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Lauren Harper Brandon E. Lawrence Associale Sports Editor Editor-in-Chief Lharper I 'a^pelmanedu Blawrence09@gmail. com he Georgia water shortage impacted n the rhythmic flow of life, it is importan most of Atlanta- including AUC to find time to reflect upon the colorful| Tstudents. Many factors, including a lack of Iexperiences that will illustrate stories t rainfall and possibly the US Army Corps the world. Recently, Morehouse SGA Vice| of Engineers perpetual release of water President, Ryan Shepard, and SGA Chie downstream, have limited available water Justice, Terron Ferguson, collaborated to| throughout the city. Georgia governor form The Arche, a service-based initiativ Sonny Perdue has advised Atlanta residents directed towards the needs of women an to reduce their water usage by at least 10 children affected by HIV/AIDS in sub percent, measures that should apply to Saharan Africa and the prevention of thi college campuses as well. spreading epidemic. “Personally, I have not seen Morehouse According to Shepard, Dr. Walter E.l alert students about the water shortage,” Fluker, a leadership professor at Morehouse,| Morehouse sophomore Rober Alexander charged that leaders in the 21st cent said. “If I didn’t watch the news, I wouldn’t should be intellectually astute, spirituall have known about it. They haven’t told us anchored and morally driven. “[Dr. Fluker]] about conserving water, anything about the also suggested that in order to be effectivi drought or any water policies in general. It women and men, we must commit to ethicall would make sense for the school to inform practices that impact the global community,’ us about what we can do to help.” Shepard said. Morehouse has apparently done little “There really is no current strategy to That moment led to the talks of to alert students to the dangerously low alleviate the water crisis, but it is something student based research initiative to b water levels, and in turn, not prepared them that we will consider in the future,” said called The Arche. The name comes from or recommended measures to assuage the Don Meadows, Director of Morehouse’s Greek term for the foundation of anything.] situation. Physical Plant. “It represents the ideal that all members o “Up until recently, we had not discussed Another representative from the plant the global population share the foundatio tactics to conserve water on campus,” said said that shortage and its effects would of humanity,” Shepard said. “Additionally,! Logistics Manager John Zachary. “The most likely be discussed at an upcoming it focuses on the effects of HIV/AIDS, botl City of Atlanta Department of Watershed board meeting of Morehouse investors and domestically and abroad,” Shepard added. Management sent a letter listing rules and administration. The Arche was able send its first group| regulations of water use, however, and While Morehouse’s information about of Morehouse College students to twi we’ve been adhering to those.” “Georgia Water Crisis ” continued on page 3 ► locations in southern Africa—South Afric and Lesotho—in a pilot effort to cultivati international service based fellowships the winter of 2006. “The resolute suppo New York Teen Killed of the Leadership Center and Dr. Walter E.| Fluker provided us with the infrastructuri to realize our dream,” Ferguson said. in Police Shooting Spree While abroad, the students provide service to HIV-infected women and childrenJ “I’ve got a gun, I’ve got a gun,” said in the form of sex education, antiretroviral Chad Sanders Browne repeating what he claimed to have (ARV) medication distribution, andl News Editor heard Coppin say over the call. Chadcksandersfoyahoo. com economic development. This visit also that this was real poverty because I could who desire to serve their colleges and When police arrived outside of the allowed The Arche to cultivate relationships smell it. However, in the midst of these the Southern African communities,” 8 year-old Khiel Coppin died Monday apartment, Coppin allegedly put a concealed for future collaborative efforts between appalling conditions was the eerie sound Shepard said. “This opportunity would night after being shot 20 times and hit object under his shirt and told his mother college students in the United States and and sight of children smiling, playing and allow students to continue embodying the 1eight times by New York City police inthat he was going to tell the police it was philanthropic organizations in the sub- enjoying one of the most underappreciated exemplary convictions and interest that we front of his Brooklyn Apartment home. a gun. Saharan African region. phenomenons known to man, life itself,” all must have in an increasingly connected Coppin, a young black male, was gunned New York Police Commissioner The trip itself possessed a heart-felt Shepard added. world,” Shepard said. down by “authorities” responding to a 9-1- Raymond Kelly said that as Coppin stood experience amongst the participants. “It As time progresses, Shepard and Simultaneously, the group is researching 1 call made by his mother during a verbal near the apartment he held out a knife and was the most remarkable trip of my life. Ferguson are expecting the same from its a potential undertaking in Bogotá, Colombia, altercation between the two. yelled towards the police. “Shoot me, kill I had the chance to experience, first hand, participation and growth opportunities. South America and forging partnerships According to CNN news, police me,” cried Coppin, according to Kelly. the wonders of Africa’s rainbow nation,” “It is our goal to expand both the breadth with other colleges and universities in the responded to what they believed was Several New York authorities told CNN Shepard said. Students were challenged and depth of The Arche,” Ferguson said. state of Georgia—Spelman College, Clark an indisputable threat posed by Coppin. that Coppin then continued to walk toward and intrigued by the HIV/AIDS issue in the “We intend to do this by both increasing Atlanta University, and Georgia State New York Police Department Deputy police and ignored commands from the country and proposed potential solutions the number of students we send and the University, respectively. “Collectively, this Commissioner Paul Browne told CNN officers telling him to get on the ground. to help minimize the spreading of the amount of countries/target areas we serve,” is our attempt to institutionalize and develop that he could hear Coppin speaking in Coppin held a hidden object under his epidemic. “While the scope of the trip was Ferguson said. The Arché into a thriving and effective the background of the call threatening his shirt as he continued toward the officers. As economically focused, the encounters I had Currently, The Arche is holding an agent for social change at the grassroots mother. “New York Teen Killed" continued on page 4 ► flowed into the essence of my soul. In the application and selection process to decide level,” Ferguson said. most striking moment from the trip I found on high-quality, committed, service- The recent success of The Arché can myself in a township with living conditions driven leaders who will travel to Africa be measured in many ways. According to that were unsuitable for even the lowliest of this December through January. “We are Ferguson, before the December 2006 trip, animals,” Shepard said. “I was convinced now aggressively searching for students “Living the Dream ” continued on page 5 ► i

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Plague Oprah’s School for Girls THE MAROON TIGER 830 Westview Drive, SW Box 40 Brittney Daigle-Leonard Atlanta, GA 30314 Contributing writer Vol. LXXXII, No. 10 - 8 pages Brandon E. Lawrence, ‘09 representative for the Oprah Winfrey Editor-in-Chief Leadership Academy for Girls Travers Johnson,‘08 Nicholas Gowens, 08 Aannounced on Oct. 26 that a former Managing Editor Chief Layout Editor employee was arrested on charges of physical and sexual abuse. Eric Baylor, ‘08 As reported by US Magazine, founder Chief Copy Editor Oprah Winfrey immediately flew to South Africa after she was notified of the Xavier Ifill, TO Production Manager allegations against one of the school’s dorm NEWS OPERATIONS matrons. CHAD SANDERS ‘10, Hw EDWARD MITCHELL, ‘09, Director Winfrey has since hired riot only KRISTIN N. MASON, SC, '10, Associate Edilor a team of U.S. investigators to work SPORTS Oprah’s School For Girls located in South Africa ARTS, ETC. JACOBI EAVES, ‘09, Editor Image: asp.ijsatoday.com with the South African police, but KENDRICK DAYE, ‘09, Arts, Etc Ed,tor LAUREN HARPER, SC, ‘10, Associate Editor also hired a 30-year investigator of ANSLEY BROWN, CALI, ‘10, Associale Editor child exploitation with Chicago’s Although the school has praiseworthy development of a new generation FEATURES ADVERTISING GLEN A. EASLEY, ‘09, Ad Manager Cook County Sheriff’s Office to lead ambitions, many were critical of of women leaders who, by virtue MICHELLE D. ANDERSON, SC, ‘10, Features Editor LAKESHIA FORD, SC, ‘10, Ad Manager the team. Winfrey’s decision to open her of their education and leadership, DISTRIBUTION “Several charges including school in South Africa as opposed to will lead the charge to positively JACOBI EAVES, ‘09, Distribution Manager WEBMASTER alleged assault, indecent assault, the United States. transform themselves, their MARSHALL GILSON, ‘09 OPINIONS DEARYES WHITE, ‘08 criminal injury and soliciting underage “I am sad that this has happened, communities and the larger world around ANTHONY HARRIS, ‘08, Opinions Editor • girls to perform indecent acts however I still stand by my original them...” PHOTOGRAPHY ADVISORS are being investigated against feelings,” Spelman sophomore Chelsea The Academy’s website states that MARK WILLIAMS, ‘09, Photography Editor RON THOMAS her,” police spokesman Supt. Brumfield said. “There are many the school is both Winfrey’s “dream” ANTOINE LACKLAND, ‘08, Associate Editor SAM ELLISON Lungelo Dlamini told AOL News. “At least cities in the U.S. that could have and a fulfillment of a promise she DR. KEVIN ROME, SR. KARA WALKER seven victims have submitted statements.” benefited from the school. For made to civil rights activist and WINN WALKER The investigation began • after one instance, Oprah could have humanitarian Nelson Mandela on a visit to student reportedly ran away because built the school on the South Africa in 2000. the abuse was intolerable. Since south side of Chicago [where Winfrey Some students still believe that then, Winfrey, a former victim of lives].” Winfrey should not let these events child abuse herself, has made another trip to The S40 million Oprah Winfrey discourage her. South Africa. Leadership Academy for Girls opened on “I don’t think she should shut Among cancelled events was Jan. 2 and educates underprivileged girls down the school because of this one Winfrey’s Oct. 12 appearance at the from grades 7-12. The Academy’s opening claim,” Morehouse sophomore Erik American Cinematheque Awards honoring was attended by many notables, including Howell said. “Bad things are going to Julia Roberts. singer Tina Turner and film director/ happen everywhere. ONS “It is my deepest hope that the producer and Morehouse alum Spike Lee. “I feel like it’s a really bad The American Gangster accused is brought to justice and that Recent events leave many wondering situation for Oprah because the case is FALUNCiaiBOOTLEG. COM this serves as a reminder that any if the school will be able to live going to get a lot of media overage 1. ) Are you gonna drop that class like you did your butt? time a child has the courage to up to its ambitious mission and her critics are going to try step forward, it is our duty as statement. The statement, written and use this against her.” 2. ) Shouldn’t your party have been on High School High? adults to listen and take immediate personally by Winfrey, reads: “The Regardless of public opinion, 3. ) “Speakin’ of High School”.. .did they ever pass that? action,” Winfrey said on the school’s Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy Winfrey has stated that she will take 4. ) What animal were you in the Zoo? website Friday. for Girls - South Africa supports the immediate action in resolving the issue. 5. ) C’mon.. .are you REALLY gonna press charges? 6. ) Does he think he’s Thurgood Marshall? 7. ) What is the plural word for “Moose”? 8. ) Do you think you’re on the Marc? 9. ) When will the city be done tearing up the streets? Protest and Revolution Stirs in Pakistan 10. ) Why am I wearing shorts in mid-November? 11. ) Isn’t Alicia Keys’ new album kinda.. .different? 12. ) Who is that new lunch lady? 13. ) Did he have enough “Ash” on his lips? 14. ) Was the NAACP founded in 1906 too? call was unexpectedly disconnected. in a direct message to Musharraf. 15. ) Will next semester be KAOS? Evan Fowler Contributing Writer Musharraf’s treatment of the protesters There is certainly dissention concerning 16. ) Did I forget a letter? àspelnMVì edu has been less than presidential. Pakistan what the United States’ next course of 17. ) Since when did Junior Class Council have 50 members on it? police sources claimed that Musharraf action should be. Contrarily, however, 18. ) Where did the semester go? C 6 I Aon’t be afraid of anything. God offered bonuses to officers who beat and there is little dissention amongst students of 19. ) Isn’t her theme song “Kiss, Kiss”? L> will help us and the day will come arrested protesting lawyers. Journalists have Morehouse College on the matter. 20. ) Weezy and Karrine Stephans? Huh? when you’ll see the constitution supreme been ordered not to criticize Musharraf or When asked what he believed the and no dictatorship for a long time.” Those any of his officials and certain television United States should do in this situation, were the words of Pakistani chief justice stations such as the British Broadcasting sophomore english major Chase Freeman Iftikhar Muhammed Chaudhry directed to Company and Central News Network have replied, “I don't really think the U.S. should the lawyers that had gathered in Islamabad, been removed from the air in Pakistan. do anything; It’s not exactly our job to Pakistan to discuss the nation’s future. In the midst of this political disarray the police the world. I feel like that’s what the Justice Chaudhry is one of the many United States is reviewing its policies and United Nations is for.” judges who have been locked down due to aid packages in an effort to gauge what they When asked the same question, junior President Pervez Musharraf’s assault on can do to help rectify the situation. philosophy major John Torrey said, “No. independent judges. President Musharraf The White House has tried to remain Hell no. There’s no reason, we have plenty recently suspended thecountry’sconstitution patient and-watch to see what transpires and to take care of at home. While I do believe and declared a “state of emergency” in if the situation will w'ork itself out. The it’s a horrible situation in Pakistan, what Pakistan. Musharraf has virtually destroyed issue of sending aid is “a card that has to can we really do without making it worse? Pakistan’s judicial system. be played fairly carefully” according to a Do we attack their government officials? Since the declaration, there has been U.S. official. The White House has not kept Undermine their governmental authority? much unrest in the cities of Islamabad silent however. While it is very much unfair, I don’t and Lahore. Roughly 3000 lawyers have “We expect there to see elections as recommend that we do that as a country been arrested since the protests began and soon as possible... previous to [Musharraf’s] because we would be pissed if a country with no judicial system currently in place, declaration, we made it clear that these undermined our government’s authority. appeals are not a current option. emergency measures would undermine [Pakistan] needs help, but we can’t give President Musharraf has defended democracy,” said President George W. Bush it.” his actions stating that there is a “visible ascendancy in the activities of extremists and incidents of terrorist attacks” and that the Pakistani judicial system is “at cross purposes” with his administration’s efforts to hinder those activities. Musharraf contended that the courts were releasing the very same terrorists that his administration was arresting. Opposers of President Musharraf are not convinced by his explanation. Instead, they conclude that Musharraf was trying to stop the Supreme Court from making a ruling that would keep him from participating in another term as President. Chief Justice Chaudry has been detained in his household since Musharraf’s declaration. Chaudry is not able to participate in protests as he has in the past while he waits in house arrest. His words to the protesting lawyers were being transmitted through a phone call until the

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◄ Continued front front page Don Imus Returns to Airwaves Georgia Water Crisis Two days after his remark, Imus Michelle D. Anderson apologized on his show saying his comment Features Editor A idcii) 188@(jmail. com was “insensitive and ill conceived.” Later, he appeared on Reverend A1 Sharpton’s water conservation lacked, Spelman tried to nothing new. ust eight months after being fired for radio show, yet many groups such as The tackle the problem at bay. “Georgia’s had water problems my referring to the Rutgers University National Association of Black Journalists Spelman’s Housing and Residential Life whole life,” said Morehouse senior and Jwomen’s basketball team as “nappy headed found the radio personality’s efforts has taken steps to alleviate the problem. native Atlantan Marcus Hunter. “I remember hoes,” radio-jock Don Imus will return to inadequate. The organization charged Imus The Office of Housing and Residential Life that [Atlanta] tried to transport usable water airwaves on Dec. 3. with a history of making racially offensive at Spelman has informed students of the from the Atlantic Ocean, but the plan failed. The 67-year-old’s new nationally comments and recently said that allowing crisis and enlisted several ways for students On top of that, it ended up costing billions syndicated show will broadcast from him to return to radio was almost as to reduce their water use. The flyers and of dollars.” WABC-AM, a New York based ABC Radio offensive as the comments which led to his emails suggest reducing shower time, and • According to state and federal officials

affiliate owned by Citadel Broadcasting dismissal. According to Richard Prince’s Don Imus notifying Facilities Management Services reporting to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Image: AP Corp., the third largest radio group in the “Journal-isms” column, the organization of faulty toilets or showers. Director of Lake Lanier, metro Atlanta’s main source of nation. Imus will replace the company’s recently called for a “dialogue” with Citadel and said he agreed with the comments Imus Housing and Residential Life Brenda water, has only three months’ worth of water former radio team consisting of Curtis Sliwa before Dec. 3. made earlier this spring. On Nov. 7, Wayans Rogers was unavailable for comment. available. Possible repercussions include and civil rights attorney Ron Kuby. On April 17, a group of Spelman appeared on daytime talk show “The View” “The RAs put up flyers so residents limited shower and toilet use throughout According to an Associated Press students appeared on Oprah Winfrey’s and implied that Imus was expressing his could be knowledgeable about the crisis Atlanta, a partly-dry Chattahoochee River, report, WABC-AM President and General town hall meeting special “After Imus, freedom of speech. and take steps to conserve water,” said and inadequate water for power plants to Manager Steve Bomeman was ecstatic Now What?” and discussed the radio jock's “At least I know where he stands,” Carol Casey, Hall Director for Spelman make enough steam to generate electricity. about bringing Imus back on radio comments and the misogynistic themes Wayans said. “And you know what? When dorm LLC1. “Students seem to respond; a Governor Perdue recently met with the airwaves. and images embedded in much of hip hop he called them ‘nappy-headed hoes,’ I went, few have told me that they’ve begun to take Bush administration and the governors of “Don’s unique brand of humor, culture. The show featured hip-hop mogul ‘Wow, he’s right.’ “ small steps. It was important to let students Alabama and Florida, Georgia’s neighbors knowledge of the issues and ability to Russell Simmons, hip hop artist Common, Several students in the Atlanta know what was going on because which also have been affected by the attract big-name guests is unparalleled,” CEO of the Hip-Hop Summit Network University Center said they disagreed with dorms do use lots of water.” water scarcity. They discussed plans for Bomeman said. “He is rested, fired up and Dr. Benjamin Chavis and sports columnist Imus’ return and expressed disappointment Although they just recently developing a statewide water plans that ready to do great radio.” Jason Whitlock. During the show, Chavis with ABC and the network’s standards of became a forefront issue, could take years to implement and cost After the Nov. 1 announcement, media said hip hop artists were not responsible decency. Georgia’s water deficiencies are nearly $30 million. conglomerates such as Citadel Broadcasting for Imus’ comments Spelman students said “OnlyinAmerica.canawhiteguylikeDon CEO Farid Suleman and Talkers Magazine’s both Imus and hip hop artists need to be I m us, who clearly has shown di srespect to not Michael Harrison made statements citing held accountable for their racist and sexist only blacks, but to his viewing and listening the amount of money Imus’s notoriety portrayals of black women. audience in general, get his own show,” and controversy would yield for Citadel. In August, Imus received a $20 million Morehouse senior Ruben Burney III. “To After Imus made his controversial remarks settlement for his multi-million dollar me, it speaks to the character of the ABC in April, top advertisers such as General contract with his former employers. During Network. It just doesn’t surprise me. We’re Motors Corp, and Procter & Gamble this time Imus announced his negotiations in America.” WATER Co. dropped their ads, yet many industry with ABC. Spelman senior Adrienne Walker said executives are expecting top advertisers to In an interview with Kansas City Star allowing Imus back in the public eye was a return, according to a Wall Street Journal columnist Aaron Barnhart NBC’s “Meet slap in the face to black women. report. the Press” host Tim Russert said he would “It’s like giving him the opportunity to Imus' remark promted MSNBC cable appear on Imus’ debut show if allowed. do whatever he wants to do—actually to network and CBS Radio to force him ofif “I don’t know what NBC’s policy is be more successful than he was from the USE IT the station just days later. Initially, CBS going to be,” Russert said. “If [Imus] asked jump,” said Walker, a music major. “I feel announced that they would suspend “Imus me to come back and talk about political like society is reinforcing this view of black WISELY. in the Morning” for two weeks. The show women—that we’re not important, that developments, I would absolutely do that.” Image: www.atlantaregional.com aired on 60 radio stations and was simulcast Comedian Damon Wayans also what happens to us is not important. It’s like on MSNBC. expressed his agreement with Imus’ return we’re nameless faces in society.” Your Idea Could Start a Movement And You Could Win $75,000

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■: ■ ■ » a fl Y * % > % F ~ November 14 - 20, 2007 The Maroon Tiger News Two Students Move on Urgency for in Rhodes Scholarship ‘A Road to Change’ came out to support the cause and shared the Jamilla McGill lost of his friend in a motor vehicle accident. major from Kansas City, Missouri. “Oxford Contributing Writer He also announced to the audience that the finals,” said Dr. Anne W. Watt, Associate jmcgill(aispelman. edu Sierra Brown Vice President for Academic Affairs, who is very scholarly; you have the opportunity senate implemented in the 78,h Session Contributing Writer has been working with students during their to work independently.. .you get to network n less than two years, Morehouse Resolution of the Senate. The Thadison and jmcgill@spelman. edu freshman year if they express an interest in with diverse scholars,” Packwood said. College lost two bright students Edward Boyd Initiative. The initiative would host an orehouse seniors Joshua Packwood applying for competitive scholarships or In addition to being a Rhodes scholarship IThadison and David Boyd to car accidents. annual event to increase driver awareness and Quinn Rallins have moved on to fellowships such as the Rhodes, Fulbright or finalist, Packwood is the likely candidate Their deaths have ignited a change in the and honor the lives of the fallen Morehouse Mthe final rounds for the highly competitiveLuce. “My role is to teach the applicant how for valedictorian. AUC. Nov. 6, 2007, in the upper level of students. Rhodes scholarship. They will join scores to package his credentials in a compelling “[Josh] is very focused. He came to our King Chapel a program titled “A Road to “A Road to Change” included not only of other hopefuls this weekend as interviews manner, especially the personal statement,” school with a specific goal in mind and I Change” addressed the importance of motor the student body but reputable speakers will be held in Atlanta and Chicago. she said in an emailed statement. “I give him know he has been working and planning vehicle safety. as well. Brook Nash an employee of the The scholarship is the oldest a crash course in technical writing, review and strategizing eagerly to see it realized,” Visionary, Trevor Delmore, senior Governor’s Office of Highway Safety works international fellowship and provides and edit the many drafts of the personal said Darrell Bennett ‘07, valedictorian English major, felt that it was time for hard to promote driver safety to 20 colleges tuition, accommodations and a stipend to statement until we get the statement clearly and former Rhodes scholarship applicant. Morehouse and the AUC to stop taking in Georgia. She encouraged students to put study at Oxford University. Past American and precisely written in a compelling “[Joshua], like the long line of successful life for granted while driving. The purpose the six degrees of separation theory into recipients include President Bill Clinton, manner." Men of Morehouse who have come before of “A Road to Change” was to promote practice and use it to spread knowledge presidential candidates Bill Bradley and The application process for the Rhodes him, is a product of the greatness which responsible driving, reinforce student’s about vehicle safety. “Every College has Wesley Clark, and James William Fulbright, scholarship is highly intensive, requiring is excepted from those who enter dear old understanding of road safety, and honor the lost someone, but no college has done this,” founder of the Fulbright Scholarship. eight letters of recommendation—in Morehouse’s hallowed halls.” Bennett lives of Edward Thadison and David Boyd. Brook Nash remarked on the “A Road to If Packwood or Rallins succeeds in addition to a recommendation from the is currently working on his law degree at The initiative urges students to wear seat Change” effort. winning the scholarship they will join college—a 1,000 word personal statement Harvard University. belts and to not drive intoxicated. Delmore “Every Morning I get an email called fellow Morehouse recipients Oluwabusaya and a two page explanation of activities. Rallins was unavailable for interview at shared startling facts that car accidents are the Daily Report that tells when someone "Tope" Folarin '04 and Nima Warfield ’93. “Everyone has a lot of accomplishments,” press time. the leading cause of death among people 15 has died in a motor vehicle crash,” Spencer Warfield was the first African-American said Packwood, who has been involved in In the interim, Packwood can anticipate a to 20 years of age in the U.S. In Georgia, car Moore stated. Moore is an employee at the student from a historically black college to endless campus activities and said that his two-day reception, which includes extended accidents are the number one cause of death Governor’s Office of Highway Safety and secure the award. Both Folarin and Warfield personal statement was the most important interviews with judges from district 6 for individuals 16 through 24 years of age. a 1996 graduate from Morehouse told the have gone on to have successful careers in part to best convey his uniqueness. (which includes Georgia, North and South The facts followed with an emotional film AUC students that it was their responsibility various fields. “Tradition, networking and the ability to Carolina) and networking opportunities produced by Marshall Todd which showed to spark a change so that there would be no “It is a signal honor for Morehouse to be explore academic[s independently] are the with fellow finalists. explicit footage of car crashes. more deaths such as Edward Thadison and listed among some of the brightest scholars three main reasons I applied for [the Rhodes Sophomore Larry Richardson, moved David Boyd. in the world and to gamer two slots in the scholarship]” said Packwood, an Economics the room with his heart felt remembrance Senya Musa, a junior Chemistry major of his close friend David Boyd. When at Spelman said that, “J Road to Change reminiscing about David Boyd,“David was very informative and necessary. Boyd was blunt, persistent, and smart,” People go to parties all the time and drive Richardson replied, “He was popular and intoxicated without thinking about it twice. everyone loved him.” The program brought everything back to New York Teen Killed “Make the best of the present because reality.” time doesn't travel backwards but forward,” Hopefully, as students enter into cars Richardson said to close his speech. they will buckle their seat belts, drive sober 4 Continued from front page Vice President of the Student and not let the deaths of Edward Thadison as another sad but not surprising racially in learning of the incident. Government Association, Ryan Shepherd, and David Boyd be in vain. Coppin began to fumble with the item, the charged catastrophe in the wake of the Jena “This just goes to show that the police began to fire. Eight of 20 shots fired Six and Megan Williams events. stereotypes about black males still exist,” struck Coppin as he fell to the ground. “Things like this happen all the time, said Turner. “It’s absolutely ridiculous that As the fire ceased, Coppin laid lifeless especially in heavily black areas like police could open fire over a hairbrush on the ground, while officers secured the New York,” said junior Stewart Cornelius without repercussions. When things like Donda West Dies After area and identified Coppin’s concealed originally from Flatbush, Brooklyn. “It’s a this happen it really makes you wonder object: a hair brush. shame that this happened and I don’t think what kind of country we live in where deeds Coppin’s neighbors who witnessed the law enforcement takes the time to assess like this go unpunished.” shooting spoke out to CNN reporters. One the situations at hand and at the end of the Reports confirmed that Coppin was Failed Surgical Procedure neighbor, Andre Wildman, was particularly day, it’s our people who suffer by losing our suffering from withdrawal affects from incensed. lives. I think that we should do the same anti-depressant medications he had stopped “The boy didn’t have no gun, he had a things that happened with the Jena Six taking. brush on him,” said Wildman who watched incident. We have to stand up. People need Officers told CNN that Coppin was Cherise Lesesne from his home. to hear about this. Nobody else cares about probably pushing police to fire at him, a Contributing H riter clesesne d spelman edu Coppin’s generational peers have spoken this stuff but we should." phenomenon known to law enforcement out about the tragedy, what some perceive Sophomore Marcus Turner was furious officials onda West, 58, mother of popular musical producer and rapper Kanye DWest, 30, was reported dead at a Los Angeles, California hospital on Saturday Campus Safety - Morehouse College night. Autopsy reports were inconclusive regarding the cause of West’s death. Friends Emergency Assistance Map and family of West confirmed that the she was in good health and high spirits. According to the Centinela Freeman Images: www.viewimages.com Regional Medical Center, the hospital learned while being a mother. where Donda West died, all that is known is Last Friday, West spoke at Spelman that she suffered from the complications of College delivering a summit on life as a a cosmetic surgical procedure. single parent. She mentioned how her first Donda West was well known for her job was at Spelman where she worked full involvement in assisting her hip-hop mogul time as an assistant to the head of Public son with his career. Customarily, Kanye Relations. referred to his mother as in his album, West was responsible for recruiting "Late Registration” released in 2005, students for the upcoming pre-medical he dedicated a song to her entitled “Hey program. At Spelman she met her former Mama” acknowledging his appreciation for husband Ray West, Kanye’s father, who raising him as a single parent. was also a recruiter for Public Relations. 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◄ Continued from front puge Morehouse Students ‘Bridge the Gap’ Living the Dream The Arche secured four international plane tickets from Delta Airlines and subsequently of toddlers—many of which were infected they have similar goals. established a connection that will help aid Michelle D. Anderson Features Editor with HIV. “My ultimate goal in life is to increase the organization in the future. MdaO 188@gmail. com “Eventually all these kids can live, but financial literacy in African-American While in Africa, The Arche was the reality of the situation was, they didn’t communities,” Douglass said. The junior featured in a segment on CNN and created hile many Atlanta University Center even have the necessary nourishment to live has interned with Morgan Stanley twice an undergraduate research journal called students are paying $30,000 a year to age 5,” Douglass said. “This program is since coming to Morehouse. Robinson said The Arche Annals. The Arche, a student- Wfor their college education, studentsvery at important to me because we’re not he wants to work in the retail and marketing founded and student-driven program, has ClDACity Campus in Johannesburg, South only sending kids to school in Africa, but field and be a philanthropist by establishing achieved and surpassed many of its slated Africa are paying $150 to complete a three we’re also making them cognizant of their an organization for African-American objectives. year program in business and technology. surroundings, not only domestically but males. While their previous work may have Founded in 1999, CIDA City Campus globally as well.” “We live by a mantra with this been fulfilling beyond one’s greatest aims to develop thinkers and leaders who After the duo’s return to the U.S., they program—that service is not an option, it’s expectations, The Arche seeks to foster will help rejuvenate South Africa’s economy began planning the foundation for the an obligation. We feel obligated to give unique connections predicated on human by building students’ knowledge and skills. initiative with the help of Walter Fluker, back not only because of who we are, but relationships. “This program would On May 20, 16 Morehouse students Ph.D., director of the Leadership Center and because of the opportunities we’ve been merely be another piece in the grand plan interested in ethical and global leadership Melvinia King, Ph.D., assistant professor of blessed with,” Douglass said. “When I look of bi-lateral engagement and service that traveled to Johannesburg to visit the CIDA Leadership Studies. The two said that King at Martin Luther King and when 1 look at leaders in the 21s' century will need to be campus. During the trip, the students has been there since day one and that she all these other great philanthropists, they successful,” Shepard said. collaboratively came together and raised has been their “right hand woman.” not only cater to an individual race, but they Applications (Due Nov. 21, 2007) for the $574.47. The funds allowed 14 South “She was very instrumental in getting cater to the world.” December 2007 trip are online at: http:// thearchegroup. googlepages. com/home. African students to attend the CIDA school the 501(c)3 started and pointing us in the for a year. Junior Brandon Douglass and right direction,” Douglass said. senior Mauri Robinson left Johannesburg The duo said Fluker has helped by feeling inspired—and so they decided to do offering his connections, support and something. knowledge. They formed an initiative titled Through the Leadership Center’s Moving On: Morris Brown Bridging the Gap Between our House and resources, the two went “through all the our Home. red tape” to become an official global Jillian Kates The ultimate goal of Bridging the Gap is service initiative. They established an Contributing writer to ensure that all 1330 students at CIDA are account through the Office of Institutional jkates / (dspelman. pdu able to financially further their education. Advancement and were able to make the any Morris Brown College alumni “Some of us wear jeans and skirts that program a genuine part of Morehouse during and supporters say that the media has cost $150,” Douglass said emphasizing the this year’s Homecoming Crown Forum. Mnegatively portrayed the institution since differences between the Atlanta University “[It] was a great feat for us because the loss of the college’s accreditation and Center and the CIDA City Campus. we were given a platform to allow the old federal funding in 2002. Morris Brown, The downtown Johannesburg college is college alumni and visitors to know about however, is currently making strides to an accredited, non-profit, private institution our initiative,” Douglass said. “We have regain its prestigious image and continues with high-technology lecture halls and several alumni who are really backing us up to be an institution of higher learning. fully equipped classrooms. The institution right now.” Stanley Pritchett, Ph.D., now serving teaches students about “financial literacy, Currently the team is soliciting not just as acting president, has welcomed the entrepreneurship, HIV/AIDS and life.” the help of students, alumni, faculty and responsibility to rejuvenate Morris Brown “All of that is at their feet. They walk staff, but the help of major companies. with open arms. there and then they have to walk back to Robinson said a Brown Shoe Company Pritchett said that when Morris Brown the same environment that is restricting executive is “in love” with the initiative lost its accreditation, “it was due to fiscal them,” Douglass said. “It’s kind of like an and is waiting for a letter detailing how mismanagement.” “Matter of fact, the oasis. They’re leaving this poverty stricken the company can help. Robinson interned former president of the school was charged home and they’re walking 3-4 miles a day with the leading consumer-driven footwear by the federal government for fraud. Before and they’re going to facilities \yhere they’re company this summer. His internship took she went to trial, she pled guilty,” Pritchett basically given the world. They’re given him to St. Louis, Las Vegas and Madison, said in a Nov. 3 event with the Atlanta the chance to actually leave that poverty- Wis. Association of Black Journalists. Morris Brown College ‘s current acting president, Stanley Pritchett, spoke at an Atlanta As stricken environment.” Since executing “Bridging the Gap...” Currently, the college is battling a $27 sociation of Black Journalists meeting on Nov; 3 and gave the organization’s members an update Robinson said that the Morehouse Robinson and Douglass have met with million deficit. on college’s progress. Images: Ray Metoyer community can learn from the CIDA Joseph R. Bankoff, president and CEO of Pritchett said he isnot being compensated us does well, we all benefit and when one students’ attitude towards their institution. the Woodruff Arts Center, and Milton James for his duties and said that he has taken on said he felt extremely devastated because of us falls on hard times, it hurts the entire “All of the students there, in terms of the Little, Jr., a Morehouse alumnus (’76) and saving Morris Brown as a passion. he was heavily evolved with the college’s community.” maintenance of the school, are involved in the president of United Way’s metropolitan “I was asked to come over to Morris band program. Thompson has high hopes for the future the upkeep. Alumni are required to give back Atlanta chapter. Brown at a time when they needed somebody “We had just been exposed to the entire of Morris Brown. “I would simply like to to the school upon graduation. They partner Robinson said that what sets the initiative with a good academic background, but had a world through the movie Drumline and in see the school back up and running in its with a lot of companies in Johannesburg—a apart from many other campus initiatives is good sense of the business aspect,” Pritchett return, shenanigans within the upper level full capacity," Thompson said. lot of those students go directly into those that Bridging the Gap reaches out to fund said. “[Colleges are] academic institutions, administration crushed the most potential For the 2007-2008 academic year, the companies,” the Birmingham, Ala. native the education of students their own age who but you have to understand how to manage growth for the school probably since its school received about 1400 applications and said. “There’s a sense of ownership that are living in another country and continent. [them] as a business model.” inception.” Thompson said. today, 35 out of the 78 students currently the students feel through the school week. “When we initially set out to do this, The institutional has been working Morgan Dixon graduated with a degree enrolled are first-year students. Pritchett That’s one of the first things all of the we didn’t fully really understand the diligently to earn money. On Oct. 13, the in Music Education in 1998 and said Morris said that some students don’t have a high [Morehouse] scholars noticed from walking magnitude,” Robinson said. “Even through school held a walk-a-thon, and this past Brown’s history with the A.M.E. church and school diploma so coming to Morris Brown through the school and taking tours.” the struggles thus far, it’s kind of allowed us year, alumni have donated about $700,000 the fact that her father is a Morris Brown is like a “fifth year” or a “prep academy” Both Robinson and Douglass agreed to think beyond where we initially wanted to their alma mater. alumnus influenced her decision to attend to put them on track. The school is offering that the poverty in Johannesburg was it to go. Initially we just wanted to raise While these recent financial the college. She was equally devastated to two majors—an adult education program “personified on a different level.” enough money and capital so that CIDA advancements have helped Morris Brown, hear of Morris Brown losing accreditation. and a program focused on business and During the students’ trip to South Africa students could go for one year.” the college is still unable to provide federal “I was disappointed. MBC is a great entrepreneurship. they were required to submit a journal entry Robinson and Douglass are compiling a funds to students because the school is school and really helped me become the To date, Pritchett said the college meets for a section of Morehouse’s website titled mailing list and they’re asking the Atlanta not accredited. Pritchett said this poses a woman I am today; it is sad to think that 10 of the 11 requirements for accreditation “Postcards From Around The Globe.” In a University Center to offer its resources problem because most of their prospective it cannot do for others what it did for me,” and that the only requirement holding May 29 entry, Robinson chronicled the day and information. They want to expand students, like many college students, need Dixon said. “I received a strong sense of Morris Brown back relates to their finances. he shadowed local caregivers in the semi- the initiative by setting up internships and financial aid. family at MBC from the love and concern He hopes that the school will regain its rural area of Evaton and witnessed the pain creating student profiles for the initiatives’ Aside from fulfilling student’s financial within the community.” accreditation in about four years, which of a woman suffering from a spinal injury. donors. The two will return to South Africa needs, Pritchett expressed concern for the Dixon said that Morris Brown needs would be just in time for the current Robinson said the experience moved him, next summer to present the money they will negative publicity the college has received more than just financial help. “As alumni freshmen’s graduation. along with others, to practice humility. have collected since launching the initiative since the lost of its accreditation. “It has we can continue to support the school Pritchett described Morris Brown as “I’ve had people call and tell me they this fall. been hard to tell the story right about the financially and look to find avenues for having a “vibrant student life”. Students were crying because of what I wrote,” The team said that the program has rich history of the people who’ve been a partnerships. We can also help spread the have a student government association, Robinson said. grown immensely in the short amount of part of the Morris Brown fabric,” Pritchett word that MBC is still open and has never and participate in intramural basketball Douglass shared his own poignant time that it’s started—not only because of said closed her doors since she opened in 1881,” activities and dance classes. The college memory when the scholars visited a group the help they have received, but because Morris Brown alumni said they also Dixon said. “Fellow AUC institutions and is even considering starting a “community felt the backlash of the media and were students can be supportive and positive marching band” that would give current disheartened to hear of the college’s when speaking about the school. There students along with locals and alumni a struggles. Geoff Thompson obtained a has always been tension between the chance to participate. degree in Music Education in 2003 and schools which is not necessary. If one of Thompson expressed his excitement for the students who are currently enrolled. “I would like to say thank you to them for keeping the spirit of MBC alive and not listening to everyone saying that they are just wasting their time going to MBC,” Thompson said. “Ms. Stacey Barrett (Miss MBC 2003 - 2004) graduated with an unaccredited degree and still went on to further her education in Vocal Performance at Bowling Green State University on a student assistantship. Just know that the opportunities are still out there for you Brownites.” To help provide the best education for its students, Pritchett said Morris Brown has reached out to its sister institutions, Clark Atlanta University and Spelman College. The optimistic leader said he often speaks to Clark Atlanta president, Walter

After taking a life-changing irip to South Africa’s CIDA City College, Brandon Dou D. Broadnax, Ph.D., and said he has asked glass (i.) and Mauri J. Robins (r) passionately work to expand a global initiative, that is Spelman for help. helping young adults establish their communities and obtain a college experience. “We’re in this fight together,” Pritchett Images: Michelle D. Anderson said. Additional reporting by Michelle D. o Recycle The Maroon Tiger Anderson, Features Editor. NOVEMBER 14 - 10, 2007 The Maroon Tiger -6- mions

;? . Brandon E. Lawrence , k09 THE MAROON TIGER Editor-in-Chief The Jena Six: A Far Cry The Maroon Tiger is published weekly during the academic year at Morehouse College Our goal is to maintain an independent editorial policy. Opinions expressed in The Maroon Tiger are solely the views of its staff and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Morehouse C ollege, its administration, or The Maroon Tiger advisors. Commentaries solely represent the views of the author and are not neces sarily the opinions of The Maroon Tiger We believe all advertising to be correct but cannot guarantee its accuracy or be responsible for its outcome. The Maroon Tiger welcomes your views on any public from Nelson Mandela issue. We routinely edit letters for space and correct errors in spelling and punctuation. Letters as well as commentaries must be 300 words or fewer, typed, signed, and should include a full address and discourse fed us false information and we violent streak. Being 16 years old and on telephone number. John Alston believed it. In actuality, the three white probation, Bell should have known better Contributing Writer students who hung the nooses weren’t than to commit crimes of any sort without jalstonS 7@aim. com just suspended for three days—they were expecting to eventually have the book ver the past several weeks, I’ve let actually removed from school for a month thrown at him. The fact that he had had my views on the Jena 6 controversy and then given two weeks of in-school trouble with the law four times and was still Why Can’t I Vote For Hillary? Omarinate. Like many people, I was initiallysuspension! allowed to attend public school was an act angry when I heard the litany of racially The Associated Press reports that the of grace itself. charged conflicts that occurred in Jena, two nooses that were hung on the so called In considering the fact that Mychael Louisiana, beginning with the hanging of “white tree” “were cut down because black Bell’s imprisonment has more to do Randol Davis Contributing Writer nooses at Jena High School and culminating and white students ‘were playing with them, with criminality than racism—contrary RandiG444@hotmail. com in the trumped-up charges against six young pulling on them, jump-swinging from them, to the delusional claims of A1 Sharpton men of color. and putting their heads through them,’ and others—we should ask what our support Hillary Clinton for President in However, after reading more information according to a black teacher who witnessed responsibilities are to our young people. 2008. on the incidents, my anger subsided and my the scene.” Sadly, we have refused to admit that family I Why can I not say that without sparking critical mind was set in motion. I considered Mychal Bell, who is wrongly touted as structure/upbringing and various black an argument with one of my friends from the fact that these brothers did gang up on an innocent kid, was actually convicted of institutions failed to even criticize this Morehouse? Why is it unacceptable for me, this one young man who perpetrated no multiple offenses before reaching the age of problem child. a black woman, to support the Senator from violence against them according to the 16, including battery. Though Mychal Bell Furthermore, being aware of the New York in her increasingly successful evidence that we have. was convicted by an all-white jury, it was inequities of the American justice system presidential campaign? Why does the fact Now, I did admire the enthusiasm of not by racist design: all of the potential black should have prompted Mychal Bell to that I share the same race with Barack my peers: their fervor in activism and jurors summoned for the case did not show remain on the straight and narrow. If you Obama obligate me to vote for him? their nostalgia for “the struggle.” However up (things that make you go “hmmm...”). believe that the justice system is against The fact is this: I’m not supporting something didn’t feel right: there seemed to The choice of Mychal Bell as the central you, it always helps to avoid committing Hillary Clinton because she’s a woman. I’m be more impulse in the action that ensued figure and impetus of outrage and protest crime! supporting the Senator because she’s the rather than thought. I chose to refrain from was, at the very least, nonsensical and Unfortunately, we as a people have most experienced candidate. I’m supporting becoming too involved in the activism until foolish. You see, the reason Mychal Bell is moved from judging events based on facts Hillary because she’s the smartest candidate. I understood what and for whom I was being treated like a criminal is because he or a sense of righteousness and justice. We I’m supporting Hillary because she’ll do the standing for. is a criminal. Mychal Bell, 16 at the time have unwittingly become proponents of best job when she takes office in 2009. I watched quietly as Black America of his trial, has been convicted four times violence and injustice because we refuse Hillary spent eight years in the White rallied to the aid of alleged criminals rather previously, including a violation of parole to look critically at the events at hand and House and has served as a U.S. senator inclination towards military action instead than actual victims, although I do completely for committing battery. couldn’t realize that the racial component of New York for seven years. She’s on of diplomacy. Now, some may start yelling support fundraising for the families of the Not only does Bell have a criminal of this situation is much more nuanced than the Armed Services Committee, and has that Hillary helped put us in Iraq by voting young men, which will ensure that they record, but it is a violent one. Beyond run- black and white. become keenly associated with military for the war. If we want to be honest, Hillary have a fair trial and competent legal counsel. ins with the legal system, an elder black For example, many people have not issues. She handled the 9/11 attacks with likely voted for the war because she and However, the fact of the matter is that these Jena resident reports that Mychal Bell, empathized with the victim because he is poise and class, and now is ready to lead the everyone else in the country wrongly brothers committed a crime and should face along with other students, have keyed his white. The student’s name is Justin Barker, country with equal strength. thought that Iraq had weapons of mass whatever just punishment is due. car, broken windows, and generally caused and he had nothing to do with the hanging Despite all this, my male friends in the destruction. Bringing the Jena 6 to the BET Awards disturbances on his property. Whether of the nooses. Mychal Bell hit him from Atlanta University Center (AUC) can’t seem Now, Hillary can’t apologize for that and holding moments of silence in King “we” want to face it or not, Mychal Bell behind. That blow knocked him to the to understand why I would possibly support vote in the midst of a heated campaign Chapel for the likes of four-time convicted is a criminal, and we must agree that if he ground. Five other students then stomped this qualified woman for U.S. president. In season. It would leave her open to attack as criminal Mychal Bell are laughable and and the other five young men are charged him, causing damage to his face and head. actuality fellow students should not berate weak and waffling. hypocritical, but have been passed off as reasonably, defended intelligently, and duly Imagine if the six perpetrators of violence me for supporting Hillary-instead, such The only thing Democratic primary social justice and activism. These brothers convicted then they should face whatever were white and the single victim was critics should become a little introspective voters have, on Hillary is the Iraq War, are not the Scottsboro Boys and Mychal punishment is deemed just. black. and question why they’re supporting Barack but what those voters should realize is Bell is a far cry from Mandela. Dismiss the concept of Jena 6 ringleader Considering all of these vantage points, I Obama over Hillary. that Barack Obama didn’t have to make Furthermore, the assault that occurred Bell as martyr or defender of race pride. believe that our thoughts should turn toward Senator Obama, while certainly the tough choice to vote for or against the in December was not retaliation for the He is a young criminal who has not been justice, truth, love, and reconciliation. intelligent and talented, is just not ready to Iraq resolution because he wasn’t even in nooses that were hung in September, but checked by the black community, and We cannot respect the doctrines of be President. His campaign has been driven Congress in 2002. rather a brutal six-on-one attack. These because we have not checked him, we have Gandhi, King, or simple law and order, largely by hype instead of substance. He’s Most important for the Hillary critics to brothers attacked their victim from behind surrendered him to the legal system. and also support cowardly, criminal faltered in the debates, appearing uncertain take notice of is that Barack Obama cannot and stomped him unconscious, sending him Life in a downtrodden environment like acts of violence. The adage rings true: of himself. He’s only been in the Senate for w in an election. If we put him against Rudy to the hospital. Jena was probably not easy, but we should “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice two years and before that he was an Illinois Giuliani for President, he will lose. Then The media grapevine and barbershop not accept that as a justification for Bell’s everywhere.” state senator. In a time of chaos and danger, we’ll be stuck with a mayor as President. Obama just does not have the experience Who wants that? we need to be President right now. On the day I finished writing this Furthermore, people have hyped Obama editorial, I had another heated discussion up just because he’s a black man. This with a Man of Morehouse who also couldn't should have nothing to do with race. I fear understand why I was voting for Hillary. that many of young people want to vote He brought up a number of arguments, So, they have a for Barack Obama because he’s like them- and I refuted each. Eventually he became especially black men here at Morehouse. frustrated and said, “You’re black! I don’t new method to Now, Obama often calls for change, understand why you won’t vote for Barack. but can he really bring true change? Male Why do you hate black men?” share comput leaders tend to think of everything in terms Honestly, would the dynamic of our of their ego and domination, while women country change if a black man were elected? ers in bouglass think of think of things in regard to logic. Yes. Is America ready for a black man? Yes. A prime example of this male personality Do I think Barack Obama is that man? No. complex is George Bush. After 9/11, he The election of 2008 isn’t about race, wanted to show everyone what a powerful or gender, or religion, or class. It’s about man he was and now we’ve ended up in choosing the person who will do the best Iraq. job, and I believe Senator Hillary Clinton Electing Hillary Clinton can move is' the most qualified individual for the us away from a policy dominated by the position. It’s quite simple. Really?! How?!

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fter failing to make the Morehouse major Brandon Frame, holding the free auren arper basketball team three years in a row, L H NFL baseball cap that those who attended A Associate Sports Editor encouragement from his family and friends LharperJ@spelman. edu the presentation received. helped senior Brandon Stoner finally make Within either program, interns have the the cut as a shooting guard on the Fighting tudents who aspire to work for the chance to work not only within different Maroon Tigers. National Football League got an inside departments, but with different teams. “I feel honored and privileged to wear lookS at one of the league’s most competitive Interns working in the Player Development the colors and to be able to represent internships when two representatives department, for example, help design Morehouse on and off the court this year,” unveiled the NFL Blue Chip Program. programs that prepare players for life after Stoner said. “I hope I can live up to the At Spelman College, Eric Grubman, the NFL. The league’s representatives Morehouse name and all the banners of President of NFL Ventures and Executive said programs help groom well-rounded, the previous championships that they have Vice President of Finance, and Nzinga knowledgeable interns capable of acquired in the past.” Shaw of Human Resources explained contributing to any corporation in which After leading his intramural team to that Blue Chip, choose to work, championships last year, Stoner still felt juniors and seniors, in or outside the the need to try out for the Fighting Maroon is the NFL’s entry- sports arena. Tigers one final time. He has something level recruiting and “I’m going to that most people lack and that is called training program. apply for the entry- motivation. His family and friends’ The Summer level position next continuous encouragement helped him Internship year, when I am Morehouse plays its hardest against the Albany State Golden Rams succeed at his goal to play for Morehouse. Program places a senior,” Frame “My family and friends are the people Image: Antoine Lackland II interns in specific said. “The three- who know I love basketball,” Stoner said. and she encourages me in whatever I do,” can keep my head on my shoulders to do departments, year rotation plan “They told me to keep trying even though Stoner said. “She tells me to never give the right thing.” including with a different I didn’t make it previous years. I felt that I up no matter what. She is like my second Finally acquiring the skills and Communications team each time should keep trying especially after helping mom to me and I always look toward her characteristics he needed, Stoner is a more & Public Affairs, sounds exciting. my intramural team to the championships. for advice and she is there for whatever I mature player on and off the court. Consumer It’s a position that My family and friends gave me the support need.” “I have grown off the court by being Products, Football will yield a lot to try again since it is my last year.” A number of things stopped the more mature and patient,” Stoner said. Operations, among of contacts, and There is one person that Stoner looks Economics major from achieving his goal “Coach does not let us sport do-rags or wife others. The Full- getting a career later up to personally and that is his aunt,Afivian in past years. From the position on the team beaters. He wants us to be more courteous Time Rotation will mean that I will Stringer, the head coach of women’s already being filled, to not being quite ready towards our teachers. With his guidance, I Program gives I I»» have the experience basketball at Rutgers University. for the team are just a few of the problems have learned to let the game come to me and participants project-based assignments o f working from the “My aunt always tells me to work hard he faced. to learn how to play within the system.” based on work with a department for 6-12 ground up.” “The lack of maturity, strength and After reaching his goal of making the months. After that time period, interns have Both internships select around 15 knowledge of the game is what stopped team, Stoner’s other goals this upcoming the option of continuing their education or interns by February or March, depending him from making it in the past,” basketball season are not far from his reach. finding career opportunities either within or on the program. Prospective interns must coach Grady Brewer said. “The difference “My personal goal is to help the team get outside of the NFL. be at least currently enrolled juniors or between Brandon now and the Brandon as far as possible to win the championship AUC students who attended the seniors planning on attending law or then is that he is a much stronger player and this year,” Stoner said. “Anything else that presentation expressed interest in the graduate school. Full-Time Rotation interns has a greater knowledge of the game.” comes along the way is just extra.” program, inquiring about the internship and must be currently enrolled undergraduate Stoner has improved asking general questions about the NFL. seniors graduating in the spring or former dramatically from when he tried “There was in-depth information about participants from the Summer Internship out his freshman, sophomore and the changes that the NFL has made since Program. For more information, email junior years. the new commissioner took over,” said [email protected]. “My basketball game is crisper Morehouse junior Business Marketing now and not out of control how it was,” says the 6’2” shooting guard. “I have developed as an all-around player. I can shoot better, 1 know when to pick and choose my shots, I know what move to make basically. I have Improper Calls Lead matured more as a person and I to Officials’ Suspension

supported by videotape evidence. Jacobi S. Eaves William E. Lide, SIAC commissioner, Sports Editor [email protected] issued a letter to crew members, reported the Journal-Constitution. he Maroon Tigers football team walked “The conference must protect the Taway from B.T. Harvey Stadium with integrity of officiating in the SIAC,” Lide a 22-13 win over Clark Atlanta on Oct.wrote. “It must be above reproach. The 20, which seemed to be a game that was two calls were significant and could have officiated fairly. But not from the eyes of altered the outcome of the game.” the Panthers or the Southern Intercollegiate In addition Co the crew’s suspensions, Worth It Athletic Conference. they will not be Consequently, allowed to represent the SIAC suspended the SIAC in the three officials for NCAA Division II one game and placed playoffs or in the Try a Smooth anti Creamy the entire crew under Pioneer Bowl. review. The calls were The Atlanta not the only factors Cinnabon Latte Today! Journal-Constitution that had the Panthers reported that Clark in an uproar. They Atlanta presented were also frustrated video evidence to about the fact that Moses Norman, their coaches had no SIAC supervisor choice but to give of officials, that up their booth in the disputed two missed press box in order calls that would for the NCAA to have resulted in web cast the game. ¡N&BOÌ touchdowns. Clark claimed that One of the its coaches could CaramçCinnamon{ calls occurred not communicate immediately before halftime and would effectively from their position in the panilla Latte Nut Latte have put the Panthers ahead 20-9. Officials stands, giving Morehouse a competitive reversed a touchdown run from the 1 -yard advantage. line because they ruled that the runner had In the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Lide not broken the plane of the goal line. The stated that the SIAC will consider instituting second of the calls occurred on a punt return a policy about equitable use of facilities. that resulted in a touchdown during the third Neither head coach Rich Freeman of quarter. The touchdown was overturned the Maroon Tigers nor Ted Bahhur of the due to an illegal block call that could not be Panthers were available for comment.

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