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Volume III Number XV Atlanta, Georgia March 5, 1992 Miss CAU Relinquishes Title

Wanda Nesbitt (left), gave up her crown to Earnelle Pritchet, former first attendant (right) due to financial problems with the school beyond her control.

By J ay me L. Bradford presented well. I am pushing for According to Ms. Pritchett, the “Wanda and I basically have the Editorial Page Editor something more official so that the ordeal is unfortunate and some­ same agenda and this tour will be a whole school can know,” Ms. thing Ms. Nesbitt probably could continuation of what we both want For the first time in the history of Pritchett said. not help. “It could have happened to do. I definitely want her to help, Clark Atlanta University, Miss CAU, According to Dean Earvin, Ms. to me. God doesn’t like ugly and but I know that it will be difficult for was forced to step down due to Pritchett will be representing CAU the shoe could very well be on the her,” said Ms. Pritchett. financial circumstances beyond her in at least six events, including the other foot,” she said. In addition, Ms. Pritchett also control. Miss Collegiate African American “It’s ridiculous that there are no wants to improve the standards of Three weeks ago, Wanda Nesbitt pageant in May. scholarships available for Miss CAU the Student Elections Committee was notified of her replacement “I’ve gotten a pretty warm recep­ and the SGA Presidents. If I could (SEC). “I want the SEC to be tighter upon receiving a letter on the guide­ tion from students, but a lot of cash in eveiything I bought and by following up on what they say lines of the queen said Dr. Larry people have asked me what hap­ spent on coronation—I would be in they are going to do. I don’t want the Earvin, dean of students and asso­ pened,” said Ms. Pritchett. school," Ms. Nesbitt said. contestants to go through the same ciate provost. Ms. Nesbitt said a lot of students The school does provide comple­ ordeal we went through,” she said. According to Ms. Nesbitt, she are saying, “Oh my God, they mentary housing and $1200 per Although Ms. Prichett does not had been having problems this year (administration) didn’t help you.” semester fee wavier for Miss CAU believe that anything has happened getting into school. “I had a balance According to Ms. Nesbitt, you are and the SGA Presidents. to tarnish her image, she does feel last year. I was really having prob­ a regular student when it comes to Dean Earvin also said adminis­ that the role of Miss CAU is not lems. I figured that I could not money. “I think that school repre­ tration hates to see any student taken as seriously as it should be. possibly be Miss CAU without being sentatives get used. At CAUyou are interrupt his or her studies in “If the role was taken seriously, enrolled,” she said. only a student with a title. You have school. none of these things would have Despite rumors of her not being no power. According to Ms. Nesbitt, other happened,” she said. registered last semester, Ms. Nesbitt Dean Earvin said that he believes queens are taken care of. “I trav­ However, Ms. Nesbitt feels that claims that she was enrolled with that the Student Government As­ eled to a pageant and it was sick­ the incident reflects the school. 18 hours. sociation recognized this possibil­ ening to listen to other queens talk “The important thing that will Dean Earvin said that Earnelle ity when constructing the constitu­ about their provisions,” she said. come out of this is that people will Pritchett, former first attendant to tion, which provides for succession “People have called me the “Con­ form their own opinion of the school Miss CAU, has accepted the title. in case students are not able to troversial Queen." I’m not skinny; and the people they put into office,” “It is my duty as first attendant to serve. I’m too down; something is always said Ms. Nesbitt. fulfill the position as Miss CAU. I “I feel like I’m just turning over wrong. The rumors started when I Ms. Nesbitt believes that she ful­ am glad to be able to represent the the title. I still feel like I’m Miss CAU first opened my mouth about my filled her duties as queen. “I don’t school in this capacity,” Ms. because I was voted in by the stu­ decision to run for Miss CAU. I think that I’ve let anyone down. It Pritchett said. dents. It hasn’t been traumatic not appreciate the rumors because I’ve was important that I did my best. I She made her first official appear­ being Miss CAU; it’s been traumatic become a stronger person,” said think I did it because of the ance in Passion for Hair, the Pro­ not being in school,” said Ms. Nesbitt. alligations and rumors. I don’t care Line hair and fashion show, in the Nesbitt. One of Ms. Pritchett's goals as if I have a 2.5 or a 5.5" she said. Vivian Wilson Henderson Center Dean Earvin said that this could Miss CAU is to do a tour through Feb. 21. Ms. Pritchett also partici­ happen at any school. It’s not a the Atlanta Public School system, pated in the Student Leadership smudge against Ms. Nesbitt or the “I want to let students know that LaKesha Gage contributed to Conference held on Feb. 22 through school, and it’s certainly not being Morehouse and Spelman are not this article. 23 at the Howard-Johnson Hotel. viewed by administration in that the only schools in the Atlanta “I don't think that I have been way. University Center,” she said. Page 2 Clark Atlanta University Panther March 5, 1992 CAU School of Business Hill Addresses Students By Dionne Lang be as successful as their predeces­ Contributing Writer sors were in overcoming such bar­ riers. Law professor Anita Hill encour­ She told students to remember aged Atlanta University Center that they are not the first to be faced students on Feb. 20 to be pre­ with the many hardships brought pared to face the challenges before about through discrimination. them. “We must raise our voice and “Achievement involves struggle protest. To be silent is betrayal,” on a daily basis, “Hill said in a Hill said. speech in Sister’s Chapel on the Hill advised students to look (o Spelman College campus. “Use their history for inspiration. She knowledge and experience to es­ cited such examples as Frederick tablish authority.” Douglass and Mary Prince and quoted liberally from their work. 'We must raise our voice She urged students to be com­ passionate to and speak out for the and protest. To be silent community. “No one will speak out for us but ourselves,” Hill said. Many of the guests leaving the is betrayal." crowded chapel said they were veiy disappointed with Hill’s speech. “I expected Anita Hill to tell of her Brent Johnson, Director of Recruitment, Admissions and Placement. Although she did not directly experiences with sexual harass­ By Ja Nina Milligan Once an interview has been given, address the Senate confirmation ment, not to give a motivational Contributing Writer the points for the bid are deducted hearings in which she charged she speech,” said Clark Atlanta Univer­ from the starting amount. had been sexually harassed by sity student Kim Johnson. In the fall of 1992, Clark Atlanta “This will make students be more Justice Clarence Thomas, Hill al­ Hill’s speech was sponsored by University School ofBusiness students judicious in biding points, when the luded to the hearings while in­ the Spelman college Student Gov­ will have access to a $10,000 Place­ points run out no more interviews forming students of the impor­ ernment Association. She referred ment Office Scheduling Tool system that year,” said Brent Johnson, Di­ tance of standing up for what they to the Spelman student body as (POST), to assists them in scheduling rector of Recruitment, Admissions believe in. “theyoungersisterssheneverhad.” interviews for job placement. and Placement. “We did this to make “I am comfortable in thinking Hill was given a warm introduc­ The money for the system was a gift sure interviews were distributed that I’m pushing in the right direc­ tion by Spelman President from the Oscar Meyer Corporation. equally, this requires MBA students tion,” Hill said. Johnnetta B. Cole who described The purpose of the project is to to maintain responsibility, and oper­ Hill reminded students of the her as “one of the rarest of all Ameri­ replace paper files with the modem ate on a professional level." many obstacles their African- cans — a black woman of whom technology of personal computers Interviews will be held in the School American ancestors have faced, everyone has an opinion." and provide Masters of Business of Business Administration Career and encouraged the students to Administration (MBA) students with Library for the first screening process. easier access to companies . Any conferences there after will be held Wrong Formula Calculated for “This will definitely enhance the at the particular company. efficiency in receiving internships, CAU’s School ofBusiness has the and getting faster knowledge of job first historical African-American Completion of Science Building placements,” said Sylvia Bennett, MBA program to be accredited by By Jamal I. Coleman Returning students had hoped to an MBA student. the American Assembly of Colle­ Contributing Writer see the heralded science building in Each of the 175 students in the giate Schools of Business. full operation by the beginning of program will be placed on a bid­ Their history reveals that more than The $45 million state-of-the-art the 92’ school year. Sophomore system and will be given 1,000 non- 80 percent of all MBA students are science and technology facility at Natasha Shubricksaid, “I came back transferrable points each year. placed in permanent job positions. Clark Atlanta University was to “re­ to school hoping to take some Before MBA students will be al­ This number is expected to rise after shape the nation’s research capac­ classes there; instead all I saw was lowed to operate the system, they this system is off the ground. ity,” according to university Presi­ a nice looking, empty building.” will be required to attend a work­ According to Johnson, students dent Dr. Thomas Cole. Business as usual was the reac­ shop which explains the system interested in POST that are not in However, the Research and Edu­ tion to the incomplete structure by and how it operates. the MBA program, can go to any cation for Science and Technology CAU senior Dwan Pete. “I just won­ The workshop will be formulated Kinko’s in the city because they Center has faced several setbacks. dered if CAU had gone over its head this summer, and will be conducted have a similar system, and its free The science building was sched­ and run out of money exposing in the fall. and open to the public. uled to be completed by the fall of itself to ridicule,” said Morehouse The students will enter their name, “I feel this is a very good program, 1990, according to Dr. Kofi Bota, senior Devoncie Adams. social security number, GPA, and and as a predominantly African- Vice-President for Research and A university official said that de­ desired position, then bid points for American University this will bring Sponsored Programs. The first de­ lays in funding caused the school to an interview. If one student bids us up to par with other competitive lay came in September 1990 when fall into this predicament. The fed­ higher than another for a particular schools,” said Johnson. a fire engulfed the roof of the almost eral government pledged the major­ company, then the higher bidder completed building and caused ity of the funds needed to complete will receive the interview. $60,000 in damage. At the time, he the $45 million dollar project but in claimed the fire would only cause a the final stages the money stopped one month delay at the most. abruptly. Briefly The progress of the center was on School officials are not giving rea­ schedule and funds that had been sons on why the money is not avail­ allocated by the federal government able but they have stated that the Black Men On The Move, an organization that analyzes problems in the were coming in as promised. Sev­ funds are already allocated but have Black Community and implements strategies to solve those problems eral programs had been established not reached the university. would like to invite all conscious Black men to a March 8 meeting at the including the Center for Theoretical Dr. Bota informed media rela­ Altanta Fulton County Library on the third floor in the conference room. Studies of Physical Systems funded tions that the research center will For furthur information call, 451-7592 or 525-8151. by a $5 million National Science be completed in the late fall of 1992. Foundation award. This project When the building opens, research Free anonymous HIV testing and counseling will be offered three times each and many others like it were to be will be focused in the areas of week at OUTREACH. INC., located at 3030 Compbellton Road. Testing will housed in the new facility. energy, materials,biotechnology, be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Saturdays External completion of the build­ health and environment and en­ from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Results will be available two weeks after testing. For ing was virtually completed at the ergy science. furthur information, or to request transportation, call 346-3922. end of the 91' school year. March. 5, 1992 Clark Atlanta Unversity Panther Page 3 the CAU School of Social Work served as panelists, with Dr. William Boone, Student Organizations Discuss Chair of the Department of Political Science as the moderator. Rep. Holmes said that the Georgia Assembly has a new priority toward Future at Leadership Conference youth and that they have created a joint study committee to examine what By Mia M. Rolle is happening in state government to provide better care and protection for them. Contributing Writer According to Rep. Holmes, the committee has made several suggestions to the Georgia Assembly to institute new programs and services to better In efforts to develop leadership skills, Clark Atlanta University student serve the black community. leaders gathered for a 1992 Leadership Conference on Feb. 22 at the These include: the creation of a new department of children and youth Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel. services that would be comprised of child psychologists and social workers With the theme “Today’s Leaders are Tomorrow’s Future,” the Office of to deal with children under the age of 16, taking a closer look at Student Activities hosted the conference with a aim to instill many things incarcerated youth and overcrowding, and the provision of social workers into student leaders. based on need rather than one per 33 people. Out of the 55 organizations at CAU, 38 were represented at the Dr. Beasley stated that these are trying times for black families and said conference and officially chartered under CAU. Before the conference, that in the state of Georgia, nearly 26,000 black children are under some graduate organizations were chartered under Atlanta University and kind of state supervision. undergraduates were under Clark College. She urged listeners not to be impartial observes as they plan their In a workshop, Greg Henderson, director of Public Safety, encouraged the careers and families and stated that as a social worker and a common students to look at themselves and their actions on CAU’s campus. Crime person she is concerned about the political arena. is an important issue and it needs to be addressed. When asked his "These issues are out there and we can spend a lot of time as to why they overview of the conference, Henderson stated that he was impressed with exist but until children become a political issue in this state, they will the student leaders who spoke. continue to languish," Dr. Beasley said. “The conference also showed energetic and positive things,” he added. Dr. Greenwell said that the effects of the economy put extreme pressure Other workshops were held that educated students on issues from ‘Who’s on families and that in situations like this, stress can be placed on the Who At CAU and Proper Protocol’ which was led by Pamela Malone, SGA children. Graduate President and Bridget! Harris, student director, to “Basic Prin­ He stated that family perservation is the key to solving these problems ciples of Parliamentary Law.” and that the goal of his department is to work with families to make Jerry Randolph, who was has an extensive student affairs background decisions quicker. also administered a workshop to the student leaders. Dr. Greenwell said, “Children are our only hope we have for the future; At a luncheon, students had the opportunity to meet many administra­ make sure they learn and are recognized for their achievements." tors of CAU and held one on one conversations with some of them. “This conference was not only a structural event but also socially informative where students got a chance to meet their administrators,” said Michelle Rhodes, director of Student Activities. The Panther staff wishes Marcus Lewis, President of the Pre-Alumni Council, reported that the conference was very educational and helpful to small and new organiza­ tions. He said that many ideas and helpful hints were given. everyone an exciting and safe According to reports from the Student Activities Office, Harris was commended for doing an excellent job in putting the conference together. During the conference awards were given to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Spring Break! Inc., who won most represented organization, Pre-Alumni who received the organization of the year and Brian Hexell was elected leader of the year. “The Pre-Alumni Council has worked hard over the past months and deserves the award”, said Dionne Lang, secretary of the Council. - SAVE AN EXTRA $1 WITH THIS AD - Laura Knowles, a representative from the Caribbean Student Association feels that in the future the conference should be extended to cater to more students. “Everybody needs some type of leadership skills”, said Ms. Knowles. If Y)u Don’t Rhodes said that because the conference was a success it should be held every year. The Office ofStudent Activities would like to hold the conference at the beginning of the first semester of each year. Save On Greyhound “I was a hostess at the conference and I had a wonderful time,” said freshman Camille Woolcock. “The workshop gave good pointers on not only how to become a leader, but an effective one. “ This Spring Break, The Office of Student Activities strived at informing students of the need for more student input in SGA. There is a need to re-evaluate roles as students of CAU. “Being that SGA are our elected officials, they do need our support, time and efforts,” stated Rhodes.” Please Doni Mooch “Student Activities welcomes student leadership and there is a need for all CAU students to get involved and work to better Clark Atlanta University.” Off The People Children Main Topic of Lecture Series By Veronica Fields Who Do. Editor-In-Chief

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THE PANTHER Staff Members Words To Remember... Veronica Fields Editor In-Chief "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Anthony George m Biblical Principle Managing Editor LaKesha Gage News Editor Jayme L. Bradford Editorial Page Editor Chandra Thomas Monkey See, Monkey Do Lifestyles Editor By Jayme L. Bradford Lewis Pryor Editorial Page Editor Brown. No longer were the com­ our race, especially when they are Sports Editor ments funny, but rude. not a direct part of that entity? Kesha Moorefield "M.B.C—Make Believe College” was Come on, be reasonable—we know Copy Editor The very same thing that we often the very last thing that I would that it would be an insult if a stu­ Ann Wead Kimbrough accuse Morehouse and Spelman stu­ expect to hear from the mouths of dent outside our school made a Adviser dents of doing, we Clark Atlantans CAU students, especially with the derogatory comment about CAU. GENERAL INFORMATION are doing the same thing ourselves. way that we often have to prove Furthermore, I have seen conversa­ The Panther is an independent student pub­ By all means elitism or should I say ourselves. tions get so intense that fights broke lication thatscrvesClark Atlanta University. No confusion is taking over the Atlanta If anything, we should have been out. But if a CAU student made the items published in the Panther may be repro­ University Center. Everyone wants chanting, “M.B.C.—The Real Col­ same comment nothing could be duced or used in any form without the written permission of the Editor and Advisor. to be superior and we have all bought lege”. I say this because Morris said, because that student pays The ideas expressed on the editorial page arc into it. Brown is the only historically black money to be here. the opinions of the individual authors and do not Wheneveryou have tojustifyyour- institution in the nation that is People can talk about Morris reflect the ideas of the university or Panther staff. self by putting another brother or funded totally from the black com­ Brown all they want, but I have the The Panther’s mailing address is Panther sister down, this is not superiority munity. Therefore, when we talk utmost respect for the students and Newspaper, Clark Atlanta University, James P. but ignorance and in some cases negatively about Morris Brown, we the institution itself, because they Brawley Drive at Fair Street, S.W., P.O. Box inferiority. Never have I seen the simply belittle ourselves along with have school spirit and aren’t 329, Atlanta, Georgia 30314 or call 880-8647 stereotypical problems become more the efforts our people have made ashamed to show it. for inquiries. The Panther office is located in the evident in the AUC than at basket­ towards progress. Wolverines support their school and Mass Media Arts Building. Meetings are held ball games. In fact, it has gotten to I Just think how defensive I get events much more than many Clark every Tuesday at noon in room 120 in the Mass the point that I am sometimes afraid when I hear people talking nega­ Atlantans do. Two weeks ago, the Media Arts Building. to go to the games because of the tively about CAU, because this is CAU Student Government Associa­ CIRCULATION The Panther is distributed free of charge tension, which can easily become the school that is getting all of my tion sponsored a valentine dance weekly on Wednesdays. Copies of the Panther violent. money. So I can imagine how stu­ for $.99 for the student body, and can be found at the entrance of each campus For the first time during my dents at Morris Brown felt when we only ten people showed up, includ­ building, matriculation, I felt ashamed of implied that their school was not ing the disc Jockey. But when ADVERTISING some of my classmates because comendable. What right does any­ Morris Brown held their social, it The deadline for reserving advertising space of the degrading remarks made at one have to pass judgement on an was packed, which is more than we and submitting advertising copy is Thursday at the Feb. 4 game against Morris institution that is trying to uplift can say for ourselves. 3 p.m. prior to the publication date. Advertise­ ments or requests for a rate chart should be mailed to The Panther. The Panther reserves the right to accept or reject and advertisements. The acceptance of an African American History: A Year-Long Celebration advertisement does not imply endorsement of the advertiser, product or service. By policy, The Panther does not accept any By Jocelyn Bogen have George Washington’s Birth­ that we are not important to him advertisements soliciting the use of alcohol or Contributing Writer day- which we celebrate because he unless were voting! tobacco products. was our first president. Anyway, I could go on for days. LEITERS TO THE EPH OR Well African Americans Febru­ The point is-- we have no official Letters to the editor are encouraged. Letters ary was your month ! We are African American holidays should be 200 words or less, typed and doubled given the shortest month to re­ forAfrican American History Month. spaced. All submitted letters must include the flect on our past and current "A month's reflec­ I guess nothing important hap­ author’s full name, signature and affiliation with accomplishments. So what are we pened this month in history. the university in order to appear in the Panther. tion of history is Psyche! Two important dates are - Thedeadline for all letters is Friday of each week reading about and watching on February 20, 1895, the day that by 5 p.m. Leiters will run according to the date television? nice but not received and amount of available space. The first presidential primary, Frederick Douglass died and Feb­ The Panther reserves the right to edit for the winter Olympics, and of course enough"- Bogen's ruary 10,1988, the anniversary of clarity, length, grammar and libelous material. Mike Tyson’s rape trial. Don’t let Nelson Mandela’s release. African All submissions, once received, become the me forget about a family member response to Black American history is something we property of The Panther. of one of Jeffrey Dahmer’s victims live out everyday, not 28 days, ex­ ANNOUNCEMENTS who got “real black” during History Month cuse me we got an extra day this As a service to chartered CAU campus orga­ Dahmer’s trial. Why is the media year! History has served as a nizations, the Panther will run announcements is doing all it can to down-play or Personally, it is insulting to cel­ protectant for our people. for upcoming organizational events. The dead­ blatantly ignore the importance ebrate President Days when we all Personally, it has been a source line for all announcements is the Thursday noon. of this month? know how sensitive George Bush is of inspiration during difficult times. They will appear in the Panther in the order they A month’s reflection of history is were received. Maybe I’m confused or igno­ to our concerns, not to mention he Organizations not listed on the official list of rant but, what important dates was so helpful in signing our civil nice but it is not enough, unless chartered university organizations can still use are celebrated this month? We rights bill last year. It was so nice of learning the “I Have A Dream" the Panther to announce events, but will have to have Valentine’s Day- a day for him to take time out of his busy speech and discussing the Under­ purchase advertisement space and meet the ad­ materialistic expressions, then schedule to come to the King Center ground Railroad is all the history vertisement deadline. there is Abraham Lincoln’s Birth­ to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King there is. We as a people must take The Panther reserves the right to edit for day- and we all know about how Jr.’s Birthday . It was so pleasant the initiative and have the desire to clarity, length, grammar and reject announce- he “freed the slaves with the great seeing him fly with Ms. King to learn about our ancestors, because ments that we deem inappropriate. Emancipation Proclamation.” We Atlanta. I guess it didn’t bother her it will not be given to us! March 5, 1992 Clark Atlanta University Panther Page 5 A Thought.

Derogatory Slang in the African American Language

By Chandra R. Thomas Lifestyle Page Editor

Derogatoiy terminology in the African American community is gaining too much popularity. When I hear the word N------my head does not turn. Yours shouldn’t either. As I walk around campus, look at television, listen to music, or do anything amongst my African-American brothers and sisters, I hear “that word.” Phrases like “What’s up my N------?” and ‘That's my N------” are most prevalent. When I’m among whites, I rarely hear the term. A student told me that Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton Photo By Everett Hamilton it was a “friendly term” for African-Americans to greet each other. However, the same student also stated that he would fight any White person who even whispered the words. As shocking as it may sound, I have personally never been referred to Mind Your Own Business as a N------to my face by any other race but my own African-American. I By Avice I. Marshall when he wrote the letter as a ‘deeply find that quite disturbing. I’ve never heard any Whites say to each other Contributing Writer agitated young man.” But, he said, “What’s up Red ,” How are you C------? or That’s my H .” For some “The bottom line was that I was not reason I don’t feel that it would be a welcomed greeting. Bill Clinton’s personal life is his a draft dodger.” Excuse me, do I need to repeat Spike Lee’s advice “wake up?” Didn’t your own business. The sex life of a He argued that he had actually forefathers fight hard and shed blood to evade this demeaning, degrading, politician is his or her own busi­ put himself in the draft “because derogatoiy and stereotypical appellation. ness. The public does not need to nearly everybody else had been As African-Americans we should respect the sacrifices that our forefa­ know anything about his sexual called, because I had friends that thers and respect ourselves more. Realize that the word N------says life. had been wounded, friends who nothing about who you are or where you are going. The title N- - should The voters do not need to know had been killed.” only serve as a mere reminder of our brutal past. It should evoke memories what Gov. Clinton is doing in his The Bush administration needs of what Martin Luther King, Harriet Tubman, Fredrick Douglass, and spare time. I think that his extra­ to find something to that will keep Malcolm X have worked hard to overcome. It should remind you of the marital affair with Gennifer Flowers them occupied, so that they can hatred of its origin. N should be symbolic of the struggle that continues should not have been publicized by stay out of Gov. Clinton’s personal for African-Americans. Regardless of all the “fortune and fame” you may the media. His affair with Ms. Flow­ life. achieve, to some you will always be only a N------. ers was highly publicized by the He told his supporters that he So why not substitute those negative phrases for more positive ones like media and it will have an affect on was on the ropes and he asked for “Hello Sister,” “What’s up my brother?" or even “Hey Homey." his chances in the presidential race. a second chance. They say I’m on Next time someone calls you a N———quote the rap group Public According to an Atlanta Journal the ropes now, not because of any­ Enemy and say”I don’t wanna be called ‘Yo N------’. “ Constitution survey, slightly more thing I’ve done in mv public life... than a third of the adults surveyed I’m on the ropes now because other thought voters had a right to know. people have questioned my life af­ An After Thought . . . Many men have fooled around on ter years of public service.” (The their spouses. The only thing that Atlanta Constitution 2/13/92) really matters is whether Gov. Recently, Gov. Clinton’s oppo­ Negativity in the African American Vocabulary Clinton will be a good president. nent Nebraska Sen. Bob Kerrey, a Gov. Clinton should not be op­ Vietnam War hero said that Clinton posed because of his extra-marital cannot win the presidential race By Joey Pereira affair and his attempt to escape the because he avoided the Vietnam Contributing Writer Vietnam War. I think that the Bush draft. Sen. Kerrey does not know administration violated privacy laws what Gov. Clinton is capable of when they obtained the letter. There­ doing. In the past, Sen. Kerrey did Whas’ Up My N------?, wait a second I like this one the best, Whas’ fore, he released the letter in order to not have much to say about Gov. Up _ _ ( a garden tool)? Are these terms of endearment that we love to call save his Democratic campaign. In a Clinton’s draft status and now he ourselves or are they terms that we have been trying to rid ourselves of since television appearance on “Nightline,” wants to talk about it. the “superlly era”. What is so wrong with greeting each other with a simple “Gov. Clinton described himself -’’Hello, how are you doing?” It’s not like I’m trying to be white, it’sjust being right and respectful. Black women do not need to be called and labeled as female dogs, garden tools and sex objects. As beautiful as they are and Editorial Editor's , as much as they have gone through since the beginning of time I’m sure you can understand. I can’t believe that we are in college, at “one exceptional university,” but we are not acting like mature, exceptional men and women. I must be The Panther welcomes letters to the editor in honest, I have used those terms but not once has it made me feel good. response to any article that may have appeared in What is the problem? I have asked myself countless times and all I have come up with is more questions. Everywhere I go all I ever hear is, N----- a past issue or to voice concerns to topics that - this, N------that. H- this, H-that, or life ain’t nothin but b------and have not been discussed in this newspaper. Origi­ money, (thank you our supposed rappin’ role models) Role Model, that’s a nal poems and cartoons can also be submitted for joke. Don’t get me wrong, there are some really on the tip brothers out there slammin some dope beats and lyrics, but for the others that have so much the Perspectives section. attention glamorizing the NIGG&Z4LIFE junk need to get agrip on life. I am nobody’s N------never was, never will be, neither are the people I love and respect, and neither are my Homeboys and Homegirls. It’s cool to be down and all that, but it’s not cool to be down in the dirt. Think about it, this is WRITE FOR THE PANTHER! how we are treating one another, just like dirt. I don’t know. I’ve always grown up to believe that we come from the greatest people that the human PANTHER NEWSPAPER MEETINGS race had to offer, I hope that my mind is playing trick’s on me. Other ethnic groups do not use derogatory phrases as terms of Every Tuesday at noon in room 120 in Mass endearment. Only us, only us N------do such malice to our race. After all Communications Building. All Majors and Classifications the trials and tribulations our forefathers went through, and from all the Are Welcome! greatness we derive, we should have more pride. We are not N------we were never bom N----— but we will die N------as long as we think we are. Page 6 Clark Atlanta University Panther March 5, 1992 ENTERTAINMENT Spike Lee Shares Knowledge

By Jennifer Ransaw successful. tant civil rights because Lee believes he is needed Contributing Writer While filming activist. He more so now than ever before. his hit ‘School chose X as his “Those townships [in South Af­ As part of a Black History Month Daze’ in the AUC next project be­ rica] are like concentration camps. celebration, filmmaker Spike Lee, center, he was cause he found It was the only time I felt like pick­ addressed a multi-ethnic audience kicked off of him intriguing. ing up a gun and killing people. of 4,000 at Emory University on Morehouse’s “He was con­ Violence is the only way things will Feb. 17. campus. "They stantly evolving get resolved there,” he said. Lee, an adjunct professor in the treated me like I many different Lee allotted the latter half of his American Studies Department of was never a stu­ philosophies. appearance to a question-and- an­ Harvard University told spectators dent” he said. It The Malcolm swerperiod. He answered questions that Black filmmakers need to start portrayed life on that went to ranging from his alleged anti-semitic diversifying the films they make. a Black college Mecca was not ways to his being a spokesman for “We are endangered of being snuffed campus. the same Blacks. He said that he felt that the out like the Black exploitation era Lee accredited Malcolm who AIDS virus could be a form of geno­ in the 1970’s,” he added. Clark College and came back,” he cide for Blacks and expressed a The 1980 Morehouse graduate Atlanta Univer­ added. desire to “see the day when a white believes,"If we continue to make the sity for their co­ The film­ person goes before an all white jury,” same type of movies," referring to operation in al­ maker went to as in the case with the Mike Tyson films like “Boyz N’ the Hood” and lowing him to complete filming on South Africa to film the movie be­ rape trial. “Straight Out of Brooklyn,"" we will their campus’. cause he thought it would be a He left the audience with this be gone." Former Morehouse President Hugh mistake to end it on the stage of the thought, “One cannot really escape Most studios in the country still Gloster was not pleased with John Sen­ Audubon Ballroom, where the the fact that they are Black. Clarence have two standards for Blacks and eca portraying head of Mission College Muslim leader was murdered. Thomas [Supreme Court Justice] whites and the black filmmakers in the movie because he believed the “That would have made it seem thought he got away, but the minute still have a glass ceiling, he added, actor was too dark. “We have to shake like his ideas died there and that’s they set fire to his a— it’ll be a high while stressing the importance for a our heads and say we have a long way to not the case,” he said. tech lynching." new type of ethnic movie he empha­ go,” Lee said. The project ends in our time sized that they must receive ‘our’ He is currently working on a film, frame to create the impression that support in order for them to be "Malcolm X”, about the life of the mili­ Malcolm X’s ideas are not dead Previn, conducting the Orchestra of St, Lukes, the American Boy’s Choir Classical Mjsic Review: Kathleen Battle and the Christmas Concert Chorus at a Cameige Hall Christmas con­ began. She stepped to the front and cert. and Wynton Marsalis sang, with passion and conviction, “I trust in God.” The choir and congregation greatly appreciated Afvirtisements her moving solo. Battle’s visit to CAMP CONCHARTY the church also revealed her diffi­ GIRL SCOUT CAMP culty in meeting old school friends ON BEAUTIFUL PINE MOUNTAIN, due to distance and separation. GEORGIA, IS NOW HIRING FOR Marsalis performed with pianist THE SUMMER OF 1992 Marcus Roberts at “Snog Harbor,” a New Orleans jazz club. POSITIONS AVAILABLE INCLUDE: “Baroque Duet” was thoroughly entertaining, and ventured into the PROGRAM DIRECTOR creative processes of two of the WATERFRONT STAFF world's great artists. Battle and (WSI's and Lifeguards) Marsalis worked well with one an­ UNIT DIRECTORS other and should continue to create CAMP COUNSELORS beautiful music together. NATURE, SPORTS, CRAFTS, Battle appears on the screen, DANCE, HORSING AND THE­ radiant and singing passionately. ATRE SPECIALIST She has an exemplary .vocal ability CONTACT: Concharty Council of spectacular performance qualities. Girl Scouts, Inc. Opera Soprano Kathleen Battle Her grace and charm shined brightly 1344-13th Av. during the broadcast. Columbus, Ga 31901 By Christopher Williams During the course of the 90 Marsalis possesses exceptional PHONE: 404-327-2646 Contributing Writer minute program, the audience was talent and gifts as an accomplished taken on an unusual Journey. We classical and jazz trumpeter. He “Baroque Duet,” a PBS travelled with the two artists from has performed with many of the **EXTRA INCOME 92* * broadcast about a recording and their rehearsals, recording sessions, world's leading orchestras and performance collaboration be­ performances in New York City, bands. Marsalis’ unusual talent Earn $200-$500 weekly mailing tween soprano Kathleen Battle and Battle’s hometown of Portsmouth, has been rewarded with Grammy 1992 travel brochures. Formore trumpet virtuoso Wynton Marsalis Ohio, and Marsalis' birthplace of awards in both classical and jazz information send an addressed aired last February. New Orleans. categories. He devotes most of his stamped envelope to: The collaboration, which fea­ One segment, taped on an time to the blues and jazz. tured workshy Handel, Bach, and Easter Sunday, shows her, impec­ Last December, in another Great ATW Travel Scarlatti, was accompanied by cably dressed in a Chanel suit, wear­ Performances production, they were John Nelson, conducting the St. ing a fancy wide brimmed hat, stroll­ joined by mezzo-soprano Frederica P.O. Box 430780 Lukes Chamber Orchestra. ing into the church where it all Von Stade and maestro Andre Miami. Fl 33143 March 5, 1992 Clark Atlanta University Panther Page 7 Music Profile: Chi-Ali 'Boy Willi’ Visits CAU

By Chandra R. Thomas rific,” he added. Williams was hon­ Lifestyles Editor ored to work with people he re­ garded as talented actors. Ellis “Skeeter” Williams, Boy He described his acting ability Willi, in the play “The Piano Les­ as 'God given.' The 15 year acting son,” visited Clark Atlanta veteran and graduate of Boston University’s Mass Media Arts de­ University accredited his interest partment last February. in acting to participation in church “I love him. I love his drive. I see plays and being the class clown. a lot of him in myself," Williams However, his acting career truly said when describing the character took off when his friend David he portrayed in the August Wilson Wheeler invited him to audition for play. Williams said prior to‘Lesson’ an off-broadway play in which he he hadn’t played a character like was eventually cast. “Acting, to me, Boy Willi but he thought the role is reacting. As an actor, Ijust make enhanced his acting skills. “Boy the reactions come to life.” Willi is a challenge because of his Williams has starred in numer­ By Veronica Fields on. He isn’t involved in extra-cur­ enormous energy level. He’s super ous off-broadway productions and Editor-In-Chief ricular activities such as sports loud! It takes a lot to maintain his had a small role in another Wilson because it would interfere with his energy throughout a two and a half play, the Broadway hit “Fences.” The Native Tongue, comprised of homework and his already tight artists such as De La Soul, The schedule. The rapper did admit to Jungle Brothers, A Tribe Called going out and shooting ball with the Quest, and Black Sheep, has a new fellas occasionally. voice among them, “The Fabulous He estimated that he writes about Chi-Ali.” 45 percent of his lyrics and he pre­ He is a 15 year-old new-comer fers raps that tell stories. “Ijust get to the rap scene attempting to make a feeling and then start writing but a mark in the hip-hop world with I don’t think of everything at once,” his first release, "Age Ain’t Nothin’ he added. But a #." The first cut off the self­ Although the 10th grader enjoys titled album is a playful tune that being in the music business he says even if you are physically ma­ believes that in this field you have ture, you still need to grow up if the to watch your back. “Everyone may mind is immature. be looking out for you, but people The Bronx native started hang­ and money are funny,” Chi said. ing out with rappers at the age of 13 He’s made guest appearances on The cast of August Wilson's play, "The Piano Lesson" and said that being with them and De La Soul’s “Saturday’s” video and hour show,” he said. Prior to the He chose acting as a career for watching them perform made him Black Sheep’s first album, “A Wolf first show, Artistic Director and several reasons. “I wanted to meet want to become a part of their world. In Sheep’s Clothing.” Clark College graduate, Kenny Leon people and to travel Williams,” he The Native Son of The Native The video of his first solo release told him to begin his performance said. He also candidly admitted Tongue, as he is often called, at­ "Age Ain't Nothin' But A #," can be at an 8 level and work his way to 10 that he chose acting for the money. tends Cardinal Spelling High School seen on Yo! MTV Raps and BET’s for emphasis. “Boy Willi is a light “It’s usually taboo to talk about the and said he likes it. The newjack on Rap City. The song was produced force.” money, but the name of the game is the scene hasn’t let success go to by Mista Lawnge of Black Sheep. Williams described his fellow money.” his head. He said his friends still His advice to other youth is to cast members as all around and The veteran actor challenged treat him normally and they along stick to their guns because society wonderful. He found it especially CAU students to get involved in the with his family are very supportive. is not built for black kids and rap amazing that they began the play as arts, “Because when you under­ Chi plans to go to college so that is all that black people have right strangers before emerging into a stand the arts you get so much in he can have something to fall back now. close knit family. “That’s just ter- return.” WCLK Rated Number One College Station By Terrance Kelly gives me that choice,” said Jazz en­ “Hot Ice in the Afternoon,” “Ser­ fellow Ciarkites Amy Wright and Contributing Writer thusiast Darralynn Hutson, who enade to the City,” and special pro­ Phillips and celebrates WCLK for added that she has kept her radios gramming like “Week’s End Maga­ giving “CAU graduates a chance to Although WCLK is not as popu­ tuned to 91.9, since her relocation zine,” which add to WCLK’s diver­ come back and give to the school.” lar among young music listeners as to Atlanta from Detroit. Shelia sity. On every wall of Tenney’s busy of­ it is to older audiences, the latest Tenney, WCLK Membership coor­ To reach an even wider listening fice, autographed pictures testify facts and figures show that it reigns dinator said, “It [the station] plays a audience some new items are now that WCLK is no stranger to famil­ as the number one college station variety of music and appeals to the on WCLK like “News & Information” iar stars like L.A. Reid and Babyface, in Georgia and it is the number young and old with contemporary, on Friday mornings and “Sports Nancy Wilson, Earl Klugh, Kadeem two non-commercial station in the mainstream, oldies, blues and Billboard.” Kamali Williams, Pro- Hardison, Diane Reeves, Larry metropolitan Atlanta area. gospel music. motion/Marketing Intern at WCLK Fishburne, and others. The radio station, located at 91.9 “WCLK plays soulful music and said, “though WCLK is housed at As a non-profit radio station, on the FM dial, began operating in has relevant community shows. It’s CAU, it reaches far beyond the met­ WCLK depends on support from 1974 as a training facility for mass relaxing and professional,” said ropolitan area and has a diverse CAU, Corporation for Public Broad­ communication students in the CAU graduate student Ural Hill. listenership.” casting, grants, businesses and lis­ Haven Warren building, with a Another CAU student, Honoree Williams enjoyed listening to teners. dominate jazz format. The format Jeffers said, “WCLK is real peace­ Morning Jazz-News with Ken Rye Volunteers are welcome to gain has since expanded to include a ful. You can listen to it, study to it, and Tony Phillips and Natural Mys­ hands on experience at the station variety of music styles. and unlike the other radio stations, tic (Reggae) with Glen Simmonds, and Tenney stressed “all majors are “WCLK offers a potpourri of jazz it doesn’t interrupt my thoughts.” long before starting her internship welcome to volunteer at WCLK; it’s that appeals to a variety of audi­ WCLK’s listeners have a lot to with WCLK. “I appreciate the pro­ here for the students.” ences," said CAU junior, Lisa choose from, including top rated fessionalism of the station and its Hopkins, who works at and listens shows like “Spotlight Gold,” “At­ closeness with the university and to the station. “I enjoy choosing the lanta Olympic Blues Show," “Good community,” she said. Tenney also type of music I listen to and WCLK Morning Gospel,” “Soft Favorites,” enjoys working at the station with Page 8 Clark Atlanta University Panther March 5, 1992 SPORTS Panther Men Face Final Test After a 12-15 regular season finish, playtime is over

The Panthers will look to Dalton Greene #14 (left) for his three point shooting accuracy and Mike Nowell #44 (right) to play tough under the boards as the Clark Atlanta Univer­ sity Panthers head to the SIAC Tournament March 4, 5, and 7.

PHOTO BY CURTIS MCDOWELL

By Lewis Pryor tect their weak points and to see fense, have unity on the court, and said. Greene missed two games Sports Editor what needs improvement. CAU then eliminate our sporadic offensive late in the season due to an ankle moved into light workouts in the spurts and we should fine,” said injury, but should be 100 percent "We’re on a Mission," is the motto middle of the week anticipating go­ forward Michael Nowell. “If the by March 4 and if he can duplicate for this year's Clark Atlanta Univer­ ing hard for a couple of days as they players can make smart decisions performances like he did against sity men’s basketball team, and it head into the most crucial part of on the floor that will carry us a long Morris Brown College, where he will be put to the test as they head the season. way. ” scored 45 points, he could cause down Interstate 85 to Birmingham, “We aren’t going to do anything Junior forward Jimmy Smith nightmares for opposing teams. Ala., home of this year’s Southern different than we’ve been doing, agrees, “We have a few players who While Greene led the way early in Intercollegiate Athletic Conference because the offense and defense will get upset at the team if certain the season, the surfacing of Nowell (SLAC) Tournament. that we have been running is work­ plays are not executed properly, has raised the team’s level of play to The tournament will be held at ing for us and that doesn’t need to but we just need to forget that and another plateau. Nowell has come Fair Park Arena on March 4, 5, and be changed. Right now it’s all about play over our heads because we on strong averaging 20 points and 7 where the 11 SIAC institutions if we want it (SIAC crown) bad only get one shot.” 11 rebounds during the last 11 square off to crown the best team of enough,” said Vickerstaff. Smith is right, there is only one games of the season. Coach America’s oldest post-season bas­ Despite the comments of chance to capture the title. One Vickerstaff labeled him “the life- ketball tournament. Vickerstaff, something will have to loss ends the season, while three saver” as he has played behind the The Panthers are seeded third in change if the Panthers plan to be victories would bring the trophy shadow of All-American candidate the Eastern division of the SIAC successful in this year's tourna­ back to CAU. Greene. Nowell has played the role behind Paine College and Albany ment. LeMoyne-Owens seems to of the unsung hero who as State College, after experiencing a have CAU’s number as they have Vickerstaff has said, “doesn’t even roller coaster season. The Panthers defeated them twice during the regu - "We Just need to realize his potential.” started the season with a 6-1 mark lar season, the last time being Feb. play over our heads, The Panthers will also look to with their only lost coming to the 10 in Bruce Hall Gymnasium in Smith (11 ppg), Edward Ward (10 hands of Georgia State University, Memphis, Tenn, by a score of 100- because we only get ppg), Tito Parker (15 ppg) and Ar­ a Division I member, but since then 92. gent Steele for team leadership. CAU has lost close games due to the In attempting to capture the SIAC one shot" - Jimmy “We may move to a three guard lack of mental preparation. Championship the Panthers will set so that will mean we"ll need On March 4, the Panthers head mainly use the services of six to Smith. Argent to come off the bench and into a contest against LeMoyne- seven players who have carried them The Panlhers; will rely nn a rnm- run our offense,” said Vickerstaff, Owen College to begin what may be to their present status. “I have used bined team effort to bring the tro­ “and we also need to get the emo­ the end of their season if they can’t the same players throughout the phy home, but throughout this tional support from Ward.” prove to be consistent. course of the year and there is no season Dalton Greene and Nowell The Panthers quest for the crown “All this week I have stressed to reason for me to change what I have have carried CAU through crucial will most definitely be determined the players the importance of play­ been doing just for the Tourna­ moments. by the “players coming together ing with cohesiveness,” said head ment,” said Vickerstaff. Greene is CAU’s leading scorer and developing a team chracter coach Michael Vickerstaff. “If we In response Vicderstaffs testi­ averaging 26 points a game while while setting aside individual player play together no one can stop us.” mony, many of the players agree leading the conference shooting 46 aspirations,” said Vickerstaff. The Panthers (12-15) started the with their coach citing lack of player percent from three point range. “If week off by reviewing films from unification as the main reason for Dalton can let the system work for previous games against LeMoyne- the up and down season. him and not force his shot he is a Owen and other opponents to de­ 'We just need to play good de­ very effective player,” Vickerstaff