­ CALIFORNIA: Fires Kamuti Thomas, a junior from a run-off election scheduled for Emory University political sci­ Morehouse College, did not vote ing after the election, Campbell continued to burn in Nov. 23. entist Merle Black said he was not ’because he is registered in his said, “This is a great victory foi the southern section of surprised that Schaefer got more As reported in the Atlanta home state of Arkansas. He us”. than 10 percent of the vote. “If the state. More than Journal Constitution, Campbell agreed, though, that the candidates Campbell and Lomax began tc you have three black candidates 800 buildings and had been highly favored in polls did not seem too concerned with trade attacks in the past twc and one white candidate, I 170,000 acres of land Jhroughout the election. He fin­ students. “I don’t think either can­ weeks, but both have pledged tc wouldn’t be surprised that she got ished with 49 percent of the vote, didate will address the problems of run an issue-oriented run-off cam­ have been destroyed a good portion of the white vote. just a hair below the 50 percent African Americans with lower paign. by the blazes. President She targeted a group that had no needed to avoid a runoff with incomes and students in the AUC,” Lomax, who also appeared on Clinton recently allot­ potential to win.” Lomax, who finished with 23 per­ ed fifteen million dol­ Lomax also lost support said Thomas. the show said, “Right now, I think cent of the vote. City Council we’ve got a real opportunity, with lars in aid to the state. because many voters did not Despite the impending run-off, member Myrtle Davis finished Campbell, who launched his cam­ two very different candidates to sil •Actor River Phoenix, believe he would address their third and conservative Christian frustration over property taxes. paign as a city councilman, consid­ down and look at who they are who gained fame from candidate, Nancy Schaefer, fin­ Atlanta area residents were not ers the election a victory. what their differences are, and the movie “Stand By ished fourth. the only people who felt as if their Campbell gained immediate favor what kind of leadership they will Me”, died last week According to analysts, race and needs were not addressed. Many in the polls due to his stand on provide for the city.” outside of a Los anti-tax sentiment along with the students in the Atlanta University Angeles nightclub. The cause of his death Dutton Attacks Racism In Hollywood has not yet been deter­ Rap Star Accused mined. GEORGIA: Politician By Franchella Slater Staff Writer and Bill Campbell missed In Police Shooting Gomotsang Seema becoming the next By Warren “Walter was probably Staff Writer mayor of Atlanta by a Woodberry, Jr. arrested because he was small percent of the Staff Writer trying to prevent Tupac, According to Charles vote during Nov. 2 from giving a false state­ Dutton, star of the televi­ elections. A run-off ment,” said a close friend sion show Roc, the show California rapper Tupac of Shakur who wished to election between may not be a part of Fox’s Shakur appeared in the Campbell and Michael remain anonymous. He line up by Spring 1994. Atlanta Municipal Court, Lomax is scheduled Dutton said to an audi­ attended the trial, but he last Monday morning, for Nov. 23. ence in the Vivian Charles Dutton, star of Fox sitcom, ROC in was not present at the charges of two accounts scene until after the inci­ •Tupac Shakur was Henderson Center on the Vivian Henderson Center. October 29 that Hollywood of aggravated assaults, dent took place. He arrested in Midtown show. said that he knew nothing changes time slots for black explained that Shakur and Atlanta just hours after However, for those shows about self-esteem or self­ upon two off-duty police programs to make it incon­ friends were probably just performing at Clark that do have blacks on after worth while growing up. officers. venient for viewers to keep partying and having a Atlanta University’s nine o’clock, their characters By the age of seventeen, Shakur ,who was in up with the shows. This have small roles. On the Dutton had been sentenced good time, after perform­ homecoming concert. causes the ratings to go town for Clark Atlanta show I’ll Fly Away for to jail for five years for ing at GAU’S Homecoming, The rapper is accused down and then the program University’s Homecoming, example, Regina Taylor’s stabbing someone and Saturday night. of shooting two off- faces cancellation. is charged with shooting character is a maid. He said another eight years for Kenneth Ellis, Shakur’s duty police officers Roc depicts the reality of one officer in the there is a saying among white fighting a security guard lawyer said that he denies and faces charges of situations which black abdomen, and the other in producers, “All you got to do while in prison. having a gun and hurting Americans encounter. The the buttocks, after a traf­ battery as well. He is write it, and them niggers “One thing that helped actor said the show is an anyone. Judge Barber was released on will do it”. me understand the world is fic dispute early Sunday opportunity to dispel the Herring released Shakur $55,000 bail and is “Hollywood is the fore­ the realization that whites morning. The two offi­ myths about black on a $50,000 bond, and scheduled to appear in most racist institution in the dehumanize blacks and glo­ cers were attempting to Americans. has allowed him to return court within a month. United States, and it pro­ rify themselves,” said cross at the corner of “Hollywood white pro­ to California until his re­ NEW YORK; Rap motes racism and is capable Dutton. 1175 Peachtree Street, ducers do not want to make trial. of repeating what was done He is currently working (Sheraton Hotel-Colony star Flavor Flav faces television shows that por­ hundred years ago,” said the on a new show entitled Shakur had no com­ attempted murder and tray blacks realistically,” Square) when Shakur 1978 graduate of Towson Surviving the Game with ments about the charges, weapons possessions said the television star. almost hit them with his State University. rapper, Ice T. “I had an but asked press members charges after allegedly There exists a Jim Crow car, while turning the cor­ He suggested that the objection to most of the why they were present for law that prohibits blacks, ner. shooting at his neigh­ audience seek to watch intel­ rappers but after a conver­ his trial, and not for an Jews, and animals from The trial is scheduled bor. The performer, ligent television because sation with Ice T, I under­ award he received for a being seen on television for early December. In a whose real name is black shows are facing a con­ stood what the rap world is after 9 p.m. in Hollywood, separate incident that school play. He was William Drayton, was spiracy. Dutton did not all about and that there are he said. The Arsenio Hall night, Walter Fuller was accompanied by his arrested Monday and speak solely about his profes­ a lot of opportunities,” he Show is an exception to this also arrested on a misde­ mother Afeni Shakur, sional career, but spoke of said. is currently being held rule because it is a talk meanor charge. who resides in Marietta. without bail. his personal life as well. He P"* November 8, 1993______The Panther . The Panther Is Currently Accepting Advertisements For The December 6 Holiday Cheers Special Christmas Issue. 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The only concert consisted of unen­ welcomes your Commentary objection I had was that it tertaining groups and ♦ ______was scheduled for the intermissions.. When comments Tupac did appear, he dis­ Homecoming And same week as mid-terms. played an ignorant atti­ Midterms Do Not Mix This did not stop me from tude. He spent most of his and letters. going to several of the time complaining about his Once again we should commend this fine univer­ events. I was able to attend hatred for police because Send all inquiries sity for ruining our homecoming week- again. they would not allow him the Homecoming Ball, Clark Atlanta University held its annual home- to smoke marijuana on coming activities under the theme of “Motown: The Tupac’s concert, the Aaron stage. He later com­ to plained about the sound Essence of Soul" last week. As you may already Hall signing, talent show, system and said that, if the know, it is a week-long celebration that culminates in and the outside barbecue. The Panther problem was not resolved, a lively football game. It is designed to instill school The best and most he was not going to per­ romantic event was the 240 James P. Brawley spirit and pride within the student body. Ironically, form. When he did decide Homecoming Ball. The this occasion coincided with the dreaded mid-term to perform, he did so for variety of music was suit­ Dr. examinations week. about thirty minutes. If I ed to fit the tastes of the We should be thoroughly disappointed in CAU for had known the concert was many listeners. The DJ Box 329 going to be so poor, I its lack of consideration and poor planning. How played rap, reggae, slow would have saved my could this discrepancy be overlooked? It is unfair to songs, and some oldies. Atlanta, Ga. 30314 money and gone to a club. scholarly persons who would have loved to partake in During the talent show, I I really enjoyed our the week’s activities, not to mention reap a mere por­ enjoyed watching my fel­ or Call Homecoming. It gives us tion of the benefits supposedly financed by our stu­ low classmates show off an opportunity to show our dent fees. However, “to fail, or not to fail” examina­ their various abilities. The 880-8077 school spirit and have tions was not a hard question to answer We should guest comedienne some fun. be appalled at being forced to make such a ridiculous Chocolate, although very humorous, used some decision. X______7 This evokes many other questions. Who is responsible for this madness? Well, on behalf of the student body, I would like to express my sincerest 2PAC Not Worth Our Time dissatisfaction to whomever is at fault. You must ask classified as student fees. Where are yourself, what is the priority here. Is it the promotion By T.C.G. hit record. the the protests when a student has to of school spirit or to just set a date and get it over Staff Writer The warning signs were evident sit out because he is a thousand short; with? Whomever you may be (and you know who before he hit the stage. After seeing instead we are pacified by perform­ you are) with the shoddy planning skills, you must 2PAC did more than get around- two people carried off from heat ers, like Tupac Shakur, who tell us begin to consider the needs of the student body. he got away. He got away with dog­ exhaustion, then seeing water being sprayed on the audience, one would that we should protest police wanting Students should not be forced to decide between ging CAU, being two hours late, giv­ to arrest him for attempting to light a studying for important tests and supporting their ing a lousy twenty-five minute show, have thought that Michael Jackson or Prince was about to appear, not some joint. school. and 10,000 dollars of our money! Sure 2PAC has the name and the So next year, guilty party please exercise some There is no excuse which could self-fulfilling prophet trying to be a fame, but does that matter if he’s explain what happened last Saturday. rapper. common sense, rationality, intelligence, and compe­ insane. Should we, as students, put For a high-strung rapper to come to He pimped the SGA, like a whore tence. Get it into your head that mid-terms and up with being put down or should we CAU, denounce us as a university, while we sat back and took it. Our homecoming week just don’t mix. begin to realize how invaluable we student fees went toward paying an and threaten to walk off-stage are and demand the respect we because his act was not together was emotionally turmoiled human being deserve, after all we are the ones pay­ Staff------— beyond reason. ten thousand dollars to curse us out ing. Suppose Jamal Coleman had What on earth was some poor, and perform for 25 minutes, of which walked on stage, picked up the mic News: 880-8077 Advertising misguided, SGA soul thinking when only two songs anyone knew. after the first time 2PAC threw it they let this man perform? 2PAC’s Had the SGA put up a 2PAC life­ down and said, “2PAC you may get Advertising Manager: Franchella News Editor: Tiana Harrison Slater attitude was funky from the moment size poster, played his only two around, but tonight you got to get News Assistant: Khandra Robinson National Advertising Rep.: Redelia off,.” then walked off with the rest of News Photographer: LaRell R. Lee Shaw he strutted on stage and Jamal albums, and a couple of his videos Editorial Assistants: Carliss Bradford, the students in tow. All 2PAC would Local Advertising Rep.: Alex Coleman, our SGA president, should simultaneously, we would have had a Regina Roberts Waldron have done was jump up and down, Features Editor: Chandra Thomas have just told him to ‘hold his head better and cheaper concert. Features Assistants: Stacy Adams, with his bald head glowing, yelling, Tanishia Grimes up’ and ‘get around’ to the next plane Did the SGA really need to shell Entertainment Photographer: Rondre “Wait, hold-up # @ $%!$$* A Opinions expressed in The Panther out so much of our money on a one- Summerville are the opinions of the writers and back to California. Yet, 2PAC was %##$@ !#-$-! @#!$%%%@#!~~!!# Lifestyles Photographer: Mario do not reflect the ideas or opinions allowed to perform even though hit rapper? And why on earth did Herring of The Panther staff. All rights ~ @!$#$@#%#A#@#$* I ain’t Personals Editor: Kimathi Lewis reserved. Reprints by permission of someone should have known his bad students have to pay to see a concert played my only hit song, I Get Personals Assistant: Kellie Wilson the editor and adviser. Sports Editors: Leslie Johnson, Earlyne We encourage letters to the editor. frame of mind would have a negative that our student fees should have cov­ Around, yet! Greene Letters should be 200 words or less, effect on those 2,400 who came to ered? We know the SGA has to raise Listening to students after the con­ Reporters: Malik Adams, Carrie Beard, clearly written or typed and double­ Tarsha Burton, Natasha Corbett, spaced. All letters must include the money, but what is raised when stu­ cert, their feelings were more Persephone Crandall, Australia Darden, see him. author's full name and signature in awestruck than anything else. Like Mike Frazier, Nichole McMillian, order to appear in The Panther. The And those who came to see a show dents don’t have money for a semes­ Antoinette Ross, Kristie White deadline for all letters is Monday of ter. Where is the SGA then? Where they were more overwhelmed and Photography Editor: Marfo Haring each week by 5 p.m. Letters will definitely got one—- a show off. Graphics Editor: Jamal Caliste run according to date received and 2PAC showed off in the worst kind are the fundraisers? That ten grand stunned by 2PAC’s behavior to react Layout Staff: Malik Adams, Kia amount of space available. The Banks, Jemel Hart, Kristina Kelly, Panther reserves the right to edit for of way. The rapper requested no could have gone toward establishing negatively or positively. Who could Bilquis Watts, Kimberly Willis length, grammar, and libelous mate­ blame them? They came, they saw, Adviser: Sabbaye McGriff rial. All submissions once press. It comes as no surprise after a scholarship fund for every student received, become the property of his performance. Those who sweated at this university rather than a five and were shocked— shocked to see a The Panther. No letters will be Business returned. Address all letters to: out the three-hour wait, surely could hour high which the Saturday night rapper be exactly what he claims to Business Assistants: Alison White, not and should not have been concert did not provide. be—a thug. And the question still Khadija Gordon The Panther Every year, we pay four hundred remains: What did he have to do with 240 James P. Brawley Drive, Box impressed by a cock-eyed rooster, 329 Atlanta, GA 30314 who only boasts two albums and one- dollars for what this university has the Motown sound? page 4 Chirk Atlanta University Panther Novembers, 1993 C lark Atlantan ______Lifostyl ______AUC Student Personifies Positive Image By S. N. Brown Maroon & White court, at Staff Writer Deaf Advocates, and is Miss Black Deaf America. Morehouse College. She con­ tends that the experience was “1 am the master of my While her activities for like a dream come true for her fate. 1 am the captain of my gaining exposure for the hear­ and she enjoyed all of the fun soul” is the philosophy that ing-impaired may keep her and glamour. Merriweather governs the life of Spelman busy, she maintains a 3.85 maintains that the queens in College student Kristi GPA and is the treasurer of the the Atlanta University Center Merriweather. Spelman Mortar Board Senior are not vain and frilly. She Merriweather was deaf­ Honor Society. said these queens have brains, ened by spinal meningitis at Merriweather admits that guts, poise and personality. the age of two. As an active she never thought being select­ Merriweather is seeking a advocate for hearing- ed would be that big of a deal. Doctorate degree in clinical or impaired youth, she began a However, her parents were social psychology. tutorial program because she ecstatic and flyers have seen She plans to work in felt there was an urgent need. posted on many faculty mem­ Atlanta as a psychologist while A senior psychology bers’ doors in the psychology continuing to be an active major at Spelman. department at Spelman. She advocate for the Merriweather was chosen as says she cannot walk on cam- hearing-impaired. She also one of Glamour Magazine’s pus without other students plans to write a book and Top Ten College Women for telling her congratulations or aspires to establish a private 1993. Merriweather said, “It “you go, girl.” practice and to travel interna- feels very good, as one Last year, she served as the • tionally. would if she had accom­ First Attendant in the Miss plished something she thought was unbelievable to Are You Considering Professional School? be accomplished.” Spelman College Senior Kristi Merriweather was chosen She also serves as the as one of Glamour magazine's Top 10 College board chairperson for the HARVARD UNIVERSITY’S Students. Photo by Mario Herring Atlanta Chapter of Black JOHN E KENNEDY CAU Student To Get The Hook Up' SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT

By Carliss Bradford He also believes it is the so that Harris may sell his cre­ Editorial Assistant wave of the future. ative designs. Like Wells, is looking for future leaders in Public Affairs. We offer The CAU student said he Harris plans to eventually own a 2-year Master's program in Public Policy, with Clark Atlanta faced many obstacles, partic­ a T-shirt shop. University junior ularly financially, when start­ Wells plans to expand his concentrations offered in: Michael Wells has the ing the business. After mak­ beeper business to South The Hookup. ing an agreement, with Eric Dekalb and Greenboro. He • Criminal Justice He is the owner of The Perdue the owner of IKO, a also plans to open a new auto • Energy & Environmental Policy Hook Up, a store open­ local T-shirt shop, to start accessories store in the AUC ing in December that selling beepers, Wells was called Hittin Switches. • Government & Business will carry a variety of able to sucessfully launch his If these two businesses do • Health Policy beepers. The 22-year- own business. He has been not succeed to the degree Wells old business manage­ receiving help from private would like, he contend that he • Housing & Community Development ment and marketing investors. can always fall back on enter­ • Human Services, Labor & Education major from Los Angeles “In order to be successful tainment management, his third • International Affairs & Security said this is a dream come in business you must sacri­ venture. The 22-year-old true. “I feel that I’m giv­ fice. You may have to put wants to eventually own his • International Development ing back to my commu­ off that funky ride (car) you own entertainment company • International Trade & Finance nity by starting a busi­ really want. Your priorities called, “Major Entertainment” ness in the heart of the have to be in order. You and have his own record label • Press & Politics Atlanta University have to realize that what you called Major Records. • Science & Technology Center,” Wells said. don’t have now, you will “Don’t let the thought of not • Transportation After transferring from eventually have and more,” having money stop you, have Long Beach State Wells said. faith, it will work out. Black • Urban Economic Development University to CAU, Darrick Ryan Harris, 21, a people will help you such as Interested? Then come meet with the Kennedy School Wells said he realized fashion design and business private investors. Then when that the AUC would be management major at CAU, you get yours you have to show Representative who will visit your campus on: the best place to start a works with Wells in IKO’s. your appreciation by putting DATE: Tuesday, November 9 ,1993 black-owned business. “I’ve known Michael for back into the black community TIME: 10:00 am group session Wells said he decided to only three weeks, but I feel and helping other black entre­ go into the beeper busi­ he’s focused. He will be suc­ preneurs get started with their LOCATION: Please contact the Student Counseling/ ness because of the cessful,” Harris said. business and keep the cycle Career Office for this information. pager’s popularity and it Wells will share his busi­ going. You’ll never know until is one of the best forms ness with Harris, who is a you try,” Wells said. ALL STUDENTS, ALL YEARS, ALL MAJORS WELCOME! of communication today. logo and air-brush designer, Novembers 1993 Clark Atlanta University Panther CaU Beat no uj sica reviews • enterloinment • happenings «* movie reviews

Gospel Extravaganza A Success November By Kimberly J. Phillips right along by encouraging crowd there’s more than one way tc Contributing Writer participation in the first two reach the masses. Lecture Room 11 Clark Atlanta University songs of the evening, 77ie Reason Finally, Rev. Pace and Tht 11:00 a.m. On Sunday, October 24, Clark Why We Sing and I've Got A Voices of Power demonstratec Chemistry Honors 8-12 Advisement for Atlanta University kicked off its Feeling That Everything’s Gonna what good gospel music is really Seminar Lecture Registration 1993 Homecoming celebration Be Alright. Afterwards, they per­ about. Their first song, Give Hin Room I 11:00 a.m. Motown: The Essence of Soul formed three songs, including a Praise, quickly brought the audi­ 8 “Fire Safety” with the annual Gospel crowd favorite, Worthy of All the ence to their feet. Their renditior 11 Crown Forum Seminar, Thayer Extravaganza. Praise. of Praise the Lord had the audi­ King Chapel 11:00 Hall The Student Government Next came the spirit-filled ence standing and singing wel a.m. Association along with CAU’s quintet Sisters in Praise.. Singing after the choir left the stage. 9 Tuesday Clinic, w own Inspirational Voices of Faith acapella, the group performed The Gospel Extravaganzc Football Student Health 13 choir(IVOF), hosted the event. three songs, including the har­ seemed to be well received by the Morehouse vs. Services 7:00 p.m. Guest choirs in attendance were monic God Will See You audience. Michelle Lett, t CAU B.T. Harvey Sisters in Praise from Spelman Through. sophomore at CAU said, “This it 10 FUNK AERO Stadium 1:30 p.m. college, Atlanta’s own Kyrie, and Kyrie brought to the stage the the second time I’ve come to < BICS! Thayer Hall Pastor Murphy Pace III and the sounds of contemporary gospel. gospel show and I enjoyed it t 6:00 p.m. “Self Georaia Tech Voices of Power. Performing only two songs, the lot.” Defense” Seminar, The 1VOF got things moving group showed the audience that Thayer Hall

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Hammonds House Galleries and Resource Center of African American Art is a black owned and operat­ ed art gallery located in the West End area. The gallery is named after the late Dr. Otis T. Hammonds, a local anesthesiologist. Over his life, Dr. Hammonds collected over 250 paintings and sculptures. He collected works by Romare Bearden, known as a master of collage painting and painted in a style that omandi Productions presents Pill Hill through November 21 at the 14th Street blended Western and African art styles. The doctor also collected the earliest datable painting of nineteenth Photo by Sheila Turner century black artist Robert S. Duncanson and many By Chandra R. Thomas quit the mill and go to school but not without some overly dra­ untitled oil paintings by various Haitian artists. Features Editor “after my next two or three pay­ matic banter. The play is too After his death, Dr. Hammonds’ house and art col­ checks.” “Tony” (Meredith long-almost three hours- and lection was purchased by the Fulton County Board of Gordon) is the conniving slick- drags through Acts One and Commissioners in 1986. The house was opened as an A friendly game of bid whist ster always with a trick up his Two. The characters were well art gallery in 1988 but is now planning to convert to a becomes more than fun and sleeve and a set of books to sell. developed but almost always museum. games. “Charlie” (Tony Vaughn) has unconvincing. However, the true The house has permanent exhibits of works by Playing now through paid his dues and vows to one criticism lies in the playwright’s Bearden and Duncanson, but also plays host to travel­ November 21 at the 14th Street day move up to operate the mill’s lack of creativity. ing exhibits from all over the world. These works can Playhouse, Jomandi Productions machinery. “Scott” (John Notably, the production does be found in the gallery’s lower level. opens its 15th Anniversary Eddins), a former football star, is yield some mildly memorable Currently, the gallery is presenting works by Season with Pill Hill. Written by still bitter about the injury that performances. Young, though a Mildred Howard, an artist whose works focuses on Samuel L. Kelly and directed by cost him his future, fame, and bit overbearing at times, suc­ black images of the past. The exhibit includes PIC­ Andrea Frye, the production cen­ glory. ceeds in adding a much needed TURES??? storefront shoeshine stands and early tap ters around six friends who The play takes an emotional humorous edge. Vaughn plays dance classes. The travelling exhibits are located in the aspire to one day make it to turn when the buddies finally “Charlie” with a warm sincerity front room and on the second level. Chicago’s affluent, upperclass reach their goals- minus one. At that adds a bit of zest to the pro­ ACCORDING TO WHOM??? Over the next three neighborhood Pill Hill (named that point, they are forced to test duction. Eddins, a 1993 graduate months, the gallery will sponsor backyard symposiums, for its many doctors). the strength of their long-stand­ of Morehouse College, pulls his a series of discussions about contemporary art designed The play spans 10 years in the ing friendship and confront the weight and Jackson portrays the to promote an increased understanding of contemporary lives of these friends who meet toils and tribulations that go cerebral “Ed” with true convic­ black art and how it affects the artistic community and reguarly to play cards while hand-in-hand with their bitter­ tion. the community at large. working at a steel mill. “Ed” sweet success. Indeed, it was beautiful to see The gallery also acts as a resource center, collecting (Madison Rivers Jackson) is the Perhaps it was the opening six male actors joining hands at and sharing information and documentation on artworks precocious intellectual working night jitters, but the play begins center stage. Pill depicted a wide and artists that tells the story of black art. his way through law school. He with a slow start and some hasty variety of black men, which is The Hammonds House is a non-profit facility and strives to become an attorney at dialogue. The characters don’t often rare in theater. Let's hope primarily receives funding from the Fulton County the prestigious Farrells law firm. become interesting until after the Jomandi picks up some momen­ Board of Commissioners through the Fulton County “Joe” (LaParee Young) is the third intermission. tum as the season progresses. Arts Council. However, the gallery is actively seeking outspoken, loud-mouthed lunatic Pill became eloquent and private membership. “We’re always looking for mem­ who firmly contends that he will even moving towards the end. bers; with our budget shrinking year by year we need as many members as we can get,” said Willie Toodle, who doubles as a tour guide and senior security officer at the Fashion Show Executed With Style gallery. Hammonds House is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is located at 505 Peeples St.. ¡y Tarsha Burton salon, and Michael Flowers. The show was executed per- eatures Assistant Designer’s Leon Bramer fectlly without any mishap’s. licole McMillan Stevens, Kelli Roberts , Torrey The model’s were stylish, the eatures Writer Spivey, Cicley Sykes, Jibri lighting was luminous, the stage Mann, and Michelle G. also con­ stayed in tact, and none of the tributed to the show. model’s fell off the runway. The 1993 homecoming fash- Darnell Harris opened the What more could you ask for in a m show, Illusions, was execut- show with his rendition of Tevin Fashion show? d with true style. Cambell’s I’m So Confused. The Student designers were Held in the Vivian Wilson climax of the show was the responsible for the commercials lenderson Center Tuesday swimwear portion, entitled between scenes. The show was Ictober 26, the show was direct- Silhouettes. The ladies went sponsored by Episodes, Wilson d by Clark Atlanta University wild during this scene. The syn­ Suede & Leather, International tudents Carrie Hamilton and co- chronized body movements, per­ Fashions, Wilbourne’s irected by Keisha Carey with formed by the male models in Exclusives, Oseye, The Boy he assistance of Helen their speedo swim trunks, were a Next Store, and Funkee Town lolloway. Accessories were big hit, according to several clothing stores respectively. rovided by Geneieve and hair ladies in the audience. 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