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WEEKLY OUTLOOK September 27th | ¡October 3rd would have condemned the protests, and re­ quested an apology from Spelman President SGAs Negotiate End to Dr. Beverly Tatum. Indeed, Dr. Tatum’s brief presence at the rally seemed to be at the heart of the strife Ç M ” .. Jl U cu¡ I. within Morehouse SGA. Avery Hines, a ( ♦ »«♦»»•**** ••• '** junior who witnessed the protest, said, “I T « ■ ' i; Protest Stand-Off thought [Dr. Tatum] was marching along ATLANTA, GA with them. When I saw her on the podium, I really couldn’t hear, so 1 thought she was going along with [FMLA], The president Fore,»,t Conditions Low (“Ft i % and the faculty’s out there, and I thought it was official.” Wh-J !Sonny sep 27 Courtney English, an influential figure in the SGA, explained his position, saying that Dr. Tatum’s presence gave the protests Thu Isolated T -Stows 79O/490 50 % Seo 20 the appearance of legitimacy. “Morehouse College’s name has been jeopardized and

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Sun therefore advocated restraint. Partly Cloudy 78°/57° 20 % CM 01 Throughout the meeting’s numerous discussions and straw polls, senators fluc­ tuated between those hardline and moder­ MB O 9jnnv 8(r/54‘ *°% ate positions. Most senators empathized with Spelman students’ complaints about rape. One senator compared the FMLA’s SÍ03 O 79'7S6' 10% actions to guerilla warfare tactics. Senator Ryan Shepard summed up his position by simply stating, “We need to respond, not retaliate.” THE Vice President Anderson discussed the varying opinions within the Senate meet­ WEATHER ing. “There were three resolutions: one was extreme left. It said exactly how we felt, but Spelman students hold discussion and awareness forum outside Manley Hall on Wednesday evening Image: Mark Williams we knew it wasn’t what the school’s posi­ CHAHNEL to address present concerns relating to alleged rape incidents involving Morehouse students tion ought to be. The other one.. .backed up ship Alliance marched onto Morehouse’s The meeting occurred on the same from a harsh stance, and was more welcom­ Edward Mitchell day as Morehouse’s .Crown Forum, during www.tMeather.com World & Local News Editor campus, shouted anti-rape slogans, and in ing.” He added, “We had to fight through a emitche2@students. morehouse edu some cases, accused nearby Morehouse stu­ which students expressed collective outrage lot of stuff. There was a lot of heated ten­ dents of rape. at the actions of the protestors. sion.” Marvin-Alonzo Greer World & Local News Associate Editor Less than twenty-four hours after that Calvin Harris, a junior Economics ma­ In a unique attempt to diffuse such ten­ FMLA mgreerdEstudents. morehouse edu infamous protest, Morehouse College’s jor, explained his angry reaction to the sion, Spelman SGA President Ouleye Ndoye Student Government Association called demonstration. “At the protest, people were attended the late-night meeting. Ndoye an­ or several months, Morehouse College an emergency session. There, in a Kilgore telling me about news crews and reporters nounced that her SGA had nothing to do meeting has been embroiled in one public rela­ seminar room, SGA President Marcus Ed­ who came and created a big stir. 1 think the with the protest, and she also explained her Ftions nightmare after another, but this pastwards, Vice President Tony Anderson, and situation got out of hand. I don’t think it intentions to Morehouse senators. “I came week, students and faculty faced a contro­ SGA senators spent hours debating the best was right to put this negative publicity on here first-hand to help find a solution to this incited versy that threatened to not only damage response to the controversial protest. Morehouse College. I don’t understand why very sticky situation. We will not get any­ Morehouse’s reputation, but also relations Vice President Anderson, who mod­ our sister school would do this to us.” thing done if we do not work together,” she with its sister school Spelman College. In erated the sometimes contentious Senate That sentiment was also prevalent said. protest just a few short days, alternating feelings debates, commented, “The emergency ses­ among SGA officers, who came to the To this end, the meeting also saw a pro­ of shock, confusion, and rage have quickly sion of the Senate began at nine o’clock and emergency meeting with differing views posal for a historic joint session in which swept across the Atlanta University Center. lasted until twelve thirty that morning. It about how to handle the situation. Over the the SGA Senates of Morehouse College Jessica Johnson As most students now know, the conflict was a pretty long discussion. We were de­ course of several hours, the Senate debated and Spelman College would come together Production Manager JLJohnson@spelman, edu began suddenly on Wed., Sept. 20th , when ciding how we wanted to respond [to the what kind of resolution to put forth. Many to apologize for the protestors’ methods, the organization Feminist Minority Leader­ protest].” senators supported a hafsh resolution that "Rape Discusión ” continued on page 2 ► n Sept. 19, the Feminist Majority Lead­ ership Alliance (FMLA) conducted a Odiscussion that would be the catalyst for the following day’s demonstrations. Approxi­ ‘Career Day’ provides mately 40 female students and six male stu­ dents attended a discussion about the issue of rape and Spelman College students that was incited by the FMLA. opportunity for The purpose of the meeting was to ad­ dress the need for action amongst students and the administration regarding the safety future success of its students and the ever-present issue of sexual assault on females. The meeting be­ a Morehouse College associate professor gan with a general discussion of the most Brandon E. Lawrence for the Business & Economics Division. Editor-in-Chief recent reports of rape from two Spelman blawrenc@students. morehouse, edu Due to the large amount of students, students. many students came to Career Day for dif­ It was reiterated during several moments ept. 20, 2006 marked the 40th anniver­ ferent reasons. “I came because it is an throughout the meeting that while these sary for the Atlanta University Center excellent chance to network for jobs and two cases are extremely important there is SConsortium’s annual “Career Day,” whereinternships, ” said Jason Robinson, a sopho­ an omnipresent issue of rape. Senior Eng­ hundreds of AUC students flocked to the more business major. lish and French major Christian Mitchell Hyatt Regency hotel to discuss future em­ As Career Day was an opportunity for thought that the purpose of the meeting was ployment and internship opportunities with many underclassmen to inquire about in­ to “inform students about what was going over 100 Fortune 500 companies. ternship availabilities, Career Day was very on in the community and to find out what The AUC Career Day was the capstone important for seniors. “I am looking for would be the right approach to take.” of a week consisting of multiple resume entry-level positions because I am gradu­ President of the FMLA, Leana Cabral, writing, career building, and professional ating,” said LaNise Thrasher, a graduating urged students at the meeting to search for development workshops throughout the senior from Clark Atlanta University. 10,000 Girls kicks off solutions to the issue of rape on Spelman’s Atlanta University Center. Students came Just as students were looking for op­ Dr. Viola Vaughn. campus and throughout the AUC. Cabral Shana Pinnock The program, founded in Kaolack, Sen­ from a variety of majors, classifications, portunities, company representatives were Campus News Editor also discussed the fact that if the rapes had and career objectives and the wide range of looking for their next set of employers. Shana. Pirmockfygmail. com egal, West Africa is dedicated to “[offering] not been reported to the FMLA through the company venders reflected that reality. “We observe everything about an individ­ education and employment opportunities Women’s Center at Spelman College they Many industries were available for stu­ ual who approaches our booth, from their pelman College’s Student Govern­ for 10,000 girls in rural Senegal, enabling may have gone unnoticed. dents who may or may not know exactly clothes to their communication skills,” said ment Association officially kicked off them to develop as self-reliant and capable It was decided that a walk-out and a what they want to do. “This [AUC Career Mark Szumal, a District Manager for Wells Stheir “10,000 dollars for 10,000 Girls” inwomen,­ through a self-sustaining organiza­ march would be effective ways to get atten­ Day] is a great opportunity for someone Fargo. ternational community service fundraising tion run by the girls themselves.” tion from the administration as well as fel­ who does not know what they want to do, Company representatives questioned initiative last week. In Cosby Auditorium, Established with the sponsorship of the low students at Spelman, Morehouse, and but many people make the mistake of think­ many students in order to assess whether SSGA explained their initiative. An innova­ Women’s Health Education and Prevention Clark Atlanta. ing that this is only an opportunity for busi­ students possess some surface attributes tive addition to the program, however, was Strategies Alliance (WHEPSA), the orga- “FMLA”continued on page 3 ► ness majors,” said Dr. Keith Hollingsworth, “Career Day ” continued on page 3 ► the presence of the 10,000 Girls founder, “10,000 girls” continued on page 2 ►

The Inside Track CONTENTS___ Features Opinions World & Local Sports Students React to Pope's Division I Dreams Campus Nuns 2 Stay In Line “This is the worst thing” Global Uproar World & Local 4 Morehouse College students Carlton Gor­ As the story goes, Men of Morehouse raped After speaking only a few sentences on Division I competition: what does it mean? Features 6 don and Micah Maryland have at least one two Spelman Women. Within the course of Sept. 14, the leader of the Catholic Church. Is it just a category of competition, or does thing in common—they’re both hustlers. forty-eight hours, a series of protests took Pope Benedict XVI, sparked a global con­ membership in this club hold a greater Opinions 8 Gordon, an accounting major, and Mary­ place. News helicopters hovered above troversy that reached from the Vatican, to meaning? Arts, Etc. 10 land, a business management major, attest Spelman College. They followed the crowd the Middle East, to East Asia, all the way to hustling is not limited to the streets. of black women... the Atlanta University Center. Sports 12 Page 6 Page 8 Page 4 Page 12

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her bodyguard. It has not been confirmed if her killing was related to the Pope’s address, Students React to but protests against the Pope have occurred Morehouse Panel in Iraq and elsewhere. When former President of the MSA, se­ ‘Caught in the Crossfire’ Pope’s Global Uproar nior history major Yusef Ismail, was asked if he fears the development of any adversity between Muslims and Catholic students in as Elections Near the AUC, he commented, “I don’t see any­ thing negative, but I do think this may open the current influx of “undocumented immigrants” was a Britt Gayle result of economic disparities created by the outsourc­ up dialogue between the two groups, which Contributing Writer will hopefully create a great sense of com­ mastergavle@grnail. com ing of labor to the individuals’ home countries and the munity and understanding between the two provision of inferior salaries, along with the destruction groups.” ere at the Atlanta University Center, political de­ of indigenous businesses through competition, involving The Pope has since addressed the con­ Hbate is a common occurrence, but on Tue., Sept. American subsidized agricultural products. troversy, explaining it as an unfortunate 19, the student organization, Americans for an Informed Edward Mitchell explained that President Bush was misunderstanding. While at his summer Democracy (AID), brought such heated discussions out initially aligned with the Democratic Party regarding the estate, Benedict spoke to Catholic pilgrims, of dorm rooms and into the spotlight. issue of illegal immigrants; however, some members of saying that he was sorry for the reactions At a panel discussion modeled after the famous the Republican Party staunchly opposed the proposed in some countries to a few passages of his CNN television program Crossfire, several Morehouse reforms, thus resulting in the bill’s failure. Mitchell con­ address. students and faculty members came together to discuss tinued to state that President Bush’s approach was based He pointed out that the offensive quotes pertinent political issues facing African Americans and on his realization that Hispanic populations will soon were in fact a quotation from an ancient the country as a whole. wield great influence in coming elections. medieval text, and that the statements about The panel debate was mediated by senior Meico Edwards suggested that a more defensive homeland Islam did not in any way represent his per­ Whitlock, the president of AID. Among the panel­ security strategy be employed, with the borders being sonal opinions. ists were history professor Dr. Samuel Livingston, Dr. more thoroughly patrolled by an increased number of Pope Benedict XVI, acknowledges the angry reaction sparked by his IMAGE: ASSOCIATED PRESS Benedict concluded his internationally Hassan Crockett from the political science department. troops and law enforcement officers. speech about Islam and the holy war and is very apologetic about it publicized apology by saying, “I hope that Maroon Tiger World & Local News Editor Edward When questioned about promising 2008 presidential upon him, as ‘evil and inhuman,’ and saying this serves to appease hearts and to clarify Mitchell, Sophomore Class Vice-President Sean Isler, candidates from both parties, names such as John Mc­ Matthew Landon J. Smith he spread the religion by the ‘sword.’ Islam the true meaning of my address which, in and SGA President Marcus Edwards. Cain, Rudy Giuliani, John Edwards, A1 Gore and Joseph Contributing Writer its totality, was and is an incitation to frank The topics addressed during the evening discourse Biden were offered. Msmith26@students. morehouse. edu is a way of life.” He continued by saying, “The Pope took and sincere dialogue, with great mutual re­ included the 2006 mid-term elections, the 2008 presi­ Some panelists addressed the speculation that Sen. fter speaking only a few sentences a big bite of his tongue on this. However, spect.” dential elections, immigration, and the Middle East. Hillary Clinton and Secretary Condoleeza Rice will run on Sept. 14, the leader of the Catho­ he is only a man, created by Allah, so he Some feel that the Pope’s apology is not When discussing the 2006 mid-term prospects, by remarking that if the Democrats indeed select Hillary Alic Church, Pope Benedict XVI, sparkedwill a not determine how I live my life nor sufficient, saying that he did not address the almost all of the panelists expressed a degree of dis­ Clinton as their candidate, then the Republican Party will global controversy that reached from the will I go looking for revenge on Catholics offensive text that created the controversy, appointment in the Democratic Party for failing to be probably attempt to counter the decision by supporting Vatican, to the Middle East, to East Asia, all because that only proves his point.” but instead apologized for the misinterpre­ sufficiently assertive against the GOP, Several panelists Rice. However, all of the members present agreed that the way to the Atlanta University Center. Catholics have also reacted to the con­ tation of his address. pointed out that the Bush Administration’s constant the probability of such an occurrence was miniscule. The incident began when Benedict ad­ troversy, attempting to explain that the Pope Catholic student Michael Cox com­ reminder of the “War on Terror” might increase The final topic addressed in the forum was the con­ dressed students at Germany’s University was only quoting an ancient emperor, and mented on Pope Benedict saying, “Wise support for Republican candidates in the fall. dition of the United State’s economy relative to other of Regensburg. During his address, the does not necessarily believe the controver­ men have told me you should never judge a Panelists like Dr. Crockett also made note of the nations such as India and China. While all the panel­ pontiff quoted a 14th century text in which sial statements himself. For many, the inci­ man by one great triumph or one great mis­ importance of politicians discussing domestic issues, ists agreed that the age of U.S. economic supremacy is Emperor Manuel 11 Paleologus said that the dent was a rare point of recent contention deed, but we’re now using those same re­ especially those important to African Americans, such passing, Edwards provided additional insight into the prophet Muhammad brought “only evil and between Muslim and Catholic leaders, for strictions in perceiving a man who’s [lead­ as healthcare. phenomenon. inhuman things into the world.” The Pope’s the late Pope John Paul II had done much ing] a church clearly in transition.” Dr. Livingston then expressed concern that the He said that while China is projected to surpass the address has caused much anger and con­ to build relations with Muslim leaders, and He added that, “I would like everything Democratic Party is lacking creative ideas that would United States in the future, it is highly unlikely that it is troversy worldwide, specifically affecting often praised the Islamic faith. that comes out of the Pope’s mouth to be increase its prominence otherwise. Edwards concurred going to maintain its current rate of growth for the next some one billion Muslims worldwide. Michael Cox, a senior Economics major mindful of history.” with the lack of innovative strategies and also cited the twenty-five years. Thus China’s economic strength may President of the AUC Muslim Student who is involved with the Catholic Center Cox also explained that he has gained lack of cohesion present within the party. not eclipse that of the United States to a degree as great Association Tariq Ameer commented on for AUC Catholics, explained why Bene­ more respect for the Pope simply because However, Edwards and the other panelists empha­ as believed by many. the matter saying, “I wasn’t offended by dict would risk saying such a thing. “In he gave a response. “Many people in posi­ sized that a Democratic victory in the House of Repre­ Without a doubt, “Crossfire Live” was a lively and the Pope’s remarks. I did find them rather comparison to other popes like John Paul II, tions such as the Pope normally wouldn’t sentatives is possible, and that if such an outcome oc­ informative event, with each of the panelists expressing a ignorant since the many of the words used Benedict is a bit more conservative...espe­ have responded at all. The Pope’s mere re­ curs, President Bush’s ability to pass legislation would great deal of enthusiasm in the topics discussed. to describe Islam and how it was spread are cially looking at his record in the conclave,” sponse shows positive intent.” be severely hindered. In a changing world, students are increasingly wor­ false.” he said. As the worldwide controversy surround­ Another topic discussed was immigration. With ried about international political events that will shape Morehouse sophomore biology major In the days following the Pope’s com­ ing Pope Benedict begins to die down, 11 million illegal immigrants currently residing in the their futures. Here in the AUC, forums like AID’S Omar Abdillahi, a devout Muslim, said, ments, several churches were set ablaze in many will now wait to see what affect this United States, the issue has been trumpeted by conser­ “Crossfire” event will continue to occur in the hopes that “[The Pope] definitely had no right char­ the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. In Soma­ incident has on Catholic-Muslim relations vative Republicans. new students become educated about today’s important acterizing Prophet Muhammad, peace be lia, an Italian nun was also killed along with in the coming years. During the discussion. Dr. Crockett argued that events. A------UNICEF volunteers traveled to Ethiopia to inspect the victims’ health after they sought shelter. Many Unaware of UNICEF is also giving vaccinations to Morehouse control the possibility of a serious outbreak of malaria, cholera, acute diarrhea, and Deadly Flooding other water-borne illnesses. Two hundred people have died of water-borne illnesses Unaffected with another 12,000 currently affected. After the disaster, many Ethiopians in Ethiopia were trapped in the remote areas near the Danger of Omo River. Due to the heavy concentra­ tion of clouds, helicopters could only airlift survivors and deliver assistance to certain areas. The floods blocked roadways, cut off electricity, and destroyed telephones lines, significantly complicating rescue efforts. Yafet Abraha, a junior electrical engi­ neering major and former Ethiopian resi­ former and one current student of More­ Ate Koffie-Lart dent, said he was initially unaware of the Contributing Writer house. The murder of Carlnell Walker, Jr. flooding. However, two weeks ago, while akoffiel@students. morehouse. edit sent shockw aves through the AUC commu­ reading news articles about the latest events nity. Members of Morehouse were befud­ in Ethiopia, he stumbled on the news of the mericans nationwide were horrified on dled that such a heinous crime could take catastrophe. “I was more interested in that AApril 20, 1999, the day of the Colum­ place. because it reminded me how fortunate I am bine school shooting. But when 25-year-old Spelman psychology major Jennifer to be here. Hopefully, I will be able to help Kimveer Gill stormed into Dawson College, Sykes commented on the recent violent at­ in the future." killing one person and wounding nineteen tacks involving the AUC. “It’s sad if that is Last week, the Ethiopian government others, flashbacks of to the infamous Col­ w hat the AUC is coming to,” she said. realized more money was needed to repair umbine tragedy immediately consumed the Violence continues to befall institutions the extensive damage. Fundraisers will news media. within the AUC. Last year, a series of shoot­ soon occur throughout the country to help Gill, the gunman, quietly entered the ings swept through the campus of Clark victims. Canadian college campus and proceeded to Atlanta University. Although the shooters Because the sub-Saharan nation de­ go on a rampage. Witnesses reported that were not enrolled at any AUC institutions, pends heavily on agriculture, the flood­ the shooter donned a Mohawk, black trench the shootings still put students on edge and ing did great harm to Ethiopia’s economy. coat, and carried several rapid fire semi­ Heavy rains in Ethiopia causes severe floods accompanied by vast Image: Associated Press heightened the threat of violence. Many nomadic people lived near the moun­ automatic weapons. The dark clothes worn devastation and damage A slew of robberies during the 2005- tainous and arid terrain. Ethiopia’s current during the commission of the shooting were 2006 school year, and more recently the Although the event is being internation­ population is 70 million, and it is also one eerily reminiscent of the attire worn by both Kibkabe Araya outrage over alleged rapes, have reminded ally recognized, news reports in the United of the fastest growing countries in Africa. Columbine gunmen: Eric Harris and Dylan students of the possible dangers here in the Contributing Writer karava@spelman. edu States fail to cover the disaster extensively. The floods may have derailed that, causing Klebold. AUC. When asked if she ever fears that a David Barthélémy, a junior finance major, millions of dollars in damage and destroy­ Kimveer Gill had a history of antisocial, large-scale event like the Columbine mas­ n a continent plagued by health cri­ said, “It terribly troubles me to hear such ing the livestock and crops of many impov ­ disturbing behavior. In spite of his parents sacre could occur in the AUC, Sykes an­ ses, starvation, wars, and genocide, ills occurring in Ethiopia, and it is even erished farmers. describing Gill as “a good man”, people ac­ swered, “Violence here is usually more fo­ O the African nation of Ethiopia is now morein sickening to know that the media ne­ During the months of August and Sep­ quainted with Gill described him as a loner cused on specific targets and not large scale shambles after a series of unexpected flash glects to properly cover such issues that af­ tember, other countries such as the Philip­ and one that was disconnected from reality. massacres.” floods. Ethiopia first gained worldwide at­ fect us as a people.” pines, India, Chile, Niger, Afghanistan, Gill enjoyed playing “Super Columbine In fact, the consensus seems to be that tention in the mid-1980s for its disastrous Even with little media attention, the Thailand, and North Korea struggled with Massacre” which is based on the carnage the possibility' of a copycat event happening famine. Now, twenty years later, heavy rain United States sent troops to Ethiopia on severe flooding due to heavy torrential that resulted from the Columbine shooting w ithin the AUC is extremely remote. has given Ethiopia one of the w orst natural August 20 to help with the recovery efforts. rains. Globally, it was the fourth warmest spree. As news of the recent murders, robber­ disasters in its history. Just before American troops were ordered August since temperatures started to be re­ Additionally, he maintained a blog on­ ies, and alleged rapes spread through AUC In August, the torrential rain and sub­ to the ravaged country, Ethiopia asked for corded in 1880. Atmospheric scientists are line that was explicitly misanthropic and campuses, the threat of violence continues sequent floods killed approximately one international assistance in helping victims closely monitoring the noticeable climate cynical. On one blog entry. Gill expressed to remain an ever-present part of the local thousand Ethiopians and hundreds of thou­ find shelter, food, and clothing. change worldwide. his desire to die in a “hail of fire.” He ful­ school env ironment. sands more are homeless. During the first So tar, the United Nations International filled this mission by self-inflicting a fatal As Ethiopia struggles to recover from However, due to the police presence days after the natural disaster, rescue teams Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has gunshot while police were trying to contain the worst natural disaster in its nation's his­ within the AUC and counseling services searched for survivors with everything promised to give Ethiopia emergency aid in and apprehend him. tory, many displaced citizens will continue prov ided by the schools, many students will from gardening tools to massive construc­ about SI8.3 million to prov ide food, shelter, Similar to Dawson College, this past looking to the United Nations, the United continue to view a Columbine-esque event tion equipment. Boats were able to rescue and medicine to the survivors, especially summer the Morehouse community experi­ States, Africa, and the rest of the world for as unlikely, and instead worry' about stop­ some people from the raging rivers before infants and children. Also, the money will enced a jarring incident that involved three help in their time of need. ping more individually focused crimes. the crocodiles attacked them. go toward projects ensuring clean water. IJ Recycle The Maroon Tiger ^

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It does not matter if the victim was able to fight back or not. Prevention and Control, there are many myths about rape. Because of this, many people are ig­ ■ If the victim is not a virgin then it was not re­ norant about the subject and, therefore, often do ally rape. Even if the victim is not a virgin and not report it. forced to have sex against that person’s wishes Rape is one of the most under-reported then it is rape. Husbands cannot rape their wives. It is her duty. crimes in the United States. The FBI estimates Many battered women have also been victims that only about 1 in 10 rapes are ever reported of rape by their husbands. to the police. Of those reported, only 50% of the rapists are apprehended. Probably less than 10% £ Women cry rape because they had sex and changed their minds. Rape is the most under­ of them will be convicted. reported crime m the country. Only 16% are ever reported to the police. Common Misconceptions About Rape: • Only gay men are sexually assaulted. Hetero­ If it is really rape then the victim will report sexual men are also the victims of rape. The FBI it immediately. Most cases are reported soon has found that the number of adult males who afterwards but many are not. However, a full i Rape only happens to women. The fact is have been raped, or have reported it, is 3%. 25% percent are reported more than 24 hours that men and children are also victims of rape. Z W |L Z- , - - 7-10% of all adult rape victims are male. Real rapes are only committed by strangers. Wrong, as many as 4/5 of the victims will know She really wanted to have sex so it was ok to > You are safe at work. In actuality, over their attacker and 93% of rapists assault people of get rough. All individuals have the right to say 13,000 women are raped on the job each year their same race. no, to change their minds, or decide not to have in the United States. sex. It does not matter what activity preceded Women cannot rape men. Although the majority the “no/’ Rape does not happen very often. Rapes of rape victims are women, women have and can happen all the time. Every 6 minutes another sexually assault a man by farcing any means of m Rape only happens to women who are on the person is raped in the United States. unwanted penetration on him. streets late at night Rape happens every­ Barbers Micah Marvland and Carlton Gordon hard at work IMAGE: Irene Rost III Lilly/ where. It happens on the job, in people’s homes, Wll I I VM Bowst R Rape is “no big deal.” Rape is a very serious Women who are raped are just asking for in parking lots and at school. Only 20% of rapes matter and has a devastating effect on its trouble. People do not want to be raped and no occur outdoors (on the street, in a park, etc.). victims. Nearly one-third of all rape victims one ever deserves to be raped. Victims cannot suf­ Nearly 50% of rapes happen in the home of 1 practiced a lot on my brother, but...I en­ will have rape-related post traumatic stress fer the blame for the actions another person uses the victim or the rapist, and about 18% occur Irene Rose De Lilly joy cutting hair on the side. It’s something Features News Editor disorder. against them. in cars. irdelii/y'd\ ahoo. com that'll turn into a hobby when I graduate.” Image: Mark Williams As for Maryland, he plans to continue Vinnet Bradshaw cutting hair after graduation and possibly Contributing Writer the legs and butt of Serena Williams, her I HBradshaw a hotmail.com open his own barbershop in the future. “I breasts and abs are that of Janet Jackson. would call my barber shop ‘Stay in Line’,” I Know You See It Her face looks like Naomi Campbell ... in orehouse College students Carlton said Maryland, "My mother is a success­ her prime. She has long black hair and light Gordon and Micah Maryland have at ful business woman...so I’ve learned a lot colored eyes like Vanessa Williams,” Byron Mleast one thing in common—they’re bothfrom her." said. hustlers. Gordon, an accounting major, and I le then went on to explain how he In comparison to Byron’s views of the Maryland, a business management major, wants to "establish a barber shop on cam­ “perfect” woman, many men, between the attest hustling is not limited to the streets. pus by Jazzman’s in the future. That would ages of 12 to 22 testified their beliefs of a When not making a commitment to be a perfect spot for one, since it’s an area beautiful woman as compared to other fa­ their books, they both cut hair to make a w here a lot of students come together and mous icons such as Beyonce, Jennifer Lo­ little money on the side. Students cutting hang out.” pez, and Halle Berry. Eighty-five percent hair on and off campus is common at his­ Having a barber like Gordon and Mary­ of the 30 men interviewed w ithin this age torically black colleges and universities, land nearby adds to the convenience of group say they are initially attracted to the and with professional barbers raising their campus life. It’s budget-friendly and each physical attributes of women, while the prices, students like Gordon and Maryland usually averages fifteen to thirty minutes other 15 percent are attracted to a woman’s are making up for their loss. a head. Gordon even does designs. He es­ aura or the demeanor that she portrays. There’s nothing worse than visiting your pecially takes pride in his “double liner,” a Black women in particular are often barber before the homecoming game and style that outlines the perimeter and frames demonstrated w ithin the context of music leaving unsatisfied. If you experience poor the head with a double line. videos. BET and MTV help portray what is service dining out, you probably would not As far as braiding goes, it is an unspo­ now known as the “video girl” serving as go back to that restaurant. However, the ken rule that "men don’t braid each other’s a form of “eye candy.” Craig Jones, a film haircutting business is a little different be­ hair," according to Gordon. Even without major at Clark Atlanta University, said he cause there is no room for error. the knowledge of braiding, he leaves all likes the girls in the videos and that they Maryland agrees, “I was cutting the hair customers satisfied and says, “The number are on television because they want to be of a friend of mine and he kept moving. 1 of clients I get v aries, usually around seven looked at and admired for their physical ap­ plugged his hair in the back and therefore to ten a week." peal. had to give him a really low cut. It didn’t Maryland’s best days are Fridays and Jalen Prince and Shaun Moore IMAGE: Irene Rose De Lilly “They are all nines and tens so why not watching the "video girl" on BET look bad, but it wasn’t what he wanted. He Saturdays, but “Sometimes I get 20 peo­ be attracted to them...they are all beautiful was one of my closest friends so there were ple on Fridays. I’ve made up to 200 bucks fied in their actions. However, the majority [and] they know we see it," he said. Daye Brake no hard feelings.” in 3 days just charging 5 dollars a cut.” Contributing Writer ot the men felt that Spelman’s approach was As 12-year-old Jalen Prince of Salem Maryland always gives people what they Maryland wasn't always making so much, Sundaye 189 dyahoo.com more offensive than problem-solving. Middle School in Lithonia, Georgia sees want even when they’re indecisive. Similar howev er. "[Cutting’s] kind of something I "What Spelman did was unnecessary,’’ it, “the videos show that girls like money to Maryland, Gordon asserts, “I rectify a cut taught myself. ..but it took a lot of practice ike a low rumble, coming down the says Morehouse freshman Henry Mason. and that’s what they want from us guys any­ before they leave the chair.” and patience,” he says. Lpromenade with roaring thunder, "They could have gone about it another way.” As a young man with hopes of one Barber services are always in high de­ He used to practice on friends and Spelman College students, along with thew ay, instead of blaming all the men for the day attending Morehouse College, Jalen mand because of all the events going on, claims, “I also used to cut my own hair to support of President Beverly Tatum and oth­ actions of tw o men.” speaks on behalf of his age group by say­ such as fashion shows, football games and practice and I messed it up a few times... er Spelman leaders, voiced their concerns Terry Bozeman, a professor of English ing, “In the end, we are attracted to certain parties. Maryland, a senior from Wichita but practice makes perfect.” Then he started regarding the issue of rape. The whispers at Spelman College, “supports the student women because we want them for sex.” Falls, Texas, has been cutting hair for al­ getting attention from his own styles and and ridicules from bystanders who wanted protest.” He says, "It is dangerous for the In contrast, Bowie sees this view of most two years. “I started out in the suites, cuts. People around campus started to ask to know what Spelman was complaining sisters not to respond to the issue. Living in women as weakness. He said, “Men tend but now I cut hair in my apartment,” says who cut his hair and when he told him that about now, did not stop their march. a culture where everything goes, we have to have an inferiority complex they try to Maryland. he did it himself they immediately wanted For those uninformed about the incident, to decide where the line will be drawn for show their strength in power.” The money is nice, but both men agreed him to do theirs. After that. Mary land says, two Spelman students recently reported that w omen to say that enough is enough. 1 be­ Prince said that a woman’s behind at­ that that is not why they do it. Gordon stated "history was made.” they were raped on Spelman’s campus, re­ lieve that Spelman women want to be and tracts him from the rear view, but ifhe can that he knows his peers do not hav e a lot Both men agreed that the experience be­ sulting in a heated debate between the men should be heard.” see her from the front, her face and hair ot money and that he does not want to rip tween barber and client is very personal and and women of our community. Morehouse graduate Troy Bowie claims seem to be most important. Bryant Plum­ people oft. Likewise, Maryland says, “I've should always be satisfying. Derrick East, Spelman students held a meeting Tues­ that rapes are a result of the way women mer, a 21-year-old senior at Morehouse been known to cut hair on a moments notice who gets his hair cut by Gordon religiously, day night in response to the rapes and have chosen to present themselves within agrees with Jalen’s viewpoint. He says that and at the last minute. Like if a guy has an says, “Carlton does a great job." In addi­ banded together to combat the issue on our culture and the man's response to these the way he looks at a woman depends on interview the next morning and there aren’t tion, a fellow Morehouse senior and client, Wednesday afternoon, resulting in protests, views. Consequently, how a woman appears the angle at which he is viewing her. any shops open. I’m just trying to help oth­ Don Taylor, states, “Micah does amazing school-wide controversy, and a female lock­ to a man can affect how she will be treated. Not all men pay close attention to a ers.” work.. .he keeps it clean.” out on Morehouse’s campus. Consequently, “A lot of the views we have of one woman’s rear or her physical attractiveness. Gordon is good at what he does. Be­ Before Maryland graduates, he wants questions regarding how men v iew women another are constructed through media,” Some men are more attracted to her pretti­ fore the interview, his physical appearance future barbers on campus to know that “time and how their opinions change with age said Yannik Weathersby, a Clark Atlanta ness, the straightness of her teeth, or per­ already reflected his professional cutting management is the key., .its something I’ve have arisen. sophomore. Weathersby said that the use of haps they choose not to judge her until they styles, lie walked in dressed in business struggled with, but being a barber has defi­ However, even more so, questions have women in music videos, commercials and have heard her talk. attire, but minutes later, came out dressed nitely helped me manage my school work surfaced regarding how men’s views on advertisements has “impounded an idea of Despite the opinions of the different more casually in Jordans, basketball shorts and business. You have to separate the two. women affect how positively, or how nega­ what is supposed to be beautiful. This has men interviewed, very few gave credit to and a t-shirt. Nev ertheless, he never lost I have learned that sometimes you have to tively, they treat women overall. an impact on all of us, especially young their families or their religions as the deter­ his composure and nev er failed to treat his say no. You can't take everyone...you have Many men from Morehouse College people who soon become afraid to be them­ mining factor of their view s. Brandon Law ­ friend in the chair like a respected custom­ to have your own time. 1 can make five were disturbed with Spelman’s behavior, selves and react in response to their socially rence, a Morehouse College sophomore, is er. complaining that Spelman failed to address bucks cutting hair or I can get ahead on my constructed self-esteem issues.” among the selected few who claimed that Focused, calm, relaxed, and armed with the men who attend Clark Atlanta Univer­ studies.” Llord Byron, a 20-year-old junior at Ap­ he gives credit to his parents for what he a comb and clippers, Gordon began to cut. sity. Representing strong black men in the He concluded by saying, “I mean there palachian State University, has his own in­ believes has sculpted his views of a w oman. The Chicago native, states that he began community, students of Morehouse were will always be customers...hair isn’t going terpretation of a “beautiful” woman. “The He said, " 1 was raised to respect a woman cutting hair his senior year in high school. asked if they felt Spelmanites w ere unjusti­ to stop growing.” perfect woman is about 5 feet 7 inches, has therefore that is all that I know to do.” “1 learned from a barber named Ramone and

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tion. Morehouse releases people to gradu­ ate school without creating young men truly satisfied with their undergraduate years. And now we have disunity with our Ray Nagin and own sisters. We seem to lack concern when “This is the women are violated. We seem to lack con­ cern when they speak on the subject. We at­ tempt to overrule their outrage. We looked insensitive. We probably have been. One Ground Zero of our own raped one of our sisters, and we worst thing pressed regret for his remarks, he has not pulled up a microphone and tried to shoo them away. Matthew Landon J. Smith apologized. “I will never [again] refer to Contributing Writer This is not the worst thing to happen msmith26(a),students. morehouse. edu that site as a hole,” Nagin said at a news to Morehouse. This is one of a long list conference with Reverend A1 Sharpton to happen to of things that, in conjunction, is the worst ust over two weeks ago the nation ob­ while in New York. thing to happen to Morehouse. This is not served its first anniversary of Hurricane Dennis Wallcott, deputy mayor of New a liberal arts teaching college. This is not a JKatrina. The hurricane was recorded as be­ York who responded to Nagin’s comment school of rapists and murderers. This is not ing the worst natural disaster to hit the Unit­ on behalf of mayor Michael Bloomberg, a school that should be designed to take in ed States in the country’s history. Although said that both he and the mayor did not take Morehouse” lackluster students (and their first year of tu­ much progress has been made since the issue to Nagin's comment. ition payments) only to expect them to fail storm, there is still much more to be done. Mr. Nagin, why do you say such upset­ out after the years due to rigorous courses Many hospitals, schools, and homes lay in ting things in the public arena? I understand “They can’t just interrupt us like that!” “We that fail to teach relevantly. ruins and much of the city’s infrastructure is that no other politician has ever faced the Anthony Harris have to go on with business.” We should all reach to the Thurman still in dire need of repair. same circumstances that you did that fate­ Opinions News Editor [email protected] Some could only retort that women pro­ crown. We should all truly leam from our Despite all the work that needs to be ful day last year. But should we blame you testing rape, in general, will win out against classes and apply the skills. We should leam done, one man has remained at the helm for speaking your mind? Your record show s s the story goes, Men of Morehouse school election results. how to write papers and integrate functions of the reconstruction effort—New Orleans that you certainly are not the type of politi­ raped two Spelman Women. Within As I stood in this immense crowd, I and know why we are doing so. But we mayor Ray Nagin. In a “60 Minutes” news cian to sit on his hands and keep his mouth Athe course of forty-eight hours, a series overheardof many saying, “This is the worst should also have an administration that sup­ special, news correspondent Byron Pitts in­ shut. protests took place. News helicopters hov­ thing to happen to Morehouse.” I can only ports us. We should have an admissions of­ terviewed Nagin on the status of the dilapi­ So, should we honor individuals like ered above Spelman College. They fol­ beg to differ. fice that is willing to let the riff raff go so dated city and the efforts to rebuild. yourself, who in times of crisis tell us how lowed the crowd of black women in white We entered into this school year with that we can truly mold new black leaders. During the interview Nagin made a con­ you really feel or should w e look more high­ t-shirts through the promenade of Clark At­ two murders. The national spotlight was Our courses should not be the first line of troversial statement comparing the recon­ ly of those who just play the usual game of lanta University. on our little liberal arts school to talk about defense for separating the wheat from the struction efforts in New Orleans to that of always being politically correct. The cameras swept down Fair Street as the brutal murder of one of our own over chaff. Ground Zero in New York. The jury is still out. No person, regard­ the wave moved through the Morehouse a mere $3,000. Black Enterprise magazine We need to show that we are not rapists After Pitts questioned the mayor on the less of the situation, should attack or mar green to the steps of the Kilgore center. changed its ratings standard and lowered and murderers, but we also need to show criticism that he has received Nagin said, such a hallowed site as Ground Zero. So These women were angry. These women our rank from the number one institution that Morehouse didn’t make us. We learned “... You guys in New York can’t get a whole “let’s be fair” Mr. Nagin, and choose your ARE angry. for black students to 45. Our president of through our parents, our neighborhoods, in the ground fixed. And it’s five years later. words wisely the next time you feel the urge Two of their own have allegedly been twelve years has recently announced that our respective religions and intrinsic moral So let’s be fair.” to tell the public what is exactly on your raped but many within the Atlanta Univer­ he is resigning, which in any normal case codes. Morehouse does not make rapists Many New Yorkers were outraged by mind. sity Center are rather apathetic. The stories should have been announced in May of the and murderers. Morehouse does not make Nagin’s comment. Although he has ex- continue throughout the years. This is old previous school year. insensitive leeches. We leam what we can hat, and as the protesters chanted as they This is not the institution that it was at home and we share our skills here. moved through the strip, “It’s not okay. It at its inception. The Augusta Institute of Now is the time to get back to basics. happens everyday.” 1867 is not the Morehouse College of 2006. Now is the time to show to our Spelman and As they crowded the steps of Kilgore What once began as a means to teach black Clark Atlanta sisters that we are men that Calling All Johns and as the sun reached the top of the sky, men has become a business school and a support. Now is the time to show to our the Morehouse SGA prepared to announce stepping-stone. We are not reaching toward Clark Atlanta brothers that we look to one College). results for the fall elections. A podium was Thurman’s crown; we are not the ideal of another in love. Now is the time to show Alexander Brown Controversy is also a tactic, because Contributing Writer put into place. Many assumed it was for the Morehouse. to the city of Atlanta that we are not simply subjektxero@gmail. com people love to make conversation about angry women below. A man in a green vest We are releasing more business majors some jewel of the West End, but one that controversy. And the conversation right and matching bowtie walked up, did a brief dead set on making money as opposed to reaches out to help. n the surface the issue is rape. Prolific now, like the demonstration, is about rape. mike check, and spoke. actually helping people. We tout an exten­ Now is the time to show the nation that singer/songwriter Ani Difranco makes I know that much of the demonstrator’s “I’m glad there is such a large crowd sive liberal arts curriculum that only weeds Morehouse is still a school in which we Oreference to this issue in her song “A Letmessage­ was lost to Men of Morehouse af­ here... to hear these election results!” out students and fails to teach the impor­ should all be proud. It’s time to leave our ter to John.” However, the real issues are ter our SGA exacerbated emotions, but I People on all sides were outraged. Some tance of the liberal arts. Professors are wor­ bleak period and step into a new phase of the relationship between Morehouse and feel the facts in the general sense have to Men of Morehouse commented amongst ried about the state of their jobs because of the excellence that we expound so much. Spelman and what it really entails and the be made clear. Sexual assault in the black themselves, “If we were to try to protest on their lack of publishing. What was a teach­ It’s time to reach for the Thurman prevalence of patriarchy in Black America. community is a tremendous problem for a their campus, they’d stop us immediately.” ing school is now research-based institu- crown. Nonetheless, today the central issue is variety of reasons including our tendency as rape, or at least that is what it was meant a people to sweep our “business” under the to be. Instead, I find that the issue becomes rug or keep it “in house.” whether or not Morehouse was disrespected Because of this, many times rape gets by Spelman. under-reported and the victim is often left It is easy to go off topic; it’s almost feeling like they did something wrong. Most institutional. If I really wanted to, I could of us in our well-educated minds should be go into the issue of institutional patriar­ able to agree on how ludicrous that idea is. Man or Beast? chy, which could lead into a treatise about Here in the AUC, males are accustomed black male disempowerment, which could to ignoring any awareness of violence be followed by a discourse in contemporary against women. Having tried several times American social policies. to organize and implement forums and dis­ the male is not completely at fault in the act. male counterparts from our beastly brothers To further get away from the topic, 1 Rob Hagans cussions on campus about violence and as­ Contributing Writer There have been occurrences where both who are willing to take advantage of them. could reflect on the lack of positive popu­ sault in our community, I know how diffi­ drtremtiger@aol. com parties involved were intoxicated and later The problem with some of these brothers is lar media and then wax poetic about the cult it is to get my “my dogs" to listen. If the female assumed that she was raped. It that they don’t see these women as our sis­ 1960’s. 1 could finish on how much Jimi there was just another forum (which, appar­ ver the years, the men of Morehouse can be argued that some women are at fault ters. It is easy to dismiss a female’s human­ Hendrix was the greatest recording artist of ently, is the “correct” way Spelman students Ohave repeatedly suffered from circum­ because they put themselves in the position ity if you only see them as a sexual tool, but all time and by that time we would all forget should have addressed the issue) I can say 1 stances that did not always involve us indito­ be raped. not if you realize that they are just as human we were talking about rape. probably would not have attended because vidually. As our reputation has slowly de­ For example, dressing provocatively, as you are. As a student of activism, I know that a it probably would have passed under my clined, more and more horrible events have performing or speaking seductively, and Ask yourself: What would I do if some­ demonstration is a tactic used to increase radar. been revealed such as the most recent rape. agreeing to enter into a sexual environment one was to sexually attack my sister, my awareness. Furthermore, 1 am aware that Having a company of marching and People always ask themselves what kind of without any intention of having sex. This mother, or even my daughter? Most of us effective demonstrations do not occur in chanting women interrupt what was a person would commit such an act. Only a argument may have some truth to it, but in can honestly say we’d do anything to pro­ an area where the majority of the people peaceful fried chicken Wednesday to talk beast, not a man, would simply dominate a the end it comes down to being a man and tect someone so close to us, so why is any are automatically empathetic (Spelman about rape certainly got my attention. female sexually just because he has the abil­ making the right choice to stop if she says other female any different? No, the woman College), but rather are the most effective And now it has yours. ity to do so. or is incapable of saying “no.” may not be of your immediate bloodline, where it will cause controversy (Morehouse Since we stepped onto Morehouse’s A big issue is being falsely accused of but she is in fact just as important. campus we have either declared ourselves rape when the sex was consensual. Falsely As men of Morehouse we have the pow ­ men or proclaimed that we are on the path accused rape is not a myth. Some women er to protect our school’s reputation and our to become a man. Well, you may ask what will cry rape if they feel it will protect their female counterparts at the same time. We defines a man and what separates him from dignity or to gain sympathy. For example, can help prevent any further animalistic a beast? A real man is a male, human being Lamar Owens, a black student attending the acts such as rape by talking more to our sis­ that is independent enough to make his own Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD was ac­ ters about these situations. Be the gentle­ Lu Pozi'f f/eerf 4 ‘Pencil,,. decisions, mature enough to make the right cused of raping one of his underage, white man you were raised to be and help out a decisions, and responsible enough to own female classmates. woman you see is about to place herself in up to those decisions. 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Why did it have to THE MAROON TIGER Brandon E. Lawrence, ‘09 Editor-in-Chief

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conscientious candor,” and to be frank, I Hunter David Russell am disgusted with the amount of cheating Contributing Writer that occurs unabated. Too many students 11 DR uss a \gmail. com openly discuss cheating, especially in en­ f given the chance to see a final exam try-level classes. You need not search too before taking it, how many of our More­ long to find a cheater here. !>P?77@>>PP??7@UP? Ihouse brothers would look? I can defini­ I am not saying that we should all snitch tively say that the answer is too many. on our brothers. But when did it become Often times, it seems that we men of acceptable to openly be a cheater in an Morehouse are just passing through, trying academic environment? Are we no lon­ to get to wherever we are going. Academic ger bound to academic honesty? Have we integrity is about as important to the aver­ strayed so far from reason that we allow ^ age student at Morehouse as the number of cheaters to prosper? I, for one, refuse to ac­ drops in a gallon of water. cept cheating as the status quo. In the world As a group we need to look beyond of competitive academics the implications simple letter grades and remember that we of cheating are too grave. are all here to study. Our grades are sup­ The punishments for cheating and pla­ posed to reflect what we have learned but, giarism at Morehouse are already severe, unfortunately, many times they do not. The yet too many cheaters slip through the fin­ cheater has not earned his grade but has sto­ gers of justice. I suggest an alternate form len it, and possibly at the cost of others. of grading where students are encouraged As a caveat, I should have included the to exhibit not only their knowledge of the subtitle, “or the lack thereof’, because that material but their dedication to it. Such is what this piece actually concerns. At an things as grading scales that are based more institution where we pride ourselves on be­ on participation would help curb the preva­ ing honorable, cheating is rampant. But lence of cheating. honorable men do not cheat and, as such, it The students have proven that over­ should have no place here at Morehouse. whelmingly they cannot be trusted, so I put I must remind everyone that honesty it to the teachers that they must stop the is one of Morehouse’s institutional values, cheating. Enforcing the laws of the college “the toughest test of your courage”, and is not enough. Steps must be taken to en­ “the surest measure of your character.” sure that it is the honest student who pros­ “At Morehouse we challenge ourselves to pers, not the cheater. Cbc fall of the F)ousc of JMorc

“Coldest color of divides1' Imagi : William Bowser many people realize. wards black social and mental confinement, Brandon E. Lawrence Men of Morehouse College began to I am fully confident that we as a collegiate Editor-in-Chief blawrenc Ti students morehou sc. edu feel accused, challenged, generalized, and consortium can unify to rectify the issue of disrespected, as women of Spelman Col­ rape as a whole. 25. This number represents the amount lege began to feel misunderstood and disre­ As men, we can rectify the issue of rape 1of years Morehouse College and spected, but very much empowered. as a whole by generating a sense of pride Spelman College have been in existence at What I cannot seem to understand is and respect for women by being more con­ the same time, while aiming at the cultiva­ why did it have to come to this? Why did scientious of the “little things.” By “little tion of young African-American college hundreds of women at Spelman College, things,” I mean opening doors and chairs, students. The relationship between More­ one of black America’s flagship institutions not calling women degrading names, and house College and Spelman College pos­ of higher learning not use an approach that treating every one of our black sisters with sesses a legacy of triumph, pride, love, and consisted of “higher learning” when they the respect that our mothers deserve. cultural awareness. decided to educate Morehouse College stu­ These gestures will give women an ap­ However, the recent Sept. 20 protest dents about the problem with rape within preciation of black men and increase the re­ through the campus of Morehouse College the black community and beyond? spect that has been lost, because by giving contradicted the foundation of the relation­ The issue of rape, both in the Atlanta respect, men can expect it in return. ship between the two institutions. University Center and beyond, is a very As women, you can be more consci­ Around noon on Sept. 20 several hun­ important issue to attack with full force; entious of decisions that you make which dred women from Spelman College protest­ however, if the protest was solely about the could devalue your reputation and aura. ed the issue of rape on Morehouse College’s issue of rape as a whole, rather than the al­ Women could also demand a gentleman campus by walking through chanting “No legations of a couple of Morehouse students at all times and understand that most men more rape!” As the group of women, ac­ raping two Spelman students, the organizers have no choice but to respect a woman who companied by Spelman College president of the protest should have communicated consistently respects herself and others. Dr. Beverly Tatum and Vice President of the need for a discussion in a public forum Lastly, both sexes need to simply com­ Student Affairs Dr. Sherry Turner, proceed­ of some sort. municate. If there is an issue on the minds ed through the campus, the feeling amongst Bottom line: The entire Morehouse Col­ of men and women, we should contact one the crowd began to alter significantly, and lege student body should have been notified another and find a way to formally sit down misinterpretation occurred. of the concerns of Spelman College out of and discuss the problem at hand, rather than When I stood on the 4th floor of the common courtesy and respect that has been generalizing or assuming that the opposite Morehouse parking deck last Wednesday earned from 125 years worth of a relation­ sex will not understand. This mindset re­ evening, I watched my fellow brothers and ship between our respective institutions of sults in the creation of protests that alienate sisters in disarray, felt the disdain from Men “higher learning.” The response, no matter more people than it does unify them. of Morehouse when they stared at four tele­ how “quick” it was planned, was absolutely This will open and develop the lines of vision news vans, and felt the disappoint­ unacceptable and should not be tolerated communication between men and women, ment from Women of Spelman when they from Morehouse College, when these two and minimize the fear of either sex to come did not feel like their brothers at Morehouse schools were vital in the development and forth with a problem because both of us will were supporting them. planning of the Civil Rights Movement. respect our relationship as a whole, and re­ I listened to the unwelcoming sound of If Morehouse College and Spelman Col­ alize that in the end we will make or break news helicopters, and I realized that this lege can develop strategies and resolutions the advancement of the black race. unfortunate dispute holds more weight than for a society that was, and still is, geared to­ A tribute to Beardsley U Recycle The Maroon Tiger eptember th ctober 3'°’, 2006 The Maroon Tiger - 10- S 27 -O Arts, Etc* h la! .! ! ! Miya Bailey Inks Atlanta Art For Whose Sake? Arts Building’ as a part of their expansion Kendrick Daye plan,” Frazer said. Arts, Etc. News Associate Editor While Morehouse has announced plans [email protected] to begin the Ray Charles Center for Per­ orehouse College prides itself in be­ forming Arts (which is to be the centerpiece ing one of the best liberal arts col­ of the Morehouse College Center for the Mleges in the nation. A liberal arts programArts) in late 2004, students currently en­ is representative of a wide range of diverse rolled will not be able to reap the benefits of subjects, yet programs in the arts, specifi­ the new addition. cally the visual arts, are almost absent at “Well right now, I think they are work­ Morehouse. ing towards that, [and] when that [building] As a fulfillment of the core curriculum is completed, I think the program will be at Morehouse, students are required to take completed,” said Professor Anderson who one of two visual arts courses offered at teaches ART 110 at Morehouse College. Morehouse, ART 110, the Surv ey of Visual “It’s just a matter of time; I think they have Arts, and ART 140, Introduction to African- made pretty good progress so far, we just Image: WWW.PROPHETART.COM Image: www.prophetart.com Baby & Slim from Cash Money w ith Miya tattooing DJ Wildlife American Art. have to wait,” he added. an original Miya painting “I am very into the arts and Morehouse Dr. David V. Taylor, Provost, Senior every design to assure the customer walks hope all of them make it to become tattoo is slacking right now,” says sophomore Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Kendrick Daye out of his shop with a unique design. He re­ artists but I doubt it—this is not an easy Devin Smarashinghe. “I pay too much mon­ a self proclaimed “would be artist” under­ Arts, Etc. News Associate Editor ey for a liberal arts school to not have any stands the importance and need of a full- [email protected] mains one of the few tattoo artists in Atlanta thing.” who creates custom tattoos for all of his cus­ With the previously mentioned “Mi­ art classes offered at Morehouse.” fledged visual arts program on Morehouse’s ike anyone with passion, Miya Bailey’s tomers. Most tattoo artists charge more for ami Ink” on Bravo and “Inked” on A&E While Morehouse does offer the two campus. love for tattoos and art started at a custom work; Miya actually charges less, gamering impressive ratings, Miya doesn’t aforementioned visual art lecture courses, “I think every liberal arts college should Lyoung age. “What I did was practice drawbecause­ he generally enjoys it. This could seemed to be faltered by the healthy com­ no studio art course exists. Students wish­ have some type of v isual arts program,” Dr. ing everyday and I started calling up all the explain his continued success and popular­ petition for his shops show. “It’s not like the ing to dwell deeper into art or major/minor Taylor explains “...I can not conceive a fine tattoo shops I could find in the area until ity. other tattoo reality shows, this is ATL and it in art must cross register at other institu­ liberal arts college without embracing the someone was willing to show me how to do “People have to understand there are goes down,” Miya exclaims. tions like Spelman College and Clark At­ visual arts.” it the right way,” Miya explained. two types in this business a tattooist and Miya alongside his partner and friend lanta University. “The problem here is we have not had Thirteen years later, alongside business a tattoo Artist, it’s just like hip-hop, you Tuki have accomplished a lot with “Mitch­ “Spelman security makes it a burden, the resources to invest and sustain a vi­ partner Tuki, Miya ran the successful tattoo have your rapper and you have your MC’s,” ell St. Customs” and hope to do the same [and] getting cross-registration forms signed brant [visual] arts program,” Dr. Taylor ex­ shop Mitchell St. Customs, a shop with a Miya states “One does stencils and flash the with “City of Ink.” With a clothing line, is always a hassle,” says senior and art ma­ plained. “...It’s permissible and logical that client list that boasts big names like Usher, other one uses his or her art and createfs] books, DVDs, art shows, and maybe even a jor Kurt Guard “I think that I can safely you partner with other institutions if you Eva Pigford, Jagged Edge, Young Jeezy, a tattoo with meaning that no other person second shop, the sky seems to be the limit. speak for my colleagues and I in saying that can’t afford to do it yourself, [But] I’m sug­ and Baby. Now with Mitchell St. Customs has in the world.” I sometimes feel like I’m being punished by gesting that we really need to look at this a bittersweet memory, Miya is preparing It’s no wonder BET chose Miya’s shop To find out more about Miya Bailey and my school for changing my major to art.” issue again,” he added. to open his new shop, “City of Ink” which to film a reality show in the vein of Bravo’s “City of Ink” visit these w ebsites: While some students despise the tedious “Space was to be designed to be attached doubles as an art gallery. “Miami Ink” recently. “The story is about http://www.prophetart.com process of cross registering and Spelman’s to the Ray Charles Center for Performing Miya is a true artist and proves it with me and Tuki trying to make four visual art­ http://www.myspace.com/miyabailey overzealous security, others do not seem to Arts,” explained Dr. Taylor “Ostensibly, every needle put to skin. He pours time into ists into tattoo artists,” Miya explains “I be discouraged. corollary planning for space in the educa­ “I feel that it can be an inconvenience tional wing has been hauled... the area in to have to take classes at another campus,” which the art museum was to be is not kept says graduating senior and studio art major pace of the planning around the center so it Myron Frazer. “However, Morehouse does is on hold indefinitely.” attempt to make up for the lack of classes by “So were at ground zero, again,” Dr. allowing us to take classes at other schools Taylor uttered with a sigh. However he re­ Calling All Artists! through the ARCHE program.” Arts, Etc Section Editors [email protected] mains hopeful that Morehouse College will The ARCHE (Atlanta Regional Council have a visual arts program set up on campus for Higher Education) program is a system some time in the future. No one can expect We at The Maroon Tiger know that the AUC is oozing with talent. Unfortunately, most of it goes unnoticed. This is that allows students to transfer credits ac­ anything to change overnight, but an effort your chance to be heard throughout the AUC. So to all singers, rappers, artists, models, fashion designers, and anyone with quired at other schools inside and outside of is to be expected, and Dr. Taylor is putting a talent that is currently making moves and would like to be recognized please don’t hesitate to get in contact with either the AUC, such as Savannah College of Art forth maximum effort to put an arts program Deon Embry (Arts, Etc. News Editor) or Kendrick Daye (Arts, Etc. Associate Editor) email us at TIGERARTSENTER- and Design, Georgia State University, and into effect. seventeen other Atlanta based institutions. “This is an opportunity to reexamine “Morehouse is attempting to be more what the college’s commitment to art is,” supportive of the Arts by raising enough Dr. Taylor said, “.. .and I intend to do that.” money to build the proposed ‘Ray Charles Design Made New DVD Checks the In Africa” still Footwork in ATL going strong

ting edge design elements. Kendrick Daye Arts, Etc. News Associate Editor Anthony Labouriaux, like many of the kendrickdaye@gmail. com artists on display, acknowledged the past while darting towards the future in their he Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) artwork. Labouriaux creates woven cotton and Morehouse College collaborated tapestries with silhouettes of figures remi­ Ton the exhibition “Design Made In Africa"niscent of comic book characters. which opened June 29th , to coincide with The Museum of Design Atlanta is the the National Black Arts Festival. Months only museum in the southeast devoted ex­ later it’s still going strong. clusively to design. Don’t miss your chance The exhibition curated by Céline Sa- to view this fascinating exhibition before it voye features 30 designers from 14 coun­ closes on September 30. An additional in­ tries, each with their individual traditions, centive is that the admission is free. culture, and stories to tell. The Museum of Design Atlanta is lo­ “Design Made In Africa” focuses on de­ cated at 285 Peachtree Center Ave, Marquis sign elements in contemporary African art. Two Tower, Atlanta, GA 30303 South African native Marisa Fick-Jordan’s piece, “Braided electric wires (Baskets)” For more information visit utilizes the South African traditional tech­ nique of basket-weaving as well as new cut- www.museumofdesign.org

Whitney Houston Morenouse student Brandon Mair holding a copy ot his newly released DVD 'Footwork ATL” Image: Brandon Mair (the original sneaker-head), a tour of the Kendrick Daye able at Prestigious, to the southern hospi­ Arts, Etc. News Associate Editor three aforementioned boutiques, and also tality and overall laid-back atmosphere of files for Separation [email protected] bonus additional footage of Greg Street’s Sole Munki, this DVD shows that the south Sneaker Show. “The DVD highlights the and specifically Atlanta has a lot to offer in later date. Nia Weston neaker collecting is quickly becoming sneaker culture,” said Mair, “there’s noth­ terms of sneaker spots. Their hectic relationship has withstood Contributing Writer a global phenomenon. For anyone not ing really out there like that.” Through his company “The Footwork nweston@spelman. edu drug addiction by both partners, Bobby’s S immersed in the sneaker culture it’s hard to “We basically set out to create a DVD Project” Brandon plans to introduce the numerous arrests, and Bobby’s cheating imagine someone spending over two hun­ which really showcased some of the hot entire AUC to the sneaker culture. “Be on obby Brown was served with divorce allegations. Whitney has often publicly ex­ dred dollars on a pair of sneakers. How ev­ spots in the Atlanta area," Mair explained. the lookout for the footwork project,” said papers on Sept. 12, 2006 from his wife pressed her undying love for the "King of B er, for anyone that is, it’s nothing unusual. “Other than New York and California, those Mair, “Anything relating to shoes we can Whitney Houston. The couple has beenR&B." Despite this, however, their divorce Brandon Mair, a junior engineering major at are the big sneaker places, the south doesn’t help you, we can get the shoes, old shoes, married for 14 years, and has one daughter, does not come as a shock because Bobby Morehouse College, is in the latter group. get the respect it deserves. We set out to new shoes whatever.” Bobbi Kristina. has been a source of constant frustration for A self proclaimed sneaker-head, Bran­ show what the south has to offer.” “Not to stray away from sneakers we Some reports claim that Whitney plans Whitney. don recently teamed with Moore Image Exactly what does the south have to of­ to officially file for divorce in October, are also branching out to other things like When the couple married in 1992, it Productions to present “Footwork ATL,” fer sneaker collectors? Exclusive after ex­ while others claim that this is just a legal sports, and music,” said Brandon, “[But] we seemed like a mismatch to most people a DVD that provides an exclusive look at clusive, if you know where to look. separation notice, and that divorce is not in do a lot of things to help promote shoes in because Bobby was a wild and precocious three of Atlanta’s premiere sneaker bou­ “Footwork ATL" is like a treasure map her plans. the AUC. That’s what were looking to do.” person, where as Whitney was the “all- tiques Sole Munki, Wish, and Prestigious. documenting the jackpot boutiques in At­ Houston has asked for custody of the American girl. Many believed their rela­ Mair hosts the DVD which features an lanta. From the avant-garde interior decor The DVD feature can be viewed as a couple’s 13-year-old daughter and that tionship was doomed from the start, and it exclusive interview with Bobbito Garcia of Wish, to the ultra rare collection avail­ podcast on Itunes and on http://www.you- Bobby receives visitation rights. She also ultimately was. asked that property rights be discussed at a tube.com Recycle The Maroon Tiger Retailology LIVE! When: Thursday, Sept. 28 5:30-8:30pm " 'V* - .?*• ■• ' * Where: Morehouse College The Leadership Conference ?• u Center & Auditorium Who: ALL students interested in learning F about Macy’s/Bloomingdale’s and the^L retail industry

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er budgets, more elaborate facilities, and blue chip, all-American, and in some cases higher numbers of athletic scholarships? pro-ready athletes unless administrators are Several members of the Morehouse com­ willing to designate the resources neces­ munity have diverse opinions on the issue. sary? Division I Dreams “I don’t think you can dismiss the finan­ You see, Morehouse is currently located in Division II as a member of the SIAC. cial implications,” said President Massey of Perhaps Morehouse Basketball head the proposed change. “I’m not sure we want coach Grady Brewer put it best. “It’s all to devote the financial or human resources about money,” he said. required to sustain a winning program in Division I member institutions have to Division One. And we certainly don’t want sponsor at least seven sports for men, which a losing program.” means that Morehouse would have to add Morehouse would likely be able to hold an additional two programs, hire coaches its own in tennis or track and field, but come and obtain facilities. Additionally, More­ on people, seriously, is Morehouse ready for house would have to allocate funds for big programs like Maryland, Georgia Tech, more scholarships in each sport. or UCLA? So while Morehouse would eventually Coach Brewer says yes. “Morehouse receive revenue and exposure from televi­ has a name nationally and a lot of teams sion and major corporate sponsors, the bank want to come to Atlanta to expose players would be broken in an effort to satisfy all and programs. Playing DI would give our of the requirements of Division 1 member­ guys an opportunity to see the difference ship. between Division 1 and 2,” he pointed out. Head football Coach Terry Beauford Brewer went on to recount the many acknowledged the financial rewards associ­ offers made by big time programs such as ated with a Division I program by saying, Michigan and Georgia Tech to play the Ma­ Morehouse quarterback organizes offensive line betöre start of play “Are you talking about a financial thing, roon Tigers. “Because of where we are, our Athletic Association (NCAA), Division I athletics are numerous. In addition to cor­ or do you want to give your kids a chance name, and history of athletics here, there is Val Thomas I (or D-I) is the highest level of intercol­ porate sponsorships and increased fan sup­ to compete? We want to graduate our stu­ a legitimate draw to Division One teams.” Contributing Writer cwst legiate athletics in the United States. To port, perhaps the biggest perk at this level dents; we’ll challenge on academics on any Guys closer to the football program the informed sports fan, Division One is a is the television exposure and subsequent level.” have a different idea. “At this present time, ivision I competition: what does it whole world unto itself, a world where the revenue. While there are several benefits to A second concern about the “House” I’d say no [to DI competition],” said Coach mean? Is it just a category of competi­ caliber of athlete is matched only by the fa­ participating in D-l athletics, those benefits stepping up to play with the big dogs of DI Beauford. “We’re trying to establish a pro­ Dtion, or does membership in this club holdcilities, a money, and prestige of the schools would not be realized in the short term. is whether or not Morehouse athletes can gram. Once we’re able to compete for a greater meaning? participating at this level. Should Morehouse enter this world of compete? How can the institution expect championship every year, yes...[but] we’re According to the National Collegiate The benefits of participating in Division major collegiate athletic powers, with larg­ to move up to a level of competition with not ready for that right now.” Cross Country Team Laps Competition

al, and first place at the Albany State Invita­ Erik Sells tional, clocking in with a time of just under Contributing Writer esvtts 5 steeti&tty morehouse tzht 26 minutes. For his efforts, he received the SIAC “athlete of the week” award in the he Tigers’ Cross Country team has opening meet of the season. steamrolled through the SIAC in their Coach Hill spoke highly of Brickler Tfirst four weeks of competition. commenting, “He is a great athlete, just like “I do not see any other team in our divi­ Keith Moffat and a hard worker on the track sion that can compete with us right now,” and in the classroom.” said head coach William Hill. Other notable standouts are sophomore Indeed it seems that way, as Morehouse Damien King, junior Lawrence Hanks, and has earned both the “best athlete of the junior Yafet Abraha. week” and “team of the week” awards ev­ Assistant coach Chris Doomes re­ ery week since the beginning of the season. marked, “We had Damien running on the Predicted to earn a thirtieth consecutive track team last year, but we quickly realized SIAC championship trophy, the Tiger jug­ his potential in Cross Country, so he made gernaut appears unstoppable. the switch this year.” Making a strong statement at the Albany “He is a very talented athlete and if he State Invitational last weekend, the Tigers keeps training the Olympics could be a pos­ took seven of the top ten times in the men’s sibility,” Doomes added. 8 K run, including a sweep of the top five. All of the runners have been posting Coach Hill added, “There is a lot of tal­ consistent times and look to leave a perma­ ent on this team and I am sure that we will nent mark on this SIAC division, go even farther than we did last year.” events on campus have overshadowed the The team blew through their first two accomplishments of these talented athletes. meets with equal ease, proving that they are Senior Jamaal Roberts commented, “If worthy of living up to the hype heaped on anything, students need to come out to sup­ them in the pre-season. port the team because we have that pride ». There are several standout athletes that the school is looking for.” steaming the Tigers’ ascent to dominance As Morehouse looks to re-establish their this year, many of which stand a chance of national image, it may be beneficial to look - continuing on to the next level of competi­ to this extraordinary collection of dedicat­ tion. Senior history major Alex Bricklertook ed athletes as shining examples of what a second place at the first meet in Dahlonega, Morehouse Man should be. GA, first place at the Morehouse Invitation­

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playing for; you’re playing for the whole Autumn Arnett team, which means every stroke counts... Sports News Editor .4 utumn.Arnettfa-stitdeni can. edu the pressure is a little heavier when compet­ ing as a team,” he said. ordan Heath can’t get enough of More­ The sport Tiger Woods made famous is Jhouse College and the golfing tigers that not often regarded as being as difficult or he so assiduously dedicated his time to the as strenuous as it truly is. While it is true past three seasons. the physical demands on a golfer’s body are The Morehouse College golf team has significantly less than that in other sports, slipped under the radar, but has actually the mental strain is taxing. done notably well recently. During the “Golf is 80% mental; one could only 2004-2005 school year, the team secured imagine what it’s like to beat one’s self up first place in two tournaments, and never after one bad shot...but the key is to forget placed below fourth the entire year. The about it [and focus on the next shot],” Heath team secured third place in March’s Ala­ adds. bama A&M Golf Classic. He is not at all deterred by the strain. Heath, contributed greatly to the team’s “That’s why I love this game,” he says. “It collective success as a player, after transfer­ requires and demands you to think smart, Jordan Heath, Morehouse graduate ‘06, is new assistant coach for Morehouse Golf Team and Freshman Mentor for Golf Pr ring from Morris Brown College after his stay level-headed, and to be patient at all freshman year. He served as the team’s cap­ times.” Lull te&uz Mûkluûlsl Semis Ejll Buz. Seû&es. tain last year, and now he has returned to the Heath will be serving as a mentor this In 1989, Roberto Duran became the first Hispanic boxer Concordia 13, Morehouse 17 squad as an assistant coach. season, helping the freshmen recruits to to hold championship belts in four different eight classes: DuPree, Ruben 269 yds; Moore, I “Although golf is an individual sport, I hone their skills both on the course and in lightweight, welterweight. Junior middleweight, and mid­ 108 yds; Major, J. 199 yds; Scott, I believe playing on a team is a little more the classroom. challenging, because, it’s not just you you’re dleweight, after winning a split decision over Iran Barkley 1.5 sacks; Brown, S. .5 sack; Prescot for the WBC middleweight crown. C. sack W Recycle The Maroon Tiger