February 8, 1 983______Telling It Like It Is[ President Threatt Stresses Computer Age At Convocation By Harriette R. Henderson Staff Reporter "It is through these difficult aid. times, that students will be Stressing that preparation is forced to demonstrate their the key to success, he added that ability to society,” Morris Brown it is through the services provid­ College’s president said in a ed in the Atlanta University recent talk to students, faculty, Center that students can become and staff. better prepared to meet the Dr. Robert Threatt, college challenges of society. president, addressing the Elaborating on the in­ audience at the institution’s terrelationship between the Winter Convocation said that AUC schools, he said, "Students although the future does not should take advantage of the appear bright, "We must services offered at all the AUC remember, our fate is being schools. We are one big family.” formed by our ability to per­ Citing various expanded form.” programs that the institution He added that with the new made first semester, President federally enforced financial aid Threatt said that in some ways policy, students must receive Morris Brown has risen above better grades in order to qualify the current economic state and for aid. managed to achieve. President Threatt advised However, he reinterated that it students, that now more than will be as "A Family Pulling ever, they must prove Together for Progress,” that the themselves in order to receive institution and students will FOUNTAIN HALL - Georgia’s 25th landmark is shown here in an aerial view of the campus during prosper. Snow Jam ’83. Story on page 7. AUC Computerizes Registration By Keith Porter In this growing age of new entrance to the administration throughout the campus. This will technology Morris Brown and building startled students who cut down on the long lines as other Atlanta University Center wanted desperately to finish. well as many other problems (AUC) Colleges have begun a Students became impatient surrounding registering by com­ method of registering by com­ and very disrespectful said puter. puters. members of the administrative Unlike the problems of Many students had mixed staff. registration there is a problem feelings towards this method of According to Mrs. Malinda K. with student enrollment. Enroll­ registering. Several students O'Neal, director of admissions, ment in most private colleges is were asked to comment on this “The new registration process down according to reports in the new system and remarked that, will be lesscomplicated once the Atlanta Journal. "It’s about time.” system is perfected.” According to another statistic James Barlow replied, "I think She also said, "Students would by the Atlanta Journal, nationally the procedure last semester was make the process much easier if 17,000 fewer freshman enrolled Instructor Renewal Denied much easier and lessconfusing.” they would put correct informa­ in private schools. While others like Clinton Ward tion on thescheduleand learn to At Morris Brown College By Joyce Lee said, "It's alright but with more pre-register.” during the year of 1982 enroll­ The problems of registering by ment dropped 34 percent com­ The recent drop in enrollment These letters were Xeroxed computers it would be easier and computer isn’t just the problem pared toenrollmentduring1981. has caused drastic changes at copies with the instructors faster.” Students began registration by of Morris Brown but at all other Clark College’s enrollment Morris Brown College. Among names and addresses typed in reporting to the gym on Jan. 9, AUC schools as well. dropped 8 percent, Spelman these changes include the dis­ and dated on Dec. 30, 1982. One reason why problems College decreased 1 percent and missal of several instructors. Even though some people may 10, and 1T. Many students com­ exist is because all of the schools Morehouse gained 23 percent Sources have estimated that believe and have stated that pleted the full process of in the AUC are feeding informa­ more studnets. approximately 30 instructors many of the instructors were registering in 1-2 days but tion at the same time into one The drop in enrollment was have been issued letters of dis­ fired because of politics or race, sources say registration will go on until later this month. What central computer located at the said to have been caused by missal. it was revealed in some inter­ Woodruff Library. Reaganomics. Students were These letters were received by views that some of the white students thought would be easy When the system breaks down also unsure of what types of aid instructors without tenure. So teachers received letters. during the last step they found the registration process is would be available. basically it amounted to the "last "I feel that it wasn’t based on difficult. Presently there are no statistics hired, first fired” syndrome. It politics or race,” said one white The procedure became long haulted for an indefinite period available on the 1983 second wasn’t based on the theory of instructor. and tedious during this step of of time. registration and long lines In the future, Morris Brown semester enrollment at any of teacher excellence. Continued on pg. 2 stretching as far as the main plans to set up new terminals the AUC schools. Page 2 The Wolverine Observer February 8, 1983 Instructors------HAS MORRIS BROWN Editor's Desk COLLEGE MADE A Continued from pg. 1 DIFFERENCE? By Ronald D. Fudge benefit from the teachings of an instructor with tenure. It is stated in the letter that based upon? 1. The only black Pulitzer Prize I would hate to think that my because of financial problems, “It is too bad that the winner from the State of Georgia administrative heads, people decreased enrollment, and a operating expenses for the is a Morris Brown College whom I look to for somewhat sizable deficit, faculty reduction school comes basically from graduate - James Alan McPher­ guidance and ones whom I is the only foreseeable answer. tuition money. A temporary son, 1965. model my beliefs around would The most distressing com­ change in enrollment from one 2. Approximately forty (40) of not even consider me when it ments made about the dismissal to three semesters effects the the 2,000 black CPA’s in the U.S. comes down to offering a good is that little or no personal faculty,” commented and in­ graduated from Morris Brown quality education. contact was made beforehand structor. College. What is a good quality educa­ stating what was to be done. Due to the nature of these Morris Brown College has the tion and how do you measure it? Another instructor stated that events, some instructors chose only 4 year Restaurant and Well, maybe there is no straight what is being done is the only not to have their names appear Institutional Management answer as to the measurement of way to handle the matter. in print and others refused to Program in the State of Georgia. good or quality or the definition "The school must protect its talk. Neither can we print the 4. One of the two black thereof, but I do know that financial status. If things get entire list of names because all presidents of banks in the State better, maybe they won’t get aren’t known to us and it is an “A good quality education tenure doesn’t offer the best of Georgia is a Morris Brown fired.” envasion of personal privacy to unlocks ignorance and is essen­ explanation to the breath of College graduate - Robert James, What also comes into view is others. tially the pathway to success.” knowledge. It does not Carver Bank in Savannah, the senority policy, which accor­ Dr. Threatt, college president, If we stop to think about the guarantee that one willalways be Georgia. ding to one instructor "allows was unavailable for comment recent letters that were sent out an expertise when around him 5. Morris Brown College deadwood to stagnate.” This is a due to registration. to an estimated amount of our the world is changing and grow­ developed the first teacher cut and dry rule for firing. If this In our next issue, we will faculty denying the renewal of ing so rapidly that time and age education program in Georgia case holds true, shouldn’t present more facts concerning their contracts for the 1983-84 will not allow a steady pace to that was designed to train black teacher excellence be a deter­ the recent dismissals as the school term at Morris Brown, we, keep up. And, before it is teachers. mining factor also. But who is to situation progresses. the students, must sit back and realized you’ve lost what you 6. One of the few black decide what criteria excellence is evaluate with careful thought as had piece by piece, but find that commercial airline pilots in the to why has this occurred and your debris is strongly existent in United States is a Morris Brown what caused it. that new instructor, or new College graduate - James Bruce A slap in the face reveals that employee. BRAND NEW Taylor, 1954, Eastern Airlines. A lot must be considered 7. Morris Brown College is the because of economic reasons by Anthony Quinn Thompson the institution can no longer when it comes to something as only minority college in Georgia vital as a good education. Sure it with a program in English as a afford what is seemingly an Last days and time have lefted me is up to the students to learn and Second Language. overload of certain instructors Has lefted me standing here alone grasp their own teachings, and 8. More than 1/3 of ap­ and denies their contract for Has lefted me struggling onward to a new next year. Individuals remain the instructor is there merely to proximately 1500 low achieving enhance and provide supervi­ freedom a new peace of mind high school graduates who have solely on the basis of their merit A peace that I thought I had of tenure with no regard as to the sion. But, the instructor must be entered the Morris Brown qualified to enhance and College Upward Bound and type of instructor or the quality I’ve been danced on of teaching they may offer a provide the proper supervision if Special Services Programs since he or she is to expect any student I have danced 1966 have successfully finished student. I've been danced upon by a brand new rhythm to learn. college and are now gainfully Like with all seniority and not known to me Let’s face it, and admit to the employed. tenure situations there are your Has the flow of the sound silence my speech fact that tenure alone on this 9. One of the top wide advantages, but when tenure Singing voices carry my father home campus doesn’t mean that you receivers in professional football overweighs good quality Trouble minds reach up to me are the best qualified. What it is a Morris Brown College teaching the students should Lonely freedom has got me down means to me is that someone has graduate - Alfred Jenkins, 1973, seriously question how is it that Reaching for a brand new life been here longer than the next Atlanta Falcons is #2 in the na­ the poor instructor with tenure A brand freedom remains on staff while the in­ person and is of course entitled tion. to the many fringe benefits that a 10. One of the eleven black structor with less tenure but Last days in time has lefted me standing considered by students to have' newcomer has yet to obtain. Yet, officials in the National Football here alone at the same time there is no League is a Morris Brown the ability to offer a much better Standing here brand new freedom definite distinctive difference College graduate - Frank Glover, method of teaching is denied the In need between how well one instructor 1952. chance? Am in need After all, students are the ones teaches and delivers to students 11. The first black person to that attend classes, and they who are attracted by his/her earn a doctorate degree in presentation than one who I need a brand new life bacteriology and immunology know the effectiveness or in­ A brand new me effectiveness of instructors. If because of tenure gains the from the University of California authority on any subject. Tenure A brand new way out at Berkley is a Morris Brown there's anyone that should be Cause there will always be some of my considered or represented on and teacher excellence must be College graduate - Robert combined. people that will never have a chance to make it Morgan, 1965. the panel to decide on who stays in this old life and who goes it should have I will admit that time brings on 12. One of America’s foremost an expansion of knowledge, and So reach my brother Civil Rights Activists is a Morris been students. Reach my Sister’ People who make these that it brings on experience as Brown College graduate - Hosea well. However, I cannot condon For a Brand New Williams, 1950. decisions for us, and who claim Brand new to be looking out for our best to the belief that because of time 13. The first president of the that makes it better. merged professional teacher’s interest are considerate but Time have you hidden Time is not a basis for what I organization is a Morris Brown incognizant of students and their Hidden from yourself evaluation, likes, and dislikes consider quality. Although time College graduate - Robert brings about a change the real We have to find a brand new life Threatt, 1949. about such issues. Brand new way out I think too often ad­ question is whether or not the Brand new way of doing things ministrative professionals are so change is good or bad, better or Brand new way of loving is not an “epidemic” of VD on worse. quick to label the student as an Brand new way of finding a campus after he discussed the irrational thinker and one that is If the students had the same Brand New situation with the local health “looking for the easiest way vigor as those of the 1960's then Brand New department. out,” but never underestimate much more demanding would Law had been told about the your audience. Just when you be made. Unfortunately, we’ve stories before they were to run, think you've been able to pen become too relaxed and too Newspaper controversy and ordered the student the average student down, concerned about materialism By Campus Digest News Service newspaper not to run the two somewhere lurking is the above and socializing within ourselves The student newspaper at two articles that the administra­ stories. until we've formed an outer shell average individual who can Virginia State University at tion had requested not be run. Law says that he was not trying that could be easily cracked in sometime undermine the system Petersburg, Va., has had its One called veneral disease an to censor the newspaper or and pretty much figure out how moment’s pleasure by forces too future funding threatened and “epidemic” on that campus, and decide what was published, he eager to close down black in­ students are being thought of. publication schedule nearly in­ the other article reported that was only questioning whether stitutions that show high The issue involving our faculty terrupted for disobeying an the campus food service had the two stories were in "good decreasing enrollment rates, members heavily stressed on order from the university ad­ caught 75 rats during one week taste.” economic problems, and above tenure and the benefits that ministration to censor two ar­ of trapping the rodents. On the day the newspaper was all low academic ratings that come with it, instead of the ticles. The president of the school, to be distributed, the administra- students and what will they Continued on pg. 4 The editor, Derek Davis, ran Thomas Law, asserted that there Continued on pg. 5 February 8, 1983 The Wolverine Observer Page 3 EDITORIAL COMMENTS

Opinions expressed in Centennial Value articles and letters are By Lennox Jackson the artistic brilliance possessed those of the author and do It ahs been said many times by one of our very own faculty not necessarily reflect that a picture is worth a thousand members, Dr. Lee Ransaw, chair­ either the opinions or the words. man of the art department. policies of the college or After the unveiling of the We should all take great pride the Wolverine Observer. remarkable mural placed in in knowing that Dr. Ransaw has Fountain Hall, I cannot help but presented a mural which is the concur with statement and act in only one of its kind in the Atlanta a state of awe. University Center. i The mural depicts generally I am sure that we can all some of the great individuals and consider this centennial mural as momentous occasions which are another stepping-stone related in one way or another to representing a future of progress Evaluations the development and on-going from “Dear Ole Morris Brown progress of our renowned College.” Morris Brown College. Here’s to Dr. Ransaw and all of Examined This wonderful work of art not the individuals who made the only illustrates the memorable mural possible, and, most of all, By Lennox Jackson people and activities which are Morris Brown College. May she intricate features in the historical continue to stand in the prevail­ During final examination background of this great institu­ ing light of progressiveness for week last semester, we were tion, but it also briefly illustrates years to come. administered evaluation forms to complete. We were asked to be honest and truthful. After I completed my form, I Expect The Unexpected could not help but to distinctly By Hiram Andrades recall one question which was instilled in my mind and On Jan. 10, the men of an open mind wanting to find $1,500 radio. feel he was out of order. somewhat made me wonder. Hickman Hall better known as out. I really don’t know who took Don’t get me wrong, I’m not That question was: “Do you feel the S.U.B. Dogs had an unex­ The first words that came out it. I personally do not object to condoning the person or per­ that this evaluation will be pected visitor. of his mouth were of profane his suspicions. I do object to the sons who were involved in used?” A slim, 5’11” male with curly nature and he seemed upset manner in which he took up his stealing the radio out of the After class many of my hair, moustache and beard A.U. about something. In between concern with the men of unattended car, but as much classmates and colleagues Center police officer named Lt. curse words, we found out that Hickman Hall. crime as there is today, you’d shared the thought of many who Saleemcalled all of the residents one of his patrolmen who had The harrassment, verbal abuse think the patrolman would’ve sincerely felt that the evaluation of this hall out of their rooms tp answered an earlier call to the and threats undergone by these taken the radio with him. was “a waste of time,” and a the lounge for a special police S.U.B. had a $1,500 radio in an boarding students was uncalled In closing, I hope Lt. Saleem "bunch of bull —,” and harassment, I mean, interroga­ unattended police car stolen. for and shows the lack of does find his radio and that the therefore, would not be used at tion session. In his mind, there was no professionalism and the poor patrolman has learned from his all. I personally did notknowwhat doubt that one of the residents preparation that this man has to mistake, that now not even On the other hand, many was going on, but came out with of the S.U.B. had stolen their deal with young adults. I really police cars are safe! students, and faculty members as well, believed that the evaluations represented an affir­ mative move towards im­ ining A Positive Self Image provements in faculty perfor­ mance and classroom settings. by Antoine Gibson These individuals continued by In the past, Morris Brown Morris Brown has negative campus. “Although I’m an off was not united. I think now that saying that these evaluations College was preceived as taking points as well as strong ones. campus student I am aware that the togetherness among the were overdue, and that maybe a turn for the worst. However, Sometimes those negative things Morris Brown’s bad reputation students is better than it has ever "our administrative elite were within the last year Morris Brown about us seem to stand out more. has died down somewhat. Still been, which is a good factor for finally considering making some started to look more positive in Every school has a few weak there’s a lot of improving that Morris Brown.” changes after all. the public’s eyes. It all started points. Morris Brown just has to needs to be corrected here at A new change is definitely It is my contention that the when a losing team turned work a little harder towards Brown such as the nonchalant being brought to light in the evaluations represent a formula around and suprisingly won the getting others to think positive attitudes that the students attitudes about Morris Brown. for implementing widespread SIAC Basketball Championship. about the institution. We have receive from the ad­ There is a more positive image of improvements in all areas of With a series of rewarding what it takes to build a better ministrators.” the school which is good. There academia for the future, and that events the students morale was world, it’s just a matter of putting Jackie Hurston, a senior major­ are other colleges and univer- everyone, students as well as heightened. This year is one of forth more effort,” stated Jac- ing in Elementry Education sitites that receive a negative faculty members, will benefit. It Morris Brown’s better years. LeT qulyn Crayton, a junior majoring stated "I think the school has response from the public. Morris is also my hope that we will all us take a look and see what some in Business Administration. changed a lot because there’s Brown is not the only school. So whole - heartedly support efforts students here on campus feel Another student Eric Hall, a more unity among the students. students let us not degrade our of those individuals who are about the change. senior also majoring in Business In the past years, many students future alma mater, let us begin to tyring to “market” Morris Brown "The reputation of Morris Administration feels there is a were against each other, which praise its name because this is College. Brown College is improving. new change taking place here on in terms meant that the school our school and it reflects us. The Wolverine Observer

Editor-in-Chiei Photographers Reporters .Ronald D. Fudge Roland Reed Michael Phillips Associate Editor Greg Mason Camilla Clay Joyce C. Lee Proofreaders Todd Allen Poet's Comer Business Manager Pedro Bryant John Presley * / Hiram Andrades Typist Greek Editor Sports Editor Deborah Dixon Robin Murray Voting Booth Blues [ames Barlow Photo Editor Political Perspective Editor Alum News Editor By Michael Phillips Sandra Clark Carl Walton Lloyd Taylor r The Wolverine Observer is designed to inform the students, faculty A question the candidates A Wealthy White Male? and administration of Morris Brown College, and to serve as a who counts the votes I never choose? communication channel between the Morris Brown family and the * that set me free? Or a Brother community. The Wolverine Observer reserves the right to edit articles. And Why? does he trying to imitate Opinions expressed in articles and letters are those of the author and * one just to fail? And who chooses always have to be do not necessarily reflect either the opinions or policies of the college. * Members of the Georgia College Press Association £ _ Page 4 The Wolverine Observer February 8, 1983 Thousands March And Rally Third World View During King Week '83 By Michael Phillips By Ronald D. Fudge Thousands of people marched airplane sure of its destination tion. Warning: African-Americans the streets of Atlanta on Jan. 15 in we (blacks) have come to the “Making Dr. Martin Luther are under attack and our survival celebration of King Week ’83 airport for landing to find it King’s birthday a national holi­ as a people is at stake. Please read marking the 54 birthday anniver­ closed. day is honoring America. It this editorial carefully. sary of slain civil rights leader, Dr. “Hold on to the dream would prove that America has Recently on “60 Minutes”, Martin Luther King, Jr. because the gospel train is moved to extend beyond there was a feature story that Leading the march were Cor- coming. Get on board because racism,” said Lowery. took place in New Orleans, La. etta Scott King, widow of Dr. the freedom plane is coming,” Comedian Dick Gregory said The story involved the murder of King, and president of the Mar­ shouted Lowery as thousands that, "If Martin were to come a white policeman whose body tin Luther King, Jr. Center for roaringly replied. back today, he would be right was found in a black section of Nonviolent and Social Change, Calling on the labor depart­ here with us. This is why we the city called Algiers. Inc., along with other prominent ment, foreign policy, and the demand his birthday a national This story is very significant black leaders and celebrities state of Georgia to “get on holiday.” because a court order was issued however, is the issue of physical such asjoseph Lowery, president board” this freedom plane Gregory said that the economy in Louisiana in an attempt to racist violent attacks against of the Southern Christian Lowery brought up significant isbadand itcouldgetworseifwe keep this particular story from African - American people. The Leadership Conference (SCLC), facts about the inefficiences of (blacks) don’t have a national attacks range from recent police being aired to the public. Dick Gregory, comedian and all three that were not within holiday. The events following the dis­ killings likeMiami,andHouston, human rights activist, Atlanta’s keeping of Dr. King’s dream. I n an effort to make the dream covery of the murdered police Tex., to lynchings in Mobile, Ala. former mayor, Maynard Jackson, In his comments about the of a national holiday one of They include the dis­ officer involved a vigilant cam­ and black actor, Ossie Davis. recent issue regarding the reality, Gregory is asking for a appearance and mysterious kill­ paign instituted in the black On the steps of the state National Collegiate Association complete boycott of Christmas if ing of African - American community of Algiers in an capitol Lowery rallied that, “you (NCAA) and black athletes the holiday bill is not passed by women and children in Atlanta. attempt to uncover the so called (white America) have killed the Lowery stated that the aim of the Aug. 28. Riots took place in African - murderers. dreamers, but you have not Association was virtually to "cut “Don’t let a day pass that you American communities in six Accounts given by witnesses in killed the dream. You've delayed off the legs of athletes,” which don’t meditate for his birthday to cities across America in 1980. The Algiers tell of open police and frustrated the dream chang­ really meant that blacks were make this a reality.” Anti-Klan Network located in brutality and murder of African - ing it into a nightmare.” being phased out within the The march and rally was co­ Atlanta hasreleased findings that Americans and even the murder He went on to say that like an system of the Basketball Associa- sponsored by the SCLC. of African - American parents have uncovered incidents in­ while their eight year old son volving racist violence in more watched. than a thousand cases. African-Americans were forc­ The United States judicial ed to sign statements that they system however, has only found saw brothers kill the white police cause to prosecute less than two officer. One of the brothers told hundred of these cases. This fact a correspondent that he was pointed out by the Anti-Klan beaten by police officers and was Network also has serious im­ taken to a bridge and had a plications. Could the attempted shotgun put to his head and genocide of African American forced to sign the statement. The people become a possible reality fact that these events took place in this decade or the decade of and court orders surfaced to the 1990s? keep these events from being The Reverend C.T. Vivian, PEACE CORP NEEDS MINORITIES!! televised has very serious im­ chairman of the Anti-Klan plications. They are all a part of Network hasdeclared1983asthe the all-out attack being launched year to put an end to racist TO WORK IN OVER 60 DEVELOPING against African - Americans in violence. COUNTRIES. this country. We as students need to look at Since the beginning of the the seriousness of this possibility. ’80s, African - Americans have We also need to examine and WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS been under attack from all analyze the problem of racist phases of American society. The violence and look at what we can NOW FOR POSITIONS THAT BEGIN legislative gains of the ’60s and do to solve the problem before it IN SUMMER 1983. ’70s are being withdrawn, reaches the crisis level. If we political moves are being made don’t begin to deal with this to harness and limit our voting issue, the results could be fatal FOR INFORMATION AND APPLICATION, power. The most urgent issue, for us as a race. CALL TODAY YAATF To Appear Toll Free (1) 800-241-3862, Ext. 401

By Lennox Jackson Editor's DeskTZ^ ed from page 2 exemplify i n com pet i ven ess way things are being decided seriously question their integrity. The Youth Motivation Task opportunity to meet some of the against other schools of higher upon and inacted without Raising questions about Force Program, is a program schools distinguished alumni of learning. regards or respect to you as a part students that effect students is which consists of professionals the working world. This just goes to show how of the system. not the responsibility of the from the private and public The program will take place on powerful and devastating the The rally and support of stu­ instructor, instead it is the duty of sector of business. Their aims are Feb. 8-10. During the three day inner circle of any outer circle dent leaders is needed in present the student. And, if the student to explain career opportunities period, consultants will visit the can be. And, until you, the crisis as such and a good way of refuses to raise questions that are in business and industry, to several classrooms and provide a students, can become a part of knowing whether or not your going to effect the course of discuss how the work world brief presentation and entertain the inner circle and realize the vote was worth the time taken to his/her life, then all I’ve said has operates, and to share their any questions asked. power there then you’ll always cast your ballot start paying close been in vain .... personal career experiences It is the sincere hope of Mrs. frown and awe in dismay to the attention to student leaders and with the students. Garrison and the N.A.B. that all t******************************************************************************************** ; Thanks to the YMTF, the students will take this chance to National Alliance of Businessand find out what opportunities are Mrs. LuFa Garrison, director of available in the career world, and STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION career development, who is find out exactly what shall be ANNOUNCES RESTAFFING!!! coordinating the three day expected of them. It is also their program on Morris Brown’s hope that the student body will Position Available: Business Manager campus, students will be able to provide a most cordial at­ (See Andrea Cornett Rm. 306 Cochran Towers) meet and talk with some of these mosphere for the consultants, professional consultants. In ad­ and will assist them in any way dition, studentswill also have the possible. February 8, 1983 The Wolverine Observer Page 5 STUDENT PERSONALITY "SPEAK-UP" by Camilla Clay white, American society. In order to deal with this mis­ Change usually does not needed more computers.” conception,. we must all make come easy. So when Morris Bernard Ghant, senior, the effort to judge people on an Brown converted to com­ Augusta, Georgia. "Yes and individual basis - not on the basis puterized registration this no. It was “yes" because the of what group they belong to. semester, there were varied process was faster. But there Knight adds that often, athletes reactions from students and was a slowdown because of fulfill this stereotype, because administration alike. Was the people who didn't pre­ they feel society expects no transition smooth or rough? register.” better from them. When a few Morris Brown Darrell Kitchen, freshman, In Knight’s opinion, black students were asked the ques­ Atlanta, Georgia. "Was colleges are vital institutions to tion, “Do you think com­ Ronald Reagan?” the black community, because puterized registration was Kelvin Grayson, junior, black teachers have had ex­ effective?”, they answered: Milwaukee, Wisconsin. “I perience dealing with the white Stephanie Dykes, freshman, think it was a big , long world. Most of these teachers Miami, Florida. “It was screw­ hassle.” care enough to take the time to ed up. I think the building is Joyce C. Lee, senior, St. pass on this vital information to just too small.” Petersburg, Florida. “No, their students. For this reason, Stephanie Lymon, because of -the way it was set Knight sincerely hopes the ad­ freshman, Atlanta, Georgia. up there was no need for ministrative problems at Morris "Yes, it was effective, but they preregistration.” Brown can be ironed out, before the school dies. The need for black Newspaper Controversy togetherness, as opposed to Continued from page 2 blacks always tearing each other tion ordered the papers not be Once the controversy down, is strong Knight feels. He distributed, and alledgedly told between the newspaper and urges Morris Brown students to the paper that their funds were administration became public, always strive for the best and to being cut off. The paper receives support for the paper grew. make the most out of life. He a subsidy of $15,000 per year. The administration apprently admonishes the academic The president of the school backed down, however, and the achievers among us to try to insists that he did not say he was publication had been put "back inspire, help, and motivate their cutting off funds, only that he did on schedule,” according to the fellow classmates to do well in not want any more editions of president. the classroom. To Knight’s way of ARTHUR KNIGHT shakes the hand of college president, Dr. Robert the paper produced until “we sat Freedom of school newspaper thinking, unity on all fronts is down to discuss the problem ... It had been a controversial subject Threatt, during the fall honor’s day program. essential to the survival of black had nothing to do with the First for many years, but numerous people as a race. If one were to ask Morris Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society, Amendment at all,” he said. court cases have decided that Knight, who maintains a 3.8 Brown College students to name he proves himself to also be a The editor and staff defied the even through a school may grade point average, aspires to a celebrity who attends our scholar, as well. administration again, however, technically own their student practice corporate law. After school, invariably, the name of Awards and honors are the and distributed copies of the newspaper, the first amendment graduating from Morris Brown, our Student Personality - Arthur norm for this young man. A few paper the next afternoon despite still protects the student staff Knight plans to become an Gee Knight - would be men­ of the awards Knight has receiv­ the order to cancel distribution. from censorship by the ad­ active, dues - paying alumnus tioned repeatedly. ed are: the 1981 Scholar Athlete ministration. This senior, Criminal Justice Award; the 1981 Fleischmann’s who will give older alumni a major from Sanford, Florida is Scholarship; and most recently, realistic picture of conditions at the prime example of a well the 1982 NCAA Division II Morris Brown. rounded person. As captain of Scholastic Scholarship. This Often times, it is necessary to the defensive squad of our scholarship entitles Knight to look far and wide for someone Fighting Wolverine Football $2,000.00 for any graduate school worthy of admiration. However, Team, Knight proves himself of his choice. in the case of Morris Brown’s worthy of the reputation he has When asked how he reacts to own Arthur Gee Knight, we earned as a razzler-dazzler on the saying, "Football players are discover that we already have the the football field. As president of dumb," Knight replied that this best right here at home. the Morris Brown chapter of stereotype has been cast on us by by Camilla Clay CASON GOES GOLD Asa featured performer on the entire drum section from our stay as far in the future as popular group Cameo’s album college band on the album. Even possible. Try to be as modern as "Alligator Woman," Quincy though his attempt was un­ possible and focus on new ideas. Cason, a former student of successful, it clearly showed his There are some people who Morris Brown, and drum major loyality to friends, an unselfish are destined to be a success in for the Marching Wolverines, spirit, and a large dose of spirit. this world; and when the has received a framed gold When asked how he feels qualities of talent, versatility, album. about receiving a gold album, modesty and a giving spirit Quincy who is originally Quincy says, "I feel great to have combine in one person, it just from Union, N.J. makes it clear one at such an early age, because seems that person cannot miss that music is not just a part of his I know how hard many people success. life, but, music is his life. From an work to get a gold album.” Therefore it will be no surprise early age he has been interested Quincy’s future plans include to see a star like Quincy Cason in making music. Since the fifth working on Cameo's upcoming on the rise to success. grade he has played the clarinet, album January and also with the Talent seems to have been the saxophone and the drums. group, the L.A. Connection. passed down in Quincy’s family. Quincy now also plays keyboard Quincy is in the process of Quincy’s younger brother, instruments. starting his own group and hopes Llewelyn, who was co-recipient Quincy made his Cameo con­ that soon he will be a well known of the gold album from Cameo nection through the group name in his own right. Whatever and also marched with our manager, Larry Blackmon, who the future holds for Quincy he is college band in New York City he met through his job. When sure it will be connected with for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Quincy was approached about music. Parade, will be attending Morris playing drums on Cameo’s up­ Even though this modest Brown in the near future. coming album, he did not want young man cannot imagine We look forward to the con­ to keep this opportunity all to himself giving anyone advice, he tinuing of this great family tradi­ himself. He attempted to get the exhorts his fellow Brownites to tion. Above Quincy Cason is pictured holding his well-earned gold album. Page 6 The Wolverine Observer February 8, 1983

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Centennial Scenes From Morris Brown's Past Unveiled By Joyce C. Lee Many students had departed college presidents, church the Art department at Morris The mural spans six feet by 33 come thorugh so that people can for the annual winter break Bishops, national African Brown College was com­ feet in diameter. look at our history. There would when the unveiling of the American heros such as Fredrick missioned by the Coca Cola Materials for the mural includ­ be a cassette describing the centennial mural took place. Douglass and W.E.B. DuBois, Bottling Company to paint the ed the basics such as acrilic and mural.’’ On Dec. 16, 1982, the mural religious leaders as Richard Allen mural. some oil paints and canvas. “This could also be the first of that captures your attention as and Morris Brown and current It took Dr. Ransaw two years to Dr. Ransaw is looking forward several around campus. There you walk into Fountain Hall, was personalities such as prize win­ complete the project from the to showing the mural to others may be a Hotel, Restaurant and offically unveiled. ning author James McPherson. time of conception to the unveil­ outside of the college family. He Institutional Management mural The mural portrays all past Dr. Lee Ransaw, chairman of ing. would “like to see a national tour in the future. Thecampusshould be beautified with art.” February 8, 1983 The Wolverine Observer Page 7 Political Perspective Black School's Default Rate By Lloyd L. Taylor The average student at National Direct Loan Program stitute students pay back their Tuskegee Institute comes from a Office here in Atlanta. loans isn’t just accidental. The By Lennox Jackson family with an income of $12,000 U.S. Education Secretary college works at it,” Payton said. a year, but the students always Today's national economy has from December’s figures) put­ Terrel Bell cited the institute as “When a student comes to pay back their loans. created much tension, fustration ting many people out of work. an example of how the federal Tuskegee, we teach them that President Benjamin Payton and many questions which are National interest rates have been student loan program should part of being an adult is being said in an interview with being asked everyday. increased, thereby causing many work. responsible and part of being Associate Press, that represen­ One prevalent and very homeowners to foreclose on Gerald Givan, a senior in responsible is that when you take tatives from other schools have significant question revolves their mortages, and preventing Animal Science states, “You're out a loan, you have a duty to pay asked how Tuskegee get it back.” around the federal deficit. many people form purchasing taught here if you don't fulfil As many readers already homes. students to repay their loans. your obligations to society, you Marcus Wright, a junior study­ Payton and students say the know, President Reagan has Anyone can definitely notice are not only letting yourself ing business administration said answer is a moral commitment to down, but you're hurting vowed to reduce the federal that there is a tremendous “give that students don’t mind paying the university rather than a deficit. Since becomeing Presi­ and take” process being Tuskegee Institute and what it back the money because they tough collection technique. realize how important the loans dent, Reagan has reduced ap­ enacted. Unfortunately, it stands for. Students love this The predominantly black were to their education. propriations of federal funds to appears very vividly that the place too much to let themselves school's average default rate is "Basically ,we appreciate how states as well as federal programs citizens of this nation are giving do that.” 5.7 percent. That is lower than much is being done for us. We in his attempt to accomplish this the most, or, shall I say, "giving About 97 percent of the 3,721 Harvard’s rate of 7.5, and is lower students are on some kind of know without these loans many goal. up” the most. Many people than the other universities in the of us would never have been Recently, the President in a today are questing exactly how financial assistance. the state, according to the nationally televised news con­ much more will they have to give “The fact that Tuskegee In­ able to come here.” ference mentioned that the up before they can begin to live federal deficit is at the lowest normally and decently once figure since 1962. again. One possible answer to Snow Jam '83 While it is probably true that question may be to wait to By Joyce Lee unemployment is skyrocketing observe just how much more to an astounding figure (10.9% Reagan wants to "take." It was a rather quiet Thursday the aisles almost back to the meat begin. "Snow jam ’83” was to morning that was later to department. take place, only to be followed become cluttered with threats of One student remarked that by “Sleet Jam” the next night. Nunn Intern Program snow. “the store was full of AUC Students didn’t have to be told At about 8:30 that morning, an students buying food, beer and that classes for Friday had been ATHENS, GA. - - Georgia 1984- -January 9-March16; and announcement was read that wine to keep warm.” canceled also. Freezing rain had college students will have a spring quarter 1984 - - April 2 - delighted some students. The The first of the snow storm fallen the previous night and the chance to apply for internships June 8. announcement was that all appeared at about noon time. snow was now slippery ice. So in the Washington and Atlanta Brochures and application classes in the Atlanta University White flakes began to blanket Friday was a day of studying, soap offices of Senator Sam Nunn forms will be available in January Center had been canceled for the ground. This excited some operas, spades, uno, bowling, during the 1983-84 school year. from campus newspapers and that day. Many students heard students who had not seen snow listening to the radio, and The interns are selected each coordinator Mrs. Magnoria the news in the cafeteria, while before. whatever else a person could spring for the following Smothers in Student Affairs. some were in the process of “It's snowing, come out and think of. academic year, beginning Deadline for applying for the preparing for class, while yet look at the snow,” remarked one Finally the snow began to melt summer quarter. 1983-84 program is March 1, others had ventured off to their Californian. some on Saturday, roads weren’t According to Nunn’s office, 1983. For additional information, 8:00 classes. Soon, the entire ground was as hazzardous to travel and it internship dates for the 1983-84 contact the Administrative Was this to be a repeat of covered and remarks about the didn’t seem to be quite as cold. program are: summer quarter Secretary, Sam Nunn Senate January 1982? beauty and bitterness of winter It appeared that snow storm 1983 - - June 13 - August 19; fall Intern Program, Institute of Students suspected that it began. ’83 was easing up some. quarter 1983 - - September 16 - Government, Terrell Hall, Un­ might be and prepared Students also began to com­ Students were seen walking to December 16; winter quarter iversity of Georgia, Athens 30602. themselves. plain. church Sunday morning with AUC students flocked to stores “It’s cold in my room, there's only the threat of rain and low in large numbers to stock up on nothing to do, I’m bored." hanging fog. supplies. Some one from Gaines Hall, It’s still cold, some rain has For more information concerning political The hardest-hit in the center the football players dorm, must fallen and some students have internships listed in the December issue was probably the A&P located in have heard their cries. On Thurs­ predicted more snow. the West End Mall. Lines flooded day night a trio of parties was to contact Dr. Farokhi, political science in­ structor at 525-7831, ext. 835. in oot TXe Cold *

Sty Of The Blind Pig

By Anthony Thompson The Sty of the Blind Pig will one of Chicago’s getto areas. The be presented at Spelman play is about loneliness, College, directed by Dr. Fred weariness, and reality. Problems Hall. The play will be presented we all must face just as the at Rockerfeller Fine Arts characters of the play for some building located on Spelman’s reason has refused to face and campus. The Sty of the Blind Pig except, until a blind guitarman will open Feb. 16 and end Feb. He > named Blind Jordan comes 19; curtain times is 8:00 p.m. knocking at the door. The Sty of the Blind Pig is Two students from Morris written by Phillip Hayes Dean, a Brown College, both majoring in ASSESS«**1'0* playwright, director and an actor Theatre Arts, are members of the in the theatre and on TV. The cast. Myra Brown who portrays pLOTSz play was first performed by the Mrs. Warren and Anthony Negro Ensemble Company in Quinn Thompson who will por­ downtown New York City. The tray the role of Blind Jordon. So play ran for two weeks in remember the production dates December of 1972 and was and let’s all get out not only to eventually held over. see a great play but to support The play takes place in an our fellow Brownites. apartment building located in The Wolverine Observer Wolverine

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By James Barlow

Can the success of Bernard Sophomore, guard from D.M. Tittle, Lambert Reed 111, James Therrel H.S. in Atlanta, Ca., has Butler, and Randy Walker, been a stellar performer. His produce another championship explosive play has produced all- season? star numbers, leading the team The 1982-83 edition of Morris in scoring. Bernard is averaging Brown College basketball has 20.1 points per game, 6 gotten off to a slow start. Failure rebounds, and 5 assists per game. to work together as a team is one Bernard has developed into the of the reasons for their early team’s spiritual leader with his season misfortunes. Continous strong aggressive style of basket­ changes in the player roster is ball. another reason their record. One of the best pure shooters College basketball is a team in the SIAC conference is game played by individuals un­ Lambert Reed 111. “Lamb” der a system developed by the nicknamed by his teammates is coach. The head coach has the the most consistant player on the dubious honor of teaching fun­ team. His accurate jumpshots damentals, implementating from deep in the corners has strategy, and creating a feeling of produced a 15.3 scoring average. self worth. Each player should Gone from last year SIAC Wolverines On The Upswing have a sense of his role to the championship team is All SIAC, By James Barlow team dictated by his talents. That and M.V.P. of the SIAC tourna­ player should give 100 percent of ment, Dexter Coleman. Dexter After a disappointing loss to The next night it was the play of Lamar Harris of Albany the dedication, enthusiasm, and was the tower of strength that previously 0-13 Morehouse rematch of the SIAC cham­ State, and the clutch shooting of hustle, with a desire to win. held the team together. College at the Omni, the pionship game. The Wolverines Lambert Reed. These are just a few disciplines However with his absence from Wolverines bounced back to faced the Albany State Rams The Wolverines were upstag­ any head basketball coach would the line up a large hole must be defeat two top SIAC basketball featuring All world Lamar Harris. ed by the awesome showing of expect from histeam.This would filled in two areas: rebounding teams. . Remember the championship Lamar Harris who scored 27 develop a positive attitude and an intimidating shot blocker. Two former players for Morris game last year played before points in a losing effort. Morris toward winning, and instill con­ Morris Brown will be the Brown, Savannah State Coach 5,000 plus screaming fans at Brown launched MX missiles in fidence in the team. irresistable force against im­ Russell Ellingron and Coach Billy Morris Brown’s John Lewis com­ the name of Bernard Ironman” It is obvious to the fans and movable object when they Wade, faced each other last plex. Tittle and Randy Walker to followers of Wolverine basket­ began battle for another SIAC week in a crucial game fora birth Well, it was pretty much the defeat Albany State 85-74. ball, that the team quest for trophy. The 50th annual men’s in the SIAC tournament. same way when these two teams The two impressive victories another championship banner. basketball tournament (SIAC) in The fighting Wolverines faced each other in a make-up improved the teams chances at a Bernard Tittle, 6'3'/2, Savannah, Ga. defeated the tigers from Savan­ game that was rescheduled shot for the final eight teams nah State 80-77 on the outside because of the snow storm. selected for the SIAC tour­ shooting of Reggie Bivvins, The atmosphere was electric naments in March. James Butler, and Greg Jones. and the fans were thrilled by the Player Of The Issue, Jackie Andrews Jacqueline Andrews High School: Jackson High School Hometown: Jackson Ga. Head Coach: Jerri Smith Height: 5'7 Points per game: 20.1 Weight: 127 lbs. Honors: 1978-79 M.V.P., Outstanding Senior Major: Office Administration M.V.P. 1977-78 Class: Senior Best Offense - 1976-77 G.P.A.: 2.8 Who's Who Among America High School - 1978-77

College: Morris Brown College Heach Coach: Vista H. Bryant Points per game: 15.1 Honors: 1981-82 All-Conference, All-City in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) 1980-81 Best Offense 1979-78 Outstanding Freshmen Currently leading the NCAA in field goal percentage in Division II - 68.2